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  • Page 1 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 70-16645-02 Revision B - April 2000 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742...
  • Page 3 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 70-16645-02 Revision B April, 2000...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Parts of the Series 3100 ........
  • Page 6 The Series 3100/3500 Keyboard........
  • Page 7 To Scan PDF417 Bar Codes........... . 4-26 Attaching a Scanner or Wand .
  • Page 8 Appendix A. Port Pin-Outs Scanner Port (DE-9) ............. . . A-1 Pinouts for 3100 / 3500 Serial Devices .

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    • Square brackets [] in a command line enclose optional inline parameters. • The piping symbol | has the effect of “or” when it is used to separate inline parameters on a command line; i.e., it separates alternative values for parameters.

  • Page 10: Related Publications

    70-31437-XX Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. See page ix for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.
  • Page 11 Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
  • Page 12 92184 Antony Cedex, France +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland) 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France) Germany Italy Symbol Technologies GmbH Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L. Waldstrasse 68 Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany 20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo 6074-49020 (Inside Germany) Milano, Italy...
  • Page 13 This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by...
  • Page 14 Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant. Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product.
  • Page 15 Parts of the Series 3100 ........
  • Page 16 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Additional programming tools are available from Symbol for easier system programming and access to special features. Power saving features of the Series 3100/3500 include auto-off and power save modes, which reduce power consumption until an operator provides input. These features...

  • Page 18: Parts Of The Series 3100

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Parts of the Series 3100 Integrated Laser Scan Element Scanner Window Scanner LED LCD Display Window Keyboard Scanner Trigger Scanner Handstrap Serial Port (RJ41) Trigger Holding Plugs Scanner Trigger Battery Connector Sockets Battery Compartment Latch...

  • Page 19: Parts Of The Series 3500

    The Series 3100/3500 System Parts of the Series 3500 Integrated Laser Scan Element Integrated Laser Scan Element Scanner Window Scanner Handstrap LCD Display Window Scanner Scanner Trigger Trigger Keyboard Battery Foldover Pack Strap with Velcro Attachment Handstrap Latch Serial Port (RJ41)

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Accessories The following accessories are available for Series 3100/3500 terminals. Battery Chargers Series 31XX/35XX terminals use any one of the following: • alkaline batteries (PPT 31XX only) • rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) • rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery packs.

  • Page 21: Scanners

    Radio and Network Options ® Spectrum One Network The PDT 3110 and 3510 includes an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum One network. The PDT 3124 includes a 2.4 GHz radio for use in Europe. ™ Spectrum24 Network The PDT 3140 and 3540 include an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum24 network.

  • Page 22: Printers

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Printers The following printers can be used with Series 31XX/35XX terminals: • Monarch Rascal • Monarch Renegade • ComTec 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 3-inch receipt printers Miscellaneous Other Accessories Holsters are available for PDT 31XX and PDT 35XX terminals, and for tethered scanners.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Batch And Spectrum One Terminal Setup

    Chapter 2 Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Chapter Contents Introduction ..............2-3 Hardware Requirements.
  • Page 24 Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Introduction Before using a Series 31XX/35XX terminal, perform the following procedures: • install the battery (Refer to Chapter 6) • charge the battery, if using a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery (Refer to Chapter 6) •...

  • Page 26: Hardware Requirements

    Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide Hardware Requirements The following hardware is required to initialize a batch or Spectrum One radio terminal: • Terminal • 1- or 4-Slot Cradle 3115 Charging and Communications Adapter • RS-232 Serial Null Modem Cable •...

  • Page 27: Hardware Setup

    Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Hardware Setup Connect Host and Cradle Host Computer Serial Null Modem Cable Power Connector Power Supply Cord Comm Port Figure 2-1. Cradle Setup for 3100/3110 and 3500/3510 Initialization The procedure for connecting 1- and 4-slot cradles is the Note: same.

  • Page 28: Connect Host, 3115 Cca

    Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide Connect Host, 3115 CCA RJ41 3115 CCA Power Input Jack DB25 Figure 2-2. 3115 CCA Setup for 3100/3110 and 3500/3510 Initialization Verify that the terminal is OFF. Plug the 10-pin RJ-41 connector in the terminal base.

  • Page 29: Loading The Program

    Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Loading the Program Note: To cancel communications at any time during the session, press CLEAR on the terminal. The session stops immediately. To download the program, initiate the communications software on the host computer and terminal as described in the following sections.

  • Page 30: Initiate Terminal Communications

    Communications), set up the terminal as directed in Initiate Terminal Communications. Initiate Terminal Communications Boot the terminal to command mode. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating the Series 3100/ 3500, for a list of the boot-to-command mode sequences. The terminal displays the following:...
  • Page 31 Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Baud Rate.The terminal displays: Comm Parameters Baud 9600 Scroll through the list using <UpArrow> or <DownArrow>. When the correct rate is displayed (38400 is recommended), press <ENTER>. Data Bits. The terminal displays: Comm Parameters Data Bits Press <7>...

  • Page 32: Starting Communications

    Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide Starting Communications The terminal displays: Comm Parameters Start? <ENT> Press <ENT> on the terminal. Press <ENTER> on the host computer. SENDHEX begins transmitting the program image. When communications are established, the terminal displays:...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup Chapter Contents Introduction ..............3-3 Spectrum One Vs.
  • Page 34 Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 35: Introduction

    Introduction to Spectrum24 RF Terminals Introduction Spectrum One Vs. Spectrum24 Terminals In Spectrum One terminals, connectivity over the wireless network is effected through a proprietary protocol. A terminal was dedicated to a specific application using a hex image customized for the application (e.g., STEP or SVTP) that was loaded offline into the terminal’s non-volatile memory (NVM).

  • Page 36: Standard Spectrum24 Installation

    If your requirements are more sophisticated, refer to the Spectrum24 Network Development Kit documentation for more information on the Spectrum24 RF network, SLAODI.COM, the Symbol-provided ODI driver, and the configuration file setups required for various platforms. Note:...
  • Page 37 Introduction to Spectrum24 RF Terminals [Spectrum24 Control] This section includes the parameters for indicating the preferred method of obtaining the IP address (over the air or manual), as defined in Table 3-1, Parameters in [Spectrum24 Control] Section Table 3-1. Parameters in [Spectrum24 Control] Section Parameter Description bootp...

  • Page 38: How Application Files Are Downloaded To The Terminal

    Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide How Application Files Are Downloaded to the Terminal To download application files requires having a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server on the network. If your site has more than 3-4 terminals, running a TFTP server on a DOS-based machine is impractical because the operating system restricts you to downloading to one terminal at a time.

  • Page 39: Loading The Software

    Introduction to Spectrum24 RF Terminals Loading the Software Hardware Required for Download • Terminal • Spectrum24 RF Network Boot Server • Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point Note: No hardware connections (cradle or CCA) are required to load the software over the Spectrum24 network. The terminal must be within the coverage area of a Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point linked to a host computer.

  • Page 40: Download Over The Network: Bootp (Default)

    Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide Download Over the Network: BOOTP (Default) Initiate Network Connection Cold boot the terminal. Note: Verify that terminal is OFF before cold booting. a. Press and hold <A+B+D>. b. Press and release <PWR>. c. Release <A+B+D>.

  • Page 41: Terminal Attempts To Associate With Access Point

    Introduction to Spectrum24 RF Terminals - Default Router - Terminal IP Address and press <ENTER> after each entry. Your changes are saved in the nonvolatile area on the Note: radio card. The values just entered are not lost if you reboot the terminal.
  • Page 42 Cannot find Boot Server, time out You have no boot server or it has problems and returns to the DOS prompt. Contact the Symbol Support Center for assistance. File Transfer Fails. If the file transfer fails, the terminal displays the message:...
  • Page 43 <filename> is the file being transferred that was not fully downloaded. The terminal may be out of range of the AP and cannot find the files to transfer. Press <Ctrl+C> to exit and request help from the Symbol Support Center. Press a key to retry the file transfer.

  • Page 44: Download Over The Network: Dhcp

    Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide Download Over the Network: DHCP To use the DHCP protocol requires editing NET.CFG and rebuilding the HEX file before initiating the network connection. Edit NET.CFG (refer to the section Editing NET.CFG for a more detailed discussion).

  • Page 45: Download Over The Network: Neither Bootp Or Dhcp

    Introduction to Spectrum24 RF Terminals Download Over the Network: Neither BOOTP or DHCP If a BOOTP or DHCP server is not used, the information these servers provide must be obtained in other ways (i.e., the IP address is entered manually using CFG24). Edit NET.CFG (refer to the section Editing NET.CFG for a more detailed discussion).
  • Page 46 Series 3100 / 3500 Product Reference Guide 3-14...
  • Page 47 The Series 3100/3500 Keyboard ........
  • Page 48 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Connecting to the Telephone Network4-36...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Operating The Series 3100/3500

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Introduction This chapter describes how to operate a Series 3100/3500 terminal, including: • Powering the terminal on/off • Booting the terminal • Adjusting the display • Using the keyboard • Entering data via the integrated scanner or attached scanners •...

  • Page 50: Powering A Terminal On And Off

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Powering a Terminal On and Off Because the terminal is battery powered, it is important to save power whenever possible. You can minimize power loss and increase battery life by turning the terminal off when data is not being entered.

  • Page 51: Restarting After A Forced Power Off

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 To force the system to power off, press and hold <PWR> for 15 seconds. Since the terminal is still frozen at this time, turning the power back on does not solve the problem. To recover the data held in memory, perform a Warm Boot (refer to Booting a Terminal).

  • Page 52: Booting A Terminal

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Booting a Terminal Powering the terminal on does not boot the system or initialize the program or data. To initialize the terminal, perform either a warm or cold boot. Warm Boot A warm boot resets the operating system while preserving the program and data on the RAM disk.

  • Page 53: Cold Boot

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 The terminal displays a copyright message, RAM size, expanded memory RAM size, etc., depending on the system's configuration. Note: If the batteries are replaced and the supercap is discharged, the terminal cold boots. Cold Boot A cold boot fully resets the system and clears memory, including the RAM disk. Any programs and data stored in memory or on the RAM disk are deleted.

  • Page 54: Cold-Boot Failure

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 46-Key Terminal: Power off the terminal. Press and hold <A>, <B>, and <D>. Press and release <PWR>. Release <A>, <B>, and <D>. 47-Key Terminal Power off the terminal. Press and hold <A>, <B>, and <D>.

  • Page 55: Boot To Command Mode

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Boot to Command Mode Command Mode provides functions for: • Running the Self-Test program to verify that the hardware is operating properly (refer to Chapter 5) • Performing a Memory Transfer to upload data from a terminal to the host system (refer to Chapter 5) •...
  • Page 56 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 47-Key Terminal Power the terminal off Press and hold <F> and <I>. Press and release <PWR>. Release <F> and <I>. 4-10...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Display

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Adjusting the Display Backlighting The terminal’s backlight illuminates the display in dimly lit areas. Note: Use of backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. To turn the backlight on or off, press the following keys in sequence: 21-Key Keyboard: <Func>...
  • Page 58 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 47-Key Keyboard: <Func> then <X> To decrease contrast (lighten) by one step, press: 21-Key Keyboard: <Fn> then <UpArrow> 35-Key Keyboard: <Func> then <Z> 46-Key Keyboard: <Func> then <Y> 47-Key Keyboard: <Func> then <Y> 4-12...

  • Page 59: The Series 3100/3500 Keyboard

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 The Series 3100/3500 Keyboard The keyboard is used for entering data and issuing commands to the terminal. Figure 4-1 illustrates the standard 35-key keyboard, while Figure 4-2 presents the standard PDT 3500 47-key keyboard. For the other Series 31XX/35XX keyboards, refer to Appendix B.
  • Page 60 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide ALPHA SPACE SHIFT FUNC CTRL LAMP CLEAR BK SP DARK LIGHT Figure 4-1. Series 3100 Standard 35-Key Keyboard 4-14...
  • Page 61 Operating the Series 3100/3500 Figure 4-2. Series 3500 Standard 47-Key Keyboard 4-15...

  • Page 62: Modifier Keys

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Modifier Keys The <Shift>, <Alpha>, <Func>, and <Ctrl> keys are modifier keys. When pressed individually or in certain combinations, these keys change the keyboard state and possibly the character produced by the character key subsequently pressed.
  • Page 63 Operating the Series 3100/3500 Table 4-1. Special Keys Key Name Description Shift Changes letter and number keys to punctuation marks and symbols (e.g., pressing <Shift + 5> on a 35-key keyboard produces a % sign). Alpha Shifts the keyboard to produce alphabetic characters. Uppercase only on 35-key;...

  • Page 64: Scanning

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Scanning The 3100/3500 terminals support several scanning devices, including: • Integrated scanning elements, such as: - 1-D Standard and Long Range Scanning Elements - 1-D and 2-D Scanning Element • Tethered scanners, such as: - LS 2000...

  • Page 65: Integrated Laser Scanner

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Integrated Laser Scanner Setting the Trigger The integrated scanner has a unique trigger that the operator can configure. To use the integrated laser scanner: Power on the system and scanner by pressing <PWR> or the scanner trigger.

  • Page 66: Scanning 1-D Bar Codes

    Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics, but most combinations work within 4 to 10 inches. Generally: • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. • Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

  • Page 67: Scanning Considerations

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Scanning Considerations Usually, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode, and a few quick trial efforts master it simply and intuitively. However, two important considerations can optimize any scanning technique — angle and range.
  • Page 68 You need to find the right working range for the bar codes you are scanning. The best general advice is: • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner. • Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

  • Page 69: Standard And Long Range 1-D Decode Zones

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Standard and Long Range 1-D Decode Zones NOTE: Typical performance at 68 F ( 20 C) on high quality symbols. 11.7 29.75 Integrated 12.7 Scanner 5 Mil 12.7 Depth of 7.5 Mil Field 20 Mil Minimum Element Width in Inches 11.7...

  • Page 70: Note On Iec825/En60825 Class 1

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Note on IEC825/EN60825 Class 1 IEC825/EN60825 Class 1 is an international laser safety standard that limits the amount of energy emitted by the laser over a period of time. IEC825/EN60825 Class 1 limits the duration of laser scanner on-time, using an emission accumulator mechanism.

  • Page 71: Scanning Pdf417 Bar Codes

    For best operation in smart raster mode, keep the scan pattern as parallel to the symbol’s rows as possible, keep the scanner as still as possible, and hold the scanner at an angle which does not give specular reflection (refer to the earlier section Angle).

  • Page 72: To Scan Pdf417 Bar Codes

    Make sure that the scanner has been programmed for a slab raster aiming pattern and smart raster mode. Aim the scanner at the symbol. Try to keep the nose of the scanner parallel with the symbol’s rows. Ensure the symbol you want to scan is within the scanning range(refer to the 1-D/ PDF417 decode zones in Figure 4-5 and Figure 4-6).

  • Page 73: Scan The Entire Bar Code Symbol

    Scan the Entire Bar Code Symbol • The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the scanner to permit the raster pattern to cover the symbol (but not more than 8 inches). Refer to 1-D/ PDF417 Scan Element Decode Zones.
  • Page 74 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide • The PDF417 bar code symbol has multiple rows, but the raster pattern also has multiple scanning rows. For this reason, do three basic things as you scan (refer to Figure 4-10): Center the aiming pattern on the bar code, as illustrated before.
  • Page 75 Operating the Series 3100/3500 1-D/PDF417 Scan Element Decode Zones NOTE: Typical performance at 68 F ( 20 C) on high quality symbols. 25.4 12.7 Integrated Scanner 12.7 6 Mil Depth of Field in Inches 7.5 Mil 25.4 20 Mil Min. Element Width...

  • Page 76: Attaching A Scanner Or Wand

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Figure 4-14. Attaching/Using a Scanner Attaching a Scanner or Wand To attach a scanner or wand to a terminal: Power the system off. Remove the end cap from the top of the terminal. Plug the scanner into the top of the terminal (refer to Figure 4-14).

  • Page 77: Communications

    Operating the Series 3100/3500 Communications With a PC 3115 Communications/Charger Adapter An optional communications/charger adapter (CCA) is available for communicating with a host PC when a cradle is not available. Note: It is not necessary to connect the terminal to a power source for communications.

  • Page 78: With A Printer

    3115 CCA and the passive cable. 3115 CCA To connect the 31XX/35XX to a printer using the 3115 CCA: Plug the 10-pin RJ-41 connector into the base of a Series 3100/3500 terminal. Plug the DB-25 connector into the printer’s communications port. Start the communications program.
  • Page 79 Operating the Series 3100/3500 To connect the terminal to a printer: Plug the passive cable’s 10-pin RJ-41 connector into the Series 31XX/35XX terminal’s serial port. Plug the DB-9 connector into the communications port on the printer. Start the communications program.
  • Page 80 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Attach one end of the telephone cable to the modem jack connection (Figure 4-17). Modem Jack Figure 4-17. Modem Jack Location Plug the cable’s other connector into a telephone jack. Power the terminal back on.

  • Page 81: Connecting The Internal Modem

    Start the communications program on the PC and terminal. Connecting the Internal Modem Some Series 3100 terminals and cradles use an optional internal modem that communicates at rates of up to 14,400 bps (with v.32 bis data compression). It can be connected directly to a telephone line through the RJ-11 port on the terminal (see Figure 4-17) or on the CRD 3100 (see Figure 4-19)..

  • Page 82: Connecting To The Telephone Network

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide To connect the internal modem: Connect the phone cord into the RJ-11 port on the back of the terminal or cradle. Connect the other end of the phone cord into the wall phone jack. Caution...
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Chapter Contents Error Messages ..............5-4 31X0/35X0.
  • Page 84 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5. Error Recovery And Troubleshooting

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to assist in basic trouble analysis and correction, including: • Error messages • Troubleshooting start-up failures • Troubleshooting Spectrum24 terminals • Running the self test function • Self test summaries • Keyboard test •...

  • Page 86: Error Messages

    Double Key Error Two or more keys were pressed at the same time. This does not include boot sequences (refer to Chapter 4, Operating the Series 3100/3500, for boot sequences). Low Battery The battery pack should be recharged or replaced as soon as possible.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    • Use Self Test to check whether system hardware is operational. The Self Test procedure is described later in this chapter. After downloading new software, warm boot the terminal as described in Chapter 4, Operating the Series 3100/3500. Boot Failure Messages...

  • Page 88: Spectrum24 Terminals (3140/3540)

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Corrective Action. Use the BLDINIT utility found in the Series 3000 ADK to increase the TPA size of the NVM image by an additional 1K; then load the new NVM image into the terminal. Refer to the Terminal Initialization section of the Application Programmer's Guide for more information on BLDINIT.
  • Page 89 Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Table 5-2. Troubleshooting Spectrum24 Terminals (Continued) Problem Explanation/Action Battery is dead Battery not replaced after receiving low battery message or terminal left on for more than 24 hours. Replace the battery. Note: Terminal loses software when power is lost. To reload software, cold boot terminal and enter NetID manually.

  • Page 90: Self Test Function

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Self Test Function Series 31XX/35XX terminals include a series of self tests which verify that terminal hardware components are operating properly. Run self test if you suspect a problem with the hardware. Except for keyboard testing, no operator input is necessary after selecting a test screen.

  • Page 91: Keyboard Test

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Keyboard Test Keyboard testing can be performed while the terminal displays Config Screen 1 results. Test any keys except Clear and PWR. When you press a key, the corresponding key code is displayed on the top row to the right of the test name. Table 5-3 lists the codes for each key on the 21-key keyboard;...
  • Page 92 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Keyboard Test Codes Table 5-4. 35-Key Keyboard Test Codes Test Code Test Code Alpha Space Shift Func Ctrl Backspace Enter 5-10...
  • Page 93 Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Keyboard Test Codes Table 5-5. 46/47-Key Keyboard Test Codes Test Code Test Code Control Shift Up Arrow Down Arrow Backspace Space (47-Key Only) Func Enter 5-11...

  • Page 94: Exiting Self Test

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Exiting Self Test The test loop continues updating the time and battery status and processing keystrokes. To end the test, press <Clear>.The display returns to the Command Mode menu. 5-12...

  • Page 95: Memory Transfer Program

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Memory Transfer Program Command Mode includes a memory transfer utility that transfers data from a terminal to a host PC for program troubleshooting. Programmers can analyze an application using tools provided in the Series 3000 Application Development Kit and described in the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual.
  • Page 96 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 3165 Cradle 3115 CCA RJ41 Connector DB25 Power Input Jack Figure 5-1. Connecting the 3100/3500 Terminal for Memory Transfer 5-14...

  • Page 97: Set Communications Parameters

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Set Communications Parameters Host Start the Communications program on the host PC. Set up the host communication parameters (these parameters must match the terminal’s parameters). At the DOS prompt on the host, enter: RCVHEX <filename.hex> <baud rate> <comport#> Typical parameters are: 38400 bps 7 bit data...
  • Page 98 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Specify a range of NVM to transfer. Choose All or None. If the system has EMS installed, it prompts for the range to transfer (otherwise, the program skips this screen): Use arrow keys Start The range is specified in page numbers (16 KB per page). Use <RightArrow> and <LeftArrow>...

  • Page 99: Internal Modem Problems

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Start Communications The terminal is ready to send the data to the host PC and displays: Comm Parameters Start? <ENT> Verify that the host is ready to receive data. Press <Enter> on the terminal. While data is being transferred, the terminal displays a report of the 1 KB range being transferred: Memory Transfer Sending: XXXX...

  • Page 100: Scanning Problems

    • Check to see if you are scanning from the proper distance. • Try scanning a test symbol of the symbology you are trying to read. Your terminal operates but scanned data is not displayed correctly? •...
  • Page 101 Chapter 6 Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal Chapter Contents Batteries ............... . . 6-3 Battery Life .
  • Page 102 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 103: Chapter 6. Maintaining The 3100/3500 Terminal

    Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal Batteries The Series 3100 terminal’s primary power is provided by a 9-Volt alkaline battery, a rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCd), or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack. The PDT 3500 is powered by a single battery pack, which may be NiCd or NiMH.
  • Page 104 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Table 6-2. Battery Life: PDT 35X0, 1-D Battery Type Input Method Approx. Operating Approx. Operating Time: PDT 3500S Time: PDT 3510S 800 MaH NiCd Keyboard 65 hours 55 hours Laser Scanner 6800 + scans 6400 + scans...

  • Page 105: When To Replace Or Recharge Batteries

    Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal When to Replace or Recharge Batteries The Series 3100 and 3500 provide two types of indicators to notify you when battery power is running low: warning messages and modified cursors. These indicators may be changed or disabled by an application program.

  • Page 106: Replacement Batteries

    Replacement Batteries For PDT 31X0 Rechargeable battery packs are available from Symbol Technologies: • NiCd battery pack — 400 MaH — KT-12596-01 • NiMH battery pack — 600 MaH — KT-12596-02 9-Volt alkaline batteries vary slightly in size and some may not make a good electrical contact.

  • Page 107: Battery Replacement

    Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal Battery Replacement Alkaline (PDT 3100) To replace the 9V alkaline battery (refer to Figure 6-1): Turn terminal off. Release hand strap. Unlock and remove battery compartment door. Figure 6-1. Opening the PDT 3100 Battery Compartment Detach the battery from the 9V connector, and remove it from the compartment. Caution Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with battery label in- structions.
  • Page 108 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Replace the battery compartment cover and reattach the hand strap. Note: The following batteries are recommended for a good electrical contact: Eveready #522, Duracell #MN1604, or Duracell #MN1604-AS alkaline batteries. To replace a NiCd or NiMH battery with an 9V alkaline battery: Perform steps 1-3 above.

  • Page 109: Replacing Nicd Or Nimh Batteries (Pdt 3100)

    Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal Replacing NiCd or NiMH Batteries (PDT 3100) To replace an alkaline battery with a rechargeable NiCd or NiMH battery pack, or to replace a NiCd or NiMH battery pack: Power the terminal off. Release the hand strap. Unlock and remove the battery compartment door.

  • Page 110: Replacing Nicd Or Nimh Batteries (Pdt 3500)

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Replacing NiCd or NiMH Batteries (PDT 3500) For the PDT 3500, each type of battery uses a battery pack of the same physical form. Installation and replacement are the same for all battery types. To Remove a PDT 3500 Battery Pack: Power the terminal off.
  • Page 111 Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal To Install a New or Recharged Battery Pack: Battery Spaces for Compartment Post Battery Pack Posts Figure 6-4. PDT 3500 Battery Pack Replacement Insert the battery in the bottom of the compartment. Two posts on the battery pack must fit in corresponding spaces in the housing (refer to Figure 6-4).

  • Page 112: Nicd Or Nimh Battery Charging (Pdt 3100 And Pdt 3500)

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide NiCd or NiMH Battery Charging (PDT 3100 and PDT 3500) Cradle To charge a NiCd or NiMH battery using the one- or four-slot cradle: Plug power connector in cradle’s power socket. Plug the wall cube in wall socket (refer to Figure 6-5).
  • Page 113 Maintaining the 3100/3500 Terminal 3115 Communications/Charger Adapter (PDT 3100 and KT-12596-01 Only) The optional 3115 Communications/Charger Adapter (CCA) provides power from a wall-mounted power supply for recharging the NiCd battery while the terminal is in use. To charge the terminal using the 3115 CCA (refer to Figure 6-6): Plug the 10-pin RJ41 connector in the terminal base.

  • Page 114: Cleaning

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Cleaning Series 3100 and 3500 terminals require a minimum amount of maintenance. However, keep the terminal clean to avoid problems and prolong the terminal’s life. To clean a terminal, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a mild cleaner such as soap and water.

  • Page 115: Appendix A Port Pin-Outs

    This appendix provides reference information for Series 3100 and 3500 ports and mappings for a null modem cable. Scanner Port (DE-9) The scanner port is located on the top of the Series 3100 and 3500. The pin descriptions are as follows (Table A-1): Table A-1. Scanner Port Pin-outs...

  • Page 116: Pinouts For 3100 / 3500 Serial Devices

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Pinouts for 3100 / 3500 Serial Devices Terminal RJ41 Connector. Located in the base of the terminal. Table A-2. RJ-45 Connector Pin# Signal Description Data Set Ready input Data Carrier Detect input Received Data input...
  • Page 117 Port Pin-Outs 3115 Communications/Charger Adapter - Full Duplex Null Modem. Female DB25 connector. PDT 3100 PDT3100 DB25 PDT 3500 RING RING 3115 Communications/Charger Adapter - RTS/CTS Null Modem. Female DB25 connector. PDT 3100 PDT3100 DB25 PDT 3500 RING RING...
  • Page 118 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide RJ45 Passive Cable (P/N 25-10413-01) PDT 3100 PDT3100 PDT 3500 RING RING...

  • Page 119: Appendix B Keyboard Layouts

    Appendix B Keyboard Layouts The following pages show the characters and character sequences produced by the keyboards using the default translation tables. As explained in Chapter 4, these key definitions can be changed by the application program. The captions indicate what sequence of modifier keys produce the keyboard. 77 00 75 00 72 00...
  • Page 120 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 100 00 lamp 102 00 101 00 lighter darker 67 00 65 00 66 00 64 00 62 00 63 00 61 00 59 00 60 00 28 13 68 00 Figure B-2. 21-Key Function-Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 121 Keyboard Layouts ALPHA SPACE SHIFT FUNC CTRL ‘ LAMP CLEAR BK SP DARK LIGHT Figure B-3. 35-Key PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 122 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide ALPHA SPACE SHIFT FUNC CTRL ‘ CLEAR BK SP Figure B-4. 35-Key Unmodified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 123 Keyboard Layouts ALPHA SPACE SHIFT FUNC CTRL CLEAR BK SP Figure B-5. 35-Key Alpha Key Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 124 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide ALPHA SPACE SHIFT FUNC CTRL “ PRT SCR < & CLEAR BK SP > Figure B-6. 35-Key Shift Key Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 125 Keyboard Layouts ALPHA SPACE SHIFT CTRL CTRL FUNC CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CLEAR CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL J LINE FEED CTRL CTRL CTRL Figure B-7. 35-Key Control Key PDT Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 126 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide ALPHA SPACE SHIFT ‘ FUNC LAMP DARK LIGHT ’ LAMP HOME PG UP PG DN CLEAR DARK LIGHT Figure B-8. 35-Key Function Key Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 127 Keyboard Layouts ALPHA SPACE SHIFT CTRL/ FUNC CLEAR Figure B-9. 35-Key Alt Key Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 128 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide ALPHA SPACE SHIFT FUNC DARK LIGHT LAMP < SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT CLEAR SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT DARK LIGHT Figure B-10. 35-Key Shift + Func Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard B-10...
  • Page 129 Keyboard Layouts ALPHA SHIFT FUNC LAMP DARK LIGHT CTRL CTRL CTRL HOME PG UP PG DN CTRL CTRL CTRL CLEAR CTRL CTRL CTRL BK SP CTRL CTRL CTRL CTRL DARK LIGHT Figure B-11. 35-Key Ctrl + Func Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard B-11...
  • Page 130 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide ALPHA SHIFT FUNC ALT = DARK LIGHT LAMP CLEAR DARK LIGHT Figure B-12. 35-Key Alt + Func PDT 3100 Keyboard B-12...
  • Page 131 36 106 37 107 38 108 50 109 49 110 24 111 25 112 19 114 31 115 20 116 22 117 47 118 17 45 120 44 122 bksp ENTER Figure B-13. Series 3100 46-Key Unmodified PDT 3100 Keyboard B-13...
  • Page 132 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide 00 29 Clear Func Shift Ctrl 67 32 81 19 62 72 bksp & ENTER Figure B-14. 46-Key Shift Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard B-14...
  • Page 133 Keyboard Layouts Clear Func Shift Ctrl Bksp ENTER Figure B-15. 46-Key Keyboard Caplock Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard B-15...
  • Page 134 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Clear Ctrl A Ctrl B Ctrl C Ctrl D Ctrl E Ctrl F Ctrl G Ctrl H Ctrl I Ctrl J Ctrl K Ctrl L Ctrl M Ctrl N Ctrl O Ctrl P Ctrl Q...
  • Page 135 Keyboard Layouts Clear CapLk 18 101 34 103 91 27 93 39 Lamp Home Pg Up Dark Light 44 122 00 75 Space Pg Dn Figure B-17. 46-Key Keyboard Func Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard B-17...
  • Page 136 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Clear 41 126 43 124 26 123 27 125 Lamp < Dark Light Space Shf F7 Shf F8 Shf F9 Shf F4 Shf F5 Shf F6 Shf F1 Shf F2 Shf F3 Shf F10 Figure B-18. 46-Key Keyboard Shift + Func Modified PDT 3100 Keyboard...
  • Page 137 Keyboard Layouts 00 32 Alt A Alt B Alt C Alt D Alt E Alt F Alt G Alt H Alt I Alt J Alt K Alt L Alt M Alt N Alt O Alt P Alt Q Alt R Alt S Alt T Alt U...
  • Page 138 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Clear Ctrl * Ctrl E Ctrl F Ctrl G Ctrl \ Ctrl - Lamp Ctrl [ Ctrl ] 119 00 117 00 CtlHm Ctl End Dark Light CtlPgup 00 115 00 116 Ctrl Z Space...
  • Page 139 Keyboard Layouts Alt E 131 00 Alt F Alt G Alt = 130 00 Lamp Dark Light Alt Z Space Alt F7 Alt F8 Alt F9 Alt F4 Alt F5 Alt F6 Alt F1 Alt F2 Alt F3 Alt F10 Alt = Figure B-21.
  • Page 140 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Figure B-22. 47-Key PDT 3500 Keyboard B-22...
  • Page 141 Keyboard Layouts Figure B-23. Series 3500 47-key Shift-Modified Keyboard B-23...
  • Page 142 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Figure B-24. Series 3500 47-key Caplock-Modified Keyboard B-24...
  • Page 143 Keyboard Layouts Figure B-25. Series 3500 47-key Ctrl-Modified Keyboard B-25...
  • Page 144 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Figure B-26. Series 3500 47-Key Func-Modified Keyboard B-26...
  • Page 145 Keyboard Layouts Figure B-27. Series 3500 47-key Shift+Func-Modified Keyboard B-27...
  • Page 146 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Figure B-28. Series 3500 47-key Alt (Func+Ctrl)-Modified Keyboard B-28...
  • Page 147 Keyboard Layouts Figure B-29. Series 3500 47-key Ctrl+Func-Modified Keyboard B-29...
  • Page 148 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Alt E Alt F Alt G Figure B-30. Series 3500 47-key Alt+Func-Modified Keyboard B-30...

  • Page 149: Appendix C. Communications Status Codes

    Appendix C Communications Status Codes The program loader status code consists of four hexadecimal digits which indicate whether or not the transfer was successful, and if not, the source of the communications error. A status code of 0000 indicates success; any other code indicates failure.
  • Page 150 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 151: Appendix D Specifications

    Appendix D Specifications Environment The terminal’s operating conditions are listed in Table D-1, Environmental Specifications. Table D-1. Environmental Specifications Condition Range Operating Temperature C to 40 Storage Temperature C to 60 Humidity (Operating) 0 to 95% (noncondensing) Altitude Up to 10,000 feet Note: Batteries lose power faster at extremely high and low temperatures, and at temperatures below 0...

  • Page 152: Scanning

    Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Scanning Standard 1-D Scan Element Table D-2. Standard 1-D Scan Element Specifications Item Description Power Requirements 3.0 to 5.5 VDC; 60 mA typ @V ; 70 mA max Surge Current 60 mA typical @ 5.5 VDC; duration — 16 mSec...

  • Page 153: Long Range 1-D Scan Element

    Specifications Long Range 1-D Scan Element Table D-3. Long Range 1-D Scan Element Specifications Item Description Power Requirements 3.0 to 5.5 VDC; 70 mA typ @V ; 95 mA max 120 mA typical @ 5.5 VDC; duration — 15 mSec Surge Current Max V Noise Level...

  • Page 154: 1-D / Pdf417Scan Element

    25 frames/sec. 12.5 Hz ±1 Hz (vertical) Frame Rate Optical Resolution Can decode a 6.6 mil (minimum X-dimension) symbol (PDF417); Y-dimension must be 3X. Max. Size of PDF417 5.0 in. wide x 2.3 in. high (928 codewords, at security level 0...
  • Page 155 Specifications Item Description Print Contrast Minimum 35% absolute dark/light reflectance differential (PDF); 25% absolute dark/light reflectance differential (1-D) Vibration < .15 g when attached with vibration isolation; < .3 g when hard-mounted Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Shock 3 ft (91.44 cm) drop when attached to a solid surface Immune to direct exposure from normal office and factory Ambient Light Immunity level lighting...
  • Page 156 Series 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 157: Glossary

    A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a bar code symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format.
  • Page 158 0 to 9 and six additional characters: (- $ : / , +). A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode Code 128 all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements. Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special characters (- .
  • Page 159 Glossary Development Kits A set of software tools provided to customers to help them create applications for their terminals. See ADK. Discrete 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide. The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded;...
  • Page 160 PDT 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide IOCTL Input/Output Control. Internet Protocol. Klasse Eins European laser safety standard. Relates to energy expended over time. Local Area Network. Refer to Liquid Crystal Display. Refer to Light Emitting Diode. Light Emitting Diode A low power electronic light source commonly used as an (LED) indicator light.
  • Page 161 (more light reflected from spaces). Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar pattern. Software Development Kit. SE-1000, SE-1200 Symbol's laser scan modules that can be integrated into portable computing devices. SHIP Symbol Host Interface Program. Spectrum24 Symbol’s frequency-hopping, spread spectrum cellular network.
  • Page 162 (e.g., UPC/EAN, Code 39, PDF417, etc.). TCP/IP Refer to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Terminal A Symbol portable computer product. Terminate and Stay A program under DOS that ends its foreground execution to Resident (TSR) remain resident in memory to service hardware/software interrupts, providing background operation.

  • Page 163: Index

    Index Numerics rechargeable batteries..1-6, 6-3 scanners ..... . . 1-7 1-D bar code ....4-20, 4-25 tethered scanners .
  • Page 164 PDT 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide cradle ......6-12 four-slot ..... . . 1-6 UBC 1000 .
  • Page 165 Index selecting the trigger ... . 4-19 using ......4-19 EMS available loading a program.

  • Page 166: Power Off

    PDT 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide DR DOS ......1-3 OS/2....... 3-6 radio 2.4 GHz version .

  • Page 167: Specifications

    ......6-6 1-D PDF417 element ... . D-4 Symbol-supplied drivers 1-D scan element ....D-2 FLASHDSK.SYS .
  • Page 168 PDT 3100/3500 Product Reference Guide Spectrum24 terminals ... . 5-6 UNIX ......3-6 warm boot .

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