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  • Page 1 PTC-960L User's Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 PTC-960L User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 PTC-960L User’s Guide Part Number: 21569-701-02 Release Date: 7/24/96...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Charging the battery pack ....Turning on the PTC-960L ....
  • Page 7 Handling the PTC-960L ....Storing the PTC-960L ....
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ......The PTC does not turn on ....The laser scanner does not read a label .
  • Page 9: Regulations

    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.
  • Page 10: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 11: Disposing Of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

    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...
  • Page 12: Scope Of The Manual

    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.
  • Page 13: Overview Of The Ptc-960L

    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.
  • Page 14: With The Internal Laser Scanner

    The PTC-960L can transmit data via an optional communication cradle or by being connected by cable to a host computer, printer, or other accessory.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    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, •...
  • Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack

    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.
  • Page 17: Checking 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...
  • Page 18: Parts

    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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Features

    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.
  • Page 23: Backup Battery

    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).
  • Page 24: Display Contrast

    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...
  • Page 25: Communicating Data

    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.
  • Page 26: Disconnecting A Cable

    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.
  • Page 27: Scanning Bar-Code Labels

    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.
  • Page 28 Figure 4. Scanning bar-code labels Scanning LED Good Scan LED Scan button...
  • Page 29: Maintaining The Ptc-960L

    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.
  • Page 30: Storing The Ptc-960L

    -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...
  • Page 31: Servicing The Ptc-960L

    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.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery

    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.
  • Page 33: Installing A New Battery Pack

    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.
  • Page 34: Installing A New Alkaline Battery

    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.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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. •...
  • Page 36: Other Problems

    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.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Display screen Type: FTSN LCD Size: 8 lines by 21 characters Screen icons: Shift Mode Enabled, Caps Lock Enabled, Func1 Is Activated, Func2 Is Activated, RF Out of Range, Low Battery Resolution: 128 x 64 graphic pixels Electrical Battery power: 7.2-volt, 500-mAh rechargeable nickel- cadmium battery pack (standard);...
  • Page 38: Memory

    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)
  • Page 39: Bar-Code Types Supported

    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.
  • Page 40: Accessory Part Numbers

    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)
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42: Communication Connections

    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.
  • Page 43 Figure 7. Pigtail micro DB-15-to-DB-25 adapter cable (w/ charging jack), P/N 20955-002 PTC-960L Other device Micro DB-15 DB-25 Shield Shield N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. VCHG VCHG 12-volt charger input...
  • Page 44 Figure 8. Pigtail micro DB-15-to-DB-25 adapter cable (w/o charging jack), P/N 21019-001 PTC-960L Other device Micro DB-15 DB-25 VCHG VCHG RING RING N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. Shield Shield...
  • Page 45 Figure 9. Micro DB-15-to-DB-9 adapter cable, P/N 21146-000 PTC-960L IBM PC/AT Micro DB-15 DB-9 Shield Shield...
  • Page 46 Figure 10. Clone cable, P/N 21018-001 PTC-960L A PTC-960L B Shield Shield...
  • Page 47 Figure 11. PTC-to-1/2 duplex modem cable, P/N 10124-0X1 PTC-960L Modem/Type I (1/2 Duplex) -5 VDC...
  • Page 48 Figure 12. PTC-to-full duplex modem cable, P/N 10124-0X2 PTC-960L Modem/Type II (Full Duplex) -5 VDC...
  • Page 49 Figure 13. PTC-to-host (DTE) cable, P/N 10124-0X3 PTC-960L Host/Type III (Full or 1/2 Duplex) -5 VDC...
  • Page 50 Figure 14. PTC-to-IBM PC/AT download cable, P/N 13656-3X3 PTC-960L IBM PC/AT -5 VDC...
  • Page 51 Figure 15. PTC-to-IBM PC/XT download cable, P/N 10582-XX0 PTC-960L IBM PC/XT Female (000)/Male (110) -5 VDC...
  • Page 52: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 53 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.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Index

    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...
  • Page 57 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,...
  • Page 58 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,...
  • Page 59 !21569-701-02! Telxon Corporation/3330 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44334/330-867-3700/800-800-8001 Part No. 21569-701-02 Printed in U.S.A.

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