Casio DT-900- Manuals

Page 3 - Handling Alkaline Batteries

E-5 Warning! ■ Handling Alkaline Batteries ● Do not put the battery in a fire, expose it to heat, dismantle or modify it. If theinsulation or safety valve is damaged, the battery may leak fluid, overheat orexplode. ● Do not insert the battery with the poles reversed. Doing so may cause someabnormali...

Page 8 - Lithium-ion Battery Pack; The Lithium-ion Battery Pack is available as an option.; Optional Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit

E-10 Caution! ■ Lithium-ion Battery Pack The Lithium-ion Battery Pack is available as an option. ● Never leave the battery pack in an area expose to direct sunlight, in a carparked in direct sunlight, or any other very hot area. Doing so creates thedanger of heat emission and fire, as well as deteri...

Page 9 - Introduction; Handling Precautions

E-11 Introduction Make sure you carefully read the following information to ensure that your Data Collector isable to perform at the level for which it is designed. Handling Precautions • Do not throw or drop the Data Collector or otherwise subject it to strong impact, which can damage the LCD scree...

Page 10 - Contents

E-12 • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.• The term “Data Collector” as used in this User’s Guide refers to the CASIO DT-900 Data Collector unless otherwise noted. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may ar...

Page 12 - Unpacking

E-14 Unpacking When unpacking the Data Collector, check carefully that all of the items shown below areincluded. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your original dealer or your nearestCASIO Service Provider. • Data Collector (down-facing reader port) (forward-facing reader port) DT-900 M50E/...

Page 13 - DT-900 System Diagram; Options

E-15 0 ENT L R 7 8 9 F2 F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 4 5 6 1 2 • 3 0 ENT L R 7 8 9 F2 F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 4 5 6 1 2 • 3 DT-900 System Diagram Options Basic Cradle DT-960IOE Charger Unit DT-969CHGE Satellite Cradle DT-964IOE Lithium-ion Battery Pack DT-923LI DT-900 M50EDT-900 M60E DT-900 M51EDT-900 M61E Cab...

Page 14 - General Guide; Left side

E-16 0 ENT L R 7 8 9 F2 F1 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 4 5 6 1 2 • 3 4 8 8 3 1 2 4 5 7 13 6 1 10 9 11 12 14 15 DEL SP BL S BS CLR PW $/+ YZ- VWX STU PQR MNO JKL GHI DEF ABC General Guide 1 Reader port Emits a laser for bar code reading. 2 Read indicator Indicates the status of the read operation: green for a ...

Page 15 - Power Supply

E-17 Power Supply The Data Collector has both a main power supply (two AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries or a lithium-ion battery pack) and a backup power supply (lithium battery). In this manual, the words "main battery" refer to both alkaline batteries and the lithium-ion battery pack. Low ...

Page 16 - Loading the Main Battery

E-18 Power Supply Loading and Removing the AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries Important! When you load the AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries, make sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing the correctdirections. Loading the Main Battery 1 Slide the main battery compartment coverlock...

Page 17 - Loading and Removing the Lithium-ion Battery Pack; Loading the Lithium-ion Battery Pack; Removing the Lithium-ion Battery Pack

E-19 Loading and Removing the Lithium-ion Battery Pack Loading the Lithium-ion Battery Pack 1 Slide the main battery compartment coverlock to the FREE position and remove thecover.If the main battery compartment cover doesnot open, lift up tab “a” with your fingernail ora thin object. 2 Load a lithi...

Page 18 - Replacing the Lithium Backup Battery

E-20 Power Supply Replacing the Lithium Backup Battery When the lithium backup battery low voltage message appears on the LCD screen,immediately replace the backup battery (lithium). Use a CR2032 lithium battery as thereplacement battery. Be sure to turn the Data Collector OFF before you do this. [W...

Page 20 - About the LCD Screen; • Display Area

E-22 About the LCD Screen The LCD screen of the Data Collector shows program settings, operational procedures,calculation results and other information. • Display Area 64 dots (V) x 128 dots (H) • Display Characters 12-dot, 16-dot and 20-dot modesEach mode allows mixing of the following three fonts:...

Page 21 - To attach the wrist strap; Attaching the Wrist Strap

E-23 The wrist strap protects the Data Collector from being damaged as a result of it beingdropped by mistake during movement.Follow the procedure below to attach the wrist strap. To attach the wrist strap 1 Pass the thin end of the wrist strap throughthe metal hand strap mount on the bottomside of ...

Page 22 - Keys and Their Functions

E-24 12 3 15 4 6 7 Keys and Their Functions Operations are controlled by trigger keys and stroke keys. 1 Trigger keys Trigger a bar code read operation. 2 Control keys CLR key: Cancels input. BS key: Backspaces and deletes onecharacter. S key: Switches between the characterinput mode and the number ...

Page 23 - Performing a Bar Code Read Operation; Using the Bar Code Reader

E-25 Performing a Bar Code Read Operation 1 Press the [PW] key to turn power on. Hold theData Collector close to the bar code andpress the trigger key. 2 The reader port emits a laser to read the barcode. The read indicator lights green whenthe read is successful. Important! • If you have problems w...

Page 24 - Performing a Bar Code; Sample Bar Codes; Laser Beam

E-26 Using the Bar Code Reader Performing a Bar Code When reading a small bar code, decrease the distance between the Data Collector and thebar code. For larger bar codes, position the Data Collector so that the bar code fits into thelaser beam. L * * Sample Bar Codes Warning! ■ Laser Beam ● Never l...

Page 25 - Adjusting the Laser Beam Width

E-27 Adjusting the Laser Beam Width The width of the laser beam emitted from the Data Collector can be adjusted to match thewidth of the bar code that is being read.When you switch the laser beam width, you must set the beam’s reference pointbeforehand. 1 Turn the Data Collector ON with the and keys...

Page 26 - Beam Width Adjustment Bar Code

E-28 Beam Width Adjustment Bar Code For down-facing reader port model For forward-facing reader port model [Handling Precautions] • The Data Collector is shipped with the laser beam width already adjusted. So, the laser beam width need not be adjusted. Adjustment isnecessary only when the laser beam...

Page 27 - Data Communication

E-29 DT-900 - DT-900 Data Communication Application software and input data can be transferred between two DT-900 units using theinfrared ports on the bottom of the units.Position the two DT-900 units so they will not accidently move during data communication.The orientation of the two units depends...

Page 28 - Specifications

E-30 Specifications • General CPU: 32-bit RISC Type Memory: M50E/M51E RAM : 2MB (User area 1.6 MB) FROM : 2MB (User area 500 KB) M60E/M61E RAM : 2MB (User area 1.6 MB) FROM : 8MB (User area 6.3 MB) • Display Type: STN LCD with phase correction film Capacity: 128 x 64 dots Display contrast: Manually ...

Page 29 - • Power Supply; • Size and Weight; • Operating Environment

E-31 Interface: Serial I/F Control Protocol: Full-duplex Synchronization: Asynchronous Speed: 1,200 to 115,200 bps • Power Supply Main: Two AA (LR6)-size alkaline dry cells or one lithium-ion battery pack Alkaline Battery life:- Approx. 150 hours (using a new set of AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries ...

Page 30 - Using the Basic Cradle; Accessories

E-32 CASIO DATA POWER OFF POWER ON RS-232C RS-485-1 RS-485-2 AC ADAPTOR CASIO 4 5 8 11 14 13 14 10 12 8 6 7 1 3 2 9 Using the Basic Cradle Basic Cradle (DT-960IOE) makes it possible to upload system data and file data betweenthe Data Collector and a personal computer.You can use optional 6-6 pin Mod...

Page 32 - When You Are Using the Down-facing Reader Port Model

E-34 Using the Basic Cradle When You Are Using the Down-facing Reader Port Model When you are using a down-facing reader port model, remove the nose guide before use.To remove the nose guide, remove the twoscrews using a screwdriver. Setting up the Communication Unit and Connectingthe Data Collector...

Page 34 - Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles; Connections; DIP Switch Settings

E-36 Using the Basic Cradle Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) toconnect up to 16 Basic Cradles in a serial configuration. Thisconfiguration makes it possible to exchange databetween multiple Data Collectors and a personalcomputer. Con...

Page 35 - DT-960IOE Basic Cradle Specifications; Infrared

E-37 DT-960IOE Basic Cradle Specifications Infrared Interface: Infrared (non-contact type) Standard: CASIO original Control Protocol: Half-duplex Synchronization: Asynchronous Speed: 2,400 to 115,200 bps RS-232C Control Protocol: Half-duplex Synchronization: Asynchronous Speed: 2,400 to 115,200 bps ...

Page 36 - Using the Satellite Cradle

E-38 CASIO LINE DATA CHG2 CHG1 POWER OFF POWER ON CASIO RS-232C C - OUT C - IN AC ADAPTOR 4 5 11 15 18 17 18 12 1314 16 11 6 7 8 9 10 1 3 2 Using the Satellite Cradle Satellite Cradle (DT-964IOE) makes it possible to upload system data and file data betweenthe Data Collector and a personal computer....

Page 40 - Charging the Battery Pack

E-42 Using the Satellite Cradle Charging the Battery Pack The following procedure can be used only when a lithium-ion battery pack is loaded in theData Collector. 1 Turn on the power of the Satellite Cradle, andconfirm that its power indicator lights up red. 2 Attach the Data Collector to the Satell...

Page 42 - Serial Connection of Multiple Satellite Cradles

E-44 Using the Satellite Cradle Serial Connection of Multiple Satellite Cradles You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-888RSC) to connect up to 7 SatelliteCradles in a serial configuration. This configuration makes it possible to exchange databetween multiple Data Collectors and a personal ...

Page 44 - DT-964IOE Satellite Cradle Specifications; Charger; Functions

E-46 DT-964IOE Satellite Cradle Specifications Infrared Interface: Infrared Standard: Conforms to IrDA Ver. 1.2 Original Synchronization: Asynchronous Speed: 9,600/38,400/115,200bps RS-232C Control Protocol: Full-duplex Synchronization: Asynchronous Speed: 1,200 to 115,200bps RS-422 Control Protocol...

Page 45 - Using the Charger Unit

E-47 CHG2 CHG1 CASIO POWER OFF POWER ON AC ADAPTOR CASIO 2 3 7 10 12 12 8 9 11 7 4 5 6 1 Using the Charger Unit The Charger Unit (DT-969CHGE) makes it possible to charge the battery pack on a DataCollector (with lithium-ion battery pack attached).The Charger Unit can be located on a desk or table to...

Page 50 - DT-969CHGE Charger Unit Specifications; Dimensions and Weight

E-52 DT-969CHGE Charger Unit Specifications Charger Charger Method: Fixed voltage (with current limiter) Charge Time: Approx. 6 hours Power Supply Method: Special AC adaptor Power Requirements: 230 VAC (DT-9020ADP-G) 120 VAC (DT-9020ADP-U) Rated Input: DC 9.5 V, approx. 1,000 mA Dimensions and Weigh...

Page 51 - Setting the Unit

E-53 The following describes how to set up the Basic Cradle, Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit.You can set up these three types in one of two ways, on a wall or on a desktop. To use the Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle on a desktop(example: Satellite Cradle) 1 Simply place the Satellite Cradle on a d...