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Chapter 1: Introduction & Quick Start Guide ... 1 Overview ... 2 Getting Started Quickly ... 4 Chapter 2: About the PT2000 and TopGun... 7 The PT2000... 8 TopGun ... 9 The Keypad ... 10 Data Keys... 11 Function Keys ... 12 Action Keys ...
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Contents Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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...
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Full Keyboard Support ...93 Overview ... 94 Appendix G: The TopGun Module ...99 Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 ... 100 Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model... 103 Laser Specifications and Labeling... 105 Appendix H: The PT Dock ... 107 About the PT Dock ...
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Appendix K: Programming Bar Codes ...127 Predefined Defaults...128 Code 39...128 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...130 Codabar...132 Code 93...134 UPC-A ...135 UPC-E...136 EAN/JAN ...137 UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions ...138 Code 128...138 Other Controls ...140 Clock and Calendar ...143 Serial Parameters...143 PT2000™ & TopGun™...
Preface: About this Guide REFACE Style Conventions... viii Document Conventions ... viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions... viii Radio Frequency Interference... ix Technical Support ...x ONTENTS...
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.
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.
Introduction & Quick Start Guide Overview This manual contains complete information about using and programming the PT2000 portable and TopGun module. The manual contains the following sections: Chapter 2 About the PT2000 and TopGun overview of the portables, including descriptions of the keypad, the display screen, and optional accessories.
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Appendix C The TopGun Module TopGun module. Refer to this chapter if the TopGun 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 TopGun.
Appendix E With a PT2000, attach a bar code scanner or magnetic stripe reader by pushing its plug into the jack at the top of the PT2000. Be sure the plug is firmly in place. Turn the portable on by pressing the green If the portable has been customized, it may operate differently.
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The PT2000 or TopGun is now ready to begin collecting data. Enter data with the TopGun 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 “...
About the PT2000 and The PT2000 ... 8 TopGun ... 9 The Keypad ... 10 Data Keys... 11 Function Keys ... 12 Action Keys ... 12 The Display Screen... 13 The Virtual Display... 13 Displaying Information about the Portable... 15 The Beeper ...
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. Change the beeper’s volume, pitch, and duration to suit the work environment or personal preferences.
PT2000. The TopGun module is also available separately as an add-on for the PT2000 (refer to the 9-pin connector at the top of the PT2000 and can be adapted for right- or left-handed use. The module has two triggers, allowing scanning with either the index finger or thumb.
For complete information about the TopGun module, refer to Appendix C Figure 2-1: The TopGun Module The Keypad The keypads on the PT2000 and TopGun have three types of keys: data keys, function keys, and action keys (refer to key produces a beep when pressed. page 99 ).
The Keypad Figure 2-2: The PT2000 and TopGun keypads Function keys Action Data keys Action keys 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.
About the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
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.
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About the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
The default setting provides one beep to indicate a good scan or key entry. Another beep sequence warns of possible problems. The pitch, number, volume, and length of beeps are all programmable. User’s Guide PT2000 Vers. The Beeper key until the <D>...
PT2000 or TopGun and the PC without sacrificing the convenience of portability. To transmit data to or from the portable, place the unit in the dock. To use the PT2000 or TopGun for data collection again, remove it from the dock. Or, use the PT Dock to recharge the portable’s rechargeable NiCd battery pack and backup...
Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Use the PT2000 or TopGun 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.
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.
Figure 3-1: The input connector on the PT2000 Turning On the Portable Turn the PT2000 or TopGun on by pressing the green The display screen returns to the view displayed when it was turned off. Setting the Time and Date...
Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO system clock is set for 12-hour format, type the number (e.g., Note: Setting a Password Figure 3-4: The Password Display Password security allows a manager or supervisor to customize a portable and then hand it off to a worker. A password can contain up to 128 characters and can use any characters available on the portable.
Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge With the PT2000 or TopGun attached to the PC or IBM 3151 terminal as a keyboard wedge, use a bar code label or magnetic stripe to enter data directly into the application. Data can also be entered by using the keypad on the portable.
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30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90, 95 (U.S. keyboard) IBM 3151 terminal Using the To use the PT2000 or TopGun as a keyboard wedge, complete the setup Keyboard and installation procedures described earlier in this chapter. Then complete the following steps: Wedge...
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...
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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...
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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...
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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...
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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 ¤...
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
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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.
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Using One Prompt Figure 3-25: The Item ID Display 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 the ID for a single item.
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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 ¤...
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
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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?
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-35: The Location ID Code Display Figure 3-36: The ITEM IDDisplay Figure 3-37: The Next ITEM ID Display Note: Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the ID code.
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.
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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...
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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.
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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>...
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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...
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-48: Selecting Note: Figure 3-49: DESCRIPT Figure 3-50: ITEM ID DESCRIPT F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT For information about using the portable as a wedge, see the user’s guide for the portable. From the application menu, select...
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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.
Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
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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...
Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
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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...
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
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.
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Using the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
(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...
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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 68...
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 TopGun (such as the one from shown in INVPRO menu.
Figure 3-75: Send File Menu Removing Collected Data from Memory After uploading a file from the PT2000 or TopGun to the PC, erase the file from the portable’s memory. To do so, complete the following steps: Figure 3-76: Item Tracking Menu...
The portable is programmed to shut itself off automatically if it is not used for ten minutes. Change the appropriate bar code on User’s Guide From the program menu on the PT2000 or TopGun (such as the one from above), select TRACKPRO menu.
Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Resetting the Portable To reset the PT2000 or TopGun, 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.
Care and Cleaning With normal use, the PT2000 or TopGun 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.
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun TopGun 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.
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Overview PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times: */+* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+.* *$$* 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.
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...
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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...
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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.
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
Using Predefined Defaults TopGun 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.
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Using Bar Codes To program the PT2000 and TopGun, 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.
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...
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun General Programming Parameters Table 4-1 PT2000 or TopGun. 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 .
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.
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Serial Parameters Use bar codes to set parameters for using the PT2000 or TopGun 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.
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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.
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun 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.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities HAPTER Overview ... 60 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ... 61 Installing & Setting up PTFER ... 61 Uploading a File ... 62 Downloading a File ... 64 Changing Settings ... 64 Setting Command Line Options ... 66 Using PDTFER ...
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Overview After scanning a series of bar codes or inputting other data into the PT2000 or TopGun, use a data-transfer utility to upload the information to the host computer. Note: Both the PT2000 and TopGun come with PSC’s Portable Applications Library (PAL) on a disk.
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Installing & Setting up PTFER To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT2000 or TopGun, complete the following steps: Note: Figure 5-1: The PSC Portable File Transfer window User’s Guide...
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Uploading a File To upload a file from the PT2000 or TopGun 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 TopGun.
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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.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Downloading a File To send a file from the PC to the PT2000 or TopGun: 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.
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To use a different COM port, select it in the Use this dialog box to switch baud rate, the number of stop bits, and the type of parity. (Use the settings which match the settings used in the PT2000 or TopGun.) When finished, click on the port, or select and then use the menu to make the connection.
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...
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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:...
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Using PDTFER Instead of using the from the PT2000 or TopGun 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.
Using MACTFER Use the TopGun 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...
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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.
Using UPDTFER Use the TopGun and a UNIX workstation. The and 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:...
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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.
Programming Parameters Overview Note: This appendix provides information about all programmable settings for the PT2000 and TopGun. 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-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:...
00–50 Value 01–50 Predefined Defaults Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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...
Overview Almost every key on the keyboard, including non-printing keys, can be programmed into the PT2000 or TopGun. 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.
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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...
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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™ & TopGun™...
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Table B-2: IBM (or Compatible) PC Keyboard Keys Code 39 %U$A %U$B %U$C %U$D %U$E %U$F %U$G %U$H %U$K %U$L Insert %U$U Home %U$V Page Up %U$W Delete %U$X %U$Y Page Down %U$Z Enter %U%E User’s Guide ASCII Value 8001 8002 8003 8004...
The TopGun Module HAPTER ONTENTS Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000... 118 Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model ... 121 Laser Specifications and Labeling... 123...
The TopGun Module Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 If the TopGun 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...
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Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 Contact a PSC dealer to order a replacement hand strap and screws. Request the PT2000 strap kit. Place the TopGun module on the top of the PT2000 and gently press it onto the 9-pin connector (refer to Figure C-2...
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TopGun module and insert the screws (refer to Figure C-3 Flat metal plate Hand strap Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder. PT2000™ & TopGun™...
Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model TopGun 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 TopGun Module T rÃ# User’s Guide Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model Remove the two screws from the top of the TopGun module.
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Turn the top around so that the laser is pointing in the opposite direction. Replace the top of the module. Insert and tighten the two screws. (Do not over tighten them.) PT2000™ & TopGun™...
Laser Specifications and Labeling Figure C-5: Product labeling for the TopGun 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...
The PT Dock HAPTER ONTENTS About the PT Dock ... 126 Setting 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 Using the PT Dock...
The PT Dock About the PT Dock The PSC PT Dock is specially designed for use with the PT2000 or TopGun. Use the dock for data transmission between the portable and a PC. Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection.
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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 TopGun. Use the two provided screws to secure the adapter to the portable. Setting Up the Dock...
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.
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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...
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 TopGun. Power adapters are available from a PSC dealer. (When using the keyboard wedge configuration, power is supplied by the workstation.)
Using the PT Dock Set up the PT Dock as described in the preceding section. Place the PT2000 or TopGun into the dock, with the keypad facing out. To use a power adapter or the keyboard wedge configuration, the green LED...
The PT2000 and TopGun run on two types of batteries. The main batteries supply operating power for the PT2000 unit and for the TopGun 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.
Batteries Alkaline Batteries The PSC PT2000 or TopGun 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...
Caution: NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack for the PT2000 and TopGun (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. This could cause them to leak, damage the unit, and void the product warranty.
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Replace the battery-compartment cover by sliding it into place. Make sure the plastic ribbon is tucked underneath the cover. ) and nickel- Figure E-1 position. If necessary, use a NiCd ) symbols on the battery pack’s PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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.
Consequently, when a charged battery pack is installed and the unit is turned ON, it is likely that the operating system will detect the corrupted application code and will display a message. PROGRAM FAILED PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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.
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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.
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 Laser-scan enable out Ground Ground Pin #5 Pin #9 PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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...
No connection No connection No connection No connection Serial handshake Controls received data Serial data in Received data to dock Serial data out Transmitted data from dock No connection +5 volts in to dock No connection Ground PT2000™ & TopGun™...
Programming Bar Codes This chapter provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming the PSC PT2000 and TopGun. Factory default settings are underlined. PPENDIX ONTENTS Predefined Defaults... 146 Code 39... 146 Interleaved 2 of 5 ... 148 Codabar ...
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™ & TopGun™...
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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*...
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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™ & TopGun™...
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*...
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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*...
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NDEX $+$- in bar codes 4-64 * (asterisk) in bar codes 4-64 ^ (caret) in display screen I/O key 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 accumulate option for Code 39 bar codes for G-129 programming parameters for adapter, power 3-50 AIAG check digit bar codes for G-130 programming parameters for...
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G-128 to G-130 B-95 to B-96 4-64, 4-66 G-129 A-88 A-88 G-134 to G-135 A-88 3-21 to 3-35 5-80 5-78 to 5-79 5-76 to 5-77 5-77 5-74 5-84 (PTFER) 5-77 3-21 3-49 F-123 to F-126 4-66, A-89 PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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D0, D1, D2 (predefined defaults) bar codes for 4-63, G-128 data 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 5-73 to 5-79 uploading...
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G-137 to G-138 4-66, A-89, G-138 A-89 B-95 to B-96 3-21 to 3-23 3-21 3-21 to 3-22 3-51 2-10 to 2-13 2-12 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 2-12 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 2-14 from 5-81 to 5-82 5-72, 5-81 to 5-82 3-48 PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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charging backup battery PROGRAM FAILED 4-58, E-120 Microsoft Windows, transferring data 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 specifications C-105 multiple bar codes accumulate option for 4-66 programming parameters...
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2-16, D-107 to D-113 F-126 5-72, 5-73 to 5-79 5-78 to 5-79 5-74 5-76 to 5-77 5-77 5-75 5-76 1-4 to 1-5 3-17 2-15 3-54 4-58 3-47 to 3-48 2-13 to 2-15 2-14 3-23 3-49 3-49 equivalents 4-70 PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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serial communications bar codes for G-143 to G-145 parameters for A-91 serial port see port serial programming parameters 4-70, A-91 bar codes for G-143 to G-145 setting a password 3-20 setting time and date 3-19 to 3-20, 4-67 stop bits 4-68 default 5-74...
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A-89 Windows, transferring data from 4-66, A-89 Xmodem protocol A-89 Xon/Xoff programming parameters for A-89 “zap” character 4-59 to 4-62 2-15 2-13 to 2-15 5-73 to 5- 4-68 4-68 A-91 B-94 PT2000™ & TopGun™...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following directives and standards – Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC Low Voltage 73/23/EEC R&TTE 1999/5/EC Equipment: EN 55022-A&B:1994/1998, EN 50082-1:1992/1998 EN 55024:1998, EN 60825-1:1996, EN 60950:1998...
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Asia Pacific PSC Hong Kong Hong Kong Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Australia PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688 France PSC S.A.R.L. LES ULIS Cedex, France Telephone: [33].01.64.86.71.00 Fax: [33].01.64 46.72.44...