RT-PI – USER MANUAL
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1. E TECHNOLOGY GROUP i EE RT PI USER MANUAL RealTime Technology Group Page 1 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual RT PI User Manual Overview RealTime Technology Group s RT PI allows for performing Physical Inventory counts with or without data validation Getting Started To get started unpack all of the equipment and make sure that nothing is missing or damaged The cradle is to be used for both communication when operating in batch mode or loading applications onto the handheld or charging recharging the battery Connect the USB or serial cable to your computer s serial port and to the corresponding port on the Cradle Connect the power supply to a suitable AC power source and to the other port on the cradle Installing the RT PI 1 If not already on your PC install Microsoft ActiveSync by double clicking the Setup exe file Follow instructions 2 Connect your Windows Mobile Device to your PC using the USB cable Right click the ActiveSync icon located in the Icon Tray in the bottom right corner of your screen From the pop up menu select Connection Settings Make sure the Allow USB checkbox is checked Connection Settings mi Click Get Connected ta connect your mobile device to this DEN computer Status Device connected Status COM port is not available i Allow USB connection with this desktop computer2. modified on 7 13 2007 8 00 52 AM Would you like to replace the existing file O WCH CN O WINDOWS 2 DVD RAM Drive D S Websites on Bob Y S Releases on Bob 2 G Control Panel g Mobile Device O Application Application Data O BTExplorer No O My Documents O Network Platform O profiles El C3 Program Files O NET Compact Framework O Communication ITrack2 CX ITrack O Office C3 Wavelink O Recycled O Temp with this one 574 bytes modified on 3 11 2008 6 24 14 PM E UNE X A 6 22 CE E RealTime Technology Group Page 20 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual The next time you open RT PI the new field names will appear m p RealTime Technology Group Page 21 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com
3. Microsoft Visual Studio 8 C3 Microsoft Works C3 Microsoft NET O Motorola Datawedge Movie Maker C MSBuild O MsECache MSN MSN Gaming Zone E E EH amp amp amp amp Ho O MSXML 4 0 8j G MSXML 6 0 O NetMeeting E O Novatel Wireless Online Services E C3 OPOS O Outlook Express 8 G Palm e PuTTY 73 QuickTax 2008 C3 RealTime i O BrinksInventory E C3 ITrack RS O RMSPhysical 8 O RMSRegistry H O RTAttendance C3 RT PI I input cs admo a lt 4 objects Disk free space 75 0 GB Y My Computer Modifying Field and File Names RT PI gives you the ability to modify the last two field names you see on the handheld computer to reflect your terminology or the data you want to collect To modify the field and or file names put the Windows Mobile Device in the cradle and make sure it is connected through Active Sync Using Windows Explorer on the PC go to Mobile Device Program Files RT PI There will be a file called ITrack xml Copy this file and paste it on your desktop RealTime Technology Group Page 17 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qe T gt 27 PP Search Address a Program Files RT PICE Folders x H 3 WorksImaging amp C3 xerox Icont ico amp O Zebra C Zebra P110i Create Shortcu
4. Status Connected Iv Allow network Ethermet and Remote Access Service AAS server connection with this desktop computer Statue Network is available Status icon i Show status icon in Taskbar OF Cancel Help RealTime Technology Group Page 2 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual 2 The ActiveSync GetConnected will pop up Create a new Partnership for your Windows Mobile Device Follow screenshots below New Partnership Select Number of Partnerships Select whether you want to synchronize with just this computer Your device can have up to two partnerships or a partnership with only this computer Do wou want your device to have a partnership and synchronize with only this computer Remove any existing partnerships on my device and set up a new partnership with just this computer t Alo want to synchronize with two computers Set up a partnership with this computer but do nat remove any existing partnerships on my device Back Cancel Help New Partnership Select Synchronization Settings Select the type of information pou want to synchronize To sunchronize a particular type of information select its check box To stop eunchronizatian of that information clear its check box Desktop Computer Calendar Mot Installed Channels Channel Synchronization ol Contacts Not Installed Synchronized Files Oe Inba
5. PI User Manual You can change the terms between the lt value gt lt value gt to what you want to appear in the fourth and fifth fields of RT PI ITrack xml WordPad File Edit View Insert Format Help Cs SRA mos lt xml version 1 0 encoding utf 8 zconfiguration lt item gt lt key gt title lt key gt lt value gt RT PI lt value gt lt item gt lt item gt lt key gt label4 lt key gt lt value gt Supplier lt value gt lt item gt lt item gt lt key gt label5 lt key gt lt value gt Serial lt value gt lt item gt lt configuration EEk For Help press F1 When you have made the changes save the ITrack xml file and copy and paste it back into the Mobile Device gt Program Files gt RT PI directory RealTime Technology Group Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com Page 19 of 21 RT PI User Manual File Edit view Tools Help Q ee x S J2 Search ps rote E Address a Program Files RT PICE Folders A lt gt a 5 WorksImaging El H C3 xerox Iconi ico ITrack xml ITrack2CES RRegistry dll H 73 Zebra O Zebra P110i H 73 ZebraDesigner ZebraDesigner Font Downloader O Zero G Registry iC RECYCLER amp O RTAttendance amp O RTAttendance8 O RTCheckout File Conversion spoolerlogs swWSetup Mud audeas ue head olini files when synchronizing Cj swsetupaudio etwee
6. Windows Update to check Far any critical updates to the NET Framework 5 Install RT PI software on your Windows Mobile Windows CE Device From the start menu select RT Pl gt Install on Windows Mobile Device or Windows CE Make sure you pick the right operating system for your handheld Follow screenshots bellow Answers yes to all prompts XE RT PI pen Install on Windows CE Install on Windows Mobile RealTime Technology Group Page 7 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual Pending Application Install On the next mobile device connection the installed applications will be downloaded to the device Installing Applications Installing Microsott WET Compact Framework Cancel Application Downloading Complete Please check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary bo complete this installation On the Windows Mobile Device if it states any of these programs are already installed you do not have to install them again License Registration RT PI will run in demo mode until the first time a registration key must be entered Call 888 640 8975 or email info realtimetechgroup com with the Unit Serial shown on the registration screen to get the registration number Once registered the full version of RT PI will open without this screen moving forward RealTime Technology Group Page 8 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 89
7. 000 records it will take approximately 60 seconds My Device 12 Activesync 2 Demo 27 O Summit ee al Bis Command Prompt E Internet Explorer EF Microsoft WordPad Phone E ud Remate Connect j Shortcuts RT RT pI Lr ARUN watt Shutdow P xmv Fal PP xTrack RealTime Technology Group Page 12 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual To start a new inventory count click New F1 You will be prompted to make sure you have synced the previous inventory count This will delete existing Count Sync Count to PC before starting new When using this application with validation when you scan or enter the Barcode whatever associated data you have in the inventory xls file will be populate the fields The default Quantity is O ey L5 If the counted quantity is O click the Enter key on the keypad to scroll to Location If the counted quantity is not 0 change the number to the correct quantity and click Enter RealTime Technology Group Page 13 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual Barcode 1256 Barcode 1256 Descr ROMEO EXTRA WIDE Descr ROMEO EXTRA WIDE an aw pa Tags Tags EE paces rele n jue EE paces rie dis nij Move up and down using the Enter key to make any changes to the record Press Enter F9 save the record Look for th
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9. 75 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual Creating Files for Validation RT PI allows you to load an inventory excel file onto the handheld computer in order to validate your physical inventory You can manually create these files or export them from an accounting or other software package Open the RT PI desktop application by going to Start gt Programs gt RI PI gt RT PI fm RT P X RT PI ix Install on Windows CE i Install on Windows Mobile This will open the RT PI desktop application IIrack Synchronize Handheld PRISES fou must sync the desktop application and the handheld computer to update data If everthing iz ready the arrows in the Synchronize will be green and the message box will state the device is connected and ready Synchronize 1 Keep this screen open 2 Make sure the handheld is turned on in the cradle and the cradle is connected to the PC 3 Click the Synchronize button on this screen r set Spreadsheet Location 4 Follow the messages below until synching progress is completed 5 When completed all data will be updated Clear Messages c cd Messages 11 35 03 Spreadheet Folder C Program Filessrealtime sH T Pl input 11 35 03 Version 4 0 By default the inventory xls file is located in the folder specified in the Messages but you can change the location by clicking Set Spreadsheet Location and changing the location In the specif
10. e RT PI wizard Follow the screenshots below ie RT PI Welcome to the RT PI Setup Wizard The installer will quide vou through the steps required to install RT PI on pour computer WARNING This computer program iz protected by copyright law and intermatianal treaties Unauthorized duplication ar distribution of this program ar any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law RealTime Technology Group Page 5 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual iz RT PI Select Installation Folder The installer will install AT Pl to the following folder Ta install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files realtimesR T PI Disk Cost Install RT PI for yourself ar for anyone who uses this computer Everyone CO Just me iz RT PI Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install AT Pl an your computer Click Hest to start the installation RealTime Technology Group Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com Page 6 of 21 RT PI User Manual Installing RT PI HT FI i being installed Please wait Installation Complete AT Pl has been successfully installed Click Close to esit Please use
11. e message at the bottom of the screen stating Record Saved Successfully Tags EE Record Saved Successfully a zd e Repeat until the Inventory Count is complete Options RealTime Technology Group Page 14 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual 1 Use the Enter key on the keypad to scroll between fields For example to select a new Barcode press Enter to highlight the Barcode field and then scan or manually enter the new barcode number 2 Press the Clear or F3 to clear the entire screen 3 If you realize a mistake after saving the Record you can make any changes after synching the data to the PC When you have finished take the handheld computer back to the computer where Microsoft Active Sync is running Downloading Data Place the scanner in the cradle Open the RT PI desktop application and click synchronize ITrack Synchronize Handheld Seles You must syne the desktop application and the handheld computer ta update data If everything i ready the arrows in the Synchronize will be green and the message bos will state the device is connected and ready Synchronize 1 Keep this screen open 2 Make sure the handheld is turned on in the cradle and the cradle is connected ta the PC 3 Click the Synchronize button en this screen Set Spreadsheet Location 4 Follow the messages below until synching progres
12. ied input folder there is a file called inventory xls It is a file of a snapshot of your current inventory This information will appear on the handheld after you scan or enter the Barcode number You can include as many of the 5 fields as you want to appear on the handheld If you do not include a quantity the default is O When you create your import file RealTime Technology Group Page 9 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual The file name must be inventory xls The first field must be Item Barcode number The second field must be description The third field must be Quantity The fourth field is User Defined default is Location The fifth field is User Defined default is Tag Once you have your inventory xls file created save it in the Spreadsheet Location specified in RT PI EJ Microsoft Excel inventory xls Sialic 5d File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF Type a question for help 2 8 x imos S0 B I UE E GE HU s 5o ub T E EC ae ees Ce I ROI EAA RETE RET SN IST IRE I ERE 209 MEN S CLOG 1 M10 r 210 MEN S CLOG 1 M11 211 MEN S CLOG 1 M12 212 MEN S CLOG 1 M13 213 MEN S CLOG 1 M14 214 MEN S CLOG 1 M15 215 MEN S CLOG 1 M16 216 MEN S CLOG 1 M7 217 MEN S CLOG 1 M8 218 MEN S CLOG 1 M9 219 MEN S CLOG 1 M10 220 MEN S CLOG 1 M11 221 MEN S CLOG 1 M12 222 MEN S CLOG 1 M13 223 MEN S CLOG 1 M14 224 MEN S CLOG 1 M1
13. n your mobile device and this desktop computer Bi O swsetupaudio2 Note converted file might not contain all information found in the System volume Information original file temp2 amp C WCH CN 8 O WINDOWS 2 DVD RAM Drive D S c on bob x Websites on Bob Y S Releases on Bob 2 R Control Panel Mobile Device 4 Application Data gt Flash Disk My Documents E C3 Network amp O Program Files E O Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition amp O Office amp C3 RT PICE 8 C3 XTrack O Recycled amp O SD MMC Card B C Temp ie inda Dee EH a Mobile Device When prompted click Yes to replace the current file ITrack File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ar Qx X M d J Search E gt Feldes E Address CX Program Files ITrack Size Type Modified C3 LCI Line Display USB Driver ia Icon ico S18 bytes Icon 4 25 2006 12 34 0 LvwIN7O ITrack xml 558 bytes XML Document 7 13 2007 8 00 52 MsoCache amp rrradi2 exe 36 0KB Application 3 11 2009 11 35 1 Program Files S RRegistry dll 4 00KB Application Extension 12 16 2008 11 14 O RECYCLER O RTAttendance O RTAttendance2 O RTCheckout ic Confirm File Replace X spoolerlogs PL a swsetup P This folder already contains a file called ITrack swsetupAudio d O swsetupaudio2 System Volume Information temp2 558 bytes lt o gt
14. readheet Folder C Program Files RealT imeSAT Pl input 14 58 53 Version 4 0 RealTime Technology Group RERUM Set Spreadsheet Location Clear Messages i Close a 7 EIE Page 11 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual rack Synchronize Handheld Sel You must sync the desktop application and the handheld computer to update data If everything is ready the arrows in the i Synchronize will be green and the message bos will state the device is connected and ready Synchronize i 1 Keep this screen open 2 Make sure the handheld is turned on in the cradle and the cradle is connected to the PE 3 Click the Synchronize button an this screen Set Spreadsheet Location 4 Follow the messages below until synching progress is completed A M 5 when completed all data will be updated Clear Messages Che Messages 15 01 33 Sync Completed 14 59 00 Device Name Vv OAKABOUTPRO 14 58 59 Connected 14 58 59 Spreadheet Folder C Program Filez amp FiealTime RT Pl input 14 58 58 Version 4 0 Using the Handheld Computer To open the RT PI application access the Start gt Programs gt RT PI The message at the top of the screen should state Please wait Loading Files The length of time it takes to load depends on the size of the files For files of 100
15. s Microsoft Outlook 159 Pocket Access Microsoft Databases Tasks Mot Installed To find out more about and ta customize what gets synchronized click Settings on that information type in the list and then click Settings Back Cancel Help RealTime Technology Group Page 3 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual New Partnership Setup Complete ou are now ready to start exchanging information between pour mobile device and this computer Upon exiting this wizard Microsoft ActiveSync will oper and IF pour device iz a quest click Explore on the toolbar and start exploring your device IF pour device has a partnership synchronization starts Please wait until synchronization is complete before using your device Click Finish to exit this wizard Cancel Help 3 Synchronize your handheld for the first time Microsoft ActiveSync File View Tools Help So BHS E Sync Stop Details Explore Options Information Type Status RealTime Technology Group Page 4 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual Microsoft ActiveSync File View Tools Help eolmBmu B Sync Stop Details Explore Options WindowsCE2 D Connected Synchronized Information Type Status Synchronized 4 Double click the setup exe icon This will run th
16. s is completed 5 When completed all data will be updated Clear Messages a Messages 14 59 00 Device Name WwORKABOLUTPRO 14 58 59 Connected 14 58 58 Spreadheet Folder C Program Files H ealTime HT Pl input 14 58 53 Version 4 0 Watch the messages screen to see when the synchronization finishes RealTime Technology Group Page 15 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual rack Synchronize Handheld You must sync the desktop application and the handheld computer to update data If everthing is ready the arrows in the Synchronize will be green and the message box will state the device is connected and ready 1 Keep this screen open 2 Make sure the handheld is turned on in the cradle and the cradle is connected to the PC 3 Click the Synchronize button an this screen Set Spreadsheet Location 4 Follow the messages below until synching progress is completed 5 when completed all data will be updated Clear Messages tee Messages 15 01 33 Sync Completed 14 59 00 Device Name WOREABOLUTPAO 14 58 58 Connected 14 58 53 Spreadheet Folder C Program Filez amp FiealTime RT Pl input 14 58 58 Version 4 0 Output Files Go to C Program Files RealTime RT Pl output or default location if you changed it Output files are time stamped xls files You can open these in Excel and edit them as required l
17. t H O ZebraDesigner Delete O ZebraDesigner Font Downloader O Zero G Registry RECYCLER Properties amp O RTAttendance a RTAttendance8 H O RTCheckout spoolerlogs 5 swWSetup E O SwsSetupAudio C3 swsetupaudio2 ID System Volume Information O temp2 a E WCH CN 8 O WINDOWS E DVD RAM Drive D H S c on bob x Websites on Bob Y S Releases on Bob 2 Q Control Panel B Mobile Device Application Data 3 Flash Disk amp O My Documents B C3 Network amp Program Files E O Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition O Office amp C3 RT PICE O XTrack E O Recycled amp O SD MMC Card E C3 Temp M ie ih Niece X Copy selected item s ie Folders E Rename On your desktop open the ITrack xml file in Notepad or any XML editor You will see the Title and the 2 User Defined Label fields File Edit View Insert Format Help Coe SRA tee B lc2xm1 version 1 0 encoding utf 8 gt zconfiguration lt item gt lt key gt title lt key gt lt value gt RT PI lt value gt lt item gt lt item gt lt key gt label4 lt key gt lt value gt Location lt value gt lt item gt lt item gt lt key gt label5 lt key gt lt value gt Tag lt value gt lt item gt lt configuration For Help press F1 RealTime Technology Group Page 18 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT
18. tems that were scanned and saved will have a timestamp beside them If there is no timestamp then the item was not scanned and saved The Inventory Count stays open until you click New F1 on the handheld to start a new count If you have missed some items you can go and continue the inventory and when you sync for a second time the new file will have the newly scanned items added to the spreadsheet with timestamps If you scan a Barcode number twice during your count a second line item with the same Barcode number will be added to the spreadsheet RealTime Technology Group Page 16 of 21 Toll Free 1 888 640 8975 Tel 905 625 9907 Fax 905 625 9260 www realtimetechgroup com RT PI User Manual File Edit View Favorites Tools Help o Back 7 gt wi pe Search liz Folders Ez Address C C Program Files RealTime RT PT output Rc Go Eek ar Folders x Name Type Date Modified E C3 microsoft frontpage 5020091113 141840 xls Microsoft Office Exc 11 13 2009 2 18 PM 3 Microsoft Office r E 20091 113 173926 xls Microsoft Office Exc 11 13 2009 5 39 PM Ir C9 Microsoft Retail Management 81320091 113 174252 xls Microsoft Office Exc 11 13 2009 5 42 PM Ir B Microsoft Small Business amp 120091 118 150129 xls Microsoft Office Exc 11 18 2009 3 01 PM H Microsoft SQL Server E 3 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mc t e Microsoft SQL Server Compac O Microsoft Synchronization Ser Microsoft Visual Studio C3
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