Argox PI-1030 User Manual
Argox PI-1030 User Manual

Argox PI-1030 User Manual

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PI-1030/PI-1230
V1.1-12-07-2017

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  • Page 1 Portable data terminal User’s Manual PI-1030/PI-1230 V1.1-12-07-2017...
  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF EXPOSURE WARNING: The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 4 請勿拆卸電池 , 或用火銷毀電池 。 請將電池放置於兒童拿不到的地方。 請使用專用充電器充電,並請依照當地政府或法律規定妥善處理廢棄 電池。 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機, 非經許可,公司, 商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率,加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航影響安全及干擾合法通 信, 經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續 使用 前項合法通信,指一電信法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電 機需忍受合法通信或工業,科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之 干擾...
  • Page 5 Release Note Release Note Version Date Note V1.0 02/22 2017 Initial release V1.1 07/12 2017 Add Appendix A for reference...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Content 1 Introduction ................1 1.1 Unpacking ..............2 1.2 Understand your terminal ........4 1.2.1 Terminal ............4 1.2.2 Holder(Option) ..........5 1.3 Indicators ..............6 1.3.1 LED ..............6 1.3.2 Buzzer ............8 1.3.3 Vibration ............8 1.4 Keypad ..............9 1.5 Power source ............
  • Page 7 3.1.4 Information ..........32 3.2 System Menu ............33 3.2.1 Remote Link ..........33 3.2.2 Disk info ............33 3.2.3 Timer setting ..........34 3.2.4 Environment ..........35 3.2.5 Test .............. 36 3.2.6 System info ..........38 3.3 Supervisor Menu ............ 39 3.3.1 Remote Link ..........
  • Page 8: Introduction

    The standard is 20 MB, and the optional is 60 MB. ■ Wi-Fi connectivity You can exchange data over a Wi-Fi network.(PI-1030) ■ Backup battery The backup battery gives you additional 15 minutes to finish your job if the primary...
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    1 Introduction Unpacking 1.1 Unpacking Make sure all of the following items are included in your package. PI series Quick Start Guide USB Cable RS-232 Cable with USB power cord Holder(Option) Hand Strap...
  • Page 10 When you receive your terminal, open the package immediately and inspect for shipping damage. If you discover any damage, contact the shipping company and file a claim. Argox is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipping. Save all package materials for the shipping company to inspect.
  • Page 11: Understand Your Terminal

    1 Introduction Understand your terminal 1.2 Understand your terminal 1.2.1 Terminal Left Front Right Back Bottom Three LEDs. LCD Display A mono LCD. Keypad A 25-key keypad. Battery Cover The battery cover. Battery Cover Switch Open and close the battery cover. The bar code reading beam is emitted Reading Window through this window.
  • Page 12: Holder(Option)

    1 Introduction Understand your terminal Connector A port to connect computer 1.2.2 Holder(Option) The holder is used to hold your terminal in its standing position. In the bottom of holder, make sure cable wire is installed as below.
  • Page 13: Indicators

    1 Introduction Indicators 1.3 Indicators PI series has three LEDs and a buzzer to indicate its current status. 1.3.1 LED Your terminal has three LEDs on the upper-left corner. They have different behavior. The table below gives information about the status they indicate. BT or Wi-Fi LED Scan LED Charger LED...
  • Page 14 1 Introduction Indicators Behavior Status Note Scan Solid green User defined Use SDK. Solid red User defined. Use SDK. Solid orange User defined. Use SDK. Flashing Transmitting data or Use SDK. green user defined. Flashing red User defined. Use SDK. Flashing User defined.
  • Page 15: Buzzer

    1 Introduction Indicators Behavior Status Note hardware. Your terminal is not Controlled connected to any power source. hardware. 1.3.2 Buzzer You can define the status the vibration indicates using the SDK. Sound Status 1 Short Beep A key is pressed. A good scan.
  • Page 16: Keypad

    1 Introduction Keypad 1.4 Keypad Scan key Cursor keys Control keys Numeric keys User-defined keys Power key Scan key Scan a bar code. Cursor keys Move the highlight bar up. Fn+Up Open Message Menu. Down Move the highlight bar down. Fn+Down Adjust the backlight brightness.
  • Page 17 1 Introduction Keypad Cursor keys Fn+Right Increase the volume. Control keys The Escape 1. Go up one level in a menu. key. 2. Give up changing a setting. 3. Exit a program. The Function Use with other keys. Ex: key. “Fn+Down Arrow”...
  • Page 18 1 Introduction Keypad Numeric keys 1. Enter the number three. 2. Enter the letters D, E, F. 1. Enter the number four. 2. Enter the letters G, H, I. 1. Enter the number five. 2. Enter the letters J, K, L. 1.
  • Page 19 1 Introduction Keypad User-defined keys User-defined key. User-defined key. User-defined key. Power key Turn on or turn off your terminal. Power combination key You can use the key combinations to enter different menus or modes. Press and hold the combination of keys, until your terminal responds.
  • Page 20 1 Introduction Keypad ■ System Menu Enter System Menu. ■ Supervisor Menu Enter Supervisor Menu. ■ Force mode It updates all firmware files and restores all system parameters to factory settings. This mode needs to be used with an SDK or computer software.
  • Page 21: Power Source

    1 Introduction Power source 1.5 Power source There are three ways to supply power to PI series: 1. Two AA batteries. Recommended alkaline rechargeable type. 2. Use the USB cable with computer. 3. Use the power supply with the USB or RS-232 cable. Cable Type Charge Supply power...
  • Page 22: Inserting Or Replacing Battery

    1 Introduction Power source 1.5.1 Inserting or replacing battery When you see the battery icon shows low. You need to change new battery or charge It immediately. If there is no power, the back up battery can hold the data about 15 minutes. Therefore, always upload your important data after work or keep two AA batteries in case.
  • Page 23 1 Introduction Power source 2. Inserting two batteries as indicated inside battery compartment. 3. Close the battery cover as follow. ① ②...
  • Page 24 1 Introduction Power source 4. Make sure cover is closed and slide two latch back.
  • Page 25: Charge The Battery

    1 Introduction Power source 1.5.2 Charge the battery If you’re using rechargeable batteries to supply power to your terminal, you can charge them by (1) connecting the USB cable to your terminal and computer. (2) Using a battery charger to charge batteries in advance.
  • Page 26 1 Introduction Power source Note The triangle mark should be face up when you want to plug connecter in to PI series.
  • Page 27: Get Started

    2 Get started Set up your terminal 2 Get started This chapter provides information about how to work with your terminal and make connection to computer. 2.1 Set up your terminal 1. Choose one to power on your terminal Open the battery cover and Install two AA ...
  • Page 28: User Interface

    2 Get started User interface 2.2 User interface Menu Options Status bar Input Power method source Wireless Time Item Description Menu Current menu title Options Items in the menu. Status bar It displays the information about your terminal. Input method The way you enter data.
  • Page 29 2 Get started User interface Item Description Wireless When you open Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication function, it displays an icon without waves. If connection is successful, the icon will show waves. Power source If your terminal is connected to a direct power supply (USB or RS-232), it displays a plug icon;...
  • Page 30: Connection

    2.3 Connection PI series have four interfaces to connect: USB, RS232, Bluetooth and WI-FI. Each one can choose two ways as below. Remote link: It is a unique protocol from Argox development. Visit Argox website below to download application. http://www.argox.com/content2011.php?sno=0000033 Linking port: Transmit raw data 1 Byte a time.
  • Page 31: Remote Link Connection

    2 Get started Remote link connection 2.3.1 Remote link connection This section will show how to link PI series to PC with “Remote link” and enter “Message menu” to send message when the connection successful. Use Remote link to connect PC with USB Step 1.
  • Page 32 2 Get started Remote link connection Remote link connection Step 3. Enter “Remote I/F Select” and Choose “ ” and Choose “USB”. It will automatically go back Step 4. Choose “Connect”. Step 5. In PhoenixVoler or Everlink, Click Comm setup Comm setup will show the model number.
  • Page 33 2 Get started Remote link connection Message Menu Everlink, ControlCenter and PI series can send message to PI series. Press “Fn”+”^” key to enter Message Menu. Read priority Msg.: It shows the priority  message you receive. Read Msg.: It shows the message you sent. ...
  • Page 34: Attach The Hand Strap

    2 Get started Attach the hand strap 2.4 Attach the hand strap Sometimes you may need to do something and can’t hold your terminal on your hand. Or, you might accidentally drop your terminal between uses. Attach the hand strap is a useful way to resolve these issues. You can wrap the strap around your hand to secure it to your hand, or hang it on your hand to have both hands free to do other things.
  • Page 35 2 Get started Attach the hand strap 2. Thread the big loop into the small loop, and pull the big loop to tie a knot. Important Use hand strap when you collect barcode in case drop accident. PI series might shut down to protect data after drop.
  • Page 36: Controls And Settings

    3 Controls and settings User Menu 3 Controls and settings PI series offers three different layer menus. User Menu is for general users, System Menu is for supervisors or managers, and Supervisor Menu is for system administrators or engineers. Besides, press Fn+^ can enter Message Menu This chapter provides information about these menus.
  • Page 37: Run Program

    3 Controls and settings User Menu 3.1.1 Run Program It shows the program you download from your you download from your computer. To run a program, just select it and p and press ENT. If there’s no program, it will tell you “No program file. No program file.”...
  • Page 38: Scanner(Hid)

    3 Controls and settings User Menu PhoenixVoler to computer. ■ Connect It connects your terminal to computer after you select an interface. ■ Remote I/F Select It provides interfaces, including COM port, USB, Bluetooth and WI-FI. To connect your terminal, do this: 1.
  • Page 39: Information

    3 Controls and settings User Menu It is for you to read and upload barcode data easily. Once you have connection to computer. Press “SCAN” key to read barcode and it will upload data. Go to CH 4 Application. see more in Everlink user guide. Note Make sure you turn on the decode function(barcode default).
  • Page 40: System Menu

    3 Controls and settings System Menu 3.2 System Menu Under System Menu, you can change system settings tem settings to meet your need and run some tests to see if your and run some tests to see if your terminal is working properly. Press key 3 + 9 + Power 3 + 9 + Power to enter system menu.
  • Page 41: Timer Setting

    3 Controls and settings System Menu It provides the disk information, including the free It provides the disk information, including the free, used and total disk space. By default, your terminal has lt, your terminal has two disks: C and D. RAM For data memory Flash For system and user’s application system and user’s application...
  • Page 42: Environment

    3 Controls and settings System Menu 3.2.4 Environment It provides settings for you to adjust different workplace or match your preference. ■ LCD contrast It determines the contrast ratio. The bigger the number, the lower the contrast (the darker the screen).1~10 ■...
  • Page 43: Test

    3 Controls and settings System Menu ■ Key click You can turn on or turn off the sound of keypad. ■ Vibration It determines how long your terminal vibrates. The unit is 0.1 second, range is 1~255. Set 0 will turn it off. 3.2.5 Test It provides various tests for you to check your terminal system.
  • Page 44 3 Controls and settings System Menu high to low and from low to high. If the sound is played smoothly, it means the buzzer works properly, otherwise the buzzer may have some issues. ■ LCD & LED test It checks if the LCD display has bad pixels.
  • Page 45: System Info

    3 Controls and settings System Menu 3.2.6 System info See the description in Information in User Menu.
  • Page 46: Supervisor Menu

    3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu //Supervisor Menu 3.3 Supervisor Menu (1+3+0+PWR)Supervisor Menu provides advance Supervisor Menu provides advanced settings for you to configure. To protect the settings the settings from being changed easily, you need to enter a , you need to enter a password to access the menu.
  • Page 47: Remote Link

    3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu //Supervisor Menu 3.3.1 Remote Link It is for you to connect your terminal with Everlink or ith Everlink or PhoenixVoler to computer. ■ Connect It connects your terminal to computer computer after you select an interface. ■...
  • Page 48 3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu ∙ Bluetooth It has three options: 1. Bluetooth setting: (1) Device name: Your terminal’s name. By default, the name is the serial number. (2) PIN code: The passkey for a Bluetooth connection. By default, the code is four zeros (0000).
  • Page 49 3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu entering its Bluetooth MAC address. 2. Bluetooth test: You can use this option to test the Bluetooth connection after your terminal connects to a device. 3. Bluetooth info: It displays Bluetooth information, including the local address, device name and link address.
  • Page 50: Format Disk

    3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu //Supervisor Menu (5) Power Saving: If Disable, WI-FI module module will always awake to transmit data. Otherwise therwise, WI-FI will automatically turn off. 2. TCP Test: Test WI-FI connection, the process connection, the process need to wait about 3~15 seconds.
  • Page 51: Setting

    3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu It formats a disk in your terminal. The system will ask you to confirm if you want to format, because it will remove all data stored in the disk. ■ Format C Format the C disk. ■...
  • Page 52 3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu ■ Environment It provides settings for you to adjust to adapt to different workplaces or match your preference. For the first five options, see the description in Environment in System Menu. ∙ Power on It determines the screen displayed in User Menu after you turn on your terminal.
  • Page 53 1. Transmission: It has two modes: Proprietary ID or AIM ID. You can choose either of them. Proprietary ID is defined by Argox. AIM ID is defined by the AIM organization. 2. Position: You can insert the code ID before or after the bar code data.
  • Page 54 3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu 8. UPC-E ○ 9. Industrial 25 ○ 10. Interleaved 25 ○ 11. Standard 25 ○ 12. MSI-Plessey ○ 13. UK-Plessey ○ 14. RSS 14 ○ 15. RSS Limited ○ 16. RSS Expanded ○ 17. CODABAR ○...
  • Page 55 3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu interface. ∙ Port IF select It has four ports. Select one of them and choose its interface. You can choose COM, USB, Bluetooth and WI-FI. If you don’t want to use interface, choose None. ∙...
  • Page 56: Information

    3 Controls and settings //Supervisor Menu 3.3.4 Information It displays your terminal’s information. The IPL version. The boot version. BOOT The kernel version. Kernal The scanner’s firmware version. Scanner The serial number. The PCBA (Printed Circuit Board HW Ver. Assembly) version. The hardware version.
  • Page 57: Applications

    Remote-end of manage program can link multiple Everlink and provide Cloud operation. Development application Skywalker User friendly software development kit Go to Argox website to get more applications and user guide http://www.argox.com/content2011.php?sno=0000033 Note PI Series accept “.bas” and “.bin” file from Basic and C compiler.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting Hardware issues 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Hardware issues Speaker is not working or volume is too low. ■ Make sure the speaker hole is not blocked. ■ Test is in the system menu, use Test to check speaker. Keypad does not response. ■...
  • Page 59: Communication Issues

    5 Troubleshooting Communication issues 5.2 Communication issues Receive or transmit problem on USB ■ Check USB connector is plugged correctly. ■ Check Remote Link set is USB and select the right PI series name on computer. ■ Restart PI series and unplug the USB and try again. Receive or transmit problem on RS-232 ■...
  • Page 60: Barcode Scanning Issues

    5 Troubleshooting Barcode scanning issues 5.3 Barcode scanning issues Barcode can not be read ■ Change the angle between the bar code and the terminal. ■ Change the distance between the bar code and the terminal. ■ Clean the scanning window slightly of the terminal(make sure without scratch).
  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications 6 Specifications General Characteristics Argox Proprietary ARM926EJ-S 16 / 32 MB DRAM 20 / 60 MB Flash Display White gray mono STN LCD 160*160 Indicator LED Blue, Green and Red; Beeper; Vibration Motor Keypad 25 Alpha-Numeric keys (Including 10...
  • Page 62 Specifications Scanner Model PI-10x0 PI-12x0 (coming soon) Scanner 2D Area imager system Resolution 5 mil at PCS 90% 5 mil (optional 3 mil) Depth of field 350mm 390 mm (13 mil) (Code 39, 13 mil, PCS 90%) Scanning rate 200 scan/sec 1D barcode: Code-11、Code-39、Code-93、...
  • Page 63 Specifications Communication Model PI-1x00 PI-1x30 WPAN Bluetooth Class2, BT2.1+EDR WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n I/O Interface USB 2.0 / RS-232 USB 2.0 / RS-232 Expansion Storage Micro SD (up to 16 GB)(factory option) Developing Tools Software Software Development Kit (SDK), Skywalker (Proprietary application software generator) Programming C language, BASIC language...
  • Page 64 Specifications Physical and Environment -10℃ ~ 60℃ / 14F ~ 140F Operating Temperature -20℃ ~ 70℃ / -4F ~ 158F Storage Temperature Humidity 1) Operating: Non-condensed 10 ~ 90% 2) Storage: Non-condensed 5 ~ 95% Impact 1) Terminal 1.5M/5ft, Holder 0.9M / (4 Resistance drops per 6 sides) 2) IP54 Electrostatic...
  • Page 65: Appendix A

    Appendix A Appendix A Skywalker Reader Default (*) Command1 Command2 Option/Limitation LED indication Disable Enable * Indication Buzzer indication Disable Enable * Preamble Disable * transmission Enable Postamble Disable * transmission Enable Code ID position Before code data * After code data Code ID transmission Disable * Proprietary ID...
  • Page 66 Appendix A 0 ~ 9 Scan Double confirm 0 ~ 99 Global min. code length 0 ~ 99 Global max. code 63 * length Disable * Inverted image scan Enable String setting Prefix characters 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII setting code 12 characters.
  • Page 67 Appendix A Disable * Code 11 Read Enable Disable/Disable Check-sum transmit Disable/One digit * /verify Disable/Two digits Enable/One digit Enable/Two digits 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min. code length 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <O>...
  • Page 68 Appendix A Min. code length 0 ~ 64 Truncate leading 0 ~ 20 Truncate ending 0 ~ 15 <*> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Standard * Format Full ASCII Disable * Start/stop Enable transmission Disable * Code 93 Read...
  • Page 69 Appendix A Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <&> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable Code 128 Read Enable * Disable/Disable Check-sum transmit Disable/Enable * /verify Enable /Enable 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min.
  • Page 70 Appendix A UCC/EAN 128 ID 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII setting code(1 bytes) 0x1D * Concatenation code 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 bytes) Codabar Disable * Read Enable Disable/Disable * Check-sum transmit Disable/Enable /verify Enable /Enable 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min.
  • Page 71 Appendix A Disable * Start/stop Enable transmission Disable EAN 8 Read Enable * Disable Check-sum Enable * transmission 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <FF> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) None * Supplement digits 2 digits...
  • Page 72 Appendix A Expand to EAN 13 Disable * Expansion Enable Disable EAN 13 Read Enable * Disable Check-sum Enable * transmission 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <F> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) None * Supplement digits 2 digits...
  • Page 73 Appendix A Disable * Industrial 2 of Read Enable 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min. code length 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <i> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Read Disable Interleaved 2...
  • Page 74 Appendix A Truncate ending <i> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable * Standard 2 of Read Enable Disable/Disable * Check-sum transmit Disable/Enable /verify Enable /Enable 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min.
  • Page 75 Appendix A N/Mod 10,10 N/mod 11,10 Y/ Mod10 Y/ Mod 10,10 Y/ Mod 11/10 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min. code length 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <@> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable *...
  • Page 76 Appendix A Min. code length 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <@> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable * Telepen Read Enable Disable/Disable * Check-sum transmit Disable/Enable /verify Enable /Enable 0 ~ 64 Max.
  • Page 77 Appendix A Format Full ASCII Disable UPCA Read Enable * Disable Check-sum Enable * transmission 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <A> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) None * Supplement digits 2 digits 5 digtis 2, 5 digits...
  • Page 78 Appendix A UPCE Read Enable * Disable Check-sum Enable * transmission 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <E> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) None * Supplement digits 2 digits 5 digits 2, 5 digits UCC/EAN 128 2, UCC/EAN 128 5, UCC/EAN 128 None *...
  • Page 79 Appendix A Disable * Matrix 25 Read Enable Disable/Disable * Check-sum transmit Disable/Enable /verify Enable /Enable 0 ~ 64 Max. code length 0 ~ 64 Min. code length 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <B> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable *...
  • Page 80 Appendix A Truncate ending <t> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable * RSS 14 Read Enable 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <R4> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable * UCC/EAN 128...
  • Page 81 Appendix A UCC/EAN 128 Enable emulation Disable * Read Enable Expanded 0 ~ 99 Max. code length 99 * 0 ~ 99 Min. code length 0 ~ 15 Truncate leading 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <RX> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable * UCC/EAN 128...
  • Page 82 Appendix A 0 ~ 15 Truncate ending <p> Code ID setting 0x00 ~ 0xff ASCII code(1 or 2 bytes) Disable * Leading “A” Enable...

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