3 Operation
This chapter shows how to operate the Fieldbook and to use the main functions and accessories.
3.1 Opening / Closing the I/O covers
The I/O covers protect the electronic from harmful intrusion of liquids, dust or other substances.
The IP-rating and the MIL-standards are only given with closed I/O doors. Disregarding of
this warning may cause to malfunction of the hardware.
3.1.1
Left side I/O cover
The left side I/O cover is protecting the Fieldbook's main interfaces and is secured with an additional locker.
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o open the I/O cover:
To close the I/O cover, please follow the above instructions in reverse order.
3.1.2
Right side I/O cover
The right side rubber I/O cover is protecting the Fieldbook's flexible interface (USB2.0 or RS232).
To open the I/O cover:
To close the I/O cover, please follow the above instructions in reverse order.
3.2 Connecting cables
3.2.1
Connecting an USB cable
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as
printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to
your tablet pc and up to 127 devices can be attached. Besides, USB's hot swap capability allows everything
to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off.
The Fieldbook features up to two USB interfaces, depending on your configuration. The standard USB 3.0
Type A port, which comes with all Fieldbooks, is located under the left side I/O cover. Depending on your
configuration, the second USB 2.0 Type A port is located on under the right side I/O cover.
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Slide the lock to the left to unlock
the I/O cover
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Pull on the upper part of the I/O
cover and open the door
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Pull on the upper part of the I/O
cover and open the door
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