Using the Menu System to
Configure the Terminal
You use the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System to set
network or serial port parameters on the T2420 or T2425.
1. Press )wwywwTwww2wwwM or ) yww2ww4ww8ww,wwor scan this
bar code label to access the TRAKKER Antares 2400
Menu System.
Enter Test and Service Mode
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The Main Menu appears.
2. Press ;to choose the
Configuration Menu. You
can configure the network
parameters or the serial
port parameters using the
Communications Menu.
To set the time and date,
use the System Menu. For
help in the menu system,
press !.
Scanning Bar Code Labels
To scan bar code data, you must have a scan module
installed on the terminal. A scan module is always installed
at the Intermec factory.
You can use one of these Intermec modules:
• Module for cabled scanners
• Standard range scan module
• Long range scan module
• High density scan module
The scan module for cabled scanners has a port to attach a
wand, laser scanner, or CCD scanner. The standard range,
long range, and high density scan modules have an
integrated laser scanner.
You can scan bar code labels with the integrated standard
range, long range, or high density scan module, or with the
scanning device that is connected to the module for cabled
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Bar Code Symbologies
The terminals can decode several different types of bar code
symbologies. You must configure the terminal to decode the
type of bar code symbology used in your labels.
The terminal ships with these three symbologies enabled:
• Code 39
• Code 128
• UPC/EAN
If you are using another symbology, you need to enable it
before you can scan your bar code labels.
Electrical Specifications
Models: T2420 and T2425
Electrical rating: xww7,2V 500mA
Using the Keypad
The terminals come with a color-coded keypad to make it
easier to remember key combinations.
Position on the
Keypad Color To Type the Character
Middle of the key White Press the key.
Left side above Orange Press the orange
) key, then
the key the key.
Centered above Green Press the green
? key, then
the key the key.
Right side above Blue Press the blue
( key, then
the key the key.
Where to Find More Information
The TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal
User’s Manual (Part No. 064024) contains all the information
necessary to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the
T2420 and T2425. For information on ordering a manual,
contact your local Intermec sales representative.
Congratulations on Selecting Intermec
Scan module accessories for bar code data collection
16 line by 20 character CGA-compatible screen, angled
for easy viewing
Keypad with 56 keys for data collection. The terminal
ships with a keypad to match the application or language
you ordered.
Serial port to support RS-232 communications
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (shipped separately)
for main power and rechargeable NiCad backup battery for
memory backup
Adjustable antenna on the T2425 supports 2.4 GHz
radio frequency communications
This Getting Started Guide shows you how to use the T2420
or T2425 and explains how to get the terminal up and
running.
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to help meet your data collection needs. You have chosen the
world leader in the data collection industry.
The TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals are
hand-held data collection terminals. You use these
programmable terminals to run either custom applications or
terminal emulation applications.
You use the TRAKKER Antares 2420 (T2420) terminal to
collect data and periodically upload the data collected to a
host computer via RS-232 serial (wired) communications.
The TRAKKER Antares 2425 (T2425) terminal has the same
functionality as a T2420 with the additional ability to
transmit data via radio frequency (RF) communications in
Intermec’s 2.4 GHz RF network. The wireless T2425 provides
real-time communications through the Model 200 Controller
or DCS 300 using UDP Plus protocol or directly to a host
using TCP/IP protocol.
Both terminals have 512K of RAM reserved for customer
applications and a 750K flash drive to store applications and
files. The T2420 has an option for an extended storage drive.
The TRAKKER Antares terminals are ergonomically
designed to make data collection easy and include these
features:
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TRAKKER
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Antares
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2420 and 2425
Hand-Held Terminal
Getting Started Guide
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