Zebex Z-900X User Manual

Portable data collector series

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Portable Data Collector Series
Z-9000
( Version 1.0)
User's Manual
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC.
WWW.ZEBEX.COM

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  • Page 1 Portable Data Collector Series Z-9000 ( Version 1.0) User’s Manual ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. WWW.ZEBEX.COM...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Version Date Description of Version 05/01/2013 Initial release 10/09/2013 Added firmware update info 10/25/2013 Corrected resetting procedure 08/22/2014 Auto charger off timer data corrected 08/02/2017 New battery information...
  • Page 3: Battery Information

    All trademarks mentioned herein, registered or otherwise, are the properties of their various respective owners. Battery Information  Use only a ZEBEX approved batteries.  Using any other type of battery and charging equipment may damage the device and invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 4: Battery Maintenance

    3 months, you need to charge the battery before use.  If the battery is not installed, recharge the battery every 6 months to prevent damage to the battery cells.  The battery capacity is reduced at temperature extremes, high and low. Z-900X...
  • Page 5 Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. Guidance for Printing This manual is in A5 size. Please double check your printer setting before printing it. Z-900X...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Loading Lookup table from PC..................10 Resetting the Device....................10 Uploading Data ......................10 Working with Menus....................11 Menu Description.......................11 USING THE DATA COLLECTOR................13 ..................13 CANNING AND EYING IN Scanning the Barcode Data ..................13 Keying in Data via keypad ..................14 ....................15 ORKING WITH TILITIES Settings........................15 Browse Data.......................16 Z-900X...
  • Page 7 Delete Data ........................16 Reader Test.........................16 Set Date/Time ......................17 Load Application......................17 Memory & Power.......................17 Calculator ........................17 Load Lookup ......................18 ......................18 ROGRAM ANAGER Menu Description.......................18 Download........................19 Activate ........................20 Upload ........................21 .....................22 PDATING IRMWARE Z-900X...
  • Page 9: Introduction

     Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later  Microsoft Framework 2.0 Package Contents Items contain in the package may vary depending on the model of the data collector. Data Collector Cradle Li-ion Battery USB Cable Power Adapter Hand Strap Z-900X...
  • Page 10: Overview

    LCD Screen Display various data when a program is being run A total of 21 keys are provided to the power and Keypad other function keys Battery Contacts For charging battery Buzzer Emits audible indication sounds Z-900X...
  • Page 11: Device Information

    LCD type: 128 x 128 graphic mono FSTN LCD LCD backlight: LED White View Area: 43.0 x 42.8mm Font size: 8 * 15 pixels Characters by lines: 16 characters by 8 lines LED Status 1 green color LED and 1 red color LED for indications. Z-900X...
  • Page 12: Data Capture

    Disable Italian Pharmacode Disable Chinese Post Code Disable Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable EAN / UPC Enable Disable Telepen Parameter Disable Industrial 2 of 5 Disable Standard 2 of 5 Disable Matrix 2 of 5 Disable GS1 Databar Disable Z-900X...
  • Page 13 Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 Code 11 Chinese Post Code Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN-13 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 Industrial 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 GS1 Databar GS1 Databar Expanded RX GS1 Databar Limited Z-900X...
  • Page 14 Matrix 2 of 5 Maximum:62 Minimim:3 Code 39 Maximum:62 Code 93 Minimim:3 Code 128 Maximum:62 Minimim:3 Maximum:16 Chinese Post Code Minimim:10 Maximum:32 Minimim:4 Interleaved 2 of 5 Maximum:32 Minimim:4 Maximum:14 GS1 Databar GS1 Databar Limited Minimim:14 Maximum:48 GS1 Databar Expanded Minimim:6 Z-900X...
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Slide the battery cover back on to secure the battery. Charging the Battery Place Z-9000 on the cradle. Connect the power adapter to the cradle and to a wall outlet. Battery status on the LCD screen indicates that your battery is charging. Z-900X...
  • Page 16: Installation

    Check the “Include this location” option and use “Browse” to locate the driver in your computer. Click “Next” to go to the next step. Click “Next” and “Finish” when the installation is done. Power on the Device Press and hold the power button to turn the power on or off. Z-900X...
  • Page 17: Connecting To Pc

    The PC should auto-detect the device as a COM device and ask for the driver when connecting the first time. Please download and install the driver from ZEBEX website. The system should assign a COM port to the device after the driver installation.
  • Page 18: Loading Application From Pc

    Follow the previous instructions to connect the data collector. Select “2. Upload” from the menu screen to start uploading data. Select the data to be uploaded in the next screen and press enter or press ESC to exit. Select Transfer/Direct-Link Data Transfer in Zac to start upload. Z-900X...
  • Page 19: Working With Menus

    Select this option to start recording data. You can Collect scan barcodes or enter the data manually. Select this option to:  Upload Data file  Upload lookup file Upload  Upload all files 1 by 1  Upload all files as append Z-900X...
  • Page 20 2. Browse Data 3. Delete Data 4. Reader Test 5. Set Date/Time Task Utility 6. Load Application 7. Memory & Power 8. Calculator 9. Load Lookup (when lookup is available this option becomes option 8 and calculator becomes option 9) Z-900X...
  • Page 21: Using The Data Collector

    The decoded message will then be displayed in the LCD. The scanned data will be stored as soon as the SCAN button is released, and the next barcode is ready to be scanned. Z-900X...
  • Page 22: Keying In Data Via Keypad

    A “1” or “A” or “a” appears on the screen indicating the current mode.  When in the alphabetical entry modes “A” or “a”, press the keys repeatedly until the desired character is approached. Keypad Corresponding Characters Space Z-900X...
  • Page 23: Working With Utilities

    Warning Beep Barcode Read and Warning Beep System View Settings All the system parameters set are displayed here parameters Disable Cursor Cursor Mode Fixed Cursor Decide the cursor mode for data input Blink Cursor Z-900X...
  • Page 24: Browse Data

    Select “Cancel” to exit. Reader Test Use this option to identify the type of the barcode scanned. Select “3.Utilities” and “4.Reader Test” from the menu. Press the scan button to scan a barcode. The barcode information displays on the screen. Z-900X...
  • Page 25: Set Date/Time

    Use this option to use the data collector as a calculator. Select “3.Utilities” and “8.Calculator” (or when lookup is available, select 9.Calculator). Use the numeric keys to enter numbers, key to toggle between +,-,x,÷, enter key for =, BS for back space, and ESC to exit. Z-900X...
  • Page 26: Load Lookup

    Manager. Program Manager 1.Download 2.Activate 3.Upload Z9000PM _VXX.XX ESC.Exit Menu Description Menu Description Download ZEBEX OS / Customer Program to the Download device Activate Activate ZEBEX OS / Customer Program Upload Upload ZEBEX OS / Customer Program to PC Z-900X...
  • Page 27: Download

    ’ ANUAL Download Use this option to download ZEBEX OS / Customer Program to the device. Must be used along with “Boot Load Utility Rev x.xx.exe”. Download Select where .bin is 1,z9000_fw_x xxx saved 2,----- 3,----- 4,----- 5,----- Location where .bin can be...
  • Page 28: Activate

    ESC.Exit Select an available option from 1-5 and press Enter for detailed information. Press F3 to activate once in the detailed information screen. Press ESC to exit Program Manager after activation to begin using ZEBEX OS / Customer Program. Z-900X...
  • Page 29: Upload

    ’ ANUAL Upload Use this option to upload ZEBEX OS / Customer Program to PC.. Upload Select where to upload the file 1,z9000_fw_x xxx 2,----- 3,----- 4,----- 5,----- A,z9000_fw_x xxx File currently running ESC.Exit  When uploading the .bin file, select 1~5 or A to store the file. After the selection, connection can only be made when you place the device on the cradle.
  • Page 30: Updating Firmware

    3. Select “1. Download “ and press Enter to enter the Download screen. Download 1,----- 2,----- 3,----- 4,----- 5,----- A, fw_x xxx F,SystemFont 000 ESC.Exit 4. Select an empty slot to to store the file and press Enter. Please remember the slot number you selected for later use. Z-900X...
  • Page 31 Please install the Z-9000 driver if necessary. 6. On your computer, please open the Boot Load Utility (default path: Start>All Programs>ZEBEX>ZAC>Boot Load Utility). 7. Check the Device Manager on your computer for the COM port your data collector is using.
  • Page 32 9. Select “Load File” then select the firmware file stored on your computer. 10. Select “Start Boot Load" to transfer the file to Z-9000. You will hear a beep sound when the transfer is done. The Download screen appears on the Z-9000 screen. Press ESC to exit the screen when ready. Z-900X...
  • Page 33  Incorrect operation may cause dysfunction or damage to the unit.  Please choose the correct firmware file.  Do not remove power or reboot the system until the firmware upgrade procedure is complete to avoid possible damage to the unit. Z-900X...

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