Intermec 5900 SERIES User manual

5900 SERIES MobileMountRadioDataTerminal
USER’SGUIDE
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PN:961-047-121
RevisionA
August1998

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FCC Computer Compliance
"NOTICEThisequipmentmeetsClass Adigitaldevice limitsperPart15 ofFCC Rules.Theselimits
protectagainst interference ina commercialarea.Itemits,uses,and canradiateradio
frequencyenergy.If you do not install and usethe equipmentaccording toitsinstructions,it
mayinterferewithradiosignals.Using it inaresidentialarea islikelytocauseinterference.If
thisoccurs,you mustcorrect theinterference atyourexpense.
If thisequipmentdoescauseharmful interference toradio ortelevision reception,whichcanbe
determinedbyturning ourequipmentoff and on,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrect the
interference by oneormoreofthefollowing measures:
"Reorientor relocatetheradio ortelevision receiving antenna.
"Increasetheseparation betweenthe computerequipmentand receiver.
"Connect the equipment intoan outleton a circuit differentfromthat towhichthe
radio ortelevision receiverisconnected.
"Consult thedealeroranexperiencedradio ortelevision technicianforhelp.

CONTENTS"
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CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
User Information
About thisManual1-1..........................................
Section One1-1............................................
Section Two 1-1...........................................
Section Three 1-1..........................................
GeneralInformation 1-2.........................................
Installation 1-2............................................
Keyboard 1-2..............................................
Howit Works1-2..........................................
TheTerminal1-3...............................................
On/Off Switch 1-4..........................................
TheDisplay 1-4............................................
StatusIndicators1-5........................................
TheKeyboard 1-5..........................................
NumberKeys1-5......................................
Function Keys1-5......................................
MiscellaneousKeys1-6.................................
Maintenance 1-7...............................................
Cleaning 1-7..............................................
DailyChecks1-7...........................................
FactoryService 1-8.............................................
ProductService DataCard 1-8................................
SECTION 2
InstallationInstructions
ToolsRequiredfor Installation 2-2.................................
Introduction 2-3...............................................
PowerCableRouting 2-4........................................

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PowerCableAssembly 2-6.......................................
Assembling theIn-lineFuseHolder2-6.........................
Terminating WireEnds2-8...................................
SideMountBatteryConnection 2-9............................
PowerCableConnection 2-10..................................
Top MountBatteryConnection 2-10............................
SecurethePowerCable2-10..................................
Mounting theTerminal2-11...................................
ConnectionstotheTerminal2-12...............................
ON/OFF button 2-12.........................................
Desktop Installation Kit Instructions2-13............................
Kit Description 2-13.........................................
Instructions2-14................................................
Mounting Bracket2-14.......................................
NC4000 PowerSupply 2-14...................................
Connect theDCPowerCable2-14..............................
Connect theACPowerCable2-14..............................
SECTION 3
User Interface Instructions
Introduction 3-1...............................................
Conventions3-1...........................................
TheKeyboard 3-2..........................................
Accessing theMenu 3-2.................................
ENTERkey 3-2........................................
1(or2,3,4,5,etc)3-2..................................
UParrowand DOWNarrow3-2...........................
EntryErrors3-2........................................
RightShift/Space 3-3...................................
MainMenu 3-4................................................
Exit Menus3-4............................................
MainMenu 3-6................................................
SetParameters3-6..........................................
Radio # 3-6...........................................
BarcodeParms3-6.....................................
AdvancedSetup (Radio #)3-8................................
HostA3-8................................................
BarcodeParms(continued)3-8............................
ScannerType3-10.......................................

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ScanOptions3-10.......................................
ScanOptions[1]3-12....................................
ScanOptions[2]3-12....................................
OtherScanOptions[1]&[2]3-14..........................
LengthsOptions3-14....................................
ProtocolOptions3-16........................................
HostViewSize 3-16.....................................
DataStream3-16........................................
Extended(5250)CMDS3-16..............................
VT220/3270/5250 Options3-16............................
DisplayOptions3-18........................................
CursorMode3-18.......................................
ColdStart(notshown)3-18...................................
RadioComm 3-18...........................................
Protocol3-19...............................................
Baud Rate3-19.............................................
MainMenu 3-20................................................
LCDParms3-20............................................
Contrast3-20...........................................
SelectSize 3-20.........................................
ScreenMode3-20.......................................
KeyUppercase3-20.....................................
DisplayAnnunciators3-22....................................
MainMenu 3-24................................................
BeeperSetup 3-24...........................................
KeyClick 3-24.........................................
ErrorTone3-24.........................................
MainMenu 3-26................................................
Tests3-26.................................................
Peripherals(see Peripheralsmenu)3-26......................
Converters3-26.........................................
MemoryView3-26......................................
PacketDriver3-26......................................
Numbers3-26..........................................
PeripheralsMenu 3-28.......................................
RadioTests3-28........................................
RSLoop 3-28..........................................
LCD Display 3-28.......................................
Keyboard 3-28..........................................
Scanner3-28...........................................

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MainMenu 3-30................................................
Version Info 3-30...........................................
MainMenu 3-31................................................
Exit Menus3-31............................................
More3-31.....................................................
KeyboardOpts3-31.........................................
SaveParms3-31............................................
Cloning Opts3-31...........................................
Session Menu 3-33..........................................
FIGURES
Figure1-1TerminalRearView1-3................................
Figure1-2TerminalFrontView1-4................................
Figure1-3ReceivedSignalStrengthIndicator1-7.....................
Figure2-1PartsIdentification 2-2.................................
Figure2-2Stripping thePowerCableJacket2-5......................
Figure2-3Assembling theIn--LineFuseHolder2-7...................
Figure2-4Terminating WireEnds2-8..............................
Figure2-5SideMountBattery 2-9.................................
Figure2-6Top MountBattery 2-10.................................
Figure2-7Mounting theTerminal2-11..............................
Figure2-8CableConnections2-12.................................
Figure2-9TheNC4000 PowerSupply 2-15..........................
TABLES
Table1-1Specifications1-9......................................
Table2-1PartsListkit NPN:203-300-006 2-1.......................
Table2-2PartsListkit NPN:203-300-004 2-13.......................
Table3-1FirmwareTable3-30.....................................

RT5900 SERIESMobileMountRadioDataTerminal1-1
Section1
UserInformation
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About this Manual
ThisUser’sGuide containsaproduct introduction and GeneralInformation
(Section One),Installation Instructions(Section Two),and User Interface
information (Section Three).
SectionOne
TheGeneralInformation section ismostuseful tothe end user.Itdescribes
theON/OFF switch,cable connections,thedisplay,and thekeyboard.
Detailed operating instructionsarenot includedinthismanualbecausethese
will varywith yourcompany’sapplication programand hostcomputersys-
tem.
SectionTwo
TheInstallation Instructionsareintendedfortheinstallation technician.
Section Twocontainsapartslistand illustratedinstructionsforinstalling
thepowercable and formounting theradio dataterminal.
SectionThree
TheUser Interface section isintended primarilyforthesystemprogrammer,
butalsocontainsinformation useful tothe end user.Theuserinterface con-
sistsofthekeyboard,thedisplay,and themenustocustomize terminalfunc-
tions.

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GeneralInformation
TheMobileMountRadioDataTerminal isapowerfulreal-timedata collec-
tion computer forwarehouse and automatedmaterialhandling environ-
ments.The computerelectronics,radiomodule,powerconverter,keyboard,
and thelargedisplayare all housedwithinasinglemetalcontainerthat is
designedtomeetNEMA-3standards.
Installation
Installseasilyonmotorizedload handling equipmentsuchasaforklift
truck.Then,adding afewcommand codesto yourexisting softwareisall
that isneededto get thesystemup and running in youroperation.
Keyboard
The alphanumerickeyboard hasextralargekeysforusewhenwearing
gloves,whilethelarge,back-lighted displayisvisiblefromadistance under
variedlighting conditions.
HowitWorks
RadioDataTerminalsareoftenreferredtoasreal-timedevices.When you
enterdataintotheunit,theradiomoduletransmitsthat information (oryour
requestforinformation)immediatelytoabaseunit.Fromthere,thein-
formation goesdirectlytoahostcomputer.If the entrywasarequestfor
information,thehostcomputertransmitsit backtotheRadioDataTerminal
thatmadetherequest.
Real timeprocessing assuresthat themostcurrentand accurateinformation
isavailabletothehostcomputerand toall mobileunits.

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TheTerminal
TheillustrationsinFigure1-1and Figure1-2will familiarize you withthe
externalfeaturesoftheMobileMountRadioDataTerminal.Eachwork day
you shouldchecktomakesurethat:
"The antenna connectoris secure.
"All mounting knobsaretight.
"Thepowercableis secure.
"Thescannercableis secure.
"TheRS-232 communication cable(ifsoequipped)is secure.
Figure1-1
TerminalRearView
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4
5
1.RS-232 connector
2.Power connector
3.On/Off switch
4.Scanner connector
5.Mountingknobs
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2

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On/Off Switch
Thisisapush-pushtypeswitchlocatedontherearoftheunit next tothe
powerconnector.Press theswitch once toturntheunit ON.Press the
switchasecond timetoturntheunit OFF.Whentheunit isturnedON,the
backlightcomeson and amessage appearson thedisplay.
TheDisplay
Thedisplayshowscurrent information suchasyourmostrecentscan or
manualentryand certaininformation receivedfromthehostcomputer.
User Interface menusand selectionsare alsoshownonthedisplaywhenev-
ertheoperating system mustbe customized.Akeyboardadjustable(see
User Interface,Section 3 ofthismanual)backlight improvesvisibility ofthe
display.
Figure1-2
TerminalFrontView
1.Antenna
2.Cursor(arrow)keys
3.Numerickeys
4.Miscellaneouskeys
5.Function keys
6.Display
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2
3
4
5
6

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Status Indicators
Thedisplayalsoshowsagroup ofstatusindicators(icons).Theirlocation
on thedisplaycan be changedthrough theUser Interface menus.These
statusindicatorstell you:
"cursorlocation by rowand column number:
01,02 =row1,column 2
"whethertransmitting or receiving:
transmit =arrowpointing awayfromradio
receiving =arrowpointing towardradio
"keyboardlockout:
alargeX=keyboardlockoutENABLED
(hostcomputerispreventing
the keyboardfromworking)
TheKeyboard
Thekeyboard has58 keysthatcan produce up to 32 differentfunctions.
Thisisnotascomplicatedasit sounds.Forinstance,there are26 alphabet
keysthatcombinewiththeSHIFTkeyto produce upperand lowercaselet-
ters.
Number Keys
There areten number (or“numeric”)keysarrangedinafamiliarten-key
format.Fourcursormovementkeys(right,left,up,down)are arrangedina
diamond pattern next tothenumberkeys.
FunctionKeys
Across thetop ofthekeyboardare eightfunction keys(F-1thruF-8).The
function keyscan be expandedbytheuseoftheleftshiftand therightshift
keyswhicharethetwo keyslocated belowthe cursorkeys.Theseshift
keysare color-codedtocorrespond withthefunctionsthatareprintedtothe
leftor rightabove each oftheF-keys.Thustheleftshiftkeyexpandsthe
function keystoF-9thruF-16,whiletherightshiftkeyexpandsthefunc-
tionstoF-17 thruF-24.

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MiscellaneousKeys
Thekeywiththeleft-pointing arrowservesasaDELETE key,whichelimi-
natesone charactertothelefteachtimeyou press it.
UsetheSHIFTkeyto produce uppercaseletters.
Thetwo keysabovetheSHIFTkey havetheir functionsprintedabove each
key,and totherightofeach key.Thefunction totherightofeach keyisits
unshiftedvaluewhilethedesignation above each keyisitsshifted(use a
SHIFTkey)value.

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Maintenance
Yourterminalrequiresverylittlemaintenance.Cleantheterminaland the
display periodically,and performthedailycheckslisted below.If afailure
message appearson thedisplay,theRadioDataTerminalmay needto be
sent toanauthorizedservice facilityfor repairoradjustment.Contactyour
authorizedservice representativefor furtherinstructions.
Cleaning
Arecommendedcleaner forthe exterioroftheMobileMountRadioData
Terminal isMICRO-CLEAN II cleaner,madeby ForesightInternational,
Inc., 4887 F Street,Omaha,Nebraska68127-0205 (phone:
1-800-637-1344).
Useasoft,lint-free cloth dampenedwithaquality glass cleanertocleanthe
displayarea.
DailyChecks
Eachwork day you shouldchecktomakesurethat:
"The antenna connectoris secure.
"All mounting knobsaretight.
"Thepowercableis secure.
"Thescannercableis secure.
"TheRS-232 communication cable(ifsoequipped)is secure.

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FactoryService
When productsmustbeshippedfor repair:
"Packagein originalshipping carton ifpossible.
"Fill outaProductService Information Cardand includethiscard
withtheproduct.
If theoriginalshipping containerisnotavailable,appropriatepackaging
materialscan besubstituted.If in doubt,contactyourauthorizedservice
representativeforinstructions.

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Table1-1
Specifications
Physical
Size:2.4inchesX8.9incesactive area (display)
(6.0cm.X22.5c.hxw)
12.5inchesX10.0inchesX3.0inches(enclosure)*
(31.75 cmX25.4cmX7.62 cm1,w,d)
*add 3.25 inches(8.25 cm) forantenna
Weight: 13.75 pounds(6.24 kilograms)with bracket
Keyboard:58-keyelastomer,tactilefeel
Environmental
Operating Temperature:Standard:-4to+122 °F(-20 to+50 °C)
LowTemp:-22 to+122 °F(-30 to+50 °C)
StorageTemperature:-22 to+158 °F(-30 to+70 °C)
Humidity:0-90 percent,non--condensing
Radio
Spreadmethod:directsequence withmultiple codes
Frequencyrange:902-928 MHz
Poweroutput: 1.0watt
Process gain:17dBm
Synchronization time:250 msec,maximum
RFcommunication speed:192 Kbps.
Electrical
Communication ports:15-pinRS-232C9-pin,5-volt scannerinterface
Inputvoltage:supports12-56 VDCsystems
Standards
FCC:MeetsFCC Class Alimits
EMI:MIL--STD--810D(designatedtomeetbutnot testedtoNEMA-3)

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Specifications(continued)
Power output: 2.0watts,frequencymodulated(FM)
Frequencyrange:UHF PrivateLand MobileRadioService (crystal-controlled on
assignedfrequency)
Receiver sensitivity:-90 dBm
RFcommunicationspeed:4800/9600 bps.

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Section2
Installation Instructions
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Table2-1
PartsList
kit NPN:203-300-005
QuantityDescriptionPart#
1Fuseholder315-062-001
1Fuse(15 amp,250 volt)315-064-001
2eachTerminalring (3/8”)809-083-027
1Externalpowercable216-858-001
2eachBolt,3/8”X1-1/2”800-099-001
4eachWasher,3/8”803-099-001
4eachNut,3/8”802-099-001
1Mounting bracket699-781-001
4eachKnob 805-460-002
4eachLockwasher803-027-000
8eachAdjustable cable clamp 808-011-001
8eachSheetMetalScrew(#6 X5/8”)800-008-001

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Figure2-1
Parts Identification
1.Fuseholder
2.Fuse(15 amp,250 volt)
3.Terminalring(3/8-inch)
4.Cable clamp
5.#6 sheetmetalscrew
1
2
3
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ToolsRequiredfor Installation
1.Wire crimping and stripping tool.
2.Anelectricdrill,#26 drill bit.
3.Common hand tools.

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Introduction
TheMobileMountRadioDataTerminalcan bemountedonmotorized
load-handling equipmentsuchasaforklift.During thisinstallation the
powercableiswired directlytothevehiclebattery orbank ofbatteries.
Thisdirectconnection takesadvantageofthefiltering and regulation capa-
bilitiesofstoragebatteries.
The case and thepowerinputoftheterminalare electricallyisolatedfrom
each other.Thismeansit doesnotmake any difference ifthevehiclehasa
positiveornegativeground electricalsystem.It isimportant tomakesure
thatyou connectall wiring exactlyasinstructedinthismanual.
Apowersupply-converterbuilt intotheMobileMountRadioDataTerminal
acceptsawiderange(12--56 voltsd.c.)ofinputvoltages(see Specifica-
tions).If theoverall vehiclevoltage exceeds56 volts,you shouldtapinto
thebank ofbatteriesatapoint that is56 voltsorless.
Since eachsituation orequipment typemay poseuniquerequirements,
mounting hardwareselection and mechanical installation oftheMobile
MountRadioDataTerminalshall betheresponsibility oftheinstaller.We
recommend using 3/8-inch nutsand bolts,withflatand lockwashersto
install themounting bracket.
Thiskit containsnuts,bolts,washers,and two(3/8-inch)terminalringsfor
connecting the electricalcabledirectlytothevehiclebattery.A waterproof
in-linefuseholdermustbeinstalled betweenthepositivebatteryterminal
and theredwireinthepowercable.

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PowerCableRouting
Decidewhereyou will mount thebracketfortheMobileMountRadioData
Terminal,then proceedwiththeinstructionsbelow.
1.Completelyinstall thepowercablebeforeconnecting theunit.
2.Begininstallation by routing the cablefromthegeneralarea where
theterminalwill bemounted.Worktowardthebattery.
Take extracare tomakesure:
"Cablerouting will notendangertheoperator.
"Cablerouting will notharmotherequipment.
"Cablerouting doesnot invitedamagetothe cable.
BCAUTION:Avoidhavingthe cablepinched,stepped on,overheated,or snagged onpassing
equipment.
3.Cut thepowercablenearthebatterytoeliminatetheneedforcoiling
excess cable.
BCAUTION:Donotcut the cabletoo short toreachthebatteryterminals.
4.Stripthegray powercablejacketback 12--14 inches.
Stripthegraypowercablejacket
12-14 inches
RedWire
Black(orbrown)
Wire
Gray Power Cable
216-675-001
Figure2-2
StrippingthePowerCableJacket