Minec Memor2000 Instruction Manual

Memor2000
UserHandbook

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UserHandbookMemor2000
Welcome as a Memor2000 user!
TheMemor2000, aSwedish-developed hand-heldcomputer,incorporates the
latest semiconductor technology. The Memor2000 is functional, compact and
ergonomically designed, and sufficiently robust to withstand a wide variety of
environmentsandworking conditions.
Thishandbookprovidesageneral descriptionofyournewhand-heldcomputer.
We recommend that you read it carefully. In addition to this handbook you will
normallyhave aseparate descriptionof yourparticular applicationprogram*.
Weare certain youwill find yournew hand-held computerextremely useful.
* Application program and other terms are explained in the glossary at the end of this
handbook.
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Minec Systems AB
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Contents Page
1. General information about the Memor2000 ... 4-7
2. Battery replacement.............................................8
3. Accessories..........................................................9
4. Care and maintenance..................................... 10
5. Troubleshooting.................................................11
6. Technical specification................................12-13
7. Glossary of terms.............................................. 14
8. Appendix ........................................................... 15
9. New menu functions......................................... 16
NOTE:Thisequipmenthasbeentested and foundtocomply with thelimitsfor a ClassBdigital device, pursuanttopart 15 ofthe FCC
Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfullinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation. Thisequipment
generates,uses and canradiateradio frequency energy and,ifnot installed andusedin accordance with theinstructions,maycause
harmfulinterferencetoradio communications.However, thereis noguaranteethatinterferencewill notoccur inaparticularinstallation.
Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radioor televisionreception, whichcan bedetermined byturningtheequipmentoff
andon, theuseris encouragedtotry tocorrectthe interference byone more ofthefollowing measures:
– Reorientorrelocatethe receivingantenna.
– Increasetheseparation betweentheequipmentandreceiver.
– Connectthe equipmentintoan outletona circuitdifferentfrom that towhich the receiverisconnected.
– Consultthe dealeror anexperiencedradio/TV technicianforhelp.

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1. General information about the Memor2000
On delivery
TheMemor2000 issupplied complete withbatteries andis ready touse. Once
you have taken the computer out of its box, check immediately that there are
novisible signsof transport damage.
Getting started
Startby becomingfamiliar with thevarious partsof the hand-heldcomputer.
TheMemor2000 hasanLCD Supertwistdisplay, whichmeansyou neverhave
toset the contrast.The characterson the screencan be clearlyread in alllight
conditionsandfromall angles.Thedisplayisfully graphic,whichmeansfigures
andsymbols can also be shown. Thereis space to display fourlines of twenty
normal-sizecharacters perline.
The Memor2000 is held and operated by
the same hand. Place the
computer (still switched off) in
thepalmofonehandandpratice
pressing the number keys with
yourthumb.

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The keyboard is presented below. Any special
features are described in your application
program documentation.
E
This is the equivalent of the
ENTERkeyonanordinaryPC,
and is normally used to
confirm data or to scroll to the
next menu choice.
Arrow keys
Used to scroll forwards and
backwards in menus and
entered data.
DEL
The equivalent of the
Backspace-key on an
ordinary PC. Erases the
previous character.
F1-F5
Function keys that provide
different functions depending
on the application program. ON/OFF
Press the ON/OFF key to switch the
Memor2000 on or off. If no other key is pres-
sed in the space of two minutes, the hand-
held computer switches itself off automatically
to save power. After automatic switch-off the
computer is switched on again by using the
ON/OFF key. Note: The Memor2000 cannot be
switched off while undertaking certain
sensitive calculations. In this event wait until
the calculation has been completed, after
which it will be possible to switch off the hand-
held computer again as normal. See also ”New
features...” on page 6.
SHIFT
The shift-key is used to increase
the number of functions
available. By holding down the
shift-key while pressing another
key, another function can be
obtained.
*
This is the equivalent of the
Escape-key on an ordinary PC,
and is used to discontinue data
entry or to return to the previous
menu. Simplified you could say
that the E-key means ”yes” and
the *-key means ”no”.
I
The key for activating the
laser scanner or RFID reader
(see Application Modules).
Letter entering
The method used to enter letters is both
simpleandunique (patent pending). The
required letter is obtained by pressing
two adjacent keys at the same time with
your thumb. For example, if you wish to
enter the letter ”K”, you will find this letter
between key ”4” and key ”5”. You simply
press the letter ”K”. When you do this,
adjacent keys ”4” and ”5” are both pres-
sed, which results in entry of the desired
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General information
There are two angled holes below the keyboard. These let
outsoundfromthe built-insounderand shouldthereforenot
becovered bythe hand.
There are two small black discs on the back of the
Memor2000.These areinfrared (IR)sensors usedto trans-
fer data to and from the docking station (DS-S) which is
availableas an accessory.
There is a battery compartment cover at the bottom of the
hand-heldcomputer’s ”handle”.Section two describeshow
batteriesare replaced.
Charging terminals to be used with rechargeable NiMh
batteries may be fitted. Never recharge standard alkalines
batteries,chemicalsleakage anddamage toyourcomputer
may result.
Anexchangeableperipheralmodule isfittedatthetop ofthe
handle behind the display. This special feature of the
Memor2000is described on thenext page.
New features in program update 2.21
CPUupdate 2.0 withM2DOS 2.21contains the followingnew features:
– *The computer can be switched on by pressing any key (except the ”Shift”
key).
– *The computer can be started up at any time pre-set on the real-time clock.
– Thebattery warninglevel is selectablefrom themenu.
– The computer’s software decides, with the aid of the Memor2000’s serial
number,if theCPU-card isversion2.0 orearlier. Serialnumbers startingwith
3areinterpretedasaCPU-cardolderthan2.0.Allothernumbersareregarded
as defining CPU-cards with update 2.0. Make sure that the correct serial
numberhas beenstored inyour Memor2000.
*Doesnot apply to Memor2000 models with serialnumbersbeginningwith 3.

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Peripheral modules
Asthe Memor2000is a hand-heldcomputer withmany diffe-
rentuses, itis designedto befitted with anumber ofdifferent
exchangeableperipheralmodules.OndeliverytheMemor2000
is fitted with the module that has been ordered. Should your
requirements change, the existing module can replaced by
another.
The four most common peripheral modules are:
COM-module
Abbreviation of Communication. This module has a port for
connection, via a cable, to a PC-computer, printer, barcode
readers,modem etc.
IBW-module
Abbreviation of Integrated Barcode Wand. An extension of
the COM-module. In addition to the port, this module has a
built-inpen for readingbarcodes. Thereis a reddiode on the
side of the module that flashes every time a barcode has
beensuccessfully read.
LASER-module
A module with a built-in laser scanner that enables you to
readbarcodes froma distance.
Theapplication descriptiongives detailedinstructions on
howto use your particularmodule.
RFID-module
TwodifferentRFIDmodulesforTagreadingare available.
Most tag types can be read and written.

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2. Battery replacement
TheMemor2000ispoweredbytwostandard 1.5voltAA/LR6batteries.Alkaline
or NiMH (rechargeable) batteries should be used. Alkalines give the longest
possibleoperation betweenbattery replacements.
Awarningisprovided whenbatteriesarelow.Thereis abeepandthe message
”LOW BATTERY” appears on the display. You acknowledge the message by
pressinganykey,afterwhichyoucancontinueworkingasnormal.Thismessage
indicatesthat youshould replace batteriesat thefirst suitable opportunity.The
length of time the batteries last after the warning depends entirely on the
application.However,you can expect abouta day’sfurther use.
Themessage is repeated everytime you switchthe Memor2000 on oroff until
you replace the batteries. If you don’t replace the batteries it will finally be
impossibleto switch onthe hand-heldcomputer.However, thereis no riskthat
data or programs will be lost. When the main batteries are flat, a built-in back-
up battery automatically ensures there is no loss of memory.
Battery replacement - step by step
1. Switchoff theMemor2000.
2. Pressoff the batterycompartment cover atthe end ofthe Memor2000.
3. Removethe old batteriesand replacewith new.Make certainthe new
batteries are inserted correctly according to the markings in the battery
compartment.
4. Pressback the batterycompartment cover.
Dependingon how lowthe oldbatteries were, oneof the followingtwo things
willhappen:
1. TheMemor2000 remainsoffafter youhave replacedthe batteries.When
the computer is switched on again you will automatically come to the
menu that was on the display when you last switched off.
2. The Memor2000 starts up automatically when you close the battery
compartment.Your applicationprogram goes automaticallyto the main
menu.
Regardlessof which alternativeoccurs, you simplycontinue working with
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Docking Station - (DS-S)
The DS-S eliminates the need to connect and disconnect a
cable every time communication takes place. The DS-S is
permanently connected to a PC (or modem or printer) via a
cable,andtheMemor2000 issimplyplaced intheDS-Swhen
aconnection is required.
Barcode readers
A number of external barcode readers can be connected to
theCOM-modulesocket,includingtheCipherlab1021contact
scannerand WA6101barcodewand.
Printers
Anumber ofprinters such asthe KyolineMTP640, Extech or
PENPLUSare availableas accessories.
3. Accessories
You may have ordered some of the following accessories together with your
Memor2000.
PC-connection cable
This is used to connect the Memor2000 to an ordinary PC. If you have a
Memor2000 fitted with a COM-module you should connect the cable to this
module.Ifyouhave aDockingstation youcanconnectthe cabletotheDocking
station.Yourapplication descriptiontells youhow tomake theconnection, and
which port on the PC should be connected.
Modem cable. Printer cable.
This is used in the same way as the PC connection cable, but connects the
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4. Care and maintenance
TheMemor2000 is atop-quality productand normally requiresno special
maintenance.On the other handthe Memor2000, incommon with all other
electronic products, should be handled with a certain care.
If you keep the following handling instructions in mind it will be easier to meet
guaranteerequirements, and atthe sametime your Memor2000will give any
years’oftrouble-free use.
- Don’t store the Memor2000 under conditions that are too hot or too cold
(limitsare +55°Cand -20°C). Hightemperatures candamage the
electronics or battery, or deform plastic parts. Low temperatures cause
condensationwhen thehand-held computerwarms upto normaltempera-
ture, which in turn can damage the electronics.
- Don’tattempt to takethe Memor2000apart. Leave allservice to qualified
servicepersonnel.
- Don’t expose the Memor2000 to rain, liquids or damp. The salts in liquids
can damage the electric circuits inside the Memor2000. If you suspect
thatdamp hasentered the Memor2000you shouldremove the batteries
and contact a service centre.
- Don’t expose the Memor2000 to shocks. Harsh handling can result in
damage to internal circuits.
- Neveruse solvents or similarliquids to cleanthe Memor2000. Use a
slightly damp cloth instead, with a mild soap solution if necessary, to
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Problem
Theapplicationprogram has
frozenor isbehavingstrangely.
It is impossible to switch on
thehand-heldcomputer.
Communicationviathe DS-S
doesn’twork.
Action
Restart the program by opening
and then closing the battery
comparmentcover.
Check that the batteries are new
andcorrectly inserted.
Check that the Memor2000 is
correctly placed in the DS-S, i.e.
thatthecomputerrestsagainstthe
stops in the DS-S.
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6. Technical Specification
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Display
4 lines with 20 characters per line at default
cell size. LCD supertwist.
Active viewing area 56.35 mm x 20.75 mm.
Dot size 0.42 mm x 0.60 mm.
Dot pixels 120 dots x 32 dots.
Cell size 8 x 6 pixels, at default cell size.
Full graphic capability.
Keyboard
With 27 coated rubber keys.
Alpha characters entered by pressing two
adjacent keys.
Size and Weight
L: 186 mm H: 27 mm (H: 31 mm display)
W: 52 mm (W: 77 mm display)
200 grams incl batteries
Operating temperature
-10°C to +45°C
Storage temperature
-20°C to +55°C
Other
Withstands a drop from 1 meter onto
concrete. Conforms to EN 50 081-1 and EN
50 082-1.
CEmarked
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
CPU
NEC V25 at 8 Mhz (instruction compatible
with Intel´s 8088)
Operating System
M/2-DOSor ROM-DOS
Memory
SRAM 256KB--1MB containing disk and
executing area.
3-year battery back-up on all RAM.
FLASH 128 KB--256 KB containing disk and
operating system. FLASH can be erased and
programmed in system.
Power supply
2 AA/R6 Alkaline battery (rechargeable
batteries as an option). 3 to 4 weeks
operation in normal use. Power consumption
in operation is approx 15 mA (without
barcode reading device). Battery is field
replaceable without loss of data. Multi stage
"battery low" warning system.
Sound
Internal sounder, programmable frequency
and duration.
Clock
Real time clock with alarm feature.
Input/Output
Built in IR-link, serial channel COM1:, normally
19.200 BPS, for connection to Docking
Station. MiniDIN 8 pin connector (option)
COM2:, normally 19.200 BPS, for connection
to modem, external barcode reading device,
printer and PC. Input RS232 levels. Output 0-
5 V CMOS levels.
Barcode reading
Built in barcode wand (option) for left or right
hand operation. Built in laser scanner
(option).
RFIDTagreading
Peripherals
Docking Station (DS-S) with double RS232
connections. Cordless IR-connection with
the handheld computer. Standard printers
and modems can be connected either
directly or via the DS-S. Barcode reading
devices such as wands, CCD scanners or
laser scanners can be connected via the
MiniDINconnector.
SOFTWARE
Software development
By using a Borland C/C++ compiler, applica-
tion programs can be fully developed and
tested on an ordinary PC. The resulting
program is downloaded to the Memor2000
where it can be stored on the RAM-disk or
on the FLASH-disk.
Application generator
An application generator (WIN-MAG) is
available for the non programmer. With this
tool users can easily develop application
programs just by defining display pictures
and keyboard functions. The WIN-MAG runs
onaPC.
Communication
Communication solutions are available for all
types of systems, for example well-proven
communication programs like EasyLink,
MemorLink2and MemorLink10.
Barcode
Memor2000 offers decoding routines for all
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Other resolutions and ranges available.
Technical Specification
Memor2000 Laser
Light Source
Visible laser diode, 670 +/-10 nm
Optical Resolution
Elementwidth minimum 0.154mm
Ambient Light
Artificial: 1600 lux
Sunlight: 86000 lux via indirect
exposure
Scan Rate
36 +/-3 scans/sec
Minimum Print Contrast
25% absolute dark/light reflectance
at 670 nm
Orientational Tolerance
Pitch+/-55°minimum
Skew +/- 65° minimum
Specular Dead Zone +/- 2°
Size and Weight
L: 186 mm H: 27 mm (H: 38 mm display)
W: 52 mm (W:77 mm display)
260 grams incl batteries
Memor2000 IBW
Optical Resolution
0.19mm
Light Source
655 nm (red)
Ambient Light
Maximum 100.000 lux
Depth of field
1.0mm
Tilt angle
Maximum+/- 40°
Preferred 10° to 30°
Size and weight
L: 186 mm H: 27 mm (H: 31 mm display)
W:52 mm (W: 77 mm display)
230 grams incl batteries

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7. Glossary
Application program
The Memor2000 is a computer, just like a PC. A computer program is written
foreach specificapplication (called theapplication program).This
program,or software, determines whathappens to thedata that is entered,
how communication takes place, etc.
Display
Thisis therectangular windowabove theMemor2000 keyboardwhich shows
themenus.
Exchangeable peripheral module
Anexchangeable peripheralmodule isfitted behindthe Memor2000 display.
Thismodule contains electronicsthat varydepending on theparticular
application.The appearance ofthe modulealso varies. Seesection 1,
ApplicationModules.
Infrared (IR) communication
Communicationwhere datais transferred asshort pulsesof infrared light.
Infraredlight isinvisible but completelysafe.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. This is a modern display that contains a liquid
that darkens when a voltage is applied. Small dark dots (pixels) are used to
buildup characters.
Modem
AbbreviationofMOdulator/DEModulator.This unitconverts(modulates) data
intosound signals thatcan thenbe transferred viathe ordinary telephone
network.
PC
Abbreviationof PersonalComputer.A generalterm forall computers that
followthe IBMcomputer standard.
Semiconductor technology
Thetechnology used in theelectronics industry toproduce modern
electroniccomponents.

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BIOS Menu
Thisis whereyouget accessto thesystem settings.These functions
should be operated by the system manager. To enter the system
menu:Restart thecomputer byopening andthen closing thebattery
compartmentcover.Press theF1 keyonce duringthe 2second start
uppicture.
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9. New menu functions
Under**System** hardwaresettings:
– The serial number is used to determine if a CPU-card with update 2.0 is
fitted. In menus with selections, the symbol * denotes which alternative is
applicable.
– The module selection ”None” has been replaced by ”Custom”. In this
positionthe DTR, RTS,DCD andDSR can befreely controlled fromthe
applicationsoftware.
–Battery type. Either ”Alkaline” or ”NiMH” can be selected. If ”NiMH” has
beenselected, thebattery-low warning isgiven ata lower voltage.
–*Power-on mode (4). There are three alternative ways to switch on the
Memor2000:
”Only with ON/OFF”. The Memor2000 can only be switched on by
pressing the ON/OFF key.
”With all keys”. The Memor2000 can be switched on by pressing any
key except SHIFT.
”Allafter auto off”.The Memor2000 canbe switched onby pressing
any key, but only following automatic switch-off after time-out.
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BIOSM/2-DOS version2.23
M/2-DOSversion 2.23has been developedso theSE1223 laser scannercan be
used. Texts in the system menu have been changed slightly to facilitate settings
that depend on the type of module fitted. The label on each module indicates the
setting to select. Module type 4 is the setting for laser scanner SE1223, for example.
Selectfrom the”Module Type” menuas shownbelow.
To access the system menu, open and close the battery cover, then press F1
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IrDA Communication
TheMemor2000 canbe equippedwith amodule containingan IrDAinterface. This
interfaceenables theMemor2000 tocommunicate cordlessly(using infrared
light)with other equipment fittedwith an equivalentinterface, such as aPC, printer
orcellular mobile phone.For communication viaIrDA to functioncorrectly,the
applicationprogram in the Memor2000must be suitedto the IrDA module.
Therearea numberofIrDA standards.The Memor2000fulfils:
• Hardware (range,angles etc.) conformsto IrFYS (IrSIRmax 38,400 bps).
• Software supports IrLAP 1.1, IrLMP 1.1, TinyTP 1.1 and IrCOM 1.0.
TheIr-interface fitted asstandard tothe Memor2000 doesnot conform tothe
IrDAstandard.
UsingIrDA
As an IrDA connection employs infrared light, an unobstructed line of sight is
requiredbetweenthe Ir-windowsofthe differentunits. Ir-windowsalsohave a
limited angle of vision, about 30°, so it’s important to site the units correctly. Best
results are achieved at a distance of 5 to 20 cm between units, and the smallest
possible angle of deviation, although communication is possible up to a distance
of1 metre.
Thedrawing givesanidea ofthe IrDAoperating anglefrom theMemor2000. Note
thatthe Ir-window inthe module isangled slightly downwards.
Troubleshooting
If the IrDA link doesn’t work, the reason may be among the following:
•Bright ambient light (sunlight, fluorescent light etc.) can sometimes
dazzle the IrDA receiver.
• The beam of IrDA light is interrupted by some object.
•The distance betweenthe Ir-windows istoo great.
•The anglebetween the Ir-windowsis incorrect.
•The Ir-windowsare dirty,scratched ordamaged.
•Interferencefrom anotherIr-source(TV remote-controlleretc.).
• Software in the two units is not compatible.