FCC ID: Q2Q-1989 Handheld RF-ID Tag Reader

Users Manual Laser Terminal PHL 2700 Cradle IRU 2700 USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE CAUTION: This users manual may be revised or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. CONTENTS Copyright 2000, Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. All rights reserved. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or converted to any electronic or machine readable form without prior written consent of Opticon Sensors Europe. Limited warranty and disclaimers By opening the package of this product you agree to become bound by the liability and warranty condi-

tions as described below. Under all circumstances this manual should be read attentively, before installing and or using the product. In no event, Opticon Sensors Europe will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental dam-

ages arising out of use or inability to use both the hardware and software, even if Opticon has been informed about the possibility of such damages. A serial number appears on all Opticon products. This official registration number is strictly related to the device purchased. Make sure that the serial num-

ber appearing on your Opticon device has not been removed. Servicing by our Repair Department can only be carried out under warranty. All Opticon products are warranted for a period of one year after purchase, covering defects in material and workmanship. Opticon will repair or, at its opin-

ion, replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period. Opticon will not be liable in case modifications are made by the customer. In such case the standard repair charge will be applicable. The standard charge for repair will also be applicable in case no defect is found at all. These rules also apply for products that are still under warranty. Therefore, you are advised to have the product specifications always at hand. Trademarks used are property of their respective owners page page 1 2 INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING DETAILED VIEW 2.2 2.2.1 Dimensions of terminal 2.2.2 Details of terminal 2.2.3 Display of terminal 2.2.4 Dimensions of cradle 2.2.5 Details of cradle 2.3 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY Terminal 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 Cradle 2.4.3 Terminal on cradle 2.5 INSTALLING, REPLACING AND CHARGING BATTERIES 2.5.1 Required batteries 2.5.2 How to charge the rechargeable battery pack in the cradle?

2.5.3 When to replace or recharge the main battery?

2.5.4 When to replace the backup battery?

2.5.5 How to (re)place the main battery in the terminal?

3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 2.5.6 How to (re)place the backup battery in the terminal?

INSTALLING IN A SYSTEM Terminal to computer Single cradle to computer 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 Cradle network 2.6.4 Dip switch settings on cradle 13 14 14 14 14 15 OPERATION OF THE TERMINAL 15 3 4 SCANNING 4.1 4.2 How to read the barcode Barcode reading problems 16 16 16 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 6 PIN OUT RS232 cable for terminal RS485 cable for cradle network RS232 cable for cradle SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS TERMINAL 6.1 6.1.1 Electrical specifications 6.1.2 Optical specifications 6.1.3 Physical specifications 6.1.4 Functionality 6.1.5 Environmental specifications 6.1.6 Supported Barcode symbologies SPECIFICATION CRADLE 6.2 6.2.1 Electrical specifications 6.2.2 Functionality 6.2.3 Environmental specifications 6.2.4 Physical specifications 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 8 TROUBLESHOOTING COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS READ OPERATION PROBLEMS TERMINAL PROBLEMS PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 21 21 21 23 The general use and functioning of the terminal together with the cradle will be described in this manual. The exact behavior of the terminal depends on the user application that is running. For instructions about applications please consult the documentation of that software. 31 INTRODUCTION This terminal is a compact, programmable handheld terminal, and is well suited for a variety of indoor portable applications. It has a built-in laser scanner that can scan all popular bar code labels at varying distances. Users applications can be downloaded to the terminal to adapt the terminal to the users situation. Operating power is supplied by the main battery. The main battery may consist of a rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack (to be charged in cradle), or dry cell batteries, either non-rechargeable or rechargeable (to be charged in external charger). The cradle is a communication station for data transmission between the (host) computer system and the terminal. It communicates with the terminal through their IrDA interface. The cradle will also charge the rechargeable battery pack in the terminal through the electrical contacts. The IrDA interface on the terminal enables you to communicate with other devices that use IrDA communication, like portable computers, notebooks and organisers. Additional a RS232 cable can be used. The RS232 cable can be used for direct communication between the (host) computer system and the terminal, for example to download software to the terminal. Please read this manual carefully before using the terminal, to maximise the efficiency of this terminal. PHL2700-barcode-ver1-00 / printed 11 00 3 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.1 UNPACKING When you remove the packing, please check for any physical damage. We recommend that you save all packing material, as it should be used whenever you need to ship your terminal

(eg. for service). Damage due to improper repacking is not covered by the warranty. Apart from the terminal or cradle, additional items might be ordered and supplied. If there are any missing parts please contact your supplier. Do not remove the label !

On the back of every unit you will find a label. The label is attached by the manufacturer and includes information about the function it supports and a serial number. Do not remove it. 32 INSTALLATION TERMINAL PHL2700:

Package contents:

Terminal ADDITIONALS PHL2700:

Battery Pack for terminal Contents:

Battery case CRADLE IRU 2700:

Cradle ADDITIONALS IRU2700:

Power Supply for cradle Dry cell batteries Battery Pack for terminal rechargeable battery pack Backup battery Handstrap Cable for terminal RS232 cable 4 Cable for cradle RS232 cable DB9 F Cable for cradle RS485 network cable 15 14 2.2 DETAILED VIEW 2.2.1 Dimensions of terminal 5 3 m m 3 1 m m 6 6 m m 4 1 m m 177mm 2.2.2 Details of terminal:

6 7 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Reading window laser beam for barcode reading will be emitted from here 2. LCD Display for displaying information 3. LED indicator can be used to indicate results, for example bar code reading / status of communication 4. Power key for switching power On/Off 5. Trigger key definable by users application typical use: read key, switches laser beam on for barcode reading 6. Quick keys definable by users application typical use: menu scroll keys or yes/no input 7. Control keys definable by users application for controlling basic functions typical use as below:

CLR : Cancel input

: Back space BS S

: Shift key Son the LCD display indicates the terminal is in the shift mode 8. Character keys definable by users application typical use: for input of alpha-numeric and punctuation characters 9. ENT key definable by users application typical use: for confirming input 10. Function keys definable by users application user programmable keys, to be used together with shift key. typical use as shown on next page 11. Battery case cover for housing main battery 12. Optical interface window for infra red communication 13. Hand strap pillar for attaching hand strap 14. Electrical contacts for power supply from the cradle IRU2700 to terminal 15. RS-232C connector for connecting external device, or for system expansion, through Opticon RS232 cable 5 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE Description of the function keys 2.2.3 Display of terminal In the shift mode, back light on/off, contrast adjustment, and cursor movement can be done by these keys.

(The users application can give different definitions to the keys) shift mode functions:

F1 (-) F2 (DEL) F3 (SP) F4 (BL) F5 (<--), F6 (-->) move cursor F7 (

input minus sign delete one character input space toggle with back light adjust contrast

), F8 (

) The liquid crystal display of the terminal is typically used to show program prompts, instructions and data, as defined in the users application. The display has the following default options:

Special purpose symbols in display:

The symbols will be shown in the bottom part of the display and indicate status. Description of the display indicators Main Battery indicator Off: Sufficient battery power On: Battery low. Replace battery immediately. Backup Battery indicator Off: Sufficient battery power On: Battery low. Replace battery immediately. Alpha mode on

(Shift-key activated) Backlight The display is provided with a backlight. When the backlight is turned on, the power consumption increases. To extend the life time of your batteries use the backlight as little as possible. 2.2.4 Dimensions of cradle 81mm 90mm 1 5 0 m m 2.2.5 Details of cradle 1. DC input socket input for AC adaptor 2. RS 485 socket for connecting another cradle in multi-drop RS485 network, through Opticon RS485 cable 3. RS 232 C socket for connecting to PC or modem, through Opticon RS232 cable 4. Switch for terminal detection to detect if a terminal is placed on the cradle 5. Electrical contacts for power supply to terminal PHL2700 If rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack is inserted in the terminal the pack will be charged through the electrical contacts 6. DIP switches setting parameters of the infrared interface switches are located behind the cover 7. Optical window window for optical data transmission 8. LED indicator indicating power LED on:

LED off:

power is on power is off 6 7 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.3 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Use of the terminal 2.4 ASSEMBLY To avoid malfunctioning and to ensure years of trouble free operation, pay attention to the following:

General use Do not use or leave the product in extremely hot areas - like direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car - or in areas that are very cold, humid, moistured or dusty. Do not expose the product to rain or water splash Do not subject the the product to very strong impact, do not throw or drop the terminal from large heights. Do not allow a mechanical shock to the product.

General cleaning instructions

Clean the exterior by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use much water. Do not use thinner, white spirit or other solvents. These can discolour the case and the keys and has a negative effect on the lifetime of the keys. Use of the cradle Do not place any other product than the PHL-type terminal in the cradle. Cleaning of the cradle Avoid touching the contacts in the cradle. The contacts must stay as clean as possible to maintain optimal charging capacity. Do not use water when cleaning the cradle. This can cause malfunction in the chargers. 8 Operate the terminal keys by pressing them lightly with your fingertips or with something soft and round. Pressing the keys with a sharp pointed object (for eg. a ball-

point) can damage the keys. Avoid temperature changes. Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to form on the terminal. Using the terminal while condensation is present can cause malfunction. Always wait until the condensation clears naturally before attempting operation. Do not leave the terminal in an area where static charge is accumulated, or near devices where electromagnetic emission is generated. Do not place any objects on top of the terminal. Do not lay the terminal face down. Doing so can cause accidental operation of the [PW] key or

[ENTER] key, which can dis-

charge your batteries or change settings you do not want to be changed. Cleaning of the terminal Clean the optical interface window periodically. Maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts inside the terminal or the cradle. So do not try to take it apart. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage caused by the customer. In case of malfunction that can not be solved by the trouble-shooting instruction in the appendix, please consult our service department. 2.4.2 Cradle Place for mounting Place the cradle in normal office conditions. Avoid a place under strong light. Otherwise IrDA communication may be disturbed. Power Connection Attach the DC jack of the AC adapter into the socket of the cradle. Then connect the AC adapter to the mains outlet When the terminal PHL2700 with the rechargeable battery pack is placed in the cradle, the LED on the cradle turns green. When the terminal PHL2700 with penlite batteries is placed in the cradle, no indication is given by the cradle. 2.4.3. Terminal on cradle Take notice that the IRU2700 cradle is designed for the PHL2700 terminal. No other types of terminals can be placed into this cradle. Place the terminal in the cradle as shown in the illustration:

Follow the next steps to make your terminal ready for installation in a system, that is described further in the manual. 2.4.1. Terminal To avoid drop use the hand strap. Fix the small cord of the strap around the pillar of the terminal (ref. 1) Insert the handle of the strap in the thin loop (ref. 2) The strap is fixed to the terminal (ref. 3) Hold the handstrap around the wrist when carrying the terminal (ref. 4)

1 3 Do not swing the terminal around. 2 4 Start with a full battery To be sure of proper operation, it is advised to start with a full battery, charge the battery pack according to the instructions in the next chapter. Click the battery pack into the terminal, as instructed in the next chapter. 9 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.5 INSTALLING,REPLACING AND CHARGING BATTERIES Wrong use of batteries might cause serious damage to the terminal or to the cradle. In order to avoid damage it is very important to take notice of the instructions.

Insert full batteries before use of the terminal. Never remove the main battery pack while the terminal is turned on. Doing so can cause data in the terminal to be deleted. When you do not use the terminal for a long time, make sure the main battery has enough capacity. When there is not enough capacity the backup battery will be used up.

Only use recommended batteries. When other batteries are used, defects or other problems can occur. Before installing

(new) batteries, please make sure you are using the recommended batteries. Do not make a mistake regarding the polarity (+ , -) of the battery. The terminal will not work when the polarity is incorrect. Use the right charger for batteries Only the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack of Opticon can be charged inside the terminal in the cradle IRU2700. Other rechargeable batteries need to be recharged in a separate battery charging device. Follow the instructions for installing, changing and removing the batteries very strictly. The products are not warranted for damage, defects, malfunction or loss of data, resulting from incorrect use of batteries. USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.5.1 Required batteries The terminal needs both main battery and backup battery for operation. Main Battery The main battery can consist of:

Rechargeable Opticon battery pack (NiMH), to be recharged when placing the terminal PHL2700 in the cradle IRU2700. Dry cel Opticon batteries (Alkaline). To be used together with Opticon battery case for dry cell batteries. These batteries are not rechargeable. Other batteries. All batteries have to be used together with Opticon battery case for dry cell batteries. Batteries that are not supplied by Opticon must be AA-size and absolutely leakproof. If rechargeable batteries are used, they need to be recharged by a separate battery charging device. Opticon recommends to use Opticon batteries

(Opticon rechargeable battery pack or Opticon dry cell batteries) only. Backup Battery Use only one type of battery for backup:

Backup battery:

CR2032 Li (Lithium, button type). 2.5.2 How to charge the rechargeable battery pack in the cradle?

Make sure that the Opticon rechargeable battery pack (Ni-MH) is inserted in the terminal. If the terminal with the right rechargeable battery pack is placed in the cradle, the LED on the cradle will turn green. The rechargeable battery pack inside the terminal will be charged automatically for a period of 8 hours when the terminal is placed in the cradle. When the battery case with penlite batteries is inserted in the terminal, it will not be charged by the cradle. If the terminal with penlite batteries is placed in the cradle, the cradle will not show an indication. 2.5.3 When to replace or recharge the main battery?

There are 2 reasons for replacing the main battery;

as soon as possible after the battery indicator when you are not using the terminal for an extended period. appears on the display. For instructions of (re)placing the main battery see paragraph 2.5.5. 2.5.4 When to replace the backup battery?

When low battery mark replace the battery without delay. appears, For instructions of (re)placing the backup battery see paragraph 2.5.6. 10 11 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.5.5 How to (re)place the main battery in the terminal?

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Only use batteries as specified in paragraph 2.5.1. If you have data stored, make sure the backup battery is placed and full enough, to avoid data loss. Before installing a battery case with penlite batteries:

Make sure you use the right battery size. Place 2 batteries in the battery holder aligning plus (+) and minus (-) ends as shown on the battery holder.

----> open close <----

2 3 2 3 5 6 4 The instructions for installing the rechargeable battery pack are also applicable for the battery case with penlite batteries. Unlock cover: Open the switch (shift to the right) and remove the battery case cover (ref. 1) Remove main battery: Hold the battery case while pressing on both sides and lift it (ref. 2) Place main battery: Take the battery case. Check if the charging contacts of the case align with the contacts inside the battery compartment (ref. 3) Fit main battery: First press the pack into the direction of the terminal nose. Than press the pack tight into the housing untill it cliks (ref. 4) Fit cover: Place the battery case cover and lock the switch (shift to the left)

(ref. 1) 12 USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.5.6 How to (re) place the backup battery in the terminal?

Make sure that the main battery is full enough while changing the backup battery. Only use CR2032 Li

(Lithium, button type) battery. Unlock cover: Open the switch (shift to the right) and remove the battery case cover (ref. 1) Open lid: Place your thumbnail below the saving of the lid to open it (ref. 5) Remove backup battery: Take the old battery out of the compartment. Place backup battery: Make sure that the positive side of the backup battery is pointed upwards and place it in the compartment (ref. 6) Close lid: Press the lid downwards until it clicks into the compartment Fit cover: Place the battery case cover and lock the switch (shift to the left)

(ref. 1) 13 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 2.6 INSTALLING IN A SYSTEM 2.6.1 Terminal to computer 2.6.4 DIP switch settings on cradle

PHL 2700 Exercise caution at all times when working with AC-powered equipment. Turn off your devices before installation. 3 POLE CONNECTOR DB9 HOST RS 232 Because of the special pin-out of the connectors, use the cables supplied by the manufacturer. When you need another cable for a certain device, that is not supplied, contact your supplier to purchase the right cable. In case another cable is used, take notice of the pin-out specifications further in this manual. Connection sequence for single cradle:

Place the cradle in normal office conditions, avoid a place under strong light. Disconnect the power supply. Set the required DIPswitches for baud rate and function. Connect the interface cables. Connect the power supply. Place the PHL2700 terminal in the cradle. TRANSMISSION HOST 2.6.2 Single cradle to computer DB25 / DB9 HOST DB9 CRADLE RS 232 2.6.3 Cradle network Connection sequence for cradle in network:

Set all cradles to the same baud rate (by DIPswitch) Only 1 cradle in the network will be connected to the PC through one RS232 cable. On this cradle the DIPswitch for RS232 connection must be enabled. Through this connection all cradles can communicate to the PC. A maximum of 16 cradles can be connected in a network through RS485 cables. For the cradles that are not directly connected to the PC the DIPswitch for RS232 connection must be set to off. The first and the last cradle in the network must have the termination resistors set by dipswitch. RS 232 TERMINATED RS 485 sw 1 = on sw 2 = on sw 3 = on RS 485 sw 1 = off sw 2 = off sw 3 = off

RS 485 TERMINATED sw 1 = off sw 2 = on sw 3 = on 14 Setting the DIP switches on or off will result in differrent baudrates and enabled or disabled functions of the cradle. Open the cover of the DIP switches on the bottom of the cradle in order to reach the DIP switches. Turn the DIP switch ON by moving it upwards into the direction of the dipswitch number. Turn the DIP switch OFF by moving it downwards into the direction OFF. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS ON OFF DEFAULT SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 RS 232 CONNECTION RS485 TERMINATOR RS485 TERMINATOR in use in use in use not in use not in use not in use SW 4 BAUDRATE *

SW 5 BAUDRATE *

SW 6 BAUDRATE *

* ) BAUDRATE 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 (default) 38400 115200 NONE SW 4 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON

SW 5 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON SW 6 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 33 OPERATION OF THE TERMINAL The functionality of the terminal is determined by software, the so-called user application, that is running on the terminal. Usually, the terminal is not equipped with software and has no functionality. At first the user application must be loaded before the terminal can be used for barcode scanning. Tools for developing a user application on the PC for use on the terminal, as supplied by Opticon are:

Application Generator PotStar (Limited or Professional) C language: Microtec ANSI-C compiler and C library for handheld terminals. The user application must be downloaded from the PC into the terminal. You can use the cradle, an RS232 cable or an infrared adapter for communication between the terminal and the PC. A program on the PC will send the user application to the terminal, where it is stored in FlashROM memory. When the functionality of the terminal is defined by the application it is ready for operation. In a typical application you will press the trigger key and scan a bar code label as described in the next chapter. Scanned data and data entered from the keyboard is stored in the terminal's RAM. The user application can use this data in subsequent steps. The collected data can be transmitted to the PC for further processing. For data transmission you can use the cradle, an RS232 cable or an infrared adapter to connect the terminal to the PC. 15 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE

The terminal is a Class I laser product conforming to the strictest laser safety standards. However, we recommend that you avoid looking directly into the laser beam emitter, or pointing the laser beam directly into someones eyes. Fit the bar code in the laser beam from margin to margin and pass the scanner downward over the bar code, as shown in the scan position illustration. incorrect read scan positions good read scan position When reading a small bar code, decrease the distance between the terminal and the bar code. For larger bar codes, position the terminal so that the bar code fits into the laser beam. When reading a very high density bar code, decrease the distance between the terminal and the bar code. For a low density bar code, increase the distance between the terminal and bar code. 4.2 Barcode reading problems When the barcode can not be read, try the following:

Change the angle between the bar code and the terminal. Change the distance between the bar code and the terminal. If the bar code is larger than the laser beam, try moving the terminal a bit further away from the bar code. 34 SCANNING

Please take care of the handling precautions. Please make sure that the terminal is installed according to the installation instructions. Never remove the main battery pack while the terminal is turned on. Doing so can cause data in the terminal to be deleted or corrupted. 4.1 How to read the barcode The scanning sequence is defined by the users application. A typical sequence is:

Press the [PW] key to turn power on. Check the display for the message:

READ BAR CODE Point the terminal to the barcode and press the Trigger key. Point the laserbeam to barcode as shown in the scan position illustration. The barcode will be read and the reading results will be indicated. A Good Read means that the scanner has effectively recognised and decoded the bar code. In most cases, the application program will provide an indicator signal or a buzzer signal to indicate a good read to the user. When the read is incorrect you can try again, paying attention to the instructions in this chapter. 16 PIN-OUT35 5.1 RS232 cable for terminal PHL1700 5.2 RS485 cable for cradle network IRU2700 5.3 RS232 cable for cradle IRU2700 5.1 RS232 cable 3 1 1 9 Jack plug 3 pole

(terminal) 1 2 3 Signal TxD RxD GND Signal RxD TxD GND DB 9 connector Female

(PC) 2 3 5 1 6 Signal

RD+

RD-

SD+

SD-

5.2 1 6 Network cable RS485 Modular plug

(6P6) Modular plug

(6P6) 1 2 3 4 5 6

2 3 4 5

5.3 9 1 1 9 RS232 cable DB 9 male

(cradle) 3 2 6 + 1 5 4 8 7 Signal TxD RxD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS DB 9 female

(PC) 2 3 4 5 6 + 1 7 8 Signal In/Out

(cradle) Note RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS IN OUT OUT

OUT

ON (fixed)

not used ON (fixed) not used 17 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 6.1.2 Optical specifications Light source Scan rate Decode rate Reading width 650 nm visible laser diode 100 scans/sec 100 decodes/sec 62 mm at 30 mm 111 mm at 100 mm Resolution at PCS 0,9 0.15 mm (6mil) Depth of field 0 - 140 mm

(at PCS 0.9, res. 0.25) 6.1.3 Physical specifications Dimensions (l x w x d) 177 x 62 x 41 mm Case material ABS Weight body (excl. battery): 175 g Direct cable (optional) RS232 - DB9 female 6.1.4 Functionality Memory ROM: 32 kB FlashROM (for O/S and program): 512 kB fast RAM: 2kB battery backed up D-RAM

(for data): 8 MB 36 SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 SPECIFICATIONS TERMINAL 6.1.1 Electrical specifications Main battery Main battery operating time rechargeable pack: Ni-MH dry cell: Alkaline penlite optional: other 2 x AA-size penlite Ni-MH: When making every 5 seconds 1 scan with 1 sec laserbeam on and 0.2 sec. green LED on and 0.2 sec. buzzer on, operating time is:

approx. 40 hours Alkaline: When making every 5 seconds 1 scan with 1 sec laserbeam on and 0.2 sec. green LED on and 0.2 sec. buzzer on, operating time is:

approx. 78 hours Different operation conditions affect the operating time Use of other penlite batteries affect the operating time Backup battery Lithium (CR2032) Backup battery operating time If fully charged: 30 days backup time Battery management Charging method Low voltage indicated on the terminal display. When battery is low the terminal switches off automatically. Rechargeable Ni-MH pack in terminal via cradle Microprocessor 16-bit 6.1.6 Supported symbologies Real time clock Display with backlight Keyboard Trigger mode Programming Interfaces supported Quartz RTC, time and date programmable, leap year handling, (accuracy + 60 sec./month) 128x64 Pixels graphic LCD Character fonts:

4/8 lines x 16 characters 5/10 lines x 21 characters 27 keys total

(26 keys user definable) 8 Function keys Alpha/Numeric mode Manual Functionality is provided by user application. The application may be downloaded from PC via cable, com port or IrDA. RS232 by direct cable RS232 by cradle IrDA on terminal Chinese Post 2of5 Codabar incl. ABC and CX Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 EAN-8 incl. +2,+5 EAN-13 incl. +2,+5 IATA Industrial 2of5 Interleaved 2of5 Italian Pharmaceutical Laetus Matrix 2of5 MSI/ Plessey UK/ Plessey S-Code Telepen UPC-A incl. +2,+5 UPC-E incl. +2,+5 Transmission speed RS232 direct cable:

2400 - 115200 baud RS232 cradle:

2400 - 115200 baud IrDA terminal:

2400 - 115200 baud 6.2 SPECIFICATIONS CRADLE 6.2.1 Electrical specifications Battery charging time when battery in terminal:

8 hours charge 6.1.5 Environmental specifications Temperature Humidity

(non condensing) 0 - 50 oC in operation

-10 - 60 oC in storage 20 - 80 % in operation 20 - 90 % in storage 6.2.2 Functionality Interfaces supported Shock: drop:

1.5 m drop onto concrete surface Serial communication Shock: vibration:

Ambient light rejection Emission Immunity 10 - 50 Hz with 1G for 30 min, cycle for X,Y,Z. fluorescent 3.000 lux max. direct sun 50.000 lux max. According to EN50081, part 1 According to EN50082, part 1 Protection against dust and moisture According to IEC529, IP 42 Safety, Laser class According to IEC825, Class I laserproduct RS232 RS485 RS232 Baudrate:

1200 - 115200 RS485 Baudrate:

1200 - 115200 Half duplex RS232 Half duplex RS485 Transmission modes Parity Odd, Even, None 6.2.3 Environmental specifications Temperature Humidity

(non condensing) Shock: vibration:

cycle for X,Y,Z. Emission Immunity 0 - 40 oC in operation

-20 - 60 oC in storage 30 - 85 % in operation 30 - 90 % in storage 10 - 50 Hz with 1G for 30 min, According to EN50081, part 1 According to EN50082, part 1 6.2.4 Physical specifications Dimensions (l x w x d) 150 x 90 x 81 mm Case material Weight Standard connector ABS 250 g RS232 - D Sub 9P Female RS485 - 6 pins modular plug 18 19 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 37 TROUBLE SHOOTING This chapter contains information on solving problems you may encounter when using the terminal and/or cradle. If problems occur, first carry out some general checks, before verifying the problem with the descriptions in this chapter. General checks:

Make sure everything is installed properly Check the power supply of all devices Is the reading window of the terminal clean?

Is the optical window of the cradle clean?

Are the bar code labels readable, eg. not damaged or poorly printed?

If the equipment still does not work after these checks have been performed, please verify if one of the problems described in this chapter applies to the problem you have with the scanner. It is possible that you may not solve the problems, despite our descriptions. In this instance, please contact your dealer or Opticon. When the terminal needs to be repaired, please ensure that the label with the serial number is still present. If sending the terminal or cradle, please use the original packing to minimise the chances of damage. 7.1 COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS 7.2 READ OPERATION PROBLEMS No communication from the cradle to the device, or data is transmitted distorted or corrupted. When the terminal has a problem with reading the label:

Power indicator of the cradle is not green. Check if the battery case cover of the PHL2700 is closed properly. Clean the optical interface window of the cradle and/or terminal, and try again. Check all cables. When the power indicator is still not green, the cradle needs service. No data transmitted The cradle will only work if connected to a PC. Clean the optical interface window of the cradle and/or terminal, and try again. Data is corrupted, or no data is transmitted. Is the proper baudrate selected?

The computer needs the same baudrate as the terminal. Clean the optical interface window of the cradle and/or terminal, and try again. The terminal looses data when the battery pack is removed for a short period.

The backup battery is empty. Replace the Lithium CR2032 battery by a new one.

The resolution of the bar code is too high. Decrease the distance between the bar code and the terminal. The angle between the label and the terminal is too high. Change the angle between the bar code and the terminal. The distance is too far or too close. Change the distance between the bar code and the terminal. The bar code is larger than the laser beam. Try moving the terminal a bit further away from the bar code. The read window is dirty. Clean the read window of the terminal. The type of the bar code label is not enabled. Enable the bar code symbology in the application program. 20 21 Opticon user's manual USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE USERS MANUAL PHL2700 TERMINAL / IRU2700 CRADLE 7.3 TERMINAL PROBLEMS Terminal does not respond to key presses, while the display stays on. Terminal gets no power, when pressing the powerkey.

The main battery is exhausted. Replace the battery pack, or charge the terminal in the cradle. Terminal does still not operate and needs a service Send the terminal to your supplier for service, paying attention to the limited warranty.

Message Application haltedor No application installedis shown. There is no users application for PHL2700 loaded in the terminal. Contact your supplier. For example pressing the shift key does not toggle the shift indicator. There is a flaw in the application program. Disconnect the battery pack, and place it then back in. The terminal will be in off-state. Activate the system menu and restart the application, or download new application. If problems appears continously contact the supplier of the users application. Laser stays off, when pressing the triggerkey. Power is off. The triggerkey is no powerkey. Press the powerkey to get power. If the terminal is not used the scanner will switch off all functions. Press the powerkey to reactivate. Laser temperature has become too high. The laser is switched off automatically, when thelaser temperature becomes above 50oC. Wait until the temperature has dropped.

22 38 PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION Apart from the terminal, additional items might be ordered. Apart from the cradle, additional items might be ordered. Article Code Terminal PHL 2700-80 (8MB) A73800R0040 Cradle IRU2700-S Power supply for cradle Article Code O2540000015 Battery pack for terminal 9V DC adaptor A50200N0020 Cables for cradle RS232 cable DB 9 female O2520000020 Adapter DB25 female/DB9 male RS485 cable P10AT000040 O2520000050 Rechargeable Battery Pack O2540000020 Dry Cell Battery Pack Assy O2510000030

(assy = case holder + penlite batteries) Battery Case Holder Penlite Batteries Q2510000040 PBA30000010 Cable for terminal RS232 cable DB 9 female O2500000050 Protective bags for terminal Leather bag Leather bag clip O2510000055 O2510000060 Software development tools Microtec ANSI-C cross compiler C-library for handheld terminals Application Generator Potstar Limited Application Generator Potstar Professional O8010000010 D4030000020 D6010000010 D6020000010 23 Opticon user's manual Opticon Article Code O0220000022 24 Opticon user's manual

This supplement should be used together with the users manual for PHL2700. This supplement describes the RF-ID feature of the PHL2700 and provides additional information or changes of the general functioning of PHL2700-RFID terminal in comparison to the standard PHL2700 terminal. The exact behavior of the terminal depends on the installed user application. For instructions about applications please consult the documentation of that software. Read this supplement for RF-ID and the users manual for PHL2700 carefully before using the terminal, to maximise the efficiency of this terminal. SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE The changes for PHL2700 RF-ID in comparison to the standard PHL2700,

(displayed in bold text) concerns:

Chapter 1 added RF-ID technolgy Chapter 2 updated details of terminal Chapter 3 use different software Chapter 4 added scanning instructions for RF-ID Chapter 5 unchanged Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 added RF-ID specifications updated battery specifications added troubleshooting for RF-ID scanning new terminal article code new software article code Laser Terminal PHL 2700 RF - Identification with feature RF-ID SUPPLEMENT CAUTION: This users manual is preliminary and may be revised or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Copyright 2003, Opticon Sensors Europe B.V. All rights reserved. PHL2700-rf-id-ver1-00 / printed 01 03 1 SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE RF-ID SUPPLEMENT RF-ID SUPPLEMENT 1 INTRODUCTION 2 INSTALLATION The terminal is a compact, programmable handheld terminal, and is well suited for a variety of indoor portable applications. It has a built-in laser scanner that can scan all popular bar code labels at varying distances. 1. Reading window

- laser beam for barcode reading will be emitted from here

- antenna for RF-ID reading / writing is located here In addition, the terminal is equipped with RF-ID technology and has RF read/write capability for various types of RF-ID tags. 2 15 14 6 7 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 2. LCD Display for displaying information 3. LED indicator can be used to indicate results, for example bar code reading / status of communication 4. Power key for switching power On/Off 5. Trigger key definable by users application typical use: dual read key

- switches laser beam on for barcode reading

- switches RF-ID module on for RF-ID reading/writing 6. Quick keys definable by users application typical use: menu scroll keys or yes/no input 7. Control keys definable by users application for controlling basic functions typical use as below:

CLR : Cancel input

: Back space BS

: Shift key S Son the LCD display indicates the terminal is in the shift mode 8. Character keys definable by users application typical use: for input of alpha-numeric and punctuation characters 9. ENT key definable by users application typical use: for confirming input 10. Function keys definable by users application user programmable keys, to be used together with shift key. typical use as shown on next page SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE RF-ID SUPPLEMENT OPERATION OF THE TERMINAL 3 The functionality of the terminal is determined by software, the so-called user application, that is running on the terminal. A tool for developing a user application on the PC for use on the terminal, as supplied by Opticon is:

C language, consisting of:

- Microtec ANSI-C compiler

- C library for handheld terminals

- RF-ID addon library Note!

An additional C-library for the PHL2700 with RF-ID feature has been developed, that needs to be used together with the C-compiler and C-library for handheld terminals. Application Generator Potstar will soon support Opticon handheld terminals with RF-ID technology.

(Contact Opticon for availability) 11. Battery case cover for housing main battery 12. Optical interface window for infra red communication 13. Hand strap pillar for attaching hand strap 14. Electrical contacts for power supply from the cradle IRU2700 to terminal 15. RS-232C connector for connecting external device, or for system expansion, through Opticon RS232 cable 3 SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE RF-ID SUPPLEMENT 4 SCANNING Depending on the user application that is running, the terminal can use the RF-ID technology for reading a RF-ID tag or for a combination of reading and writing. The terminal will detect, read, and write the RF-ID tag in the way as defined by the user. ca. 90 scan position

- How to position the terminal

- How to write the RF-ID tag The read direction must be perpendicular to the plane surface of the tag, as shown in the scan position illustration. Make sure the tag will not move and hold the terminal stable for the time that it is writing. If the tag moves out of the antenna field before the writing is completed, the writing operation will fail.

- How to read the RF-ID tag

- RF-ID tag reading/writing problems Point the nose of the terminal on the tag. Note that the maximum reading distance depends on the type of tag. When a tag is not responding to the terminal move the nose to another location of the tag. Reduce the distance between the tag and the terminal. Point the terminal to the edge of the tag. Make sure there is only one tag in the reading range. 4 RF-ID SUPPLEMENT SPECIFICATIONS 6 6.1 SPECIFICATIONS TERMINAL 6.1.1 Electrical specifications Main battery Main battery operating time rechargeable pack: Ni-MH dry cell: Alkaline penlite optional: other 2 x AA-size penlite Ni-MH: When having every 10 seconds on: 1 sec laser, 0.4 sec. green LED, 0.4 sec. buzzer, 1 sec. RFIDtag reading, 0,2 sec. RFIDtag writing, operating time is: approx. 22 hours Alkaline: When having every 10 seconds on: 1 sec laser, 0.4 sec. green LED, 0.4 sec. buzzer, 1 sec. RFIDtag reading, 0,2 sec. RFIDtag writing, operating time is: approx. 43 hours Different operation conditions affect the operating time Use of other penlite batteries affect the operating time Backup battery Backup battery operating time Lithium (CR2032) If fully charged: 30 days backup time Battery management Charging method Low voltage indicated on the terminal display. When battery is low the terminal switches off automatically. Rechargeable Ni-MH pack in terminal via cradle SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE 6.1.5 Environmental specifications Emission Immunity R&TTE According to EN50081, part 1 According to EN50082, part 1 conform I-ETS 300-330 Additional specifications Specifications RF-ID module

(RF-ID tag reading) Reading range up to 15 mm, dependent on type of RF-ID tag. Supported RF Tags at 13.56 MHz Philips I-Code Texas Instruments Tag-It ISO 15693 Supported RF Tags at 134.2 kHz Texas Instruments TIRIS 5 SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE RF-ID SUPPLEMENT 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING General checks:

Make sure everything is installed properly Check the power supply of all devices Is the reading window of the terminal clean?

Is the optical window of the cradle clean?

Is the RF-ID tag readable, eg. not damaged?

Has the terminal been configured to read the type of RF-ID tag? Consult your application. 6 7.2 READ OPERATION PROBLEMS When the terminal has a problem with reading/writing the RF-ID tag:

A metal object is placed direct above or below the RF-ID tag. Remove the metal object or move the tag to an other area. The RF-ID tag is not read Decrease the distance between the tag and the terminal. Point the terminal to the edge of the tag. Make sure there is only one tag in the reading range. Place the nose of the terminal in perpendicular direction with the tag. The RF-ID tag is not recognized When using I-code tag, possibly the tag is in quiet mode. Enable the terminal to send a reset quiet mode command. (consult docu-

mentation of user application) Check if the type of RF-ID tag is supported by the users application. If not, enable it. (consult documentation of user application) SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE RF-ID SUPPLEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION 8 Article Code Terminal PHL 2700-RFID-13.56 PHL 2700-RFID-134.2 A73800R0045 A73800R0110 Software development tools Microtec ANSI-C cross compiler O8010000010 C-library for handheld terminals including addon PHL2700 - RFID D4030000020 7 SUPPLEMENT PHL2700 TERMINAL / RF-ID FEATURE Opticon Article Code 8