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  • Page 1 VX8 Reference Guide Copyright © March 2009 by LXE Inc. All Rights Reserved E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 2 WLinq is a trademark of FreeFloat, AB. Information in Appendix C, “FreeFloat WLinq”, is copyright 1998-2007 FreeFloat AB and is used with permission from FreeFloat AB. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LXE, Inc. is under license.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Video Subsystem ........................12 Power Input..........................12 Uninterruptible Power Supply....................12 Backup Battery........................12 PCMCIA Slot..........................12 Power Management ........................12 Physical Controls....................13 Power Button ..........................13 External Connectors ....................14 Serial Connector – COM1 ......................15 Pinout ...........................15 Serial Connector – COM2 ......................16 E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 4 The Keyboards ......................23 The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device ............24 Key Maps ..........................24 NumLock and the VX8........................24 CapsLock, Scroll Lock and the VX8 ..................... 24 Keyboard Backlight......................25 The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard ...................26 IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay ....................26 IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay ....................26...
  • Page 5 Exit Menu Options........................51 Exit Saving Changes ......................51 Exit Discarding Changes......................51 Load Setup Defaults ......................51 Discard Changes........................51 Save Changes ........................51 VMT Keyboard Backlighting .................. 52 Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration ............52 Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot) ............53 E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 6 General Settings Tab ......................59 UPS Tab..........................61 Display Backlight Tab ......................62 Advanced Tab.........................63 Wedge ........................64 Configuration..........................64 Loading an Operating System on the VX8............66 The VX8 Recovery DVD .......................66 DVD Part numbers .......................66 VX8 Recovery Solution .......................66 Overview............................66 Startup............................67 Wizard walk-through ........................
  • Page 7 WPA LEAP ..........................94 EAP-FAST ...........................96 Certificates..........................99 Bluetooth ....................... 100 Devices Tab ..........................100 Options Tab ..........................102 COM Ports Tab........................103 Hardware Tab ........................104 LXE 8652 Bluetooth Ring Scanner ..................104 WAN ........................105 Overview..........................105 Requirements ........................105 SIM card installation ......................105 Troubleshooting....................109 HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Determination Tips ................
  • Page 8 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies..................121 60-key Standard Keypad ..................122 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies..................122 IBM 3270 Keypad Ovelay....................127 IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay ....................127 PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Physical Specifications ..................129 Environmental Specifications................130 Display Specifications ..................130 PPENDIX LOAT NDEX VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 9 Figure 2-25 Power Cable Routing with Blackout Screen Box ................37 Figure 3-1 VX8 VMT Manager Main Tab ......................58 Figure 3-2 VX8 VMT Manager General Settings Tab ..................59 Figure 3-3 VX8 VMT Manger UPS Tab ......................61 Figure 3-4 VX8 VMT Manager Display Backlight Tab..................62 Figure 3-5 VX8 VMT Manager Advanced Tab....................63...
  • Page 10 Figure 4-35 Bluetooth Options Tab .........................102 Figure 4-36 Bluetooth COM Ports Tab......................103 Figure 4-37 Bluetooth Hardware Tab ......................104 Figure 4-38 Open the VX8 Computer ......................105 Figure 4-39 PC Card Eject Button ........................106 Figure 4-40 Install SIM Card...........................106 Figure 4-41 PIN Code Prompt .........................106 Figure 4-42 WAN System Tray Icon.......................107...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Microsoft Windows icons that the Windows XP or XP Embedded operating system supports. An illuminated keyboard is available to facilitate use in dimly lit areas. The VX8 provides the power and functionality of a desktop computer in a vehicle mounted unit, with a wide range of options: •...

  • Page 12: When To Use This Guide

    Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading portions to learn about the VX8, and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject.

  • Page 13: Document Conventions

    Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. Keyword that indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    1. Install Vehicle Mounting Bracket (and keyboard mounting bracket) on vehicle. 2. Secure VX8 in Mounting Bracket Assembly. 3. Connect power cable to the VX8. Route the power cable to a DC/DC converter then to the vehicle battery. 4. An optional screen blanking box may also be connected to the VX8.

  • Page 15: Figure 1-2 Vx8 Components, Bottom

    Components 10 11 12 Figure 1-2 VX8 Components, Bottom Position Function Power supply (12V DC 50W) Mic. in Audio out COM2 RS232 +12V COM1 RS232 +5V VGA (external monitor) Multipurpose connector (USB 2.0, RS232, +12 V) RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 (LAN) 2x USB 2.0...

  • Page 16: Led Indications

    On/Off Button Screen Brightness 1. Power LED 2. UPS Mode 3. Hard Drive 4. Light Sensor Figure 1-3 VX8 Components, Front LED indications Function Power LED Off and not powered Off (no light) Off but powered Green flash very slow...

  • Page 17: Data Entry

    The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the LXE VMT keyboard but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task.

  • Page 18: Touchscreen Entry

    The optional software keyboard provides a virtual keyboard on the touchscreen. The soft keyboard is orderable in several configurations. Note: When the virtual keyboard is displayed, the physical keyboard is still active, if attached. Therefore it is possible to input data from both keyboards. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 19: Getting Help

    LXE Technical Glossary Accessories Several types of mounts and other accessories are provided for the VX8. For a complete listing of mounting kits and other accessories, please refer to the accessory catalog for the VX8. This catalog is available at www.lxe.com...
  • Page 20 Manuals and Accessories VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Physical Description And Layout

    Intel 1.0 GHz Celeron • Intel 1.4 GHz Pentium M AT Compatible Core Logic The LXE VX8 utilizes AT-compatible core logic. The VX8 supports the following I/O components: • Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports configured as COM 1 and COM 2.

  • Page 22: Video Subsystem

    Hardware Configuration Video Subsystem The LXE VX8 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The resolution of this display is 800 by 600 pixels (SVGA). The AGP video controller uses a portion of the system memory. The amount of system memory assigned to the integrated graphics controller may be set in the BIOS.

  • Page 23: Physical Controls

    Power Button The power (on/off) button is a push button switch located on the front of the VX8. The switch is a momentary switch. If the VX8 is Off, pressing the power switch turns the VX8 On. If the VX8 is On, Windows determines the results of a power button press.

  • Page 24: External Connectors

    External Connectors External Connectors Most external connectors for the VX8 are located on the bottom of the unit. • PS/2 connectors for Keyboard and Mouse. • COM 1 connects to a serial barcode scanner cable. • COM 2 connects to a serial printer or PC with the appropriate cables.

  • Page 25: Serial Connector - Com1

    Clear to Send – Input +5VDC Ring Indicator – Input (Default) Barcode Scanner Power – 400mA max Note: Pin 9 of the COM port can be switched between +5V and RI. See Chapter 3: “System Configuration” section titled “VMT Manager”. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 26: Serial Connector - Com2

    Ring Indicator – Input (default) +12VDC Bar Code Scanner Power – 400mA max Note: Pin 9 of the COM port can be switched between +12V and RI. See Chapter 3: “System Configuration” section titled “VMT Manager”. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 27: Ps/2 Keyboard Connector

    Chassis Ground PS/2 Mouse Connector Figure 2-5 PS/2 Mouse Connector Pinout Signal Description MSDAT_A Mouse Data – Not Connected DGND System Ground KBD_PWR Keyboard Power, 5V MSCLK_A Mouse Clock – Not Connected Shell CGND Chassis Ground E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 28: Mulitpupose Connector

    External Connectors Mulitpupose Connector The VX8 Ethernet/USB connector accepts a dongle cable that provides a USB port and an Ethernet port. The connector is shown below. Figure 2-6 VX8 Mulitpurpose Connector Pinout Signal Description VCC 5 +5V power Receive Data, COM4 Transmit Data, COM4 –...

  • Page 29: Multipurpose Dongle Cables

    External Connectors Multipurpose Dongle Cables D15 Connector RJ45 Connector (COM4) USB Connector Figure 2-7 VX8 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable D15 Female Connector Figure 2-8 D15 Female Connector Pinout Signal Description VCC 5 +5V power Receive Data, COM4 Transmit Data, COM4 –...

  • Page 30: Usb Connector

    External Connectors USB Connector Figure 2-9 USB Port Pinout Signal Description +5V USB Power USB2N_A USD D – USB2P_A USB D + DGND USB Power Return VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 31: Rj45 Connector

    External Connectors RJ45 Connector Figure 2-10 Dongle Cable Ethernet Port Pinout Signal Description Transmit + Transmit – Receive + – Not Connected – Not Connected Receive – – Not Connected – Not Connected E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Audio And Microphone Connectors

    The VX8 internal power supply can accept DC input voltages in the range of 12 to 80 Volts. Figure 2-11 The Power Connector...

  • Page 33: The Keyboards

    LXE VMT 60-key QWERTY keyboard – a customized rugged keyboard connected to the VX8 via an adapter cable. • A standard PS/2 keyboard via the PS.2 Keyboard port on the VX8. A PS/2 mouse can also be attached to the PS/2 Mouse port. •...

  • Page 34: The 95-Key Qwerty Keyboard With Pointing Device

    Designed for ease of use with Windows operating systems, the 95-key keyboard with pointing device connects via a cable to the keyboard port on the VX8. Additional Windows keys (the Windows logo key and the Application key) and an integrated pointing device are provided for ease of use with Windows operating systems.

  • Page 35: Keyboard Backlight

    “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlight through the levels of backlight intensity: • • Maximum intensity • Medium intensity • Low intensity. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 36: The 60-Key Qwerty Keyboard

    PgDn Home Figure 2-15 IBM 3270 Specific Keypad The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 3270 overlay designed to allow the user to enter ® terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm program. IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay CAPS BREAK...

  • Page 37: Key Maps

    The hidden keys supported by the VX8 are listed in Appendix A, “Key Maps”. Unused Key Functions There are several key functions on the 60-key keyboard that are not used on the VX8. These include: •...

  • Page 38: Keyboard Leds

    The Keyboards Keyboard LEDs The VX8 keyboard has three (2) LED indicators. CAPS 1. CapsLock Mode LED Indicator BKSP 2. Secondary Mode ENTER LED Indicator < Figure 2-17 Keyboard LEDs CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of the keyboard CapsLock mode. If CapsLock is enabled this LED is illuminated green.

  • Page 39: Secondary Keys Led

    > and <F1> to turn CapsLock on and off. Press <2 > and <↑> to initiate the PgUp command. Press <2 > and <Q> to type the “!” key. Press <2 > and <BkSp> to enter the Insert (Ins) mode. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 40: Control Keys

    The Keyboards Control Keys The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the VX8 and the Microsoft Windows operating system, many of the Control Keys are not used on the VX8. Note: The 2 functions of the <F4> and <F5>keys are not used as the display brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the VX8.

  • Page 41: General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

    The Keyboards General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with any VX8 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows applications. Press these keys … To … CTRL + C Copy CTRL + X...

  • Page 42: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse

    The Keyboards PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse A standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be attached to the VX8 using the two PS/2 connectors, one labeled “Keyboard” and one labeled “Mouse”. Please refer to documentation provided with the PS/2 keyboard and mouse for more information on their operation.

  • Page 43: The Display

    Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an actual pen, pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen. An extra or replacement stylus may be ordered from LXE. See the “Accessories” section for the stylus part number.

  • Page 44: Pcmcia Slot (Optional)

    PCMCIA Slot (Optional) PCMCIA Slot (Optional) The VX8 an optional PCMCIA slot. The PCMCIA slot is only installed if the VX8 is ordered with a WAN radio. The PCMCIA slot is behind the hard drive cable, indicated by the number 3 in the illustration below.

  • Page 45: Pcmcia Pinout

    PCMCIA Slot (Optional) PCMCIA Pinout Signal Signal 12V_RF_POWER -CDI -CE1 -CE2 n.c. or VS1# -IORD -IOWR RDY/-IREQ SLOT_VCC SLOT_VCC SLOT-VPP SLOT_VPP n.c. or VS2# RESET -WAIT -INPACK -REG BVD2/-SPKR BDV1/-STSCHG WP/A_-IOIS16 -CD2 E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Power Supply

    An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is built into the VX8 to provide power for short periods of time when vehicle power is unavailable (such as when vehicle batteries are swapped). The UPS, when enabled, can be used to power the VX8 for a specified period of time before shutdown.

  • Page 47: Vehicle Dc Connection

    Note: Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation. Connecting the cable to the VX8 with the polarity reversed will cause the VX8’s fuse to be blown. See the following table for wire color-coding specifics. Wiring color codes for LXE supplied DC input power cabling:...

  • Page 48: Cmos Battery

    Power Supply CMOS Battery The LXE VX8 has a permanent Lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and CMOS setup information. The lithium battery is not user serviceable and should last five years with normal use before it requires replacement.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 System Configuration

    Chapter 3 System Configuration Introduction Like any personal computer, there are many aspects to the setup and configuration of the VX8. Much of the setup and configuration of the VX8 is dependent upon the optional features (both hardware and software) installed on the computer. Since the VX8 uses the Microsoft Windows Plug and Play operating system, much of the hardware setup is automatic.

  • Page 50: Accessing The Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Accessing the BIOS Setup When you turn the VX8 on, the unit starts to boot. Watch the bootup sequence and when the following is displayed: Press F2 to Enter Setup Press the [F2] key. Note: The “Press F2 to Enter Setup” message may be disabled in the BIOS. The F2 key still has the same function when the display of the message is disabled.

  • Page 51: Main Menu Options

    Legacy Diskette (A and B) This option is used to indicate if a floppy disk drive is attached to the VX8. The VX8 does not have a provision for a standard floppy drive; however, a USB floppy may be attached to the USB interface cable.

  • Page 52: Primary And Secondary Master And Slave Drives

    BIOS Setup Primary and Secondary Master and Slave Drives Use this option to indicate the type of disk drive installed in the VX8. Values: Auto Auto-detects the hard drive installed, if any. User User enters parameters of the installed hard drive.

  • Page 53: Advanced Menu Options

    D800 – DBFF Available DC00 - DFFF Available PCI/PMP ISA Res. Exclusion IRQ 3 Available IRQ 4 Available IRQ 5 Reserved IRQ 7 Available IRQ 9 Available IRQ 10 Reserved IRQ 11 Reserved IRQ 12 Available E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 54 VCC 3.3 voltage Cannot be modified by user CPU Core Voltage Cannot be modified by user 5Vsb Voltage Cannot be modified by user Battery Voltage Cannot be modified by user CPU Temperature Cannot be modified by user VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 55: Advanced Chipset Control

    CMOS RAM when “Save and Exit” is selected and the BIOS Setup program closes. Changed and saved parameter values take effect after the VX8 is rebooted. Advanced Chipset Control Parameters in this menu have been selected for best performance from your VX8. Changes are not recommended. PCI Configuration Parameters in this menu have been selected for best performance from your VX8.

  • Page 56: I/O Device Configuration

    OS Cntrl Controlled by OS Default: Enabled Note: To switch pin-9 of the port between RI and +5v, it is necessary to change jumpers on the system board. See “Serial Port Pin 9” later in this chapter. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 57: Usb Host Controller

    To boot from a USB floppy, USB BIOS Legacy Support must be enabled. Onboard LAN Controller Enables the internal LAN controller.. Values: Enabled, Disabled Default: Enabled Onboard LAN PXE ROM Enables the remote boot BIOS extension for the onboard LAN controller.. Values: Enabled, Disabled Default: Disabled E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 58: Keyboard Features

    Use this option to set NumLock at boot time. When NumLock is On, the keypad is locked in numeric mode. When NumLock is Off the numeric keys are inoperable. Whether NumLock at Boot is Off or On, no LED is illuminated on the VX8. Values:...

  • Page 59: Security

    Normal Virus check reminder Disabled System backup reminder Disabled Password on boot Disabled Power BIOS power management is disabled in the VX8. Microsoft Windows handles all power management. Power Enable ACPI ACPI Control Active Trip Point Disabled Passive Cooling Trip Point 85ºC...

  • Page 60: Boot

    3: USB KEY 4: IDE 0 (hard drive) 5: IDE 1 6: IDE 2 7: IDE 3 8: IDE CD Excluded from Boot Order USB FDC USB ZIP USB LS120 PCI BEV PCI SCSI Bootable Add-in Cards VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 61: Exit Menu Options

    This option is used to reset the Setup values to the original, default values that were set at the factory, before suppliers or end users made changes. The next time the VX8 is turned on or rebooted, those saved values are in effect. Save this change by selecting “Save and Exit.”...

  • Page 62: Vmt Keyboard Backlighting

    VMT Keyboard Backlighting 95-key Keyboard This LXE keyboard has keys that are backlit with LEDs. The backlight is manually controlled using the “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the backlight through the levels of backlight intensity: •...

  • Page 63: Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)

    The product key (printed on a decal attached to the VX8) must be entered. The series of prompts and responses allow the user to configure Microsoft Windows XP on the VX8 according to the user’s needs.

  • Page 64: Drive C Directory Structure

    Please refer to the invoice or packing list if there are any questions about the configuration of your VX8. ATTENTION: On a VX8 with a flash drive, powering off the VX8 before a write (to disk) function has completed, may result in the corruption of the flash drive. Software Loaded on Drive C The software loaded on the VX8 computer consists of: •...

  • Page 65: Microsoft Windows Configuration

    Ethernet port, etc. For more information on Microsoft Windows device drivers, please refer to commercially available Windows guides. Radio Software The VX8 is delivered with the radio software installed. Because the VX8 is uses a Microsoft Windows operating system, the radio installation includes Windows device drivers. Touchscreen Software UPPD software is installed for calibrating the VX8’s touchscreen.

  • Page 66: Touchscreen

    Device Manager | Mice and other pointing devices. Under the list there is a listing for Universal Pointer Device Driver. Right click on this listing and select Disable from the menu. To enable the touchscreen, follow the same process, selecting Enable from the right click menu. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 67: Network Configuration

    Please refer to the instructions for configuring the 802.11 b/g or 802.11 a/b/g radio in Chapter 4, “Wireless Network Configuration”. Ethernet Connector When the VX8 is networked using the Ethernet connector, the VX8’s networking options are set via the Microsoft Windows Control Panel. The same networking configuration options are available as in a standard PC.

  • Page 68: Vmt Manager

    Main Tab The main tab shows the embedded controller’s firmware version and build date as well as the VX8 computer manager application version and build date. The LXE logo is a clickable hyper link. There are no user configurable options on this tab.

  • Page 69: General Settings Tab

    After making any desired changes, click Apply to apply the new changes or OK to apply the changes and dismiss the VMT Manager screen. Figure 3-2 VX8 VMT Manager General Settings Tab COM1 Power Enable 5VDC power on COM1 pin 9 to power external 5V devices with a maximum power consumption of 2,5W, 500mA.
  • Page 70 See the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties in Windows Control Panel for power button configuration. The default value in a VX8 Windows image is shutdown. Defroster Enable defroster (heated touch panel).

  • Page 71: Ups Tab

    VMT Manager UPS Tab The UPS tab contains options for the UPS battery in the VX8. After making any desired changes, click Apply to apply the new changes or OK to apply the changes and dismiss the VMT Manager screen.

  • Page 72: Display Backlight Tab

    The Display Backlight tab contains options and status for the display backlight. After making any desired changes, click Apply to apply the new changes or OK to apply the changes and dismiss the VMT Manager screen. Figure 3-4 VX8 VMT Manager Display Backlight Tab Blackout-screen Input Signal Enable Blackout screen functionality.

  • Page 73: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Tab The Advanced tab provides monitoring for several advanced functions. There are no user configurable options on this tab. Figure 3-5 VX8 VMT Manager Advanced Tab On the Advanced tab you can: • Monitor the latest POST code sent from the CPU Module BIOS.

  • Page 74: Wedge

    Wedge Wedge The VX8 computer contains a software keyboard wedge that allows scanner input to be treated as keyboard input by applications. Configuration To configure the wedge, select Start | All Programs | FreeFloat WLinq | WLinq. Click on the Settings button to configure WLinq. Make sure the Communication tab is selected.
  • Page 75 There are many other options available in WLinq. To learn more, select Start | All Programs | FreeFloat WLinq | Help for WLinq or review the complete FreeFloat WLinq documentation included in Appendix C, “FreeFloat WLinq”. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 76: Loading An Operating System On The Vx8

    The ‘Recovery Solution 2’, hereafter known as RS2, is a method to restore the software on your VX8 to the same state it had when it was shipped from the factory. When RS2 is used on your VX8, it destroys any information on your hard disk so please make sure that any information on the hard disk that needs to be preserved is backed up before using RS2.

  • Page 77: Startup

    If this is not the case please modify the boot order in the BIOS of your VX8. 4. When the VX8 boots from the USB DVD player the BIOS asks you to press a key in order to continue to boot from the RS2 media. Please press a key when prompted to boot from the RS2.
  • Page 78 Loading an Operating System on the VX8 VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 79: Chapter 4 Wireless Network Configuration

    Chapter 4 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction Several wireless devices may be installed in the VX8 computer. The available devices and combinations may vary by regulatory domain. Available devices include: • An 802.11 radio, either b/g or an a/b/g • A Bluetooth radio •...

  • Page 80: Using The Bwu

    2. Set Network authentication to Open. 3. Click OK to save the profile. 4. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 81: Wep

    3. Enter and confirm the network key under Network Key. 4. Click OK to save the profile. 5. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 82: Leap

    4. Enter the user credentials and confirm the network password under User Name/Password. 5. Click OK to save the profile. 6. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 83: Wpa-Psk

    3. Enter and confirm the network key under Network Key. 4. Click OK to save the profile. 5. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 84: Peap/Ms-Chap

    5. Enter the user credentials and confirm the network password under User Name/Password. 6. Click OK to save the profile. 7. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 85: Peap-Gtc

    5. Enter the appropriate token username for Logon or identity under Client Identity. 6. Click OK to save the profile. 7. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 86: Eap-Tls

    802.11 Radio EAP-TLS EAP-TLS requires that appropriate server and user certificates are installed on the VX8 computer. Please refer to the “Certificates” section later in this chapter for details. Figure 4-7 BWU, EAP-TLS Client Identity 1. Enter the Network name (SSID).

  • Page 87: Figure 4-8 Bwu, Eap-Tls Server Identity

    7. Use the Select button to browse for the server certificate 8. Click OK to save the profile. 9. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 88: Wpa Leap

    4. Enter the appropriate user credentials and confirm the password under User Name/Password.. 5. Click OK to save the profile. 6. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 89: Eap-Fast

    4. Enter the appropriate user credentials and confirm the password under User Name/Password. 5. Click OK to save the profile. 6. The BWU automatically connects to the first listed profile within range. Use the Up and Down icons to adjust the list as desired. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 90: 802.11A/B/G Radio

    The Windows WZC utility can now be used to configure the radio. Please refer to the Help function in Microsoft Windows XP for more information on using Windows to configure the wireless network connection. To return radio control to the ACU, uncheck the checkbox. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 91: Using The Acu

    1. Click New. Figure 4-11 ACU, General Tab 2. Enter a profile name and an SSID on the General tab. 3. Click on the Security tab and follow the instructions below for the desired network security option. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 92: No Security

    1. Select None from Set Security Options. 2. Click OK to save the profile. 3. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 93: Wep

    802.11 Radio Figure 4-13 ACU, WEP 1. Select Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) from Set Security Options. 2. Click the Configure button. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 94: Figure 4-14 Acu, Wep Key

    4. Click OK to WEP keys then click OK again to save the profile. 5. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 95: Leap

    802.11 Radio LEAP Figure 4-15 ACU, LEAP 1. Select 802.1x from Set Security Options. 2. Choose LEAP from the 802.1x EAP Type pulldown. 3. Click the Configure button. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 96: Figure 4-16 Acu, Leap Credentials

    6. Click OK to save the credential information and then click OK again to save the profile. 7. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 97: Wpa-Psk

    4. Click OK to save the passphrase and then click OK again to save the profile. 5. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 98: Peap/Ms-Chap

    802.11 Radio PEAP/MS-CHAP Figure 4-19 ACU, PEAP/MS-CHAP 1. Select WPA/WPA2 from Set Security Options. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) from the WPA/WPA2 EAP Type pulldown. 3. Click the Configure button. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 99: Figure 4-20 Acu, Peap/Ms-Chap Credentials

    6. Click OK to save the credential information and then click OK again to save the profile. 7. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 100: Peap-Gtc

    802.11 Radio PEAP-GTC Figure 4-21 ACU, PEAP-GTC 1. Select 802.1x from Set Security Options. 2. Choose PEAP (EAP-GTC) from the WPA/WPA2 EAP Type pulldown. 3. Click the Configure button. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 101: Figure 4-22 Acu, Peap-Gtc Credentials

    5. Click OK to save the credential information and then click OK again to save the profile. 6. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 102: Eap-Tls

    802.11 Radio EAP-TLS EAP-TLS requires that appropriate server and user certificates are installed on the VX8 computer. Please refer to the “Certificates” section later in this chapter for details. Figure 4-23 ACU, EAP-TLS 1. Select WPA/WPA2 from Set Security Options.

  • Page 103: Figure 4-24 Acu, Eap-Tls Credentials

    6. Click OK to save the certificate information and then click OK again to save the profile. 7. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 104: Wpa Leap

    802.11 Radio WPA LEAP Figure 4-25 ACU, WPA LEAP 1. Select WPA/WPA2 from Set Security Options. 2. Choose LEAP from theWPA/WPA2 EAP Type pulldown. 3. Click the Configure button. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 105: Figure 4-26 Acu, Wpa Leap Credentials

    6. Click OK to save the credential information and then click OK again to save the profile. 7. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 106: Eap-Fast

    802.11 Radio EAP-FAST Figure 4-27 ACU, EAP-FAST 1. Select WPA/WPA2 from Set Security Options. 2. Choose EAP-FAST from the WPA/WPA2 EAP Type pulldown. 3. Click the Configure button. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 107: Figure 4-28 Acu, Eap-Fast Authentication

    802.11 Radio Figure 4-28 ACU, EAP-FAST Authentication 4. Select MSCHAPv2 User Name and Password from the EAP-FAST Authentication Method pulldown list. 5. Check the checkbox for Allow Automatic PAC Provisioning. 6. Click the Configure button. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 108: Figure 4-29 Acu, Eap-Fast Credentials

    9. Click OK to save the credential information, click OK again to save the authentication information and then click OK again to save the profile. 10. Make sure the desired profile is selected on the Profile Management screen. Double clicking on any profile makes that profile active. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 109: Certificates

    4. Go back to the main page. 5. Click on Request a certificate. 6. Click on User Certificate. Figure 4-31 Request Certificate 7. Click Submit. 8. Click Yes on the pop up to request a certificate. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 110: Bluetooth

    Figure 4-32 Bluetooth Devices Tab If there are no Bluetooth devices shown or if the desired device is not shown, use the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard to discover Bluetooth devices. Click the Add button to start the wizard. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 111: Figure 4-33 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard

    If any Bluetooth devices are discovered, they are displayed. Figure 4-34 Discovered Bluetooth Devices Select the desired Bluetooth device and click Next. Select the appropriate passkey option. The Bluetooth device is ready to use. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 112: Options Tab

    Bluetooth Options Tab Figure 4-35 Bluetooth Options Tab This tab contains various Bluetooth connection options. More information can be found using the Microsoft Windows help feature. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 113: Com Ports Tab

    COM Ports Tab Figure 4-36 Bluetooth COM Ports Tab This tab displays the COM ports used by Bluetooth devices, such as the Bluetooth printer illustrated. More information can be found using the Microsoft Windows help feature. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 114: Hardware Tab

    Use the Bluetooth Device Wizard in the Microsoft Windows Control Panel to discover and manager the Bluetooth scanner connection. Do not use the ComponentSoft wedge software (provided with the LXE 8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanners) on the VX8. VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 115: Wan

    SIM card installation The following procedure describes how to insert a SIM card: 1. Place the VX8 upside down onto a flat clean surface. 2. Remove the service hatch by loosening the 2 torx screws. Figure 4-38 Open the VX8 Computer 3.

  • Page 116: Figure 4-39 Pc Card Eject Button

    6. Reinsert the PCCard into the PCCard socket. 7. Reattach the antenna pigtail 8. Reattach the service hatch. 9. Start the computer 10. If you have PIN-code enabled you will be prompted to type the code at startup. Figure 4-41 PIN Code Prompt VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 117: Figure 4-42 Wan System Tray Icon

    Figure 4-43 WAN Network Configuration 13. When all settings are made press the connect button to connect to the preferred network, to disconnect, press Disconnect. Figure 4-44 WAN Disconnect E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
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  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Figure 4-45 Windows Wireless Network Properties Make sure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network setting” checkbox IS NOT checked when using WEP. If using WPA and the Microsoft supplicant, this box MUST be checked. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 121: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Hardware Problems - (i.e. power source, keyboard, display, hard drive, PCMCIA cards, optional devices, etc.) • Radio Problems • Software Related problems • Memory The following sections provide more detailed troubleshooting information about each of these areas. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 122: Startup Problems

    This section lists some of the configuration error messages that may appear at system startup and their possible solutions. Note: If you press the power switch and the VX8 remains off, refer to the “Power Source” section of this chapter. Problem...

  • Page 123: Bypassing Microsoft Windows Startup

    Windows with a minimum number of drivers. The Windows Start Up Menu Allows several choices that aid in diagnosing a problem. To access the start-up menu: Turn on the VX8. Press and hold the <F5> key. When the Windows Start Up Menu appears, select the desired choice: Normal Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT)

  • Page 124: Verifying Boot Order

    Startup Problems Verifying Boot Order During bootup, the <F2> key may be pressed to enter BIOS Setup. Turn on the VX8. Press <F2> immediately. The BIOS Setup Main Menu is displayed. Move the highlight to the Boot Menu. Verify that the desired devices are searched in the desired order..

  • Page 125: Hardware Problems

    This section lists possible solutions to some common problems with hardware. Power Source The VX8 receives power from either an AC-DC adapter or a vehicle battery. Power source problems are usually interrelated. For example, a malfunctioning AC-DC adapter or vehicle battery will not power the computer.

  • Page 126: Keyboard

    > key on the keyboard Press the <SP> key or an arrow key to release the <2 > remains active and does not toggle state. If the problem continues, contact LXE Customer on and off when another key is Support department. pressed.

  • Page 127: Memory Conflicts

    Optional Devices This section provides information on solving problems related to optional devices. Note: Make sure the VX8 is powered on before you turn on any powered optional devices. To help determine which device is causing the problem: • Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached. Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals.

  • Page 128: Radio And Network Problems

    • Configuration of radio card/network All VX8 radios include utilities to aid in diagnosing transmission problems. Please refer to Chapter 4, “Wireless Network Configuration” for details on using the diagnostic features. Chapter 4 also includes a “Troubleshooting” section. Please review the information there if experiencing troubles with the 802.11 network.

  • Page 129: Software Related Problems

    Before You Call Since some problems you experience may be related to the operating system or software, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before contacting LXE. • Review the troubleshooting information in commercially available Microsoft Windows documentation.
  • Page 130 If You Need Further Assistance VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 131: Appendixa Key Maps

    Ctrl Enter Figure A-1 95-Key VMT QWERTY Keyboard The key map table that follows lists the commands used for the VX8. Note that since the VX8 uses a Microsoft Windows operating system, no DOS Terminal Emulation keypress sequences are provided.

  • Page 132: 60-Key Standard Keypad

    The Brightness Adjustment keys have no function. Brightness is adjusted via the buttons on the VX8 control panel. The Contrast Adjustment keys have no function because the VX8 is equipped with a TFT display that has no provision for these adjustments.
  • Page 133 > + <CTRL> + <F10> key sequence. Refer to “VMT Keyboard Backlighting” in Chapter 4, “System Configuration”. The Suspend/Resume key has no function as Windows Power Management controls all power management modes on the VX8. Press <Ctrl> then <2 > then <F2> to produce Ctrl-Break.
  • Page 134 60-key Standard Keypad Press These Keys and Then To get this key Press this key Shift Ctrl CapsLock VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 135 2 (alpha) 3 (alpha) 4 (alpha) 5 (alpha) 6 (alpha) 7 (alpha) 8 (alpha) 9 (alpha) 0 (alpha) DOT (alpha) 1 (numeric) 2 (numeric) 3 (numeric) 4 (numeric) 5 (numeric) 6 (numeric) 7 (numeric) 8 (numeric) E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 136 0 (numeric) DOT (numeric) < > / (numeric) / (alpha) - (numeric) - (alpha) + (numeric) + (alpha) * (numeric) * (alpha) : (colon) ; (semicolon) _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) “ & VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 137: Ibm 3270 Keypad Ovelay

    The 60-key keypad is available with an IBM 3270 overlay designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s RFTerm program. When running this program please refer to the following reference guide for equivalent keys and keypress sequences: •...
  • Page 138 60-key Standard Keypad VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 139: Appendixb Technical Specifications

    Integrated UPS battery Power Switch Sealed power switch Dimensions Length: 12.2 in (30.8 cm) Width: 9.8 in (24.9cm) Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm) Battery for CMOS Internal lithium Battery External AC Adapter 100-240VAC to 12VDC Power Supply E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...

  • Page 140: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications The VX8 will withstand the following environmental characteristics and has been tested in accordance with applicable sections of MIL-STD-810E. Feature Specification -30 °C to +50 °C (-22 °F to +122 °F) Operating Temperature -20°C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)

  • Page 141: Appendix C Freefloat Wlinq

    Appendix C FreeFloat WLinq The information contained in this appendix is copyright 1998-2007, FreeFloat AB. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 142 WLinq can be used with other types of hardware that send data serially, like for example scales. Copyright 1998–2007 FreeFloat AB. All Rights Reserved. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 143: Frequently Asked Questions

    Home key is mapped to the ASCII value 83 (Note! The codes in the table are given in hexadecimal notation.) Start WLinq if it isn't already running. Click on the Settings button in the main window. Click on the Data Editing tab. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 144 Settings dialog box. The settings are com port, the port's speed, string replacement, data editing formats and so on. Sometimes you want to use a barcode reader on one com port and some other serial equipment on another port. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 145 Data Editing Formats dialog box. When a format is matched WLinq moves to the next step. Only one format can be matched. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 146 ASCII character should be translated into. If you've specified one or more window titles in the dialog box Lock Output Window, WLinq will check if the active window's title matches any of the titles before generating key presses. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 147 The WLinq File Plugin is an add-on component which enables you to have WLinq's data stored in text files instead of being simulated as keystrokes. WLinq can be run in 32-bit Windows environments, that is Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/XPe/2003. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 148 This was done to circumvent a bug in Terminal Services which lost keypresses if they were sent too fast. The port was not opened at startup. Fixed. 2005-01-17 Added the function SubStr(). 2004-12-07 Fixed the Hide on startup option. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 149 This is to avoid confusion. Major changes: 2002-11-14 Faster and smaller installation program. Added the option Start WLinq when Windows starts up. WLinq Monitor, a tool that can be used to troubleshoot installations. This program displays E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 150 Added control of the extended status per key to enable numeric to send a normal Enter and Enter on the keypad A very small memory leak was fixed. A cosmetic improvement in the dialog box Lock Output Window. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 151 Smaller changes in the program. 2000-05-15 Support for different profiles. Initialize string and some 1999-06-28 other stuff. Serial buffer fix. 1999-02-12 New version for Win32. 1998-11-16 E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 152 The File Plugin looks like this: File name, date, time, size, and contents of the last string received from WLinq is displayed. If you click the button with three dots, you can select the folder where the text files are created. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 153 The close button ( ) has the same effect as the Hide button. So has the Escape key. Settings Displays the dialog box Settings, where you customize the active profile. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 154 Settings – dialog box This dialog contains the tabs Communication, Keyboard, Window, Initialization Data Editing. On the different tabs you can customize the settings for the currently active profile. WLinq store the profiles in the Windows registry. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 155 (removed). Hardware Pin Events Configure serial port hardware signals to generate events. Note! The hardware you connect to the serial port must be set to use the same speed, data bits, parity, and stop bits. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 156 Hardware Pin Events button on the Communication tab and check the CTS High box. Click on Now select the Data Editing tab and then on the Replacements button. In the box Search for, enter "[CTS_HIGH]" (do not include the quotes) and in the box Replace with, enter "CTS went high". VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 157 Specifies whether WLinq should send a prefix key before data is output and a postfix key after data is output. The prefix key is Ctrl+Shift+Alt+1 and the postfix key is Ctrl+Shift+Alt+2. This option can be used in applications customized to recognize when a string is sent from WLinq (barcode reader or similar). E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 158 Tip! You can quickly jump to a customized translation by clicking in the list and then writing the asterisk character (*). When you click on the Default button you get the following question: VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 159 FreeFloat WLinq Click on Yes if you want to reset the translation table to its default setting. Please note that all customizations of the table will be lost. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 160 For example, the Escape, Return and Tab key and some other special keys won't work because they are special system keys or used for navigating in the GUI. See Key Codes for a list of key codes. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 161 FreeFloat WLinq Click on OK to confirm any changes you've made or click on Cancel to cancel any changes. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 162 Setup Displays the dialog box Lock Output Window. Set password Displays the dialog box password. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 163 You add a new window title by entering it in the edit box and then clicking the Add button. You delete a window title by selecting it in the list and then clicking on the Remove button. Click on OK when you're finished. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 164 When you've specified a password, the dialog box Enter Password will be displayed the next time you click on the button Settings or Unload in the main window. Click on OK when you've specified a password. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 165 This dialog box is displayed when you click on the button Settings or Unload in the main window when password protection is active. You should enter the correct password. If you enter the wrong password, you can't quit WLinq or change the settings. Click on OK when you've specified the password. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 166 The scanning confuses certain types of hardware. Example: [boot loader] timeout=3 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT35 [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT35="Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51" /NoSerialMice multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT35="Windows NT Workstation Version 3.51 [VGA mode]" /basevideo /sos /NoSerialMice VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 167 2007-03-08 11:13:31.668 Locked Window(s) Not Active: Input String = B0873105541 2007-03-08 11:13:31.668 Locked Window(s) Not Active: Current Window's Title = wlinqlog.txt - SciTE 2007-03-08 11:16:15.114 Connected: Program Info = FreeFloat WLinq 3.17 2007-03-08 11:16:15.114 Connected: Active Profile = Default E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 168 If this box is checked, incoming data strings, that aren't matched by any data editing format, are filtered. This is nice when you want to have control and only let strings that match data editing formats to generate key presses. Replacements Displays the dialog box Input Data Replacements. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 169 Test (to the right of the Replacements button) Displays the dialog box Test Input Data Replacements. Formats Displays the dialog box Data Editing Formats. Test (to the right of the Formats button) Displays the dialog box Test Data Editing Formats. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 170 Cancel. For more information about the data string terminator, please see Data Editing – tab. Note that if your data string terminator consist of more than one character you need to enter in manually, you cannot use this dialog for terminators of more than one character. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 171 Add Input Data Replacement. Edit Displays the dialog box Edit Input Data Replacement. Remove Removes the selected string replacement. Click on OK to confirm any changes you've made or click on Cancel to cancel any changes. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 172 Click on OK if you want to confirm the new string replacement. Tip! If you leave the Replace with box empty, the string replacement will work as a filter. Both substrings and single characters may be filtered in this way. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 173 Search for The string you want WLinq to scan for. Replace with The string you want WLinq to replace with. Click on OK to confirm any changes you've made or click on Cancel to cancel any changes. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 174 In this box you should enter the string you want to test. Number of replacements Displays the number of replacements done. Data Output Displays the result after all defined string replacements has been processed. Click on the Close button when you're finished testing. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 175 Add Data Editing Format. Edit Display the dialog box Edit Data Editing Format. Remove Removes the selected data editing format. Click on OK to confirm any changes you've made or click on Cancel to cancel any changes. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 176 12346, 12A45, and 1235 won't be matched. An EAN128 critera consists of two lists of field identifiers. One list specifies the fields that must be present in the data string and the other list specifies the fields that must not be VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 177 Date( "%Y-%m-%d" Inserts the current date in 2001-01-23 the specified format. The supported date and time formats: %a Weekday (abbrevieated) %A Weekday %b Name of month ((abbrevieated) %B Name of month %d Day in month (01 – E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 178 This stops the reboot process until you answer the question. RebootForced() Closes all programs and restarts the pc. When this function is used no unsaved VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 179 Outputs the current input "c:\temp\input.txt", string to the file input.txt, "c:\temp\output.txt" then starts the external application extapp.exe. The external application reads the data from input.txt, processess it and outputs the result to output.txt. Then the external application exits. WLinq E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 180 FreeFloat WLinq reads the result from output.txt which becomes the value of the function call. Note! The first argument may refer to an executable file or and executable file with an argument. For example: "rubyw script.rb". VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 181 Specifies the fields that if they are present, will make the critera not to match the data string. The same rules apply as for Fields that must be present. Click on OK to confirm any changes you've made or click on Cancel to cancel any changes. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 182 FreeFloat WLinq Edit Criteria – dialog box This dialog box is used when changing an existing data editing format criteria. See Add Criteria more information. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 183 This dialog box is used for changing a data editing format. You can change the name of the data editing format, specify its criterias and the ouput data format. For more information, see Add Data Editing Format. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 184 In this box the resulting output is displayed. The data output string for the format in the example above is Left( 5 ) + "<cr>". Keyboard Ouput Displays the key simulations WLinq would have used for the string. Click on the Close button when you're finished testing. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 185: The Taskbar

    If the serial port is unavailable (or inaccessible for other reasons) the icon becomes red ( You can display the main window by clicking on the icon. This can be useful if you have clicked the Hide button in the main window or if you have activated the automatic hide function. E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 186 Hexadecimal Abbreviation <nul> <soh> <stx> <etx> <eot> <enq> <ack> <bel> <bs> <ht> or <tab> <lf> <vt> <ff> <cr> <so> <si> <dle> <xon> <dc2> <xoff> <dc4> <nak> <syn> <etb> <can> <em> <sub> <esc> <fs> <gs> <rs> <us> VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

  • Page 187: Sample Code

    Only characters with ASCII-values between 1 and 255 can be sent. Sample code All code samples are in the programming language C++. The following sample shows how to register the Subscribe message: The code below shows how to find the handle to WLinq's window: E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 188 ReplyMessage is called so WLinq will be released and enable WLinq to process the string "B1\r". The data string is then added to a list box. This represents a lengthy operation like a database query, file access or similar. VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 189 WLinq to switch over to the method of sending data via keyboard messages. In this situation, send the NoKeyboardEvents to WLinq (the full global name of the message is "WLinq32.NoKeyboardEvents"). E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 190 IME Kanji mode Undefined VK_ESCAPE VK_CONVERT IME convert VK_NONCONVERT IME nonconvert VK_ACCEPT IME accept VK_MODECHANGE IME mode change request VK_SPACE SPACEBAR VK_PRIOR PAGE UP VK_NEXT PAGE DOWN VK_END VK_HOME HOME VK_LEFT LEFT ARROW VK_UP UP ARROW VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 191 FreeFloat WLinq VK_RIGHT RIGHT ARROW VK_DOWN DOWN ARROW VK_SELECT SELECT VK_PRINT PRINT VK_EXECUTE EXECUTE VK_SNAPSHOT PRINT SCREEN VK_INSERT VK_DELETE VK_HELP HELP 3A–40 Undefined Left Windows key (Microsoft® VK_LWIN Natural® keyboard) E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 192 VK_F1 VK_F2 VK_F3 VK_F4 VK_F5 VK_F6 VK_F7 VK_F8 VK_F9 VK_F10 VK_F11 VK_F12 VK_F13 VK_F14 VK_F15 VK_F16 VK_F17 VK_F18 VK_F19 VK_F20 VK_F21 VK_F22 VK_F23 VK_F24 88–8F Not assigned VK_NUMLOCK NUM LOCK VK_SCROLL SCROLL LOCK 92–96 OEM specific VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 193 Left SHIFT VK_RSHIFT Right SHIFT VK_LCONTROL Left CONTROL VK_RCONTROL Right CONTROL VK_LMENU Left MENU (ALT) VK_RMENU Right MENU (ALT) B8-B9 Reserved VK_ATTN Attn VK_CRSEL CrSel VK_EXSEL ExSel VK_EREOF Erase EOF VK_PLAY Play VK_ZOOM Zoom VK_PA1 VK_OEM_CLEAR Clear E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 194 FreeFloat WLinq Contact Us If you have any questions, problems, or if you find any errors in the software or the documentation, please contact us. Freefloat AB Forum http://forum.freefloat.com E-mail support@freefloat.com www.freefloat.com VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 195 Power Management ..........12 Caps-Lock Mode .............28 Display Brightness Control Keys ......30 CHKDSK...............116 Display Contrast Control Keys........30 Cleaning Display, Specs ............129 Display ..............33 Document Conventions ..........3 CMOS Battery ............12 CMOS NiCd Battery ..........38 CMOS time and date not set........112 E-EQ-VX8RG-A VX8 Reference Guide...
  • Page 196 Initiate Page Up command........29 RS232 ports............14 Keyboard data entry..........7 Scanner Port............14 Set System Time and Date ........114 Serial Ports ............14 Toggle 2nd key on and off ........29 USB Connector ...........14 Toggle Caps-Lock on and off ......29 VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...
  • Page 197 Index LXE Customer Support .........119 CMOS Battery ............12 CMOS NiCd Battery...........38 Power Supply, Specs ..........129 Power Switch............13 Power Switch, Specs ..........129 Manuals ..............9 Printer Serial Port ............16 Mass Storage, Specs ..........129 Problem Solving ............111 Memory ............11, 129 Quick Start Instructions..........4 Network Troubleshooting 2.4GHz Wireless ..........118...
  • Page 198 License Agreement .........1, 53 UPS................12 Network Configuration ........57 UPS Battery Pack ............36 Power Management ..........12 Product Key ............1, 53 Connector............18 Software Key ..........1, 53 USB Port Wire Color Enabling in BIOS..........47 Cable Wiring............37 Using the Keypad VX8 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX8RG-A...

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