SATO Argox PI-1230 User manual

PI-1000 Series
Portable data terminal
User’s Manual
PI-1010/PI-1030/PI-1230
http://www.argox.com
[e-mail] V1.1-12-09-2017

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Regulatory Compliance
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for
help.

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CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to
radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by
the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as
the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC
is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating
positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the
specified power level in different channels.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the
FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on
file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section
of www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCCID:NBF-PI-1X30

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CAUTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat the battery or dispose of in fire. Store battery
pack in a proper place. Do not expose to temperature above 60℃/140℉. Use specified
charger only. Please dispose of the used batteries following the rules or laws issued by the
local government.
警告：電池若未妥善處理，可能會導致爆炸。
請勿拆卸電池，或用火銷毀電池。請將電池放置於兒童拿不到的地方。
請使用專用充電器充電，並請依照當地政府或法律規定妥善處理廢棄
電池。
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機, 非經許可,公司, 商號或使用者
均不得擅自變更頻率,加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航影響安全及干擾合法通
信, 經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續
使用
前項合法通信,指一電信法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電
機需忍受合法通信或工業,科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之
干擾

Release Note
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Release Note
Version Date Note
V1.0 02/22 2017 Initial release
V1.1 07/12 2017 Add Appendix A for reference

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Content
1 Introduction ....................................................................... 1
1.1 Unpacking ............................................................... 2
1.2 Understand your terminal ....................................... 4
1.2.1 Terminal ....................................................... 4
1.2.2 Holder(Option) ............................................ 5
1.3 Indicators ................................................................ 6
1.3.1 LED .............................................................. 6
1.3.2 Buzzer .......................................................... 8
1.3.3 Vibration ...................................................... 8
1.4 Keypad .................................................................... 9
1.5 Power source ........................................................ 14
1.5.1 Inserting or replacing battery ..................... 15
1.5.2 Charge the battery ..................................... 18
2 Get started ....................................................................... 20
2.1 Set up your terminal .............................................. 20
2.2 User interface........................................................ 21
2.3 Connection ............................................................ 23
2.3.1 Remote link connection......................................... 24
2.4 Attach the hand strap ............................................ 27
3 Controls and settings ........................................................ 29
3.1 User Menu ............................................................ 29
3.1.1 Run Program .............................................. 30
3.1.2 Remote Link ............................................... 30
3.1.3 Scanner(HID) .............................................. 31

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3.1.4 Information ................................................ 32
3.2 System Menu ........................................................ 33
3.2.1 Remote Link ............................................... 33
3.2.2 Disk info ..................................................... 33
3.2.3 Timer setting.............................................. 34
3.2.4 Environment .............................................. 35
3.2.5 Test ............................................................ 36
3.2.6 System info ................................................ 38
3.3 Supervisor Menu ................................................... 39
3.3.1 Remote Link ............................................... 40
3.3.2 Format disk ................................................ 43
3.3.3 Setting ....................................................... 44
3.3.4 Information ................................................ 49
4 Applications ...................................................................... 50
5 Troubleshooting ............................................................... 51
5.1 Hardware issues .................................................... 51
5.2 Communication issues .......................................... 52
5.3 Barcode scanning issues ........................................ 53
6 Specifications ................................................................... 54
Appendix A............................................................................ 59

1 Introduction Unpacking
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1 Introduction
PI series is a lightweight, portable data terminal (PDT)
for data capture and collection. This manual will help
you to get to know PI series and utilize it well.
Features
￭ Scratch-resistant keypad Coated with PC
(polycarbonate), the letters and numbers on the keys
won’t wear off between uses.
￭ Battery cover open detection When the switch of
the battery cover is up, the system automatically
saves your files and shut down.
￭ Large flash memory PI series offers more flash
memory than the rivals on the same level. The
standard is 20 MB, and the optional is 60 MB.
￭ Wi-Fi connectivity You can exchange data over a
Wi-Fi network.(PI-1030)
￭ Backup battery The backup battery gives you
additional 15 minutes to finish your job if the primary
batteries wear out.

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1.1 Unpacking
Make sure all of the following items are included in your
package.
PI series Quick Start Guide
USB Cable or RS-232 Cable with USB
power cord
Holder(Option) Hand Strap

1 Introduction Unpacking
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Plug and Power Supply (Option)
When you receive your terminal, open the package
immediately and inspect for shipping damage. If you
discover any damage, contact the shipping company and
file a claim. Argox is not responsible for any damage
incurred during shipping. Save all package materials for
the shipping company to inspect.
Note If any item is missing, please contact your
local dealer.

1 Introduction Understand your terminal
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1.2 Understand your terminal
1.2.1 Terminal
Left Front Right Back
Top Bottom
1 LED Three LEDs.
2 LCD Display A mono LCD.
3 Keypad A 25-key keypad.
4 Battery Cover The battery cover.
5 Battery Cover Switch Open and close the battery cover.
6 Reading Window
The bar code reading beam is emitted
through this window.
7 Speaker Buzzer sound
1
2
3
6
8
5
4
7

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8 Connector A port to connect computer
1.2.2 Holder(Option)
The holder is used to hold your terminal in its standing
position.
In the bottom of holder, make sure cable wire is
installed as below.

1 Introduction Indicators
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1.3 Indicators
PI series has three LEDs and a buzzer to indicate its current
status.
1.3.1 LED
Your terminal has three LEDs on the upper-left corner.
They have different behavior. The table below gives
information about the status they indicate.
LED Color
Scan LED Green, Red and Orange
BT or Wi-Fi LED Blue
Charger LED Red
BT or Wi-Fi LED
Charger LED
Scan LED

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LED Behavior Status Note
Scan
LED
Solid green User defined Use SDK.
Solid red User defined. Use SDK.
Solid orange User defined. Use SDK.
Flashing
green
Transmitting data or
user defined.
Use SDK.
Flashing red User defined. Use SDK.
Flashing
orange
User defined. Use SDK.
Off No data transmission
or user defined.
Use SDK.
BT &
Wi-Fi
LED
Solid blue Your terminal is
connected through
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Flashing
blue
Your terminal is ready
to be connected
through Bluetooth or
Wi-Fi.
Off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is
turned off.
Default
Charger
LED
Solid red Your terminal is fully
charged or connected
to a power source.
Controlled
by
hardware.
Flashing red Charging. Controlled
by

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LED Behavior Status Note
hardware.
Off Your terminal is not
connected to any
power source.
Controlled
by
hardware.
1.3.2 Buzzer
You can define the status the vibration indicates using
the SDK.
Sound Status
1 Short Beep A key is pressed.
A good scan.
An error occurred.
2 Short Beep The battery is low.
4 Short Beep Battery is too low to turn off
terminal.
1.3.3 Vibration
You can define the status the vibration indicates using
the SDK.
Vibration Status
Vibrate A good scan.

1 Introduction Keypad
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1.4 Keypad
Scan key
Cursor keys
Control keys
Numeric keys
User-defined keys
Power key
Scan key
Scan a bar code.
Cursor keys
Up Move the highlight bar up.
Fn+Up Open Message Menu.
Down Move the highlight bar down.
Fn+Down Adjust the backlight brightness. The
brightness repeats the sequence
0123.
Left Move the highlight bar to the top.
Fn+Left Reduce the volume.
Right Move the highlight bar to the bottom

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Cursor keys
Fn+Right Increase the volume.
Control keys
ESC The Escape
key.
1. Go up one level in a menu.
2. Give up changing a setting.
3. Exit a program.
Fn The Function
key.
Use with other keys. Ex:
“Fn+Down Arrow” is to adjust
the backlight brightness. The
function of F0 - F9 (Fn+0 - 9)
can be defined using an SDK.
ENT The Enter key. 1. Enter a menu.
2. Select an option.
BS The Backspace
key.
1. Delete a character to the
left of the cursor.
Numeric keys
You can use the keypad to enter numbers or English
characters, depending on the mode you’re using.
1 1. Enter the number one.
2. Enter these signs: plus (+), minus (-), star
(*) and slash (/).
2 1. Enter the number two.
2. Enter the letters A, B, C.

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Numeric keys
3 1. Enter the number three.
2. Enter the letters D, E, F.
4 1. Enter the number four.
2. Enter the letters G, H, I.
5 1. Enter the number five.
2. Enter the letters J, K, L.
6 1. Enter the number six.
2. Enter the letters M, N, O.
7 1. Enter the number seven.
2. Enter the letters P, Q, R, S.
8 1. Enter the number eight.
2. Enter the letters T, U, V.
9 1. Enter the number nine.
2. Enter the letters W, X, Y, Z.
0 1. Enter the number zero.
2. Enter these characters: space ( ), at (@),
comma (,) and semicolon (;).
Alpha Switch the input method between numbers,
uppercase and lowercase characters.
. 1. Enter a period (.).
2. Enter these symbols: dollar sign ($),
percent sign (%), ampersand (&) and
number sign (#).

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User-defined keys
P1 User-defined key.
P2 User-defined key.
P3 User-defined key.
Power key
Turn on or turn off your terminal.
Power combination key
You can use the key combinations to enter different
menus or modes. Press and hold the combination of
keys, until your terminal responds.
3 + 9 + Power System Menu.
1 + 3 + 0 + Power Supervisor Menu.
1 + 3 + Power Force mode.
P1 + P2 + P3 + Power BIOS reset.
SCAN + Power Warm reset.
SCAN + Power (5 sec) Cold reset. You need to press
the keys for 5 seconds.

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￭ System Menu Enter System Menu.
￭ Supervisor Menu Enter Supervisor Menu.
￭ Force mode It updates all firmware files and
restores all system parameters to factory settings.
This mode needs to be used with an SDK or computer
software. You can use this mode when you encounter
the problem that can’t be resolved in any other way.
￭ BIOS reset it is the same as BIOS default (see
Supervisor Menu). It resets all your terminal settings,
including the password of Supervisor Menu.
￭ Warm reset It restarts your terminal without
changing any settings. You can use it when your
program stops responding.
￭ Cold reset It forces your terminal to restart. The
data stored in the DRAM may be removed. You can
use it when your terminal crashes, or when you can’t
turn on your terminal by pressing the Power key.