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  • Page 1 PT2000 & Top Gun ™ Portable Data Terminals User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 However, PSC reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. PSC is a registered trademark of PSC Inc. The PSC logo is a trademark of PSC. All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Preface: About this Guide ...v Style Conventions... vi Document Conventions ... vi Keys and Keystroke Conventions ... vi Radio Frequency Interference ... vii Technical Support ... viii Chapter 1: Introduction & Quick Start Guide ... 1 Overview ... 2 Getting Started Quickly ...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO ...17 Getting Started ...18 Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000 ...18 Turning On the Portable ...19 Setting the Time and Date ...19 Setting a Password ...20 Collecting Data...21 Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge...21 Using PALPRO ...23 DESCRIPT ...35...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5: Transferring Data With PSC Utilities...71 Overview ... 72 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ... 73 Installing & Setting up PTFER ... 73 Uploading a File... 74 Downloading a File ... 76 Changing Settings ... 76 Setting Command Line Options ... 78 Using PDTFER...
  • Page 6 Contents Appendix E: Batteries ...115 Alkaline Batteries ...116 NiCd Battery Pack...117 Recharging the NiCd Battery Pack ...119 Storing the NiCd Battery Pack ...120 Lithium Backup Battery...120 Low Battery Indication ...121 NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries ...121 Backup Battery ...121 Appendix F: Connector Configurations ...123 Bar Code &...
  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Preface: About this Guide REFACE S tyle Conve ntions ... viii Document Conventions ... viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions... viii Ra dio Fre que ncy Inte rfe re nce ...ix Te chnica l S upport... x ONTENTS...
  • Page 8: Style Conventions

    About this Guide Style Conventions Document Conventions Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of providing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings. Notes Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic, including technical details, exceptions to instructions and other pertinent information.
  • Page 9: Radio Frequency Interference

    Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est confirme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  • Page 10: Technical Support

    E-Mail Technical Support If the solution to a technical support question is not available through the PSC website or a local reseller, contact PSC technical support directly via E-mail at Telephone Technical Support For those without E-mail access, call toll-free in the USA 1 (800) 547- 2507 or (541) 683-5700 from outside the United States of America.
  • Page 11: Introduction & Quick Start Guide

    Introduction & Quick Start Guide HAPTER ONTENTS Ove rvie w ... 2 Ge tting S ta rte d Quickly ... 4...
  • Page 12: Overview

    Read this chapter to change the default settings. Chapter 5 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities information about software programs to transfer data between the portable and a DOS PC, an IBM 3151 terminal, a UNIX workstation, or a Macintosh computer. Read this chapter to upload collected data.
  • Page 13 User’s Guide Appendix C The Top Gun Module Top Gun module. Refer to this chapter if the Top Gun module is separate from the PT2000 or to change the direction of the laser. , explains how to set up and use the Appendix D The PT Dock optional dock for the PT2000 or Top Gun.
  • Page 14: Getting Started Quickly

    Introduction & Quick Start Guide Getting Started Quickly The PSC portable comes with an application named PALPRO loaded in memory. PALPRO includes three useful data-collection programs for using the PT2000 or Top Gun without additional programming. Follow the steps below to begin using the portable with PALPRO immediately.
  • Page 15 The PT2000 or Top Gun is now ready to begin collecting data. Enter data with the Top Gun module or another bar code scanner, a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad. For information about uploading collected data from the portable to a PC, refer to “...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: About The Pt2000 And Top Gun

    About the PT2000 and The PT2000 ... 8 Top Gun ... 9 The Ke ypa d... 10 Data Keys... 11 Function Keys ... 12 Action Keys ... 12 The Dis play S cre e n ... 13 The Virtual Display... 13 Displaying Information about the Portable...
  • Page 18: The Pt2000

    About the PT2000 and Top Gun The PT2000 The PSC PT2000 is a rugged, handheld, portable data-collection terminal that allows bar code scanning technology anywhere. The PT2000 accepts input from any of the following devices: The PT2000 automatically recognizes and discriminates among the following bar code symbologies: The PT2000 verifies acceptance of input by sounding a beep.
  • Page 19: Top Gun

    TRACKPRO, for tracking check-in and check-out of articles at one or more locations. An optional date-and-time stamp records when each item is checked in or out. is part of the PSC Portable Applications Library (PAL). With Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about PAL or PPG.
  • Page 20: The Keypad

    About the PT2000 and Top Gun For complete information about the Top Gun module, refer to Appendix C Figure 2-1: The Top Gun Module The Keypad The keypads on the PT2000 and Top Gun have three types of keys: data keys, function keys, and action keys (refer to Each key produces a beep when pressed.
  • Page 21: Data Keys

    Figure 2-2: The PT2000 and Top Gun keypads Action key Data Keys Use data keys to enter letters, numbers, and several other characters. There are 26 of these keys. Each key can be used in two modes: normal and alpha. Use the description of the User’s Guide key to switch between the modes (see the...
  • Page 22: Function Keys

    About the PT2000 and Top Gun Function Keys There are four function keys, keypad. Alpha mode changes these keys to assigned to the function keys are determined by the active program. Action Keys There are four action keys: Note: <I/O>: the portable beeps and returns to its previous location when it last shut off.
  • Page 23: The Display Screen

    Press the cursor position in the display screen. The portable remains in alpha mode until a function key is pressed, or until the again. <BKSP>: place to the left and delete the character there. <ENTER>: the next programming command. The Display Screen The portable’s display screen can show 4 lines of text with up to 16 characters on each line.
  • Page 24 About the PT2000 and Top Gun Figure 2-3: Virtual display vs. actual display 24 lines Virtual display When the portable is in normal mode, scroll text through the display screen by pressing the When using these keys, the text in the virtual display remains in place and the display screen changes perspective.
  • Page 25: Displaying Information About The Portable

    The virtual display continues to maintain the latest 24 lines of data once all lines of the virtual display are full. The oldest data is “pushed off the top” as new data is added at the bottom. Displaying Information about the Portable Display information about the portable by scrolling the display screen past the last character on a current line.
  • Page 26: The Auto-Off Feature

    A setting of 00 disables The PT Dock The PSC PT Dock™ (refer to designed for use with the PT2000 and Top Gun. The dock provides a connection between the PT2000 or Top Gun and the PC without sacrificing the convenience of portability.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Using The Pt2000 And Top Gun With Palpro

    Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Use the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge to enter data directly into an application one item at a time. When away from the PC, it is possible to collect all the data records and upload them to the host PC later.
  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Attach a bar code scanner by pushing its connector into the connector at Scanner the top of the PT2000. Be sure the scanner connector is firmly in place. Refer to the input device’s operating manual for instructions on its use.
  • Page 29: Turning On The Portable

    Figure 3-1: The input connector on the PT2000 Turning On the Portable Turn the PT2000 or Top Gun on by pressing the green The display screen returns to the view displayed when it was turned off. Setting the Time and Date Figure 3-2: The Time and Date Display When turning the portable on for the first time, the display screen shows the date currently loaded in memory.
  • Page 30: Setting A Password

    (refer to page 69 ENTER CURRENT OR NEW PASSWORD ¤ F-KEY=SET TIME If a password is lost or forgotten, reset the portable and start over with a new password. PSC PALPRO 08:18:04 03/01/98 F-KEY=CONTINUE PALPRO Options . or when finished. ¤...
  • Page 31: Collecting Data

    To connect the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge, complete the following steps: Figure 3-6: Keyboard wedge installation for PCs 1.For a listing of PT2000 cable numbers, consult the PSC Price Book at: User’s Guide menu appears on the display screen. Use...
  • Page 32 Attach the other end to the 25-pin connector of the keyboard wedge cable (refer to Figure 3-6 on page 21 Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the PC (refer to Figure 3-6...
  • Page 33: Using Palpro

    Figure 3-8: The PT2000 Wedge Menu Using PALPRO PALPRO a single, convenient program (refer to on the PSC portable, it is possible to switch from one application to another without having to install each application. Selecting a Complete the following steps to select a...
  • Page 34 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-10: Selecting a PALPRO application Note: Figure 3-11: Changing Prompts Menu Note: Note: Press to use <F1> ASSETPRO TRACKPRO F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT is selected, the next screen asks the user to select INVPRO one or two prompts (refer to a selection before going on to the next step.
  • Page 35 Changing PALPRO Program each application, or change the prompts for each application. Change titles or prompts after selecting an application. To use the application’s Titles and current title and prompts, select Prompts To change the title or prompts, complete the following steps: Figure 3-12: Changing Prompts Menu Figure 3-13: Changing the Title Figure 3-14: Entering the First Prompt...
  • Page 36 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-15: Entering the Second Prompt Switching to To switch from one Another following steps: PALPRO Application Note: Figure 3-16: Application Menu Figure 3-17: Password Prompt ENTER PROMPT 2 ASSET NO. application to another, complete the PALPRO Select from the current application’s menu to exit the...
  • Page 37 The first prompt appears on the screen. Enter the identification code for the location (example, Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the location ID. When using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; when using a keypad, press the LOCATION ID ¤...
  • Page 38 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-20: The Item ID Prompt Figure 3-21: The Next Item ID Prompt The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading the file to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains two fields separated by a comma.
  • Page 39 Figure 3-22: Collected Data in ASCII text file Using Use this application to track inventory. INVPRO prompt or two. Use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number or description for each item. Use two prompts to scan or enter an item ID and the quantity of that item.
  • Page 40 A prompt appears on the screen. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description. Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 41 ITEM ID ¤ F3=REV F4=EXIT Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description. Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the <ENTER> QUANTITY ¤...
  • Page 42 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-29: Input Another Item ID The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading the file to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains two fields separated by a comma.
  • Page 43 Figure 3-31: The Change Prompts Display Figure 3-32: The Add Date/Time Stamp Display Figure 3-33: The Item Tracking Display Figure 3-34: The QUANTITY Display User’s Guide At the first screen, press the prompts that appears on the application’s display screens. (Refer for information on changing the prompts.) page 25 CHANGE PROMPTS?
  • Page 44 LOCATION ID ¤ IN : F3=REV F4=EXIT With a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the <ENTER> prompt appears on the first line of the screen, and ITEM ID the location ID appears on the third line.
  • Page 45: Descript

    The portable stores check-in data in one ASCII text file and check-out data in another file. When uploading one of the files to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains two fields separated by a comma.
  • Page 46 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO to files or create them from scratch in the portable as you collect inventory data. When you enter an item ID into the portable, the application checks the loaded item file for that entry. If the ID matches one in the file, the portable displays a description of the item (which it gets from the loaded description file) and prompts you for the number of individual units of the item.
  • Page 47 Loading Item and Description Files into the Portable Note: Figure 3-39: DESCRIPT Figure 3-40: Selecting Note: Figure 3-41: DESCRIPT User’s Guide For information about connecting a portable to your computer, see the user's guide for the portable. For information about PTFER programs, see pages 73-80.
  • Page 48 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-42: FILE NOT EMPTY Figure 3-43: ERASE Figure 3-44: RECEIVE LISTS and go to step 5. To add new items to an existing list, select <F2> and go to step 8. <F3>...
  • Page 49 Figure 3-45: CONNECT TO PORTABLE Figure 3-46: Results Using DESCRIPT Note: Figure 3-47: DESCRIPT User’s Guide Prompt CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT When the transfer is completed, the portable's screen will report on the number of records in the list in memory. Press the key to return to the Receive Lists Report...
  • Page 50 The screen prompts you for an item identification. Scan the bar code for an item, or use the keypad to enter the item's ID number or description (for example, 00-693-00). (If you use a scanner, the code is entered automatically; if you use the keypad, you must press the key).
  • Page 51 Figure 3-51: ITEM ID Figure 3-52: Entering Item Description 00-680-00, 46 00-667-00, 244 00-697-00, 90 00-693-00, 135 00-675-00, 19 00-629-02, 72 00-670-00, 159 User’s Guide Match QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT The application adds the item ID to the item list and prompts you for a description of the item.
  • Page 52: Invmodem

    Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO INVMODEM INVMODEM exactly like collected data to a computer over a modem. To use this application, you should have experience with modem communications. You should know how to set up the modem for your system and how to use the communications software that runs it.
  • Page 53 Figure 3-57: Entering the telephone number User’s Guide SEND FILE *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT Use a cable supplied by your PSC dealer to connect the portable to your modem, and select MODEM *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=MODEM F4=EXIT...
  • Page 54: Timestmp

    Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-58: Begin File Transmission Figure 3-59: Return to Previous Screen TIMESTMP TIMESTMP program that records the date and time that each item is entered into the portable. Using TIMESTMP Figure 3-60: TIMESTMP When the computer is ready, press the to begin the file transmission.
  • Page 55 Scan the bar code for an item, or use the keypad to enter the item's ID number or description (for example, 00-693-00). (If you use a scanner, the code is entered automatically; if you use the keypad, you must press the...
  • Page 56 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 40-000-00, 05/01/95, 10:27:18 40-002-00, 05/01/95, 10:27:45 40-006-00, 05/01/95, 11:04:51 40-010-00, 05/01/95, 11:22:02 00-000-17, 05/01/95, 11:40:53 00-000-19, 05/01/95, 11:40:57 00-000-02, 05/01/95, 11:41:11 00-000-11, 05/01/95, 11:41:15 Changing the Date and Time Setting Figure 3-65: TIMESTMP Figure 3-66: Entering the Correct Date The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file.
  • Page 57: Reviewing The Collected Data

    Figure 3-67: Entering the Correct Time Reviewing the Collected Data Before uploading collected data, review it on the portable and delete incorrect or unnecessary records. Note: Figure 3-68: Sample Screen Showing the REV Option User’s Guide hour, for the minute, and for the seconds (e.g., 133000). If the portable's system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M.
  • Page 58 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-69: Data-review screens If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a comma at the end of the line. The second line of the data-review screen tells the number of the currently displayed record and the total number of records.
  • Page 59: Uploading Data To The Host Pc

    (available from a PSC dealer). With the keyboard wedge configuration, power is drawn from the host PC. Serial Configuration Use a PSC 25-pin cable or a PSC 9-pin cable for serial configuration. Note: Complete the following steps to attach the cable: User’s Guide...
  • Page 60 Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip. Use only a PSC power adapter. Using another adapter can damage the portable. , beginning on page 70...
  • Page 61: Keyboard Wedge Configuration

    Figure 3-71: The File Options Menu Figure 3-72: Send File Menu Keyboard Wedge Configuration To upload data from the portable installed as a keyboard wedge, complete the following steps: Figure 3-73: Asset Management Menu User’s Guide From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from shown in INVPRO...
  • Page 62: Removing Collected Data From Memory

    Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-74: File Options Menu Figure 3-75: Send File Menu Removing Collected Data from Memory After uploading a file from the PT2000 or Top Gun to the PC, erase the file from the portable’s memory. To do so, complete the following steps: Figure 3-76: Item Tracking Menu From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from...
  • Page 63: Turning Off The Portable

    Figure 3-77: File Options Menu Figure 3-78: Erase File Option Turning Off the Portable Turn the PT2000 or Top Gun off by pressing the green displayed at left. This will turn off the screen display, but it will not clear any information in the portable’s random-access memory (RAM).
  • Page 64: Resetting The Portable

    Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Resetting the Portable To reset the PT2000 or Top Gun, remove the battery pack, alkaline batteries, or external power supply. Then press and hold down the <Alpha> reconnecting the power supply. The portable will prompt to enter the current date and time.
  • Page 65: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning With normal use, the PT2000 or Top Gun should require no maintenance. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth. Caution: Do not immerse the portable in liquid. Caution: Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen. User’s Guide Care and Cleaning...
  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Programming The Pt2000 And Top Gun

    Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Top Gun and the PT2000 are configured with certain default parameter settings before they are shipped from the factory. These settings will work for many applications. Change the settings by scanning the bar codes provided in this chapter and in , on or by creating bar codes for specific settings.
  • Page 68: Overview

    *$$* Enter these commands with bar codes or through the PC’s serial port. With PSC Program Generator (PPG), it is possible to embed these codes in a PPG program. For information about using PPG to program the portable, refer to the PSC Program Generator User Manual.
  • Page 69: Using Programming Utilities

    Using Programming Utilities The PSC portable comes with a collection of applications and utilities on a disk. This collection is called the Portable Applications Library, or PAL. Two of the utilities, programming of the portable from DOS or Windows. Note: Both programming utilities check the version number of the portable's operating system.
  • Page 70 After changing the serial port setting, PERCPROG will keep the new setting until it is changed again. Use the icons in the PSC PAL program group (Windows 3.1) or the Start Menu (Windows 9x) to install an application. From the PSC...
  • Page 71 When programming is completed, the message successfully programmed name of the program file will be displayed in the window’s title bar. Select to close the PSC File > Exit Using Programming Utilities will appear in the Portable will appear in the window, and the window.
  • Page 72: Pdprog

    Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun PDPROG PDPROG is the utility used to program a PSC portable through DOS. Using PDPROG involves entering commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax is as follows: where The port setting is optional and can be entered either before or after the file name.
  • Page 73: Using Predefined Defaults

    Using Predefined Defaults Top Gun and the PT2000 have the following three sets of parameter defaults: Predefined Default 0 (D0) : all minimum and maximum lengths to zero. Predefined Default 1 (D1): minimum lengths as low as possible, and sets all maximum lengths as high as possible.
  • Page 74: Using Bar Codes

    Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Using Bar Codes To program the PT2000 and Top Gun, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired parameters and settings. provides several programming bar codes. Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that supports Code 39. Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes Keep the following in mind when creating bar codes for programming the portable:...
  • Page 75: Using Multiple Bar Codes

    Like all Code 39 bar codes, this sample starts and ends with an asterisk $+$- parameter that enables Code 39, and Code 39 maximum-length parameter, and label. Using Multiple Bar Codes Create multiple bar codes to program the portable. After making the settings in the first bar code (which must begin with portable waits for additional programming bar code entry if the first bar code does not include...
  • Page 76: General Programming Parameters

    Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun General Programming Parameters Table 4-1 PT2000 or Top Gun. For descriptions of serial parameters, refer to Table 4-2 Appendix A Table 4-1: Selected Programming Parameters ID # 33, 36 3B–3E describes some of the general parameters for programming the .
  • Page 77: Setting The Hour Format, Time, And Date

    Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date Time: display to 24-hour (military-style) format. When this parameter is set to , the time is displayed in 12-hour format. The default time display is 24-hour format. Use the 12- and 24-hour bar codes to change the format.
  • Page 78: Serial Parameters

    Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Serial Parameters Use bar codes to set parameters for using the PT2000 or Top Gun as a serial device. setting them begin on listing of parameters and defaults, refer to This section also includes a table of Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters (refer to equivalents when creating bar codes for programming.
  • Page 79 Xmodem is a simple send-and-wait-for-response protocol using a fixed- length data field. The data field is embedded in an Xmodem packet, which also contains a packet number and a single-byte arithmetic checksum. The protocol link is established by the receiver transmitting a NAK character until the sender responds.
  • Page 80: Code 39 And Ascii Equivalents For Serial Characters

    Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Table 4-3 For Code 39, ASCII, and mnemonic equivalents of keyboard keys, refer Appendix B Table 4-3: Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Character provides Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters.
  • Page 81: Chapter 5: Transferring Data With Psc Utilities

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities HAPTER Ove rvie w ... 60 Us ing Porta ble File Tra ns fe r Progra m (PTFER).. 61 Installing & Setting up PTFER ... 61 Uploading a File ... 62 Downloading a File ... 64 Changing Settings ...
  • Page 82: Overview

    PT2000 or Top Gun, use a data-transfer utility to upload the information to the host computer. Note: Both the PT2000 and Top Gun come with PSC’s Portable Applications Library (PAL) on a disk. PAL includes two programs to transfer data between the portable and a PC: PTFER Windows application.
  • Page 83: Using Portable File Transfer Program (Ptfer)

    To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT2000 or Top Gun, complete the following steps: Note: Figure 5-1: The PSC Portable File Transfer window User’s Guide Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) If the utility software is not already installed on the PC, install it following the instructions included with the diskette packaged with the portable.
  • Page 84: Uploading A File

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Uploading a File To upload a file from the PT2000 or Top Gun to the PC: By default, uses the following communications settings: PTFER Port Baud rate Stop bits Data bits Parity Protocol These are also the default settings for the PT2000 and Top Gun.
  • Page 85 Figure 5-2: The File to Receive dialog box Figure 5-3: The PTFER window during an upload Note: User’s Guide Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) displays a message saying that it is expecting the file (refer PTFER Figure 5-3 Make the appropriate selections on the portable to upload the data into the specified file on the PC (refer to If no success message appears, select a different port.
  • Page 86: Downloading A File

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Downloading a File To send a file from the PC to the PT2000 or Top Gun: Note: Changing Settings By default, the portable. If the COM2 port is already in use by a modem, mouse, or other device, specify a different port or alter the communications settings for the port.
  • Page 87 Figure 5-4: The Communications Settings dialog box Note: User’s Guide Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) When a connection has been made to the serial port, the option is dimmed on the menu and cannot be Settings selected. Select Options > Connect application, and then select To use a different COM port, select it in the Use this dialog box to switch baud rate, the number of stop bits,...
  • Page 88: Setting Command Line Options

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Setting Command Line Options Note: Change settings for the the program by entering options for the command that starts it. Type the options using the following syntax: ptfer filename [-¦/][Pn][Bn][Dn][action] where filename action In Windows 3.x, the command is in the input box in the application’s...
  • Page 89 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen ( ) or a slash ). Enter parameters either before or after the file name. the command would send the For example:...
  • Page 90: Using Pdtfer

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Using PDTFER Instead of using the from the PT2000 or Top Gun using commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax for transferring files with pdtfer filename [-¦/][port][Bn][Dn][action] where filename port setting is action The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional.
  • Page 91: Using Mactfer

    Using MACTFER Use the Gun and a Macintosh. Only one cable is required to connect the portable to a Macintosh. (Contact a PSC dealer to order.) To transfer data using the steps: Note: User’s Guide program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top...
  • Page 92 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities To send a file to the portable, select name and location of the file in the accept the transferred file, the portable must be programmed to accept serial input and store it in a file or register. Depending on the program, it may be necessary to select some options on the portable first.
  • Page 93: Using Updtfer

    Using UPDTFER Use the Gun and a UNIX workstation. The receives data to or from the portable using PSC's ACK/NAK protocol. Note: To install the program, use the UNIX UPDTFER UNIX workstation’s hard drive. Use the following command syntax to transfer files with updtfer:...
  • Page 94 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities For example: data from a portable connected to a serial port named /dev/tty2a and place data in a file named UPDTFER communications settings must match. UPDTFER successful. If the transfer is unsuccessful, it returns a nonzero status, such as 1.
  • Page 95: Appendix A: Programming Parameters

    Programming Parameters PPENDIX ONTENTS Ove rvie w ... 104 Pre de fine d De fa ults ... 105 S ave -a nd-Exit S e ttings ... 105 Ge ne ra l Progra mming Pa ra me te rs ... 106 Code 39 ...106 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...106 Codabar ...106...
  • Page 96: Overview

    Programming Parameters Overview Note: This appendix provides information about all programmable settings for the PT2000 and Top Gun. Note: For information about programming, refer to lists programming ID numbers for predefined defaults Table A-1: (refer to page 87 lists save-and-exit settings (refer to Table A-2: provides the following information (refer to Table A-3:...
  • Page 97: Predefined Defaults

    Table A-1: Predefined Defaults Predefined default set 0 Predefined default set 1 Predefined default set 2 Predefined serial defaults Table A-2: Save-and-Exit Settings Save and exit Exit only, no save User’s Guide Predefined Defaults : tells how the parameter is set when you select predefined default D0, D1, or D2 (refer to , beginning on Table A-4:...
  • Page 98: Code 39

    Programming Parameters Table A-3: General Programming Parameters Code Parameter Code 39 Enable Minimum length Maximum length Enable checksum Send checksum Full ASCII mode Accumulate mode Enable AIAG alternate check digit Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable Minimum length Maximum length Enable checksum Send checksum Use lengths 6 and 14 only (case code)
  • Page 99: Universal Product Code-A (Upc-A)

    Code Parameter Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) Enable Send system digit Send check digit Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E) Use system digit 0 Use system digit 1 Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Send system digit Send check digit European Article Numbering (EAN)/ Japan Article Numbering (JAN) Enable EAN-8/JAN-8 Enable EAN-13/JAN-13...
  • Page 100: Other Controls

    Programming Parameters Code Parameter Other Controls Enable manual reset Auto-Off Intercharacter delay (keyboard wedge only) Add symbology identifiers Good-read tone Good-read number of beeps Good-read tone duration Beeper volume Error tone Time format Date format Keyboard click Laser delay ID # Type Acceptable Input On/Off...
  • Page 101 Table A-4: Serial Programming Parameters Code Parameter Host select Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Enable Xon/Xoff Linefeed (LF) (Valid for CA = 00 only) Predefined serial defaults End-of-file character Protocol End-of-record (EOR) character Timeout User’s Guide ID # Type Acceptable Input Value...
  • Page 103: Appendix B: Full Keyboard Support

    Full Keyboard Support PPENDIX ONTENTS Ove rvie w ... 112 Common Ke yboa rd Ke ys ... 113 IBM (or Compa tible ) PC Ke yboa rd Ke ys ... 115...
  • Page 104: Overview

    Full Keyboard Support Overview Almost every key on the keyboard, including non-printing keys, can be programmed into the PT2000 or Top Gun. The tables in this appendix list Code 39 equivalents for programming all keyboard keys. Use the Code 39 values to create bar codes to include lowercase or non- alphanumeric characters in a bar code.
  • Page 105 Table B-1: Common Keyboard Keys " & User’s Guide ASCII Code 39 Value space - or /M . or /N 0 or /P 1 or /Q 2 or /R 3 or /S 4 or /T 5 or /U 6 or /V 4 or /T 5 or /U 6 or /V...
  • Page 106 Full Keyboard Support *Not an actual key; see information about the “zap” character on ASCII Code 39 Value ASCII Code 39 Value page 94 PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 107 Table B-2: IBM (or Compatible) PC Keyboard Keys Code 39 %U$A %U$B %U$C %U$D %U$E %U$G %U$H %U$K Insert %U$U Home %U$V Page Up %U$W Delete %U$X %U$Y Page Down Enter %U%E User’s Guide ASCII Value 8001 8002 8003 8004 8005 Caps Lock %U$F...
  • Page 109: Appendix C: The Top Gun Module

    The Top Gun Module HAPTER ONTENTS Atta ching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 .. 118 Cha nging Top Gun to a Le ft-Ha nde d Mode l ... 121 La s e r S pe cifica tions a nd La be ling ... 123...
  • Page 110: Attaching The Top Gun Module To The Pt2000

    The Top Gun Module Attaching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 If the Top Gun module and PT2000 were purchased separately, complete the following steps to connect them: Figure C-1: The back of the PT 2000 Pull the hook on the elastic hand strap out of the holder near the base of the PT2000 (refer to Remove the two screws that attach the other end of the hand strap to the PT 2000 (refer to...
  • Page 111 User’s Guide Attaching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 Contact a PSC dealer to order a replacement hand strap and screws. Request the PT2000 strap kit. Place the Top Gun module on the top of the PT2000 and gently...
  • Page 112 The Top Gun Module Figure C-3: Replacing the hand strap (magnified view) Indentation on back of Top Gun module Place the flat metal plate at the top end of the elastic hand strap over the indentation on the back of the Top Gun module and insert the screws (refer to Figure C-3 Flat metal plate...
  • Page 113: Changing Top Gun To A Left-Handed Model

    Changing Top Gun to a Left-Handed Model Top Gun comes assembled for right-handed use. To use the unit with the left hand, complete the following steps as shown in Figure C-4: Switching the Direction of the Top Gun Module Step 4 User’s Guide Changing Top Gun to a Left-Handed Model Remove the two screws from the top of the Top Gun module.
  • Page 114 The Top Gun Module Gently lift the top to separate it from the rest of the module. (Be careful not to break the ribbon cable inside the module.) Turn the top around so that the laser is pointing in the opposite direction.
  • Page 115: Laser Specifications And Labeling

    Laser Specifications and Labeling Figure C-5: Product labeling for the Top Gun module User’s Guide Laser classification: CDRH Class II Light source: 680-nm laser diode Minimum element width: 6.0 mils Depth of field: 2 to 24 inches (55-mil labels) Operating temperature: -4° to 109°F (-20° to 43°C) Eugene, OR March 1998 Laser Specifications and Labeling...
  • Page 117: Appendix D: The Pt Dock

    The PT Dock HAPTER ONTENTS About the PT Dock... 126 S e tting Up the Dock... 126 Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable ... 126 Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer ... 128 About the Power Adapter ... 130 Us ing the PT Dock...
  • Page 118: About The Pt Dock

    The PT Dock About the PT Dock The PSC PT Dock is specially designed for use with the PT2000 or Top Gun. Use the dock for data transmission between the portable and a PC. Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection.
  • Page 119 Figure D-1: The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapter Figure D-2: Attaching the adapter Adapter, with longest edge up User’s Guide Gently press the PT Dock adapter into the base of the PT2000 or Top Gun. Use the two provided screws to secure the adapter to the portable. Setting Up the Dock Base of PT2000 or Top Gun with keypad side up...
  • Page 120: Attaching The Pt Dock To A Computer

    Refer to PSC’s website at quick link contact a PSC dealer, or contact PSC customer service at (541) 683-5700 to determine the appropriate PSC cable to use with the PT Dock. off-the-shelf RS-232 cable. Use a PSC cable manufactured specifically for the PT Dock.
  • Page 121 Plug the 25-pin connector of the cable into the cable input jack on the back of the PT Dock (refer to Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the workstation (refer to Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the PSC...
  • Page 122: About The Power Adapter

    To use the PT Dock with a serial cable, use a 9-volt power adapter to recharge the NiCd batteries in the PT2000 or Top Gun. Power adapters are available from a PSC dealer. (When using the keyboard wedge configuration, power is supplied by the workstation.)
  • Page 123: Using The Pt Dock

    Using the PT Dock Set up the PT Dock as described in the preceding section. Place the PT2000 or Top Gun into the dock, with the keypad facing out. To use a power adapter or the keyboard wedge configuration, the green LED labeled READY and the portable is fully inserted into the dock.
  • Page 125: Appendix E: Batteries

    The PT2000 and Top Gun run on two types of batteries. The main batteries supply operating power for the PT2000 unit and for the Top Gun module or another input device. The internal lithium battery provides backup power to maintain the random-access memory and real-time clock when the main batteries are removed.
  • Page 126: Alkaline Batteries

    Batteries Alkaline Batteries The PSC PT2000 or Top Gun comes with three alkaline batteries installed. To replace the alkaline batteries, complete the following steps: Figure E-1: Base of the battery compartment Detach the elastic hand strap on the back of the portable by...
  • Page 127: Nicd Battery Pack

    Caution: NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack for the PT2000 and Top Gun (PSC part #00-862-00) contains three rechargeable AA NiCd batteries. To install the NiCd battery pack, complete the following steps: User’s Guide must be in the Switch 2 from attempting to charge the alkaline batteries.
  • Page 128 Batteries Figure E-2: Battery pack label Pull the end of the plastic ribbon sticking out of the battery compartment toward the batteries until they pop out. Set the two switches inside of the battery compartment for the type of batteries being used. Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment which indicates the positions for alkaline ( cadmium (...
  • Page 129: Recharging The Nicd Battery Pack

    Figure D-1 on page 109 To recharge the NiCd battery pack, complete the following steps: Caution: Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer. Use the PT Dock to recharge the NiCd batteries. Leave the batteries in the unit while it is in the Dock. The batteries recharge while the light is on.
  • Page 130: Storing The Nicd Battery Pack

    Batteries It is best to charge the battery pack at or slightly below room temperature. Always charge the battery within the temperature range of 50°–85°F (10°–30°C). Storing the NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack can be stored indefinitely, regardless of its charge state. Store it between -22°...
  • Page 131: Low Battery Indication

    Low Battery Indication NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries The portable indicates when the battery pack or alkaline batteries are low by flashing LOW BATTERY on the display. About 20 minutes of use remain before the main batteries reach their automatic low-power shutdown point.
  • Page 132 If the message does not disappear or occurs other than at initial use after prolonged storage, then the backup battery may no longer be accepting a charge from the battery pack or adapter. Contact a PSC dealer. Use the PT Dock to recharge the lithium backup battery in the portable.
  • Page 133: Appendix F: Connector Configurations

    Connector Configurations PPENDIX ONTENTS Ba r Code & Ma gne tic S tripe Re a de r Conne ctor142 Inte rfa ce Ca ble Conne ctor ... 143 PT Dock ... 144...
  • Page 134: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector

    Connector Configurations Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector Figure F-1: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Table F-1: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Pin # Pin #1 Pin #6 Description Laser sync in Bar code data in Good-read out Mag stripe information in Laser trigger in...
  • Page 135: Interface Cable Connector

    Interface Cable Connector Figure F-2: Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Table F-2: Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Pin # * Must be connected to CTS or hardware handshake out on the computer. User’s Guide Pin #8 Pin #15 Description Shield Transmit data out Receive data in Hardware handshake out* Hardware handshake in...
  • Page 136: Pt Dock

    Connector Configurations PT Dock Figure F-3: PT Dock Pinouts Table F-3: PT Dock Pinouts Pin # Description No connection No connection No connection 485- 485+ No connection Keyboard interface Keyboard interface No connection No connection Serial handshake in Keyboard interface Keyboard interface Pin #13 Pin #25...
  • Page 137: Appendix G: Programming Bar Codes

    Programming Bar Codes This chapter provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming the PSC PT2000 and Top Gun. Factory default settings are underlined. PPENDIX ONTENTS Pre de fine d De fa ults ... 146 Code 39...
  • Page 138: Predefined Defaults

    Programming Bar Codes Predefined Defaults *$+$-D0EE* *$+$-D1EE* Code 39 ENABLE *$+$-001EE* MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0100EE* *$+$-0110EE* *$+$-0120EE* *$+$-0130EE* *$+$-D2EE* *$+$-C8EE* Serial defaults *$+$-000EE* *$+$-0140EE* *$+$-0150EE* *$+$-0160EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 139 MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0210EE* *$+$-0220EE* *$+$-0230EE* ENABLE CHECKSUM *$+$-031EE* SEND CHECKSUM *$+$-041EE* FULL ASCII MODE *$+$-051EE* ACCUMULATE MODE *$+$-061EE* User’s Guide *$+$-0240EE* *$+$-0250EE* *$+$-0260EE* *$+$-030EE* *$+$-040EE* *$+$-050EE* *$+$-060EE* Code 39...
  • Page 140: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Programming Bar Codes ENABLE AIAG ALTERNATE CHECK DIGIT *$+$-071EE* Interleaved 2 of 5 ENABLE *$+$-081EE* MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0902EE* *$+$-0906EE* *$+$-0910EE* *$+$-0920EE* *$+$-070EE* *$+$-080EE* *$+$-0930EE* *$+$-0940EE* *$+$-0950EE* *$+$-0960EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 141 MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0A10EE* *$+$-0A20EE* *$+$-0A30EE* REQUIRED LENGTH (no default; overrides minimum and maximum settings) *$+$-09020A02EE* *$+$-09040A04EE* *$+$-09060A06EE* *$+$-09080A08EE* *$+$-09100A10EE* User’s Guide Interleaved 2 of 5 *$+$-0A40EE* *$+$-0A50EE* *$+$-0A60EE* *$+$-09120A12EE* *$+$-09140A14EE* *$+$-09160A16EE* *$+$-09180A18EE* *$+$-09200A20EE*...
  • Page 142: Codabar

    Programming Bar Codes ENABLE CHECKSUM *$+$-0B1EE* SEND CHECKSUM *$+$-0C1EE* USE LENGTHS 6 AND 14 ONLY *$+$-0D1EE* Codabar ENABLE *$+$-201EE* (case code) *$+$-0B0EE* *$+$-0C0EE* *$+$-0D0EE* *$+$-200EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 143 MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2104EE* *$+$-2110EE* *$+$-2120EE* *$+$-2130EE* MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2210EE* *$+$-2220EE* *$+$-2230EE* SEND STOP/START *$+$-231EE* User’s Guide *$+$-2140EE* *$+$-2150EE* *$+$-2160EE* *$+$-2240EE* *$+$-2250EE* *$+$-2260EE* *$+$-230EE* Codabar...
  • Page 144: Code 93

    Programming Bar Codes CONVERT CODABAR TO CLSI *$+$-241EE* Code 93 ENABLE *$+$-2C1EE* MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2D02EE* *$+$-2D10EE* *$+$-2D20EE* *$+$-240EE* *$+$-2C0EE* *$+$-2D30EE* *$+$-2D40EE* *$+$-2D50EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 145: Upc-A

    MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2E02EE* *$+$-2E10EE* *$+$-2E20EE* UPC-A ENABLE UPC-A *$+$-301EE* SEND SYSTEM DIGIT *$+$-311EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT *$+$-321EE* User’s Guide *$+$-2E30EE* *$+$-2E40EE* *$+$-2E50EE* *$+$-300EE* *$+$-310EE* *$+$-320EE* UPC-A...
  • Page 146: Upc-E

    Programming Bar Codes CONVERT UPC-A TO EAN-13 *$+$-331EE* UPC-E USE SYSTEM DIGIT 0 *$+$-341EE* USE SYSTEM DIGIT 1 *$+$-351EE* CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A *$+$-361EE* SEND SYSTEM DIGIT *$+$-371EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT *$+$-381EE* *$+$-330EE* *$+$-340EE* *$+$-350EE* *$+$-360EE* *$+$-370EE* *$+$-380EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 147: Ean/Jan

    EAN/JAN ENABLE EAN-8/JAN-8 *$+$-391EE* ENABLE EAN-13/JAN-13 *$+$-3A1EE* CONVERT EAN-13 TO ISBN *$+$-3B1EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT *$+$-3F1EE* User’s Guide *$+$-390EE* *$+$-3A0EE* *$+$-3B0EE* *$+$-3F0EE* EAN/JAN...
  • Page 148: Upc/Ean/Jan Extensions

    Programming Bar Codes UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions ALLOW 2-DIGIT EXTENSIONS *$+$-3C1EE* ALLOW 5-DIGIT EXTENSIONS *$+$-3D1EE* REQUIRE EXTENSIONS *$+$-3E1EE* Code 128 ENABLE *$+$-401EE* *$+$-3C0EE* *$+$-3D0EE* *$+$-3E0EE* *$+$-400EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 149 MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-4102EE* *$+$-4110EE* *$+$-4120EE* *$+$-4130EE* MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-4210EE* *$+$-4220EE* *$+$-4230EE* ENABLE UCC128 *$+$-431EE* User’s Guide *$+$-4140EE* *$+$-4150EE* *$+$-4160EE* *$+$-4240EE* *$+$-4250EE* *$+$-4260EE* *$+$-430EE* Code 128...
  • Page 150: Other Controls

    Programming Bar Codes Other Controls ENABLE MANUAL RESET *$+$-B01EE* AUTO-OFF (in minutes) *$+$-B200EE* *$+$-B205EE* *$+$-B210EE* INTERCHARACTER DELAY *$+$-B300EE* *$+$-B310EE* *$+$-B325EE* (in milliseconds) *$+$-B00EE* *$+$-B230EE* *$+$-B260EE* *$+$-B290EE* *$+$-B350EE* *$+$-B375EE* *$+$-B399EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 151 ADD CODE ID *$+$-B51EE* GOOD-READ TONE *$+$-B800EE* *$+$-B802EE* Medium GOOD-READ BEEPS *$+$-B901EE* *$+$-B902EE* GOOD-READ TONE DURATION *$+$-BA01EE* 0.07 *$+$-BA00EE* 0.14 User’s Guide Medium High High (in seconds) 0.22 0.45 Other Controls *$+$-B50EE* *$+$-B805EE* *$+$-B807EE* *$+$-B903EE* *$+$-B904EE* *$+$-BA03EE* *$+$-BA02EE*...
  • Page 152 Programming Bar Codes BEEPER VOLUME *$+$-BC08EE* Increase *$+$-BC09EE* Decrease *$+$-BC00EE* ERROR TONE *$+$-BD01EE* *$+$-BD04EE* Medium KEYBOARD CLICK *$+$-DD1EE* *$+$-BC01EE* *$+$-BC07EE* High *$+$-BD07EE* High *$+$-DD0EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 153: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar *%-* Set Time CLOCK FORMAT *$+$-D80EE* 12-Hour DATE FORMAT *$+$-D90EE* U.S. Serial Parameters HOST SELECT (no default) *$+$-C011EE* AT, PS/2, or compatible BAUD RATE *$+$-C100EE* *$+$-C101EE* User’s Guide Clock and Calendar Set Date *$+$-D81EE* 24-Hour *$+$-D91EE* International *$+$-C015EE* terminal *$+$-C102EE*...
  • Page 154 Programming Bar Codes *$+$-C104EE* 4800 *$+$-C105EE* 9600 *$+$-C106EE* 19,200 DATA BITS *$+$-C207EE* PARITY *$+$-C300EE* None *$+$-C303EE* STOP BITS *$+$-C401EE* ENABLE XON/OFF *$+$-C51EE* *$+$-C107EE* 38,400 *$+$-C108EE* 76,800 *$+$-C208EE* *$+$-C304EE* Even *$+$-C402EE* *$+$-C50EE* PT2000 & Top Gun...
  • Page 155 LINEFEED *$+$-C600EE* None *$+$-C601EE* Strip LF PROTOCOL *$+$-CA00EE* EOR only CR with checksum and ACK/NAK response TIMEOUT (in 100-millisecond units) *$+$-CD00EE* *$+$-CD10EE* *$+$-CD25EE* User’s Guide Serial Parameters *$+$-C602EE* Add LF *$+$-CA02EE* Xmodem *$+$-CA01EE* *$+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD99EE*...
  • Page 157 NDEX $+$- in ba r code s 4-64 * (a s te ris k) in ba r code s ^ (ca re t) in dis pla y s cre e n I/O ke y 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 a ccumula te option for Code 39 bar codes for G-129 programming parameters for...
  • Page 158 ba tte rie s E-115 to E-122 ba ud ra te 4-68 bar codes for G-143 to G-144 default 5-74 programming parameters for setting in PDTFER 5-80 in PTFER 5-77, 5-78, 5-79 be e pe r 2-15 bar codes for 4-58, G-141 to G-142 programming parameters for bits , da ta a nd s top...
  • Page 159 D0, D1, D2 (pre de fine d de fa ults ) bar codes for 4-63, G-128 da ta collecting 3-21 to 3-35 deleting 3-48, 3-52 to 3-53 reviewing 3-47 to 3-48 transferring 5-71 to 5-84 from DOS 5-80 from a Macintosh 5-81 to 5-82 from a UNIX workstation from Windows...
  • Page 160 File to Tra ns mit dia log box (PTFER) file tra ns fe r, utilitie s for MACTFER 5-72, 5-81 to 5-82 PDTFER 5-72, 5-80 PTFER 5-72, 5-73 to 5-79 updtfer 5-72, 5-83 to 5-84 full (e xte nde d) AS CII mode bar codes for G-129 programming parameters for...
  • Page 161 ARE YOU SURE? 3-48 charging backup battery PROGRAM FAILED 4-58, E-120 Micros oft Windows , tra ns fe rring da ta from 5-73 to 5-79 module (TopGun) 2-10, C-99 to C-105 attaching to PT 2000 C-100 to C-102 changing orientation of C-103 product labeling C-105...
  • Page 162 predefined defaults A-87 bar codes for G-128 see also programming parameters progra mming pa ra me te rs general 4-66 to 4-67, A-88 to A-90 predefined defaults 4-63, A-87 bar codes for G-128 serial 3-50, 4-68 to 4-70, A-91 progra mming utilitie s 4-59 to 4-62 progra ms s e e PALPRO...
  • Page 163 s e ria l ca ble attaching 3-49 uploading data 3-49 s e ria l cha ra cte rs , Code 39 a nd AS CII e quiva le nts 4-70 s e ria l communica tions bar codes for G-143 to G-145 parameters for A-91...
  • Page 164 from the DOS command line from Windows 5-73 to 5-79 turning the porta ble on a nd off Unive rs a l Product Code (UPC) conversion options 4-66, A-89 extensions 4-66 bar codes for G-138 programming parameters for see also UPC-A and UPC-E UNIX works ta tions , tra ns fe rring da ta from 5-83 to 5-84...
  • Page 165 Index “za p” cha ra cte r B-94 User’s Guide...
  • Page 167 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Al Eckerdt Director, Corporate Quality PSC, Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene, OR 97402 U.S.A. Peter Lomax Vice President Europe, Middle East & Africa PSC Bar Code Ltd. Axis 3, Rhodes Way Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4TR...
  • Page 168 Asia Pacific PSC Hong Kong Hong Kong Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telefax: [852]-2-521-0291 Australia PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [61]0(2)9878 8999 Telefax: [61]0(2)9878 8688 France PSC Sarl LES ULIS Cedex, France Telephone: [33] .01.64.86.71.00 Telefax: [33] .01.64.46.72.43 Germany...

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