Application module
the application module runs on top of the system module.
the cpt-720 portable terminal is preloaded with an application module that runs upon powering the unit up. the following menu will be shown:
·execute
·clear data
·transmit data
·download settings
the arrow keys can be used to select the menu item, and execute it by pressing the enter key. the function and meaning of each item are as follows:
execute
start the data collection process.
a new screen appears after execute is selected and the enter key is pressed, showing the following two prompts:
item:
qty:
data can be input from keypad or barcode reader. pressing the enter key after the quantity has been entered will save the data and the system will show the same prompts until the esc key is pressed, which will bring back the main menu.
clear data
to clear all the transaction data.
a submenu will be shown asking to confirm this action. once executed, the transaction data will be lost and can not be retrieved. to abort this operation, no must be selected when asked to confirm the operation or by pressing the esc key to go back to the main menu.
transmit data
to upload transaction data to the host pc.
there are three ways to transmit the data: via rs-232 or infrared or standard irda.
terminal com port settings should match the host pc settings.
download settings
to download the menus and form prompts for the data collection process.
the settings should be configured in the application generator, then downloaded to the terminal. the application generator allows to define menus and data input forms. for detail operation, please refer to the application generator's operation guide.