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  • Page 2 ! If it is judged by DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED that malfunction of the product is due to the product having been dropped or subjected to impact, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge even within the warranty period.
  • Page 3 The radio frequency module that complies with the Directive 99/5/EC(R&TTE) is mounted on this device (BHT-300QW). DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) Manufacturer or Authorized representative : DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Address : 1-1 Showa-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi-ken, 448-8661, Japan We declare on our sole responsibility, that the following product : - Kind of equipment...
  • Page 4 Labeling Rating plate...
  • Page 5 Preface Please READ through this manual carefully. It will enable you to operate your BHT-300QW correctly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this manual handy for speedy reference.
  • Page 6 Describes the basic operating method of the BHT-300QW and the related notes. Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Outlines the system configuration and presents the operating procedures for the BHT-300QW, including preparation and System Mode operation. In System Mode, you can set various parameters to efficiently run application programs.

  • Page 7: Related Publications

    Technical Terms Used in This Manual Source Program and Object Program (User Program) Generally, a source program is translated into an object program by a compiler. This manual calls an object program a user program. BHT-BASIC This manual expresses BHT-BASIC 4.0 as BHT-BASIC. Related Publications BHT-BASIC Programmer's Manual (BHT-300 series) BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility User's Guide...
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe all these safety precautions. ! Please READ through these instructions carefully. They will enable you to use the BHT and CU correctly. ! Always keep this manual nearby for speedy reference. Strict observance of these warnings and cautions is a MUST for preventing accidents that could result in bodily injury and substantial property damage.
  • Page 9 To System Designers: • When introducing BHTs in those systems that could affect human lives (e.g., medicines management system), develop applications carefully through redundancy and safety design which avoids the feasibility of affecting human lives even if a data error occurs. Handling the battery cartridge •...
  • Page 10 • Never put the BHT into a microwave oven or high-pressure container. Doing so could cause the BHT to break, generate heat, rupture or burn. Handling the CU • If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the CU, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, disconnect the interface cable, and contact your nearest dealer.
  • Page 11 Handling the battery cartridge • Never charge a wet or damp rechargeable battery cartridge. Doing so could cause the batteries to break, generate heat, rupture, or burn. Handling the BHT • Never put the BHT in places where there are excessively high temperatures, such as inside closed-up automobiles, or in places exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 12 Handling the CU • Never put the CU in places where there are excessively high temperatures, such as inside closed-up automobiles, or in places exposed to direct sunlight. Doing so could affect the housing or parts, resulting in a fire. •...
  • Page 13 Proper Care of the BHT and CU Clean the BHT's charge terminals and battery cartridge terminals with a cotton swab or the like periodically. Clean the BHT housing with a dry, soft cloth. Before cleaning, be sure to turn the BHT off and unplug the AC adapter of the CU.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Quick Guide Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT Chapter 4 Error Messages Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) Appendices...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Quick Guide This chapter describes the basic operating method of the BHT-300QW and the related notes. Reading 2D Codes and Bar Codes ........................... 2 Setting and Using the Hand Strap ..........................3 Setting the Backlight ..............................4 Using the Keypad..............................5...

  • Page 16: Reading 2D Codes And Bar Codes

    1.1 Reading 2D Codes and Bar Codes Turn the BHT on, bring the reading window to a target 2D code or bar code to be scanned, and press the trigger switch. The BHT turns the marker beam (laser) and illumination LED on to indicate the scanning range and scan the target code, respectively.

  • Page 17: Setting And Using The Hand Strap

    Chapter 1 Quick Guide 1.2 Setting and Using the Hand Strap ! Setting the hand strap ! Using the hand strap Put your hand through the hand strap and hold the BHT as shown below. This prevents you from dropping the BHT accidentally. Hand strap...

  • Page 18: Setting The Backlight

    1.3 Setting the Backlight Pressing the M4 key (right-hand trigger switch) while holding down the SF (Shift) key activates or deactivates the backlight function. Backlight OFF (The backlight function is OFF when you turn the BHT on.) Press M4 while holding down SF.

  • Page 19: Using The Keypad

    Chapter 1 Quick Guide 1.4 Using the Keypad ! Entering Numerical Data To enter numerical data, e.g., the quantity of goods, use the numerical keys and the ENT key. For example, to enter the number "120," press the 1, 2 and 0 keys and then press the ENT key. If you key in any wrong value, press the C key or BS key and then enter the correct one.

  • Page 20: Transferring Data

    1.5 Transferring Data ! Using radio link Using radio waves, the BHT can transfer data to an access point in a spread spectrum communications system. If there are too many communications errors, first make sure that the built-in antenna in the BHT points directly at an access point because the 2.4-GHz band requires a more or less straight line path.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Quick Guide ! Using infrared link The BHT uses infrared rays to transfer data to IrDA-compliant devices (communication unit CU or other BHTs). Communication with the CU Place the BHT on the CU (option) as shown below. The CU-301 or CU-321 can be connected to the host with an RS-232C or USB interface cable, respectively.
  • Page 23 System Mode This chapter outlines the system configuration and presents the operating procedures for the BHT-300QW, including preparation and System Mode operation. In System Mode, you can set various parameters to efficiently run application programs. BHT System Configuration............................11 Components and Functions ............................
  • Page 24 [ 6 ] System Information ............................ 99 [ 7 ] Downloading/Uploading by FTP ....................... 101 [ 8 ] RF Menu ..............................106 [ 9 ] Deleting Program/Data Files........................114 [ 10 ] Deleting Font Files ........................... 115 [ 11 ] Downloading/Uploading the BHT System Parameter File ................. 116 [ 12 ] Setting the Remote Wakeup........................

  • Page 25: Bht System Configuration

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.1 BHT System Configuration The BHT code data collection system requires the following hardware as well as the BHT Bar Code Handy Terminal (which reads 2D codes and bar codes and accepts keypad entry) as illustrated below: •...
  • Page 26 The BHT can operate also as a LAN client in a LAN communications system by connecting to Ethernet via the LAN-support communication unit CU-311 (option). • CU-311 (option): Exchanges programs and data with the BHT-300 series via the IrDA interface and with the host computer via Ethernet.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode In addition, the BHT can operate in a radio communications system (spread spectrum communication) by connecting with access points by a wireless local area network (wireless LAN). • Access point: Wireless communications base unit for BHTs •...
  • Page 28 " Host computer Models: PC/AT, PS/2 Operating Systems and Optional Application Programs Operating Systems (OS) Win98 WinNT 3.51/4.0 Win2000 Professional Win XP BHT-BASIC 4.0 Development Pack √ √ – – • BHT-BASIC 4.0 Compiler • BHT-BASIC 4.0 Remote Debugger BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer √...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode " BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility (option) Running on the host computer, this utility transfers files between the BHT and the host computer, using YMODEM or BHT-Ir protocol. Software Structure System Programs and JIS Level 1 & Level 2 fonts are resident in the system area and user area, respectively.
  • Page 30 System Mode System Mode is a system program exclusively designed for the effective use of user programs in the BHT. It sets up the execution environments for those programs; e.g., it prepares downloading/uploading conditions, sets the calendar clock, and tests the BHT components including the LCD, beeper, and keypad.

  • Page 31: Components And Functions

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.2 Components and Functions Liquid crystal display (LCD) Shows the characters and graphic patterns. Indication LED Illuminates in green when the BHT has successfully read a 2D code or bar code. Trigger switch (M4 key) Press this switch to start code reading.
  • Page 32 The functions of the keys can be set by user programs. Shown below is a set of sample functions. Trigger switch Trigger switch (M3 key) (M4 key) Magic keys (M1 to M4) Each of the M3 and M4 keys is assigned a trigger switch by default.

  • Page 33: Preparation

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.3 Preparation 2.3.1 Setting-up 1: Loading the Battery Cartridge Before the first use of the BHT, be sure to load the battery cartridge as shown below. The battery cartridge is not loaded in the BHT when shipped from the factory. (1) Turn the BHT upside down.
  • Page 34 • Avoid dropping the battery cartridge or letting it undergo any shock or impact. Doing so could cause the batteries to break, generate heat, rupture or burn. • Never charge the battery cartridge where any inflammable gases may be emitted; doing so could cause fire. •...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode " Low Battery Indication Low battery warning If the output voltage (of the battery cartridge) drops below a specified lower level while the BHT is in operation, the BHT displays the following warning message for approx. 2 seconds and beeps three times.
  • Page 36 • Before battery replacement, be sure to turn the BHT off. Within three minutes from the removal of the battery cartridge, load the battery cartridge to avoid data loss. After battery replacement, turn the BHT on and check its operation. •...

  • Page 37: Setting-Up 2: Setting The Calendar Clock

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.3.2 Setting-up 2: Setting the Calendar Clock Turn the BHT on by pressing the PW key. The following message appears. In the following cases, the above message appears. In such instances, it is necessary to set the date and time.
  • Page 38 (3) On the SET SYSTEM screen, press the 3 key to select the "DATE/TIME" and then press the ENT key. The screen shown at left will appear. (4) Use the numerical keys to enter the year (only the last two digits), month, day, hour, and minute in this order.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Lcd Contrast & Beeper Volume And Switching The Beeper & Vibrator

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.3.3 Adjusting the LCD Contrast & Beeper Volume and Switching the Beeper & Vibrator While holding down the M1 or M4 key (right-hand trigger switch), press the PW key, and any of the following screens will appear on the LCD.
  • Page 40 Adjusting the LCD contrast You can adjust the LCD brightness to eight contrast levels. (1) Use the F5 and F6 keys to select the LCD CONTRAST line. (2) To decrease the contrast, press the F7 key; to increase it, press the F8 key. Switching the beeper &...

  • Page 41: Displaying The Battery Voltage Level And System Status

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.3.4 Displaying the Battery Voltage Level and System Status [ 1 ] Displaying the Battery Voltage Level On the SYSTEM MENU or during execution of user programs, pressing the ENT key while holding down the SF key will display the battery voltage level.

  • Page 42: Synchronization Display In Radio Communication

    Shift state of the keys Pressing the SF key will shift the keys and show the icon in the right bottom corner of the LCD. Alphabet entry mode If the alphanumeric entry system has been selected in user programs, pressing the SF key will switch from the numeric entry mode to alphabet entry mode and show the icon Communications link with the CU-311 - When the communications device is closed or the communications link has not been established with...

  • Page 43: Battery Replacement Notes

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.3.6 Battery Replacement Notes " When is battery replacement needed? If the "Charge the battery!" appears on the LCD, replace the battery cartridge with a fully charged one. If you leave the BHT without replacing the battery cartridge, the integrated calendar clock or data will no longer be backed up so that the calendar clock will stop or the message "Contact your administrator.
  • Page 44 If the operation time of the fully recharged battery cartridge is noticeably shorter than normal, replace the battery cartridge with a new one. • Use only DENSO WAVE-authorized battery cartridges and chargers. • Never dispose of battery cartridges into a fire.

  • Page 45: Bht Turning-Off Notes

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.3.7 BHT Turning-off Notes [ 1 ] "Shutdown in progress" message When the BHT is turned off by pressing the PW key or by the auto power-off feature, it displays the following message and starts preparation for shutdown.
  • Page 46 (2) Press the 2 key while holding down the SF key again. The screen will switch to the following: [1] YES: Run Scandisk and start the System. [2] NO: Turn the BHT off. (3) Choose YES or NO with the numerical keys and press the ENT key. When Scandisk is in progress, the following message is displayed: If Scandisk finds an invalid file(s), the following screen will appear.

  • Page 47: 3 ] About "$$Brklst.sys

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode " Scandisk when the resume function is enabled If Scandisk runs when the resume function is enabled, the screen given below may appear. The screen may also appear when the calendar clock built in the BHT stops, even without running Scandisk. The BHT displays the screen for three seconds and then automatically runs the execution program from the beginning.

  • Page 48: 4 ] If Invalid Files Are Found

    [ 4 ] If invalid files are found Even invalid files can be uploaded, so upload them to the host computer according to your needs. After uploading, - Delete those invalid files. (Refer to Section 2.5.3, "[ 9 ] Deleting Files.") - Download valid files having the same names as invalid ones.

  • Page 49: Initializing The Bht System

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.4 Initializing the BHT System Initializing the system will lose program files and data files stored in the user area and make system settings revert to the factory defaults. You can delete font files by selecting the whole user area to be initialized. You need to initialize the system if: (1) You want to delete all of the program files and data files.
  • Page 50 (1) Selecting the memory area to be initialized Press the PW key while holding down the SF, M1 and 0 keys together. The screen shown at left will appear. To initialize the user area except for the font file area, press the ENT key.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode (3) Confirming the memory area selected for initialization Selecting the "USER AREA EXCEPT FONTS" in step (1) above will call up the confirmation screen shown at left. [1] Yes: Starts initialization. [2] No: Cancels initialization and turns the power off.
  • Page 52 (5) Completion of initialization Upon completion of the initialization, the BHT displays the screen shown at left for a second and turns itself off automatically. • Do not turn the BHT off until the above initialization completion screen appears. A too-early turning-off will interrupt initialization, requiring you to initialize the BHT again.

  • Page 53: Operating In System Mode

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.5 Operating in System Mode System Mode is an operating software exclusively designed for the effective use of the BHT, which includes various functions as shown on the following pages. 2.5.1 Starting System Mode To start up System Mode, turn the BHT on while holding down the SF and 1 keys.
  • Page 54 " Structure of System Mode SYSTEM MENU ← Press the PW key while holding down the SF and 1 keys. Program Execution 1 and ENT Allows you to select a desired user keys program to be executed immediately. (Refer to Section 2.5.3, [ 1 ].) Downloading 2 and ENT Transfers user program files or data...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Testing 5 and ENT Used for the code reading test, memory keys test, beeper test, aging test, LCD indication test, indicator LED test, file test, communications test, key-entry test, vibrator test, and execution of PING.
  • Page 56 In addition to the functions given on the preceding pages, System Mode has these six functions: Deleting program/data files, Deleting font files, Downloading/uploading the BHT system parameter file, Setting the remote wakeup parameters, Downloading/uploading the system message file, and Updating the systems.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Downloading/uploading the system message file 6 with SF held down Downloads or uploads the system message file. (Refer to Section 2.5.3, [ 13 ].) C key Updating the Systems Period (.) with SF held Updates the BHT system and CU-311 down...

  • Page 58: Operating In System Mode

    2.5.2 Operating in System Mode Some functions in System Mode require several screens to be shifted, as shown in the example below. [ 1 ] Calling up the desired set screen First, select a desired item on the current screen using the numerical key or the cursor keys (F5 and F6) so as to highlight the desired item.

  • Page 59: 2 ] Selecting A Desired Setting

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 2 ] Selecting a desired setting First, select a desired item on the current screen using the numerical key or the cursor keys (F5 and F6) so as to highlight the desired item. Use the F7 and F8 keys to select a desired setting and then press the ENT key.

  • Page 60: Detailed Description Of The Functions In System Mode

    2.5.3 Detailed Description of the Functions in System Mode [ 1 ] Program Execution On the SYSTEM MENU, selecting "1:EXECUTE PROGRAM" calls up the screen shown at left. If more than one program has been downloaded to the user area of the target memory, use the F5 and F6 keys to move the cursor to a target program, and then press the ENT key.

  • Page 61: 2 ] Downloading

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 2 ] Downloading If you download a file having the same name as one already used in the user area of the target memory in the BHT, then the newly downloaded file replaces the old one. If no auto-start executable program has been specified (in Section 2.5.3, [4.1]), turning the BHT on lets the directory manager start the first loaded one out of user programs (.PD4) in the BHT--the program that appears on the top of the EXECUTE PROGRAM menu shown on the previous page.
  • Page 62 Data that can be copied from one BHT to another BHT The copying function between BHTs copies the following set data: LCD contrast level Beeper volume Switching between beeper and vibrator Execution program to be run automatically when the BHT is turned on Message version (English or Japanese) Display font size System status display...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Reverse image scanning (mirroring) Scanning mode YMODEM option IP address of FTP server User name of FTP server Password of FTP server Default directory for FTP server FTP option, Line delimiters (CR/LF) FTP option, Treatment of line delimiters FTP option, Treatment of trailing spaces in data fields FTP option, Upload mode...
  • Page 64 Download screens With this screen displayed, the BHT waits for a file to be downloaded. Selecting "2:HT<-->HT COPY" on the DOWNLOAD menu displays "HT<-->HT" in the center of the 2nd line; selecting "1:FILE" displays nothing on the 2nd line. ⇓ Upon start of BHT-BASIC 4.0 Transfer Utility or equivalent program, the BHT displays the screen shown at left.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode If an error occurs during downloading If some error occurs during downloading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens with the prompt "Retry?": To retry the download, press the 1 and ENT keys; to abort it, press the 2 and ENT keys. "...
  • Page 66 " Problem You attempted to download an invalid program file. " Solution Check whether the program file you attempted to download is available to your BHT model. If it is not available, download the appropriate program.

  • Page 67: 3 ] Uploading

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 3 ] Uploading On the SYSTEM MENU, selecting "3: UPLOAD" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] ONE FILE: Uploads a user program file or data file stored in the memory. [2] ALL FILES: Uploads all files in the memory except font files.
  • Page 68 Upload screens If you select "1: ONE FILE" and choose a file to be uploaded or if you select the "2: ALL FILES" or "3:HT<-->HT COPY" on the UPLOAD menu, then the screen shown at left appears. Selecting "2: ALL FILES" or "3: HT<-->HT COPY" displays "ALL" or "HT<-->HT"...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode If an error occurs during uploading If some error occurs during uploading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens: To retry the uploading operation, press the 1 and ENT keys; to abort it, press the 2 and ENT keys. "...

  • Page 70: 4 ] System Environment Setting

    [ 4 ] System Environment Setting On the SYSTEM MENU, selecting "4: SET SYSTEM" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] EXECUTE PROGRAM: Sets an auto-start execution program to be run when the power is turned on. [2] DISPLAY: Sets the message version (English or Japanese).
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [4.1] Setting an auto-start execution program On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting "1: EXECUTE PROGRAM" calls up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. Use the F5 and F6 keys to move the cursor to a desired execution program to be run automatically when the power is applied, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 72 QHT-1000 (QHT-1000 Screen Compatibility Mode) This compatibility mode makes the screen layout and key assignment of the BHT-300QW downward- compatible with the ones of the QHT-1000. Using this mode can minimize modification in source code which is required for running application programs written for the QHT-1000 on the BHT-300QW.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Shown below are the System menu screens when the QHT-1000 screen compatibility mode is disabled and enabled. When the QHT-1000 screen compatibility mode is: Screens Program execution menu Drive letters precede file names, indicating where files are.
  • Page 74 When the QHT-1000 screen compatibility mode is: Screens File test Drive letters precede file names, indicating where files are. Deletion of files Drive letters precede file names, indicating where files are. Deletion of font files Drive letters precede file names, indicating where files are.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [4.3] Setting the calendar clock On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting "3: DATE/TIME" calls up the screen shown at left. Use the numerical keys to enter the year (only the last two digits), month, day, hour, and minute in this order, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 76 [4.4] Setting the code scanning parameters On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting "4: QRCODE" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] SCAN PARAMETER: Switches to the scanning parameter setting screen. [2] MINIMUM DIGITS: Switches to the screen for specifying the minimum number of digits to be scanned.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode (2) Screen for specifying the minimum number of digits to be scanned On the SET QRCODE menu, selecting "2: MINIMUM DIGITS" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] ITF: Specifies the minimum number of digits to be read for ITF.
  • Page 78 SCAN MODE (Scanner mode) This offers three scanner mode choices: normal reader mode (0), point scan mode (1), and barcode reader mode (2). - Point scan mode (1) This mode allows you to aim at a target code by matching up the cross provided at the center of the marker beam with that code.
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode OPTION DATA Enabling this function appends option data (consisting of 2D code model and error correction level) to 2D code data read. This setting is effective not only in the reading test in System Mode but in any other operations. Do not disturb this setting unless necessary.
  • Page 80 [4.5] Setting the communications environments After the BHT is initialized, the interface port and communications parameters are set as listed in the default table below. Do not access them unless necessary. Interface port Optical (IrDA interface port) YMODEM Communications protocol Communications parameters Defaults for the IrDA interface port...
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting the "5: COMMUNICATION" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] OPTICAL: Switches to the communications parameters setting screen for the IrDA interface. [2] CONNECTOR: Switches to the communications parameters setting screen...
  • Page 82 (1) Communications parameters setting screen On the SET OPTICAL screen, select "1: PARAMETER" to call up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. Select desired transmission speed directly using corresponding numerical keys or indirectly using the F7 and F8 keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Setting the communications parameters for the direct-connect interface On the SET COMMUNICATION menu, select "2: CONNECTOR" to call up the screen shown at left. [1] PARAMETER: Switches to the communications parameters setting screen.
  • Page 84 (2) Communications protocol option menu On the SET CONNECTOR screen, select "2: PROTOCOL" to call up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. [1] SERIAL No.: Selects whether or not to add serial numbers to data blocks. [2] H.
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Setting the interface port On the SET COMMUNICATION menu, select the "3: COM PORT" to call up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. [1] BASIC: Selects the IrDA (Optical) or direct-connect (Connector) interface port to be used for user programs written in BHT-BASIC (OPEN "COM:").
  • Page 86 Setting the communications protocol type On the SET COMMUNICATION menu, select "4: PROTOCOL TYPE" to call up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. [1] Ymodem: Selects Ymodem for file transfer in System Mode or for the execution of XFILE statement in BHT-BASIC.
  • Page 87 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode On the PROTOCOL TYPE screen, select the "3: BHT-Ir Protocol" to call up the screen shown at left. Enter the ID number of the BHT using the numerical keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 88 [4.6] Defining the functions of the shift key and magic keys On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting the "6: KEY" calls up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. [1] SHIFT KEY: Switches to the SF key definition screen. [2] M1 KEY: Switches to the M1 key definition screen.
  • Page 89 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Defining the function of M1 , M2 , M3 (left-hand trigger switch), or M4 (right-hand trigger switch) On the SET KEY menu, select "2: M1 KEY," "3: M2 KEY," "4: M3 KEY"...
  • Page 90 [4.7] Setting the resume function On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting "7: RESUME" calls up the screen shown at left. Highlighted is the current setting. [1] ON: Activates the resume function that resumes the current BHT status (screen) where the BHT was turned off, when the BHT is turned on.
  • Page 91 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [4.9] Setting the TCP/IP, FTP and DHCP On the SET SYSTEM menu, selecting "9: TCP/IP" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] SET TCP/IP: Switches to the TCP/IP setting screen. [2] SET FTP: Switches to the FTP setting screen.
  • Page 92 (1) TCP/IP device screen (Selecting COM3) Selecting "1:DEVICE" on the SET TCP/IP menu calls up the screen shown at left where the current communications device, link layer, and transmit speed are displayed. Select a desired item by using the numerical keys or F5 and F6 keys. Then select a desired setting by using the F7 and F8 keys.
  • Page 93 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode (3) Timeout screen On the SET TCP/IP screen, select "3: TIMEOUT" to call up the screen shown at left where the current settings are displayed. Select the desired item directly using the corresponding numerical keys or indirectly using the F5 and F6 keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 94 [4.9.2] Setting the FTP On the SET TCP/IP, FTP and DHCP menu, select "2: SET FTP" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] SERVER: Switches to the FTP server connection environments screen. [2] OPTION: Switches to the data transfer parameters screen. Select the desired item directly using the corresponding numerical keys or indirectly using the F5 and F6 keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode (2) FTP options screen On the SET FTP menu, select "2: OPTION" to call up the screen shown at left where the current settings are displayed. [1] CR/LF: Specifies line delimiters that should match ones used in the server OS.
  • Page 96 [4.9.3] Setting the DHCP On the SET TCP/IP, FTP and DHCP menu, selecting "3: DHCP" calls up the screen shown at left. The current setting is displayed. [1] TIMEOUT: Sets the timeout for getting the IP configuration from the DHCP server. The entry range is from 00001 to 32767 seconds.

  • Page 97: 5 ] Testing

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 5 ] Testing On the SYSTEM MENU, selecting "5: TEST" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] QRCODE: Selects the 2D code and bar code reading test. [2] MEMORY: Selects the RAM read/write test.
  • Page 98 [5.1] Code reading test On the TEST menu, selecting "1: BARCODE" calls up the screen shown at left. Actually scan a 2D code or bar code with the BHT and check that the displayed data on the LCD matches the data read. ⇓...
  • Page 99 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode QR Code symbology can split data into a maximum of 16 blocks and encode each of them into a split QR Code symbol. The BHT can scan split QR Code symbols and restore them to the original data string. When scanning split QR Code symbols, the BHT beeps in a different way from usual.
  • Page 100 [5.2] Memory test On the TEST menu, selecting "2: MEMORY" calls up the screen shown at left and starts writing and reading onto/from all areas of the RAM as well as checking the address. XXXXX: Tested RAM capacity (unit: kilobytes) YYYYY: Total RAM capacity (unit: kilobytes) If any error is detected, the BHT beeps three times, shows the message as shown at left, and terminates the test.
  • Page 101 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [5.3] Beeper scale test On the TEST menu, selecting "3: BEEPER" calls up the screen shown at left and makes the beeper sound at three octaves listed below. Upon completion of this test, the BHT automatically returns to the TEST menu.
  • Page 102 [5.5] LCD and indicator LED tests On the TEST menu, selecting "5: LCD" calls up the test pattern shown at left on the LCD. The indicator LED is off. Each time the ENT key is pressed, the screen shifts to the next test pattern.
  • Page 103 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [5.6] File test On the TEST menu, selecting "6: FILE" calls up the screen shown at left. Memory space being used XXXXXX: Free memory space YYYYYY: If any of the files stored in the memory is defective, an asterisk (*) or plus sign (+) is prefixed to the name of the defective file (s).
  • Page 104 [5.7] Communications test In System Mode, you can test the IrDA interface port and direct-connect interface port. " Preparation for the IrDA interface test Arrange two BHTs, one as a master station and the other as a slave station (to be tested) with their IrDA interface ports facing each other as illustrated below.
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Testing the IrDA interface port On the TEST COMMUNICATION menu, selecting "1: OPTICAL" calls up the screen shown at left. At the slave BHT to be tested, select the "1: SLAVE" and at the master BHT, select the "2: MASTER."...
  • Page 106 Testing the direct-connect interface port On the TEST COMMUNICATION menu, selecting "2: CONNECTOR" displays the screen shown at left and then starts testing the direct-connect interface port. If any error occurs, the BHT beeps three times and shows the screen at left.
  • Page 107 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [5.8] Key-entry, beeper and vibrator test On the TEST menu, selecting "8: KEY & VIBRATION" calls up the screen shown at left and makes the BHT ready for entry from the keypad.
  • Page 108 Testing with PING [5.9] On the TEST menu, selecting "9: PING" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] RUN PING: Runs PING. [2] SET PING: Switches to the PING parameter setting screen. [3] SET DEVICE: Switches to the PING device setting screen. Select the desired item directly using the corresponding numerical keys or indirectly using the F5 and F6 keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 109 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode PING run-time messages (that will appear in the middle of the LCD) Message Displays when: Waiting Setting up PING. Opening TCP/IP Opening devices. Routing TCP/IP Connecting to the TCP/IP communications pathway. PING start Starting PING.
  • Page 110 If you select one of "1: DESTINATION IP" through "5: COUNT" items and press the ENT key, then the entry box of that item becomes ready to accept entry and a cursor appears. Enter the desired value using the numerical keys and period (.) key, and then press the ENT key. In the entry mode, to delete a single character, press the BS key.
  • Page 111 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode PING Echo Request Send Timing (SEND TYPE) Two types of echo request send timings are available: TYPE 1 and TYPE 2. " TYPE 1 After sending an echo request, PING waits for the period specified by INTERVAL and then sends an echo request again.
  • Page 112 (3) PING device screen (Selecting COM3) Selecting "3:SET DEVICE" on the TEST PING menu calls up the screen shown at left where the current TCP/IP device, link layer, and transmit speed are displayed. Select a desired item by using the numerical keys or F5 and F6 keys. Then select a desired setting by using the F7 and F8 keys.

  • Page 113: 6 ] System Information

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 6 ] System Information [6.1] Displaying the BHT system information On the SYSTEM MENU, selecting the "6: VERSION" calls up the screen shown at left, displaying the system program version, ROM and RAM sizes, system message version, and font types and their versions.
  • Page 114 If the M2 key is pressed when the BHT is not placed on the CU-311 The error message shown at left will appear. Press the C key to return to the SYSTEM INFORMATION screen.

  • Page 115: 7 ] Downloading/Uploading By Ftp

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 7 ] Downloading/Uploading by FTP On the SYSTEM MENU, selecting "7: FTP" calls up the screen shown at left. [1] DOWNLOAD: Downloads a file by FTP. [2] UPLOAD: Uploads a file(s) by FTP. Select the desired item directly using the corresponding numerical keys or indirectly using the F5 and F6 keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 116 DIR/FILE entry box: The FTP client will interpret a character string entered into this box as a directory name at first, so it will send a Change Directory request to the FTP server. If the specified directory exists in the FTP server, the server will change a directory from the default to that specified one; if not, the FTP client will interpret the entered character string as a file name and send a Download request to the server.
  • Page 117 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode If you select "2: SELECT FILE," the screen shown at left will appear. Choose a file to be uploaded using the F5 and F6 keys, then press the ENT key. The screen returns to the previous one where the selected file appears in the SELECT FILE entry box.
  • Page 118 Run-time messages in downloading/uploading by FTP When the BHT is uploading or downloading files by FTP, the following messages will appear in the bottom of the LCD: Message Displays when: Aborted. Uploading or downloading is interrupted. Connection error The communications pathway is disconnected. Device error Failed to open a device.
  • Page 119 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Reply codes from the FTP server The messages that FTP servers send during and after FTP operations vary, but servers all use the same reply codes as listed below. Reply codes Description Restart marker reply.

  • Page 120: 8 ] Rf Menu

    [ 8 ] RF Menu Selecting the "8:RF" on the SYSTEM MENU calls up the screen shown at left. [1] PARAMETER Switches to the RF parameter menu. [2] SITE SURVEY Switches to the site survey menu. [3] VERSION Switches to the RF version screen. Select a desired item by using the numerical keys or F5 and F6 keys, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 121 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [8.1.1] ID entry screen Selecting the "1:ID" on the RF parameter menu calls up the screen shown at left where the current setting is displayed. [1] SSID Sets a service set ID to be used on the RF communications network.
  • Page 122 [8.1.2] RF option screen Selecting the "2:RF OPTION" on the RF parameter menu calls up the screen shown at left where the current settings are displayed. [1] POWER SAVE Places the wireless module in the energy saving mode. [2] WEP Enables or disables the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
  • Page 123 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Defining WEP KEY 1 Selecting the "1:WEP KEY1" on the WEP KEY definition screen calls up the screen shown at left. The "1:KEY SIZE" shows the current setting. The "2:KEY" shows asterisks (*) of the key size to observe secrecy.
  • Page 124 After making any change of settings, press the C key with any item highlighted. The confirmation screen will appear as shown at left. To save the new entry, choose "1:Yes" and press the ENT key. The screen will return to the WEP KEY definition screen. To cancel the new entry, choose "2:No"...
  • Page 125 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode Setting TRANSMIT KEY Selecting the "5:TRANSMIT KEY" on the WEP KEY definition screen calls up the screen shown at left. Select a desired item by using the numerical keys or F7 and F8 keys. For details about the TRANSMIT KEY, refer to Section 3.1.2.
  • Page 126 [8.2] SITE SURVEY menu Selecting the "2:SITE SURVEY" on the RF MENU calls up the screen shown at left. [1] LINK STATUS Switches to the link status screen. Press the ENT key. To return to the RF MENU, press the C key. [8.2.1] Link status screen Selecting the "1:LINK STATUS"...
  • Page 127 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [8.3] RF version screen Selecting the "3:VERSION" on the RF MENU calls up the screen shown at left. V XXX.XXX Firmware version of the wireless module. MACID MACID of the wireless module. To return to the RF MENU, press the C key.

  • Page 128: 9 ] Deleting Program/Data Files

    [ 9 ] Deleting Program/Data Files You may delete a program file or data file stored in the flash memory. On the SYSTEM MENU, pressing the 0 key with the SF key held down calls up the screen shown at left. Use the F5 and F6 keys to move the cursor to the file to be deleted, then press the ENT key.

  • Page 129: 10 ] Deleting Font Files

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 10 ] Deleting Font Files You may delete font files stored in the flash memory if you do not need to display Japanese fonts (16-dot and/or 12-dot fonts) and the user area is insufficient. Deleting those font files allows the memory area which was occupied by those files to be used as a user area.

  • Page 130: 11 ] Downloading/Uploading The Bht System Parameter File

    [ 11 ] Downloading/Uploading the BHT System Parameter File The BHT system parameter file (named "_BHT.SYS") stores system environment settings specified in the SET SYSTEM menu (in Section 2.5.3, [ 4 ]) and other settings such as the LCD contrast and beeper volume.
  • Page 131 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [11.1] Downloading the BHT system parameter file Selecting "1: DOWNLOAD" on the SYSTEM PARAMETER transfer menu calls up the screen shown at left. With this screen displayed, the BHT waits for the BHT system parameter file to be downloaded. ⇓...
  • Page 132 If an error occurs during downloading If some error occurs during downloading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens with the prompt "Retry?": To retry the download, press the 1 and ENT keys; to abort it, press the 2 and ENT keys. To return to the SYSTEM PARAMETER transfer menu, press the C key.
  • Page 133 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [11.2] Uploading the BHT system parameter file Selecting "2: UPLOAD" on the SYSTEM PARAMETER transfer menu calls up the screen shown at left. With this screen displayed, the BHT waits for the BHT system parameter file to be uploaded. ⇓...
  • Page 134 If an error occurs during uploading If some error occurs during uploading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens: To retry the uploading operation, press the 1 and ENT keys; to abort it, press the 2 and ENT keys. Press the C key to return to the SYSTEM PARAMETER transfer menu.

  • Page 135: 12 ] Setting The Remote Wakeup

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 12 ] Setting the Remote Wakeup On the SYSTEM MENU, pressing the 4 key with the SF key held down calls up the screen shown at left. [1] REMOTE WAKEUP: Activates or deactivates the remote wakeup function.

  • Page 136: 13 ] Downloading/Uploading The System Message File

    [ 13 ] Downloading/Uploading the System Message File The system message file (named "_B30MSG.FN3") stores system messages, e.g., "Shutdown in progress. Do not remove the battery." and "Charge the battery!." The SYSTEM MESSAGE transfer menu allows you to upload or download the system message file to/from the host computer.
  • Page 137 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [13.1] Downloading the system message file Selecting "1: DOWNLOAD" on the SYSTEM MESSAGE menu calls up the screen shown at left. With this screen displayed, the BHT waits for the system message file to be downloaded. ⇓...
  • Page 138 If an error occurs during downloading If some error occurs during downloading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens with the prompt "Retry?": To retry the download, press the 1 and ENT keys; to abort it, press the 2 and ENT keys. To return to the SYSTEM MESSAGE transfer menu, press the C key.
  • Page 139 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [13.2] Uploading the system message file Selecting "2: UPLOAD" on the SYSTEM MESSAGE transfer menu calls up the screen shown at left. With this screen displayed, the BHT waits for the system message file to be uploaded. ⇓...
  • Page 140 If an error occurs during uploading If some error occurs during uploading, the BHT beeps three times and shows one of the following screens: To retry the uploading operation, press the 1 and ENT keys; to abort it, press the 2 and ENT keys. Press the C key to return to the SYSTEM MESSAGE transfer menu.

  • Page 141: 14 ] Updating The Systems

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [ 14 ] Updating the Systems On the SYSTEM MENU, pressing the period (.) key with the SF key held down calls up the screen shown at left. [1] SYSTEM MODIFY: Switches to the BHT system updating menu.
  • Page 142 If the displayed filename is different from the name of the BHT system reconfig file you want to use, then select "2: FILENAME" and enter the correct filename. Selecting "2: FILENAME" makes the entry box ready to accept entry and displays a cursor. Enter the desired filename using the numerical keys and period (.) key, and then press the ENT key.
  • Page 143 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode [14.2] Updating the CU-311 System via the BHT On the MODIFY MENU screen (that can be called up by pressing the period (.) key with the SF key held down on the SYSTEM MENU), selecting "2: CU-F/W MODIFY"...
  • Page 144 If no CU-311 system reconfig file exists at the start of updating If no system file exists in the BHT when you select "1: DO IT," then the message shown at left will appear. Download a CU-311 system reconfig file to the BHT and then try updating again.

  • Page 145: Downloading System Reconfig Files And Updating The Current Systems

    During system updating, the PW key is disabled so that the BHT cannot be turned off. Wait for completion of updating and then press the PW key. The latest BHT system reconfig file can be downloaded from our Web site. http://www.denso-wave.com/...

  • Page 146: Updating The Cu-311 System

    If the CU-311 has been turned off during updating, restarting it will run either the old CU-311 system or updated one. You may check which system is running on the CU INFORMATION screen given in Section 2.5.3, [ 6 ]. The latest CU-311 system reconfig file can be downloaded from our Web site. http://www.denso-wave.com/...

  • Page 147: Starting Up User Programs

    Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode 2.7 Starting Up User Programs You may start up user programs (application programs) in the BHT in several ways. This section outlines those ways. " Starting from the EXECUTE PROGRAM menu in System Mode If you select a desired user program as an execution program in the EXECUTE PROGRAM menu, then the selected program will immediately start running.
  • Page 148 Example 1: Downloading updated versions of the MAIN.PD4 and SUBMAIN.PD4 In this case, the registration order of user programs will not change, so pressing the PW key will start the MAIN.PD4. • MAIN.PD4 Directory information Directory information (Newer version) • SUBMAIN.PD4 AAAAAAAA.DAT AAAAAAAA.DAT (Newer version)
  • Page 149 Chapter 2 Getting Started the BHT and System Mode " Starting with the wakeup function If you specify the wakeup time in user programs, the wakeup function will automatically wake up the BHT at the specified time and run a user program. If an auto-start execution program has been selected on the SET EXECUTE PROGRAM screen in the SET SYSTEM menu, the selected program will run at the time of wakeup.
  • Page 151 Communications Operations of BHT This chapter outlines the BHT’s communications capabilities necessary for performing data and program transfer between the BHT-300QW and host computer or other devices: spread spectrum communication, infrared (Ir) communication, RS-232C interface specifications, and the basic communications specifications.

  • Page 152: Spread Spectrum Communication

    3.1 Spread Spectrum Communication 3.1.1 Notes for Wireless Operations • If there are too many communications errors, first make sure that the BHT points directly at an access point because the 2.4-GHz band requires a more or less straight line path. Note also that the low-power radio waves have trouble passing through human bodies and other obstacles along that path.

  • Page 153: Rf-Related Parameters

    Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT 3.1.2 RF-Related Parameters Programs written in BHT-BASIC control wireless communication with commands between the BHT terminals and access points which are connected each other by a wireless LAN. For the setting procedure of RF-related parameters, refer to Section 2.5.3, "[ 8 ] RF Menu. ! Service Set ID (SSID) SSID is an ID to be used on the communications network.

  • Page 154: Infrared Communication

    3.2 Infrared Communication The BHT has an integrated infrared communications unit which enables wireless transfer of programs and data between a BHT and a host computer and between two BHTs. The IR communications device features the following: • Wireless communications •...
  • Page 155 Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT The BHT's IR communications device is IrDA-compliant. IrDA stands for Infrared Data Association, which has defined hardware (IrDA Serial Infrared Physical Layer Link) and communications protocols for IR communications. The BHT's physical layer complies with the IrDA1.2 Low Power, with a maximum transfer distance of 0.15 m and maximum transmission rate of 115.2 kbits per second.

  • Page 156: Rs-232C Interface Specifications

    3.3 RS-232C Interface Specifications [ 1 ] Interface Connector and Pin Assignment The BHT has a direct-connect interface port which is connectable to the 3-pole mini stereo plug (φ2.5 mm or 0.1") and supports a subset of the RS-232C interface as shown below. Using a direct-connect interface cable having the mini stereo plugs makes it possible to connect the BHT to a host computer (or another BHT) directly without any routing through the CU-300.

  • Page 157: 2 ] Interface Cable Connection

    Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT [ 2 ] Interface Cable Connection Connect the BHT directly to a host computer, a modem, or a printer with a direct-connect interface cable as illustrated below. Cable Connection between BHT and Host Computer Cable Connection between BHT and Modem Cable Connection between BHT and Printer...

  • Page 158: Basic Communications Specifications And Parameters

    3.4 Basic Communications Specifications and Parameters 3.4.1 Basic Communications Specifications Listed below are the communications specifications when the BHT exchanges data with a host computer through the IrDA interface or direct-connect interface. IrDA Interface Direct-connect Interface Synchronization Start-stop Transmission Speed 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 57600, or 115200 bps...
  • Page 159 Chapter 3 Communications Operations of BHT ! Transmission Code and Bit Order All characters should be coded to 7- or 8-bit code for data transmission. The standard data exchange code of the BHT is JIS 7- or 8-bit code. The transmission bit order is LSB (Least significant bit) first. What follows is an example for transmitting character A (41h, 01000001b) coded to JIS 8-level code with an even parity and a single bit each for start and stop bits.

  • Page 160: Communications Parameters

    3.4.2 Communications Parameters In System Mode and user programs written in BHT-BASIC, you can set the communications parameters listed below. Communications Port IrDA interface Direct-connect interface Transmission Speed 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 57600, or 115200 bps 9200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 bps Character Length 8 bits...

  • Page 161: Error Messages

    Chapter 4 Error Messages This chapter lists the error messages which will appear on the LCD if some error occurs in the BHT. System Errors ............................... 148 Errors in System Mode ............................155...
  • Page 162 4.1 System Errors If some error occurs when the power is turned on or during program execution, one of the following error messages will appear on the LCD. System Program error ! Problem A System Program error has occurred. If this error occurs, the BHT beeps five times (for 0.1 second per beep) and then turns itself off.
  • Page 163 Chapter 4 Error Messages Shutdown due to low battery ! Problem When the BHT is switched on or being on (including during execution of a program), the battery output level has lowered so that the BHT no longer operates. If lower battery is detected, the BHT beeps five times (for 0.1 second per beep) and then turns itself off.
  • Page 164 Abnormal shutdown ! Problem The BHT was shut down abnormally* and has been left without a battery cartridge loaded or with a discharged battery cartridge loaded, so unsaved data is lost. (*"Normally shut down" refers to "the BHT is turned off with the PW key or by the auto power-off feature.") ! Solution Refer to Chapter 2, Section 2.3.7 "BHT Turning-off Notes."...
  • Page 165 Chapter 4 Error Messages System Program malfunction ! Problem During execution of System Program, the System Program has attempted to write onto the write-protected area of the memory. (xxxxxxxx: Error address) If this error occurs, the BHT beeps five times (for 0.1 second per beep).
  • Page 166 No user programs found ! Problem When the BHT is turned on, no user programs are found. ! Solution You can run the code scanning demo without user programs. Pressing "1:Yes" runs the code scanning demo. To start the demo, press the trigger switch.
  • Page 167 Chapter 4 Error Messages Error in System Mode settings ! Problem Your settings made in System Mode contain an error. If this error occurs, the System Mode settings revert to the factory defaults. The BHT displays this error for three seconds and runs a user program first loaded in the BHT from the beginning.
  • Page 168 System administrator to be called ! Problem Any of the following errors has occurred: (1) Hardware error or calendar clock error (1010) Flash memory error (1020) (2) Memory storage error (20XX) (3) Execution program error (3010) (XXXX: Error code) If any of the above errors occurs, the BHT beeps five times (for 0.1 second per beep) and then turns itself off.
  • Page 169 Chapter 4 Error Messages 4.2 Errors in System Mode If some error occurs during operation in System Mode, one of the following error messages will appear on the LCD. When selecting a program file or data file ! Problem You attempted to execute a user program in the EXECUTE PROGRAM menu, but no user program files had been stored in the memory.
  • Page 170 ! Problem You have deleted all of the files stored in the memory in the DELETE FILE menu. ! Solution Press the C key to return to the SYSTEM MENU screen. During downloading of a program file, data file, BHT system parameter file, or system message file ! Problem The memory is insufficient for storing files to be downloaded.
  • Page 171 Chapter 4 Error Messages ! Problem The current download will exceed the maximum allowable number of files (120 files) in the memory. ! Solution Press the 2 key to return to the SYSTEM MENU, then delete unnecessary files in the memory (or decrease the number of files to be downloaded if you attempted to download more than one file in the DOWNLOAD menu.) (Refer to Chapter 2, Section 2.5.3, [ 9 ], [ 2 ], [ 11 ], and [ 13 ].)
  • Page 172 During uploading of a program file, data file, BHT system parameter file, or system message file ! Problem The file you attempted to upload is damaged. ! Solution To upload the damaged file as is, press the 1 key. ! Problem The memory is insufficient for setting up the BHT system parameter file or system message file to be uploaded.
  • Page 173 This chapter describes the handling procedure of the communication unit CU-300, the interfacing with the host computer, and the charging of the battery cartridge. This chapter also describes the LAN-support communication unit CU-311. Functions of the CU-300 ..........................160 Components and Functions ........................161 Applying Power to the CU-300 ........................

  • Page 174: Functions Of The Cu-300

    5.1 Functions of the CU-300 The optical communication unit CU-300 series is available in three models: CU-301, CU-321 and CU-311. The CU-300 series has the following functions: (1) Data exchange function The CU-300 exchanges data and programs between the BHT and the host computer. It interfaces with the BHT via the IrDA interface and with the host computer via the RS-232C interface (CU-301), USB interface (CU-321) or Ethernet 10Base-T interface (CU-311).

  • Page 175: Components And Functions

    Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) 5.2 Components and Functions Indicator LED Shows the charging state. IrDA interface port Used to exchange data optically with the BHT. BHT charge terminals Do not stain these terminals; doing so could result in a lower charging efficiency.

  • Page 176: Applying Power To The Cu-300

    5.3 Applying Power to the CU-300 CU-301: The CU-301 should be powered from a wall socket via the dedicated AC adapter. Connect the outlet plug of the AC adapter to the power inlet connector of the CU-301, then plug the other end into a wall socket.
  • Page 177 Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) • If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the CU, immediately unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, disconnect the interface cable from the CU, and contact your nearest dealer. Failure to do so could cause fire or electrical shock. •...

  • Page 178: Communicating With The Host Computer

    5.4 Communicating with the Host Computer 5.4.1 Setting the Transmission Speed of the CU-300 CU-301: Set the transmission speed to the same value as that of the BHT and host computer, by using the DIP switch. CU-321: The transmission speed is automatically determined by the host computer. CU-311: Use the CU with the transmission speed fixed to 115,200 bps (default).

  • Page 179: Interface Cable Connection

    Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) 5.4.2 Interface Cable Connection (1) CU-301/321/311: Unplug the AC adapter (if connected) from the wall socket. (2) Make sure that the host computer is turned off. (3) CU-301: Connect the RS-232C interface cable to the interface port of the CU-301. CU-321: Connect the USB interface cable to the interface port of the CU-321.

  • Page 180: Interfacing With The Host Computer

    5.4.3 Interfacing with the Host Computer [ 1 ] CU-301/321 This section describes how to start communication with the host computer in System Mode. The same can apply when you use a user program. (1) Turn the host computer on. (2) CU-301: Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged into a wall socket and the POWER LED is lit.

  • Page 181: 2 ] Cu-311

    Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) [ 2 ] CU-311 This section describes how to start communication with the host computer in System Mode (FTP). (1) Turn the host computer on. (2) Make sure that the AC adapter is plugged into a wall socket and the POWER LED is lit. (3) Turn the BHT off and then put it on the CU-311.

  • Page 182: Charging The Battery Cartridge

    5.5 Charging the Battery Cartridge You can charge a rechargeable battery cartridge being loaded in the BHT. Service Life of Rechargeable Battery Cartridge: Lithium-ion batteries used in the rechargeable battery cartridge will gradually deteriorate during the repeated cycles of charging and discharging due to its properties, even under normal use. When the battery service period becomes shortened due to its deterioration even if it has been charged for the specified hours, replace the battery cartridge with a new one.
  • Page 183 Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) " Charging Operation and LED Indication Operator's Action CU-300 Status Indicator LED on the BHT On standby ⇓ Place the BHT on the CU-300. Normal charging ON (in red) ⇓ ⇓ After approx. 3 hours Charging completed ON (in green) (approx.

  • Page 184: Functions Exclusive To The Cu-311

    5.6 Functions Exclusive to the CU-311 5.6.1 Displaying the CU-311 Status You can check the machine status of the CU-311 according to the ON/OFF states of the LED indicators (POWER and DATA) as listed below. For the charging procedure, refer to Chapter 5, Section 5.5, "Charging the Battery Cartridge."...

  • Page 185: Displaying The Cu System Information On The Bht

    Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) 5.6.2 Displaying the CU System Information on the BHT You can display the CU-311 system information on the BHT's LCD. Set the BHT on the CU-311 and operate the BHT to display the SYSTEM INFORMATION screen on the LCD.

  • Page 186: Interface Specifications

    5.7 Interface Specifications [ 1 ] Interface Connector and Pin Assignment CU-301 The CU-301 has an RS-232C interface port (Dsub-9P). RS-232C Interface Port (Dsub-9P) on the CU-301 Signal Input/Output Pin No. Signal Functions CU-301 External device ← Receive data → Send data →...
  • Page 187 Chapter 5 Handling the CU-300 (Option) CU-311 The CU-311 has an IEEE802.3-compliant Ethernet interface port (10Base-T). Ethernet Interface Port (RJ45 jack) on the CU-311 Pin No. Signal Functions Send data Send data Receive data N.C. No connection N.C. No connection Receive data N.C.

  • Page 188: 2 ] Interface Cable Connection

    [ 2 ] Interface Cable Connection CU-301 As illustrated below, connect the CU-301 (on which the BHT is placed) to a host computer with a cross-mode cable. To connect it to a modem, use a straight-mode cable. CU-301 Host computer (DTE) (DTE) Cable Connection between CU-301 and Host Computer...
  • Page 189 Appendix A. Specifications ............................176 BHT-300QW..............................176 [ 1 ] Product Specifications ..........................176 [ 2 ] Readable Code Specifications........................177 [ 3 ] Scanning Performance ..........................179 [ 4 ] Interface Specifications..........................181 CU-300 ................................ 182 [ 1 ] Product Specifications ..........................

  • Page 190: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications A.1 BHT-300QW [ 1 ] Product Specifications Power Source Main power Rechargeable lithium-ion battery cartridge (3.7 VDC) Dimensions (W) x (L) x (H) 70 x 170 x 48 mm (2.8 x 6.7 x 1.9 inches) Weight Approx. 250 g (Approx. 8.82 oz.) including battery cartridge Operating Ambient Temperature -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)

  • Page 191: 2 ] Readable Code Specifications

    Appendices [ 2 ] Readable Code Specifications The values given below are based on the scanning reference position shown in the next item [ 3 ]. (1) QR Code (Model 1 and Model 2) and MicroQR Code size Cell pitch QR Code 113 x 113 cells (Skew angle: 360°) 0.25 mm (9.8 mils)
  • Page 192 (7) Bar Codes Bar code type Bar dimensions Readable magnification Universal product codes EAN-13 0.26 to 0.50 mm (10.2 to 19.7 mils) 0.8 to 1.5 EAN-8 0.26 to 0.66 mm (10.2 to 26.0 mils) 0.8 to 2.0 UPC-A 0.26 to 0.50 mm (10.2 to 19.7 mils) 0.8 to 1.5 UPC-E 0.26 to 0.66 mm (10.3 to 26.0 mils)

  • Page 193: 3 ] Scanning Performance

    [ 3 ] Scanning Performance ! Scanning reference position As illustrated at left, align the reading window with the center of the label (code) to be scanned. BHT-300QW 110 mm Label ! Scanning distance and area QR Code Cell pitch Scanning distance 0.25 mm (9.8 mils)
  • Page 194 - Narrow bar, Narrow space: 0.25 mm (9.8 mils) Under the following conditions: EAN-8, Module size: 0.33 mm (13.0 mils) The BHT-300QW may fail to read codes due to specular reflection depending upon the position of the light source, scanning angle of the reading window, and other conditions.

  • Page 195: 4 ] Interface Specifications

    Appendices [ 4 ] Interface Specifications IrDA Interface Synchronization: Start-stop Input signals: Output signals: Transmission speed: 115,200 bps max. Direct-connect Interface Synchronization: Start-stop Transmission speed: 115,200 bps max. Signal level: Conforms to the RS-232C interface Pin assignment: As shown below. Signal Input/Output Pin No.

  • Page 196: 1 ] Product Specifications

    A.2 CU-300 [ 1 ] Product Specifications CU-301 CU-321 CU-311 Power Source 100, 120 or 230 VAC 100, 120 or 230 VAC Powered from the USB (via the dedicated AC (via the dedicated AC interface* adapter) adapter) Power 6.5 VA 5V 500 mA 7 VA Consumption...

  • Page 197: 3 ] Interface Specifications

    Appendices [ 3 ] Interface Specifications CU-301 RS-232C Interface Port (Dsub-9P) on the CU-301 Signal Input/Output Pin No. Signal Functions CU-301 External device ← Receive data → Send data → Data terminal equipment ready − Signal ground − Data set ready −...
  • Page 198 CU-321 The CU-321 has a Full-Speed USB 1.1-capable port (Series "B" receptacle). CU-311 The CU-311 has an IEEE802.3-compliant Ethernet interface port (10Base-T). Ethernet Interface Port (RJ45 jack) on the CU-311 Pin No. Signal Functions Send data Send data Receive data N.C.

  • Page 199: Appendix B. A Typical Basic Operation

    Appendices Appendix B. A Typical Basic Operation What follows is a typical basic operation that helps you instruct the hands-on user in practical bar-code reading operation. Application type: Inventory → → Operation: Power ON Read the bar code on stock (A). Key in the quantity.
  • Page 200 BHT-300QW. Please feel free to send your comments regarding any errors or omissions you may have found, or any suggestions you may have for generally improving the manual. In no event will DENSO WAVE be liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the application of the information in this manual.

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