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Status: June 2022 Proviso: Subject to technical changes. Changes, mistakes and printing errors do not substantiate any claim to damages. Content Pages English 1-56 BARTEC GmbH Max-Eyth-Straße 16 Fon: +49 7931 597-0 Support: em-support@bartec.com 97980 Bad Mergentheim Fax: +49 7931 597-119 Download: http://automation.bartec.de...
TC26 - Touch Computer Table of content Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Basic safety information ........................1 Information on this Quick Start Guide ................1 1.1.1 Languages ........................2 1.1.2 Changes in the document ....................2 1.1.3 Registered trademarks ..................... 2 Handling the product ......................2 Intended use ........................
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TC26 - Touch Computer Table of content Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Product description ..........................16 TC26 -NI ........................16 Purpose of use ....................... 16 Structure .............................. 17 Technical data ............................. 19 Explosion protection ....................... 19 Features ......................... 20 5.2.1 Performance features ..................... 20 5.2.2 Physical features ......................
The BARTEC company reserves the right to carry out technical changes at any time. In no event will BARTEC company be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this Quick Start Guide.
1.1.2 Changes in the document BARTEC reserves the right to change the content of this document without notification. No warranty is assumed for the correctness of the information. In cases of doubt, the German safety instructions apply because it is not possible to rule out errors of translation or printing.
TC26 - Touch Computer Basic safety information Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Intended use 1.3.1 Exclusive purpose The Touch Computer series is a handheld piece of electrical equipment. It serves the purpose of the mobile recording, processing and/or radio transmission of data within hazardous areas.
Repairs to explosion-protected devices may only be performed by authorized personnel with original spare parts and according to the state of the art. Therefore all repairs to the Touch Computer have to conducted by BARTEC. Contact information and instructions for repair requests and processing can be found at: https://www.bartec.de/en/service/automation-enterprise-mobility/...
The information contained herein refers to the explosion-protected version of the Touch Computer TC26 -NI. This Quick Start Guide contains all important information on the subject of explosion protection. Further product information on handling and commissioning can be found on the BARTEC support page: https://automation.bartec.de/indexE.htm Subject to technical changes. 5/56...
Co-applicable documents All documents are available online from the following websites: BARTEC: www.bartec.com or http://automation.bartec.de/indexE.htm ZEBRA: www.zebra.com In the event of an overlaps with Zebra, the instructions of BARTEC apply. Document BARTEC Explanation Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide describes the safety-...
5" Color Display with 1280 x 720 Pixel resolution Memory 4 GB Mass storage 64 GB The TC26 -NI is delivered by BARTEC according to the Operating system currently available Android version (for details see data sheet). UMTS/LTE WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w Bluetooth Class 2, v5.0, Low Energy (BLE)
Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Regulatory information All BARTEC devices are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to BARTEC equipment, not expressly approved by BARTEC, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
TC26 - Touch Computer Basic safety information Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 2.2.3 Frequency of Operation – FCC and IC 2.2.3.1 5 GHz Only - Industry Canada Statement CAUTION / AVERTISSEMENT The device for the band 5,150 - 5,250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-Channel mobile satellite systems.
TC26 - Touch Computer Basic safety information Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 2.3.2 Warnings for Use of Wireless Devices CAUTION Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of wireless devices. 2.3.3 Safety in Aircraft Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff.
Use only BARTEC tested and approved accessories to ensure FCC Compliance. The use of third-party accessories may not comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements and should be avoided.
Standard battery – Type B7-A2Z0-0075 (3.85 V / 3300 mAh) Extended battery – Type B7-A2Z0-0080 (3.85 V / 5000 mAh) BARTEC approved rechargeable batteries are designed and constructed to the highest standards within the industry. However, there are limitations to how long a battery can operate or be stored before needing replacement.
TC26 - Touch Computer Basic safety information Type B7-A2C*-****/******** To charge the mobile device battery, the battery and charger temperatures must be between 0°C and +40°C (+32°F and +104°F). Do not use incompatible batteries and chargers. Use of an incompatible battery or ...
TC26 - Touch Computer Basic safety information Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 2.6.1 ANSI C63.19 Rating System M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
TC26 - Touch Computer Basic safety information Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 2.7.1 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) 2.7.1.1 Radio Transmitters This device complies with Industry Canada's licenceexempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference;...
The TC26 -NI is a tough Touch Computer with 5" color display, which has been designed for use in the industrial environments and especially developed by BARTEC in close cooperation with ZEBRA for use in hazardous areas. Purpose of use The Touch Computer TC26 -NI are handheld electrical devices.
TC26 - Touch Computer Structure Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Structure Use to take photos and videos. Front Facing Camera Use for audio playback in Handset mode. Receiver Proximity Sensor Determines proximity for turning off display when in handset mode. Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity. Light Sensor Indicates data capture status.
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TC26 - Touch Computer Structure Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Enables communication with other NFC-enabled devices. NFC antenna Provides latching point for the hand strap. Hand strap Mounting Point Press to remove the battery. Battery Release Latches Provides power to the device. Battery Increase and decrease audio volume (programmable).
TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Technical data Explosion protection NEC500 Type B7-A2C*-****/******** TC26 Labelling Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G; Class III, Division 2; T4 Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC; Zone 22, Group IIIB Test certificate USA and Canada E321557...
Features 5.2.1 Performance features Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core, 1.8 GHz Operating system The TC26 -NI is delivered by BARTEC according to the currently available Android version (for details see data sheet). Delivered as GMS (Google Mobility Services) version ...
TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Interactive sensor technology Light Sensor: Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness Motion Sensor: 3-axis accelerometer with MEMS Gyro Proximity sensor: Automatically detects when the user places the handset against head during a phone call to disable display and touch input Accelerometer: Measures the linear...
TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Security and Encryption WEP (40 or 104 bit); WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP und AES); WPA3 Personal (SAE); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP und AES); WPA3 Enterprise (AES) — EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0- MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, LEAP und EAP-PWD;...
TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 5.2.6 Bluetooth Data & Voice Communications Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, Class 2, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.2.7 Global Positioning System GPS with A-GPS: Glonass; BeiDou; Galileo 5.2.8 Camera Front camera 5 MP - Megapixel Rear camera 13 MP - Megapixel 5.2.9...
TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 5.2.10 Barcode capture 1D-/2D Barcodes SE4710-SR 1D-/2D Omni-directional Imager Engine The reading range of the scanner depends on the used barcode type, the print quality and the module width (in mil). The scanner used comply with LED devices in accordance with IEC 62471:2006 and EN 62471:2008.
TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Battery The life of the battery will depend on different use factors and the device settings, e.g.: Use and setting of WLAN/Bluetooth Background lighting/screensaver The settings in power management Use and setting of scanner ...
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TC26 - Touch Computer Technical data Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Product labelling 5.5.1 Touch Computer Type label Subject to technical changes. 27/56 June 2022...
Replace the battery if the operating time has shortened considerably. The standard warranty period for all BARTEC batteries is six months, whereby it is irrelevant whether the battery was acquired separately or was contained in the scope of the delivery of the Touch Computer.
TC26 - Touch Computer Commissioning Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Commissioning DANGER Avoid electrostatic charging in hazardous areas. Danger to life in explosive atmosphere! Do not dry wipe or clean the devices. Wear suitable clothing and shoes. Do not use rubber gloves or similar. ...
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Do not short circuit the battery! Accessories Only install or replace accessories outside the hazardous area. User accessories exclusively which have been tested or certified by BARTEC for this purpose. The end user can change MicroSD card, nano SIM cards, scan handle, screen ...
TC26 - Touch Computer Commissioning Type B7-A2C*-****/******** First steps Unpack the Touch Computer. Insert and charge the battery into the Touch Computer. charge the battery and then insert it into the Touch Computer. Use one of the following accessories to charge: Charging process Battery Description...
Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Operation Handling accessories DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in hazardous areas! Only use original accessories from BARTEC. Only permitted outside hazardous areas: Insert/replace nano-SIM card. Insert/replace microSD card. ...
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Position of the nano-SIM slot in the TC26 -NI. Slide the nano-SIM card holder to the unlock position. Lift the nano-SIM card holder door. Place the nano-SIM card into the card holder with contacts facing down. Subject to technical changes.
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Close the nano-SIM card holder door and slide to the lock position. 10. Replace the access door. 11. Access door must be replaced and tightened to provide an adequate seal for the device. Subject to technical changes.
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 8.1.2 Insert microSD card ATTENTION Damage to the microSD card through electrostatic discharges! Use an antistatic base. Ensure that the operator is correctly earthed. The end user can freely choose which microSD card to use. These components are not specified in the Ex certificate and are considered harmless.
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Insert the microSD card into the card holder door ensuring that the card slides into the holding tabs on each side of the door. Close the microSD card holder door and slide the door to the Lock position. Replace the access door.
The battery (Type B7-A2Z0-0075 or B7-A2Z0-0080) may only be inserted/changed outside the hazardous area. Use only batteries which have been tested or certified by BARTEC for this purpose. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
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Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Change battery - work steps: ATTENTION Incorrect handling may cause damage to property! Use only batteries which have been tested or certified by BARTEC for this purpose. Switch off the TC26 -NI with the "Power Off" function before removing the ...
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Press the two battery latches in. Lift the battery from the device. Insert the replacement battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device. Press the battery down until the battery release latch snaps into place. 10.
DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in hazardous areas! Only use the Base station from BARTEC with type G7-A0Z0-0052. Charge the battery only outside hazardous areas. Connect the base station to a power source.
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Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 8.1.4.2 With USB-C cable Provides 5 VDC power for operating the device. Charges the TC26ex-NI with inserted battery. Enables USB communication with the host computer. DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in hazardous areas!
Requirements in hazardous areas. DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in hazardous areas! Only use the 4-slot battery charging station from BARTEC with type G7-A0Z0- 0054. Charge the battery only outside hazardous areas.
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 8.1.5.2 Charging LED The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device. The Standard Battery charges in approximately 3 hours (from fully depleted to 90%). The extended battery charges in approximately 4 hours (from fully depleted to 90%). Each battery charging LED indicates the status of the charging process in each slot.
DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in hazardous areas! Only use the Hand strap from BARTEC with type B7-A2Z0-0079 To install the Hand strap on the device: Install or replace the handstrap only outside hazardous areas.
DANGER Non certified accessories endanger explosion protection. Danger to life exists in hazardous areas! Only use the Scan handle from BARTEC with type B7-A2Z0-0078. To insert the device into the Scan handle: Insert the device into the Scan handle only outside hazardous areas.
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** To remove the device from the Scan handle: Remove the device from the Scan handle only outside hazardous areas. Press Scan handle release latches. Rotate the bottom of the device up. Subject to technical changes. 47/56 June 2022...
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 8.1.8 Using the touch screen The touch screen can be operated using the following methods. Finger Gloves Please note that the touch mode must be adjusted depending on the method used. Work steps: 1.
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TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 4. Select “Touch panel mode“ in the menu. 5. Set the “Touch Mode“ for your input method. Glove and Finger (screen protector off), to operate the screen with fingers or glove. Finger only, to operate the screen with finger only.
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Scanning - Barcode Use the internal 1D/2D imager to capture barcode data. 8.2.1 Scanning Ensure that an application is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field). Point the top of the device at a barcode.
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** “Picklist Mode” with Multiple Barcodes In Picklist Mode, the scan engine only decodes barcodes that are aligned under the laser crosshair or LED aiming point. It allows the user to select and scan a single barcode from an array of barcodes.
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 8.2.3 Datawegds The Zebra DataWedge application is preinstalled on the touch computer. The application is freeware. For more information on DataWedge, see: https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/software/mobile-computers/datawedge.html Guide to DataWedge: https://techdocs.zebra.com/ The DataWedge is a utility that adds advanced barcode scanning capabilities to any application without writing code.
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** Scanning – RFID NFC/HF NFC/HF RFID is a short-range wireless connectivity technology standard that enables a secure transaction between a reader and a contactless smartcard. The technology is based on ISO/IEC 14443 type A and B (proximity) ISO/IEC 15693 (vicinity) standards, using the HF 13.56 MHz unlicensed band.
TC26 - Touch Computer Operation Type B7-A2C*-****/******** 8.3.2 Scan buttons and antenna position Left scan button (Trigger button) 2. Right scan button (Trigger button) Virtual trigger key - in the software application Position of the NFC/HF antenna Subject to technical changes. 54/56 June 2022...
Disposal Touch Computer and accessories contains metallic and plastic parts and electronic components. WEEE registration number of the BARTEC GmbH: DE 95940350 TAs professional electrical devices, our devices are intended exclusively for commercial use, so-called B2B devices, in accordance with the WEEE Directive. The WEEE Directive provides the framework for the treatment of old electrical equipment throughout Europe.
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