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BEIJER ELECTRONICS
2212 South West Temple #50
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-2648
USA
Phone 801-466-8770
Fax 801-466-8792
Email info@beijerelectronicsinc.com
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http://www.beijerelectronicsinc.com
M01-008-00 Rev 10

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  • Page 1 ® QTERM -IV/P40 ANUAL EVISION BEIJER ELECTRONICS 2212 South West Temple #50 Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-2648 Phone 801-466-8770 Fax 801-466-8792 Email info@beijerelectronicsinc.com http://www.beijerelectronicsinc.com M01-008-00 Rev 10...
  • Page 2 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual 9241E2 - Printed in USA © Copyright Beijer Electronics 2011 QTERM, QTERM-IV, QTERM-P40, QCODE, QDATA, QSETUP and QDEMO are trademarks of Beijer Electronics. Manual Updated 21 March 2011 Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 3 Any modification to this device (including any changes to the recommended antenna configuration) that are not expressly approved by Beijer Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this device. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 4 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 5 The Beijer Electronics QTERM® is a data-entry terminal for industrial applications. There are two distinct QTERM models covered in this manual; the QTERM-IV and the QTERM-P40. When the term QTERM is used in this manual, it refers to any one of these models. When the manual is referring to one of these specific models, then it will be indicated. The QTERM is available in many different configurations;...
  • Page 6 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 7 2.2.38 Set Cursor Mode - ] b # 10 2.2.39 Set Shift Mode - ] c # 10 2.2.40 Control dig0 and dig1 - ] d # 10 2.2.41 Set Buzzer Duration - ] e # 11 Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    4.4.3 Receiving Data from the Host 30 4.4.4 Response Packets 30 4.4.5 Transmitting Data to the Host and the Operation of EDIT Mode 30 5. QTERM-IV H HAPTER ARDWARE Handheld QTERM-IV 33 Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 9 The EEPROM Disable Jumper 44 6.3.8 The Emergency Stop Switch 45 QTERM-P40 Specifications 45 A. ASCII C PPENDIX HART B. 47 PPENDIX C. QTERM C PPENDIX HARACTER HART D. QTERM C PPENDIX OMMAND UMMARY Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 10 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 11 Set the desired baud rate (see Table 1-1) using the up and down keys. When the desired baud rate is dis- Figure 1-1. Power-On Setup Key Assignments. played, press the save key. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 12 Connect your DC power supply to the appro- priate two pins. *format is: data-parity stop WARNING: Power supplied to the QTERM-IV/P40 must be from an SELV power source, and should have a current • Connect your QTERM to either the COM1 or COM2 limit on its output of 5 Amperes.
  • Page 13 QTERM. There are also several All configurable parameters of the QTERM can be examples that utilize the powerful capabilities of key controlled using software commands or by setting the strings. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 14 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 15 20 to 21 kbytes available for user data. When it has processed input data to the point that the buffer Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 16 LSB = “@” + ( Page-Num MOD 64 ) escape character (1Bh = 27 decimal). ASCII to Decimal page conversion: Be sure to read the file READ.ME on your distribution disk for any late changes to this manual. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 17 This sets the time after which, if no activity has occurred, left edge of the last line. the QTERM will automatically turn off the display (in Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 18 Set Buzzer Duration command (] e) and by the QDATA file (default is ½ second). Positions the cursor to the specified location (Table 1-2 shows location numbering). The command has the form Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 19 Query Status command (] W). auto wrap off auto wrap on The only reason to use this command is that it substantially reduces the power consumption of the QTERM. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 20 Valid values for # are click off, repeat off click off, repeat on dig0 off (low) click on, repeat off dig1 off (low) click on, repeat on dig0 on (high) dig1 on (high) dig0 blink Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 21: Set Key Click Duration - ] F

    As an example of using this QTERM command, consider the situation where a Hewlett-Packard SmartWand bar- fied by software commands will be replaced by their modi- fied values. code reader is connected to the Auxiliary Port. To send a Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 22: Transmit Buffer Flush - ] K

    QTERM-II (not discussed in this manual); it will have lim- own information (such as serial numbers or parameters) in ited usefulness for the QTERM-IV and the QTERM-P40, the current page of the user area of the QTERM nonvolatile because there are always many complete pages available.

  • Page 23: Macro String Execution - ] P

    If the multidrop buffer is empty, or this command is sent to information on using the QDATA file). Since macro strings the QTERM-IV during EDIT mode, the QTERM-IV will can contain commands to the QTERM, data for the host return a Null packet.
  • Page 24 1.20 8:20 1.25 8:40 1.30 9:00 shft toggle 1.35 9:20 toggle 1.40 9:40 toggle 1.45 10:00 toggle 1.50 10:20 toggle 1.55 10:40 toggle 1.60 11:00 1.65 11:20 1.70 11:40 1.75 continued Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 25 16:00 2.40 16:20 2.45 16:40 2.50 17:00 2.55 17:20 2.60 17:40 2.65 18:00 2.70 18:20 2.75 18:40 2.80 19:00 2.85 19:20 2.90 19:40 2.95 20:00 3.00 20:20 3.05 20:40 3.10 21:00 3.15 Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 26 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Using The Qdata File

    The file extension “Vxy” will actually be the QDATA soft- You must also connect your terminal to your PC's COM ware version, represented by “Version x.y”. For example port and supply power to it. If you do not have an EIA-232 Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 28: Loading A Qdata File

    The retrieved file will have exactly one identifier per if there is too much data to be stored by the QTERM. line, so it will have many more lines than the default Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 29: Parameter And Key String Sections

    Special Function Switches. These special switches are used for advanced functions such as Local Mode toggle, Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 30: Macros And Event Triggered Strings

    Local mode is enabled by entering the Local Mode toggle ples above. (“\L”) in a String Definition. Any data following the Local Mode toggle is interpreted as Local Data by the QTERM Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 31: String Concepts

    Local Mode and specifies what is to be displayed or exe- configuration data contained in the QDATA file and down- cuted on the QTERM-IV itself when a given string exe- load it into the QTERM. String Definitions are constructed cutes. Local Data may contain Display Data or Local using a combination of quoted text ('text'), numerical byte Commands.

  • Page 32: String Examples

    This particu- lar dot patter is assigned to the ASCII character x06 in the Example 3: Key Strings Executing Macro Strings default QDATA file. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 33 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Default dot patterns and character assignments for all eight custom characters are shown in the chart in Appendix B. Figure 3-1. Example Custom Character. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 34 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 35: Hapter 4. Qterm Serial Modes

    Block Mode, you must define at least one key with the EOP Block Serial Mode is useful for prompt/response systems Terminator. with semi-intelligent hosts where the user must construct a complete, correct response at the QTERM, prior to trans- mission, without host intervention. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 36: Receiving Data From The Host

    EDIT buffer is sent to the host, the cursor is returned to the start of the EDIT buffer, EDIT mode is terminated and the QTERM returns to IDLE. Because of this, you must Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 37: Edit Mode And The Use Of Local And Host Data

    EOP Terminator (you may define EOP to Buffer clears the EDIT buffer and returns the QTERM to be any byte value), then we switch to Local Mode and clear Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 38: Received Commands Allowed In Edit Mode

    EDIT buffer. with the \S switch. The Aux Port Control Command can also be executed in Local Mode from within a string definition. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 39: Multidrop Serial Mode

    QTERM. During these periods, the network minal switches on its transmitter to send a response packet. may “float.” You must ensure that the differential voltage Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 40: Multidrop Data Packets

    The response packet returned by the QTERM the flash rate is set too fast, the display will be difficult to will also contain that unit's address in these fields. read. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 41 QTERM's EDIT buffer. When the QTERM receives the Data packets transmitted by a QTERM are always prefixed “Query Buffer” command, its EDIT buffer will be transmit- with the unit address of the responding QTERM. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 42 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 43: Qterm-Iv Hardware

    5.5.3.). Figure 5-3 shows the pin numbering for each of the connectors used in the QTERM-IV. For reference, Table 1-5 (at the end of this The dimensions of the handheld version of the QTERM-IV chapter) shows the pin assignments used by the COM ports are shown in Figure 4-1.

  • Page 44: Panel-Mount Qterm-Iv

    With proper cables and grounding, the EIA-422 interface rear of the panel and screw into bosses on the QTERM-IV can communicate up to a distance of about 1000 meters. panel-mount enclosure. Screws and brackets are included Since the EIA-422 version of the QTERM-IV requires four with the QTERM-IV;...

  • Page 45: 5-Volt Buffered Interface

    +V† +V† +V† ground ground ground Tx and Rx directions are with respect to the QTERM-IV *these lines are optional; see section 5.5.3 †no connection with battery back units 5.4.3 5-volt Buffered Interface Other QTERM-IV Hardware When used to communicate with another 5-volt Buffered 5.5.1...

  • Page 46: Keypad

    Digital Outputs, dig0 and dig1 lated, SELV, DC power source. An optional regulator allows the QTERM-IV to be operated from a 5.5- to 24-volt The QTERM-IV has two programmable digital output bits SELV, DC source. The power supply should have a current (dig0 and dig1) which can be used to control external limit on its output of 5 Amperes.

  • Page 47: Auxiliary Serial Port Option

    The handheld DB9 will mate directly with the DB9 male on an HP SmartWand bar If you are using a handheld or battery back QTERM-IV, code reader. you can install an additional PC board in the back of the case.
  • Page 48 190 hours Battery life, backlight on 43 hours display, will operate over the industrial temperature range of -40 to 85 °C. Table 1-4 lists current consumption of the various versions of the QTERM-IV. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 49 RI * RI * *These lines normally can be left unconnected. Some PCs may require that one or more of them be pulled to 5 volts through a pullup resistor (about 300 W) Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 50 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 51: Qterm-P40 Hardware

    Auxillary Port Mounting Bracket 1 of 4 DIP Switch access For discrete wires Optional E-Stop Switch Gasket is included Front View Side View Back View Figure 6-1. Dimensions of the QTERM-P40 Panel-Mount Terminal. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 52: Eia-422 Interface

    E-stop N.O. E-stop N.O. E-stop com. E-stop com. E-stop com. E-stop N.C. E-stop N.C. E-stop N.C. Tx and Rx directions are with respect to the QTERM-P40 *these lines are optional; see section 6.3.3 Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 53: Other Qterm-P40 Hardware

    Every key can be programmed to return an unshifted and a shifted character or string (up to 255 characters, including delays, subject to the limitation noted in Chapter 3). Every Figure 6-4. Installing the EIA-422 Termination Resistor; Locating the EEPROM Disable Jumper. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 54: Digital Outputs, Dig0 And Dig1

    This will prevent any writes to the EEPROM, transmit including downloading of QCODE or QDATA files. 5 volts DC ground Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 55: The Emergency Stop Switch

    QTERM-P40. EIA-232 version 5-volt Buffered version EIA-422 version Add for backlight (when on) Add for each LED on keypad (when on) Add for regulator Add for bar code wand (w/o wand) Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
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  • Page 57: Ppendix A. Ascii Chart

    < EM = end of medium SUB = substitute ESC = escape FS = file separator > GS = group separator RS = record separator US = unit separator DEL = delete/rubout Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 58 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

  • Page 59: Appendix C. Qterm Character Chart

    Note that, although the left half of this chart is similar to the from 07h through 1Bh (inclusive). This includes the ASCII chart in Appendix A, there are differences. bytes as well as the control codes which are used by the QTERM. Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 60 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Most Significant Digit (hex) ( Notes are on the previous page.) Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 61 ] F# see Table 1-2 Set Timeout Delay Set Tab Spacing #= @ causes tabs to be ignored ] G# A to S for tab set every 1 to 19 spaces Cursor Home Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 62 Scroll Down 35.0 #= @ click off, repeat off #= A click off, repeat on ] a# Key Repeat/Click Mode #= B click on, repeat off #= C click on, repeat on Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 63 2.2.49 for details Get Free User Area see Table 1-2 User Area Page Control Macro String Execution timing depends on macro string Query Multidrop Buffer timing depends on number of characters in buffer Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...
  • Page 64 QTERM-IV/P40 User's Manual Beijer Electronics Fax 801-466-8792 Web www.beijerelectronicsinc.com Phone 801-466-8770...

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