Portable Data Collector Z-2121 series User’s Manual ( Version 1.
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ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Table of Contents Preface About This Manual .......................................................................................................... 4 Symbols used in this manual ....................................................................................... 4 Copyright ........................................................................................................................... 5 Safety Information ...............................................................
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preface About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2121 Portable Data Collector. ZEBEX Z-2121 product is at the forefront of data collector technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on the many and varied options available to you. The Z-2121 product is a compact, ergonomic, modular and durable data collector. It is designed for easy upgrade with an integrated BT communication, 1D barcode scanner and vibration.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Copyright ZEBEX Industries Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. Including but not limited to the imply warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBEX Industries Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this product. ZEBEX Industries Inc.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Safety Operation WARNING Disassembly and Modification Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex pers onnel or Zebex - appr ov ed e ngi neers . Interior Parts and Components Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock. Drop and Knock the Device Be careful when using the device; do not drop or knock the device as irreversible damage to the unit may occur.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statem ent 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) 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.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Unpacking Package Contents u Travel charger selection Type: North America/Japan/ Z-2121 series Taiwan/Europe Portable Data Terminal USB cable (Terminal connect to PC USB port) Battery Pack OR RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Optional Parts Cradle package AC Adapter Purchaseable accessories Main Battery USB Cable RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable USB AC Adapter AC Adapter Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. General Guide 1 2 3 4 1 LED indicator (Right) Indicates the status of battery charge : Red for battery just on charging and Green for full. 2 LCD screen Display various data when a program is being run. 3 Scan button The trigger of Barcode reading. 4 Keypad A total of 26 keys are provided to the power and other function keys. 5 Scan windows Emits a laser for bar code reading.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Getting Started Inserting the Battery When inserti ng the battery for the first time, follow these directions: 1-3. Push the top lock to pick up the battery pack. 5-4. Insert the battery as shown. 6-7. Put the battery cover back. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Remove the Battery 1. Turn the power off. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Press the battery against the Z-2121 terminal, and lift it up and away from the compartment. 4. Put the cover back. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the Battery The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the device itself or independently via the recharging slot at the back of the cradle. Charging by cable Connect the charging cable and USB AC adaptor as shown. Charging by cradle 1. Put the Z-2121 on the cradle as shown in figure 2. 2. Connect the power adapter to the DB-9 (female) connector 3. Insert the power adapter to the wall socket. Note 1: 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. 4. Battery charging and data exchange can be done at the same time or respectively. The Z-2121 Data Collector, however, is unable to communicate with the host computer when placed on the cradle without the battery attached to it. 5. The battery is always charged via the cradle. There are two ways to charge the battery.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle. Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the socket. NOTES Whe n c hargi ng the battery for the first time, charge for at l eas t 12 hours pri or to use. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. PC System Requirements Windows XP Operating System 64 MB RAM 50 MB free HDD space USB ports communication Interface WLAN transmitter (optional) Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (optional) Connecting To PC In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal, the mobile data terminal must be connected to a PC. Connecting via USB Cradle The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s USB ports.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Connecting the Z-2121 directly via USB cable You can connect the Z-2121 directly to your PC, without the need for the cradle, using the Mini USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand side of the device. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. About The Product The Z-2121 is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data collector. It is designed with an integrated Bluetooth communication and 1D laser barcode scanner and 26-keys keypad. The design is ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a supply chain. The Z-2121 features a 32-bit C-MOS Microprocessor. This combination delivers high performance, low power consumption and the diversity of a Bluetooth communication.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. execute designed tasks on the data terminal. Firmware features a. Supports most of the popular barcode symbols. b. Ability to discriminate among barcodes c. Programmable auto -power-off time d. The uploading or downloading can be fully controlled by the computer. e. Easy user-defined FREETASK, able to assign as many as 16 fields f. Ability to execute as many as 8 TASK Development Software features a. Windows 95/98/NT based WinTask Ge n. b.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Prerequisites Skills Required The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop application software for the ZEBEX Z-2121 series. ? Good knowledge of one or more of the following: * C language Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Specifications SYSTEM Processor Memory LCD Display ST 32-bit processor with Flash Area 256/512KB SRAM - 2MB F-ROM – 8MB (S-FLASH) FSTN 96x49 dot (6Lx16C) , with Backlight LCD Keypad Audio POWER Main battery 26 Keys without backlight 1 X Mono Buzzer Backup battery (3.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Start to operate the Z-2121 Take out the terminal, install in a set of fully charged battery. 1. Press the “Power” key. After the display appears, press “M2” key to enter the System Menu. 2. Then Press “1” to enter the “Run Task” menu. Then press “1” again to execute the “FREETASK”. 3. Press “SCAN” to do barcode scanning and data collecting. Firmware Operation Quick Start Guide !!!! Insert battery into the Z-2121, and the display will be shown in Fig 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. to press ́ into Fig 4 Fig 3 Fig 4 In Fig 3 is shown of Z-2121 standard Firmware, press M2 can enter into System Menu as Fig 4, and also can press M1 back to Fig 3 The following is the description of each function: 1. Press 2. Press 3. Press ˞ enter into Run Task function test. ˟ enter into Task Utility function test. ˠ enter into Parameter Set function test. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Run Task Function Test Fig 5 In Fig 5 is shown in barcode scan, press SCAN to read barcode data, and the vibration will shake once when press SCAN key. If want to revise the barcode data, please press F6 to show on the data and key in the number, or can press F4 to delete the data or number. And then press F1 back Fig 5. Task Utility Function Test Fig 6 In Fig 6 is shown for Task Utility function, the following is the description of each function: 2-1.Press 2-2.Press 2-3.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. File Status Function Test Fig 7 In Fig 7 is shown in the data amount, press M1 can leave the screen. Delete Data Function Test Fig 8 In Fig 8 is shown for Delete Menu function, the following is the description of each function: 2-2-1.Press 2-2-2.Press ˞ enter into Delete Data function test. ˟ enter into Delete Task function test. Delete Data Function Fig 9 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 9 is asked for all the data delete or not, press M2 is YES, press again is NO, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ Delete Task Function Fig 10 In Fig 10 is asked for deleting the data download from the PC or not, press M2 is YES, press again is NO, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ ! ! Back Function Fig 11 In Fig 11 is shown for Backup function, the following is the description of each function: 2-3-1.Press 2-3-2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Delete Data Function Fig 12 Fig 13 In Fig 12 is shown in Backup function, and will make auto-storage in the memory of 2048(K), after finish the storage will shown in Fig 13, and press to leave the screen. ́ ! ! Restore Function Fig 14 Fig 15 In Fig 14 is shown in Restore function, and will make auto-storage in the memory of 2048(K), after finish the storage will shown in Fig 15, and press to leave the screen. ́ ! ! Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Parameter Set Function Test Fig 16 In Fig 16 is shown for Parameter function, the following is the description of each function: 3-1.Press 3-2.Press 3-3.Press ˞ enter into Basic Setup function test. ˟ enter into System Setup function test. ˠ enter into BarSetup function test. Basic Setup Function Fig 17 In Fig 17 is shown for Backup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-1-1.Press 3-1-2.Press 3-1-3.Press 3-1-4.Press ˞ enter into Back Light function test.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Back Light Function Fig 18 ́ or In Fig 18 is shown to select LCD back light, press OFF, after confirmed press to leave the screen. to switch ON or LCD Contrast Function Fig 19 or In Fig 19 is shown to select LCD contrast, the default is 45, press to adjust the contrast, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ Beep Volume Function Fig 20 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 20 is shown to select Beep Volume, the default is Lound, press or to adjust Quite, Low or Medium, after confirmed press the screen. ́ to leave Auto Power Off Function Fig 21 In Fig 21 is shown to set Auto Power Off, the default is 10mins, press or to adjust 15mins, 20mins, 30mins or Disable, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ System Setup Function Test Fig 22 In Fig 22 is shown for System Setup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-2-1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Communication Function Fig 23 In Fig 23 is shown for System Setup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-2-1-1.Press 3-2-1-2.Press 3-2-1-3.Press ˞ enter into Comm. Device function test. ˟ enter into Fld. Delimiter function test. ˠ enter into REC. Delimiter function test. Comm.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 25 is shown to set up the speed, press , or to adjust 576000, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 or 8, after confirmed press to enter into Fig 26. ́ or to adjust even, In Fig 26 is shown to set up the parity, press , odd, mark or space, after confirmed press to enter into Fig 27. ́ In Fig 27 is shown to set up the data bit, after confirmed press enter into Fig 28. In Fig 28 is shown to stop the data bit, after confirmed press enter into Fig 23. ́ to ́ to Fld.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 30 is shown to set up the interface, the default CRLF, press , or to adjust CR, LF or None , after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ ! ! System Timer Function Fig 31 Fig 32 In Fig 31 is shown to set up the date , press number t key to adjust the number, after confirmed press to enter into Fig 32. ́ ́ In Fig 32 is shown to set up the time, press number t key to adjust the number, after confirmed press to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Device ID Function Fig 34 Fig 35 In Fig 34 is shown to set up the Device ID , after confirmed press to enter into Fig 35, and press the number, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ ́ Password Function Fig 36 Fig 37 ́ In Fig 36 is shown to set up password, after setup press to leave the screen, If there is no setting will enter into Fig 37 automatically, please press to leave the screen. ́ Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Data Mode Function Fig 38 ́ In Fig 38 is shown to set up Month, Date and Year, after setup press to leave the screen. BarSetup Function Fig 39 In Fig 39 is shown for BarSetup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-3-1.Press 3-3-1.Press 3-3-1.Press ˞ enter into Basic Set function test. ˟ enter into Advance Set function test. ˠ enter into Pre/Postamble function test. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Basic Set Function Fig 40 In Fig 40 is shown for Basic Set function, can adjust the barcode type like Code 39, F ASCII 39, Codabar, ITF25, Code 128 and Code 93, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ ! ! Advance Set Function Fig 41 In Fig 41 is shown for Advance Set function, can adjust EAN to ISBN/ISSN, EAN-13 digits, EAN-8 digits, IATA code or Codabare ST/SP, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Pre/Postamble Function Fig 42 Fig 43 In Fig 42 is shown for Pre/Postamble function, after setup please enter into Fig 43 to make sure the password has been setup , after confirmed press to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Bootload Function Quick Start Guide Insert battery into the Z-2121, and the display will be shown in Fig 1. Fig 1 Fig 2 In Fig 1 is shown on the display after Z-2121 power on, press in Fig 2 for the Bootload function. ̂ˢ ɠ̂ˣ will show The following is the description of each function: 1. Press 2. Press ˞ enter into Jump HW function test. ˟ enter into Jump OS function test.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Buzzer and Vibrator Function Test Fig 4 In Fig 4 is shown for Buzzer and Vibrator function test. To test the sound of buzzer is normal and the vibrator is shake or not, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ ! ! Keypad Function Test Fig 5 In Fig 5 is shown for Keypad function test. To test all the keys are working normal. If one of keys can’t be worked or miss one of the keys , the display can’t enter to the next screen, after confirmed press to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 6 is shown for USB function test. Please install USB driver named vcpdriver_v1.1_setup first, plug USB cable with PC; open Device Manager in the PC and click Com and LPT will be shown on STM Viratual COM Port ȐCOM3ȑ, and then set the COM PORT in COM 3 for the Hyper Terminal. Each PC will be different Fig 7 Fig 8 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Fig 9 After finish the setting, when press SCAN key once, the display of Hyper Terminal as Fig 8 will show on USB TEST. Press any key in the PC, and the display will show on L, and then press to leave the screen. ́ SRAM Function Test Fig 10 Fig 11 In Fig 10 is shown for SRAM function test. When last screen is entered into the screen, there will be a bee after test finished.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Barcode Scan Function Test Fig 13 Fig 14 Fig 15 In Fig 13 is shown for Barcode Scan function test. Press SCAN key, to scan the barcode, the Yellow LED will light up once. In Fig 14 is shown on first data and the barcode number C1107141857. If there is any problem of the laser engine will show as Fig 15, after confirmed press to leave the screen. ́ RS-232 Function Test Fig 16 In Fig 16 is shown for RS-232 function test.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Fig 18 After finish the setting, when press SCAN key once, the display of Hyper Terminal as Fig 17 will show on USB TEST. Press any key in the PC, and the display will show on G, and then press to leave the screen. ́ Bluetooth Function Test Fig 19 In Fig 19 is shown for Bluetooth function test.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Each Bluetooth IP is different Fig 20 Confirmed Password Fig 21 Each PC will be different Yes Fig 22 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Fig 23 Fig 24 After finish the setting, when press SCAN key once, the display of Hyper Terminal as Fig 17 will show on Bluetooth TEST. Press any key in the PC, and the display will show on D, and then press to leave the screen. ́ FLASH Function Test Fig 25 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Fig 26 Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 25 is shown for FLASH function test. When last screen is entered into the screen, there will be a bee after test finished. If there is any problem, the screen will show on error message and bee once as Fig 26, after confirmed press to leave the screen.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
