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The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design.
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Telxon and TCAL are registered trademarks of Telxon Corporation. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other product or trade references are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Regulations FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Safety information Using the internal short-range laser scanner Laser light exits the PTC through CAUTION! This Class II laser product emits up this opening. Do not stare into to a 1-milliwatt beam of laser light. Do not the beam! stare into the beam! This label is molded into the bezel This label is permanently affixed to the back directly below the scanner lens.
Disposing of nickel-cadmium batteries Nickel-cadmium batteries contain chemically active materials that are hazardous to the environment; therefore, they must be disposed of properly. Never attempt to incinerate a nickel-cadmium battery; doing so could cause it to explode. Telxon urges you to contact the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Natural Resources, a local hazardous waste disposal agency, or the Telxon Customer...
Scope of the manual This manual provides general information on the PTC-960L’s parts, features, and accessories. It also explains how to operate and maintain the PTC. This manual does not include the specific operating instructions for your organization’s unique data collection program.
Entering data Entering data into the PTC-960L is easy. You can key in data through the keyboard or scan bar codes with the internal laser scanner. Through the keyboard Entering data through the keyboard is similar to operating a calculator.
Getting started Unpacking the PTC-960L Any additional accessories are Each shipping box contains shipped separately. • a PTC-960L with a handstrap, • a nickel-cadmium battery pack or a 9-volt alkaline battery, • a battery charger (if ordered), • a Guide to Maintaining NiCd Batteries, •...
The PTC’s Charging LED glows. 5. Charge the battery pack for 12 hours. 6. When charging is finished, disconnect the charger from the PTC and the outlet. Turning on the PTC-960L 1. Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the PTC-960L.
• A low-battery warning • A blank display screen • Any warning beeps Repeat the steps in this chapter if your PTC-960L is not operating properly. If the problem persists, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page...
Parts Figures 1 through 3 on the following pages show and describe the external parts of the PTC-960L. The part listed below is internal and, therefore, is not shown in any of the figures. Flash EPROM A flash EPROM is an electronic component installed inside the PTC.
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3. Micro DB-15 connector 1. The PTC-960L’s keyboard can be used to enter data into the PTC and to perform special functions, such as turning the unit on or off. 2. This LED glows when the PTC’s nickel-cadmium battery pack is being recharged.
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Figure 2. The PTC-960L (front view) 5. Scanning LED 1. Good Scan LED 4. Display screen 2. Backlight button 3. Scan button 1. This green LED glows when the laser scanner has successfully read a bar code. You may also hear a beep after a successful scan.
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Figure 3. The PTC-960L (back view) 1. Scanner lens 2. Handstrap 3. Battery door 4. Optical coupler 1. The laser light emitted from the PTC’s internal laser scanner exits the unit through this lens. $Do not stare into the laser beam or point the scanner at anyone’s eyes; permanent eye damage could result.
The exact length of time depends on your application program. Automatic return at on When you turn off the PTC-960L (or when the PTC turns itself off), it remembers where it was in the application. Then, when you turn the PTC back on, it returns to that same point in the application.
See the manual or information provided by your organization. Clock The PTC-960L has a built-in clock that keeps track of the date (month, day, year, and day of the week) and the time (hours, minutes, seconds, and tenths of seconds).
In TCAL, start at the system prompt and press the Down Arrow key and then the Backlight button. Memory The PTC-960L’s internal memory is used to store your organization’s application program and the data you type or scan into the PTC. Refer to...
Communicating data The PTC-960L is able to communicate with other PTCs, host computers, and external accessories such as printers. It can both send and receive data and instructions. Communication is controlled by your organization’s application program. See the manual or instructions provided by your organization for details on conducting communication sessions.
4. If necessary, disconnect the other end of the cable from the computer or accessory. Connecting to the optional communication cradle See the manual provided with the SC-960L Single-bay Communication Cradle for instructions on how to connect the PTC-960L to the cradle.
Follow this procedure to scan bar-code labels with the PTC-960L’s built-in laser scanner. $Do not stare into the laser beam 1. Point the PTC-960L at the label to be scanned. or point the scanner at anyone’s Hold the PTC at approximately a 20° angle to the eyes.
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Figure 4. Scanning bar-code labels Scanning LED Good Scan LED Scan button...
Make sure all accessories connected by cable are connected correctly and the correct cables are used. • Use only Telxon-approved batteries and accessories. Do not attempt to connect any electrical device that is not part of your PTC-960L system to the PTC.
-20 degrees F (-29 degrees C) or above 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). • Do not store the PTC-960L in a damp or humid environment. 1. Transfer any data stored in the PTC to a host computer or another PTC or print the data. See the manual or instructions for your organization’s...
If the PTC-960L becomes extremely dirty or if liquids, dirt, or other foreign materials get inside the case, contact your Telxon service representative. Servicing the PTC-960L Do not attempt to service the PTC. Only a trained Telxon technician may service the PTC. Follow the procedures set up by your organization to have the PTC serviced properly.
PTC-960L and replace it with a new one. The Low proximately 20 minutes. After that, Battery icon appears on the PTC’s display when the all programs and data will be lost.
Replacing the alkaline battery A 9-volt alkaline battery may be used If your PTC contains a 9-volt alkaline battery, it is in the PTC-960L, but for optimal per- held in place by a foam block and connected to the formance, Telxon recommends using PTC via a 9-volt battery cable.
Installing a new alkaline battery 1. Snap the battery cable onto the replacement battery. 2. Insert the foam block into the battery ! Use the alkaline battery only when compartment, if it is not already installed. the foam block is installed; other- wise, the battery case may short out 3.
Make sure the bar-code label you are trying to scan is one of the bar-code types your PTC has been programmed to recognize. • Move the PTC-960L closer to or farther away from the bar-code label. You may not be scanning at the correct distance. •...
Other problems If you experience any other problems with your PTC-960L that you cannot solve, notify your Telxon service representative or contact the Telxon Customer Support Center at 1-800-800-8010.
Memory RAM: 128 KB, expandable to 1 MB ROM: 256-KB OS flash EPROM 256-KB application flash EPROM Physical Length: 8.25 in/21 cm Width: 3.13 in/8 cm (at the display) 2.5 in/6.4 cm (at the keyboard) Depth: 1.88 in/4.78 cm (at the display) 1.4 in/3.56 cm (at the keyboard) Weight: 16.4 oz/.47 kg (with alkaline battery)
Appendix Bar-code types supported Other bar-code types may be avail- The PTC-960L can be programmed to read and able. Contact your Telxon repre- automatically discriminate between up to ten of the sentative for more information. following bar-code types. See the information provided by your organization for the specific bar-code types your PTC-960L is programmed to read.
Appendix Accessory part numbers Table 1 contains part numbers for ordering PTC-960L accessory hardware. Table 1. Accessory part numbers Item Part number Accessories 9-volt alkaline battery 11695-000 Alkaline battery cable 20212-001 Alkaline battery foam block 20815-000 Battery charger (AC adapter with DB-15)
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Item Part number Manuals Guide to Maintaining NiCd Batteries 16488-000 Guide to the Flash Utilities (TCAL or MS-DOS Version) 16541-000 SC-960RL/SC-960L User’s Guide 21570-000...
This chapter provides information on the connections used to establish and maintain communication between the PTC-960L and other devices. Table 2 lists the pinouts for the PTC-960L’s micro DB-15 connector. All I/O lines are directional and support RS-232 voltage levels.
Carrier detect signal. CD indicates that the modem is receiving a signal from the remote modem. character A letter, number, or symbol. Clear-to-send signal. CTS indicates that the line between a modem and a terminal device is clear for transmission. CTS typically follows a raised request-to-send (RTS) signal.
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Data terminal equipment. A device comprising the data source. For example, the host computer. Data terminal ready signal. The signal sent by the terminal device to the modem to indicate that the terminal is ready for transmission. Electrostatic discharge. file Any group or collection of related information stored in memory.
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Liquid crystal display. Light-emitting diode. Milliampere hour(s). A measurement of the ability to provide electrical power. modem Modulator-demodulator. A communication device that converts serial digital data from a transmitting device to a signal suitable for transmission over a telephone line and then reconverts the signal to serial digital data for the receiving device.
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Request-to-send signal. RTS initiates the data transmission sequence on a communication line between a modem and a terminal device. Receive data signal. RXD indicates that a device is currently receiving data. signals Electronic impulses that transmit data from one device to another. software A stored program or set of programs that is loaded into RAM for execution.
Alkaline battery, Caps Lock Enabled icon, installing, 13, 32 Charging the battery pack, removing, Charging LED, 14, 17 Autodiscrimination between bar Checking the PTC-960L, codes, Cleaning the PTC-960L, 28-29 Automatic off, Clock, Automatic return at on, Communicating data, 12, 23-24...
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Charging, 14, 17 Good Scan, 18, 25 Scanning, 18, 25 Low Battery icon, 14, 18 Good Scan LED, 18, 25 Maintaining the PTC-960L, 27-29 Handling the PTC-960L, 27-28 Memory, 22, 36 Handstrap, Messages, 11, 16 removing from PTC, Micro DB-15 connector,...
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Optical communication cradle See SC-960L Safety information, Optical coupler, SC-960L Overview of the PTC-960L, 11-12 connecting to, Scan button, 18, 25 Scanner lens, Scanning bar-code labels, 25-26 Packing material Scanning LED, 18, 25 saving, Scope of the manual, Part numbers,...
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