Connecting the Z-2121 directly via USB cable..................... 18 ............................19 BOUT RODUCT Features ................................ 19 Prerequisites ..............................21 Skills Required .............................. 21 ..............................22 PECIFICATIONS Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 3 / 50...
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Upload Data Function ......................... 44 Bluetooth Upload (SPP) ......................... 44 Bluetooth Upload (USB) ........................ 44 Delimiter Set Function ........................45 CONNECTING BLUETOOTH TO PC ......................46 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 4 / 50...
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. ZEBEX Industries Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. Including but not limited to the imply warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBEX Industries Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this product.
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.
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 4.00 2012/7/20 8 / 50...
Package Contents Z-2121 series USB Cable Portable Data Terminal (Terminal connect to PC USB port) AC Adapter Battery Pack RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 9 / 50...
Cradle package RS-232 Docking Cradle USB Docking Cradle AC Adapter Purchaseable accessories Main Battery USB Cable RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable AC Adapter Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 10 / 50...
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 4.00 2012/7/20 11 / 50...
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 4.00 2012/7/20 12 / 50...
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 4.00 2012/7/20 13 / 50...
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 4.00 2012/7/20 14 / 50...
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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. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 15 / 50...
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 4.00 2012/7/20 16 / 50...
The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s USB ports. Attach one end of the cable to the USB interface on the cradle and the other to your PC. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 17 / 50...
You can connect the Z-2121 directly to your PC, without the need for the cradle, using the Mini 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 4.00 2012/7/20 18 / 50...
Win Task Gen. is a Windows based utility program with which you can design the procedure for specified tasks and execute designed tasks on the data terminal. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 19 / 50...
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Able to communicate with PC using a widely used RS-232 or USB interface as shown in Fig 6. CRD-21 DB-9 connector & power jack Fig 6 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 20 / 50...
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 ...
Press 2 enter into Task Utility function. Press 3 enter into Setup function. Press 4 enter into Upload function. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 23 / 50...
Press 2 enter into Format function. Press 3 enter into Delete Data function. Press 4 enter into Delete Task function. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 24 / 50...
This gives you a brief look of how many records are there which are stored in the device. Fig 5 In Fig 5 the data record is shown. Press M1 can leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 25 / 50...
In Fig 9 field length is shown. Enter the field length from 1 to 32. After confirmed press E to enter into Fig 10. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 26 / 50...
In Fig 15 press M2 to select YES or NO for deleting task downloaded from PC. After confirmed press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 27 / 50...
Press 1 enter into Back Light & LCD setting Press 2 enter into Beep and Vibrator setting Press 3 enter into Auto Power off setting Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 28 / 50...
In Fig 19 LCD contrast is shown with the default set to 45. Press to adjust the contrast, after confirmed press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 29 / 50...
In Fig 20-1 Vibrator can be turn ON/OFF. Press to set On or Off. After confirmed press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 30 / 50...
Press 1 enter into Communication function test. Press 2 enter into System Timer function test. Press 3 enter into ID/PW/Data Mode function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 31 / 50...
In Fig 23-1, you can adjust communication profile for the device. Press to adjust RS232, USB, BT. After confirmed press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 32 / 50...
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In Fig 26 data bit setup is shown. After confirmed press E to enter into Fig 27. In Fig 27 you can setup stop data bit, after confirmed press E then press M1 to exit. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 33 / 50...
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In Fig 27.2, you can adjust the SPP Bluetooth paring Mode. Press to adjust Master Mode or Slave Mode. After confirmed press E to continue. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 34 / 50...
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As for pairing PIN, use your custom PIN or accept the default 12345678. Fig 27-6 In Fig 27-6, Press E to confirm and start the pairing process. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 35 / 50...
In, Fig 30-1, Z-2121 is trying to connect to PC using SPP profile in Master Mode. After confirmed press E to continue. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 36 / 50...
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/ computer and turn on the Bluetooth to search. After confirmed press E to continue, or press Clr to exit the process. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 37 / 50...
In Fig 31 you can set up the Timoeout Value. Press to adjust 10 Times, 20 Times, 50 Times, 100 Times, or Normal. After confirmed press E to exit. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 38 / 50...
Press 1 enter into Device ID function test. Press 2 enter into Password function test. Press 3 enter into Date Mode function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 39 / 50...
In Fig 37 is shown to set up password, after setup press E to leave the screen, If there is no setting will enter into Fig 38 automatically, please press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 40 / 50...
Press 1 enter into Basic Set function test. Press 2 enter into Advance Set function test. Press 3 enter into Pre/Postamble function test. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 41 / 50...
In Fig 42 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. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 42 / 50...
Setting >> Communication >> Comm. Paramter. Fig 46 Press 1 enter into Upload Data function. Press 2 enter into Delimiter Set function. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 43 / 50...
In Fig 49 upload screen is shown. Press E to begin uploading data. Bluetooth Upload (USB) Fig. 49-1 In Fig 49-1 upload screen is shown. Press E to begin uploading data. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 44 / 50...
In Fig 52 Upload Header setup is shown. Press to adjust Off or On. After confirmed press E to leave the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 45 / 50...
In Fig 1, a list of Bluetooth devices are shown on the screen. Z-2121 will appear as “ZBBT”. Double click “ZBBT“ to make the connection. Fig 2 appears prompting for password. Fig 2 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 46 / 50...
Firmware update Please download and install the latest firmware and firmware update tool from the ZEBEX website before you begin. Press F1+F2+PW when the device is off to enable the Bootloader function as shown in Fig 1.
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The reset screen appears as shown in Fig 3. Press M2 to select Y and press E to rest the device. Fig 3 Subject Version Date Page Z-2121 series User’s Manual 4.00 2012/7/20 48 / 50...
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