Pegasus DC-7010 User manual

Ver.1 2011.03
Pegasus DC-7010 Data Collector
CollectorCollector
Collector
User’s Manual

Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Features ........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Unpack ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3. Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Key ad .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. Function Keys .................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2. FN Key + Numeric Key .................................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Numeric and Alpha etic Keys .......................................................................................................... 4
3. Battery Care .......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1.1. Recharge y the cradle with USB interface ca le ................................................................. 5
3.1.2. Recharge y the cradle with RS-232 interface ca le ............................................................ 6
3.1.3. Low Battery Warning ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1.4. Auxiliary Battery .................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.5. Replace Battery .................................................................................................................... 7
4. Communication/Utility ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Installing cradle with USB interface ca le ......................................................................................... 8
4.2. Communication .............................................................................................................................. 9
5. Get Started .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1. Turn On .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2. Turn Off .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3. Main Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3.1. Collect ............................................................................................................................... 11
5.3.2. Upload ............................................................................................................................... 11
5.3.3. Browse .............................................................................................................................. 12
5.3.4. Delete ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.3.5. Utilities .............................................................................................................................. 14
5.3.6. Download .......................................................................................................................... 18
6. Memory ............................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1. Memory ........................................................................................................................................ 19
6.2. Memory Near Full warning ............................................................................................................. 19
6.3. Memory Full warning ...................................................................................................................... 19
7. Exam le .............................................................................................................................................. 20
7.1. Collecting data ............................................................................................................................... 21
7.2. Lookup ........................................................................................................................................... 23
7.3. Browse ........................................................................................................................................... 24

1
1. Introduction
DC-7010 is a attery-operated porta le data collector with lookup function. Equipped with high quality
laser engine, it is easy and fast to acquire accurate arcode data. The ergonomic- uilt ody offers
comforta le gra to guaranty DC-7010 ideal for long-time work. The vividly right LCD display, tactile
keypad (21 key), and small foot-print cradle furnish convenient operations and data processing: key-in,
editing, navigation, communication and attery-charging.
In addition, DC-7010 provides a very user-friendly jo generator utility. You need not create applications
y writing the program source code anymore. With the aid of Jo Generator, you may convert
incomprehensi le development process to simple steps and configurations and makes data collecting
works ecome distinct and effortlessly.
DC-7010 is an ideal device for various data collecting applications, such as warehouse management,
shop floor management, asset tracking…etc.
1.1. Features
 Jo Generator offers users to design their own application easilly.
 High quality laser engine equipped makes arcode reading aggressively.
 The ig capacity rechargea le attery endures long working time.
 A cradle offers communication and recharge via RS-232 or USB ca les.
 A tactile 21 keys keypad provides works of arcode scan, data key-in, editing and navigation
comforta ly.
 Great sharp LCD with acklight furnishes clear and pleasant viewing.
 A capacious memory furnishes a large amount of data storage.
1.2. Un ack
Standard Package
 BCP unit x 1
 Cradle with USB interface for recharge and communication x 1
 CD disk contains with DC-7010 User’s Manual and DC-7010 Jo Generator Utility Operation
Manual and example Jo Application file x 1
O tions
 Cradle with RS-232 interface for recharge/communication ca le.
 Power adapter: 110V or 220V for cradle with RS-232 interface.
Note:
＊ The contents may vary with different options.
＊ If there’s any physical damage or missing parts, please contact your supplier immediately.
＊ Please keep all packing material and items as they were as the product may e send ack terminal
for service.

2
1.3. Overview
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW

3
2. Key ad
The terminal equips with 21 ru er keys. All the keys’ details/functions are descri ed at Section 2.1, 2.2
and 2.3.
2.1. Function Keys
Scan ： Press to scan a arcode.
Down ： Press to cursor down.
Up ： Press to cursor up.
Alpha ： The toggle key to shift etween Alpha et Upper Case, Lower
Case and Numeric modes.
Back Space ： The ack space key.
Space ： The space key.
Enter ： This key is for data enter confirmation or execution command.
Power ： The toggle key to shift etween power on or power off.
To avoid an accidental press, it requires pressing it for over 1.5
sec. to activate the terminal to power on or off.
Function ： The key has to associate with another numeric key to activate
the functions. Please refer to Section 2.2 “ FN Key + Numeric
Key” for further information.
Escape ： Exit or purge the current operation and ack to previous
operation/menu.
2.2. FN Key + Numeric Key
Fn+0 (Backlight Switch): When operating under a low-light environment, press “FN” key then press
“0” key; it would turn on the LCD acklight so as to acquire etter images.
Press “Fn” key then press “0” key again to turn off the acklight.

4
2.3. Numeric and Al habetic Keys
1 (ABC)(a c) Numeric 1 or Alpha A,B,C or (a, ,c)
2 (DEF)(def) Numeric 2 or Alpha (D,E,F) or (d,e,f)
3 (GHI)(ghi) Numeric 3 or Alpha (G,H,I) or (g,h,i)
4 (JKL)(jkl) Numeric 4 or Alpha (J,K,L) or (j,k,l)
5 (MNO)(mno) Numeric 5 or Alpha (M,N,O) or (m,n,o)
6 (PQR) (pqr) Numeric 6 or Alpha (P,Q,R) or (p,q,r)
7 (STU)(stu) Numeric 7 or Alpha (S,T,U) or (s,t,u)
8 (VWX) (vwx) Numeric 8 or Alpha (V,W,X) or (v,w,x)
9 (YZ*)(yz*) Numeric 9 or Alpha (Y,Z) or sym ol(*) or (y,z) or (*)
-%: Numeric (.) or Sym ol (-, %, :)
0+$/ Numeric (0) or Sym ol (+, $, /)

5
3. Connecting to Your PC
DC-7010 can easily perform data management, unit configuration and attery charge via the undled
cradle.
The attery supplied in each terminal unit has een partially charged at the factory. It is recommended to
charge the attery efore first use.
You can install the terminal unit to the undled cradle and charges the attery either from USB or RS-232
interface ca le.
3.1. Connecting to Your PC and Charging the Battery
3.1.1. Connecting to PC by the cradle with USB interface cable:
 Connect the USB interface ca le to the USB port on the PC. The ORANGE power LED in front of
the cradle would e lighted. The cradle is ready for recharging the attery or terminal configuration.
 Place the terminal onto the cradle. You may hear a eep sound when the terminal is placed onto
the cradle if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to “Ena le”.
 There is a LED indicator on the top of the terminal and lit RED.
In the Display of the terminal there is a attery status icon indicates the attery status.
 As the attery is eing charged, the attery status icon is varying and indicates the attery is
charging. It takes approximately 6 hours to charge from low attery status..
 When the attery is charged completely, the attery status icon will turn to static and indicated the
attery is full (dark icon). The terminal RED LED turns off.
＊ To install USB driver of DC-7010, please refer to “4. Communication / Utility” for further information.
USB Connector

6
3.1.2. Connecting to PC by the cradle with RS-232 interface cable
 Turn off computer efore connection.
 Connect the DC plug of the power adapter to the power jack which located at the DB9F connector.
 Connect the DB9F connector (with power jack connected) to PC.
 Connect the AC Adaptor to an electrical outlet. The ORANGE power LED in front of the cradle
would e lighted. The cradle is ready for recharging the attery or terminal configuration.
 Place the terminal onto the cradle. You may hear a eep sound when the terminal is placed onto
the cradle if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to “Ena le”.
 There is a LED indicator on the top of the terminal and lit RED.
In the Display of the terminal there is a attery status icon indicates the attery status.
 As the attery is eing charged, the attery status icon is varying and indicates the attery is
charging. It takes approximately 6 hours to charge from low attery status..
 When the attery is charged completely, the attery status icon will turn to static and the terminal
RED LED turns off.
3.1.3. Low Battery Warning
When the attery availa le capacity drops low, a flashing empty attery icon will e appeared at the right
ottom corner of the display. There are a out 500 scans can e made after the warning occurred.
Note:
When Low Battery Warning appears:
 Terminate the work.
 Put the terminal ack in the cradle to charge the attery.
DB9F Connector to RS-232

7
3.1.4. Auxiliary Battery
The terminal is equipped with an auxiliary rechargea le attery to furnish the power supply to SRAM. The
auxiliary attery can work at least one month since the main attery removed from the terminal or the
main attery stores no power.
Note:
The maintenance or replacement of Auxiliary Battery is for qualified service personnel only. Any
unauthorized changes or modifications could void the warranty.
3.1.5. Re lace Battery
In case you need to replace the attery on your own, follow the steps elow.
Step 1: Press and push to unlock the attery cover.
Step 2: Remove the attery cover.
Sep 3: Slight lift and remove the attery from the attery compartment.
Step 4: Replace a new attery into the attery compartment and then replace the attery cover.
Note:
＊ Make sure to turn off the terminal and upload the data in the terminal efore attery replacement.
＊ Make sure the exposed cooper contacts of attery are engaged into the attery compartment.
＊ Battery Disposal: Do Not dispose the attery and make sure to follow the attery recycling
guidelines.

8
4. Communication/Utility
4.1 Installing Cradle with USB interface cable
Installing USB Driver
When you plug in the USB interface ca le to your host PC for the first time, you will e prompted to install
a device driver for the newly detected hardware. Insert the undled Utility/Driver CD disk into an availa le
CDROM on your PC. Specify the path to the USB Driver folder and complete the driver installation. You
only need to install the device once.
USB driver will automatically assign a virtual serial port (recommended) for communications.
You can manually assign the COM Port. Enter the advance menu of the device for advanced
configurations. Execute Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports (Com
& LPT) will lead you to identify the port num er.

9
4.2. Communication:
You can configure your terminal and perform data management via the undled cradle.
U loading:
You can upload the data collected y your terminal unit to your PC. You may hear a eep sound when the
terminal is placed onto the cradle.
When uploading the data to your PC, the terminal would show “U loading….” on the display and the
GREEN LED will light on. When the task of uploading is completed, the message would disappear and
the GREEN LED will light off. .
Downloading:
You can download the data from your terminal unit to your PC. Place your terminal onto the cradle and
you may hear a eep sound when the terminal is properly placed.
When downloading the data or programming parameters to your terminal, the terminal would show
“Downloading….” on the display and the GREEN LED will light on. When the task of downloading is
completed, the message would disappear and the GREEN LED will light off.

10
5. Getting Started
5.1. Turn On
Press and hold the power key for over 1.5 second to turn on the terminal. The terminal might give a eep
sound if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to on.
5.2. Turn Off
Press and hold the power key for over 1.5 second to turn off the terminal. The terminal might give a eep
sound, if the SETTING item “Key Click” is set to on.
5.3. MAIN MENU
For the first time use, when turn on the termtinal, the MAIN MENU would appear at the display.
Figure 5.3
Note:
Press the num er key (1-6) or Arrow Up/Down keys to move the cursor to locate the selected item.
Press “ENTER” key to ena le the selected item.

11
5.3.1. Collect
There is a preset application installed at the terminal. When the item is activated, the preset application,
(figure 5.3.1) would appear at the display.
Practice the example or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU.
Figure 5.3.1
5.3.2. U load Data
The Upload function can upload data which keep at the SRAM to PC.
Please place the terminal onto cradle and connect to your PC efore uploading the data.
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU. The example is that executing
the “Upload Data” item;
Figure 5.3.2 Figure 5.3.2.1
Note: This indicates the terminal is communicating with PC for data uploading.

12
5.3.3. Browse
This function of the item is that allowing user to rowse all the data which keep in the SRAM.
Figure 5.3.3
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU. The example is that executing
the “Data File” item.
Figure 5.3.3.1
Figure 5.3.3.1 shows the content of the data file.
You can select the data file y using arrow keys (Up or Down) to rowse the next data or the previous
data.
To edit or delete the presenting data, press “FN+1” to Edit and “FN+2” to delete the data file selected.
Note:
The edit and delete function are only availa le at data file while lookup file is not availa le with edit and
delete function.

13
5.3.4. Delete:
The function allows user to delete the collected data.
Figure 5.3.4
1. All Data: all the data would e deleted.
2. Last Record: last record would e deleted.
3. Cancel: all the data would e saved and return to Main Menu
Figure 5.3.4.1
Select “1. Yes” to delete the data and “2. No” to quit.
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU (figure 5.3.4.1).

14
5.3.5. Utilities:
The function of this item is that allowing user to set necessary parameters or some features that can help
to enforce the terminal to meet application requirements.
Figure 5.3.5.
5.3.5.1. Memory:
The item provides information of memory capacity and RAM Test function.
Figure 5.3.5.1.
Execute the selected item or press “ESC” key to return to MAIN MENU.
The example is that executing the RAM test.
Figure 5.3.5.1.1
Note:
The RAM Test is only functional when the RAM is empty (figure 5.3.5.1.1).
There is an audio warning ( eep sounds) to notice that the scanned data is in the RAM.
Please upload and delete the collected data in the terminal efore performing RAM Test

15
5.3.5.2. Setting:
The function can configure the terminal parameters (auto power off, LCD acklight...) to optimize the
convenient of the operation.
Figure 5.3.5.2
1. Buzzer Pitch: The span etween 000-255 Hz can e set.
2. Record Prompt: The span etween 0000-9999 ms can e set. This is the time span to display the
collected “record num er” once the data file is saved to PC.
3. Date & Time: Set the correct Date/Time (yyyy/mm/dd) (hh:mm:ss).
Figure 5.3.5.2.3
4. Power On: This item is for defining which display window would e appeared when turns
terminal on.
If “1. Resume” is set; whenever the terminal turns on, the last display window
efore terminal turns off would appear.
If “2. Restart” is set; whenever the terminal turns on, the MAIN MENU would
appear.
5. Auto Off: The span etween 00-99 minute can e set to turn off the terminal if there is no
action taken in the setting time.
6. Backlight: The span etween 00-99 second can e set to turn off the LCD display if there is
no action taken in the setting time.
7. Key Click: To ena le or disa le the click sound while the terminal works.
8. Deletion: The item provides the deletion of the collected data y manually or y
automatically after data file upload to PC.

16
5.3.5.3. Reader:
This item provides a test function to read arcodes.
Press SCAN utton, a red scan light eam will e emitted (for the safety reason, please DO NOT stare at
aperture directly where the light come from). A eep with a flashing GREEN LED indicates a successful
scan. If the scan utton is pressed for over 2 seconds and the reading is not successful, the red scan light
will turn off. Press the SCAN utton and aim at the arcode to scan it again.
Figure 5.3.5.3
Figure 5.3.5.3 shows the test arcode information including arcode data, type of arcode and the length
of the arcode.
5.3.5.4. Test:
The item provides self-test function of Buzzer, LCD/LED and keypad.
Figure 5.3.5.4

17
Figure 5.3.5.4.1
Figure 5.3.5.4.1 shows that executing the keypad test, and key-in lower case of “apple” characters.
Note:
To alter states etween upper case, lower case character and num er, press “ALPHA” key to switch the
type of characters or num ers.
5.3.5.5. Baud Rate:
The item provides the setting of aud rate with varia les from 1152000 ps down to 9600 ps.
Figure 5.3.5.5
5.3.5.6. Version:
This item provides showing Kernel Version of this terminal.
Figure 5.3.5.6

18
5.3.6. Download:
This download function provides selections of downloading the applications, lookup file, setting to the
terminal.
Figure 5.3.6
1. Program: This item provides the function of downloading the application which developed
under the Jo Generator Utility.
2. Setting: This item provides the function of downloading the setting file which programmed
under the Jo Generator Utility.
3. Update Kernel: This item provides function of downloading the new Kernel file.
4. Kernel Version: This item provides function of downloading the Kernel Version file.
5. Lookup File: This item provides function of downloading the Lookup file(s).
The maximum lookup file is defined to 3 files (figure 5.3.6.5).
6. User ID: This item provides the function of downloading the user ID file.
Figure 5.3.6.5