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User Manual

XC2903 Handheld Reader

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hence the operating distance and success rate are different.

 

GRPS is unusable after launching/restarting the system

 

In order to use GPRS module, both power supply and corresponding driver 

programme are required. Please follow “Introduction on GPRS module 

application” to connect to the GPRS network. If you wish to use the GPRS 

module constantly, it is recommended to follow the methods demonstrated 

in “Power scheme setting”, and change the “Standby” mode to “Never” 

mode.

 

Crashes or white screen occurs during file transfer when the handheld 

device is under synchronization with PC

 

Unplug the battery and reboot the handheld

 

If the problem persists, you shall proceed as follows:

 

○ Go to “Control Panel” → “Storage Manager” → select storage device (Flash 

or TF memory card) and select “Remove” → Once “Format” is successful 

→ enter new name under “New”

After formatting, the data in micro TF card will be lost.

 

When Flash or TF card crashes

 

Conduct the following procedures on the reader:

 

○ Go to “Control Panel” → “Storage Manager” → select storage device (Flash 

or TF memory card) and select “remove” → Once “Format” is successful 

→ Restart

After formatting, the data in micro TF card will be lost.

 

Handheld device unable to start properly (Black screen or crash) after 

plugging in power adapter or battery

 

Black screen

 

Check if PC is connected with handheld device through USB data cable. 

If connected, please unplug the USB cable, and plug in power adapter. 

Restart the device after that.

 

Check if the power adaptor is plugged in tightly or the battery is installed 

properly.

 

System Crash

 

If there is a progress bar, restart the reader

 

If there is no progress bar, please contact our sales representative

9. Routine maintenance, FAQs and troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for XC2903

Page 1: ...User s Manual XC2903 Handheld Reader Invengo Information Technology Co Ltd ...

Page 2: ...his manual in respect of the product s features functions and other relevant information are the latest All information provided is accurate during the time of printing The company retains all rights to make any correction or amendment to this manual without prior notice and shall bear no responsibility for these actions Some of the product functions may vary due to different configuration upon sp...

Page 3: ...rameters Size and weight Structural features and working principals Common functions and settings Product accessories Product certification32 Procurement code Routine maintenance and FAQs Transport and storage Packaging and inspection After sales ...

Page 4: ...Safety Instructions Warning sign If operate improperly it may result in damage to your equipment s Attention If ignored it may result in unsuccessful operation If ignored it may cause undesirable effect ...

Page 5: ...ures and working principals 8 4 1 Overall structure and working principals 8 4 1 1 Appearance description 8 4 1 2 LED indicator 9 4 1 3 Keyboard 10 4 1 4 Battery installation and dismount 11 4 1 5 Shutdown Standby Restart 11 4 1 6 Application management 12 5 Commonly use functions and settings 13 5 1 Screen calibration 13 5 2 Battery level charging status inquiries and backlight adjustment 13 5 3 ...

Page 6: ...tware 23 5 10 GPRS Module Application Overview Optional module 25 5 10 1 GPRS module technical parameters 25 5 10 2 GRPS module application 25 6 Accessories description 27 6 1 Multifunctional cradle Optional product 27 7 Product Certification 29 8 Procurement Code 30 9 Routine maintenance FAQs and troubleshooting 31 9 1 Routine maintenance 31 9 2 FAQs and troubleshooting 32 9 3 RF Communication op...

Page 7: ...11 Packaging and Unpacking 37 11 1 Packaging 37 11 2 Unpacking 37 12 After sales 38 12 1 After sales service 38 12 2 Other matters 38 ...

Page 8: ...dheld Reader XC2903 has multiple functional modules for different types of applications as described below in table 1 Table 1 XC2903 handheld reader functional modules Configuration type Module name Standard configuration Wi Fi module UHF RFID module Optional configuration GPRS module PSAM card module camera 1D 2D barcode reader module multifunctional cradle If the user wishes to add on additional...

Page 9: ...re range 10o C 60o C Storage temperature 20o C 70o C Operating humidity 5 RH 95 RH non condensing Storage humidity 5 RH 95 RH non condensing 1 4 Safety and protective measures Please refer to the following important statement before use Any radio transmitting equipment including this equipment may cause interference with medical equipment that is not properly protected Should any problem occur in ...

Page 10: ...K and standard environment for secondary development 2 2 Technical parameter Table 2 1 Function parameter Processor 806MHz PXA320 processor Memory System internal memory 256MB Flash memory 256MB Operating system Windows CE 6 0 Power source Lithium battery Standard Removable 3800mAh 3 7 V rechargeable lithium battery Optional Removable 5700mAh 3 7V rechargeable lithium battery Adaptor AC input 100V...

Page 11: ...ut power 9 27dBm stepping 3dBm Debug mode PR ASK Reading distance XCTF 8030B C07 type tag Tag reading 0 5 0m tag writing 0 1 5m Maximum tag capacity Maximum 62 bytes for EPC Maximum 16 bytes for TID Maximum 8K bytes for user data Wi Fi module Supported protocols IEEE802 11b g 2 4G band Communication speed 802 11b 1Mbps 2Mbps 5 5Mbps 11Mbps 802 11g 6Mbps 9Mbps 12Mbps 18Mbps 24Mbps 36Mbps 48Mbps 54M...

Page 12: ...cuses on 1D barcode SE4500 is recommended Resolution 752 X 480 pixels Scanning angle 40 Scan mode Trigger mode interrupt mode Support code system 1D code Code 39 Code 128 Codabar UPC EAN ITF 25 RSS Code 93 Code block 2D code PDF 417 MicroPDF417 Maxi Code Data matrix QR Code Aztec Aztec Mesa Code 49 UCC Composite User interface LCD Screen Bright white backlight with manually adjustable backlight br...

Page 13: ...20oC 70oC Operating humidity 5 RH 95 RH non condensing Storage humidity 5 RH 95 RH non condensing Protective level IP65 Anti drop capability 1 2m Shock resistance GB T 2423 10 2008 IEC 60068 2 6 1995 Acceleration 4 9m s2 Frequency range 5Hz 100Hz Drive amplitude Peak mm 25 f f 5Hz 10Hz 250 f2 f 10Hz 100Hz SRRC Certification Radio Frequency Transmission Equipment Model Approved Accessories Power ad...

Page 14: ...903 Handheld Reader 7 3 Size and weight XC 2903 is visually appealing and elegantly designed as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 XC2903 size illustration 3 1 Weight The overall weight of XC2903 is 560g 3 Size and weight ...

Page 15: ...wn in figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Front view of reader Barcode engine Optional Optional module our barcode scanning engines allow the functioning of both 1D and 2D barcode for users benefit please refer to table 2 1 for details To choose between Honeywell 5100SR barcode engine and Motorola SE4500 barcode engine 5100SR barcode scanning engine focuses on 2D barcode SE4500 barcode scanning engine focuses o...

Page 16: ...l power supply Side buttons Soft keys that are generally used for UHF RFID reader control or barcode scanning function keys 4 1 2 LED indicator Power indicator red The power indicator blinks evenly when device has enough battery power The power indicator stays lit up when device is being charged The power indicator flashes rapidly when device is running out of battery The power indicator switches ...

Page 17: ...ce to key in 2 Press the button again after 1 second to key in a Press the button again after 1 second for b Press the button again after 1 second for c Press the button again after 1 second for 2 When time s up it returns to the initial state It works the same for every other key Multiplexing relationship between numeric keys and alphabet keys is shown in table 4 1 Table 4 1 Multiplexing keys tab...

Page 18: ...ed button on the bottom right corner of XC2903 longer 3 seconds under shutdown mode The boot screen will appear and the system will start operating Press the red button on the bottom right corner of XC2903 for 3 seconds under standby mode The screen will turn on and the system will start operating Shutdown Standby Restart Press the red button on the bottom right corner of XC2903 for 3 seconds Sele...

Page 19: ...irmly with the tip of XC2903 s stylus Release it once the screen turned black and turn on standby the device following the procedures 4 1 6 Application management Turn on application You can open the application by clicking on the shortcut key appeared on the touch screen Exit application Click on the x Close button at the top right corner of the current program interface to quit the application 4...

Page 20: ...attery level charging status inquiries and backlight adjustment If you need to check the current battery charge click on Native Module System Power and LCD Backlight the current battery information will be available on screen If external power appears on the screen it indicates that the device is plugged directly to the charger and the lithium battery is being charged Powered by battery indicates ...

Page 21: ... adjustment When using the device users can adjust the backlight brightness based on personal preference via Native Module System Power and LCD Backlight and move the sliding bar or press the buttons on both sides of the LCD screen as shown in figure 5 2 b 5 Commonly use functions and settings ...

Page 22: ...ure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Control Panel Volume and Sounds 5 4 USB driver installation and data synchronization with PC 1 Connect XC2903 to PC using the USB data cable provided 2 Install synchronization software Open the CD provided together with XC2903 Supporting software Synchronization software Windows Mobile Device Center 6 1 exe follow the prompts to install the software 3 Once the synchronization so...

Page 23: ...ialization 1 Installation method Install Windows Mobile Device Center 6 1 exe and establish connection between handheld device and PC Copy all documents from Display Software in the CD provided together with XC2903 to DEMO directory under flash memory card of XC2903 called Invengo Flash Double click the DEMO exe file to run the software 2 Initialization Go to My Device Invengo Flash DEMO double cl...

Page 24: ...t in 3 megapixels lens that can be used for taking photo Note Prior to the usage of this functional module please make sure the XC2903 model that you purchased has been pre installed with this functional module If the module is absent please contact our sales person for assistance Initiate XC2903 DEMO display software select Pic shot icon to launch camera software Once entering the camera interfac...

Page 25: ... device is equipped with integrated Wi Fi module which increases its wireless LAN transmission capability The operation is described as follows Connection settings Wi Fi module driver will be loaded automatically once connected to WinCE system and two driver icons will appear on the WinCE taskbar after successfully loaded Connecting new Wi Fi AP hotspot 5 Commonly use functions and settings ...

Page 26: ...setup interface will pop up automatically as shown in figure 5 8 Figure 5 8 Wi Fi setup main interface 2 On the Profile page click Scan and scan for Wi Fi AP hotspot From the list of scanned AP hotspot click on the desired hotspot SSID and click Configure as shown in figure 5 9 Figure 5 9 Wi Fi hotspot scanning 5 Commonly use functions and settings ...

Page 27: ... shown in figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 Wi Fi password setting 4 Return to the main interface in figure 5 8 Select the recently added Wi Fi AP hotspot from Active Profile to activate it as shown in figure 5 11 The status will be changed to Associated Figure 5 11 Hotspot associated with Wi Fi AP 5 Check for the handheld device s assigned IP address and other information 5 Commonly use functions and setti...

Page 28: ...related to tag performance and reading environment different reading results may be observed from the same handheld device for different tags 5 8 2 UHF RFID module technical parameters Working frequency Support 920MHz 925MHz 840 845MHz 902 928MHz3 RF output power 9 27 dBm stepping 3dB Modulation PR ASK Operating mode Frequency hopping mode UHF antenna Polarization direction RHCP Circular polarizat...

Page 29: ...l never appear or activated on another tag once the TID is under Killed status Therefore even if the other area of data is replicated it can still be identified through its unique TID The composition of tag TID is as follows Class identification code 8 bit Manufacturer code 12 bits Tag model 12 bits Tag serial number Difference tag manufactures have different capacities User data introduction Data...

Page 30: ...ng directory under RFID Handheld Universal Demo Software User Manual in the CD provided 5 9 Description on API interface program API interface program is the intermediary between XC2903 and background applications providing the users with the software interface for secondary development For the application of API interface program and development issue pertaining to the application software please...

Page 31: ...dheld Universal Demo Software User Manual in the CD provided In order to ensure accuracy and achieve relative short reading time please make sure XC2903 s barcode window is positioned 20 30cm away from the target If the barcode is printed on a glossy reflective surface please maintain a tilt angle of 15 30 before reading Failure to do so will affect the reading speed Note Prior to the usage of thi...

Page 32: ... station Class B SIM card interface Standard SIM card interface compatible with 1 8V and 3V Supported protocols TCP UDP HTTP FTP SMTP POP3 5 10 2 GRPS module application Preparation Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card slot in the lower left corner of the device s battery component Initiate GPRS module Click on the icon circled in red on the bottom left corner of the wireless module setting i...

Page 33: ...the browser Turn off connection To turn off GRPS return to figure 5 15 click on the GPRS wireless button to change GRPS enabled to GPRS disabled and close the interface Description When connected to internet through GPRS different ISP mobile operators may have different network parameter settings If information such as username and password is required enter the right information through the corre...

Page 34: ...l cradle products such as XC AP01001 and XC AP01112 are available Both cradles are compatible with XC2903 handheld reader The application condition of XC AP01001 and XC AP01002 multifunctional cradle is shown in the following table Product model Application condition XC AP01001 For XC2903 equipped with 3800mAh battery XC AP01002 For XC2903 equipped with 5700mAh battery Figure 6 1 XC AP01001 multif...

Page 35: ...t in contact with the metal point at the rear end of the reader USB flash drive port The port for USB flash drive accessible through placing handheld reader into the corresponding slot in XC AP01001 or XC AP01002 and insert external 5V DC power supply and USB flash drive into the corresponding slots in XC AP01001 or XC AP01002 XC2903F can read the USB flash drive normally and carry out data readin...

Page 36: ... the corresponding certificates Details of the quality tests are as follows No Name of test Outcome of test Certificate Code 1 SRRC Approval Testing Pass CMIIT ID 2013DP8031 2 FCC Approval Testing Pass TQ4XC2903 3 IPX5 Waterproof Level Testing Pass ES120508002RC 4 UN38 3 Battery Air Transport Detection Pass SET2014 02544 7 Product Certification ...

Page 37: ...RS module Support 2G network 2020400028 3 Camera module Only support static photography 2020400030 4 PSAM card module Support CPU card access function 2020400029 5 1D 2D barcode module Motorola SE4500 scan engine 2020400044 Honeywell 5100SR scan engine 2020400031 6 Multifunctional cradle XC AP01001 2020300062 XC AP01002 2020300066 7 Battery 3800mAh 3 7V lithium battery 2020300064 5700mAh 3 7V lith...

Page 38: ...ully charged and left discharged every three months if possible Precautions for battery usage Do not directly connect the input to output terminal Do not expose the battery to water or get it wet Do not use or store the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater Please use original charger Do not reverse the positive and negative Do not plug the battery directly in a wall outlet or car ciga...

Page 39: ... tag is within the effective range of reader Please confirm if there is any RF signal interference Unable to write tag Please confirm if the electronic tag is within the effective range of the reader Please confirm if the data area of the electronic tag has been locked Please confirm if the instruction parameter is configured correctly Please confirm if there is any RF signal interference Why is t...

Page 40: ... Flash or TF memory card and select Remove Once Format is successful enter new name under New After formatting the data in micro TF card will be lost When Flash or TF card crashes Conduct the following procedures on the reader Go to Control Panel Storage Manager select storage device Flash or TF memory card and select remove Once Format is successful Restart After formatting the data in micro TF c...

Page 41: ...radiation sources When there is radio frequency RF interference or noise the performance of handheld reader with regard to its data exchange with electronic tag will be reduced significantly Handheld reader can only accept one signal at any given time and it is not capable to distinguish between undesirable noise and useful RF signals 9 3 2 Signal attenuation reflection Signal attenuation refers t...

Page 42: ...cts nearby such as household appliances equipment and metal frames The electronic tag must remain in the effective reading area of the handheld reader for not less than 100ms for XC TF8030 B C07 electronic tags The optimal antenna length for electronic tag is related to the non conductive materials sealed or embedded with the tag Here is the basic concept For electronic tag embedded within non con...

Page 43: ... meet the following conditions Ambient temperature 10o C 40o C Relative humidity less than 80 No abrupt temperature change with the absence of acidic gas and other harmful gases Due to the self discharging characteristics of lithium battery if the device is not in use for a long period of time not less than 1 month it is recommended that the battery should be removed from the handheld device and s...

Page 44: ...ge transport container 11 2 Unpacking In order to facilitate future storage and transport keep the box and packaging materials when you unpack the product packaging Please check the product and its accessories according to the packing list Please contact us immediately if there is any discrepancy or damage 11 Packaging and Unpacking ...

Page 45: ...held reader for maintenance the user will receive a return merchandise authorization RMA from our customer service officer Please indicate the RMA no on the exterior of the return product packaging and at the same time provide the same no on a piece of paper and place it inside the packaging This will ensure the quick processing of the return product Please follow these steps when returning the ha...

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