Data Entry; Keyboard Data Entry; Barcode Data Entry - LXE VX5 Reference Manual

Data Entry

Data Entry
You can enter data into the VX5 through several different methods. A tethered scanner connected
to the COM1 serial port provides barcode data entry, the serial ports are used to input/output data,
keyboards provide manual entry and the touchscreen also provides manual entry (simulating a
desktop PC's mouse).

Keyboard Data Entry

The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function
that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the LXE VMT keyboard but it
may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task.
When using the LXE 60-key keyboard. almost every key has two or three different functions. The
primary alpha or numeric character is printed on the key.
For example, when the <2
nd
the <2
character is printed above the corresponding key.
Please refer to "Appendix A - Key Maps" for instruction on the specific keypresses to access all
PC-compatible keyboard functions.

Barcode Data Entry

The VX5 supports an accessory barcode label reading device. Keyboard data entries can be mixed
with barcode data entries. Any scanner that decodes the barcode internally and outputs an RS-232
data stream may be used. COM port 1 is designed to be used with a hand held tethered barcode
scanner.
COM1 is set to +5V on pin 9 up to accept input from a barcode scanner by default. COM2 pin
9 is set to RI. To change the default settings for pin 9 on either port, refer to Chapter 3:
"System Configuration" section titled "Serial Port Pin 9" for details.
RS-232 Data Entry
The VX5 accepts input from an RS-232 device connected to either RS-232 port, COM1 or
COM2. The data is entered at the cursor position, and the data is subject to all of the barcode/RS-
232 input menu parameters, such as truncate.
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Refer to "Appendix A - Key Maps" for 101-key keyboard equivalent
keypresses.
nd
> key is selected pressing the desired second-function key produces
nd
> character i.e. <2 > + <F1> toggles the CAPS Lock function. The specific <2
7
nd
>
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