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Minec 4x

User Handbook

Welcome as a Minec 4x user!

The Minec 4x, a Swedish developed hand-held terminal, incorporates the

latest semiconductor technology. The Minec 4x is functional, compact and

ergonomically designed, and sufficiently robust to withstand a wide variety

of environments and working conditions.

This handbook provides a general description of your new hand-held

terminal. We recommend you to read it carefully. In addition to this

handbook you will normally have a separate description of your particular

application program if Minec AB has written the application.

We are certain that you will find your new hand-held terminal extremely

useful. You are welcome to contact Minec at the address below if you have

any questions about the Minec 4x hand-held or the terminal systems.

Minec AB

Box 5024

SE-194 05 UPPLANDS VÄSBY

SWEDEN

Tel: +46 (0)8-555 142 00

Tel, support: +46 (0)8-555 142 60

Fax: +46 (0)8-555 142 01

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Internet: www.minec.se / www.minec.com

The serial number of your Minec 4x is shown on a label on the terminal and

is also programmed into the system file. Please write your serial number

here for future reference (technical support, insurance claims etc.)

Serial no:

Windows CE license no:

Date of purchase:

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc, USA. Microsoft and Windows CE are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation. MIFARE is a registered trademark of Philips Semiconductors. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Cygwin is a trademark of RedHat Inc.

Minec 4x User Handbook

Contents

1. Minec 4x ..................................................................... 4

On Delivery ................................................................................... 5

Getting Started .............................................................................. 5

Keyboard ...................................................................................... 6

Miscellaneous Characteristics ......................................................... 8

2. Exchangeable Modules ................................................ 11

RS232 module ............................................................................ 11

Laser module .............................................................................. 11

RFID module (5 models) ............................................................... 12

Laser/RFID module ...................................................................... 12

3. Communication Options .............................................. 13

GSM/GPRS ................................................................................. 13

RadioLAN ................................................................................... 13

Bluetooth .................................................................................... 13

RS232........................................................................................ 13

IrDA ........................................................................................... 13

4. Accessories ................................................................ 14

Docking Cradle ............................................................................ 14

Mains Adapter ............................................................................. 14

Printer or Modem ......................................................................... 14

5. Battery Functionality ................................................... 15

Battery Recharging ...................................................................... 15

Battery Replacement .................................................................... 16

6. Troubleshooting .......................................................... 16

7. Declaration of Conformity............................................. 17

8. Care and Maintenance................................................. 18

Laser Safety ................................................................................ 19

9. Technical Specification ............................................... 22

The Minec 4x 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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Minec 4x User Handbook

1. Minec 4x

The Minec 4x terminal is a hand-held computer that may read a number of

RFID tags and the most commonly used types of barcodes. Minec 4x may

also be used as a pure keyboard entry device with communication via IrDA,

RS232, GSM/GPRS or RadioLAN. It is specifically designed to handle

demanding applications and endure harsh environments and has therefore an

IP64 encapsulation level.

Minec 4x is developed to simplify data collection in processes where a lot of

data information needs to be stored or handled on the terminal. The Minec

4x includes these functionalities:

•Minec 4x has easily exchangeable modules that can read

barcodes via Laser and/or read RFID tags at LF (125 kHz)

and HF (13.56 MHz), for example SmartLabels and Mifare cards.

•Minec 4x has a built-in rechargeable Li-ION battery to be charged

with the supplied charger or via the docking cradle. At normal

usage, 8 hours/day, the operation time is about one week between

battery chargings, but depends very much on the application. An

empty battery is fully charged in 3 hours.

•A Compact Flash slot for type I or II is available to feature extra

functionality such as memory extension, RadioLAN or Bluetooth

communication. The CF card must support 3.3V.

•Communication from the hand-held to a PC is possible via IrDA as

standard. Optionally communication can also be performed via

RS232, GSM/GPRS or the functionality of the Compact Flash card.

•A choice between two operating systems is possible - Windows CE

version 3.0 or Linux 2.4.0. Application programming can be made

in Visual Basic or C++ for Windows CE and in C++ for Linux.

Minec 4x User Handbook

On Delivery

Once you have taken the terminal out of its box, check immediately that

there are no visible signs of transport damage.

Minec 4x is provided complete with a rechargeable Li-ION battery and is

ready to use (for GSM you will need a SIM card). However, it is a good idea

to recharge the battery for at least 1 hour before you start using the terminal.

Getting Started

Start by becoming familiar with the various parts of Minec 4x. The Minec 4x

is held and operated by the same hand. Place the terminal (still switched

off) in the palm of one hand and practice pressing the number keys with

your thumb.

If you have a GSM module to the Minec 4x, a subscription at a mobile

phone operator is needed. The operator will provide you with a SIM card,

among other things.

Application Programming

The listed programs below are needed for the application programming. All

programs are available on the CD-ROM provided with the development kit.

Windows CE

A full instruction of how to install and setup the listed programs is presented

in the Installation chapter of the Programmer´s Guide for Windows CE

(ProgGuide WinCE.PDF). The document is available on the CD-ROM and the

Minec AB web site. Be sure to install the programs in the specified order!

1. Configure IR-functionality on the PC for Minec 4x docking cradle, if used.

2. Install Microsoft ActiveSync.

3. Install Microsoft eMbedded Visual Tools (for Visual Basic, Visual C++

or both).

4. Install Minec 4x SDK for WinCE (for Visual Basic and C++)

5. Install the documentation needed for application programming.

Linux

A full instruction of how to install and setup the listed programs is presented

in the Installation chapter of the SDK4xLinux manual (SDK4xLinux.PDF).

The document is available on the CD-ROM and the Minec AB web site.

1. Install Cygwin. Enables Unix-like functionality on a Windows computer.

2. Install Minec 4x Tool Chain. It includes the Minec 4x SDK with BinUtils,

GCC and C++ compiler.

3. Install the documentation needed for application programming.

Minec 4x User Handbook

Keyboard

Both keyboard and display may be backlit if operating in dark environments.

The backlight feature is turned on or off by pressing the ON key shortly. It is

automatically turned off when the Minec 4x is powered off. Note that

pressing the ON key for as long as 0.5 second will power off the hand-held!

Layout of the keyboard is presented on the next page. Any special features

for the keys are described in your application program documentation.

Key(s) pressed

ALT + Delete + ON

simultaneously

ENTER + ESC + ALT + ON

simultaneously

ALT + arrow simultaneously

Windows CE specific key(s)

TAB, then ENTER

ALT + TAB simultaneously

SHIFT

ALT

Linux specific key(s)

SHIFT

ALT

Event

Makes a warm boot of the Minec 4x if keys

are pressed for 0.5 second. Settings in the

RAM memory will not be erased.

WinCE must be running to perform this cold

boot. RAM settings will be erased. Same

reset process as pressing the reset button.

Adjusts the display contrast. The up arrow

increases the contrast (makes it darker),

while down decreases the contrast.

Windows CE specific event

Opens the Start-menu if desktop is shown.

Opens the Task Manager. Here you can

switch between the running programs.

SHIFT together with another key produces

specific symbols. Produces a capital letter if

simultaneously pressing two other keys. If

the SHIFT key is pressed alone it works like

the CapsLock key on a PC.

ALT together with another key produces

specific symbols.

The ALT key alone opens the present menu.

Linux specific event

Toggles SHIFT Lock if pressed alone.

Toggles ALT Lock if pressed alone.

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ENTER

This is equivalent to the

ENTER key on a PC. Used

to confirm data or to scroll

to the next menu choice.

DEL

Equivalent to a PC

Backspace key. Deletes

the previous character.

Arrow Keys

To move forwards and

backwards in text fields.

F1–F3

Function keys that provide

different functions depen-

ding on the application pro-

gram.

ALT

The ALT key alone opens

the present menu. System

key codes are generated by

pressing the ALT key and

another key simultaneously.

SCAN

Scan and navigation key.

Activates the laser scanner

or RFID tag reader. The

navigation “arrows” are

used to browse between

fields or in menus.

ESC

This is the equivalent of the

Escape key on a PC, and is

used to discontinue data

entry or to return to the

previous menu. Simplified

you could say that the Enter

key means Yes while Esc

means No.

SHIFT

By holding down the Shift

key while pressing two other

keys, representing a letter, a

capital letter is produced.

Pressing Shift alone it

equals the CapsLock key on

a PC keyboard.

Entering Letters

The method used to enter letters

is both simple and unique

(patent pending) - you press two

adjacent keys at the same time.

If you wish to enter the letter

“K” for example, you will find

this letter between key “1” and

“2”. So simply press these two

keys simultaneously and the

letter “K” will be presented on

the display.

ON/OFF

Press the ON/OFF key to switch the

Minec 4x on or off. To turn it off you

need to press the key for 0.5 second. To

save power the Minec 4x goes into

stand-by mode after 5 minutes of

inactivity. The ON/OFF key wakes the

terminal again. Backlight for the

keyboard and display is turned on and

off with this key. When the Minec 4x is

switched off, the backlight is turned off

too.

Note! The Minec 4x can´t be switched off while being

connected to a network. The terminal will first close the

connection and then power off.

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Key Combinations

Many special symbols can be entered by using the SHIFT or ALT keys

combined with other keys on the keyboard.

& * (

$ % ^

! @ #

) > _

; , \

£ = :

? "

/ < +

ENTER

ESC

ENTER

ESC

SCAN SCAN

Keyboard with SHIFT Keyboard with ALT

Miscellaneous Characteristics

Reset

If a restart is needed of Minec 4x, there are three options. By pressing the

keys ALT, Delete and ON simultaneously for 0.5 second it will close all

applications and perform a warm boot, where RAM will not be erased.

ENTER, ESC, ALT and ON keys pressed simultaneously will perform a cold

boot which will erase RAM. The operating system must be running to be able

to initiate this reset.

The same reboot process is carried out by pressing the reset button, located

underneath the battery lid. But this cold boot does not need a running

operating system to be initiated. Note that the button should be pressed with

a non-conductive device, e.g. a plastic toothpick. The location of the reset

button is shown in the Battery Functionality chapter.

Headset

connector

Recharging

via cradle

Recharging

via cord

Display

The Minec 4x has a LCD backlit display. You can set

the contrast up to 64 steps by pressing, in WinCE the

ALT key and the arrows up or down at the same time.

In Linux the SHIFT key is pressed first, then the

navigation key up or down. Up gives more contrast (a

darker display), while down renders less. Characters

on the screen can be clearly read in all light

conditions. The display is fully graphic, which means

figures and symbols can be shown in 16 steps of grey

scale. You may display 20 lines with 30 characters /

line, but default is eight lines with 20 characters.

LED

Under the display there are two diodes. The red one on

the right indicates that the battery is being recharged

and can be programmed from the application. For

example, it can be good to use to replace the buzzer

in noisy environments. The green diode on the left

blinks when the Minec 4x is in suspend mode (not

turned off but the display is blank). It also indicates

that the GSM is searching for a basestation or has

connected to a network.

Compact Flash

If the Compact Flash card is installed at delivery, it

should not be removed or changed by the end-user.

The card is located under the module cover.

Sound

A small slit is located below the keyboard. From here

the built-in buzzer lets out a sound that can be

programmed to different frequencies and time

intervals.

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IrDA

At the bottom end of the terminal the IrDA sensors are located. These are

infrared (IR) sensors used to transfer programs and data to and from the

docking cradle. Data can also be directly transfered to a PC, mobile printer

or device holding an interface that conforms to the IrDA standard.

As an IrDA connection employs infrared light, an unobstructed line of sight is

required between the IR-windows of the different units. IR-windows also have

a limited angle of vision, about 30°, therefore it is important to place the

units correctly in relation to the other. Best results are achieved at a

distance of 5 to 20 cm between units, and the smallest possible angle of

deviation, although communication is possible up to a distance of 1 meter.

If the IrDA link does not work, the reason may be among the following:

1. Bright ambient light (sunlight, fluorescent light etc.) can sometimes

dazzle the IrDA receiver.

2. The beam of IrDA light is obscured by some object.

3. The distance between the IR devices is too great.

4. The angle between the IR devices is incorrect.

5. The IR windows are dirty, scratched or damaged.

6. Interference from another IR-source (TV remote control etc.).

7. Software in the two units is not compatible.

SIM Card

Note ! The encapsulation level may not be maintained if Minec 4x is taken

apart by others than qualified service personnel. For maintained encapsu-

lation level, send SIM card and hand-held to Minec AB for installation.

The GSM module needs a SIM card to be installed into the Minec 4x prior to

operation. To install the SIM card, please follow these directions, if you

allow the encapsulation to be broken:

1. Switch off the Minec 4x.

2. Remove battery lid on the back of the hand-held.

3. Place the Minec 4x keyboard face down.

4. Gently pull out the battery contact and then

remove the battery itself.

5. Open the SIM card tray. Place the SIM card

carefully on the tray, connector area facing down,

and close the tray. Make sure the tray is locked.

6. Put the battery back in its place and connect the

battery contact.

7. Put the battery cover on and screw tight.

Minec 4x User Handbook

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