Casio DT-800RF Technical Document

Supported Equipment Manual
For the DT-800RF Device Manufactured by Casio

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 • Introduction............................................................................................. 1-1
Description………………… ..........................................................................................1-1
Picture………………………...........................................................................................1-2
Setup Requirements…….. ...........................................................................................1-2
Accessories……………….............................................................................................1-2
Operating System………… ..........................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 • Terminal Setup........................................................................................ 2-1
Running Setup from a Download File ........................................................................2-1
Installation………………… ...........................................................................................2-2
Running the Manager……………………………………………………………………….2-4
Quick Start………………… ...........................................................................................2-5
Configuring the Manager....................................................................................2-5
Configuring the Terminal for Download..............................................................2-9
Terminal Settings .............................................................................................2-10
Starting a Telnet Session .................................................................................2-11
Standard Setup…………….........................................................................................2-12
Setup Using Twin Client Manager....................................................................2-12
Terminal Setup Using Twin Client Menus ........................................................2-18
Authorizing PowerNet.......................................................................................2-20
Software Management……........................................................................................2-22
Auto-Configuration ...........................................................................................2-22
Chapter 3 • Keypad Configuration ............................................................................ 3-1
Keypad Figures…………… ..........................................................................................3-1
Keypad Table……………… ..........................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4 • Error Message Resolution Guide .......................................................... 4-1
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Chapter 1 • Introduction
Description
The DT-800RF has a versatile high-speed scanning (100 scans per second) that
ensures a rapid first-time read rate and high data integrity. Its combination of
distance and contact laser scanning allows bar codes to be easily read even when
badly printed on curved and irregular surfaces. Amongst the lightest weight
terminals in its class, the compact lightweight design of the DT-800RF reduces
operator fatigue over extended usage periods. Its backlit display can be illuminated,
enabling readings to be clearly seen in the darkest of work environments.
This terminal has a world-class water splash proof (IPX II standard) that provides
continuous operations, even in the rain. Using the latest multi-drop communications
technology, data can be collected at many different networked points connected to a
single PC. Low-power circuitry and an automatic power-off feature conserve battery
life to the maximum and provide more usage time before replacement. A
rechargeable battery reduces the need to dispose of dead batteries and helps to
conserve the environment.
The DT-800RF’s 160 x 160-dot screen displays extensive lines of information. This
touch screen can also be used for entering data quickly and easily. You may choose
between 2.6 or 10 Mbytes of memory to meet your specific requirements. Control
functions (such as “Help” or “Send”) can be assigned to the DT-800RF special
function keys to further enhance operation.
Master I/O boxes, including SCSI or Ethernet connection, allow the configuration of
a large-scale system with satellite I/O boxes for high speed, large volume data
transfer. The DT-800RF can be set to read all common bar code symbologies with a
narrow bar width as small as 0.125mm. Infrared communications on this terminal
allow data to be downloaded or uploaded without the need to connect any cables,
thus ensuring trouble-free connection to a host system.
For more information, contact www.casio.com.
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Introduction
Picture
Setup Requirements
Installation of PowerNet Twin Client requires, at a minimum, the following:
• A Pentium-class processor
• 32 MB of RAM
• 10 MB of free hard disk space available
• Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, or NT/2000 operating system
Accessories
The following accessories are available for the DT-800RF:
I/O Box
• DT-860IOE (satellite I/O box)
• DT-865IOE (master I/O box)
Charger (Single-Pack)
• DT-820CHGE (Quick charger)
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
• DT-823LI
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Accessories
AC Adaptors
• DT-9020ADPG (AC adaptor (230V) for DT-820CHGE)
• DT-9020ADPU (AC adaptor (120V) for DT-820CHGE)
• DT-825ADP-G (AC adaptor (230V) for I/O boxes)
• DT-825ADP-U (AC adaptor (120V) for I/O boxes)
Cables
• DT-881RSC-E: RS232C Modem cable
• DT-882RSC-E: RS232C Cross cable
(between DT860IO-E and PC: 25pin male)
• DT-883RSC-E: RS232C Cross cable
(between DT860IO-E and PC: 25pin female)
• DT-887AX: RS232C Cross cable
(between DT860IO-E and PC: 9pin female)
• DT-888RSC: Modular Cable
• DT-889AX: Cable (between DT-800RF and PC)
• SB-751HF: SCSI cable
(between DT865IO-E and PC: Centro 50pin full male)
• SB-752HH: SCSI cable
(between DT865IO-E and PC: Centro 50pin half male)
• SB-753HP: SCSI cable
(between DT865IO-E and PC: Pin type half 50pin male)
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Introduction
Operating System
Version of the Operating System
The version of the operating system on a DT-800RF terminal is 2.00.
Finding the Version of the Operating System
The version of operating system will appear on a terminal screen when the terminal is
rebooted. For rebooting instructions, see Command Mode Boot in the Quick Start
section.
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Chapter 2 • Terminal Setup
Running Setup from a Download File
The downloaded file is a compressed archive. After extraction using a utility such as
WinZip or PKWARE, folders are created on the hard disk as shown in the following
figure.
Click on the Disk1 folder to view the files as shown in the following figure.
Click on the Setup application and proceed to the following section entitled Installation
for further instructions.
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Terminal Setup
Installation
The InstallShield wizard runs and presents the following screen.
Click on Next to begin the installation process.
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Installation
To change the default Destination Location, click on Browse and select a location.
Then click on Next.
The default folder is PowerNet. This default may be changed either by selecting an
existing program group or by typing in a new name at the prompt. Then click on Next.
When the installation is complete, reboot the system to initialize the Twin Client
software.
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Terminal Setup
a. To reboot the system immediately, click on Finish.
b. To reboot later, click on the option to restart the computer later, and click on Finish.
Running the Manager
The PowerNet Twin Client Manager is the utility that manages the terminal software and
configurations.
Select Start,Programs,PowerNet,and Twin Client Manager. The PowerNet Twin
Client Manager screen appears as shown in the following figure. This is the
administrator's main screen, and all functions are accessed from its menu bar, tool bar,
and tabs.
Menu Bar
The menu bar provides access to the functions used to configure the terminals and
manage their software.
Toolbar
Under the menu bar, the tool bar provides shortcuts to major features. The toolbar can be
turned on or off by changing the Toolbar parameter found on the Viewmenu. The
shortcuts available from the toolbar are as follows:
Create a new terminal configuration.
Open an existing terminal configuration.
Save the current terminal configuration.
Download the configuration to terminal.
Download software to terminal.
Configure terminals automatically over the wireless network.
View PowerNet Twin Client Manager version.
The PowerNet Twin Client Manager is now successfully installed and ready for use. The
Quick Start section below provides detailed instructions for quickly configuring the
terminal and starting a telnet session.
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Quick Start describes how to prepare the Twin Client Manager and the Casio terminal for
a Telnet session with the host. Following an initial serial download, the terminal software
and configuration is managed automatically, over the wireless network.
Configuring the Manager
The first step is to configure the Twin Client Manager to meet site-specific requirements,
and then prepare it for the automatic management of the terminal software and IP
addresses. This simple procedure will require only a few minutes to complete.
Setting the Emulation
Click on Start,Programs, PowerNet,and Twin Client Manager. Select the Settings
menu, as shown below.
Click on Emulation, select the desired emulation, and click on OK.
Setting the Servers
The Servers are the Telnet host systems the terminals will access.
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Terminal Setup
To set these addresses from the Settings menu, click on Servers and then click on Add.
Enter the name of each server, its IP Address and IP port (normally 23 for Telnet
servers), and emulation type. Then click on OK.
Repeat this step for each telnet server the terminals are required to access. If an error is
made in the name, IP Address, IP Port number, or Terminal emulation type, click on the
line that is in error and then click on the Edit button to make the corrections.
Setting Terminal Model and COM Port
The default terminal model is DT800, and the default serial connection to the Casio
cradle is through COM1. To select a specific Casio terminal model and keypad, or to
change the COM port assignment, click on the Options menu as shown.
The default terminal model, DT800, represents the default setup for all Casio terminals
under PowerNet. To maintain compatibility with existing Casio Telnet client keyboard
layouts, a specific terminal model and keypad must be selected from the Terminal Model
window.
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Quick Start
Saving the Configuration
Click File and Save As. Enter a name for this configuration.
For the purposes of this example, the name is vt100.
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Terminal Setup
Download Files to Terminal
Select Terminal and Send Program Files to Terminal from the menu bar.
The program asks if you want to include configuration files.
Select Yes.
The Casio Load Options screen appears telling you what actions to perform on the
terminal. The first three of these instructions perform the terminal reboot. The remainder
perform the actual download.
Click OK.
The Casio CD-ROM, distributed with Casio terminals, contains LMWIN2 in the
directory \Tool\Dt800\LMWIN201. Copy the LMWIN2 utility into any directory on your
PC. Next, install the PowerNet Twin Client software on the Casio terminal. To do this,
connect the serial load cable from a serial port on the PC to the communications port of
the terminal cradle or to a Casio terminal.
On the PC, the Download/Upload Utility screen is displayed. Note that this program is
LMWIN.EXE, which is distributed separately.
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Quick Start
Select Execute from the menu bar, then select Link Manager and select Start Link
Manager.
Note: A shortcut is to just click on the start icon.
To stop the download, select Execute then Link Manager Stop, or press the Stop key,
the fifth icon from the left under the Download/Upload Utility menu.
After the files are sent, close the Download/Upload Utility to return to the Twin Client
Configuration Utility main screen and proceed.
The PowerNet Twin Client startup screen is displayed on the terminal as follows.
Note: The date of 2006 is updated on the terminal at the time of a new release.
The terminal is now ready to establish a telnet session with the Host system.
Configuring the Terminal for Download
The terminal is prepared for the addition of Twin Client by booting to command mode,
and setting the serial port parameters as described in this section. This simple procedure
is described in the following sections, and requires only a few minutes to complete.
Twin Client
© 1991-2006 Connect,
Inc.
Keypress to Continue
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Terminal Setup
Connecting the Cradle
The terminal download requires a serial connection between the terminal and the PC
through a cradle. Connect the serial load cable from a serial port on the PC to the
communications port of the terminal cradle or to a Casio terminal.
In preparation for this download perform the following:
• Make sure you have copied the LMWIN utility to any directory on your PC.
• Connect the selected serial port on the PC to the cradle with a null modem cable. Use
COM Port 1.
• Verify that the cradle is powered on.
• If you are using a cradle, configure the cradle baud rate to 115200.
• Set the dip switches on the bottom of the cradle. There are ten switches. The up
position of a switch is the on position. The settings for the ten switches are shown
below to set the cradle baud rate to 115200.
Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Setting On Off Off Off On Off On On On On
When using a cable, the baud rate to select is also 115200.
Terminal Settings
Command Mode Boot
On the portable terminal, power the terminal OFF, then boot the terminal using the key
sequence as shown in the following table.
Command Mode Boot Sequences
Following Power OFF
Terminal Model & Keypad Key Sequence
DT-800RF Press the FNC and 0keys,
then press and release the PWR key,
then release the FNC and 0keys.
The System Menu is displayed.
SYSTEM MENU
1. EXECUTE AP
2. SET MODE
3. DATE/TIME
4. TRANSMIT
5. CALIBRATION
6. VERSION
7. SS UTILITY
1. Select
7: SS Utility and then 1: Environment.
2. Enter the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, Domain, etc.
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Quick Start
3. Press the Clear key.
4. Select
1: yes.
5. Press the
Clear key to return to the system menu.
6. Select
4: Transmit, 4: Utility and 4: Change memory size.
7. Enter
640 and then press the Enter key.
8. Select
yes to change the size.
9. Press the
Clear key to return to the system menu.
10. Select
1: Execute AP.
11. Select
Enter for “yes” to execute the AP.
The terminal is now configured to accept a download from Twin Client Manager.
Starting a Telnet Session
At the Twin Client main menu on the terminal, press any key to establish the connection.
Until the terminal has been authorized, the following screen is displayed.
RECOVERABLE ERROR
Terminal not
Authorized for
Twin Client
Keypress to Continue
It is not necessary to authorize the terminal at this time, so press any key to continue. The
terminal will establish a connection with the host system and start emulation. If the
terminal fails to connect to the host, refer to the following table for the possible causes
and the related corrective actions.
Failure Cause Corrective Action
Incorrect Host IP address Correct the Host List address on the terminal. Refer to
Terminal Setup Using Twin Client Menus under Standard
Setup for instructions.
Incorrect netmask value Access Radio Setup menu and correct the netmask value.
Refer to Terminal Setup Using Twin Client Menus for
instructions.
After a Telnet session has been successfully established, the terminal will remain in
session for a maximum of 30 minutes at a time until it has been authorized. Once
authorized, there is no software restriction on the session time. The instructions for
authorizing the terminal are presented in Authorizing PowerNet.
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Terminal Setup
Standard Setup
The default terminal setup is sufficient for most installations. However, to meet site-
specific requirements, it may be necessary to customize terminal operation. The standard
setup options simplify this process and can be modified using one of the following
methods:
• Using the Twin Client Manager.
• Using the Twin Client terminal menu system.
Standard Setup describes how to use the Twin Client Manager and the terminal menu
systems to set up the terminal. Also described are the methods for authorizing the
terminal software.
Setup Using Twin Client Manager
The Twin Client Manager provides a Standard Settings tab for automatic setup of the
terminals. The options within this tab vary according to the emulation selected, each of
which is described below.
VT Settings
Select the VT emulation setup by clicking on the Settings menu and then the Emulation
menu, as shown below.
Then click on the VT100 or VT220 selection, as shown below.
Click on OK after the selection is made, and return to the main Twin Client Manager
menu. The standard settings tab will now reflect the settings for VT emulation.
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