Datalogic Formula F7400 User manual

F7400 -
User Manual
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F7400 - User Manual
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Code: 820040362

CONTENTS
1
GENERAL INFORMATION
.......................................................................... 1
1.1. SCOPE OF THE MANUAL
.................................................................................. 1
1.2. ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS
................................................................................. 2
1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
...................................................................................... 2
1.4. TERMINAL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL IDENTIFICATION
......................... 3
2
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
....................................................................... 4
2.1. F7400 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
..................................................................... 4
2.2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
...................................................................... 6
3
SAFETY REGULATIONS
............................................................................... 9
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
.................................................................................. 9
3.2. LASER SAFETY
................................................................................................. 10
3.3. FCC COMPLIANCE - INFORMATION FOR THE USER
..................................... 13
4
CONNECTIONS
............................................................................................ 14
4.1. CRADLES
......................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1. F970 Cradle
....................................................................................... 16
4.1.2. F970 Vehicle Cradle
.......................................................................... 17
4.2. TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER
................................... 19
4.2.1. RS-232 Connection via Cradle
......................................................... 19
4.2.2. RS-232 Direct Connection
................................................................ 20
4.2.3. Other Connections
............................................................................ 21
4.3. CONNECTION CABLES
................................................................................... 24
5
BIOS SETUP MENU
..................................................................................... 27
5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
............................................................................... 27
5.2. ACTIVATING THE SETUP PROCEDURE
........................................................... 28
5.3. PASSWORD
..................................................................................................... 29
5.4. THE SETUP MENU AND ITS CONFIGURABLE ITEMS
..................................... 29
5.5. CHANGING THE VALUES OF THE MENU ITEMS
........................................... 30

CONTENTS
5.6. STRUCTURE OF THE SETUP PAGES FOR THE F7400 TERMINAL
AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SETUP ITEMS
.....................................................31
5.6.1. Console
..............................................................................................31
5.6.2. Devices
...............................................................................................32
5.6.3. Power Management
..........................................................................32
5.6.4. Activities
.............................................................................................33
5.7. EXIT MENU
......................................................................................................34
5.8. EXIT FROM THE SETUP PROCEDURE
..............................................................34
5.9. DEFAULT VALUES
............................................................................................35
6
USE AND FUNCTIONING
...........................................................................36
6.1. TERMINAL START-UP
......................................................................................36
6.2. BAR CODE SCANNING
....................................................................................37
6.3. DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS (37-KEY MODELS)
.............................................38
6.4. DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS (24-KEY MODELS)
.............................................46
6.5. PROTECTED RESET BUTTON
...........................................................................53
7
MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS
.....................................................54
7.1. CHARGING THE BATTERIES
............................................................................54
7.2. REPLACING THE BATTERIES
............................................................................55
7.3. CLEANING THE TERMINAL
..............................................................................56
A
PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES OF
THE FORMULA 7400 LINE
.......................................................................57
B
TERMINAL EMULATION KEYBOARD OVERLAYS
..............................59

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE MANUAL
This manual was compiled by Datalogic S.p.A. and accompanies the Formula 7400.
The information contained here is divided into two parts:
- Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6:
which define the F7400 terminal’s characteristics and methods of use; these
chapters are for whomever uses the terminal in their day to day work activity.
- Chapters 4, 5, 7:
which define the connection methods for the F7400 terminal. These chapters are
aimed at the person responsible for managing the F7400 terminals, generally the
person who installs the network and the application program.

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1.2. ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS
The documents listed in the following table are enclosed with the manual.
- Declaration of conformity
- Test chart
- Menu & commands booklet
1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
The F7400 terminal package contains:
- No. 1 F7400 terminal;
- No. 1 user’s manual and attached documentation;
- No. 1 rechargeable battery pack or 1 container for alkaline batteries;
- No. 1 floppy disk containing the software ROM-DOS 6.22 Datalight and relative
documentation;
- No. 4 Keyboard overlays ( for 37-Key RF versions).
Any other packages will contain the accessories necessary for the F7400 terminal
connection to the host computer and to the network: the cradle, power supply,
and one or more connection cables.
Remove all the components from their packaging, check their integrity and
congruity with the packing documents.
Keep the original packaging for use when sending products to the
technical assistance centre. Damage caused by improper
packaging is not covered under the warranty.
Rechargeable battery packs (NiMH) are not initially charged.
Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them in the
appropriate cradle. See paragraphs 7.2 and 4.1.

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1.4. TERMINAL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Model identification
and serial number
37-Key models 24-Key models

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2.1. F7400 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
The Formula 7400 is the new Hand-held PC with integrated laser scanner based on
PC technology designed by Datalogic S.p.A.
The Formula 7400 is capable of reading all common barcode symbologies.
The Formula 7400 is equipped with an IrDA port for short-range wireless infrared
communication with portable printers and other devices that support this kind of
interface
The Formula 7400 is equipped with a back-lighted LCD graphic display, 96 x 64
pixel resolution, and an ergonomic alphanumeric keyboard (24 or 37 keys).

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Key:
A) Laser beam output window
B) Programmable two-color LED
C) Keyboard
D) Protected reset button
E) F970-cradle communication window
F) Contacts for the recharging the batteries
G) Direct RS-232 connection cover (see "RS-232 Direct Connection" on page 20)
A
BD
C
F
E
G

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2.2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
❏Optical Characteristics - laser 1D
❏Electrical characteristics
❏Physical characteristics
Light source laser scanner VLD source, 670 nm
Scan rate 36 ±3 scan/sec
Minimum resolution 0.13 mm
Skew angle ±65°
Pitch angle ±55°
Depth of field
(depends on the type and density of the code)
30 to 800 mm
Micro-controller 32 bit - AMD 486
Disk memory 2/4 MB (512 K used for BIOS-DOS)
RAM 2/8 MB DRAM
EEPROM 256 Bytes
Calendar/clock quartz RTC, time and date programma-
ble with automatic management of
leap years.
Power supply NiMH battery pack, 1500 mAh or 3 AA
alkaline batteries.
Battery charger Formula 970
Technology SMT (Surface Mounting Technology)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 176 x 61 x 36 mm
Weight 305 grams with NiMH batteries
Buzzer piezoelectric buzzer
LED Red/green LED
Display high contrast display , graphic LCD
with 96x64 dot matrix, back-light
Keyboard 24 or 37 silicone covered rubber keys plus
reset.