Intermec Trakker Antares 2420 User manual

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Read This First!

This manual contains information about the terminal’s features, installing the terminal, learning about

the menu system, operating the terminal in a network, and troubleshooting problems.

If you need to learn how to configure the terminal, develop and use applications, run diagnostics, use

reader commands and configuration commands, or use default and optional applications, you also need to

download the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual

(P/N 071389).

Trakker Antares

®

242X Handheld

Terminal

User's Manual

Trakker Antares

®

242X Handheld

Terminal

User's Manual

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The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers

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not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser,

Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under

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Document Change Record

This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as version 001.

Version Date Description of Change

002 7/1997 This manual was changed to add information about the TRAKKER Antares 2420

terminal and to document the new firmware version.

The new information includes: the TRAKKER Antares 2420 terminal and features, RS-

232 serial communications on the TRAKKER Antares 2425 terminal, TRAKKER

Antares firmware version 2.10, multiple drives and applications on the TRAKKER

Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals, and Western European keypad and character support

on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals.

All the functionality described in this manual applies to TRAKKER Antares terminals

with firmware version 1.X and later. However, this manual does describe features that are

only available in TRAKKER Antares firmware version 2.0 and later.

003 12/1997 This manual was changed to add information about the TCP/IP radio frequency network

protocol option on the TRAKKER Antares 2425 terminal and to document the new

firmware version.

The new information includes: TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 firmware version

2.20, the TCP/IP network protocol option on the TRAKKER Antares 2425 terminal that

allows a direct connection from the access points to the host computer, and new terminal

emulation features including auto-login, password security for the TE Configuration

Menu, and international characters display support in TE applications.

The manual was also reorganized to move all information about terminal emulation

applications into a separate guide that ships with the manual. The TRAKKER Antares

Terminal Emulation User’s Guide now contains all the information you need to configure

and use terminal emulation applications. All other information is covered in this user’s

manual.

004 7/1998 An addendum (P/N 067224-001) was added to this manual.

The addendum provides information for firmware version 3.2X: configuring row spacing

and video mode, the space/backspace key has been reversed (Press « for backspace and

press ) « for space.), four-digit date format, configuring the optional 2MB flash

memory, ISBT Code 128, configuration commands to support COM4, configuring the

T2425 to work with DHCP, receiving and transmitting files using YMODEM and

XMODEM-1K, and information on the high density, long range, and high visibility scan

modules.

005 2/1999 This manual was revised to incorporate the addendum and to document new information

for firmware version 5.X: information is included about using the APPTSK.BIN and

EM9560.BIN applications that are preloaded on the terminals, you now use a

programmable terminal instead of a screen mapping terminal to do screen mapping with

the host through the DCS 300, information is included about using the serial interface

module for COM4, XON/XOFF is allowed in Frame mode, and new Set Time and Date

reader command for 95XX terminal compatibility.

006 8/1999 This manual was revised to remove the TRAKKER Antares Terminal Emulation User’s

Guide, P/N 066694-003, and add the Important Terminal Emulation Information sheet,

P/N 069993-001. Also added the dcBrowser™ information sheet, P/N 070012-001.

007 10/2000 This manual was revised to add the Trakker Antares 24XX Terminal User’s Manual

Addendum, P/N 070451-001.

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Document Change Record (continued)

Version Date Description of Change

008 6/2002 Removed system level information that is already included in the Trakker Antares

®

2400

Family System Manual (P/N 071389). The user’s manual now contains information about

how to operate the 242X, and the 2400 Family system manual contains configuration

and reader commands and other information that applies across the Trakker Antares

2400 Family.

Removed and discontinued these documents, because this information is included in the

system manual: the Important Terminal Emulation Information Sheet (P/N 069993-001)

and the Important Data Collection Browser Information Sheet (P/N 070012-002).

Removed these documents, because this information is included in the system manual:

the Trakker Antares 2400 Family User’s Manual Addendum (P/N 070451), the Trakker

Antares 2400 Family Firmware V6.15 Instruction Sheet (P/N 071388), and the Trakker

Antares 2400 Family Firmware V6.20 Instruction Sheet (P/N 071867).

Explained the new features and changes for firmware versions 6.X through 7.12: changed

all references from the Model 200 Controller to the DCS 30X, the data collection server

that replaces the Model 200 Controller, added information about the IEEE 802.11b

radio parameters, included information about the PDF417 and advanced long range scan

module options, added information to support Wireless Transport Protocol (WTP), and

removed Trakker Antares native terminal emulation.

Made minor corrections and changes throughout the manual to support firmware version

7.12.

009 12/2002 Added information to support the 802.1x security option in firmware version 7.14.

010 02/2004 Incorporated information from the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual

Addendum (P/N 073395-001).

Referenced the following new feature for firmware version 8.01:

• Trakker Antares support on the Wavelink Avalanche client management system.

Contents

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Contents

Before You Begin.................................................................................................................ix

Safety Summary......................................................................................................ix

Safety Icons .............................................................................................................x

Global Services and Support ...................................................................................xi

Who Should Read This Document? ..................................................................... xii

Related Documents .............................................................................................. xii

Learning About the Terminal................................................................................................. 1

What Are the Trakker Antares 242X Terminals?.................................................................. 2

Learning About the Terminal’s Features ................................................................. 3

Options for the Terminals ...................................................................................... 4

Accessories for the Terminal ................................................................................... 5

What’s New?........................................................................................................................ 6

Using the Terminal for the First Time................................................................................. 7

Unpacking the Terminal...................................................................................................... 8

Learning About the Terminal’s Batteries.............................................................................. 8

Learning About the Main Battery Pack................................................................... 8

Charging the Main Battery Pack................................................................ 9

Removing and Installing the Main Battery Pack ........................................ 9

Learning About the Backup Battery...................................................................... 11

Charging the Backup Battery................................................................... 12

Removing and Installing the Backup Battery ........................................... 12

Disposing of the NiCad Backup Battery .................................................. 15

Recognizing a Low or Discharged Battery............................................................. 15

Managing Battery Power....................................................................................... 16

Using the Keypad .............................................................................................................. 16

Finding the Special Keys....................................................................................... 17

Typing the Characters Printed on the Keypad ...................................................... 17

Using the Suspend/Resume Key............................................................................ 18

Using the Modifier Keys....................................................................................... 19

Capitalizing All Characters.................................................................................... 19

Using the Western European Keypad ................................................................... 20

Using the TE 2000 Keypads ................................................................................. 21

Using the Screen................................................................................................................21

Learning About the Status Icons ........................................................................................ 22

Learning About the Audio Signals...................................................................................... 23

Using the Terminal’s Serial Ports....................................................................................... 25

Using the Scan Module...................................................................................................... 26

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Scanning Options................................................................................................. 28

Connecting to a Serial Device or Network......................................................................... 29

Defining the Terminal’s Memory and Drives..................................................................... 29

Configuring the Terminal....................................................................................................... 33

How to Configure the Terminal ........................................................................................ 34

About the Configurations ..................................................................................... 35

Configuring the Terminal With the Menu System............................................................. 35

Accessing Online Help.......................................................................................... 38

Selecting Menus and Commands.......................................................................... 38

Filling In Fields .................................................................................................... 38

Marking Check Boxes........................................................................................... 39

Entering ASCII Control Characters...................................................................... 40

Exiting Screens and Saving Changes ..................................................................... 41

Exiting the Menu System...................................................................................... 41

Configuring Drives and Memory on the Terminal............................................................. 43

Configuring the RAM Drive................................................................................. 43

Configuring Flash Memory................................................................................... 44

Operating the Terminal in a Network ............................................................................. 45

How the Terminals Fit Into Your Network ....................................................................... 46

Using Serial Communications on the Terminal ................................................................. 51

Choosing a Communications Protocol ................................................................. 52

Binary Protocol........................................................................................ 52

Configurable Protocol.............................................................................. 52

Master Polling Protocol ........................................................................... 53

Point-to-Point Protocol ........................................................................... 54

Polling Mode D Protocol......................................................................... 54

Using RF Communications on the 2425 ........................................................................... 55

Planning the Network Connection ....................................................................... 55

Configuring the Intermec Gateway or DCS 30X .................................................. 56

Configuring the Access Points............................................................................... 57

OpenAir Radio........................................................................................ 57

802.11b Radio......................................................................................... 58

Configuring the 2425 Network Parameters........................................................... 58

Configuring the 802.1x Security Parameters......................................................... 59

Learning About BASEDATE.TXT.......................................................... 59

Configuring 802.1x TTLS Security ......................................................... 60

Configuring 802.1x LEAP Security.......................................................... 61

Monitoring Network Communications................................................................ 63

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Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Terminal...................................................... 65

Problems and Solutions ..................................................................................................... 66

Problems While Operating the Terminal.............................................................. 67

Problems While Configuring the Terminal........................................................... 69

Problems While Configuring 802.1x Security....................................................... 73

Problems With RF Connectivity (2425 only) ....................................................... 75

Problems While Running Applications ................................................................. 77

Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port........................................... 78

Problems Transmitting Data Through the Intermec Gateway or DCS 30X.......... 79

Problems Scanning Bar Code Labels..................................................................... 79

Guidelines for Managing Batteries........................................................................ 82

Booting the Terminal ........................................................................................................ 83

Booting the Terminal on Resume ......................................................................... 83

Using the Boot Menu........................................................................................... 84

Troubleshooting a Locked Up Application ........................................................................ 85

Resetting the Terminal ...................................................................................................... 85

Maintaining and Cleaning the Terminal............................................................................ 87

Replacing the Antenna.......................................................................................... 87

Cleaning the Scan Module Window and Terminal Screen.................................... 89

Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 91

Physical and Environmental Specifications......................................................................... 92

Terminal Cable Accessories................................................................................... 95

Input Devices for the Input Device Module.......................................................... 95

Scan Module Options........................................................................................... 95

Pin Assignments for COM1 .............................................................................................. 98

Index................................................................................................................................................... 99

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Before You Begin

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Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support

information, and sources for additional product information.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and

cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec

equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be

damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

Do not repair or adjust alone

Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any

circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be

present for your safety.

First aid

Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.

Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Resuscitation

Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing.

Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you

should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment

Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible

authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock

from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform

authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you

comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Safety Icons

This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings,

cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons that

tell you when to follow ESD procedures and when to take special

precautions for handling optical parts.

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition,

or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious

injury to the persons working on the equipment.

Avertissement: Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de

fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit

être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de

blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or

statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage

or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

Attention: Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de

fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit

être strictement respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la

destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.

Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain

special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of

circumstances.

Before You Begin

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Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec

web site at http://www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The

Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service &

Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click

Warranty.

Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is

presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent

complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with all faults.” All

warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com to download our

current documents in PDF format. To order printed versions of the

Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or

distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

http://intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request

technical support for your Intermec product.

Telephone Support

These services are available from Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Service

Description

In the U.S.A. and Canada

call 1-800-755-5505

and choose this option

Factory Repair and

On-site Repair

Request a return authorization

number for authorized service

center repair, or request an on-

site repair technician.

1

Technical Support Get technical support on your

Intermec product.

2

Service Contract

Status

Inquire about an existing

contract, renew a contract, or

ask invoicing questions.

3

Schedule Site Surveys

or Installations

Schedule a site survey, or

request a product or system

installation.

4

Ordering Products Talk to sales administration,

place an order, or check the

status of your order.

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Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec

representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec

web site, click Contact.

Who Should Read This Document?

This manual provides you with information about the features of the

Trakker Antares 2420 and 2425 handheld terminals, and how to install,

configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot them. Use this manual in

conjunction with the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (P/N

071389), which contains detailed information about configuring,

operating, and programming all terminals in the 2400 Family.

Before you install and configure the 242X, you should be familiar with

your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

Related Documents

The Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com contains our current

documents that you can download as PDF files.

To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local

Intermec representative or distributor.

Trakker Antares 242X Handheld Terminal User’s Manual 1

Learning About the Terminal

This chapter introduces the Trakker Antares

®

2420 and 2425 handheld

terminals and their features including the batteries, memory, drives, and

input devices. It also describes how to start using the 242X.

This chapter covers these topics:

• Overview of the Trakker Antares 242X terminals

• What’s new

• Using the terminal for the first time

• Unpacking the terminal

• Learning about the terminal’s batteries

• Using the keypad

• Using the screen

• Learning about the status icons

• Learning about the audio signals

• Using the terminal’s serial ports

• Using the scan module

• Connecting to a serial device or network

• Defining the terminal’s memory and drives

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What Are the Trakker Antares 242X Terminals?

The 2420 and 2425 are ergonomic handheld data collection terminals.

You can use these programmable terminals to run custom applications or

terminal emulation applications.

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The 2420 is a programmable data collection terminal that runs custom

batch applications. It has a 750K flash drive to store applications and files

and 512K of RAM reserved for custom applications. The 2420 also has an

integrated input/output (I/O) port to transmit data to and accept data

from a host computer or other serial device using RS-232

communications.

2425

The 2425 has all of the same functionality as the 2420 with the additional

ability for real-time communications through an RF network. The 2425

can communicate with a host either through the access points and the

DCS 30X or directly through the access points. The 2425 can also run

client/server applications, TE 2000™ terminal emulation applications, and

Data Collection Browser™ (dcBrowser™), which lets you run web-based

applications.

The 2425 is also supported by the Wavelink Avalanche client management

system. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Configuring and Managing

the Terminals,” in the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (P/N

071389).

The 2425 with an IEEE 802.11b radio installed is Wi-Fi certified for

interoperability with other 802.11b wireless LAN devices.

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Learning About the Terminal’s Features

The 242X is designed to make data collection easy and includes the

following features.

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table for a description of each feature.

242X Features

Feature Description

CGA-compatible

screen

The screen is a backlit LCD that is angled for easy viewing. It

displays 16 lines by 20 characters and supports double-byte

characters, user-programmable fonts, and bitmap graphics.

Scanner LEDs The scanner LEDs indicate the status of bar code scanning.

The 242X also has status icons and a beeper that provide you

with feedback for terminal operations.

Keypad The 242X ships with a 56-key keypad and overlay to match

the application and language you ordered.

Serial port The serial port supports RS-232 communications with other

RS-232 devices.

Rechargeable batteries The 242X uses a lithium-ion battery pack (sold separately) for

main power. The terminal also has a rechargeable Nickel-

Cadmium (NiCad) backup that maintains the terminal’s

status, memory, and real-time clock (for up to 15 minutes).

Antenna (2425 only) The 2425 uses an antenna that supports radio frequency (RF)

communications.

Scan module, serial

module, or input

device module

The terminal ships with a scan module for bar code data

collection, a serial module for serial communications, or an

input device module to connect an external input device to

the terminal.

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Options for the Terminals

Use the next table to determine which options are available for the 2420

and 2425.

2420 and 2425 Options

Terminal Options

2420

• 56-key alphanumeric keypad and overlay to support English or

Western European languages

• 4MB flash memory configured as an additional 2MB flash drive for

custom applications (except .BIN files) and files or pre-loaded with

different Asian fonts

• 2MB or 4MB extended storage drive, used for custom applications

or files

• Modem

2425

• 56-key alphanumeric keypad and overlay to support English or

Western European languages

• Input device or scanner module a (standard range, long range,

advanced long-range, high visibility, high density, or PDF417

capable

• 4MB flash memory configured as an additional 2MB flash drive for

custom applications (except .BIN files) and files, pre-loaded with

different Asian fonts, or configured for 802.1x TTLS security

• TE 2000 IBM 3270, TE 2000 IBM 5250, and TE 2000

VT/100/220/320 and ANSI terminal emulation application and

keypad

• Data Collection Browser (dcBrowser) application

• Trakker Antares ROM-DOS™ support

• UDP Plus (Intermec Gateway or DCS 30X network), WTP

(Intermec Gateway or DCS 30X network), or TCP/IP (direct

connect to host) network protocol

• WLI Forum OpenAir radio or IEEE 802.11b radio

This manual explains how to use the features and options available on the

Trakker Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals.

For additional help using terminal emulation, see the appropriate TE

guide:

• TE 2000 5250 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N

977-055-004)

• TE 2000 3270 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N

977-055-003)

• TE 2000 VT/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N

977-055-005)

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For additional help using dcBrowser, see the online help that ships with

the dcBrowser gateway software, or see the Data Collection Browser Client

User’s Guide (P/N 070011).

Accessories for the Terminal

You can use the following accessories (sold and ordered separately) with

the terminals.

242X Accessories

Accessory Description

Main Battery Pack The lithium-ion battery pack (P/N 073152) is the main

power source for the 242X and charges the backup battery

when required.

Backup Battery The NiCad backup battery (P/N 063189) provides backup

battery power for a maximum of 1 month if a fully-charged

main battery pack is installed or a maximum of 3 days if a

main battery pack is not installed.

Z2400 Battery Charger The charger (P/N Z2400A) lets you charge up to four

lithium-ion battery packs at one time. The battery charger

senses when a battery pack is fully charged and will not

overcharge it, ensuring long and consistent battery pack life.

You must connect a power supply to the charger charge the

batteries.

Belt Clip The belt clip (P/N 064022) lets you attach the terminal to

your belt and have it hang at your side so you can have both

hands free. The belt clip snaps around your belt and a Velcro

strap holds the terminal to the belt clip.

Handstrap The elastic handstrap (P/N 064020) attaches to the back of

the terminal to let you hold the terminal easily and securely

for long periods of use.

Holster The holster (P/N 064018) is a convenient way for you to

carry the terminal on your belt when you are not using it. The

holster attaches to your belt and holds the terminal at your

side.

Vehicle-Mount Holder You can attach this holder (P/N 064017) to a vehicle, such as

a forklift, so that you can securely store the terminal while the

vehicle is moving.

TD2400

Communications

Dock

When you place the terminal in the dock (P/N TD2400A), it

allows the terminal to communicate with a host computer or

other device through the serial port. You must connect the

AC power supply to the dock to operate the terminal and

charge the batteries.

Optical Link Adapter When the optical link adapter (P/N 064021) is connected to

the terminal, it allows the terminal to communicate with a

host computer or other device through the serial port. You

can also connect the AC power supply to the optical link

adapter to charge the batteries.

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242X Accessories (continued)

Accessory Description

AC power supply The AC power supply (P/N 065236 or P/N 073941) allows

you to power the terminal and charge the battery pack with

the communications dock or the optical link adapter. P/N

065236 comes with a North American power cord. If you are

using the terminal outside North America, you need to order

P/N 073941 and purchase the appropriate power cord.

Handle The handle (P/N 068393) provides a convenient way to hold

the terminal and use trigger-activated scanning.

Serial Interface

Module

When the serial interface module (P/N 064313) is connected

to the terminal, it allows the terminal to communicate with a

PC or printer through the serial port.

Input Device Module This module (P/N 064025) has a scanner port that lets you

attach a wand, laser scanner, or CCD scanner for bar code

data collection.

Standard Range Scan

Module

The standard range laser scan module (P/N 069223) is an

integrated scanner that lets you scan bar code labels from up

to 68.6 cm (30 in) away depending on the bar code height

and density.

Long Range Scan

Module

This scan module (P/N 069224) is an integrated scanner that

lets you scan bar code labels from up to 5.2 m (17 ft) away

depending on the bar code height and density.

Advanced Long Range

Scan Module

This scan module (P/N 072618) is an integrated scanner that

lets you scan bar code labels from up to 8.2 m (27 ft) away

depending on the bar code height and density.

High Visibility Scan

Module

This scan module (P/N 069225) is an integrated scanner that

lets you scan bar code labels in brighter environments, such as

in sunlight.

High Density Scan

Module

This scan module (P/N 069226) is an integrated scanner that

lets you scan bar code labels that are too dense for a normal

scan module.

PDF417 Laser Scan

Module

This scan module (P/N 071385) is an integrated scanner that

lets you scan PDF417 bar code labels in addition to other bar

code labels.

What’s New?

With this user’s manual revision, the following changes were made to

support software on Trakker Antares 242X terminals with firmware

version 8.01:

• Software was added to the Trakker Antares terminals to support the

Wavelink Avalanche client management system. For more information,

see Chapter 2, “Configuring and Managing the Terminals,” in the 2400

Family System manual.

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