User ManualTable of ContentsInstallation1Components1Installation Sequence1Connecting the Base Station to a serial port1R/F Terminal Operation1Installing the R/F Terminal Utilities Software1RF System Setup2RF Terminal Setup2RF Terminal Setup Parameters2Operational Theory3How the Two-Way RF System works3How the One-Way RF System works3How Site Testing works3Performance Issues4Evaluating your area of planned operation4Is radio traffic contention likely?4Before you begin programming…5Failure Planning5Programming for the RF Terminal6LOW Level ASCII sequences directly6LOW Level ASCII Sequences using a DLL6PromptCOM/ActiveX6PromptNET TCP/IP Active X Controls6Portable Printers6Voice Message Operations7Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts?7RF Terminal’s Voice Message Mapping7Programming Voice Messages7Troubleshooting8Index1RS2322Other6bar code symbol2Bar Code Type identification21 second voice messages71/2 second voice messages7character substitution2default settings2ID character prefix2preambles and postambles2trimming characters22 of 5 Code2using Postamble to add terminator character2default length setting2Base and relay blink "channel" on power up1enabling check digit2Base Reinitialized8susceptible to mis-reads2reading variable length bar codes22 of 5 Length2Base station channel1Base Station failures5Base station handshaking54 digit year option2Base Station Initialized Message64 second laser beam2Base Station installation1Base Station location4Base Station Shut Down to Host Logic8Base Station to Host Programming Formats6addressing a terminal not signed on6Base Station Initialized message6needed for Site Testing4Illegal Commands6Sequence Error Message6Serial Reply6SIGN ON66 beeps on power up8SIGN OUT6Basic architecture of host-terminal dialog6Basic command format6Basic RF System communications3Batteries2Battery Life indicator1ActiveX programming6Battery Status indicator2Baud Rate for serial printer2base to host programming6Beep Tone2changing the tone or pitch2during setup configuration2Area of coverage4Before you begin programming5BEGIN key- transmitting ASCII 23 to host6Assigning Error Messages7Blocking unauthorized listening2Automatic Check Back6Buffer Reinitialized8Avoiding substitutions in scanning2Backlight Display2needed for voice message cloning7Backlight Duration2types1Bar code data length checking2Bar Code ID's2Cameo Printer6Bar Code Menu Only setup parameters2Code 39 setup parameter2Code 93:2Change Batteries8Com port problems on host8CHANGE BATTERIES1Command format from host to terminal6Command section of a programming message6changing a host prompt already sent2Communication Problems8included with your RF system1XON/XOFF6components of a basic RF system3Changing character output2Configuring the Base station1using the bar coded setup menu2Changing the AA batteries on the RF Terminal1Connecting the Base Station to a serial port1Changing the default voice messages7Conserving batteries3Control Keys for Possible Programming6Changing the RF Terminal channel2Control Keys Only2Changing the RF Terminal ID2Controlling terminals from a remote computer6Changing the voice message partitions7Coverage4creating programs for the RF System6default2reassigning2Characters2Data Bits setting for serial printer2Data Cloning Cable #F387Data Received Was prompt3DATA XMIT ERROR7Date and Time Setting2Date Format2Date set2dd/mm/yy2Dealing with radio traffic contention4returning RF Terminal to2Checking channel for Site Test4RF Terminal2Clearing lines on a 6 line display6Default voice message partitions7Default Voice Messages74 line vs. 6 line display6Default voice messages and numbers7Clearing lines on terminal screen6Clearing terminal screen6using1cloning Terminal setup to other terminals7deleting display data1Cloning voice messages7Detecting low batteries on RF Terminal1cables for7Relays4Terminal7Determining the channel on a Base/Relay1CLSI format for Codabar2CLSI format of Codabar2Determining when the terminal checks the Base3Codabar2Dialog architecture6CLSI format2transmitting start and stop characters2Backlight Setup2Code 1282Display of Year2displaying date and time on terminal6displaying the date during operation2setting up2Double Decode2enabling the Mod 43 check character2transmitting start and stop characters2transmitting ASCII 29 to host6using Caps Lock ON2Enabling 2 of 5 check digit2Hardware Failures5Enabling transmission of NSC character2Headphone Volume2Enabling UPC/EAN check digits2Encore Printer6Host programming guidelines6END key - transmitting ASCII 24 to host6Host to Terminal Programming6End of Cloning Hit Any Key7How many terminals per base?4End Setup - scanning to exit Setup mode2How Relay Stations work4How Site Testing works3eliminiting for Arrow Keys2How the Two-Way RF System works3for Control Keys2How to change the batteries1Entering a Security Code on an RF Terminal2How to reach Worth Data8How to record voice messages7Eprom version identification1Australia/New Zealand2US/Canada/Mexico2Base Reinitialized8I can’t communicate at all8voice messages7Establishing communication with a Relay4ID’s for bar code type2European channels2Identifying the type of bar code read2European date format2If you are not connecting to a PC serial port1European frequencies2Evaluating your areas range3Base to host programming6valid commands from host to terminal6how RF Terminal handles2Exiting One-Way mode3Improving results from Site Test4Extension cables on base station1extra characters at beginning or end of data8Installation1installing base - not on PC1installing base on PC serial port1F1 as "escape" key1Installation Summary1F1 to exit modes1Installing the R/F Terminal Utilities Software1Failure planning5default settings2Failure Planning5transmitting in ISBN format2ISBN format output2Forcing "shifted" cursor entry6Forgetting your Security Code2French frequencies2US/ Canada/ Mexico2key symbol2Keypad Only setup parameters2Function keys6parameter groups2German frequencies2Getting into Site Test Mode4Going directly to application on power-up2enabling reading of2Language problems during data collection7Laser Scanner Options2hitting it twice5ON/OFF button1getting into1Backlight Setup2One-Way mode3LCD Backlight Display Mode2adding postamble for ENTER (CR)3multiple terminals3using preamble to transmit Terminal ID3trimming using preamble2brief description of3Operational Theory3transmitting ASCII 30 to host6Operator Errors5Length restrictions on bar codes2Link Test8Organic materials' effect on RF4Link Test from base to host2Literacy as a data collection problem7in place of actual characters entered2Location of Base and Relay4from terminal6Logic Error8Loose decoding algorithm for Laser scanners2Parity for RF Terminal2Low Batteries8Parity settings to use serial printer2LOW BATTERIES1Partial data from Base to Relay4Low Battery message1Partial reads on EAN-132changing for voice messages7for voice messages7Password2PDF 417 scanners6magnetic stripe input6Performance Issues4Performing a Site Test4data format from Cameo6PICK requirements8maintaining backwards compatibility2Making terminal beep6Mapping of voice messages7Maximizing long range laser2Menu setup using the keypad2Planning for expansion5Planning for hardware failures5terminal programming6Planning for system failures5Metal walls and RF4Playing a voice message on a terminal6Microphone7Playing back a recorded voice message7plugging in to AUX jack7Min/max length checks2Min/max length checks in Preamble2suggestions for dealing with7mm/dd/yy2poor read rates when scanning bar codes8Portable Printers - Zebra Cameo Printer6MSI/Plessey2portable printing6Multiple Base stations - changing channel1using with One-Way mode3Multiple terminals on a Base4Postamble2using in One-Way mode to send terminator3NON PORTABLE mode2Postambles - selective trimming2New installation troubleshooting8Powering up base station after programming2New Zealand channels2Power-up - 6 beeps from terminal8Preamble2checking jumpers when recharging1selective trimming2NSC characters - enabling transmission2Terminal ID3using to check data length2Prefix for bar code types2Preventing another Base from listening2setting Parity to match serial printer2Problems reading Bar Codes8Problems with a new installation8overlapping area with Base4Base to Host formats6resending prompts after a sign-out5clearing individual lines on terminal screen6Reset2clearing terminal screen6response time is poor8displaying date and time on terminal6Restrictions on bar code data length2making terminal beep6outputting data to a serial device on terminal6characters6playing a voice message on a terminal6Results of Site Test4reinitializing terminals6retransmission3Programming for the RF Terminal6RF link test2Programming Voice Messages7Protocol setting for serial printer2Base Station failures5before you begin programming5creating programs to prompt the terminal6operator errors5quiet zone8planning for expansion5planning for failures5planning for hardware failures5using Demo programs to test system5RF System Setup2how it finds a Relay4ONE-WAY1installation1SETUP MODE1opening screen1SIGN ON1sleep mode and wake up intervals3SITE TESTING1system components1Radio traffic contention4Raising the Base station to increase range4RF Terminal Channel2Range problems8RF Terminal Default Settings2Reader doesn't beep when reading bar codes8RF Terminal ID2RF Terminal Problems8using keypad to setup2Re-assigning character codes2using the bar coded setup menu2rechargeable batteries2RF Terminal Setup22 of 5 Code2Recording and Playback of Voice Messages72 of 5 Length2Recording time alloted for voice messages7Batteries2Recovering from hardware failures5Baud Rate for serial printer2Recv Setup/Voice Please Wait7Beep Tone2Re-initailizing terminals6Characters2Code 3 of 92of Base Station with Terminal Signed-On6Control Keys - ENTER key elimination2Data Bits setting for serial printer2Date Format2Relay Cannot be Heard8Display of Year2Laser Scanner Options2how to set for Relays4LCD Backlight Display Mode2LCD Display Mode2MSI/Plessey2Parity for serial printer2Preamble2Protocol setting for serial printer2Reset2RF Terminal Channel2RF Terminal ID2Security Code2how they work4Set Date2Set Time2Shut Down Time2Base to host programming6Skip Opening Screens2missing the message5Stop Bits setting for serial printer2Signing out in mid-transaction5Voice Message Partitions2Site survey3Codabar2brief description of3Code 1282Code 932channel changes4UPC/EAN2getting into1RF Terminal Setup Menu on keypad2how it works3RF Terminal Setup Parameters2Site Testing in Progress message4Six beeps on power-up8transmitting ASCII 31 to host6Skip Opening Screens2RMA's8sleep mode for RF Terminal3SPEAKER VOLUME2RS232 problems8scanning to enter Setup mode2transmitting for Codabar2transmitting for Code 392breaking out of6reserved for date/time only6scanning through windshields2Steps for installation1STK bar code2transmitting ASCII 11 to host6Stop Bits for serial printer2Security Code2Storage Tek bar code2setting on Terminal2Storage Tek Tape Label code2Sequence Error8Sequence Error Message6Surveying a site4"noise" problems4serial device attachment6serial input on Terminal6Serial output command for terminal6Serial printer setup paramters on terminal2Tape library bar code2Base to host programming6TCP/IP Terminal Programming6Set Date2Set Time2how to find out what yours is1use in Two-Way mode3Terminal ID in One Way mode3RF Terminal2transmitting ASCII values2to other terminals7Security Code2"Reset" bar code2Baud Rate2to other terminals7Data Bits2Terminating a programming message6Parity2Terminator character2RF Terminal Channel2RF Terminal parameters2Stop Bits2Terminal ID2Thru-put considerations4Time Set2using to program voice messages7time stamping in Terminal6Setup or playback voice messages7Tips for Using Voice Prompts7shelf label printing6Trailing character trimming2Shut Down Time2Shut Down Time feature1Transmitting Bar Code ID's2Base to host programming6bar code data2Transmitting Codabar start and stop characters2Utilities CD1Transmitting EAN-8/UPC-E in original formats2Transmitting through walls4using bar code ID and preamble/postamble2Trimming characters from data2Voice Cloning Cable #T157using Preamble2Voice message "command"6using Postamble2Voice message mapping7TriOptic Code 392Voice Message Operations7Troubleshooting8electrical noise problems with Relays4changing7wiring problems with Relays4Voice Message Partitions2Troubleshooting new installation8Turning on the R/F Terminal1cloning from RF Terminal to RF Terminal7error conditions7brief description of3playback7in depth description of how it works3record error messages for all situations7Typical coverage4changing the time allotments2Voice Operations selection on SETUP Menu7helping to limit mistakes7enabling/disabling2UK Frequencies2Waiting for Base to Acknowledge8Waiting on Host Prompt8WAITING ON HOST PROMPT3transmitting ASCII 28 to host6Waiting on Host Prompt”8Wand vs. keypad entry6UPC/EAN2WDTRI password2compressed format2What to do with data after a failure5default settings2What to do with data after an operator error5why recharging doesn't work2NSC and check digit2Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts?7NSC's and check digits2Windows 95 com port setup8Windows ActiveX programming6supplemental codes2UPC-A - adding a country code2Windows TCP/IP terminal programming6UPC-A in 13 digit EAN format2enabling transmission of2enabling/disabling2Xmit Setup/Voice Please Wait7UPC-E0 and UPC-E12changing ASCII characters to avoid conflict6enabling reading of2US Date Format2USA / Canada / Mexico channels22000 compliance2displaying 4 digits2EPROM version identification2YES/NO entry while scanning6Using Arrow Keys to transmit characters2Using the bar code RF Terminal Setup Menu2Using the Demo Programs before programming5Using the keypad to setup the RF Terminal2hardware modification6to communicate4setup for use with RF Terminal6Using the RF Terminal keypad1Zebra Encore Printer6Size: 2.18 MBPages: 161Language: EnglishOpen manual