Intermec Trakker Antares 2460 User manual

Trakker Antares®
246X Stationary
Terminal
User's Manual

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Manual Change Record
This page records changes to the manual. The manual was released at Revision 001.
Revision Date Description of Change
001 9/98 Original release.
002 3/99 Updated the manual as follows:
•Added information about using the TRAKKER Antares CrossBar
adapter to connect the 2460 to a 9154/9161 controller.
•Revised the Receive File and Transmit File reader commands to
include information on converting 7-bit ASCII files to/from 8-bit
binary files during the file transfer.
•Added the Status Lights Control reader command.
•Added a long range laser scanner option to the Scanner Selection
configuration command.
•Made minor corrections and changes throughout the manual.
003 10/00 This manual was revised to add the Trakker Antares 24XX Terminal
User’s Manual Addendum, Part No. 070451-001.
004 6/02 Updated the manual as follows:
•Removed the Trakker Antares 24XX Terminal User’s Manual
Addendum (Part No. 070451-001), the Trakker Antares Firmware
Version 6.15 Instructions (Part No. 071388-001), and the Trakker
Antares Firmware Version 6.20 Instructions (Part No. 071867-
001),
•Added the Trakker Antares 246X Terminal User’s Manual
Addendum (Part No. 070451-002), which supports changes made
for firmware versions 6.10 to 6.23.

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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin xiii
Warranty Information xiii
Safety Summary xiii
Warnings and Cautions xiv
About This Manual xiv
Introducing the 246X Stationary Terminal
What Are the 246X Stationary Terminals? 1-3
Models and Options for the 246X Terminals 1-3
Standard Features 1-4
Options 1-4
Accessories for the Terminal 1-4
Understanding the Terminal Connectors 1-5
Using the Status Lights 1-6
Understanding the Terminal’s Status Beeps 1-7
Learning About the Power Supply and Backup Battery 1-8
Understanding the Backup Battery 1-8
Recognizing a Low or Discharged Backup Battery 1-9
Defining the Terminal’s Memory and Drives 1-9
Where Do You Go From Here? 1-10
Installing the Terminal
Preparing to Install the Terminal 2-3
Installing the Terminal and Connecting External Devices 2-3
Mounting the Terminal 2-4
Connecting the Power Supply 2-5
Connecting Input Devices 2-6
Connecting a Keyboard 2-7
Connecting to Serial Devices and Networks 2-8
Connecting to an Intermec CrossBar Network 2-9
Connecting Directly to an Ethernet Network 2-12
Turning On the Terminal for the First Time 2-13
Charging the Backup Battery 2-14
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Configuring the Terminal to Communicate in Your Network 2-14
Setting the Time and Date 2-14
Configuring the Serial Port Parameters 2-16
Configuring the Ethernet Parameters 2-17
Starting the Application and Using the Terminal 2-18
Turning the Terminal On and Off 2-18
Configuring the Terminal
How to Configure the Terminal 3-3
Learning About Configuration Parameters 3-3
Choosing the Symbologies the Terminal Decodes 3-4
Specifying How the Terminal Will Communicate 3-4
Controlling How the Terminal Will Operate 3-5
Configuring the Terminal by Scanning Bar Codes 3-5
Scanning Bar Codes to Enable Symbologies 3-7
Saving Configuration Changes in Flash Memory 3-9
Restoring the Terminal’s Default Configuration 3-10
Upgrading the Firmware 3-10
Operating the Terminal in a Network
Using Serial Communications on the Terminal 4-3
How the 246X Fits Into Your Serial or CrossBar Network 4-3
Identifying the COM Ports 4-6
Choosing a Communications Protocol 4-6
Binary Protocol 4-7
Configurable Protocol 4-7
Master Polling Protocol 4-8
Multi-Drop Protocol 4-8
Polling Mode D Protocol 4-9
Configuring the Serial Port Parameters 4-9
Configuring the Terminal Via the Serial Port 4-9
Using Ethernet Communications on the Terminal 4-12
How the 2461 Fits Into Your Ethernet Network 4-12
Planning the Network Connection 4-13
Configuring the DCS 300 4-13
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Configuring the 2461 Terminal 4-14
Using the Status Lights to Monitor Network Communications 4-14
Configuring the 2461 Over the Network 4-16
Configuring the 2461 From the DCS 300 4-16
Configuring the 2461 From the Host 4-17
Configuring the 2461 in a UDP Plus Network 4-17
Configuring the 2461 in a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network 4-19
Transferring Files in a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network 4-22
About Network Connectivity and Protocols 4-27
Programming the Terminal
How to Download and Run Applications 5-3
About the TRAKKER Antares Programmable Terminals 5-4
Creating Applications for the Terminal 5-6
Using the PSK or EZBuilder to Develop Applications 5-6
Converting Applications Between JANUS and TRAKKER Antares 5-7
Converting IRL Programs Between the 95XX and 246X Terminal 5-7
Converting the Application to a Binary File 5-8
Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files 5-9
Using the DCS 300 to Download Applications 5-12
Copying Files to the DCS 300 5-12
Downloading Applications and Files to the 2461 5-14
Troubleshooting Applications 5-17
Troubleshooting
Finding and Solving Problems 6-3
Problems While Operating the Terminal 6-4
Problems While Configuring the Ethernet Network 6-6
Problems While Configuring the Serial Network 6-7
Problems While Scanning Configuration Commands 6-8
2461 Will Not Communicate With Ethernet Network Devices 6-9
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port 6-9
Problems Transmitting Data Through the DCS 300 6-10
Bar Code Labels Will Not Scan 6-11
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Booting and Resetting the Terminal 6-13
Booting the Terminal 6-13
Booting the Terminal on Resume 6-13
Using the Boot Terminal Bar Code 6-14
Resetting the Terminal 6-14
Reader Command Reference
Using Reader Commands 7-3
Using Accumulate Mode 7-3
Enter Accumulate Mode 7-5
Backspace 7-5
Clear 7-6
Enter 7-6
Exit Accumulate Mode 7-6
Operating Reader Commands 7-7
Boot Terminal 7-7
Change Configuration 7-8
Default Configuration 7-8
Multiple-Read Labels 7-9
Reset Firmware 7-9
Save Configuration in Flash Memory 7-10
Scanner Trigger On and Off 7-10
Set Time and Date 7-11
Status Lights Control 7-12
File Management Reader Commands 7-13
Abort Program 7-14
Delete File 7-14
Receive File 7-15
Receive File Through the Serial Port 7-15
Receive and Convert 7-Bit ASCII Files to 8-Bit Binary Files 7-17
Receive File Via Network Communications 7-19
Rename File 7-21
Run Program 7-22
Transmit File 7-23
Transmit File Through the Serial Port 7-23
Transmit and Convert 8-Bit Binary Files to 7-Bit ASCII Files 7-25
Transmit File Via Network Communications 7-27
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Configuration Command Reference
Using Configuration Commands 8-3
Configuration Commands Listed by Category 8-4
Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command 8-6
Append Time 8-7
Automatic Shutoff 8-7
Baud Rate 8-9
Beep Volume 8-11
Character Set 8-12
Codabar 8-14
Code 11 8-15
Code 16K 8-16
Code 2 of 5 8-17
Code 39 8-18
Code 49 8-22
Code 93 8-23
Code 128 8-24
Command Processing 8-25
Configuration Commands Via Serial Port 8-28
Controller IP Address 8-30
Data Bits 8-32
Decode Security 8-33
Default Router 8-34
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 8-36
End of Message (EOM) 8-37
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Flash Memory Configuration 8-39
Flow Control 8-40
Handshake 8-42
Host IP Address 8-43
Interleaved 2 of 5 8-45
ISBT Code 128 8-47
Keypad Caps Lock 8-52
Keypad Clicker 8-53
LRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check) 8-54
MSI 8-55
Multi-Drop Address 8-56
Network Activate 8-57
Network Port 8-58
Parity 8-60
Plessey 8-61
Poll (Polling) 8-62
Postamble 8-64
Preamble 8-65
RAM Drive Size 8-66
Resume Execution 8-68
RS-232 or RS-422/485 COM2 Interface 8-69
Scan Ahead 8-70
Scanner Mode 8-71
Scanner Redundancy 8-72
Scanner Selection 8-73
Scanner Timeout 8-74

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Scanner Trigger 8-75
Serial Port Protocol 8-76
Start of Message (SOM) 8-78
Stop Bits 8-79
Subnet Mask 8-80
Suspend/Resume Control 8-82
TCP Maximum Retries 8-83
TCP/IP Maximum Transmit Timeout 8-84
Terminal IP Address 8-85
Time and Date 8-87
Time in Seconds 8-88
Timeout Delay 8-89
UPC/EAN 8-91
Specifications
Physical and Environmental Specifications A-3
Pin Assignments A-5
Pin Assignments for the CrossBar Adapter A-5
Pin Assignments for COM1 A-6
Pin Assignments for COM2 A-6
Compatibility With 95XX Communications Protocols A-7
Default Configuration A-8
Configuration Commands by Syntax A-11
Mounting Template A-14
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Full ASCII Charts
Full ASCII Table B-3
Full ASCII Bar Code Chart B-6
Control Characters B-6
Symbols and Punctuation Marks B-7
Numbers B-8
Uppercase Letters B-9
Lowercase Letters B-10
Using the Default Applications
About the Applications Shipped on the Terminal C-3
Defining APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN C-3
Defining the Emulation Features of EM9560.BIN C-4
Using Display Control Codes C-5
Setting Preambles and Postambles C-6
Full ASCII Mode for Code 39 C-8
Selecting Character Sets C-9
Unsupported 95XX Features C-10
Running APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN C-10
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.
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. 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
work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety
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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
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, configure, and operate
the TRAKKER®Antares™2460 and 2461 stationary terminals.
This manual was written for two audiences:
•All users who need to know how to use the terminal to collect data.
•MIS personnel, operations personnel, analysts, and programmers who need to know
how to install, configure, test, and use the terminal to operate in a network. You
should have a good knowledge of your company’s network and data collection
software. You should be familiar with data communications and network protocols.

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What You Will Find in This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter and appendix.
Chapter What You Will Find
1 Summarizes the 246X terminal features, functions, and accessories. Explains the
back panel connectors and how to use the status lights, status beeps, power,
memory, and drives.
2 Explains how to install the 246X terminal in your serial or Ethernet network.
Explains how to turn on the terminal and configure the network parameters to
start using the terminal.
3 Explains how to configure your terminal.
4 Describes serial communications, Ethernet communications, and explains how
to install and configure your terminal to communicate with other devices.
5 Introduces the 246X programmable terminals and explains how to download
and run applications.
6 Lists problems you may encounter while operating the terminal and possible
solutions. It also includes information on how to reset and boot the terminal.
7 Describes the commands that you can use to change the 246X terminal’s
operation or manage files.
8 Describes the commands that you can use to configure the 246X terminal.
A Lists the specifications, configuration command names and syntax, and the
default configuration settings for the 246X terminal.
B Contains reference tables including the full ASCII table and full ASCII bar code
chart.
C Explains how to use the default applications and 95XX emulation on the 246X
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Terminology
You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
DCS 300 The 246X terminals will communicate with either the DCS 300 or
the Model 200 Controller. The DCS 300 is a new data collection
server that replaces the Model 200 Controller. The term DCS 300 is
used throughout the manual. Unless otherwise noted, you can use
either the DCS 300 or the Model 200 Controller.
Host The term “host”refers to a personal computer or other computer that
communicates with the terminal.
2460 The term “2460”indicates the specific type of terminal, the
TRAKKER Antares 2460 terminal.
2461 The term “2461”indicates the specific type of terminal, the
TRAKKER Antares 2461 terminal.
246X The generic term “246X”indicates either the TRAKKER Antares
2460 or 2461 stationary terminal.
Terminal The generic term “terminal”indicates any TRAKKER Antares 246X
stationary terminal.
TRAKKER Antares The term “TRAKKER Antares”identifies the product family of
TRAKKER Antares stationary terminals.
Conventions for Keyboard Input
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC, host computer, or
terminal keyboards:
Convention How to Interpret the Convention
Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the terminal. See
“Conventions for Commands”later in this chapter.
Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See
“Conventions for Commands”later in this chapter.
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
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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:
*$+*
Change Configuration
*$+*
Name
Bar code (Code 39)
Human-readable
interpretation
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.
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 example illustrates the
format conventions used for commands:
To send a configuration command from the DCS 300 server, use this syntax:
$+ command [ command ]...[ command n ]
where:
$+ is the Change Configuration command.
command is a configuration command. For example, BV is the command to set the
Beep Volume on the terminal. Enter the command BV0 to turn off the
beep volume.
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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, keyword, or command.
[ ] 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
explains the values you can specify for them.
Other Intermec Manuals
You may need to refer to other manuals for additional information about your 246X
stationary terminal, accessories, or the data collection network. Please visit our Web
site at www.intermec.com to access many of our current manuals in PDF format. To
order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec
representative or distributor.

Introducing the 246X Stationary Terminal
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