Optimus Mobile Computer

The Optimus Mobile Computer is used for scanning inventory into the system. ome basic information is as follows:

Program has been configured identically for both types viz Optimus S and Optimus R. In the program following 4 fields have been configured to display on the device terminal. They are

1.       ItemId

2.       Quantity

3.       Price and

4.       Description.

There are three input methods supported by the application development tool. These methods configured while creating the OPT file will govern how input shall be given to the end device. The three methods are

• ·         Scanner : This method will allow entry in the device only through scanners.
• ·         Keypad : This method will allow entry in the device only through device keypads and
• ·         Both : This method will allow entry in the device either through  device keypads or through scanners.

I have used the last method (Both) as a means to enter values in the device, so that both scanner and keypad can be used.

To use this program on the device, following process will need to be followed

1. Open the Optimus application from all programs.

2. Click on the “File” menu and then “Open”.

3. Browse to the Inventory_Managment_RType.opt or Inventory_Managment_SType.opt file (Where ever you have stored on your computer).

4. On your Optimus unit, press “ESC” until you are at the main menu. Choose the “Utilities “option, then the “Transfer Files” option, and finally the “Get Program” option. Confirm the unit’s baud rate and method of communication. Place the unit in its cradle, or if the unit has the ability for direct connection, connect the communication cable to the unit.

5. From the Optimizer program, choose the “Tools” menu item, then “Communication”, and finally “Download Program”. The Optimizer window will minimize and the download window will open.

6. Choose the correct option for your download type:

                a. If you are going through a cradle, you should download via “Cradle-IR”.

b. If you are directly connected, you should download via “RS232 or IrDA”.

7. Make sure the COM port number matches the port number into which your cradle or unit is plugged.

8. Make sure the Baud rate matches the baud rate of the unit. Press OK and downloading will commence.

9. After download is complete, choose the “Run Program” option on your Optimus. A screen will come up with “Item:” “Qty:” ,”Price:” and “Description” displayed. You can now begin collecting data.

10. After you are finished, press “ESC” on the Optimus until you get to the main menu. Choose the “Utilities” option, then “Transfer Files”, and finally “Send Data”. Confirm the unit’s baud rate and method of communication. Place the unit in its cradle, or if the unit has the ability for direct connection, connect the communication cable to the unit.

11. From the Optimizer program, choose the “Tools” menu item, then “Communication”, and finally “Receive Data”. The upload window will open.

12. Select a directory and a file name to save your data into.

13. Choose the correct option for your download type:

a. If you are going through a cradle, you should download via “Cradle-IR”.

b. If you are directly connected, you should download via “RS232 or IrDA”.

14. Make sure the COM port number matches the port number into which your cradle or unit is plugged.

15. Make sure the Baud rate matches the baud rate of the unit. Press OK and uploading will commence.

16. After upload is complete, you will be asked if you would like to view your data. Select “Yes” and a text file shall appear with the data you have collected.