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Preface Please READ through these operating instructions carefully. It will enable you to operate your BHT-202Q/202QW-CE correctly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this manual handy for speedy reference.
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System Mode (which is required for the efficient use of application programs). Chapter 3 Communications Operations of the BHT-202Q/202QW-CE Describes the communications operations of the BHT-202Q/202QW-CE—the spread spectrum communication (BHT-202QW-CE only), infrared communication, USB interface specifications, basic communications specifications, communication using Ymodem, and ActiveSync--for data transfer with the host PC or other devices.
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Related Publications BHT-200 API Reference Manual Screen Indication The lettering in the screens in this manual is a little different from that in the actual screens. File names used are only for description purpose, so they will not appear if you have not set files having those names.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe all these safety precautions. Please READ through these instructions carefully. They will enable you to use the BHT and CU correctly. Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference. Strict observance of these warnings and cautions is a MUST for preventing accidents that could result in bodily injury and substantial property damage.
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Handling the battery cartridge • Never disassemble or heat the battery cartridge, nor put it into fire or water; doing so could cause battery-rupture or leakage of battery fluid, resulting in a fire or bodily injury. • Do not carry or store the battery cartridge together with metallic ball-point pens, necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc.
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Handling the CU • If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the CU, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket or CU and contact your nearest dealer. Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock. •...
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Handling the battery cartridge • Never charge a wet or damp rechargeable battery cartridge. Doing so could cause the batteries to break, generate heat, rupture or burn. Handling the BHT • If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the BHT, immediately turn off the power, pull out the battery cartridge, and contact your nearest dealer.
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Handling the CU • Never disassemble or modify the CU; doing so could result in an accident such as fire or malfunction. • Never put the CU in places where there are excessively high temperatures, such as inside closed-up automobiles, or in places exposed to direct sunlight. Doing so could affect the housing or parts, resulting in a fire.
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Blow the particles away with an airbrush or a soft brush. Limited Warranty on Software Products In no event will DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including imaginary profits or damages resulting from interruption of operation or loss of business information) resulting from any defect in the software or its documentation or resulting from inability to apply the software or its documentation.
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DENSO WAVE; (ii) the use of DENSO WAVE's products in a manner for which the same were not intended nor designed; or (iii) any modification of DENSO WAVE's products by other(s) than DENSO...
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Chapter 1 Quick Guide Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Chapter 3 Communications Operations of the BHT-202Q/202QW Chapter 4 Error Messages Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) Appendices...
Chapter 1 Quick Guide This chapter describes the basic operating method of the BHT and the related notes. Reading 2D Codes and Bar Codes ........................2 Setting and Using the Hand Strap and Stylus ....................4 Setting the Frontlight ............................6 Using the Keypad .............................8 Transferring Data..............................9...
1.1 Reading 2D Codes and Bar Codes Turn the BHT on, bring the reading window to a target 2D or bar code, and press the trigger switch. The BHT turns the marker beam (laser) and illumination LED on to indicate the scanning range and scan the target code, respectively.
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Chapter 1 Quick Guide • If the BHT fails to read due to specular effects or other factors, change the scanning angle of the reading window or the distance from codes as shown at right, and try it again. (Specular effects occur when the reflection of the light from the code becomes excessively strong.
1.2 Setting and Using the Hand Strap and Stylus Setting the hand strap Hand strap Using the hand strap Put your hand through the hand strap and hold the BHT as shown below. This will prevent you from dropping the BHT accidentally. Hand strap...
Chapter 1 Quick Guide Using the stylus The BHT has a touch screen LCD. With the stylus that comes with the BHT, you can operate keys, menus, and icons displayed on the touch screen. Before using the touch screen, be sure to set it up. (Refer to Chapter 2, Section 2.3.2, "Setting-up 2: Calibrating the touch screen.") •...
1.3 Setting the Backlight 30-key pad Pressing the right-hand trigger switch (M4 key) with the SF/ALP key held down activates or deactivates the frontlight function. Backlight Off or Dim (The backlight function is Disable when you turn the BHT power on.) Press the right-hand trigger switch while holding down SF/ALP.
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Chapter 1 Quick Guide 26-key pad Pressing the right-hand trigger switch (M4 key) with the SF key held down activates or deactivates the frontlight function. Backlight Off or Dim (The backlight function is Disable when you turn the BHT power on.) Press the right-hand trigger switch while holding down SF/ALP.
1.4 Using the Keypad Entering Numerical Data To enter numerical data, use the numerical keys and the ENT key. For example, to enter the number "120," press the 1, 2 and 0 keys and then press the ENT key. If you type in any wrong value, press the C/BS (BS) key and then enter the correct one. Entering alphabetic characters The alphabet entry procedure differs depending upon the keypad type.
Chapter 1 Quick Guide 1.5 Transferring Data Using radio link (BHT-202QW-CE only) Using radio waves, the BHT-202QW-CE may transfer data to an access point in a spread spectrum communications system. If there are too many communications errors, first make sure that the BHT-202QW-CE points directly at an access point.
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Using infrared link Using infrared rays, the BHT may transfer data directly to the host PC equipped with an IrDA interface port and other IrDA-compliant devices. • Make sure that there is no obstruction in the light path between the BHT and any target stations. In infrared communication, you need to keep the BHT and any target stations within the effective infrared radiation range, usually 15 cm (5.9").
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu This chapter summarizes the BHT system configuration and describes the operation including preparation and System Menu (which is required for the efficient use of application programs). BHT System Configuration ..........................12 Components ..............................16 2.2.1 Names and Functions ..........................16 2.2.2...
2.1 BHT System Configuration The BHT barcode data collection system requires the following hardware as well as the BHT Bar Code Handy Terminal (which reads bar codes and accepts keypad entry), depending upon the intended system configuration. • Host computer: Allows you to edit, manage and download user programs and data, as well as downloading system programs.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu In addition, the BHT-202QW-CE may operate in a radio communications system (spread spectrum communication) by connecting with access points by a wireless local area network (wireless LAN). • Access point: Wireless communications base unit for the BHT Radio Communications System (available with the BHT-202QW-CE only) Host computer Access point...
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BHT Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows CE .NET 5.0 Application Program Development Environment PC for application development Item Description Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 2 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 2 or later, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional Pentium-II class processor, 450 MHz or faster For Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 2 or Microsoft Windows XP Professional:...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Application Development Tool Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 Service Pack 4 or later, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET or Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 You can download Microsoft eMbedded Visual Tools 4.0 and Service Pack 4 from the Microsoft Web site (Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0) http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=1dacdb3d-50d1-41b2- a107-fa75ae960856...
2.2 Components 2.2.1 Names and Functions * Provided on the BHT-202QW-CE Synchronization LED* Indicator LED Flashes during wireless Illuminates in blue when the BHT has successfully read a 2D code or bar code. communication. Charge LED Illuminates in red during charging and turns green at Built-in antenna* Do not cover this completion of charging.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Grip style BHT Trigger switch (M5 key) Press this switch to start code reading.
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The functions of the keys may be set by user programs. Shown below is a set of sample functions. 30-key pad Power key Turns the BHT on or off. Trigger switch (M3 key) Trigger switch (M4 key) C (Clear)/ SF (Shift)/ALP (Alphabet) key BS (Backspace) key Used in combination with numerical keys Moves back one...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu 26-key pad Power key Turns the BHT on or off. Trigger switch Trigger switch (M4 key) (M3 key) Magic keys [M1] to [M5]* These keys may be used as an SF key, ENT key, CTRL key, ALT key, TAB key, CLEAR key, backlight function on/off key, Marker key, or trigger switch depending upon...
2.2.2 Status Indicators on the LCD Windows desktop Windows desktop on 30-key pad type on 26-key pad type Status indicators Status indicators Battery voltage level Shows the current battery voltage level. Displays when the voltage level is high. Displays when the voltage level is low. The grip style BHT shows two icons as shown below.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Synchronization state (Provided on the BHT-202QW-CE) Displays the open state of the wireless device and the radio field intensity. Displays when the wireless device is open. Shows the radio field intensity with the number of bars. The radio field intensity icons ( , and ) indicate that the radio link is established but do not...
2.2.3 Notes for Using the BHT Windows desktop on the LCD The Windows desktop shown in this manual may be a little different from that in the actual screens on the LCD. (Windows desktop sample) This task tray also may be a little different from that in the actual screen.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu 2.3 Preparation 2.3.1 Setting-up 1: Loading the battery cartridge Before the first use of the BHT, be sure to load the battery cartridge as shown below. The battery cartridge is not loaded in the BHT when shipped from the factory. Into the BHT body (1) Turn the BHT upside down.
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Into the grip (1) Take the bottom cover off the grip by removing the screw. Grip Bottom cover Screw (2) Pull the lock in the direction of the arrow and insert the battery cartridge into the grip with the boss facing as shown below.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu • Never disassemble or heat the battery cartridge, nor put it into fire or water; doing so could cause battery-rupture or leakage of battery fluid, resulting in a fire or bodily injury. •...
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Battery Voltage Level on the Status Indicator Line The battery voltage level is always displayed on the status indicator line. (For details, refer to Section 2.2.2 "Status Indicators on the LCD.") Low Battery Indication Low battery warning If the battery output voltage drops below a specified lower level limit when the BHT is in operation, the BHT displays the following message for approx.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Grip style BHT As long as the voltage level of either one of battery cartridges loaded in the BHT body and grip is higher than the specified level, no low battery messages will appear. If any low battery message appears, therefore, you need to replace both battery cartridges.
2.3.2 Setting-up 2: Calibrating the touch screen Press the power key to turn on the BHT. The calibration screen appears, so follow the on-screen instructions. If nothing appears, first perform a "cold boot" (refer to Section 2.3.5). The "+" appears first at the center of the screen as shown at left. Tap the center of the "+"...
• Use only DENSO WAVE-authorized battery cartridges and chargers. • Never dispose of battery cartridges into a fire. They should be recycled properly. Do not throw them in a trash.
2.3.4 BHT Turning-off Notes [ 1 ] "Shutdown in progress" message If you press the power key to turn off the BHT, the BHT displays the following message and starts preparation for shutdown. When the above message is displayed, do not remove the battery cartridge. If you do so, the data stored in the BHT may be lost.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [ 2 ] Backing up the Registry The Registry is the part of Windows CE that stores setup information required for operating the BHT. Backing-up the Registry When the BHT is on, pressing the power key with the SF/ALP (SF) key held down displays the screen shown at right and starts backing up the Registry.
2.3.5 Warm and Cold Booting Warm-booting the BHT In any of the following cases, warm-boot the BHT: - The BHT makes no response to entry from the touch screen or keys. - The programs in the BHT malfunction due to any problems. Warm-booting the BHT will not erase data stored in the RAM, but it will erase data being edited and not be saved.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Cold-booting the BHT If a problem persists even after warm-booting the BHT, cold-boot the BHT. Cold-booting the BHT will erase all data stored in the RAM. It is recommended that important data be saved into the FLASH folder or uploaded to the host computer.
2.4 Replacement of the Backup Battery If the following warning message appears on the LCD, you need to replace the backup battery (refer to Section 2.4.1). If you remove the backup battery, the contents of the memory may no longer be backed up so that the data stored in the BHT may be lost.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu 2.4.1 Replacing the Backup Battery Before proceeding to the replacement procedure below, it is recommended that you save important data into the FLASH folder or upload it to the host computer. (1) Turn the BHT upside down.
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(4) Pull the lock of the inside cover to the right and towards you to release it. Inside cover Lock Lock Inside cover (5) Pull the right end of the clear insulation sheet up and out of the BHT. Battery pull strap Clear insulation sheet...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu (6) Slide the backup battery cover to the right and take it out. Backup battery cover (7) Lift up the backup battery, take its lead wires out of the groove, and disconnect the battery connector as shown below.
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(8) Connect the connector of a new backup battery with the red lead facing to the left. (9) Route the lead wires inside the guides through the groove. For easier routing, use a tool whose tip is thin and round. (10) Load the backup battery.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu (12) Set the clear insulation sheet back into place while threading the battery pull strap through the cutout in the sheet. Battery pull strap Clear insulation sheet (13) Set the inside cover so that its lock and pawl become fitted between the printed circuit boards. Lock Pawl Inside cover...
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(14) Push the battery cartridge into the BHT. The end of the battery pull strap should come out from the left edge of the battery cartridge. Battery cartridge Battery pull strap (15) Set the battery cartridge cover back into place and return the right and left release buttons to the original position.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu 2.4.2 Resetting the Discharge Counter If you replace the backup battery, reset the internal discharge counter in the BhtShell System Properties Menu. detailed operation, refer Section 2.5.4, "[3] System Properties Menu, Backup Battery Discharge Counter."...
2.5 Operating in System Menu 2.5.1 Desktop Upon completion of setting-up 2 (described in Section 2.3.2), the desktop appears on the touch screen as shown below. Double-tapping icons on the desktop runs the corresponding programs. My Device On the desktop, double-tap My Device. The screen shown at left appears.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Recycle Bin On the desktop, double-tap Recycle Bin. The Recycle Bin opens. The Recycle Bin stores files you deleted in the BHT. To retrieve files stored in the Recycle Bin, select the file to be retrieved and choose File|Restore.
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Configuring Proxy Server When the Internet Explorer runs, choose View|Internet Options to call up the Options window. Tap the Connection tab to display the screen shown at left. Make your settings. Messenger On the desktop, double-tap Messenger. The screen shown at left appears.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu My Documents On the desktop, double-tap My Documents. The screen shown at left appears. With this program, you can browse the file information in the BHT. Remote Desktop Connection On the desktop, double-tap Remote Desktop Connection. The screen shown at left appears.
2.5.2 Start Menu Tap the button in the bottom left corner of the desktop. The Start menu appears where you can run programs and make system settings. Terminal On the Start menu, tap Programs|Communication|Terminal. The screen shown at left appears. You can create a new session. Internet Explorer On the Start menu, tap Programs|Internet Explorer to run Internet Explorer.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Command Prompt On the Start menu, tap Programs|Command Prompt. The screen shown at left appears. Favorites On the Start menu, tap Favorites. Your Favorites list appears. To add items to your Favorites list, create a shortcut(s) of the desired file(s) in the \Windows\favorites folder.
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Backlight Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Backlight, and the Backlight Properties window appears. - Backlight function Enable or disable the backlight function. If it is enabled, the backlight comes on when you press any key or tap the touch screen. - Backlight On-duration Set the ON-duration of the backlight that comes on when you press any key or tap the touch screen.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu BHTSettings On the Control Panel window, double-tap BHTSettings, and the BHTSettings window appears. For details, refer to Section 2.5.4. [3] “System Properties Menu." System Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap System, and the System Properties window appears. Tap the General tab to display the screen shown at left.
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Stylus Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Stylus, and the Stylus Properties window appears. You can adjust the double-tap speed. Tap the Calibration tab to display the window shown at left. Tab the Recalibrate to display the screen shown at left. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Dialing Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Dialing, and the Dialing Properties window appears. You can set up the telephone line. Owner Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Owner, and the Owner Properties window appears. Tap the Network ID tab to display the window shown at left.
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Volume & Sounds Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Volume & Sounds, and the Volume & Sounds properties window appears. Tap the Volume tab to display the screen shown at left. You can make the following settings: - Adjust the beeper volume except volumes for key entry and screen taps - Enable/disable the beeper for events - Enable/disable the beeper driven by programs...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Display Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Display, and the Display Properties window appears. Tap the Background tab to display the screen shown at left. You can select wallpaper to be displayed on your desktop. Tap the Appearance tab to display the screen shown at left.
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Connection On the Control Panel window, double-tap Network and Dial-up Connection, and the Connection window appears. Double-tap the "Make New Connection" icon starts Wizard. Follow the Wizard instructions and set the connection name and type. PC Connection Properties Tap the PC Connection tab to display the screen shown at left. You can change the connection method to the PC.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Date/Time Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Date/Time, and the Date/Time Properties window appears. You can specify the date, time and time zone. The entry range to the year is 2003 to 2099. Input Panel Properties On the Control Panel window, double-tap Input Panel, and the Input Panel Properties window appears.
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Taskbar On the Start menu, tap Settings|Taskbar. The Taskbar and Start Menu window appears. Tap the General tab to display the screen shown at left. You can customize the taskbar. On the Start menu, tap Run, and the screen shown at left appears. You can run applications or open files.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu 2.5.3 Operating in System Menu On the desktop, double-tap BhtShell. System Menu starts up to display the following screen: To run the items in System Menu, tap the desired item or press the corresponding numerical key. To quit System Menu, tap the button located in the top right corner of the window.
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Structure of System Menu System Menu Double-tapping the BhtShell shortcut icon on the desktop starts up System Menu. Execute Program Executes a user program you select. Menu 1 (Refer to Section 2.5.4, [ 1 ].) Communication Communicates with the host computer. SF + C/BS Menu 2 (C) keys...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Hardware Test Tests a variety of hardware operations. Menu 4 (Refer to Section 2.5.4, [ 4 ].) SF + C/BS (C) keys Explorer Runs Explorer. Menu 5 (Refer to Section 2.5.4, [ 5 ].) System Information Shows the system program version and Menu 6...
2.5.4 Detailed Description of the Functions in System Menu [ 1 ] Execute Program Choosing "1:Execute Program" in System Menu calls up the screen shown at left. With this menu, you can start an application you want. ⇓ Tap the Browse button. The screen shown at left appears. Select a file you want to run, check that the file name is displayed in the Name box, and then tap the OK button.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [ 2 ] Communication Menu Choosing "2:Communication" in System Menu calls up the screen shown at left. [1] Ymodem: Switches to the Ymodem menu where you can set the Ymodem communications parameters and download/upload files.
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Setting the communications environments Tapping button on the Ymodem menu calls up the communications environments setting screen. When using connector interface To communicate with the host computer via the connector interface port, select "Serial (COM1:)" in Port. The screen shown at left appears.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Downloading Specify a folder where you want to store a downloaded file and then tap button , and the BHT waits for a file to be downloaded. Folder where you want to store a downloaded file If you download a file having the same name as one already in the same folder, the newly downloaded file replaces the old one.
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If an error occurs during downloading If some error occurs during downloading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens. Problem The memory is insufficient for storing files to be downloaded. Solution Delete unnecessary files in the memory or decrease the size of the file to be downloaded.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Problem Downloading has failed. Solution Confirm the communications environment settings and then retry the download. It is also necessary to check the communications environment setup of the host computer. Problem Downloading has aborted. Solution Confirm communications...
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Uploading Specify a file you want to upload and then tap button , and the BHT waits for a file to be uploaded. File you want to upload ⇓ Upon completion of uploading, the BHT sounds a long beep once and displays the screen shown at left.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu If an error occurs during uploading If some error occurs during uploading, one of the following screens will appear and the beeper beeps three times. Problem The file you attempted to upload was opened. Solution Close the file to be uploaded and then retry the upload.
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Problem Timeout has occurred. Solution Confirm communications environment settings communications log, then retry the upload. It is also necessary to check the communications environment setup of the host computer. Problem No file has been correctly selected for uploading. Solution Select a file(s) to be uploaded and retry the upload.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [2.2] ActiveSync (Infrared) Choosing "2:ActiveSync (Infrared)" on the Communication menu connects the BHT to the host computer via the IrDA interface port. Upon completion of connection, the screen shown at left appears. For details about the configuration of the host computer and connection using ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.5 "ActiveSync."...
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[2.3] ActiveSync (Serial) Choosing "3:ActiveSync (Serial)" on the Communication menu connects the BHT to the host computer via the connector interface port. After a connection is established, the screen shown at left appears. For details about the configuration of the host computer and connection using ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.5: "ActiveSync."...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [2.4] ActiveSync (USB) Choosing "4:ActiveSync (USB)" on the Communication menu connects the BHT to the host computer via the USB interface port. Upon completion of connection, the screen shown at left appears. For details about the configuration of the host computer and connection using ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.5 "ActiveSync."...
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[2.5] ActiveSync (RF) Choosing "5:ActiveSync (RF)" on the Communication menu connects the BHT to the host computer via the RF interface port. Before proceeding to "ActiveSync (RF)," you need to: - Set up a partnership between the host computer and BHT by running "ActiveSync (Infrared)." - Make the RF settings according to the procedure given in section 2.5.4 "[3.8] Radio Frequency."...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Upon completion of connection by ActiveSync, the screen shown at left appears. If connection to the network fails If connection to the network fails, the BHT beeps three times and displays the following screen. Solution The RF settings may have not been made correctly.
[ 3 ] System Properties Menu Choosing "3:System Properties" in System Menu calls up the window shown at left. [1] QRrcode: Opens the QRcode menu. [2] Beeper/Vibration: Opens the Beeper/Vibration menu. [3] Control Panel: Opens the Control Panel window. [4] File System: Opens the File System menu.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Black-and-white inverted label reading function (INVERT) This function makes it possible to read white cells/bars on a black background. NORMAL: Normal code (black cells/bars on a white background) reading INVERT: Invert code (white cells/bars on a black background) reading AUTO: Both types of codes reading (automatic detection) The automatic detection reading may take more than normal code or invert code reading.
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MARKER You can select the marker ON/OFF mode from the following: 0: Normal mode driven by the trigger switch 1: Marker-ON mode 2: Marker-OFF mode OPTION DATA If the Option Data is set ON, the BHT will add option data (containing 2D code model and error correction level) to the tail of 2D code data when it reads a 2D code.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Example: If a code read is "Data Matrix, Error correction level ECC200, 10 cells wide by 10 cells high," then the option data below will follow. (Data read)... Z0200010010 Minimum number of digits to be read for ITF or CODABAR You can set the minimum number of digits to be read for ITF and CODABAR.
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[3.2] Beeper/Vibration Double-tap the "Beeper/Vibration", and the Beeper/Vibration property appears. On this menu, you can adjust the beeper volume and switch the beeper and vibrator. Adjusting the beeper volume Choose the Volume tab to display the screen shown at left where you can select the beeper volume for the following operations.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [3.3] Control Panel Double-tap the "Control Panel", and the Control Panel window appears. With this menu, you can set up the basic Windows operating environment. For details, refer to Section 2.5.2 " Control Panel." [3.4] File System Double-tap the "File System", and the File System property appears.
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Initializing the memory excluding the Registry You can initialize the memory excluding the Registry and files stored in the FLASH folder. Initializing procedure (1) Tap the Initialize tab and select the RAM radio button. (2) Tap the Initialize button. Select No. ⇓...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Initializing the memory including the Registry You can initialize the memory including the Registry but excluding files stored in the FLASH folder. Initializing procedure (1) Tap the Initialize tab and select the RAM radio button. (2) Select the Initialize Registry check box (3) Tap the Initialize button.
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Initializing the FLASH folder You can erase all information stored in the FLASH folder and let the folder revert to the initial state. Initializing procedure (1) Tap the Initialize tab and select the FLASH radio button. (2) Tap the Initialize button. ⇓...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Running Scandisk through the FLASH folder If the power to the BHT is shut down when the FLASH folder is being accessed, some broken file fragments may remain in the FLASH folder so that the free memory space will be decreased. To remove or clear those fragments, run Scandisk through the FLASH folder.
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[3.5] Power Management Double-tap the "Power Management", and the Power Management property appears. You can set the automatic power-off timer, the standby timer, and CPU clock. Automatic Power-Off Time: Battery Power: For the BHT being out of the CU, set the automatic power-off timer.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [3.6] Double-tap the "Key", and the Key property appears. You can define the functions of the following keys: - SF/ALP (SF) key - M1 key - M2 key - M3 key - M4 key - M5 key* - M3 key (pressed halfway)
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Defining the M1, M2, M3 (left-hand trigger switch), M4 (right-hand trigger switch), and M5* keys *M5 key available on the grip style BHT Choose the MAGIC Full-press tab on the Key definition menu to display the screen shown at left. You can define each of the M1 through M5* keys as any one of a trigger switch, shift key, enter key, backlight function on/off key, Tab key and others as listed below.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu If you define the M4 key as a backlight function on/off key, pressing the M4 key activates or deactivates the backlight function. Note that the backlight function on/off key can be assigned only to any one of M1 through M5* keys and halfway pressed M3 through M5* keys.
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[3.7] Status Display Double-tap the "Status Display", and the Status Display property appears. You can display or hide the following status indicators in the task tray: BATTERY: Battery voltage level Synchronization state SIP: Software input panel (Software keyboard) SHIFT: Keypad shift state CPU STANDBY: Standby state of the CPU ALPHA:...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Displaying the wireless module version and opening/closing the RF device Tapping the Info tab on the NIC Control menu displays the screen shown at left. This menu displays the following: Driver Version: Version of the RF driver Firmware Version: Firmware version of the wireless module...
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Setting the ESSID Tapping the ID tab on the NIC Control menu displays the screen shown at left. You can specify an ESSID (Extended Service Set ID) to be used on the communications network. For details about the ESSID, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.1.2, "RF-Related Parameters."...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Setting the WEP keys Tapping the WEP tab on the NIC Control menu displays any of the following three types of screens according to the authentication type. - At left: Open - Below at left: Shared key (40-bit WEP) - On the next page: Shared key (128-bit WEP)
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Displaying the current communications link status Tapping the Link tab on the NIC Control menu displays the screen shown at left where the current communications link status appears in real-time. Associated Access Point: Displays the MAC address assigned to the wireless interface of the associated access point.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Testing with Ping Tapping the Ping tab on the NIC Control menu displays the screen shown at left. Dest IP: Specify the IP address of a host computer that you want to ping. Data size: Specify the data size of an echo request.
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Ping Echo Request Send Timing Two types of echo request send timings are available: Type 1 and Type 2. The default is Type 2. • Type1 After sending an echo request, Ping will wait for the period specified by Interval and then send an echo request again.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Backup Battery Discharge Counter On the System Properties Menu, pressing the 0 key with the SF/ALP (SF) key held down calls up the screen shown at left. This screen displays the discharge count of the backup battery. If you replace the backup battery, tap the Reset button to reset the discharge counter to zero.
[ 4 ] Test Menu Choosing "4:Test" in System Menu calls up the screen shown at left. [1] QRCODE: Select the 2D-code and bar-code reading test. [2] BEEPER: Select the beeper scale test. [3] AGING: Select the aging test. [4] COM: Select the communications test.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [4.1] QR code reading test Selecting "1: QRCODE" on the Hard Test menu calls up the screen shown at left. Actually read codes with the BHT and check that the code data read matches ones displayed on the LCD.
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The QR Code symbology can split data into a maximum of 16 blocks and encodes each of them into a split QR code image. When reading split QR codes, the BHT beeps in a different way from usual. That is, when the BHT reads the first split code, it beeps twice and enters the split code scanning mode.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [4.2] Beeper scale test Selecting "2:BEEPER" on the Hard Test menu calls up the screen shown at left and sounds the beeper at three octaves listed below. Upon completion of this test, the BHT automatically returns to the Hard Test menu.
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[4.4] Communications test In System Menu, you can test the IrDA interface port and USB interface port. Preparation for the IrDA interface test Arrange two BHTs, one as a master station and the other as a slave station (to be tested) with their IR ports facing each other as illustrated below.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Testing the IrDA interface port Selecting the "1:OPTICAL" on the COM menu calls up the screen shown at left. At the slave BHT to be tested, select the "1:SLAVE" and at the master BHT, select the "2:MASTER."...
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If the IrDA interface test ends abnormally: If the test ends due to a timeout error, the tested slave BHT beeps three times and displays the screen as shown at left. This sample screen shows that an error has occurred at 2400 bps. If the test ends due to mismatch between the sent data and received data, the tested slave BHT beeps three times and displays the screen as shown at left.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Testing the USB interface port Selecting the "2:USB" on the COM menu calls up the screen shown at left and starts connecting with the host computer using ActiveSync. For the configuration of the host computer and details about ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 3, Section 3.5 "ActiveSync."...
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To terminate the USB interface test There are two ways to terminate the USB interface test--"Disconnect the USB interface cable" and "Disconnect the link with the button in the task tray (as described below)." (1) Double-tap the ActiveSync icon (circled in red at left) in the task tray.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [4.5] LCD and indicator LED tests Selecting "5:DISPLAY" on the Hard Test menu calls up the test pattern shown at left on the LCD and turns on the indicator LED in blue.
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The checker pattern is reversed. C/BS (BS) key ⇑ ⇓ ENT key The gray screen appears with a one-dot wide white outline. C/BS (BS) key ⇑ ⇓ ENT key Forty eight right-angled triangles appear. C/BS (BS) key ⇑ ⇓ ENT key...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu The gradation pattern appears. Press the ENT key, and the BHT returns to the Hard Test menu.
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[4.6] Key entry and vibrator test Selecting "6:KEY VIBRATION" on the Hard Test menu calls up the screen shown at left and makes the BHT ready for entry from the keypad. Pressing individual keys displays the identifier letters in the positions pre-assigned to those keys on the LCD.
Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu [ 5 ] Explorer Choosing "5:Explorer" in System Menu calls up the screen shown at left. [ 6 ] System Information Choosing "6:Version" in System Menu calls up the screen shown at left.
2.6 Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) The screen on the left displays if a wireless local area network (wireless LAN) environment has not yet been established following purchase of the BHT unit. (BHT-202QW-CE only) If this screen does not display, double-tap the Wireless Zero Configuration status icon in the task tray to display.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu IP Information Tapping the IP Information tab on the WZC Menu displays the screen shown at left. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings information displays at this menu. Renew: Updates with the latest information. Details: Displays detailed information.
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Wireless Information Wireless Properties Tapping the Wireless Information tab on the WZC Menu displays the screen shown at left. The SSID list for which a search was performed automatically by the BHT displays. If automatic recognition is not made, double-tap Add New… and manually input the SSID.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu This key is provided automatically: Select this check box to automatically obtain the network key. Enable 802.1X authentication: Select this check box to enable 802.1X authentication. * This cannot be used in Ad hoc mode. •...
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• Settings when PEAP, TLS Selected for EAP Type Tapping the Properties… button on the Wireless Properties window displays the screen shown at left. Displays the User Certificate issuance information. Select the Validate Server check box to enable the certificate server. Default: Enabled When TLS is selected for the EAP type, tapping the Select…...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Menu Advanced Wireless Settings Tap the Advanced… button from the Wireless Information tab to display the screen on the left. Use Windows to configure my wireless settings: Select this check box to automatically perform wireless network settings at Windows CE.
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Chapter 3 Communications Operations of the BHT-202Q/202QW-CE Describes the communications operations of the BHT—the spread spectrum communication (BHT-202QW-CE only), infrared communication, USB interface specifications, basic communications specifications, communication using Ymodem, and ActiveSync--for data transfer with the host PC or other devices.
Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE 3.1 Spread Spectrum Communication 3.1.1 Notes for Wireless Operations The BHT-202QW-CE supports spread spectrum communication. • If there are too many communications errors, first make sure that the BHT-202QW-CE points directly at an access point because the 2.4-GHz band requires a more or less straight line path. Note also that the low-power radio waves have trouble passing through human bodies and other obstacles along that path.
3.1.2 RF-Related Parameters User programs command-control wireless communication between the BHT terminals and access points which are connected each other by a wireless LAN. For the setting procedure of RF-related parameters, refer to Section 2.5.4, "[3.4] RF Menu (Network Interface Control)." ESSID (Extended Service Set ID) An ESSID is an ID that identifies the wireless network.
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Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE TRANSMIT KEY You need to use the TRANSMIT KEY in order to choose and activate any one of the WEP KEY1 through WEP KEY4 already defined. If the size of the WEP KEY specified as a TRANSMIT KEY for the BHT is different from that for the access point, no communication is possible.
3.2 Infrared Communication The BHT has an integrated infrared (IR) communications device which enables wireless transfer of programs and data between the BHT and the host PC and between the BHTs, instead of the conventional wire transfer. The IR communications device features the following: •...
Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE 3.3 Connector interface specification The BHT-202QW-CE is equipped with a USB interface for interfacing with the host PC, and with a connector interface for communicating with the host PC. (1) Specification • USB1.1, Full-speed compliant •...
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(3)-1 Interface circuit• i USB• j USB Driver• ^ Receiver (3)-2 Interface circuit• i RS-232C• j Output circuit Input circuit TxD, RTS RxD, CTS 5kΩ Signal Level Item Min. Typ. Max. Output voltage″H″ (3 KΩ load) • \ • \ Output voltage ″L″...
Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE 3.4 Basic Communications Specifications and Ymodem 3.4.1 Basic Communications Specifications Listed below are the communications specifications when the BHT exchanges data with a host PC through the CU-200 (IrDA interface). IrDA Interface Synchronization Start-stop...
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Transmission Code and Bit Order All characters should be coded to 8-bit code for data transmission. The transmission bit order is LSB (Least significant bit) first. What follows is an example for transmitting character A (41h, 01000001b) with an even parity and a single bit each for start and stop bits.
Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE 3.4.2 Using Ymodem In System Menu and user programs, the BHT can use Ymodem with the following communications parameters: Port IrDA interface Transmission Speed 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps Character Length...
3.5 ActiveSync With Microsoft ActiveSync, the BHT can exchange data with the host PC connected in IrDA, USB, or spread spectrum communication. ActiveSync enables the following: Synchronized data transmission Backing up data Copying or transferring data Debugging user programs 3.5.1 Configuring the Host PC Installing ActiveSync 3.7 To use ActiveSync for communication between the BHT and host PC, you need to install ActiveSync 3.7 to the host PC.
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Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE Setting up ActiveSync 3.7 Make ActiveSync connection settings according to the procedure below. Start the installed ActiveSync 3.7, and the screen shown at left appears. ⇓ Choose File|Connection Settings. The screen shown at left appears.
3.5.2 Connection Using ActiveSync When connected by IrDA, USB, or connector interface IrDA communication Arrange the BHT and host PC with their IrDA ports facing directly each other as shown below. No ActiveSync can be used for connection via the CU-200. Host PC IrDA communication For the operating procedure of ActiveSync on the BHT, refer to Chapter 2, Section 2.5.4, "[2.2]...
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Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE Connector interface communication Connect the BHT (connector interface port) to the host computer (RS-232C interface) by using a connector interface cable as shown below. Host Computer Connector interface cable For ActiveSync operating procedures on the BHT, refer to Chapter 2, Section 2.5.4: "[2.5] ActiveSync...
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Setting up a partnership Upon completion of connection between the host PC and BHT, the host PC displays the screen shown at left. On this screen, set up a partnership between the host PC and BHT. Click the Yes radio button and then click Next. ⇓...
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Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT-202Q/202QW-CE Click Finish to complete the setup and return to Windows. The partnership between the BHT and host PC has been set up. For instructions on how to use ActiveSync, refer to its Help on the host PC.
Chapter 4 Error Messages This chapter lists the error messages which will appear on the LCD if some error occurs in the BHT. System Errors................................133...
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Chapter 4 Error Messages 4.1 System Errors If some error occurs when the power is turned on or during program execution, one of the following error messages will appear on the LCD. System Program error Problem A System Program error has occurred. If this error occurs, the BHT beeps five times (for 0.1 second per beep) and then turns itself off.
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Shutdown due to low battery Problem When the power is turned on or off or during execution of applications, the battery output level has lowered so that the BHT no longer operates. If lower battery is detected, the BHT beeps five times (for 0.1 second per beep) and then turns itself off.
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This chapter describes the handling procedure of the communication unit CU-200, the interfacing with the host PC, and the charging of the rechargeable battery cartridge. Functions of the CU-200 ..........................137 Components and Functions ..........................138 Applying Power to the CU-200........................139 Communicating with the Host PC ........................141 5.4.1 Setting the Transmission Speed of the CU-200 ..................141 5.4.2 Interface Cable Connection ........................142 5.4.3 Interfacing with the Host PC ........................143...
Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) 5.1 Functions of the CU-200 The optical communication unit CU-200 series is available in two models: CU-201 and CU-221. The CU-200 series has the following functions: (1) Data exchange function The CU-201/221 exchanges data and programs between the BHT and the host PC. Interface with the BHT: IrDA interface Interface with the host PC: RS-232C (CU-201)
5.2 Components and Functions IrDA interface port Status indicators Used to exchange data optically with the BHT. POWER LED (green) Lights when the power is applied to the CU. DATA Communications LED (green) BHT charge terminals Lights when the BHT is communicating Do not stain these terminals;...
Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) 5.3 Applying Power to the CU-200 CU-201: The CU-201 should be powered from a wall socket via the dedicated AC adapter. Connect the outlet plug of the AC adapter to the power inlet connector of the CU-201, then plug the other end into a wall socket.
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• If you are not using the CU for a long time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket for safety. Failure to do so could result in a fire. • When caring for the CU, unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket for safety.
Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) 5.4 Communicating with the Host PC 5.4.1 Setting the Transmission Speed of the CU-200 CU-201: Set the transmission speed to the same value as that of the BHT and host PC, by using the DIP switch.
5.4.2 Interface Cable Connection (1) Unplug the AC adapter of the CU-200 from the wall socket. (2) Make sure that the host PC is turned off. (3) CU-201: Connect the RS-232C interface cable to the interface port of the CU-201. CU-221: Connect the USB interface cable to the interface port of the CU-221.
Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) 5.4.3 Interfacing with the Host PC This section describes how to start communication with the host PC from System Menu. The same may apply when you use a user program. (1) Turn the host PC on to run Windows. (2) CU-201: Plug the AC adapter into a wall socket.
5.5 Charging the Rechargeable Battery Cartridge (using the CU-200) You can charge a rechargeable battery cartridge loaded in the BHT. Be sure to turn the BHT off before starting charging. Service Life of Rechargeable Battery Cartridge: Lithium-ion batteries used in the rechargeable battery cartridge will gradually deteriorate during the repeated cycles of charging and discharging due to its properties, even under normal use.
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Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) Charging Operation and LED Indication Operator's Action CU-200 Status Charge LED on the BHT On standby ⇓ ON (in red) Place the BHT on the CU-200. Charging ⇓ ⇓ After approx. 3 hours (approx. 5.5 hours*) when the CU-201/221 is powered from the ON (in green) AC adapter...
5.6 Interface Specifications [ 1 ] Interface Connector and Pin Assignment CU-201 The CU-201 has an RS-232C interface port (Dsub-9P). RS-232C interface port (Dsub-9P) on the CU-201 Signal Input/Output Pin No. Signal Functions CU-201 External device ← Receive data → Send data →...
Chapter 5 Handling the CU-200 (Option) [ 2 ] Interface Cable Connection CU-201 As illustrated below, connect the CU-201 (on which the BHT is put) to a host PC with a cross-mode cable. To connect it to a modem, use a straight-mode cable. CU-201 Host PC (DTE)
Appendices Appendix A. Specifications A.1 BHT-202Q/202QW-CE [ 1 ] Product Specifications Rechargeable lithium-ion battery cartridge (3.7 VDC) Main power Power Source Dimensions (W) x (L) x (H) Regular style BHT 90 x 186 x 60 mm (3.5 x 7.3 x 2.4 inches) Grip style BHT 90 x 186 x 175 mm (3.5 x 7.3 x 6.9 inches)
[ 2 ] Readable Code Specifications The values given below are based on the scanning reference position shown in the next item [ 3 ]. (1) QR Codes (Model 1 and Model 2) and MicroQR Code size Cell pitch QR code 21 x 21 cells to 113 x 113 cells (Skew angle: 360°) 0.25 mm (9.8 mils) 21 x 21 cells to 85 x 85 cells (Skew angle: 360°)
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- Light source : Xenon lamp (7) Multi-line Codes Scanning The BHT-202Q/202QW-CE supports multi-line codes scanning that scan up to 3 lines of codes out of universal product codes, Interleaved 2of5 (ITF), Codabar (NW-7), Code 39, and Code128 (EAN-128) at a time in the specified order.
[ 3 ] Scanning Performance Scanning reference position As illustrated at left, align the 105 mm (4.1") reading window with the center of the label (code) to be scanned. Label Scanning distance and area QR codes Cell pitch Scanning distance 0.25 mm (9.8 mils) 40 to 130 mm (1.6 to 5.1 inches)* 0.33 mm (13.0 mils)
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40 to 275 mm (1.6 to 10.8 inches)* PCS value: 0.9 min., Reflection intensity: 85% min. for white The BHT-202Q/202QW-CE may fail to read codes due to specular reflection depending upon the position of the light source, scanning angle of the reading window, and other conditions.
Appendices A.2 CU-200 [ 1 ] Product Specifications CU-201 CU-221 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Supplied via the USB interface* Power Source (via the dedicated AC adapter) Power Consumption 5 VDC, 1500 mA 5 VDC, 500 mA (AC adapter output) 114 x 140 x 87 mm 114 x 134 x 87 mm...
[ 3 ] Interface Specifications CU-201 RS-232C interface port (Dsub-9P) on the CU-201 Signal Input/Output Pin No. Signal Functions CU-201 External device ← Receive data → Send data → Data terminal equipment ready Signal ground ― Data set ready ― Request to send ―...
Appendices Appendix B. Loading an Optional Compact Flash Card Load an optional Compact Flash card to the BHT using the following procedure. (1) Turn the BHT upside down. (2) Slide the right and left release buttons in the direction of the arrows to remove the battery cartridge cover.
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(4) Pull the lock of the inside cover to the right and towards you to release it. Inside cover Lock Lock Inside cover (5) Insert a Compact Flash card into the slot with the connector facing the slot and with the top facing down.
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Appendices To remove the Compact Flash card, press the card release button provided at the left of the card as shown below. Compact Flash card Card release button (6) Set the inside cover so that its lock and pawl become fitted between the printed circuit boards. Lock Pawl Inside cover...
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(7) Push the battery cartridge into the BHT. The end of the battery pull strap should come out from the left edge of the battery cartridge. Battery cartridge Battery pull strap (8) Set the battery cartridge cover back into place and return the right and left release buttons to the original position.
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BHT-202Q/202QW. Please feel free to send your comments regarding any errors or omissions you may have found, or any suggestions you may have for generally improving the manual. In no event will DENSO WAVE be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the application of the information in this manual.
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