Intel Trakker Antares 241 Series User manual

Read This First!
This manual contains information about the terminal’s features, installing the terminal, learning about the menu
system, operating the terminal in a network, and troubleshooting problems.
If you need to learn how to configure the terminal, develop and use applications, run diagnostics, use reader
commands and configuration commands, or use default and optional applications, you also need to download
the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (P/N 071389).

Trakker Antares®
241X Hand-Held
Terminal
User's Manual

Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505
U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947
Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936
Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers
to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for
any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
2002 by Intermec Technologies Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, INCA (under license), MobileLAN, JANUS, IRL, Trakker Antares,
EZBuilder, TE 2000, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Data Collection PC, Universal Access Point, UAP,
Duratherm, EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intermec.
This product with the 802.1x security option includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in
the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
This product with the 802.1x security option includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
([e-mail]).
Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (or ) symbol in
every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and
to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.
There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Manual Change Record
This page records changes to the manual. The manual was released at Revision 001.
Revision Date Description of Change
002 8/99 This manual was revised to add the Important Data Collection Browser Information sheet,
P/N 070012-001.
003 2/00 This manual was revised to update the IEEE 802.11 radio parameters and make other minor
changes to support firmware v6.12. Addendum (P/N 070450-001), which contains
information about running DOS *.EXE applications on the terminal was also added.
004 7/02 Removed system level information that is already included in the Trakker Antares®2400
Family System Manual (P/N 071389). The user’s manual now contains information about
how to operate the 241X, and the 2400 Family system manual contains configuration and
reader commands and other information that applies across the Trakker Antares 2400 Family.
Removed and discontinued these documents, because this information is included in the
system manual: the Important Terminal Emulation Information Sheet (P/N 069993-001) and
the Important Data Collection Browser Information Sheet (P/N 070012-002).
Removed these documents, because this information is included in the system manual: the
Trakker Antares 2400 Family User’s Manual Addendum (P/N 070451), the Trakker Antares
2400 Family Firmware V6.15 Instruction Sheet (P/N 071388), and the Trakker Antares 2400
Family Firmware V6.20 Instruction Sheet (P/N 071867).
Explained the new features and changes for firmware versions 4.X through 7.12:
• Changed all references from the Model 200 Controller to the DCS 30X, the data
collection server that replaces the Model 200.
• Added information about the IEEE 802.11b radio parameters.
• Included information about the PDF 417 and advanced long range scanner options.
• Added information to support Wireless Transport Protocol (WTP).
• Removed Trakker Antares native terminal emulation.
Made minor corrections and changes throughout the manual to support firmware version 7.12.
005 12/02 Added information to support the 802.1x security option in firmware version 7.14.

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Contents
Before You Begin ix
Warranty Information ix
Safety Summary ix
Warnings and Cautions x
About This Manual xi
Other Intermec Manuals xiv
Learning About the Terminals
What Are the Trakker Antares 241X Terminals? 1-3
Learning About the 241X’s Features 1-4
Options for the Terminals 1-5
Accessories for the Terminals 1-6
What’s New? 1-6
Unpacking the Terminal 1-7
Using the Terminal’s Battery Pack 1-7
Determining When the Battery Pack is Low 1-7
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 1-8
Removing the Battery Pack 1-9
Managing Battery Power 1-10
Using the Keypad 1-11
Finding the Special Keys 1-11
Typing the Characters Printed on the Keypad 1-12
Using the Suspend/Resume Key 1-13
Using the Modifier Keys 1-14
Capitalizing All Characters 1-14
Using the International Keypad 1-15
Using the TE 2000 Keypads 1-16
Using the Screen 1-17
Adjusting the Screen With the Backlight Key 1-17
Understanding the Status LEDs 1-18
Learning About the Audio Signals 1-19
Using the Terminal’s Serial Port 1-20
Using the Terminal’s Scanner 1-21
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Connecting an Input Device 1-23
Scanning Options 1-23
Defining the Terminal’s Drives 1-23
Using the Terminal for the First Time 1-25
Configuring the Terminals
How to Configure the Terminal 2-3
About the Configurations 2-3
Configuring the Terminal With the Menu System 2-4
Accessing Online Help 2-6
Selecting Menus and Commands 2-6
Filling In Fields 2-6
Marking Check Boxes 2-7
Entering ASCII Control Characters 2-8
Exiting Screens and Saving Changes 2-9
Exiting the Menu System 2-10
Configuring Drives and Memory on the Terminal 2-11
Configuring the RAM Drive 2-11
Configuring Flash Memory 2-12
Operating the Terminals in a Network
How the Terminals Fit Into Your Network 3-3
Using Serial Communications on the Terminal 3-10
Choosing a Communications Protocol 3-10
Binary Protocol 3-10
Configurable Protocol 3-11
Master Polling Protocol 3-12
Point-to-Point Protocol 3-12
Polling Mode D Protocol 3-13
Using RF Communications on the 2415 3-13
Planning the Network Connection 3-14
Configuring the DCS 30X 3-14
Configuring the Access Points 3-15
OpenAir Radio 3-15
802.11b Radio 3-16
Configuring the 2415 Network Parameters 3-16
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Configuring the 802.1x Security Parameters 3-17
Monitoring RF Communications Using the Status LEDs 3-18
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Problems and Solutions 4-3
Problems While Operating the Terminal 4-4
Problems While Configuring the Terminal 4-5
Problems While Configuring 802.1x Security 4-9
Problems With RF Connectivity (2415 only) 4-12
Problems While Running Applications 4-13
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port 4-14
Problems Transmitting Data Through the DCS 30X 4-14
Problems While Scanning Bar Codes 4-15
Booting and Resetting the Terminal 4-17
Booting the Terminal 4-17
Booting the Terminal on Resume 4-17
Using the Boot Menu 4-18
Resetting the Terminal 4-19
Cleaning the Scanner Window and Terminal Screen 4-20
Specifications
Specifications A-3
Index
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Before You Begin
This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions,
warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional
product information. A list of Intermec manuals is also provided to guide you in finding
the appropriate information.
Warranty Information
To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local
Intermec support services organization. In the U.S.A. call 1-800-755-5505, and in
Canada call 1-800-668-7043. If you live outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, you can find
your local Intermec support services organization on the Intermec Web site at
www.intermec.com.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this
book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured,
and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and
cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone
under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be
present for your safety.
First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.
Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops
breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should
be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.
Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a
responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock
from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency
work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety
regulations.
Note: For laser compliance and safety information, refer to the manual supplement that
shipped with your Trakker Antares®241X hand-held terminal.

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Warnings and Cautions
The warnings and cautions in this manual use the following format.
Warning
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement
that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working
on the equipment.
Avertissement
Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence
de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.
Caution
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that
must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption
or loss of data.
Conseil
Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher
l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de
données.
Notes: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or
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About This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, configure, operate, and
troubleshoot the Trakker Antares 2410 and 2415 (241X) terminals. Use this manual in
conjunction with the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (P/N 071389),
which includes detailed configuration, management, and programming information for
all terminals in the 2400 Family.
This manual was written for analysts and programmers who operate, program, and
connect the 241X terminal to a network or system. A basic understanding of Windows
programming and data communications is necessary.
What You Will Find In This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter and the appendix.
Chapter What You Will Find
1 Summarizes the Trakker Antares 2410 and 2415 (241X) features, functions, and
accessories. Explains the integrated I/O port and how to use the terminal’s
keypad, screen, audio signals, power, memory, and drives.
2 Explains how to configure the terminal.
3 Explains serial and RF communications, and describes how to connect the
terminal to your network.
4 Lists solutions for the problems you may have while operating the terminal.
Explains how to boot or reset the terminal and perform routine maintenance.
Appendix A Lists the terminal’s specifications.
This manual explains how to use the features and options available on the 241X. For
more detailed information about configuring, operating, and programming the 241X,
see the 2400 Family system manual.
For additional help using terminal emulation, see the appropriate TE 2000 manual:
•TE 2000 3270 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-003)
•TE 2000 5250 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-004)
•TE 2000 VT/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-005)
For additional help using dcBrowser, see the documentation that ships with your
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Terminology
You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
DCS 30X and
Model 200
controller
DCS 30X refers to the DCS 300, DCS 301, or DCS 302 data
collection servers. These servers replace the Model 200 Controller.
The 241X terminal will communicate with either a DCS 30X or the
Model 200 Controller. Unless otherwise noted, you can use either the
DCS 30X or the Model 200 Controller.
Host The term “host” refers to a personal computer or other computer that
communicates with the terminal.
2410 The term “2410” indicates the specific type of terminal, the Trakker
Antares 2410 terminal.
2415 The term “2415” indicates the specific type of terminal, the Trakker
Antares 2415 terminal.
Terminal The generic term “terminal” indicates either the Trakker Antares
2410 terminal or the Trakker Antares 2415 terminal.
Trakker Antares The term “Trakker Antares” identifies the product family of Trakker
Antares terminals, which includes the hand-held terminals, vehicle-
mount terminals, stationary terminals, and light industrial terminals.
Conventions for Software Screens and Messages
This manual includes illustrations that represent how the terminals display software
screens and messages. Here are two examples:
MAIN MENU
Configuration Menu
Diagnostics Menu
System Menu
About TRAKKER 2400
_` Select item
[Enter] Next screen
[F1] Help
[Esc] Exit
241XU034.eps
SYSTEM MENU
Load Default Values
Set Time and Date
Store Configuration
Upgrade Firmware
_` Select item
[Enter] Next screen
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Conventions for Bar Codes
You can scan the bar codes listed in this manual to enter data or perform a command.
The bar code labels in this manual are printed in the Code 39 symbology. Each bar code
includes the name and human-readable interpretation. For example:
Change configuration
*$+*
*$+*
The asterisks (*) at the beginning and end of the human-readable interpretation are the
start and stop codes for a Code 39 bar code label. If you are using a bar code printing
utility, it may automatically supply the asterisks as the start and stop code, so that you
only need to type the actual text of the command. You can also create and print
configuration labels and reader command labels in Code 93, which has its own start and
stop codes.
Note: If you are using the advanced long-range scanner, you may not be able to scan
the bar codes in this manual. However, you can still send commands through the serial
port or network. For help, see Chapter 2, “Configuring the Terminals,” in the 2400
Family system manual.
Conventions for Input From a Keypad or Keyboard
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC keyboards, host
computer keyboards, and terminal keypads:
Convention How to Interpret the Convention
Bold text Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computer keyboard.
For example, “press Enter” means you press the key labeled “Enter” on
the PC or host computer keyboard.
A Shows the key you must press on the terminal. For example, “press A”
directs you to press the A key on the terminal keypad.
(\248 Shows a series of terminal keys you must press and release in the order
shown. For example, “Press (\248to run the TRAKKER Antares
2400 Menu System.”
Name
Bar code (Code 39)
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Conventions for Commands
This manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you should type
them on your terminal or network device. The manual also describes the syntax for
many commands, defining each parameter in the command. This table defines the
conventions that are used in this manual.
Convention Description
Special font Commands appear in Courier font. You enter the command exactly
as it is shown.
Required parameters If a parameter is not enclosed in brackets [ ], the parameter is
required. You must include the parameter in the command;
otherwise, the command will not execute correctly.
[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the command.
Do not include the brackets in the command.
Italic text Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value,
such as a number, filename, keyword, or command.
Where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and
explains the values you can specify for them.
Other Intermec Manuals
You may need additional information when working with the terminal in a data
collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to download many of
our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals,
contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

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This chapter introduces the Trakker Antares 2410 and 2415 hand-held terminals and
their features including the batteries, memory, drives, and input devices. It also
describes how to start using the 241X.
What Are the Trakker Antares 241X Terminals?
The Trakker Antares2410 and 2415 terminals are small, lightweight, hand-held data
collection terminals designed for a range of applications, including commercial
applications such as in-store retail.
241X001.eps
2410 The Trakker Antares 2410 terminal is a programmable data collection terminal
that runs custom batch applications. The terminal has a flash drive to store applications
and files. The 2410 has an integrated I/O port to transmit data to and accept data from a
host or PC via RS-232 serial communications.
2415 The Trakker Antares 2415 terminal has all of the capabilities of the 2410 and it
can also communicate in a radio frequency (RF) network. Because it can communicate
using RF, the 2415 provides real-time communications to a host either through the
access points and the DCS 30X or directly through the access points. The 2415 can also
run client/server applications, TE 2000terminal emulation applications and Data
Collection Browser(dcBrowser), which lets you run Web-based applications.
™
The 2415 with an IEEE 802.11b radio installed is Wi-Fi certified for interoperability
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Learning About the 241X’s Features
The 241X is designed to make data collection easy and includes these features:
Rechargeable
battery pack
CGA-compatible screen
Keypad
Integrated
I/O connector
241XU002.eps
Status LEDs
CGA-compatible screen The terminal screen is a backlit LCD that is 16 lines by 20
characters. The terminal screen also supports double-byte characters, user
programmable fonts, and bit-mapped graphics.
Status LEDs and beeps The status LEDs let you monitor battery charge levels,
network communications, special keys, and bar code scanning. A beeper provides audio
feedback as you use the terminal.
Keypad There are three keypad options with different overlays. The terminal ships
with a keypad and an overlay that supports the type of terminal and application that you
ordered.
Integrated I/O connector This 16-pin connector acts as a serial port or as a connector
for input devices, such as a wand. When you use this connector as a serial port, you can
either connect the terminal directly to another serial device or you can insert the
terminal into a communications dock. You connect the communications dock to another
serial device.
Rechargeable battery pack and backup power source The terminal uses a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and it has a backup power source that maintains
the terminal’s status, memory, and real-time clock (for up to 15 minutes) when the
battery pack is changed.
Internal antenna (2415 only) The 2415 uses an internal antenna that supports RF
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Options for the Terminals
Both the 2410 and 2415 have these options:
•55-key alphanumeric, 37-key alphanumeric with large numeric, or 37-key function
key with large numeric keypads. Each keypad supports overlays for English or
international languages.
•Laser scanner (standard, long range, high density, high visibility, advanced long-
range, linear imager, or PDF 417 capable).
•4MB flash memory configured as an additional 2MB flash drive for custom
applications (except .BIN files) and files or pre-loaded with different Asian fonts.
This option is also available for the 2410:
•2MB or 4MB extended storage drive, used for custom applications or files
These options are also available for the 2415:
•4MB flash memory configured for 802.1x security
•IBM 3270 and IBM 5250 TE 2000 application with 55-key alphanumeric and 37-
key function key with large numeric keypads
•VT100/220/320/340 and ANSI TE 2000 application with 55-key alphanumeric,
37-key alphanumeric with large numeric, and 37-key function key with large
numeric keypads
• Data Collection Browser (dcBrowser) application with 55-key alphanumeric and
37-key function key with large numeric keypads
• Trakker Antares ROM-DOS™ support
•UDP Plus (DCS 30X to host), WTP (DCS 30X to host), or TCP/IP (direct connect
to host) communication protocols
•WLI Forum OpenAir radio or IEEE 802.11b radio
This manual explains how to use the features and options available on the Trakker
Antares 2410 and 2415 terminals.
For additional help using terminal emulation, see the appropriate TE 2000 guide:
• TE 2000 5250 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-004)
• TE 2000 3270 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-003)
• TE 2000 VT/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-005)
For additional help using dcBrowser, see the documentation that ships with your
DCS 30X, the dcBrowser gateway software, or the Data Collection Browser Client
User’s Guide (P/N 070011).