Worth Data RF Terminal 7000 Spezifikationen

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

How to scan a bar codeThe RF Terminal is available with an optional internal laser bar code scanner. This section will include information on differen

windshield. This applies only to the external tethered LZ400 Laser Scanner.Aiming the Laser Dot:Sometimes it is difficult to see the laser beam and kn

ASCII Code Equivalent TableThe 128 ASCII codes, their 3-digit decimal equivalents and 2-digit hex equivalents are detailed in the below table. char he

• The 7000 series RF Terminal does not have a choice of battery types. It comes with a built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery. The 5000 series Base 5V p

RF Terminal Menu FunctionsUpon power-up, the RF Terminal displays the following opening screen:RF TERMINAL LT7001FIRMWARE: Uxxx – HWyy-RzzUSA CHANNEL:

running on the host computer.The entire mode menu can be skipped (see Chapter 2; RF System Setup), causing the RF Terminal to automatically SIGN-ON or

• 7000 RF Terminal Firmware Loader• 7000 RF Terminal Firmware Loader Help• 7000 RF Terminal Firmware Loader READMESee Appendix D; Firmware Upgrades fo

RF System SetupThe RF Terminal can be configured using the Terminal Setup Menu. Most users do not need to change anything in the setup. The most commo

SPEAKER SETTINGS 5 LASER SETTINGS 6 LCD SETTINGS 7 OTHER SETTINGS 8 SYSTEM TOOLS 9 DONE/EX

ID, select option 2 on the keypad after which a box will appear where you can enter the desired Terminal ID. Enter one character for the Terminal ID.R

Control Keys OnlyControl Keys Only OffControl Keys Only On• Several special keys on the RF Terminal keypad can generate a response automatically, send

characters are transmitted to the computer along with the data. For example, at setting ON, the data of 1234 would be transmitted as *1234*. Transmitt

UPC-E / EAN-8 OptionsUPC-E First Digit ON OFF 1EAN-8 First Digit ON OFF 2UPC-E Check Digit ON OFF 3EAN-8 Check Digit ON OFF 4UPC-E Expanded ON OFF 5UP

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 ar

• 2 of 5 is so susceptible to misreads that the RF Terminal adds an additional safeguard - it can be configured to look for fixed-length data only. •

Other Bar Code OptionsStorage Tek Label ON OFF 2LabelCode 5 ON OFF 3LabelCode 4 ON OFF 4Bar Code IDs ON OFF 5The Storage Tek Tape Label code is a prop

XON / XOFF Printer• Setting 4 pertains to use of a serial Printer with your RF Terminal. Use key 4 to enable XON / XOFF if your serial Printer support

Date & Time SettingSet Time The time is set using a 4-digit military hhmm format. For example, to set the time to 3:08 p.m., you would enter 1508.

or F1 to exit.Beep Tone1 - Lowest 22 - Low 23 - Medium 24 - High 25 - Highest 2The default beep tone is 3 – Medium. Each time you press the “2” key yo

Filter Mode• Filter Mode • 0 – 34• This option is only available on the LT7011.• If you are trying to read poorly printed bar codes, this setting may

Other SettingsPreamblePreambles are user-defined data that is attached to the beginning of data (bar code or keyed) that is transmitted to the host by

PostamblePostambles are user-defined data that is attached to the end of data (bar code or keyed) that is transmitted to the host by the RF Terminal.

CharactersThis setting allows the RF Terminal to output chosen ASCII characters in place of the actual characters entered. For example, if you scanned

System ToolsDownload FileThis will allow you to update the terminal's voice prompts when using the 7000 RF Terminal Voice Prompts Manager program

Table of ContentsIntroduction...

Base and Relay SetupThe Base and Relay Setup is only accessible via the RF 7000 Configuration Utility included on the Utilities CD that came with your

You can enable a Security Code for either a Base or a Relay. The Security Code needs to be three characters and when enabled, requires anyone wanting

location for the Base Station. The site survey evaluates the signal strength of a number of test packets that are exchanged between the Base and Termi

back and forth as described in example 1. The Base Station sends a data prompt to the RF Terminal, the RF Terminal transmits the operator-entered data

information by echoing back the data to the Terminal that sent it, along with a beep. If the data transmission did not make it through to the Base sta

successful your communications will be from that area. Site Survey does not require your Base Station be attached to your Host Computer. All you need

• Make sure that the Base Station and RF Terminal you are using are set to the same channel. Base Stations and RF Terminals are shipped from the facto

coverage in more than one location that is difficult to cover with a single base. An example of this would be inside two or more metal buildings where

Sometimes a Relay gets a response from the Base Station that is partial data or garbage. The Terminal retransmits its data since it has not received a

cable distance allowable.The gating factor for the application is almost always going to be the application program. By splitting the application bet

RF Serial Pin-outs...

this is a common mistake. Failure to trap them will give create very strange, unpredictable results.Even though you don’t think your code will ever ma

Programming for the RF Terminal The three levels of programming support offered for the RF Terminal are:• Low Level ASCII sequences sent to and from t

Here is a listing of valid commands and examples:Command characters Command function*@ Reinitializes all terminals3@ Reinitializes Terminal #31@Bn M

The color codes are:0 = AQUA 1 = BLACK 2 = BLUE 3 = FUCHSIA4 = GRAY 5 = GREEN 6 = LIME 7 = MAROON8 = NAVY 9 = OLIVE A = PURPLE B = REDC = SILVER D = T

background for all lines. The total height of the lines will be (1x16)+(3x24)+(1x32)+(1x16)+(2x32)=200 pixels:this is line 1this is line 2this is line

For example, the command @1,1,1, Enter Quantity would display Enter Quantity starting at position 1 on line 1, then wait for the operator to enter the

prompt in that statement would be ignored without warning – there will be no display or indication of an illegal command. The @S command (for serial o

the statement, it will try to display the invalid statement on ID 0. Once the ENTER key is pressed on the Terminal displaying the invalid statement, t

Base Station to Host FormatsThe basic format of a message that is transmitted from Base to Host is fairly simple: Byte position Function Pos

a valid command - remember that all messages must end with a request for data input. The host should then expect a response from the terminal of Termi

IntroductionThe 7001 RF Terminal is a low cost, easy-to-use radio frequency interactive terminal which communicates with PCs (or any computer) by RS-2

Check your program for the sequence error before starting again. The host program will have to reinitialize the Base Station or you will have to cycle

Automatic Check BackWhen a terminal checks back in to see if there is a change in instructions, the host can send back the same prompt or send back a

Control Keys for Possible ProgrammingThere are some keys on the RF Terminal keypad that when pressed, can transmit special ASCII characters back to th

PromptCOM/ActiveXDrop-in components are tools that are added to your programming environment "tool kit". There are a variety of different te

• Methods are function calls used to issue commands and access features of the drop-in component. An example of a method is sending an Input command t

ComStopBitsValid values: 1, 2Definition: This is a serial port setting and must match the base station setting. WDterm may allow other settings but th

InputKeyBd Parameters: line, position, prompt, shifted, timestampedInputKeyBdColor (15-line terminal only) Parameters: line, position, prompt, shifted

Function: This instructs the ActiveTerminal to display the prompt at line and position and wait for data to be received through the terminal serial po

SendFormat (15-line terminal only)Parameters: FGcolor, BGcolorFunction: Sends to the ActiveTerminal the current Format Definition as created by one or

Terminal ID is always passed as 0-63. A Terminal ID value of 99 indicates an error.Once you have the event handler skeletons, you can proceed to add w

• Speaker volume is controlled by the RF Terminal's Setup menu.• The 7000 Series does not have a choice of battery types. It comes with a built-i

method call before WDterm can respond to another keypress on the terminal.OnTermDownArrow Data passed:terminalEvent: The down-arrow button has been pr

PromptNET TCP/IP Active X ControlsPromptNET/ActiveX is a drop in COM component that allows programmers to easily add the ability to send prompts to an

Before making any WDIPterm method calls in your application, make sure to set the ServerOn property to "true".Test For Good CommunicationImp

Properties - TCP/IP COMProperties are the various configuration variables used by the WDIPterm control. They are directly assignable in your applicati

the end key on the terminal. A termID+CR will be sent to the host.InputYesNo Parameters: basename, channel, terminal, line, position, promptFunction:

effect.PlayVoice Parameters: basename, channel, terminal, msgnumFunction: This instructs the terminal attached to client basename on channel to play v

Data passed:basename, channel, terminalEvent: A four-line terminal has signed in on channel at client basename. Terminal ID is passed in terminal.OnTe

Data passed:basename, channel, terminalEvent: The BEGIN button has been pressed on a terminal. You must issue another Input method call before WDIPter

Portable PrintersCameo and QL 3 Common InformationBoth of these printers are stocked by Worth Data for the convenience of our users who need portable

So, when the RF Terminal transmits the data to the host, it will be in the following format: RF Terminal ID + T1: DATA + CRorRF Terminal ID + T2: DATA

Chapter 1: InstallationComponentsThe components in your RF Terminal system will vary according to the configuration of your system. Your RF Terminal s

Voice Message OperationsThe RF Terminal’s exclusive use of voice prompts allows you to overcome problems such as literacy, language and lighting. With

1. Short messages are preferable for prompts; most English prompts can be stated in ½ second. Instead of saying, “Enter the Item Number,” say “Item”.

TroubleshootingGeneral ConsiderationsSite TestThe most basic tool for troubleshooting is the Site Test at 50 feet range. (See Chapter 4 for the detail

• The cable between the Base Station and host computer is bad. Try the test with extension cables removed.• The host COM port is bad or assigned to an

above.• Two bases on the same channel are big trouble.Sometimes you get an error message and after checking, everything on the Base seems to be set OK

to the floor is the worst position.• In an unobstructed outdoor area a range of 3.3 miles or greater “line-of-sight” is possible but indoor “obstructe

I have very poor read rates when scanning bar codes...• Carefully follow the scanning instructions in Appendix M; How to scan a bar code when reading

• Save the shipping box. If you ever need to send the RF Terminal or any of its parts back for repair, use this box.• Before you call your dealer or W

AppendixesChannel and Jumper ChangesOpening a Base As preparation for changing the Channel on a Base Station or changing the Base to operate as a Rela

Channel ChangesTo determine the current channel of a Base Station , power up the Base and watch the LED light on the front of the unit. On power UP, a

out to the serial port, which then passes this data on to the Base station. The Base station then broadcasts the message to the terminal, causing the

Adding RelaysConnecting a Relay StationHow it works…A Relay station allows you to extend the area of your RF coverage. Relays are connected by cable t

Routing the WiringThe below diagram illustrates the RIGHT way to route your wiring and which units should be terminated. Notice this is the classical

Base Connector Pin # Relay Connector Receive Data + 5 Transmit Data + Receive Data - 6 Transmit Data - Transmit Data + 2 Receive Data +

Relays should be set to the same channel as the Base station and RF Terminals that you will be using in your system. Determining the current channel i

RF Serial Pin-outsBase Station to Host Pin-outsThe Base Station is connected to a PC with one of the following cables:F34 DB25 Null Modem Cable These

Relay Station RS422 Pin-outsThe RF Relay Stations are connected by twisted pair wire -- use Belden 1227A1, Cat 5 wire or equivalent. The Relay Port on

Firmware UpgradesUpdates are occasionally available for the RF Terminal System when new features or improvements are added.RF Terminal Firmware Upgra

Code 39 SpecificationsCode 39 (or Code 3 of 9) is the de facto standard of non-retail American industry. It is widely used in the automotive industry

Take the sum of the values assigned to each character: 1 + 2 + 3 + 33 + 34 + 35 = 1081 2 3 X Y ZDivide the sum by 43: (thus the na

transmit them to the computer as if they had been a single bar code. This is useful for entering quantities and other variable data.Accumulate Mode wo

RF Terminal OperationUsing the RF Terminal keypad…The RF Terminal is turned on by pressing the green ON/OFF button located in the upper left-hand corn

Code 93 SpecificationsCode 93 is variable length, continuous, bi-directional, compact code. Code 93 is an alphanumeric bar code which consists of 43 d

a12345bCodabar SpecificationsCodabar is widely used in libraries, blood banks, the cotton industry and transportation industries. Its character set co

Code 128 SpecificationsCode 128 is a very powerful bar code, combining an extensive character set and variable length with compactness and error check

If UCC/EAN-128 is enabled on the RF Terminal reader, all Function 1 codes are transmitted as ]C1. In addition, should you be reading a 20 digit Shippi

Interleaved 2 of 5 Code SpecificationsInterleaved 2 of 5 Code is a numeric-only, even-number-of-digits bar code. It is widely used in warehouse and in

UPC / EAN SpecificationsUPC symbols are found on almost all grocery products and many other retail items. The UPC code most people are familiar with (

must first enable them using the RF Terminal Setup Menu. NOTE: Enabling the supplements disallows the reading of UPC codes from right to left to assur

5 is the Modulo-10 check character. The data to be printed becomes:183145899385.This same formula is used for EAN-13 (using the 1-12 digits) and EAN-8

MSI/Plessey SpecificationsPlessey is a variable length numeric only bar code. MSI Bar Code is a variable length, numeric-only code with an automatical

• Data with check digit is:943457823