MX3Plus Hand-Held Computer Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 Operating System User's Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 About This Guide 1-1 End User License Agreement (EULA) 1-1 Laser Warnings and Labels 1-2 Label Location 1-2 Label 1-2 Components 1-3 Front 1-3 Back 1-4 Endcap 1-4 Endcap Options 1-5 Chapter 2: Set Up A New MX3Plus 2-1 Hardware Setup 2-1 Software Setup 2-1 End User License Agreement (EULA) 2-1 Battery 2-2 Connect or Remove the Battery Pack 2-2 Insert/Replace Battery 2-2 Remove Battery 2-3 Hotswap the Main Battery 2-3 Charge
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters 2-12 Using the AppLock Switchpad 2-13 Using the Keypad 2-13 Using the Touch Screen 2-13 Connecting Bluetooth Devices Taskbar Connection Indicator Reboot 2-14 2-15 Warm Boot 2-15 Cold Boot 2-15 Attaching the Handstrap Attach Stylus Tether and Sleeve 2-16 2-17 Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable 2-18 Cleaning the Touch Screen and Scanner Aperture 2-19 Startup Help 2-20 Continuous Scan Mode Chapter 3: Connecting Cables to the MX3Plus 2-20 3-
Chapter 1: Introduction The MX3Plus is a rugged, portable, hand-held computer equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications using wireless LAN radios with internal antennas or an external remote mount antenna. It can store information for later transmission through an RS232, InfraRed, or USB port. The MX3Plus can be scaled from a limited function batch computer to an integrated wireless scanning computer.
Laser Warnings and Labels l Do not look into the laser’s lens. l Do not stare directly into the laser beam. l Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX3Plus. l Do not connect the laser bar code aperture to any other device. The laser bar code aperture is certified for use with the MX3Plus only. Caution Laser radiation when open. Please read the caution labels.
Components Front 1. Endcap 2. Display 3. Scan, Enter or Field Exit (programmable) 4. Beeper 5. On / Off Button 6. 2nd LED 7. Alt LED 8. Ctrl LED 9. Shift LED 10. Caps LED 11. Scanner LED 12. Backup Battery LED 13. Status LED 14. Main Battery LED 15. Charger LED 16.
Back 1. Endcap 2. Leather Handtrap Connector 3. IR Port (COM 2 Port) 4. Cradle Input Contacts 5. Main Battery 6. Stylus 7. Back Cover Endcap 1. DC Power Jack 2. Left Port 3. Right Port (USB-C) 4. Audio Jack or External Antenna Connector Note: 1-4 The IR port on the back of the device is COM 2.
Endcap Options Left Port (2) Right Port (3) See (4) Serial COM3 Serial COM1 Audio Jack Serial COM3 USB Client Audio Jack USB Host Serial COM1 Audio Jack USB Host USB Client Audio Jack Scanner Serial COM1 Audio Jack Scanner USB Client Audio Jack Serial COM3 Serial COM1 Antenna Serial COM3 USB Client Antenna USB Host Serial COM1 Antenna USB Host USB Client Antenna 1-5
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Chapter 2: Set Up A New MX3Plus This page lists a quick outline of the steps you might take when setting up a new MX3Plus. More instruction for each step is listed later in this guide. Please refer to the MX3Plus Reference Guide for additional information and instruction. Contact Technical Assistance if you need additional help. Note: Installing or removing accessories should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.
Battery Connect or Remove the Battery Pack The MX3Plus will not function unless the battery pack is in place and securely latched. Be sure to place the unit in Suspend Mode before removing the battery. Failing to properly place the device in Suspend mode will result in a loss of all unsaved data. The main battery is located in a compartment on the back of the unit. The battery case serves as the back cover for the battery well of the MX3Plus.
Remove Battery To remove the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Place the MX3Plus in Suspend mode. 2. Detach the bottom hook of the handstrap (if installed). 3. Slide the battery retaining clip down to release the main battery. 4. Pull the battery straight up and out of the battery well. Place the discharged battery pack in a powered battery charger. Hotswap the Main Battery Place the MX3Plus in Suspend Mode. Honeywell recommends any work in progress be saved prior to replacing the battery pack.
Charge or Recharge the Main Battery Warning. Only use Honeywell batteries as replacements: MX3A378BATT/158224-0001 Note: The MX3Plus Battery Charger is designed for an indoor, protected environment. New batteries must be fully charged prior to use. The main battery can be recharged in an AC powered Battery Charger after the battery has been removed from the MX3Plus or its packing material when new. The main battery while in the MX3Plus can be recharged using several different methods.
Backlights and Indicators Across the top of the keypad are LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that provide visual cues to current MX3Plus operation. When the LED is not illuminated, the function is inactive. LED When illuminated . . . 2nd The next keypress is a 2nd keypress. Amber when on. Blinks amber during configuration key sequence. ALT The next keypress is an ALT keypress. Amber when on and unlit when off. CTRL The next keypress is a CTRL keypress. Amber when on and unlit when off.
Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touch screen. Never use an actual pen, pencil, or sharp/abrasive object to write on the touch screen. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from the screen. Firmly press the stylus into the stylus holder when the stylus is not in use.
Touch Screen Calibrating the Touch Screen If the touch screen is not responding properly to stylus taps, you may need to recalibrate the touch screen. Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target. If you miss the center, keep the stylus on the screen, slide it over the target's center, and then lift the stylus. To recalibrate the screen, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus > Calibration tab. To begin, tap the Recalibrate button on the screen with the stylus.
Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard The virtual keyboard is always available when needed e.g., text entry. Place the cursor in the text entry field and, using the stylus: l Tap the Shift key to type one capital letter. l Tap the CAPS key to type all capital letters. l Tap the áü key to access symbols. Some applications do not automatically display the Input Panel.
Set Date and Time Zone Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time icon or tap the Date/Time in the taskbar. Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location on the MX3Plus after a warm boot or anytime. There is very little functional change from standard desktop PC Date/Time Properties options. Adjust the settings and tap the OK button or the Apply button to save changes to the registry. Any changes take effect immediately.
Set Power Scheme Timers Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power > Schemes Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes. User Idle An amount of time has passed, set by the User Idle timer, and the device shuts down a minimum number of services e.g., backlights. The System Idle timer and the Suspend timer have not expired yet. System Idle An amount of time has passed, set by the System Idle timer, and the device shuts down a few more services e.g., display.
Adjust Speaker Volume The speaker, also called the beeper, is located below the left scan button. Speaker volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the listener by using the keypad or by changing parameters in the Volume & Sounds control panel. Using the Keypad Note: Volume & Sounds (in Settings > Control Panel) must be enabled before the following key sequences can adjust the volume. The volume is increased or decreased one step each time the volume key sequence is pressed.
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters Before you make a host connection, you will, at a minimum, need to know: l the alias name or IP address (Host Address) and l the port number (Telnet Port) of the host system to properly set up your host session. 1. Make sure the mobile client network settings are configured and functional. If you are connecting over wireless LAN (802.11x), make sure your mobile client is communicating with the Access Point. 2.
Using the AppLock Switchpad Note: The touch screen must be enabled. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Options > Misc. tab to verify touch screen status. Click the switchpad icon in the taskbar. A checkmark on the switchpad menu indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the MX3Plus user. When Keyboard, on the Switchpad Menu, is selected, the default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated.
Connecting Bluetooth Devices Before connecting to Bluetooth Devices: l The system administrator has discovered, paired, connected and disconnected (using LXEZ Pairing Control Panel) Bluetooth devices for each MX3Plus. l The system administrator has enabled and disabled LXEZ Pairing parameters for the MX3Plus. l The system administrator has also assigned a Computer Friendly Name using LXEZ Pairing Control Panel for the MX3Plus.
Reboot When the Windows desktop is displayed or an application begins, the power up (or reboot) sequence is complete. Warm Boot Start > Run The Warm Boot function refreshes the Windows operating system without clearing RAM or deleting installed programs. Userset parameters are unchanged. Tap Start > Run and type WARMBOOT.EXE or WARMBOOT. This command is not case sensitive. Tap the OK button. This process takes less than 15 seconds. Temporary data not saved is lost.
Attaching the Handstrap Note: The handstrap is pre-installed. 1. Place the MX3Plus with the screen facing down, on a flat stable surface. 2. Attach the handstrap retainer bracket to the MX3Plus with the screws and washers provided. 3. Fold each end of the strap over so that the closed loop fastener surfaces mate evenly. 4. Test the strap's connection making sure the MX3Plus is securely connected to each end of the handstrap's connectors.
Attach Stylus Tether and Sleeve The stylus kit includes the stylus, tether and sleeves. The tether allows the stylus to be mounted to the MX3Plus and the sleeve provides storage for the stylus when not in use. Determine a convenient location for the stylus sleeve. Carefully remove the paper backing from the Stylus Clip sticky. Firmly press the sticky side of the clip onto the MX3Plus and hold it in place for 15 seconds.
Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable The headset consists of an earpiece, a microphone, a clothing clip and a cable. The headset attaches to the audio cable end of the voice cable which attaches to the MX3Plus. Align the audio connector and the headset quick connect cable end. Firmly push the cable ends together until they click and lock in place. Do not twist the microphone boom when adjusting the microphone. The microphone should be adjusted to be about two finger widths from your mouth.
Cleaning the Touch Screen and Scanner Aperture Note: These instructions are for components made of glass. If there is a removable protective film sheet on the display, remove the film sheet before cleaning the screen. Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the bar code reader scanning aperture and the mobile device touch screen. If the glass becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex® without vinegar or use Isopropyl Alcohol.
Startup Help Contact Technical Assistance if you need more help. Can’t change the date/time or adjust the volume. AppLock is installed and may be running in User Mode on the MX3Plus. AppLock user mode restricts access to the control panels. Touch screen is not accepting stylus taps or needs recalibration. See Also: "Calibrating the Touch Screen"when the touch screen needs recalibration, orPress Ctrl+Esc to force the Start Menu to appear.
Chapter 3: Connecting Cables to the MX3Plus Connect Cable - USB Host Note: An endcap with a USB Host port (labeled USB-H) must be available. USB-H Cable Assembly 1. Connect to MX3Plus serial port 2. Host USB port 1. Seat the cable end connector (connector 1) firmly over the USB-C port on the MX3Plus endcap. 2. Tighten the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten. 3. Connector 2 on the cable provides a USB-Host connection.
Connect Cable - Serial Note: An endcap with a serial port (labeled RS232) must be available. 1. Seat the cable end connector firmly over the serial COM port on the endcap. 2. Turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not over tighten. 3. Use a strain relief clamp to secure the cable to the MX3Plus. 4. Connect the other cable end to the desired serial device.
Connecting an AC/DC Power Supply Note: The Honeywell-approved AC Power Supply and Adapter Cable are only intended for use in a 25ºC (77ºF) maximum ambient temperature environment. 1. AC Input Cable (US only) 2. DC Output Cable In North America, this unit is intended for use with a UL Listed ITE power supply with output rated 12 – 80VDC, minimum 15W. Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated 12 – 80VDC, minimum 15W.
Connecting Vehicle Power Complete vehicle cradle mounting and power instruction is contained in the MX3Plus Cradle Guide. The MX3Plus must have a main battery installed before docking the MX3Plus in a cradle.
Wiring Schematic 1. Existing Circuitry on Vehicle 2. Forklift Battery 3. Main Switch 4. 5A slow fuse close to power source 5. Power input 6. Isolated DC power output 7. Green 8. Red / Black 9. Red / White 10. Use color scheme corresponding to input wire provided 11. Brown 12. Blue 13. Green 14. Vehicle mounted cradle Connect Vehicle Electrical Connection 1. The vehicle cradle must be empty. 2. Begin by connecting the power cable to the MX3Plus's vehicle cradle.
10. Wire colors depend on the type of device attached. Please refer to this illustration for wire colors. 11. Use the looms and wire ties to secure all wiring as shown above, then reattach the cover with the screws. 12. Connect the DC to DC converter to the vehicle’s electrical system. 13. While observing the fuse requirements specified here, connect the power cable as close as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle.
Vehicle Cradle 10.8-16VDC Direct Connection Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (12 Ft.) 1. To Vehicle Mounted Device 2. To Vehicle Battery 3. Green (Ground) 4. Red / White (12V +) 5. Red / Black (Return) Connect Power Cable to Vehicle 1. Vehicle Electrical System 2. 5 Amp Slow Blow Fuse 3. Red / White 4. Red / Black 5. Green 6. Vehicle Chassis Note: Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation.
Vehicle Cradle 24/72 Maximum VDC Input Cable Connection Caution For proper and safe installation, the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit on the vehicle. This fused circuit requires a 5 Amp maximum time delay (slow blow) fuse. If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, the fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches of the battery positive (+) terminal. Recommended for vehicle electrical systems that use between 2 and 5 twelve volt batteries in series.
Vehicle Power Supply Footprint Power Supply Dimensions Length: 9.25” / 23.5 cm Height: 2.5” / 6 cm Width: 4.7” / 12 cm Mounting hole center Width: 3.5” / 9 cm Length: 8.75” / 22.2 cm 1. If the MX3Plus is in the cradle, it can be either On or Off during this process. 2. Turn the Power Supply toggle switch to the Off position. 3. While observing the fuse requirements specified above, connect the power cable as close as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle.
Connecting the Headset Cable Headset 1. Microphone 2. Headphones 3. Connects to voice cable end of voice cable Connect the MX3Plus voice cable I/O connector to the I/O port on the MX3Plus. The MX3Plus internal microphone and speaker are automatically disabled. Slide the voice cable ends together until they click shut. Do not twist or bend the connectors. The MX3Plus is ready for voice-enabled applications.
Connecting a Tethered Scanner Do not connect a tethered scanner cable to a USB-C or USB-H labeled endcap port. The USB ports cannot power a tethered scanner. The tethered scanner draws power from the MX3Plus. The MX3Plus Scan buttons have no effect on tethered bar code scanners (connected to a serial port). Tethered scanners read bar code scans only when the trigger on the tethered scanner is pressed. The tethered scanner requires power on pin 9 of the MX3Plus’s serial port.
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Chapter 4: Product Agency Compliance - MX3Plus Class A Digital Device FCC Rules, Part 15 This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF Notices This device contains transmitter Module FCC ID: KDZLXE4830P This device contains transmitter Module FCC ID: KDZLXE4831P RF Safety Notice (Summit Client - 4830) Caution: This portable device with its antenna complies with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure limits set for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment has shown compliance with FCC and Industry Canada Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits. Highest reported SAR for the MX3Plus is 1.176W/kg on body.
Laser Light Safety Statement Warning: This product uses laser light. One of the following labels is provided on the scanner. Please read the Caution statement. (US) Mise én garde: Ce produit utilise un rayon laser. L’une des étiquettes suivantes est apposée sur le scanneur. Veuillez lire l’avertissement qu’elle contient. (FR) Advertência: Este produto usa luz de laser. O scanner contém um dos seguintes avisos. Favor ler o Aviso. (PT) Varning: Denna produkt använder laserljus.
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Lithium Battery Safety Statement Caution: Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer. (US) Attention: Contient une pile de lithium. Risque d’explosion dans le cas où la pile ne serait pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement avec une pile semblable ou equivalente au type de pile recommandé par le fabricant. (FR) Forsigtig: Indeholder lithiumbattterier.
Lithium Battery Safety Statement, continued Legend: Chinese – CN; Danish – DK; Dutch – NL; English – US; Finnish – FI; French- - FR; German – DE; Greek – GR; Italian – IT; Japanese – JP; Korean – KR; Norwegian – NO; Portuguese – PT; Spanish – ES; Swedish – SE; Turkish – TR.
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement Vehicle Power Supply Connection: If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a 5A slow-blow fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of the battery positive (+) terminal. (US) Raccordement de l’alimentation du véhicule Si l’alimentation est raccordée directement à la batterie, un fusible à action retardée de 5 A doit être installé sur le câble positif à moins de 12,7 cm de la borne positive (+) de la batterie.
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Chapter 5: Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device, please contact us by using one of the methods below: Knowledge Base: www.hsmknowledgebase.com Our Knowledge Base provides thousands of immediate solutions. If the Knowledge Base cannot help, our Technical Support Portal (see below) provides an easy way to report your problem or ask your question. Technical Support Portal: www.hsmsupportportal.
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