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DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy Formula 732 Wizard™ - User's Manual Ed.: 06/01 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification. Products names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
The Formula 732 Wizard™ (abbreviated in this manual to F732) portable terminal with its integrated laser scanner is at the heart of the Formula Wizard™ solution. Fast and reliable in reading the most common symbologies, it comes equipped with a handy 25-key alphanumeric keyboard and has a large display with icons.
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C language using DS for Formula, thus solving even the most complex application needs. Key: A) Laser beam output window B) Two color LED C) Reset key (shielded) D) Cradle communications window E) Contacts for battery recharging Formula F732 WIZARD™ terminals Ed.: 06/01 fully...
GENERAL INFORMATION The F732 terminal has an LCD graphic display of 16 characters by 4 lines plus a line in the upper part of the display for the programmable icons: The icons which can be controlled by the application program DOWNLOADING EASYGEN™...
Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME and NT operating system and possess basic programming skills: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7: supply instructions for the connection of F732 terminals to the host computer, and battery substitution. F732 WIZARD™ Ed.: 06/01...
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS OF PACKING The F732 terminal package includes: nr. 1 F732 terminal complete with batteries; nr. 1 cradle F952 with power supply; nr. 1 cable 90A054000 for serial connection; nr. 1 user's manual nr. 1 test chart Remove...
F732 WIZARD™ TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION SER 123456789 COD 941404020 MOD F732/B 128K Datalogic SpA 00/01 Serial number Production Code Model identification Ed.: 06/01...
F732 terminal. Do not attempt to disassemble the F732 terminal, as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. Any tampering will invalidate the warranty.
LE RAYON LASER EST VISIBLE À L'OEIL MU ET IL EST ÉMIS PAR LA FENÊTRE DÉSIGNÉE L'ILLUSTRATIO N DANS LA FIGURE F732 WIZARD™ A LUZ LÁSER ES VISIBLE AL HUMANO Y ES EMITIDA POR LA VENTANA INDICADA EN LA FIGURA.
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SAFETY REGULATIONS LUCE LASER LASERSTRAHLUNG NON FISSARE NICHT IN DEN IL FASCIO STRAHL BLICKEN APPARECCHIO PRODUKT DER LASER DI LASERKLASSE 2 CLASSE 2 MAXIMALE MASSIMA AUSGANGSLEISTU POTENZA D'USCITA: WELLENLÄGE: LUNGHEZZA ENTSPR. EN 60825 D'ONDA (1993) EMESSA: CONFORME A EN 60825 (1993) The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the...
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Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder Installations-, und Wartungs-arbeiten zu öffnen. ITALIANO L'utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni differenti da quelle descritte nella documentazione un'esposizione pericolosa a luce laser visibile. DEUTSCH Informationen F732 WIZARD™ può provocare stimmen Ed.: 06/01...
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SAFETY REGULATIONS Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschreiben werden, können ACHTUNG verursachen. Das Produkt benutzt eine Laserdiode. Obwohl zur Zeit keine Augenschäden von kurzen Einstrahlungen bekannt sind, sollten Sie es vermeiden für längere Zeit in den Laserstrahl zu schauen, genauso wenig wie in starke Lichtquellen (z.B.
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Además, eviten de dirigir el rayo láser hacia los ojos de un observador, también a través de superficies reflectantes como los espejos. ESPAÑOL siguientes utilización diferentes F732 WIZARD™ presentadas procedimientos aquellas Ed.: 06/01...
SAFETY REGULATIONS FCC COMPLIANCE - INFORMATION FOR THE USER This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and CAUTION interference which may cause undesired operation.
F732 WIZARD™ 3 CONNECTION CRADLE To make the F732 terminal operative, it is necessary to insert it in the Formula 952 Transceiver charger cradle which has previously been connected to the power supply and to a host computer with an available RS-232 serial line.
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PORT Key: A) Cradle on/off switch B) Two color LED: Continuous green = F732 terminal not inserted or charge level being maintained Continuous red = recharging taking place C) RJ connector for connection to the host computer D) Power jack...
(point D in the previous figure); Attach the power supply to a power outlet Turn on the cradle (point A in the previous figure) and the computer. Put the F732 terminal into the cradle and, if necessary, wait for battery recharging. 9-pin connections F732 WIZARD™...
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CONNECTION Key: A) Host computer B) Single cradle F952 C) Power supply Ed.: 06/01 ( 94A054010) Power Supply 94A054000...
The following cables are listed with their order number. RS-232 Connection with PC/AT or compatible: cable 94A054000 (included with terminal) CRADLE side RS-232 Connection with PC/XT or compatible: cable 94A054010 CRADLE side F732 WIZARD™ HOST/PC side 9-pin D-sub (female) HOST/PC side 25-pin D-sub (female)
4 USE AND OPERATION When an EasyGen™ application program is loaded onto the F732 terminal (either a Demo example or an application developed with EasyGen™ for Formula) to launch it, it is necessary to extract the F732 terminal from the cradle and press <SHIFT>...
(see par. 1.3) refer to the "Tools" paragraph in the DS for Formula Manual. BAR CODE SCANNING Point the F732 terminal laser beam at the code from an appropriate distance and simultaneously press the <SCAN> key. The beam emitted by the laser must completely cover the barcode;...
ATTENTION Every time a key is pressed, the F732 terminal remains turned on for a maximum of 20 seconds. NOTE Ed.: 06/01...
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F732 WIZARD™ ESC KEY: used in the “Data display” mode. SHIFT KEY: Enables the entry of alphabetical characters (written white on the keyboard) when followed by the pressing of a numeric key: for example if you want to enter the alphabetical character “A”, you have to...
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USE AND OPERATION Ed.: 06/01 BACKSPACE KEY: deletes the last character entered. SPACE KEY: allows the introduction of a blank space. If the <SHIFT> has been pressed previously, the choice of alternative characters will be activated. ENTER KEY: allows validation of what has been typed.
Data can be downloaded from the terminal to the host PC in different ways, depending on the application loaded: automatically, by simply inserting the terminal into the cradle; by direct operator intervention on the terminal or host computer; F732 WIZARD™ Ed.: 06/01...
Information on the battery-charge status is provided by the dedicated icon on the display by the icon is valid only when the F732 terminal is not inserted in the cradle. Four different charge levels are given from a maximum...
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This switching takes place when 70- 80% of the complete charge is reached. NOTE ATTENTION When the F732 terminal display window shows the message "BATTERY LOW", wait until the F732 terminal is turned off before inserting it in the cradle. S.p.A. minimum recharging time,...
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BATTERIES ATTENTION To replace the batteries correctly, proceed as follows. Turn over the F732 terminal and remove the two battery cover screws. Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure and extract the old battery pack.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the relevant laws in force. NOTE CLEANING THE TERMINAL Clean the terminal from time to time with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol, corrosive products or solvents. battery F732 WIZARD™ Ed.: 06/01...
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM When the <SCAN> button is pressed the terminal does not come on. When the <SCAN> button is pressed, the terminal display s the message BATTERY LOW switches itself off. The terminal will not load the application program.
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FAULT … CODE P21C Other faults. The terminal displays an error message other than FAULT … CODE P21C F732 WIZARD™ REMEDY Follow instructions to cancel the application. Load the correct application program. Contact your Datalogic representative for technical assistance.
Program memory Data RAM EEPROM Calendar/clock Power supply Battery charger Ed.: 06/01 laser scanner, 670 nm 36 ± 3 scan/sec 0.15 mm (5.90 mils) ± 65° ± 55° 3 to 70 cm (1.18 to 27.55 in) (depends on code density)
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UPC/EAN + Addon 5 Extended 3/9 Italian pharmaceutical UPC - E only UPC 8 only UPC - A & EAN 13 only PAKO Code 128 EAN 128 Industrial 2/5 Matrix 2/5 A IBM Zellweger Code 93 ITF 14 F732 WIZARD™ programmable Ed.: 06/01...
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TECHNICAL FEATURES Programming Operating modes Transmission F952 interface Cradle-Host interface Transmission speed Transmission protocol Transmission modes Parity Ed.: 06/01 bootstrap loader program via optical transceiver with serial protocol RS-232 300 to 19200 bit/sec program-definable full-duplex mark, space, odd, even application...
F732 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES Formula 732 Terminals Formula 732 Pocket Laser Terminal Hand-held programmable laser micro-terminal. Cradles Formula 952 Transceiver charger Battery charger and optical transceiver for connections between terminal and host computer in RS-232. Rubber Protection Cover Development Tools EasyGen™: software for producing applications to...
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Gerät declare que el F732, Wizard Laser Terminal sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo sottoelencate: are in conformity with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: sont conformes aux spécifications des Directives de l'Union Européenne ci-dessous: den nachstehenden angeführten Direktiven des Europäischen Rats:...
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