Argox PT-10 User manual

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
2. PT SERIES ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................2
2.1 PT-10 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................................................................................2
2.2 PT-12 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................................................................................3
2.3 PT-18 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................................................................................4
3. GENERAL VIEW ....................................................................................................5
3.1 PT-10/PT-12 .........................................................................................................5
3.2 PT-18 ....................................................................................................................5
3.3 CRD-10 ................................................................................................................6
3.4 CRD-18 ................................................................................................................6
4. CHARGING BATTERIES......................................................................................7
4.1CHARGING THROUGH THE PDC..............................................................................7
4.2 CHARGING VIA THE SPA R E SLOT ...........................................................................8
5. KEYPAD DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................9
6. INDICATION.........................................................................................................10
6.1 CRADLE POWER/COMMUNICATION LED............................................................. 10
6.2 CRADLE CHARGING LED ....................................................................................10
7. STARTING THE PDC........................................................................................... 11
8. DATA COMMUNICATION .................................................................................12
8.1 VIA RS-232 CABLE .............................................................................................12
8.2 VIA CRD-10 CRADLE .........................................................................................12
8.3 VIA CRD-18 CRADLE .........................................................................................12
9. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................13

1. Introduction
The PT Series portable data collectors (PDC) are economical and provide
superior specifications: a 32-bit CPU that provides exceptional processing
speed, a 1MB RAM for managing large databases ( 2MB for PT-12 / 4MB for
PT-18), and 1MB ROM of flash memory for application programs (2M for
PT-18). 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 PDCs 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 PDCs 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 three models, the PT-10, PT-12 and the
PT-18. The PT-10 is powered using two AA alkaline batteries. The
PT-12/PT-18 is powered with rechargeable batteries, and comes with a
charging cradle and rechargeable battery pack.
Additionally, the PT-18 is upgraded model base on PT-12. Except larger
memory, the PT-18 is with IR interface to allow wireless communication.
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2. PT Series Accessories
When you first unpack your PT-Series PDC, please check the contents of the
package and compare it to that model’s content listed below. The PT-10, PT-12
and PT-18 models come with different accessories.
2.1 PT-10 Package Contents
9PT-10 with dark blue color housing
99-pins to 10-pins RS-232 communication cable
9CD ROM
9Quick Reference Guide
9Battery box
92 Alkaline batteries
9Clip
9Hand strap
CD ROM
Quick Reference Guide
PT-10 Battery box
Alkaline batteries
Clip
9-pins to 10-pins RS-232 cable
Hand strap
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2.2 PT-12 Package Contents
9PT-12 with black color housing
9Charging and communication cradle (CRD-10)
99-pins to 9-pins RS-232 communication cable
9CD ROM
9Quick Reference Guide
92 x Rechargeable battery pack
9Battery box
9Clip
9Hand strap
9Power supply
PT-12 cradle (CRD-10) also supports standard USB cable communication. Please
source it locally if required.
CD ROM CRD-10Cradle Battery pack
Battery box
Clip
Power supply
9-pins to 9-pins RS-232 cable
PT-12
Quick Reference Guide
Hand strap
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2.3 PT-18 Package Contents
9PT-18 with black color housing
9Charging and communication cradle (CRD-18)
99-pins to 9-pins RS-232 communication cable
9CD ROM
9Quick Reference Guide
92 x Rechargeable battery pack
9Battery box
9Clip
9Hand strap
9Power supply
PT-18 cradle (CRD-18) also supports standard USB cable communication. Please
source it locally if required.
CD ROM CRD-18Cradle Battery pack
Battery box
Clip
Power supply
9-pins to 9-pins RS-232 cable
PT-18
Quick Reference Guide
Hand strap
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3. General View
3.1 PT-10/PT-12
3.2 PT-18
LED
RS-232 port
Clip
Battery slot
LCD
Battery unlock
IR Communication port
Battery slot
LCD
Battery unlock
Clip
LED
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3.3 CRD-10
3.4 CRD-18
RS-232 port
USB port
Charging slot
Power (communication)
Charging LED
PDC slot
Power port
Serial and charging port
PDC slot
Charging LED
Power (communication)
Power port
USB port RS-232 port
Charging slot
IR Communication port
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4. Charging Batteries
The PT Series portable data collectors are equipped with a battery box for
standard alkaline cells. Never insert alkaline cells into a PT-Series PDC for
charging through the cradle. Only a rechargeable battery pack can be charged
through the PDC or the spare slot. Before using your PT-12/PT-18 for the first
time, charge the NI-MH battery pack for 12 hours through the PDC (PT-12 only)
or the CRD-10/CRD-18 cradle.
4.1Charging through the PDC
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 data collector units. (PT-18 can’t charge through the PDC)
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4.2 Charging via the Spare Slot
CAUTION:
♦The built-in backup battery is for memory back-up. Do not remove the main battery from
PT-10/12/18 over 10 minutes. Otherwise data stored inside RAM memory will be lost.
Backup battery status
Icon Description
Indicates you need to replace the main battery within 10 minutes
Shows the backup battery is broken.
Battery pack
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5. Keypad Description
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 0.5 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 #
Scan Key
Enter Key
Cancel Key
Escape Key
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6. Indication
6.1 Cradle Power/Communication LED
Description LED Status
Power on Green
Transmission Orange flash
6.2 Cradle Charging LED
Status LED Status
Insert data collector No LED display
(status only display on PT-12 LCD screen)
Insert battery pack Red Flash (Charging)
Green (Complete charging)
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7. Starting the PDC
Press the Power button for 0.5 seconds to power on the PDC.
Power button
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8. Data Communication
The PT Series portable data collectors let you link to a host computer through
an RS-232 cable or through the CRD-10 / CRD-18 cradle for data
communication.
8.1 Via RS-232 Cable
The PT-10/12 connects directly to a host computer’s serial port via the bundled
RS-232 cable (9-pins to 10-pins).
8.2 Via CRD-10 Cradle
The PT-12 also can connect to host computer via CRD-10. The CRD-10
provides two methods for data transmission: through an RS-232 cable (9-Pins
to 9-Pins) and through a USB cable.
8.3 Via CRD-18 Cradle
The PT-18 only can connect to a host computer via CRD-18. The CRD-18 also
provides an RS-232 interface (9-Pins to 9-Pins) and a USB interface for data
transmission.
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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9. Specifications
Feature PT-10 PT-12 PT-18
CPU/Memory
OS Proprietary
CPU 32-bit RISC Processor with ARM core
RAM 1M 2M 4M
ROM 1M 1M 2M
Display
Resolution 128 x 64 dots LCD
Backlight LED Backlight
Scanner
Scanner system Long Range CCD scanner 2048 pixels
Resolution 0.127mm (5 mil)
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
Interface / communication
Data Rate 4800 ~ 115200 bps 4800 ~ 115200 bps 115200 bps
PC interface RS-232 RS-232 / USB RS-232 / USB
Environment
Operating 0~40℃
Storage temperature -20~70℃
Shock resistance 1.2M
EMC FCC Class-B, CE,UL, BSMI
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Power supply
Main power 2 x AA Alkaline
battery
rechargeable Ni-HM
battery pack
rechargeable Ni-HM
battery pack
Back up power 3V rechargeable Lithium battery
Developing tools
Windows Application Generator ArgoBuilder
Software Development Kit SDK for C, ArgoBasic
Communication Tool Kit Argolink, Windows-base DLL
Packing
RS-232 Cable 9-Pins to 10-Pins 9-pins to 9-pins 9-pins to 9-pins
Battery 2 x AA Alkaline Ni-MH battery Ni-MH battery
Clip holder Yes Yes Yes
Hand strap Yes Yes Yes
Cradle No Yes Yes
Adapter No Yes Yes
Package Single PT-10 package Complete package
w/CRD-10
Complete package
w/CRD-18
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BATTERY SAFETY:
♦Battery may explode if the battery pack is incorrectly replaced.
♦Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by Argox. Dispose of used
batteries according to the local regulation.
USER SAFETY:
♦This product scans bar codes using LED light. Never look directly into the LED light or
shine the LED light into the eyes.
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