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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL

October 2007

Rugged

Reader

Summary of Contents for RuggedReader

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL October 2007 RuggedReader...

Page 2: ...urnishing performance or use of this material In no event shall In Situ Inc be liable for any claim for direct incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the sale manufac...

Page 3: ...o Contact Us 12 To Obtain Repair Service U S 12 2 GETTING STARTED 14 Step 1 Install the Battery Pack 14 Step 2 Charge the Battery Pack 15 Step 3 Calibrate the Touchscreen 15 Step 4 Install ActiveSync...

Page 4: ...lling a CF or SD Card 32 Reattaching the Top Cap 32 Working with Files on a Peripheral Device 33 4 BASIC OPERATIONS 34 The Today Screen 34 The Start Menu 35 Status Icons 36 Soft Keys 36 Exploring File...

Page 5: ...og 50 Exit Win Situ Mobile 50 Using Pocket Situ 4 51 Connect the Hardware 51 Launch the Software 51 Find the TROLL 51 Set the TROLL s Clock 52 Calibrate Water Quality Sensors 52 Read Parameters 52 Log...

Page 6: ...es 65 Cleaning the RuggedReader 65 Repairing the RuggedReader 67 Disposing of the RuggedReader and Batteries 67 Environmental Hazards 67 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 68 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 71 9 pin Serial...

Page 7: ...le 5 0 operating system designed for mobile devices provides familiar Microsoft programs like Outlook Mobile Many Windows applications are compatible with Windows Mobile You can use Windows Mobile to...

Page 8: ...Section 4 A quick overview of basic software operations in the Windows Mobile operating system Section 5 Using ActiveSync Section 6 Using In Situ Software Win Situ Mobile Pocket Situ 4 TDG Logger Tra...

Page 9: ...e 20 7 Microphone 8 Home button page 20 9 Speaker 10 Four way directional button page 20 THE ANATOMY OF THE RUGGEDREADER 11 Power button pages 22 23 12 Context menu button page 20 13 Enter button page...

Page 10: ...ve page 32 23 Slot for future accessory 24 Compact Flash card slot page 32 25 Secure Digital I O card slot page 32 26 Stylus slot 27 USB Client mini B 28 12V DC jack 29 9 pin serial port 30 USB Host m...

Page 11: ...4 for use with the miniTROLL Multi Parameter TROLL 9500 and Multi Parameter TROLL 9000 TDG Logger for use with the T506 Total Dissolved Gas probe Reference Tools A quick start guide Getting Started CD...

Page 12: ...In Situ Inc 221 East Lincoln Ave Fort Collins CO 80524 USA Phone 970 498 1500 Fax 970 498 1598 Internet www in situ com e mail support in situ com To Obtain Repair Service U S If you suspect that your...

Page 13: ...sign an RMA Return Material Authorization number 4 Carefully pack your RuggedReader in its original shipping box if possible 5 Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the box with a marker or la...

Page 14: ...1 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK 1 Slowly unhook and lift up the bottom latch of the hand strap CAUTION Do not let the hand strap hook hit the display 2 Press on the battery door and slide the latch to the...

Page 15: ...all charger into the DC jack on the RuggedReader The device turns on after a few seconds and a flashing red light appears to signal the device is charging 4 Charging the RuggedReader for 4 5 hours cha...

Page 16: ...the latest version of ActiveSync on your desktop computer STEP 5 CREATE AN ActiveSync CONNECTION Install ActiveSync on your desktop computer before creating a connection 1 Plug USB Client end mini B...

Page 17: ...om your RuggedReader to the Win Situ working directory on your desktop PC Even with a full synchronization partnership these files are not synchronized automati cally by ActiveSync For information on...

Page 18: ...ind out about hardware features buttons touchscreen stylus continue to Section 3 For Windows Mobile software features go to Section 4 For details on Microsoft ActiveSync check out Section 5 To start u...

Page 19: ...ts of the RuggedReader Buttons Power Management suspending powering off and resetting the RuggedReader Stylus Touchscreen LEDs signals Peripheral Devices CF and SD cards USB drives BUTTONS The followi...

Page 20: ...pplications allows you to view memory allocations Home button Returns you to the Today screen Context menu button Displays the context menu related to the item selected similar to a right click on a d...

Page 21: ...ager button Button 2 Home button Button 3 Context menu button Button 4 To reassign a program or shortcut to a button 1 Tap Start Settings Personal tab Buttons A list of buttons and their current assig...

Page 22: ...a daily basis 1 To suspend your device press the power button briefly and release 2 To resume the device from suspend mode press the power button again Powering Off Powering off ends all programs and...

Page 23: ...ht appears Introductory splash screens will be displayed then the Today screen This process takes about a minute Resetting the Device Soft Reset Some programs require you to reset your device during i...

Page 24: ...holding down the power button until the display goes dark 2 When the green LED light appears on the front of the RuggedReader simultaneously press and hold the following buttons for several seconds th...

Page 25: ...slightly to the left to dim the backlight or all the way to the left to turn it off If the backlight does not turn off completely tap on the arrow to the left of the Backlight slider 4 Tap OK Adjusti...

Page 26: ...ically after three minutes of inactivity when on battery power To adjust the time when the device suspends follow these steps 1 Tap Start Settings System tab Power 2 Select the Advanced tab 3 Adjust t...

Page 27: ...end allows you to attach a lanyard SECTION 3 USING THE HARDWARE To do this Follow these steps Select an item Tap once Enter data See Entering Information on the following page Open an item or file Tap...

Page 28: ...handwriting When you are ready to enter text you can switch from the default input method keyboard by following these steps 1 On the bottom center of the screen tap the arrow next to the input method...

Page 29: ...e from In Situ Inc catalog no 55470 To apply a screen protector follow these steps 1 Make sure the RuggedReader screen is free of oils and dirt You can wipe it with a microfiber cloth 2 Peel back the...

Page 30: ...librating it manually 1 Tap Start Settings System tab 2 Scroll down and tap on the Screen icon 3 In the Screen Settings window select the Align screen button 4 Follow the directions on the display to...

Page 31: ...fter the device is reset or restored to factory defaults USING PERIPHERAL DEVICES The RuggedReader accepts several peripheral devices The USB Host mini A accepts devices like USB flash drives and keyb...

Page 32: ...re slotted into the sides of the case 3 Use a screwdriver to turn the screws until they are firmly in place Note Once the top cap rests against the magnesium case front the screws become harder to tur...

Page 33: ...e files as you would other files on the RuggedReader See Exploring Files in Section 4 Tip To access a CF or SD card in File Explorer be sure to go all the way to the top My Device level 1 Tap Start Pr...

Page 34: ...our device powers on From the Today screen you can view or select Today s date Owner information Messages Tasks Upcoming appointments The Today screen allows you to lock or unlock your device Locking...

Page 35: ...an adjust Messaging to send e mail directly from the RuggedReader Windows Media Player Plays audio and video files Running programs If a program is running it is listed on the Start menu For example i...

Page 36: ...ons and functions Tap Start Help select Overview of the Today screen tap What do those status icons indicate SOFT KEYS These context sensitive keys appear as words buttons or tabs on the menu bar Tap...

Page 37: ...the Up soft key to go up a level My Device is the top level directory on the RuggedReader the device drive and allows you to explore all files including those stored on a properly installed CF or SD c...

Page 38: ...enu soft key at the bottom of the screen tap Edit tap an action To manipulate multiple files drag the stylus over the files Once selected use the context menu or the Menu soft key to choose an option...

Page 39: ...p on the Applications Manager icon or press the Applications Manager button 2 Select the program you want to switch to 3 Tap Activate The program comes to the forefront ROTATING THE SCREEN The RuggedR...

Page 40: ...omputer or to a Compact Flash CF or Secure Digital SD card Backing up to a Desktop Computer Use ActiveSync on the desktop computer Follow the steps in Section 5 under the heading Transferring Files To...

Page 41: ...ion follow these steps 1 If you plan to charge the RuggedReader while it is connected in ActiveSync plug the wall charger into the RuggedReader now 2 Plug the USB Client end mini B of the USB communic...

Page 42: ...nected ActiveSync synchronizes the items you selected A guest connection is a temporary relationship with a desktop computer Each time the device connects to the desktop you need to set it up as a gue...

Page 43: ...onnected the Rugged Reader acts like a new drive called Mobile Device on the desktop computer 2 To access the new Mobile Device drive RuggedReader from the desktop computer click Tools Explore Device...

Page 44: ...lick and select Copy or Cut from the pop up menu 5 In My Computer or Windows Explorer on the desktop computer navigate to the folder where you want to place the files right click on a blank area of th...

Page 45: ...of the software is presented here If you need help refer to the Win Situ Mobile Quick Start included with your RuggedReader TIP Win Situ Mobile talks to Level TROLLs and Aqua TROLLs Pocket Situ 4 talk...

Page 46: ...s to the functional area called Home A real time reading of each supported parameter is displayed Readings update automatically while the Read button is pressed The following page introduces the butto...

Page 47: ...view of available functions on all tabs Win Situ Mobile Functions from Home Tab Tabs Memory gauge Green empty Battery gauge Green full charge Meter view Single readings Logging status Gray not logging...

Page 48: ...e New button B You are prompted for a Site name There are 2 keypads you can use to enter text cellphone type keypad standard keypad C Key in a short identifying name then tap OK or to close the keypad...

Page 49: ...C In the Expander tap the New button The logging setup wizard starts Follow the steps in the wizard tapping Next to continue in each screen For help on the prompts see the Win Situ Mobile Quick Start...

Page 50: ...w Download View the Log Tap View menu Logging tap the log tap the Expander tap Download To view the data select Yes at the end of the download In My Data tab tap View Stop the Log Tap View menu Loggin...

Page 51: ...u Tap Programs Pocket Situ 4 On your first connection follow the Connection Wizard to set up the COM port Select a Direct connection to One device on COM1 at 19200 baud Find the TROLL A Tap the COM po...

Page 52: ...the tree and tap Edit then Clock to synchronize the device clock to the RuggedReader clock Calibrate Water Quality Sensors A Select Parameters B Tap QikCal Read Parameters single reading A Select any...

Page 53: ...ed the test appears in the Navigation tree To start stop extract download view or delete a test A Tap a test B Tap an action Exit Pocket Situ When you re ready to exit Pocket Situ Scroll to the top of...

Page 54: ...pin serial port 2 On the RuggedReader tap Start Programs TDG Logger The TDG Logger application will launch and in a moment device readings will be displayed Allow a few minutes for the readings to sta...

Page 55: ...ap OK when finished 5 Tap the Record button to log readings 6 Output will be logged until you tap OK to exit TDG Logger or disconnect the probe Readings will be logged to a txt file on the RuggedReade...

Page 56: ...Situ 4 on the desktop Pull log data from TDG Logger on the RuggedReader to MyDocuments TDGLogger on the desktop Optionally delete these files from the RuggedReader after the transfer Synchronize the...

Page 57: ...eted Using Microsoft ActiveSync Manual Transfer If Win Situ Sync is not available ActiveSync can be used to transfer files manually from the RuggedReader to the desktop Follow the procedure in Section...

Page 58: ...top laptop computer If the menu does not display automati cally choose Run from the Windows Start menu and type D ISISoftwareCD html where D is your CD ROM drive letter Select Win Situ Mobile or Pocke...

Page 59: ...aptop computer as a CAB a form of compressed application 1 On the desktop Connect in ActiveSync and drag the CAB into any folder on the RuggedReader See the procedure Transferring Files To From the Ru...

Page 60: ...Two Weeks If you plan to store your device for less than two weeks suspend the device by following these steps 1 As a precaution back up your data onto a desktop computer or an external storage device...

Page 61: ...ars 6 Select Power Off from the menu 7 Place the RuggedReader in a safe dry place Taking the RuggedReader out of Extended Storage The battery pack discharges slightly during extended storage periods W...

Page 62: ...e metal objects such as car keys or paper clips could short circuit the battery pack terminals Charge the battery pack only in the RuggedReader Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 32 F and...

Page 63: ...oor about beneath the door latch and slide the door latch to the right 5 Remove the battery door The door may make a noise while it is being removed caused by the door scraping against the battery The...

Page 64: ...ch in the unlock position press on the battery door just below the door latch and slide the latch to the left to lock it 11 Reattach the hand strap Note If you remove the battery from your device and...

Page 65: ...the following may damage your device pine oil oil based paint automotive brake cleaner isopropyl alcohol carburetor cleaner If the device is exposed to one of these wipe it off with a mild cleaning so...

Page 66: ...ean the rubber like overmolding that surrounds the case with a cloth and a mild cleaning solution like 409 or Citrus Wonder Rinse with water and wipe dry Communications Module This is the area housing...

Page 67: ...ERIES Do not dismantle your RuggedReader To recycle your RuggedReader return it to your distributor The lithium ion battery packs for your RuggedReader are recyclable Avoid placing them in the trash o...

Page 68: ...respond accurately to stylus taps Solutions Try recalibrating the touchscreen See Calibrating the Touchscreen in Section 3 If the device is not responding to stylus taps at all and you are on the Toda...

Page 69: ...debris Also check to see if there is damage or wear on any area of the touchscreen In case of damage contact In Situ Inc Problem The RuggedReader runs slowly Solutions It is possible that you have too...

Page 70: ...to the desktop computer Follow the ActiveSync wizard instructions 2 If your firewall application brings up a warning message asking whether you want to allow a connection check the option to allow the...

Page 71: ...es 3 3 volts user accessible sealed Keyboard Four way directional button standard key functions LED backlit keys Physical 6 5 length x 3 5 wide x 1 7 thick 165 x 89 x 43 mm 17 oz 482 g magnesium case...

Page 72: ...and Visual Studio 2005 Enunciators External power charge LED and notification LED other enunciators on system tray Standard Accessories Rechargeable Li Ion battery wall charger universal voltage outp...

Page 73: ...Pin Description 1 Data Carrier Detect DCD Input 2 Receive Data RCD Input 3 Transmit Data TXD Output 4 Data Terminal Ready DTR Output 5 Ground GND 6 Data Set Ready DSR Input 7 Request To Send RTS Outp...

Page 74: ...mercial or residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not used in accordance with the user s guide may cause harmful interference to radio comm...

Page 75: ...trical Fast Transients EFT Immunity IEC 61000 4 4 Surge Immunity IEC 61000 4 5 Conducted Immunity IEC 61000 4 6 Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity IEC 61000 4 8 Power Quality dips and sags IEC 61...

Page 76: ...ynchronize your contacts calendar e mail and more Calculator Simulates a calculator Download Agent Automates the process of downloading RuggedReader software updates from the Internet directly to your...

Page 77: ...ecord voice clips If you don t see the Recording toolbar tap Menu View Recording Toolbar Pictures Videos Lets you preview a picture or video without opening it Pocket MSN Gives you quick access to you...

Page 78: ...alling ActiveSync the Getting Started CD that came with your RuggedReader provides links to purchase additional programs from Microsoft If you wish to take advantage of these insert the Getting Starte...

Page 79: ...out X Backlight X Beam X Bluetooth X Buttons X Brightness X Certificates X Clock Alarms X Connections X Error Reporting X Input X Lock X Memory X Menus X MSN options X Network cards X Owner Info X Pow...

Page 80: ...9 20 customizing 21 power button 22 25 C CF card 31 33 exploring files 37 Charge LED 15 22 31 Cleaning 65 66 Closing programs 39 Copying files 38 from desktop computer 44 to desktop computer 40 44 D...

Page 81: ...2 67 Reset hard 24 if device is locked up 23 70 soft 23 RMA 13 S Screen See also Touchscreen rotating 39 Screen protector applying 29 SD card 31 33 exploring files 37 Serial number 12 Serial port pino...

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