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802 RF Terminal Users ManualFebruary 2006Worth Data Inc.

2-1Chapter 2 RF System Setup RF Terminal Setup The RF Terminal itself can be configured using the Terminal keypad or by using the bar coded Setup Menu

L-3 RF Terminal Cases and Holsters The RF Terminal has a variety of carrying cases and holsters available for use, depending upon the config

L-4It provides quick extraction and insertion. Rubber Boot for RF Terminal The B12 Rubber Boot is shipped standard with every RF Terminal ordered. It

M-1 Appendix M ASCII Code Equivalent Table The 128 ASCII codes, their 3-digit decimal equivalents and 2-digit hex equivalents are detailed in the bel

N-1 Appendix N 802 Display Character Code Mapping ASCII Value Display Ch ASCII Value Display Ch ASCII Value Display Ch ASCII Value Display Ch Ascii V

O-1802 RF Terminal Setup MenuTo change a setting using the 802 RF Terminal Setup Menu:• Scan START SETUP to enter setup mode• Scan the parameter you w

O-2Start Setup End Setup*/+/**/-/*Code 93 Code 128*/S/*0 Disable 1281 Enable 1282 Disable UCC/EAN-1283 Enable UCC/EAN-128**Codabar MSI/Plessey0 Disabl

O-3Start Setup End Setup*/+/**/-/*Data Bits Stop Bits*/S/*0 1 bit1 2 bits*Parity Baud Rate0 4800 3 38,4001 9600 4 57,6002 19,200 5 115,2000 7 bi

O-4Start Setup End Setup*/+/**/-/*Set Date Set Time*/8/**/9/*Enter 6 digits in mmddyy formatEnter 4 digits in hhmm military time formatBARPAD TABLE08*

2-2Default RF Terminal Configuration Parameter Default Setting Parameter Default Setting Device IP DHCP Server Used Disabled Server IP Device Sear

O-5Full ASCII MenuNUL SOH(f1) STX(f2) ETX(f3)*%U**$A**$B* *$C*000 00 001 01 002 02 003 03EOT(f4) ENQ(f5) ACK(f6) BEL(f7)*$D**$E**$F**$G*004 04 005 05

O-689 : ;*8* *9* */Z* *%F*056 38 057 39 058 3A 059 3B<= > ?*%G* *%H* *%I* *%J*060 3C 061 3D 062 3E 063 3F@A B C*%V* *A* *B* *C*064 40 065 41 066

O-7tu v w*+T* *+U* *+V* *+W*116 74 117 75 118 76 119 77xy z {*+X* *+Y* *+Z* *%P*120 78 121 79 122 7A 123 7B| } ~ DEL*%Q* *%R* *%S* *%T*124 7C 125 7D 1

1Index 1 1 second voice messages...7-2 1/2 second voice messages...7-2 2 2 of 5 Code ...

2Code 93...D-1 Interleaved 2 of 5...G-1 MSI / Plessey...

3H H11 Laser Holder...L-2 hands free laser scanning... K-1 Hardware Failures ...

4Plessey code... I-1 Poor lighting situations suggestions for dealing with...7-1 poor read

5Sequence error - avoiding ... 3-3 Sequence Error ...8-3 Serial printer setup paramters

6Upgrading firmware in Base,Relay or Terminal...B-1 US Date Format ...

2-3More than one Setup Parameter can be changed before you scan END SETUP. For example, if you scanned START SETUP, then “Beep Tone”, then 3, then “

2-4The groups in the keypad Setup Menu contain the following setup parameters: Setup Group Parameter Setup Group Parameter RF Setup Device IP Date/

2-5RF Terminal Setup Parameters Default settings are shown in bold type in this manual and are marked by a * on the bar code Setup Menu. The RF Termin

2-6SSID Default SSID None User Defined XXXXXXXXXXX • If wish to restrict terminal device to a specific network name, enter the name here (up

2-7• If you set this feature to 1 (YES), in order for the RF Terminal to transmit the following values, the corresponding Control Key must be the fir

2-8If you have skipped the above screen and want to get to it, simply the press the F1 key. If your skip the opening screen and you want to check the

2-9The prompt for Headphone Volume is: HEADPHONE VOLUME Enter 0-9 for Volume Control Current Value is: 5 Automatic Check Back

2-10characters can be useful if you need to differentiate between data that comes from a bar code versus data coming from the keypad. • Enabling use

Table of Contents Chapter 1 Installation... 1-1 Components...

2-112006) format, set the Laser Options parameter to D. To return to the default of normal EAN-13 transmission, set it to C. For details on ISBN, see

2-12code used for the storage of computer data tapes. Enabling the tape label code (C) does not disable reading of Code 128 or Code 39 bar codes. •

2-13• Setting 2 requires that the last digit in your bar code conform to the specifications for the 2 of 5 check digit calculation. See Appendix I;

2-14• LabelCode5 and LabelCode4 are proprietary bar code types used by Follet. • If you have enabled the Mod 10 or Mod 11 check digits, they will

2-15with the RF Terminal, this will be set to Rechargeable before shipping. • If you didn't order re-chargeable batteries, this shipped setting

2-16Voice Message Partitions This parameter partitions the total amount of voice messages into different message lengths. The default setting is:

2-17• Double Decode is there to minimize the possibility of misreads when scanning very poor quality bar codes. This option forces the RF Terminal t

2-18The following serial parameters Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, and Stop Bits apply only to firmware updates and a portable printer such as the QL32

3-1Chapter 3 Operational Theory Before you jump in and start writing a complex host program, it might be nice to be familiar with the theory behind t

3-2When the Server receives a SIGN ON message from a RF Terminal, the Server transmits the SIGN ON information to the host application program. The ho

Appendix A Printer Pin-outs...A-1 Appendix B Firmware Upgrades ...

3-3Can I change a prompt after it has been sent? Normally once the Terminal has received a prompt from the host, it goes to sleep and waits (as long a

4-1Chapter 4 Performance Issues Evaluating your area of planned operation Since every operational environment is different, it is impossible for us to

4-2covers, you won't have a problem. If you find a spot that none of the planned Access Point locations will cover, you will have to move one of

4-3computer is located in a metal shed, you will need at least one Access Point located outside the metal shed. • The more walls you try to transmit

5-1Chapter 5 Before you begin programming… The “Application Host Program” or “Server Program” is a program designed and written by the user that incor

5-2• Parse the Returned Strings thoroughly. Don’t assume anything about the next response from the Server to your program and look only for the parti

6-1Chapter 6 Programming for the 802 RF Terminal The programming support offered for the 802 RF Terminal is an ActiveX drop-in component. Every neces

6-2Methods are how you initiate communication with the WD802Term object. You can request that a prompt be sent to a terminal, map a terminal ID to an

1-1Chapter 1 Installation Components The 802 Terminal is 802.11b compatible operating between 2399.5 MHz and 2474.5 MHz using direct sequence spread s

6-3Pick Item YY qty N Scan barcode: Enter Qty Picked: Of course you can see how you might handle incorrect items or wrong quantities by having your

6-4promptline2 as string promptline3 as string NextIfError as integer NextIfOK as integer End Type dim TransactionSequence(10) as TransactionElemen

6-5Programming languages that can interface with the Active X tool include VB, C++, Delphi, Access, FoxPro, etc. If the Application Server receives a

6-6Test For Good Communication • Implement an event handler for OnTermSignIn that causes a beep or displays a message when called. If communication be

6-7Concepts – WD802Term ActiveX Drop-in components are tools that are added to your programming environment "tool kit". Only the ActiveX var

6-8Keep in mind that unless your terminal is configured with a static IP address, each time it is powered on it can have a different IP address (issue

6-9Methods – WD802Term ActiveX Methods are commands that you issue to the WD802term control. All of the "Inputxxx" commands cause the termin

6-10InputScanner Parameters: line, position, prompt, allowbreakout, timestamped Function: This instructs the ActiveTerminal to display the prompt a

6-11input can be bypassed by pressing the enter key on the terminal which will send an empty data string to the host (fires the OnTermData event handl

6-12SendDisplay Parameters: line, position, prompt Function: This instructs the ActiveTerminal to display the prompt at line and position. Must be

1-2Terminal shuts down, simply press the ON/OFF button to resume operation. The keypad is custom designed for the R/F Terminal operations. It has nume

6-13ReInitAll Parameters: none Function: Instructs all attached terminals to re-initialize. OutputRaw Parameters: data Function: This allows you

6-14Events – WD802Term ActiveX WD802term events occur when a specific condition is met. When an event is "fired", an event handler function

6-15OnTermNotSignedIn Data passed: terminal Event: A command has been sent to a terminal that is not signed in. OnTermSequenceError Data passed:

6-16OnTermLeftArrow Data passed: terminal Event: The left-arrow button has been pressed on a terminal. You must issue another Input method call bef

6-17Portable Printers Cameo and QL 320 Common Information Both of these printers are stocked by Worth Data for the convenience of our users who need p

6-18• When the Terminal sends data to the host, it sends it in the following format: Terminal ID + DATA + CR Typically, the data is simply a string o

6-19We stock the 2” and 3” QL 320 printers with several label sizes immediately available including: Part Number Description Price/ Roll E2L1 2&quo

7-1Chapter 7 Voice Message Operations The 802 RF Terminal’s exclusive use of voice prompts allows you to overcome problems such as literacy, language

7-2prompts or error messages will make it easier for the user to distinguish between them. • Be sure to record error messages for all possible proble

1-3Battery Life Indicator The R/F Terminal detects low AA batteries and displays the following message: LOW BATTERIES Finish, Sign Off Change Batterie

7-3Record/Playback--->1 Cloning Master----->3 Cloning Receiver-->4 Pressing the “1” key takes you into the voice recording and playback funct

7-4your language) into the microphone of the 802 RF Terminal. When ready, press the ENTER key and the instant you release it, speak ITEM into the micr

7-5You need 2 cables to clone 802 RF Terminals; the Data Cloning Cable #F38 and the Voice Cloning Cable #T15. The Data Cloning Cable plugs into the “C

8-1Chapter 8 Troubleshooting General Considerations System Test If your program fails to run successfully, you can run the 802 Test Program to check o

8-2Intermittent laser beams, continuous beeping, black bars on the screen, etc. See Chapter 2: Batteries to change the setting. To display the remain

8-3Terminal Error Messages Message Meaning – Action Required Looking for App Server Please Wait This is a normal message, generated when the Termi

8-4Troubleshooting specific problems My response time is poor... • First, do Site Survey 50 feet from the Access Point. If it's not 40-50+ the R

8-5terminal s with alcohol soaked cloth. Battery acid leaks are not covered by the Worth Data warranty, however, many battery manufacturers provide wa

8-6through the bar code. If using a laser scanner or CCD scanner, make sure the beam covers the bar code completely. • If using a laser or CCD, clea

1-4• Signal=nn% shows the signal strength from the best Access Point with the same SSID (if already SIGNED ON). Press the STATUS key again to resume

A-1 Appendix A Printer Pin-outs These are the pin-outs for the cable needed to connect the Zebra Cameo or QL 3 Printer to a Worth Data R/F Terminal.

B-1 Appendix B Firmware Upgrades Occasionally it is necessary to get firmware fixes for problems discovered with the R/F Terminal System. R/F Terminal

B-2When you press the W key for a WiFi radio firmware radio update, you will next see the prompt: Enter Firmware Rev. Number (3 digits) Now, assuming

C-1 Appendix C Code 39 Specifications Code 39 (or Code 3 of 9) is the de facto standard of non-retail American industry. It is widely used in the auto

C-2Code 39 Advanced Features and Functions Mod 43 Check Character Standard Code 39 can be printed with a "Mod 43 Check Character". This Mod

C-3 Full ASCII Extension to Code 39 "Full-ASCII Code 39" expands the Code 39 character set to include all 128 ASCII characters. Symbols 0-9,

C-4Accumulate Mode Accumulate Mode is an option allowing the RF Terminal to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer, then transmit them to the com

D-1 Appendix D Code 93 Specifications Code 93 is variable length, continuous, bi-directional, compact code. Code 93 is an alphanumeric bar code which

1-5Upon power-up, the R/F Terminal displays the following opening screen: 802 TERMINAL 1XWFUnnn ServerIP=nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

E-1 a12345b Appendix E Codabar Specifications Codabar is widely used in libraries, blood banks, the cotton industry and transportation industries. It

F-1 Appendix F Code 128 Specifications Code 128 is a very powerful bar code, combining an extensive character set and variable length with compactness

F-2Scanning the appropriate bar codes on the RF Terminal Setup Menu enables UCC/EAN 128; or you can use the keypad in the PROGRAMMING MODE “Change Set

G-1 Appendix G Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Specifications Interleaved 2 of 5 Code is a numeric-only, even-number-of-digits bar code. It is widely used in

G-2(7 + 9) x 3 = 48 5. Add the results of steps 3 and 4: 9 + 48 = 57 6. Subtract the result of step 5 from the next highest multiple of 10: 60 - 57

H-1 Appendix H UPC / EAN Specifications UPC symbols are found on almost all grocery products and many other retail items. The UPC code most people a

H-2• The leading Number System Character, (the first number of the 11 digits to be entered) should conform to these UPC assignments: 0,6,7,8 Regular

H-3 ISBN specifications are available from: American National Standards Institute Customer Service 11 West 42nd St. New York, NY 10036 http://web.a

H-4This same formula is used for EAN-13 (using the 1-12 digits) and EAN-8 (using the 1-7 digits). UPC-E Checksum Calculation Use the sample data of 12

1-6Installing the 802 Terminal Utilities Software The R/F Terminal system ships with a CD of programs for use with the 802 Terminal communicating with

I-1 Appendix I MSI/Plessey Specifications Plessey is a variable length numeric only bar code. MSI Bar Code is a variable length, numeric-only code wi

I-2The MSI Mod 11 check digit is calculated as follows: The example bar code data is: 943457842 1. Assign a checking factor to each number, starting

J-1 Appendix J How to scan a bar code The RF Terminal can be used with either a laser or a CCD scanner. Which one you choose is dependent upon your ap

J-2Laser Options Several options are applicable to all laser and CCD Scanners that are used with the RF Terminal. These options are: 1) Longer timeout

J-3 sunlight. The laser can be outputted as a brighter dot for a few seconds, allowing the user to place the dot in the middle of the bar code; then

K-1 Appendix K Using the Scan Stand Stand mode allows the operator to use an LZ300 laser in “hands free” mode while attached to an RF Terminal. This i

L-1 Appendix L Optional Features The following are the features available for the RF Terminal: Item # Description F15 9V Power Supply for recharging

L-2 LZ400 Laser Scanner This laser scanner is the equivalent of the lasers used in the LT802. The LZ400 uses the Symbol 1200HP Scan Engine with a life