CipherLab 8300 Series User's Guide Version 1.05 Copyright © 2003 CIPHERLAB Co., Ltd. CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. Head Office: 12F, 333, Dunhua S. Rd., Sec.2, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-8647-1166 Fax: +886-2-8647-2255 e-mail: support@cipherlab.com.tw http://www.cipherlab.com.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ii 1. Preface..............................................................................................................................1 2. General Features and Characteristics ...............................................................2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 3. Software Architecture............................
1. Preface The 8300 Terminals are rugged, versatile, high performance data terminals designed for all-day, everyday use. They are powered by a Li-ion rechargeable battery with working hour longer than 100 hours. They are supported by a rich set of development tools, including a Windows-based application generator, “C” and “Basic” compilers.
2. General Features and Characteristics Basic characteristics of the 8300 Terminal are listed below, 2.1 Electrical Operation battery: 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable battery, 1800mAH. Backup battery: 3.0V, 7mAH rechargeable Lithium battery for SRAM & calendar Working time: over 36 hours for 8300. 2.
CCD Resolution: 0.125mm ~ 1.00mm Depth of field: 2 ~ 20cm Width of field: 45mm ~ 124mm Scan rate: 100 scans/sec Ambient Light Rejection: 1200 lux (Direct Sun-light) 2500 lux (Fluorescent Light) 2.7 Display 128x64 graphic dots FSTN LCD display with LED back-light 2.8 Keypad 24 numeric or 39 alphanumeric rubber keys. 2.9 Indicator Buzzer Software programmable audio indicator, 1KHz to 4KHz, low power transducer type. LED Programmable, dual-color (green and red) LED for status indication. 2.
Standard: IEEE 802.11b & Wi-Fi compliance 2.12 Software Operating System: CipherLab proprietary OS Programming Tools: “C” compiler, BASIC compiler and a Windows-based Application Generator 2.13 Accessories Charging & Communication cradle RS-232 cable Keyboard wedge cable Power adapter Li-ion rechargeable battery pack 3560 Bluetooth Access Point 802.
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3. Software Architecture The 8300 Series Terminal system software consists of three modules: the kernel & Application Manager module, the System module and the Application module. 3.1 Kernel & Application Manager The kernel is the innermost core of the system. It has the highest security and is always protected by the system. Only the failure of flash memory or improperly power off during system restart after updating kernel will the kernel be destroyed.
terminal to be cloned without going through a PC. 3.2 System The system module provides the following services: 1. Information The system information includes hardware version, serial number, manufacturing date, kernel version, C library or BASIC run-time version, application program version and hardware configurations. 2. Settings The system settings include the following: 1. Clock Set date and time for the system. 2. Backlight ON Period Set the staying on duration for the keyboard and LCD backlight.
Code 128 UPCE UPCE with ADDON 2 UPCE with ADDON 5 EAN8 EAN8 with ADDON 2 EAN8 with ADDON 5 EAN13 EAN13 with ADDON 2 EAN13 with ADDON 5 Other barcodes must be enabled through programming. 2. Buzzer To test the buzzer with different Frequency/Duration. Press ENTER key to start and then press any key to stop the test. 3. LCD & LED To test LCD display and LED indicator. Press ENTER key to start and then press any key to stop the test. 4. Keyboard To test the rubber keys.
4. Security 5. Echo Tests 6. Inquiry 7. 802.11b Menu This item will be shown only if the 802.11b module is installed. The 802.11b menu includes the following items: 1. Information 2. IP Setting 3. WLAN Setting 4. Security 5. Echo Tests 3.3 Application The Application module runs on top of the System module. The 8300 Terminals are preloaded with the Application Generator’s run-time program and the following menu will be shown upon powering the unit up: 1. Take data 2.
4. Operations Batteries must be fresh and properly loaded before start operation. 4.1 Keypad operations The 8300 Series Terminals have two keyboard layouts: 24 rubber keys and 39 rubber keys. The functions of some special keys are as follows: SCAN Scan a barcode. Press this button will trigger the scanner to read a barcode if the scanner port is enabled. ENTER Enter. There are two enter keys on the side of the scan key. Normally the enter keys are used for command execution or input confirmation.
4.3 System mode To enter the system menu, you need to press the 7, 9 and POWER keys simultaneously upon power up the terminal. For details of the services provided by the system, please refer to section 4.2. 4.4 Kernel mode To enter the kernel menu, you need to press 7, 9 and POWER keys simultaneously to enter the system menu first, then power off the unit and press 1, 7 and POWER key simultaneously.
5. Troubleshooting a) Does not power up after pressing POWER key. Make sure the battery is loaded. Charge the battery and check the charging status. If no charging information shown on the display, reload the battery and check if the battery is properly installed then try again. Call for service if problem persists. b) Cannot transmit data or programs via the terminal’s communication port.
