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Summary of Contents for KT-RT-BT

Page 1: ... KT RT BT User s Manual VERSION 1 0 fn f1 f2 fn er N 1 0 r 0 er 0 0 r s Manual fn f1 f2 fn 1 1 N ON N O e e e 0 0 0 0 r r r r er 0 r 0 r 0 e N e N N N O O ...

Page 2: ...rors or inaccuracies for this reason Kontron AG expressly informs the user that this manual only contains a general description of technical processes and instructions which may not be applicable in every individual case In cases of doubt please contact Kontron AG This manual is protected by copyright All rights are reserved by Kontron AG Copies of all or part of this manual or translations into a...

Page 3: ...leaning and Servicing 4 02 08 Regulatory and Certification 4 02 09 Lithium Battery Safety Statement 5 03 Introduction 03 01 About This Guide 6 03 02 Unpacking the Device 6 03 03 Technical Specifications 6 03 04 KT RT BT Configuration Options 8 03 05 Parts List 9 03 06 Identifying the Device 10 03 07 Dimensions 15 03 08 Touch Screen Features 16 04 Getting Started 04 01 First Time Use 17 04 02 Charg...

Page 4: ...Installing the Standard Battery 34 05 06 Removing the Standard Battery 36 05 07 Connecting to a Wireless Network 37 06 Using BIOS Setup Utility 06 01 When to Use the BIOS Setup Utility 38 06 02 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 39 06 03 Installation an Operating System 41 06 04 BIOS Passwords 44 06 05 EC and BIOS 46 07 Using the KT RT Control Utility 07 01 Overview 51 08 Troubleshooting 08 01 Troub...

Page 5: ...expertise not to replace it 01 01 Related Information Current information and manuals are available for download at the following website http www kontron com 01 02 Conventions Bolded or underlined text is used to emphasize the designated information A Note is used to provide additional information for the device or settings A Caution is used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against...

Page 6: ...elf When pulling out or plugging in the connector keep it evenly aligned to prevent bending the connector pins 02 01 Intended Use The KT RT BT rugged tablet is equipped with multi functional terminals for stationary and mobile applications in industrial environments such as logistics warehousing fleet management manufacturing and the automotive industry Read the safety guidelines thoroughly before...

Page 7: ...ge All Kontron warranties are void Environmental Hazards Do not use the KT RT BT in locations near with flammable gases or vapor The use of electrical equipment in explosive environments can be dangerous Turn off the device when near a gas station fuel depot chemical plant or a place where blasting operations take place 02 05 Environmental Ambient Temperature The KT RT BT operates on the basis of ...

Page 8: ...uipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense However there is no guarantee that...

Page 9: ...EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC is 0 57 W kg when placed next to the body CE Marking This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring We recommend the use of shielded cables Please contact your local representative for ordering inform...

Page 10: ...configuration process make sure to inspect all components and accessories Contact your representative if there are any missing or damaged items See Contacting Kontron on page 55 03 03 Technical Specifications Table 1 Technical Specifications Item Description Display 10 1 inch LED Backlight 1920 W x 1200 H WUXGA Touch screen 10 point capacitive touch screen Brightness 1000 nits CPU Intel Dual Core ...

Page 11: ... Connector 12 pin DC IN Jack x1 Micro SIM Card Slot x1 MicroSD Slot x1 Audio Jack x1 headphone microphone combo USB 3 0 x1 type A USB 2 0 x1 type A RS 232 x1 Micro HDMI x1 Ethernet x1 Security TPM TPM 1 2 BIOS On Off for I Os Yes Data Collection Camera Front 2 0 Mega Pixels camera Rear 5 0 Mega Pixels camera with LED auxiliary light and Auto focus GNSS Yes NFC Optional Barcode Reader Optional Magn...

Page 12: ... 810G Method 516 6 Procedure I Procedure V Operation and storage temperature MIL STD 810G Method 501 5 and 502 5 Humidity MIL STD 810G Method 507 5 Humidity Procedure II Aggravated Cycles Fig 507 5 7 IP rating IP65 Operating Temperature Range 20 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F Storage Temperature Range 30 C 22 F to 70 C 158 F Humidity 5 95 without condensation 03 04 KT RT BT Configuration Options The followin...

Page 13: ... with the following items All other accessories are sold and ordered separately For help contact your local Kontron sales representative See Contacting Kontron on page 55 fn f1 f2 fn KT RT BT Power Adapter Stylus 2 Point Carrying Handle 2 Point Shoulder Strap 4 Point Handstrap Hitch D rings Attaching straps ...

Page 14: ...page 13 for further information 2 Front view See Front View on page 11 for further information 3 Rear view See Rear View on page 14 for further information 4 Right view See Side View on page 13 for further information 5 Rubber bumpers Easy to grip rubber bumpers enable the rugged tablet to withstand shocks and drop for use in demanding environments 6 Bottom view See Bottom View on page 12 for furt...

Page 15: ...er is installed press to scan 4 Battery LED Display battery status see LED Status on page 12 5 Wi Fi LED The Wi Fi LED lights to indicate Wi Fi is enabled 6 FN LED The FN LED lights when the function switch on 7 Home key Windows 8 home key 8 Volume Volume increase 9 Volume Volume decrease 10 Power key Turns the KT RT BT on or off 11 Power LED The power LED lights when the device is on 12 F2 key Pr...

Page 16: ...ng Low power 15 Off Not charging no battery FN Blue On FN function switch on Blue Off FN function switch off Wi Fi Blue On Wi Fi on Blue Off Wi Fi off Bottom View 1 2 3 Figure 3 Bottom View Table 5 Bottom View No Item Description 1 Docking connector 12 pin connector for docking onto a station 2 Kensington lock Lock the KT RT BT to a stationary object for security 3 Pass through Dual pass through f...

Page 17: ... ports 5 Tether hole Stylus can be tethered to it 6 USB 2 0 Connect USB devices to the KT RT BT 7 Battery switch Switch to ON to provide power from the backup battery 8 Micro SIM slot Insert micro SIM card for 4G LTE communication function 9 USB 3 0 Connect USB devices to the KT RT BT 10 Audio jack Connect a 3 5 mm jack for a headphone or external speakers 11 Ethernet Connect the KT RT BT to an Et...

Page 18: ...l battery is optional 2 Rear camera 5 0 Mega Pixels camera with LED auxiliary light 3 Barcode reader For installing a barcode reader Optional 4 NFC sensing area For detecting NFC devices Optional 5 Securing holes Secure the bumpers and the D rings for the handstrap and shoulder strap 6 Expansion bay Remove the cover to find the expansion accessory connector 7 Stylus holder Place stylus here ...

Page 19: ...l Version 1 0 www kontron com 03 07 Dimensions The following image lists the device dimensions without add ons mm inches 28 11 19 5 7 7 fn f1 f2 fn 280 11 195 7 7 Figure 6 Front View Dimensions 2 3 0 9 23 0 9 Figure 7 Side View Dimensions ...

Page 20: ...ouse pointer then left clicking icons on a desktop computer screen The following actions are available through the use of the stylus Open applications Choose commands in menu Select options in dialog box or drop down menu Drag the scroll bar Drag across the text to select content Place the cursor in a text box before typing A right click is generated by tapping the mouse icon in the system tray Af...

Page 21: ...on on page 55 It is recommended to installing or remove accessories on a clean well lit work surface To protect yourself and the device from electrostatic discharge wear anti static wrist straps or place the device on an anti static mat 04 01 First Time Use 1 Open the left I O compartment cover See Opening the I O Compartment Cover on page 25 2 Switch the switch to the ON position ON OFF SIM Figur...

Page 22: ...y charged the power LED is lit a solid green 1 Flip open the DC IN cover to expose the DC IN jack Figure 9 Opening the DC IN Cover 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN port Figure 10 Connecting the AC Adapter After charging the battery disconnect the AC adapter and close the DC IN cover 1 Insert one end of the cover first and angle the cover to seat it in place 2 Push in the cover to seal the DC ...

Page 23: ...Press and hold the power button until the screen lights The device runs through the start up sequence and powers up fn Figure 12 Power On the KT RT BT Powering Off the Device Start screen Tap Shut down Desktop screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom left corner of the Desktop screen 2 Tap Shut down or sign out Shut down Both Start screen and Desktop screen 1 Display charm bar and tap Settings 2 Tap Po...

Page 24: ...left I O compartment cover See Opening the I O Compartment Cover on page 25 3 Locate the micro SIM slot in the left I O parts ON OFF SD SIM 3 0 2 0 Left view Micro SIM Slot Figure 13 Left View Locating the Micro SIM Slot 4 Take the micro SIM card from its packaging 5 The micro SIM card has a corner missing Align the SIM card with the slot making sure that the corners match 6 Insert the micro SIM c...

Page 25: ...I O Compartment Cover on page 25 3 Locate the micro SIM slot in the left I O parts ON OFF SD SIM 3 0 2 0 Left view Micro SIM Slot Figure 15 Left View Locating the Micro SIM Slot 4 Press the micro SIM card in and release it The card springs out 5 Grasp the micro SIM card and remove it from the slot Figure 16 Removing the Micro SIM Card 6 Close the left I O compartment cover See Closing the I O Comp...

Page 26: ...te the microSD slot in the left I O parts ON OFF SD SIM 3 0 2 0 Left view MicroSD Slot Figure 17 Left View Locating the MicroSD Slot 3 The microSD card has a beveled edge Align the microSD card with the slot making sure that the corners match 4 Insert the microSD card and press it in until an audible click sounds ON OFF 3 SD SIM Figure 18 Installing the MicroSD Card 5 Close the left I O compartmen...

Page 27: ...ge 25 2 Locate the microSD slot in the left I O parts ON OFF SD SIM 3 0 2 0 Left view MicroSD Slot Figure 19 Left View Locating the MicroSD Slot 3 Press the microSD card in and release it The card springs out 4 Grasp the microSD card and remove it from the slot Figure 20 Removing the MicroSD Card 5 Close the left I O compartment cover See Closing the I O Compartment Cover on page 26 ...

Page 28: ...ches on the screen The pointer cannot follow the stylus movement if you move the stylus too quickly To make a selection tap the screen once with the stylus To double click tap twice without pausing To do a right click tap the screen once and hold the tip of the stylus on the screen the right click icon appears 04 09 Removing the Protective Film from the Display The front display of the KT RT BT is...

Page 29: ...e the I O compartment cover ON OFF SD SIM 3 0 2 0 Left I O Compartment Cover Left I O Compartment Cover Right I O Compartment Cover Right view Left view Figure 22 Side View Locating the I O Compartment Cover 3 Unlock the latch Only available for the left I O compartment cover Figure 23 Unlocking the Latch 4 Pull out the I O compartment cover Figure 24 Openin the I O Compartment Cover ...

Page 30: ...O Compartment Cover Left I O Compartment Cover Right I O Compartment Cover Right view Left view Figure 25 Side View Locating the I O Compartment Cover 3 Flip the I O compartment cover and install Figure 26 Installing the I O Compartment Cover 4 Lock the latch Only available for the left I O compartment cover Figure 27 Locking the Latch The I O compartment cover must be inserted correctly to preven...

Page 31: ...ect USB Cabling The KT RT BT have one USB 3 0 and one USB 2 0 ports for connecting USB devices such as a digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse The USB ports support USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 devices 1 Open the left I O compartment cover See Opening the I O Compartment Cover on page 25 2 Connect to USB device via USB cable Figure 28 Connect USB 2 0 Cabling 3 0 SD SIM Figure 29 Connect USB 3 0 Cab...

Page 32: ...mpartment cover See Opening the I O Compartment Cover on page 25 2 Connect LAN cable to Ethernet port on the KT RT BT 3 0 Figure 30 Connect Ethernet cabling Connect Audio Cabling For higher audio quality you can send sound through external audio devices such as speakers headphones or earphone using audio connector 1 Open the left I O compartment cover See Opening the I O Compartment Cover on page ...

Page 33: ...t micro HDMI cable to micro HDMI port on the KT RT BT ON OFF 3 SD SIM HDMI Figure 32 Connect Micro HDMI Cabling Connect RS 232 Cabling Connect to RS 232 devices via RS 232 cable 1 Open the right I O compartment cover See Opening the I O Compartment Cover on page 25 2 Align the RS 232 cable with the port in the device and connect it 3 Turn the locking screws on the cable to secure it to the device ...

Page 34: ...ther the shoulder strap or the carrying handle However the handle and shoulder strap can not be installed together due to space constraints For more information see Connecting the Handstrap on page 30 Connecting the Carrying Handle on page 32 and Connecting the Carrying Handle on page 32 Connecting the Handstrap 1 Remove the screws securing the bumpers Figure 34 Removing the Screws 2 Install the D...

Page 35: ...kontron com 3 Connect the handstrap on the D rings When the handstrap is installed the stylus can be placed under the strap Figure 36 Connecting the Handstrap Removing the Handstrap 1 Unlock the handstrap from the D rings Figure 37 Removing the Handstrap ...

Page 36: ... 2 Remove the D rings Figure 38 Removing the D rings 3 Secure the bumper and the KT RT BT with screws Figure 39 Securing the Screws Connecting the Carrying Handle 1 Attach the clips to the metal loop on the bumper Metal Loop Figure 40 Connecting the Carrying Handle ...

Page 37: ...he Carrying Handle 1 Press in the clips to release them from the metal loop 2 Remove the clips Metal Loop Figure 41 Removing the Carrying Handle Connecting the Shoulder Strap 1 Attach the clips to the metal loop on the bumper Metal Loop Figure 42 Connecting the Shoulder Strap ...

Page 38: ... an optional component Only use components specifically designed for this device Contact your local representative for ordering information Make sure the power switch is switched to ON before installing the standard external battery See First Time Use on page 17 1 Place the device display side down on a clean work surface 2 Locate the battery Battery Release Button Locking Switch Figure 44 Rear Vi...

Page 39: ...ised end of the battery and press in place until an audible click is heard Figure 45 Installing the Battery 6 Slide the locking switch on the top left side to lock the battery Figure 46 Locking the Battery Make sure the latch is securely locked to prevent the battery from falling ...

Page 40: ...Locate the battery Battery Release Button Locking Switch Figure 47 Rear View Locating the Battery 3 Slide the locking switch on the top left side to the unlock position Figure 48 Unlock the Battery 4 Press and hold the release button as shown in the image to release the battery 5 Hold the battery and angle the left side up to remove Figure 49 Removing the Battery ...

Page 41: ...reen s right side 3 In the Charms bar tap Settings to open the Settings menu 4 In Settings tap the Network icon to display the Networks connection settings 5 The Wi Fi menu displays By default the Wi Fi menu is set to Off Tap the bar next to Off to toggle Wi Fi to On This enables the Wi Fi option 6 Once W Fi is enabled a listing of all available wireless networks displays The wireless networks wit...

Page 42: ...settings for the Boot and AP menus as well as the device s basic settings the system reads the basic settings during initialization in order to boot correctly 06 01 When to Use the BIOS Setup Utility You need to run the BIOS Setup utility when Restoring to BIOS settings to factory default Modifying specific hardware settings Modifying specific settings to optimize system performance Installing Win...

Page 43: ...un the BIOS Setup Utility use the following procedures 1 Perform one of the following If the KT RT BT is powered off Press the Power button to start up the device The power LED lights Quickly press and hold the Windows Home key until the BIOS Post screen displays If the KT RT BT is powered on Press the Power button to shut down the device Quickly press and hold the Windows Home Key until the BIOS ...

Page 44: ...ron com 40 Due to the device s fast boot up and boot down time there is only a small time frame of a few seconds between the release of the Power button and the opportunity to press the Windows Home key The App Menu displays Figure 51 BIOS Setup Utility App Menu Screen ...

Page 45: ...owing guidelines to prepare the BIOS environment Step 1 Enable CSM Support 1 Access the BIOS Setup Utility see Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 39 2 Navigate to APP Menu Main Boot Features 3 Locate the CSM Support setting and tap the drop down menu to display the options 4 Tap Yes to enable CSM support Figure 52 Main Boot Features Step 2 Enable Legacy Boot 1 Access the BIOS Setup Utility s...

Page 46: ...the BIOS Setup Utility see Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 39 2 Navigate to APP Menu Advanced Miscellaneous Configuration 3 Locate the USB Controller Select drop down menu and tap on it 4 Tap USB 2 0 from the menu list USB 2 0 is now enabled for the device Figure 54 Advanced Miscellaneous Configuration Step 4 Advanced Miscellaneous Configuration Save the Settings After you configure BIOS ...

Page 47: ...Version 1 0 www kontron com 1 Navigate to APP Menu Exit and tap Exit Saving Changes Figure 55 Exit the BIOS Utility 2 A prompt display tap Yes to save the configuration The BIOS settings are configured and the Windows 7 operating system can be installed ...

Page 48: ...a supervisor password follow the procedure as described 1 Go to APP Menu Security Account s Password Status 2 Tap the Enter icon next to Setup the Supervisor Password to access the virtual keyboard Figure 56 Security Account s Password Status 3 Tap the password to use for the Supervisor profile and tap Enter Figure 57 Set Supervisor Password ...

Page 49: ...uired to access the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a Supervisor Password 1 Navigate to APP Menu Security Account s Password Status 2 Tap the Enter icon next to Setup Supervisor Password 3 Enter the current supervisor password 4 Enter a new password 5 Enter the new password again to confirm 6 Go to APP Menu Exit 7 Tap Exit Saving Changes and tap Yes to save the configuration Resetting a Supervisor Pas...

Page 50: ...commended to connect the device to the AC adapter to prevent a sudden loss of power during the BIOS updating process 1 Contact your technical sales or technical representative to obtain the correct BIOS file 2 Copy the BIOS file on to the USB device 3 Connect the USB device to one of the device s USB ports and power on the KT RT BT A USB keyboard is required for entering command 4 Once the device ...

Page 51: ...S Setup Utility KT RT BT User s Manual Version 1 0 www kontron com 6 Tap Change PC settings Figure 60 Change PC Settings 7 From the PC settings menu tap Update and recovery to continue Figure 61 Update and Recovery ...

Page 52: ...y KT RT BT User s Manual Version 1 0 www kontron com 48 8 From the Update and recovery screen tap Recovery The Advanced startup option displays Figure 62 Recovery 9 Under Advanced startup tap Restart now Figure 63 Restart Now ...

Page 53: ...kontron com 10 Tap Use a device to select a boot up preference Figure 64 Use a Device 11 From the Use a device menu tap Internal Shell to open the command screen Make sure connect the KT RT BT to the AC adapter to prevent a sudden loss of power Figure 65 Internal Shell ...

Page 54: ... Enter wf is the designated BIOS file Do not turn off your device or interfere with the reflash process until the process is complete 15 Reboot the KT RT BT The BIOS is now updated Updating EC Connect the KT RT BT to the AC adapter to prevent a sudden loss of power 1 Updating EC requires the use of the Internal Shell Command menu refer to steps 1 to 12 of Updating BIOS 2 Enter the EC source file f...

Page 55: ...wnload the latest information and documentation through the Kontron official site http www kontron com Figure 67 KT RT Control Overview Function Description EXIT Minimize KT RT Control and return to the desktop Button Lock Lock or unlock all the physical buttons except Power button Screen Auto Rotate Disable or enable screen auto rotate function Airplane Turn on or off the airplane mode Battery Sh...

Page 56: ... battery life when using the device Power Plan Manage how your tablet uses power Info Viewer View system specifications The menu is for display only Display Switch Choose a display mode when connect to another output device Pass through Switch Switch the usage of internal antenna or external antenna on vehicle docking Button Setting Pre defined functions settings Supports function button customizi...

Page 57: ...ve to a new site to collect data Your computer now shows you are not connected to the network A Move closer to an access point or to a different location to reestablish communications until you reconnect with the network Q The computer appears to be connected to the network but you cannot establish a terminal emulation session with the host computer A There may be a problem with the host computer ...

Page 58: ...omputer Q The computer appears to be locked and you cannot enter data A Restart the computer 08 03 Call Product Support Simple instructions please contact the dealer contact Kortron representative or leave a message visit the Kontron website at www kontron com To better assist you have the following information ready Configuration number Serial number Operating system BIOS and MCU versions Service...

Page 59: ...cuum cleaner may damage the surface Use a high pressure cleaner the additional risk of water entering the KT RT BT may damage the electronics or touch screen Touch Screen Use neutral detergent or isopropyl alcohol on a clean soft cloth to clean the panel surface Prevent using any kind of chemical solvent acidic or alkali solution 09 02 Returning the Device Please put the contents in the original p...

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