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MX1 Intrinsically Safe User's Guide
I-Safe rating is voided if the MX1-IS device is opened or modified in the field. Removing
any leather covering in an I-Safe environment also voids the I-Safe rating.
Copyright © December 2006 by LXE Inc.
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  • Page 1 MX1 Intrinsically Safe User’s Guide I-Safe rating is voided if the MX1-IS device is opened or modified in the field. Removing any leather covering in an I-Safe environment also voids the I-Safe rating. Copyright © December 2006 by LXE Inc.

  • Page 2: Revision Notice

    Information." Important safety cautions, warnings and regulatory information is Notices: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MX1 I EATURES OF THE NTRINSICALLY Introduction ... 1 Important Safety Instruction and Warnings... 2 Scanner Warnings and Labels... 4 MX1 I-Safe Components ... 5 The Protective Case ...5 The Pistol Grip Handle ...5 Display ... 6 Icons...6 Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture ...6 Display Backlight ...7 Display Backlight Timer ...7 Panning ...7...
  • Page 4 Accessories ...15 PERATION Insert I-Safe Main Battery Pack... 17 Power On and Off... 18 Turn On the MX1-IS ...18 Turn Off the MX1-IS...18 Adjust Display and Volume... 19 Set The Display Contrast ...19 Full Alpha-Numeric ...19 Numeric-Alpha Keypad ...19 Set The Beeper Volume...19 Full Alpha-Numeric ...19...
  • Page 5 Figure 14 Open Battery Door...17 Figure 15 Location of the Power Button...18 Figure 16 Scan Beam ...20 Figure 17 MX1-IS Battery and Charging Cup ...22 Figure 18 Full Alpha-Numeric Keypad ...23 Figure 19 IBM 3270 Specific Keypad ...29 Figure 20 IBM 5250 Specific Keypad ...30 Figure 21 Numeric-Alpha Keypad...31...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J...

  • Page 7: Features Of The Mx1 Intrinsically Safe Hand Held Computer

    Terminal Emulator applications (ANSI Plus, LDS Plus, DOS 5250, DOS 3270, TN3270 and TN5250). The heart of the MX1-IS is an Intel® 486 processor that is PC compatible. It features a graphics screen with electroluminescent backlight. The keypad is constructed of a phosphorescent material that needs no backlighting.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instruction And Warnings

    Wiping it with a dry cloth, or against clothing, may cause a buildup of static electricity. Always use the leather case. 3. Discontinue use if the MX1-IS device is damaged or altered. Use of damaged or altered equipment will void the intrinsic safety of the MX1-IS computer.
  • Page 9 5. Do not substitute batteries. The MX1-IS device is only intrinsically safe when used with the approved LXE Main Battery Pack part no. any other battery pack voids the intrinsic safety approval of the MX1-IS device and is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 10: Scanner Warnings And Labels

    • Do not look into the laser’s lens. • Do not stare directly into the laser beam. • Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX1-IS device. • Do not connect the laser barcode module to any other device. The laser barcode module is certified for use with the MX1-IS device only.

  • Page 11: Mx1 I-Safe Components

    SCAN key on the keypad. With the handle installed the SCAN key on the keypad remains active. The trigger duplicates the operation. The handle is built of a durable and flexible plastic that may detach from the MX1-IS if the unit is dropped. The handle won’t detach completely, because the leather case is covering it.

  • Page 12: Display

    Display The MX1-IS display is a transflective monochrome backlit LCD unit capable of supporting gray scales. Icons Across the top of the display are icons that provide visual cues to current computer operation. Icon When highlighted ... CAPS CAPS is on when upper case letters are selected. To enable or disable CAPS, press 2nd, then SHIFT, then the left arrow key.

  • Page 13: Display Backlight

    Panning The MX1-IS display can be panned around using keypress sequences so the user can view an entire virtual 640 x 480 pixel screen. Initially, the 20 columns and 20 rows in the top left corner of a virtual screen are displayed.

  • Page 14: Intrinsically Safe Endcap

    Important Scanner Endcap Several scanner endcaps are available with the MX1-IS. These consist of a High Performance, Long Range, and Advanced Long Range scanner endcaps. Externally they appear identical with the same indicators. Barcode Scanner operation varies depending upon the application but, once enabled, the scanners are activated by pressing either the “Scan”...

  • Page 15: Keypad Controls

    Keypad Controls There are two keypads available for the MX1-IS. All keypads are phosphorescent. A phosphorescent keypad does not use a keypad backlight but glows in dim/dark areas after exposure to a light source. All keypads are installed and configured by LXE. Full alpha-numeric (60 key) keypads are available that are directly suited to ANSI, IBM 3270 and IBM 5250 host computer systems.

  • Page 16: Numeric-Alpha (41 Key)

    Numeric-Alpha (41 Key) Please refer to Appendix A “Key Maps” for keypress sequences. Scan Key Function The Scan key activates the scanner when a scanner endcap is installed and either of the two Scan buttons is pressed. This feature accommodates both left and right handed users comfortably.

  • Page 17: 2Nd Key Function

    2nd Key Function The 2nd key is colored yellow and is used to activate the 2 Printed above many keys are yellow characters that represent the 2 the 2 key activates the second key function. Note that the 2 keystroke. Each time you need to use the 2 function before pressing another key, press the 2 icon stays on the screen.

  • Page 18: Mode Key Functions

    Likewise for toggling alpha to numeric for one key only. Keypress Sequences See Appendix A for key maps for the alphanumeric and numeric-alpha keypads. MX1-IS specific key maps for the 3270 and 5250 keypads are contained in the 3270 and 5250 DOS Terminal Emulation Reference Guides.

  • Page 19: Power Button Functions

    The unit does not have a backup battery. The Power button is used to turn the MX1-IS on and off and force it into the Suspend state. The button will beep when pressed and beep again every second while it is held down.

  • Page 20: Power Status And The Status Led

    Power Status and the Status LED The Status LED is located next to the LXE logo on the MX1-IS. The LED changes color and state depending on power status. Status LED Steady Green Blinking Green Steady Red Blinking Red Power Management and the Keypad Status LED is Steady Green.

  • Page 21: Getting Help

    ServicePass website only. You can get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website.
  • Page 22 Getting Help MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Care should be used when inserting or removing the battery pack so that damage does not occur to the battery contacts on the MX1-IS. If damage does occur, cease using the unit until inspection or repair can be performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 24: Power On And Off

    Press and hold the Power button down. The unit will emit three short beeps and one long beep. After the long beep the MX1-IS will power down. The Power button and the display will turn off. The Power key function is configured in the BIOS Setup (see the “MX1 I-Safe Reference Guide.”)

  • Page 25: Adjust Display And Volume

    Adjust Display and Volume Set The Display Contrast Adjusting screen contrast lightens or darkens the characters on the screen to make them visible at a comfortable level. The contrast is incremented or decremented one step each time the contrast key is pressed.

  • Page 26: Enter Data

    Align the red beam so that the barcode is centered within the beam. The laser beam must cross the entire barcode. Move the MX1-IS towards or away from the barcode so that the barcode takes up approximately two-thirds the width of the beam.

  • Page 27: Mx1-Is Environmental Specifications

    If the Off Timer expires the MX1-IS will turn itself off and all unsaved information is lost. Insert a fully charged battery pack and press the Power button to turn the MX1-IS back on.

  • Page 28: Battery Charger

    Battery Charger Optional LXE MULTI-charger The Main Battery Pack must be charged in the MX1-IS MULTI-charger, MX1ISA378CHGR3WW. Insert the Battery Pack with the arrow on the Battery Pack pointing UP, away from the charger. Make sure that the groove on the back of the battery mates with the slot on the battery charging cup.

  • Page 29: Appendixa Key Maps

    LDS Plus Reference Guide Note: LXE offers IBM specific keypads to be used with the LXE 3270 / TN3270 / 5250 / TN5250 TE software (a graphic description of the keypads is contained in this appendix). LXE’s 900MHz radio is obsolete. Terminal emulators requiring 900MHz radios are obsolete as of June 2005 (e.g.

  • Page 30: Full Alpha-Numeric Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies For Dos Units

    Full Alpha-Numeric Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies for DOS Units Note: The DOS unit key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. When using a sequence of keys that includes the 2 Set the On/Off condition of NumLock before pressing a key sequence. There is no visual indication of the condition of NumLock.
  • Page 31 To get this result Page Up Page Down NumLock (Toggle) CapsLock (Toggle) Right Shift Right Alt Right Ctrl ScrollLock PrintScrn SysReq E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J Press These Keys and Then Shift Ctrl NumLock Press this Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 To get this result MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide Press These Keys and Then Shift Ctrl NumLock Press this CapsLock off E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J...
  • Page 33 To get this result 1 (alpha) 2 (alpha) 3 (alpha) 4 (alpha) 5 (alpha) 6 (alpha) 7 (alpha) 8 (alpha) 9 (alpha) 0 (alpha) DOT (alpha) 1 (numeric) 2 (numeric) 3 (numeric) 4 (numeric) 5 (numeric) 6 (numeric) 7 (numeric) 8 (numeric) 9 (numeric) 0 (numeric)
  • Page 34 To get this result Insert (numeric) Del (numeric) < > : (colon) ; (semicolon) - (minus sign) _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) “ & * (asterisk) MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide Press These Keys and Then Shift Ctrl NumLock Press this E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J...

  • Page 35: Ibm 3270 And Tn3270 Terminal Emulator Keypad

    IBM 3270 and TN3270 Terminal Emulator Keypad This keypad is designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE's IBM 3270 and TN3270 Terminal Emulation (TE) programs. When running these programs on the MX1-IS, please refer to the following terminal emulation reference guides...

  • Page 36: Ibm 5250 And Tn5250 Terminal Emulator Keypad

    IBM 5250 and TN5250 Terminal Emulator Keypad This keypad is designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE's IBM 5250 and TN5250 Terminal Emulation (TE) programs. When running these programs on the MX1-IS, please refer to the following terminal emulation reference guides...

  • Page 37: Numeric-Alpha Key Map (41 Key)

    Numeric-Alpha Key Map (41 Key) When running the ANSI Plus, LDS Plus, 3270, 5250, TN3270 or TN5250 terminal emulation programs with this keypad, please refer to the following terminal emulation reference guides for equivalent keys and keypress sequences: ANSI Plus Reference Guide LDS Plus Reference Guide 5250 DOS TE Reference Guide 3270 DOS TE Reference Guide...

  • Page 38: Numeric-Alpha Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies For Batch Units

    When using a sequence of keys that do not include the A/# key and includes the 2 the rest of the key sequence. Note: The batch unit key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. To get this...
  • Page 39 To get this result A / # Pan Right Pan Left Pan Home Insert Delete Home Page Up Page Down NumLock CapsLock Right Shift Right Alt Right Ctrl ScrollLock PrintScrn SysReq 1 (numeric) 2 (numeric) 3 (numeric) 4 (numeric) 5 (numeric) 6 (numeric) CAPS icon is toggled on and off.
  • Page 40 To get this result A / # 7 (numeric) 8 (numeric) 9 (numeric) 0 (numeric) 1 (alpha) 2 (alpha) 3 (alpha) 4 (alpha) 5 (alpha) 6 (alpha) 7 (alpha) 8 (alpha) 9 (alpha) 0 (alpha) To use capital letters, both the Alpha icon and the CAPS icon must be displayed on the screen. MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide Press These Keys and then Shift...
  • Page 41 To get this result A / # & * (asterisk) To use lower case letters, both the Alpha icon and the CAPS icon must NOT be displayed on the screen. E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J Press These Keys and then Shift Ctrl NumLock Press this Minus Sign (alpha) MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide...
  • Page 42 To get this result A / # + (numeric) - (numeric) * (numeric) / (numeric) DOT (alpha) MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide Press These Keys and then Shift Ctrl NumLock Press this E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J...

  • Page 43: Appendixb Regulatory Notices And Safety Information

    Information to User A label on the exterior of the device should resemble one of the labels shown below (the label contains the LXE part number of the installed radio card). The labels shown below and affixed to the device, identify where the device may be used and where its use is restricted.

  • Page 44: Approvals

    PCMCIA Card Li-Ion Battery When disposing of the MX1-IS Main Battery Pack, the following precautions should be observed: The battery should be disposed of promptly. The battery should not be disassembled or crushed. The battery should not be heated above 212°F (100°C) or incinerated.
  • Page 45 EN 55024 : 1998 LVD Safety Standards: EN 60950:2000 We, LXE Inc., declare that the equipment specified above complies with all Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the above Directives and Standards, as amended. Date of issue: December 10, 2002...
  • Page 46 Safety Standards: IEC 950-2: 1991 + Amendments A1..A4 We, LXE Inc., declare that the equipment specified above complies with all Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the above Directives and Standards, as amended. Place: LXE Inc., Norcross GA USA Date of issue: 1 March, 2000 LXE Inc.
  • Page 47 EN 300 328-1 and -2: 2000-7 Safety: EN 60950-2: 1992 + A1..A4 We, LXE Inc., declare that the equipment specified above complies with all Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the above Directives and Standards, as amended. Place Date of issue LXE Inc.
  • Page 48 The LXE 6726 can be equipped with external antennas. The antennas listed have been evaluated with the LXE 6726 pursuant to ETSI EN 300 328, and therefore meet the definition of ‘dedicated antenna’ per ERC/REC 70-03 Appendix 1 Table 3; thus the requirement set forth in ERC/REC 70-03 , Annex 3 are met by the LXE model 6726 transceiver.

  • Page 49: Laser Light Safety Statement

    Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Laser Light Safety Statement Warning: This product uses laser light. One of the following labels is provided on the scanner. Please read the Caution statement. (US) Mise én garde: Ce produit utilise un rayon laser. L’une des étiquettes suivantes est apposée sur le scanneur. Veuillez lire l’avertissement qu’elle contient.
  • Page 50 Laser Light Safety Statement Aþaðýdaki etiketlerden bir tanesi tarayýcýnýn üstünde saðlanýr. Lütfen Dikkat ifadesini okuyun. (TR) (CN) Labels - MX1-IS Hand Held Computer MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide (KR) Legend: Chinese-CN; Danish-DK; Dutch-NL; English-US; Finnish- FI; French-FR; German-DE; Greek-GR; Italian-IT; Japanese-JP; Korean-KR; Norwegian-NO; Portuguese-PT;...

  • Page 51: Revision History

    Appendix B – Regulatory Notices and Safety Information : Updated 6726 Declaration of Conformity. Revision C, Apr 2003 Front Page : Added “I-Safe rating is voided if the MX1-IS device is opened or modified in the field. Removing any leather covering in an I-Safe environment also voids the I-Safe rating”.
  • Page 52 Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX1 I-Safe User’s Guide E-EQ-MX1ISOGWW-J...

  • Page 53: Index

    Accessories ...15 Backlight for Display...7 Battery New ...17 Battery Compartment...17 Battery Pack...21 described ...21 Beeper location ...8 Beeper Volume, How To ...19 CAPS ...6 Case, protective...5 Charger, battery ...22 Cleaning...6 COM 1 Endcap Port ...8 Contrast, Adjustments Keypresses...19 Critical Suspend state...21 Data, How To ...20 Default Critical Suspend mode...13...
  • Page 54 Keypads, 60 Key... 9 Virtual screen Panning ... 7 Volume, Adjustments Keypresses ... 19 Wake the MX1-IS from Suspend ... 13 Wake Up ... 14 Wake up action for display backlight ... 7 Warnings ... 2 Warnings and Labels Laser Scanner... 4...

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