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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
SP5500 OptimusS Series
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. SP5500 OptimusS Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2006 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent, except by reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review, or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Product Overview ........................4 Scanner and Accessories......................4 General Features and Characteristics Multifunctional Keypad .......................6 The LCD Screen ........................7 The Lithium Battery ........................7 Installation Getting Started ...........................8 Basic Operation..........................9 Communication and Data Setup....................9 Data Upload ..........................11 System Module ........................12 System Menu Options ......................12 Application..........................15 Programming the Terminal .......................15...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Introduction Product Overview The SP5500 OptimusS Portable Data Terminals are robust and versatile scanning devices designed to provide exceptional performance, while enduring the demands of everyday use. The lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides the Optimus with more than 100 hours of operation. It is supported by a resourceful set of development tools, including a Windows-based program builder, “C”...

  • Page 6: General Features And Characteristics

    General Features and Characteristics Figure 1. Scanner Features Figure 3. Product Label ESCRIPTION Red Output Window (Laser Aperture) Safety and Product label (Figure 3) Speaker for audible indicators LCD display Multi-functional Keypad Charging and communication contacts IR Communication port Battery Compartment release Scan Button Figure 2.
  • Page 7 General Features and Characteristics Multifunctional Keypad Figure 5.Keypad Features ESCRIPTION Power On/Off. To prevent an accidental power down, it requires about 1.5 sec of POWER continuous pressing to turn On/Off the power. Alphanumeric These 10 keys can be used for either alpha characters or ALPHANUMERIC numerical input.

  • Page 8: The Lcd Screen

    General Features and Characteristics The LCD Screen The LCD screen of the OptimusS Portable Data Terminal displays program settings, operational parameters, data collected, and much more. The display is a graphical LCD with the following characteristics: Display area of 64 pixels x 100 pixels Resolution: Maximum of 8 lines x 16 characters Minimum of 4 lines x 12 characters...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Getting Started The OptimusS Portable Data Terminal (PDT) requires minimal effort to begin functional operation for data collection in any application. In order to get started the unit must have a fresh battery inserted into the battery compartment. 1. Access the battery compartment by removing the battery cover (See Figure 7). To remove the cover, press the cover release down and slide the cover away form the unit.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Installation Basic Operation In order for the Optimus to operate properly, an application program must be loaded onto the PDT. It is possible for the Optimus to power up without at active application. On power up if the Optimus has no application program loaded, then the following Application Program menu options will appear on the display: PTIONS...
  • Page 11 A software driver is required for proper installation. The driver is included with the installation CD provided with each Optimus. In addition the driver can be downloaded from http://www.metrologic.com. It is important to note that this method of BT pairing is for “Serial Port Profile” only. To connect to the BT access...

  • Page 12: Data Upload

    Installation Data Upload 1. To transfer the data collected select the Utilities option. 2. Select the Transfer Files option on the next menu and then the Send Files option. 3. Re-insert the Optimus unit into the cradle and upload the data to the host device. The OptimusSBT Bluetooth model is similarly connected to the host device and programmed however, there are some key differences in the data collection process.

  • Page 13: System Module

    Installation The System Module The system module on the Optimus is another useful tool included with the Optimus. It provides information about the Optimus and access to the system menu for configuring the Optimus. In order to access the system module, follow the instructions below: 1.
  • Page 14 Installation Settings ESCRIPTION ETTING EFAULT Clock Set date and time for the system. the light goes off after 20 Backlight ON Period Set the duration for the keyboard/LCD backlight seconds Set CPU running speed. There are five speeds available: CPU Speed Full speed, half speed, quarter speed, eighth speed and Full speed sixteenth speed.
  • Page 15 Installation Memory The menu option provides the user with ability to gather information on the amount of memory available on the Optimus, as well as the ability to initialize the memory. This is accomplished by choosing one of the two available selections. 1.

  • Page 16: Application

    • The “BASIC” Compiler • The “C” Compiler For detailed information, please consult the appropriate manual or contact Metrologic Instruments, Inc.. Programming the communication cradle The communication cradle of the OptimusS Portable Data Terminal supports serial IR interface only. If a customized PC application has been developed for communication with the terminal via the cradle, it will be necessary to first configure the cradle through programming.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting YMPTOM ESCRIPTION Make sure the battery is inserted and charged. Does not power up after Charge the battery and check the charging status. If no charging information shown on pressing POWER key. the display, reload the battery and check if the battery is properly installed then try again. Call for service if problem persists.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications PTIMUS ERIES PERATIONAL Light Source: Visible Laser Diode (VLD) @ 650 nm 20 mm - 202 mm 0.33 mm (13 mil) Normal Depth of Field: (.75"- 8.75") bar code Width of Scan Field: 290mm (11.4”) @ 222 mm (8.75”) Single-Line Scan Speed: 100 scan lines per second...
  • Page 19 Specifications PTIMUS ERIES ECHANICAL Width (Unit): 55 mm (2.2") Depth (Unit): 28 mm (1.1") Height (Unit): 137 mm (5.4") Weight (Unit): 4.9 oz (140 g) – including battery Width (Cradle): 92 mm (3.6") Depth (Cradle): 110 mm (4.3") Height (Cradle): 58 mm (2.3") LECTRICAL Battery Operation:...

  • Page 20: Contact Information And Office Locations

    Email: info@it.metrologic.com Tel: 86-512-67622550 Omniplanar Fax: 86-512-67622560 1571 Imperial Way Poland Email: info@cn.metrologic.com Suite A Metrologic Instruments Poland Sp.z o.o West Deptford, NJ Poleczki 21 China Tel: 856.537.6100 02-822 Warsaw, Poland Guangzhou Sales Office Fax: 856.537.6116 Tel: +48 (22) 545 04 30 Room 2307 Email: info@omniplanar.com...
  • Page 21 South America and Central America European, Middle East and Asian Headquarters - Singapore African Headquarters Brazil Russia China Metrologic do Brasil Ltda. Metrologic Russia Beijing Sales Office Rua da Paz 2059 Bolshaya Novodmitrovskaya 14 Tower A, 5th Floor, Unit 5204 CEP 04713-002...

  • Page 22: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 23 METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. Optimizer User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Introduction..........................5 ............................5 TILITIES .........................6 OMMON ERMS Getting Started ..........................7 ............................8 ..........................8 ANGUAGE ............................9 OOLS ..........................9 Application Creation.........................10 ............................10 Form Number ..................................11 Action....................................11 Date and Time Stamp ............................... 12 Lookup Table..................................12 Branch ....................................12 Properties ................................... 13 Min Len and Max Len ...............................
  • Page 26 Table of Contents Italian / French Pharma code............................27 Plessey.................................... 28 Telepen ................................... 28 UPCE....................................28 UPCA....................................29 ..........................30 TARTUP Application start from ................................ 31 Prompt & Message Settings ............................31 Prompts & Messages................................ 31 ..........................32 ETTINGS Initial ....................................32 Security ....................................

  • Page 27: Introduction

    Introduction The Optimizer software program is a rapid SW development tool designed and developed specifically for the Optimus series of portable data terminals. The Optimizer program is a well- structured application program that has user friendly menus and easily accessible options, all of which make Optimizer the perfect companion software to produce the most optimal results for both the user and any custom application.

  • Page 28: Common Terms

    Introduction Common Terms Database – A collection of similar data separated into different groups to make it easy to organize and find specific items Table – A the structure where all data is stored. A database is usually made up of multiple tables.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting Started After successful installation of the Optimizer program* on the host device activation of the program can easily be accomplished. The application window for the Optimizer program will appear on the display of the host device. Figure 1 Optimizer Startup Window Figure 1 illustrates the opening screen of the Optimizer program.
  • Page 30 The Language menu allows the user or developer to choose the active language. The default is English. Optional language modules* can be loaded for custom language requirements. For more information contact a Metrologic Instruments representative.
  • Page 31 Getting Started The Tools menu, though a familiar listing for Windows™ programs, has options completely unique to the Optimizer program. In Figure 3 the available options under the Tools menu are displayed. Figure 3 Tools Menu Options Download Program – This option allows the user to download an application program to the Optimus.

  • Page 32: Application Creation

    Application Creation An application is mainly composed of two components: Form and Menu. These are the two key elements required to create a customized application program. In order to create an application program customized for a customer’s application, it will be necessary for a developer to be familiar with all of the available menus of the Optimizer program.

  • Page 33: Form Number

    Application Creation Form Number The Form number selection allows the developer to select form 1 through 10. As a feature the developer can create 10 unique forms and each form can have different settings. Having the flexibility of 10 forms enables the developer to create enhanced application programs. Action The Action property allows the developer to setup navigation control and data output of a Form.

  • Page 34: Date And Time Stamp

    Application Creation Record selection options (cont.) Save and Output Record – This selection option allows the developer to configure the Form to accomplish two tasks instantly. It allows the transactional data to be saved in a table on the unit and outputs data directly to the host device.

  • Page 35: Properties

    Application Creation Properties Parsing is used when the developer needs to analyze or separate the data input into more easily processed components. The parsing options are illustrated in Figure 8. The parsing options available allow the developer to add a suffix or prefix. Additionally, Optimizer can setup the data length to be a fixed length and pad the data if necessary.
  • Page 36 Application Creation Properties (Cont.) Add prefix code Setting adds a set string as a prefix to data entered in this field. Click on the checkbox to activate selection. Add suffix code Setting adds a set string as a suffix to data entered in this field. Click on the checkbox to activate selection.

  • Page 37: Min Len And Max Len

    Application Creation Min Len and Max Len The Min Len property sets the minimum length the bar code must be in order to qualify as a valid bar code. The Max Len property can be set to limit the length of the data for a particular field.
  • Page 38 Application Creation Data Type properties (Cont.) Text Any ASCII character Integer An Integer is a positive whole number (e.g. 1, 2, 3…), negative whole number (-1, -2, -3….), and zero (0). Real Real number is any rational or irrational number. This includes whole, negative, and decimal numbers.

  • Page 39: Menu

    Application Creation MENU A Menu is the other key component to a well structured application program. The Menu allows the developer to subdivide and configure the access of different forms for numerous applications. The association between the menus and forms give the developer the ability to design application programs that make even the most difficult applications manageable.

  • Page 40: Save Data

    Application Creation Menu properties (cont.) Save Data Click on the checkbox to activate this setting. If this setting is activated it will configure the Optimus to save the data for each form in a separate file. Menu and Item caption Save caption –...

  • Page 41: Lookup

    Application Creation LOOKUP TABLE A lookup table is a database file created for information reference. The lookup table provides data to the active form when there is a match to a field in the table. The level of interaction is dependent on the settings of the active form.

  • Page 42: Number Of Fields

    Application Creation Lookup Table properties (cont.) Number of fields Setting specifies the number of fields in the lookup table. Field The position of the field in the lookup table that is being defined. Offset The Offset setting value identifies the start position for particular field of the lookup table. It is important to note that the total value of the Offset and the Length settings can be no greater than 255.

  • Page 43: Bar

    Application Creation BAR CODE The bar code property page includes all the bar code types that are supported by the Optimus. The developer can enable or disable each type of bar code. In addition, the developer can configure the parameters of each bar code type to conform to the application requirements. The many settings under each bar code symbology enable the developer to create application programs that will enhance all transactional data gathered by the Optimus.

  • Page 44: Read Redundancy

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Read Redundancy Read redundancy is a method by which the scanner can reliably determine that the data gathered is accurate by conducting multiple scans of the information. The default setting is none. If the read redundancy setting is set to once, the scanner will decode the bar code one additional time, and if the decoded information of both scans is identical than the data collected is determined to be “good data”.

  • Page 45: Codabar

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Checksum Transmission Specifies whether the checksum characters are included in the data being transmitted. Code Length Qualification Because of the weak structure of the 2 of 5 codes, a partial scan has a high probability of decoding as a valid but shorter 2 of 5 codes (known as short scan).

  • Page 46: Code39

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Code39 The Normal CODE 39 is a variable length bar code type that can encode the following 44 characters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, -, ., *, $, /, +, %.

  • Page 47: Ean8 Ean13

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Enable Code 93 Click on this checkbox to enable Code 93 as an active bar code type. Enable Code 128 Click on this checkbox to enable Code 128 as an active bar code type. EAN8 EAN13 EAN or European Article Numbering system (also called JAN in Japan) is a European version of UPC.

  • Page 48: Msi

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Enable EAN13 ISBN / ISSN Conversion If these settings are enabled, the scanner will convert the code read into ISBN or ISSN code if the formats are correct (EAN13 codes start with 978 or 979 for ISBN, and 977 for ISSN).

  • Page 49: Italian / French Pharma Code

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Double Modulo 10 Enables the Optimus to scan and decode bar code that contain two Modulo 10 check digits. Modulo 11 & 10 Enables the Optimus to scan and decode bar code that contain the Modulo 10 and 11 check digit.

  • Page 50: Plessey

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Plessey A variable length, numeric-only bar code type. Each symbol is framed by a start and a stop pattern and contains a check character that is calculated from the values of each of the encoded data digits. Telepen Telepen is the only bar code type to directly represent the full ASCII character set without shift characters.

  • Page 51: Upca

    Application Creation Bar code properties (cont.) Transmit System Number The UPCE comes with 2 varieties: System Number 0 and System Number 1. These two differ in the way data within the bar code is encoded. The system number 1 is the new UPCE extension to the ordinary UPCE (system number 0). The developer can enable the Optimus to transmit the system number of the bar code.

  • Page 52: Startup

    Application Creation Startup The Startup properties are the initial settings that will be active on the Optimus upon power up. The Startup menu enables the application program developer to specify which settings and prompts will be accessible upon the initialization of the Optimus unit. The Startup menu properties include: 1.

  • Page 53: Application Start From

    Application Creation Statup Application start from This setting determines the form or menu that will be active initially on the Optimus. The active form or menu is determined by the number of forms and menus available for the particular application program (e.g. If two menus are created and one form then those are the only active options that will be available in the drop down box).

  • Page 54: Settings

    Application Creation Settings The Settings property enables the developer to set the communication method for multiple interfaces, beep tones, data operation methods, security with password protection, and hot button function keys. Under the Settings menu there are the following three options: 1.

  • Page 55: Security

    Application Creation Security The Security settings available give the developer the ability to limit certain functions. This is accomplished by setting a password for those functions, thereby limiting access to certain functions to a select group of individuals. The developer can create a 10 character password that must be entered to change any property that has the selection box checked.

  • Page 56: Communication

    Communication Communication menu allows the developer to transfer data and programs to and from the Optimus to a host device. To access the communication settings highlight the Tools menu (See Figure 27). Communication option will appear with three options available for setting up communication to the host device*.

  • Page 57: Download Lookup Table

    Communication Download Lookup Table Utilizing this option, the developer can download a customized lookup table to the Optimus, using the Download Lookup Table option. A small window will appear with configuration settings (See Figure 29). The configurable settings are similar to the Download Program option.
  • Page 58 Communication Receive Data properties (cont.) File Mode This setting is the mode by which the data will be written to the file. Overwrite Allows the developer to specify the file name. Creates a new file and if there is an already existing file by the same name it overwrites it with the new data Append Allows the developer to specify the file name.
  • Page 59 Communication Receive Data properties (cont.) Always show this dialog box This setting must be activated in order to have the Receive Data options available for configuration. It is important to note that if this box is unchecked the configuration settings for the receiving data will not be available to alter.

  • Page 60: Contact Information And Office Locations

    Email: info@it.metrologic.com Park,Suzhou, PRC Omniplanar Tel: 86-512-67622550 1571 Imperial Way Poland Fax: 86-512-67622560 Suite A Metrologic Instruments Poland Sp.z o.o Email: info@cn.metrologic.com West Deptford, NJ Poleczki 21 Tel: 856.537.6100 02-822 Warsaw, Poland China Fax: 856.537.6116 Tel: +48 (22) 545 04 30 Guangzhou Sales Office Email: info@omniplanar.com...
  • Page 61 Contact Information and Office Locations South America and Central America European, Middle East and Asian Headquarters - Singapore Brazil African Headquarters China Metrologic do Brasil Ltda. Russia Beijing Sales Office Rua da Paz 2059 Tower A, 5th Floor, Unit 5204 Metrologic Russia CEP 04713-002...

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