Page 2 - ScanPal 2; obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
ScanPal 2 The content of this manual is the property of Metrologic Instruments Inc. The information contained in this manual has been carefully checked and is considered to be accurate. Metrologic Instruments Inc. accepts no responsibility regarding any inaccuracies in this document. The information...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 2 2. General characteristics ...................................................................................... 3 2.1. Electrical characteristics ..............
Page 4 - Introduction; The ScanPal
1. Introduction The ScanPal l 2 is a high performance, light-weight and compact portable terminal, designed for daily intensive use. It is powered by two ‘AAA’ replaceable batteries or one Ni-MH rechargeable battery and is equipped with a comprehensive set of development tools, including a Windows b...
Page 5 - General characteristics; The basic characteristics of the ScanPal; Electrical characteristics; rechargeable battery; Environment; Toshiba 16-bit CMOS microprocessor
2. General characteristics The basic characteristics of the ScanPal l 2 are as follows: Electrical characteristics • Main battery ................................ two AAA replaceable batteries or one Ni-MH rechargeable battery • Backup battery ............................ 3.0 V, 7.0 mAh rechargeable...
Page 7 - Memory; MB Flash; Scanner; The ScanPal; Screen; and a key for triggering the scanner.
Memory • Program ...................................... 1 - MB Flash - ROM, flash memory used for saving the program, character sets, constants, etc. • Data ............................................ 1 MB SRAM, static random access memory Scanner The ScanPal l 2 is equipped with a CCD scanner. The...
Page 8 - Indicator; LED; Communication
Indicator • Buzzer ........................................ audible indicator, programmable from 1 KHz to 4 KHz, low-power transducer type • LED ............................................ dual-colour (green and red) programmable LED Communication Three types of communication are possible: standard...
Page 9 - For the references and descriptions, refer to section 7.; Hardware configuration; Front, back and side view
For the references and descriptions, refer to section 7. 3. Hardware configuration Front, back and side view RS232 and IrDA connection ABC F E D 4 7 8 1 5 2 9 I H G 6 PQR 3 * Z Y ESC 33.5mm 63mm side view front view back view RS-232 Battery Trigger LEDIndicator IrDA 7 1 1 SCANPAL 2 RS-232 & IrDA...
Page 11 - Software organization; Kernel Module
4. Software organization The ScanPal l 2 software system consists of three modules: • The Kernel module • The System (Operating System) module • The Program module Kernel Module The Kernel module forms the heart of the system. It is extremely secure and always protected by the system. Only a failure...
Page 13 - Program Module; Collect data; Creating your own program; The application generator
Program Module The Program module operates on top of the System module. The user programs are downloaded into this module. The user program, downloaded into the Program module , is started automatically when the ScanPal l 2 is powered up. The user program pre-loaded into the Program module of the Sc...
Page 15 - Operations; Operations at the keypad; space
5. Operations Before any operation, it is advisable to make sure that the replaceable batteries are new, or that the rechargeable battery is correctly charged. Operations at the keypad The ScanPal l 2 keypad consists of 20 rubber keys and one key for triggering the scanner. The functions of the spec...
Page 17 - Program Mode; The; . C o l l e c t d a t a
Program Mode This is the default operating mode when the ScanPal l 2 is powered up. It depends on the user program loaded into the Program module . The application interpreter and its inventory application, loaded by default, displays the following main menu: The counter, located in the bottom right...
Page 18 - System settings
2. Upload data Uploads the data collected, via the selected upload port. The letter displayed on the screen, at the right of the Upload Data line, indicates the selected upload port: RS232 (R) , IR (T), IrDA (I) or Wedge (K). On the PC (under Windows), to receive the data and create a text file, use...
Page 20 - Defines the date and time.
Page 22 - System Mode; System mode; Note: after a test, the data contained in the memory is deleted.; Clock
System Mode Turn off the ScanPal l 2, and then simultaneously press the , and keys to enter System mode . System mode offers the following operations: 1. Memory • Size Information Displays the size of the data memory (SRAM) and the size of the program memory (Flash ROM), in kilobytes. • Initialize I...
Page 27 - Kernel Mode
Kernel Mode Turn off the ScanPal l 2, and then simultaneously press the , and keys to enter System mode ; next turn off the ScanPal l 2, and then simultaneously press the , and keys to enter Kernel mode . Kernel mode offers the following operations: 1. Program Download Downloads a user program ( *.S...
Page 28 - Displays the following information:
4. Version Displays the following information: Hardware version number .........................(H/W) Serial number ............................................ (S/N) Manufacturing date ................................... (M/D) Kernel version number ..............................(KNL)
Page 29 - Overview; Application; compiler
Overview File Ý .SHX Compiled "C" program File KSP2 Ý .SHX Kernel "C" compiler (3) O O R R DownLoad.EXE or IrLoad.EXE DownLoad.EXE or IrLoad.EXE U U p p d d a a t t e e File USP2 Ý .SHX or BC Ý .SHX or Ý .SHX DownLoad.EXE or IrLoad.EXE File USP2 Ý .SHX Application interpreter (1) Fil...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting guide
6. Troubleshooting guide • The ScanPal l 2 doesn’t come on after the key has been pressed. Change the batteries or recharge the battery. • The ScanPal l 2 doesn’t come on after the batteries have been changed or the battery recharged. Check that the replaceable batteries are correctly installed in t...
Page 31 - If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.
If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.
Page 33 - Metrologic references and descriptions; Part Number
7. Metrologic references and descriptions Part Number Description SCANPAL2CB Basic ScanPal 2 CCD kit, including: - 1 ScanPal 2 CCD portable terminal - CD includes:- 2 AAA batteries Application Generator- 1 RS232 cable User Manual SCANPAL2CE-US Advanced ScanPal 2 CCD kit, including: - 1 ScanPal 2 CCD...