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NFBC ContentsDownloading Applications Across the Network 6-43Examples of Using BFT 6-43Examining a Typical BFT Session 6-46Preparing the Reader and Host Computer for BFT 6-47Differentiating Between Client and Server 6-48Starting an Application When the FTA Terminates 6-49Using FTA Commands on the Reader 6-50Typing FTA Commands on the Reader 6-50Learning the Syntax of FTA Commands 6-51Editing the FTA Initialization File 6-537Working With IRLLearning About IRL 7-3Using the IRL Desktop 7-4Opening the IRL Desktop 7-4Closing the IRL Desktop 7-5Exploring the IRL Desktop User Interface 7-6Selecting Menus and Commands 7-7Moving the Cursor Through the Screen 7-7Exiting a Screen 7-8Practicing With the IRL Desktop User Interface 7-8Executing Commands in the IRL Desktop 7-8Running an IRL Program 7-9Pausing an IRL Program 7-9Exiting an IRL Program 7-10Downloading an IRL Program 7-10Transmitting IRL Files 7-11Receiving IRL Files 7-11Clearing IRL Data Files 7-12Specifying the Path for Programs and Data Files 7-13Setting the Path With an Environment Variable 7-14Including a Data File Path in the OPEN Command 7-15Selecting the Path From the IRL Desktop 7-15Resuming IRL Programs 7-17Exiting a Program So You Can Resume It Later 7-17Resuming a Program From the DOS Prompt 7-18Resuming a Program From the IRL Desktop 7-18Freeing Enough Memory to Run an IRL Program 7-19IRL Reader Commands 7-20xi

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BC8Preparing the Reader for International UseConfiguring the Reader for a Language 8-3Installing Auto-Loader on Your Host Computer 8-3Choosing a Method to Configure a Language 8-5Using the LOADADD Batch File With the NLS Option 8-5Using the LOADNEW Batch File 8-6Using the LOADLANG Batch File 8-8Using an International Keypad 8-9Finding the Special Keys 8-9How to Type the Characters Printed on the Keypad 8-9Typing the Characters On and Above the Alphabetic Keys 8-10Typing the Characters On and Above the Numeric Keys 8-11Typing Diacritical or Accent Marks 8-12Using the Alt Key 8-12Capitalizing All Characters 8-13Using the Number Pad 8-13Using DOS Code Pages 8-14Using the French Keypad 8-15Using the German Keypad 8-16Using the Italian Keypad 8-17Using the Spanish Keypad 8-189Booting and Resetting the ReaderBooting the JANUS Reader 9-3Warm Booting the Reader 9-3Cold Booting the Reader 9-4Executing or Skipping the Startup Files 9-5Resetting the Reader 9-6Forcing the Reader to Turn Off 9-6Breaking Out of an Application 9-6Displaying the Boot Loader Menu 9-8Limiting Access to Advanced Reader Commands 9-10Using Storage Mode to Preserve the Backup Battery 9-12Dumping the Reader’s 640K Conventional Memory 9-14Loading Flash Memory 9-16xii

NF10BC ContentsTroubleshootingHow to Use This Chapter 10-3Powering Up or Booting the Reader 10-4Operating the Reader 10-6Saving the Contents of the RAM Drive 10-12Networking or Communicating With the Reader 10-13Running IRL Programs 10-15Using PC Cards 10-17Using DOS Commands and Applications 10-20Using MkImage and PutImage 10-23Scanning Bar Code Labels 10-26Problems With the NiCad Battery Pack 10-28If Your Applications Refer to Specific Drive Letters 10-31Upgrading Flash Cards for JANUS 2.1 Software 10-3311Reader Command ReferenceUsing Reader Commands 11-3Backlight On and Off 11-4Backspace 11-5Change Configuration 11-5Clear 11-6Command Override 11-6Enter 11-7Enter and Exit Accumulate Mode 11-8IRL File, Clear 11-9IRL File, Receive 11-10xiii

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCIRL File, Transmit 11-10IRL Program, Download 11-11IRL Program, Exit 11-11IRL Program, Resume 11-12IRL Program, Run 11-12Laser On and Off 11-13Prepare for Reboot 11-14Reboot 11-14Viewport Movement 11-15Viewport Down 11-15Viewport Up 11-16Viewport Left 11-16Viewport Right 11-17Viewport End 11-17Viewport Home 11-18Viewport Page Down 11-18Viewport Page Up 11-19Viewport to Cursor 11-19Cursor to Viewport 11-2012Configuration Command ReferenceUsing Configuration Commands 12-3Configuration Commands Listed by Category 12-4Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command 12-6Address, Multi-Drop 12-7AFF (Affirmative Acknowledge) 12-8Automatic Shutoff 12-9Baud Rate 12-10Beep Duration 12-12Beep Frequency 12-13xiv

NFBC ContentsBeep Volume 12-15Codabar 12-16Code 11 12-17Code 16K 12-18Code 2 of 5 12-19Code 39 12-21Code 49 12-25Code 93 12-27Code 128 12-28Command Processing 12-29Disabling or Enabling Command Override and Enter 12-33Defining the Reader Commands 12-34Alternate Key Code Entry, 12-34Multiple-Read Labels, 12-34Communications Dock Port 12-35Communications Port, Select COM Port 12-36Communications Port, UART Restore 12-37Communications Protocol 12-38Configure 12-38Activate 12-41Multi-Drop, User-Defined 12-42Data Bits 12-43Decode Security 12-44Display Backlight Timeout 12-44Display Contrast 12-46Display Mode, IRL 12-47Display Setup 12-48EOF (End of File) 12-52EOM (End of Message) 12-53xv

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCEOR (End of Record) 12-55Flow Control 12-56Intercharacter Delay 12-57Interleaved 2 of 5 12-58IRL BAK (Bad Program Acknowledge) 12-60IRL End Program Block 12-61IRL EOP (End of Program) 12-62IRL PAK (Program Acknowledge) 12-63IRL PSS (Program Statement Separator) 12-64IRL Run 12-65IRL SOP (Start of Program) 12-66Key Code Look-Up Table 12-67Keypad Caps Lock 12-68Keypad Clicker 12-69Keypad Ctrl Key Functions 12-70Keypad, Numeric 12-71LRC 12-72MSI 12-72NEG (Negative Acknowledge) 12-74Parity 12-75Plessey 12-76POL 12-77Postamble 12-78Preamble 12-79Records Per Block 12-80REQ (Request for Acknowledge) 12-82xvi

NFBC ContentsRES (Reset) 12-83Scan Ahead 12-84Scanner Mode 12-85Scanner Redundancy 12-86Scanner Timeout 12-87Scanner Trigger 12-88SEL (Select) 12-89SOM (Start of Message) 12-90Stop Bits 12-91Timeout Delay 12-92Transmit Abort Timeout 12-94Turnaround Delay 12-96UPC/EAN 12-97Viewport Movement Keys 12-100Viewport Movement Mode 12-100Viewport Movement Steps 12-101AReader SpecificationsPhysical and Environmental Specifications A-3Default Configuration A-7Configuration Commands by Syntax A-11Types of Memory Used in the Reader A-15Conventional Memory (0 Through 640K) A-16Upper Memory Area A-16Rolled-Over Memory A-16RAM Drive A-16Extended Memory A-17Expanded Memory A-17xvii

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCHigh Memory Area (HMA) A-17User Flash Memory A-18Application Flash Memory A-18BCReader Keypad ChartsUsing the Reader Keypad Charts B-3English (U.S.) Alphanumeric Keypad B-3Large Numeric Keypad B-8Configuration and Full ASCII ChartsEntering ASCII Control Characters C-3Configuration Options for User-Defined Protocol C-6POL and SEL Combinations for Multi-Drop Protocol C-7Key Codes C-8Full ASCII Table C-14Full ASCII Bar Code Chart C-17Control Characters C-17Symbols and Punctuation Marks C-18Numbers C-20Uppercase Letters C-20Lowercase Letters C-21Scanning Bar Codes to Select Menu Options C-23Creating Your Own Key Code Bar Code Labels C-24DSoftware Utility ReferenceInterlnk D-3INTERLNK.EXE D-4Intersvr D-7POWER.EXE D-9xviii

NFBC ContentsAuto-Loader Batch Files D-10Learning How to Use Auto-Loader D-10Moving the Batch Files D-11Using an External Power Supply D-11Using LOAD USA D-12USING LOADLANG D-12Using LOADADD D-12Using LOADIMG D-14Using LOADNEW D-14Using LOADXIMG D-15Using MAKE USA D-15Using MAKELANG D-15Using MAKENEW D-16GIGlossaryIndexxix

NFBC Before You BeginBefore You BeginThis section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safetyprecautions, dangers, warnings, and cautions, formatting conventions used inthis manual, and sources of additional product information.Warranty InformationTo receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contactyour local Intermec sales organization. In the U.S. call 1-800-755-5505, and inCanada call 1-800-688-7043. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Servicelist shipped with this manual for the address and telephone number of yourIntermec sales organization.Safety SummaryYour safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautionsin this manual before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can beseriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do notfollow the safety warnings and cautions.Do Not Repair or Adjust Alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipmentalone under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid mustalways be present for your safety.First Aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after aninjury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stopsbreathing. 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 authorizedby a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous.Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you mustperform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that youcomply strictly with approved safety regulations.Note: For laser compliance and safety information, refer to the JANUS 2020 ManualSupplement that is shipped your JANUS reader.xxi

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCDangers, Warnings, and CautionsThe dangers, warnings, and cautions in this manual use this format.DangerA danger warns you of possible eye damage caused by use of a Class IIIalaser product. Use of this symbol is mandated by CFR21 1040.DangerUn signe de danger vous avertit d’un risque d’endommagement de l’œil causépar l’utilisation d’un produit au laser de classe IIIa. CFR21 1040 obligel’utilisation de ce symbole.WarningA warning warns you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, orstatement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury tothe persons working on the equipment.AvertissementUn avertissement vous alerte d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’uneméthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pouréviter l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulantl’équipement.CautionA caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, orstatement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage ordestruction, or corruption or loss of data.ConseilUne précaution vous alerte d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’uneméthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pourempêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altérationou la perte de données.xxii

NFBC Before You BeginAbout This ManualThe JANUS 2020 User’s Manual describes the reader’s features and explainshow you can operate, configure, network, and create programs for the JANUSreader.This manual describes the features that are available on JANUS readers withsoftware versions 2.xx and higher. If you have an earlier version of JANUSsoftware, you can still use this manual; however, some features may not beavailable on your reader, such as binary file transfer (BFT), PC card softwarethat complies with PCMCIA Standard 2.1, and the new LOADADD batch file.This manual was written for two audiences: Users can read Chapters 1 through 4 for help operating the reader. Analysts and programmers can use the entire manual to manage theJANUS reader, its applications, and its connection to the data collectionsystem. You should understand data collection programming, datacommunications, and DOS (commands, file structure, startup files, devicedrivers).What You Will Find in This ManualThis table summarizes the information in each chapter and appendix.ChapterWhat You Will Find1Summarizes the reader’s features, functions, and accessories. Describeshow to unpack your new reader and get it started for the first time.2Explains how to use the reader’s keypad, display, batteries, drives, andscanner.3Explains how to use, manage, and program the software that comes withthe reader.4Explains how to use PC cards with the reader.5Explains how to change the reader’s configuration.6Introduces networking concepts and explains how to use your reader tocommunicate with other devices.7Explains how to create, run, and transmit IRL programs.8Explains how to configure the reader to operate in any DOS NLSlanguage and use the matching keypad.9Explains how to warm boot, cold boot, and reset the reader. Alsodescribes how to enable/disable a password, enter Storage mode, dumpconventional memory, and load flash memory.xxiii

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCWhat You Will Find in This Manual (continued)ChapterWhat You Will Find10Lists solutions for the problems you may encounter while operating thereader.11Describes the commands that change the reader’s operation.12Describes the commands that change the reader’s configuration.APresents the reader’s specifications, lists the configuration commandnames and syntax, and describes the reader’s default configurationsettings.BLists all of the keystroke combinations you can enter on the reader’skeypad.CContains reference tables for configuring communications protocols,using key codes, and using the full ASCII chart.DDescribes the syntax for Interlnk, POWER.EXE, and the Auto-Loaderbatch files.TerminologyYou should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual. Fordefinitions of the technical terms used in this manual, see the glossary.xxivTermDescriptionReaderThe generic term “reader” indicates any JANUS 2020 reader.More specific terms, such as “JR2020,” indicate a specifictype of JANUS 2020 reader.JR2020The term “JR2020” indicates any JANUS 2020 reader with aradio frequency (RF) interface for RF communications.IC.EXEThe Interactive Configuration application (IC.EXE) wascalled “the configuration application” in previous versions ofthis manual.PC cards“PC cards” were referred to as “PCMCIA cards” in previousversions of this manual, its addendums, and README.DOC.Intermec no longer uses the name of the Personal ComputerMemory Card International Organization (PCMCIA) to referto this type of PC card.“For help, see yourJANUS PSKreference manual.”This manual does not refer to a specific PSK manual becauseyou may have one or more PSK manuals, depending on theprogramming language(s) you use.

NFBC Before You BeginFormat Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or KeypadThis table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or hostcomputer keyboards and reader keypads:ConventionDescriptionSpecial textShows the command as you should enter it into the reader. See“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.Italic textIndicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.Bold textIndicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computerkeyboard. For example, “press Enter” means you press the keylabeled “Enter” on the PC or host computer keyboard.ecaf.fa-eShows the key you must press on the reader. For example, “press” directs you to press the key labeled “Enter” on the readerkeypad.caf.Shows a series of reader keys you must press and release in theorder shown. For example, “Pressto boot thereader.”Shows a series of reader keys you must press simultaneously.Also, you must press and hold the keys in the order shown. Forexample, “Press - to enter Control mode.”faxxv

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCFormat Conventions for Bar CodesYou can scan the bar codes listed in this manual to enter data or perform acommand. Each bar code includes the name and human-readableinterpretation. For example:Change ConfigurationName* *Bar code (Code 39)Human-readableinterpretation* *2020U.145Format Conventions for Software Screens and MessagesThis manual includes illustrations that represent how the JANUS displayssoftware screens and messages. Here are two examples:ConfigurationCOM1/User-Defined(2 of 5)DELAYSINTERCHARACTER:0 msTURNAROUND:0 msTIMEOUT:10 secTRANSMIT ABORT00000 msNEXTPREV?2020U.211xxviTransmitting.2020U.113

NFBC Before You BeginFormat Conventions for CommandsThis manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you shouldtype them on your reader. The manual also describes the syntax for manycommands, defining each parameter in the command. This example illustratesthe format conventions used for commands:When you use the LOADADD command, follow this syntax:loadadd [path\]filename [path\filename path\filename.]where:pathis the drive and directory of the file(s) to include in theimage file. If you do not include a path, the current directoryis used.filenameis the name of the file or files to include in the image fileand load to the reader.You can include multiple path\filename and path\*.* parameters in thecommand. The path\*.* parameter loads all the files in a directory. Forexample, type this command at the DOS prompt and press:eloadadd c:\janus\config.sys c:\atadrv\*.* c:\data\*.*This table defines the conventions used in the example:ConventionDescriptionSpecial fontCommands appear in this font. You enter the command exactlyas it is shown.Italic textItalics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a realvalue, such as a number, filename, or keyword.[]Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from thecommand. Do not include the brackets in the command.RequiredparametersIf a parameter is not enclosed in brackets [ ], the parameter isrequired. You must include the parameter in the command;otherwise, the command will not execute correctly.Note: In previous versions of this manual, required parameters wereenclosed in braces { }.whereThis word introduces a list of the command’s parameters andexplains the values you can specify for them.xxvii

JANUS 2020 Hand-Held Computer User’s Manual NF BCSuggested ReadingYou may need to refer to the manuals listed below. To order additionalmanuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.ManualIntermecPart No.0100 Access Point User’s Manual062367The Bar Code Book051241Data Communications Reference Manual044737DOS user’s manualIRL Programming Reference Manual048609JANUS 2.4 GHz Installation Utility User’s Manual062368JANUS 2.4 GHz Terminal Emulation Quick Reference Guide063682JANUS 900 MHz Radio Frequency Quick Reference Guide060207JANUS 2010 and 2020 Optical Link Adapter Quick Reference Guide058431JANUS 2020 Battery Charger Quick Reference Guide059955JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide059954JANUS Application Simulator User’s Manual062778JANUS Hand-Held Computer Software Upgrade Instruction Sheet062910JANUS PSK for Ada Reference Manual062038JANUS PSK for Basic Reference Manual063191JANUS PSK for C Reference Manual062133JANUS Terminal Emulation Quick Reference Guide062178PC-IRL Reference Manual049212RF System/9180 User’s Manual054292If you are using the JANUS PSK, you may have one or more of the JANUS PSKmanuals listed above, depending on the programming language you use. Referto your PSK manual when you see these instructions:“For help, see your JANUS PSK reference manual.”xxviii

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NFBC1Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the JANUS 2020 reader and explains

Learning About the Reader’s Batteries 2-34 Lithium Backup Battery 2-34 NiCad Battery Pack 2-35 Installing the Battery Pack 2-35 Removing the Battery Pack 2-36 Checking the Power Remaining in the NiCad Battery Pack 2-38 Charging the Battery Pack 2-39 Disposing of the NiCad Battery Pack 2-39 Recognizing a Low or Discharged Battery 2-40