MINEC 4x User’s Manual
Minec 4x USER'S MANUAL
DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy Minec 4x - User's Manual Ed.: 04/2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
CONTENTS DATALOGIC END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................................... v REFERENCES ........................................................................................... vii Conventions .................................................................................................vii Reference Documentation ...........................................................................vii Service, Support and Warranty ....................................................................
3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 3.8 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 3.9 3.10 Registry....................................................................................................... 17 Files Admin ................................................................................................. 18 Scanner Setup ............................................................................................ 20 Reader Parameters.....................................................................................
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REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” refers to anyone using a Minec 4x Terminal. “Terminal” refers to the Minec 4x Terminal. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a Minec 4x Terminal. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION For further information regarding Minec 4x refer to the SDK Help on-Line.
SAFETY REGULATIONS NOTE Read this manual carefully before performing any type of connection to the Minec 4x terminal. The user is responsible for any damages caused by incorrect use of the equipment or by inobservance of the indication supplied in this manual. GENERAL SAFETY RULES − Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific Minec 4x terminal being used. − Do not attempt to disassemble the Minec 4x terminal, as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user.
LASER SAFETY The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated in the figure. CAUTION - CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CALSS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.
D F E La luce laser è visibile all'occhio umano e viene emessa dalla finestra indicata nella figura. I Die Laserstrahlung ist für das menschliche Auge sichtbar und wird am Strahlaustrittsfenster ausgesendet (siehe Bild). Le rayon laser est visible à l'oeil nu et il est émis par la fenêtre désignée sur l'illustration dans la figure. La luz láser es visible al ojo humano y es emitida por la ventana indicada en la figura.
ITALIANO Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale. NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e EN 60825-1. Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’apparecchio per motivi di installazione, utilizzo o manutenzione.
FRANÇAIS Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités internationales et se refèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal. NORMES DE SECURITE LASER Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN 60825-1. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
RADIO COMPLIANCE In radio systems configured with portable terminals and access points, the frequencies to be used must be allowed by the spectrum authorities of the specific country in which the installation takes place. Be absolutely sure that the system frequencies are correctly set to be compliant with the spectrum requirements of the country. The Radio Card used in this product automatically adapts to the frequencies set by the system and does not require any parameter settings.
ESPAÑOL Contacta con la autoridad competente para la gestión de los dispositivos de radio frecuencia de tu país, para verificar si es necesario la licencia de uso. Además se puede encontrar mas información en el sitio web: http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm. FCC COMPLIANCE This compliance refers only to the Minec 4x batch version. CAUTION This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules.
GENERAL VIEW C A B D E F G H I Key: A) User Programmable LED B) Charging status LED C) Display D) Keyboard E) Recharge contacts F) IrDA port G) Power supply connector H) Laser beam output window I) RFID emission window xv
A C B Key: A) Minec 4x data label B) Battery cover C) Wrist strap xvi
introduction 1 1.1 1 INTRODUCTION MINEC 4x TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Thanks to its exceptional features and flexibility, Minec 4x is the ideal solution for typical warehousing applications in the retail market and manufacturing industry. It also satisfies specific applications in the transportation and logistics sector. Minec 4x is a hand-held computer specifically designed for professional data collection.
Minec 4x 1 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS The Minec 4x terminal package contains: − 1 Minec 4x terminal with wrist strap; − 1 CD-ROM Windows CE SDK; − 1 user’s manual; − 1 rechargeable battery pack; − Datalogic Test Chart Any other packages will contain the accessories necessary for the Minec 4x terminal connection to the host computer and to the network: the cradle and power supply. Remove all the components from their packaging, check their integrity and congruity with the packing documents.
CONNECTIONS 2 2 CONNECTIONS 2.1 TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TO THE HOST COMPUTER Before continuing with this phase be sure both the computer and the Minec 4x terminal are turned off. CAUTION 2.1.1 RS232 Connection The Minec 4x terminal can communicate to a Host computer via RS232 when it is inserted into its cradle. The terminal communicates to the cradle through the IrDA port and the cradle transmits data to the PC through an RS232 connection.
Minec 4x 2 2.1.2 IrDA Direct Connection An IrDA direct connection is possible if the host computer has an IrDA port. Place the terminal with its IrDA port in front of the host IrDA port as shown in the figure below.
CONNECTIONS 2.1.3 2 RF Connection Minec 4x RF versions can communicate with the host using the on-board radio frequency module and an Access Point connected to the host computer.
Minec 4x 2 2.2 CRADLE CONNECTION D A B C E F Key: A Battery recharge contacts B Charging Status LED C Data Transfer LED D IrDA window E RS232 serial port F Power supply connector The Minec 4x cradle is a battery charger and also functions as a serial communication interface between the host computer and the IrDA optical interface on the Minec 4x terminal.
CONNECTIONS 2.2.1 2 Cradle LED Indicators The cradle has two LEDs: the left LED indicates the terminal battery status, the right LED indicates the data transfer between the cradle and the Host. LED Charging Status Data Transfer 2.2.2 STATUS green terminal battery charged / cradle powered amber terminal battery charging blinking data transfer between terminal and Host.
Minec 4x 2 2.3 POWER SUPPLY The Minec 4x terminal can be powered with the Minec 4x Power Supply which can be connected directly to the terminal, or through the Minec 4x cradle for battery recharging.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 3 USE AND FUNCTIONING The use of the Minec 4x terminal depends on the application software loaded. However there are several parameters that can be set and utilities that can be used to perform some basic functions such as barcode or RFID tag scanning, communications, file management, etc. In the following paragraphs, the use of the terms “scan”, “scanner” and “scanning” are to be intended for both the Minec 4x laser model and for the RFID model. NOTE 3.
Minec 4x 3 3.2 DATA COLLECTING Even if no application program is running on the Minec 4x terminal, you can enable it for barcode scanning or tag reading by choosing one of the following methods: - open the ScannerApp application. - from the Scanner Setup applet on the Desktop, set the parameter "Scan Always On" in the "Scan Parameters" menu.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3.2.1 3 Barcode Scanning To scan barcodes, point the Minec 4x terminal laser beam onto the code from a distance within the reading range while pressing the [SCAN] key or the application defined key. See the reading diagram in chapter 5.2 for the reading range according to the code density. The scan line emitted by the laser must completely intercept the barcode as shown in the figure below.
Minec 4x 3 3.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS The Minec 4x terminal is equipped with a keyboard having a total of 27 keys. SCAN ENTER DEL ESC ARROW KEYS F1-F2-F3 ON / OFF ALT SHIFT The function of this key depends on which mode is enabled: Scan Mode (see par. 3.3.1) or Mouse Mode (see par. 3.3.2) Runs a selected application, confirms data or scrolls to the next menu choice. Press this key to discontinue data entry or to return to the previous menu. Equivalent to a PC Backspace key.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Function keys depending on the application program. Press this key to open the present menu. Press this key and move forwards or backwards with the arrow keys to open another menu. Toggles ALT Lock if pressed alone. Press this key and another key simultaneously to generate hidden characters (see the table in par. 3.5). A single press of this key equals the CapsLocks on a PC keyboard. Press this key and another key simultaneously to generate hidden characters (see the table in par. 3.
Minec 4x 3 3.4 KEY SELECTION The following image shows the alphanumeric and special characters provided on the keyboard. To select the letters and special characters provided on the keyboard overlay, simultaneously press the two adjacent keys (horizontal or vertical) corresponding to the desired letter/character.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3.
Minec 4x 3 3.6 SPECIAL KEY SEQUENCES KEY COMBINATIONS DESCRIPTION [TAB] then [ENTER] If the Minec 4x display desktop is active, this combination opens the Start menu. [ALT] + [TAB] Presents the Task Manager where you can toggle between the running programs. [ALT] + [↑] [ALT] + [↓] Adjusts the contrast of the display. The arrow up means more contrast. [ALT] + [DEL] + [ON/OFF] If these keys are pressed simultaneously for about 1 second, a warm boot is performed.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3.7 3 CONTROL PANEL The main window of the Windows CE control panel is shown below as it appears on the terminal when launched from Start ->Settings ->Control Panel; APPLET programs are displayed on the desktop as icons; one icon corresponds to each APPLET. 3.7.1 Registry The REGISTRY ADMIN applet provides management of Windows CE registry. Select the REGISTRY ADMIN applet by double clicking the Registry Admin icon. The Registry Administration Main window appears.
Minec 4x 3 Saving the registry to non-volatile memory guarantees the persistence of the Windows configuration in case of battery replacement. 3.7.2 Files Admin The FILES ADMIN applet enables control of the permanence of files in the System Folder. Two functions are available on the Files Admin Main window by means of two buttons: Save Session: with this button all files will be permanently saved in the \Windows directory in non-volatile memory.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 Safe Setup: with this button, the installation of software programs will be saved to non-volatile memory (Backup directory). Before doing this, it will be checked that the Backup directory has enough space to save the files. If the directory space is not enough, an error message will be shown and the program will exit the Safe Setup function. Two activating procedures are available: 1. Select an installation file (for example, a .CAB cabinet file) from the Safe Setup mask.
Minec 4x 3 3.7.3 Scanner Setup This applet, available on the Desktop, contains the configuration parameters of the barcode scanning or of the RFID reading in a directory tree structure. The available barcode / RFID parameters are divided into two groups: Reader Parameters and Scan Parameters. The Reader Parameters depend on the type of data capture collector installed on the terminal. If it is a laser module, it allows barcode configuration (i.e. enable/disable Code 39, check digit control, etc.).
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 To activate a new configuration select the File ->Save Menu to send the new configuration to the decoding software and save the new configuration. This will save the configuration to non-volatile memory preventing loss at the next system reset. Reader Parameters The reading parameters and values are dependent upon the type of module (laser or RFID) mounted in your terminal. For a list of default values see the following paragraph, "Default Values".
Minec 4x 3 Keyboard Emulation: if enabled all scanned data are transformed into keyboard events and can therefore be displayed and saved to a file as if input from the terminal keyboard. Soft Trigger: when enabled, the scansion can be turned on/off by the application software. Scan Always On: enables the scanner for barcode or RFID tag reading independently from the application software. Default Settings The following tables contain the default values for the major barcode setup / RFID parameters.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3 SYMBOLOGY SPECIFIC READER VALUES PARAMETERS Code 39 Enabled Code 39 Full ASCII Disabled Code 32 Disabled Code 39 Trioptic Disabled 2/5: Interleaved Enabled 2/5: Industrial Enabled Code 128 Enabled EAN 128 Enabled ISBT 128 Disabled Codabar Disabled MSI Disabled Code 93 Disabled RFID Parameters RFID-HF MAIN PARAMETERS Tag Type I.CODE Iso-15693 Read Type Identifier The list of all the selectable tag types is found in the Technical Features tables (see par. 5.1). 3.7.
Minec 4x 3 3.8 MICROSOFT® ACTIVESYNC® Microsoft ActiveSync gives you the possibility to connect your desktop computer to your Minec 4x terminal and synchronize the information on them. Synchronization compares the data on the Minec 4x terminal with that on the desktop computer and updates both computers with the most recent information. ActiveSync is a simple solution for transfer of information between a Minec 4x terminal and a PC with an IrDA port.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3.8.1 3 PC IrDA to Terminal IrDA Connection For this connection, the Minec 4x IrDA port can be used for ActiveSync by placing it within the range of the PC IrDA port. The necessary drivers are already installed on the PC. 3.8.2 Cradle Connection The ActiveSync connection can also be made using the Minec 4x Cradle.
3 Minec 4x 2. Select “Yes, I have already connected the hardware”: 3. Select the “Add a new hardware device” option from the list below to add the new driver: 4.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 5. Select “Infrared device” as hardware type: 6. Select “Vishay Telefunken” as Infrared device to be installed: 3 Then, a further window will appear to confirm the selection of the infrared device. 7.
Minec 4x 3 8. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the procedure: Only one infrared device at a time must be active. To disable other infrared devices, use the Device Manager available in the Control Panel\System\Hardware folder. NOTE 3.8.3 RF Remote Connection For RF models, it is possible to make a remote connection as follows: 1.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 3.9 3 BACKUP DIRECTORY FILE MANAGEMENT All of the Windows CE system files reside in RAM (volatile memory) except for the Backup directory, which resides in FLASH (non-volatile memory). Therefore the contents of the Backup directory are persistent even if the terminal is re-booted or the battery is changed. You can save your more important files that you don't want to lose due to terminal reboot, in the Backup directory or create a sub-directory within Backup.
Minec 4x 3 3.10 TERMINAL LED INDICATORS The Minec 4x provides two different LEDs under the display, a user programmable one on the left and a charging status one on the right of the display, signaling the terminal status as described in the following table. LED STATUS blink *User programmable / single blink every 2 sec.
MAINTENANCE 4 4 MAINTENANCE Rechargeable battery packs are not initially charged. Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them. See par. 4.1. NOTE 4.1 CHARGING THE BATTERIES The battery autonomy varies according to factors, such as the frequency of barcode scanning, RF usage, etc. When the batteries are low, the red LED positioned beneath the right lower corner of the display blinks.
Minec 4x 4 4.2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES To correctly replace the batteries, proceed as follows. 1- Turn off the Minec 4x terminal. 2- Unscrew the 3 battery cover screws on the back of the terminal. 3- Remove the battery pack and carefully pull out the battery connection cable. 4- Connect the new battery pack's connection cable carefully and then insert the new battery pack. 5- Put the battery cover back in place and screw it tight.
TECHNICAL FEATURES 5 5.1 5 TECHNICAL FEATURES TECHNICAL DATA Optical Features Maximum resolution Skew angle Pitch angle Scan rate - horizontal Depth of field Light source laser scanner Safety class RFID Features Frequency Power output Readable RFID Tags Electrical Features Power DC supply Battery pack Hardware Features FLASH RAM Microprocessor Mechanical Features Dimensions (LxHxW) Weight Buzzer LED Display Keyboard 0.
Minec 4x 5 Environmental Features Working temperature Storage temperature Humidity Protection ESD protection Drop resistance Programming Features Operating system Decoded barcodes - laser 1D -20° to 55 °C / -4° to 131 °F -30° to 60 °C / -22° to 140 °F 95% non condensing IP64 4 KV contact discharge, 8 KV air discharge 1.5 m / 5 ft Windows CE 3.0 EAN/UPC; Code 128; Code 39; Code 93; 2/5 Codes; Discrete 2 of 5; Codabar; MSI UCC/EAN 128 ; TriOptic Code 39 Communication Features Optical interface 5.
GLOSSARY Access Point A device that provides transparent access between Ethernet wired networks and IEEE 802.11 interoperable radio-equipped mobile units. Hand-held terminals, or other devices equipped with radio cards, communicate with wired networks using Access Points (AP). The mobile unit (terminal), may roam among the APs in the same subnet while maintaining a continuous, seamless connection to the wired network.
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An on-board non-volatile memory chip. Flash Disk Non-volatile memory for storing application and configuration files. Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as network control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages.
RF Radio Frequency. RFID (radio frequency identification) A technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal, or person. RFID is coming into increasing use in industry as an alternative to the barcode identification. RTC Real Time Clock. Terminal A Datalogic portable computer product.
INDEX A Accessories; 2 B Backup Directory File Management; 29 Barcode Scanning; 11 C Connections; 3 cradle Connection; 6 IrDA Direct Connection; 4 RF Connection; 5 RS232 Connection; 3 Control Panel; 17 Files Admin; 18 Registry; 17 Scanner Setup; 20 WLAN Setup Radio Configuration; 23 Cradle LED Indicators; 7 D Data Collecting; 10 Default Settings; 22 Description of the Keys; 12 K Key Selection; 14 M Maintenance; 31 Charging the Batteries; 31 Cleaning the Terminal; 32 Replacing the Batteries; 32 Microsoft®
T Technical Features; 33 Communication; 34 Electrical; 33 Environmental; 34 Hardware; 33 Mechanical; 33 Optical; 33 Programming; 34 RFID; 33 Terminal LED Indicators; 30 Terminal Startup; 9 39
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ETSI EN 301 489-17, September 2000: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND RADIO SPECTRUM MATTERS (ERM); ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) STANDARD FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES; PART 17: SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FOR W IDEBAND DATA AND HIPERLAN EQUIPMENT ETSI EN 301 511 , DECEMBER 2000 : GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (GSM); HARMONIZED STANDARD FOR MOBILE STATIONS IN THE GSM 900 AND DCS 1800 BANDS COVERING ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER ARTICLE 3.2 OF THE R&TTE DIRECTIVE (1999/5/EEC) (GSM 13.
