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  • Page 1 User’s Manual P/N 064024-006 TRAKKER Antares ® 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
  • Page 3 RS-232 serial communications on the TRAKKER Antares 2425 terminal. • TRAKKER Antares firmware version 2.10. • Multiple drives and applications on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals. • Western European keypad and character support on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals.
  • Page 4 code39 nuggetf Manual Change Record (continued) July 1998 An addendum (Part No. 067224-001) was added to this manual. The addendum provides information for firmware version 3.2X: • Configuring row spacing and video mode. • The space/backspace key has been reversed. Press for backspace and press for space.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    code39 nuggetf Contents Contents Before You Begin xvii Warranty Information xvii Safety Summary xvii Warnings and Cautions xviii About This Manual xviii Getting Started What Are the TRAKKER Antares Terminals? 1-3 Accessories for the Terminal 1-4 Models and Options for the Terminals 1-6 Equipment You Need to Get Started 1-7 Using the Terminal for the First Time 1-8 Unpacking the Terminal 1-8...
  • Page 6 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Learning How to Use the Terminal TRAKKER Antares Terminal Features 2-3 Using the Keypad 2-4 Finding the Special Keys 2-4 How to Type the Characters Printed on the Keypad 2-6...
  • Page 7 code39 nuggetf Contents Configuring the Terminal How to Configure the Terminal 3-3 Learning About Configuration Parameters 3-3 Choosing the Symbologies the Terminal Decodes 3-4 Specifying How the Terminal Will Communicate 3-4 Controlling How the Terminal Will Operate 3-5 Configuring the Terminal With the Menu System 3-6 Exploring the Configuration and System Menus 3-8 Selecting Menus and Commands 3-9 Filling In Fields and Marking Check Boxes 3-10...
  • Page 8 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using RF Communications on the T2425s 4-18 Planning the Network Connection 4-18 Configuring the DCS 300 4-19 Configuring the Access Point 4-19 Configuring the T2425 4-20 Defining the RF Network Parameters 4-20...
  • Page 9 code39 nuggetf Contents Troubleshooting How to Use This Chapter 6-3 Finding and Solving Problems 6-4 Terminal Will Not Turn On 6-5 Problems While Operating the Terminal 6-5 Problems While Configuring the Terminal 6-8 T2425 Will Not Communicate With RF Network Devices 6-13 Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port 6-15 Problems Transmitting Data Through the DCS 300 6-16 Bar Code Labels Will Not Scan 6-17...
  • Page 10 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Scanner Test 7-17 Serial Loopback Test 7-18 Defining the System Diagnostics Screens 7-19 Access Point 7-19 Application Efficiency 7-20 Malloc Application Information 7-21 Malloc Firmware Information 7-22 Serial Port Test 7-23...
  • Page 11 code39 nuggetf Contents Configuration Command Reference Using Configuration Commands 9-3 Configuration Commands Listed by Category 9-4 Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command 9-6 Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit 9-7 Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit 9-9 Append Time 9-10 Automatic Shutoff 9-11 Baud Rate 9-13 Beep Volume 9-15 Codabar 9-16...
  • Page 12 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Default Router 9-47 Display Backlight Timeout 9-49 Display Contrast 9-50 Display Font Type 9-51 Display Row Spacing 9-52 Display Video Mode 9-53 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 9-54 End of Message (EOM) 9-55...
  • Page 13 code39 nuggetf Contents Poll (Polling) 9-83 Postamble 9-84 Preamble 9-85 RAM Drive Size 9-87 Resume Execution 9-89 RF Domain 9-90 RF Inactivity Timeout 9-91 RF Roaming Flag 9-92 RF Security Identification 9-93 RF Transmit Mode 9-94 RF Wakeup On Broadcast 9-95 Scan Ahead 9-95 Scanner Mode 9-96 Scanner Redundancy 9-97...
  • Page 14 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Time in Seconds 9-115 Timeout Delay 9-116 UPC/EAN 9-118 Terminal Specifications Physical and Environmental Specifications A-3 Default Configuration A-9 Configuration Commands by Syntax A-13 Full ASCII Charts Full ASCII Table B-3...
  • Page 15 code39 nuggetf Contents Glossary Index...

  • Page 17: Before You Begin

    This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions, warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional product information. A list of Intermec manuals is also provided to guide you in finding the appropriate information. Warranty Information To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec support services organization.

  • Page 18: Warnings And Cautions

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Warnings and Cautions The warnings and cautions in this manual use the following format. Warning A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.
  • Page 19 code39 nuggetf Before You Begin What You Will Find in This Manual This table summarizes the information in each chapter and appendix. Chapter What You Will Find Summarizes the terminal’s features, functions, and accessories. Explains how to get your terminal started for the first time. Describes and explains how to use your terminal’s keypad, screen, audio signals, serial port, batteries, memory and drives, and scan modules.
  • Page 20 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Terminology You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual: Term Description Host The term “host” refers to a personal computer or other computer that communicates with the terminal.
  • Page 21 code39 nuggetf Before You Begin Conventions for Input From a Keypad or Keyboard This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer keyboards and terminal keypads: Convention How to Interpret the Convention Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the terminal. See “Conventions for Commands”...
  • Page 22 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Conventions for Software Screens and Messages This manual includes illustrations that represent how the terminals display software screens and messages. Here are two examples: MAIN MENU File Name: Configuration Menu...
  • Page 23 You may need additional information when working with the T242X in a data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to access many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
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  • Page 25: Getting Started

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started...

  • Page 27: What Are The Trakker Antares Terminals

    You use these programmable terminals to run custom applications or terminal emulation applications. You use the TRAKKER Antares 2420 (T2420) terminal to collect data and periodically upload the data to a host computer via serial (wired) communications. The TRAKKER Antares 2425 (T2425) terminal transmits data via serial communications or radio frequency (RF) communications in Intermec’s 2.4 GHz RF network.

  • Page 28: Accessories For The Terminal

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Accessories for the Terminal You can use these accessories (sold and ordered separately) with the terminals: TZ2400 Battery Charger The charger lets you charge up to four lithium-ion battery packs at one time.
  • Page 29 High Density Scan Module This scan module is an integrated scanner that lets you scan bar code labels that are too dense for a normal scan module. Note: You also need a lithium-ion battery pack. See your Intermec sales representative for the battery packs that are currently available.

  • Page 30: Models And Options For The Terminals

    PC via RS-232 serial communications. T2425 The T2425 has the additional ability to communicate in Intermec’s 2.4 GHz radio frequency (RF) network. The T2425 provides real-time communications to a host either through the access points and DCS 300 or directly through the access points. The T2425 is a programmable terminal that can run custom applications or terminal emulation applications.

  • Page 31: Equipment You Need To Get Started

    Getting Started Equipment You Need to Get Started To use the TRAKKER Antares 2420 terminal, you need this equipment: • Lithium-ion battery pack • Battery charger • ™ TRAKKER Antares Programmer’s Software Kit or EZBuilder (to develop applications) •...

  • Page 32: Using The Terminal For The First Time

    When you remove the terminal from its box, save the box and shipping material in case you need to ship or store the terminal. Check the contents of the box against the invoice for completeness and contact your local Intermec service representative if there is a problem.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Backup Battery

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started Connecting the Backup Battery A NiCad battery backs up all memory and the real-time clock while you change the main battery pack. The backup battery is shipped inside the terminal, but it is not connected. To connect the backup battery 1.
  • Page 34 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 3. Gently fold and push the backup battery wires into the open area of the backup battery compartment near the wall. Folded wires 242XU.089 4. Leave the battery door off to continue with the next procedure, “Installing the Main Battery Pack.”...

  • Page 35: Installing The Main Battery Pack

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started Installing the Main Battery Pack Install the fully charged main (lithium-ion) battery pack into the terminal. Note: You should always keep a charged main battery pack installed in the terminal to maximize the backup battery’s life. To install the main battery pack 1.
  • Page 36 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Inserting the Battery Pack Connector end Connector pin (2 places) Slots 242XU.082 4. Hook the slots on the bottom of the battery pack into the slots on the bottom of the battery compartment.
  • Page 37 Getting Started 6. If you are using an Intermec-labeled battery pack (Part No. 063278), make sure you remove the rubber bumper from the inside of the battery door. Otherwise, you will not be able to close the battery door.

  • Page 38: Charging The Backup Battery

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Charging the Backup Battery You must fully charge the backup battery. The main battery pack charges the backup battery when required with the terminal turned on or off. Note: The backup battery charger operates between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). If you are using the terminal in an environment that is outside this temperature range, the backup battery will not charge.
  • Page 39 code39 nuggetf Getting Started Note: If the Boot Menu screen does not appear, you may have a problem with the batteries. Make sure the main battery pack is fully charged and installed correctly. For help, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.” 2. Press to boot the terminal and initialize the firmware.
  • Page 40 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual T2425 With Terminal Emulation Application A warning screen about creating a TE configuration file may appear. Press to create the file and continue. A terminal emulation application welcome screen appears similar to the examples shown next.

  • Page 41: Setting The Time And Date

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started Setting the Time and Date You need to set the time and date on the terminal. Use the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System to set the time and date. To set the time and date T 3  , T    1.
  • Page 42 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 3. Press to choose the Set Time and Date command and then press . The Time and Date screen appears. TIME AND DATE Current time is 12:00:00 New time:...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Serial Port Parameters

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started Configuring the Serial Port Parameters You use the terminal’s serial port and a communications dock, optical link adapter, or serial interface module to transfer data in a wired network between the terminal and a host computer, printer, or other RS-232 serial device. If your T2420 has a modem, you can send files and data over a phone connection.
  • Page 44 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual The values you set for the terminal’s serial port must match the values set for the host’s (or other device’s) serial port. You use the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System to set the parameters on the terminal.
  • Page 45 code39 nuggetf Getting Started 3. Press to choose Serial Port and then press . The Serial Port screen appears. SERIAL PORT [COM1] Flow Control: Protocol: None Configurable EOM #1: \X03 Baud Rate: 19200 EOM #2: Parity: Even SOM: \X02 Data Bits: 7 LRC: Disabled Stop Bits: 1 Commands Vic Serial...
  • Page 46 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 10. Press to choose Yes and store your changes permanently in flash memory. Store configuration changes in flash memory? (used when rebooting the terminal) CANCEL 242XU.054 11. Press to choose OK and exit the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System.

  • Page 47: Configuring The T2425 And The Rf Network

    Getting Started Configuring the T2425 and the RF Network The T2425 can communicate with a host computer in Intermec’s 2.4 GHz RF network either through the access points and the DCS 300 or directly through the access points. The terminal ships with one of these RF network protocol options: •...

  • Page 48: Configuring The Dcs 300, Host, And Access Points

    Configuring the DCS 300, Host, and Access Points To use your T2425 in Intermec’s UDP Plus network, you must first install and configure the DCS 300 and the access points. For help, see the DCS 300 System Manual and your access point user’s manual.
  • Page 49 code39 nuggetf Getting Started TCP/IP Network Parameters Network Parameter Default Value Network activate Disabled Host IP address 0.0.0.0 Terminal IP address 0.0.0.0 Network Port RF domain RF security identification (ID) None (not set) You use the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System to set these parameters. For a detailed definition of these parameters, see Chapter 4, “Operating the Terminal in a Network.”...
  • Page 50 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 2. Press to choose the Communications Menu and then press . The Communications Menu appears. COMMUNICATIONS MENU Primary Network Advanced Network Radio Serial Port [COM1] Serial Port [COM4] ⁄...
  • Page 51 code39 nuggetf Getting Started For example, if your DCS 300 or host IP address is 192.100.100.2, type:              Note: The network cannot be activated if the first address segment in the IP address is set to 0, 127, or a number greater than 223.
  • Page 52 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 11. Press to save the changes and exit the Radio screen. Note: If the terminal is on a different IP subnetwork from the DCS 300 or host, you must also configure the default router and subnet mask. Choose the Advanced Network command to set these parameters.
  • Page 53 code39 nuggetf Getting Started 18. Press to choose Yes and store your changes permanently in flash memory. Store configuration changes in flash memory? (used when rebooting the terminal) CANCEL 242XU.054 19. Press to choose OK and exit the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System. Exiting TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System...

  • Page 54: Verifying That The T2425 Is Communicating Correctly

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Verifying That the T2425 Is Communicating Correctly Once you have configured the terminal, your T2425 is ready for operation. To transmit and receive data, the T2425 must be communicating with the access point and DCS 300 or host.

  • Page 55: Starting The Application And Using The Terminal

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started Starting the Application and Using the Terminal Your T2420 ships loaded with a sample application. Your T2425 ships loaded with either the sample application or a terminal emulation application. To start the application and use the terminal 1.

  • Page 56: Turning The Terminal On And Off

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Step 2: Using the Application (continued) VT/ANSI TE Login Screen a. Configure the terminal emulation application (if necessary). For help, see the TRAKKER Antares Terminal Emulation User’s <login: Guide.

  • Page 57: Enabling Bar Code Symbologies

    code39 nuggetf Getting Started Enabling Bar Code Symbologies The terminal can decode several different types of bar code symbologies. Each symbology, such as Code 39, uses a different scheme for encoding data as bar code. You must configure the terminal to decode the bar code symbology used in your bar code labels.
  • Page 58 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Bar Code Symbology Table (continued) Bar Code Symbology Enabled? To Enable the Symbology Code 39 Enable Code 39 Full ASCII With No Check Digit *$+CB111* *$+CB111* Code 49 Enable Code 49...

  • Page 59: What's New On The Trakker Antares Terminals

    APPTSK.BIN EM9560.BIN that are preloaded on the terminals. The EM9560.BIN application leets you emulate specific features that are available on Intermec 95XX terminals. For help, see Appendix D, “Using the Default Applications.” • You now use a programmable terminal instead of a screen mapping terminal to do screen mapping with the host through the DCS 300.
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  • Page 61: Learning How To Use The Terminal

    Learning How to Use the Terminal...

  • Page 63: Trakker Antares Terminal Features

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal This chapter describes and explains how to use the terminal’s keypad, screen, audio signals, serial port, batteries, memory and drives, and scan modules. TRAKKER Antares Terminal Features This chapter explains these features on the terminals: Scan module or CGA-compatible display serial module...

  • Page 64: Using The Keypad

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using the Keypad The terminal has five keypad options: • English alphanumeric keypad • Western European alphanumeric keypad • IBM 3270 terminal emulation keypad • IBM 5250 terminal emulation keypad •...
  • Page 65 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Finding the Special Keys Backlight key Suspend/Resume Enter Enter Cursor keys Accent marks over F1 to F5 Backspace/Space Space Fn L Fn R Enter Function Left Enter key Function Right Caps Ctrl European...

  • Page 66: How To Type The Characters Printed On The Keypad

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual How to Type the Characters Printed on the Keypad The terminal keypad is easy to use. Characters, symbols, and functions are printed in four places on or above the keys. The keys are also color-coded to make it easier to remember key combinations.

  • Page 67: Using The Function Left/Right And Shift Keys

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Using the Function Left/Right and Shift Keys The terminal keypad does not have a physical key for every character and function available. You use the Function Left (FnL), Function Right (FnR), and Shift keys to access characters or perform functions that do not have a physical key on the keypad.

  • Page 68: Capitalizing All Characters

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Capitalizing All Characters To type all alphabetic characters as uppercase letters, you can press before every letter you type, or you can enable the Caps Lock feature.

  • Page 69: How To Use The Cursor Keys

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal How to Use the Cursor Keys You can press keys to move the cursor around an application screen. The terminal’s cursor keys work the same as cursor keys on a regular keyboard. You use the oval- shaped cursor key to move the cursor up, down, right, or left on the screen.
  • Page 70 C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Western European Keypad Backlight key Suspend/Resume Enter Enter Cursor keys Accent marks over F1 to F5 Backspace/Space Space Fn L Fn R Enter Function Left Enter key...
  • Page 71 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal To type characters with an accent mark 1. Press . The Function Right icon appears on the terminal’s screen. 2. Press the function key that the accent mark appears above. For example, press type the umlaut (¨).

  • Page 72: Quick Reference Keypad Chart

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Quick Reference Keypad Chart Use this keypad chart to enter any character or function on the alphanumeric (English or Western European) keypad. For help about additional functions that are available on a TE keypad, see the TRAKKER Antares Terminal Emulation User’s Guide.
  • Page 73 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Quick Reference Keypad Chart (continued) To Enter Press the Key(s) To Enter Press the Key(s) " " (quotes) ç ‘ (apostrophe) Ç β µ å | (solid pipe) â ¦...
  • Page 74 C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Quick Reference Keypad Chart (continued) To Enter Press the Key(s) To Enter Press the Key(s) ý Ï ñ Í Å Ñ Â Ô À Ò Ä...

  • Page 75: How To Use The Terminal's Screen

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal How to Use the Terminal’s Screen You can use the terminal’s screen to view data, run applications, monitor the terminal’s status, and for many other functions. The terminal’s black and white screen is 16 lines by 20 characters and is CGA compatible.

  • Page 76: Using The Screen As A Viewport

    The viewport lets you view screens and enter data by showing the part of the screen you are using. When you are using one of the Intermec TE applications, the viewport automatically moves to the cursor when there is data entry from the host computer or the terminal.
  • Page 77 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Using the Backlight Key to Adjust the Screen Backlight key Enter Enter 242XU.049 To turn the backlight on and off • Press . Turn the backlight on to more easily see the terminal’s screen in dimly-lit environments.

  • Page 78: Understanding The Icons

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Understanding the Icons You can use the terminal’s icons to monitor the status of special keys, battery power, saving data to flash memory, RF and network communications, and viewport movement.
  • Page 79 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Understanding the Icons (continued) Connect This icon contains an asterisk and tells you if the T2425 is connected via RF communications to the DCS 300 and/or an access point. •...

  • Page 80: Understanding The Terminal's Audio Signals

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Understanding the Terminal’s Audio Signals The terminal and scan module have a beeper and internal speakers to sound audio signals or beep sequences as you use the terminal. For example, you hear a low beep tone each time you enter or scan a valid command.

  • Page 81: Locating The Serial Port

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Locating the Serial Port Communications ports, also called COM ports, are locations from which data can be passed into and out of the terminal. You use serial communications through a COM port, which means that data is transmitted over a single line from one device to another.

  • Page 82: Learning About The Terminal's Batteries

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Learning About the Terminal’s Batteries There are two rechargeable batteries in the terminal: Main Battery Pack This lithium-ion battery provides the main power source to operate the terminal.
  • Page 83 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Caution Removing the battery pack while the terminal is on may cause loss of data. Conseil Ne détachez pas le jeu de piles pendant que le lecteur est actif car cela pourrait entraîner la perte de données.
  • Page 84 C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 3. Disconnect the battery pack from the connectors inside the bottom case by sliding the battery pack toward the bottom end of the terminal. 242XU.103 4. Tilt the terminal to one side and let the battery pack drop out of the compartment into your hand.
  • Page 85 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal To install the battery pack 1. Hold the battery pack with the flat side facing down toward the inside of the battery compartment. The small arrow on the top of the battery pack must point toward the top (screen) end of the terminal.
  • Page 86 Installing the Battery Pack 242XU.102 5. If you are using an Intermec-labeled battery pack (Part No. 063278), make sure you remove the rubber bumper from the inside of the battery door. Otherwise, you will not be able to close the door.

  • Page 87: Charging The Main Battery Pack

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal 6. Hook the bottom edge of the battery door into the bottom case above the backup battery compartment. Push the door down to close it over the battery compartment. Push the battery door latch down and slide it toward the top end of the terminal to lock the door in place.

  • Page 88: Backup Battery

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Backup Battery The backup battery is a NiCad battery that is designed to back up all memory and the real-time clock while you remove a discharged main battery pack and insert a charged battery pack.

  • Page 89: Removing And Installing The Backup Battery

    The backup battery should provide years of backup battery power and you will seldom need to replace it. You can remove and replace the backup battery if it will no longer hold a charge, or the battery is dead. Call your local Intermec service representative to order a new backup battery.
  • Page 90 C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Opening the Battery Door Battery door latch BOTTOM 242XU.079 4. Remove the main battery pack. For help, see “Removing and Installing the Main Battery Pack” earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 91 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Removing the Backup Battery Backup battery Main battery pack compartment 242XU.083 To install a backup battery 1. Slide the backup battery into the lower half of the battery compartment. The wired end of the backup battery should be visible in the compartment.
  • Page 92 C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 2. Find the two connectors in the backup battery compartment. One connector is attached to the backup battery. The other connector is attached to the terminal.

  • Page 93: Disposing Of The Nicad Backup Battery

    Disposing of the NiCad Backup Battery The materials used in the construction of the TRAKKER Antares NiCad backup battery are recyclable. Intermec strongly urges that you recycle the backup batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency has classified worn out or damaged NiCad batteries or battery packs to be hazardous waste.

  • Page 94: Recognizing A Low Or Discharged Battery

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Recognizing a Low or Discharged Battery If you see the Battery icon or hear a beep every 15 seconds, the terminal is indicating that the main battery pack or the backup battery power is almost exhausted. Use this table to find out which battery is low or discharged.

  • Page 95: Managing Your Battery Power

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Managing Your Battery Power To maximize the life of the terminal’s backup battery and main battery pack, use these power management features. Tip: Always keep a charged or partially charged main battery pack in the terminal. Situation Ways to Save Battery Power to turn off the terminal and put it in Suspend...

  • Page 96: Using An External Power Supply

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using an External Power Supply You can operate the terminal using an external power supply with these TRAKKER Antares accessories: • Communications dock connected to a power supply •...

  • Page 97: Defining The Terminal's Memory And Drives

    C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal Defining the Terminal’s Memory and Drives The terminals come with these memory and drives: 750K flash drive 750K flash Drive C Optional drive 4MB flash drive Drive C Optional 4MB flash 256K configurable drive...

  • Page 98: Using The Scan Module

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual On the terminals, applications are customer defined. You have 512K total RAM for the application execution space. If the RAM drive is configured, your application execution space is reduced by the amount of the RAM drive.

  • Page 99: Installing A Scan Module

    To use the terminal, you must have a scan module installed on the terminal. The scan module is installed at the Intermec factory. You may want to change the scan module and install another type of scan module on the terminal.

  • Page 100: Using The Standard Range Scan Module

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Note: The module guide pins and connector should fit easily into the connector on the terminal. DO NOT force the module into the connector or you may damage the module connector, the terminal connector, or both.
  • Page 101 C o d e Nugget Learning How to Use the Terminal 4. Release the Scan button. Scanner LED indicators (2 places) Scan button 242XU.034 To successfully read a bar code label, the laser beam in the scan module must see all the bars in a label and a “quiet zone”...

  • Page 102: Scanning Options

    C o d e Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Optimum scan angles vary with the type and print quality of the bar code label, the distance of the scanner from the label, and the lighting in the area.

  • Page 103: Configuring The Terminal

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuring the Terminal...
  • Page 104 C o d e 39 Nugget...

  • Page 105: How To Configure The Terminal

    How to Configure the Terminal You can configure the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals by using either of the methods described in detail in this chapter:...

  • Page 106: Choosing The Symbologies The Terminal Decodes

    The T2425 uses radio frequency (RF) communications to communicate with other devices in Intermec’s 2.4 GHz RF network. You can also use the T2425’s serial port to send and receive data. Before you can use the terminal in your wired or wireless network, you must configure the serial port and/or network parameters.

  • Page 107: Controlling How The Terminal Will Operate

    Configuring the Terminal Controlling How the Terminal Will Operate The operating parameters let you adjust the way the terminal operates. By customizing the operating parameters, you can • set the terminal to automatically shut off after a specified length of time. •...

  • Page 108: Configuring The Terminal With The Menu System

    About TRAKKER 2400 Choose this option to see the part number, firmware version, and RF protocol (UDP Plus or TCP/IP) loaded on the terminal. You may need this information if you are working a problem with an Intermec representative.
  • Page 109 Configuring the Terminal The TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System at a Glance MAIN MENU CONFIGURATION MENU Configuration Menu Diagnostics Menu Symbologies Menu System Menu Communications Menu About TRAKKER 2400 Terminal Menu SYMBOLOGIES MENU *Code 39 Codabar Code 11 Code 49 SYSTEM MENU Code 93 *Code 128...

  • Page 110: Exploring The Configuration And System Menus

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Exploring the Configuration and System Menus When you access the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System, the Main Menu appears. You use the Configuration Menu and the System Menu to configure the terminal.

  • Page 111: Selecting Menus And Commands

    Configuring the Terminal File Manager Lets you manage the files on each drive. You can run an application from drive C, delete a file from any drive, or rename a file on any drive. For help using the File Manager, see “Running the Application on the Terminal” in Chapter 5. Load Default Values Lets you load the default configuration values.

  • Page 112: Filling In Fields And Marking Check Boxes

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Filling In Fields and Marking Check Boxes Screens list the options for each configuration parameter, diagnostic, or system option. Below each option name is either a toggle field or an entry field: •...

  • Page 113: Entering Ascii Control Characters

    Configuring the Terminal To move to the next field • Press To move to the previous field • Press Entering ASCII Control Characters You can include ASCII control characters in a postamble or preamble by using the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System. For a definition of the postamble or preamble, see Chapter 9, “Configuration Command Reference.”...
  • Page 114 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 4. From the Terminal Menu, choose Preamble/Postamble. PREAMBLE / POSTAMBLE Preamble: Postamble: \x0D\x0A CANCEL 242XU.057 5. Move the cursor to the field for the preamble or postamble. 6. Type the control character, extended ASCII character, or escape character sequence in the preamble or postamble field.

  • Page 115: Exiting Screens And Saving Changes

    Configuring the Terminal 8. Choose another menu from the Terminal Menu or press to exit. The Configuration Menu appears. For help exiting the menu system, see “Exiting the Configuration Menu” later in this chapter. Exiting Screens and Saving Changes When you exit a screen, you can save or discard your changes: Task Description To exit a screen and save the changes...

  • Page 116: Exiting The Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Exiting the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System 1. From the Main Menu, press . If you have made any changes, the next screen prompts you to store the changes in flash memory.

  • Page 117: Configuring The Terminal By Scanning Bar Codes

    Configuring the Terminal 3. Choose OK and press to exit the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System. Choose Cancel and press to return to the Main Menu. After you exit the menu system, the terminal will resume the application you were running when you started the menu system.
  • Page 118 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual When you create a bar code label to set several configuration commands, follow these rules: • The bar code label must be printed using Code 39 or Code 93 symbology. •...

  • Page 119: Saving Configuration Changes In Flash Memory

    Configuring the Terminal Saving Configuration Changes in Flash Memory The terminals use two copies of the configuration: Runtime or RAM configuration is the current or active set of parameters and options enabled on the terminal. The configuration is stored in RAM and will be lost if you boot or reset the terminal.
  • Page 120 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual To save configuration changes using the menu system T 3  , 1. Press or scan this bar code. The Main Menu appears. Enter Test and Service Mode *..-.* *..-.* 2. Choose System Menu and press .

  • Page 121: Restoring The Terminal's Default Configuration

    Configuring the Terminal Restoring the Terminal’s Default Configuration When you configure the terminal according to the instructions presented in this chapter, the parameters remain in effect until you reconfigure them. If you configure the terminal but do not save your changes in flash memory, the parameters will remain in effect until you boot or reset the terminal.
  • Page 122 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 3. Choose the Load Default Values command and press . The Load Default Values screen appears. LOAD DEFAULT VALUES Load default configuration values in RAM? (Overwrites current configuration) CANCEL 242XU.056 4. Choose OK and press to load the default configuration values.

  • Page 123: Upgrading The Firmware

    You can order either kit for the T2420. To order a firmware upgrade kit, contact your local Intermec service representative. Each kit comes with a utility and instructions to upgrade the firmware on the terminal. Once you upgrade to the new firmware, you can use all the features described in this manual.
  • Page 124 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual To upgrade the firmware with the Windows utility 1. Connect the terminal to your PC. 2. From Program Manager, start the TRAKKER Antares Firmware Installation utility. The Firmware Installation utility screen appears.
  • Page 125 Configuring the Terminal 6. Choose Upgrade Firmware and press . The Upgrade Firmware screen appears. UPGRADE FIRMWARE Upgrade terminal firmware? Make sure the terminal is connected to a host computer through the optical adapter. CANCEL 242XU.074 7. Choose OK to continue. The next screen appears. Are you sure you want to continue? Selecting YES will...

  • Page 126: Recording Your Terminal's Configuration

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Recording Your Terminal’s Configuration The tables in this section list all the configuration parameters, their options, and where to find them in the Configuration Menu of the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System. The default setting for each parameter is shown in bold italics.
  • Page 127 Configuring the Terminal Bar Code Symbologies Table (continued) Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu Code 49 (continued) \x0D\x0A (CR LF) • Function Code 2 (CL) Any four ASCII characters • Function Code 3 (CM) None (disabled) Any two ASCII characters Code 93 (CF) Disabled Symbologies Menu,...
  • Page 128 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Bar Code Symbologies Table (continued) Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu UPC/EAN (continued) • Check digit Discard Retain • Number system digit Discard Retain • UPC-A leading zero Discard Retain...
  • Page 129 Configuring the Terminal RF Network Communications Table (T2425 Only) (continued) Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu Network Loopback (NL) Disabled Communications Menu, Enabled Advanced Network option Network Port (NG) 00023 (for TCP/IP) Communications Menu, 05555 (for UDP Plus) Advanced Network option 1 –...
  • Page 130 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Serial Network Communications Table Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu Communications Menu, Baud Rate (YA) 1200 2400 Serial Port option 4800 9600 19200 38400 Configuration Commands Via Disabled Communications Menu,...
  • Page 131 Configuring the Terminal Serial Network Communications Table (continued) Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu Timeout Delay (YE) 5 milliseconds Communications Menu, 100 milliseconds Serial Port option 500 milliseconds 2 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 40 seconds 60 seconds Terminal Operations Table Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu...
  • Page 132 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Terminal Operations Table Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu Keypad Clicker (KC) Disabled Terminal Menu, Enabled Keypad option Hardware default Terminal Menu, Keypad Type (KT) Terminal emulation Keypad option Programmable...
  • Page 133 Configuring the Terminal Terminal Operations Table (continued) Parameter (Syntax) Options Location in Configuration Menu Scanner Mode (SB) One-Shot mode Terminal Menu, Automatic mode Scanner option Scanner Redundancy (SR) None Terminal Menu, Normal Scanner option High Terminal Menu, Scanner Selection (SS) All compatible scanners (See the Note) 146X CCD scanners...
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  • Page 135: Operating The Terminal In A Network

    Operating the Terminal in a Network...

  • Page 137: How The Trakker Antares Terminal Fits Into Your Network

    This chapter describes a wired network and the Intermec 2.4 GHz RF network and explains how the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals fit in your network. It also explains how to install and configure the terminal, use serial or RF communications, configure the T2425 over the network, and it provides technical details about network connectivity and protocols.
  • Page 138 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual You can also use the serial port to connect to a 900 MHz RF network via the 9189 RF Gateway. The terminal communicates with the 900 MHz RF network using Polling Mode D protocol.
  • Page 139 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network You can use the T2425s as end devices in your Intermec UDP Plus network. The T2425 communicates with a host computer through the DCS 300 using UDP Plus for the RF protocol. The access point acts as a bridge to allow communications between the Ethernet or token ring network and the T2425s.
  • Page 140 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual You can use the T2425s as end devices in your Intermec TCP/IP network. The T2425 communicates with a host computer directly using TCP/IP for the RF protocol. The access point acts as a bridge to allow communications between the Ethernet or token ring network and the T2425s.
  • Page 141 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network You can install the T2425s, access points, and DCS 300 in your Intermec UDP Plus network as shown in the next illustration. The T2425s may only communicate with the access points that are in the same IP subnetwork. All the terminals and access points in this illustration communicate with the DCS 300 at IP address 192.9.175.7 using UDP...
  • Page 142 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual You can install the T2425s and access points in your Intermec TCP/IP network as shown in the illustration below. The T2425s may only communicate with the access points that are in the same IP subnetwork. All the terminals and access points in this illustration communicate with the host at IP address 192.9.175.7 using TCP/IP for the RF protocol.
  • Page 143 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network You can install the T2425s and access points in one IP subnetwork and install the DCS 300 in another IP subnetwork as shown in the illustration below. In this network, you must configure additional network parameters (default router and subnet mask) as described later in this chapter.

  • Page 144: Using Serial Communications On The Terminals

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using Serial Communications on the Terminals The terminals have a serial port to transfer data to and from another device via RS-232 serial communications. You can order the T2420 with a modem that you can use to connect the terminal over a phone line.

  • Page 145: Connecting The Terminal To Another Device

    C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Connecting the Terminal to Another Device You can physically connect the terminal to another device using one of these accessories. TRAKKER Antares TD2400 Communications Dock Connect the communications dock to a device (host computer, printer, or other serial device) using an RS-232 null-modem serial cable.
  • Page 146 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual TRAKKER Antares Serial Interface Module Replace the scan module on the terminal with the serial interface module. If you are using the RS-232 adapter cable, connect the Stewart 10-pin connector of the cable into the serial port on the serial interface module.

  • Page 147: Choosing A Communications Protocol

    C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network T2420 Modem Plug one end of an RJ11 cable into the connector on the T2420. Plug the other end of the cable into a phone jack. You can transfer data between the terminal and the device connected to the other end of the phone line.

  • Page 148: Binary Protocol

    Flow control Configurable Protocol Configurable protocol is based on Intermec’s Polling Mode D protocol except that you have the option to change some of the serial port protocol parameters or remove specific events from the protocol, such as Poll or handshake. Here are the serial port parameters you can define: •...

  • Page 149: Master Polling Protocol

    C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Master Polling Protocol Master Polling Mode D protocol requires the terminal to ask the downline serial device for data it may have (polling) and to request to send data to the serial device (selecting). There is no automatic polling, so your application must poll periodically for data.

  • Page 150: Configuring The Terminal Via The Serial Port

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Once the terminal is connected and configured, you can transfer data between the terminal and the device that is connected to the serial port. For help transferring files, see Chapter 5, “Using Custom Applications.”...
  • Page 151 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network configuration command is the reader or configuration command or commands you want to set on the terminal, or get the current value of from the terminal. To save configuration changes in flash memory, send the reader command .+1 as the last command.

  • Page 152: Using Rf Communications On The T2425S

    • Access point When you first consider purchasing a wireless data collection system, an Intermec representative works with you to perform a site survey at your facility. The site survey analyzes the range of radio frequency devices in your facility and determines the placement of the access points.

  • Page 153: Configuring The Dcs 300

    C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Configuring the DCS 300 The DCS 300 supports and manages communications with other devices in the RF network. When you install and configure the DCS 300, you identify the host computer(s) and T2425s in your network.

  • Page 154: Configuring The T2425

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Configuring the T2425 When you install the T2425 in a network, you must configure a set of network parameters that control how the terminal communicates in the network.
  • Page 155 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Controller IP Address An IP address is a unique network level address you assign to each device in a TCP/IP network. The Controller IP Address identifies the IP address assigned to the DCS 300 in a UDP Plus network.

  • Page 156: Using The Icons To Monitor Rf Communications

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual If the terminal is on a different IP subnetwork than the DCS 300 or host, then you must set the subnet mask and default router.
  • Page 157 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Using the Icons to Monitor RF Communications (continued) You See These Icons Status of Communications What You Need to Do Partial communications. You may need to configure the T2425 to communicate with other devices in the RF The T2425 is trying to establish network.

  • Page 158: Using The T2425 Between Access Points

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using the T2425 Between Access Points The access point acts as a bridge to provide communications between the T2425 and the Ethernet or token ring network. You may have multiple access points in your RF network to provide uninterrupted wireless communication at any location within your facility.

  • Page 159: Configuring The T2425 Over The Network

    C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Configuring the T2425 Over the Network You can remotely configure the T2425 by using one of these methods: • Send a command from the DCS 300 (UDP Plus network only). •...

  • Page 160: Configuring The T2425 From The Host

    Format (TMF) protocol in the RF network to send and receive transactions between the host application and the terminal. UDP Plus is an Intermec value-added protocol. TCP/IP is an industry standard protocol. For help, see “About Network Connectivity and Protocols” later in this chapter.
  • Page 161 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network To set up the DCS 300 • Configure a peer-to-peer destination name for the host application. Create a transaction ID, $NGCFGRSP, that will be routed to this destination name. The DCS 300 uses the transaction ID to route responses from the T2425 back to the host application.

  • Page 162: Configuring The T2425 In A Tcp/Ip Direct Connect Network

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual configuration command is the reader or configuration command or commands you want to set on the terminal, or the current value you want to retrieve from the terminal. To save configuration changes in flash memory, send the reader command .+1...
  • Page 163 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network TMF field Configuration Get request sent from the host application. Configuration Get response sent from the T2425 to the host. Configuration Set request sent from the host application. Configuration Set response sent from the T2425 to the host.
  • Page 164 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Example 2 In the host application, you want to set the value for two configuration commands on the T2425. Send this transaction from the host application: CS$+BV4DF30 Note: The transaction header is not shown in this example.

  • Page 165: Transferring Files In A Tcp/Ip Direct Connect Network

    C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network Transferring Files in a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network You can use an application on the host computer to transfer files and send data between the terminal and host in a TCP/IP direct connect network. To initiate file transfers from the host, you need to write a host application that can communicate directly with a T2425.
  • Page 166 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual is the source for a sample application you can run on the host. You can use CLIENT.CPP to send reader commands to the T2425 and receive the resulting messages.
  • Page 167 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network CLIENT.CPP Sample Application for a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network #include <windows.h> #include <stdio.h> #include "d:\class\Utils.h" // our application uses a fixed port number const unsigned short SERVER_PORT = 6000; const unsigned short CLIENT_PORT = 6001;...
  • Page 168 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual CLIENT.CPP Sample Application for a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network (continued) // attempt to connect to the server error = connect(connection, (const SOCKADDR *)&serverAddress, sizeof(serverAddress)); if (error != 0) ErrorMessage("connect", WSAGetLastError());...
  • Page 169 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network CLIENT.CPP Sample Application for a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network (continued) Rcount++; printf("receive failed %d\n", Rcount); ErrorMessage("receive", WSAGetLastError()); bConnectionAlive = FALSE; // printf the converted string printf("response:%s\n",rz); printf("\n> "); Sleep(1000);...

  • Page 170: About Network Connectivity And Protocols

    DCS 300 or host. • UDP Plus is an Intermec protocol built on top of the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). It maximizes the performance of wireless (RF) and hardwired networks and provides robust data communications.
  • Page 171 C o d e 39 Nugget Operating the Terminal in a Network TRAKKER Antares Terminal Protocol Stack and the OSI Model 4-37...
  • Page 172 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual The terminals use these protocols: Layer Protocol Description Physical 2.4 GHz radio Provides spread spectrum radio signal control. Serial Port Provides serial communications. Data Link 2.4 GHz RF protocol...

  • Page 173: Using Custom Applications

    Using Custom Applications...

  • Page 175: How To Download And Run Applications

    Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications This chapter introduces the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 programmable terminals and explains how to download and run applications on the terminals. You will also find instructions on how to use the screen mapping application.

  • Page 176: About The Trakker Antares Programmable Terminals

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Use a host application to download applications and files to the T2425 1. Create your applications using the TRAKKER Antares PSK or EZBuilder. For help, see page 5-6.
  • Page 177 Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications TRAKKER Antares Programmable Terminal Specifications Products: T2420 T2425 Serial Communications: RS-232 serial communications via the terminal serial port and optical link adapter, communications dock, or the serial interface module (T2420 option only) RJ11 serial communications via the modem RF Communications: 2.4 GHz (to 2.4835 GHz ) radio RF Network support:...

  • Page 178: Creating Applications For The Terminal

    Using the PSK or EZBuilder to Develop Applications Intermec has two development tools, PSK and EZBuilder, that you can use to create applications for the terminals. The TRAKKER Antares Programmer’s Software Kit (Part No. 065332) has a full set of programming tools to help you create applications for the terminal.

  • Page 179: Converting Applications Between Janus And Trakker Antares

    TRAKKER Antares Programmer’s Software Kit Reference Manual. Converting IRL Programs The terminals support IRL (Intermec Reader Language) by using IRL to C conversion programs. You can convert IRL programs to Microsoft C/C++ applications that use the TRAKKER Antares PSK functions. For information about converting IRL programs,...

  • Page 180: Converting The Application To A Binary File

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Converting the Application to a Binary File For your application to run on the terminal, it must be stored as an executable binary file ) instead of an executable file ( ).

  • Page 181: Using The Serial Port To Transfer Applications And Files

    Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files You can download or upload applications and files between a PC or host computer and the terminal using serial communications. You connect the terminal’s serial port to the host by using one of these accessories or options: •...
  • Page 182 C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual TRAKKER Antares FileCopy Utility Dialog Box 4. Check the serial port and serial communications parameters to verify that the settings for your PC match the values that are set for the terminal’s serial port.
  • Page 183 Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications b. In the TRAKKER Antares filename field, type the drive and filename on the terminal. You can select a previously used filename from a list by clicking on the down arrow. You can only download applications to drive C. On the T2420, you can download files to drive C, D (if available), E, or G (if available).

  • Page 184: Using The Dcs 300 To Download Applications

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using the DCS 300 to Download Applications You can download applications and files to a T2425 using either the serial port or RF communications. For help downloading via the serial port, see the previous section. The advantage to downloading files via RF communications is that you can download multiple files to one or more terminals.
  • Page 185 Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications Restore User Files Dialog Box 5. In the Available Files list box, add all the files that you want to restore to the Selected Files list box. a. Select the file name. b. Choose Select. The file name appears in the Selected Files list box. If the Selected Files list box shows any files that you do not want to restore, select the file name and choose Remove.

  • Page 186: Downloading Applications And Files To The T2425

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Downloading Applications and Files to the T2425 Once the applications and files are stored on the DCS 300, you can download applications and files to a T2425 running UDP Plus.
  • Page 187 Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications Terminal Download Configuration Dialog Box 4. From the Terminal Download Configuration dialog box in the Terminals and Groups list box, select a terminal or group of terminals to receive the binary applications and files.
  • Page 188 C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 7. In the Initialization Data box, choose File. 8. In the field, type: \ filename where filename is the name of the executable binary application. Or choose Find, select your application, and choose OK.

  • Page 189: Running The Application On The Terminal

    Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications 16. In the Terminals and Groups list box, choose the terminal or group you configured if it is not already highlighted and marked with an asterisk. 17. Choose Download. A Download initiated message box appears. 18.
  • Page 190 C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual The Main Menu appears. 242XU.001 2. Choose System Menu and press . The System Menu appears. SYSTEM MENU File Manager Load Default Values Set Time and Date...
  • Page 191 Co de 39 Nugg Using Custom Applications 4. Press to select drive C or type in the letter of the drive you want to manage and then press . The File Manager screen appears listing all the files stored on the drive.

  • Page 192: Using Screen Mapping (Dcs 300 V1.1)

    For help, see the DCS 300 System Manual. Make sure you have installed the terminal in your Intermec 2.4 GHz RF network. For help, see Chapter 1, “Getting Started.” If you have completed these tasks, you can start running your application and screen mapping.
  • Page 193 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 195: How To Use This Chapter

    How to Use This Chapter If you have any problems with the TRAKKER Antares 2420 or 2425 terminal, use this table as a guide to find the problem and solution in this chapter:...

  • Page 196: Finding And Solving Problems

    If you send the terminal in for service, it is your responsibility to save the terminal data and configuration. Intermec is responsible only for ensuring that the keypad and other hardware features match the original configuration when repairing or replacing your...

  • Page 197: Terminal Will Not Turn On

    C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting Terminal Will Not Turn On If you press to turn on the terminal and nothing happens, check the terminal for these possible problems. For more help, see Chapter 1, “Getting Started.” Problem Solution A scan module or a serial module is not Make sure a scan module or a serial module is installed correctly.
  • Page 198 • If you keep returning to the Boot Menu, try loading the firmware. For help, see “Upgrading the Firmware” in Chapter 3. • If the terminal will not boot or reset, contact your local Intermec service representative for help.
  • Page 199 You insert a main battery pack and cannot If you are using an Intermec-labeled battery pack (Part No. 063278), shut the battery door. make sure you remove the rubber bumper from the inside of the battery door.

  • Page 200: Problems While Configuring The Terminal

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Problems While Operating the Terminal (continued) Problem Solution You see both these symptoms: The main battery pack charge is low. You have a few minutes of power left.
  • Page 201 C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting Problems While Configuring the Terminal (continued) Problem Solution On a T2425, you see this error message when The 2.4 GHz RF network is enabled and there is a problem with the exiting the Configuration Menu: network configuration.
  • Page 202 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Problems While Configuring the Terminal (continued) Problem Solution You are configuring the serial port and see You must configure a value for EOM before you can set SOM or this error message when exiting the disable SOM.
  • Page 203 C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting Problems While Configuring the Terminal (continued) Problem Solution You are configuring the serial port and see PG is the Handshake configuration command. You need to change the this error message when exiting the value of Handshake or set other serial port parameters.
  • Page 204 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Problems While Configuring the Terminal (continued) Problem Solution You scan a configuration command, such as If you are working in the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System, you Keypad Caps Lock, and you hear three low cannot scan configuration commands.

  • Page 205: T2425 Will Not Communicate With Rf Network Devices

    Activate” in Chapter 9. If the network is enabled and the Radio icon remains on, there may be a problem with the radio card. For help, contact your local Intermec service representative. The Connect icon is not lit on the terminal The T2425 is not connected to the access point.
  • Page 206 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual T2425 Will Not Communicate With RF Network Devices (continued) Problem Solution The Connect icon blinks on the terminal In a UDP Plus network, the terminal is not connected to the DCS 300.

  • Page 207: Problems Transmitting Data Through The Serial Port

    C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting T2425 Will Not Communicate With RF Network Devices (continued) Problem Solution When you turn on the terminal after it was The host may have deactivated or lost your current terminal emulation suspended for awhile (10-15 minutes or session.

  • Page 208: Problems Transmitting Data Through The Dcs 300

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Problems Transmitting Data Through the DCS 300 If you have a problem while running the application on the terminal in a UDP Plus network, check these possible communications problems.

  • Page 209: Bar Code Labels Will Not Scan

    C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting Bar Code Labels Will Not Scan If you cannot scan bar code labels or you are having problems with the scan module, check these possible problems. Problem Solution A scan module is not installed. Make sure a scan module is installed correctly.
  • Page 210 If the LEDs do not light, there may be a problem with them. For help, contact your local Intermec service representative. If the laser beam does not turn on, check the other problems in this section for a possible solution.

  • Page 211: Guidelines For Managing Batteries

    LEDs remain on, there may be a problem with the LEDs. Press the Scan button again without scanning a bar code label. If the LEDs are still on, contact your local Intermec service representative. Guidelines for Managing Batteries Follow these guidelines to manage the terminal batteries, prevent problems, and preserve battery power.
  • Page 212 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Guidelines for Managing Batteries (continued) • Cold If you use the terminal in a cold temperature environment, battery life will be Temperatures reduced. Battery life depends on temperature, battery model, input device, age of the (Using the terminal battery pack, your usage, and duty cycle factors.

  • Page 213: Booting And Resetting The Terminal

    C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting Booting and Resetting the Terminal You seldom need to boot or reset the terminal. When you boot the terminal, it runs through power-on self test (POST) to test each major subsystem. The terminal uses the configuration currently saved in flash memory.

  • Page 214: Using The Boot Menu

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using the Boot Menu The Boot menu appears after you: • remove both batteries, install them again, and turn on the terminal. • upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 215 5. Press to boot the terminal. Once the terminal has finished booting, your application appears. If the terminal still will not reset or boot, try loading the firmware. For help, contact your local Intermec service representative. 6-23...

  • Page 216: Maintaining And Cleaning The Terminal

    The antenna is one of the few exposed parts that may be damaged while you use the T2425. You can order and replace the antenna using the instructions in this section. If you do have problems with other mechanical parts, contact your local Intermec service representative for help.
  • Page 217 C o d e 39 Nugget Troubleshooting Removing the Antenna Retaining ring opening Antenna (must be in this position) 242XU.147 3. Pry the retaining ring up out of the opening and remove it. 4. Gently pull the antenna off the antenna connector on the T2425. 5.

  • Page 218: Cleaning The Scan Module Window And Terminal Screen

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 6. Push the new antenna onto the antenna connector until it fits flush and the opening for the retaining ring is visible. 7. Insert the retaining ring into the opening.

  • Page 219: Running Diagnostics

    Running Diagnostics...

  • Page 221: What Diagnostics Are Available

    Error Logger Lists any errors that the firmware did not expect. Hardware Configuration Lists the terminal’s hardware components that were installed at the Intermec factory, including the RF country code. Keypad Test Shows the hexadecimal, decimal, and scan code value for...

  • Page 222: Running Diagnostics From The Menu System

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Diagnostic Tests (continued) Diagnostic Test Description Malloc Application Shows how memory is allocated and used by the current Information application. Malloc Firmware Shows how memory is allocated and used in the terminal Information firmware.
  • Page 223 C o d e 39 Nugg Running Diagnostics The Main Menu appears. MAIN MENU Configuration Menu Diagnostics Menu System Menu About TRAKKER 2400 _` Select item [Enter] Next screen [F1] Help [Esc] Exit 242XU.001 2. Press to choose the Diagnostics Menu and press .
  • Page 224 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual 3. Press to choose Software Diagnostics, Hardware Diagnostics, or System Diagnostics and press . One of these menus appears. SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTICS HARDWARE DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS...

  • Page 225: Defining The Diagnostics Screens

    C o d e 39 Nugg Running Diagnostics Defining the Diagnostics Screens You can find the following information about each diagnostic test: • Description and purpose • Menu where the diagnostic is available • Sample diagnostic screen • Definition and explanation of the diagnostic screen The diagnostics are grouped into three categories: •...

  • Page 226: Clear Task Profiles

    Error Logger Purpose: You can use the Error Logger screen to display any errors that the system detected while you were using the terminal. For help solving an error, contact your local Intermec service representative. Where Available: Software Diagnostics menu...

  • Page 227: Task Status

    C o d e 39 Nugg Running Diagnostics Task Status Purpose: A programmer can use the Task Status screens to view the task name, stack, and the percentage of time a task has been running. You can also use the Task Status screen to determine the type of RF network protocol, TCP/IP or UDP Plus, loaded on the terminal.

  • Page 228: Defining The Hardware Diagnostics Screens

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Defining the Hardware Diagnostics Screens Each hardware diagnostic screen is defined in this section. Battery/PIC Status Purpose: Use the Battery/PIC status screens to get information about the main (lithium-ion) battery pack and the backup (NiCad) battery.

  • Page 229: Beeper Test

    Tests 3 and 4 also test the beep volume and frequency by playing a short tune. If you do not hear any beeps during any of these tests, you may have a problem with the beeper or internal speakers. For help, contact your local Intermec service representative. 7-11...

  • Page 230: Destructive Ram Test

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Destructive RAM Test Purpose: Use the Destructive RAM Test if you have any problems storing files on the RAM drive or running an application that uses RAM memory.

  • Page 231: Display Test

    The fourth pattern turns off every pixel and appears as a clear square. If any of these patterns do not display correctly, you may have a problem with the LCD. For help, contact your local Intermec service representative. 7-13...

  • Page 232: Hardware Configuration

    Intermec representative the exact version of hardware that was installed on the terminal at the Intermec factory. You can also use this screen to see the radio frequency and country code that are configured on the T2425.

  • Page 233: Keypad Test

    C o d e 39 Nugg Running Diagnostics Keypad Test Purpose: An application programmer can use the Keypad Test screen to quickly find the hexadecimal key code value, the decimal key code value, and the scan code for any key on the keypad.

  • Page 234: Radio Test

    FAILED displays, note the error number. You may have a problem with the radio inside the T2425. For help, contact your local Intermec service representative. Caution If the Radio Test fails, stop using the terminal. Contact your local Intermec service representative. Conseil Si le test Radio échoue, veuillez ne plus utiliser le terminal.

  • Page 235: Scanner Test

    If the laser scanner does not turn on, you may have a problem with the Scan button on the terminal or the laser scanner trigger on the attached laser scanner. For help with scanner problems, contact your local Intermec service representative.

  • Page 236: Serial Loopback Test

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Serial Loopback Test Purpose: Use the Serial Port Loopback test to verify that the hardware for the RS-232 serial port is functioning correctly. To run this diagnostic test, you must connect the terminal to a host computer or other serial device via the communications dock or optical link adapter.

  • Page 237: Defining The System Diagnostics Screens

    C o d e 39 Nugg Running Diagnostics Defining the System Diagnostics Screens Each system diagnostic screen is defined in this section. Access Point Purpose: Use the Access Point screen to get version and address information about the access point the terminal is communicating with across the 2.4 GHz RF network.

  • Page 238: Application Efficiency

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Application Efficiency Purpose: Use the Application Efficiency screen to find out if your application is making the best use of and maximizing battery life on the terminal.

  • Page 239: Malloc Application Information

    C o d e 39 Nugg Running Diagnostics Malloc Application Information Purpose: A programmer or application developer can use the Malloc Application Information screen to see how memory is allocated and used by the current application. Where Available: Choose the Malloc Info Menu from the System Diagnostics menu. Sample Screen: APPLICATION Total Free:...

  • Page 240: Malloc Firmware Information

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Malloc Firmware Information Purpose: A programmer or application developer can use the Malloc Firmware Information screen to see how memory is allocated and used in the terminal firmware. The firmware includes the operating environment, firmware, drivers, and TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System.

  • Page 241: Serial Port Test

    If there is a problem, check the serial port parameters and make sure they match the host settings. For help with serial port errors, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” or contact your local Intermec service representative.

  • Page 242: Subsystem Versions

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Subsystem Versions Purpose: If you are discussing a problem with Intermec, you can use the Subsystem Versions screen to tell the Intermec representative the exact version of firmware subsystems loaded on the terminal.

  • Page 243: Reader Command Reference

    Reader Command Reference...

  • Page 245: Using Reader Commands

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference This chapter describes the reader commands that you can use while operating the terminal. Reader commands, such as Backlight On, let you perform a task on the terminal. Using Reader Commands A reader command causes the terminal to perform a task.

  • Page 246: Using Accumulate Mode

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Using Accumulate Mode You can use Accumulate mode to collect data from a series of bar code labels and enter them as a single label. When you put the terminal in Accumulate mode, the terminal will collect all scanned bar code labels in the terminal’s buffer until you scan either the Enter...
  • Page 247 C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference 2. Scan the bar code label(s) for the data you want to enter. You can scan labels from the “Full ASCII Bar Code Chart” in Appendix B. For example, scan this label to change the terminal’s configuration and set the preamble to the characters ABC.

  • Page 248: Enter Accumulate Mode

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Enter Accumulate Mode Purpose: Enters Accumulate mode. You can accumulate data from a series of bar code labels and enter them as a single label. From Network:...

  • Page 249: Enter

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Enter Purpose: Enters the current data record and remains in Accumulate mode. If no data exists, a null string is entered. From Network: Not supported Keypad: Not supported Scan: Enter Exit Accumulate Mode Purpose: Exits Accumulate mode and transmits the current data record.

  • Page 250: Operating Reader Commands

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Operating Reader Commands This section explains the reader commands that you can use to operate or change the terminal’s configuration. For each command, you will find the purpose, syntax for commands sent from a network device, and bar code labels.

  • Page 251: Boot Terminal

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Boot Terminal Purpose: Boots the terminal. The terminal runs through power-on self test (POST) to test each major subsystem. The terminal uses the configuration currently saved in flash memory to boot and then your application appears on the screen. Use this command when you upgrade the firmware on the terminal or if your terminal locks up and will not respond.

  • Page 252: Default Configuration

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Default Configuration Purpose: Sets the terminal to its default configuration, resets the firmware, boots the terminal, and runs your application. The default configuration for the terminal is listed in Appendix A.

  • Page 253: Reset Firmware

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference After you scan a multiple-read bar code label, the accumulated data appears on the bottom line of the terminal screen. You can use the Accumulate mode commands, such as Backspace or Clear, to accumulate data. Once you scan a non-multiple-read label, the data is entered.

  • Page 254: Scanner Trigger On And Off

    For help on configuring the Scanner Mode or Scanner Trigger commands, see Chapter 9, “Configuration Command Reference.” Note: Intermec does not recommend that you use a Scanner Trigger On or Off command with the Scanner Trigger command set to edge triggering.

  • Page 255: Set Time And Date

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Set Time and Date Purpose: Sets the time and date on the terminal. When the terminal receives the time broadcast command from the 9154 or 9161 controller, the command sets the clock on the terminal. You can configure the clock with seconds or without seconds.

  • Page 256: File Management Reader Commands

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual File Management Reader Commands This section lists the reader commands that you can use to manage files and applications. You will find the purpose, syntax for commands sent from a network device, and bar code labels for these reader commands in this section.

  • Page 257: Delete File

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Delete File Purpose: Deletes a file from a drive on the terminal. From Network: ..-- drive:filename where: is the command to delete a file. ..–– drive: indicates the drive where you want to delete a file. You must include the colon (:) after the drive letter.

  • Page 258: Receive File

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Receive File There are two ways to receive files on the terminals: • Use the serial port to receive files on the terminal. • Use RF communications to receive files on the T2425.
  • Page 259 C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference indicates the drive on the terminal where you want to receive and store drive: the file. You must include the colon (:) after the drive letter. filename is the file you want to receive and save on the terminal. Keypad: Not supported Scan:...

  • Page 260: Receive File Via Rf Communications

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Receive File Through the Serial Port (continued) Example: To receive the file on the terminal’s drive C by using the SHIPPING.BIN XMODEM protocol through COM1, use this command: .%X1,c:shipping.bin...
  • Page 261 C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Scan: 1. Scan this bar code label: Enter Accumulate Mode / Receive File */K/O./ER/L* *+/.%R,* 2. Scan the bar code label(s) for the file you want to receive. You can scan labels from the “Full ASCII Bar Code Chart”...

  • Page 262: Rename File

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Rename File Purpose: Renames a file stored on the terminal. From Network: ...- drive:oldfilename,drive:newfilename where: is the command to rename a file..- drive: indicates the drive where the oldfilename is stored. You must include the colon (:) after the drive letter.

  • Page 263: Run Program

    C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Run Program Purpose: Runs the specified program or application that is stored on the terminal. For help, see Chapter 5, “Using Custom Applications.” Note: You cannot store and run applications from the RAM drive (E). From Network: // drive:filename where:...

  • Page 264: Transmit File

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Transmit File There are two ways to transmit files from the terminals: • Use the serial port to transmit files from the terminal. • Use RF communications to transmit files from the T2425.
  • Page 265 C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Scan: 1. Scan this bar code label: Enter Accumulate Mode / Transmit File *+/%%* *+/%%* 2. Scan the bar code label for the communications protocol you want to use. XMODEM XMODEM-1K YMODEM 3.

  • Page 266: Transmit File Via Rf Communications

    C o d e 39 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Transmit File Via RF Communications Purpose: Transmits a file from the T2425 and saves it on the DCS 300 or host. From Network: %%R, drive:fromfilename,tofilename where: is the command to transmit a file over the RF network.
  • Page 267 C o d e 39 Nugg Reader Command Reference Example: To transmit the file from drive C to the DCS 300 or host, use this SHIPPING.DAT command: %%R,c:shipping.dat,shipping.dat 8-25...
  • Page 268 8-26...

  • Page 269: Configuration Command Reference

    Configuration Command Reference...

  • Page 271: Using Configuration Commands

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference This chapter is an alphabetical list of all the configuration commands supported on the terminal. Using Configuration Commands A configuration command changes the way the terminal operates. For example, you can change the Beep Volume command and make the terminal beep very loudly in a noisy environment.

  • Page 272: Configuration Commands Listed By Category

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Configuration Commands Listed by Category This chapter lists the configuration commands in alphabetical order. Use this next list to find the configuration commands you may need to set for bar code symbologies, operations, serial network communications, or RF network communications.
  • Page 273 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Configuration Commands Listed by Category (continued) RF Network Communications Serial Network Communications Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit, 9-7 Baud Rate, 9-13 Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit, 9-9 Configuration Commands Via Serial Port, 9-38 Controller Connect Check Receive Timer, 9-40 Data Bits, 9-45 Controller Connect Check Send Timer, 9-41...

  • Page 274: Entering Variable Data In A Configuration Command

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command You can enter variable data for many of the configuration commands. For example, you can set a preamble that is up to 25 ASCII characters long. You need to follow these general instructions to enter variable data.

  • Page 275: Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit Purpose: When the T2425 sends a message to the DCS 300, the terminal waits to receive a response acknowledging the message. If no response is received within the Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit time, the terminal sends the message again at the time interval set for the lower limit.
  • Page 276 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit (continued) 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/*...

  • Page 277: Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit Purpose: When the T2425 sends a message to the DCS 300, the terminal waits to receive a response acknowledging the message. If no response is received within the Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit time, the terminal sends the message again at the time interval set for the lower limit.

  • Page 278: Append Time

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit (continued) 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* Append Time Purpose: Appends the time to bar code labels that are scanned on the terminal. You can also use the Time in Seconds command to append the time in hours and minutes only, or hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Page 279: Automatic Shutoff

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Automatic Shutoff Purpose: Defines the maximum length of time the terminal remains on when there is no activity. When you do not use the terminal for the length of time set with this command, the terminal automatically turns off as if you had pressed to turn it off.
  • Page 280 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Automatic Shutoff (continued) 2. Scan a numeric value for data from these bar codes: 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* 9-12...

  • Page 281: Baud Rate

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Baud Rate Purpose: Sets the baud rate for the serial port on the terminal. The baud rate must match the baud rate of the device (i.e., the host computer) that the terminal is communicating with through the serial port.
  • Page 282 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Baud Rate (continued) 2. Scan the serial port from these bar codes: COM1 COM3 *1.* *3.* *1.* *3.* COM4 *4.* *4.* 3. Scan the baud rate from these bar codes:...

  • Page 283: Beep Volume

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Beep Volume Purpose: Adjusts the volume of the terminal’s audio signals. For a list of all the beep sounds and audio signals, see “Understanding the Terminal’s Audio Signals” in Chapter 2. Set the beep and keyclick volume according to operator preference and work environment.

  • Page 284: Codabar

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Codabar Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Codabar symbology. Codabar is a self-checking, discrete symbology. The American Blood Commission (ABC) Codabar requires that you retain and transmit the start/stop code digits when processing a Codabar symbol.

  • Page 285: Code 11

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Code 11 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 11 symbology. Code 11 is a very high density, discrete numeric bar code. It is most extensively used in labeling telecommunications components and equipment. Syntax: CGdata Acceptable values for data are:...

  • Page 286: Code 16K

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Code 16K Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 16K symbology. Code 16K is a two-dimensional (stacked rows), high density bar code. It is based on Code 128 and is used widely to label unit-dose packaging for the healthcare industry.

  • Page 287: Code 2 Of 5

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Code 2 of 5 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 2 of 5 symbology. Code 2 of 5 uses the bars to encode information and the spaces to separate the individual bars. This code is discrete and self-checking.
  • Page 288 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Code 2 of 5 (continued) 2. Scan a two-digit numeric value to set the label length (01-32) from these bar codes. 3. Scan this bar code:...

  • Page 289: Code 39

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Code 39 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 39 symbology. Code 39 is discrete, variable length, and self-checking. The character set is uppercase A to Z, 0 to 9, dollar sign ($), period (.), slash (/), percent (%), space ( ), plus (+), and minus (-).
  • Page 290 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Code 39 (continued) Other printers encode the data $%a as: *$%+A* *$%+A* The $ and % are valid Code 39 characters in the non-full ASCII character set. However, the terminal will not decode this label if it is configured for full ASCII, because the data is not represented by valid full ASCII character pairs.
  • Page 291 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Second digit: Discard check digit Transmit check digit Third digit: Code 39 non-full ASCII Code 39 full ASCII Code 39 mixed-full ASCII Note: Selecting HIBC Code 39 automatically sets the configuration to non-full ASCII with the check digit transmitted.
  • Page 292 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Code 39 (continued) 4. Scan one of these bar codes to set the third digit: Code 39 Non-Full ASCII Code 39 Full ASCII Code 39 Mixed-Full ASCII 5.

  • Page 293: Code 49

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Code 49 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 49 symbology. Code 49 is a multirow symbology for high data density. The last character in each row is used for row checking and the last two characters of the symbol are used for overall checking.
  • Page 294 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Code 49 (continued) To set one of the function codes to a character string: 1. Scan one of these bar codes: Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Function Code 1...

  • Page 295: Code 93

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Code 93 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 93 symbology. Code 93 is a variable length, continuous symbology that uses four element widths. Syntax: CFdata Acceptable values for data are: Disabled Enabled Default:...

  • Page 296: Code 128

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Code 128 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Code 128 symbology. Code 128 is a very high density alphanumeric symbology that supports the extended ASCII character set. It is a variable length, continuous code that uses multiple element widths.

  • Page 297: Isbt Code

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference ISBT Code 128 Purpose: Enables and configures decoding of ISBT Code 128 symbology. ISBT Code 128 is the global bar code labeling standard for the blood banking industry. It is used to support the world-wide distribution, tracking, and handling of blood bags and blood components.
  • Page 298 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual ISBT Code 128 (continued) Digits Values Description 000-999 Bar code concatenation control parameters. If digit 10 is “d,” digits 7 and 8 refer to the nominal distance in...
  • Page 299 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 2. Scan one of these bar codes to disable or enable symbology ID: Symbology ID Disabled Symbology ID Enabled Note: Steps 3 through 9 are optional. 3. Scan one of these bar codes to disable or enable concatenation: Disable Concatenation Enable Concatenation If you disabled concatenation, go to Step 10.
  • Page 300 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual ISBT Code 128 (continued) National Special Donor Donation ID Number (See Note) */F%F* *%H* *&;* National Use Bar Code (See Note) */F* *&* Note: If you scan the Donation ID Number or National Use Bar Code, go to Step 5.
  • Page 301 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference National Special Test Unit Exclusion Status */F/H* */F/A* *&(* *&!* National Special Donor Donation ID Number (See Note) */F%F* *%H* *&;* National Use Bar Code (See Note) */F* *&* Note: If you scan the Donation ID Number or National Use Bar Code, go to Step 7. 7.

  • Page 302: Command Processing

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual ISBT Code 128 (continued) 9. Scan one of these bar codes to set distance or time: Distance Time *+D* *+T* 10. Scan this bar code to exit accumulate mode:...
  • Page 303 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference The override option is a temporary setting that lets you enable all the reader commands for as long as you need them. When you want to return to the previous configuration, you disable the override.
  • Page 304 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Command Processing (continued) Change Configuration *$+* *$+* Clear (continued) Default/Save Configuration Delete File *.+* *..--* *.+* *..--* Enter Accumulate Mode (continued) Exit Accumulate Mode (continued)
  • Page 305 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Transmit File *%%* *%%* 3. Scan one of these bar codes: Disable the Command Enable the Command 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to disable or enable another reader command. Note: You can accumulate up to 250 characters in the buffer. If the data accumulated exceeds 250 characters, you will hear an error beep and the terminal will reject the last bar code read.

  • Page 306: Configuration Commands Via Serial Port

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Configuration Commands Via Serial Port Purpose: Lets you control the data the terminal receives through the serial port. You can set this command to execute reader and configuration commands received through the serial port, or treat all data as data without checking for special command syntax.
  • Page 307 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference COM1 Commands Via Serial Port Enabled Without TMF *$+YT1.2* *$+YT1.2* COM3 Commands Via Serial Port Disabled *$+YT3.0* *$+YT3.0* COM3 Commands Via Serial Port Enabled With TMF *$+YT3.1* *$+YT3.1* COM3 Commands Via Serial Port Enabled Without TMF *$+YT3.2* *$+YT3.2* COM4 Commands Via Serial Port Disabled...

  • Page 308: Controller Connect Check Receive Timer

    DCS 300 and the Connect icon blinks. The timer countdown resets each time a valid message is received. Power Management Tip: Intermec strongly recommends that you use the optimum setting of 60 seconds to preserve the main battery pack’s power.

  • Page 309: Controller Connect Check Send Timer

    Controller Connect Check Send Timer. The timer countdown resets each time a valid message is sent or received. Power Management Tip: Intermec strongly recommends that you use the optimum setting of 35 seconds to preserve the main battery pack’s power.
  • Page 310 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Controller Connect Check Send Timer (continued) 2. Scan a numeric value for data from these bar codes: 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode...

  • Page 311: Controller Ip Address

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Controller IP Address Purpose: Defines the IP address assigned to the DCS 300 in your network. An IP address is a network level address you assign to each device in a TCP/IP network. The controller IP address you set on the T2425 must match the address that is set on the DCS 300.
  • Page 312 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Controller IP Address (continued) 2. Scan a numeric value from 0 to 255 to set an n field of the controller IP address from these bar codes.

  • Page 313: Data Bits

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Data Bits Purpose: Sets the number of data bits the terminal uses when communicating with another device (i.e., host computer) through the serial port. Syntax: YIn.data where n is: COM1 port COM3 port COM4 port Acceptable values for data are:...

  • Page 314: Decode Security

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Decode Security Purpose: Defines the security level to use when decoding bar codes. When you select a lower decode security level, the terminal can decode bar codes with poorer print quality.

  • Page 315: Default Router

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Default Router Purpose: Defines the IP address assigned to the default router in your 2.4 GHz RF network. The router provides a software and hardware connection between two or more networks that permits traffic to be routed from one network to another on the basis of the intended destinations of that traffic.
  • Page 316 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Default Router (continued) 2. Scan a numeric value from 0 to 255 to set an n field of the default router address from these bar codes.

  • Page 317: Display Backlight Timeout

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Display Backlight Timeout Purpose: Defines the amount of time the backlight stays on as long as there is no keypad or scanning activity on the terminal. The backlight timeout resets each time there is activity. This setting significantly affects the terminal’s battery life.

  • Page 318: Display Contrast

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Display Backlight Timeout (continued) 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* Display Contrast Purpose: Defines the contrast (low or high) of the characters against the terminal screen. When the contrast is set to 0, the characters are bright against a bright background.

  • Page 319: Display Font Type

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Display Font Type Purpose: Selects the type or size of font that is used on the terminal screen. You can set a regular size font (8x8), a font with double-height characters (8x16), or a font with double-width and double-height characters (16x16).

  • Page 320: Display Row Spacing

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Display Row Spacing Purpose: Sets the row spacing on the terminals. Row spacing lets you define the amount of additional space (scan lines) between the lines on the screen. The number of scan lines is two times the value you set for the row spacing.

  • Page 321: Display Video Mode

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Display Video Mode Purpose: Sets the Display Video mode that is used on the terminal screen. You can set the Display Video mode to original, normal, or inverse. Original displays black characters on a white background.

  • Page 322: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Purpose: If your DCS 300 is operating as a DHCP client, its IP address will change each time it is turned on.

  • Page 323: End Of Message (Eom)

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference End of Message (EOM) Purpose: Attaches an EOM to the end of a data block to indicate the end of data transmission to and from a terminal. When EOM is disabled, the terminal communicates in Character mode.
  • Page 324 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual End of Message (continued) To set EOM to one or two ASCII characters for one serial port: 1. Scan this bar code: Enter Accumulate Mode / Set EOM...

  • Page 325: Flash Memory Configuration

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Flash Memory Configuration Purpose: Configures the use of the optional 2MB flash memory. If you have a terminal with the 4MB flash memory option, you can configure the extra 2MB of flash memory either as a drive D or as a storage space for double-byte fonts.

  • Page 326: Flow Control

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Flash Memory Configuration (continued) Note: When you boot or reset the terminal, any fonts or files in flash memory are erased. 4. If you configured the flash memory to store double-byte fonts, use the TRAKKER Antares Font Editor to download the double-byte font set to the terminal.
  • Page 327 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Acceptable values for data are: No flow control CTS checking XON/XOFF response XON/XOFF control XON/XOFF response and control CTS/RTS for DTE-DTE Default: No flow control Scan: To set the default flow control for each serial port, scan one of these bar codes: No Flow Control for COM1 No Flow Control for COM3 *$+YL1.0*...
  • Page 328 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Flow Control (continued) 3. Scan the flow control setting: No Flow Control CTS Checking XON/XOFF Response XON/XOFF Control XON/XOFF Response and Control CTS/RTS for DTE-DTE 4.

  • Page 329: Handshake

    Enables or disables the handshake event that is an affirmative acknowledge to a message received through the serial port. Note: Before you can enable Handshake, you must configure the EOM command. Handshake is also referred to as AFF (affirmative acknowledge) on other Intermec devices. Syntax: YJn.data...

  • Page 330: Host Ip Address

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Host IP Address Purpose: Defines the IP address assigned to the host computer in your 2.4 GHz RF network. An IP address is a unique network level address you assign to each device in a TCP/IP direct connect network.
  • Page 331 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 3. Scan this bar code: . (Period) 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the next three numbers in the host IP address field. After you scan the last address segment, go to Step 5. Do not scan the period after the last address segment.

  • Page 332: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Interleaved 2 of 5 Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) symbology. I 2 of 5 is a high-density, self-checking, continuous numeric symbology.
  • Page 333 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference To set Interleaved 2 of 5 to a fixed length: 1. Scan this bar code: Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Fixed Length *+/$+CA* *+/$+CA* 2. Scan a numeric value for data from these bar codes. (Use even numbers 2-32 only.) 3.

  • Page 334: Keypad Caps Lock

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Keypad Caps Lock Purpose: Turns the caps lock on and off. With the caps lock turned on, all alphabetic characters you type on the keypad will be uppercase or capital letters.

  • Page 335: Keypad Type

    Configuration Command Reference Keypad Type Purpose: The keypad type is initially configured in the terminal’s firmware at the Intermec factory. If you change the keypad overlay, you must configure the keypad type to match the new keypad overlay. After you change the keypad type, you must save the configuration in flash memory and boot the terminal for the change to take effect.

  • Page 336: Lrc (Longitudinal Redundancy Check)

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual LRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check) Purpose: The Longitudinal Redundancy Check (LRC) character is an error-checking character that you can append to transmitted and received blocks of data.

  • Page 337: Maximum Retries

    Defines the number of times the T2425 will attempt to send a disconnect request message to the DCS 300. The T2425 sends connect and disconnect request messages to the DCS 300 when you turn the terminal on and off. Tip: Intermec strongly recommends that you use the optimum setting of 7 retries. Syntax: NRdata...
  • Page 338 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Maximum Retries (continued) 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* 9-70...

  • Page 339: Modem Dial Sequence

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Modem Dial Sequence Purpose: Defines the dialing sequence that is used when the terminal establishes a modem connection. Syntax: YD3.data where data can be up to 25 characters from this table. Character Description DTMF digits 0 through 9...
  • Page 340 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Modem Dial Sequence (continued) 2. Scan a value for data from the “Full ASCII Bar Code Chart” in Appendix B. The modem dial sequence can be from 1 to 25 characters.

  • Page 341: Modem Initialization Sequence

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Modem Initialization Sequence Purpose: Defines an initialization string that the terminal sends to the modem before the modem dial sequence. Syntax: YM3.data where data can be up to 25 characters from this table. Character Description DTMF digits 0 through 9...
  • Page 342 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Modem Initialization Sequence (continued) 2. Scan a value for data from the “Full ASCII Bar Code Chart” in Appendix B. The modem dial sequence can be from 1 to 25 characters.

  • Page 343: Msi

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of MSI symbology. MSI code is similar to Plessey code in that it includes a start pattern, data characters, 1 or 2 check digits, and a stop pattern. Syntax: CNdata Acceptable values for data are:...

  • Page 344: Network Activate

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Network Activate Purpose: Enables or disables network communications between the T2425 and other devices in the 2.4 GHz RF network. When you enable this parameter, the terminal attempts to establish communications with the DCS 300 or host computer.

  • Page 345: Network Loopback

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Network Loopback Purpose: Transmits all messages received from the DCS 300 back to the DCS 300. Messages received by the radio are not passed on to the T2425 applications unless they are configuration commands.

  • Page 346: Network Port

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Network Port Purpose: Defines the network port that the TCP/IP or UDP Plus network protocol uses for communications in your 2.4 GHz RF network. In a TCP/IP network, set the network port to the appropriate port for the application you are using on the T2425.
  • Page 347 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* 9-79...

  • Page 348: Parity

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Parity Purpose: Sets the parity for the serial port. The terminal uses parity for error checking in data transmissions. Syntax: YBn.data where n is: COM1 port...
  • Page 349 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference No Parity for COM4 Even Parity for COM4 *$+YB4.0* *$+YB4.1* *$+YB4.0* *$+YB4.1* Odd Parity for COM4 *$+YB4.2* *$+YB4.2* Notes: For COM1 only. To provide compatibility with earlier TRAKKER Antares firmware versions, you can also use this syntax: IBdata where data is a value from 0 to 2.

  • Page 350: Plessey

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Plessey Purpose: Enables or disables decoding of Plessey symbology. Plessey code is pulse-width modulated like most other bar codes. It includes a start character, data characters, an eight-bit cyclic check digit, a termination bar, and usually a reverse start character.

  • Page 351: Poll (Polling)

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Poll (Polling) Purpose: Solicits or requests data from a polled device. Note: Before you can enable Poll, you must configure the EOM and Handshake commands. Syntax: YRn.data where n is: COM1 port COM3 port COM4 port Acceptable values for data are:...

  • Page 352: Postamble

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Postamble Purpose: Sets the postamble that is appended to any data you scan with the terminal. Common postambles include cursor controls such as a tab or a carriage return line feed.

  • Page 353: Preamble

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Example: You want to set a postamble that includes quotation marks. To scan a bar code label that includes quotation marks, you must configure the terminal to use Code 39 in Full ASCII mode.
  • Page 354 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Preamble (continued) 2. Scan a value for data from the “Full ASCII Bar Code Chart” in Appendix B. The preamble can be from 1 to 25 characters.

  • Page 355: Ram Drive Size

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference RAM Drive Size Purpose: Configures the size and use of the RAM drive (E). You can disable the RAM drive and use the additional 256K for programmable (Malloc) memory allocations or configure the RAM drive to temporarily store data and files.
  • Page 356 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual RAM Drive Size (continued) 2. Scan a numeric value for data from these bar codes: 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* 4.

  • Page 357: Resume Execution

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Resume Execution Purpose: Defines the way in which the terminal resumes when you press to turn on the terminal. If you set this parameter to resume execution not allowed and you press to turn on the terminal, the terminal will boot and restart the application that was running when you turned off the terminal.

  • Page 358: Rf Domain

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual RF Domain Purpose: Defines a logical partition or subnetwork of the network. To establish communications, you must assign the same domain number to every RF device in a wireless network. The domain number you set on the T2425 must match the domain that is set on each access point the T2425 may communicate with.

  • Page 359: Rf Inactivity Timeout

    If you set a high value, the radio stays on longer at a higher power rate and uses battery power at a faster rate. Power Management Tip: Intermec strongly recommends that you use the optimum RF inactivity timeout of 5 seconds to preserve the main battery pack’s power.

  • Page 360: Rf Roaming Flag

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual RF Inactivity Timeout (continued) 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* RF Roaming Flag Purpose: Determines whether or not the T2425 radio can roam between access points. All access points are master stations and each master has a unique channel.

  • Page 361: Rf Security Identification

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference RF Security Identification Purpose: Defines the password you can set for secured transmission and receipt of data between devices in the 2.4 GHz RF network. To communicate, all access points and T2425 terminals in the subnetwork must have matching security IDs.

  • Page 362: Rf Transmit Mode

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual RF Transmit Mode Purpose: Defines the transmit mode that the T2425 radio uses. There are three modes: BFSK Binary Frequency Shift Key. A broadcasting method the radio uses that lengthens the range, but halves the throughput.

  • Page 363: Rf Wakeup On Broadcast

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference RF Wakeup On Broadcast Purpose: Determines if the T2425 can receive broadcast messages sent from the network. If the wakeup on broadcast is enabled, the T2425 radio will turn on to receive broadcast messages.

  • Page 364: Scanner Mode

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Scanner Mode Purpose: Defines how the scanner operates when you press the Scan button or activate a cabled laser scanner. There are two types of modes: •...

  • Page 365: Scanner Redundancy

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Scanner Redundancy Purpose: Defines the number of scans (voting) the scanner takes of the same label that must decode correctly for a good read of the label. Voting requires the terminal to decode the same bar code multiple times during a single scanner event, and to compare the decoded information a specific number of times before signaling a good read.

  • Page 366: Scanner Selection

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Scanner Selection Purpose: Identifies the type of scanner you have connected to the TRAKKER Antares terminal module for cabled scanners. The terminal can optimize the scanning performance by using the scanner you define in this command.
  • Page 367 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Scan: One of these bar codes: All Compatible Scanners 146X CCD Scanners *$+SS0* *$+SS1* *$+SS0* *$+SS1* 151X Laser Scanners 1545 Laser Scanner *$+SS3* *$+SS4* *$+SS3* *$+SS4* Compatible Symbol Scanners 155X Laser Scanners *$+SS5* *$+SS6* *$+SS5*...

  • Page 368: Scanner Timeout

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Scanner Timeout Purpose: Defines the maximum length of time the scanner stays after you press the Scan button or activate a cabled laser scanner. Syntax:...

  • Page 369: Scanner Trigger

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* Scanner Trigger Purpose: Scanner trigger lets you set level triggering or edge triggering. • With level triggering, you activate the scanner and the laser turns on and stays on until you release the button or the trigger on a cabled scanner.

  • Page 370: Serial Port Protocol

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Serial Port Protocol Purpose: Lets you set the protocol that the serial port uses to communicate with the connected device. Communications protocols determine exactly how data is transmitted between the terminal and the serial device.
  • Page 371 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference To set the serial port protocol for one serial port: 1. Scan this bar code: Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Serial Port Protocol *+/$+YU* *+/$+YU* 2. Scan one of these bar codes to set the COM port: COM1 COM3 *1.*...

  • Page 372: Start Of Message (Som)

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Start of Message (SOM) Purpose: SOM is the first character in a message sent to or received from the host computer through one of the terminal’s serial ports. SOM cannot equal the same value that is set for EOM.
  • Page 373 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 2. Scan the serial port from these bar codes: COM1 COM3 *1.* *3.* *1.* *3.* COM4 *4.* *4.* 3. Scan a bar code for data from the “Full ASCII Bar Code Chart” in Appendix B. 4.

  • Page 374: Stop Bits

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Stop Bits Purpose: Sets the number of stop bits on the serial port. Syntax: YCn.data where n is: COM1 port COM3 port COM4 port Acceptable values for data are:...

  • Page 375: Subnet Mask

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Subnet Mask Purpose: Defines the subnet mask, an internal TCP/IP protocol stack variable that is used to separate the subnetwork address from the local IP address. The TCP/IP protocol stack performs a bit-wise AND on the IP address and the subnet mask. Each address segment represents one byte, where 255 converts to FF hex.

  • Page 376: Suspend/Resume Control

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Subnet Mask (continued) 3. Scan this bar code: . (Period) 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the next three numbers in the subnet mask address field.

  • Page 377: Tcp Maximum Retries

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference TCP Maximum Retries Purpose: Defines the maximum number of times that TCP will attempt to transmit data before giving up and terminating the TCP connection. Syntax: NJdata Acceptable values for data are any number from 5 to 50. Default: Scan: To set the default TCP maximum retries, scan this bar code:...

  • Page 378: Tcp/Ip Maximum Transmit Timeout

    Defines the maximum timeout that TCP will allow between retries of a transmission in a TCP/IP direct connect network before it gives up. For example, 20 means that the timeout between retries is never longer than 20 seconds. Intermec has determined that the optimum setting is 20 seconds.
  • Page 379 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 2. Scan a numeric value for data from these bar codes: 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* 9-111...

  • Page 380: Terminal Ip Address

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Terminal IP Address Purpose: Defines the IP address assigned to the T2425 in your 2.4 GHz RF network. An IP address is a unique network level address you assign to each device in a TCP/IP network.
  • Page 381 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 3. Scan this bar code: . (Period) 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the next three numbers in the terminal IP address field. After you scan the last address segment, go to Step 5. Do not scan the period after the last address segment.

  • Page 382: Time And Date

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Time and Date Purpose: Sets the time and date on the terminal. Syntax: DBdata Acceptable values for data are 12 digits corresponding to: 00-99 Year...

  • Page 383: Time In Seconds

    C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference 3. Scan this bar code: Exit Accumulate Mode *-/* *-/* Time in Seconds Purpose: If you enable the Append Time command, you can enable the Time in Seconds command to append the seconds to each bar code label that is scanned on the terminal. To append the time in hours and minutes, disable the Time in Seconds command.

  • Page 384: Timeout Delay

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Timeout Delay Purpose: If handshaking is enabled, the terminal expects a response to each message that is sent to the host through the serial port. The timeout delay is the amount of time the terminal waits to receive a response.
  • Page 385 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference To set the timeout delay for one serial port: 1. Scan this bar code: Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Timeout Delay *+/$+YE* *+/$+YE* 2. Scan the serial port from these bar codes: COM1 COM3 *1.*...

  • Page 386: Upc/Ean

    C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Timeout Delay (continued) Notes: For COM1 only. To provide compatibility with earlier TRAKKER Antares firmware versions, you can also use this syntax: IEdata where data is value from 0 to 7.
  • Page 387 C o d e 39 Nugget Configuration Command Reference Default: 1111111 First digit: UPC-A/EAN-13 enabled Second digit: UPC-E enabled Third digit: EAN-8 enabled Fourth digit: Supplementals allowed Fifth digit: Transmit check digit Sixth digit: Transmit number system digit Seventh digit: Retain leading zero for UPC-A Scan: To disable UPC/EAN, scan this bar code:...
  • Page 388 C o d e 39 Nugget TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual UPC/EAN (continued) 5. Scan one of these bar codes to set the fourth digit: Supplementals Not Allowed Supplementals Allowed 6. (Optional) Scan one of these bar codes to set the fifth digit:...

  • Page 389: Terminal Specifications

    Terminal Specifications...

  • Page 391: Physical And Environmental Specifications

    C o d e 39 Nugg Terminal Specifications This appendix lists the terminal’s physical and environmental specifications, lists the default configuration, and provides a configuration command reference list in alphabetical order by command syntax. Physical and Environmental Specifications This section lists the physical and environmental specifications for the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals.
  • Page 392 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Temperature Specifications You need to operate and store the terminal within the temperature ranges listed in this table. Note: For information about using the terminal in cold temperature environments, see “Guidelines for Managing Batteries”...
  • Page 393 C o d e 39 Nugg Terminal Specifications Memory • 2MB programmable flash memory, 750K available • 1MB battery-backed RAM, 512K available • (Option) 4MB flash memory (additional 2MB flash for double-byte fonts or drive D) • (T2420 option) 2MB or 4MB extended storage drive Radio Frequency Communications •...
  • Page 394 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Pin Assignments for COM1 You should use a PC/AT compatible 8-pin D-Sub connector for the RS-232 serial cable. Signal Direction From Terminal Carrier Detect (CD)
  • Page 395 C o d e 39 Nugg Terminal Specifications Scan Module Options There are five scan module accessory options: • Standard range scan module with integrated visible laser diode (670 nm) • Long range scan module with integrated visible laser diode (650 nm) •...
  • Page 396 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual High Visibility Scan Module Optical Parameters Bar Code Specification Depth of Field/Scanning Range 5 mil code 3.5 to 5.0 inches 8.8 to 12.5 cm 7.5 mil code 2.5 to 8.0 inches...

  • Page 397: Default Configuration

    C o d e 39 Nugg Terminal Specifications Default Configuration The next tables show the terminal’s default configuration. You can use the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System to set the terminal to the default configuration. For help, see “Restoring the Terminal’s Default Configuration” in Chapter 3. Default Configuration for Bar Code Symbologies Parameter Default...
  • Page 398 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Default Configuration for Operations Parameter Default Append Time Disabled Automatic Shutoff Disabled Beep Volume Very Loud Command Processing All reader commands enabled Decode Security Moderate...
  • Page 399 C o d e 39 Nugg Terminal Specifications Default Configuration for RF Network Communications (T2425 Only) Parameter Default Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit 300 ms Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit 5000 ms Controller Connect Check Receive Timer 60 seconds Controller Connect Check Send Timer 35 seconds Controller IP Address 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 400 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Default Configuration for Serial (RS-232) Network Communications Parameter Default Baud Rate 19200 Configuration Commands Via Serial Port Enabled without TMF Data Bits End of Message (EOM)

  • Page 401: Configuration Commands By Syntax

    Nugg Terminal Specifications Configuration Commands by Syntax The next table lists all of the configuration commands that are available on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals. The configuration commands are listed in alphabetic order by syntax. Syntax Command ADdata...
  • Page 402 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Configuration Commands by Syntax (continued) Syntax Command DTdata Display Font Type EFdata Suspend/Resume Control ERdata Resume Execution EZdata Automatic Shutoff FFdata Flash Memory Configuration FRdata...
  • Page 403 C o d e 39 Nugg Terminal Specifications Configuration Commands by Syntax (continued) Syntax Command RYdata RF Inactivity Timeout SAdata Scanner Timeout SBdata Scanner Mode SCdata Scanner Trigger SDdata Scan Ahead SRdata Scanner Redundancy SSdata Scanner Selection YAn.data Baud Rate YBn.data Parity YCn.data...
  • Page 404 A-16...

  • Page 405: Full Ascii Charts

    Full ASCII Charts...

  • Page 407: Full Ascii Table

    Full ASCII Charts This appendix contains a full ASCII chart and charts of Code 39 bar code labels that you can scan with the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals. Full ASCII Table This table lists the ASCII characters and their binary, hexadecimal, and Code 39 equivalents.
  • Page 408 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Full ASCII Table (continued) Binary Decimal Code 39 ASCII Binary Decimal Code 39 ASCII 01000000 01100000 01000001 01100001 01000010 01100010 01000011 01100011 01000100 01100100 01000101...
  • Page 409 C o d e 39 Nugg Full ASCII Charts Notes for the Full ASCII Table Bit positions are 76543210. This column lists the hexadecimal value. This column lists the ASCII character. SP is the SPACE character. The Code 39 characters /P through /Y may be interchanged with the numbers 0 through 9. %T may be interchanged with %X or %Y or %Z.

  • Page 410: Full Ascii Bar Code Chart

    The charts in this section list the Code 39 bar code label for each ASCII character. To use these bar code labels, you must configure the TRAKKER Antares 2420 or 2425 terminal to use Code 39 in Full ASCII mode. For help, see “Code 39” in Chapter 9.

  • Page 411: Symbols And Punctuation Marks

    C o d e 39 Nugg Full ASCII Charts Control Characters (continued) *$X* *$Y* *$Z* *$X* *$Y* *$Z* *%A* *%B* *%C* *%A* *%B* *%C* *%D* *%E* *%T* *%D* *%E* *%T* Symbols and Punctuation Marks ! (exclamation point) " (quotation marks) */A* */B* */C*...

  • Page 412: Numbers

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Symbols and Punctuation Marks (continued) < > *%J* *%G* *%I* *%J* *%G* *%I* *%V* *%K* *%M* *%V* *%K* *%M* ~ (tilde) _ (underline) *%S* *%N*...

  • Page 413: Uppercase Letters

    C o d e 39 Nugg Full ASCII Charts Uppercase Letters...

  • Page 414: Lowercase Letters

    C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Lowercase Letters *+A* *+B* *+C* *+A* *+B* *+C* *+D* *+E* *+F* *+D* *+E* *+F* *+G* *+H* *+I* *+G* *+H* *+I* *+J* *+K* *+L* *+J* *+K*...

  • Page 415: International Character Support

    International Character Support...

  • Page 417: Trakker Antares Terminal Font Set

    International Character Support This appendix lists the complete set of English and Western European characters you can display on a TRAKKER Antares 2420 or 2425 terminal. TRAKKER Antares Terminal Font Set The TRAKKER Antares terminal uses a font set that supports English and Western European languages, such as French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and others.
  • Page 418 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal ¶ § È Ê É Ç Space " & ‘ , (comma) - (dash)
  • Page 419 C o d e 39 Nugg International Character Support English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal . (period) < >...
  • Page 420 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal _ (underline)
  • Page 421 C o d e 39 Nugg International Character Support English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal | (solid pipe) Ç ü é â ä...
  • Page 422 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal à å ç ê ë è ï î ì Ä Å É æ Æ ô...
  • Page 423 C o d e 39 Nugg International Character Support English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal ó ú ñ Ñ ¿ ® ¬ (not symbol) ½ ¼ ¡ « » Á Â À © ¢ ¥...
  • Page 424 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal ã Ã ¤ Ð Ê Ë È Í Î Ï C-10...
  • Page 425 C o d e 39 Nugg International Character Support English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal ¦ (broken pipe) Ì Ó β Ô Ò õ Õ µ Þ þ Ú Û Ù ý Ý ¯ ´ ± ¾...
  • Page 426 C o d e 39 Nugg TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual English and Western European Character Set (continued) Character Decimal Hexadecimal ¨ • (dot) ¹ (superscript) ³ (superscript) ² (superscript) Space C-12...

  • Page 427: Using The Default Applications

    Using the Default Applications...

  • Page 429: About The Applications Shipped On The Terminal

    Using the Default Applications This appendix defines the APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN applications that are shipped on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals and explains how to use each application. About the Applications Shipped on the Terminal The TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals ship loaded with at least these two applications: •...

  • Page 430: Defining The Emulation Features Of Em9560.Bin

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Defining the Emulation Features of EM9560.BIN The T242X is a programmable terminal that runs C/C++ applications. With the application, you can use the terminal as a remote input/output terminal in EM9560.BIN...

  • Page 431: Using Display Control Codes

    nugget Using the Default Applications Using Display Control Codes You can use control codes to position the cursor or to format the terminal display. The application recognizes the display control codes listed next. EM9560.BIN Command Control Code Description or Action BS (08 Hex) Backspace Moves the cursor one position to the left until...

  • Page 432: Setting Preambles And Postambles

    TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Setting Preambles and Postambles With the application, you can set Preamble A, Preamble B, and Postamble EM9560.BIN C on the T242X and make the terminal compatible with the 95XXs. The preambles are prepended and the postamble is appended to the data that is transmitted through all the serial ports.

  • Page 433: Full Ascii Mode For Code 39

    nugget Using the Default Applications To set the preamble or postamble using the +., ++, or +% reader commands: 1. Scan one of these bar code labels: Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Preamble A *+/+.* *+/+.* Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Preamble B *+/++* *+/++* Enter Accumulate Mode / Set Postamble C...
  • Page 434 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Command: Full ASCII configuration command (RB) Purpose: Configures the terminal to use Code 39 Full ASCII mode (enabled) or Code 39 Non-Full ASCII mode (disabled). For a list of ASCII characters, see the “Full ASCII Table” in Appendix B.

  • Page 435: Unsupported 95Xx Features

    nugget Using the Default Applications Unsupported 95XX Features These 95XX features are not supported by the application on the T242X. EM9560.BIN • Display Setting configuration command (OD) (buffered or transparent display). • Command Override reader (data entry) command (DLE). • Right Host Message reader command (HT).
  • Page 436 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Running APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN (continued) The terminal boots, resets all firmware, and runs the application. The initial screen for the application appears. You see one of these screens: APPTSK.BIN Screen EM9560.BIN Screen...
  • Page 437 nugget Using the Default Applications Example 3 Connect the TD2400 communications dock to a serial port on the T2485. Use a T2420 to collect data. Use the TD2400 communications dock to upload data from the T2420 to the T2485. Data is transmitted to the T2485 and out the RF port to the connected network devices.
  • Page 438 D-12...
  • Page 439 Glossary...
  • Page 441 An application that allows Intermec devices to emulate an IBM 3270 or 5250 terminal. access point A wireless bridge that allows RF packets to go from the Intermec 2.4 GHz RF network to the Ethernet or token ring network. Accumulate mode Operating mode in which the terminal stores scanned information in the terminal’s data...
  • Page 442 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Application programming interface. A well-defined interface to routines that an application can use to request and perform system-level tasks. application A software program or program package that makes calls to the operating system and manipulates data files allowing a user to perform a specific job.
  • Page 443 Glossary bar code density Number of data characters that can be represented in a linear unit of measure. Bar code density is often expressed in characters per inch. bar code label A label that contains a bar code symbol. bar code symbology A scheme for encoding data as bar code.
  • Page 444 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual CCD scanner Charge-coupled device. A CCD scanner contains no moving parts and uses a light source to illuminate the entire symbol. A symbol is scanned electronically using the digitized image of a line through the symbol provided by the linear photodiode array.
  • Page 445 Glossary Code 11 A very high density, discrete, numeric bar code developed by Intermec. The character set includes the numbers 0 through 9 and the dash character (-). Each character is represented by a standalone group of three bars with two included spaces. This code is not self-checking.
  • Page 446 2.4 GHz network. controller IP address Identifies the IP address assigned to the DCS 300 in the Intermec data collection network. data bits The number of bits the terminal uses when communicating with another device (i.e., host computer).
  • Page 447 Glossary DCS 300 A data collection server that connects Intermec’s wired and wireless products to your local area network or directly to a host computer. Earlier versions of this product were called the Model 200 Controller. default configuration The values set for each configuration parameter when the terminal is shipped.
  • Page 448 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual driver Software or firmware that translates operating system requests (such as input/output requests) into a format that is recognizable by specific hardware, such as adapters. European Article Numbering. International standard bar code for retail food packages corresponding to the Universal Product Code (UPC) in the United States.
  • Page 449 Glossary Electrostatic discharge. Transient, rapid transfer of charge between bodies at different electrostatic potentials: • caused by direct contact. • caused by arc-over of near proximity. • induced by an electrostatic field. Ethernet A type of LAN that allows the transmission of computer data, audio data, and video data at 10 Mbps across a linear bus topology.
  • Page 450 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual full ASCII An operating mode that sets the terminal to properly decode Code 39 or Code 93 labels containing data that includes any of the 128 ASCII characters. Function Left key The Function Left key is a special key on the keypad.
  • Page 451 A high-density, self-checking, continuous numeric bar code symbology. A bar code developed by Intermec that encodes the digits 0 through 9. The name Interleaved 2 of 5 is derived from the method used to encode two characters. In this symbol, two characters are paired, using bars to represent the first character and interleaved spaces to represent the second character.
  • Page 452 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual laser scanner An optical bar code reading device that uses a low energy laser light beam to examine a spatial pattern, one part after another. It then generates analog or digital signals corresponding to the pattern.
  • Page 453 Glossary malloc The C library function that lets you allocate memory dynamically (while the application is running). If you disable the RAM drive on the terminal, you can use the additional 256K for programmable memory allocation. Modulus 43 check character Check character derivation method for Code 39.
  • Page 454 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual NiCad backup battery The terminal contains a rechargeable NiCad backup battery that is designed to back up all memory and the real-time clock while you change the lithium-ion main battery pack.
  • Page 455 Glossary PDF 417 A two-dimensional stacked symbology. Each row in the symbol includes start/stop characters, row identifiers, and symbol characters, which consist of four bars and four spaces each and contain the actual data. PDF 417 provides an extensive error detection and correction option that can recover up to 510 characters lost due to a damaged label or to an error in scanning.
  • Page 456 A group of drivers that work together to span the layers in the network protocol hierarchy. TRAKKER Antares Programmer’s Software Kit. A library of software functions for creating applications on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals. radio frequency (RF) A frequency at which coherent electromagnetic radiation of energy is useful for communications purposes;...
  • Page 457 Glossary regular label A bar code label that takes the form of <start code data stop code>. A regular bar code label is executed when you scan it. Contrast with “multiple-read label.” resume When you press to turn the terminal on, the terminal either resumes exactly where it was when you turned it off, or the terminal boots and restarts your application.
  • Page 458 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual scanner timeout Maximum time the scanner stays after you press the Scan button or activate a cabled laser scanner. screen mapping An application that that allows you to map data fields from a smaller reader or terminal screen to larger 3270, 5250, or VT/ANSI screens.
  • Page 459 Glossary spread spectrum A radio data transmission modulation technique by which the transmitted signal is spread over a bandwidth wider than the information bandwidth. start/stop code (or character) A special bar code character that provides the scanner with start and stop reading instructions as well as a scanning direction indicator.
  • Page 460 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual Transmission control protocol. This is the protocol for the transport layer in the TCP/IP protocol. It provides a method for reliable, error-free, full-duplex communications between sender and receiver nodes. TCP takes long messages from higher layers and breaks them up before passing them to IP for transmission.
  • Page 461 TCP. UDP Plus This Intermec-designed protocol is based on UDP. UDP Plus improves the performance of devices in a mobile wireless environment. Intermec uses this protocol to communicate between the DCS 300 and T2425s. unprotected field A displayed field in which a user can enter, modify, or delete data. Contrast with “protected field.”...
  • Page 462 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual upline A device that is at the computer end of a connection between a computer and a device is referred to as being upline. When devices are connected to a computer, they are connected in a “line.”...
  • Page 463 Index...
  • Page 465 Index IP, defined, 4-21 Symbols terminal IP, configuring, 9-112 AFF command, 9-61 key, See Function Right key AFF, definition, G-3 key, See Function Left key Affirmative Acknowledge, See Handshake command key, See backlight, key AIAG check digit, Code 39, 9-22 key, See Shift key AID, definition, G-3 keys, See cursor, keys...
  • Page 466 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual ASCII (continued) reader commands, troubleshooting, 6-5, 6-12 control characters regular labels, 8-10 definition, G-4 rules for creating, 3-15 list of, B-5 scanning postamble and preamble, entering, 3-11 accumulating data, 8-4 definition, G-4...
  • Page 467 Index beep charging batteries audio signals for status, 2-20 backup battery, 1-14, 2-28 battery power low, 6-8 battery pack, 1-8, 2-27 Beep Volume command, 9-15 cold temperatures, guidelines, 6-20 testing, using diagnostics, 7-11 check boxes in screens, 3-10 three low beeps, troubleshooting, 6-11, 6-12, 6-13 check character, definition, G-6 volume, adjusting from the keypad, 2-17 check digit, definition, G-6...
  • Page 468 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual communications (continued) definition, G-8 RF specifications, A-5 Display Backlight Timeout, 9-49 serial interface module, connecting, 4-12 Display Contrast, 9-50 serial port Display Font Type, 9-51 configuration commands, list of, 3-28 to 3-29, A-12...
  • Page 469 Index configuration commands (continued) contrast, adjusting the screen, 2-17, 9-50 using, 9-3 control characters variable data, entering, 9-6 bar code labels to scan, B-6 Configuration Commands Via Serial Port command, 9-38 full ASCII, list of, B-5 configuration file not found screen, 1-16 Controller Connect Check Receive Timer command, 9-40 Configuration Menu Controller Connect Check Send Timer command, 9-41...
  • Page 470 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual default configuration (continued) documentation reader command, 8-10 bar code conventions, defined, xxi restoring, 3-19, 6-6 command conventions, defined, xxii default router guide to learning tasks, 1-35 2.4 GHz RF network, illustrated, 4-6 to 4-9...
  • Page 471 Index entering data (continued) renaming, 8-20 terminal locked up, 6-6, 6-22 transmitting, 8-16, 8-22 TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System, using, 3-10 network communications, using, 4-31 EOF, definition, G-10 RF communications, using, 5-14 EOM command, 4-14, 9-55 firmware EOM, definition, G-10 applications, restarting, 6-22, 8-11 equipment, required for network, 4-18 definition, G-11...
  • Page 472 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual input devices configuring for scan module, 9-98 Handshake command, 9-61 definition, G-13 handshake event, definition, G-12 list for scan module, A-8 handstrap, terminal accessory, 1-4 troubleshooting, 6-17 to 6-19 Hardware Configuration screen, defined, 7-14...
  • Page 473 Index keypad (continued) terminology, defined, xx options, described, 2-4, A-4 Master Polling protocol, 4-15 Scan button, using, 2-40 Maximum Retries command, 9-69 special keys, finding, 2-4 memory typing characters, 2-6 described, 2-37 using, 2-3 to 2-11 flash, saving configuration changes, 3-14 Keypad Caps Lock command, 9-66 RAM, saving configuration changes, 3-13 Keypad Clicker command, 9-66...
  • Page 474 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual network, communications (continued) optical link adapter RF security ID, configuring, 9-93 charging batteries, 2-27 subnet mask, configuring, 9-107 connecting and using, 4-11 terminal IP address, configuring, 9-112 copy files, using to, 5-9...
  • Page 475 Index preamble Default Configuration, 8-10 ASCII control characters, entering, 3-11 definition, G-18 definition, G-18 Delete File, 8-15 EM9560.BIN application, setting, D-6 enabling or disabling, 9-29 to 9-37 Field Exit, configuring to auto-advance, 3-11 Enter, 8-7 Preamble/Postamble screen, using, 3-12 Enter Accumulate mode, 8-6 print quality, bar code, 9-46, 9-97 Exit Accumulate mode, 8-7 program, See applications...
  • Page 476 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual RF communications (continued) scanner devices, definition, G-19 Transmit File reader command, 8-24 Scanner LEDs, See LEDs UDP Plus network, defined, 1-23 Scanner Mode command, 2-42, 9-96 See also network. Scanner mode, definition, G-19...
  • Page 477 Index Serial Port Test screen, defined, 7-23 storing the terminal serial ports batteries, managing, 2-28, 6-19 cable specifications, A-5 cold temperatures, guidelines, 6-20 communications, troubleshooting, 6-15 humidity range, A-4 configuration commands, list of, 9-5, A-12 temperature range, A-4 configuring subnet mask parameters, 1-18 to 1-22, 4-14, 4-15 2.4 GHz RF network, illustrated, 4-9 terminal via, 4-16...
  • Page 478 TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal User’s Manual TCP/IP direct connect network (continued) defined, 4-36 to 4-38 firmware, upgrading, 3-21 fields, defined, 4-16, 4-27, 4-28 illustrated, 1-23, 4-6, 4-8 T2425, remotely configuring, 4-26 to 4-30 protocols, defined, 4-36 to 4-38...
  • Page 479 7-3 to 7-24 definition, G-24 guide to finding problems, 6-3, 6-4 icon, described, 2-19 Intermec support services, xvii using, 2-16 network loopback, using, 9-77 volatile, definition, G-24 operating the terminal, 6-5 to 6-8 volume, adjusting the beep, 2-17, 9-15...
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