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CipherLab 9300 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Windows CE Mobile Computer 9300 Version 0.09...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: For Canada

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment 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.

  • Page 4: For Product With Laser

    The maximum level of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) measured is 0.211 W/kg. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Initial release 1.00 First draft 0.09 Jun. 16, 2009 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Hand Strap .................3 Charging the Battery ................4 Features....................5 Inside the Package ..................5 Accessories .....................6 USING 9300 MOBILE COMPUTER ..............7 1.1 Battery....................7 1.1.1 Inserting the Battery ...............7 1.1.2 Charging the Battery ...............9 1.1.3 Understanding the Battery Icons ............9 1.1.4 Power Management...............
  • Page 8 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual SPECIFICATIONS..................21 Platform, Processor & Memory ..............21 Communications & Data Capture ..............21 Electrical Characteristics................22 Physical Characteristics ................22 Environmental Characteristics..............23 Programming Support ................23 Accessories ................... 24 SCAN ENGINE SETTINGS ................25 Symbologies Supported ................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 9300 Mobile Computer, running Windows CE 6.0 in palm size, is our first product line of rugged PDA-style Mobile Computer. Light-weight, streamlined and ergonomic, it adds even more powerful and handy tools to delivering the flexibility in customization. Specifically designed to work as an industrial PDA, 9300 Mobile Computer provides rich options of data collection, voice and data communications, long-lasting working hours, and so on.

  • Page 10: Getting Familiarized With 9300

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 9300 Figure 1: Overview...

  • Page 11: Installing The Hand Strap

    Introduction INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP The hand strap is ideal for one-handed operation, which requires safe and convenient hold of the mobile computer. Warning: Always make sure the hand strap is well hooked and screwed to the back of the mobile computer before use. When the hand strap is desired, install it to the mobile computer by following these steps: 1) Place the mobile computer face down on a flat and clean surface.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    You can use a cradle or charger to charge the Mobile Computer and/or its battery. Below are the 4-Slot Battery Charger and 4-Slot Charging Cradle for 9300. The 4-Slot Battery Charger can be mounted on table or wall. Drill two holes (centers spaced 105 millimeters apart), secure the two supplied screws, and mount the charger by sliding over screws.

  • Page 13: Features

    INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the mobile computer. 9300 Mobile Computer Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack Stylus Hand Strap Software &...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ACCESSORIES Rich choices of optional accessories are available for you to enhance the total performance of the mobile computer. Protective Cover SD Memory Card Spare rechargeable Li-ion battery, standard or high capacity pack 4-slot Battery Charger...

  • Page 15: Using 9300 Mobile Computer

    1.1 BATTERY Main Battery 9300 Mobile Computer is powered by a rechargeable 3.7 V/2700 mAh Li-ion battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge it. However, the charging time may vary by working condition. During normal operation, the mobile computer can work for up to 10 hours.
  • Page 16 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4) Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment at a proper angle (30°~45°) so that the metal contacts on the battery are met with the charging contacts inside the compartment. Make sure that the battery is snugly fit into the compartment.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Specifications 1.1.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY The main and backup batteries may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the package, you will need to charge batteries to full before using the mobile computer. Note: To charge the batteries to full, it requires approximately 8 hours for the first time. After the initial charging, it takes only 4 hours to charge the batteries to full.

  • Page 18: Power Management

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.1.4 POWER MANAGEMENT For any portable device, power management is a critical issue especially when you are on the road. Below are some tips to help you save battery power. Warning: Using backlight, wireless connectivity, and peripherals while on battery power will substantially reduce battery power.

  • Page 19: Memory

    Specifications 1.2 MEMORY Read-only Memory (ROM) 512 megabytes flash memory for storing OS (Windows CE 6.0) and custom application programs. Yet a portion of the memory is referred to as DiskOnChip, which can store data and programs that you wish to retain even after hardware reset. Random-access Memory (RAM) 256 megabytes SDRAM for storing and running programs, as well as storing program data.

  • Page 20: Keypad

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5) Replace the side plate and tighten the screws. Warning: Make sure the mobile computer is set to Suspend mode; otherwise, it may cause damage to the mobile computer. Figure 5: Inserting the SD Card REMOVING THE SD CARD If you wish to remove the SD card, simply push the card after removing the side plate.

  • Page 21: 29-Key Keypad

    Specifications 1.3.2 29-KEY KEYPAD The 29-key keypad includes alphanumeric, navigation, function keys, and so on. This keypad is set to numeric mode by default. QVGA Screen + 29-key Figure 6: 29-key Layout...
  • Page 22 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ALPHA KEY This alphanumeric keypad is set to numeric mode by default. The Alpha key serves as a toggle among numeric, alpha (lower-case alphabetic), and ALPHA (upper-case alphabetic) input modes. Note: It is not necessary to hold down the [Alpha] key.

  • Page 23: 43-Key Keypad

    Specifications 1.3.3 43-KEY KEYPAD The 43-key keypad includes numeric, alphabetic, function and other modifier keys, as well as keys for navigation and assorted characters. QVGA Screen + 43-key Figure 7: 43-key Layout...

  • Page 24: Function Key

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.3.4 FUNCTION KEY The [FN] (function) key serves as a modifier key, and the functionality of each key combination is application-dependent. 1) To enable this modifier key, press [FN] on the keypad. A circular icon of the letter "F"...

  • Page 25: Touch Screen

    Specifications Programmable Keys Other User-Definable Keys P1, P2 (28-key) SCAN key and four side triggers on each side of the touch screen P1, P2, P3 and P4 (59-key) Four side triggers on each side of the touch screen 1.4 TOUCH SCREEN The mobile computer comes with a 2.8"...

  • Page 26: Re-Calibrating The Screen

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 2. Select one or both of the check boxes to automatically turn off the LCD backlight when using batteries or external power. From the appropriate list, select the amount of time the device should be idle before the backlight is turned off.

  • Page 27: Notifications

    The tri-color LED on top is used to provide information on the charging status or wireless power status. The green LED is also used for "Good Read" while collecting data. Tasks Green LED Red LED Blue Charging 9300 Charging done Good Read Bluetooth enabled 1.5.2 AUDIO Buzzer The mobile computer has a buzzer on the back.

  • Page 28: Vibrator

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Headset A headset jack is provided, which is a 2.5 mm DIA stereo earphone jack with microphone input. Bluetooth headset is also supported. 1.5.3 VIBRATOR The mobile computer is integrated with a vibrator, which is software programmable for feedback.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS PLATFORM, PROCESSOR & MEMORY Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 Marvell PXA310 at 624 MHz Memory 512 MB non-volatile NAND flash memory 256 MB on-board DDR SDRAM memory Expansion Slot One SD card slot for inserting memory card, optional COMMUNICATIONS &...

  • Page 30: Electrical Characteristics

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Batteries Main Battery Pack Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 2700 mAh Backup Battery Rechargeable Lithium battery – 3.6 V, 15 mAh Data retention for at least 20 hours Power Adapter Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 31: Environmental Characteristics

    Visual Studio 2005 Environment Visual Studio .NET 2003 eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 SP4 Software Development Kit 9300 SDK or Windows CE 6.0 Standard SDK System API (static and DLL) for system configuration ReaderDLL for reader configuration Software & Utilities Reader Configuration Utility...

  • Page 32: Accessories

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ACCESSORIES Accessory Options SD Memory Card Protective Cover Spare rechargeable battery pack, standard or high capacity pack 4-Slot Battery Charger Charging & Communication Cradle...

  • Page 33: Scan Engine Settings

    Appendix I SCAN ENGINE SETTINGS The Reader Configuration Utility (93ReaderConfig.exe) allows configuring the following reader types, depending on the module equipped on your mobile computer: 1D CCD scan engine 1D Laser scan engine 2D scan engine RFID reader Options of different reader combination are allowed, such as 1D+RFID and 2D+RFID. For each combination, both readers can be initialized and ready for scanning at the same time (dual mode operation).
  • Page 34 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ISBT-128 Code 2 of 5 Industrial 25 (i.e. Discrete 25) Interleaved 25 Matrix 25 Code 3 of 9 Code 39 Trioptic Code 39 Italian Pharmacode (i.e. Code 32) French Pharmacode EAN/UPC EAN-8 EAN-13 Bookland EAN (i.e. ISBN)

  • Page 35: Rfid Tags Supported

    Appendix I Scan Engine Settings RFID TAGS SUPPORTED The RFID reader supports read/write operations depending on the tags. The supported labels include ISO 15693, Icode®, Tag-it®, ISO 14443A, and ISO 14443B. Currently, the performance of many tags has been confirmed, and the results are listed below for your reference.
  • Page 36 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual...

  • Page 37: Ccd/Laser Scan Engine

    Appendix II CCD/LASER SCAN ENGINE The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the CCD or Laser scan engine. READER SETTINGS TABLE CCD/Laser Description Default Time-out 3 sec. 1~9 (second) for Set the maximum time for decoding to continue during a scan attempt. It 93ReaderConfig.exe applies to the following scan modes only –...

  • Page 38: Symbology Settings Table

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Auto Power Off Mode Press the scan trigger to start with scanning. The scanning won't stop until the preset timeout expires, and, the preset timeout period re-counts after each successful decoding. Read Redundancy None None No redundancy means one successful decoding will make the reading valid and induce the "READER Event".
  • Page 39 Appendix II CCD/Laser Scan Engine Verify Checksum Decide whether to verify the checksum. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted. Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted. One or two fixed lengths Select Length 4~127 Range...
  • Page 40 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being Both digits transmitted. transmitted Last digit not transmitted Both digits transmitted Both digits not transmitted One or two fixed lengths Select Length 4~127...
  • Page 41 Appendix II CCD/Laser Scan Engine ISSN Conversion The EAN-13 barcode starting with 977 will be converted to ISSN. GTIN for EAN-13 The EAN-13 barcode will be expanded into 14-digit Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the checksum in the data being transmitted.
  • Page 42 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual...

  • Page 43: Scan Engine

    Appendix III 2D SCAN ENGINE The tables below list reader settings as well as symbology settings for the 2D scan engine. READER SETTINGS TABLE Description Default Decode Time-out Set the maximum time for decoding to continue during a 3 sec. scan attempt.

  • Page 44: Symbology Settings Table

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Barcode Types “Excluded” Code Length Codabar 8 characters or less 4 characters or less Discrete 25 (=Industrial 25) 8 characters or less Interleaved 25 8 characters or less Level 4 All barcodes must be successfully read three times before being decoded.
  • Page 45 Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Industrial 25 (= Discrete 25) Enable One or two fixed lengths Select Length 4~55 Range (1~55) Interleaved 25 Enable Convert to EAN-13 Convert a 14-character barcode into EAN-13 if the following requirements are met: The barcode must have a leading 0 and a valid EAN-13 check digit.
  • Page 46 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Enable Verify Checksum If Two Check Digits option is selected, an additional Single Modulo verification is required to ensure integrity. Select one of the algorithms below. If the checksum is incorrect, the barcode will not be accepted.
  • Page 47 Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Transmit Checksum Decide whether to include the UPC-E0 checksum in the data being transmitted. Transmit Preamble Decide whether to include the UPC-E0 preamble System System Number (and Country Code) in the data being transmitted. Number Addon 2 / Addon 5 Refer to UPC/EAN Addon setting.
  • Page 48 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual One or two fixed lengths Select Length 4~55 Range (1~55) Postal Codes US Postnet Enable US Planet Enable Transmit US Postal US Postnet or US Planet must be enabled first! Enable Checksum UK Postal Enable...
  • Page 49 Appendix III 2D Scan Engine When applied, the MicroPDF417 barcodes are transmitted with one of these prefixes: The first codeword of MicroPDF417 is 903-907, 912, 914, 915: The original Code ID "]L3" will be changed to "]C1". The first codeword of MicroPDF417 is 908 or 909: The original Code ID "]L4"...
  • Page 50 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Note: When printing barcodes, keep each Macro PDF sequence separate, as each has a unique identifier. Do not mix barcodes from several Macro PDF sequences, even if they encode the same data. When you scan Macro PDF sequences, scan the entire...
  • Page 51 Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Optimized JPEG Decide whether JPEG images are optimized for quality. Enable Quality Cancel the check box so that JPEG images are optimized for size. Select JPEG Quality Set a value from 5 to 100, where “100” represents the highest quality image.

  • Page 52: Aim Code Id - Code Characters

    9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual AIM CODE ID – CODE CHARACTERS Code Character Code Type Code 39, Code 39 Full ASCII, Code 32 Code 128, Coupon (Code 128 portion) Data Matrix UPC/EAN, Coupon (UPC portion) RSS Family Codabar Code 93...
  • Page 53 Appendix III 2D Scan Engine Modulo 10 check digit verified and transmitted. Modulo 10 check digit verified but not transmitted. Discrete 25 Always transmit 0. UPC/EAN Standard data packet in full EAN country code format, which digits UPC-A UPC-E (not including supplemental data).
  • Page 54 9300 Mobile Computer Reference Manual transmission. Scan engine is set to follow the ECI protocol (Extended Channel Interpretation). All data characters 92DEC are doubled. Scan engine is set for Basic Channel operation (no escape character transmission protocol). Data characters 92DEC are not doubled.
  • Page 55 Appendix III 2D Scan Engine...

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