POS-X EVO-RD4-VFD User manual

Revision v1.0 November 2010
EVO-RD4-VFD
User Manual

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Copyright 2010
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Manual Version 1.0
Part Number: 3LMPP4850310
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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TRADEMARK
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Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. To disconnect the machine from the electrical power supply, turn off the power
switch and remove the power cord plug from the wall socket. The wall socket
must be easily accessible and in close proximity to the machine.
2. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or
local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will walk on the cord.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
CE MARK
This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 2004/108/EC with
regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low Voltage Directive”.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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CAUTION ON LITHIUM BATTERIES
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
LEGISLATION AND WEEE SYMBOL
2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive on the treatment,
collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components.
The crossed dustbin symbol on the device means that it should not be disposed of with
other household wastes at the end of its working life. Instead, the device should be taken to
the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal
procedure.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or
their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Revision History
Changes to the original user manual are listed below:
Version Date Description
1.0 2010 November Initial release

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Table of Contents
1. Specification......................................1
2. Interface.............................................2
3. Software Status Setting Commands1
3.1. Baud Rate Setting Command.......................................................1
3.2. Parity Check Setting Command....................................................1
3.3. Data Length Setting Command ....................................................1
3.4. International Character Set Setting Command.............................2
3.5. Select International Character Set Command..............................3
3.6. Select Character Code Table Command......................................3
3.7. Command Type Setting Command ..............................................4
3.8. Run Demo message .....................................................................4
3.9. Show Firmware Version................................................................4
3.10. User-Define Character Command-Set .........................................5
4. Command List Table.........................6
5. Command Details..............................8
5.1. POS7300 Series Command List...................................................8
5.2. CD5220 Standard Mode Command List.....................................11
5.3. UTC Standard Mode Command List ..........................................14
5.4. UTC Enhanced Mode Command List.........................................14
5.5. AEDEX/EMAX Mode Command List ..........................................15
5.6. ADM787/788 mode command list...............................................15
5.7. DSP800 Mode Command List ....................................................16
5.8. EPSON ESC/POS Command List..............................................17
6. Character Set...................................20
6.1. Character Code 20H – 7FH ........................................................20
6.2. Character Code 80H – FFH........................................................21
Appendix A - Command Details...............28
Appendix B - Control Code Set................30

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1. Specification
Item Description
Display method Vacuum fluorescent display
Number of character 40 characters
(20 columns x 2 lines)
Character font 5 x 7 Dot matrix
Display color Blue green
Brightness 700 cd /m2
Character type
96 alphanumeric
32 kinds of international character set
1 user define character
Character size 9.0mm x 5.25mm
Power supply 12 ~ 24VDC
Manufacture offer +12V power adapter
Power consumption 3 ~ 6 W
MTBF 25000 hours (power on time)
Panel dimensions 224 (W) x 93 (H) x 50(D) mm
Operating temperature 5 ~ 45oC
Operating Humidity 30% ~ 85%
Storage Temperature -10 ~ 55 oC
Storage Humidity 10% ~ 85%

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2. Interface
Data transmission Serial
Synchronization Asynchronous
Signal level MARK = -3 to -15 V (logic “1”)
SPACE = +3 to +15 V (logic “0”)
Baud rates 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
Parity None, even, odd
Bit length 7 or 8 bits
Stop bits 1 bit
Hardware flow control Support hardware flow control to indicator the device
input buffer full. The connection is base on cable
define (connect to PC’s CTS and/or DSR pin)
Pass-Through Support by pass through version with DTR/DSR
handshake control

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3. Software Status Setting Commands
When the device is POWER ON, it will read the EEPROM Setting to set the Command Type,
Baud Rate, Parity, Data Length, Demo Mode and International Character. User can re-set
the Software Status Setting Commands as following, and Status Setting will be saved to
EEPROM:
3.1.Baud Rate Setting Command
STX 05 B n ETX /Change the baud rate setting/
ASCII Format STX 05 B nETX
Dec. Format [02] [05] [66] n[03]
Hex. Format [02h][05h][42h] n[03h] 30h≦n≦33h
Description Change the display communication baud rate. The baud
rate setting can be selected from 4800 to 38400.
n Baud rate
30h 4800
31h 9600
32h 19200
33h 38400
3.2.Parity Check Setting Command
STX 05 P n ETX /Change the Parity check setting/
ASCII Format STX 05 P nETX
Dec. Format [02] [05] [80] n[03]
Hex. Format [02h][05h][50h] n[03h] n=30h ~ 32h
Description Change the display communication parity. Set 8 data bit
and the parity set for even、odd or non-parity.
n Parity check
30h None-parity
31h Even-parity
32h Odd-parity
3.3.Data Length Setting Command
STX 05 L n ETX /Change the Data Length Setting/
ASCII Format STX 05 L nETX
Dec. Format [02] [05] [76] n[03]
Hex. Format [02h][05h][4Ch] n[03h] n=37h, 38h
Description Change the display communication data length. Set 8-bits
or 7-bits data length.
n Data Length
37h 7 bits
38h 8 bits

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3.4.International Character Set Setting Command
STX 05 S n ETX /Change the international character set/
ASCII Format STX 05 S nETX
Dec. Format [02] [05] [83] n[03]
Hex. Format [02h][05h][53h] n[03h] 30h≦n≦4Fh
Description Change the display international character font.
n Character Set
(20h – 7Fh) Code Table
(80H-FFH) Note
30h U.S.A. CP-437
(USA, Standard Europe)
31h FRANCE
32h GERMANY
33h U.K.
34h DENMARK I
35h SWEDEN
36h ITALY
37h SPAIN
CP-858
(Multilingual + Euro Symbol)
38h JAPAN Katakana
39h NORWAY
3Ah DENMARK II
CP-858
(Multilingual+ Euro Symbol)
3Bh Slawie
3Ch RUSSIA
3Dh U.S.A. CP-860 (Portuguese)
3Eh U.K. Greek
3Fh U.S.A. CP-852 (Hungary)
40h U.S.A. CP-862 (Hebrew)
41h U.S.A. CP-863 (Canadian-French)
42h U.S.A. CP-865 (Nordic)
43h U.S.A. CP-866 (Cyrillic)
44h U.S.A. Windows-1251 (Cyrillic)
45h U.S.A. Windows-1252 (West European Latin)
46h U.S.A. Windows-1255 (Hebrew)
47h U.S.A. Windows-1257 (Baltic)
48h U.S.A. Windows-1253 (Greek)
49h U.S.A. Windows-1250 (East European Latin)
4Ah
~
4Eh
Reserved Reserved
4Fh User-Define Character
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