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- Page 1 USER’S GUIDE PORTABLE DATA COLLECTION TERMINAL PT-500 DOCUMENT NUMBER: 350500-0010...
- Page 2 NOTICE The unit is equipped with a NiMH battery pack. It is possible that the customer might receive the battery pack in a discharged (dead) state due to product storage. This is normal. In the above situation, plug the 9V/500mA AC-DC adapter into the PT500 and an available 110V electrical outlet, switch on the PT500, and fully charge the NiMH battery pack for 14-16 hours.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Chapter 1 Overview…...………………………… Technical Specification……………… Software System…………………….. Application Development……………. Chapter 2 Installation Power On and Off the PT-500……… Batteries………………………………. Main Battery………………………….. Backup Battery………………………. Using the Keypad…………………… Triggering the Scanner Module……. Interface Port………………………… Optional Charging Cradle………….. Chapter 3 Operation………………………..……... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview The PT-500 Portable Data Terminal with built-in barcode scanner is a rugged, compact and lightweight hand-held terminal designed for data collection. It offers many features for efficient barcode reading, keyboard data entry, and data processing. It is ideal for a wide range of Automatic Data... -
Page 5: Technical Specification
1.1 Technical Specification 8-bit microprocessor CPU. 64KB ROM. 256KB, 512KB, or 1024KB RAM memory. 32x122 dots graphic LCD, 4 lines x 20 characters. Low power consumption. Standby 25mA Active 160mA Rechargeable NiMH or 3 disposable AA size alkaline batteries. Rechargeable Lithium backup battery. Real time clock. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation
2.2 Batteries Main Battery The PT-500 operates with either a rechargeable nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery pack or three standard AA size alkaline batteries. When the main battery is running low, the LCD display will start blinking. If the unit is switched off and on again, a warning message stating “MAIN BATTERY... -
Page 7: Backup Battery
Lithium battery in a standby state. The power circuitry of the PT-500 monitors the voltage level from the main power source and automatically connects the Lithium battery for backup once it has detected that inadequate power is being provided by the main power source. -
Page 8: Using The Keypad
When the PT-500 is switched on and the Lithium battery is discharged, the following low backup battery warning message will be displayed on the PT-500 LCD: BACKUP BATTERY LOW! In this situation you should upload your data from the PT- 500 to a PC and have the Lithium battery replaced. - Page 9 Function keys F1 to F4 can be used under the normal numerical mode. Go to system menu Menu and select setting Enter (YES) Integrated scanner Bksp trigger button (NO) Caps Switch to upper & lower case letter input Edit Switch between Alpha Alpha & Numerical keys Unitech...
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Page 10: Triggering The Scanner Module
2.4 Triggering the Scanner Module The PT-500 can be used with a built-in integrated laser or CCD scanner module. To use the scanner, just point the scanner window at a barcode and press the trigger that activates the scanner. A short beep from the buzzer and flashing red LED indicator on top of the LCD display indicates when the scanning is successful. -
Page 11: Computer System
PORT 2.6 Optional Charging and Communication Cradle The PT015 is an optional charging and communication cradle (docking station) designed to work with the PT-500. It provides a connection between the PT-500 and a computer without sacrificing the convenience of portability for daily usage. - Page 12 DC9V BACK FRONT PT015 RS485 RS232 RS485 SIDE BOTTOM The cradle also provides selectable data communication to the host computer - either point-to-point RS-232 or multi- point RS485 connection. The following diagram shows how the cradle works with the PT-500.
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Page 13: Point-To-Point
POINT-TO-POINT RS232 Connection Exit Menu Enter ( Y E S ) Bksp (NO) Caps Edit Alpha Unitech Charging and Communication Cradle PT015 MULTI-POINT RS485 Connection DC 9V Four Status Indication LEDs are located at the front of the cradle: SPARE Indicates the charging status of the spare NiMH battery pack. - Page 14 MAIN Indicates the charging status of the main battery installed in the PT-500. The glowing Red LED indicates charging is in progress. The glowing Green LED indicates charging is complete. POWER When the power is turned on, the glowing Green LED indicates the cradle is ready to...
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3 Operation The operating system of the PT-500 has 4 different operating modes for different purposes and functions. They are as follows: 1. Ready Mode. Keypad Input will be displayed on the LCD and sent out though RS232 port. - Page 16 The following sections will guide you through the operation functions and features of the PT-500. They include descriptions and charts to help you operate your terminal. 3.1 Ready Mode On starting up the PT-500 for the first time, the LCD will display: Sys Error: xxxx to Reset Press EXIT &...
- Page 17 Hold the power on/off key down for at least 3 seconds. The PT-500 will shut down. Release the power on/off key and press it again to power on. You should see the display return to the Ready Mode.
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Page 18: Run Menu
You can use the e to configure the system and exchange data files between PT-500 and PC through RS232 port or modem. Advanced users can also develop Windows-based programs to exchange data with PT-500 using DLL files to work with their programs. -
Page 19: Set Menu
In this example: Select [1] to run EzJob. Select [2] to run MAIN.EXE. Select [EXIT] to return to the previous menu. 2. SET MENU Select [2] to configure the PT-500 System Setting under the MAIN MENU. < 1-TIME 3-COMM 5-FNKY 1. - Page 20 Select [1] to change the time < TIME MENU TIME 00:00:00 XX:XX:XX Enter the correct time (HH:MM:SS). Press [Enter] to save and exit to previous menu. Press [EXIT] to abort and exit to previous menu. Select [2] to change the date <...
- Page 21 3. COMM MENU Select [3-COMM] to change the settings of the RS232 port. < COMM Baud Rate 9600 Press [SP] to change the setting. Press [Enter] to confirm the setting and continue to the next selection. Press [EXIT] to abort the last change and exit to the previous menu.
- Page 22 There are four user-definable function keys, F1 to F4. Under Ready Mode, pressing one of them will automatically perform a series of keypad inputs. The default settings for the function keys are: [MENU]111 [MENU]22 [MENU]23 [MENU]26 For example, pressing F1 under the Ready Mode, will perform the same as if you were to press the four keys [MENU] 1 1 1 sequentially.
- Page 23 Use F3 or F4 to either abort or confirm the settings and then return to the previous menu. 6. MISC MENU Select [6-MISC] to modify Power Auto Features. < MISC MENU 1 - Auto PowerOff 2 - Auto Run Select [1] to change Auto PowerOff feature. Select [2] to change Auto Run program.
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Page 24: Dir Menu
1056 Byte(s) Press [1] to scroll backward. Press [2] to move forward. Press [EXIT] to exit to the previous menu. 4. DEL MENU Select [4-DEL] to delete files from the PT-500. < EZJOB 1056 Byte(s) Delete (Y/N) Press [1] to scroll backward. -
Page 25: Diag Menu
Press [EXIT] to exit to the previous menu. 5. DIAG MENU Select [5-DIAG] to diagnose the PT-500 to determine if there are any hardware problems. < DIAG 1-LCD 3-COM Select [1] to diagnose LCD Select [2] to diagnose Keypad Select [3] to diagnose RS232 port... -
Page 26: Init Menu
If a problem is found, a warning message will ask whether the test should be aborted. Press [YES] to exit. Press [NO] to continue. 6. INIT MENU Select [6] to Initialize the PT-500 and return the terminal back to the Factory Default Setting. < INIT... -
Page 27: Easyjob Mode
When the INPUT function is selected, EzJob starts and displays a pre-defined record format for data collection. Users may use the PT-500 keypad to enter data, or the integrated scanner module to scan barcode labels. If the input data and fields do not match up, the incorrect data input will not be accepted and a warning beep will sound. - Page 28 Left-arrow, right-arrow, and backspace keys can be used for editing. Prompt During data input, the user can browse the input data, insert one new record, or delete one existing record. In order to edit data, press [EDIT] under the INPUT prompt, use the arrow keys to move forward or backward, press [INS] to insert one new record, or press [DEL] to delete one existing record.
- Page 29 Purge Data can be used to delete all the data records after uploading data to the PC. The PURGE feature will delete all the data records but still retain the data format. Purge Sure? (Y/N) Press [YES] to confirm or [NO] to abort. The second line number is the number of data records currently in memory.
- Page 30 Field Delimiter Record Delimiter Delay Settings that can be changed only if there is no record: Time Style MM = Month, DD = Day, YY or YYYY = Year. hh = hour, mm = minute, ss = second. 12/31/2000 14:20:40 will be presented as Time Stamp If ON, the EOF (1A Hex) will be sent at the end of the data...
- Page 31 If ON, each record will include a time stamp automatically following the data record. The time stamp format will follow the setting defined by Time Style. Field 1 to 16 Data input fields are numbered 1 through 16 (maximum). Each field will have its own Prompt, Picture, Min, and Max.
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Page 32: Application Mode
ANSI standard compatible Library. Applications can be programmed into EPROM to replace the original PT-500 firmware. The PT-500 C Kit includes a Compiler, a Linker, and a Library. After copying the PT-500 C Kit onto hard disk, you will find:... - Page 33 MAININFO COM SETENV BAT <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> The following steps illustrate how to create an application under the MS-DOS operating system: 1. Select PT500 as the current directory. 2. Type SETENV to set the environment. 3.
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