Intermec 5055 User Manual
Intermec 5055 User Manual

Intermec 5055 User Manual

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5055 Data Collection PC
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PN: 961-054-017
Revision A
May 1999

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  • Page 1 5055 Data Collection PC USER’S GUIDE " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " PN: 961-054-017 Revision A May 1999...
  • Page 2 Norand Corporation, and shall be returned to Intermec Technologies Corporation upon written request. If a purchase, license, or nondis- closure agreement has been executed, the terms of that agreement shall govern this document.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........1-14 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 ......2-24 RS-232 Host Stop Bit Select ....2-24 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Figure 1-1 The Data Collection PC Network ... . Figure 1-2 Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC (front view) ........
  • Page 6 Table 5-5 RJ-45 Pinouts ......5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 7: General Information

    The System Setup section is intended primarily for the sys- tem programmer; this section describes details of your com- puter and methods for customizing it to your specific needs. CMOS setup instructions are included here. Section 4 This section provides connector pinout information. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 8: Related Publications

    Manual, (P/N 978-054-002) http://www.intermec.com/manuals/manuals.htm " General Information The Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC is a powerful real- time computer designed for warehouse and automated ma- terial handling environments. Although the computer is intended for data collection, it contains a modern high- speed Pentiumtprocessor and has full PC capabilities.
  • Page 9: Mobile Computer: How It Works

    Network Management Station (server) Ethernet (distribution) Access Access Point Point Fixed-Mount Computer (hardwired to LAN) Mobile Mount Data Collection PC Figure 1-1 The Data Collection PC Network 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 10: The Computer

    " The Computer The illustrations in this section will familiarize you with external features of the Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC. Figure 1-5 shows the AC Power Supply used with fixed- mount units, while Figure 1-6 shows the DC-DC Power Converter used in mobile mount installations.
  • Page 11: The Display

    (input) and it dis- plays (outputs) information. The touchscreen requires di- rect pressure to detect your entries or menu selections. 1. Display Figure 1-2 Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC (front view) 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 12: Connectors

    5. DC power input 6. On/Off switch 7. COM2 (RS-232 w/5 V dc) 8. COM1 (RS-232 w/5 V dc) 9. 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2 keyboard) 10. Headphone jack (audio OUT) 11. Network Figure 1-3 Connectors 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 13: Speakers

    COM1, COM2 (Serial Ports) Each port has its own address and a 9-pin male connector to attach RS-232 serial devices. COM ports can provide 5 volts dc to support a decoding type tethered scanner. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 14: Headphone

    General Information " Headphone This 3.5 mm connector accepts an external headphone. Network Connection (NET) The Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC has Ethernet (10BASE-T, RJ-45 jack) on board. B CAUTION: Use spinning-media PC Cards for fixed-mount applications only. WARNING: Both edges of PC cards must be in the correct grooves in the drive to avoid damage to the card or to the computer.
  • Page 15: Figure 1-4 Drives And Antenna Connectors

    2. PC card slot 0 3. PC card slot 1 4. Antenna connector panel Figure 1-4 Drives and Antenna Connectors CAUTION To avoid damaging the unit Do NOT remove the four screws shown in circles. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 16: Ac-Dc Power Supply

    OFF. The ac power supply shown below does NOT have an On/Off switch: to disable power to a fixed-mount 5055 Computer, use the On/Off switch on the computer itself or unplug the AC power cable from the wall outlet.
  • Page 17: Figure 1-6 Dc-Dc Power Supply

    (power output indicator) " " Output Connector Model: 851-041-001 P/N: 066777-01 15- -96 V; 5.5 A " " Input Connector Model: 851-040-001 P/N: 066776-01 10- -36 V; 10 A Figure 1-6 DC-DC Power Supply 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1-11...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Each work day you should check to make sure that: All antenna connectors are secure. " All mounting knobs are tight. " The power cable is secure. " The scanner cable is secure. " 1-12 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 You can phone or write the factory at the following location for specific service information about this product: Intermec Technologies Corporation Norand Mobile Systems Division Attn: Service Center 4217 Mt. Vernon Road S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 1-800-755-5505 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1-13...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    640 x 480 wide-temperature monochrome EL (optional) 800 x 600 color TFT (optional) Touchscreen Resistive (supports menu and mouse-driven applications) Compatibility Software fully PC-compatible, industry standard environment Operating Systems MS-DOS or Windows options 1-14 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 21: Introduction

    AC-powered (fixed-mount) computer, the power supply must be connected to the computer and plugged into a wall outlet. Vehicle mounts require that the dc-dc power converter be properly connected to the vehicle batteries and to the computer. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 22: Startup Sequence

    3. Align the connector-end of the drive and the adapter. 4. Use four screws to secure the drive. 5. Slide this assembly gently into the computer (Figure 2-4) until the latch snaps into place. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 23: Figure 2-1 Hard Drive Adapter

    SECTION 2 Operation " Jumper WARNING: Spaces between pins MUST be in this corner. 1. Note pin spacing 2. Drive 3. Adapter Figure 2-1 Hard Drive Adapter 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 24: Sandisk Drive Installation

    4. Use four screws to secure the drive. 5. Slide this assembly gently into the computer (Figure 2-4) until the latch snaps in place. 1. Bootable (no jumper) 2. NOT bootable (jumper in place) Figure 2-2 SanDisk Jumper 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 25: Figure 2-3 Sandisk Drive Adapter

    Spaces between pins MUST be in this corner. JUMPER NOTE: Do NOT install jumper if computer 1. Note pin spacing will boot from the SanDisk. 2. SanDisk 3. Adapter Figure 2-3 SanDisk Drive Adapter 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 26: Pc Card Installation

    PC Card and which slot is empty. PC Cards are identified as drive D:\ and E:\. B CAUTION: Reinstall the antenna connector panel to maintain unit integrity. 6. Reinstall the drive bay cover. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 27: Figure 2-4 Drive Bays

    SECTION 2 Operation " 1. Hard drive 2. PC card ejector 3. Antenna connector panel (inside shown) 4. Internal antenna cable 5. PC card (radio module shown) Figure 2-4 Drive Bays 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 28: Radio Installation

    4. Place a shaker type washer onto the connector. 5. Thread a nut onto the connector. Tighten securely. Take care NOT to overtighten the nut to prevent breaking the connector. 6. Reinstall the antenna connector panel. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 29: Antenna Installation

    3. Secure the antenna with the nut provided. 4. Screw the antenna onto the connector. 1. Antenna 2. Nut 3. Shaker washer 4. Mounting bracket 5. Internal antenna cable 6. Threaded connector Figure 2-5 Antenna Installation 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 30: Multiple Antennas

    Antenna location Proxim 802.11DS 1 and 3 1. Antenna (connected to same radio as #3) 2. Antenna (independent from 1 and 3) 3. Antenna (connected to same radio as #1) Figure 2-6 Multiple Antennas 2-10 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 31: External Antenna Cable

    3. Install the antenna cable channel cover as shown. 4. Secure the channel cover with the screws provided. 1. Antenna & bracket assembly 2. Channel cover 3. Radio output connector Figure 2-7 Antenna Cable Channel Cover 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-11...
  • Page 32: Antenna Bracket Installation

    Dress antenna cables within the channel and the antenna mounting bracket with care to guard against pinching or damaging the cables. Damaged or pinched cables can diminish or prevent radio transmission and reception performance. Figure 2-8 Antenna and Bracket Assembly (Installed) 2-12 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 33: Connector Cover

    If you have this option, install the protec- tive cover as shown below. Tighten all installation screws securely 1. Connector cover (installed) Figure 2-9 Connector Cover 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-13...
  • Page 34: Desktop Mount Option

    An ac--dc power converter is re- quired to power the computer for desktop use. CONNECTOR VIEW REAR VIEW 1. Adjustment knob 2. Twin-ball pedestal 3. Mounting bracket 4. Weighted baseplate Figure 2-10 Desktop Mount Options 2-14 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 35: Pc (Pcmcia) Cards

    2. Determine which PC Card you want to remove. 3. Press inward on the ejector to release the PC Card. 4. Grasp the edge of the card to remove it. 5. Reinstall the panel that you removed in Step 1. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-15...
  • Page 36: Patch Antenna

    In mobile installations, best performance will be achieved by mounting the antenna flat, on top of the operator safety cage. Use at least two screws to hold the antenna in place. Horizontal Vertical Polarization Polarization Figure 2-12 Antenna Polarization 2-16 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 37: Start-Up

    Installing Software External Drives An external floppy drive and an external CD-ROM drive are offered as optional accessories for the Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC. The correct device drivers for these factory- offered accessories are already loaded on your computer to simply software installation and upgrades.
  • Page 38: Restart (Or, "Reboot")

    For fixed-mount units, unplug the AC power supply " from the wall outlet for a few seconds. Be sure to plug it back in. For vehicle-mount units, interrupt power to the DC-- " DC power converter for a few seconds. 2-18 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 39: Available Tethered Scanners

    9-pin D-sub connector COM1. When the scanning application is installed, the computer provides the power (5 volts dc) to operate the scanner. Your computer supports specific Intermec scanners, plus the following Symbol and PSC scanners, which are available under the Part Numbers shown:...
  • Page 40: Installed Scanner Software

    1. Reboot to the DOS prompt by performing a reset [press the RESET button or CTRL + ALT + DEL]. Press 0 at pause. 2. Type DEL CONFIG.DAT press ENT. 3. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL to reboot. 2-20 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 41: Setting Dos Applications

    Transmit Code ID Character and Host Decode Options) to enable your scanner to use the 65SCN7B scanner driver. Set All Defaults Scan the Set All Defaults bar code to set up your scanner for RS-232 serial communication. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-21...
  • Page 42: Data Transmission Format

    3. Scan the PREFIX values 1,0,0,2 bar codes from page 2-23; to change your selection, scan CANCEL. PREFIX 4. Scan the SUFFIX bar code. 5. Scan the SUFFIX values 1,0,0,3 bar codes from page 2-23; to change your selection, scan CANCEL. SUFFIX 2-22 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 43: Rs-232 Host Prefix/Suffix Values

    SECTION 2 Operation " RS-232 Host Prefix/Suffix Values CANCEL 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-23...
  • Page 44: Rs-232 Host Parity

    SECTION 2 Operation " RS-232 Host Parity NONE RS-232 Host Stop Bit Select 1 STOP BIT RS-232 Host ASCII Format 8-BIT 2-24 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 45: Rs-232 Host Transmit Code Id Character

    CODE ID CHARACTER RS-232 Host Decode Options Scan one of these bar codes to enable or disable the audible beep after a good scan. DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-25...
  • Page 46: Scanner Problems

    SECTION 2 Operation " Scanner Problems If you have problems with your scanner: 1. Refer to the user guide for your scanner. 2. Call the 24-hour Customer Response Center at 1-800-755-5505. 2-26 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 47: System Setup

    You will find a complete description of the SCU in the Intermec 5055 Technical Reference Manual, part num- ber: 978-054-002. Unique features found in the Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC setup may be especially important to you. These unique features are described in this section. Among them are: Selecting the startup (“boot”) source.
  • Page 48: System Configuration Utility

    C” option. Press [R] to remove a check mark to disable that option. If enabled, the removable IDE drive will be the startup device, otherwise the internal IDE drive will the startup device. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 49: Components

    “X” to disable the PIO mode. Press <Enter> to save changes and exit the “IDE Set- tings” window. Components Press <Alt>, [C] for the “Components” menu to set COM ports, parallel (LPT) ports, mouse, display, and keyboard settings. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 50: Com Ports

    COM 4, 2E8, IRQ 3 " " NOTE: An option is selected when a dot appears in parentheses in front of that option: “(S)” 6. Press <Enter> to exit the “COM Ports” menu and save your selections. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 51: Mouse Disable

    If you want to “invert” the display, or rotate the display 180 degrees so that the display has the antenna to the bottom, press <Alt>, [C], [D] from the SCU screen to enter a check mark. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 52 SECTION 3 System Setup " 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 53: Connector Pinouts

    Connectors are located on the bottom of the computer and are identified in the illustration below. 1. 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2 mouse) 2. LPT1 (printer) 3. COM2 4. COM1 5. 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2 keyboard) 6. Network Figure 4-1 Connectors 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 54: Parallel Printer Port

    PSLCT; printer selected PAFD; auto feed PERR; printer error PINIT; printer initialized PSLIN; printer selected 18--23 Ground Ground; parallel not floppy; con- nected to +5 volts dc to switch EPP to the floppy mode Ground 4-2 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 55: Com Serial Ports (Com1, Com2)

    RXD; receive data TXD; transmit data DTR; data terminal ready GND; ground DSR; data set ready RTS; ready to send CTS; clear to send RI; ring indicator or (selectable for tethered scanner) 5 volts dc 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 56: Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    If those are reversed, neither device will work properly. Table 5-4 Keyboard/Mouse Port Pinouts Signal Keyboard data (or mouse data) No connection Ground +5 volts dc Keyboard clock (or mouse clock) No connection 4-4 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 57: 10Base-T Interface

    Pinouts are as shown below when the user views the con- nector straight on from the outside of the computer. Table 5-5 RJ-45 Pinouts Signal TX+ (TOP) TX-- (TON) RX+ (TIP) Not Used Not Used RX-- (TIN) Not Used Not Used 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 Failure to do so can result in damage to the earphone. MICROPHONE EARPHONE 1. Common (ground) 2. Bias (2.5 volts) 3. Mic + 4. Common (ground) 5. Right 6. Left Figure 4-2 Audio Connectors 4-6 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...

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