Symbol P 370 User manual

Preliminary
P 370/470
Radio Scanner

Preliminary
P 370/470 Scanner
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products.
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Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186;
4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660;
4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833;
5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520
5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904;
5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791; 5,250,792;
5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163; 5,280,164;
5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,337,361;
5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081;
5,410,139; 5,410,140; 5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231;
5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002;
5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889;
5,552,592; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531;
5,619,028; 5,664,229; 5,668,803; 5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800;
5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516;
5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811;
5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720;
5,875,415; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700;
D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250; D405,077; D406,581.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875;
1,955,269 (Japan).
European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/
03938; Italy 1,138,713.
rev. 4/99

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Quick Reference
Introduction
The Phaser P 370/470 Radio Frequency (RF) scanner brings new
flexibility and economy to data capture and data management in
retail operations. The RF scanner has an integrated keypad and
display, communicates with a base station and is battery-powered.
This provides advanced point-of-sale scanning and also allows the
scanner to be used for other in-store tasks such as delivery,
inventory, pricing, and even gift registry. There are two versions
available:
• P 470: the RF retail version
• P 370: the RF industrial version
ThisQuickReferenceGuideprovidesbasicinstructiononthesetup
and use of the scanner. Unless otherwise noted, the term Phaser
refers to both versions of the scanner.
Charge the Battery
Before its first use, the battery must be charged. After the base/
charger has been connected, insert the scanner into the base/charger.
Tochargethescanner, placeitfront-sidedownintothebase/charger.
Make sure that the contacts in the bottom of the scanner match up
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A full charge takes up to 4 hours, you may need less time depending
upon the remaining charge in the battery. The LED light on the
bottomofthecradlebecomessolidtoalertyouwhenthebatteryhas
been recharged.
Scanning with the Phaser
ForPOS operation,thescannershipswithadefaultapplicationthat
is ready-to-use right out of the box. Otherwise, consult the Phaser
Series Scanner Product Reference Guide (p/n 72-33495-xx) for
programming instructions. If you need assistance, contact your
local supplier or Symbol Support Center.
1. Ensure the battery is charged.
2. Make sure the bar code is in the correct scanning range. Aim
and press the trigger. When the scanner has read the symbol:
- You hear a beep.
- The LED above the screen turns green.
- The red laser turns off.

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Keyboard Entry
Instead of scanning a bar code, you can enter the bar code’s data
using the keypad on the top of the scanner. To enter numeric
characters, press the number key on the keypad.
To enter alpha characters, press the Mode key once to put the
scanner in Alpha Mode. Press the numeric key with the letter you
want above it - once for the first letter, quickly twice for the second
letter, or quickly three times for the third letter.
To return to numeric mode, press the Mode key again.
The * key is a special key that can be programmed for custom
specific operations. Ask your system administrator for more
information.
Host Communications
With some terminal types, the Phaser is unable to answer host
terminal polls until the appropriate host type is selected. This may
result in an error message generated by the host computer. Contact
your System Administrator for assistance.

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Aiming
Hold at an angle
Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. Laser light
reflecting directly back into thescanner fromthe bar code is known
as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind” the scanner and
make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs
is known as a “dead zone”.
You can tilt the scanner up to 65°forward or back and achieve a
successful decode. Simplepractice quickly shows what tolerances to
work within.
65°65°
Scan
Beam Scan
Beam
Bar Code Bar Code Bar Code
Shaded area represents
dead zone (±2°)
41#6XFFHVVIXO
6FDQQLQJ
51#3RVVLEOH#6SHFXODU
5HIOHFWLRQ
61#6XFFHVVIXO
6FDQQLQJ

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Scan the entire symbol
• The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol
(as in the left bar code below).
• The larger the symbol, the farther away you should hold the
scanner.
• Hold the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close
together.
Right Wrong
Pair Scanner with Base/Charger
The wireless “connection” between the scanner and base/charger is
the low power radio transmission through RF transceivers in the
both the scanner and base/charger. The actual communication
consistsofbidirectionalmessagepackets.However, thescannerand
base/charger must be paired for this communication to work
between the two devices.
To pair the scanner with the base/charger:
• Scan the PAIRING bar code below or the one on the base/
charger.
• Insert the scanner into the base/charger’s cradle. You have 15
seconds to do this, or there will be error beeps (4 beeps = un-
successful pairing or base not powered). Note that you cannot
PAIRING

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scan data until this linking is complete.
• At that time, through the scanner’s contact shoe, there is an
exchange of information (addressing, RF channels, etc.) be-
tweenthescanner andthebase/charger’scradle.Thisoccursin
less than a second.
• After the exchange is complete, the scanner and base/charger
are paired. Successful pairing is indicated by as warble beep;
failure, or unsuccessful link, is indicated by a Lo Lo Lo Lo
beep.
Set Host Type
Each Interface Cable Assembly defaults to a given host. Below is a
list of the assemblies and their corresponding default hosts. If you
wish to change the type of host, find and scan the proper bar code
on the following pages.
Cable Assy. Default
IK-0100, -0101 IBM 4683/93 Port 5B; 4683/84 Port 17
IK-1005, -1006 ICL 9505, 9507, 9518; 9520 OCIA
IK-0200 IBM 3683, 3684 Keybd Wedge
IK-0300 IBM 3653 Kybd Wedge
IK-0400 IBM PC/AT, Telex Memorex Kybd Wedges
IK-0401 IBM PS/2 - 30, 50, 55SX, 60, 70, 80
IK-0402, -0403 NCR 7052 Wedge; Fujitsu 9000 Wedge
IK-0406, -0409 IBM 3161/319X; IBM 3151, 347X Wedges
IK-0413 Wyse 50 Wedge
IK-0500 NCR 2152 Tel Kybd Wedge
IK-0600 NCR 2151 Tel Kybd Wedge
IK-0700 NCR 280 Kybd Wedge
IK-0800 — 0803 Standard RS-232C
IK-0900 Fujitsu 9000 OCR
IK-0901 Fujitsu 7770, 7880, 7990, 8770 OCR
IK-0902 IBM 3653, 3683/3684 OCR
IK-1001, -1002 NCR 2152, 2257, 2950; 215X, 7050 OCIA
IK-1003, -1004 Nixdorf 8812 OCIA; NCR 2126-1120 OCIA

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IK-1100 IBM 4683/93 Port 9B
IK-1200, -1201 IBM 3178; IBM 3278 Wedges
IK-1300 Wyse 60, 85, 150, 160, 185 Wedges
IK-1301 HP 7000/XX, 239X Wedges
IK-1400 DEC VT 2XX/3XX/4XX Wedges
IK-1500, -1501 Dual RS-232C

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Single Port RS-232
Dual Port RS-232
In some cases, two bar codes may correspond to one interface type;
this happens when different software revisions exist for the same host type.
If there are two bar codes for your host type, try the first bar code; if that
does not work, then try the second one.
Four Options for Dual Port RS-232 Follow
For IK-1500, Port 1 = Male, TxD on Pin 2; Port 2 = Female, TxD on Pin 3.
For IK-1501, Port 1 = Male, TxD on Pin 3; Port 2 = Female, TxD on Pin 2.
Dual Port RS-232: Transmit and Receive from Port 1
Dual Port RS-232: Transmit to Ports 1 and 2 — Receive from Port 1

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Dual Port RS-232: Transmit to Ports 1 and 2 — Receive from Port 2
Dual Port RS-232: Transmit and Receive from Port 2
IBM 3653 Keyboard Wedge
IBM PS2-30 and Clones
IBM PC/AT, IBM PS2-50/55SX/60/70/80 and Clones
IBM PC/XT And Clones

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IBM 3683/3684 Tel 35 Keyboard Wedge
IBM 3683/3684 Calc 116 Keyboard Wedge
IBM 3683/3684 Calc 35 Keyboard Wedge
IBM 3683/3684 Calc 48 Keyboard Wedge
IBM 3683/3684 Tel 48 Keyboard Wedge
IBM 3683/3684 Tel 116 Keyboard Wedge

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NCR 255/2152/2154/2155, NCR 2126-1120
NCR 2157/2257/7050, NCR “S” 7052 OCIA
NCR 280 Keyboard Wedge
NCR 2152 (Tel) Keyboard Wedge
NCR 2152 (Calc) Keyboard Wedge
NCR 2151 (Calc) Keyboard Wedge
NCR 2151 (Tel) Keyboard Wedge

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Nixdorf 8812 OCIA
NCR “S” 2950 OCIA
NCR 7052 Keyboard Wedge
NCR “F” 7052 OCIA
ICL 9505/9507/9518/9520 OCIA
Spectra Physics OCIA

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HP 239X
IBM 4683/4684 Port 17
IBM 3653/3683/3684 OCR
IBM 4683/4684 Port 9B 4693
IBM 4683/4684 Port 5B 4693
Fujitsu 7770/7880/7990/ 8770/9000 OCR

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DEC 420 (Later Software Revision)
IBM 3178
HP 700-9X
DEC VT 2XX/3XX/4XX
IBM 319X/347X/348X Telex Memorex 122
IBM 3278

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Wyse 50 (ASCII Keybd)
Wyse 60/30/160 (ASCII Keybd)
IBM 3180 (Later Software Revision)
Telex Memorex 88
IBM 3151/316X
IBM 3179/3180

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Wyse 85/150+/185/160 (ANSI 105 Keybd)
HP 2392 (Later Software Revision)
Wyse 60/160 (PC Keybd)
Wyse 60/150 (ANSI 101 Keybd)

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Program Default Parameters
Scanning the SET DEFAULTS bar code returns all parameters to the
values listed in the Default Table, which appears at the end of this
guide.
Other customized programming must be performed through bar
codes available in the P 370/470 Product Reference Guide or
Advanced Programmer’s Guide.
With this set, you are ready to scan bar codes.
Set Transmission Frequency (Optional)
The scanner and base can communicate on a number of different
channel frequencies, which varies by country. In most countries,
thereare80 availablechannels(numbered 2through81); inFrance,
there are only 9 channels (numbered 46 through 54).
The initial transmission frequency is determined by the base’s
unique address, so neighboring systems operate on different
channels without interfering with each other. Occassionally, there
maybenoticeableinterferenceona channelfromsomeother source
of radio transmissions. The system has been programmed to change
the channel automatically if it detects excessive interference, but the
channel may also be changed manuallyif there are communications
problems.
To set the transmission frequency, scan the SELECT CHANNEL
NUMBER bar code appropriate for your country. Then scan two
numeric bar codes to set the two-digit channel number within the
allowable range (46 through 54 in France, 02 through 81
elsewhere).
SET DEFAULTS

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Set Transmission Frequency
Scan this bar code for all countries except France.
Scan this bar code for France only.
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER (02-81)
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER (46-54)