Datalogic Formula User manual

Formula Color™
User’s Manual

FORMULA COLOR™
USER’S MANUAL

DATALOGIC S.p.A.
Via Candini 2
40012 – Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna – Italy
Formula Color™ – User’s Manual
Ed.: 06/2004
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification.
Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
© Datalogic S.p.A. 2004
822000461 (Rev. A)

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CONTENTS
REFERENCES .............................................................................................v
Conventions.................................................................................................. v
Reference Documentation ............................................................................ v
Service, Support and Warranty..................................................................... v
SAFETY REGULATIONS............................................................................vi
General Safety Rules....................................................................................vi
Laser Safety.................................................................................................vii
Radio Compliance......................................................................................... x
Information for the User ................................................................................ x
FCC Compliance...........................................................................................xi
GENERAL VIEW ........................................................................................xii
QUICK START ..........................................................................................xiii
1INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................1
1.1 Formula Color™ Terminal Description..........................................................1
1.2 Package Contents.........................................................................................2
1.3 Accessories...................................................................................................3
2CONNECTIONS ...........................................................................................4
2.1 Cradles..........................................................................................................4
2.1.1 F-Color Single Cradle....................................................................................4
2.1.2 F-Color Vehicle Cradle..................................................................................6
2.2 Connection to the Host Computer.................................................................8
2.2.1 RS232 Connection via Cradle.......................................................................8
2.2.2 RF Connection..............................................................................................9
2.3 Connection Cables......................................................................................10
3BIOS SETUP MENU...................................................................................11
3.1 General Information....................................................................................11
3.2 Activating the Setup Procedure...................................................................11
3.3 Password....................................................................................................12
3.4 The Setup Menu and Its Configurable Items...............................................12
3.5 Changing the Values of the Menu Items.....................................................13
3.6 Structure of the Formula Color™ Setup Pages...........................................13
3.6.1 Console.......................................................................................................14
3.6.2 Status Bar...................................................................................................15
3.6.3 Indications...................................................................................................16
3.6.4 Devices.......................................................................................................17
3.6.5 PMU Config.................................................................................................18
3.6.6 Activities......................................................................................................19

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3.7 Exit from the Setup Procedure....................................................................20
4USE AND FUNCTIONING..........................................................................21
4.1 Terminal Startup .........................................................................................21
4.2 Barcode Scanning.......................................................................................22
4.3 Description of the Keys...............................................................................23
4.4 File Transfer................................................................................................26
5MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................27
5.1 Charging the Batteries ................................................................................27
5.2 Replacing the Batteries...............................................................................27
5.3 Cleaning the Terminal.................................................................................29
6TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................30
7TECHNICAL FEATURES...........................................................................34
7.1 Formula Color™ Technical Features ..........................................................34
7.2 F-Color Single Cradle Technical Features..................................................36
7.3 Reading Diagram........................................................................................37
8TEST CODES.............................................................................................38
GLOSSARY................................................................................................ 41
INDEX.........................................................................................................44

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REFERENCES
CONVENTIONS
This manual uses the following conventions:
"User" refers to anyone using a Formula Color™ terminal.
"Terminal" refers to the Formula Color™ terminal.
"You" refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this
manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Formula Color™
terminal.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
For further information regarding Formula Color™ configuration, please refer to the
following users' manuals:
- DL DTP User's Manual
- TDTPClient Reference Manual
- DS for Formula DOS Development System Manual
SERVICE, SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website.
Log on to www.datalogic.com/services and click on the links indicated for further
information including:
· Datalogic Services - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements
· Downloads - Software Downloads, Manuals and Catalogues
· Contact Us - Listing of Datalogic Subsidiaries and Quality Partners
· Authorised Repair Centres

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SAFETY REGULATIONS
NOTE
Read this manual carefully before performing any type of connection
to the Formula Color™ 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific Formula
Color™ terminal being used. The use of cradles other than those supplied with the
Formula Color™ terminal or indicated in the list in par. 1.3 could cause serious
damage to the Formula Color™ terminal.
Do not attempt to disassemble the Formula Color™ 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 Formula Color™
terminal, disposal must be performed in compliance with the laws in force.
Do not submerge the terminal in liquid products.

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LASER SAFETY
The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated in
the figure.
Figure 1 – Formula Color™ Laser Safety and Data Label
I D F E
La luce laser è visibile
all'occhio umano e
viene emessa dalla
finestra indicata nella
figura.
Die Laserstrahlung ist für
das menschliche Auge
sichtbar und wird am
Strahlaustrittsfenster
ausgesendet (siehe Bild).
Le rayon laser est visible
à l'oeil nu et il est émis
par la fenêtre désignée
sur l'illustration dans la
figure.
La luz láser es visible al
ojo humano y es emitida
por la ventana indicada
en la figura.
LUCE LASER
NON FISSARE IL
FASCIO
APPARECCHIO LASER
DI CLASSE 2
MINIMA POTENZA DI
USCITA:
LUNGHEZZA D'ONDA
EMESSA:
CONFORME A
EN 60825-1 (2001).
LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DER STRAHL
BLINKEN
PRODUKT DER
LASERKLASSE 2
MAXIMALE
AUSGANGLEISTUNG:
WELLENLÄNGE:
ENTSPR. EN 60825-1
(2001).
RAYON LASER
EVITER DE REGARDER
LE RAYON
APPAREIL LASER DE
CLASSE 2
PUISSANCE DE
SORTIE:
LONGUER D'ONDE
EMISE:
CONFORME A
EN 60825-1 (2001).
RAYO LÁSER
NO MIRAR FIJO EL
RAYO
APARATO LÁSER DE
CLASE 2
MÁXIMA POTENCIA
DE SALIDA:
LONGITUD DE ONDA
EMITIDA:
CONFORME A
EN 60825-1 (2001).
Laser beam output window
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER LIGHT
IS EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE
This product complies with
21 CFR Subchapter J
LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.4 mW
EMITTED WAVE LENGTH 630~680 nm
EN60825-1:2001
CAUTION-CLASS2LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

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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 60825-1 at the date of manufacture.
For installation, use and maintenance, it is not necessary to open the device.
WARNING
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.
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 60825-1.
Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’apparecchio 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.

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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 60825-1 und CDRH
21 CFR 1040 Normen für die Lasersicherheit.
Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder Installations-, und Wartungs-
arbeiten zu öffnen.
ACHTUNG
Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht
in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschrieben werden, können ein
gefährliches Laserlicht verursachen.
Der 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 réfèrent 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 60825-1.
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 entraîner 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 exemple).

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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 60825-1.
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 documentción 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.
RADIO COMPLIANCE
In radio systems configured with portable terminals and access points, the
frequencies to be used must be allowed by the spectrum authorities of the specific
country in which the installation takes place. Be absolutely sure that the system
frequencies are correctly set to be compliant with the spectrum requirements of the
country. The Radio Card used in this product automatically adapts to the frequencies
set by the system and does not require any parameter settings.
Information for the User
ENGLISH
Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency
devices of your country to verify the eventual necessity of a user license. Refer to the
web site http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm for further information.
ITALIANO
Prendi contatto con l'autorità competente per la gestione degli apparati a radio
frequenza del tuo paese, per verificarne l'eventuale necessità della licenza d'uso.
Inoltre puoi trovare ulteriori informazioni al sito:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.

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FRANÇAIS
Contactez l'autorité compétente en la gestion des appareils à radio fréquence de
votre pays pour vérifier la nécessité du permis d'usage. Pour tout renseignement
vous pouvez vous adresser au site web:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.
DEUTSCH
Um die Notwendigkeit der Verwendungslizenz zu prüfen, wenden Sie sich an die
Behörde, die auf der Radiofrequenzgerätsführung Ihres Lands bewandert ist. Weitere
Informationen sind verfügbar auf dem Web Site:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.
ESPAÑOL
Contacta con la autoridad competente para la gestión de los dispositivos de radio
frecuencia de tu país, para verificar si es necesario la licencia de uso. Además se
puede encontrar mas información en el sitio web:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm.
FCC COMPLIANCE
The following compliance refers only to the Formula Color™ batch model.
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 received,
including 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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GENERAL VIEW
FORMULA COLOR™
Figure 2 – Formula Color™ Terminal Overview
Key:
A) Good Read / Battery Status / Programmable LED
B) Laser beam output window
C) Scan key
D) Battery charge and RS232 serial contacts
E) IrDA Port
F) Navigation key
A
E
C
B
D
F

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QUICK START
Verify that the Formula Color™ and all the parts supplied with the equipment are
present and intact when opening the packaging. Contact the nearest Datalogic
distributor for further information.
Keep this package should it be necessary for shipping to technical assistance centre.
Formula Color™ All Models
When using the Formula Color™ terminal for the first time:
1) remove the battery pack and the Formula Color™ terminal from the packaging;
2) charge the battery pack by either:
a) correctly inserting the battery pack into the Formula Color™ terminal (refer
to par. 5.2 in this manual) and positioning it into the Formula Color™ single
cradle. The cradle must be powered through the FPS18 power supply (refer
to par. 2.1 and 5.1 in this manual and the Formula Color™ single cradle
manual for further details);
b) inserting the battery pack directly into the MBC8600 multi-slot battery
charger. The battery charger must be powered through the FPS18 power
supply (refer to the MBC8600 manual for further details). Then, insert the
charged battery pack into the terminal (refer to par. 5.2 in this manual);
3) as soon as the charged battery is inserted into the terminal, the boot sequence is
run until the start up menu is displayed on the terminal. Then, the terminal is
ready. There are two different flash disks. Disk C: allows both reading and
writing, while Disk A: is read-only and contains the operating system and general
files including some tools.
After the boot sequence the keyboard is in “numeric mode” allowing to type the
numbers when pressing the keys (see par. 4.3). For typing letters and special
characters first press the “alpha” white key. Press it again to exit this mode and
re-enter “numeric mode”.
4) configure the BIOS parameters keeping in mind that their management may
influence the battery duration (refer to chapter 3 in this manual);
5) once the system prompt (C:\>) is displayed, it is possible to run all DOS
commands. At first start-up it is suggested to configure the system date and
time through the “date” and “time” DOS commands. The “dir” command allows
displaying a list of the files that are in the current directory, while the “cd”
command allows changing the current directory. For further details about the
DOS operating system refer to the documentation provided within the CD-ROM
included in the packaging;
6) for transferring files between the terminal (Disk A: is read-only) and a PC it is
necessary to run the serial communication server based on the Datalogic

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DTPS protocol by typing ds.bat and pressing the [Enter] key to activate the
communication server. For correct communication with the terminal, it is
necessary that a client application program based on the DTP protocol is running
on PC side.
The CD-ROM provided within the packaging contains the WinDTP and DL
Mobile Configurator™ tools which allow managing and configuring the terminal
and its C: Disk. In particular, WinDTP is a software package managing the
terminal disk and its files, while DL Mobile Configurator™ allows installing and
configuring DL TCL™.
Be careful that both the Server and Client serial communication parameters
share the same value. Default parameters are: baud rate = 115000,
parity = none, stop bit = 1, data bits = 8.
The Formula Color™ batch model is now ready to be loaded with the software
application program.
Formula Color™ Radio Models Only
This terminal contains an 802.11b radio module. The net.cfg file, containing radio
configuration parameters, and the socket.cfg file, containing the TCP/IP protocol
configuration parameters, are already installed on Disk C:.
When using the Formula Color™ Wi-Fi terminal for the first time:
1) repeat the procedure given for all Formula Color™ models from step 1 to step 6;
7) edit the net.cfg file available in the C:\RF directory to configure the radio
parameters:
The most significant parameters are listed below:
ESS_ID
Encrypt_Enable
Encrypt_Key_Index
Encrypt_Key1
Encrypt_Key2
Encrypt_Key3
Encrypt_Key4
ESS_ID configures the Server Set Identifier (Network Name); while the other
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The terminal can communicate with an access point sharing the same parameter
values.
By default WEP is not activated, default values of the net.cfg parameters are:
ESS_ID tsunami
Encrypt_Enable N
Encrypt_Key_Index 1
Encrypt_Key1 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Encrypt_Key2 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Encrypt_Key3 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Encrypt_Key4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
8) edit the socket.cfg file to configure the TCP/IP protocol:
The most significant parameters are listed below:
IP address
route add default if0
domain server
IP address is the terminal IP address, route add default if0 configures
the default Gateway, while domain server configures the DNS.
By default IP address = 0.0.0.1 which indicates that the DHCP server is
enabled.
For further details consult the LAN administrator or qualified personnel.
The Formula Color™ radio models are now ready to be loaded with the software
application program.

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INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 FORMULA COLOR™ TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
The Formula Color™ professional mobile computer has been designed to satisfy a
wide range of data collection tasks in retail, light industrial, and health care
environments.
Formula Color™ offers operators compact-sized ergonomics combined with a very
intuitive user interface, which includes the “green spot” (Datalogic patent applica-
tion), providing “good read” feedback directly on the code, where the user usually
tends to be looking.
Furthermore, the large, bright, easy-to-read color display is ideal for indoor/outdoor
use and helps users work more efficiently, while the practical 30-key “mobile phone-
like” keypad allows data, codes and descriptions to be input very quickly.
The best performance in barcode data capture is granted by Formula Color’s™
miniature scanning engine, providing a very bright laser beam and great reading
results on any kind of code or surface. In addition, to support long-term scan-
intensive warehousing operations, Formula Color™ takes advantage of a
removable/rechargeable Li-ION high power battery pack.
Fast data computing is performed by the powerful hardware platform, based on PC
technology, supported by the oversized standard memory: 8 MB Ram + 8 MB Flash
that can be upgraded to 512 MB through a standard compact flash memory card.
The integrated Wi-Fi card for Wireless standard IEEE802.11b communication, allows
Formula Color™ to access any Wi-Fi compliant WLAN infrastructure and be imme-
diately on line with any WMS through DL-TCL, Datalogic’s terminal emulator software
that supports both VT100/220 and IBM5250 standards.
Formula Color™ also offers a large selection of peripherals and accessories. It is
compatible with most of Datalogic’s software tools, such as DL Mobile
Configurator™, DL Keep Connecting™, DL TN Link™, DL Web-Link™ and MCL
Collection™ Suite for programming, monitoring and configuration operations.

FORMULA COLOR™
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1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The Formula Color™ terminal package contains:
- Formula Color™ terminal;
- Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack;
- Belt clip;
- User’s manual;
- CD-ROM containing the DS for Formula DOS Development System, Datalight
ROM-DOS 7.0, and Utility program software and relative documentation;
Any other packages will contain the accessories necessary for the Formula Color™
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.
CAUTION
Keep the original packaging for use when sending products to the
technical assistance center. Damage caused by improper
packaging is not covered under the warranty.