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ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preface About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2121 Portable Data Collector. ZEBEX Z-2121 product is at the forefront of data collector technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on the many and varied options available to you.
ZEBEX Industries Inc. will be under no liability in respect of any defect arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings, or misuse or alteration or repair of the products without written approval.
WARNING Disassembly and Modification Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex personnel or Zebex- approved engineers. Interior Parts and Components Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 8 / 39...
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Unpacking Package Contents Z-2121 series AC Adapter Portable Data Terminal RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable Battery Pack Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 9 / 39...
Optional Parts Cradle package RS-232 Docking Cradle USB Docking Cradle AC Adapter Purchaseable accessories Main Battery USB Cable RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable USB AC Adapter AC Adapter Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 10 / 39...
A total of 26 keys are provided to the power and other Keypad function keys. Scan windows Emits a laser for bar code reading. Battery Main battery Communication port Communication with PC or charge by USB port Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 11 / 39...
When inserting the battery for the first time, follow these directions: 1-3. Push the top lock to pick up the battery pack. 5-4. Insert the battery as shown. 6-7. Put the battery cover back. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 12 / 39...
2. Remove the back cover. 3. Press the battery against the Z-2121 terminal, and lift it up and away from the compartment. 4. Put the cover back. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 13 / 39...
2. To charge the battery, connect the power plug of the power supply into the power jack on the DB-9 female connector. 3. The DB-9 (female) connector is used for battery charging and/or communication with the PC. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 14 / 39...
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7. The battery should stay on the cradle (either with the terminal or independently) for at least 12 hours before being used the first time or after months of idleness. Fig 2 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 15 / 39...
Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the socket. NOTES When charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least 12 hours prior to use. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 16 / 39...
Connecting via USB Cradle The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s RS-232 ports. Attach one end of the cable to the RS-232 interface on your Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 17 / 39...
You can connect the Z-2121 directly to your PC, without the need for the cradle, using the USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand side of the device. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 18 / 39...
Win Task Gen. is a Windows based utility program with which you can design the procedure for specified tasks and Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 19 / 39...
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Able to communicate with PC using a widely used RS-232 or USB interface as shown in Fig 6. CRD-20 DB-9 connector & power jack Fig 6 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 20 / 39...
Prerequisites Skills Required The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop application software for the ZEBEX Z-2121 series. ● Good knowledge of one or more of the following: * C language Subject...
(Resistance to fall impact : 1.0M in height) Operating temperature 0℃~ 50℃ Storage temperature -10℃~ 60℃ Humidity 95% non-condensing Regulatory Safety regulation FCC, CE, CE RF , RoHS, FCC RF , LVD Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 22 / 39...
Fig 1 After display is shown in Fig 1, and then show to press any key to Fig 3 or can press key into Fig 2. Fig 2 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 23 / 39...
The following is the description of each function: 1. Press“1"enter into Run Task function test. 2. Press“2"enter into Task Utility function test. 3. Press“3" enter into Setup Menu. 4. Press“4"to upload data to PC. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 24 / 39...
2-1.Press“1” enter into File Status function test. 2-2.Press“2” enter into Delete Data function test. 2-3.Press“3” enter into Backup function test. 2-4.Press“4” enter into Backup function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 25 / 39...
2.4 Delete Task Function Fig 17 In Delete task function test, user can delete task installed within Z-2121. If there is no task, display will show as Fig 17. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 27 / 39...
3-1-1.Press 1 enter into BackLit & LCD function test. 3-1-2.Press 2 enter into Beep Volume function test. 3-1-3.Press 3 enter into Auto Power Off function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 28 / 39...
In Fig 19 is shown to select LCD contrast, the default is 45, press to adjust the contrast, after confirmed press E to leave the screen. 3.1.2 Beep Volume Function Fig 20 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 29 / 39...
3-2-1.Press 1 enter into Communication function test. 3-2-2.Press 2 enter into System Timer function test. 3-2-3.Press 3 enter into ID/PW/Date Mode function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 30 / 39...
In Fig 24 is shown to set up the speed, press , to adjust 576000, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 or 8, after confirmed press E to enter into Fig 25. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 31 / 39...
In Fig 30 is shown to set up Timeout Value, the default is 10 times, press , to adjust 10, 20, 50, 100, or normal, after confirmed press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 32 / 39...
3-2-3-1.Press 1 enter into Device ID function test. 3-2-3-2.Press 2 enter into Password function test. 3-2-3-3.Press 3 enter into Date Mode function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 33 / 39...
In Fig 34 is shown to set up password, after setup press E to leave the screen, If there is no setting will enter into Fig 35 automatically, please press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 34 / 39...
In Fig 37 is shown for BarSetup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-3-1.Press 1 enter into Basic Set function test. 3-3-2.Press 2 enter into Advance Set function test. 3-3-3.Press 3 enter into Pre/Postamble function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 35 / 39...
In Fig 39 is shown for Advance Set function, can adjust EAN to ISBN/ISSN, EAN-13 digits, EAN-8 digits, IATA code or Codabare ST/SP, after confirmed press E to leave the screen. 3.3.3. Pre/Postamble Function Fig 40 Fig 41 Fig 42 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 36 / 39...
F5+F6 at the same time, the display will show as Fig 45 and enter into Fig 46. Press M2 key to enter Fig 47 and press 1 entering into Auto Scan mode. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 37 / 39...
Fig 50 for the Bootloader function. Press “M1” key to adjust wait host data 115200 / 57600 / 38400 / 19200 / 9600 / 4800. After confirmed press E to leave screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 1.00 2010/11/15 38 / 39...
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