Argox PT User manual

PT Series Accessories
When you first unpack your PT-Series PDT, please check the contents of the
package and compare it to that models content list below. The PT-10 and
PT-12 models come with different accessories.
PT-10 Package Contents
 PT-10 with gray color keypad
 9-pins to 10-pins RS-232 communication cable
 CD ROM
 Quick Reference Guide (Users Manual)
 Battery box
 2 Alkaline batteries
 Clip
 Hand strap
Battery box
PT-10
CD ROM
Alkaline batteries
Clip
Quick Reference Guide
9-pins to 10-pins RS-232 cable
Hand strap
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Introduction
The PT Series portable data terminals (PDT) are economical and provide
superior specifications: a 32-bit CPU that provides exceptional processing
speed, a 1MB RAM for managing large databases, and 1MB of flash memory
for application programs. A high-performance long range CCD scanner lets
you read barcodes from distances up to 13 inches (33cm).
The PT Series offer powerful hand-held data capture tools based on bar code
scanning technology. These PDTs allow you to collect bar code data from
remote locations and store the data until you upload it to a computer system
for analysis. The Argox PT Series PDTs are ideal for data management and
can increase accuracy anywhere in the supply chain. Applications include
inventory control at warehouses, supermarkets, restaurants, and hospitals.
This Quick Reference Guide describes two models, the PT-10 and the PT-12.
The PT-10 is powered using two AA alkaline batteries. The PT-12 is powered
with rechargeable batteries, and comes with a charging cradle and
rechargeable battery pack. Both models come with an RS-232 cable for
uploading data.
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PT Series Accessories
When you first unpack your PT-Series PDT, please check the contents of the
package and compare it to that models content list below. The PT-10 and
PT-12 models come with different accessories.
PT-10 Package Contents
 PT-10 with gray color keypad
 9-pins to 10-pins RS-232 communication cable
 CD ROM
 Quick Reference Guide (Users Manual)
 Battery box
 2 Alkaline batteries
 Clip
 Hand strap
Battery box
PT-10
CD ROM
Alkaline batteries
Clip
Quick Reference Guide
9-pins to 10-pins RS-232 cable
Hand strap
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PT-12 Package Contents
 PT-12 with black color keypad
 Charging and communication cradle
 9-pins to 9-pins RS-232 communication cable
 CD ROM
 Quick Reference Guide (Users manual)
 2 x Rechargeable battery pack
 Battery box
 Clip
 Hand strap
 Power supply
Cradle
CD ROM Battery pack
Battery box
Clip
Power supply
Quick Reference Guide
PT-12 9-pins to 9-pins RS-232
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PT-10 and PT-12 Description
LED
LCD
RS-232 port
Clip
Battery slot
Battery unlock
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Cradle Description (CRD-10)
Front
Charging
Power (communication)
Terminal slot
Back
Serial and charging port
Charging slot
USB port
Power port RS-232 port
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Charging Batteries
The PT Series portable data terminals are equipped with a battery box for
standard alkaline cells. Never insert alkaline cells into a PT-Series PDT for
charging through the cradle. Only a rechargeable battery pack can be charged
using the PDT or using the spare slot. Before using your PT-12 for the first time,
charge the NI-MH battery pack for 3 hours using the PDT or using the CRD-10
cradle.
Charging through the PDT
Charging via the Spare Slot
Battery pack
Warning:Make sure you have a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack
installed in the PT-12 before charging. Charging alkaline cells can cause
personal injury and severe damage to the PT-12 cradle and terminal units.
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Keypad Description
Scan Key
Enter Key
Escape Key
Cancel Key
The PT Series keypad consists of 22 rubber keys including one trigger key.
Key Function
Cursor Left
Cursor Right
Cursor Up
Cursor down
ENT Confirm entering data
Scan Scan Key
Alpha Alpha to toggle between alpha and
numeric mode
FN Function key
ESC Escape from the current operation
Power Power On/Off, Press for 2 seconds
7 ABC Numeric 7 and Alpha A, B and C
8 DEF Numeric 8 and Alpha D, E and F
9 GHI Numeric 9 and Alpha G, H and I
4 JKL Numeric 4 and Alpha J, K and L
5 MNO Numeric 5 and Alpha M, N and O
6 PQR Numeric 6 and Alpha P
, Q and R
1 STU Numeric 1 and Alpha S, T and U
2 VWX Numeric 2 and Alpha V, W and X
3 YZ+ Numeric 3 and Alpha Y, Z and Symbol +
Cancel Delete current character
0 -*/ Numeric 0 and Symbol -, * and /
�%$# Symbol �, %, $ and #
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Cradle Power/Communication LED
Description LED Status
Power on Green
Transmission Orange flash
Cradle Charging LED
Status LED Status (charging->full)
Insert terminal No LED display (status only display on
PT-12 LCD screen)
Insert battery pack Red Flash (Charging)
-> Green (Complete charging)
Starting the PDT
Press the Power button for 2 seconds to power on the PDT.
Power button
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Data Communication
The PT Series portable data terminals let you link to a host computer through
an RS-232 cable or through the CRD-10 cradle for data communication.
Via RS-232 Cable
The PT Series connects directly to a host computers serial port via the
bundled RS-232 cable (9-pins to 10-pins).
Via CRD-10 Cradle
The CRD-10 provides two methods for data transmission: through an RS-232
cable (9-Pins to 9-Pins) and through a USB cable.
Warning: When both RS-232 and USB cables are connected between
the cradle and host computer, the USB interface takes priority for data
transmission and the RS-232 communication is automatically disabled.
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Specifications
Feature PT-10 PT-12
CPU/Memory
OS Proprietary
CPU 32-bit RISC Processor with Arm core
RAM 1M SRAM
ROM 1M flash ROM
Display
Resolution 128 x 64 dots LCD
Scanner
Scanner system Long Range CCD scanner 2048 pixels
Resolution 0.127mm (5 mil) at PCS 90%
Depth of field 330mm (code 39, 20 mils, 90% pcs)
PCS �30%
Scanning rate 100 scans/sec
Readable barcode Code 39, UPC A/E, Cod 128, Int. 2 of 5, Codabar,Code 93,
China Post Code, EAN-8/13, full ASCII code 39, ISBN/ISSN
Keypad
Number of keys 22 rubber keys
Keypad color Yellow Black
Cable
Data Rate 4800 bps ~ 115200 bps
PC interface RS-232 RS-232 / USB
Environment
Operatin
g
0~40�
Stora
g
e temperature -20~70�
Shock resistance 1.2M
EMC FCC Class-B, CE,UL
Power su
pp
l
y
Main power 2 x AA Alkaline battery or
Back up power 3V rechargeable Lithium battery
Packing
RS-232 Cable 9-Pins to 10-Pins 9-pins to 9-pins
Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery Ni-HM battery pack
Clip holder Yes Yes
Hand strap Yes Yes
Cradle No Yes
Adapter No Yes
Package Single PT-10 package Complete package w/cradle
Developing tools
Software ArgoBuilder
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