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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 2 • Connect to your host computer • Customize your M7100 Terminal • Create and execute programs • Collect and upload data • Send and receive data • Connect and use the M7100 serial interface Warranty A one-year warranty against material defects and workmanship from the da...

3 M7100 Terminal Overview This chapter describes the features of the M7100 terminal. o save time in the future, print a copy of this document. Choose Print from the File menu, and press Enter to receive all the pages of examples and instructions. Using the M7100 Keyboard The M7100 Terminal is equipp...

4 the blue Function menu or the blue special characters. Function keys (F1 – F20) can be programmed by many host systems, to be “hot keys” and select specific program items without navigating the entire program. The black [Shift] key toggles between upper and lower case mode and selects special char...

5 6 (Down arrow) Moves the display screen down one line at a time or moves the display screen down one menu level. In terminal emulation, the <Shift> then < 6 > will move the screen up one whole page. 4 (Right arrow) Moves the cursor right one character at a time and toggles between menu...

8 Reading distance for the Linear Imager and Code 39 Bar codes Reading distance for the Linear Imager and all other bar code symbologies.

11 Reading distance for the 2D Area Imager Barcode symbologies are always measured in mils. This usually refers to the narrowest bar width. One mil equals 0.001”, therefore a 0.01” wide narrow bar would be a 10 mil barcode. Conversion: 1 mil = 0.0254 mm 1 inch = 25.4 mm These charts show typical per...

12 Scanner information and Labeling The M7100 Integrated Laser Scanner uses a low-power visible laser diode. Avoid staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a CDRH Class II laser is not known to be harmful. Laser Classification: CDRH Class II Light Source: 630 – 680 nm laser diode ...

16 A Typical Wireless Network Ethernet Connectio n Wireless Access Point(s) (802.11b) Wireless Handheld Terminals (M7100) Personal Computer (Server)

17 GSM/GPRS Network Card Support The AML M7100 now supports GSM/GPRS network cards. When a GPRS network card comes installed in the M7100, the menus will be slightly different from the standard menus.

21 The Optional M7100 Handle The M7100 has an optional “pistol grip” style handle for users who prefer the point and shoot style. The M7100 handle is secured to the M7100 handheld terminal by 4 screws. The battery is then relocated in the handle for easy change-out. Installing the Optional M7100 Han...

22 The M7100 Communications Ports The M7100 has three types of communications ports on the bottom of the unit. The three ports are shown here. Description of the Infra-Red Detector Array Port (IrDA) 1. IrDA in (right side of window) 2. IrDA out (left side of window) Description of the RJ-45 10 Pin C...

23 The M7100 Cradle The M7100 Handheld Terminal has available, an optional charging and communications cradle. The cradle automatically charges the M7100 battery while it is resting in the cradle. The cradle also includes an extra slot to charge a spare battery. The M7100 cradle can accommodate the ...

24 The M7100 Cradle’s Communication Ports The M7100 handheld terminal has 2 different styles of communications ports, RS-232 (RJ-45) and USB (Type II). The M7100 Cradle also has 2 communications ports, RS-232 (DB-9) and USB (Type II). The M7100 Communications Cradle uses a standard RS-232 (DB-9 Male...

25 The M7100 RF Server Login This chapter describes the login functions of the M7100 terminal. It also describes using Telnet and Terminal Emulation support. arning: If the M7100 Handheld Terminal has improper security and/or network settings, the terminal will fail to connect to any network devices...

26 If there is not a wireless Access Point (AP) for the handheld terminal to connect to, then the terminal will not proceed past this point. For help in determining the presence and strength of an Access Point’s transmission see the Network Diagnostics section of this manual. Connecting The followin...

27 Applications If you are using the CommandLink™ software, and the proper User ID and Password are entered, then the Applications Menu is displayed. These are the programs that are available on the CommandLink™ Server for this user. Other users may see other programs depending on the settings in th...

28 Console 2: Communications Session or User Program Console 3: Battery Warnings Console 4: Second Telnet Session Console 5: Linux prompt Console 6: User Defined Console 7: RESERVED Console 8: User Defined Console 9: RESERVED Each virtual console is running a different foreground application that us...

29 The M7100 has a built -in feature which makes it easy to see when the terminal is out of range of an access point. When the M7100 goes outside of RF coverage, the following screen appears. When the operator goes back into RF coverage, the “Out of Range” screen will automatically disappear and ret...

31 Contrast The contrast can be set by selection the “Contrast” function from the Main Menu. The 3 (left) and 4 (right) arrow keys can be used to fine-tune the contrast. The scroll bar below the Main Menu window shows the current contrast level. The [ENTER] key will save the changes to the permanent...

32 Network Setup By selecting the Network Setup function from the Main Menu the wireless network adapter can be configured. The “Network Connection Info” dialog box displays the RF Status (RF) the current IP Address (IP), Network Mask (MASK) and the MAC Address (MAC) of the wireless Ethernet card th...

33 Note: Enabling DHCP or BOOTP will cause the M7100 handheld terminal to take slightly longer to establish a connection to the RF network due to the overhead involved in obtaining network information from the server. Radio Settings (WEP) The Radio Settings allows the operator to set wireless networ...

34 In the example above, “AMLBURNIN” was chosen for the unique SSID name. Your unique name should be assigned by your local Systems Administrator. The wireless security settings are referred to as WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) can be left un-enabled or can be enabled from this menu . It is HIGHL...

38 Radio Settings (WPA-EAP) The WPA-EAP offers PEAP, TLS and TTLS mode. The mode used must match the network the M7100 is to communicate with. The Shared Phrase must match the network the M7100 is to communicate with. The Username must match the network the M7100 is to communicate with. The Passwd m...

39 Certificate Settings TLS When using TLS you must store the proper certificates onto the M7100 handheld terminal. The Certificates and Shared Phrase must match the network the M7100 is to communicate with. Certificates can be generated from most web browsers such as Mozilla or IE. Establish a conn...

41 The first session is on virtual console 2 and can be accessed by pressing [Alt] then [Func] then [2]. The second session is on virtual console 4 and can be accessed by pressing [Alt] then [Func] then [4]. Multiple Hosts If multiple host have been defined, and a user wishes to select a different h...

42 Hosts Log-in Options For each host server listed, you can add special options to make logging into the hosts easier. While this feature makes it easy to log-in to a server, it also makes the server less secure. The information entered in this screen is unique to each host system and must be suppl...

43 Terminal Options The Term setting determines what terminal type the M7100 will emulate. The default setting is standard “VT100”. If you are using CommandLink™ software, set the Terminal type to “amlterm”. Note: When using amlterm with CommandLink™ the optional features are controlled by the Comma...

53 Terminal Emulation – tn5250 The “tn52550” terminal emulation is typically used for IBM AS/400 server applicatio ns. The AML tn5250 TE is designed to be a basic 5250 emulation. If optional features are required, it is recommended that either the Connect PowerNet TwinClient emulations or the Stay L...

57 The <Restart Network> function allows the new network to be restarted with all the new settings made in the above menus. If an active host server is found, the M7100 will display the log-in screen of that server. If the host server can not be found, the M7100 Menu System will continue to be...

59 Diagnostics The “Diagnostic Menu” has several powerful functions that can help pinpoint a variety of network problems. The Diagnostic menu can be used to determine connectivity to the network as well as connectivity to the server or host computer. Network Status The “Network Status” function allo...

60 The “WLAN:” shows the current connection status reported by the internal RF card. This status can be a very useful tool to determine if an RF connection is being made. The description of this status is shown below: Disabled This normally means that either the network settings are being changed or...

64 Print Test Label The “Print Test Label” function allows the operator test a serial or IrDA (Infrared Diode Array) printer through the serial or IrDA port on the bottom of the M7100 handheld terminal. There are two types of printers supported in the “Print Test Label” sub-menu function. The M7100 ...

65 Firmware Version The “Firmware Version” function displays the information about the M7100 handheld terminals firmware version and the date and time it was created. Serial Number The “Serial Number” function displays the information about the M7100 handheld terminals serial number if your unit sup...

66 When the M7100 handheld terminal’s battery is completely depleted, a “Battery Low” error screen is displayed signaling that you must replace the battery or place the unit in the charger for charging. Barcode Data Viewer The “Barcode Data Viewer” function displays the actual data acquired by the b...

69 Setting the Code 39 Bar Code The individual bar codes can be enabled and disabled by hitting the [Space] key. Only enabled bar code symbologies can be modified. To modify a bar code symbology hit the [ENTER] key while the bar code name is highlighted. CODE 39 DECODER ON* Enable reading Code 39 ba...

70 ON Enable Concatenate Mode. The concatenate mode allows the M7100 handheld terminal to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer and then sends them to the computer just like they were a single bar code. When a Code 39 label containing a leading space is read, the M7100 emits two short beeps an...

71 ON* Transmit the UPC-A Number System character. OFF Do not transmit the UPC-A Number System character. SEND UPC-E NUMBER SYSTEM ON* Transmit the UPC-E Number System character. OFF Do not transmit the UPC-E Number System character. SEND UPC-A CHECK DIGIT ON* Transmit the UPC-A Check Digit characte...

72 SEND EAN-13 COUNTRY CODE ON* Transmit the EAN-13 Country Code. OFF Do not transmit the EAN-13 Country Code. SEND EAN-8 COUNTRY CODE ON* Transmit the EAN-8 Country Code. OFF Do not transmit the EAN-8 Country Code. SEND EAN-13 CHECK DIGIT ON* Transmit the EAN-13 Check Digit character. OFF Do not tr...

74 Setting the I - 2 of 5 Bar Code INT 2 OF 5 DECODER ON* Enable reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes. OFF Disable reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes. USS CHECK DIGIT Specifies if the USS check digit type will be used with Interleaved 2 of 5: ON Uniform Symbology Specification (3-1-3 mod 10) OFF* ...

75 OFF* Disable Fixed Length mode. Read all Interleaved 2 of 5 labels without regard to length. SET FIXED LENGTH #1 (02-60) Sets the first valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5. Enter a two-digit value to enter the length. Valid lengths are 02 to 60 characters. By definition, the lengths of Inte...

76 ON The reader will insert a blank after the 1st, 5th, and 10th characters of a 14-character Codabar label. The label length does not include the start and stop characters. OFF * Disable CLSI formatting. CLSI CHECK DIGIT ON Enable the CLSI check digit. When this option is enabled, all fourteen dig...

77 Setting the Code 93 Bar Code CODE 93 DECODER ON* Enable reading Code 93 bar codes. OFF Disable reading Code 93 bar codes. CONCATENATE MODE ON Enable Concatenate Mode. The concatenate mode allows the reader to concatenate multiple bar codes in its buffer, and then sends them to the computer just l...

79 Setting the Code 11 Bar Code CODE 11 DECODER ON Enable reading Code 11 bar codes. OFF * Disable reading Code 11 bar codes. TWO CHECK DIGITS REQUIRED ON Two valid check digits are required for each label. OFF * One valid check digit is required for each label. SEND FIRST CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit th...

81 Decoder Options The “Decoder Options” function allows the operator to add termination characters to the bar code as it’s read by the internal scanner. SEND BAR CODE TYPE ID: (ON/OFF) ON: Sends a letter preceding the data, indicating the symbology type of the bar code. The letter corresponds to th...

82 TERMINATION CHARACTER OVERRIDE (ON/OFF) ON: Strips any termination character from the bar code that was scanned. OFF*: Does not strip any termination characters from the bar code. The optional Termination Character is transmitted at the end of the data. None - None Tab - Horizontal Tab CR - Carri...

83 Local Settings, 2D Imager Only Note: For instructions on setting the Laser or CCD see: Local Settings, Laser & CCD Only previously in this manual. The “Local Settings” function sets much of the M7100 handheld terminal’s internal hardware and software. Barcode Options The “Barcode Options” fun...

84 The Symbology settings for the 2D Imager are quite extensive and complex. Usually the default settings are satisfactory for most applications. Please refer to the “HHP® IMAGETEAM™ OEM Engine User’s Guide” for a more technical description of the following symbology settings. Setting the Code 39 Ba...

85 Unchecked* Disable the sending of leading or trailing start characters with the bar code. Check Char NONE* Do not validate the check characters and do not send any check characters with the bar code. TEST Validate the check character but do not send it with the bar code. Bar code must be printed ...

88 Setting the UPC-A Bar Code UPC-A Checked* Enable reading UPC-A bar codes. Unchecked Disable reading UPC-A bar codes. Check Digit Checked* Send the UPC check digit with the bar code. Unchecked Disable the sending of the UPC check digit with the bar code. Num Sys Checked* Send the UPC number system...

89 Checked* Require the extended coupon code with the bar code. Unchecked Do not require the extended coupon code with the bar code. Setting the UPC-E Bar Code UPC-E0 Checked* Enable reading UPC-E0 bar codes. Unchecked Disable reading UPC-E0 bar codes. Expand Checked Expand the UPC-E0 bar code to an...

94 Setting the Code 128 Bar Code Code 128 Checked* Enable reading Code 128 bar codes. Unchecked Disable reading Code 128 bar codes. ISBT Conc Checked Enable support the use of International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) symbols. Unchecked* Disable support for the use of ISBT symbols. Length Mi...

95 Setting the Code 93 Bar Code Code 93 Checked* Enable reading Code 93 bar codes. Unchecked Disable reading Code 93 bar codes. Length Min Default = 0 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code. Length Max Default = 80 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code. Page Defi...

98 Unchecked Disable reading PosiCode bar codes. A&B, A&B & Lim A, A&B & Lim B Only one of these options can be set to ON OFF A and B On, Not Limited. OFF A and B and Limited A On (Limited B Off). ON* A and B and Limited B On (Limited A Off). Length Min Default = 4 The minimum nu...

99 Setting the Code 16K Bar Code Code 16K Checked Enable reading Code 16K bar codes. Unchecked* Disable reading Code 16K bar codes. Length Min Default = 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code. Length Max Default = 160 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code. Sett...

102 Default = 150 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code. Setting the Postal Bar Codes Note: For best performance when reading postal bar codes, disable all other bar code symbologies and set the Image Contrast to the maximum of 7 (see “Imager Options, 2D Imager Only” later in this...

103 Checked Enable reading Australian Postal bar codes. Unchecked* Disable reading Australian Postal bar codes. Japan Post Checked Enable reading Japanese Postal bar codes. Unchecked* Disable reading Japanese Postal bar codes. China Post Checked Enable reading China Postal bar codes. Unchecked* Disa...

104 Setting the Trioptic Bar Code Trioptic Checked Enable reading Trioptic bar codes. Unchecked* Disable reading Trioptic bar codes. Decoder Options The “Decoder Options” function allows the operator to add termination characters to the bar code as it’s read by the internal scanner. SEND BAR CODE TY...

107 The purpose of the laser aim is to be able to tell where the laser beam is pointing when scanning bar codes that are a long way away from the unit. The laser point helps to locate the beam before the laser starts rastering. Once the laser starts rastering, the bar code will be scanned. Laser Tim...

108 that are a long way away from the unit. The Green LED box helps to locate the center of the Red LED beam when the Centering box below is checked. Once the Green LED beam turns off, the bar code will be scanned. LED Power Adjust the intensity of the LED light (in percent, 100 = 100%). In brightly...

109 Code Type Refers to the type of bar codes for which editing can be enabled, allowing editing to be specific to a type of bar code. The choices are listed below: All Barcodes* Code 39 UPC-A UPC-E EAN-13 EAN-8 Int 2 of 5 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 MSI/Plessey Code 11 ISBN Strip Leading Characters (0...

111 Date/Time The “Date/Time” function sets the M7100 handheld terminal’s internal clock. These setting are saved even if the unit is powered off. You can hit the [ENTER] key to pop-up a calendar to make setting the date easier. You must “Save” the settings for them to take effect. Port Configuratio...

112 Port: IrDA Printer Only All printer data will be sent out the Infrared port only. No data will be sent out the RS-232 port. RS232 Printer Only All printer data will be sent out the RJ-45 wired RS-232 port. No data will be sent out the IrDA port. IrDA w/ RS232 Scanner The printer data will be sen...

113 Startup Options The “Startup Options” function allows the operator to setup various options used when the M7100 is first powered on. Start Dir: This is the directory that the M7100 terminal will use for any auto-start programs. Start Prog: This is the program the M7100 will automatically start w...

114 Enable Allows scanned data to be routed to the keyboard input buffer. Do Barcode Daemon: not disable this function if bar code scanning is required. Enable User Menu: With "Enable User Menu" set, the M7100 will show a simplified Main Menu while requiring a password to enter an "Admin...

115 Linux Prompt The “Linux Prompt” function puts the M7100 handheld terminal into its native Linux Operating System. Most of the Linux commands are available on the M7100.

116 Journaling File System The M7100 Handheld terminal includes the capability to save programs and data. There is a special, non-volatile sub-directory to store user information. This sub-directory is jffs2 (lower case only) and can be accessed from the Linux prompt by typing “ cd jffs2 ”. You can ...

117 Tools/Utilities The “Tools and Utilities” function includes the built -in Calculator and Basic interpreter functions. Calculator The M7100 handheld terminal comes equipped with a powerful calculator utility which can be activated from the Tools/Utilities menu. The calculator can do simple mathem...

118 Force Sleep Now The “Force Sleep Now” function puts the M7100 handheld terminal in sleep mode. The red LED above the power key will flash to show the unit is still active but is currently in sleep mode. The Sleep Timer is now started. Press the red Power key to resume from sleep mode (unless “Wa...

119 The M7100 Expanded Memory Handheld Terminal This chapter describes the advanced features of the M7100 Handheld Terminal with the Expanded Memory module installed. The M7100 was designed with expandability in mind. The heart of the M7100 is a high speed processor and memory card. This card can be...

120 Diagnostic Menu > Firmware Version You should now see a screen similar to the ones above. Note in the above examples, the standard memory version DOES NOT have a -32 extension listed with the RAM DISK IMAGE version or the LINUX KERNEL version. The RAM DISK IMAGE for the standard memory versio...

121 File Transfer Protocol (FTP) The M7100 Handheld Terminal includes a client side FTP program which makes it very easy to upload and download files and data. Almost any computer using almost any FTP program can send and receive files to and from the M7100 using the radio link. The “host” computer ...

122 Once the operator hits [ ENTER ] from the welcome screen then the control menu for the links program is selected by hitting the [ Esc ] key. If the M7100 terminal has connectivity to the internet, then the operator can type in any valid URL and the M7100 will display the web page. If there is no...

125 Provides host-based 5250/3270 and VT100/220 wireless terminal support for: Stay-Linked ATSM (Advanced Terminal Session Management) features enable centralized support and development staff to: • Monitor devices/view screens in real-time • Send software updates to devices • Send text messages to ...

126 Index 5 5250 and 3270 terminal emulation, 28 A Access Point, 26 Advanced Long Range laser, 7 Applications Menu, 27 Area Imager, 7 Auth setting, 36 Avg. Noise, 58 Avg. Signal, 58 B Backlight on Boot, 57 Backlight Timer, 57 Bar Code Edit Options, 107 Battery Low, 65 Battery Status, 64 Broadcast Ad...