Ikôn™ Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual July 25, 2008 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8100147.
This manual supports the following Ikôn models: • • • • • • 7505-BT 7505-BTSDCM 7505-BTMC75 7505-BTHC25 7505-BTSDCMMC75 7505-BTSDCMHC25 © Copyright 2008 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario 2100 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9 http:\\www.psionteklogix.com This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ikôn Rugged PDA Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn 3.1 3.2 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3.1.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3.1.2 Removing The Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Working With Files, Folders And Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 4.3.2 The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.5.6 5.5.7 5.5.8 5.5.5.1 Battery Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 5.5.5.2 Power Saving Suspend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 5.5.5.3 Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 5.5.5.4 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.11.3 Partition Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 5.12 IPv6 Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 5.13 Teklogix Imagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 5.13.
Contents 5.14.2.3 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 5.14.2.4 Decoded (Internal) Data Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 5.14.2.5 Code 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 5.14.2.6 Code 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.14.4.2 Imager Advanced Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 5.14.4.3 Code 39 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 5.14.4.4 Code 128 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 5.14.4.5 EAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 CH4000 Desktop Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 6.5.1 Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 6.5.2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 6.5.3 Operation . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.10.1 CH1005A Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238 6.10.1.1 Mounting Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 6.10.2 Cable Arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 6.10.3 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Appendix A: Port Pinouts A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 Docking Port Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Port Pinout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC IN Port Pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Ikôn Rugged PDA Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix Ikôn Rugged PDA. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of Ikôn. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the Ikôn ready for operation, including setting up your 802.11b/g radio. Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn describes Ikôn features and outlines how to charge and maintain the battery.
Chapter 1: Introduction Text Conventions 1.2 Text Conventions Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information. Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment. Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury, equipment damage or data loss. 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Ikôn Rugged PDA Features Figure 1.1 Ikôn Rugged PDA Platform • • XScale PXA270 @ 624 MHz, 32 bit RISC CPU. 128 MB flash, 128 MB RAM. Operating System • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0. Multi-Media Chipset • NVIDIAGoForce 4000 Multi-Media Processor. User Interface • Colour Touch Screen Display 9.39 cm (3.7 in.) diagonal. - Full VGA 480x640 resolution. - Transflective, portrait mode TFT. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction Ikôn Rugged PDA Features - Adjustable Backlight. • Touchscreen. - Passive stylus or finger operation. - Signature capture. • Keyboards. - Full Aphanumeric - Numeric, with or without Phone option. - Ergonomically enhanced for ambidextrous, one-hand operation. - Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys. Wireless Communication Optional expansion modules for: • 802.11b/g (proprietary module) operating in the 2.4GHz band. - Supports IEEE 802.11b data rates of 1, 2, 5.
2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Features Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.2 Preparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For Operation 2.2.1 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Turning The Ikôn On And Off . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.1 Installing The Battery . . . . . . . . . 2.3.2 Switching The Ikôn On. . . . . . . . . 2.3.3 Switching The Ikôn Off . . . . . . . . 2.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Features Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA 2.1 Features Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA Figure 2.1 Front, Top, And Sides Of The Ikôn 3 LEDs Receiver (Light Emitting Diodes) Power Button RIGHT SIDE Enter Button Up/Down Arrow Button LEFT SIDE Microphone Port Audio Port Scan Button Up/Down Volume Button FRONT TOP Scanner/Imager Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Features Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA Figure 2.2 Back Of The Ikôn Speaker Camera Hand Strap Anchor Battery Latch Stylus Battery Latch Cover for Battery and SIM/microSD Card Compartments Figure 2.3 Bottom Of The Ikôn (Ports) Docking Port/USB on-the-go DC IN Port Hand Strap Anchor 10 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Preparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For Operation 2.2 Preparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For Operation 2.2.1 The Battery The Ikôn is powered with a Lithium Ion battery pack, 5000 mAh—Model No. CH3000. Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the Ikôn Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000148.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Switching The Ikôn Off Note: If the unit was already in use—the unit may be off (suspend state)—pressing [ENTER] ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working prior to the suspend state is displayed. “GPS” on page 104 describes how you can assign other ‘wakeup’ keys or enable a two-key ‘power on’ sequence.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Calibrating The Touchscreen Figure 2.4 Shutdown Dialog Box The Suspend option will simply suspend the device. Radios such as the GPRS or UMTS can still operate while the device is suspended. In this case the blue LED radio indicator will continue blinking. The Shutdown option will turn off all radios before suspending the device. When this happens, the blue LED radio indicator will stop blinking since all radios are turned off. 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Summit Client Utility (SCU) For 802.11b/g Radio 2.5.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For 802.11b/g Radio This section describes the Summit Client Utility (SCU). The SCU provides the utilities you will need to configure the Summit 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module so that it can communicate through a wireless LAN effectively and securely. 2.5.2 Assigning The IP Address Before launching the SCU, you need to configure how the IP address will be obtained.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Assigning The IP Address 3. Tap on the IP Information tab. Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the Ikôn to renew or find a new IP address. This is useful if, for example, you are out of communication range for a longer period of time and your Ikôn is dropped from the network. 4. To define a static IP address, tap on the Configure button.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Name Servers Tab 2.5.3 Name Servers Tab Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. • • • 16 In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab. In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the Configure button. Display the Name Servers tab. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###. 2.5.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN This section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile. Detailed information about each of the SCU tabs—Main, Profile, Status, Diags and Global—is provided in Appendix C: “SCU For 802.11b/g Radio”.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SSID • • • • Type a name using any alpha-numeric combination to uniquely identify this profile. Tap on OK to return to the Profile tab. Tap on Commit to save the profile name. When a pop-up message indicates that your profile will be saved, tap on OK. 2.5.4.1 SSID To configure the SSID for the network to which you want to associate: • • Type an SSID in the text box to the right of SSID. This field is limited to 32 characters.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Checking The Scanner When you tap on the profile you created, the 802.11b/g radio module attempts to connect to the network using the following steps: - Associate to the SSID. - Authenticate to the network. - If EAP authentication is being used, derive dynamic encryption keys. - If DHCP is being used by the network, obtain an IP address. If the radio is not connecting properly: • Tap on the Status tab.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Using Microsoft ActiveSync • • 2.7.1 Drag and drop files between the Ikôn and the PC in the same way that you would between PC drives. Back up Ikôn files to the PC, then restore them from the PC to the PDA again, if needed, and so on. Using Microsoft ActiveSync To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the program’s setup wizard. Refer to the following website for details: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx 2.7.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Dialing A Number The Voice tab displays a phone dialer used to dial phone numbers. The Voice menu provides commands which allow you to manage your phone contacts, view your phone history, and so on. Phone Number Entry Field Send Button Backspace Button End Button Universal International Dialing Prefix 2.8.1 Mute Button Dialing A Number To make a phone call, all you need is the recipient’s phone number. • Type the recipient’s phone number in the phone number entry field.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Voice Menu 2.8.2 Voice Menu This menu allows you to manage calls, view your call history, and if required, assign a call forwarding service to your Ikôn. Call Lists The Call List command manages your call history, listing calls you’ve Dialed, Received and Missed. When you choose one of these commands, a dialog box lists the phone number(s). A drop-down menu provides a list of commands you can execute on a phone number in the Call List.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Voice Menu - Add to phonebook to add the highlighted phone number to your phonebook. (Refer to “Phonebook” on page 25 for additional details.) In the Call List, highlight the phone number with which you want to work. • • Choose a command in the drop-down menu. Tap on the Execute button to carry out the command. Services The Service menu offers a Call Forwarding option for your Ikôn.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout File Menu – Phonebook Management Using the drop-down menu, you can choose to: - Hang Up All Calls - This option only appears when more than one call is listed. - Hang Up - This option disconnects only the call you’ve highlighted in the list. - Hold - This option places the call you’ve highlighted on hold. - Retrieve - This option is only available when a call is on hold, and choosing it retrieves the call you have highlighted from hold.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout File Menu – Phonebook Management Phonebook The Phonebook allows you to store frequently used phone numbers. When no numbers have been added to your phonebook, the only command available to you is New Entry. To add a new phone number to your phonebook: • Choose New Entry in the drop-down menu, and tap on Execute. • • • Type the name corresponding to the phone number you want to add. Press Tab and type the phone number you want to store.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Resetting The Ikôn Once you’ve added a phone number to the Phonebook, a list of new commands is available in the drop-down menu. You can choose one of the following: - New Entry - to add another phone number, - New SMS (Short Message Service) - to send a new SMS, - Edit Entry - to change an existing name and/or phone number, or - Delete Entry - to erase an existing phone entry. • • 2.9 In the Phonebook, highlight the entry with which you want to work.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Performing A Cold Reset During a warm reset: • • Running programs are halted, and any unsaved data in them is lost. The contents of flash memory, including the registry, custom settings and user-added programs, are retained. • The OS is reloaded from saved settings. • The contents of RAM are preserved. You can perform a warm or cold reset by choosing those options in the Shutdown menu, or follow the directions below. 2.9.
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IKÔN 3.1 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2 Removing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2.1 Battery Swap Time . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.3 Charging The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations. . . . . 3.2 The Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Ikôn Keyboards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Locking The Keyboard . . . .
3.9 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3.9.1 Caring For The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 3.9.2 Cleaning The Ikôn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 30 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn The Battery 3.1 The Battery The Ikôn operates with a Lithium Ion battery pack, Model No. CH3000. Preparing the unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the Ikôn. 3.1.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Charging The Battery Important: Since there are some circuits that draw power directly from the battery, the Ikôn can not run if the battery is low (capacity < 100mAh), even when external power is present. If you try to turn the Ikôn on, you will see a blinking yellow LED, but it will not turn on unless the battery status changes within the next 30 seconds (battery charges up, battery is swapped for a different one, etc.).
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn The Keyboards Important: To avoid damaging the battery, chargers will not begin the charge process until the battery temperature is between 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F). 3.2 The Keyboards 3.2.1 Ikôn Keyboards The following Ikôn keyboards are available: • • 28-key numeric keyboard with or without [Talk] and [End] phone keys 47-key QWERTY keyboard with [Talk] and [End] phone keys.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Locking The Keyboard Note: Almost all keys can be reprogrammed to suit your requirements. 3.2.2 Locking The Keyboard You can lock either or both the keyboard and the touchscreen so that accidental key presses are prevented. When the keyboard is locked, a padlock icon shows in the Taskbar. To lock the keyboard or touchscreen, go to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Keyboard Properties>Lock Sequence and enable the options you need.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Activating Modifier Keys 3.2.3.1 Activating Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the taskbar at the bottom of the Ikôn screen. For example, if the [CTRL] key is pressed, ctrl key is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen. Once the next key is pressed, the modifier key becomes inactive and disappears from the taskbar.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn The Numeric Keyboard: Accessing Alpha Keys The [BKSP] Key The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. The [CTRL] And [ALT] Key The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application-dependent.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn The Numeric Keyboard: Accessing Alpha Keys first press the [ORANGE] key and then press the numeric key above which the alpha character you want to type is printed. Choosing A Single Alpha Character The examples below illustrate how to access, A, B, and C, all of which are printed in orange characters above the numeric key [2]. Important: The letters you choose appear in the taskbar, providing a visual indicator of which letter will be displayed on the screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn The Keypad Backlight Note: If you want to use uppercase characters at all times, press [BLUE] [SHIFT]. An icon of an uppercase ‘A’ is displayed in the taskbar indicating that all letters will be displayed as uppercase characters. Choosing Multiple Alpha Characters • Lock the [ORANGE] key ‘on’. Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be displayed on the screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Ikôn Rugged PDA Indicators • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window. Figure 3.3 Stylus Icon • Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the Recalibrate button. Figure 3.4 Calibration Screen • 3.4 Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn LEDs 3.4.1 LEDs Three LEDs are located on the upper-left side of the unit, above the screen. The green LED is the battery charge indicator; the yellow LED indicates an application; the blue LED indicates whether the radio is on or off. When you press [ENTER], the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up. The LED table following outlines the behaviour of the LED while the unit is docked in a charger.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Audio Indicators 3.4.2 Audio Indicators The audio speaker provides a variety of sounds when a key is pressed, a keyboard character is rejected, scan input is accepted or rejected, an operator’s entry does not match in a match field or the battery is low. To specify how you want your Ikôn to respond under various conditions, refer to “Volume And Sound Properties” on page 98. The grey volume key is located on the left side of the unit.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Onscreen Indicators Modifier Key Indicators Note: The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys are only available on the keyboard when the Phone option is not installed in the Ikôn (see Figure 3.2 on page 34). Those keys are replaced by Phone keys when that option is present. [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [BLUE] and [ORANGE] are modifier keys that when pressed, are displayed in the taskbar to indicate that they are active.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time 802.11 Radio Signal Quality Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, filled bars within this icon. Good Reception Weak Reception No Radio Link Docking Device When an Ikôn is inserted in a docking station or charger, an associated icon appears in the taskbar. Bluetooth Radio This icon displayed in the taskbar represents the installed Bluetooth radio.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Storing Batteries As Lithium Ion batteries age, their capacity decreases gradually, and they are generally considered depleted after approximately 2 years of use (less than 60% of original capacity remaining). Keep in mind however that heavy usage or operating the unit at temperature extremes will shorten the battery life.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Uploading Data In A Docking Station 3.6 Uploading Data In A Docking Station Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in your Ikôn before performing data uploads. The desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transaction data to a server computer when a radio link is not available. Note: Refer to “CH4004 Quad Docking Station” on page 227 for more details.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn Inserting The microSD And SIM Cards • Follow the headset manufacturer’s instructions to place the headset you want to place in pairing mode. • In the Control Panel, tap on the Bluetooth icon choose the Devices tab and scan for devices in your area. (Note that if you’re pairing the device for the first time, the device scan occurs automatically—you do not need to tap on the Scan button to perform a scan.) When the scan is complete, a list of devices is listed.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôn General Maintenance • Slide the door back into place, and snap it shut. To remove the card: • Gently press it inward slightly until the detent unlatches, and the card is expelled from the slot. 3.9 General Maintenance 3.9.1 Caring For The Touchscreen The top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside. The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and scratches.
4 WORKING WITH WINDOWS CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus 4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard. . . . . . . 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 51 51 53 4.3 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 The Taskbar. .
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 60). Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE 5.0 for portable devices and desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action. Windows CE 5.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Navigating Using The Keyboard Table 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Working With Files, Folders And Programs 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs Figure 4.1 Working With Windows Icons Folder Program Icon File • Double-tap on the appropriate icon—either a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon—to open or launch your selection. If you’re using the keyboard: • • 4.3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch. Press [ENTER].
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Desktop Icons Figure 4.2 The Ikôn Startup Desktop To access desktop icons: • Double-tap on the icon to open a window or, in the case of an application icon, launch an application. On the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon, and press [ENTER] to launch the highlighted icon. Note: If the arrow keys do not highlight the desktop icons, the desktop may not be selected. Press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu, and select Desktop.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar Recycle Bin This option temporarily stores items that were deleted, allowing you to either permanently delete or restore these items. Internet Explorer Choosing this icon launches Internet Explorer—a standard Windows CE 5.0 version. Keep in mind that your supervisor will need to set up access using the Internet Options and the Network and Dial-up Connections icons in the Control Panel.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using The Taskbar displayed as CTRL KEY in the taskbar. (For detailed information on modifier keys and keyboard options, see “The Keyboards” on page 33). 4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar A tooltip is displayed as each taskbar icon is highlighted. The tooltip provides the status of each icon. If you’re using the touchscreen: • Tap and hold the stylus on an icon to display the icon's tooltip. Double-tap the icon to open the Control Panel dialog box associated with the icon.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Customizing The Taskbar Taskbar General Tab • Tap the stylus on the items you want to activate or deactivate. The check mark indicates active items. If you’re using the keyboard: • Highlight the options you want to activate, and press the [SPACE] key to select them. The check mark indicates active items. Taskbar Advanced Tab • • Tap on the Clear button to empty the Documents folder.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Start Menu Taskbar Security Tab If you check Disable hot keys, the Application from Start menu field becomes enabled. Use this field to enter the name of the application you want to run when the user presses the Menu hot key: [ORANGE] [#]. If you have disabled hot keys, hidden the Start Menu and have no application configured, the Menu hot key brings up the Security dialog box to allow authorized users to access the terminal configuration.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Desktop Figure 4.4 Start Menu If you’re using the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press [ENTER], or If the menu item has an underlined character: • 4.4.1 Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display the Security dialog box, type the letter ‘s’. The Desktop Choosing Desktop in the Start Menu displays the Ikôn desktop. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Security Settings Figure 4.5 The Ikôn Desktop 4.4.2 Security Settings Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can define the access level for the Ikôn: Supervisor or User. Figure 4.6 Security Levels Assigning The Supervisor Security Level The security level is represented by an icon in the shape of a lock in the taskbar. The security levels define the options accessible to the operator in the Start Menu and the taskbar.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Security Settings • • In the Password field, type the Supervisor level password. The default password is 123456. Tap on OK. You can now access all menu items in the Start Menu along with the icons in the taskbar. Changing A Password Note: Keep in mind that this is the same password as that assigned through the Password control panel applet. Refer to “Control Panel Icons” on page 78.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Programs 4.4.3 Programs • Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options. Figure 4.8 Program Sub-Menu ActiveSync® This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. Demo This folder contains the Demo Scanner, Demo Signature, and Demo Sound applications. Demo Scanner can be used to test how the Ikôn reads and writes RFID tags. Demo Signature allows you to capture a signature written on the screen with your stylus and save it to a file.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Shortcuts Command Prompt Command Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive. Internet Explorer The Ikôn is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows CE 5.0. You can access the Internet Options icon through the Start Menu under Settings>Control Panel or by double-tapping on the desktop Internet Explorer icon.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Shortcuts icon and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide additional information. • Choose Shortcuts>System Tray. Using the icons in the taskbar, you can either display the Control Panel dialog box associated with an icon, or you can view a “tooltip”. A tooltip provides the status of each icon. • Tap and hold the stylus on an icon to display the icon’s tooltip.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Settings Figure 4.10 Task Manager 4.4.5 Settings The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections, and Taskbar and Start Menu. Figure 4.11 Settings Sub-Menu Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Run Network And Dial-Up Connections The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the Ikôn radio or execute an existing configuration. Refer to “Configuring The Summit 802.11b/g” on page 13 for radio setup details. Taskbar And Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialog box in which you can customize the taskbar, choosing which options will be displayed.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Figure 4.13 Shutdown Sub-Menu Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When the Ikôn is set to User level, the Shutdown option is replaced by Suspend. A sub-menu is not available. Suspend The Suspend option suspends the Ikôn immediately. This is equivalent to turning the Ikôn off. Radios such as the GPRS or UMTS can still operate while the device is suspended.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Figure 4.14 Dialog Boxes Tabs Radio Button Textbox Drop-down Menu Checkbox Button Note: You can use the stylus to tap on an element in a dialog box to select or deselect it, display drop-down menus, save your selections, and so on. Dialog boxes contain one or more of the following elements: Tab: A tab separates different elements of a dialog box. Press the [TAB] key until a tab in the dialog box is highlighted.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Buttons: This type of button allows you to Save, Delete and so on the options you’ve chosen in a dialog box. Use the [TAB] key to highlight the button you want to use. Press the [ENTER] key to activate it. Saving Your Choices: Once you’ve made all your changes, press the [ENTER] key to save your changes and exit the window. Note: A dialog box item that is displayed in grey text indicates that it is not currently available.
5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 Remote Desktop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 5.2 The TekTerm Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 5.3 The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 5.4 Control Panel Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 5.5 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 App Launch Keys . . . . . . . . .
72 5.5.7.1 Trigger Mappings . . . . . . . 5.5.7.2 Add And Edit Trigger Mapping 5.5.8 Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 Bluetooth Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.2 Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.3 Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.4 Outgoing . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.5 Active Conn. . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.6 Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.7 Search For . . . . .
5.13.1.5 Modifying A Custom Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.1.6 Removing A Custom Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.2 Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets . . . 5.13.2.1 Selecting A Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.2.2 Setting The Active Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.2.3 Viewing A Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.2.4 Creating A Custom Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.2.5 Modifying A Custom Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13.2.
5.14.2.11 UPC/EAN Shared Settings . . . . . . . 5.14.2.12 Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.13 Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.14 MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.15 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.16 Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.17 RSS Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.18 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.19 PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.2.20 Micro PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . .
5.14.4.9 Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.10 Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) . 5.14.4.13 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.14 PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.15 Micro PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.16 2D Data Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.17 2D QR Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14.4.18 2D Maxicode . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Configuration Remote Desktop Connection 5.1 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is a Windows application that enables you to connect to a computer across the Internet using the Ikôn (Windows CE 5.0 device). Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this connection: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx or contact Psion Teklogix support services.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Figure 5.1 Control Panel 5.4 Control Panel Icons The Control Panel provides a group of icons that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your Ikôn. App Launch Keys By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch those applications from a single key-press. Bluetooth Devices Provides the tools to manage device pairing and configuration. Certificates A public key is transmitted as part of a certificate.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Date/Time Allows you to set the current Month, Date, Time and Time Zone on your unit. Dialing Specifies dialing settings, including area code, country code, dial type and the code to disable call waiting. You can store multiple patterns—for example, ‘Work’, ‘Home’, and so on using this dialog box. Display Changes the appearance (window colour scheme) on the unit desktop. Error Reporting Allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Network And Dial-up Connections Displays a network window from which the Ikôn 802.11g radio can be configured and an existing configuration can be executed. Refer to “Configuring The Summit 802.11b/g” on page 13 for details. Owner Provides fields in which you can specify owner information. A Notes menu allows additional information to be entered and displayed when the unit is powered up. Network ID menu information is used to access network resources.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Storage Manager Allows the user to view information about the storage devices that are present, such as microSD flash cards. For details, see page 135. Stylus Adjusts how Windows CE 5.0 recognizes your double-tap (as slow or rapid successive taps). In the Calibration menu, you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the Recalibrate button and following the directions on the screen. System Displays system and memory properties.
Chapter 5: Configuration Basic Setup 5.5 Basic Setup 5.5.1 App Launch Keys The App Launch Keys icon allows you to map a key to an application so that you can then launch the application from a single key-press. • In the Control Panel, choose the App Launch Keys icon. Figure 5.2 Choosing The App Launch Keys Icon To assign an application key: 82 • Tap the Add button. • Press the key you want to use to launch an application.
Chapter 5: Configuration App Launch Keys The cursor moves to the App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the application to which you want to assign the application key. If you need to, you can Browse through the information in your Ikôn until you locate the application you want to launch. • Once you’ve selected the file you want to map, tap on OK. The cursor moves to the Data field. You can use this field if you need to define special parameters to your application launch key.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties • 5.5.2 To launch the application you chose, press the application key you assigned. Display Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon. Figure 5.3 Choosing The Display Icon 5.5.2.1 Display Backlight The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time when the Ikôn is in use (key press, scanner trigger, or data received from the host).
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties • In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab. Note: Backlight changes take effect immediately. You do not need to reset the unit. To maximize battery run time, keep the display backlight brightness and active durations as low as possible. Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Ikôn backlight. Sliding the bar to the left lowers the light intensity, and sliding it to the right raises the intensity.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties ternal power (not battery power). If the Ikôn is drawing power from its battery, this option is ignored and the other parameters defined in Display Properties dialog box are used. 5.5.2.2 Display Appearance • In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Appearance tab. This dialog box allows you to customize the display colour scheme. 5.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Figure 5.4 Choosing The Keyboard Icon 5.5.3.1 Key Repeat Note: These settings apply when a key is held down continuously. • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Repeat tab. Repeat Delay The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters. Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats, and sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Repeat Rate The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is measured in characters per second (cps). Sliding the bar to the left slows the repeat rate, and sliding the bar to the right increases the repeat rate. Note: Use the field at the bottom of this dialog box to test the repeat delay and rate settings you’ve chosen. 5.5.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.5.3.3 Keyboard Backlight • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab. Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Ikôn keyboard backlight. Sliding the bar to the left darkens the keyboard backlight intensity, and sliding it to the right lightens the intensity. ON For The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the keyboard backlight stays on when a unit is not in use.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.5.3.4 Keyboard One Shot Modes • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab. The options in this menu allow you to determine how modifier keys on your Ikôn behave. For each modifier key—[ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ORANGE] and [BLUE]—you have the following options in the drop-down menu: Lock, OneShot, and OneShot/Lock. Note: Keep in mind that checking the taskbar lets you know whether or not these keys are locked on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties OneShot/Lock OneShot/Lock allows you to combine these functions. When you choose this option and you press the modifier key once, it remains active only until the next key is pressed. If you press the modifier key twice, it is locked ‘on’, remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time to turn it ‘off’. 5.5.3.5 Keyboard Macro Keys • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Macros tab.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties A message screen is displayed instructing you to Enter Key Strokes to Record • Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key. You can type text and numbers, and you can program the function of special keys into a macro. • When you’ve finished recording your macro sequence, press the key sequence: [CTRL] [ALT] [ENTER], or choose the Stop Recording button. A new screen called ‘Verify Macro’ displays the macro sequence you created.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.5.3.6 Unicode Mapping • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Unicode Mapping tab. The Unicode Mapping menu is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] states to Unicode™ values. This menu shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value. For example, the sample screen above shows “a (U+0061)” indicating that the character “a” is represented by the Unicode value “0061”, and so on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Figure 5.5 Adding And Changing Unicode Values • • Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. In the sample screen above, a value will be assigned to virtual key 0 (VK 0). Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field, and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key. Note: To add a shifted state, [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], press [TAB] to position the cursor in the checkbox next to ‘SHIFT Pressed’ and/or ‘CTRL Pressed’.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties key presses that occur when the [BLUE] modifier is on; the Orange table defines key presses that occur when the [ORANGE] modifier is on. The default mappings of these scancodes can be overwritten for each of these three tables using the Scancode Remapping menu accessed from the Keyboard Properties dialog box. The first column in the Scancode Remapping menu displays the scancodes in hexadecimal.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed. • Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode Note: The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping. Virtual Key, Function And Macro The radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped: Virtual Key, Function or Macro.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Removing A Remap To delete a remap: • • 5.5.3.8 In the Scancode Remapping menu, highlight the scancode you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. Tap on OK. Lock Sequence The Lock Sequence menu allows you to lock the Ikôn keyboard to prevent keys from being pressed accidentally when, for example, the unit is inserted in a holster. • • • To lock the keyboard, tap in the checkbox next to Enable key lock sequence.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume And Sound Properties A locked keyboard icon is displayed in the softkey bar when the keyboard is locked. Locked Keyboard Icon • 5.5.4 Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard. Volume And Sound Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Volume & Sounds icon. Figure 5.6 Choosing The Volume Icon 98 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume And Sound Properties 5.5.4.1 Volume Adjustments • • 5.5.4.2 Slide the volume button to the left to lower the beeper volume or to the right to increase the beeper volume. Under the heading Enable sounds for, enable the conditions under which you want the Ikôn to emit a beep. Sound Adjustments This dialogue box allows you to assign sounds to identify a particular actions.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.5 Power Management Properties This icon displays a Power Properties dialog box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to manage battery use. • 5.5.5.1 Battery Capacity • 100 In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon. In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Battery tab to view battery details. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.5.2 Power Saving Suspend • In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab. Power Source This dialog box allows you to specify the suspend time for either AC Power or Battery Power. Suspend Timeout Important: Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 10 minutes. To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is ‘on’ (see “Display Backlight” on page 84).
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.5.3 Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup The Suspend Threshold adjustment tells the system when to shut down when the battery drains. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the Ikôn will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum Backup Time, the Ikôn shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties data stored on the Ikôn. Once the Ikôn shuts down, it cannot be switched on until a fresh battery is installed, or the unit is inserted in a docking station or cradle. • Slide the Suspend Threshold button to the right to increase the battery capacity reserved for backup purposes. Data will be preserved to a maximum of 124 hours.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.5.5 Devices This menu controls power to individual CF and SDIO slots, and built-in devices. Enable or disable the checkboxes as needed, set WWAN power mode to the value you need, then tap on OK to save your changes. 5.5.5.6 GPS Note: For those who have acquired a GPS program: for configuration, the installed GPS radio is on COM 2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Stylus Properties 5.5.6 Stylus Properties Note: Touchscreen calibration may not be enabled on your unit. If your screen appears to require recalibration, contact your supervisor. • 5.5.6.1 Double-Tap • 5.5.6.2 In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon. In the Double-Tap menu, follow the directions to tailor the sensitivity of the stylus when you tap on the touchscreen. Calibration Touchscreens rarely require recalibration.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers • Choose the Calibration tab, and then tap on the Recalibrate button. • Follow the directions in the Calibration menu to recalibrate the screen. 5.5.6.3 Touch This menu allows you to disable the touchscreen. • 5.5.7 Choose the Touch tab. Tap the checkbox next to Disable the touch panel. Manage Triggers This option allows you to configure how bar code scanners and other devices are triggered.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers • 5.5.7.1 In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings. Trigger Mappings A trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application, the module(s)—sometimes referred to as “trigger consumer(s)”—of the trigger source. Along with keyboard keys, the external trigger (scan button), or software-based.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Add Tapping this button brings up the Add Mapping dialog (see “Add And Edit Trigger Mapping” on page 108), so that you can add new trigger mappings. Edit Tapping this button brings up the Edit Mapping dialog (see “Add And Edit Trigger Mapping” on page 108), so that you can edit existing trigger mappings. Remove Tapping this button removes an existing mapping. OK The OK button in the top right of the Manage Triggers screen saves all changes made.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Note: It is possible to map the same source to different modules (trigger consumers)—for example, to both the Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/operations will occur simultaneously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID Readers. It is also possible to map different sources to the same module (trigger consumer)—for example, two different trigger keys can be mapped to the RFID File System.
Chapter 5: Configuration Certificates Show All Modules By default, inactive owners are not shown. By checking this checkbox, all owners, both active and inactive, are displayed. 5.5.8 Certificates A public key is transmitted as part of a certificate. The certificates listed in the Certificates tabs ensure that the submitted public key is, in fact, the public key that belongs to the submitter.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth You can import or remove certificates, and view certificate information for any listing, including names, dates, serial numbers, etc. 5.6 Bluetooth 5.6.1 Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks (PAN). The technology is based on a short-range radio link that operates in the ISM band at 2.4 GHz.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup Figure 5.9 Bluetooth Icon The Bluetooth Manager dialog box displays the other Bluetooth devices with which you can communicate. 5.6.1.1 Devices If you intend to pair devices (a headset, for example), power on and bring the devices within 5 m (16.4 ft.) of the Ikôn before proceeding with the discovery process described below.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup • • Choose the Devices tab and Scan for devices in your area. When the scan is complete, highlight the device you want to pair with and either doubleclick or press the Services button. • If a PIN dialog box appears, type your PIN and tap on OK. After entering the device PIN number, the Services dialog appears with a list of services available on that device.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup The PIN column indicates whether you have a PIN (password) set for the device. At this point you can either query for services or set the PIN for each device. Once you highlight a device in the list box, both the Services and Set PIN buttons become available. Services A discovered device may display several service profiles that it can use to communicate, and you will want to activate the type you need.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup the remote device is rebooted. In that case, you must deactivate the service and reactivate it to detect the current RFCOMM channel.) Set PIN PINs can be set for each device by pressing the Set PIN button in the Devices menu, or you can skip this step and try to connect to the device first. Important: The remote device must have authentication enabled, otherwise the PIN authentication will fail. • Highlight a device, click on the Set Pin button, and type the PIN.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup 5.6.1.3 Servers When the Bluetooth connection is initiated from your Ikôn to the remote device, the Ikôn is called the ‘client’ and the remote is called the ‘server’. The Servers menu displays the server profiles that can be activated in your Ikôn. There is currently one server profile available: Serial. • Tap on the checkbox to activate the server, and it will display the associated port name beside the server name.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup Outgoing Port acts as a serial port that can be used to connect to a list of Bluetooth devices (one at a time), but you have the freedom to switch on-the-fly. The Outgoing Port checkbox allows you to create the Outgoing port. When the port is created, the Outgoing menu lists the port name. The Outgoing list dialog box displays a list of services marked as ‘Outgoing’. The * column indicates the currently selected service.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup actual list of connections. The Type column of the table shows ‘ACL’ or ‘SCO’. The Connection list table shows the connections for scanning as well as the service connections. Note: You can change the device-name and description of your radio by clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, which will open the System Properties dialog box. Click on the Device Name tab to access the menu and change your settings. Then click on OK.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection NQuery Retry (Name Query Retry) governs the number of times the Ikôn will attempt to query the names of other Bluetooth devices if the first attempt fails. (When the Ikôn scans for other devices, it sometimes fails to scan names.) Note: Keep in mind that setting this parameter to a higher value will lengthen the scan time. 5.6.1.7 Search For The Search For menu allows you to specify the services for which the Bluetooth radio will scan. 5.6.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 4. In the Ikôn, set up the internet parameters by choosing the Network And Dial-up Connections icon from the Control Panel 5. Choose the Make New Connection icon. 120 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 6. In the Make New Connection dialog box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection. 7. Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box. 8. In the drop-down menu labelled Select a modem, choose the name of the modem with which you want to connect, and then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 9. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within, and press [ENTER] to save your changes. 10. In the Modem dialog box, choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box. 122 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent. Once you’ve specified all the necessary information, choose the Finish button. 11. In the Control Panel, choose the Dialing icon. 12. The values in the Dialing Properties dialog box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications. Once you’ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press [ENTER] to save your changes. 13.
Chapter 5: Configuration Total Recall 14. In the network connection window, the new network configuration, in this case GPRS Network is displayed. Tap on the new icon. When you tap on your new connection, an onscreen message indicates the status of your connection: connected, disconnected, error messages, and so on. 5.7 Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to maintain applications and settings during a cold boot. This utility is based on a backup and restore concept.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile 5.7.1 Creating A Backup Profile In the drop-down menu, you can choose from four options: Create Backup Profile, View Selected Profile, Restore Selected Profile and Delete Selected Profile. Keep in mind however that until a profile is created, the only available option is Create Backup Profile. • Choose the Next button to begin the process. Profile Information This dialog box lists the possible storage destinations for the profile file. 1.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile AutoRestore for this device only—creates a profile that automatically restores itself following a restart. AutoRestore for this and other devices—creates a profile that automatically restores after resuming from a restart, but it will not contain the touchscreen calibration coordinates or the Wireless radio settings. 3. Finally, choose the Profile Location: \Flash Disk. 4. Tap on the Next button to display the next dialog box Add Files.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile • Choose this icon next to Select Files to view your options. Choosing By Individual File displays a pop-up menu where you can tailor the list of files you want to back up. To add a file to your backup list: • Choose Add Files. Browse to and choose the files you want to add to your list. To remove a file from your backup list: • • Choose Remove Files—a dialog box is displayed listing the files that will be backed up.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile Choosing By File Type allows you to select the file types that you want backed up. View Selections Depending on what you have selected for inclusion in your profile, you can view a list of the selected files, databases and/or registry. • 128 Choose the Next button to perform the operation. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Restoring A Profile Perform The Operation • 5.7.2 Choose the Backup button to start the process, and create a profile. Restoring A Profile To manually restore a profile: • Choose Restore Selected Profile from the drop-down menu, and choose the Profile Name displayed in the drop-down menu. Note: You can also manually restore an auto restore profile located in flash or a storage device. 5.8 TweakIT Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Advanced Interface And Network This utility allows you to ‘tweak’ or adjust Advanced system settings (interface, network and servers), User settings (font size and docking port message), and provides a Registry Editor. 5.8.1 Advanced Interface And Network AP Density This option allows you to determine the signal strength at which the Ikon radio will begin searching for a new Access Point (AP): High, Medium or Low.
Chapter 5: Configuration Advanced Services Settings Modem Logging When this option is enabled, the Ikôn logs AT commands (e.g., dial-out information, password string, etc.) that the administrator can monitor for debugging purposes. Modem commands are stored in: \MdmLog.txt. Radio Power Management When this option is enabled, access points that support it will use Radio Power Management guidelines to control the client (Ikôn) radio.
Chapter 5: Configuration User Display Settings 5.8.3 User Display Settings User Font Size This option allows you to adjust the size of the font used the Ikôn display: Large, Normal or Small. 5.8.4 132 User System Settings Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Registry Editor Docking Port Message Checking this box blocks the message that normally pops up on the display when the Ikôn is docked. 5.8.5 Registry Editor This option is reserved for senior administrators who have a strong understanding of registry keys and values. Careless registry editing can cause irreversible damage to the Ikôn. 5.9 Error Reporting Error Reporting allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts. • Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel.
Chapter 5: Configuration Teklogix Error Handling Service 5.10 Teklogix Error Handling Service • Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel. Tap on the Teklogix Error Handling Service icon. Teklogix Error Handling Service is an error diagnostic tool. Tapping in the checkbox next to Enable error reporting enables this service. 5.10.1 ErrorLogInfo 134 • To log an error, tap on the ErrorLogInfo tab. • Choose an Error Level, and tap on FlushToFile to log the information file. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Storage Manager Psion Teklogix personnel can help you retrieve and forward the information file to our offices. 5.11 The Storage Manager The Storage Manager allows you to view information about the storage devices present in the Ikôn, such as a microSD flash card. 5.11.1 Formatting A Memory Card Formatting a memory card bulk-erases it. Once a card is erased, partitions may be created in it, similarly to those on a hard drive.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating Partitions 5.11.2 Creating Partitions Once the card is formatted, new partitions can be created in it. The default is to create one partition that occupies the whole card, but a card can be divided into more than one partition if desired. Each partition appears as a separate folder in Windows Explorer. To create new partitions: 1. Tap the New button next to the Partitions list box. The Create New Partition dialog box appears: 2. Type a name for the partition. 3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Partition Management The new partition is automatically mounted. This is indicated by an asterisk (*) next to its name in the partition list. Any unallocated space on the card is indicated at the left, and additional partitions can be created in it. 5.11.3 Partition Management Partitions can be individually dismounted, mounted, deleted, or formatted as well. These and additional tasks are available from the Partition Properties dialog: To dismount a partition: 1.
Chapter 5: Configuration Partition Management 3. Tap the Dismount button. The partition is dismounted. The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list. 4. Tap the Format button. The Format dialog appears: 5. Choose your format options. These options include: • Version of file system (FAT-16, for devices holding up to 4 GB; or FAT-32, for devices containing up to 32 GB). • Number of FATs (File-Allocation Tables). • Number of entries allowed in the root directory. • Cluster size (.
Chapter 5: Configuration IPv6 Support 2. Tap the Properties button. The Partition Properties dialog appears. 3. Tap the Mount button. The partition is mounted. The asterisk appears next to its name in the partitions list. The Partition Properties dialog has buttons for additional functions. Partitions can be defragmented, and their file structure can be scanned. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Teklogix Imagers 5.13 Teklogix Imagers The Teklogix Imagers program is used to read bar codes and capture images. The program manages preset groups of settings. It does not manage imager settings individually. Custom presets—groups of imager settings—are created, modified, deleted, and selected for use, through Teklogix Imagers. For detailed information on these presets, please refer to the Psion Teklogix Imaging Services SDK Developers Guide (PN 8100153). 5.13.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Image Capture Presets The following window opens: This window lists all the presets, both the predefined and the custom ones. Presets are identified as follows: • Predefined presets are marked as read-only. • Custom presets are marked as read and write. • One preset—either predefined or custom—is marked as active. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: • • 5.13.1.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Image Capture Presets 2. Click Activate. 5.13.1.3 Viewing A Preset To view the parameter settings in a preset, do the following: 1. Select a preset. 2. Click View. The following window opens: 3. Expand one of the lists to view the parameter settings. 4. Click the OK, or the Close, button to exit. 5.13.1.4 Creating A Custom Preset Custom presets are created, modified and deleted through Teklogix Imagers.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Image Capture Presets A window similar to the following opens: 3. Type the name of the new preset in the dialog box. 4. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: • Click OK to exit and save the changes, or • Click the Close button to exit without saving the changes. 5. The preset list is displayed; the new custom preset is at the end of the list. It is marked as read and write. 5.13.1.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Image Capture Presets 4. Scroll through the parameter list until you reach the parameter that you want to change. 5. For a parameter that can take a range of values: i. Select the parameter and then press the [SPACE] key, or double-click the parameter. ii. A dialog box —containing the valid range of values for the parameter and the current setting—similar to the following opens: iii. Type the new value for the parameter into the box. 6.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets The following window opens: 3. Do one of the following: • Click Yes to delete the custom preset and exit to the preset list, or • Click No to exit to the preset list without deleting the custom preset. 5.13.2 Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets To configure the bar code decoding camera presets, open the dialog box as follows: • In Control Panel, select Teklogix Imagers and then click the Barcoding tab.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets • Predefined presets are marked as read-only. • Custom presets are marked as read and write. • One preset—either predefined or custom—is marked as active. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: • • 5.13.2.1 Click OK to exit and save the changes, or Click the Close button to exit without saving the changes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets The following window opens: 3. Expand one of the lists to view the parameter settings. 4. Click the OK or the Close button to exit. 5.13.2.4 Creating A Custom Preset Custom presets are created, modified and deleted through Teklogix Imagers. A new custom preset is created by modifying a preset—either a predefined preset or an existing custom preset. To create a custom preset do the following: 1. Select a preset. 2. Click Add.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets 5. The preset list is displayed; the new custom preset is at the end of the list. It is marked as read and write. 5.13.2.5 Modifying A Custom Preset The parameter values in a custom preset can be modified. It is recommended that very few changes be made to a custom preset. To ensure that it will work reliably, it should be as close as possible to the original predefined preset. To change a parameter value do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets 6. For a parameter that toggles between two values: • Select the parameter and then press the [SPACE] key, or • Double-click the parameter. 7. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: • Click OK to exit to the parameter list and save the changes, or • Click the Close button to exit to the parameter list without saving the changes. 8.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets The following window opens: This window lists all the presets, both the predefined and the custom ones. Presets are identified as follows: • Predefined presets are marked as read-only. • Custom presets are marked as read and write. • One preset—either predefined or custom—is marked as active. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: • • 5.13.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets 2. Click Activate. 5.13.3.3 Viewing A Preset To view the parameter settings in a preset, do the following: 1. Select a preset. 2. Click View. The following window opens: 3. Expand one of the lists to view the parameter settings. 4. Click the OK or the Close button to exit. 5.13.3.4 Creating A Custom Preset Custom presets are created, modified and deleted through Teklogix Imagers.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets 3. Type the name of the new preset in the dialog box. 4. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: • Click OK to exit and save the changes, or • Click the Close button to exit without saving the changes. 5. The preset list is displayed; the new custom preset is at the end of the list. It is marked as read and write. 5.13.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets i. Select the parameter and then press the [SPACE] key, or double-click the parameter. ii. A dialog box —containing the valid range of values for the parameter and the current setting—similar to the following opens: iii. Type the new value for the parameter into the box. 6. For a parameter that toggles between two values: • Select the parameter and then press the [SPACE] key, or • Double-click the parameter. 7.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manipulating Bar Code Data The following window opens: 3. Do one of the following: • Click Yes to delete the custom preset and exit to the preset list, or • Click No to exit to the preset list without deleting the custom preset. 5.13.3.7 Working With The My Default Preset The My Default symbology preset is synchronized with the symbologies defined by the Teklogix Scanners program in Control Panel.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manipulating Bar Code Data The following window opens: 5.13.4.1 Modifying A Bar Code Setting The rules for manipulating data from selected bar code symbologies can be modified. To change the settings for a symbology do the following: 1. Expand the selected bar code symbology to view the parameter settings. A list similar to the following is displayed: 2. For a parameter that can take a range of values: i.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring Translation Rules ii. A dialog box —containing the valid range of values for the parameter and the current setting—similar to the following opens: iii. Type the new value for the parameter into the box. 3. For a parameter that takes a single character: i. Select the parameter and then press the [SPACE] key, or double-click the parameter. ii. The following dialog box opens: iii. Press the selected key on the keyboard. 4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Obtaining Information On the Imaging System The following window opens: For instructions on adding, editing, and removing translation rules, refer to “Translations” on page 206. 5.13.6 Obtaining Information On the Imaging System To obtain information on the imaging system, open the dialog box as follows: • In Control Panel, select Teklogix Imagers and then click the About tab. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring File Locations For Captured Images The following window opens: This window displays the following: • The imager model. • The version number of the imaging driver installed on the Ikôn. • The version number of the firmware installed on the imager. To close the window either click OK, or click the Close button. 5.13.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring File Locations For Captured Images The following window opens: To define the location for saving imager files: • Click File Location. The following window opens: • • Select the folder name and the file type. Enter the file name. When you have completed all the changes, do one of the following: - Click OK to exit to the preset list and save the changes, or Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Configuring Triggers - Click the Close button to exit to the preset list without saving the changes. 5.13.8 Configuring Triggers 5.13.8.1 Viewing The Trigger Configuration The scan button on the Ikôn is configured using the Manage Triggers program in Control Panel. The Teklogix Imagers program has a shortcut to Manage Triggers. To navigate to this shortcut open the dialog box as follows: 1. In Control Panel, select Teklogix Imagers and then click the Advanced tab.
Chapter 5: Configuration Scanner Settings The following Manage Triggers window opens displaying the triggers that are available to imaging applications: 3. To view all the triggers and the hardware devices that are configured to use them, select Show all modules. 5.13.8.2 Adding, Editing, And Removing Triggers For instruction on adding, editing, and removing triggers, refer to “Manage Triggers” on page 106. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bar Codes Scanner Figure 5.13 Teklogix Scanners Icon For a listing of available scanners and their specifications, please refer to Chapter 7: “Specifications”. 5.14.1 Bar Codes 5.14.1.1 Scanner The drop-down menu to the right of the Scanner option allows you to choose from one of the following scanner types used with your Ikôn: Decoded (internal), Decoded (HHP), Decoded (ISCP), and Imager.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bar Codes Restoring Default Settings Important: To improve the decode speed and performance, enable only those codes that are required by the application. Keep in mind that some bar code types are only available when an internal imaging scanner is installed. All internal scanners can be configured using the Barcode dialog boxes. 5.14.1.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Options • Press and hold the stylus on the parameter you want to reset. • Choose Default parameter to reset the parameter to the default setting. 5.14.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanners • 5.14.2.1 Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Decoded (internal). Options Note: Some options are available only for specific scanners. Refer to the option names in this section for scanner model identification. 164 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options Dot Time (msec) The value selected for “Dot Time (msec)” determines (in milliseconds) how long the targeting dot remains on before the scanner switches to a normal scan sweep. When you doubletap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can enter a value of 0 msec, 200 msec or 400 msec. A value of 0 (zero) disables the target dot.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Parameter Scanning Setting this parameter to on enables decoding of parameter bar codes. Linear Security Level This parameter allows you to select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality. There are four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Higher security levels should be selected for decreasing levels of bar code quality. As security levels increase, the scanner’s decode speed decreases.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options When this parameter is enabled, a bar code must be successfully scanned in both directions (forward and reverse) before being decoded. 5.14.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Code 39 Delete Char Set ECIs Setting this parameter to on enables the scanner to delete any escape sequences representing Character Set ECIs—Extended Channel Interpretations (also known as GLIs)—from its buffer before transmission. When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from PDF417 and MicroPDF417 bar codes containing Character Set ECIs, even when the ECI Protocol is disabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners When this parameter is enabled, the prefix character “A” is added to all “Code 32” bar codes. Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Code 39” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Decode Performance If this parameter is enabled, one of three decode levels can be chosen in the Decode Performance Level parameter. Decode Perf. Level This parameter provides three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation—this is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Code 128 5.14.2.6 Code 128 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 128”. Enable GS1-128/GS1 US Previously UPC/EAN and UCC, these types of bar codes include group separators and start codes. Enable ISBT 128 To successfully scan this variation, “Enable ISBT 128” must be set to on. Decode Performance If this parameter is set to on, one of three decode levels assigned to the Decode Performance Level parameter can be selected. Decode Perf.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners EAN 8 Suffix Char This character, if non-zero, is added after a successfully decoded bar code. Press the key you want to insert in the dialog box attached to this parameter. The ASCII/Unicode key value of the keypress is displayed. Strip Leading This parameter determines the number of characters that will be removed from the beginning of the bar code before the prefix character is added.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners UPC E System Char—system character transmitted with the data, Country Code and System Char—both the country code (“0” for USA) and system character are transmitted with the data, or None—no preamble is transmitted. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. Prefix/Suffix See “Prefix/Suffix” on page 171. 5.14.2.10 UPC E Enabled UPC-E Set this parameter to on to allow “UPC E” bar code scans.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners UPC/EAN Shared Settings Conv. UPC-E1 To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” on page 171. 5.14.2.11 UPC/EAN Shared Settings The parameters you set here are a shared across all available UPC and EAN bar codes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Code 93 are successfully decoded within one laser scan. This option should be enabled when bar codes are in proximity to each other. 2D UPC Half Block Stitching Setting this parameter to on enables “UPC Half Block Stitching” for the omnidirectional scanner engine only. 5.14.2.12 Code 93 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 93”, or OFF to disable it.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners MSI Plessey Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. Choosing Two discrete lengths allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. Length within a range allows you to decode a code type within a specified range from 5 to 55.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Interleaved 2 of 5 If this parameter is set to One, it is assumed that the last digit is a check digit. If “Check Digits” is set to Two, it is assumed that the last two digits are check digits. Note: If Two check digits is selected, an MSI Plessey “Check Digit Algorithm: must also be selected. See below for details. Transmit Check Digit If this parameter is enabled, the check digit is included with the bar code data.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Discrete 2 of 5 Transmit Check Digit If this parameter is enabled, the check digit is included with the bar code data. Convert To EAN 13 If this parameter is enabled, the I 2 of 5 bar code is converted to EAN 13. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.2.16 Discrete 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Discrete 2 of 5”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Composite Enable RSS Limited “RSS-Limited” is restricted, in that it can only encode 14 digit GTINs (global trade item number) that begin with either a 0 or a 1. It is not stackable and is not designed to be read omni-directionally.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Micro PDF-417 5.14.2.20 Micro PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Micro PDF-417” bar code scanning. Micro PDF-417 is a multi-row symbology that is useful for applications requiring greater area efficiency but lower data capacity than PDF-417. Code 128 Emulation When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from certain Micro PDF-417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Decoded (ISCP) Options 5.14.3 Decoded (ISCP) • 5.14.3.1 Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Decoded (ISCP). Decoded (ISCP) Options Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value between 1 and 10 seconds. 5.14.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Code 39 Low Power Timeout To extend laser life, you can select the length of time the scanner remains active following a successful decode. The scanner wakes from low power mode when a bar code is scanned—a successful decode restores normal blinking. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, or 3 min.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Code 128 Start/Stop Transmit Setting this parameter to on enables the transmission of start and stop characters, which are usually not transmitted. Code 39 can start and end with either a * or a $ character (see also the next parameter). Accepted Start Char This parameter allows the user the option of using one of the two start/stop characters or both ($ char, * char, $ and * char).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) GS1-128 Identifier “GS1-128 Identifier” allows the AIM ID " ]C1" for EAN 128 to be transmitted or removed. By default, this identifier is transmitted if EAN 128 is enabled. GTIN Compliant GTIN (global trade item number) processing transmits EAN 128 as the 14-character EAN/UCC GTIN. To use GTIN processing, you must activate the EAN 128 symbology. Important: When EAN 128 and GTIN processing are both activated, it is not possible to read normal EAN 128 Codes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) EAN 13 Settings Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are Disabled or French CIP. This parameter uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting. If the data does not contain that algorithm, the data is not transmitted. Note: French CIP (French pharmaceutical) is only used with bar codes containing 7 characters.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) UPC A Settings Convert To EAN 13 If this parameter is enabled, an EAN 8 bar code is converted to EAN 13. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” on page 171. 5.14.3.7 UPC A Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC A” bar code scanning recognition. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) UPC/EAN Shared Settings Convert To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC A format and is affected by UPC A programming selections (e.g. Check Digit). Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” on page 171. 5.14.3.9 UPC/EAN Shared Settings The setting assigned to the “Addendum” parameter associated with this option is shared across all UPC and EAN bar codes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Code 93 5.14.3.10 Code 93 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 93”. Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.3.11 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) MSI Plessey Set Length L1, Set Length L2, And Set Length L3 Lengths for “Codabar” can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays dialog boxes where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner. Length Mode You can choose to set L1 as Minimum Length or L1,L2,L3 as Fixed Length.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Code 11 Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.3.13 Code 11 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 11”. Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are MOD 10 Check and Double MOD 10 Check.This parameter uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting. If the data does not contain that algorithm, the data is not transmitted.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Matrix 2 of 5 Note: French CIP (French pharmaceutical) is only used with bar codes containing 7 characters. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled. Set Length L1, Set Length L2, And Set Length L3 Lengths for “Interleaved 2 of 5” can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Telepen Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are Disabled and MOD 10 Check. “Check Digit Verification” uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting. If the data does not contain that algorithm, the data is not transmitted. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) 5.14.3.18 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “RSS Code” scanning capability. Enable RSS-14 RSS-14 code can be either purely linear or split in half with one half stacked on top of the other half. Stacking the code reduces the bar code length, and providing the nominal height of the code is maintained, it can be omni-directionally scanned.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (ISCP) Codablock If Code 128 Emulation is enabled, the following Micro PDF-417 symbols are transmitted with one of the following prefixes: ]C1 if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915 ]C2 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 ]C0 if the first codeword is 910 or 911 If Code 128 Emulation is set to off, the Micro PDF-417 symbols are transmitted with one of the following prefixes: ]L3 if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915 ]L4 if the first codeword is 908 or 909
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Imager Options 5.14.4 Imager • 5.14.4.1 Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Imager. Imager Options TekImager Enabled Setting this option to on enables the imager installed in your Ikôn. Continuous Scan Mode Setting this parameter to on keeps image capture active and continuously decoding as long as the scanner button is pressed and held down. Center Bar Code Only Note: This parameter must be disabled when reading Composite bar codes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Imager Advanced Options Barcodes Must Decode This parameter specifies the minimum number of bar codes that the imager must decode in order to report success. Note: This number must be less than the number of bar codes assigned to “Max Number Barcodes”. The driver validates and reassigns the value if necessary. Window Width “Window Width” determines the width of the captured image in pixels.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Min Scan Duration This parameter defines the minimum amount of time in seconds that the imager will scan when the trigger is pressed and held down without successful decode. Note: The actual scan duration when the trigger is pressed relies on the value assigned to “Captures Per HW Trigger”, below.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Max Gain, Max Integration And Max Illumination Important: These parameter values should only be changed by qualified Psion Teklogix personnel. These parameters represent internal values used by the 2D imager. The “Auto Exposure” parameter automatically adjusts the Max Gain, Max Integration and Max Illumination parameters to produce the best bar code read. Keep in mind that “Auto Exposure” must be set to on in order for these parameter values to be automatically adjusted.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Code 39 Settings 5.14.4.3 Code 39 Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 39”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.4 Code 128 Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 128”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.5 EAN 13 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 13”. Addendum An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager EAN 8 5.14.4.6 EAN 8 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 8”. Addendum Refer to “Addendum” on page 199. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” on page 171. 5.14.4.7 UPC A Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC A”. Addendum Refer to “Addendum” on page 199. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” on page 171. 5.14.4.8 UPC E Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC E”. Addendum Refer to “Addendum” on page 199.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Codabar 5.14.4.10 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Interleaved 2 of 5”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “RSS Code” scanning capability.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Micro PDF-417 5.14.4.15 Micro PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Micro PDF-417” bar code scanning. Micro PDF-417 is a multi-row symbology that is useful for applications requiring greater area efficiency but lower data capacity than PDF-417. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.16 2D Data Matrix Enable Set this parameter to on to enable “Data Matrix”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Postal: PlaNET Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.20 Postal: PlaNET Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: PlaNET”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.21 Postal: PostNET Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: PostNET”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Options Postal: Royal Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.4.25 Postal: Royal Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Royal”. Field Size/Chars Refer to “Field Size/Chars” on page 170 for details. 5.14.5 Options This menu allows you to tailor the double-click parameters and the display options associated with your scanner. 5.14.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Options initiates a normal scan sweep. If a value is assigned for the “Click Data” parameter, doubleclicking the scanner trigger inserts the “Click Data” value rather than initiating a scan. Click Data For both integrated and external scanners, this parameter determines which character is sent to the application installed in your Ikôn following a double-click. A dialog box appears, asking that you press the key you want to insert.
Chapter 5: Configuration Translations Scan Log File If this parameter is enabled, the input barcode and the modified/translated output bar code are logged in the file \Flash Disk\ScanLog.txt. Keep in mind that if the “Scan Log File” is enabled, there is a slight performance effect when performing multiple scans since the log file is written to persistent storage. 5.14.6 Translations The Translations menu allows you to define up to 10 cases, each consisting of up to 10 rules in sequential order.
Chapter 5: Configuration Translations • Tap on the No rule drop-down menu to display the rules. When you choose a rule, an associated screen is displayed in which you can define the rule. 5.14.6.1 Case Rules The case rules are defined as follows: • • • • • No rule—ignored. Search and replace—replaces all instances of the match string. (Note that this rule cannot fail.) Match at index—matches the match string at a specified index.
Chapter 5: Configuration Translations • • Add barcode prefix/suffix—adds a global prefix or suffix. Verify barcode size—verifies the bar code size. This rule should generally be assigned first, before creating subsequent rules. Note: Keep in mind that the effects of previously applied rules must be taken into account when creating subsequent rules. For example, if the bar code size is important, it should be checked before any rules that might change the size are applied.
6 PERIPHERAL DEVICES & ACCESSORIES 6.1 Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 Attaching The Handstrap With Tether (Model No. CH6021) 6.1.2 Attaching The Tether (Model No. CH6020) . . . . . . . . . 6.1.3 Protective Carrying Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 . 211 .216 .219 .219 6.
6.6.5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6.5.1 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Stays Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6.5.2 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Is Fast Flashing Green.. . . . . 6.6.5.3 Green LED OFF When Connected To A Network. . . . . . . . 6.6.5.4 Yellow LED OFF When Connected To A 100Base-T Network. . 6.6.5.5 Powered Adaptor LED Stays Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 AC Wall Adaptor: Model No. PS1050 - G1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Carrying Accessories 6.1 Carrying Accessories There are a variety of carrying accessories to help the operator work safely and comfortably with the Ikôn. Table 6.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Handstrap With Tether (Model No. CH6021) Figure 6.1 Attaching The Handstrap BACK OF UNIT BOTTOM OF UNIT Handstrap Anchors Elastic Stylus Holder Velcro Tab Velcro Pad (Underneath) Eyelet for Tether Bracket Screws M2 x 4 Buckle Leather Velcro Elastic Strap Velcro Pad Plastic Loop 212 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Handstrap With Tether (Model No. CH6021) 1. Attach the handstrap to the Ikôn by looping the Velcro tab around the pin and adhering the tab to the Velcro pad. 2. Remove the bracket and screws from the Ikôn. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Handstrap With Tether (Model No. CH6021) 3. Slide the bracket through the plastic loop on the handstrap and install the screws. 4. Adjust the handstrap by pulling up the Velcro tab and readjusting to your hand as needed. Attaching The Stylus Tether To The Handstrap The stylus tether can be attached to the handstrap at the back of the Ikôn. 1. If not assembled, thread the tether cord through the stylus as shown, pulling the cord tight.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Handstrap With Tether (Model No. CH6021) 2. Thread the tether through the eyelet on the strap. 3. Pass the stylus through the tether loop and pull the tether snug. 4. Slip the stylus into the elastic holder, and you’re finished. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Tether (Model No. CH6020) 6.1.2 Attaching The Tether (Model No. CH6020) The tether can be installed to the back of the Ikôn to provide a secure means for attaching the stylus to the PDA. Figure 6.2 Attaching The Tether BACK OF UNIT Tether Pin Velcro Tab Eyelet for Tether Elastic Stylus Holder Velcro Pad 216 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Tether (Model No. CH6020) Attaching The Velcro Retainer Attach the retainer to the Ikôn by looping the Velcro tab around the pin and adhering the tab to the Velcro pad. Attaching The Stylus Tether To The Retainer 1. If not assembled, thread the tether cord through the stylus as shown, pulling the cord tight. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Tether (Model No. CH6020) 2. Thread the tether through the eyelet on the strap. 3. Pass the stylus through the tether loop and pull the tether snug. 4. Slip the stylus into the elastic holder, and you’re finished. 218 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Protective Carrying Cases 6.1.3 Protective Carrying Cases Two leather carrying cases are available for Ikôns to shield it from damage. The Model No. CH6090 pouch fully covers the Ikôn; the Model No. CH6095 case provides full access to the Ikôn screen and keyboard for functionality. 6.2 The Battery The Ikôn operates on a 5000 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack—Model No. CH3000. Note: Review Chapter 7: “Specifications” for detailed information.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Important Safety Instructions • 6.4.1 Quad Docking Station – Model No. CH4004 (see page 227). Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • Before using the AC adaptor, CH4000 Desktop Docking Station, or CH4004 Quad Docking Station, read all instructions and markings on the housing. Use the AC adaptor, batteries, and other attachments recommended or sold by Psion Teklogix.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Installation: Chargers And Docking Stations • • 6.4.2 Do not use a docking station if after an overnight charge, the battery feels warmer than the charger housing. The dock should be inspected by qualified service personnel. Do not use a docking station if the battery, while charging, becomes more than lukewarm. Installation: Chargers And Docking Stations When installing a charger or docking station, consider the following guidelines.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories CH4000 Desktop Docking Station 6.5 CH4000 Desktop Docking Station Important: The CH4000 desktop docking station is shipped with its own quick reference guide. It is critical that it be reviewed for additional information and updates. Important: To preserve battery integrity, the desktop docking station will proceed with a charge only when the battery temperature falls between 0°C and 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Operator Controls Figure 6.4 CH4000 Desktop Docking Station Front View Rear-Mounted Spare Battery Stylus 6.5.1 Spare Battery Charge LED Operator Controls The CH4000 has one operator control—the USB door on the rear, which switches from Type A to Type B (see “Operating The USB Dock” on page 224). 6.5.2 Indicators The front-mounted LED indicates the spare battery charge status. 6.5.3 Operation 6.5.3.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Charging The Spare Battery 6.5.3.2 Charging The Spare Battery Important: Do not store spare batteries in a charger for more than 72 hours. Doing so may damage the battery or reduce its charge capacity. • Install the battery in the rear slot of the CH4000 with the connector facing to the right. Slide the battery in and down to mate the connector. • The CH4000 spare battery LED lights up immediately. During charge the LED will be flashing green.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Cleaning The CH4000 Figure 6.5 CH4000 Desktop Docking Station Rear View Sliding Door Type B USB Port Type A USB Port Sliding Door DC Jack DC Jack Linking An Ikôn To A PC The desktop docking station can be connected to a PC so that you can exchange files in the same way that you would between PC drives. A USB cable is included with your docking station.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting • • 6.5.5 Use only mild detergent or soapy water on a slightly damp cloth to clean the CH4000. Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions. To clean ink marks from the label, use isopropyl alcohol. Troubleshooting 6.5.5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories CH4004 Quad Docking Station • • • 6.6 Try inserting a battery that you know to be working in the charger slot. Disconnect and reconnect the DC adaptor, and check that the spare battery LED indicator flashes at power-up. If the charge slot fails to charge the known working battery, it is defective and requires service. CH4004 Quad Docking Station Important: The CH4000 desktop docking station is shipped with its own quick reference guide.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Operation 6.6.3 Operation 6.6.3.1 Charging The Ikôn Battery Insert the adaptor's DC power MINI FIT JR plug into the CH4004 rear DC input receptacle. The adaptor LED should be ON when powered from the mains. The CH4004 supplies DC power to enable the Ikôn internal fast charger. Normally, it takes 2.5 to 3.0 hours to charge the Ikôn 5000 mAh battery. • During charge the Ikôn LED will be a slow flashing green.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Cleaning The CH4004 Figure 6.7 CH4004 Quad Docking Station Rear View RJ45 Ethernet Port Link LED Speed LED MINI FIT JR DC Input Network Access The Ikôn automatically detects insertion into the docking station and loads the appropriate drivers to communicate with the network. Network Addressing The host application uses standard TCP/IP protocol to name, locate and communicate with a specific Ikôn on the network.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting 6.6.5 Troubleshooting 6.6.5.1 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Stays Off. When an Ikôn is docked into a powered CH4004 and its charge indicator LED stays off, there could be a problem with the Ikôn or with the docking station. Use an Ikôn with a properly functioning charge indicator to isolate the problem. 6.6.5.2 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Is Fast Flashing Green.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Automotive Power Adaptor: Model No. CH3050 Figure 6.8 AC Wall Adaptor Plugs Universal AC Power Supply Adaptor Plugs DC Power Plugs • • • 6.8 Choose the adaptor plug that is suitable for use in your country. Slide the adaptor plug into the Universal AC power supply, snapping it into place. These two pieces, coupled together, are referred to as an AC wall adaptor.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The CH1000 Non-Powered Vehicle Cradle Figure 6.9 CH3050 Automotive Power Adaptor Automotive Power Adaptor Plug DC Power Plug • • 6.9 Insert the DC power plug into the DC IN port at the base of the Ikôn. Insert the automotive power adaptor plug into automotive power outlet in your vehicle. The CH1000 Non-Powered Vehicle Cradle Important: The CH1000 vehicle cradle is shipped with its own quick reference guide.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Important Instructions Figure 6.10 CH1000 Vehicle Cradle Cable Tidy Restraining Mechanisms Stylus Well Cable Pass-thru 6.9.1 Important Instructions The CH1000 storage temperature is -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F). Operating humidity and temperature is 5 - 95% non-condensing and -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F). 6.9.2 Vehicle Cradle Operation 6.9.2.1 Operator Controls The vehicle cradle has no operator controls or power switch. 6.9.2.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Removing The Ikôn From The Vehicle Cradle 6.9.2.4 Removing The Ikôn From The Vehicle Cradle When removing the Ikôn, apply slight pressure to the rear and pull upwards. The rear-first motion will assist in disengaging the rear restraining mechanism. 6.9.3 CH1000 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations Important: Before mounting a vehicle cradle in a vehicle, there are a number of operator safety issues that require careful attention.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Cleaning The CH1000 Vehicle Cradle • • Ensure the mounting has the capacity to hold the cradle and the Ikôn. Cradle plus Ikôn weight is approximately 1kg (2.2 lb.). Psion Teklogix has recommended and approved mounts—consult Customer Service for information. Figure 6.11 Removing The RAM Mount Interface To accommodate the service loop of the power cable, leave a 10.2 cm (4 in.) clearance at the bottom of the vehicle cradle. Leave a 17.8 cm (7 in.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The CH1005A Powered Vehicle Cradle • • 6.10 Use only mild detergent or soapy water on a slightly damp cloth to clean the CH1000. Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions. To clean ink marks from the label, use isopropyl alcohol.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The CH1005A Powered Vehicle Cradle Important: Before using a Vehicle Cradle, read all instructions and markings on the housing. Do not operate a Vehicle Cradle if damaged by a sharp blow, dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; qualified service personnel should inspect for internal damage. Shock and vibration specifications for the Ikôn are verified using Psion Teklogix-approved RAM® mounts and mounting hardware.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories CH1005A Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations 6.10.1 CH1005A Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations Important: Before mounting a vehicle cradle in a vehicle, there are a number of operator safety issues that require careful attention. An improperly mounted vehicle cradle may result in one or more of the following: operator injury, operator visibility obstruction, operator distraction and/or poor ease of egress for the operator.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Mounting Template If you wish to custom mount the vehicle cradle to a surface other than the recommended RAM-B, please take the following precautions: • • • • When installing the cradle, ensure the driver’s view is not obstructed. Install cradles so as not to obstruct vehicle safety features, i.e. airbags, seat belts, etc. Ensure cradle is secured to the vehicle in a safe location. Injury may result otherwise.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Wiring Vehicle Power To The Cradle Warning: Applying a voltage above 36VDC or reversing polarity may result in permanent damage to the vehicle cradle power section and will void the product warranty. For safety reasons, disconnect the vehicle cradle power cable when the vehicle battery is being charged by an source other than the vehicle alternator. 6.10.3.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories USB And Serial Connections - It is preferable to wire after the key switch. In this configuration, when the key is turned ON, the vehicle will power the cradle and docked Ikôn, charging the internal battery when needed. When the vehicle ignition is OFF, the Ikôn docked in the cradle will run on its internal battery.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using The Vehicle Cradle Peripherals such as scanners, printers, GPS, etc., may be used with the Ikôn and the cradle. Check with Psion Teklogix if there is any compatibility issue with the device you want to use with the Ikôn and the cradle. 6.10.5 Using The Vehicle Cradle If your Ikôn is equipped with a shoulder strap or protective cover, these accessories need to be removed before installing the unit in a vehicle cradle.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Scanning Techniques Scanner/imagers available for your Ikôn include: 1D Laser SE955, 1D Imager EV15, and the 2D Imager SX5400. It is critical that you review the safety information in the Ikôn Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000148, before proceeding. 6.11.1 Scanning Techniques • • Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the bar code. Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Operating One Dimensional (1D) Laser Scanners • • Is the laser beam scanning across the bar code? Once the scan beam has stopped, check the scanner window for dirt or fogging. 6.11.3 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Laser Scanners • Turn the Ikôn on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Bluetooth Peripherals Important: Keep in mind that the imager scanner is a camera, and the LED illumination is a flash. Glare can be an issue on reflective media such as plastic coated bar codes, just as glare is an issue for photographers. When pointing at a shiny surface, either shift the bar code to the side or top, or angle the bar code so that the glare reflects away from the imager scanner.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Bluetooth Peripherals Refer to “Bluetooth Setup” on page 111 for information about setting up your Bluetooth devices for communication. In addition, review the manual shipped with your Bluetooth device to determine the method used to pair with the Ikôn host. 246 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
7 SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Ikôn Rugged PDA Specifications (Model No. 7505) 7.1.1 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.2 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.3 Wireless Communication. . . . . . . . . . 7.1.4 Bar Code Applications (optional) . . . . . 7.1.5 Camera (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.7 Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.1 802.11b/g WLAN Radio . .
Chapter 7: Specifications Ikôn Rugged PDA Specifications (Model No. 7505) 7.1 Ikôn Rugged PDA Specifications (Model No. 7505) Note: Performance specifications are nominal & subject to change without notice. 7.1.1 Hardware Physical Dimensions • 16 cm x 8.1 cm x 4.5 cm (6.3 in. x 3.2 in. x 1.8 in.). Weight (with battery pack) • 450 g (1.0 lbs.) with battery pack. User Interface Color Touchscreen Display: 9.39 cm (3.7 in.) diagonal. Full VGA 480x640 resolution. Transflective, portrait mode TFT.
Chapter 7: Specifications Hardware Microphone/Receiver. Wireless headset via Bluetooth capability. Audio jack (mono). Expansion Slots • • • One microSD memory card slot—user accessible. 60-PIN expansion interface: supports GSM/GPRS EDGE, and other third-party expansion modules developed using Psion Teklogix Ikôn Rugged PDA Hardware Developer’s Kit. Flex cable interface with robust connector: supports scanner (serial) and imager (USB) modules.
Chapter 7: Specifications Software 7.1.2 Software Platform • • XScale PXA270 @ 624 MHz, 32 bit RISC CPU. 128 MB flash, 128 MB RAM. Operating System • Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0. Programming Environment • • • • • Psion Teklogix Mobile Devices SDK. Hardware Development Kit (HDK). .NET and C++ programming using Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005. Java programming supporting JDK 1.2.2 or higher. Standard Protocol APIs: Windows sockets (CE .net). Application Software • • • • • 7.1.3 Internet Explorer 6.
Chapter 7: Specifications Bar Code Applications (optional) - Quad-Band – 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. - Voice and Data. - GPRS Class B, Multi-Slot Class 12. - EGPRS Class B, Multi-Slot Class 12. • UMTS: - UMTS/HSDPA: Triple band, 850/1900/2100 MHz. - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Quad band, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. - Audio: 1 analog interface. - USB supports a USB 2.0 Full Speed 12 Mbit/s device interface. • Bluetooth class 2, ver 2.0: - Support Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) for up to 3Mbps data rate.
Chapter 7: Specifications Approvals - Desktop docking station with Type A and Type B USB connectivity and charge functions for an internal battery along with a spare battery. - USB cable supports ActiveSync without requiring a docking station. • Power supplies: - AC wall adaptor. - Automotive power adaptor. - Single-slot battery pack chargers. • Vehicle peripherals: - Non-powered cradle. - RAM Mount with screws. 7.1.
Chapter 7: Specifications Siemens MC75 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Radio Antenna port Two Hirose U.FL connectors for both transmit and receive antenna diversity Antenna Two PCB slot antennas 2.1 dBi Transmit Power 802.11b: 70mW (+18.5 dBm) 802.11g: 30mW (+15 dBm) Frequency Range 2.400 - 2.4897 GHz Channels FCC: 11 ETSI: 13 TELEC: 13 RX Sensitivity -96dBm @ 1Mbps, -90dBm @ 11Mbps, -94dBm @ 6Mbps, -75dBm @ 54Mbps Data Rates 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 7.2.
Chapter 7: Specifications Siemens HC25 UMTS Modem Mobile station class B Modulation and coding scheme MCS 1-9 GPRS data transmission: GPRS class 12 Mobile station class B PBCCH support Coding schemes CS 1-4 CSD data transmission: Up to 14.4 kbps V.110 Non-transparent mode SMS: Point-to-point MO and MT Text and PDU mode Voice: Triple-rate codec for HR, FR, and EFR Adaptive multi-rate AMR Basic hands-free operation Echo cancellation Noise reduction Interfaces: Hirose U.
Chapter 7: Specifications Siemens HC25 UMTS Modem Output power (as per Release 99): Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM850 Class 4 (+33dBm ±2dB) for EGSM900 Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1800 Class 1 (+30dBm ±2dB) for GSM1900 Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 850 8-PSK Class E2 (+27dBm ± 3dB) for GSM 900 8-PSK Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1800 8-PSK Class E2 (+26dBm +3 /-4dB) for GSM 1900 8-PSK Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 2100, WCDMA FDD BdI Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 1900, WCDMA FDD BdII Class
Chapter 7: Specifications Siemens HC25 UMTS Modem - Downlink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9 - Uplink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9 -Uplink coding schemes – CS 1-4, MCS 1-9 - BEP reporting - SRB loopback and test mode B - 8-bit, 11-bit RACH - PBCCH support - 1 phase / 2 phase access procedures - Link adaptation and IR - NACC, extended UL TBF - Mobile Station Class B CSD - V.110, RLP, non-transparent - 9.
Chapter 7: Specifications Bluetooth Radio UICC interface: Supported chip cards: SIM / UICC 3V, 1.8V Antenna 50Ohms. External antenna can be connected via antenna connector or antenna pad (spring contact) Module interface 50-pin board-to-board connector 7.2.4 Bluetooth Radio Embedded (920 kbps serial interface) Bluetooth Version Ver 2.0 compliant (features Adaptive Frequency Hopping for better co-existence with 802.11 radio and Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) for up to 3Mbps data rate).
Chapter 7: Specifications Scanner/Imager Specifications Description Specification Max. charge voltage 4.2V +/- 1% Recommended charge termination timeout 5.0 hr - charging must stop. Charge Temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to +104°F) Discharge Temperature -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122 ºF). Storage at elevated temperatures not recommended. 25°C (77 ºF)—recommended storage temperature.
Chapter 7: Specifications SE 955HP Decode Zone 7.4.1.1 SE 955HP Decode Zone Decode Zone Typical 4 mil 1.0 in. – 5.5 in. / 2.54 cm – 13.97 cm 5 mil 1.25 in. – 8 in. / 3.18 cm – 20.32 cm 7.5 mil 1.5 in. – 13.25 in. / 3.81 cm – 33.66 cm 10 mil 1.5 in. – 17.5 in. / 3.81 cm – 44.45 cm UPC 100% 1.5 in. – 23.5 in. / 3.81 cm – 59.69 cm 15 mil 1.5 in. – 29.5 in. / 3.81 cm – 74.93 cm 20 mil 1.75 in. – 35.5 in. / 4.45 cm – 90.17 cm 40 mil * - 40 in. / * - 101.6 cm 55 mil * - 55 in. / * - 139.
Chapter 7: Specifications EV15 Imager Decode Zone 7.4.2.1 EV15 Imager Decode Zone 0 Lux to 100,000 Lux Mil Size Minimum Range Maximum Range Inches Inches 5 2.5 7 10 3 14 UPC 2 14.5 20 2.5 22 40 3 35.5 High quality symbols in normal room light. Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Chapter 7: Specifications SX5400* Imager Specifications 7.4.3 SX5400* Imager Specifications Optical Resolution 752H x 480V Field of view at 160mm 120mm (H) x 78mm (V) 41.1° (H) x 27.4° (V) Pitch angle ±45° Skew angle ±45° Ambient light 0 to 100,000 lux (full sunlight) 300 lux nominal Minimum contrast 10% Targeting Intuitive range finding 626 nm LED Self Illumination Red LED (standard) Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Power supply 3.6 Volt DC nominal (2.7 - 5 Volts DC) Connectivity USB 1.
Chapter 7: Specifications SX5400 Imager Performance 7.4.3.1 SX5400 Imager Performance The table below presents the typical performance of the SX5400 Imager at 300 lux (@ 160mm focus when using Grade A photographic-quality bar codes). Shown are the average near, far, and Depth of Reading (DOR) numbers. Symbology Size (mil) Near Avg. (inches) Far Avg. (inches) DOR Avg. (inches) C39 7.5 4.0 7.0 3.0 C39 10 2.75 9.25 6.5 C39 15 2.25 11.0 8.75 PDF6.6 6.6 4.0 6.5 2.5 PDF10 10 3.25 9.
APPENDIX A PORT PINOUTS A.1 Docking Port Pinout Table A.1 Pin # Pin Name Signal Direction Relative To DPA DGND - VDD_EXT_PWR Input VDD_BATT_OUT Output Comment 1 GND 2 VDD_EXT_PWR 3 VDD_EXT_PWR 4 VDD_EXT_PWR 5 BATT_OUT 6 AUDIO_P Output Audio positive. 7 AUDIO_N Output Audio negative. 8 VDD_USBOTG Bi-directional USB Power (+5.5V). As output, supplies external devices when Ikôn is in USB Host mode. As input, charges battery when Ikôn is in USB Client mode.
Appendix A: Port Pinouts Audio Port Pinout Table A.1 Pin # A.2 Pin Name Signal Direction Relative To DPA Comment 11 USB_OTG_DP Bi-directional 12 USB_OTG_ID Input 13 GND 14 TXDATA Output RS-232 data transmit. Max bit rate 115 kbits/sec. 15 RXDATA Input RS-232 data receive. Max bit rate 115 kbits/sec. 16 GND DGND DGND - - Audio Port Pinout Table A.2 Pin # A-2 Pin Name Direction Relative To DPA Comment 1 HPR Output 2 HP_DETECT Input 3 N/C - Not connected.
Appendix A: Port Pinouts DC IN Port Pinout A.3 DC IN Port Pinout Table A.3 Pin # A.4 Signal Comment 1 DGND Side contact. 2 DGND Side contact. 3 VDD_ACDC Center contact pin. Battery 5000 mAh (CH3000): Contact Pinout Table A.4 PIN # 1 Signal Name BATT-RAW - DESCRIPTION Positive lead of battery. Plastic Rip - provides mechanical polarity. 2 BATT-RAW Positive lead of battery. 3 BATT-CLK SMBus data clock. 4 BATT-THERM Thermistor 10K NTC. 5 BATT-DATA SMBus bi-directional data line.
B APPENDIX WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK (WWAN) B.1 Wireless WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1.1 Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1.2 Establishing A Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1.2.1 Disconnecting From A Network . . . . . . . . . . B.1.2.2 Shutting Down The Wireless WAN User Interface . B.1.3 Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1.3.1 Entering A PIN Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B.1.3.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Wireless WAN B.1 Wireless WAN Psion Teklogix offers a quad band, GPRS radio—Model No. RA3030-G2; an Ikôn Rugged PDA equipped with a GSM/GPRS radio has wide area networking capabilities. With this radio and a SIM card, you can wirelessly transfer data, and you use the Ikôn voice option to place phone calls. B.1.1 Taskbar Icons Wireless WAN icons in the taskbar indicate the status of your wide area network connection.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Establishing A Connection A GPRS packet data connection is active. In addition to the signal strength or connection indicator a second icon may be shown. A new SMS (Short Message Service) message has arrived. The dialer icon is displayed when the Voice option is available (SIM card and GPRS radio are installed). When you have an active call, this icon flashes yellow and then green. B.1.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Establishing A Connection Figure B.2 Establishing A Connection Note: If you are prompted to enter a PIN, refer to“Entering A PIN Number” on page B-6 for details. When “Ready to connect” is displayed in the Status field, the Connect Data button is enabled. • Tap on the Connect Data button. The progress of the connection is tracked in the Status field. • • • • PPP link to modem active. Authenticating user. User authenticated. Connected.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Advanced Information When the computer’s network connection is severed, the Status field displays “Ready to connect”. The signal strength is displayed in the main Wireless WAN screen, even while a connection is active. The Rx bytes and Tx bytes fields estimate the amount of data transmitted and received, respectively. B.1.2.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Advanced Information • Ready to connect. If the modem loses the connection to the GSM network, the following states are repeated: Searching for network, Registered on network, Searching for packet data, and Ready to connect. B.1.3.2 Error States The following temporary error states (i.e., these states may disappear without interaction) may be displayed: • Emergency calls only. The modem has found a network but is not allowed to register (e.g.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu B.1.4 Tools Menu The Tools menu in the main Wireless WAN dialog box offers some additional, advanced setup features. B.1.4.1 Data Configuration Enable Automatic Connect If the Enable automatic connect checkbox is checked (unchecked by default), the Wireless WAN user interface will attempt to establish a GPRS connection whenever GPRS is available (e.g. after resume from suspend without further user interaction). B-8 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu To activate the automatic connection mode: • Tap on the OK button. While automatic connection mode is enabled, the Connect Data button in the main Wireless LAN dialog box changes to Disable Auto. To close the currently active connection (if any) and disable the automatic connection mode: • Tap on Disable Auto. Important: Automatic connection mode should not be used if applications other than the Wireless WAN user interface (e.g.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu • A customer has subscribed for a static IP address. By definition this must be configured manually. Profiles In the following section, all the parameters that need to be configured for a connection (such as APN, user name, password, DNS server addresses etc.) are referred to as a ‘profile’. Every profile is identified by an arbitrary, unique name.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu New Tapping on the New button allows you to create a new profile. Figure B.3 Creating A New Profile The name of the newly created profile must be different from all existing profiles. Also, the name cannot be Default. When the New Data Profile dialog box is opened, a proposal for a unique name is filled in the corresponding entry field.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu Advanced IP Figure B.4 Assigning IP Information The Advanced IP button in the Show Profile and Edit Profile dialog boxes opens another dialog box that allows you to configure a static IP address as well providing DNS and WINS fields so that you can specify DNS and WINS resolvers. B.1.4.2 Security Configuration The Security Configuration dialog box is accessed through the Tools menu.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu after suspend or modem removal). The stored PIN is also automatically entered in the Current PIN text box whenever the Security Configuration dialog box is called up. If unauthorized access to the device is a concern, the Require PIN on resume checkbox should be checked. In this case, the PIN is not stored; whenever a PIN is required, you will be prompted to enter an appropriate value. B.1.4.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu Note: Your home network operator will need to let you know which other networks have roaming agreements. Even when a network is listed with an ‘Available’ status, it does not necessarily follow that it can be used or that the roaming agreement covers GPRS. A status of ‘Forbidden’ indicates that the network cannot be used.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu Bluetooth. An external modem connected to a serial port must support 115.2kbit/s, 8bit, no parity and hardware flow control. B.1.4.5 Modem Information The fields in this dialog box cannot be edited, they only display information about the computer’s modem. If the network operator has not programmed a user’s phone number into his SIM, the Phone: field remains empty.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu Taskbar Choosing Taskbar displays a dialog box in which you can determine which Wireless WAN icons will be displayed in the taskbar. Sounds Tapping on the Sounds option displays a dialog box in which you can customize which sounds your Ikôn will emit and when these sounds will be played. B-16 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) SMS Menu B.1.5 SMS Menu SMS (Short Message Service) functions are accessed through the SMS menu. For modems that support a SIM card, the SIM initialization typically takes longer than the network initialization, resulting in a noticeable delay before the SMS functions become available. B.1.5.1 New Tapping on the New button opens a dialog for sending a new SMS message.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Voice Note: The date and time formats can be changed through the Region and Language menu in Control Panel. For a new date or time format to take effect the Inbox has to be closed and re-opened. The Open button opens the selected message in a new window such that the entire message can be read including the original formatting (line breaks are replaced by spaces in the Inbox message list).
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Power Mode B.2 Power Mode The power mode of the modem is controlled through the Power menu in the Control Panel (not through the Wireless WAN user interface). For CF Card modems, the settings are found under the Devices tab. If the checkbox for a modem is unchecked then no power is applied to the modem and no driver is loaded (neither the serial port driver nor the Wireless WAN driver).
C APPENDIX SCU FOR 802.11B/G RADIO C.1 SCU Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.1 Main Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.2 Profile Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.3 Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.4 Diags Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.2.1 SCU Security Capabilities. C.1.2.2 SCU EAP Types . . . . . . C.1.2.3 EAP Credentials . . . . . . C.1.2.4 ThirdPartyConfig . . . . . C.1.5 Global Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio SCU Tabs C.1 SCU Tabs This appendix provides details about each tab in the Summit Client Utility (SCU). For quick, step-by-step setup instructions, refer to “Configuring The Summit 802.11b/g” on page 13. The following sections provide a detailed description of each of the tabs available in the SCU—Main (below), Profile (page C-4), Status (page C-9), Diags (page C-9), and Global (page C-10). C.1.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Profile Tab • • C.1.2 Driver and SCU: These fields display the version of the device driver and the SCU that are running on the Ikôn. About SCU: This box provides details about the SCU software. Profile Tab The Profile tab allows you to define radio and security settings that are stored in the registry as part of the configuration profile. The profile you create and save is listed in the Active Profile drop-down menu in the Main tab. You can define up to 20 profiles.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Profile Tab The following table describes the options in the Radio attributes, Encryption, and EAP Type drop-down menus: Table C.1 Radio, Encryption, And EAP Menus Radio Attribute Description Value Default SSID Service set identifier (SSID) for Maximum of 32 characters. WLAN to which the radio connects. None Client Name Name assigned to radio & Ikôn into which it is installed. None Maximum of 16 characters. Power Save Power save mode for radio.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Profile Tab Table C.1 Radio, Encryption, And EAP Menus Radio Attribute • Description Value Default Credentials Authentication credentials for the selected EAP type. Refer to “EAP Credentials” on page C-7. User: Username or Domain/User- None name (up to 64 characters). Password: up to 64 characters. For PEAP: CA Cert–CA server certificate filename. Encryption Type of encryption used to protect transmitted data.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Profile Tab • PEAP: Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to encrypt EAP traffic. Two different inner methods are used with PEAP: - EAP-MSCHAPV2, resulting in PEAP-MSCHAP: This is appropriate for use against Windows Active Directory and domains. - EAP-GTC, resulting in PEAP-GTC: This is for authentication with one-time passwords (OTPs) against OTP databases such as SecureID.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Profile Tab • • If the credentials are not specified in the profile, when the radio tries to associate using that profile, you will be prompted to enter the credentials. When prompted, you can enter valid credentials, enter invalid credentials, or cancel the operation. - If you enter valid credentials and tap OK, the radio will associate and authenticate.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Status Tab C.1.3 Status Tab The Status tab provides status information including IP address and MAC address for the client radio, IP address and MAC address for the AP, signal strength, channel, transmit power and data rate. C.1.4 Diags Tab Ping Address Ping Results Use the Diags tab as a troubleshooting tool.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Global Tab • • • C.1.5 C-10 Release/Renew: Obtains a new IP address through DHCP and logs all activity in the output area. Start Ping: Starts a continuous ping to the address in the text box next to this button. This is a toggle button so when you tap on it, it changes to Stop Ping. Closing this window or tapping on another button also stops the ping.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Global Tab The Global settings tab allows you to define radio and security settings that apply to all profiles, along with settings that apply specifically to the SCU. The Global settings in the table below can be edited in SCU: Table C.2 Global Tab Global Setting Description Value Default Roam Trigger dBm: -50, -55, -60, -65, -75 If RSSI from AP is less than roam trigger value, radio performs roam scan -70, -75, Custom or probes for an AP with stronger signal.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Global Tab Table C.2 Global Tab Global Setting Description Optimized, Full, Off Default Optimized CCX features Activates three CCX features: APassisted roaming, AP-specified maximum transmit power and radio management. WMM Use Wi-Fi Multimedia Extensions, also On, Off know as WMM. Off TX Diversity Defines how to handle antenna diversity when transmitting data to AP. -Main only: Use main antenna only. -Aux only: Use auxiliary antenna only. -On: Use diversity.
Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio Global Tab Table C.2 Global Tab Global Setting Description Value Default Auth Timeout An integer from 3 to 60. 8 Specifies the number of seconds that the software will wait for an EAP authentication request to succeed or fail. If authentication credentials are specified in the active profile and the authentication times out, then association will fail.
INDEX A AC adaptor safety instructions 220 Accepted Start Char 183 accessories carrying case 219 CH1000 Non-powered Vehicle Cradle 232 CH1005A Powered Vehicle Cradle 236 desktop docking station 222 Ethernet cable 228 hand strap 211 quad docking station 227 Active Conn Tab 117 ActiveSync ASync profile 114 Adaptive Windowing 198 Addendum 187, 199, 200 Addendum Add-on 2 187 Addendum Add-on 5 187 Aim Duration 165 aiming dot, duration of 165 ALT Key 36 appearance (display colour scheme) 86 appending to bar code
Index integrated scanner, operation of 242 Barcodes Must Decode 196 batteries a description of 219 contact pinout A-3 battery Advanced dialog box 103 capacity dialog box 100 charging 32 charging with desktop docking station 223 charging with quad docking station 228 Devices dialog box 104 estimated battery backup time 102 gauge 42 GPS dialog box 104 installing 11, 31 power saving suspend dialog box 101 removing 31 run time 43 specifications 258 storing 44 Suspend Threshold dialog box 102 swap time 31 WWAN
Index Codablock 194 Code 11 190 Code 128 199 Code 128 171, 183 Code 128 Emulation 180, 193 Code 32, Convert To 168 Code 32 Prefix 168 Code 39 168, 182 Code 93 175, 188, 200 Code 93 175 cold reset 27 Cold Reset (Shutdown menu) 67 COM, Bluetooth Controls 118 Command Prompt 62 communication Ethernet connection (quad docking station) 228 Ikôn to PC 225 Composite 179, 201 conference calls, creating 24 Configuration Bar code decoding camera preset 145, 149 Image capture presets 140 connection list table, Bluetoo
Index operator controls 227 uploading data using 45 docking stations 219 desktop docking station 222 installation at site 221 quad docking station 227 Dot Time 165, 196 double-click appending characters to a decoded bar code 205 scanner trigger 204 Double-Click, Manage Triggers menu 107 Double-Tap (stylus settings) 105 DUN service, Bluetooth 114 E EAN 13 171, 185, 199 EAN 8 172, 185, 200 EAN-8 Zero Extend 172 ECI Decoder 168 Enable Bookland (UPC-EAN) 174 Enable CC-AB 179 Enable CC-C 179 Enable Plessy 189
Index 802.
Index NQuerty Retry, Bluetooth Controls 118 O one dimensional internal scanner 244 One Shot Mode 90 ON For 89 P pairing Bluetooth devices 45, 112 Parameter Scanning 166, 182, 183, 184, 185, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192 partitions creating 136 deleting 137 dismounting 137 formatting 137 management 137 mounting 138 PC, connecting Ikôn to 225 PDF-417 179, 193, 201 phone, dialing 20 Phonebook 24 Phone Dialer icon 43 phone number, dialing 20, 21 PIN, Bluetooth Controls 114 pinouts A-1 PINs, Bluetooth device
Index RSS Code 178, 193, 201 Run (Start Menu) 66 S safety instructions AC adaptor 220 battery charger 220 scanner 242 safety warning, scanner 242 Same Read Timeout 182 Same Read Validate 182 Scan Data Format 167 Scan Indicator 205 SCAN Key 36 Scan Log File 206 scanner decoded (internal) 164 decoded (ISCP) 181 imager 195 module (SE955) specifications 259 one dimensional (1D) internal scanner 244 options 242 safety warnings 242 techniques (scanning) 243 troubleshooting tips 243 two dimensional (2D) imager
Index Suffix 167 suffix character 170, 172 Supp.
Index Security 60 Settings 65 Shutdown 66 system tray 63 task manager 64 Strip Leading 170, 172 Strip Trailing 170, 172 stylus (touch pen), using 51 Stylus Properties 105 Double-tap (stylus sensitivity) 105 stylus tether, attaching 214 stylus tether (CH6020), attaching 216 Suffix 167 Suffix Char 170, 172 Summit Client Utility (SCU) 14, C-1 Supervisor security level 60 Supp.
Index Phonebook 24 phone dialer 20 Services 23 Voice (phone options) 20 Voice options dialing a number 20 W warm reset 27 Warm Reset (Shutdown menu) 67 warnings 205 Window Height 196 Windows® Start Menu See Start Menu 58 Windows CE dialog box 67 files, folders, & programs, working with 53 Windows CE, navigating in 51 Windows Explorer 62 Windows Vista® 19 Windows Zero Config (WZC) C-8 Window Width 196 Wireless WAN B-3–B-19 Use Virtual Serial Port B-9 Voice 18 Wireless WAN icon 43 WWAN power mode 104 WZC (
