Intermec CK1 Serial Dock User manual

CK1 Handheld

Computer

User's Manual

Intermec Technologies Corporation

Worldwide Headquarters

6001 36th Ave. W.

Everett, WA 98203

U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

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

operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or

used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

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There are U.S. and foreign patents as well as U.S. and foreign patent applications pending.

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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 03/2006 Revised the manual to support firmware version 010500. The

changes include:

• Added information about the “Format RAM Disk?”

message, logging in, using the the MCL System Menu,

storing the battery for more than one month, creating an

RS-232 Loopback Plug for the RS232 diagnostic test, and

using the CK1 Upgrader tool.

• Revised the instructions for accessing the System Setting

screen, for configuring modem and null modem

connections, and for running diagnostics.

• Corrected the linear imager optical parameters, other

specifications, and the part numbers for accessories in

Appendix A.

• Deleted French translations of all Cautions and Warnings.

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Before You Begin.......................................................................................................xi

Safety Icons .................................................................................................xi

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

Warranty Information...................................................................xi

Web Support ...............................................................................xii

Telephone Support ......................................................................xii

Who Should Read This Document? ..........................................................xiii

Related Documents ...................................................................................xiii

Patent Information....................................................................................xiii

Learning About the CK1................................................................................ 1

Learning About the CK1 Features.............................................................................. 2

What’s New? ............................................................................................................. 3

Using the CK1 for the First Time.............................................................................. 4

Using the CK1 Battery .............................................................................................. 5

Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 5

Installing the Battery ................................................................................... 6

Determining When the Battery Is Low........................................................ 8

Removing the Battery.................................................................................. 8

Managing Battery Power ............................................................................. 9

Using the Keypad .................................................................................................... 10

Conventions Used in this Manual for Pressing Keys .................................. 10

Using the Power p Key........................................................................... 11

Typing Numbers and Letters..................................................................... 12

Using the Screen...................................................................................................... 15

Turning on the Backlight and Adjusting Contrast ..................................... 15

Pressing S1 and Esc to Exit Screens............................................................ 16

Understanding the Screen Icons............................................................................... 16

Understanding the Light.......................................................................................... 17

Understanding the Audio Signals............................................................................. 17

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Using the CK1 Serial Port ....................................................................................... 18

Using the CK1 Scanner ........................................................................................... 19

Connecting to a Printer ........................................................................................... 21

Logging In and Logging Out ................................................................................... 22

Using the MCL System Menu to Manage the CK1.................................................. 25

Configuring the CK1....................................................................................... 27

Entering the System Setting Screen.......................................................................... 28

Saving Configuration Changes................................................................................. 29

Configuring the Backlight and Screen Brightness..................................................... 30

Configuring the Audio Signal .................................................................................. 31

Configuring the Date and Time............................................................................... 32

Configuring the Keypad........................................................................................... 33

Configuring Bar Code Symbologies ......................................................................... 34

Code 39 .................................................................................................... 35

Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................................................... 38

Standard 2 of 5.......................................................................................... 38

Code 32 .................................................................................................... 38

Telepen ..................................................................................................... 39

EAN 128................................................................................................... 39

Code 128 .................................................................................................. 40

MSI........................................................................................................... 40

Code 93 .................................................................................................... 40

Code 11 .................................................................................................... 41

Codabar .................................................................................................... 41

Label ......................................................................................................... 41

UPC-A...................................................................................................... 42

UPC-E...................................................................................................... 42

EAN-13 .................................................................................................... 43

EAN-8 ...................................................................................................... 43

Supplement............................................................................................... 44

Delta......................................................................................................... 44

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Exiting and Logging Out ......................................................................................... 44

Developing and Using Applications.................................................. 45

About the CK1 Handheld Computer....................................................................... 46

Creating Applications for the CK1........................................................................... 47

Loading Applications and Files on the CK1 ............................................................. 47

Starting an Application From the Top Level Screen................................................. 50

Automatically Running an Application on the CK1................................................. 50

Using the MCL Demo Application.......................................................................... 51

MCL Demo Application Bar Codes........................................................... 54

Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem

Connections.......................................................................................................... 57

Configuring to Connect With a Mobile Phone or a Modem.................................... 58

Configuring PPP Communications.......................................................................... 61

Configuring the Windows Dial Settings for a Modem Connection .......................... 63

Creating a Dial-Up Connection ................................................................ 64

Creating a Dial-In Connection.................................................................. 73

Configuring the Windows Dial Settings for a Null Modem Connection .................. 79

Creating the Null Modem Connection...................................................... 79

Creating the Dial-Up or Dial-In Connection............................................. 83

Configuring the Linux Dial Settings ........................................................................ 95

Managing the CK1............................................................................................ 97

Rebooting the CK1.................................................................................................. 98

Managing Power Usage ......................................................................................... 101

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Entering Linux Commands on the CK1 ................................................................ 103

Checking the Disk and Memory Space .................................................................. 104

Checking the CK1 Firmware Version ................................................................... 106

Loading Firmware With the Automated Upgrade Tool.......................................... 107

Loading Firmware Manually.................................................................................. 111

Transferring Files From the CK1 to a PC .............................................................. 118

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK1............................... 119

Responding to the “Format RAM Disk?” Prompt................................................. 120

Problems While Operating the CK1...................................................................... 121

Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port............................................ 123

Problems While Scanning Bar Codes..................................................................... 124

Problems After Loading Firmware ......................................................................... 125

Running Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 127

Contacting Intermec Product Support ................................................................... 129

Collecting Information About Your CK1 Before Contacting Intermec..... 129

Sending the CK1 in for Service................................................................ 130

Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen............................................................. 130

Storing the CK1 for More Than 30 Days .............................................................. 131

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Specifications..................................................................................................... 133

CK1 Specifications ................................................................................................ 134

Full ASCII Tables .............................................................................................. 139

Index ......................................................................................................................... 147

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Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical

support information, and sources for additional product

information.

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.

A caution alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,

condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to

prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption

or loss of data.

Note: Notes are statements that either provide extra

information about a topic or contain special instructions for

handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the

Intermec web site at 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.

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Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download

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

Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or

distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge

Central) at 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

Order Intermec

products

• Place an order.

• Ask about an existing order.

1 and then choose 2

Order Intermec media Order printer labels and ribbons. 1 and then choose 1

Order spare parts Order spare parts. 1 or 2 and then choose 4

Technical Support Talk to technical support about your

Intermec product.

2 and then choose 2

Service • Get a return authorization number

for authorized service center repair.

• Request an on-site repair technician.

2 and then choose 1

Service contracts • Ask about an existing contract.

• Renew a contract.

• Inquire about repair billing or other

service invoicing questions.

1 or 2 and then choose 3

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.

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Who Should Read This Document?

The manual provides you with information about the features of

the CK1 Handheld Computer, and how to install, configure,

operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it.

Before you install and configure the CK1, you should be

familiar with your network and general networking terms, such

as IP address.

Related Documents

The Intermec web site contains Intermec documents (in PDF)

that you can download for free.

To download documents

1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

2 Click Service & Support > Manuals.

3 In the Select a Product field, choose the product whose

documentation you want to download.

To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your

local Intermec representative or distributor.

Patent Information

Product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:

4,882,476; 4,894,523; 4,953,113; 4,961,043; 4,970,379;

4,988,852; 5,019,699; 5,021,642; 5,038,024; 5,081,343;

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5,187,356; 5,195,183; 5,216,233; 5,216,550; 5,195,183;

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5,243,602; 5,258,606; 5,278,487; 5,288,985; 5,308,966;

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5,530,619; 5,534,684; 5,536,924; 5,539,191; 5,541,419;

5,548,108; 5,550,362; 5,550,364; 5,565,669; 5,567,925;

5,568,645; 5,572,007; 5,576,529; 5,592,512; 5,594,230;

5,598,007; 5,608,578; 5,616,909; 5,619,027; 5,627,360;

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6,539,422; 6,621,942; 6,641,046; 6,681,994; 6,687,403;

6,688,523; 6,732,930.

There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Learning About the CK1

This chapter explains the features, options, and accessories for

the CK1 Handheld Computer. This chapter covers these topics:

• Learning about the CK1 features

• What’s new?

• Using the CK1 for the first time

• Using the CK1 battery

• Using the keypad

• Using the screen

• Understanding the screen icons

• Understanding the light

• Understanding the audio signals

• Using the CK1 serial port

• Using the CK1 scanner

• Connecting to a printer

• Logging in and logging out

• Using the MCL System Menu to manage the CK1

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Learning About the CK1 Features

The CK1 Handheld Computer is a programmable data

collection computer that runs custom or preloaded applications.

The computer has a flash drive to store applications and files.

The CK1 is designed to make data collection easy and includes

these features:

Keypad

I/O Port

Battery

LCD screen

Light

CK1 Features, Illustrated

CK1 Features

Feature Description

Keypad The keypad contains 29 keys. For details, see

“Using the Keypad” on page 10.

Liquid crystal display

(LCD) screen

The screen provides backlit 160 by 160 pixel

display and supports 16 by 20 characters of

text. The screen also supports double-byte

characters, user programmable fonts, and

bitmap graphics.

Battery 1050 mAh lithium-ion battery

Light and beeps The light lets you monitor bar code scanning

and communication. A buzzer provides

audio feedback as you use the computer.

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CK1 Features (continued)

Feature Description

I/O port This 12-pin connector acts as a serial port,

charge input, and power output. When you

use this connector as a serial port, you can

either connect the CK1 directly to another

serial device, such as a printer or mobile

phone using the CK1 to printer cable or

CK1 to mobile phone cable, or you can

insert the CK1 into a communications dock.

You connect the communications dock to a

PC, modem, or printer.

Scanning options The CK1 has one of these scanning options:

Laser scanner: Integrated standard-range

laser scanner (650nM) with a scan rate of 39

scans per second.

Linear imager: Integrated linear imager

with a scan rate of 200 scans per second.

What’s New?

This release of the CK1 includes these features:

• Firmware version has been updated to 010500. For help

determining which version of firmware is installed on your

CK1, see “Checking the CK1 Firmware Version” on page

106.

• The “Format RAM disk?” prompt appears when you turn on

the CK1 for the first time and when you cold boot the CK1.

To learn about this feature, see “Responding to the ‘Format

RAM Disk?’ Prompt” on page 120.

• The light displays red, green, and blue during startup.

• When you press F1-1 to enter the system menu, the keypad is

set to Lowercase Mobile Phone Input mode. You can easily

type lowercase characters in this mode:

a Press a numeric key. The lowercase characters available for

that key appear in the status bar.

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b Press the numeric key until the character you want is

highlighted.

c Select the character by waiting 2 seconds, pressing another

numeric key, or pressing Enter.

Using the CK1 for the First Time

Before you can use the CK1 for the first time, you must do

certain steps, such as turning on the backup battery, which are

listed in the following procedure.

You can also find this information in the CK1 Handheld

Computer Quick Start Guide (P/N 073768), which ships with

the CK1.

To use the CK1 for the first time

1 Install and charge the battery. Make sure you turn on the

backup battery. For more information on batteries, see the

next section, “Using the CK1 Battery.”

2 Turn on the CK1 by pressing the Power key, which is the p

near the bottom of the keypad. For help locating the p key,

see the illustration on page 11.

3 When the “Format RAM disk?” prompt appears, press F1

and then 7. To learn about this feature, see “Responding to

the ‘Format RAM Disk?’ Prompt” on page 120.

4 Learn how to type numbers, letters, and special characters.

For help, see “Using the Keypad” on page 10.

5 (Optional) Set the time and date. For help, see “Configuring

the Date and Time” on page 32.

6 (Optional) Configure TCP/IP settings for a serial connection.

For help, see “Configuring PPP Communications” on

page 61.

7 Enable the bar code symbologies that you want to be able to

scan. For help, see “Configuring Bar Code Symbologies” on

page 34.

8 Start an application. For help, see “Starting an Application

From the Top Level Screen” on page 50.

Now you are ready to use the CK1.

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Using the CK1 Battery

The lithium-ion battery that is used in this device may

present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do

not disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), or

incinerate it.

The main power source for the CK1 is a lithium-ion battery

(P/N 073659). When you change the battery, the backup

battery maintains the CK1 status, memory, and real-time clock

for at least 15 minutes.

The CK1 has a button under the battery door that lets it know

when the battery door is removed. If the CK1 is on when the

battery door is removed, the CK1 turns off.

If you fail to replace the battery immediately, you may lose

important data or applications.

Note: Do not press the p

key when there is no battery

installed in the CK1. If you turn on the CK1 without a battery,

you can lose data. For help finding the p

key, see “Using the

Keypad” on page 10.

Charging the Battery

You must fully charge the battery before you can use the CK1.

You can charge the battery before or after you install it into the

CK1.

To charge the battery before installing it in the CK1

1 Place the battery in the battery charger (P/N 073660). For

help, see the CK1 Battery Charger Quick Start Guide

(P/N 073776).

2 Charge the battery until the charger’s Charging light turns

green to ensure that it is fully charged. The battery takes

about 4 hours to charge.

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To charge the battery after installing it in the CK1

1 Install the battery in the CK1. For help, see the next section,

“Installing the Battery.”

2 Place the CK1 in a dock connected to an external power

supply. For help, see the quick start guide for your dock:

• CK1 Multi-Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 073837)

• CK1 Serial Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 073772)

• CK1 Modem Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 073773)

3 Charge the battery until the charger’s Charging light turns

green to ensure that it is fully charged. The battery takes

about 4 hours to charge.

Installing the Battery

Replace the battery with P/N 073659 only. The use of any

other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Contact your local Intermec sales representative for a

replacement battery. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep

them away from children.

To install the battery

1 Place the CK1 face down on a flat, stable surface.

Battery

door

Latch

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