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PI‐1000 Series Portable data terminal User’s Manual PI‐1010/PI‐1030/PI‐1060/PI‐1230 http://www.argox.com service@argox.com V1.2 05‐06‐2018 ...
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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may ...
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. PI-1010 EN 300 328 BT RF Power EIRP 1.92 dbm PI-1060 EN 300 328 BT RF Power EIRP 1.92 dbm PI-1060 EN 300 200 SUB-1G RF Power EIRP 5.17 dbm PI-1030 EN 300 328 BT RF Power EIRP 1.92 dbm PI-1030 EN 300 328 WIFI RF Power EIRP 19.04 dbm...
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Radio Transmitters (Part 15) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID:NBF‐PI‐1X30 For PI‐1010 & PI‐1030 & PI‐1230 FCC ID:NBF‐PI‐1X60 For PI‐1060 Note:PI‐1060 Only BT & Sub‐1G RF Function CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat the battery or dispose of in fire. Store battery pack in a proper place. Do not expose to temperature above 60℃/140℉. Use specified charger only. Please dispose of the used batteries following the rules or laws issued by the local government. ...
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 ............ 15 1.6 Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) ...... 16 2 Get started ................ 17 2.1 Set up your terminal .......... 21 2.2 ...
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3.1.4 Information .......... 38 3.2 System Menu ............ 39 3.2.1 Remote Link .......... 39 3.2.2 Disk info ............ 39 3.2.3 Timer setting .......... 40 3.2.4 Environment .......... 41 3.2.5 Test .............. 42 3.2.6 System info .......... 44 3.3 Supervisor Menu ............ 45 3.3.1 Remote Link .......... 46 3.3.2 Format disk .......... 49 3.3.3 Setting ............ 50 3.3.4 Information .......... 55 4 Applications ................ 56 5 Troubleshooting .............. 57 5.1 ...
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1 Introduction Unpacking 1 Introduction PI series is a lightweight, portable data terminal (PDT) for data capture and collection. This manual will help you to get to know PI series and utilize it well. Features ■ Scratch‐resistant keypad Coated with PC (polycarbonate), the letters and numbers on the keys won’t wear off between uses. ■ Battery cover open detection When the switch of the battery cover is up, the system automatically saves your files and shut down. ■ Large flash memory PI series offers more flash memory than the rivals on the same level. The standard is 20 MB, and the optional is 60 MB. ■ Backup battery The backup battery gives you additional 15 minutes to finish your job if the primary batteries wear out. ■ Wi‐Fi connectivity You can exchange data over a Wi‐Fi network.(PI‐1030) ■ Tag‐60 ...
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 or RS‐232 Cable with USB power cord Holder Hand Strap ...
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1 Introduction Unpacking Plug and Power Supply (Option) Tag‐60 (PI‐1060) 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. Note If any item is missing, please contact your local dealer. ...
1 Introduction Understand your terminal 1.2 Understand your terminal 1.2.1 Terminal Left Front Right Back 1 2 4 3 5 Top Bottom 6 8 7 1 LED Three LEDs. 2 LCD Display A mono LCD. 3 Keypad A 25‐key keypad. 4 Battery Cover The battery cover. 5 Battery Cover Switch ...
1 Introduction Understand your terminal 8 Connector A port to connect computer 1.2.2 Holder 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. ...
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 LED Color Scan LED Green, Red and Orange BT or Wi‐Fi LED Blue Charger LED Red ...
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1 Introduction Indicators LED Behavior Status Note Scan Solid green User defined Use SDK. LED 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. Use SDK. orange Off No data transmission Use SDK. or user defined. BT & Solid blue Your terminal is Wi‐Fi connected through LED ...
1 Introduction Indicators LED Behavior Status Note hardware. Off Your terminal is not Controlled connected to any by 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. An error occurred. 2 Short Beep The battery is low. 4 Short Beep Battery is too low to turn off terminal. 1.3.3 Vibration You can define the status the vibration indicates using the SDK. Vibration Status Vibrate A good scan. ...
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 Up Move the highlight bar up. Fn+Up Open Message Menu. Down Move the highlight bar down. Fn+Down Adjust the backlight brightness. The ...
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1 Introduction Keypad Cursor keys Fn+Right Increase the volume. Control keys ESC The Escape 1. Go up one level in a menu. key. 2. Give up changing a setting. 3. Exit a program. Fn The Function Use with other keys. Ex: key. “Fn+Down Arrow” is to adjust the backlight brightness. The function of F0 ‐ F9 (Fn+0 ‐ 9) can be defined using an SDK. ENT The Enter key. 1. Enter a menu. 2. Select an option. BS The Backspace 1. Delete a character to the key. left of the cursor. Numeric keys You can use the keypad to enter numbers or English characters, depending on the mode you’re using. ...
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1 Introduction Keypad Numeric keys 3 1. Enter the number three. 2. Enter the letters D, E, F. 4 1. Enter the number four. 2. Enter the letters G, H, I. 5 1. Enter the number five. 2. Enter the letters J, K, L. 6 1. Enter the number six. 2. Enter the letters M, N, O. 7 1. Enter the number seven. 2. Enter the letters P, Q, R, S. 8 1. Enter the number eight. 2. Enter the letters T, U, V. 9 1. Enter the number nine. 2. Enter the letters W, X, Y, Z. 0 1. Enter the number zero. 2.
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1 Introduction Keypad User‐defined keys P1 User‐defined key. P2 User‐defined key. P3 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. 3 + 9 + Power System Menu. 1 + 3 + 0 + Power Supervisor Menu. 1 + 3 + Power Force mode. P1 + P2 + P3 + Power BIOS reset. SCAN + Power Warm reset. SCAN + Power (5 sec) Cold reset. You need to press the keys for 5 seconds. ...
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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. You can use this mode when you encounter the problem that can’t be resolved in any other way. ■ BIOS reset it is the same as BIOS default (see Supervisor Menu). It resets all your terminal settings, including the password of Supervisor Menu. ■ Warm reset It restarts your terminal without changing any settings. You can use it when your program stops responding. ■ Cold reset It forces your terminal to restart. The data stored in the DRAM may be removed. You can use it when your terminal crashes, or when you can’t turn on your terminal by pressing the Power key. ...
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 Need to use your without with a power batteries batteries supply USB Yes Yes No RS‐232 No No Yes Note It’s not necessary to use a USB cable with the power supply, but the battery charging time is shorter with it. ...
1 Introduction Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) 1.6 Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) Blue LED Top strap hole TAG‐60 ID No. Battery Buzzer Red LED Latch You can define indicator function by using SDK or Skywalker. LED Color Status Blue Tag‐60 is called. Red Tag‐60 battery low warning Sound Status Beep Beep is defined by PI‐1060 application. ...
2 Get started Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) 2 Get started This chapter provides information about how to work with your terminal and make connection to computer. 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. Caution Do not mix old batteries and new batteries or standard (carbon‐zinc) with alkaline batteries. Remove batteries if product is not to be used with for a long time. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. DO NOT RECHARGE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES. ...
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2 Get started Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) 1. Press and slide two release latches at the same time to open the battery cover. 2. Inserting two batteries as indicated inside battery compartment. + ‐ ‐ + ...
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2 Get started Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) 3. Close the battery cover as follow. ① ② 4. Make sure cover is closed and slide two latches back. ...
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2 Get started Tag‐60 introduction (PI‐1060 only) 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. (3) Connecting the USB cable to your terminal and use a power supply. When your batteries are fully charged, the Charger LED turns to solid red. Charging by Full Charge Time Power Supply 5‐6 hours USB Cable 7‐8 hours Important Before using PI series, we recommend to charge PI‐1000 series 1 day to make sure backup battery is fully charged. Important To protect power source, PI series can not be powered on unless battery cover back are closed correctly. ...
2 Get started Set up your terminal Note The triangle mark should be face up when you want to connect to PI series. 2.1 Set up your terminal 1. Choose one to power on your terminal Open the battery cover and Install two AA ...
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2 Get started Set up your terminal batteries. Connect your terminal to your computer using USB or RS‐232 cable. 2. Press the Power key to turn on your terminal. Power key ...
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. You can enter numbers, lowercase or uppercase characters. Time The current time. ...
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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; if it is running on batteries, it displays a battery icon. ...
2 Get started 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: Developer can set up different interfaces USB/WIFI/COM/BT according to their application. Important Remote link has to use Argox application, such as PhoenixVoler or Everlink from Argox. ...
2 Get started 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. After link USB cable between PI series and PC, press “Power” key to power on PI series. Step 2. Move curse to “Remote Link” and press “ENT” key. ...
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2 Get started Connection Step 3. Enter “Remote I/F Select” and Choose “USB”. It will get return last page when press”Enter” Step 4. Choose “Connect”. Step 5. In PhoenixVoler or Everlink, Click Comm setup will show the model number. Successfully connected to PC. ...
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2 Get started 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. Send Msg.: To Everlink: “Send to” is 9000 To ControlCenter: “Send to” is 9001 To otherPI series device: “Send to” default depends on SN last four digits. To change ID, refer to “Equipment ID” in System menu. Important Sending message rely on Everlink. PI ...
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2 Get started Connection series must connect to Everlink then the message will start to send and receive. ...
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. To attach the hand strap, do this: 1. Pinch the small loop and thread it into the two square holes under the battery cover. ...
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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. ...
2 Get started Tag‐60 (PI‐1060) 2.5 Tag‐60 (PI‐1060) Start Tag‐60 up Hold Tag‐60 bottom, press latch to remove cover. Remove battery insulation to start Tag‐60 up. Make sure battery is in the slot and close cover back. ...
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2 Get started Tag‐60 (PI‐1060) Insert or replacing Battery Hold Tag‐60 bottom cover, press latch to remove cover. Replace CR‐2032 coin battery. Make sure positive electrode is up. Make sure battery is in the slot and close cover back. Top Strap hole ...
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2 Get started Tag‐60 (PI‐1060) Top case is designed 3 holes for placing Tag‐60 easily. Attach a strap on Tag‐60 can hanging it everywhere and also prevent drop damage. ...
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. 3.1 User Menu User Menu includes three frequently used settings. You can use them to run your program, connect your terminal to a computer or other device, or display your terminal’s information (via Everlink). ...
3 Controls and settings User Menu 3.1.1 Run Program It shows the program you download from your computer. To run a program, just select it and press ENT. If there’s no program, it will tell you “No program file.” For more information about how to connect to a computer and download programs from it, see PhoenixVoler or Everlink User guide. Note Default setting between PI Series and Program is individual 3.1.2 Remote Link It is for you to connect your terminal with Everlink or ...
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. Select Remote Link > Remote I/F Select > COM port/USB/Bluetooth/WI‐FI. 2. Go up one level in the menu and select Connect. Note If you want to connect via Bluetooth or WI‐FI, you need to enter Supervisor Menu and set up Bluetooth connection or WI‐FI connection first. After completing the setting, you can connect your terminal from User Menu . Connect 3.1.3 Scanner(HID) ...
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). 3.1.4 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 display language. DefLang ...
3 Controls and settings System Menu 3.2 System Menu Under System Menu, you can change system settings to meet your need and run some tests to see if your terminal is working properly. Press key 3 + 9 + Power to enter system menu. 3.2.1 Remote Link See the description in Remote Link in User Menu. 3.2.2 Disk info ...
3 Controls and settings System Menu It provides the disk information, including the free, used and total disk space. By default, your terminal has two disks: C and D. C RAM For data memory D Flash For system and user’s application 3.2.3 Timer setting ■ Set date & time You can set date and time here. ■ Set time format You can set the time format here. It provides the 12‐hour or 24‐hour clock and only display in Status Bar. ...
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 ■ Backlight timer It determines how long the backlight stays on after you press a key.1~65535. Set 0 will always on. ■ Auto off timer It turns off your terminal after a certain amount of time elapsed. The unit of time is the second. If you set it 0, your terminal is always turned on.30~65535 ■ Always on if DC in It will always on when you plug DC power. Default is disable. ...
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. ■ Memory test It checks if the memory can be written and read properly. Note that this test removes all data stored in the memory, so remember to save your files in advance. ■ Buzzer test It checks if the buzzer can make sound properly. You’ll hear the sound repeatedly plays from ...
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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. ■ Keypad test It checks if the keypad works properly when you press it. ■ Linking port test It checks if the port works properly. You need to set a port to run this test. For more information about the port setting, see the description in Setting in Supervisor Menu. After you set a port, do this: 1. Select the port you want to test, and press ENT. 2. Your terminal will show if the test is successful or failed after the test is complete. ■ Scanner test It checks if your terminal can read bar codes when you press SCAN to scan bar codes. If the scan is successful, your terminal will vibrate and display the bar code data. Note When you do scanner test to barcode, turn on the function in Barcode config ...
3 Controls and settings Supervisor Menu 3.3 Supervisor Menu (1+3+0+PWR)Supervisor Menu provides advanced settings for you to configure. To protect the settings from being changed easily, you need to enter a password to access the menu. By default, the password is five zeros (00000). ...
3 Controls and settings Supervisor Menu 3.3.1 Remote Link It is for you to connect your terminal with Everlink or 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, Bluetooth and WI‐FI. ■ Remote I/F Set It has three options: ∙ COM port You can select a baud here. ...
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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). (3) Security mode: It has two options. a. Security: Your terminal will ask other devices to enter a PIN code when they try to connect to your terminal. b. Encryption: It encrypts the connection to prevent data theft. (4) Inquiry timeout: It determines how long your terminal stops searching other devices after a certain amount of time elapses. (5) Max response: It determines the maximum number of connectable devices your terminal lists. (6) Set peer device: It has two options. a. Set by search: Search other devices in the neighborhood. b. Set by keyin: Search another device by ...
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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. ∙ WI‐FI It has three options 1. Setting (1) WI‐FI SSID: a. Set by search: Search WI‐FI signal in the neighborhood. b. Set by keyin: Type New SSID to connect the WI‐FI you prefer. (2) Network: It is the same as computer network. The Default is “Enable” DHCP to auto get IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. Or you can “Disable” DHCP to set your WI‐FI data. (3) Connect setting: Type “New IP” and “New Port” to get connection. (4) System Scale: There are 3 Level to choose. The default is “High” ...
3 Controls and settings Supervisor Menu (5) Power Saving: If Disable, WI‐FI module will always awake to transmit data. Otherwise, WI‐FI will automatically turn off. 2. TCP Test: Test WI‐FI connection, the process need to wait about 3~15 seconds. PI series will show the connect success of fail on the screen. 3. Information: It displays WI‐FI information. (1) Remote port: show the page is under remote port. (2) MAC: Show MAC address after you connect. (3) DHCP: The status is Enable or Disable. (4) rIP: Current remote IP Address. (5) rPort: Current remote Port. 3.3.2 Format disk ...
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. ■ Format D Format the D disk. 3.3.3 Setting It offers a variety of settings that you can change to meet your need. ■ Equipment ID Your terminal’s ID. The default ID is four zeros (0000). You can replace it with a new ID. The ID needs to be a 4‐digit number. ■ BIOS Password It is the password of Supervisor Menu. The password needs to be a 5‐digit number. ■ BIOS default It resets all your terminal settings, including the password of Supervisor Menu. ...
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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. 1. Resume: The system displays the last screen you visited in User Menu every time you turn on your terminal. 2. Reset: The system displays the default screen in User Menu every time you turn on your terminal. ∙ Status bar You can choose if you want to display the status bar. ■ Scanner It provides several settings for the scanning functionality. ∙ Reading test See the description in Test in System Menu. ∙ Indication It has two options: 1.
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3 Controls and settings Supervisor Menu 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. ∙ Invert Image When you turn on this feature, you can scan both regular and inverted bar codes. ∙ Preamble Add a character or characters before a bar code. ∙ Postamble Add a character or characters after a bar code. ∙ Barcode config It provides several settings for each bar code type. Change them to meet your need. The list below shows the bar code types system default setting. Bar Code Type OFF 1. Code‐11 ○ 2. Code‐39 ○ ...
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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 ○ 18. Telepen ○ 19. Matrix 2 of 5 ○ 20. China Post ○ ...
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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. ∙ Port IF setup It provides the settings of COM, Bluetooth and WI‐FI. For more information about the settings, see Remote Link in Supervisor Menu. ∙ Port info It displays the port information. Press Up Arrow and Down Arrow to check different ports. Important Linking port is for development usage and transmit raw data. See more information, go to CH 2.3 Connection ■ Freq. set (PI‐1060 Only) Change PI‐1060 Frequency setting to trigger Tag‐60 ∙ 868 Set PI‐1060 to RF 868 MHz frequency which is for Europe communication. ∙ 920 ...
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. HW Int. The display language. DefLang ...
4 Applications Supervisor Menu 4 Applications Argox provides multiple applications for communication and developments as below: Communication PhoenixVoler Upload and Download firmware or application easily. Recommend developer. Everlink Manage multiple PI series with files transmission, message sending and history data function. Control center 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. ...
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. ■ Test is in the system menu, use Test to check keypad. ■ The system might be crush. Use Scan + Power key to warm reset or cold reset (hold 5 seconds). My terminal keeps turning itself off or can not open. ■ If you’re using batteries, check them and see if they need to be charged. ■ If your terminal is connected using USB or RS‐232 cable, make sure the cable is tightly plugged. ■ The duration of Auto off Timer is too short. Set it a longer duration from Auto off timer in Environment ...
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 ■ Check RS‐232 connector is plugged correctly. ■ Check Remote Link set is COM port and select the same port on computer. ■ Restart PI series and unplug the RS‐232 and try again. Receive or transmit problem on Bluetooth ■ Check Remote Link set is Bluetooth port and Bluetooth setting is correct. ■ Be sure PI series is in the Bluetooth range ...
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). ■ Enabled the bar code symbology in supervisor menu > 3.Setting > 5.Scanner > 7.Barcode config. ...
Specifications 6 Specifications General Characteristics OS Argox Proprietary CPU ARM926EJ‐S RAM 16 / 32 MB DRAM ROM 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 function keys, 3 programmable hot keys) Accessory Holder (Standard), Power Supply Dimensions 145.0mm (L) x 55.0mm (W) x 26.0mm (H) Weight 230g with battery ...
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Specifications Model PI‐1010 PI‐1030 PI‐1060 PI‐1230 WPAN Bluetooth Class2, BT2.1+EDR WLAN N/A Wi‐Fi N/A Wi‐Fi 802.11b/g 802.11b/g /n /n RF N/A N/A +15dbm max. N/A ( Max output power) I/O USB 2.0 / RS‐232 Interface ...
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Specifications Scanner Model PI‐1010/PI‐1030/PI‐1060 PI‐1230 Scanner CCD 2D Area imager system Resolution 3 mil at PCS 90% 1D(5 mils):Code 39 2D(6.7miks): PDF417 Depth of 3mil 40‐90 field mm Code39 5mil 5mil 45‐140 Code39 mm EAN 13 13mil 20mi 65‐570 l mm Datamatrix 15mil EAN 13 13m 55‐435 il ...
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Specifications CODABAR、Telepen、 CC‐C) Matrix 2 of 5、China OCR‐A, Post、Pharmacode OCR‐B,OCR‐C, Aztec (Standard, Inverse), MaxiCode, DataMatrix/ECC 200 (Standard, Inverse), QR Code , Micro QR 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 Language Power Battery AA size NIMH Battery *2 (charged by USB or optional power adapter) or AA size Alkaline *2 ( Recommend AA size NIMH Battery for daily work) ...
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Appendix B Bookland ISBN Format. Enable 414/419/434/439 Supplemental Enable Supplemental Enable Supplemental Supplemental User-Programmable Type ※ Applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with 3-digit user-defined prefix. Set this 3-digit prefix using User-Programmable Supplemental. Supplemental User-Programmable Type 1 and 2 ※ Applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with either of two 3-digit user-defined...
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Appendix B User-Programmable Supplemental. 12: Smart Supplemental Plus User-Programmable 1 and 2 ※ Applies to EAN-13 bar codes starting with any prefix listed previously or one of the two user-defined prefixes set using User-Programmable Supplemental. 2 ~ 30 (default: 10) Supplemental Redundancy -1 ~ 999(default:-1)
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Appendix B Format 1: Raw Format 2: Alphanumeric Encoding 3: Numeric Encoding 0: Disable Japan Postal Read 1: Enable(*) 0: Disable KIX Code Read 1: Enable(*) 0: Disable(*) USPS Read 1: Enable 0: Disable(*) Read 1: Enable 0: Disable Aztec Read 1: Enable(*) 0: Regular(*)
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Appendix B 0: OCR-A Full ASCII(*) OCR-A Variant ※2 1: OCR-A Reserved 1 2: OCR-A Reserved 2 3: OCR-A Banking 0: OCR-B Full ASCII(*) OCR-B Variant ※3 1: OCR-B Banking 2: OCR-B Limited 3: OCR-B Travel Document Version 1 (TD1) 3 Line ID Cards 4: OCR-B Passport 6: OCR-B ISBN 10-Digit Book Numbers...
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Appendix B 3: OCR 3 Line 3(*) OCR Minimum Range:3~100 Characters 100(*) OCR Maximum Range:3~100 Characters 50(*) OCR Quiet Zone Range:20~99 0: Regular Only(*) Inverse OCR 1: Inverse Only 2: Autodiscriminate 0: Disable(*) Discrete 2 of 5 Read 1: Enable 0 ~ 55 (default: 12) Length 1※1 0 ~ 55 (default: 0)
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Appendix B 4: Level 4 0: Disable(*) Korean 3 of 5 Read 1: Enable 0: Disable Postal codes US Postnet 1: Enable(*) 0: Disable US Planet 1: Enable(*) 0: Disable Transmit Postal 1: Enable(*) Check Digit 0: Disable UK Postal 1: Enable(*) 0: Disable Transmit...
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