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Symbol Series 6800 Product Reference Manual

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Product Reference Guide
70-32645-01
Revision A
April 1998

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  • Page 1 Series 6800 About This Manual Table of Contents Index Copyright Product Reference Guide 70-32645-01 Revision A April 1998...
  • Page 2 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide 70-32645-01 Revision A April 1998...
  • Page 3 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Documents Available from Symbol Technologies ........
  • Page 5 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 38/6865 and 38/6866 Cradles ........... . . 2-2 Parts of the 38/6865 Cradle .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Compatibility Issues When Updating......... . . 4-19 Multiple Applications on the Same Terminal.
  • Page 7 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Battery Charging Tips............6-8 Cleaning .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents BOOTP ..............E-9 Description .
  • Page 9 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide viii...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    The piping symbol | has the effect of "or" when it is used to separate inline parameters on a command line; i.e., it separates alternative values for parameters.
  • Page 11 The following is a list of documents and publications that you may find useful if you want to know more about the Series 6800 terminals or about the tools and utilities that are available for writing applications for the terminals.

  • Page 12: Service Information

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
  • Page 13 +44 1189 45 7222 (outside UK) 0 1189 45 7222 (inside UK) Asia Singapore Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc. 337-6588 (Inside Singapore) +65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore) If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
  • Page 14 . Although 68XX terminals are MS-DOS feature compatible, they are not one hundred percent MS-DOS compatible. DR DOS provides access to a number of commercially available programming tools. Additional programming tools are available from Symbol for easier programming and access to special features.

  • Page 15: Terminal Parts And Basic Operation

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Terminal Parts and Basic Operation The following paragraphs describe the parts and accessories of the 68XX terminals. For information on the 38/6860, 38/6865, and 38/6866 cradles, refer to the individual guides listed in Related Publications. For information about the PC Adapter, refer to Chapter Battery Scan LED...

  • Page 16: Wrist Strap

    The Series 68XX System Display The display shows sixteen 21-character lines — alphabetical characters, numerals, and symbols. Changing the contrast on the display is also available, as is back lighting if your program allows it (refer to the section Back Lighting on page 5-6).

  • Page 17: Battery Chargers

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Accessories The following accessories are available for 68XX terminals. Battery Chargers 68XX terminals use a five-cell 780 mAh or six-cell 600 mAh (intrinsically safe) Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery. NiCd batteries are charged using one of the charging accessories listed below.

  • Page 18: Radio And Network Options

    The Series 68XX System Radio and Network Options Spectrum One Network The 6810 includes an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum One network. Spectrum24 Network The 6840 includes an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum24 network.

  • Page 19: Before You Use The Terminal

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Before You Use the Terminal The first time you use your 68XX terminal, or the first time you power it on after it has been stored without the battery pack, follow these steps in order. Install and Charge the Battery 1.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup The CRD 38/6865 and CRD 38/6866 cradles and Charging and Communications Module (CCM) 38/6860 provide RS-232 communication, charging, and storage capability for the Series 68XX terminals. The PC adapter provides charging and communication capability for a Series 68XX terminal. This chapter provides instructions for setting up each of these devices for charging the 68XX’s NiCd battery, and for communicating with a host, printer, or modem.
  • Page 21 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 38/6865 and 38/6866 Cradles Before attempting to mount or connect the cradles, verify that you have the following parts: CRD 6865 CRD 6866 Single-Slot Cradle with Charging Slot: Four-Slot Cradle US Kit: 3865-110 US Kit: 3866-100 International Kit: 3865-111 International Kit: 3866-101 AC Power Supply...

  • Page 22: Parts Of The 38/6865 Cradle

    Hardware Setup Parts of the 38/6865 Cradle Figure 2-1 shows the parts of the CRD 38/6865. Screw Hole Covers Optical Connectors Battery Contacts Power Port Spare Battery Serial Port Charging Slot CHARGING COMM Figure 2-1. Parts of the CRD 38/6865 Parts of the 38/6866 Cradle Figure 2-2 shows the parts of the CRD 38/6866.
  • Page 23 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Wall Mounting the 38/6865 The CRD 38/6865 can be wall-mounted on a wall bracket for convenience. To wall-mount the 38/6865: 1. Mark where you want the cradle positioned on the wall. 2. Using a fastener appropriate to the wall construction, insert and secure the fastener (Figure 2-3).
  • Page 24 Hardware Setup 5. Position the cradle on the bracket. Figure 2-5. Secure Cradle to Bracket 6. Secure the cradle to the bracket using two #10 metal screws (Figure 2-5).
  • Page 25 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Table Mounting the 38/6866 Note:Installing the suction cup feet is not mandatory but helps keep the cradle in place. 1. On the bottom of the cradle, thread each of the four suction cup feet into the screw holes.
  • Page 26 Hardware Setup Connecting Power for the 38/6865 and 38/6866 Note:The process for connecting power is the same for both cradles. 1. Connect the power supply cord’s round plug to the power connector on the left side of the cradle. 2. Connect the power supply’s AC plug to a standard electrical outlet. The green and red indicators light for 3 seconds, blink for 3 seconds, then go out.

  • Page 27: Connecting For Data Communications

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Connecting for Data Communications To connect the CRD 38/6865 or CRD 38/6866: 1. Be sure to unplug the cradle’s power supply before connecting the serial cables. 2. Turn off the PC. 3. Plug the RS-232 serial cable’s DB-25 connector in the cradle’s communication port (Figure 2-8).
  • Page 28 Hardware Setup Connecting the CRD 6866 to Other Cradles Up to twenty-five 38/6866 cradles can be connected in a series using an RS-232 inter-cradle cable (p/n 60427-00-00) between each cradle. Caution Each cradle must have its own power supply; any other power hook-up method is unsafe.
  • Page 29 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 38/6860 CCM Before attempting to mount or connect the cradles, verify that you have the following parts: Four-slot CCM Kit (includes power supply, mounting brackets, and hardware US: 3860-100 International: 3860-101 AC Power Supply US: 58690-00-00 International: 58690-01-00 Null Modem Cable DB-25 Female to DB-25 Female (p/n 59846-00-00)

  • Page 30: Wall Mounting The Ccm

    Hardware Setup Wall Mounting the CCM The CCM 38/6860 can be table or wall mounted. To wall mount the CCM: 1. Attach the wall-mounting brackets to the bottom of the CCM using the four cross- head machine screws provided, as shown in Figure 2-11: Attach Bracket to CCM with 2 Screws...

  • Page 31: Coupling Ccms

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Coupling CCMs Up to four 38/6860 CCMs can be coupled together for table or wall mounting, with power provided by a single power supply attached to the left-most CCM. To couple two or more CCMs for table or wall mounting: 1.

  • Page 32: Connecting Power To The 38/6860 Ccm

    Hardware Setup Connecting Power to the 38/6860 CCM Only the power connection is required for charging batteries in the CCM. 1. Install the power supply. a. Attach the power supply to the left side of the CCM as shown in Figure 2-13 using two cross-head screws.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Ccm For Serial Communications

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Connecting the CCM for Serial Communications Note:Both the communications cables and the power supply connection are required for performing communications through the CCM. 1. Turn off the PC. 2. Plug the RS-232 null modem cable’s DB-25 connector in the cradle’s communication port.
  • Page 34 Hardware Setup To chain the CCMs: 1. Couple the CCMs as directed in the section Coupling CCMs. 2. In the first coupled section, connect the serial cable to the left-most CCM. 3. Connect the RS-232 cable’s (male or female) DB-25 connector in the serial port of the right-most CCM in the first coupling.

  • Page 35: The Pc Adapter

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide The PC Adapter The PC Adapter works with the Printer Interface Module (PIM). With this arrangement, you can perform these tasks: Communicate to and from the PC without a 6860, 6865, or 6866 cradle Charge the NiCd battery pack in the terminal without a cradle. Parts of the PC Adapter The parts of the PC adapter are shown in Figure 2-15 and described below.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Pc Adapter To 68Xx And Serial Device

    Hardware Setup Connecting the PC Adapter to 68XX and Serial Device To set up the PC Adapter (refer to Figure 2-16): PIM’s Optical Connector Power Supply RS-232 Cable DB-25 Power DB-9 Port Connector Supply Adapter Port Figure 2-16. Setting Up the PC Adapter 1.
  • Page 37 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 4. Connect the RS-232 cable’s DB-25 connector in the PC Adapter’s RS-232 port. 5. Plug the other end of the RS-232 cable in the RS-232 device (e.g., host PC). 6. Plug the jack end of the 16-Volt power supply into the power supply port. 7.

  • Page 38: Hardware Requirements

    Chapter 3 Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Introduction Before using a Series 6800 terminal, perform the following procedures: Install the battery (refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Series 68XX) Charge the battery (refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Series 68XX) Load the system files and application(s).
  • Page 39 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Refer to Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, for instructions on setting up the cradles or PC Adapter for communications. Communications For terminals being used in a direct communications (batch) environment or a Spectrum One network environment, applications are transferred from a host computer to the terminal: over a communications line using a null modem connected to the cradle through the PC Adapter.

  • Page 40: Loading The Program

    Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup Loading the Program To download the program, initiate the communications software on the host computer and terminal as described in the following sections. Note: Communications parameters specified on the host and the terminal must match. These parameters typically are: 38400 bps 7-bit parity Odd parity...
  • Page 41 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Note: Versions of SENDHEX earlier than 3.0 do not support flow control. If you use an earlier version and encounter communication errors, use a lower baud rate. 4. SENDHEX displays the prompt: Press <Enter> to begin communications.
  • Page 42 Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup 5. Baud Rate.The terminal displays: Comm Parameters Baud 9600 Scroll through the list using UpArrow or DownArrow. When the correct rate is displayed (38400 is recommended), press <ENTER>. 6. Data Bits. The terminal displays: Comm Parameters Data Bits Press <7>...

  • Page 43: Starting Communications

    Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Starting Communications 1. The terminal is ready to receive the program from the host PC and displays: Comm Parameters Start? <ENT> 2. Press <ENTER> on the terminal. 3. Press <ENTER> on the host computer. SENDHEX begins transmitting the program image.

  • Page 44: Multiple Applications On The Same Terminal

    Chapter 4 Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup Spectrum24 Terminals In Spectrum24 terminals, wireless connectivity is accomplished using standard communications protocols. Because they are standard, the protocols are generalized and take ® up considerably more space on the terminal’s NVM than is required for Spectrum One terminals.

  • Page 45: Standard Spectrum24 Software

    If your requirements are more advanced, refer to the SLASAP.COM documentation for more information on the Spectrum24 RF network, SLAODI.COM, the Symbol-provided ODI driver, and the configuration file setups required for various platforms. Boot Options & Internet Addressing Each 6840 requires a unique internet address (IP address), allowing messages it sends and receives to be correctly routed over networks conforming to the TCP/IP protocol standards.

  • Page 46: Initializing The Series

    Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup Initializing the Series To initialize a 6840 which has LWP.HEX version 3.03 or greater loaded: Note: This section covers specific settings required on first booting the 6840 out of the box. For a complete review of the CFG24 screens, refer to Appendix E, Spectrum24 Utilities.
  • Page 47 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide CONFIGURATOR 1.XX View config params Net Id Subnet Mask Default Router Terminal IP Address Diversity Terminal Sleep Mode Boot Mode Power Management Exit áâ, Clear, Enter Figure 4-1. CFG24 Main Menu On the 6840 screen, the top and bottom lines of the menu are displayed, and the remaining lines are viewed by scrolling.
  • Page 48 Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup Table 4-1. Spectrum24 Configuration Parameters (Continued) Terminal IP Address Required if you are not using a boot server to allocate IP addresses (BOOTP or DHCP). Set as advised by your LAN administrator. Note: Take care entering this value! The IP address must be unique in the network or communications will be unpredictable.
  • Page 49 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide This screen is for display only; it is not a data entry screen. Use it to review the terminal’s IEEE (or MAC) address, IP address, and Net Id. Press <CLEAR> or <ENTER> to return to the main menu.
  • Page 50 Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup c. Select Subnet Mask from the main configuration menu. The Subnet Mask screen (Figure 4-4) is displayed. SUBNET MASK Enter Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Bksp, Clear, Enter Figure 4-4. Subnet Mask Screen To change the current Subnet Mask setting, backspace over the current value and type a new value, in decimal form.
  • Page 51 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide e. Select Terminal IP Address from the main configuration menu. The Terminal IP Address screen (Figure 4-6) is displayed. TERMINAL IP ADDRESS Enter IP address: 157.235.93.186 BkSp, Clear, Enter Figure 4-6. Terminal IP Address Screen To change the current Terminal IP Address, backspace over the current value and type a new value in decimal form.
  • Page 52 Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup g. Select Terminal Sleep Mode from the main configuration menu. The Terminal Sleep Mode screen (Figure 4-8) is displayed. TERMINAL SLEEP MODE Radio state: áâ, Clear, Enter Figure 4-8. Terminal Sleep Mode Screen áâ To change the current Terminal Sleep Mode, use the cursor keys to toggle between the “On”...
  • Page 53 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide i. Select Power Management from the main configuration menu. The Power Management screen (Figure 4-10) is displayed. POWER MANAGEMENT Radio Power Mode áâ, Clear, Enter Figure 4-10. Power Management Screen áâ To change the current power management mode, use the keys to toggle between the settings “PSP”...

  • Page 54: Initiating Network Connection

    Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup Initiating Network Connection As the initialization continues, the terminal attempts to associate with the Spectrum24 AP using the default or newly entered Net Id. Series 684X Association with AP Not Successful If the 6840 is unable to associate with the AP (the Net Id is wrong or forgotten), it displays the message: STAT24 Ver 1.XX NOT Associated...

  • Page 55: Installing Application Software On Flash Disk

    Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Installing Application Software on Flash Disk Note: LWP.HEX version 3.03 or greater is required on the 6840 for this process. If you are not sure of the terminal’s hex version, boot (initialize) the 6840. The hex version is displayed for approximately 5 seconds during the initialization process.

  • Page 56: Running _L.bat

    3. At a DOS prompt on the 6840, type _L<ENTER> using the keystrokes listed below. For the 46-key 6840: <SHF><FUNC><G><L><ENTER> 4. The terminal boots and displays the message: Symbol Technologies NVM Loader 2.X-XX Connecting to Host 5. Press <ENTER> on the host PC.
  • Page 57 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide Address: XXXX 7. When the hex download is complete, the 6840 automatically reinitializes (warm boots) and copies the files in the software package to the flash disk. If the 6840 does not reinitialize, re-initialize the 6840 using the following key sequence: Note: The 6840 must be re-initialized to copy the software to the flash disk.

  • Page 58: Updating System Software On Flash Disk

    • to load a new version of LWP greater than 3.03 • if you experience serious difficulties • if you are so directed by Symbol’s Technical Support staff. Option: Using _L.BAT to Update System Software If the 6840 terminal contains a LWP hex file of version 3.03, you can follow the instructions for installing application software on the flash disk using _L.BAT through step 6, when the...
  • Page 59 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide where: SENDHEX is the command. is the hex file being loaded. LWP.HEX is the hex file specifically for the system files. There may be other hex files which load other software, such as applications, to the flash disk.
  • Page 60 Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup 4. The 6840 displays: Program loader WARNING: EEPROM WILL BE ERASED CONTINUE? <ENT> Note: To cancel this operation, press <CLEAR>. 5. Press <ENTER> to erase the EEPROM. Wait while the EEPROM is erased. When complete, the program prompts for the communications parameters.
  • Page 61 A status of 0000 (all zeroes) indicates a successful transfer. If the status is other than 0000, check the cable connections between the host PC and the cradle and repeat the process. If the problem persists, contact the Symbol Support Center for assistance. 6. When the download is complete, the 6840 displays the following query: LWP.HEX Ver X.XX...

  • Page 62: Compatibility Issues When Updating

    Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup Compatibility Issues When Updating While the order in which software packages are loaded is not important, we recommend loading the system files, LWP.HEX, first, before loading any application files. You don’t have to reload existing applications that conformed to previous standards for flash disk applications.
  • Page 63 Series 6800 Product Reference Guide When the LWP.HEX is updated to 3.03, these values revert to the defaults. Be sure to check them after LWP.HEX is installed. In particular, verify whether a BOOTP or DHCP server is being used to allocate IP addresses. The default boot mode in version 3.03 is manual entry of IP addresses.

  • Page 64: Chapter 5. Operating The Series 68Xx

    Chapter 5 Operating the Series 68XX Overview This chapter describes how to operate a Series 68XX, including: Powering the 68XX on and off Booting the 68XX Adjusting the display contrast Entering data using the keyboard Entering data using the scanner Capturing signatures Communicating with a PC or printer Communicating on an RF network.

  • Page 65: Normal Power On Techniques

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Normal Power On Techniques There are several ways to power on a terminal. Each way lets you resume at the same location in the application where you left off. Note: The Series 68XX terminals always check for enough battery power for safe operation before they power on.

  • Page 66: Restoring Power After Automatic Shutdown

    Operating the Series 68XX Restoring Power After Automatic Shutdown The terminal shuts off if you don't use it for an amount of time set by your application. Press the PWR key or press the trigger to restore power and return to your application. Power Off To perform a normal power off, press the PWR key or let the terminal shut down automatically as programmed.

  • Page 67: Booting A Series 68Xx

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Booting a Series 68XX Warm Boot A warm boot resets the operating system while preserving the RAM disk. To perform a warm boot: 1. Power off the Series 68XX. 2. Press and hold the 4 and 5 keys. 3.

  • Page 68: Boot To Command Mode

    If such a failure occurs, try cold booting the terminal again. If this does not solve the problem, call the Symbol Support Center. More troubleshooting information is provided in the publications listed in Related Documentation at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Screen Contrast

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Adjusting the Screen Contrast Display Contrast The screen’s contrast is adjustable to eight levels, making the display more readable in different lighting conditions, and at various temperatures. To reduce (lighten) display contrast, press FUNC X. To increase (darken) display contrast, press FUNC Y.
  • Page 70 Operating the Series 68XX The keyboard also has an optionally configurable auto-repeat function. If the application allows, a character repeats as long as the key is held down. If the key is pressed immediately following a modifier key, the modifier sequence affects only the first occurrence of the character key.
  • Page 71 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide When an operator ends a momentary state (by toggling it off or by completing the key sequence), the system returns the keyboard to the last active locked state. Note: Pressing the FUNC key does not clear the last momentary state. However, pressing another momentary key after FUNC clears the FUNCTION state.

  • Page 72: Keyboard Key Definitions

    Operating the Series 68XX Keyboard Key Definitions The standard tasks performed by the keys in their normal, unshifted state are shown in Figure and listed in Table 5-1. For all other keyboard states, refer to Appendix B of the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual.
  • Page 73 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Table 5-2. Cursor Indicators Low Battery Keyboard State Cursor Character (inverted caret) (inverted solid caret) Unshifted (caret) (solid caret) Shifted Momentary Shifted (up arrow) (solid up arrow) Momentary Unshifted (down arrow) (solid down arrow) (underline c) (inverse c) Control (underlined f)

  • Page 74: Scanning

    2. Point the 68XX at a slight angle to the bar code and pull the trigger. Figure 5-2. Scanning with the 68XX 3. Ensure that the scan beam crosses all bars and spaces on the bar code symbol, as shown below. Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code.

  • Page 75: Scanning Considerations

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Note: The procedure for your scanner may differ from the one given above. Scanner use depends on the application. Scanning Considerations Usually, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode, and a few quick trial efforts master it simply and intuitively.
  • Page 76 Operating the Series 68XX Range Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances from the bar code. This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics. Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents decodes.

  • Page 77: Communications

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Communications With a Host To communicate with a host: 1. Set up the 38/6860 CCM, 38/6865 cradle, 38/6866 cradle, or the PC adapter as described in Chapter 2, Hardware Setup. 2. If using a cradle, place the terminal in the CCM or cradle. 3.

  • Page 78: Rf Network Communications

    Operating the Series 68XX RF Network Communications ® The PDT 6810 operates in a Symbol Spectrum One RF network; the 6840 operates in a ® Symbol Spectrum24 RF network. The terminal’s Status LED indicates the state of the 6800’s connection to either of the RF...
  • Page 79 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 5-16...

  • Page 80: Chapter 6. Maintaining The Series 68Xx

    Chapter 6 Maintaining the Series 68XX Batteries The Series 68XX terminal is powered by a rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery pack or one 9-volt alkaline battery installed in the alkaline battery adapter. Fully charged, the NiCd battery pack provides up to 8 hours of continuous operation. The NiCd battery pack is recharged by: placing a 68XX with the battery installed in a 38/6860 CCM or in a 38/6865or 38/ 38/6866 cradle for 7 hours, or...

  • Page 81: When To Replace Or Recharge The Battery

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide When to Replace or Recharge the Battery The Series 68XX terminals provide two types of indicators to notify you when battery power is running low: warning messages and modified cursors. These indicators may be changed or disabled by an application.

  • Page 82: Nicd Battery Pack

    Six-cell, 600 mAh IS Intrinsically safe NiCd rechargeable battery pack Note: The Series 3800 NiCd battery packs, 3872-103, 3872-105, and 3872- 115, cannot be used in the Series 6800 terminal. Removing the NiCd Battery Pack To remove the battery pack (refer to Figure 6-1): 1.
  • Page 83 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 3. Slide the battery pack out of the handle. Battery Compartment Battery Pack Figure 6-2. Sliding Battery Pack Out of Battery Compartment Caution If you intend to store your terminal without the battery pack, ensure you have stored any data and/or programs you wish to keep on another terminal, a host computer, or another medium to avoid loss of data.

  • Page 84: Installing The Nicd Battery Pack

    Maintaining the Series 68XX Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 1. Orient the battery pack with the handle facing the 68XX’s scan window. 2. Slide the pack into the battery compartment while pressing the battery release buttons. 3. Press the battery lock in to secure. Push to Orient Slide...

  • Page 85: Charging The Nicd Battery Pack

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Charging the NiCd Battery Pack The NiCd battery pack automatically charges when the terminal is placed in a cradle or connected to a PC Adapter. A full charge takes about 7 hours. We recommend that you always keep the NiCd battery pack fully charged.
  • Page 86 Maintaining the Series 68XX Charging Battery Packs Outside the Terminal Slots are provided in 38/6860 and 38/6865 cradles to charge spare battery packs outside the terminal. Place the battery pack to be charged in one of the battery slots in the cradle. The LED indicator lamp under the battery slot in which the terminal was placed indicates the battery is charging.

  • Page 87: Battery Charging Tips

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Battery Charging Tips For maximum capacity and battery life, follow these helpful hints: Charge at temperatures between 0°C and 38°C (32°F to 100°F); 21°C (70°F) is preferred Recharge as soon as you see the “Low Battery” message Save your data and program on another terminal or another medium if you plan to store your terminal without the primary battery pack Store batteries at room temperature of 21°C (70°F) or cooler...

  • Page 88: Cleaning

    Maintaining the Series 68XX Cleaning Series 68XX terminals require a minimum amount of maintenance, and proper use and care of the terminal will enable it to function accurately for a long time. To clean a terminal, use a clean soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use abrasive paper, cloth, or abrasive/corrosive cleaners.
  • Page 89 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 6-10...

  • Page 90: Chapter 7. Error Recovery And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Error Recovery and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to assist in basic trouble analysis and correction, including: Error messages Troubleshooting start-up failures Troubleshooting Spectrum24 terminal initialization failures Running the self test function Self test summaries Keyboard test Scanning problems Running memory transfer.

  • Page 91: Error Messages

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Error Messages If ERR3000 is loaded in the system configuration, the terminal displays the following messages to indicate error conditions that affect system performance. A message is usually accompanied by one or more beeps, after which the system returns to its previous status. The application can change the actual wording of the messages or disable messages.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Guide

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Table 7-2 lists some minor problems, causes, and actions to take. If you cannot resolve the problem after checking this list, call the Symbol Support Center for assistance. Table 7-2. Troubleshooting the 6800 Symptom Possible Cause Action Display is blank.

  • Page 93: Spectrum24 Terminal

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide If such a failure occurs, cold boot the terminal again. If this does not solve the problem, call Symbol Customer Support. More troubleshooting information is found in the documentation listed in Related Publications. Spectrum24 Terminal...

  • Page 94: Self Test Function

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Self Test Function Command mode includes a Self Test function which verify that terminal hardware components are operating properly. Components tested include: Real-time clock (RTC) Battery power Keyboard codes Liquid crystal display (LCD) controller Read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), expanded memory (EMS), and non-volatile memory (NVM) CRC.

  • Page 95: Keyboard Test

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Keyboard Test Keyboard testing can be performed while the terminal displays Config Screen 1 results. Test any keys except CLR and PWR. When you press a key, the corresponding key code is displayed on the top row to the right of the test name. Table 7-4 lists the codes for the 46-key keyboard.

  • Page 96: Memory Transfer Program

    Error Recovery and Troubleshooting Memory Transfer Program Command Mode includes a memory transfer utility that transfers data from a terminal to a host PC for program troubleshooting. Programmers can analyze an application using tools provided in the Series 3000 Application Development Kit and described in the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual.
  • Page 97 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 3. Select the range of memory to transfer by pressing the first letter of the desired range (All, Range, or None), or use the UpArrow or DownArrow and press <ENTER>. If you select All, the program skips to the range verification screen (step 7). If you select Range, the screen displays: Use Arrow Keys Start...
  • Page 98 Error Recovery and Troubleshooting 8. Specify the baud rate. Use the UpArrow and DownArrow to scroll through the list of baud rates until the correct rate is displayed and press <ENTER>. Note: Flow control may be necessary at 38400 bps and higher. 9.
  • Page 99 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 4. When the transmission completes or aborts, the terminal displays the transmission status screen: Memory Transfer Status 0000 A status of 0000 (all zeros) indicates that the transfer was successful. Any other status indicates failure. Refer to Appendix B, Communications Status Codes, for the status codes which indicate the source of the error.

  • Page 100: Scanning Problems

    Verify that the scanner is programmed to read the symbology you are trying to read. Try scanning a test symbol of the symbology you are trying to read. Check the bar code to ensure that it is not defaced. A defaced bar code may not be readable.
  • Page 101 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 7-12...

  • Page 102: Appendix A Null Modem Pin-Outs

    Appendix A Null Modem Pin-outs Null Modem Pin-Outs for Full Duplex Use the pin-outs shown in Figure A-1 for null modem communication. Figure A-1. Null Modem Pin-Outs - Full Duplex...

  • Page 103: Null Modem Pin-Outs For Half-Duplex

    Series 3800 Product Reference Guide Null Modem Pin-outs for Half-Duplex Use the pin-outs shown in Figure A-2 for testing. PGND PGND Figure A-2. Null Modem Pin-Outs - Half Duplex...

  • Page 104: Appendix B. Communications Status Codes

    Appendix B Communications Status Codes The program loader status code consists of four hexadecimal digits which indicate whether or not the transfer was successful, and if not, the source of the communications error. A status code of 0000 indicates success; any other code indicates failure. Table B-1 lists the failures associated with the status codes.
  • Page 105 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 106: Appendix C. Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Environment The terminal’s operating conditions are listed in Table C-1, Environmental Specifications. Table C-1. Environmental Specifications Condition Range Operating Temperature -13°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Storage Temperature -13°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Humidity (Operating) 95% relative humidity, noncondensing Altitude Up to 10,000 feet Electrstatic...

  • Page 107: Rf Communications

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide RF Communications Specification Spectrum One (6810) Spectrum24 (6840) Spreading Technique Direct sequence Frequency hopping Data Rate 60.6 Kbps 1 Mbps Range: Open Space 1500 feet/454 meters Up to 1000 feet/303 meters Frequency Range 902-928 MHz Country dependent.

  • Page 108: Scanning Decode Zones

    Specifications Scanning Decode Zones Standard...
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  • Page 110: Appendix D Boot-Up Quick Reference

    Appendix D Boot-Up Quick Reference Table D-1. 46-Key Boot Procedures Boot Type Key Sequence Used For Results Power On PWR, or Trigger, or Normal power on Returns terminal to where it was when remove terminal it was turned off. from cradle Warm Boot 4 5 PWR Lets you choose a...
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  • Page 112: Appendix E Spectrum24 Network And Flash Disk Utilities

    Appendix E Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities Introduction Some supplemental utilities are provided for working with the flash disk in addition to the Flash disk driver and utilities described in the Series 3000 ADK. These utilities include: CFG24 executes from a DOS prompt to change parameters for radio communications.

  • Page 113: Cfg24

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide CFG24 The CFG24 utility enables the terminal operator to configure radio communications parameters. This utility must be run after the radio driver loads because the configuration parameters are saved in the radio card’s flash memory, which is accessed using the radio driver services.
  • Page 114 Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities Initially, CFG24 presents the main menu shown in Figure E-1. CONFIGURATOR 1.XX View config params Net Id Subnet Mask Default Router Terminal IP Address Diversity Terminal Sleep Mode Boot Mode Power Management Exit áâ, Clear, Enter Figure E-1.
  • Page 115 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 2. Select Net Id from the CFG24 Menu. The Net Id screen (Figure E-3) is displayed. NET ID Enter Net Id(hex): BkSp, Clear, Enter Figure E-3. Net Id Screen The Net Id identifies the radio network and differentiates between different radio networks.
  • Page 116 Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities 4. Select Default Router from the main configuration menu. The Default Router screen (Figure E-5) is displayed. DEFAULT ROUTER Enter Default Router 157.235.93.178 BkSp, Clear, Enter Figure E-5. Default Router Screen The default router address is the address of the node where all packets going to remote networks are sent.
  • Page 117 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide To change the current Terminal IP Address, backspace over the current value and type a new value in decimal form. Each part of the four-part address must be in the range 0 to 255. Press <ENTER> to effect the change. Press <CLEAR> to exit without changes. 6.
  • Page 118 Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities is powered off when an application powers down the terminal because of inactivity. The default setting is “On”. áâ To change the current Terminal Sleep Mode, use the keys to toggle between the “On” and “Off” settings. Press <ENTER>...
  • Page 119 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Symbol’s BOOTP program accepts setting the following network parameters from the BOOTP and DHCP parameters: Sub-net Mask Default Router (first address from the router list) Terminal IP Address áâ To change the current boot mode setting, use the keys to toggle between the three valid settings.

  • Page 120: Bootp

    Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities BOOTP The BOOTP program gets the IP address and sets up communications parameters for use by other parts of the system. How the program works depends on which boot mode setting was selected in CFG24, as follows: If “Boot”...

  • Page 121: Output

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Output The following parameters in the radio flash save area are updated if changed by a BOOTP or DHCP process: Sub-network Mask BOOTP or DHCP response may change the subnet mask. If no change is received from the BOOTP or DHCP response, uses the default of 255.0.0.0.

  • Page 122: Stat24

    Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities STAT24 STAT24 is a Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program used to provide the status of the radio connection. It can also be used to check for RF association and alternate actions in batch files depending on the association status. This utility is used mainly to check for associations with an AP when RF difficulties are experienced.
  • Page 123 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide The fields in Figure E-11 are interpreted as follows: Line 1 Title and version number of STAT24. Line 2 The terminal’s IEEE address. Line 3 The version and date of the adapter firmware. Line 4 The IEEE (MAC) address of the Access Point the terminal is associated with.

  • Page 124: Diag24

    Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities DIAG24 DIAG24 is intended for use in two situations: As a connectivity tool, using a ping that is not re-tried on transmission errors. This test is intrusive as pings are sent as fast as possible. As a diagnostic tool for potential radio problems.
  • Page 125 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Note: Press Q in any subsequent menu to return to the DIAG24 menu or to exit DIAG24 from this menu. 2. Press either (1) AP Ping Test or (2) Field Diagnostics. Press Q to quit. Whichever mode was selected from the DIAG24 menu, the subsequent set-up menus that follow are identical, except for the title line which indicates the selected test mode: AP PING TEST for selection 1;...
  • Page 126 Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities 4. To exit the screen select Q or press <CLEAR>. <Test Mode> MESSAGE SIZE 1. 100 bytes 2. 256 bytes 3. 512 bytes Select[1-3 or ‘Q’]: Figure E-14. Ping Message Size 5. Select the ping message size in the Message Size screen shown in Figure E-14.

  • Page 127: Ping Tests

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 7. Select whether to sound a beep if an error is encountered in the Beep Mode screen shown in Figure E-16. Press the corresponding number to make the selection and advance to the test screens. Press Q or <CLEAR>...
  • Page 128 Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities When the ping test is running in non-stop mode, if either of the count fields overflows, the first detail line is pre-empted to show the most significant digits of the count, prefixed with an asterisk (Figure E-18).

  • Page 129: Field Diagnostics

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Field Diagnostics During a field diagnostic test, the screen shown in Figure E-20 is displayed and continuously updated. FIELD DIAGNOSTICS A Cnt Err Rty ms AP 0 165 52 55 52 1 TMO 52 0 220 52 55 52 Press ‘Q’...

  • Page 130: Flash.bat

    Spectrum24 Network and Flash Disk Utilities FLASH.BAT The FLASH.BAT utility facilitates copying files to and deleting files from flash disk, and renaming files on the disk. The batch file takes care of switching to write mode on flash disk and restoring read-only mode after the operation. Deleting Files from Flash Disk To delete files, use the command: FLASH DEL <filename>...

  • Page 131: Copying Files To Flash Disk

    Series 68XX Product Reference Guide Copying Files to Flash Disk To copy files to flash disk, use the command: FLASH COPY <filename> \ For example: FLASH COPY NET.CFG \ copies NET.CFG, the protocol stack configuration file, from the current directory (normally D:) to the root directory on flash disk, and FLASH COPY E:\SVTP\CS1.CFG \STEP copies CS1.CFG from the SVTP directory on flash disk to the STEP directory on flash disk.
  • Page 132 Index alarm ......5-2 Numerics alarm power-on ..... 5-2 38/6860 allocating IP addresses .
  • Page 133 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide from Symbol ....E-8 38/6860 ..... . . 2-13 overview .
  • Page 134 FLASH.BAT ....E-19 documents available from Symbol Technologies FLASHDSK.SYS ..... 4-1 FLASH.BAT .
  • Page 135 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide low battery ..... 7-2 real-time clock ....5-2 power fault .
  • Page 136 Index SENDHEX ......3-2 locked ......5-7 programming NVM .
  • Page 137 Series 68XX Product Reference Guide 38/6860 CCM ....2-10 warm boot ......D-1 38/6866 .
  • Page 138 70-32645-01 Revision A — April 1998 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742...

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