Intermec Trakker T2090 User manual

TRAKKER
®
T2090 Batch
Hand-Held Computer
P/N 067212-003
User’s Manual

Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280
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: 1-800-688-7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936
Outside U.S. 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.
1998 by Intermec Technologies Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, JANUS, IRL, TRAKKER, Antares, Adara, Duratherm, EZBuilder,
Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intermec.
Datalight and Datalight CardTrick are trademarks of Datalight Incorporated, Arlington, Washington. In
addition, Datalight ROM-DOS, Version 6.22 is a copyrighted development tool of Datalight Incorporated,
Arlington Washington.
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.

Manual Change Record
This page records changes to the manual. The manual was released at Revision 001.
Revision Date Description of Change
001 5/98 Original release.
002 7/98 Updated the manual.
003 1/99 Updated for the Version 2.0 software release:
• Added two new reader commands:
Receive File XMODEM-1K
Transmit File XMODEM-1K
• Added 18 new application functions:
im_cputs im_timed_status_line
im_draw_underline im_tm_callback_cancel
im_get_kbmode im_tm_callback_register
im_get_system_julian_date im_xm_receive_file
im_set_2of5_lengths im_xm1k_receive_file
im_set_com_mode im_xm_transmit_file
im_set_kbmode im_xm1k_transmit_file
im_set_port_direction im_ym_receive_file
im_set_scanning im_ym_transmit_file
Corrected the Default Configuration reader command and added the
Save Configuration to File reader command.
Revised the Interleaved 2 of 5 configuration command to include the
Case Code option, which lets you read labels with 6 or 14 characters.
Revised the im_set_scanning application function.
Added a section on using CTTY sessions to manage files.
Added support for the underline attribute in im_draw_underline,
im_cputs, im_putchar, and im_receive_field.
Added a note to the “Character Set” section in Appendix A explaining
that the character set does not match DOS code page 850.
Expanded the description of TRANSFER.EXE and its options.

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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin xv
Warranty Information xv
Safety Summary xv
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes xvi
About This Manual xvi
Getting Started
Overview of the TRAKKER T2090 1-3
Features 1-3
Charging the Battery 1-5
Collecting Data 1-6
About the EZ Key Keypad 1-6
Entering Data Using the EZ Key Keypad 1-7
About Scanning 1-7
Scanning Bar Codes 1-8
EZ Dock Docking System 1-9
Transferring Data 1-9
Transferring Files via XMODEM: 1-9
Setting Up for File Sharing 1-10
Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files 1-11
Definitions 1-13
Managing Files 1-14
User Interface
Default System Files 2-3
Files Stored on ROMDISK 2-3
ROM-DOS.SYS 2-4
COMMAND.COM 2-4
Modifications and Special Considerations 2-4
CONFIG.SYS 2-4
AUTOEXEC.BAT 2-5
Utility Programs 2-5
COMMAND.HLP 2-5
TRANSFER.EXE 2-6
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XFER.EXE 2-7
REMSERV.EXE, REMOTE.BAT, and RT.BAT 2-7
FWTSETUP.EXE 2-8
CLEANUP.EXE 2-8
EMS Driver 2-9
RAMDRIVE Driver 2-9
Docking Indicators 2-10
Battery Monitor 2-10
Keyboard Mode Indicator 2-10
System Defaults and Initial Conditions 2-11
Power States 2-11
Starting Setup Mode 2-13
Enter Password Screen 2-13
Setup Main Menu 2-14
Power Management Screen 2-14
Set Doze Time Screen 2-15
Backlight Timeout Screen 2-16
Set Auto-Shutoff Screen 2-16
Power Management II Screen 2-17
Load File Screen 2-18
Set File Name Screen 2-18
Miscellaneous Settings Screen 2-19
Set Clock Screen 2-19
Tests Screen 2-20
Memory Status Screen 2-21
Test Scanner Screen 2-21
Password Setting Screens 2-22

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Application Development
System Architecture 3-3
Memory 3-3
Development Environment 3-4
QuickStart Kit Contents 3-4
Compiler Requirements 3-5
Device Communications and Connectivity 3-5
Application Library Support 3-6
Application Functions
Introduction 4-3
function_name 4-3
Application Functions Listed by Category 4-4
im_clear_screen 4-6
im_command 4-6
im_cputs 4-8
im_dbyte_setfont 4-9
im_dbyte_symbology_set 4-11
im_draw_underline 4-12
im_get_config_info 4-13
im_get_cursor_style 4-14
im_get_cursor_xy 4-14
im_get_display_mode 4-15
im_get_display_size_physical 4-16
im_get_display_type 4-16
im_get_input_mode 4-17
im_get_kbmode 4-17
im_get_label_symbology 4-18
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im_get_label_symbologyid 4-19
im_get_length 4-20
im_get_system_julian_date 4-21
im_input_status 4-22
im_irl_a 4-23
im_irl_k 4-24
im_irl_n 4-26
im_irl_v 4-28
im_irl_y 4-30
im_message 4-31
im_offset_dbyte 4-31
im_putchar 4-32
im_putchar_dbyte 4-33
im_puts 4-34
im_puts_dbyte 4-35
im_receive_buffer 4-36
im_receive_field 4-38
im_receive_input 4-41
im_set_2of5_lengths 4-44
im_set_com_mode 4-45
im_set_cursor_style 4-46
im_set_cursor_xy 4-46
im_set_display_mode 4-47
im_set_input_mode 4-48
im_set_kbmode 4-49
im_set_port_direction 4-50

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im_set_scanning 4-50
im_sound 4-51
im_standby_wait 4-52
im_status_line 4-53
im_timed_status_line 4-54
im_tm_callback_cancel 4-55
im_tm_callback_register 4-56
im_transmit_buffer 4-59
im_xm_receive_file 4-61
im_xm_transmit_file 4-62
im_xm1k_receive_file 4-63
im_xm1k_transmit_file 4-64
im_ym_receive_file 4-65
im_ym_transmit_file 4-66
Reader Command Reference
Using Reader Commands 5-3
Using Accumulate Mode 5-3
Enter Accumulate Mode 5-5
Backspace 5-5
Clear 5-5
Exit Accumulate Mode 5-6
Operating Reader Commands 5-6
Backlight On 5-6
Backlight Off 5-7
Change Configuration 5-7
Default Configuration 5-8
Reset Firmware 5-8
Save Configuration to File 5-8
Test and Service Mode 5-9
File Management Reader Commands 5-9
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Abort Program 5-9
Delete File 5-10
Receive File XMODEM 5-11
Receive File XMODEM-1K 5-12
Receive File YMODEM 5-13
Rename File 5-14
Run Program 5-15
Transmit File XMODEM 5-16
Transmit File XMODEM-1K 5-17
Transmit File YMODEM 5-18
Configuration Command Reference
Using Configuration Commands 6-3
Configuration Commands Listed by Category 6-4
Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command 6-5
Append Time 6-6
Automatic Shutoff 6-7
Baud Rate 6-8
Beep Volume 6-9
Codabar 6-10
Code 39 6-11
Code 128 6-14
Command Processing 6-14
Configuration Commands Via Serial Port 6-17
Data Bits 6-18
Display Backlight Timeout 6-18
Display Contrast 6-20
Display Font Type 6-21
End of Message (EOM) 6-22
Flow Control 6-23
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Handshake 6-24
Interleaved 2 of 5 6-25
Keypad Clicker 6-26
LRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check) 6-27
MSI 6-28
Parity 6-29
Poll (Polling) 6-30
Postamble 6-30
Preamble 6-32
RAM Drive Size 6-33
Resume Execution 6-35
Start of Message (SOM) 6-36
Stop Bits 6-37
Time and Date 6-37
Time in Seconds 6-39
Timeout Delay 6-40
UPC/EAN 6-41
BIOS Support
Display BIOS Support 7-3
Scrolling Text Lines with Attributes and Graphics 7-8
Superimposing Text over Graphics 7-8
Keyboard BIOS Support 7-8
Displaying Keyboard Mode Indicator 7-9
Power Management BIOS Support 7-9
Power / Battery Status 7-9
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Power Management Functions 7-10
Set Power Management Times 7-10
Get Power Management Times 7-11
Get Unit ID 7-12
Controlling the LEDs 7-13
Very Low Battery 7-13
System Initialization 7-13
Failsafe Boot 7-14
Boot Diagnostics 7-15
First DOS Boot 7-15
Drive C Initialization 7-15
Warm DOS Boot 7-16
Forcing a COLD Boot 7-16
Flash Update Utility 7-16
Hardware Specifications
TRAKKER T2090 Specifications 8-3
EZ Dock Specifications 8-5
RS-232 and RS-485 Communications Configurations 8-6
Cabling Information 8-7
Power Supply Information 8-7
Appendix A - Demo Software
Preparing to Run the Demo A-3
Main Screen A-4
Data Collection Demo A-5
The Status Bar A-5
Welcome Screen A-5
Data Collection Menu A-6
Enter Data Screen A-6
Review Data Screen A-6
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Feature Demo A-7
Display & Keys Demo Menu A-7
Display Demo A-8
Keyboard Demo A-9
Scan Demo A-9
System Setup A-10
Miscellaneous Settings A-11
Speaker Demonstration A-13
Memory Status A-14
Power Management A-14
Poll Setup A-15
Host Polling of Data A-16
Character Set A-17
Appendix B - Microsoft Visual C/C++ Settings
Project Options B-3
Compiler Options: Code Generation B-4
Compiler Options: Memory Model B-5
Linker Options B-6
Directory Settings B-6
Appendix C - Full ASCII Charts
Full ASCII Table C-3
Full ASCII Bar Code Chart C-6
Control Characters C-6
Symbols and Punctuation Marks C-7
Numbers C-8
Uppercase Letters C-9
Lowercase Letters C-10
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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.
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. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada
call 1-800-688-7043. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Service list that ships
with this manual for the address and telephone number of your Intermec sales
organization.
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
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The warnings, cautions, and notes 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
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.
About This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, operate, configure,
troubleshoot, and maintain the TRAKKER T2090.
This manual was written for analysts and programmers who operate and program the
T2090 to a network or system. A basic understanding of DOS, programming, and data
communications is necessary.

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Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer
keyboards and reader keypads:
Convention Description
Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the reader.
Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value.
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.
Format Conventions for Commands
This manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you should type
them on your reader. The manual also describes the syntax for many commands,
defining each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the format
conventions used for commands:
This table defines the conventions used in the example:
Convention Description
Special font Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as it
is shown.
Italic text Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value,
such as a number, filename, or keyword.
[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the command.
Do not include the brackets in the command.
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.
where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and
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Other Intermec Manuals
The following manuals provide additional information about capturing data with your
T2090.
Manual Intermec Part Number
TRAKKER T2090 Hand-Held Batch Computer Getting
Started Guide 067215
TRAKKER T2090 Battery Replacement Instruction
Sheet 067378
Data Communications Reference Manual 044737
The Bar Code Book 051241
You are invited to visit our web site on the Internet where you will find other Intermec
manuals in PDF format. Our Internet address is www.intermec.com.

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