Newland NLS-PT980 Series User manual

NLS-PT980 Series
Portable Data Collection Terminal
User Manual
V 3.1

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Version Description Date
V 3.0 Support PT980 Firmware Version 3.0.0 or Higher. 27-07-2011
V 3.1 Add the description of WiFi Encryption in Chapter WiFi Connection Setup 19-08-2011
Revisions
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Content
Standard Configuration..................................................................................... 1
Optional Configuration ..................................................................................... 2
Tips and Cautions ............................................................................................. 3
Cautions ..................................................................................................................................3
General Usage Tips.................................................................................................................4
Battery Usage & Cautions ......................................................................................................4
Specifications.................................................................................................... 5
Product Outline ................................................................................................. 6
Outline ....................................................................................................................................6
Indicator & Keyboard.............................................................................................................7
Power ................................................................................................................ 8
Dismount Battery....................................................................................................................8
Mount Battery.........................................................................................................................9
Power ON/OFF Idle Charge ............................................................................. 10
Operation Interface ........................................................................................... 11
Desktop Layout.......................................................................................................................11
System Toolbar .......................................................................................................................12
Control Panel ..........................................................................................................................15
Input .................................................................................................................. 24
Introduction ............................................................................................................................24
Input Panel..............................................................................................................................25
Standard Panel............................................................................................................................................25
Simplified Panel .........................................................................................................................................26
Mark Panel .................................................................................................................................................26
Panel Illustration.....................................................................................................................27
Swich Methods .......................................................................................................................28
Keyboard Output ....................................................................................................................29
Fn Configuration.....................................................................................................................30
User Defined Keys..................................................................................................................31
User Interface .........................................................................................................................32
GPRS Connection Setup................................................................................... 33
Create a Connection................................................................................................................33
Dial Properties ........................................................................................................................38

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Dial .........................................................................................................................................39
Bluetooth Connection Setup ............................................................................. 40
Create Connection ..................................................................................................................40
WiFi Connection Setup..................................................................................... 44
Create Connection ..................................................................................................................44
Connect PT980 & Host..................................................................................... 48
USB Slave...............................................................................................................................48
Reading ............................................................................................................. 49
Barcode Engine Configuration ...............................................................................................49
Common .................................................................................................................................50
Camera & Decode ..................................................................................................................52
GS1 Code Setting & Test........................................................................................................53
How to Read RFID Card............................................................................................................................55
Trouble Shooting............................................................................................... 56
Software Development...................................................................................... 57
Introduction ............................................................................................................................57
Program Registry....................................................................................................................58
Appendix........................................................................................................... 59
Key Value................................................................................................................................59
Testing Code ...........................................................................................................................60

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Standard Configuration
Fn
C
OK
SCAN
NLS-PT980 Main Machine»Stylus Pen»
Li Battery»USB Slave Cable»

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Optional Configuration
Leather Case»
Power Adapter»

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Tips and Cautions
Cautions
Disassemble and Refit»
Unauthorized disassemble and refit will avoid the limited warranty
Power Adapter»
Only manufacturer original power adapter should be applied. Improper adapter causes permanent
damage and avoids the limited warranty
Phenomenon & Safety»
Avoid using in extreme atmosphere, for example near a flame or fire. Pull out off the mains
immediately when the device emitting peculiar heat, smell or smoke.
Drop»
Deadly dropping causes permanent damage. Switch power off immediately and contact your
supplier.
LCD Touch Screen»
Avoid deadly pressure or impact on LCD.
Prohibited touching the exudation liquid if LCD is broke. The liquid is biological highly
hazardous.
Stack Limit»
Do not stack heavy object onto the device (package).
Environment»
Use, place, restore the device in a careful and steady manner. Do not leave it on an uneven
surface. Avoid damp or dusty environment. It may cause electric shock, breakdown or fire. Avoid
prolonged exposure to the sun.
Radiation Safety»
Prohibit use in radiation restricted area, such as on the plane, in the gas station or in the hospital.
Prohibit battery charging and communication (wire & wireless) in explosive environment.

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Tips and Cautions
General Usage Tips
When system halt, press “Reset”button using the stylus pen. Please see Page 9 to locate the»
position of “Reset”button.
Crash, throw, impact and fold will cause permanent LCD damage, system halt and irreversible»
data loss.
Use brush and soft cloth to keep the scan window clean is the only work needs to do. Improper»
maintenance will avoid limited warranty.
Do not touch screen with sharp object.»
Only use dry and soft cloth to clean the device. Any liquid cleanser may cause housing distor-»
tion and aging.
Do not leave the device face down.»
Do not remove battery when the device is power on. It will cause data loss.»
Sudden temperature change will cause dew. It may disturb normal performance. Avoid sudden»
temperature change. Do not use the device until dew naturally dried.
Battery Usage & Cautions
Flame or fire the battery will cause explosion!»
To reach the best capacity, battery should be charged and discharged thoroughly for 2~3 times.»
Average life-span is 500 times charge and discharge, each. Please order new batteries when the endur-»
ance becomes shorter significantly.
Only manufacturer approved battery and adapter should be applied.»
Disconnect the adapter from the mains when it is not charging. Prolonged charging (for one week)»
will shorten battery life-span. Full charged battery will naturally discharge if leave unused.
Exhaust the battery before charge by leaving the device power on. Do not discharge by other means.»
Do not use invalid battery and adapter.»
Please recycle the battery cautiously. Do not process it with municipal solid waste.»

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Specifications
Specification NLS-PT980 NLS-PT982 NLS-PT983 NLS-PT981
CPU XScale PXA 270, 312MHz
Memory
SDRAM: 2 * 64 MB
NAND Flash: 128MB, expandable to 256MB
Suppor Minii SD up to 8 GB
Display 262K color TFT touch panel, 2.8inches, 240*320 resolution
Keyboard 25 keys
MTBF 5000 hours
Interface RS232 9.6~115.2kbps
USB Slave 1.1
Optional
GPRS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz, 85.4Kbps(Max)
WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g
BlueTooth Class2, 10m
Reading Modes Laser CMOS CCD RFID
Symbologies
PDF417,QR Code,
Data Matrix,
Aztec,Maxicode,
Chinese-Sensible
Code,LP Code ,etc. ISO 14443A
Code128,EAN-13,EAN-8,Code39,UPC-A,UPC-E, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of
5,China post 25,ISBN/ISSN,Code93, etc.
Precision ≥6 mil ≥5 mil ≥4 mil
Mechanical/Electriacl
Battery 3.7V Li-battery, 2400mAH
Standby Time ≥150hours
Scan Time >5000 times
Adapter Output: DC5V, ≥1.2A; Input: AC100~240V, 50~60HZ
Power
Consumption
Idle 3mW
Typical 0.54W
Peak 2W
Drop 1.2 m drops to concrete
Dimensions 156.0 * 72.0 * 31.0 mm
Weight 250g
Environment
Operate Temperature -5 °C ~ + 45 °C
Storage Temperature -20 °C ~ + 55 °C
Operate Humidity 5% - 90% (no condensation)
Storage Humidity 5% - 95% (no condensation)
Operating System
WinCE.net 6.0 (Linux optional)
Certificates
FCC Part15 Class B, CE EMC Class B,CCC

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Product Outline
Outline
1.Indicator 2.USB Slave/Earphone 3.Left Fn Key (F13)
4.Beeper 5.Scan Window 6.LCD
7.Keyboard 8.USB Host 9.IC Slot
10.Stylus Pen 11.Right Fn Key (F14) 12.IrDA Port
13.Label 14.Hand Belt Ring 15.ID Label
16.Battery Lid 17.Reset 18.Contact Pins
19.SD Slot 20.SIM Slot 21.Direction to insert SIM
Card
5
7
8
2
3
12
11
10
6
13
16
14
1
4
9
18
19
20
17
Fn
C
OK
SCAN
15
21
SIM

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Product Outline
Indicator & Keyboard
Fn
C
OK
SCAN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
NOTE: See Appendix for the key value.
Power Indicator1、
Charging: red light keep on. Charged: green light keep on. Red turns Green: Adapter con-
nected. No battery inserted.
GPRS Indicator2、
Green Flash (1 sec interval): GPRS power up. No SIM card. Green Flash (3 sec interval):
GPRS power up. SIM card connected to network.
Enter / Talk3、Numeric, alphabet, character keys4、
Scan（F15）/Direction Key5、Cancel/Stop Talking6、
Backspace7、Space8、
Function Key(F16) (Customizable)9、Power Key (Power On, Power OFF, Idle10、

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Dismount Battery
Power
Step 1:
Push lid lock button to unlock. Remove the
lid as it shown in the picture.
Step2：
Gently press to release the battery.
Step 3:
Remove the battery as it shown in the
picture.
Step 4:
Reverse Step 1 to mount the battery lid. Push lid
lock to fasten.
2
4
1
3
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock

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Power
Mount Battery
Step 1:
Push lid lock button to unlock. Remove the
lid as it shown in the picture.
Step 2:
Fit the battery with the copper contact pin.
Step 3:
Press to insert the battery.
Step 4:
Reverse Step 1 to mount the battery lid.
Push lid lock to fasten.
Lock
Unlock
Lock
Unlock
2
4
1
3

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Power ON»
Long press on “Power”button 2~3 seconds to power on.
Windows desktop will pop up.
Idle»
Touch “Power”button when the device is on. (Idle function is enabled)
Program Idle Function: Start—>Settings—>Control Panel—>Power Management
Touch “Power”button to wakeup idle mode.
Power OFF»
Long press on “Power”button 2~3 seconds to power off
Charge»
Charging Methods :
1. Connect the device with a Host by USB Slave port, which needs about 8 to 10 hours.
2. Connect the adapter to the mains directly, which needs abou 4 hours.
3. Connect the adapter to the cradle( CD980), then put PT980 in it. The cradle could also charge the
battery directly.
Fully Charged: red power indicator turns green.
* Only manufacturer approved battery and adapter should be applied.
Power ON/OFF Idle Charge

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Operation Interface
Desktop Layout
Zone 1-----------------
Zone 1: Recycle Bin, My Device, Internet Explorer and other shortcuts.
Zone 2:Toolbar icons, Left to right :
»Start: slide on the panel to select, touch to confirm selection
»WiFi: shows WiFi connection and signal intensity
»Keypad Status: change input status. There are four status: English Capital, Small, Number and
Function Key.
»Power: shows capacity. double click to open “Power Management”
»Telephone:shows the intensity of GPRS signal
»Bluetooth: shows Bluetooth Connection
»Time: show system time. Double click to open “Date/Time Properties”
»Display Desktop: click to display desktop.
Zone 2-----------------

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Operation Interface
System Toolbar
Tap and slide on the panel to select.
Touch to confirm selection
“Start”Button
shows connection with a Host,
through USB slave port;
Connection Status
shows the intensity of GPRS signal
. Double click to open the dialog in the
picture.

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Operation Interface
System Toolbar
Double click the icon to open “Date/
Time Properties”.
Or setup time from “Start”－>
“Settings”－> “Control Panel”
－> “Date/Time”.
Click “Apply”to confirm settings.
System Time
Double Click to open “Power
Management”.
“Low-power”: Screen brightness
turns low and other modules turn to
power saving mode. （any operation
to wake up）
“Auto Idle”: Most modules switch
off. Operational variables restore in
volatile memory. Any commencing
operation (screen, transmission or
other) prevents idle mode.(short touch
“Power”to wake up)
Power Icon

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Operation Interface
System Toolbar
Input Choice Icon
Click icon to slide show input
choices.
Click to confirm choice
Click icon again to hind slide show
Click the icon to show desktop.
Display Desktop

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Operation Interface
Control Panel
“Start”－> “Settings”－>
“Control Panel”
Open Control Panel
Setup direct connections to the
desktop computer: enable, disable and
communication type.
PC Connection

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Click interval: the time between two
clicks.
Click gap: the distance between the
two clicks.
Double-Tap: double click to setup
interval and gap. Double click to
test the setup
Calibration: to rectify touch panel
location. Press and hold “十”for
2~3 seconds, as long as it moves.
Stylus
Operation Interface
Control Panel
Setup backlight for 2 status:
①Normal Mode: The device work-
ing in full power state.
②Low-power Mode: Screen bright-
ness turns low and other modules turn
to power saving mode.
Keyboard backlight brightness stays
the same in two modes.
Backlight Setting