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  • Page 1 PT 2000 & TopGun ® ® Portable Data Terminals User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 PSC reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. PSC is a registered trademark of PSC Inc. The PSC logo is a trademark of PSC. All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Introduction & Quick Start Guide ........... 1 Overview ......................2 Getting Started Quickly ................. 4 Chapter 2: About the PT 2000 and TopGun............. 7 The PT 2000....................8 TopGun ......................9 The Keypad....................10 Data Keys....................11 Function Keys ..................12 Action Keys ...................
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 3: Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO .......17 Getting Started .....................18 Attaching an Input Device to the PT 2000..........18 Turning On the Portable ...............19 Setting the Time and Date ..............19 Setting a Password .................20 Collecting Data.....................21 Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge..........21...
  • Page 5 Full Keyboard Support ..............93 Overview ...................... 94 Appendix C: The TopGun Module .................99 Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT 2000 ......... 100 Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model..........103 Laser Specifications and Labeling..............105 Appendix D: The PT Dock ..................107 About the PT Dock..................

  • Page 6: Appendix G

    Low Battery Indication ................121 NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries ..........121 Backup Battery ..................121 Appendix F: Connector Configurations............123 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector .........124 Interface Cable Connector ................125 PT Dock.....................126 Appendix G: Programming Bar Codes ..............127 PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Preface: About this Guide REFACE ONTENTS Style Conventions............ viii Document Conventions ........viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions......viii Radio Frequency Interference........ix Technical Support ............x...

  • Page 8: Style Conventions

    Brackets such as: indicate a key on <Scan> a portable data terminal. Data or keystrokes entered by the user, and filenames or directories are presented in a monospaced typeface. PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 9: Radio Frequency Interference

    Radio Frequency Interference Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 10: Technical Support

    PSC reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types of businesses, application software, and computer systems and can provide individualized assistance. Telephone Technical Support If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact PSC technical support at (541) 349-8281. viii PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 11: Introduction & Quick Start Guide

    Introduction & Quick Start Guide HAPTER ONTENTS Overview..............2 Getting Started Quickly..........4...

  • Page 12: Overview

    , contains ID numbers, Appendix A Programming Parameters acceptable settings, and defaults for all programming parameters for TopGun and the PT 2000. Refer to this chapter to change settings in the portable. , includes tables listing Code 39, Appendix B...
  • Page 13 Appendix C The TopGun Module TopGun module. Refer to this chapter if the TopGun module is separate from the PT 2000 or to change the direction of the laser. , explains how to set up and use the Appendix D The PT Dock optional dock for the PT 2000 or TopGun.

  • Page 14: Getting Started Quickly

    115 With a PT 2000, attach a bar code scanner or magnetic stripe reader by pushing its plug into the jack at the top of the PT 2000. Be sure the plug is firmly in place. Turn the portable on by pressing the green button.
  • Page 15 – page 26 page 29 The PT 2000 or TopGun is now ready to begin collecting data. Enter data with the TopGun module or another bar code scanner, a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad. For information about uploading collected data from the portable to a PC, refer to “...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: About The Pt 2000 And Topgun

    About the PT 2000 and TopGun HAPTER ONTENTS The PT 2000 .............. 8 TopGun ..............9 The Keypad .............. 10 Data Keys.............. 11 Function Keys ............12 Action Keys ............12 The Display Screen........... 13 The Virtual Display..........13 Displaying Information about the Portable.... 15 The Beeper ...............

  • Page 18: The Pt 2000

    UPC-A UPC-E UPC/EAN/JAN extensions The PT 2000 verifies acceptance of input by sounding a beep. Change the beeper’s volume, pitch, and duration to suit the work environment or personal preferences. The PT 2000’s liquid crystal display (LCD) provides easy readability. Its keypad provides full alphanumeric input capabilities and includes four programmable function keys.

  • Page 19: Topgun

    ). The module attaches to Figure 2-1 on page 10 the 9-pin connector at the top of the PT 2000 and can be adapted for right- or left-handed use. The module has two triggers, allowing scanning with either the index finger or thumb.

  • Page 20: The Keypad

    99 Figure 2-1: The TopGun Module The Keypad The keypads on the PT 2000 and TopGun have three types of keys: data keys, function keys, and action keys (refer to Figure 2-2 on page 11 Each key produces a beep when pressed.

  • Page 21: Data Keys

    The Keypad Figure 2-2: The PT 2000 and TopGun keypads Function keys Action key Data keys Action keys Data Keys Use data keys to enter letters, numbers, and several other characters. There are 26 of these keys. Each key can be used in two modes: normal and alpha.

  • Page 22: Function Keys

    About the PT 2000 and TopGun Function Keys There are four function keys, through , at the top of the <F1> <F4> keypad. Alpha mode changes these keys to through . Actions <F5> <F8> assigned to the function keys are determined by the active program.

  • Page 23: The Display Screen

    The Display Screen Press the key to enter alpha mode. A caret ( ) appears at the <Alpha> cursor position in the display screen. The portable remains in alpha mode until a function key is pressed, or until the key is pressed <Alpha>...
  • Page 24 About the PT 2000 and TopGun Figure 2-3: Virtual display vs. actual display F1=NEXT F2=PRE REC#11 OF 16 120850A30NME5274J400967629 F3=REV F4=EXIT Display screen F1=NEXT F2=PRE (4 lines by 16 REC#12 OF 16 characters) 120850A30NME5274J400984019 24 lines F3=REV F4=EXIT F1=NEXT F2=PRE...

  • Page 25: Displaying Information About The Portable

    The display screen lists the system version number and the amount of random-access memory installed (refer to Figure 2-4 Figure 2-4: Display screen showing version number PT 2000 Vers. 128k The Beeper The portable provides audible feedback to indicate when a bar code has been scanned successfully and to acknowledge when a key is pressed.

  • Page 26: The Auto-Off Feature

    To transmit data to or from the portable, place the unit in the dock. To use the PT 2000 or TopGun for data collection again, remove it from the dock. Or, use the PT Dock to recharge the portable’s rechargeable NiCd battery pack and backup...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Using The Pt 2000 And Topgun With Palpro

    TopGun with PALPRO Use the PT 2000 or TopGun as a keyboard wedge to enter data directly into an application one item at a time. When away from the PC, it is possible to collect all the data records and upload them to the host PC later.

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    Attach a bar code scanner by pushing its connector into the connector at Scanner the top of the PT 2000. Be sure the scanner connector is firmly in place. Refer to the input device’s operating manual for instructions on its use.

  • Page 29: Turning On The Portable

    Figure 3-1: The input connector on the PT 2000 Welp clip Turning On the Portable Turn the PT 2000 or TopGun on by pressing the green button. <I/O> The display screen returns to the view displayed when it was turned off.

  • Page 30: Setting A Password

    Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO system clock is set for 12-hour format, type . or . after 013000P the number (e.g., ). Press when finished. <ENTER> Note: It is possible to return to the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus (such as the password prompt screen shown below).

  • Page 31: Collecting Data

    Plug the 15-pin connector into the cable connector on the bottom of the portable. Figure 3-6: Keyboard wedge installation for PCs 1.For a listing of PT 2000 cable numbers, consult the PSC Price Book at the PSC website listed on the back cover of this manual. User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 70, 80, 90, 95 (U.S. keyboard) *$+$-D2C015EE* IBM 3151 terminal Using the To use the PT 2000 or TopGun as a keyboard wedge, complete the Keyboard setup and installation procedures described earlier in this chapter. Then complete the following steps: Wedge...

  • Page 33: Using Palpro

    Collecting Data Use a bar code scanner (the TopGun module or another device attached to the PT 2000), a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad to enter data. When scanning a bar code or running a magnetic stripe card through the reader, the data is entered at the cursor position in the application.
  • Page 34 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Press to use to use , or to use <F1> ASSETPRO <F2> INVPRO <F3> TRACKPRO Figure 3-10: Selecting a PALPRO application F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING ¤ F4=EXIT Note: is selected, the next screen asks the user to select...
  • Page 35 Collecting Data Changing allows the user to change the title that appears on the menu for PALPRO Program each application, or change the prompts for each application. Change titles or prompts after selecting an application. To use the application’s Titles and current title and prompts, select at the prompt shown at the left.
  • Page 36 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-15: Entering the Second Prompt ENTER PROMPT 2 ¤ ASSET NO. Switching to To switch from one application to another, complete the PALPRO Another following steps: PALPRO Select from the current application’s menu to exit the <F5>...
  • Page 37 Collecting Data Using to track assets (furniture, phones, computers, electronic ASSETPRO ASSETPRO equipment, etc.) at various locations (example: departments, rooms, floors, buildings, etc.). With enter an identification code ASSETPRO, for a location, collect all the asset IDs at the location, and then enter an identification code for a different location.
  • Page 38 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-20: The Item ID Prompt ITEM ID ¤ WH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT appear together on the third line of location ID item ID the screen, separated by a comma, and the second prompt remains on the screen.
  • Page 39 Collecting Data Figure 3-22: Collected Data in ASCII text file BLDG1,000295 BLDG1,001862 BLDG1,000945 BLDG1,001008 BLDG1,000036 BLDG1,000490 BLDG2,000288 BLDG2,002596 Using Use this application to track inventory. provides a choice of one INVPRO INVPRO prompt or two. Use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number or description for each item.
  • Page 40 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO The application menu appears next on the display screen. Continue with the instructions for , below, or Using One Prompt , depending on the selection made Using Two Prompts page 31 in step...
  • Page 41 Collecting Data Figure 3-26: Collected Data in ASCII text file 40-000-00 40-002-00 40-006-00 40-010-00 00-000-17 00-000-19 00-000-02 00-000-11 Using Two Prompts Select from the application menu. The first prompt appears <F2> on the screen. Figure 3-27: The Item ID Display ITEM ID ¤...
  • Page 42 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO reappears on the screen. The portable is ready to accept another item ID Figure 3-29: Input Another Item ID ITEM ID ¤ 40-000-00,25 F3=REV F4=EXIT When finished collecting inventory data, press the key to <F4>...
  • Page 43 Collecting Data At the first screen, press the key to change the title or <F3> prompts that appears on the application’s display screens. (Refer for information on changing the prompts.) page 25 Figure 3-31: The Change Prompts Display CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES ¤...
  • Page 44 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the ID code. Figure 3-35: The Location ID Code Display LOCATION ID ¤ IN : F3=REV F4=EXIT With a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the key.

  • Page 45: Descript

    Collecting Data When finished collecting asset IDs for the location, press the <F4> key to return to the prompt. LOCATION ID Repeat steps through until all the IDs for the assets at every location are collected. Press the key again to return to the menu shown at step <F4>...
  • Page 46 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO to files or create them from scratch in the portable as you collect inventory data. When you enter an item ID into the portable, the application checks the loaded item file for that entry. If the ID matches one in the file, the...
  • Page 47 Collecting Data Loading Item and Description Files into the Portable Note: For information about connecting a portable to your computer, see the user's guide for the portable. For information about file-transfer PTFER PDTFER programs, see pages 73-80. At the screen displaying the program name, press any function key.
  • Page 48 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO and go to step 5. To add new items to an existing list, select <F2> and go to step 8. <F3> Figure 3-42: Prompt FILE NOT EMPTY FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND...
  • Page 49 Collecting Data Figure 3-45: Prompt CONNECT TO PORTABLE CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT When the transfer is completed, the portable's screen will report on the number of records in the list in memory. Press the <F4> key to return to the menu.
  • Page 50 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Figure 3-48: Selecting DESCRIPT F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT Note: For information about using the portable as a wedge, see the user's guide for the portable. From the application menu, select <F1> Figure 3-49:...
  • Page 51 Collecting Data Figure 3-51: Match ITEM ID QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT The application adds the item ID to the item list and prompts you for a description of the item. Use the keypad to enter a description (for example, POCKET READER MANUAL). The application will add the description to the description file and prompt you for the number of units of the item.

  • Page 52: Invmodem

    Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO INVMODEM (Inventory Application with Modem Option ) works INVMODEM exactly like . However, an additional feature lets you send the INVPRO collected data to a computer over a modem. To use this application, you should have experience with modem communications.
  • Page 53 Figure 3-54: Select SEND FILE *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT Use a cable supplied by your PSC dealer to connect the portable to your modem, and select from the send file menu. <F3> Figure 3-55: Select MODEM *SEND FILE*...

  • Page 54: Timestmp

    Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO When the computer is ready, press the key on the portable <F3> to begin the file transmission. Figure 3-58: Begin File Transmission F3=UPLD F4=EXIT When the transmission is completed, the application displays a message.
  • Page 55 Collecting Data Figure 3-61: Menu TIMESTMP F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT Note: For information about using the portable as a wedge, see “Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge” on page 21. From the application menu, select <F2> Figure 3-62: Select COLLECT TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT...
  • Page 56 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When you upload the file to your computer, the data will appear as a list. Each line in the list will contain the ID for a single item, followed by the date and time that the item ID was entered in the portable.

  • Page 57: Reviewing The Collected Data

    Reviewing the Collected Data hour, for the minute, and for the seconds (e.g., 133000). If the portable's system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M. or P for P.M. after the number (e.g., 013000P). Figure 3-67: Entering the Correct Time CURRENT TIME 8:17:32 ENTER NEW TIME:...
  • Page 58 Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a comma at the end of the line. The second line of the data-review screen tells the number of the currently displayed record and the total number of records.

  • Page 59: Uploading Data To The Host Pc

    Uploading Data to the Host PC Uploading Data to the Host PC The PT 2000 and TopGun store data records in files in random-access memory (RAM). When finished collecting data in a file, transmit (upload) that file from the portable to the host PC. The number of records that can collected before uploading depends upon the amount of RAM the portable has.
  • Page 60 Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip. Note: Use only a PSC power adapter. Using another adapter can damage the portable. The portable is set at the factory with the following parameter settings for serial communications. For explanations of these parameters, refer to , beginning on .

  • Page 61: Keyboard Wedge Configuration

    Uploading Data to the Host PC From the program menu on the PT 2000 or TopGun (such as the one from shown in ), select to display INVPRO Figure 3-70 <F3> menu. File Options Figure 3-71: The File Options Menu...

  • Page 62: Removing Collected Data From Memory

    <F3> connection. Removing Collected Data from Memory After uploading a file from the PT 2000 or TopGun to the PC, erase the file from the portable’s memory. To do so, complete the following steps: Figure 3-76: Item Tracking Menu ¤...

  • Page 63: Turning Off The Portable

    Turning Off the Portable From the program menu on the PT 2000 or TopGun (such as the one from above), select to display the TRACKPRO <F3> File menu. Options Figure 3-77: File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE ¤...

  • Page 64: Resetting The Portable

    Using the PT 2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Resetting the Portable To reset the PT 2000 or TopGun, remove the battery pack, alkaline batteries, or external power supply. Then press and hold down the keys while reinserting the batteries or <Alpha>...

  • Page 65: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning With normal use, the PT 2000 or TopGun should require no maintenance. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth. Caution: Do not immerse the portable in liquid. Caution: Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Programming The Pt 2000 And Topgun

    Programming the PT 2000 and TopGun TopGun and the PT 2000 are configured with certain default parameter settings before they are shipped from the factory. These settings will work for many applications. Change the settings by scanning the bar codes provided in this chapter and in...

  • Page 68: Overview

    Programming the PT 2000 and TopGun Overview PT 2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times: Sets the portable to alpha mode */+* Sets the portable to normal mode */-* Has the same effect as the <Clear> *--* Has the same effect as the <BKSP>...

  • Page 69: Using Programming Utilities

    Using Programming Utilities Using Programming Utilities The PSC portable comes with a collection of applications and utilities on a disk. This collection is called the Portable Applications Library, or PAL. Two of the utilities, , enable PDPROG PERCPROG programming of the portable from DOS or Windows.
  • Page 70 After changing the serial port setting, PERCPROG will keep the new setting until it is changed again. Use the icons in the PSC PAL program group (Windows 3.1) or the Start Menu (Windows 9x) to install an application. From the PSC...
  • Page 71 When programming is completed, the message Portable will appear in the window, and the successfully programmed name of the program file will be displayed in the window’s title bar. Select to close the PSC window. File > Exit Portable Programmer User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Pdprog

    Programming the PT 2000 and TopGun PDPROG PDPROG is the utility used to program a PSC portable through DOS. Using PDPROG involves entering commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax is as follows: pdprog filename[.hex] [-¦/][port] where...

  • Page 73: Using Predefined Defaults

    Using Predefined Defaults Using Predefined Defaults TopGun and the PT 2000 have the following three sets of parameter defaults: turns every on/off parameter off and sets Predefined Default 0 (D0) : all minimum and maximum lengths to zero. turns every on/off parameter on, sets all...

  • Page 74: Using Bar Codes

    Programming the PT 2000 and TopGun Using Bar Codes To program the PT 2000 and TopGun, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired parameters and settings. Appendix G page 127 provides several programming bar codes. Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that supports Code 39.

  • Page 75: Using Multiple Bar Codes

    Using Bar Codes Like all Code 39 bar codes, this sample starts and ends with an asterisk $+$- starts programming mode. is the ID number for the parameter that enables Code 39, and turns it on. specifies the Code 39 maximum-length parameter, and sets it to 35 characters per label.

  • Page 76: General Programming Parameters

    General Programming Parameters describes some of the general parameters for programming the Table 4-1 PT 2000 or TopGun. For descriptions of serial parameters, refer to . For a complete list of parameters and defaults, refer to Table 4-2 Appendix A...

  • Page 77: Setting The Hour Format, Time, And Date

    General Programming Parameters Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date Turn parameter ID D8 on to set the portable's real-time clock Time: display to 24-hour (military-style) format. When this parameter is set to , the time is displayed in 12-hour format. The default time display is 24-hour format.

  • Page 78: Serial Parameters

    Programming the PT 2000 and TopGun Serial Parameters Use bar codes to set parameters for using the PT 2000 or TopGun as a serial device. describes the serial parameters; bar codes for Table 4-2 setting them begin on . (For a complete...
  • Page 79 Serial Parameters Xmodem is a simple send-and-wait-for-response protocol using a fixed- length data field. The data field is embedded in an Xmodem packet, which also contains a packet number and a single-byte arithmetic checksum. The protocol link is established by the receiver transmitting a NAK character until the sender responds.

  • Page 80: Code 39 And Ascii Equivalents For Serial Characters

    Programming the PT 2000 and TopGun Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters provides Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters. Table 4-3 For Code 39, ASCII, and mnemonic equivalents of keyboard keys, refer Appendix B Table 4-3: Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters...

  • Page 81: Chapter 5: Transferring Data With Psc Utilities

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities HAPTER ONTENTS Overview ..............60 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ..61 Installing & Setting up PTFER ......61 Uploading a File ............ 62 Downloading a File ..........64 Changing Settings ..........64 Setting Command Line Options ......66 Using PDTFER ............

  • Page 82: Overview

    To launch Windows applications, select menu options, use dialog boxes, or refer to Microsoft Windows documentation. Both the PT 2000 and TopGun come with PSC’s Portable Applications Library (PAL) on a disk. PAL includes two programs to transfer data between the portable and a PC: PTFER Windows application.

  • Page 83: Using Portable File Transfer Program (Ptfer)

    Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Installing & Setting up PTFER To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT 2000 or TopGun, complete the following steps: If the utility software is not already installed on the PC, install it following the instructions included with the diskette packaged with the portable.

  • Page 84: Uploading A File

    Communications port opened window. It is now possible to transfer files between the PC and the portable. Uploading a File To upload a file from the PT 2000 or TopGun to the PC: Select and use the dialog box File > Receive...
  • Page 85 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Figure 5-2: The File to Receive dialog box displays a message saying that it is expecting the file (refer PTFER Figure 5-3 Make the appropriate selections on the portable to upload the data into the specified file on the PC (refer to page 49 Figure 5-3: The PTFER window during an upload Note:...

  • Page 86: Downloading A File

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Downloading a File To send a file from the PC to the PT 2000 or TopGun: Prepare the portable to receive a file. Note: Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page 35.
  • Page 87 Use this dialog box to switch baud rate, the number of stop bits, and the type of parity. (Use the settings which match the settings used in the PT 2000 or TopGun.) When finished, click on the button to connect to the...

  • Page 88: Setting Command Line Options

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Setting Command Line Options Note: In Windows 3.x, the command is in the Command Line input box in the application’s Program Item Properties window in the Program Manager. In Windows 95, create a shortcut to the application. (The Desktop is a good place to put the shortcut.) Find the...
  • Page 89 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen ( ) or a slash ). Enter parameters either before or after the file name. ptfer link.txt /P1 the command would send the...

  • Page 90: Using Pdtfer

    Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Using PDTFER Instead of using the application in Windows, transfer files to and PTFER from the PT 2000 or TopGun using commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax for transferring files with is as follows: PTFER pdtfer filename [-¦/][port][Bn][Dn][action]...

  • Page 91: Using Mactfer

    Using MACTFER Using MACTFER Use the program to transfer data between a PT 2000 or MACTFER TopGun and a Macintosh. Only one cable is required to connect the portable to a Macintosh. (Contact a PSC dealer to order.) To transfer data using the...
  • Page 92 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities To send a file to the portable, select and specify the File > Send name and location of the file in the dialog box. To Send File accept the transferred file, the portable must be programmed to accept serial input and store it in a file or register.

  • Page 93: Using Updtfer

    PT 2000 or UPDTFER TopGun and a UNIX workstation. The program transmits UPDTFER and receives data to or from the portable using PSC's ACK/NAK protocol. Note: Refer to the PSC website listed on the back cover > Support >...
  • Page 94 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities performs the transfer “silently” (without displaying received data on the screen). displays help on program usage and options. updtfer /dev/tty2a readin.dat -r would receive For example: data from a portable connected to a serial port named /dev/tty2a and readin.dat...

  • Page 95: Appendix A: Programming Parameters

    Programming Parameters PPENDIX ONTENTS Overview..............104 Predefined Defaults ..........105 Save-and-Exit Settings..........105 General Programming Parameters ......106 Code 39 ...............106 Interleaved 2 of 5 ..........106 Codabar ...............106 Code 93 ...............106 Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) ....107 Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E) ....107 European Article Numbering (EAN)/ Japan Article Numbering (JAN) ....107 UPC, EAN, JAN Extensions........107...

  • Page 96: Overview

    Overview Note: For information about programming, refer to Chapter 4 This appendix provides information about all programmable settings for the PT 2000 and TopGun. lists programming ID numbers for predefined defaults Table A-1: (refer to page 87 lists save-and-exit settings (refer to...

  • Page 97: Predefined Defaults

    Overview Predefined Defaults : tells how the parameter is set when you select predefined default D0, D1, or D2 (refer to page 87 , beginning on , lists parameter settings for serial Table A-4: page 91 communications. Table A-1: Predefined Defaults Setting ID # Type...

  • Page 98: Code 39

    Send start/stop On/Off On or Off Convert Codabar to CLSI On/Off On or Off Code 93 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enable On/Off On or Off Minimum length Value 00–50 Maximum length Value 01–50 PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 99: Universal Product Code-A (Upc-A)

    Overview Predefined Defaults Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enable On/Off On or Off Send system digit On/Off On or Off Send check digit On/Off On or Off Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 On/Off On or Off...

  • Page 100: Other Controls

    Keyboard click On/Off On or Off Laser delay Value 00–99 (10-millisecond units) = UPC-A = UPC-E = Code 128 = Interleaved 2 of 5 = EAN-8 = Code 93 = Code 39 = Codabar = EAN-13 PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 101: Serial Programming Parameters

    Overview Table A-4: Serial Programming Parameters Predefined Default Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input (C8) Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Host select Value 11 = ATs, PS/2s, and None compatibles 15 = IBM terminals Baud rate 00 = 300 Value 01 = 600...

  • Page 103: Appendix B: Full Keyboard Support

    Full Keyboard Support PPENDIX ONTENTS Overview..............112 Common Keyboard Keys........113 IBM (or Compatible) PC Keyboard Keys....115...

  • Page 104: Overview

    Overview Almost every key on the keyboard, including non-printing keys, can be programmed into the PT 2000 or TopGun. The tables in this appendix list Code 39 equivalents for programming all keyboard keys. Use the Code 39 values to create bar codes to include lowercase or non- alphanumeric characters in a bar code.
  • Page 105 Overview Table B-1: Common Keyboard Keys ASCII ASCII Code 39 Code 39 Value Value space " < > & - or /M . or /N 0 or /P 1 or /Q 2 or /R 3 or /S 4 or /T 5 or /U 6 or /V 4 or /T...
  • Page 106 ASCII ASCII Code 39 Code 39 Value Value *Not an actual key; see information about the “zap” character on page 94 PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 107 Overview Table B-2: IBM (or Compatible) PC Keyboard Keys Code 39 ASCII Value Code 39 ASCII Value %U$A 8001 ¦ %U%A 801B %U$B 8002 Ø %U%B 801C %U$C 8003 ¨ %U%C 801D %U$D 8004 Æ %U%D 801E %U$E 8005 Caps Lock %U$F 8006 Num Lock...

  • Page 109: Appendix C: The Topgun Module

    The TopGun Module HAPTER ONTENTS Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT 2000..118 Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model ..121 Laser Specifications and Labeling......123...

  • Page 110: Attaching The Topgun Module To The Pt 2000

    Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT 2000 If the TopGun module and PT 2000 were purchased separately, complete the following steps to connect them: Pull the hook on the elastic hand strap out of the holder near the base of the PT 2000 (refer to...
  • Page 111 Contact a PSC dealer to order a replacement hand strap and screws. Request the PT 2000 strap kit. Figure C-2: Attaching the TopGun module Place the TopGun module on the top of the PT 2000 and gently press it onto the 9-pin connector (refer to Figure C-2...
  • Page 112 Figure C-3 Figure C-3: Replacing the hand strap (magnified view) Indentation on back Flat metal plate of TopGun module Hand strap Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder. PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 113: Changing Topgun To A Left-Handed Model

    Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model TopGun comes assembled for right-handed use. To use the unit with the left hand, complete the following steps as shown in Figure C-4 Remove the two screws from the top of the TopGun module. Figure C-4: Switching the Direction of the TopGun Module Step 1 Step 5...
  • Page 114 Turn the top around so that the laser is pointing in the opposite direction. Replace the top of the module. Insert and tighten the two screws. (Do not over tighten them.) PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 115: Laser Specifications And Labeling

    Laser Specifications and Labeling Laser Specifications and Labeling Laser classification: CDRH Class II Light source: 680-nm laser diode Minimum element width: 6.0 mils Depth of field: 2 to 24 inches (55-mil labels) Operating temperature: -4° to 109°F (-20° to 43°C) Figure C-5: Product labeling for the TopGun module Eugene, OR March 1998...

  • Page 117: Appendix D: The Pt Dock

    The PT Dock HAPTER ONTENTS About the PT Dock ..........126 Setting Up the Dock..........126 Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable ..126 Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer ....128 About the Power Adapter ........130 Using the PT Dock..........

  • Page 118: About The Pt Dock

    About the PT Dock The PSC PT Dock is specially designed for use with the PT 2000 or TopGun. Use the dock for data transmission between the portable and a PC. Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection.
  • Page 119 Setting Up the Dock Gently press the PT Dock adapter into the base of the PT 2000 or TopGun. Figure D-1: The PT 2000, PT Dock, and adapter Use the two provided screws to secure the adapter to the portable.

  • Page 120: Attaching The Pt Dock To A Computer

    Set up the Dock as either a serial device or a keyboard wedge. The cable part number will depend upon your computer type and desired configuration (serial or keyboard wedge). Note: Refer to PSC’s website (referenced on the back cover of this manual) at the quick link contact a PSC dealer, or...
  • Page 121 Figure D-3: Back of the PT Dock Cable input jack Power input jack Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the workstation (refer to Figure D-4 on page 112 Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the PSC...

  • Page 122: About The Power Adapter

    About the Power Adapter To use the PT Dock with a serial cable, use a 9-volt power adapter to recharge the NiCd batteries in the PT 2000 or TopGun. Power adapters are available from a PSC dealer. (When using the keyboard wedge configuration, power is supplied by the workstation.)

  • Page 123: Using The Pt Dock

    Using the PT Dock Using the PT Dock Set up the PT Dock as described in the preceding section. Place the PT 2000 or TopGun into the dock, with the keypad facing out. To use a power adapter or the keyboard wedge configuration, the green LED labeled on the front panel of the PT Dock should light up.

  • Page 125: Appendix E: Batteries

    Batteries The PT 2000 and TopGun run on two types of batteries. The main batteries supply operating power for the PT 2000 unit and for the TopGun module or another input device. The internal lithium battery provides backup power to maintain the random-access memory and real-time clock when the main batteries are removed.

  • Page 126: Alkaline Batteries

    Alkaline Batteries The PSC PT 2000 or TopGun comes with three alkaline batteries installed. To replace the alkaline batteries, complete the following steps: Detach the elastic hand strap on the back of the portable by pulling its hook out of its holder near the base (refer to...

  • Page 127: Nicd Battery Pack

    Make sure the plastic ribbon is tucked underneath the cover. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder. NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack for the PT 2000 and TopGun (PSC part #00-862-00) contains three rechargeable AA NiCd batteries. To install the NiCd battery pack, complete the following steps:...
  • Page 128 Figure E-2: Battery pack label Replace the battery-compartment cover by sliding it into place. Make sure the plastic ribbon is tucked underneath the cover. PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 129: Recharging The Nicd Battery Pack

    Plug that connector into the cable input jack on the bottom of the portable. Caution: Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer. Using another adapter can damage the unit. Attach the small, round plug of the 9-volt power adapter to the round power input jack on the cable connector labeled .

  • Page 130: Storing The Nicd Battery Pack

    Consequently, when a charged battery pack is installed and the unit is turned ON, it is likely that the operating system will detect the corrupted application code and will display a PROGRAM FAILED message. PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 131: Low Battery Indication

    Low Battery Indication Low Battery Indication NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries The portable indicates when the battery pack or alkaline batteries are low by flashing LOW BATTERY on the display. About 20 minutes of use remain before the main batteries reach their automatic low-power shutdown point.
  • Page 132 If the message does not disappear or occurs other than at initial use after prolonged storage, then the backup battery may no longer be accepting a charge from the battery pack or adapter. Contact a PSC dealer. Use the PT Dock to recharge the lithium backup battery in the portable.

  • Page 133: Appendix F: Connector Configurations

    Connector Configurations PPENDIX ONTENTS Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector ..142 Interface Cable Connector ........143 PT Dock ..............144...

  • Page 134: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector

    Pin #6 Pin #9 Table F-1: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Pin # Description Laser sync in Bar code data in Good-read out Mag stripe information in Laser trigger in Laser-scan enable out Ground Ground PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 135: Interface Cable Connector

    Interface Cable Connector Interface Cable Connector Figure F-2: Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Pin #8 Pin #1 Pin #15 Pin #9 Table F-2: Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Pin # Description Shield Transmit data out Receive data in Hardware handshake out* Hardware handshake in Not used Ground Cable detect...

  • Page 136: Pt Dock

    Received data to dock Keyboard interface Serial data out Transmitted data from dock No connection No connection No connection +5 volts in to dock Serial handshake in Controls No connection transmitted data Keyboard interface Ground Keyboard interface PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 137: Appendix G: Programming Bar Codes

    Programming Bar Codes This chapter provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming the PSC PT 2000 and TopGun. Factory default settings are underlined. PPENDIX ONTENTS Predefined Defaults........... 146 Code 39..............146 Interleaved 2 of 5 ............148 Codabar ..............

  • Page 138: Predefined Defaults

    Predefined Defaults *$+$-D0EE* *$+$-D2EE* *$+$-D1EE* *$+$-C8EE* Serial defaults Code 39 ENABLE *$+$-001EE* *$+$-000EE* MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0100EE* *$+$-0140EE* *$+$-0110EE* *$+$-0150EE* *$+$-0120EE* *$+$-0160EE* *$+$-0130EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 139 MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0210EE* *$+$-0240EE* *$+$-0220EE* *$+$-0250EE* *$+$-0230EE* *$+$-0260EE* ENABLE CHECKSUM *$+$-031EE* *$+$-030EE* SEND CHECKSUM *$+$-041EE* *$+$-040EE* FULL ASCII MODE *$+$-051EE* *$+$-050EE* ACCUMULATE MODE *$+$-061EE* *$+$-060EE* User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    ENABLE AIAG ALTERNATE CHECK DIGIT *$+$-071EE* *$+$-070EE* Interleaved 2 of 5 ENABLE *$+$-081EE* *$+$-080EE* MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0902EE* *$+$-0930EE* *$+$-0906EE* *$+$-0940EE* *$+$-0910EE* *$+$-0950EE* *$+$-0920EE* *$+$-0960EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 141 MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-0A10EE* *$+$-0A40EE* *$+$-0A20EE* *$+$-0A50EE* *$+$-0A30EE* *$+$-0A60EE* REQUIRED LENGTH (no default; overrides minimum and maximum settings) *$+$-09020A02EE* *$+$-09120A12EE* *$+$-09040A04EE* *$+$-09140A14EE* *$+$-09060A06EE* *$+$-09160A16EE* *$+$-09080A08EE* *$+$-09180A18EE* *$+$-09100A10EE* *$+$-09200A20EE* User’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Codabar

    ENABLE CHECKSUM *$+$-0B1EE* *$+$-0B0EE* SEND CHECKSUM *$+$-0C1EE* *$+$-0C0EE* USE LENGTHS 6 AND 14 ONLY (case code) *$+$-0D1EE* *$+$-0D0EE* Codabar ENABLE *$+$-201EE* *$+$-200EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 143 MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2104EE* *$+$-2140EE* *$+$-2110EE* *$+$-2150EE* *$+$-2120EE* *$+$-2160EE* *$+$-2130EE* MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2210EE* *$+$-2240EE* *$+$-2220EE* *$+$-2250EE* *$+$-2230EE* *$+$-2260EE* SEND STOP/START *$+$-231EE* *$+$-230EE* User’s Guide...

  • Page 144: Code 93

    CONVERT CODABAR TO CLSI *$+$-241EE* *$+$-240EE* Code 93 ENABLE *$+$-2C1EE* *$+$-2C0EE* MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2D02EE* *$+$-2D30EE* *$+$-2D10EE* *$+$-2D40EE* *$+$-2D20EE* *$+$-2D50EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 145: Upc-A

    MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-2E02EE* *$+$-2E30EE* *$+$-2E10EE* *$+$-2E40EE* *$+$-2E20EE* *$+$-2E50EE* UPC-A ENABLE UPC-A *$+$-301EE* *$+$-300EE* SEND SYSTEM DIGIT *$+$-311EE* *$+$-310EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT *$+$-321EE* *$+$-320EE* User’s Guide...

  • Page 146: Upc-E

    CONVERT UPC-A TO EAN-13 *$+$-331EE* *$+$-330EE* UPC-E USE SYSTEM DIGIT 0 *$+$-341EE* *$+$-340EE* USE SYSTEM DIGIT 1 *$+$-351EE* *$+$-350EE* CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A *$+$-361EE* *$+$-360EE* SEND SYSTEM DIGIT *$+$-371EE* *$+$-370EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT *$+$-381EE* *$+$-380EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 147: Ean/Jan

    EAN/JAN ENABLE EAN-8/JAN-8 *$+$-391EE* *$+$-390EE* ENABLE EAN-13/JAN-13 *$+$-3A1EE* *$+$-3A0EE* CONVERT EAN-13 TO ISBN *$+$-3B1EE* *$+$-3B0EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT *$+$-3F1EE* *$+$-3F0EE* User’s Guide...

  • Page 148: Upc/Ean/Jan Extensions

    UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions ALLOW 2-DIGIT EXTENSIONS *$+$-3C1EE* *$+$-3C0EE* ALLOW 5-DIGIT EXTENSIONS *$+$-3D1EE* *$+$-3D0EE* REQUIRE EXTENSIONS *$+$-3E1EE* *$+$-3E0EE* Code 128 ENABLE *$+$-401EE* *$+$-400EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 149 MINIMUM LENGTH *$+$-4102EE* *$+$-4140EE* *$+$-4110EE* *$+$-4150EE* *$+$-4120EE* *$+$-4160EE* *$+$-4130EE* MAXIMUM LENGTH *$+$-4210EE* *$+$-4240EE* *$+$-4220EE* *$+$-4250EE* *$+$-4230EE* *$+$-4260EE* ENABLE UCC128 *$+$-431EE* *$+$-430EE* User’s Guide...

  • Page 150: Other Controls

    Other Controls ENABLE MANUAL RESET *$+$-B01EE* *$+$-B00EE* AUTO-OFF (in minutes) *$+$-B200EE* *$+$-B230EE* *$+$-B205EE* *$+$-B260EE* *$+$-B210EE* *$+$-B290EE* INTERCHARACTER DELAY (in milliseconds) *$+$-B300EE* *$+$-B350EE* *$+$-B310EE* *$+$-B375EE* *$+$-B325EE* *$+$-B399EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 151 ADD CODE ID *$+$-B51EE* *$+$-B50EE* GOOD-READ TONE *$+$-B800EE* *$+$-B805EE* Medium High *$+$-B802EE* *$+$-B807EE* Medium High GOOD-READ BEEPS *$+$-B901EE* *$+$-B903EE* *$+$-B902EE* *$+$-B904EE* GOOD-READ TONE DURATION (in seconds) *$+$-BA01EE* *$+$-BA03EE* 0.07 0.22 *$+$-BA00EE* *$+$-BA02EE* 0.14 0.45 User’s Guide...
  • Page 152 BEEPER VOLUME *$+$-BC08EE* *$+$-BC01EE* Increase *$+$-BC09EE* *$+$-BC07EE* Decrease High *$+$-BC00EE* ERROR TONE *$+$-BD01EE* *$+$-BD07EE* High *$+$-BD04EE* Medium KEYBOARD CLICK *$+$-DD1EE* *$+$-DD0EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...

  • Page 153: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar *%-* *%.* Set Time Set Date CLOCK FORMAT *$+$-D80EE* *$+$-D81EE* 12-Hour 24-Hour DATE FORMAT *$+$-D90EE* *$+$-D91EE* U.S. International Serial Parameters HOST SELECT (no default) *$+$-C011EE* *$+$-C015EE* AT, PS/2, or compatible terminal BAUD RATE *$+$-C100EE* *$+$-C102EE* 1200 *$+$-C101EE* *$+$-C103EE* 2400 User’s Guide...
  • Page 154 *$+$-C104EE* *$+$-C107EE* 4800 38,400 *$+$-C105EE* *$+$-C108EE* 9600 76,800 *$+$-C106EE* 19,200 DATA BITS *$+$-C207EE* *$+$-C208EE* PARITY *$+$-C300EE* *$+$-C304EE* None Even *$+$-C303EE* STOP BITS *$+$-C401EE* *$+$-C402EE* ENABLE XON/OFF *$+$-C51EE* *$+$-C50EE* PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 155 LINEFEED *$+$-C600EE* *$+$-C602EE* None Add LF *$+$-C601EE* Strip LF PROTOCOL *$+$-CA00EE* *$+$-CA02EE* EOR only Xmodem *$+$-CA01EE* CR with checksum and ACK/NAK response TIMEOUT (in 100-millisecond units) *$+$-CD00EE* *$+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD10EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD25EE* *$+$-CD99EE* User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 2-13 I/O key keyboard wedge configuration 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 3-21 serial configuration 3-49 attaching TopGun module to PT 2000 100 to C-102 Auto-Off accumulate option for Code 39 bar codes for 4-66 G-140 bar codes for...
  • Page 158 E-121 3-21 check-in and check-out see TRACKPRO serial 3-49 checksum connector configurations F-123 to F-126 Interleaved 2 of 5 conversion options 4-66 4-66, A-89 protocol 4-68 cleaning the portable 3-55 PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 159 Index dock (PT Dock) D-107 to D-113 connector configuration F-126 D0, D1, D2 (predefined defaults) dock (PT Dock) 4-63, A-87 2-16 bar codes for dollar sign ($) in bar codes 4-63, G-128 4-64 data DOS, transferring data from 5-80 collecting downloading data from the portable 3-21 to 3-35 5-76...
  • Page 160 2-10 to 2-13 function keys 2-12 I/O (on/off) key 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 modes 2-12 on/off (I/O) key 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 input device, attaching to PT 2000 scrolling keys 3-18 2-14 intercharacter delay bar codes for G-140 programming parameters for A-90...
  • Page 161 TRACKPRO 3-32 to 3-53 from parameters see programming parameters 5-73 to 5-79 module (TopGun) parity 2-10, C-99 to C-105 4-68 attaching to PT 2000 bar codes for C-100 to C-102 G-144 changing orientation of default C-103 5-74 product labeling programming parameters for...
  • Page 162 PALPRO application 3-50 3-23 symbologies read by serial cable displaying attaching 2-15 3-49 turning on uploading data 3-19 3-49 turning on off serial characters, Code 39 and ASCII 3-53 uploading data from equivalents 4-70 PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 163 TopGun module G-143 2-10, C-99 to C-105 programming parameters for attaching to PT 2000 A-90 C-100 to C-102 setting date changing orientation of 3-19 to 3-20, 4-67 C-103...
  • Page 164 3-49 to 3-52, 5-74 to 5-75 utilities “zap” character B-94 MACTFER 5-72, 5-81 to 5-82 PDTFER 5-72, 5-80 PTFER 5-72, 5-73 to 5-79 updtfer 5-72, 5-83 to 5-84 utilities for programming 4-59 to 4-62 PT 2000® & TopGun®...
  • Page 165 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following directives and standards – Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC Low Voltage 73/23/EEC R&TTE 1999/5/EC Standards Equipment: EN 55022-A&B:1994/1998, EN 50082-1:1992/1998 EN 55024:1998, EN 60825-1:1996, EN 60950:1998...
  • Page 166 Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. PSC Japan K.K. North Ryde, Australia Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688...

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