Windows CE Mobile Computer 9300 Version 0.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If you only transfer data to Host by WLAN/Bluetooth, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body. FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER Per FDA and IEC standards, the scan engines described in this manual are not given a laser classification. However, the following precautions should be observed: CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Jun. 16, 2009 1.00 0.09 Initial release First draft FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ................................................................................- 3 For USA .............................................................................................. - 3 For Canada.......................................................................................... - 3 For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ..................................................... - 3 For Product with Laser ....................................................................
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 21 Platform, Processor & Memory .................................................................... 21 Communications & Data Capture ................................................................. 21 Electrical Characteristics........................................................................... 22 Physical Characteristics .....................................
INTRODUCTION 9300 Mobile Computer, running Windows CE 6.0 in palm size, is our first product line of rugged PDA-style Mobile Computer. Light-weight, streamlined and ergonomic, it adds even more powerful and handy tools to delivering the flexibility in customization. Specifically designed to work as an industrial PDA, 9300 Mobile Computer provides rich options of data collection, voice and data communications, long-lasting working hours, and so on.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 9300 Figure 1: Overview 2
Introduction INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP The hand strap is ideal for one-handed operation, which requires safe and convenient hold of the mobile computer. Warning: Always make sure the hand strap is well hooked and screwed to the back of the mobile computer before use. When the hand strap is desired, install it to the mobile computer by following these steps: 1) Place the mobile computer face down on a flat and clean surface. 2) Screw one end of the hand strap to the back of the mobile computer.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual CHARGING THE BATTERY You can use a cradle or charger to charge the Mobile Computer and/or its battery. Below are the 4-Slot Battery Charger and 4-Slot Charging Cradle for 9300. The 4-Slot Battery Charger can be mounted on table or wall. Drill two holes (centers spaced 105 millimeters apart), secure the two supplied screws, and mount the charger by sliding over screws.
Introduction FEATURES Ergonomic design - ruggedized yet streamlined, with hand strap for secure hold. Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial standard IP 64. Microsoft Windows CE 6.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ACCESSORIES Rich choices of optional accessories are available for you to enhance the total performance of the mobile computer.
Chapter 1 USING 9300 MOBILE COMPUTER This chapter explains the features and usage of 9300 Mobile Computer. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.6 Battery....................................................................... 7 Memory.................................................................... 11 Touch Screen ............................................................ 17 Notifications.............................................................. 19 Data Capture .......................................
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4) Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment at a proper angle (30°~45°) so that the metal contacts on the battery are met with the charging contacts inside the compartment. Make sure that the battery is snugly fit into the compartment. 5) Put the battery cover back onto the mobile computer until it clicks into place. 6) If the battery is charged, the mobile computer turns on. If the mobile computer does not turn on, charge the battery.
Specifications 1.1.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY The main and backup batteries may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge batteries to full before using the mobile computer. Note: To charge the batteries to full, it requires approximately 8 hours for the first time. After the initial charging, it takes only 4 hours to charge the batteries to full.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.1.4 POWER MANAGEMENT For any portable device, power management is a critical issue especially when you are on the road. Below are some tips to help you save battery power. Warning: Using backlight, wireless connectivity, and peripherals while on battery power will substantially reduce battery power. To speed up charging the mobile computer, turn off the mobile computer and seat it in the cradle. Bring a second battery pack on the road.
Specifications 1.2 MEMORY Read-only Memory (ROM) 512 megabytes flash memory for storing OS (Windows CE 6.0) and custom application programs. Yet a portion of the memory is referred to as DiskOnChip, which can store data and programs that you wish to retain even after hardware reset. Random-access Memory (RAM) 256 megabytes SDRAM for storing and running programs, as well as storing program data. Its contents will be retained by the backup battery.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5) Replace the side plate and tighten the screws. Warning: Make sure the mobile computer is set to Suspend mode; otherwise, it may cause damage to the mobile computer. Figure 5: Inserting the SD Card REMOVING THE SD CARD If you wish to remove the SD card, simply push the card after removing the side plate. The SD card will be rejected automatically. 1.3 KEYPAD Silicon rubber has been chosen for their durability and prompt feedback.
Specifications 1.3.2 29-KEY KEYPAD The 29-key keypad includes alphanumeric, navigation, function keys, and so on. This keypad is set to numeric mode by default.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ALPHA KEY This alphanumeric keypad is set to numeric mode by default. The Alpha key serves as a toggle among numeric, alpha (lower-case alphabetic), and ALPHA (upper-case alphabetic) input modes. Note: It is not necessary to hold down the [Alpha] key. The alpha icon will appear on the status bar in a sequence as shown below.
Specifications 1.3.3 43-KEY KEYPAD The 43-key keypad includes numeric, alphabetic, function and other modifier keys, as well as keys for navigation and assorted characters.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.3.4 FUNCTION KEY The [FN] (function) key serves as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is application-dependent. 1) To enable this modifier key, press [FN] on the keypad. A circular icon of the letter "F" will appear on the status bar. This modifier key is hold down as long as the icon is displayed. 2) Now press another key to get the value of key combination (say, press [1] to get the value of F1). The icon will go off now.
Specifications Programmable Keys Other User-Definable Keys P1, P2 (28-key) SCAN key and four side triggers on each side of the touch screen P1, P2, P3 and P4 (59-key) Four side triggers on each side of the touch screen 1.4 TOUCH SCREEN The mobile computer comes with a 2.8" TFT graphic LCD, 320 by 240 pixels resolution (QVGA). The LED backlight of screen, which helps ease reading under dim environments, can be controlled manually and automatically.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 2. Select one or both of the check boxes to automatically turn off the LCD backlight when using batteries or external power. From the appropriate list, select the amount of time the device should be idle before the backlight is turned off. 3. Tap the [Advanced] button. 4. In the Settings tab (right above), you can select the luminosity of backlight when it is set to be automatically turned on by pressing any key or tapping the screen.
Specifications Warning: DO NOT use any pointed or sharp objects to move against the surface of the screen. 1.5 NOTIFICATIONS 1.5.1 STATUS LED The tri-color LED on top is used to provide information on the charging status or wireless power status. The green LED is also used for "Good Read" while collecting data. Tasks Green LED Red LED Blue Charging 9300 --- On --- Charging done On --- --- Good Read On --- --- Bluetooth enabled --- --- On 1.5.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Headset A headset jack is provided, which is a 2.5 mm DIA stereo earphone jack with microphone input. Bluetooth headset is also supported. 1.5.3 VIBRATOR The mobile computer is integrated with a vibrator, which is software programmable for feedback. This can be helpful when working in noisy environments. 1.6 DATA CAPTURE 1.6.1 BARCODE & RFID READER A wide variety of scan engines is available for delivering flexibility to meet different requirements.
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS PLATFORM, PROCESSOR & MEMORY Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 CPU Marvell PXA310 at 624 MHz Memory ROM 512 MB non-volatile NAND flash memory RAM 256 MB on-board DDR SDRAM memory Expansion Slot One SD card slot for inserting memory card, optional COMMUNICATIONS & DATA CAPTURE Communications USB via Cradle USB 1.1 Specification Host port (type-A) / Device port (type-B) USB Client 2.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Batteries Main Battery Pack Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 2700 mAh Backup Battery Rechargeable Lithium battery – 3.6 V, 15 mAh Data retention for at least 20 hours Power Adapter Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output DC 5 V, 3 A (Charging & Comm.
Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature Operating -10 °C to 50 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C Humidity Operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing Storage 5% to 95%, non-condensing Resistance Impact Resistance 1.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ACCESSORIES Accessory Options SD Memory Card Protective Cover Spare rechargeable battery pack, standard or high capacity pack 4-Slot Battery Charger Charging & Communication Cradle 24
Appendix I SCAN ENGINE SETTINGS The Reader Configuration Utility (93ReaderConfig.exe) allows configuring the following reader types, depending on the module equipped on your mobile computer: 1D CCD scan engine 1D Laser scan engine 2D scan engine RFID reader Options of different reader combination are allowed, such as 1D+RFID and 2D+RFID. For each combination, both readers can be initialized and ready for scanning at the same time (dual mode operation).
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Code 2 of 5 Code 3 of 9 EAN/UPC RSS 2D Symbologies 26 ISBT-128 8 9 Industrial 25 (i.e. Discrete 25) 9 9 Interleaved 25 9 9 Matrix 25 9 8 Code 39 9 9 Trioptic Code 39 8 9 Italian Pharmacode (i.e. Code 32) 9 9 French Pharmacode 9 8 EAN-8 9 9 EAN-13 9 9 Bookland EAN (i.e.
Appendix I Scan Engine Settings RFID TAGS SUPPORTED The RFID reader supports read/write operations depending on the tags. The supported labels include ISO 15693, Icode®, Tag-it®, ISO 14443A, and ISO 14443B. Currently, the performance of many tags has been confirmed, and the results are listed below for your reference. Note: You should study the specifications of RFID tags before use. TI_RFID Module Version 1.0.
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Appendix II CCD/LASER SCAN ENGINE The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the CCD or Laser scan engine. READER SETTINGS TABLE CCD/Laser Description Time-out Default 3 sec. 1~9 (second) for 93ReaderConfig.exe Set the maximum time for decoding to continue during a scan attempt.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Auto Power Off Mode Press the scan trigger to start with scanning. The scanning won't stop until the preset timeout expires, and, the preset timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Read Redundancy None None No redundancy means one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event".
Appendix II CCD/Laser Scan Engine Verify Checksum Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is No incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being Yes transmitted. Select Length One or two fixed lengths 4~127 Range Matrix 25 Enable Start/Stop Selection Refer to Industrial 25. Verify Checksum Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is No incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Transmit Checksum Select Length digits Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being Both transmitted transmitted. Last digit not transmitted Both digits transmitted Both digits not transmitted One or two fixed lengths 4~127 Range Negative Barcode Disable Plessey Disable Convert to UK Plessey When applied, each occurrence of the character "A" in the No barcode data will be replaced by the character "X".
Appendix II CCD/Laser Scan Engine ISSN Conversion The EAN-13 barcode starting with 977 will be converted to No ISSN. GTIN for EAN-13 The EAN-13 barcode will be expanded into 14-digit Global No Trade Item Number (GTIN). Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted. Yes Addon 2 / Addon 5 Decide whether to decode EAN-13/UPC-A with supplementals.
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Appendix III 2D SCAN ENGINE The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the 2D scan engine. READER SETTINGS TABLE 2D Description Decode Time-out Set the maximum time for decoding to continue during a 3 sec. scan attempt. Focus Mode 5~99 (0.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Barcode Types “Excluded” Code Length Codabar 8 characters or less MSI 4 characters or less Discrete 25 (=Industrial 25) 8 characters or less Interleaved 25 8 characters or less Level 4 All barcodes must be successfully read three times before being decoded. Security Level Select a decode security level appropriate for the barcode Level 0 quality when reading delta barcodes such as Code 128, Code 93, UPC/EAN.
Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Industrial 25 (= Discrete 25) Select Length Enable One or two fixed lengths 4~55 Range (1~55) Interleaved 25 Convert to EAN-13 Verify Checksum Enable Convert a 14-character barcode into EAN-13 following requirements are met: Select Length the No The barcode must have a leading 0 and a valid EAN-13 check digit. “Verify Checksum” must be disabled. Decide whether to verify the checksum. If desired, select No one of the algorithms below.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual MSI Verify Checksum Enable If Two Check Digits option is selected, an additional Single Modulo verification is required to ensure integrity. Select one of 10 the algorithms below. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Check Digit Algorithm One Check Digit Single Modulo 10 Two Check Digits Mod 10/Mod 11 Mod 10/Mod 10 Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being No transmitted.
Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the UPC-E0 checksum in the Yes data being transmitted. Transmit Preamble Decide whether to include the UPC-E0 preamble System System Number (and Country Code) in the data being transmitted. Number Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting. Convert to UPC-A The UPC-E0 barcode will be expanded into UPC-A, and the No next processing will follow the settings configured for UPC-A.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Select Length One or two fixed lengths 4~55 Range (1~55) Postal Codes --- US Postnet Enable US Planet Enable Transmit US Postal Checksum US Postnet or US Planet must be enabled first! UK Postal Transmit UK Postal Checksum Enable Enable UK Postal must be enabled first! Enable Japan Postal Enable Australian Postal Enable Dutch Postal Enable Composite Codes --- Composite CC-C Enable Composite CC-A/B Disable Composite TLC-39 Disable UCC/EA
Appendix III 2D Scan Engine When applied, the MicroPDF417 barcodes are transmitted with one of these prefixes: The first codeword of MicroPDF417 is 903-907, 912, 914, 915: The original Code ID "]L3" will be changed to "]C1". The first codeword of MicroPDF417 is 908 or 909: The original Code ID "]L4" will be changed to "]C2". The first codeword of MicroPDF417 is 910 or 911: The original Code ID "]L5" will be changed to "]C0".
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Note: When printing barcodes, keep each Macro PDF sequence separate, as each has a unique identifier. Do not mix barcodes from several Macro PDF sequences, even if they encode the same data. When you scan Macro PDF sequences, scan the entire Macro PDF sequence without interruption! Image Capture Image Capture Illumination Disable Decide whether to flash illumination on every image On capture to aid decoding.
Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Optimized Quality for JPEG Decide whether JPEG images are optimized for quality. Enable Cancel the check box so that JPEG images are optimized for size. Select JPEG Quality Set a value from 5 to 100, where “100” represents the 65 highest quality image. Select JPEG Size Set a value from 5 to 150, which represents the file size in 40 multiples of 1024 bytes (1K). For example, setting this value to 8 permits the file size to be as large as 8192 bytes.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual AIM CODE ID – CODE CHARACTERS Code Character Code Type A Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 C Code 128, Coupon (Code 128 portion) d Data Matrix E UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC portion) e RSS Family F Codabar G Code 93 H Code 11 I Interleaved 25 L PDF417, Macro PDF417, Micro PDF417 M MSI Q QR Code S Discrete 25, IATA 2 of 5 U Maxicode X Code 39 Trioptic, Bookland EAN, US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japan Postal, Australian Postal, Dutch Postal
Appendix III 2D Scan Engine MSI 0 Modulo 10 check digit verified and transmitted. 1 Modulo 10 check digit verified but not transmitted. Discrete 25 0 Always transmit 0. UPC/EAN 0 Standard data packet in full EAN country code format, which is 13 digits for UPC-A and UPC-E (not including supplemental data). 3 Standard data packet supplemental data. 4 EAN-8 data packet.
9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual transmission. 1 Scan engine is set to follow the ECI protocol (Extended Channel Interpretation). All data characters 92DEC are doubled. 2 Scan engine is set for Basic Channel operation (no escape character transmission protocol). Data characters 92DEC are not doubled. When decoders are set to this mode, unbuffered Macro symbols and symbols requiring the decoder to convey ECI escape sequences cannot be transmitted.
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