Collecting data, Using the portable as a keyboard wedge, Colle cting da ta – PSC PT2000TM User Manual
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Collecting Data
User’s Guide
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Collecting Data
When finished setting up the PT2000 or Top Gun (refer to the previous
section), the
PALPRO Options
menu appears on the display screen. Use
the menu to choose a
PALPRO
application or use the portable as a
keyboard wedge.
Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge
With the PT2000 or Top Gun attached to the PC or IBM 3151
terminal as a keyboard wedge, use a bar code label or magnetic stripe to
enter data directly into the application. Data can also be entered by
using the keypad on the portable.
Installing the
Keyboard
Wedge
Two PSC cables
1
are required to install the portable as a keyboard
wedge.
To connect the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge, complete the
following steps:
1.
Plug the 15-pin connector into the cable connector on the
bottom of the portable.
Figure 3-6: Keyboard wedge installation for PCs
1.For a listing of PT2000 cable numbers, consult the PSC Price Book at: