Worth Data 7802 User manual

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7802 WiFi Terminal
Portable WiFI Data Collection Terminal
Quick Start Guide
Worth Data®
7800 Series
Host Controlled
WiFi Terminal System
www.worthdata.com
Copyright © 2012 Worth Data Inc.
Owner's Manual

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 ules. 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:
•eorient 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.
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used with this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Worth Data may void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC ules. 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 device complies with SS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The radio module contained within the 7802 Wi-Fi F Terminal is Wi-Fi Alliance certified.
The 7802 Wi-Fi F Terminals have been approved for use in the United States, Canada and Europe as a low
power spread-spectrum radio operating in the unlicensed 2.412-2.472 GHz frequency range.
The LT7802x has a laser scanner integrated with the Terminal as one unit. The laser
used is a Class II Laser Product and has a 1.2 Milliwatt Output. To operate the laser
scanner, aim the top of the case at a bar code, and press the yellow scan key on the
keyboard of the Wi-Fi F Terminal. The light source will turn off, once a successful
scan has occurred or 2.5 seconds has elapsed, whichever is first. Do not look directly
into the laser light source with the "Scan Key" depressed; avoid direct eye contact
with the laser light source.
The LTnnnn models of the Wi-Fi RF Terminal are covered by one or more of the
following U.S. Patents:
There are no user adjustments or
maintenance operations to be performed
on the integrated laser scanner.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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4,496,831 4,593,186 4,603,262 4,607,156 4,652,750
4673,805 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 5017765 5,021,641 5,029,183 5,047,617
5,103,461 5,113,445 5,140,144 5,142,550 5,149,950
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5,230,088 5,235,167 5,243,655 5,247,162 5,250,791
5,250,792 5,262,627 5,280,163 5,280,164 5,280,498
5,304,786 5,304,788 5,321,246 5,377,361 5,367,151
5,373,148 5,378,882 5,396,053 5,396,055 5,399,646
5,408,081 5,410,139 5,410,140 5,412,198 5,418,812
4,420,411 5,436,440 5,444,231 5,449,891 5,449,893
5,468,949 5,479,000 5,479,002 5,479,441 5,504,322
5,528,621 5,532,469 5,543,610 5,545,889 5,552,592
5,578,810 5,589,680 5,612,531

Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................7
Differences....................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Installation..................................................................................................8
Components.........................................................................................................................................................8
Installation Sequence..........................................................................................................................................8
F Terminal Operation........................................................................................................................................8
Using the F Terminal keypad….........................................................................................................8
Battery Life Indicator............................................................................................................................9
To change the internal battery: .............................................................................................................9
echarging the battery:.......................................................................................................................10
Installing the Wi-Fi F Terminal Utilities Software.........................................................................................11
Using the Windows Integrated Hardware Utility................................................................................11
The Test Program…............................................................................................................................11
The Voice Manager….........................................................................................................................12
The Firmware Loader…......................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: RF Syste Setup......................................................................................13
Factory Default F Terminal Configuration.....................................................................................................13
Using the Setup Menu on the F Terminal.......................................................................................................14
Wi-Fi Configuration.....................................................................................................................................15
Terminal Configuration............................................................................................................................15
Access Point Configuration.....................................................................................................................17
Connection Host Configuration...............................................................................................................19
ev. 100 Mode.........................................................................................................................................21
Bar Code Options.........................................................................................................................................23
S-232 Settings:...........................................................................................................................................26
Bluetooth Settings:.......................................................................................................................................27
Date & Time Setting.....................................................................................................................................28
Speaker Settings...........................................................................................................................................29
Laser Options................................................................................................................................................30
LCD Options................................................................................................................................................30
Other Settings...............................................................................................................................................31
System Tools.................................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 3: Operational Theory .................................................................................34
System Components..........................................................................................................................................34
Architecture.......................................................................................................................................................35
Physical ..............................................................................................................................................35
Communication Diagrams for Using a Connection Host................................................36
Communication Diagram for Using a “Cloud” Application Server.................................37
Logical................................................................................................................................................38
Communication.................................................................................................................................................39
How Site Survey works.....................................................................................................................................40
Performance Issues............................................................................................................................................40
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Evaluating your area of planned operation...................................................................................................40
Chapter 4: Before You Begin Progra ing…..........................................................44
Overview...........................................................................................................................................................44
Plan Your Application.......................................................................................................................................44
Demo/Test Servers............................................................................................................................................45
Operational Configuration Options...................................................................................................................46
Failure Planning................................................................................................................................................47
Hardware Failures........................................................................................................................................47
Operator Errors.............................................................................................................................................47
Parts of the System............................................................................................................................................48
Install The Web-Based Connection Host..........................................................................................................50
Install Local Connection Host and Test Server.................................................................................................52
How To Use Local Test Server.....................................................................................................................54
Install Cloud Server...........................................................................................................................................57
How To Use The Cloud Server.....................................................................................................................58
Tutorials............................................................................................................................................................60
Cloud Server.................................................................................................................................................60
Connection Host...........................................................................................................................................61
Chapter 5: Progra ing for the RF Ter inal .........................................................63
Operating Mode................................................................................................................................................63
eal-Time Mode...........................................................................................................................................63
Batch Mode..................................................................................................................................................64
Direct ASCII, Non Windows, and Cloud-Based Installations..........................................................................65
Terminal Native Command eference..............................................................................................................66
HTTP / Low Level ASCII script sequences.................................................................................................66
Terminal Output Definition ................................................................................................................66
Terminal eceive Definition ..............................................................................................................67
Serial eply.........................................................................................................................................75
SIGN ON.............................................................................................................................................75
SIGN OUT..........................................................................................................................................76
Connection Host Error Feedback........................................................................................................77
Illegal Command.................................................................................................................................77
Automatic Check Back.......................................................................................................................77
Control Keys for Possible Programming..........................................................................................................78
WD7802Term/ActiveX.....................................................................................................................................79
Programming Considerations.......................................................................................................................79
Concepts – WD7802Term ActiveX..............................................................................................................80
Properties – WD7802Term ActiveX.............................................................................................................81
Methods – WD7802Term ActiveX...............................................................................................................83
Events – WD7802Term ActiveX..................................................................................................................89
Chapter 6: Batch Progra ing.................................................................................92
Installing the Hardware Utilities.......................................................................................................................92
Starting the Hardware Utilities..........................................................................................................................92
Statement Types eference...............................................................................................................................94
Statement Details eference.............................................................................................................................95
Data...............................................................................................................................................................95
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Branch...........................................................................................................................................................95
Question........................................................................................................................................................95
Stamp (date and time Stamp).......................................................................................................................95
Time (time stamp)........................................................................................................................................95
Date (date stamp)..........................................................................................................................................96
Xtra...............................................................................................................................................................96
None.............................................................................................................................................................97
Compare.......................................................................................................................................................97
Print (printer output).....................................................................................................................................98
Arithmetic.....................................................................................................................................................99
Transmit Data...............................................................................................................................................99
Statement Field Details...................................................................................................................................100
Prompt Text................................................................................................................................................100
Voice Message Frequency..........................................................................................................................100
Voice Message Numbers............................................................................................................................101
Data ID.......................................................................................................................................................101
Data Type....................................................................................................................................................103
Maximum Data Length...............................................................................................................................103
Minimum Data Length...............................................................................................................................103
Input Device...............................................................................................................................................104
Yes/Next Statement....................................................................................................................................104
No/End Statement.......................................................................................................................................104
Upload Prefix..............................................................................................................................................104
Upload Suffix.............................................................................................................................................106
Chapter 7: Portable Printers....................................................................................107
Cameo and QL 3 Common Information..........................................................................................................107
Zebra Cameo Printer...................................................................................................................................107
Zebra QL 3 Printer......................................................................................................................................108
Chapter 8: Voice Message Operations....................................................................109
Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts?....................................................................................................109
Voice Prompts and the Worth Data Hardware Utilities program...............................................................109
Tips for Using Voice Prompts.....................................................................................................................109
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting......................................................................................111
General Considerations...................................................................................................................................111
Changing the Battery.........................................................................................................................111
Problems with a new installation:....................................................................................................................111
Terminal Error Messages.................................................................................................................................112
Troubleshooting specific problems.................................................................................................................113
I can’t communicate at all.................................................................................................................113
My response time is poor..................................................................................................................113
I'm not getting the distance I need.....................................................................................................113
Wi-Fi F Terminal Problems......................................................................................................................114
When laser is triggered, it cycles power by itself – 1st screen.........................................................114
When a voice message plays, it cycles power by itself –1st screen..................................................114
When I turn it on, it just beeps continually.......................................................................................114
When I turn it on, the screen flashes continually..............................................................................114
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I get 6 beeps when the Wi-Fi F Terminal powers up......................................................................114
Problems reading Bar Codes......................................................................................................................114
The reader won't beep when I try to read bar codes..........................................................................114
I get extra characters at the beginning or end of my bar code data...................................................114
I have very poor read rates when scanning bar codes.......................................................................114
Problems with Voice Prompts.....................................................................................................................115
If you still have a problem…......................................................................................................................115
Appendix: Fir ware Upgrades................................................................................117
Wi-Fi F Terminal Firmware Upgrades................................................................................................117
Normal Firmware Download for a Terminal.....................................................................................117
Failsafe Firmware Download for a Terminal....................................................................................117
Appendix: Code 39 Specifications..........................................................................118
Code 39 Advanced Features and Functions ..........................................................................................118
Appendix: Code 93 Specifications..........................................................................121
Appendix: Codabar Specifications..........................................................................122
Codabar start/stop transmission........................................................................................................122
Appendix: Code 128 Specifications........................................................................123
Appendix: Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Specifications.................................................125
Appendix: UPC / EAN Specifications......................................................................126
ISBN Specifications..........................................................................................................................127
The UPC/EAN checksum character......................................................................................................127
Checksum calculation for UPC-A, EAN-13 and EAN-8..................................................................127
UPC-E Checksum Calculation..........................................................................................................128
Appendix: MSI/Plessey Specifications...................................................................130
Appendix: How To Scan a Bar Code.......................................................................132
Laser Scanners.......................................................................................................................................132
Aiming the Laser Dot:.......................................................................................................................133
"Difficult Code 39 eading": ...........................................................................................................133
Appendix: Cable Pin-outs........................................................................................134
Appendix: ASCII Code Equivalent Table.................................................................136
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Introduction
The 7802 Wi-Fi F Terminal is a low cost, easy-to-use radio frequency interactive terminal which
communicates using the IEEE 802.11b/g protocol. It is designed to connect to a Wi-Fi network using an
access point or wireless router. This terminal offers unprecedented power and ease of use, while
maintaining compatibility with programs written for the older Worth Data Terminals. The list of features
include:
• Low Cost
• Spread Spectrum frequency hopping avoids interference
• No license required in USA, Canada or Europe
• Small size, (5.9" L, 3.6" W, 1.0" D) even with laser
• Certified to multiple 5 ft. drops to concrete
• Long Battery Life (15 hours of usage)
• Fast echarging (2-3 hours) from External Power Supply
• No programming necessary on terminal
• User Customizable Voice Prompting plus Display
• Backlit Color 2.8” TFT Display Standard
• Uses Li-Ion battery
Differences
The 7802 uses the same screen formatting and prompt commands as the long range T7000. The major
difference between the 7802 and the T7000 is the radio and range. The 7802 uses a Wi-Fi radio that
communicates with Wi-Fi access points (APs) connected to a local area network (LAN). The T7000
connects to a 5000 Base Station connected to a single PC. The 7802 communicates with a host program
running on a server that is accessible over the internet. The T7000 communicates with a host program that
is running on the computer that is connected to the B5000 Base.
Here's a summary of the differences:
•The 7802 has a range of a few hundred feet and the T7000 has a range of a few miles.
•The 7802 works with most 802.11b/g access points or wireless routers, no B5000 required.
•The host program for the 7802 can run on a server remote from the access point.
•No fixed limit to the number of 7802 Terminals on a network. Each 7802 Terminal has a unique IP
address on the network.
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Chapter 1: Installation
Components
The components in your Wi-Fi F Terminal system will vary according to the configuration of your system.
Your Wi-Fi F Terminal shipment should contain at least:
• A Wi-Fi RF Terminal T7802 or LT7802 - If the Wi-Fi F Terminal is an LT7802 model, it will have an
integrated laser scanner built-in to the body of the terminal.
• USB Cable – for programming and voice prompt upload.
• 5V Power Suppl – battery charger with adapter cable.
• Utilities CD ROM – demo programs, DLL, and firmware loader program
Installation Sequence
1. Before you begin setting up the Wi-Fi F Terminal you will need to know some information about the
Wi-Fi network that it will be using. You will need the SSID and security type of the Wi-Fi network.
2. Now you can configure the Wi-Fi settings on the Wi-Fi F Terminal. See Chapter 2 for more information
on the configuration of the Wi-Fi F Terminal.
3.
4. Now run one of the demo programs to validate that everything is working. If you have problems, refer to
the Trouble Shooting Section.
RF Terminal Operation
Using the RF Ter inal keypad…
The F Terminal is turned on by pressing the green ON/OFF button located in the upper left-hand
corner of the F Terminal keypad.
It is a good idea to fully charge the F Terminal before you use it the first time to make sure the battery is
charged. See below for more information on battery charging.
The F Terminal has a Shut Down Time feature that allows you to determine the length of time the F
Terminal must be inactive before automatically shutting down to conserve battery power. When the F
Terminal shuts down, simply press the ON/OFF button to resume operation.
The keypad is custom designed for F Terminal operations. It has numeric and control keys in the non-
shifted state, and alpha characters in its shifted state. Upper-case is the default mode after you press the
SHIFT key. If you need to enter a lower-case alpha character then press the F2 key and the cursor will
toggle between ed and Yellow. When the cursor is ed you will enter upper-case characters and when the
cursor is Yellow you will enter lower-case characters.
For all prompts which ask for a YES or NO response, the ENTE key, is the YES reply, and the 0 (zero) key
is the NO reply. As you key data, you will see each character displayed on the screen. If you make a
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mistake, you can delete the last character by pressing the DELETE key, or you can clear all characters
displayed on the screen by pressing the CLEA key.
Battery Life Indicator
The Wi-Fi F Terminal detects low battery and displays the following message:
LOW BATTERY
Charge Battery
Hit Any Key_
At this point you have approximately 10% of battery life remaining. You should complete what you are
doing and charge the battery soon. When the battery is too low to operate the unit properly another message
is displayed:
Battery too Low to Operate
Hit Any Key to Power Down
If you turn it back on without charging batteries, you may experience constant beeping, intermittent scanning,
and very irritating symptoms that look like equipment failure.
The Wi-Fi F Terminal also has a battery life indicator that can be accessed while operating. To display the
remaining battery life of the battery (as well as the date and time) press the STATUS key:
mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss
BATTERY: |||||||||||||||||||| zz%
zz=percent in numbers i.e. 99, 10, 05
Press the STATUS key again to resume processing.
The lifetime of the Wi-Fi F Terminal's Li-Ion battery is 500-1000 charge cycles. If the battery runtime
seems to be significantly shorter than when the device was new, the battery should be replaced. If you have
the optional “gun” handle with the extended battery then both batteries should be replaced at the same time.
The main battery is a common digital camera battery sold as Fujifilm NP-120 or Pentax D-LI7. We use a
high quality Japanese Li-Ion cell in our OEM pack that we supply with the Wi-Fi F Terminal. You can
obtain a replacement from Worth Data (P/N: L02) . Our pack is rated at 1950 mAh and provides the longest
runtime available. Do not use a battery pack of unknown quality or origin. Doing so can risk damage to your
unit. The optional handle battery is custom made for Worth Data and must be ordered from us.
Your old battery should be recycled. You can get free recycling information at: http://www.rbrc.org/
To change the internal battery:
1. Turn OFF the Wi-Fi F Terminal.
2. emove the battery holder door on the back of the Wi-Fi F Terminal by removing the two screws holding
the door in place..
3. emove the old battery and insert a new one, making sure to orient the battery with the battery
contacts facing the battery connector.
4. To replace the optional handle battery, remove the 2 screws holding the handle in place. Unplug the
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handle battery assembly.
5. eplace the battery door and screws and turn the reader on using the ON/OFF switch.
6. It is a good idea to fully charge the new battery(s) before first use.
Recharging the battery:
1. With the F Terminal shut off, plug the 5V power adapter into the F Terminal using the supplied
adapter cable.
2. The F Terminal will turn On and display the following message:
Charging Battery
Please Wait………..
3. When the battery is fully charged after 2-4 hours the following messaged is displayed:
Battery Charge
Complete
4. The unit will remain ON for a half hour or so after the charge cycle has completed and then turn
OFF.
5. If you press the POWE key while the unit is charging, nothing will happen.
6. If you press the POWE key after the unit has turned OFF after completing a charge cycle and the
charger is still attached, the “Charging Battery” message will display again and a charge cycle will
begin.
7. It will take about 2 hours to fully charge a unit with a single battery and about 4 hours to fully charge
a unit with the optional handle battery.
8. Do not charge the battery if the Terminal is very hot or very cold since this will give a false reading
on the condition of the battery and it may not get charged properly.
9. You cannot operate the unit when the charger is attached, except to charge the battery.
Wi-Fi RF Terminal Menu Functions
Upon power-up, the Wi-Fi F Terminal displays the following opening screen:
Wi-Fi LT7802 - xxxx-Hyy-zzzz
Host:000.000.000.000:0000
Term:000.000.000.000:0000
SSID:
1. SIGN ON
2. SETUP
3. SITE SURVEY
(The opening screen can be bypassed upon power up. See Chapter 2
•On first line on the screen, xxxx, gives the firmware revision number.
•Hyy indicates the version of the hardware.
•The Wi-Fi security type is shown at zzzz.
•Host: is the host server IP address.
•Term: is this Terminal's IP address (all 000's for DHCP).
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•SSID is the name of the network that this terminal will connect to.
•Press the 1 key to SIGN ON to a host computer program through an access point.
•Pressing 2 enters the Setup Mode for the Wi-Fi F Terminal.
•Press 3 to scan for access points that are within range of the Wi-Fi F Terminal.
You can back-out of any mode or prompt by pressing the F1 key. For example, if you select SETUP MODE
but really want SIGN ON, press the F1 key to take you back to the previous menu. The F1 key on the Wi-Fi
F Terminal keypad works like the ESC key on the PC – it will usually get you out and back to the previous
step.
The entire mode menu can be skipped (see Chapter 2; Wi-Fi System Setup), causing the Wi-Fi F Terminal
to automatically SIGN-ON when turned-on.
Installing the Wi-Fi RF Terminal Utilities Software
The F Terminal system ships with a CD of programs for use with the F Terminal and other Worth Data
hardware.
You have the choice of installing the following:
Windows Integrated Utilities
•Installation Test Program
•Voice Prompts Manager
•Programming Examples, and Demos
•Firmware Updater/Loader
ActiveX Tools
•Programmer's Development Tools
•Connection Host software
•Examples
Documentation
•Hardware manual for the 7802 Terminal
Click on the program you wish to install.
To install any of the programs found on the Utilities CD, simply insert the CD into your CD OM drive. The
install program should start automatically. If it does not, simply run the SETUP.EXE program found on the CD.
Using the Windows Integrated Hardware Utility
The Integrated Hardware Utility includes software tools, samples, and manuals for the 7802 Terminal.
The Test Progra …
Worth Data provides a test server available over the Internet. The Wi-Fi Terminal is shipped with default
Connection Host configuration that will connect to our test server once you have configured the Terminal's
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WiFi configuration for your LAN/access point. This is a simulated data collection application that can be
used to test your installation or to demonstrate how the 7802 Terminal system works. See chapter on RF
System Setup for more on configuring your Terminal.
As part of the Integrated Utilities, Worth Data also provides a complete stand-alone testing system that will
run on your LAN and does not require Internet access. Using this test program requires more detailed
configuration of your Terminal(s). Please read the instructions presented in the test program when you run
it.
The Voice Manager…
This utility allows you to customize the voice prompts available in the 7802 Terminal for your application.
The Fir ware Loader…
The 7802 F Terminal Firmware Loader program is a part of the Integrated Utilities that allows you to
download new F Terminal firmware from Worth Data into your F Terminal. New firmware can be
obtained on CD OM directly from Worth Data or downloaded via the Web at:
http://www.barcodehq.com/downloads.html
See Appendix: Firmware Upgrades for details on how to use the 7802 F Terminal Firmware Loader
program (Windows).
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Chapter 2: RF System Setup
The Wi-Fi F Terminal can be configured using the Wi-Fi F Terminal Setup menu. Most users do not need
to change anything in the setup except for the Wi-Fi settings.
Factory Default RF Terminal Configuration
Parameter Default Setting Parameter Default Setting
Wi-Fi Config see details below for MSI /Plessey
Code MSI - OFF
Wi-Fi Configuration settings MSI with 1 mod 10 - OFF
and defaults MSI with 2 mod 10 - OFF
MSI with mod 11/mod 10 - OFF
Transmit check digit - 0
Plessey - OFF
Codabar Codabar - OFF
Code 3 of 9 Code 39 - ON
Full ASCII - ON CLSI format - OFF
Accumulate Mode - ON START STOP Char - OFF
Transmit Start Stop - OFF Code 128 Code 128 - ON
MOD 43 Check Digit - OFF UCC/EAN-128 - OFF
Transmit MOD 43 - OFF Databar / RSS-14 Databar / RSS-14 - OFF
Caps lock - OFF
Decode Option - 0
2 of 5 Code Interleaved 2 of 5 - OFF Code 93 / Code
11 Code 93 - OFF
Check Digit - OFF Code 93 full ASCII - ON
Transmit Check Digit - OFF Code 11 - OFF
Standard 2 of 5 - OFF Code 11 Check Trans - 0
2 of 5 Length - 06 RS-232 I/O
Settings Baud Rate - 9600
UPC-A EAN 13 UPC/EAN ALL - ON Parity - none
Supplements - OFF Data bits - 8
UPC-A NSC - ON XON/XOFF Printer - ON
UPC-A check digit transmitted - ON Time & Date
Settings Date Format - USA
Year Output – 2 digits
EAN-13 country code transmitted - ON Shut Down Time – 5 min
Speaker Options Beep Volume - medium
EAN-13 Check - ON Beep Tone - 2
ISBN EAN-13 mode - OFF Voice Volume - medium
UPC-A as EAN-13 - OFF Keypad Tone - ON
UPC-E EAN 8 UPC-E First Char - OFF Laser Options Double Decode - OFF
EAN-8 First Char - ON 4.5 Second Beam - OFF
UPC-E Check Digit - OFF Aiming Dot Duration – 0 seconds
EAN-8 Check Digit - ON
UPC-E Expanded Transmission - OFF
LCD Settings
UPC-E1 - OFF Background Color – 1 (black)
Other Bar Code
Options Storage Tek Label – OFF
LabelCode 5 - OFF Text Color – 2 (blue)
LabelCode 4 - OFF Brightness – medium
Barcode IDs - OFF Brightness Timeout – 5 sec
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Using the Setup Menu on the RF Terminal
The Wi-Fi F Terminal can be setup via the Terminals' keypad by entering Setup from the menu.
1. - SIGN ON
2. - SETUP
3. - SITE SURVEY
Press the 2 key. The next menu allows you to choose which item to configure:
Wi-Fi TERMINAL SETUP
Wi-Fi CONFIGURATION 1
BAR CODE OPTIONS 2
RS-232 I/O SETTINGS 3
DATE & TIME SETTINGS 4
SPEAKER SETTINGS 5
LASER SETTINGS 6
LCD SETTINGS 7
OTHER SETTINGS 8
SYSTEM TOOLS 9
DONE/EXIT 0
Select the option you want to set or verify or press 0 or the F1 key to exit back to the MODE MENU.
The groups in the keypad Setup Menu contain the following setup parameters:
Setup Group Parameter Setup Group Parameter
Wi-Fi Setup Terminal Configuration Speaker Beep Volume
1 Host Configuration 5 Beep Tone
Voice Volume
Bar Codes Code 3 of 9 Keypad Tone
2 UPC-A, EAN 13
UPC-E, EAN 8 Laser Double Decode
Code 128 6 4.5 Second Laserbeam
2 of 5 Codes Aiming Dot Duration
Codabar
MSI/ Plessey LCD
Code 93 / Code 11 7
Databar / RSS / Other Background Color
Text Color
RS-232 Baud Rate Brightness
3 Parity Brightness Timeout
Data Bits
XON/XOFF Printer Other Preamble
8 Postamble
Date/Time Set Time Characters
4 Set Date
Date Format
Year Output
Shut Down Time
Once you have selected a group to edit, you will see each parameter displayed in the order listed above. Use
the next section of this chapter as a reference for all Wi-Fi F Terminal Setup Parameters.
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Wi-Fi Configuration
Under Wi-Fi Configuration there are three sections:
Wi-Fi CONFIGURATION
TERMINAL CONFIGURATION 1
ACCESS POINT CONFIG 2
CONNECTION HOST CONFIG 3
Terminal Configuration
DHCP ON
Default: ON
Description
Sets the Terminal to either obtain and IP address, network mask, gateway, etc. from a DHCP server, or to use
static settings that you enter into the Terminal.
DCHP servers typically run on your LAN, not on the internet. Most LANs use a DHCP server. You can see
if yours does by looking at the network configuration of your computer; if it is set to “automatic” or similar,
chances are you have a DHCP server on your LAN. If you have an installed DSL modem, for example,
these typically have a default DHCP server running on them.
Whether you have a DHCP server running on your LAN or not is entirely up to you and is part of your
network configuration. If you don't understand what this is, you should consult with a person knowledgeable
about your network configuration.
Options
OFF or ON
Terminal IP Address 000.000.000.000
Default: 000.000.000.000
Description
If you set DHCP (above) OFF you will need to set a unique static IP address for your Terminal. If you have
more than one Terminal, each will require its own unique IP address. Keep in mind that every device and
computer on your LAN has its own unique IP address and you will cause problems if any two devices try to
use the same IP address. For example enter 192.168.1.12 (do not use leading zeroes, ie. do NOT enter
192.168.001.012).
Be aware that you cannot simply enter any combination of numbers here. First, it must be in the format
shown in the default, with four triplets (value from 0 to 255) separated by periods. Do not use leading zeros
in the triplets. Also, in order to be visible on your LAN, it must be on the correct “subnet”. What subnet you
are on is determined in part by your Network Mask, which basically tells you which part of your IP address
must be constant, and which can be unique for each device on your LAN. Almost all LANS use a network
mask of “255.255.255.0” and IP addresses something like “192.168.1.x”. What the network mask with three
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“255”s tells us is that all of the IP addresses on your subnet must have the same first three triplets (ie
“192.168.1”) and that the fourth triplet can be any value from 1 to 255. All of the devices on your LAN with
an IP address that starts with “192.168.1” will be visible to each other. If there is a device with an IP address
of “192.16.2.5”, it is on a different subnet and will not be visible to all the “192.168.1.x” devices.
For clues as to what network mask and IP addresses you can use, you can look at the network setting on
your computer to see how it is set up.
Of course, by far the easiest way to set this is use DHCP!
Options
A valid IP address of the form 123.456.789.12
Enter the digits leaving out any leading zeros. For example enter 192.168.1.12 not 192.168.001.012.
Value range for each triplet is 0-255.
Interacts with “Network Mask” setting below. See comments in Description above.
Network Mask 255.255.255.000
Default: 255.255.255.000
Description
If you set DHCP (above) OFF you will need to determine and set the proper Network Mask for you LAN.
Network Mask helps to determine the subnet your LAN is operating on. All devices on your LAN must have
the same Network Mask setting in order to be visible to each other. ead the description in Terminal IP
Address above for more on Network Masks and Subnets.
The Network Mask is entered in exactly the same form as an IP address, with 4 triplets separated by periods.
If you are unsure of what you are doing, don't change anything until you consult with someone
knowledgeable in network addressing.
As an interesting aside, yes, you can have multiple subnets all operating on the same physical network, all
running independently and invisible to each other.
Options
A valid IP number of the form 255.255.254.0
Enter the digits leaving out any leading zeros. For example enter 192.168.1.12 not 192.168.001.012.
Value range for each triplet is 0-255.
Interacts with “IP Address” setting above. See comments in IP Address Description above.
Gateway IP Address 000.000.000.000
Default: 000.000.000.000
Description
The gateway IP address is required if the Terminal will be communicating outside of your local LAN, that
is, if the Terminal will be connecting with a Connection Host running on the internet or another subnet.
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The gateway IP address is generally the IP address of your DSL or cable modem/router on your LAN.
Options
In most cases, the gateway address is supplied by a DHCP server, but if not you can enter one. A typical
address is 192.168.0.1; you can check your computer settings and match that.
DNS Server IP Address 000.000.000.000
Default: 000.000.000.000
Description
A DNS server is any computer registered to join the Domain Name System. A DNS server runs special-
purpose networking software, features a public IP address, and contains a database of network names and
addresses for other Internet hosts.
A DNS server is usually hosted by an internet service provider, running on the internet. It is possible you
have a local DNS server running on your LAN (but if you do you probably know exactly what you are
doing and don't need to read this).
DNS servers resolve website names like “www.barcodehq.com” into an actual internet address code (an IP
address) like “68.142.213.151”. You can see that the IP address works just like the name by entering the IP
address in your browser.
Options
If your Connection Host address is a name rather than an IP address number, then you will need to make
sure you have specified the DNS Server Address.
If you have DHCP enabled, most DHCP servers provide the DNS server setting. If you are not using DHCP,
the easiest way to find out your DNS server address is to review your computer's network summary details.
If you are having difficulty determining what you need to put here, or finding the DNS server address
setting on your computer, you will need to consult with someone familiar with these settings.
Access Point Configuration
SSID <blank>
Default: <blank>
Description
The SSID, or Service Set IDentification, is the code name your WiFi router broadcasts to identify the name
of the network it supports. Some installation “hide” the SSID, that is the WiFi router is set to not broadcast
it. In this case, you still need to know what it is.
Options
Set the SSID to match the SSID of the network that the Terminal will be connected to. If the SSID is not
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hidden, you can use the SITE SURVEY command at the opening screen to find the SSID of Wi-Fi networks
that are in range.
The SSID must be entered in the Terminal EXACTLY as it is set in the WiFi router (and as shown in the Site
Survey described above). This means all upper- and lower-case letters and number must match exactly.
When setting the SSID the cursor will change to a white box. Press the light blue shift key to enter upper-
case alpha characters. Press the F2 to toggle upper and lower-case entry. The red cursor is for upper-case,
the yellow cursor is for lower-case and the white cursor is for non-shifted characters from the number pad.
SECURITY NONE
Default: NONE
Description
Security is the encryption method used by your WiFi router/access point to protect transmitted and received
data from unauthorized monitoring. By default, most access points are set to use no encryption.
The SECU ITY setting in your Terminal must match the security set in your WiFi access point that the
Terminal will be communicating with.
The configuration system for most access point will have encryption descriptions that do not match exactly
the choices provided in the Terminal. Some access points will support encryption modes that the Terminal
does not support, and vice-versa.
Options
NONE
WEP-128
WPA1-PSK-TKIP
WPA-PSK (mixed WPA1 and WPA2)
WPA2-PSK-AES
The default is no security. WEP-128 only supports Open System Authentication. Pressing the 4 key will
toggle through the available choices. WPA1 and WPA2 are the most common types. If you are unsure, try
what appears to most closely match your access point setting. If you experience problems, try temporarily
turning off security on your access point and Terminal to make sure security issues are not preventing a
connection.
KEY/PHRASE <blank>
Default: <blank>
Description
This is the security “password” to match the setting in your WiFi access point.
Options
For WEP-128 enter the hex key. For WPA enter the pass phrase. See the above “SSID” for how to enter
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upper- and lower-case characters.
Connection Host Configuration
Connection Host URL www.worthdata.net/server/cloud.php
Default: www.worthdata.net/server/cloud.php
Description
This is the web address/U L or IP address (must have DNS Server set if using a U L) where a Connection
Host is running.
The Connection Host program can be running on a computer on your LAN , in which case you will use the
IP address of the computer running the Connection Host program, or the Connection Host can be running on
a web server, in which case you can use either an IP address or the U L of the web server Connection Host
an IP address.
This can also be the web address/U L of an integrated web-based application, or “Cloud Server” that wraps
the function of the Connection Host and a task-specific data-driven custom application all in one. The
default setting on your Terminal points to a demonstration Cloud Server on the Worth Data website.
Complete source code for both the demo Cloud Server and the web-based Connection Host are provided
with your Terminal.
Options
Worth Data provides a web-based Connection Host that you can use at
www.worthdata.net/connect/terminal.php
A Windows-based Connection Host program that you can install on a computer on your LAN for a
completely local solution is also provided with the Terminal.
Set this to the address/U L of a Cloud Server or the terminal interface of a Connection Host located on the
Internet (web-based)
or
Set this to the IP address on your LAN of the Windows Connection Host application.
Keep in mind that the web-based solutions can also be run on a private/local web server such as Apache or
IIS, if you have one available and the resources to configure it.
Leave out any leading zeros. For example enter 192.168.1.5 not 192.168.001.005.
Connection Host Port Number 80
Default: 80
Description
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The Port Number is part of the address of the Connection Host and is used in addition to the Connection
Host U L above. Think of the port number as like a PO Box number in a mailing address.
By using different ports, a single computer running on a single IP address can support multiple server
functions, for example it can be an FTP server (port 21), an HTTP web server (port 80), a telnet server (port
23), a SMTP mail server (port 25), etc.
Options
The default setting of 80 allows the Terminal to connect with Worth Data's demo “cloud application”
running on the worthdata.net website. If you are running your own web-based connection host or cloud
server, you will probably want to use 80 as well.
If you want to use the Windows-based Connection Host program running on your LAN, you will probably
need to use a port other than 80 (current versions of Windows typically prevent application from using port
80). When you run our Windows-based demos, port 8080 is suggested and used by default.
In general, set the Host Port Number to match the port being used by the Connection Host. If you are
running the Connection Host program locally on your LAN rather than using the Worth Data internet-based
connection host or your own internet-based connection host installed on your web site, this will need to be
set to other than 80 (try 8080 and the Connection Host program set to match). Otherwise, do not change
unless you know exactly what you are doing.
User Na e demo
Default: demo
Description
Part of Application Server access key system. In order to connect with an Application Server, settings for
User Name, Server ID, and Password must all be set identically in the Application Server and all Terminals
that use this Application Server.
The Connection Host does not use this setting and simply passes the User Name on to connected Terminals
and Application Servers.
Note: Application Servers are custom programs you build using the provided ActiveX control. “User Name”
is one of the required properties to set in the ActiveX control.
Options
Enter any text you like here (up to 12 characters), as long as exactly the same User Name is set in the
Application Server you want the Terminal to connect with.
Password password
Default: password
Description
Part of Application Server access key system. In order to connect with an Application Server, settings for
User Name, Server ID, and Password must all be set identically in the Application Server and all Terminals
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