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Furuno finpad 500f User Manual

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Publication No. OME-R06601-D
Date: Jul/2006
USER'S MANUAL
finpad 500f
MODEL:
FURUNO SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 Publication No. OME-R06601-D Date: Jul/2006 USER’S MANUAL finpad 500f MODEL: FURUNO SYSTEMS CO., LTD. PRINTED IN JAPAN...
  • Page 2 14. Attaching Handstrap....................26 15. Daily Maintenance....................27 16. Before calling service ..................29 17. Functional Block Diagram...................31 18. Specifications of finpad 500f ................32 19. Battery Life Calculation ..................43 20. Specifications of Li-ion Battery Pack BP-12000-W ...........45 21. Specifications of Battery Charger BC-12000-W ..........48...
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  • Page 4 This manual was edited very carefully and the information contained in this manual is thought to be correct in every respect, however, in no event FURUNO SYSTEMS be liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or consequential damages arising from incorrect and/or insufficient information in this manual.
  • Page 5 5. Do not use this unit in the neighborhood or within an airport. Never use device driver software other than the one supplied from FURUNO SYSTEMS. When any failure is suspected, call the vendor of this unit immediately.
  • Page 6 Generally security system is built in wireless LAN equipment or wireless access point, and proper setting of the security system minimizes the possibility of these problems. Wireless LAN equipment is sometimes shipped without setting the built-in security system. For this reason it is vitally important to complete security settings on wireless LAN equipment before start using its LAN capability.
  • Page 7 -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Properly shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
  • Page 8 SAFETY LEVELS & MARKS The following indications are used throughout this manual to show safety levels: Disobedience to the instructions in this column may directly result in DANGER serious injury or death. Disobedience to the instructions in this column may result in serious WARNING injury or death.
  • Page 9 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR THIS UNIT When using this unit, follow the instructions given in this section. They will prevent danger to yourself or the people around you. They will also prevent failure of this unit. For the Li-ion battery pack, battery charger and laser scanner, refer to the instructions given in “3.
  • Page 10 CAUTION Never use the unit in strong magnetic field. The unit may be damaged, performance may lower or life may shorten. To avoid radio interference, make sure that obstacles (metallic objects, etc.) are not placed around the antenna of this unit. This unit is intended to use in walker’s hand.
  • Page 11 NOTE Communication range of this unit subject to environmental condition including existence of obstacles. Wireless LAN of this unit uses 2.4 GHz ISM (Industry Science Medical) band which is shared by various kinds of ISM equipment including microwave ovens, high-frequency medical equipment, etc. For this reason, communication by this unit may be interfered from them.
  • Page 12 Everything contained in this document, including all text, images, graphics, photographs, design elements, etc. is the intellectual property of FURUNO SYSTEMS. Full copyrights over all of this material are retained by FURUNO SYSTEMS. No material from this document may be reproduced by any means in any form whatsoever...
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  • Page 14: Features

    1. Features finpad 500f offers basic performance as communication terminal i.e. operability, applicability and expandability. In addition it features: • Easy-to-operate, compact/light-weight body Barcode scanner built in the head of the body reads a wide variety of barcodes. Built-in structure eases operation in the field.
  • Page 15 • Vibration signal and buzzer ensure error-free operation Vibration acknowledges input operation to eliminate possible mistakes. Vibration pattern may be selected case-sensitively. Three buzzer volume levels and multiple pitches are available to applications. Sound may be also programmed to acknowledge barcode scanning or other operations. •...

  • Page 16: System Configuration

    This unit was designed considering expandability, flexibility and mobility so that it may be used in a wide variety of services. Typical configuration is shown below. COMPUTER ETHERNET (LAN/PoE) [STANDARD] ACCESS POINT WN-701-W [OPTIONAL] finpad 500f finpad 500f ･Li-ion BATTERY PACK (BP-12000-W) ･HANDSTRAP Li-ion BATTERY PACK (BP-12000-W)(Spare) [OPTIONAL]...

  • Page 17: Controls & Switches

    3. Controls & Switches Terminal Unit (Top View) 3 PowerLED 2 TX/RX LED 1 SS Antenna 4 LCD Screen 5 BCR Tri g ger 6 Keyboard Bl u etooth Antenna NAME FUNCTION SS Antenna Antenna for spread-spectrum communication is built in. Wireless reception: Lit GREEN TX/RX LED...
  • Page 18 NAME FUNCTION Press keys to enter data or activate functions. Press [ON] and [OFF] keys for power-on and off, respectively. Press [ON]+[1] ([ON]+[2]) to make the LCD screen contrast weak Keyboard (strong) Press [ON]+[3] repeatedly to adjust the backlight through 4 steps including OFF.
  • Page 19 Terminal Unit (Bottom View) 8 Laser Scanner 5 Laser Trigger 9 Battery Cover NAME FUNCTION Laser Scanner Laser scanner for the barcode reader (BCR) is built in. Li-ion battery pack is stored under this cover. When removing the Battery Cover battery pack, unlock the knob then open the cover.
  • Page 20 Li-ion Battery Pack When handling the battery pack, never short-circuit its electrodes illustrated below. It is best to carry it stored in the terminal unit or plastic bag. Electrodes Electrodes DANGER Never short-circuit the electrodes of the battery pack. Short can cause burst or burning.

  • Page 21: Li-Ion Battery Pack Handling Precautions

    4. Li-ion Battery Pack Handling Precautions Improper handling may cause overheating, burning or burst, resulting in injury or failure of the terminal unit and/or battery pack. Always obey the following instructions. DANGER Never short-circuit across (+) and (-) electrodes with conductor. Do not hold or store the battery pack together with conductor such as necklace or hairpins.
  • Page 22 For charging of the battery pack, always use the genuine battery charger and the method specified by FURUNO SYSTEMS. Use of improper battery charger (modified one, etc.) or charging method (abnormal ambient temperature, abnormal charging voltage/current, etc.) may cause overcharging, abnormal chemical...
  • Page 23 WARNING Never put the battery pack in a microwave oven, dryer, high-pressure container, etc. If so done, it will heat up quickly, seal is damaged, etc., resulting in overheating, burning, burst, etc. Never use the battery pack near or in flammable material such as gas, gunpowder, etc.

  • Page 24: Charging Li-Ion Battery Pack

    5. Charging Li-ion Battery Pack When you start using this unit or when battery power becomes low (power LED blinks in red color in this case,) the battery pack must be charged. First you remove the battery pack out of the unit, and then charge it with the battery charger (BC-12000-W).
  • Page 25 Charging Procedure You will remove the battery pack from the terminal unit, and charge it by using the BC-12000-W battery charger as follows: 1 Shut down the power of the terminal unit. 2 Remove the battery pack from the unit as explained in “7. Replacing Li-ion Battery Pack”.

  • Page 26: Charging Backup Battery

    6. Charging Backup Battery This unit contains a rechargeable Lithium battery which backs up the real-time clock when the Li-ion battery pack is discharged or removed. When start using this unit for the first time or after a long unused time, charge the backup battery as instructed below.

  • Page 27: Replacing Li-Ion Battery Pack

    7. Replacing Li-ion Battery Pack When charging the Li-ion battery pack with the battery charger or when replacing it, remove it from the unit as instructed below. If you feel that the battery pack discharges extremely soon, it should be wasted or deteriorated. Replace it with new one. BEFORE HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK, READ “4.
  • Page 28 4 As the following figure illustrates, after pressing one end of battery pack with a finger, withdraw the battery pack in the arrow direction. 5 Install a charged battery pack in the reverse order (4 3 2). When installing a battery pack, set it in the unit with its name plate faced upward (visible) and electrodes mated to the receptacles within the unit.

  • Page 29: Power-On/Off

    8. Power-ON/OFF To turn the unit ON, press the [ON] key. Both the power and TX/RX LED’s will illuminate in orange color, and the buzzer will beep. Normally, unit’s serial number and program version number will display, and then the application program runs. NOTE: An application program may start in another way.

  • Page 30: Setup Utility

    9. Setup Utility This unit incorporates setup utility which sets various functions CAUTION Do not use the setup utility without understanding its function well. If the setup utility is used in improper manner, programs and/or data may be lost. Starting Setup Utility While holding both [7] and [ENT] keys down, keep on pressing the [ON] key (for a few seconds) until the following main menu displays: MAIN MENU Screen...
  • Page 31 1. View param settings With the “Setup Utility” main menu displayed, press the [1] key to select “1. View param settings”. Soon, you will see the “View param settings” sub-menu displayed as shown below: View param settings 1. Comm. Parameter 2.
  • Page 32 1-1. Communication Parameters With the “View param settings” sub-menu displayed, press the [1] key to select “1. Communication Parameter”. The communication parameters are listed over several pages of screen, and you navigate them by pressing function keys as shown below. View param settings SSID : Not set.
  • Page 33 1-2. Other parameters With the “View param settings” sub-menu displayed, press the [2] key to select “2. Other parameters”. Other parameter(s) are displayed as shown below: View param settings ID No.: Not set. F4:Ret When you are finished with the screen, press [F4] to recall the higher hierarchy-level menu e.g.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Screen Contrast

    10. Adjusting Screen Contrast The contrast of the LCD screen varies depending on ambient temperature, view angle, lighting condition, etc. Before start using the unit, adjust the contrast for best recognition of screen image. Contrast Adjustment Procedure Turn the unit ON. While holding the [ON] key down, tap the [1] ([2]) key.

  • Page 35: Lcd Backlight On/Off

    11. LCD Backlight ON/OFF In dark environment, turn the LCD backlight ON and adjust its brightness for best LCD screen visibility. When you use the unit in lighted environment, it is recommended to turn the LCD backlight OFF to save battery power. Procedure 1 Turn the unit ON.

  • Page 36: Using Laser Scanner

    12. Using Laser Scanner A barcode comprises a series of black stripes representing alphanumeric letters. To read this information properly, follow the instructions below: WARNING Laser beam is harmful to eyes. Never look into the laser beam aperture (head portion) of the unit. Never direct the aperture to somebody.
  • Page 37 Scanning Procedure When the laser trigger is pressed, the following sequence is performed automatically: 1 The built-in BCR scanner is powered automatically. 2 Red laser beam is emitted from the laser beam aperture arranged on the head of the unit. 3 The beam scans the barcode to read.

  • Page 38: Bluetooth Communication

    13. Bluetooth Communication This unit is provided with Bluetooth interface to communicate with Bluetooth-compliant equipment. NOTE: Use Bluetooth-compliant equipment approved by FURUNO SYSTEMS only. For information of specific Bluetooth-compliant equipment, refer to the vendor of this unit. Bluetooth-compliant Equipment - Printer...

  • Page 39: Attaching Handstrap

    14. Attaching Handstrap You may use a handstrap to prevent dropping the unit. It can be attached to the unit as follows: Pass the lead of the handstrap through the strap holder of the unit as illustrated below. Strap Holder Handstrap 2 Pass the strap through the lead (loop) as illustrated below.

  • Page 40: Daily Maintenance

    15. Daily Maintenance Daily maintenance is essential to keep the unit ready for operation at full performance. Do maintenance from time to time as instructed below. Body, Keyboard & Laser Scanner Aperture CAUTION Never use solvent such as thinner, benzene, toluene, acetone, etc., or plastic body may melt, deform, whiten, etc.
  • Page 41 Terminals/Electrodes (Terminal Unit & Li-ion Battery Pack) CAUTION Always keep the terminals and electrodes clean. Stained terminals or electrodes may cause poor contact, open-circuit, insufficient charging, etc. Maintenance Directions If the terminals or electrodes on this unit or battery pack are stained, wipe the stain off by using dry cloth, cotton swab, etc.

  • Page 42: Before Calling Service

    16. Before calling service This unit is designed and manufactured carefully for trouble-free operation. However, if you think the unit is faulty, first perform the following checks. If the checks can not solve your problem, call the vendor of this unit for service. DANGER Never disassemble this unit or touch internal electronics.
  • Page 43 Symptom Check Are communication parameters (IP address, SSID, encryption) set properly? Are you operating the unit as instructed in the manual for application program? No communication Isn’t the unit used out of the communication range of the access point? Isn’t there any obstruct (metallic object, etc.) around the antenna of this unit? Isn’t the aperture of the laser scanner stained? Cannot read...

  • Page 44: Functional Block Diagram

    17. Functional Block Diagram finpad 500f Laser Scanner Laser Control 32-bit CPU SS Wireless LAN Module IEEE802.11b 160×160 full-dot White LED Backlight Backlight Brightness Control TX/RX LED Buzzer Vibrator Realtime Clock ROM 10MB (for system) Keyboard (26 keys) Bluetooth Ver1.1...

  • Page 45: Specifications Of Finpad 500F

    18. Specifications of finpad 500f Mainly hardware specifications are given in this section. Some functions may be unavailable due to the limitations imposed by middleware in use. GENERAL Processor & Memories 32-bit RISC CPU Operating System µITRON 10 MB (used by system)
  • Page 46 No. of Wireless 11 channels Channels Outdoor: Max. 200 m (Outdoor. No obstacle on line of sight) Open: Max. 100 m (Indoor. No obstacle on line of sight) Communication Range Semi-open: Max. 50 m (Indoor. Medium between “Open” and “Closed”) Closed: Max.
  • Page 47 White LED (OFF and 3-step dimmer by software) Contrast Control Automatic temperature-tracking compensation GB2312-80, Alphabets, Numerals, Symbols (Proprietary codes of FURUNO SYSTEMS are used.) Fonts User-definable Fonts KANJI: 13 columns × 13 lines (12 × 12 dots/char) 10 columns × 10 lines (16 × 16 dots/char)
  • Page 48 Buzzer Type Magnetic Frequency Multi-pitch (set by software) Volume 3 steps (High/Medium/Low) (set by software) LED Indicators Green (Receiving) Wireless Orange (Transmitting) Communication Indicator (Located on left side) Green (Blinks when display is OFF for power-saving) (Blinks when battery power is low.) Battery Power Indicator Orange (Blinks when rewriting ROM.)

  • Page 49: Laser Scanner

    Laser Scanner Light Source Wavelength: 650 nm Visible semiconductor laser Compliance IEC60825 Class 2 Laser Emission Time 7 sec max. (Software-adjustable from 1 to 7 sec with step of 1 sec.) Scanning Rate 100±20 scannings/sec Scanning Direction Bi-directional Scanning Resolution Bar width of 0.127 mm or more UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13 CODE39 (30 digits)
  • Page 50 ±35° (A barcode must be placed within ±35°from the right angle in the horizontal section illustrated below.) Pitch Angle ±50° (A barcode must be placed within ±50° from the right angle in the vertical section illustrated below.) Skew Angle ±8° (Due to regular reflection, a barcode can not be read if it is placed within ±8°...
  • Page 51 Decode zone is the range available for barcode reading. Generally decode zone reduces as barcode resolution (unit of bar width) becomes fine. STANDARD BARCODE USED DECODE RESOLUTION FOR DECODE ZONE MEASUREMENT ZONE (mm) (The barcode images below are illustrated ones.) (mm) 0.127 40 to 70...

  • Page 52: Main Battery

    Main Battery Type Rechargeable L-Ion Battery Pack Voltage 3.7 V (Nominal) Capacity 1800 mAh (Nominal) Battery-power indicator blinks in red color when the battery power is below 5%. Blinking period varies in two steps: - 1st Step 0.5 sec ON – 0.5 sec OFF - 2nd Step 0.3 sec ON –...
  • Page 53 Physical Specifications 204 (H) × 75(50) (W) × 50(28) (D) mm Dimensions Values in ( ) are the size of gripping portion excluding extruded objects. Weight About 280 g Outline See the Outline Drawing on later page. Housing Material: Mint Green Color: Material Scanner Aperture...
  • Page 54 Current Consumption, Environment & Reliability About 100 mA (Basic Current Consumption) Current Consumption About 540 mA (Transmitting/receiving via wireless LAN) (For details see “20. Battery Life Calculation” on later page.) - 5 to +45°C (Operating) Ambient Temperature -10 to +60°C (Storage) 0 to +40°C (Charging)
  • Page 55 ITEM NAME Q’TY DWG.No. MATERIAL REMARKS Outline Drawing TITLE THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION Mobile Information Terminal finpad 500f SCALE UNIT=mm 280g approx DWG.No. MASS...

  • Page 56: Battery Life Calculation

    19. Battery Life Calculation The following data are provided in this section: - Basic Current Consumption This is the current consumption with all devices or functions (except for LCD) disabled. This is equivalent to the condition when the unit is turned ON and waiting for key pressing. - Additional Current Consumption This is increase in current consumption when a built-in device or function is activated additionally.
  • Page 57 CAPACITY OF BATTERY PACK = 1620 mAh Capacity is 1800 mAh. However, power is shut down automatically before the battery power is used up completely. For this reason, 90% of the capacity is assumed as effective capacity. BATTERY LIFE CALCULATION (TYPICAL OPERATIONAL PATTERN) Q.

  • Page 58: Specifications Of Li-Ion Battery Pack Bp-12000-W

    DANGER For charging of the battery pack, always use the genuine battery charger (BC-12000-W) and the method specified by FURUNO SYSTEMS. Use of improper battery charger (modified one, etc.) or charging method (abnormal ambient temperature, abnormal charging voltage/current, etc.) may cause overcharging, abnormal chemical reaction, etc., resulting in overheating, burning, burst, etc.
  • Page 59 Physical Specifications Dimensions 53 (H) × 35.2 (W) × 11 (D) mm Weight About 43 g Outline See the Outline Drawing on later page. Environment 0 to 40°C (Charging) Ambient Temperature -10 to +60°C (Discharging) Vibration 22 m/s² (16.7 Hz, 4.0 mm) Mechanical Shock Withstands free fall from 100 cm height.
  • Page 60 ITEM NAME MATERIAL Q’TY Q’TY DWG.No. DWG.No. REMARKS ITEM NAME MATERIAL REMARKS Outline Drawing Outline Drawing TITLE TITLE THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION Li-ion Battery Pack BP-12000-W Li-ion Battery Pack BP-12000-W SCALE SCALE UNIT=mm 43g approx 43g approx MASS MASS DWG No.

  • Page 61: Specifications Of Battery Charger Bc-12000-W

    21. Specifications of Battery Charger BC-12000-W GENERAL 90 to 240 VAC AC Input 50/60 Hz 4.5 W 4.2 ± 0.1 VDC, 630 ± 70 mA (Rated) Charging is initiated when AC input is applied with BP-1200 battery pack set. DC Output Charging is terminated automatically when abnormal charging condition or completion of normal charging is detected.
  • Page 62 Environment 0 to +40°C (Operating) Ambient Temperature +5 to +30°C (Operating) (Recommended) -10 to +60°C (Storage) 20 to 85%RH (Without condensing) (Operating) 20 to 85%RH (Without condensing) (Storage) Humidity Once that condensed, performance can not be assured even if the battery charger is dried.
  • Page 63 ITEM NAME MATERIAL Q’TY DWG.No. REMARKS Outline Drawing TITLE THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION Battery Charger BC-12000-W SCALE UNIT=mm 75g approx MASS DWG. No.

  • Page 64: Equipment List & Replacement Parts

    22. Equipment List & Replacement Parts Equipment List ITEM MODEL Q’TY NOTE Mobile Information finpad 500f With Hand strap Terminal Li-ion Battery Pack BP-12000-W Li-ion Battery Pack BP-12000-W Spare Battery Charger BC-12000-W With AC cord Printer Cable 46S0524 For connection to Petit Lapin...
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  • Page 66 FURUNO SYSTEMS CO., LTD. Ryougoku Dai-ichi Seimei Bldg., 3-25-5 Ryougoku,Sumida-ku,Tokyo,130-0026 JAPAN Phone: +81-3-5600-5111 Fax: +81-3-5600-5120 ・The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice...

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