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  • Page 1 PTC-960XRF 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 GUIDE TO THE PTC-960XRF...
  • Page 4 PTC-960XRF Part Number: 16676-701-01 Release Date: 5/10/93...
  • Page 5 Telxon, TCAL (Telxon Common Application Lan- guage), and RAMSaver are registered trade- marks of Telxon Corporation. MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Telxon Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial omissions or mistakes in this manual nor shall it be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from your...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing the battery pack ..Charging the battery pack ..Checking the PTC-960XRF ..Parts .
  • Page 7 Battery compartment ... . . Communication contacts ... Display ....End cap/battery pack assembly .
  • Page 8 Handling the PTC-960XRF ..Storing the PTC-960XRF ... Cleaning the PTC-960XRF ..
  • Page 9 ......Figures 1. Parts of the PTC-960XRF ..2. Connecting a cable ... .

  • Page 10: Fcc Statement

    statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de- vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Commu- nication Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip- ment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 11: Fcc Regulations

    960XRF is part of a “Private Land Mobile Radio Service” as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Part 90 (1985), Operation of the PTC-960XRF re- quires licensing by the FCC and full compliance with applicable FCC regulations contained in 47 C.F.R.

  • Page 12: Department Of Communications

    epartment of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as outlined in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). The radio is also approved for use in Canada. The Canadian DOC ID is 1293 492 203 208.

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    Do not turn on the PTC-960XRF or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is attached; if the antenna is not attached, the radio module...

  • Page 14: Ptc Equipped With A Short-Range Laser Scanner

    Do not stare into the beam if the protective cover is removed. The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS for the PTC-960XRF equipped with a short-range laser scanner is illustrated below. This yellow and black label is located on the bottom of the PTC-960XRF near the scanning window.

  • Page 15: Disposing Of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

    The laser safety warning label required by the DHHS for the PTC-960XRF equipped with a long-range laser scanner is illustrated below. This red and black label is located on the bottom of the PTC-960XRF near the scanning window. Disposing of nickel-cadmium batteries...

  • Page 16: Scope

    This manual provides general information on how to operate, handle, and maintain the PTC- 960XRF. Use this manual as an introduction to the PTC-960XRF along with the manual or instructions provided by your supervisor. This manual does not provide instructions on how to perform the tasks specific to your job in your organization.

  • Page 17: Overview Of The Ptc-960Xrf

    (applications). The PTC-960XRF is designed for use in areas where dust, dirt, or moisture can be excessive. The PTC has been specially sealed to resist these hazards.

  • Page 18: Entering Data

    Entering data You can enter data into the PTC-960XRF using either the keyboard or the built-in scanner. When you press a key on the PTC’s keyboard, the corresponding number or letter appears on the display. Pressing the ENTER key stores the data in the PTC’s memory.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Unpacking the PTC-960XRF The PTC-960XRF is shipped in a single box containing • a PTC-960XRF, • a battery charger, • a wrist strap, • an antenna, • a nickel-cadmium battery pack, • the Guide to the PTC-960XRF, •...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Antenna

    1. Screw the antenna into the antenna mount on the left side of the PTC-960XRF. See Figure 1 on page 22 for the location of the antenna mount.

  • Page 21: Checking The Ptc-960Xrf

    1. Press the ON/OFF key on the PTC’s key- board to make sure the PTC is off. 2. Disconnect all accessories from the PTC. 3. Lay the PTC-960XRF on its right side so the charger connector is facing you. 4. Attach the end of the battery charger’s cable to the charger connector on the PTC’s side.
  • Page 22 If the PTC is operating correctly, you should not see or hear any of the following: • A low battery warning • A blank display screen • Any warning beeps See the “Troubleshooting” section on page 54 if the PTC-960XRF is not operating correctly.

  • Page 23: Parts

    PTC’s left side. One of a number of special cables that plug into the connector can be used to connect the PTC-960XRF to a particu- lar computer, printer, or other accessory. Cable part numbers are listed in...

  • Page 24: Parts Of The Ptc-960Xrf

    FIGURE 1 Parts of the PTC-960XRF BAR-CODE SCANNER RADIO ANTENNA DISPLAY KEYBOARD & KEYBOARD OVERLAY COMMUNICATION CONTACTS BAR-CODE SCANNER TRIGGER BEEPER STATUS INDICATORS ACCESSORY CONNECTOR HANDLE & BATTERY COMPARTMENT BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR WRIST STRAP ENDCAP/BATTERY PACK ATTACHES HERE ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 25: Battery Charger

    Pressing the trigger also turns on the PTC-960XRF, if this option has been installed by your organization. Battery charger A battery charger is provided to recharge the PTC’s nickel-cadmium battery pack. It connects to the PTC- 960XRF through the built-in charger connector on the PTC’s...

  • Page 26: Display

    Flash EPROM A flash EPROM is an electronic component that is installed inside the PTC. The PTC-960XRF has two. One contains the PTC’s data collection program and determines the PTC’s key func- tions, the display prompts and messages, and how and when the PTC prints or transmits data.

  • Page 27: Handle

    The handle also contains the PTC-960XRF’s battery pack. Keyboard The standard keyboard on the PTC-960XRF has forty-five keys. Some models may be equipped with an optional 24-key or 35-key keyboard. All keyboards have two different types of keys: data keys and function keys.

  • Page 28: Enter/Yes Key

    Keyboard overlay The keyboard overlay is a small sheet of plastic cut out to fit over the PTC-960XRF’s keyboard. Labels for the special function keys used by your organization’s application program are printed...

  • Page 29: Rj-41-To-Rs-232 Adapter Cable (Optional)

    Appendix Status indicators Four light-emitting diode (LED) indicators on the rear face of the PTC-960XRF provide infor- mation on the PTC’s status. Charging This green LED glows when the PTC is con- nected to a battery charger and the nickel- cadmium battery pack is being recharged.

  • Page 30: Low Bat

    Low Bat This red LED glows to warn you when the PTC’s battery pack is running out of power. Immediately stop whatever operation you are in, save any data you have entered or scanned, and recharge or replace the PTC’s battery pack whenever the Low Bat indicator lights.

  • Page 31: Features

    PTC-960XRF turns itself off), it remembers where it was in the application. Then, when you turn the PTC-960XRF back on, it returns to that same point in the application. You do not need to review what you have done or perform any other start-up function to find your place.

  • Page 32: Battery Backup

    Any data or programs loaded into the PTC’s memory will be lost. The PTC-960XRF has a built-in battery backup system that provides enough power to protect data stored in the PTC’s memory when the battery pack is being changed or if it runs out of power.

  • Page 33: Clock

    Clock The PTC-960XRF 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). The clock operates con- tinuously. How the clock is used depends on your application program.

  • Page 34: Memory

    Memory The PTC-960XRF has internal memory, which is used to store your organization’s application program and the data you type into the PTC. The amount of memory in your PTC determines how much data you can type in before you have to send it to a host computer or print it.

  • Page 35: Communication And Connections

    See the manual or instructions provided by your organization for details on conducting communi- cation sessions. The PTC-960XRF is designed to use its internal radio as its primary means of communicating with a host computer, but it can also communi-...

  • Page 36: Connecting Cables

    Connecting cables Note: The PTC-960XRF cannot be connected to an external modem via cable. It can be connected to an external modem only through an optional SC-960X or MC-960X communication cradle. Making a direct connection between the PTC- 960XRF and another computer, PTC, or acces- sory requires the use of a special adapter cable and may require a separate accessory cable.
  • Page 37 3. Make sure the computer or accessory you are connecting to the PTC is also turned off. 4. The accessory connector on the PTC’s left side is protected by a rubber plug. Pull up on the bottom of the plug to reveal the accessory connector.

  • Page 38: Disconnecting Cables

    7. Connect the other end of the adapter cable to the accessory or to one of the connectors on the accessory cable. Make sure the connec- tors line up correctly, wide edge to wide edge, and you are connecting a male connector to a female connector.

  • Page 39: Connecting To The Optional Communication Cradle

    6. If necessary, disconnect the accessory cable from the other computer or accessory. Connecting to the optional communication cradle See the manual provided with the SC-960X or MC-960X communication cradle for instructions on how to connect the PTC-960XRF.

  • Page 40: Scanning Bar-Code Labels

    PTC can be pro- grammed to read. Follow this procedure to scan bar-code labels. 1. Point the PTC-960XRF at the label to be scanned. The scanner can be at an angle to the label (see Figure 3).

  • Page 41: Scanning A Bar-Code

    toward. Quickly center the aiming dot over the bar code. Keep pressing the trigger, and the laser begins scanning the bar code. 3. Watch the line of light made by the scanner as it scans the bar code. The line must pass over all of the bars on the label for the bar code to be read.

  • Page 42: Maintaining The Ptc-960Xrf

    PTC-960XRF Operating conditions Although the PTC-960XRF is specially sealed to resist dust, dirt, and moisture, it should not be used in excessively dirty or moist environments. It can be operated at temperatures between 32 and 104 degrees F (0 and 40 degrees C).

  • Page 43: Storing The Ptc-960Xrf

    Do not store the PTC-960XRF in tempera- tures below -40 degrees F (-40 degrees C) or above 158 degrees F (70 degrees C). Do not store the PTC-960XRF in a damp or • humid environment. Use the following procedure to store the PTC-960XRF.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Ptc-960Xrf

    • A nonabrasive cleaner • A soft, lint-free cloth To clean the PTC-960XRF, slightly moisten a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with a mild, nonabra- sive cleaner and wipe the outside surfaces. Do not use a paper towel. CAUTION! Do not soak the cloth used to clean the PTC and do not spray or pour cleaning liquids directly onto the PTC.

  • Page 45: Servicing The Ptc-960Xrf

    Servicing the PTC-960XRF Do not attempt to service the PTC. Only a trained Telxon technician may service the PTC. Follow the procedure set up by your organization to have the PTC serviced properly.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Battery Pack

    eplacing the battery pack Equipment required: • A charged replacement battery pack Removing the battery pack 1. Press the ON/OFF key on the PTC’s key- board to turn the PTC off. 2. With your thumb and index finger, press and hold in the release buttons on both sides of the handle end cap (see Figure 4);...

  • Page 47: Installing A New Battery Pack

    3. Refer to page 13 for instructions on properly disposing of your nickel-cadmium battery pack. Installing a new battery pack 1. Make sure the PTC is off. 2. Line up the end cap/battery pack assembly with the opening in the handle. The curved sides of the end cap allow the battery pack to be inserted in only one way.

  • Page 48: Programming The Flash Eprom

    EPROM Both the application program and the radio fre- quency (RF) instructions for your PTC-960XRF are stored in electronic components inside the PTC called flash EPROMs. Flash EPROMs are a type of read-only memory, but unlike standard EPROMs, flash EPROMs can be erased and re- programmed while they are inside the PTC.
  • Page 49 • you will connect the PTC’s download cable to the personal computer’s COM1 serial port, • you will use the default settings for the FLASHPC.EXE utility, and • you will run FLASHPC.EXE in interac- tive mode. If your situation differs from this, refer to the Guide to the FLASH Utilities (TCAL or MS-DOS Version), part number 16541-000.

  • Page 50: Procedure

    Procedure 1. Connect the PTC to the PC’s COM1 serial communication port using the appropriate adapter cable and download cable. If you connect to the COM2 port, you must change the communication port setting in the FLASHPC.EXE utility in Step 2.
  • Page 51 Type the ROM image file name in this format: d:\path\filename where d: = the disk drive the file is on \path = the directory the file is in, if it is not in the disk drive’s current directory \filename = the eight- (or fewer) character name of the file plus the file extension (the period and three characters after it) Press ENTER after you fill in the ARC image...
  • Page 52 To change the baud rate or to reset it to “Autobaud,” type 2 and then press ENTER at the Main Menu. The following screen displays on your PC’s monitor: Select the desired baud rate: 0. Quit 1. 9600 Baud 2. 19.2 K Baud 3.
  • Page 53 10. Select option 1 on the Main Menu, “Send the image(s) to PTC,” to compress the image files for downloading. Your PC displays status messages for each file being compressed. An error occurs if the PC does not have suffi- cient memory to compress the file or if the specified file is too large to fit on the flash EPROM.
  • Page 54 FLASH - Ver 1.1 0: System ctrl 1: User ctrl 2: Exit Type 0 to put the FLASH.EXE program in system control mode. System control mode returns control of the flash EPROM program- ming to your PC. The following prompt displays on your PTC screen: Do you wish to program the...
  • Page 55 FLASHPC.EXE then erases and reprograms the flash EPROM. When the process is complete, the PTC sounds one long beep and then turns itself off. The FLASHPC.EXE program on the PC returns to the Main Menu. If reprogramming is not completed success- fully, refer to the Guide to the FLASH Utili- ties (TCAL or MS-DOS Version) for more information.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    You may not be scanning at the correct distance, • change the angle of the PTC-960XRF to the bar-code label. The PTC may be too far above or below the bar-code label or too far to the side of the bar code to scan properly, •...

  • Page 57: If Your Radio Fails To Establish Contact

    PTC still does not establish contact, follow your organization’s procedure to have the PTC serviced. If you experience any other problems with your PTC-960XRF, • notify your Telxon service representative or • contact the Telxon Customer Support Center...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    ppendix A Specifications Physical Length: 8.3 in/21.1 cm Width: 3.5 in/8.9 cm Height: 2.1 in/5.3 cm (8 in/20.3 cm at handle) Weight: Approximately 2.1 lb/1 kg Operating 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit temperature: (0 to 40 degrees Celsius) Storage -40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit temperature: (-40 to 70 degrees Celsius) Operating...

  • Page 59: Bar Code Types Supported

    Bar-code types supported The PTC-960XRF can be programmed to read and automatically discriminate among up to ten of the following bar-code types. See the instructions provided by your organization for the specific bar-code types your PTC-960XRF is programmed to read.

  • Page 60: Communication

    Communication Data communications Full duplex, 300 to 19.2 K via accessory connector: bits per second (bps) Data communications via 460-MHz narrow-band FM radio: 9600 bps...

  • Page 61: Accessory Part Numbers

    B Accessory part numbers The following table contains part numbers for ordering PTC-960XRF accessory hardware. TABLE 1 Accessory part numbers Item Part number PTC-960XRF 16676-000 Chargers Battery charger 12176-004 PTC-960X Fast Battery Charger without cycling 16799-000 with cycling 16799-001...
  • Page 62 Item Part number Cables RJ-41-to-RS-232 25-pin adapter cable 15109-001 RJ-41-to-RS-232 9-pin adapter cable 15508-000† RJ-41-to-RS-232 9-pin adapter cable 15508-001† PTC-to-1/2 duplex modem cable 10124-0X1* PTC-to-full duplex modem cable 10124-0X2* PTC-to-host (DTE) cable 10124-0X3* Cloning cable, RJ-41-to-RJ-41 15282-000 PTC-to-IBM PC/AT download cable 13656-3X0* PTC-to-IBM PC/XT download cable 10582-XX0*...

  • Page 63: Communication Connections

    Communication connections Figures 5 through provide information on the connections used to establish and maintain communication between the PTC-960XRF and other devices. Not all available cables are described in this section. Check with your Telxon representative for information on other cable configurations.
  • Page 64 FIGURE 6 † RJ-41-to-RS-232 9-pin adapter cable, P/N 15508-001 PTC-960XRF IBM PC/AT RJ-41 DB-9 Shield...

  • Page 65: Ptc-To-1/2 Duplex Modem Cable

    FIGURE 7 PTC-to-1/2 duplex modem cable, P/N 10124-0X1* Modem/Type I PTC-960XRF (1/2 Duplex) -5 VDC...
  • Page 66 FIGURE 8 PTC-to-full duplex modem cable, P/N 10124-0X2* Modem/Type II PTC-960XRF (Full Duplex) -5 VDC...
  • Page 67 FIGURE 9 PTC-to-host (DTE) cable, P/N 10124-0X3* Host/Type III PTC-960XRF (Full or 1/2 Duplex) -5 VDC...

  • Page 68: Cloning Cable, Rj-41-To-Rj-41

    FIGURE 10 Cloning cable, RJ-41-to-RJ-41, P/N 15282-000 PTC-960XRF A PTC-960XRF B Shield Shield...
  • Page 69 FIGURE 11 PTC-to-IBM PC/AT download cable , P/N 13656-3X0* PTC-960XRF IBM PC/AT Male -5 VDC...
  • Page 70 FIGURE 12 PTC-to-IBM PC/XT download cable, P/N 10582-XX0* IBM PC/XT PTC-960XRF Female (000)/ Male Male (110) -5 VDC...

  • Page 71: Led Status Indicators

    D LED status indicators The following table lists and explains each of the LED status indicators on the PTC-960XRF’s rear panel. TABLE 2 LED status indicators LED status Explanation indicator Scan This indicator glows when the scanner is operating and is scanning a bar code.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Carrier detect signal. CD indicates that the modem is receiving a signal from the remote modem. character A letter, number, or symbol. cloning The process of copying a program or data files from one PTC directly to another. Clear-to-send signal. CTS indicates that the line between a modem and a terminal device is clear for transmission.
  • Page 73 data The transport of encoded information from one communication point to another. Data communications equipment. A device that controls and converts incoming data or communication, for example, a modem. display The LCD or LED panel on a PTC. A PTC’s dis- play shows data, prompts, and error messages.
  • Page 74 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. MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System. one-way Transport of information from one device to communication...
  • Page 75 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. Compare with hardware.
  • Page 76 ndex Battery pack, 23-24 assembly, Accessories charging, 18-19 connecting, 21, 27, 33-36 disposing of, part numbers, 59-60 figure, Accessory connector, installing, 18, 45 Adapter cable, removing, 44-45 connecting, 34-36 replacing, 44-45 disconnecting, 36-37 running low, Antenna, Beeper, connecting, Autodiscrimination, Automatic off, Automatic return at on, Cables, accessory connector,...

  • Page 77: Connecting A Cable

    Communication, Department of connections, 33-37, 61-68 Communications, cradle, data, Disconnecting with host computer, cables, 36-37 radio, Display, specifications, contrast, Connecting a cable figure, Connections Cloning cable, RJ-41-to-RJ-41, Electrical specifications, PTC-to-1/2 duplex End cap/battery pack modem cable, assembly, 24, 44-45 PTC-to-full duplex EPROM, 24-25 modem cable,...
  • Page 78 Keys Part numbers data, accessories, ENTER/YES, cables, function, 25-26 manuals, ON/OFF, Physical specifications, SHIFT, Programming flash EPROM, 16, 46-53 PTC-960XRF cleaning, features, 29-32 handling, 40-41 LEDs, 27-28, 69 not turning on, License operating conditions, Canada, operation check, 19-20 U.S., overview,...
  • Page 79 Safety information, 11-13 antenna, long-range laser scanner, 12-13 nickel-cadmium batteries, radio, short-range laser scanner, Scan LED, 28, 69 Scanner cleaning, not reading, operation, 38-39 safety, 12-13 trigger, 21, 23 Scanning, 21, 38-39 Scope of manual, Servicing the PTC, 43, 54-55 Specifications bar-code types, communication,...
  • Page 80 Telxon Corporation/3330 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44334/216-867-3700/800-800-8001 Part No. 16676-701-01 Printed in U.S.A.

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