QSI QTERM-R55 User manual

QTERM-R55 USER'SMANUAL
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QTERM, QTERM-R55 and QABASIC are trademarks of QSI Corporation.
Manual Updated 15 October 2009

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any modification to this device (including any changes to the recommended antenna configuration) that are not expressly
approved by QSI could void the user's authority to operate this device.

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FOREWORD
The QSI Corporation QTERM-R55 is a BASIC programmable data-entry terminal for industrial applications. The QTERM-
R55 is available with several options; this manual discusses all versions and their operation.
The QTERM-R55 is a CE certified product. It has been assessed against the requirements of EN 50082-1: 1992, EN55022:
1987, and EN 60950 (including Amendments Numbers 1, 2 and 3). Based on conformity with these requirements, the
QTERM-R55 is deemed in compliance with all applicable CE directives.
The sections of this manual are as follows:
Chapter 1. Basic Operation. This chapter helps you to quickly get acquainted with the QTERM-R55.
Chapter 2. qaBASIC. This chapter explains how to write a program in qaBASIC. It contains examples of how to use
each of the commands, then an explanation of the command.
Chapter 3. QTERM-R55 Hardware. This chapter contains the specifications for the QTERM-R55 terminal. Included
are dimensional drawings, interface specifications, connector pin assignments and environmental specifica-
tions.
Appendix A. ASCII Chart. This is a true 7-bit ASCII chart, along with mnemonic definitions.
Appendix B. QTERM-R55 Character Chart. This is a 256-character chart showing how the QTERM-R55 displays
ASCII characters. The lower half is similar to, but not the same as, the true ASCII chart in Appendix A.
Appendix C. qaBASIC Command Summary. This is an abbreviated summary of the qaBASIC commands.
Appendix D. Using the R55 Downloader. This chapter describes how to use the R55 Downloader program.

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CHAPTER 1. BASIC OPERATION 1
1.1 Power-On Setup 1
1.2 Connect the Communications Lines 2
1.3 Apply Power 3
1.4 Running the R55 Downloader 3
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CHAPTER 2. QABASIC 5
2.1 Syntax 5
2.1.1 Case 5
2.1.1.1 Variables 5
2.1.1.2 String Variables 5
2.1.1.3 Numerical Variables 5
2.1.1.4 Multiple Commands on One Line 5
2.2 Introduction to qaBASIC 5
2.2.1 REM 6
2.2.2 Input 6
2.2.3 Print 6
2.3 Arithmetic 6
2.3.1 Operations 6
2.3.2 Functions 6
2.3.2.1 Trigonometric Functions 6
2.3.2.2 Exponentiation 6
2.3.2.3 Integer and Fractional Parts 7
2.3.2.4 Remainder 7
2.3.2.5 Minimum and Maximum 7
2.3.2.6 Square Root 7
2.4 String Operations 7
2.4.1 Length of a String 7
2.4.2 Extracting Parts of a String 7
2.4.3 Strings to Numbers (and Numbers to Strings) 7
2.4.4 Finding Strings in Strings 8
2.4.5 Changing the Case of Strings 8
2.4.6 Removing Spaces 8
2.4.7 The ASCII Character Set Functions 9
2.4.8 Escape Sequences 9
2.5 Conditions and Flow Control 9
2.5.1 The if Statement 10
2.5.2 Conditions 10
2.5.3 Marking Locations in a Program 10
2.5.4 Jumping Around in a Program 10
2.5.5 on gosub, on goto 10
2.5.6 End of Program 11
2.6 Loops 11
2.7 Data and Arrays 11
2.7.1 Reading Data 11
2.7.2 Arrays 11
2.8 Interaction with System Hardware 12
2.8.1 Date and Time 12
2.8.2 Cursor Appearance 13
2.8.3 Peek 13
2.8.4 Serial Communication 13
2.8.5 Keypad LEDs 13

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2.8.6 Display Contrast 14
2.8.7 Display Backlight 14
2.8.8 Key Click 14
2.8.9 Keypad Backlight 14
2.8.10 Speaker 14
2.8.11 Pause Execution 14
2.8.12 Defining the Keyboard 14
2.8.13 Shift State 15
2.9 Printing and Controlling the Screen 15
2.9.1 Printing Output 15
2.9.2 Autowrap and Autoscroll 15
2.10 Nonvolatile Storage of Data 15
2.11 Error Handling 16
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CHAPTER 3. QTERM-R55 HARDWARE 17
3.1 QTERM-R55 Handheld Terminal 17
3.2 QTERM-R55 Panel-Mount Terminal 17
3.3 QTERM-R55 Large Character Panel-Mount Terminal 18
3.4 Interfaces 19
3.4.1 EIA-232 Interface 19
3.4.2 EIA-422 Interface 19
3.4.3 EIA-485 Interface 20
3.5 LCD Display 21
3.6 Keypad 21
3.7 Other Options 21
3.7.1 Speaker Option 21
3.7.2 Real-Time Clock Option 21
3.7.3 Switching Regulator 21
3.8 QTERM Specifications 22
3.8.1 Environmental Characteristics 22
3.8.2 Electrical Characteristics 22
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APPENDIX A. ASCII CHART 23
APPENDIX B. 23
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APPENDIX C. QTERM-R55 CHARACTER CHART 25
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APPENDIX D. QABASIC COMMAND SUMMARY 27
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APPENDIX E. USING THE R55 DOWNLOADER 31
E.1. Purpose 31
E.2. Setup 31
E.3. Basic Operation 31
E.3.1. Using the R55 Downloader 31
E.3.2. Selecting the file to download 31
E.3.3. Selecting the serial port 31
E.3.4. Setting the communication parameters 31
E.3.5. Downloading the application 31

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E.3.6. Cancel 31
E.4. Advanced Features 32
E.4.1. Port State 32
E.4.2. Send to R55 32
E.4.3. Clear Box 32
E.4.4. Preprocessor Settings 32
E.5. Preprocessor Directives 32
E.5.1. Overview 32
E.5.2. Include 32
E.5.3. Define 32

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