IEI Technology MODAT-532A User Manual

5.3 inch, cap touch, android 5.0 pda, cortex-a53 1.5ghz, 802.11a/b/g/n, b/t 4.0, 3g/lte, gps, fm, 13mp camera, 16gb emmc, nfc
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MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector
MODEL:
MODAT-532A
5.3" Mobile Data Collector with Quad-Core ARM® Cortex®-A53
1.5 GHz CPU, Android 5.0 OS, Capacitive Touchscreen, 4G,
Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, 1D/2D Barcode Scanner,
GPS, NFC, 13-Megapixel Camera, IP 67, RoHS Compliant

User Manual

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Rev. 1.00 – July 20, 2016

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector MODEL: MODAT-532A 5.3” Mobile Data Collector with Quad-Core ARM® Cortex®-A53 1.5 GHz CPU, Android 5.0 OS, Capacitive Touchscreen, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, 1D/2D Barcode Scanner, GPS, NFC, 13-Megapixel Camera, IP 67, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev.
  • Page 2 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Revision Date Version Changes July 20, 2016 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4: Manual Conventions

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..................... 19 ONNECTORS 3.6.1 Headset Jack ....................19 3.6.2 Micro USB Connector..................20 3.7 S ................... 21 YSTEM AINTENANCE 4 USING THE MODAT-532A..................22 4.1 P ....................23 OWERING 4.2 H ......................24 CREEN 4.2.1 Adding a Home Screen..................24...
  • Page 6 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.2.2 Switching between Home Screens..............25 4.2.3 Favorites Tray ....................26 4.2.4 Adding Shortcuts ....................27 4.2.5 Arranging the Home Screen................28 4.3 N ..................... 29 AVIGATION UTTONS 4.4 S ......................30 TATUS 4.5 S ......................... 32 ETTINGS 4.5.1 Wireless &...
  • Page 7 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning................62 B.2.2 Cleaning Tools ....................62 C HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............63 Page vii...
  • Page 8 Figure 1-7: Dimensions (units in mm) ..................9 Figure 3-1: MODAT-532A Micro USB Port..................15 Figure 3-2: Connecting the Micro USB Cable to the MODAT-532A.........15 Figure 3-3: Connecting the Power Plug ..................16 Figure 3-4: Connecting the MODAT-532A to the Power Adapter ..........16 Figure 3-5: Battery Cover Retention Screws ................17...
  • Page 9 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Figure 4-14: Sound & Notification Menu ..................36 Figure 4-15: Storage Menu ......................37 Figure 4-16: Battery Menu ......................38 Figure 4-17: Apps Menu.......................39 Figure 4-18: Location Menu......................40 Figure 4-19: Security Menu......................41 Figure 4-20: Accounts Menu .......................43 Figure 4-21: Language & Input Menu ..................44 Figure 4-22: Backup &...
  • Page 10 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations ......................2 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications....................8 Table 2-1: Packing List.........................12 Table 2-2: Optional Items......................12 Table 4-1: Navigation Buttons.....................29 Page x...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Chapter Introduction Page 1...
  • Page 12: Overview

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: MODAT-532A The MODAT-532A is an Android-based mobile data collector with a 5.3” touchscreen. At ® ® the heart of the system is the quad-core ARM Cortex -A53 1.5 GHz CPU. Wireless communication technologies include 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and 4G. Other peripherals include a 13-megapixel camera, a 1D/2D barcode scanner, a microSD card slot, a Micro USB port, a headset jack and a speaker.
  • Page 13: Features

    Built-in GPS with internal antenna 1D/2D barcode scanner IP 67 protection RoHS compliant 1.4 Front Panel The front panel of the MODAT-532A has a 5.3” LCD with capacitive touchscreen, a receiver, a microphone and a LED indicator. Figure 1-2: Front Panel Page 3...
  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 1.5 Rear Panel The rear panel consists of an 13-megapixel camera with flashlight, a speaker, a microphone and the NFC area. Figure 1-3: Rear Panel Page 4...
  • Page 15: Side Panels

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 1.6 Side Panels The side panels contain a power button, two barcode trigger buttons and a Micro USB port. Figure 1-4: Side Panels Page 5...
  • Page 16: Top Panel

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 1.7 Top Panel The top panel contains a 1D/2D barcode scanner and a headset jack. Figure 1-5: Top Panel 1.8 Bottom Panel The bottom panel has a docking connector. Figure 1-6: Bottom Panel Page 6...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 1.9 Technical Specifications The MODAT-532A technical specifications are listed in the table below. Display 5.3” LCD Size Brightness (cd/m 540 (H) x 960 (V) Max. Resolution 80/80/80/80 degree Viewing Angle 5-point capacitive Touchscreen System ® ®...
  • Page 18: Table 1-2: Technical Specifications

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Indicator and Buttons Green/red LED Indicator Power button Buttons 2 x Barcode trigger buttons I/O Interface 1 x Headset jack 2 x Microphone Audio 1 x Receiver 1 x Speaker (0.5 W) 1 x High-speed Micro USB 2.0 port Power 5V, 2.6A...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 1.10 Dimensions Figure 1-7: Dimensions (units in mm) Page 9...
  • Page 20: Unpacking

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Chapter Unpacking Page 10...
  • Page 21: Packing List

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the MODAT-532A was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@ieiworld.com.
  • Page 22: Optional Items

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Quantity Item Image Power adapter (P/N: 63040-480015-001-RS) Micro USB cable (P/N: 32001-014300-100-RS) Hand strap (P/N: 46035-000300-RS) Table 2-1: Packing List 2.2 Optional Items The following are optional components which may be separately purchased: Item Image Charging cradle...
  • Page 23: Installation

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Chapter Installation Page 13...
  • Page 24: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the MODAT-532A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the MODAT-532A is accessed internally, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 25: Charging The System

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 3.3 Charging the System To start using the MODAT-532A, the user must charge the MODAT-532A by the power adapter. To charge the MODAT-532A, please follow the steps below. Open the protective rubber cover to expose the Micro USB port.
  • Page 26: Figure 3-3: Connecting The Power Plug

    Then plug the power adapter to a power source. OR connect the Micro USB cable directly to a computer. Figure 3-4: Connecting the MODAT-532A to the Power Adapter The LED indicator on the front panel lights up in red to indicate that the battery is Step 5: charging.
  • Page 27: Sim Card Installation

    Before removing the battery cover, make sure that the system power is turned off and all power to the system has been disconnected. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to the MODAT-532A and injury to the user. Figure 3-5: Battery Cover Retention Screws Lift the battery cover up to remove.
  • Page 28: Figure 3-6: Removing The Battery

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Remove the battery (Figure 3-6). Step 3: Figure 3-6: Removing the Battery Locate the SIM card slot and insert a SIM card into it ( Step 4: F igure 3-7). Figure 3-7: SIM Card Installation Page 18...
  • Page 29: Microsd Card Installation

    MODAT-532A. 3.6.1 Headset Jack The headset jack on the top panel enables the MODAT-532A to be connected to a headset. Open the protective rubber cover to expose the headset jack before connection. Figure 3-9: MODAT-532A Headset Jack...
  • Page 30: Micro Usb Connector

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 3.6.2 Micro USB Connector The MODAT-532A is equipped with a Micro USB connector that allows connection to a computer or the supplied power adapter. Refer to in Section 3.3 to Step 1 Step 3 connect the MODAT-532A to a computer or power adapter by using the supplied Micro USB cable.
  • Page 31: System Maintenance

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Figure 3-11: USB Mass Storage Screen 3.7 System Maintenance If the components of the MODAT-532A fail, they must be replaced. Please contact the system reseller or vendor to purchase the replacement parts. NOTE: A user cannot replace a motherboard. If the motherboard fails it must be shipped back to IEI to be replaced.
  • Page 32: Using The Modat-532A

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Chapter Using the MODAT-532A Page 22...
  • Page 33: Powering On/Off

    Powering On: Press the power button until the start-up screen displays. Figure 4-1: Power Button Powering Off: Press and hold the power button until the Power off menu as shown in Figure 4-2 appears. Tap Power off to turn off the MODAT-532A. Figure 4-2: Power Off Menu NOTE: When the MODAT-532A is powered on, press the power button once to suspend the MODAT-532A or to resume from the suspend mode.
  • Page 34: Home Screen

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.2 Home Screen The MODAT-532A has multiple home screens allowing users to customize the screen with widgets, apps and shortcuts. The following sections describe the basic technique to manage the home screen. 4.2.1 Adding a Home Screen To add a home screen, touch and hold an app/widget icon.
  • Page 35: Switching Between Home Screens

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.2.2 Switching between Home Screens Swipe right or left to switch between home screens. Figure 4-4: Multiple Home Screens Page 25...
  • Page 36: Favorites Tray

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.2.3 Favorites Tray The Favorites tray at the bottom of each home screen allows users to keep the most important or frequently used shortcuts. Tap the (All Apps) button at the center of the Favorites Tray to access the All Apps page.
  • Page 37: Adding Shortcuts

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.2.4 Adding Shortcuts To add app or widget shortcuts on the home screen, follow the steps below. To add an app shortcut, tap the All Apps button on the home screen to access Step 1: the All Apps page.
  • Page 38: Arranging The Home Screen

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.2.5 Arranging the Home Screen The items on the home screen can be moved and deleted. Touch and hold an item on the home screen and drag it where you want. To trash the item on the screen, drag it to the Remove icon.
  • Page 39: Navigation Buttons

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.3 Navigation Buttons The three navigation buttons shown in Figure 4-8 can always be found at the bottom of every screen. Figure 4-8: Navigation Buttons Buttons Description Back Tap to return to the previous screen. Home Tap to return to the home screen.
  • Page 40: Status Bar

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.4 Status Bar The status bar on the top of the screen (Figure 4-9) displays the pending notifications and system status, such as battery level or signal strength. Figure 4-9: Status Bar Swipe down from the status bar to view notification details (Figure 4-10). To dismiss all notifications, tap the icon located at the very bottom of the notification list.
  • Page 41: Figure 4-10: Pending Notification List

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Figure 4-10: Pending Notification List Page 31...
  • Page 42: Settings

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5 Settings The Settings menu allows configuration to the MODAT-532A, such as Wi-Fi, volume, display brightness, etc. To enter the Settings menu, tap Settings on the All Apps page. 4.5.1 Wireless & Networks Figure 4-11: Wireless and Networks Settings In the Wireless &...
  • Page 43: More Settings

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Bluetooth: Allows the user to turn on or off the Bluetooth function and manage the Bluetooth connections. SIM cards: Allows the user to view the SIM card activities. Data usage: Allows the user to view data usage status.
  • Page 44 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector After tapping More in the Wireless & networks field, the user can configure the following settings. Airplane mode: Allows the user to turn on or off the airplane mode. Default SMS app: Allows the user to change the default SMS app.
  • Page 45: Display

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.2 Display Figure 4-13: Display Menu Use the Display menu to configure the following items. Wallpaper: Sets up the wallpaper. Brightness level: Adjusts the screen brightness. Adaptive brightness: Turns on this function to optimize brightness level for available light.
  • Page 46: Sound & Notification

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Daydream: Configures the screensaver settings. Font size: Sets up the font size. When device is rotated: Allows the user to select to rotate the contents of the screen when the MODAT-532A is rotated. Cast screen: Allows the user to turn on or off the wireless display function and manages the wireless display devices.
  • Page 47: Storage

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.4 Storage The Storage menu displays the status of the internal storage and the inserted microSD card, and allows users to manage the data stored in them. Figure 4-15: Storage Menu Page 37...
  • Page 48: Battery

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.5 Battery The Battery menu displays the battery status and allows enabling the standby intelligent power saving function. Figure 4-16: Battery Menu Page 38...
  • Page 49: Apps

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.6 Apps The Apps menu displays the applications installed in the device, and allows users to manage them. Figure 4-17: Apps Menu Page 39...
  • Page 50: Location

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.7 Location Use the Location menu to turn on the location access function so that the apps can obtain the user’s location information. When this function is turned on, the user can decide the method to determine the user’s location.
  • Page 51: Security

    Enables to show the information of device owner on the lock screen. Encrypt phone: Once this item is enabled, the user will need to enter the numeric PIN, password or pattern that have been set up to decrypt the MODAT-532A each time when powering on. Page 41...
  • Page 52 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Make passwords visible: Enables to show password when typing. Device administrators: Views or deactivates the device administrators. Unknown sources: Enables to allow installation of applications from unknown sources. Auto-start management: Allows managing the app auto-start function during system bootup.
  • Page 53: Accounts

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.9 Accounts Tap Add account to start setting up an e-mail or corporate account. Figure 4-20: Accounts Menu Page 43...
  • Page 54: Language & Input

    Figure 4-21: Language & Input Menu Use the Language & input menu to configure the following items. Language: Sets up the language for MODAT-532A. Spell checker: Allows the user to enable the spell checking function and to configure its settings.
  • Page 55: Backup & Reset

    Figure 4-22: Backup & Reset Menu Use the Back & reset menu to configure the following items. DRM reset: Deletes all the DRM licenses on the MODAT-532A. Factory data reset: Erases all data from the internal storage of the MODAT-532A. Page 45...
  • Page 56: Date & Time

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.12 Date & Time Figure 4-23: Date & Time Menu Use the Date & time menu to configure the following items. Automatic date & time: Turns on to use the network-provided or GPS-provided time. Automatic time zone: Turns on to use the network-provided time zone.
  • Page 57: Scheduled Power On & Off

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Set time: Sets up the system time. This item is available only when the Automatic date & time item is set to Off. Select time zone: Sets up the time zone. This item is available only when the Automatic time zone item is disabled.
  • Page 58: Accessibility

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.14 Accessibility Figure 4-25: Accessibility Menu Use the Accessibility menu to configure the following items. Services: Displays the accessibility services that have been installed. Captions: Turns on/off the caption function and configures its settings. Magnification gestures: Enables to zoom in and out by triple-tapping the screen.
  • Page 59 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector High contrast text: Turns on to display text in high contrast level. Power button ends call: Turns on to set the power button to end calls. Auto-rotate screen: Turns on or off the auto-rotate function of the screen.
  • Page 60: Printing

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.15 Printing The Printing menu allows managing the printing services installed on the MODAT-532A. Figure 4-26: Printing Menu Page 50...
  • Page 61: Developer Options

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.16 Developer Options The Developer options menu contains several settings for development use only which may cause the device and the applications on it to break or misbehave. Be cautious prior changing these settings. The items in this menu can be configured only when the Developer options is enabled (Figure 4-27).
  • Page 62: About Phone

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.5.17 About Phone Figure 4-28: About Phone Menu Use the About phone menu to check for new versions of system software and display the following items. System software updates: Taps to check for new version of system software.
  • Page 63 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Android version: Displays the Android OS version. Baseband version: Displays the baseband version. Kernel version: Displays the kernal version. Build number: Displays the build number. Custom build version: Displays the custom build version. Page 53...
  • Page 64: Barcode Scanner

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.6 Barcode Scanner The barcode scanner application allows powering on/off the barcode scanner and configuring its settings. Tap Barcode on the application page to launch it. Figure 4-29: Barcode Scanner Application Set barcode power on/off: Turns on or off the barcode scanner.
  • Page 65: Camera

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 4.7 Camera The MODAT-532A equips with a 13-megapixel camera with flashlight. Tap Camera on the application page to launch it. Figure 4-30: Camera Application Page 55...
  • Page 66: A Regulatory Compliance

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 56...
  • Page 67 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply.
  • Page 68: B Safety Precautions

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Appendix Safety Precautions Page 58...
  • Page 69: Safety Precautions

    Do not apply voltage levels that exceed the specified voltage range. Doing so may cause fire and/or an electrical shock. Electric shocks can occur if the MODAT-532A chassis is opened when the MODAT-532A is running. Do not drop or insert any objects into the ventilation openings of the MODAT-532A.
  • Page 70: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the MODAT-532A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the MODAT-532A is opened and any of the electrical components are handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
  • Page 71: Product Disposal

    European Union Member States. Please follow the national guidelines for electrical and electronic product disposal. B.2 Maintenance and Cleaning Precautions When maintaining or cleaning the MODAT-532A, please follow the guidelines below. Page 61...
  • Page 72: B.2.1 Maintenance And Cleaning

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning Prior to cleaning any part or component of the MODAT-532A, please read the details below. Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth.
  • Page 73: C Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 63...
  • Page 74 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 75 MODAT-532A Mobile Data Collector 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签,此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件,像是电池或灯管,这些元 件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 (现由 GB/T 26572-2011 取代) 标准规定的限量要求以下。...

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