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Optimus

™

5900 RFID Mobile Computer

with Windows

CE 5.0

User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for 5900 RFID

Page 1: ...Optimus 5900 RFID Mobile Computer with Windows CE 5 0 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of HII Web Address www honeywellaidc com Trademarks Optimus and eBase are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products Inc or Honeywell International Inc Microsoft Windows Windows Mobile Windows CE Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP ActiveSync Outlook and the Windows logo ar...

Page 3: ...eatures 3 7 Right Side Panel Features 3 8 Installing Memory Cards 3 8 Left Side Panel Features 3 9 Top Panel Features 3 9 Bottom Panel Features 3 10 Peripherals Accessories for the Optimus 5900 RFID Terminal 3 11 Battery Power 3 11 Resetting the Terminal 3 14 Soft Reset Warm Boot 3 14 Hard Reset Cold Boot 3 14 Suspend Mode 3 15 Changing the Memory Allocation 3 15 Care and Cleaning of the Optimus 5...

Page 4: ...Network 7 5 WLAN 802 11g Radio 7 6 Setting the Auto Profile 7 8 Turning Off the Wireless LAN 7 8 Adding Programs from the Internet 7 8 Chapter 8 Bluetooth Handler Enabling the Bluetooth Radio 8 1 Connecting to Other Devices 8 1 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 8 1 Setting Up a Bluetooth Printer 8 1 Setting Up a Connection to a Mobile Phone 8 2 Chapter 9 Optimus 5900 RFID eBase Device Model 5900 EHB Overv...

Page 5: ...v eBase Technical Specifications 9 7 Chapter 10 Customer Support Product Service and Repair 10 1 Limited Warranty 10 1 Limited Warranty Duration 10 2 ...

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Page 7: ...is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag...

Page 8: ...zed modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company The correction is the responsibility of the user Use only shielded data cables with this system In accordance with FCC 15 21 changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to opera...

Page 9: ... original packaging in case you need to return the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal for service see Product Service and Repair on page 10 1 Step 1 Install the Main Battery The Optimus 5900 RFID is shipped with the battery packaged separate from the unit Follow the steps below to install the main battery 1 Unlock the battery door by turning the screw counterclockwise until the slot is upright 2 Push the ...

Page 10: ... Replace the door with a hinging motion and turn the screw clockwise to lock the door Note The battery door must be installed prior to booting the unit We recommend use of Honeywell Li Ion battery packs Use of any non Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty ...

Page 11: ...en red while charging when charging is complete The average charge time for a fully depleted main battery is 7 hours It takes less time if the battery has some charge 1 Attach the plug adapter to the plug of the power supply cable if not already attached 2 Insert the plug into the appropriate power source 3 Plug the Optimus 5900 RFID power supply cable into the DC Power Jack see page 3 10 on the b...

Page 12: ...n Meaning Opens the Start menu Tap to change views between open applications or to return to the desktop Accesses the Bluetooth radio Double tap this icon to open the Bluetooth Handler see page 8 1 Shows signal strength of WiFi radio A red X indicates it is not currently associated to an AP Indicates Ethernet communications When the terminal is undocked no icon appears When it is docked without a ...

Page 13: ...may cause damage not covered by the warranty For more information about the touch screen see Touch Screen Display on page 3 2 Indicates the status of battery power Double tap to open the Power control panel setting When this icon shows a red power plug it indicates the device is using external power Displays the current time Double tap to change the time and date Indicates whether the keypad is st...

Page 14: ...appears 2 Lift the stylus and tap the action you want to perform The contents of pop up menus change according to the program you are using Using Windows Explorer Use Windows Explorer to navigate through the files on your system On the desktop double tap the My Device icon and Windows Explorer opens to the root level Move files by tapping and holding on the file then tapping Cut Copy or Paste on t...

Page 15: ...tions include the following options however the WPAN WLAN configuration has both a Bluetooth radio and an 802 11g radio Optimus 5900 RFID WPAN and WPAN WLAN Microsoft Windows CE 5 0 Professional Marvell PXA 300 624MHz 128MB RAM X 256MB non volatile Memory 26 key numeric keypad alpha shifted 3 5 TFT transmissive 65k color LCD display with backlight QVGA 240 x 320 Li Ion battery 3 7V 5000mAh 12 2 Wh...

Page 16: ... screen protector already installed over the touch screen lens to help prevent damage to the touch screen Do NOT remove this screen protector before initial use Honeywell recommends using screen protectors especially for applications that require high volume interfacing with the touch screen For more information see Using Screen Protectors on page 3 3 You can purchase additional screen protectors ...

Page 17: ...n on for a specified period of time once a key is pressed To adjust the brightness of the keys tap the Keyboard tab Move the slider to adjust the backlight while on battery power To turn on the keyboard backlight check the checkbox and change the duration of the backlight Using Screen Protectors Honeywell defines proper use of the terminal touch panel display as using a screen protector and proper...

Page 18: ...edge of the screen protector and pull it up and away from the touch panel Note If you have one you can also use the small plastic squeegees designed for touch panels 3 Wipe the screen with a clean non abrasive lint free cloth Note Use ionized air if available to blow additional dirt or particles off the touch panel Installing Your Screen Protector When installing a new screen protector use a flat ...

Page 19: ...ch panel Make sure that it lies flush with edges of the touch panel Note To reposition the screen protector lift up gently and reapply 4 Pull smoothly and evenly from left to right until the screen protector is applied Press gently but firmly Use the card as necessary to smooth out any air pockets or bumps after application Screen Protector Backing Paper ...

Page 20: ...not re apply the screen protector 7 Press the orange Power button to put the terminal back in Suspend Mode 8 Clean the surface of the screen protector with a clean non abrasive lint free cloth 9 Press the Power key to wake the terminal again 10 For maximum performance recalibrate the screen Tap Start Settings Control Panel double tap Stylus Calibration tab ...

Page 21: ...ttery power see Battery Power on page 3 11 Speaker The integrated speaker sounds audio signals as you scan bar code s and enter data but emits no ambient noise on system activity i e processor memory access radio traffic etc The speaker can also be used for playing sounds e g WAV or MP3 files The speaker meets the following SPL levels at 40cm 500Hz 67db 1KHz 72db 4KHz 72db Image Engine Window Spea...

Page 22: ...n Suspend Mode see Suspend Mode on page 3 15 2 Open the access door on the left side 3 Insert the SD card with the label facing upward Note To remove an installed SD card while the access door is open tap on the edge lightly to unlock the card the card will pop out just enough for you to grab its edge and pull it out 4 Replace the access door The rubber door is required for 1 proper functioning of...

Page 23: ... side door seals the terminal from moisture and particle intrusion thus preserving the terminal s environmental rating Top Panel Features Laser Aperture Window The angled image engine reads and decodes most popular bar code symbologies and takes images like a digital camera For more information see Using the Image Engine on page 6 1 UHF RFID Reader Window The angled RF reader reads and decodes tag...

Page 24: ...s the main battery and facilitates communication This connector supports full speed USB 1 1 communication up to 12 Mbps and RS 232 communications with a maximum speed of 115Kbps and seven baud rate settings Through this connector you can communicate with a host workstation via Microsoft ActiveSync see ActiveSync Communication on page 7 1 The I O connector supports the following signals DC IN Trans...

Page 25: ...The intelligent battery technology inside the terminal features two types of battery power The main battery pack on the back panel see Main Battery Pack on page 3 11 The backup battery located inside the terminal see Internal Backup Battery on page 3 14 Both batteries work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is used over long periods of time Both batteries must be charged to full capac...

Page 26: ...talling it in the terminal insert the battery in the spare battery charging well in the back of Optimus 5900 RFID eBase Charging Time The 5000mAh battery pack charges to full capacity in an average of 7 hours for a fully depleted battery It takes less time if the battery has some charge Managing Main Battery Power Data and files saved on the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal may be stored in RAM memory t...

Page 27: ... attempt to charge damp wet mobile computers or batteries All components must be dry before connecting to an external power source Replace defective batteries immediately using a defective battery could damage the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal Never throw a used battery in the trash It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to local guidelines Don t use a battery in any other manner o...

Page 28: ...rminal operation This power supply can be external power using a charging peripheral or an installed charged battery pack or a combination of both Charging Guidelines Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal s internal backup battery under normal usage conditions Keep a charged Li Ion battery pack in the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal Keep the Optimus 5900 RFID te...

Page 29: ... Power setting To suspend operation press the orange Power button to put the terminal in Suspend Mode To wake the device press the Power button You may also press the front or rear scan keys to wake a suspended device Troubleshooting Suspend Resume If the terminal does not wake when you press the Power button the main battery might be too low to resume operation To check remove the battery and ins...

Page 30: ...bps from cradle or I O cable RS232 115 Kbps from cradle Main Battery Li Ion rechargeable battery 3 7V 5000 mAh Backup Battery 140mAh Li Polymer Ion Expected Hours of Operation 5000mAh battery pack 15 5 hours with scan every 2 seconds Battery life varies with application and use case Charging via DC plug on terminal or eBase Expected Charge Time 5000mAh 7 hours for a fully depleted battery Charging...

Page 31: ... ft 1 2m multiple drops to concrete all axis across operating temperature range Tumble 250 3 3 ft 1 0m tumbles per IEC 600068 2 32 ESD Air 15k Vdc Direct 8k Vdc Environmental Sealing IP54 rating Dimensions 200 mm long x 83 mm wide x 42 mm deep 7 87 x 3 27 x 1 65 Weight 595 g 21 oz with standard battery Scanner Decode Capabilities 5300SR 2D Imager with Adaptus Technology and Laser Aimer Decodes all...

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Page 33: ...4 1 4 Using the Keypad Overview The keypad is as follows Navigation Keys The navigation keys enable you to move the cursor up and down lines and from character to character Navigation Keys Power Key ...

Page 34: ...ls an action For example if you press the UP arrow on the command bar and then press the ESC key the pop up window disappears SCAN Activates the image engine to scan a bar code or take an image ENTER Performs the same function as the Enter key on a workstation CTRL Control Modifies the next key pressed to type specific characters e g pressing CTRL and a 2 types an sign on the keypad FUNC Function ...

Page 35: ...pe the desired character Key Combination Function FUNC 1 F5 FUNC 2 F6 FUNC 3 Space FUNC 4 Toggle the wireless radio on and off FUNC 5 Increase screen brightness FUNC 6 Increase volume FUNC 7 Tab FUNC 8 Decrease screen brightness FUNC 9 Decrease volume FUNC Start menu FUNC 0 Delete FUNC ALPHA Align the screen Press ESC to exit Key Combination Function CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 3 CTRL 4 CTRL 5 CTRL 6 CTRL ...

Page 36: ...4 4 Program Buttons F1 F4 buttons can be programmed to execute different functions using the Program Button program in the Control Panel CTRL 0 CTRL SP plus Key Combination Function ...

Page 37: ...creasing order Sound The terminal beeps whenever a tag is read Adjust the volume of the beep by changing the setting in Control Panel Volume Sounds Continue If the Accumulated tab is selected you may check the Continue box If the box is not checked sound is generated only when a new tag is read except UID tags in the existing list thereby increasing the tag count Read Selecting Read causes the ter...

Page 38: ...ts the field of detection when multiple tags are read Setting a Q value of 0 limits the field of detection to tags very close to the reader Setting a Q value of 9 allows the terminal to detect tags anywhere within the general vicinity of the terminal Custom Frequency Configuration FHSS Frequency hopping occurs in intervals defined by the user in the Step box You can define the range of frequencies...

Page 39: ... displays Read OK If no tag is in the vicinity of the terminal the terminal continues to read until you move the terminal or until you stop the reading process Test Mode TEST MODE is necessary for various certifications Its use is prohibited except by a certification engineer You select a necessary menu and click the Set button No Modulation ON causes only a carrier signal to be transmitted with n...

Page 40: ... to write displays in the Write Data field as hexadecimal number The data is separated with a period which does not affect the input 3 Click the Write button Writing is displayed in the Status field and the status is continuously maintained until writing is successful or until you stop the writing by selecting Stop If writing succeeds the Status displays Write OK If no tag is in the vicinity of th...

Page 41: ...rds represented by hexadecimal numbers other than 00H are required to Kill a tag If you know the passwords enter them into the Access Password and Kill password fields Then click the Kill button Lock The Access Password represented by hexadecimal numbers other than 00H are required to lock a tag If you know the password enter it into the Access Password field and click the Lock button ...

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Page 43: ...ures Available Image Engines Optimus 5900 RFID terminals are equipped with 5300 Standard Range 5300SR image engines Depth of Field 5300 Standard Range 5300SR Data characterized at 23 C and 0 lux ambient light 8 3 mil Linear 10 mil PDF417 13 mil UPC 15 mil Data Matrix 15 mil QR 35 mil MaxiCode Working Range 020cm 025cm 033cm 038cm 038cm 089cm Near 3 5 in 8 9cm 3 1 in 7 9cm 2 1 in 5 3cm 2 3 in 5 8cm...

Page 44: ... Straight 2 of 5 IATA Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Telepen Trioptic Code GS1 128 UPC and UPC A 2D Symbologies Aztec Code 16K Composite Data Matrix Grid Matrix GS1 Databar Han Xin MaxiCode OCR PDF417 QR Code Composite Codes Aztec Mesa Codablock F EAN UCC GS1 Databar 14 OCR OCR A OCR B OCR US Money Font Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes Australian Post British Post Canadian Pos...

Page 45: ...mni Directional Scanning Positions on page 5 4 ALD ALD provides fast reading of linear 1D and stacked linear bar codes PDF417 For the best read the aiming pattern should be centered horizontally across the bar code When ALD is enabled the reader does not read matrix or postal codes To Decode a Bar Code 1 Tap Start Programs Demos Scan Demo 2 Position the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal over one of the s...

Page 46: ...ad the aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code The aiming pattern is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when the terminal is held farther from the code Symbologies with smaller bars or elements mil size should be read closer to the unit whereas larger bars or elements mil size should be read farther from the unit ...

Page 47: ...e image The average size of the image file is approximately 4 8K However the size of the image depends on image content the more complex the content the larger the file size Taking an Image 1 Tap Start Programs Demos Image Demo 2 Point the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal at the object 3 Press the Scan key to activate the engine The touch screen displays a preview of the object 4 Adjust the terminal s p...

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Page 49: ... extension When selecting programs verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows CE 5 0 and the terminal s processor You can verify your processor by tapping Start Settings Control Panel System General tab Make a note of the information in the Processor field To install additional software you can use the communication options described in this chapter Adding Prog...

Page 50: ...indows Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4 0 SP6 or higher or Windows XP computer Software Requirements for Communication To sync successfully ActiveSync must be configured for the same communication type on both the host workstation and the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal ActiveSync must be setup on your workstation before you initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time Setting Up the Host ...

Page 51: ...ripheral such as the Optimus 5900 RFID eBase 2 The Optimus 5900 RFID terminal automatically opens ActiveSync to establish a connection Synchronizing with the Host Workstation After setup synchronization begins automatically whenever the terminal s mechanical connector connects to a Optimus 5900 RFID peripheral that is connected to a host workstation with ActiveSync installed Exploring the Terminal...

Page 52: ...o the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal 1 Download the program to the workstation from either the Internet or the install CD You may see a single exe or setup exe file a cab file or dll There may also be several versions of files for dif ferent device types and processors 2 Read any installation instructions Read Me files or documentation that comes with the program Many programs provide special installa...

Page 53: ...he program file should a Cab file type and auto installable 1 If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation open ActiveSync on the workstation and click Explore 2 On the workstation navigate to the workstation folder containing the program file s and copy them to the Cabfile folder on the terminal AutoInstall Cabfile 3 On the terminal Desktop...

Page 54: ...al arrow bottom right corner of screen and select Turn Wireless LAN On The enable disable state of the radio will survive subsequent soft and hard resets The next step is to configure the connection parameters of the radio to connect to a wireless network Configuring the WLAN Radio The WLAN radio is configured in the Summit Client Utility which you access by tapping the Up Arrow icon in the comman...

Page 55: ...reate a new profile The method used for inputting the network key differs according to the encryption of the Active Profile to be set 7 Once the Profile installation is complete select Yes in response to Commit changes prior to selecting the Main tab 8 If you change the Active Profile from the Main tab to the Active Profile just set it is connected automatically and the Status field indicates Asso...

Page 56: ...e programs When selecting programs verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows CE 5 0 and the terminal s processor You can verify your processor by tapping Start Settings Control Panel System General tab Make a note of the information in the Processor field 1 Open Internet Explorer and navigate to the program s location You may see a single exe or setup exe file or ...

Page 57: ...y be paired the same passkey must be entered for each device If you want to connect the Optimus 5900 RIFD terminal to a device without any input method e g printers headsets refer to the user documentation that accompanied the device for pairing information 1 Tap on the desired device profile in the Bluetooth Handler 2 Select Trusted from the drop down menu Once asked if you need to authenticate t...

Page 58: ... connection Prior to connecting the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal to a mobile phone contact your mobile phone service provider about the GPRS configuration coverage and fees Also consult the user documentation for your mobile phone to determine if your phone supports GPRS data transfer and if it has an available Bluetooth connection If your phone supports 3G data transfer you should be able to connec...

Page 59: ... battery charging system which protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging The terminal senses when a battery pack is fully charged and automatically turns off the charger If the battery voltage drops below the charge threshold the charger turns on again to maintain the battery at full capacity As a result Optimus 5900 RFID terminals may be stored in the base indefinitely without damag...

Page 60: ...ice power the terminal and charge the terminal s battery Make sure that the device is securely seated Rubber Feet The bottom panel has four rubber feet to stabilize the unit on a flat surface You can set the base on a dry stable surface such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet Terminal Well Charging LED ...

Page 61: ...ort The serial port supports serial communication between the terminal and another device Note that the connector is a DB9 Male connector requiring a female connector on the serial cable The following four signals are supported Transmitted Data Received Data Request to Send Clear to Send Note ActiveSync is not supported over the serial port Ethernet Port Using a standard CAT 5 Ethernet cable you c...

Page 62: ...al and fully charges its main battery pack in an average of 7 1 2 hours for a fully depleted battery It takes less time if the battery has some charge As battery packs charge the charging circuitry follows the two step charging process CC CV that is recommended for Li Ion batteries The process monitors changes in temperature current and voltage Inserting a Terminal 1 Install the battery pack in th...

Page 63: ...s charging if it is green the charge is complete Checking Battery Power To check battery power while the terminal is operating tap Start Settings Control Panel double tap Power Establishing Ethernet Communication Connecting the Optimus 5900 RFID Terminal to the eBase By default the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal is configured to obtain IP addresses automatically via DHCP server This means that in most...

Page 64: ...a static IP address to a network adapter In this case set a static IP address for the adapter named SMC95001 USB2 0 FAST Ethernet Drive Establishing USB Communication Optimus 5900 RFID terminal s support USB communication out of the box The eBase also supports USB communi cations using the USB port located on the back panel of the eBase The eBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals...

Page 65: ...put Universal from the power source 100 240 Volts 0 8 A 50 60Hz Included with Optimus 5900 RFID terminal Output to the base 5 Volts DC 4 0 A Charging Standard Charge 5000mAh 7 1 2 hours for a fully depleted battery Max Charging Current 860mA Max Standby Current 100mA Status LED Green charged Red charging Communication Interface USB Mini B Male connector supports data transmission of up to 12 Mbps ...

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Page 67: ... materials and workmanship and to conform to HII s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment This warranty does not cover any HII product which is i improperly installed or used ii damaged by accident or negligence including failure to follow the proper maintenance service and cleaning schedule or iii damaged as a result of A modification or alteration b...

Page 68: ...ch means that if any provision is held invalid and unenforceable such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof Use of any peripherals not provided by the manufacturer may result in damage not covered by this warranty This includes but is not limited to cables power supplies cradles and docking stations HII extends these warranties only to the fir...

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