Datalogic Formula F732 WIZARD User manual

F732 WIZARD™
User’s Manual

F732 WIZARD™
User’s Manual

F732 WIZARD™
USER'S MANUAL

DATALOGIC S.p.A.
Via Candini 2
40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna - Italy
Formula 732 Wizard™ - User's Manual
Ed.: 06/01
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without
prior notification. Products names mentioned herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
© Datalogic S.p.A. 1997 - 2001
820042112 (Rev. B)

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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................... 1
1.1 F732 WIZARD™ Terminal Description................. 1
1.2 Downloading EasyGen™ Demo............................ 3
1.3 Application Development Programs...................... 3
1.4 Purpose of the Manual.......................................... 4
1.5 Contents of Packing.............................................. 5
1.6 Terminal Identification........................................... 6
2 SAFETY REGULATIONS..................................... 7
2.1 General Safety Rules............................................ 7
2.2 Laser Safety.......................................................... 8
2.3 FCC Compliance - Information for the User........ 13
3 CONNECTION.................................................... 14
3.1 Cradle.................................................................. 14
3.2 Connection to the Host Computer....................... 16
3.2.1 RS-232 Connection............................................. 16
3.3 Connection Cables.............................................. 18
4 USE AND OPERATION...................................... 19
4.1 Loading Application Programs............................ 20
4.2 Bar Code Scanning............................................. 20
4.3 Description of Keys............................................. 21
4.4 Downloading Data to Host .................................. 24
5 MAINTENANCE.................................................. 25
5.1 Charging the Batteries ........................................ 25
5.2 Replacing the Batteries....................................... 27
5.3 Cleaning the Terminal......................................... 28
6 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................ 29
7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ................................... 31
A F732 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ........... 34

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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 F732 WIZARD™ TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
For vast majority of small businesses and retailers, the
complete Formula Wizard™ package represents the
simplest and most cost-effective solution for entering the
world of bar code data acquisition.
The Formula 732 Wizard™ (abbreviated in this manual to
F732) portable terminal with its integrated laser scanner is
at the heart of the Formula Wizard™ solution. Fast and
reliable in reading the most common symbologies, it comes
equipped with a handy 25-key alphanumeric keyboard and
has a large display with icons. Data transfer to the PC takes
place by simply placing the terminal into the Formula 952
Transceiver/Charger, which is equipped with a RS232 serial
port, and using Systools™ 2001 - an effective software
utility for transferring data to standard ASCII files.
By using the EasyGen™ software package, developers can
quickly build personalized applications according to the
required contexts by easily creating programs of average
complexity in a Windows environment.

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The EasyGen™ Demo Version with five ready-to-use
example applications can be downloaded from the
Datalogic web site free of charge. They cover the most
common operating requirements in data collection, assisted
sales, inventory and goods picking, thus making the
Formula Wizard™ solution immediately productive.
The EasyGen™ package also includes Systools™ 2001
and OLE for Formula, the ActiveX software module that
allows data to be integrated into applications such as Visual
Basic, Excel, Access, Delphi, etc.
Furthermore, the Formula 732 terminals are fully
programmable in C language using DS for Formula, thus
solving even the most complex application needs.
A
B
C
D
EE
Key:
A) Laser beam output window
B) Two color LED
C) Reset key (shielded)
D) Cradle communications window
E) Contacts for battery recharging

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The F732 terminal has an LCD graphic display of 16
characters by 4 lines plus a line in the upper part of the
display for the programmable icons:
FORMULA 732 WIZARD
POCKET LASER TERM
DATALOGIC S. P. A.
4 LINESx16 CHARS
Time
The battery charge status
The icons which can be
controlled by the
application program
1.2 DOWNLOADING EASYGEN™ DEMO
By completing the electronic form at our web site,
http:\\www.datalogic.com\pdc\easygen_demo.htm, you can
download for free EasyGen™ Demo Software package
containing the following items:
•EasyGen™ Demo Version (user-friendly and highly
productive application generator)
•Systools™ 2001 (efficient utility for data exchange with
the F732 terminal)
•OLE for Formula (useful ActiveX software module for
easy integration of Windows applications)
•The most common application examples (data
collection, inventory, goods picking, assisted sales)
available in 5 languages (English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish)
•The complete documentation in PDF format.
1.3 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
"C" ANSI standard
The Formula 732 terminal is fully programmable in C
language, thus solving even the most complex application
needs.
•Development System for Formula Basic Line order
nr. 94A104860
•CA51 "C" Compiler KIT order nr. 94A104890

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EasyGen™ Application Generator
By using the EasyGen™ software, developers can easily
and quickly build personalized applications of average
complexity in a Windows environment.
•EasyGen™ (Easy Application Generator Package)*
order nr. 94A104850.
*32-bit software for Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME and NT
(PC Pentium processor, 16MB of RAM, 30MB free hard disk
space required)
1.4 PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
The information contained in this manual is divided in two
parts:
−For the everyday user:
Chapters 1, 2, 4 and 7:
supply general information, safety information, the
F732 terminal operating instructions and technical
specifications.
−For the person in charge of the management of the
terminals and for those who are familiar with the
Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME and NT operating
system and possess basic programming skills:
Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7:
supply instructions for the connection of F732 terminals
to the host computer, and battery substitution.

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1.5 CONTENTS OF PACKING
The F732 terminal package includes:
−nr. 1 F732 terminal complete with batteries;
−nr. 1 cradle F952 with power supply;
−nr. 1 cable 90A054000 for serial connection;
−nr. 1 user's manual
−nr. 1 test chart
CAUTION
Remove all components from their
packing and check that they are in good
condition and that they correspond to the
shipment documents.
Keep the packing and boxes in case it is
necessary to send the terminal back for
technical assistance. Damage caused by
improper packing is not covered by the
warranty
NOTE
Rechargeable battery packs (NiCd) are not
initially charged.
Therefore the first operation to perform is to
charge them in the appropriate cradle (see
par. 3.2.1 and par. 5.1).

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1.6 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION
SER 123456789 COD 941404020 MOD F732/B 128K Datalogic SpA 00/01
CAUTION
SER 123456789
COD 941404020
MOD F732/B 128K
Datalogic SpA 00/01
Serial number
Production Code
Model identificatio
n

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2 SAFETY REGULATIONS
NOTE
Read this manual carefully before
performing any type of connection or repair
on the F732 terminal.
The user is responsible for any damages
caused by incorrect use of the equipment or
by inobservance of the indication supplied
in this manual.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for
the specific F732 terminal being used. The use of cradles
other than those supplied with the F732 terminal or
indicated in the list in the appendix could cause serious
damage to the F732 terminal.
Do not attempt to disassemble the F732 terminal, as it does
not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. Any
tampering will invalidate the warranty.
When replacing the batteries or at the end of the operative
life of the F732 terminal, disposal must be performed in
compliance with the laws in force.
Do not submerge the F732 terminal in liquid products.

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2.2 LASER SAFETY
The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted
from the window indicated in the figure.
SER 123456789 COD 941404020 MOD F732/B 128K Datalogic SpA 00/01
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURE-LASER LIGHT
IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
680 nm LASER
1.0 MILLIWATT MAX OUTPUT
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
Laser beam output window
IDFE
LA LUCE
LASER È
VISIBILE
ALL'OCCHIO
UMANO E
VIENE
EMESSA
DALLA
FINESTRA
INDICATA
NELLA
FIGURA.
DIE LASER-
STRAHLUNG IST
FÜR DAS
MENSCHLICHE
AUGE SICHTBAR
UND WIRD AM
STRAHLAUS-
TRITTSFENTSTER
AUSGESENDET
(SIEHE BILD)
LE RAYON
LASER EST
VISIBLE À
L'OEIL MU ET IL
EST ÉMIS PAR
LA FENÊTRE
DÉSIGNÉE
SUR
L'ILLUSTRATIO
N DANS LA
FIGURE
A LUZ
LÁSER ES
VISIBLE AL
OJO
HUMANO Y
ES EMITIDA
POR LA
VENTANA
INDICADA
EN LA
FIGURA.

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IDFE
LUCE LASER
NON FISSARE
IL FASCIO
APPARECCHIO
LASER DI
CLASSE 2
MASSIMA
POTENZA
D'USCITA:
LUNGHEZZA
D'ONDA
EMESSA:
CONFORME A
EN 60825
(1993)
LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN
STRAHL BLICKEN
PRODUKT DER
LASERKLASSE 2
MAXIMALE
AUSGANGSLEISTU
NG:
WELLENLÄGE:
ENTSPR. EN 60825
(1993)
RAYON LASER
EVITER DE
REGARDER LE
RAYON
APPAREIL
LASER DE
CLASSE 2
PUISSANCE DE
SORTIE:
LONGUER
D'ONDE EMISE:
CONFORME A
EN 60825
(1993)
RAYO
LÁSER NO
MIRAR FIJO
EL RAYO
APARATO
LÁSER DE
CLASE 2
MÁXIMA
POTENCIA
DE SALIDA:
LONGITUD
DE ONDA
EMITIDA:
CONFORME
A EN 60825
(1993)
ENGLISH
The following information is provided to comply with the
rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the
correct use of your terminal.
STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of
both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and EN 60825 at the date of
manufacture.
For installation, use and maintenance, it is not necessary to
open the device.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in
exposure to hazardous visible laser light.
The product utilizes a low-power laser diode. Although
staring directly at the laser beam momentarily causes no
known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam as one
would with any very strong light source, such as the sun.
Avoid that the laser beam hits the eye of an observer, even
through reflective surfaces such as mirrors, etc.

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ITALIANO
Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive
delle autorità internazionali e si riferiscono all’uso corretto
del terminale.
NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER
Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla
sicurezza laser alla data di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR
1040 e EN 60825.
Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’appa-recchio per
motivi di installazione, utilizzo o manutenzione.
ATTENZIONE
L'utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni
differenti da quelle descritte nella
documentazione può provocare
un'esposizione pericolosa a luce laser
visibile.
Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bassa potenza. Sebbene
non siano noti danni riportati dall’occhio umano in seguito
ad una esposizione di breve durata, evitare di fissare il
raggio laser così come si eviterebbe qualsiasi altra
sorgente di luminosità intensa, ad esempio il sole. Evitare
inoltre di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un
osservatore, anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli
specchi.
DEUTSCH
Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den
Sicherheitshinweisen überein, die von internationalen
Behörden auferlegt wurden, und sie beziehen sich auf den
korrekten Gebrauch vom Terminal.
NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT
Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den
gültigen EN 60825 und CDRH 21 CFR 1040 Normen für die
Lasersicherheit.
Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder
Installations-, und Wartungs-arbeiten zu öffnen.

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ACHTUNG
Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie
Vorgehensweisen, die nicht in dieser
Betriebsanleitung beschreiben werden,
können ein gefährliches Laserlicht
verursachen.
Das Produkt benutzt eine Laserdiode. Obwohl zur Zeit
keine Augenschäden von kurzen Einstrahlungen bekannt
sind, sollten Sie es vermeiden für längere Zeit in den
Laserstrahl zu schauen, genauso wenig wie in starke
Lichtquellen (z.B. die Sonne). Vermeiden Sie es, den
Laserstrahl weder gegen die Augen eines Beobachters,
noch gegen reflektierende Oberflächen zu richten.
FRANÇAIS
Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles
fixées par les autorités internationales et se refèrent à une
correcte utilisation du terminal.
NORMES DE SECURITE LASER
Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en
vigueur à sa date de fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN
60825.
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation,
l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
ATTENTION
L'utilisation de procédures ou réglages
différents de ceux donnés ici peut
entrainer une dangereuse exposition à
lumière laser visible.
Le produit utilise une diode laser. Aucun dommage aux
yeux humains n’a été constaté à la suite d’une exposition
au rayon laser. Eviter de regarder fixement le rayon, comme
toute autre source lumineuse intense telle que le soleil.
Eviter aussi de diriger le rayon vers les yeux d’un
observateur, même à travers des surfaces réfléchissantes
(miroirs, par example).

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ESPAÑOL
Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en
conformidad con las disposiciones de las autoridades
internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal.
NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER
Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de
seguridad láser a la fecha de producción: CDRH 21 CFR
1040 y EN 60825.
No es necesario abrir el aparato para la instalación, la
utilización o la manutención.
ATENCIÓN
La utilización de procedimientos o
regulaciones diferentes de aquellas
describidas en la documentación puede
causar una exposición peligrosa a la luz
láser visible.
El aparato utiliza un diodo láser a baja potencia. No son
notorios daños a los ojos humanos a consecuencia de una
exposición de corta duración. Eviten de mirar fijo el rayo
láser así como evitarían cualquiera otra fuente de
luminosidad intensa, por ejemplo el sol. Además, eviten de
dirigir el rayo láser hacia los ojos de un observador,
también a través de superficies reflectantes como los
espejos.

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2.3 FCC COMPLIANCE - INFORMATION FOR
THE USER
CAUTION
This device complies with PART 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference which may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

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3 CONNECTION
3.1 CRADLE
To make the F732 terminal operative, it is necessary to
insert it in the Formula 952 Transceiver charger cradle
which has previously been connected to the power supply
and to a host computer with an available RS-232 serial line.