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Compsee apex II Operating & Programming Manual

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Opertaions & Programming Manual
All rights reserved. No part of this manual, including illustrations and specifications, may be reproduced or used in
any form or by any means without permission in writing from Compsee.
The material contained in this manual is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice.
©Compsee 1997
Printed in USA
Compsee
Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak
Apex II
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PORTABLE DATA
COLLECTION TERMINAL
Manual #: COAMIIUG0000
PART 2 – Apex-Trak
COMPSEE
™
Revision 1.2
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Part 2

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  • Page 1 All rights reserved. No part of this manual, including illustrations and specifications, may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Compsee. The material contained in this manual is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 INVENTORY AND TRACKING PROCEDURES AND THE Apex II................4 Using Apex-Trak In Item Tracking and Inventory Systems....6 Apex II Physical Description - Controls and Indicators ....... 6 Apex-Trak Main Menus ............... 8 3 OVERVIEW OF Apex II Apex-Trak PROCEDURES ......9 Asset Inventory...................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Table 4-1. Apex-Trak General Procedures..........21 INTRODUCTION This is the second of four parts of the Apex II Portable Data Collection Terminal Manual. This part of the manual describes the hardware and human/computer interface procedures. In this part, the term “operator” applies to all levels of personnel who operate the Apex II and Apex-Trak to collect data.

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

     Quick reference for procedures that are performed only occasionally Chapters 1 and 2 introduce you to this manual and the Compsee Apex-Trak programs installed in the Apex II portable collection terminal. Chapter 3 is an overview of the Apex II Apex-Trak Operations, including a description of the hardware and software controls and indicators.

  • Page 5: Figure 2-1. Typical Asset Tracking/Inventory Process

    Figure 2-2. Typical Item Tracking System Record Item Control Record Location Numbers And Count Of Inventory For Each Item Transfer Inventory Check Inventory Data to PC Against Master List Figure 2-3. Typical Physical Inventory Procedure Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 6: Using Apex-Trak In Item Tracking And Inventory Systems

    Transfer data through an RS-232 cable to a host system, either directly to an ASCII file on the PC or via a Compsee Wedge.  Modify the names and lengths of fields. The following optional features are available if the associated hardware is purchased for the Apex II Apex-Trak system.  Scan commercial and Apex-Trak bar codes.

  • Page 7: Figure 2-4. Apex Ii (Without Scanner) Controls And Indicators

    F2 and F3 are not used in the Apex-Trak factory installed programs. <SCAN> key Green in color. When a scanner is attached to the Apex II, turns on the scanning (infrared) beam. Numeric Used for keypad entry of numeric data (0-9) and responses to prompts from the Apex II Keypad programs.

  • Page 8: Apex-Trak Main Menus

    When pressed, scroll through option menus that are too long to display completely at one time on the LCD screen. Alpha Keypad Used for keypad entry of data (A-Z) and responses to prompts from the Apex II programs. <ALT> Key By itself, enables or disables the cursor. Used in conjunction with other keys to perform some functions (see Chapter 4).

  • Page 9: Overview Of Apex Ii Apex-Trak Procedures

    For example, the tables show that if you are collecting only Item Track and Physical Inventory data on a 512 K terminal, you can hold 9000 total records on the Apex II. You would need to upload the data to a PC and erase the data on the Apex II before adding more data.

  • Page 10: Asset Inventory

    Item Track Physical Inventory Issue Item Navigating Through Apex-Trak Menus Other LinkMaster Procedures Power the Apex II On and Off Printer Options Quit the Current Program (Asset Inventory, Item Track, or Physical Inventory) Read Bar Codes Reboot the Apex II...

  • Page 11: Figure 3-1. Typical Ascii File For Asset Inventory

    Table 3-2 lists and describes the Asset Inventory data fields. The operator enters data for all fields except the date and time stamps. The Apex II Apex-Trak program automatically enters the date and time as a record entry is completed. These fields are user definable in name and length. Fields which are not required can be turned off by setting the field length to zero.

  • Page 12: Item Track

    Table 3-3 lists and describes the Item Track data fields. The operator enters data for all fields except the date and time stamps. The Apex II Apex-Trak program automatically enters the date and time as a record entry is completed.

  • Page 13: Physical Inventory

    Table 3-4 lists and describes the Item Track data fields. The operator enters data for all fields except the date and time stamps. The Apex II Apex-Trak program automatically enters the date and time as a record entry is completed.

  • Page 14: General Apex Ii And Apex-Trak Procedures

    20. If the Apex II is turned off in the middle of procedures, the Apex II “keeps your place” in the program. The screen displayed when the Apex II is turned off is displayed when the Apex II is turned on again.

  • Page 15: Adjust The Contrast Level

    When the Apex II has automatically transitioned to the sleep mode, you can turn it back on by pressing the red power on/off button as described above, or by performing one of the following actions: Press the <SCAN> key. If a scanning unit with a trigger is attached to the Apex II, press the trigger.

  • Page 16: Reboot The Apex Ii

    Apex-Trak program if the program has not been saved to flash. Press and hold the <ALT> and the <•>(period) key while you turn the Apex II on by pressing the red power on key. Perform the following action to reboot the Apex II, erase all data collected in all three programs, and erase the Apex-Trak program whether or not it has been saved to flash.

  • Page 17: Access Asset Inventory, Item Track, Or Physical Inventory

    For example, use <ALT><Q> to display the Asset Inventory menu when the Data Collection screen, described on page 37, is currently displayed. If you press an invalid option, the Apex II beeps. When a menu is displayed, press either one of the arrow keys to display more of the menu. For example, use the arrow keys to scroll through the main menu as described on page 16.

  • Page 18: Using The Key

    Apex-Trak operations. Refer to Part 3 of this manual for more information on how the <ALT> key is used in programming the Apex II. It is recommended that you use the <ALT> carefully.

  • Page 19: View The Amount Of Free Memory

    K e y t o P r i n t A L T - Q t o Q u i t 2. Press the <SCAN> button on the Apex II or press the trigger on the scanning device (if applicable). Key the bar code. Proceed to Step 3.

  • Page 20: View The Compsee Introduction

    A L T - Q t o Q u i t Note If a scanner is connected to the Apex II but it cannot read the scanned bar code, the LASER BEAM ON message is displayed on the LCD screen until the <SCAN> key or trigger on the scanning device is released.

  • Page 21: Apex-Trak General Procedures

    General Description Operation Quit Exits the main menu for the current program and displays the Apex II main menu. Set options Set Field/ Printer/Upload options; erase data, or return to the current program’s main menu. Field Changes field name. If no data has been collected in the current program, the field length may Options also be changed.

  • Page 22: Set Options

    Printer Options Upload Options Erase Data File Quit to Apex II main menu Quit to Current Program’s Main Menu Perform the following action from any of the Set Options menus to cancel Set Options procedures and display the current program’s main menu.
  • Page 23 Note When the printer option is turned on, the Apex II asks the operator, “Do you wish to Print a Tag?” when the operator keys (instead of scans) certain fields and when the operator keys or scans a number that is not already in the data file.
  • Page 24 Upload Options This procedure is performed to change settings to transfer data from the Apex II to the PC from an RS-232 cable directly to the PC, or from an RS-232 cable via a keyboard wedge.
  • Page 25 If data is transmitted manually, blocks of data are sent to the wedge when the operator is prompted to press any key on the Apex II and does so. After entering the desired number of records per block, press <ENTER>.
  • Page 26 3. Assure that you have the desired option selected (Yes to erase data, No to cancel this procedure). Then press <ENTER>. The Set Options menu (page 22) is displayed. If you selected (Yes), the current data file is erased and cannot be recovered. Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 27: Transfer Data To A Pc

    Transfer Data To a PC Periodically, operators transfer data that is gathered with, and stored in, the Apex II to the PC through an RS-232 cable to a host system, either directly to an ASCII file on the PC or via a Compsee Wedge.
  • Page 28 When you are sure the data successfully transferred the data to the PC and no longer need it on the Apex II, select Yes on the Apex II Erase Data File screen. Otherwise, select no. The data can be erased later using the procedure on page 26.
  • Page 29 Apex Setup Quit Communications Port LinkMaster Utilities for the Apex II Ver 1.0 Compsee Inc. 1995 <c> This program provides a list of utilities to assist in using the Apex handheld computer. Please use your arrow keys to select a menu choice.
  • Page 30 Please use your arrow keys to select a menu choice. 01-19-1996 15:22:45 6. From the Apex II Apex-Trak main menu, select A)sset Invent, I)tem Track, or P)hysical Invent. The associated menu is displayed. Press <T>. = = R S - 2 3 2 U p l o a d = =...

  • Page 31: Other Linkmaster Procedures

    10. Press <ENTER> on the PC keyboard. The data is retrieved from the Apex II and an ASCII file is created in the current directory on the PC. Once data has been copied to the PC, the operator may import it into any spreadsheet, report generator, or other computer software application that supports the import of ASCII data.
  • Page 32 In order to download a program, the Apex II must be in the immediate mode, described in Parts 1 and 3 of this manual. The easiest way to prepare the Apex II to receive a program is to reboot the Apex II with the following procedure.
  • Page 33 If your operating system matches the operating system in the download program, LinkMaster starts downloading the program as described on the following page. If the download program has a later version of the Apex II operating system, it downloads the new operating system (OS). Processing messages and indications are displayed on the PC.
  • Page 34 A message is displayed on the Apex II while the new operating system is being L o a d i n g O S downloaded. After checking the operating system, the download program erases any data that has R e w r i t i n g F l a s h been saved to flash.
  • Page 35 A p e x T r a k S a v i n g P r o g r a m If you selected the “Save Program to FLASH” option in Step 8, the Apex II T o F L A S H displays a processing message.

  • Page 36: Asset Inventory Procedures

    Press <ALT> <R>. Apex-Trak is launched. The Apex II briefly displays the S Y S T E M S E T U P . . .message, and then the INTRODUCTION screen.

  • Page 37: Quit To Main Menu

    K e y o r S c a n t h e screen is automatically displayed. M a j o r D i v i s i o n D I V 2 1 5 _ Otherwise, press <ENTER>. Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 38 E r r o r D u p l i c a t e displayed. I t e m N u m b e r P r e s s a n y k e y . . Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 39: View And Edit Inventory Data

    S e l e c t F i e l d remarks stating “Model 978333,” and a condition of “New.” R e m a r k s > M o d e l 9 7 8 3 3 3 _ Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 40: Transfer Asset Inventory (Aifile) Data

    Perform the following procedure to set the Name and length for Asset Inventory data fields. Note The length of a data field cannot be changed if Asset Inventory data has been collected and is still in the data file. Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 41 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ <BKSP> key is pressed. F i e l d N a m e M a j _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 42 F ) i e l d O p t i o n s P ) r i n t e r O p t i o n s U ) p l o a d O p t i o n s Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 43: Item Track Procedures

    <ALT> key and then press the up arrow key. Quit To Main Menu Perform the following action after completing Physical Inventory procedures, or to cancel Physical Inventory procedures before beginning them. Press <Q>. The Apex-Trak main menu is displayed. Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 44: Issue Item

    K e y o r S c a n t h e entered in Step 2. I t e m N u m b e r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 45: Return Item

    P r e s s a n y k e y . . Apex-Trak does not allow you to issue an item that the data base in the Apex II lists as already issued to a destination. After you press any key, the procedure continues as above.

  • Page 46: Stock Item

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until all items being stocked or restocked and their locations have been entered into the data file. Then press <ALT><Q>. The Item Track menu is displayed. Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 47: Transfer Item Track (Itfile) Data

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the selected field name. I t e m N u m b e r > D e s t i n a t i o n Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 48 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ allowed (2 characters), the next screen is automatically displayed. F i e l d L e n g t h Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...

  • Page 49: Physical Inventory Procedures

    NOTES 1. When you change the name of a data field, it is displayed on the Apex II in capital letters. 3. The greater than symbol moves in one of two slightly different patterns through the list, depending on which arrow key you press.

  • Page 50: Quit To Main Menu

    D a t a C o l l e c t i o n The screen prompts you for the count of the item you entered. K e y o r S c a n t h e C o u n t _ _ _ Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 51 4. Count the number of pieces of this item that are in stock. Then key the number. (The Apex II allows you to enter a zero in this field if you are out of stock.) D a t a C o l l e c t i o n Numbers are displayed as entered.
  • Page 52 C o u n t _ _ _ 3. Count the number of pieces of this item that are in stock. Then key the number. (The Apex II allows you to enter a zero in this field if you are out of stock.) D a t a C o l l e c t i o n Numbers are displayed as entered.
  • Page 53 C o u n t _ _ _ 6. Count the number of pieces of this item that are in stock. Then key the number. (The Apex II allows you to enter a zero in this field if you are out of stock.) D a t a C o l l e c t i o n Numbers are displayed as entered.

  • Page 54: Transfer Physical Inventory (Pifile) Data

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the list to indicate the selected field name. I t e m N u m b e r > L o c a t i o n Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 55 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ allowed (2 characters), the next screen is automatically displayed. F i e l d L e n g t h Compsee Apex-0698-Part 2: Apex-trak Part 2...
  • Page 56 NOTES a. When you change the name of a data field, it is displayed on the Apex II in capital letters. b. The greater than symbol moves in one of two slightly different patterns through the list, depending on which arrow key you press.

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