The Automatic Power-Saving Function; System Reset - Siemens SIMATIC RF310M Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced functions

7.3 The automatic power-saving function

7.3 The automatic power-saving function
The PSION Workabout Pro has an automatic shutdown function. This is activated if no key
on the Mobile Reader is pressed for approximately 5 minutes.
In addition, the "SIMATIC RF310M" software has a further power-saving function. If no tag is
detected for 30 seconds after starting a tag command, or if the tag currently being edited
exits the field for longer than 30 seconds, the current tag command is interrupted. The
following message appears (see also Progress and timeout display (Page 31): TIMEOUT:
Figure 7-5
You can now stop the command completely with "Cancel" or continue it with "Retry". If you
retry, the interrupted command is continued at the point of interruption.
7.4

System reset

After inserting the batteries and switching on for the first time, the Mobile Reader carries out
a system reset. This reset is the same as a hardware reset.
Restoring the delivery status of the device
A system reset can also be carried out manually. This restores the delivery status of the
device. Press and hold the orange, blue and red keys simultaneously for approximately 6
seconds.
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Timeout display
Operating Instructions, 07/2007, J31069-D0191-U001-A1-7618
SIMATIC RF310M Mobile Reader