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Datalogic Mobile S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy F734-E Series Terminals Ed.: 01/2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic Mobile reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification. Datalogic Mobile shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a F734-E Terminal. “Device” refers to the F734-E Terminal. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a F734-E Terminal.
Do not attempt to disassemble the F734-E series terminal, as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. Any tampering will invalidate the warranty.
The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated in the figure. F734-E Laser beam output window Figure 1 - F734-E Laser Safety Labels AVOID EXPOSURE IS EMITTED FROM This product complies with...
F734-E/RF Laser beam output window Figure 2 - F734-E/RF Laser Safety Labels LA LUCE LASER DIE LASER- È VISIBILE STRAHLUNG IST FÜR ALL'OCCHIO DAS MENSCHLICHE UMANO E VIENE AUGE SICHTBAR UND EMESSA DALLA WIRD AM FINESTRA STRAHLAUS- INDICATA NELLA TRITTSFENTSTER FIGURA.
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LUCE LASER LASERSTRAHLUNG NON FISSARE IL NICHT IN DEN STRAHL FASCIO BLICKEN PRODUKT APPARECCHIO DER LASERKLASSE 2 LASER DI MAXIMALE CLASSE 2 AUSGANGSLEISTUNG: MASSIMA WELLENLÄGE: POTENZA ENTSPR. D'USCITA: EN 60825-1(2001) LUNGHEZZA D'ONDA EMESSA: CONFORME A EN 60825-1(2001) The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal.
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Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale. NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e EN 60825-1.
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Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités internationales et se réfèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal. NORMES DE SECURITE LASER Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN 60825-1. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
RADIO COMPLIANCE Information for the User ENGLISH Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency devices of your country to verify the eventual necessity user license. Refer site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm further information. ITALIANO Prendi contatto con l'autorità competente per la gestione degli apparati a radio frequenza del tuo paese, per verificarne l'eventuale necessità...
FCC COMPLIANCE This compliance refers only to the F734-E batch model. Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic Mobile could void the authority to use this equipment. This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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recuperare materiali di cui è composto al fine di ottenere un importante risparmio di energia e di risorse. Per maggiori dettagli sulle modalità di smaltimento, contattare il Fornitore dal quale è stata acquistata l’apparecchiatura o consultare la sezione dedicata sul sito www.mobile.datalogic.com. Information for the user in accordance with the European Commission Directive 2002/96/EC At the end of its useful life, the product marked with the crossed out...
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Al final de su vida útil, el producto marcado con un simbolo de contenedor de bassura móvil tachado no debe eliminarse junto a los desechos urbanos. Eliminar este producto de accuerdo con la Directiva permite de: evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud derivadas de una eliminación inadecuada recuperar los materiales obteniendo así...
Retail market, are easy to perform thanks to the F734-E features. Nevertheless, the F734-E, thanks to the best price/performance ratio of its category, is considered the ideal solution of many applications even in Transportation & Logistics and Manufacturing markets.
1.1.2 F734-E/RF The F734-E/RF terminal is a lightweight, pocket-sized and fully programmable radio frequency terminal. It solves the most complex application needs and exploits the "overspeed" feature to boost software performance, has 512 KB of RAM memory for managing large databases and 512 KB of Flash memory for application programs of large dimensions.
INTRODUCTION The F734-E series terminals have a backlit 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...
OLE for Formula (useful ActiveX software module for easy integration of Windows applications) • The most common application examples (data collection, inventory, goods picking, assisted sales) available in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) • The complete documentation in PDF format. F734-E SERIES TERMINALS...
INTRODUCTION PACKAGE CONTENTS The F734-E terminal package includes: − n. 1 F734-E terminal complete with batteries; − n. 1 user's manual − n. 1 test chart The F734-E/RF terminal package includes: − n. 1 F734-E/RF terminal complete with batteries; −...
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RS485 Network/PC connection kit FBK73X-E Battery Kit NiMh F734-E FBS73X-E Battery Kit NiMh F734-E (5 pcs pack) FCB232 D 25 F RS232 serial connection cable PC/XT T 8 M - D25 F 2 m FCB232 D 9 F RS232 serial connection cable for PC/AT T 8 M - D9 F 2 m...
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CRADLE To make the F734-E series terminal operative, it is necessary to insert it into the Formula 951 Transceiver Charger cradle or into the Formula 950/4 Multi Transceiver Charger which has been previously connected to the power supply and to a host computer with an available RS232, RS485 or Eavesdrop line.
Attach the power supply to a power outlet. Turn on the cradle (point B in the previous figure) and the computer. Put the F734-E terminal into the cradle and, if necessary, wait for battery recharging. Figure 7 - RS232 Single Cradle Connection...
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CONNECTIONS Figure 8 - RS232 Multi Cradle Connection Key: Host computer Serial cable Multi-cradle F950/4 Power supply The RS232 connection allows transmission between the host computer and the first station of the multi-cradle. For this reason, it is necessary to insert an RS232/RS485 converter between the host and the cradle to enable transmission with all NOTE...
The cable Kit 94A054030 provides two cables; one for Eavesdrop connections and one for Modem connections. The Eavesdrop connection enables the F734-E terminal to be connected to an existing asynchronous RS232 line (for example between the host computer and video terminal).
CONNECTIONS 2.2.3 RS485 Connection The RS485 line allows connecting several terminals to a single RS232 line by means of a network (see the "Formula 904/N User Manual). If the network is made using the Formula 902 T-Box, the line can be extended up to 1200 meters and up to 32 different types of Formula cradles can be connected.
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Key: Host computer Formula 902 T-box Formula 904/N Interconverter Single cradle F951 Multi cradle F950/4 Power supply Figure 10 - RS485 Connection F734-E SERIES TERMINALS...
CONNECTIONS 2.2.4 RF Connection The RF connection allows the F734-E/RF terminal to communicate with the host via radio frequency using the STARGATE™ RF base station connected to the host computer. Key: Host computer Power supply F734-E/RF terminal STARGATE™ RF base station...
The beige cable allowing the Eavesdrop connection has the following pinout:: Cradle side RJ45 Figure 13 - Eavesdrop Cable Pinout Figure 12 - RS232 Cable Pinout Eavesdrop Eavesdrop Cable F734-E SERIES TERMINALS Host/PC side 9-pin D-sub (female) Connection: DTE side 25-pin D-sub (male)
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CONNECTIONS The black flat cable allowing the Modem connection has the following pinout: Cradle side RJ45 RS485 Connection: cable 94A054020 Modem Cable Figure 14 - Modem Cable Pinout Twisted Pair RX/TX RX/TX Figure 15 - RS485 Cable Pinout DB25 side 25-pin D-sub (male) TO MODEM...
USE AND OPERATION The F734-E and F734-E/RF are lightweight, pocket-sized and fully programmable terminals with 512 KB (512/1024 KB for F734-E model) of RAM memory to manage large databases and 512 KB of Flash memory for application programs of large dimensions.
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USE AND OPERATION ARROW KEYS: only available for the application when not in “Select or Data Edit” mode. SCAN KEY: activates the laser for barcode scanning and turns on the terminal when it is off. FUNCTION KEYS: keys <F1>, <F2>, <F3> and <F4>...
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F734-E SERIES TERMINALS display’s contrast increases to the allowed maximum, and then returns to 0 value. NUMERIC KEYS: allow the entry and display of the main numeric symbol. If the <SHIFT> has first been pressed, the choice of alternative alphabetic characters will be activated.
<SCAN> key. The beam emitted by the laser must completely cover the barcode; the LED (and the acoustic signal, if activated) will indicate if the scan was carried out correctly. Figure 16 - F734-E Series Terminal Scanning a Barcode Throughout the operation of the application, the battery icon activated, the latter in accordance with the setting of the terminal internal clock.
Once the deletion procedure is completed, the terminal is ready to receive a new application program. This is installed using the methods described in the DS for Formula™ manual. F734-E SERIES TERMINALS PROGRAM ERASE? = No...
If working with F734-E (batch model), the application software allows downloading data onto the PC by simply inserting the terminal into the cradle or by direct operator intervention on the terminal or host computer.
When batteries are new, or have not been recharged for a long time, it is necessary to perform two or three charge and discharge cycles (with complete use) before the batteries are able to reach their maximum capacity. F734-E SERIES TERMINALS . The information provided by the...
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MAINTENANCE During the battery recharge the color of the LED positioned on the cradle changes from red to green. If using the NiCd battery pack, the LED color changes when 70-80% of the complete charge is reached. If using the NiMh battery pack, the LED color changes when 50-60% of the NOTE complete charge is reached due to the battery...
Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure and extract the old battery pack. Before proceeding, ensure that the terminal is switched off and that the data it contains has been downloaded onto the host computer. battery F734-E SERIES TERMINALS...
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MAINTENANCE Replace the battery pack, making sure the batteries are inserted in the right direction as indicated within case. CAUTION CONTACTS Figure 19 CAUTION Close the battery cover and tighten the screws terminals or expose to high temperature. Risk of fire, explosion. Use specified charger only. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS CLEANING THE TERMINAL Clean the terminal from time to time with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol, corrosive products or solvents.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM When the <SCAN> button is pressed the terminal does not come on. When the <SCAN> button is pressed, the terminal displays the message BATTERY LOW and switches itself off. The terminal does not load the application program. The terminal displays an error message FAULT...
Display Keyboard Environmental Features Working temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Degree of protection F734-E SERIES TERMINALS F734-E Laser-scanner; VLD source; 630-680nm 35±5 scans/sec 0.15 mm / 6 mils ± 65° ± 65° 30 to 700 mm / 1.2 to 27.6 in...
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Transmission Features F951 - F950/4 interface Cradle-Host interface Transmission speed Transmission protocol Transmission modes Parity F734-E/RF Transmission Features Frequency Power emitted IEC 801-2 IEC 68-2-32 up to 1 m (39 in) onto concrete EN 60825-1 class 2 laser product Standard 3/9...
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GLOSSARY Barcode A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in binary form. The general format of a barcode symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin.
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Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as network control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) A display that uses liquid crystal sealed between two glass plates. The crystals are excited by precise electrical charges, causing them to reflect light outside according to their bias.
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INDEX Accessories; 5 Application Development Programs; 3 Barcode Scanning; 19 Connections; 7 Connection Cable; 14 Connection with Eavesdrop Interface; 10 Cradle; 7 RF Connection; 13 RS232 Connection; 8 RS485 Connection; 11 Deleting the Application Program; 20 Downloading Data to Host; Downloading EasyGen™...
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Gerät declare que el F734-E, Pocket Terminal F951, Single Transceiver/Charger F950/4, Multi Transceiver/Charger 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:...
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