Winmate FM10 User Manual

Winmate FM10 User Manual

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Vehicle Mounted Computer
Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 Processor, 1.91 GHz
FM10
User Guide
Version 6.5
Document Part No. 9152111I100J
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

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  • Page 1 Vehicle Mounted Computer Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 Processor, 1.91 GHz FM10 User Guide Version 6.5 Document Part No. 9152111I100J Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Read Me First Contents Chapter 1: Read Me First ........................... 7 1.1 Informations de sécurité (FR) ......................8 1.2 Safety Information (EN) ........................8 1.3 About the Adapter ..........................9 1.4 Li-Ion Battery ............................9 1.5 About This Guide ..........................9 1.6 General Guideline ..........................
  • Page 3 4.4 Enable BT ............................46 4.4.1 Opening My Bluetooth ........................ 46 4.5 BT Barcode Reader Setup ........................ 46 4.5.1 The FM10 with Label ........................46 4.5.2 The FM10 without Label ......................47 4.5.3 Adding and Pairing a BT Device ....................47 4.6 WLAN ...............................
  • Page 4 Warranty Winmate Inc. warrants that each of its products is free from material and workmanship defect for a period of one year starting from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid.
  • Page 5 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide Advisory Conventions Four types of advisories are used throughout the user manual to provide helpful information or to alert you to the potential for hardware damage or personal injury. These are Notes, Important, Cautions, and Warnings.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1: Read Me First CE Notice (European Union) This device has been tested and found to conform to the limits set for a Class B product. EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information •...
  • Page 7 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide IC Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528.
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Read Me First

    Chapter 1: Read Me First Chapter 1: Read Me First Follow and adhere to all warnings and instructions in this manual. For your safety, please read all safety and operating instructions before using the product. Keep this manual for future reference CAUTION/ ATTENTION Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique ne pas exposer l’appareil à...
  • Page 9: Informations De Sécurité (Fr)

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 1.1 Informations de sé curité (FR) Suivez et respectez tous les avertissements et instructions figurant sur l’écran. Pour votre sécurité, s’il vous plaît lire toutes les consignes de sécurité et de fonctionnement avant d’utiliser le device. Gardez ce manuel pour référence future.
  • Page 10: About The Adapter

    1.5 About This Guide This Product Reference Guide provides instruction for the system administrator to follow when configuring and using the FM10 Vehicle Mount Computer. This Product Reference Guide has been developed for a FM10 with Windows® operating system. 1.6 General Guideline It is recommended to reboot the device when some functions are defect or inactive.
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Introduction

    GFG resistive touch screen with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. The FM10 delivers flexibility and mobility in a vehicle mounted computer form factor. FM10 is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the top of the FM10 vehicle docking. Since the dock remains attached to the vehicle, this device can easily be moved or switched from one vehicle to another vehicle.
  • Page 12: Package Contents

    2.1 Package Contents Before using this device, make sure that all the items listed below are present in your package: Dock + Latch Power Cable with Power Converter Computer FM10 USB Cable Locking Key Fuse Kit Cable 84W Adapter with...
  • Page 13: Components

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 2.3 Components 2.3.1 Front View Item Description 10.4” Touch Acts as one of the inputs for the device Screen Power Button Press and hold the button for 3 second to turn on the device...
  • Page 14: Rear View With Vehicle Dock

    Chapter 2: Introduction 2.3.2 Rear View with Vehicle Dock Item Description VESA Mount Hole VESA 75, 100, and RAM Mount Release Latch Press to release the device and the docking Kensington Lock Connect to a security lock, protecting your device from being stolen Set the switch to on (I) to provide the supply power to the device Power switch and it will automatically connect to the ignition system of the vehicle...
  • Page 15: Side View With Vehicle Dock

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 2.3.3 Side View with Vehicle Dock Left Side Right Side Item Description COM1 and COM2 Connect a peripheral device such as a printer or scanner with serial port Connect USB peripheral devices such as USB Flash drive, mouse, USB 2.0 x 2...
  • Page 16: Top And Bottom View

    Chapter 2: Introduction 2.3.4 Top and Bottom View Item Description Lock Lock the tablet in place Reading Light Use to provide illumination in dark environment...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Hardware

    Chapter 3: Hardware 3.1 System Hardware 3.2 Central Processing Unit The FM10 is running an Intel Atom E3845 processor 1.91 GHz, and the operating system of this device is Windows 10. 3.3 Input and Output Connectors The FM10 device supports the following I/O connectors: •...
  • Page 18: Memory Card

    To perform the connection, simply plug one end of the adapter cable to the dock and then plug the other end of the adapter cable to the DC output cable from adapter. For Details, refer to the connection diagram shown below: Item AC Input Cable DC Output Cable To DC Output Cable To FM10...
  • Page 19: Power Management Mode

    3.9.1 Full ON Mode When the FM10 is attached to either vehicle power or an external power supply, or it is operating from the UPS battery and the power button is pressed, the device is in the “ON” mode. In this mode, the keypad, touch screen and any attached peripherals will function normally.
  • Page 20: Hibernate Mode

    By default, the FM10 turns off if the user turns off the device through the system or presses the power button for 8 seconds with a critical shut down. The FM10 will also be off when there is no connection to a power source or the UPS battery is depleted.
  • Page 21: Power Control

    FM10. If the device is OFF, pressing the power button will start the power up sequence. NOTE: • The FM10 has to be docked in a powered vehicle docking station or UPS battery has to have a sufficient charge to power the device. •...
  • Page 22: Battery

    There is a risk of an explosion caused by incorrect installation or misapplication of the battery pack. To avoid possible injury: • Use only the type of the battery recommended by Winmate. • Follow battery pack installation instructions in this user manual. •...
  • Page 23: Backup Battery

    The backup battery should be replaced only be authorized service personnel. 3.12 External Connectors Power OFF the FM10 before connecting cables to any port. Most of the external connectors for the FM10 are located on the vehicle dock. COM1 connects to a device such as printer or scanner.
  • Page 24: Usb 2.0 (D-9 Female) Connector

    The CAN Bus/ Audio connector is a D-15 male connector located on the rear side of the Vehicle Dock. The connector supports a headset adapter cable or a CAN BUS cable. The FM10 does not support connecting audio and CAN BUS simultaneously.
  • Page 25 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Hardware CAN Bus Cable Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal CN1-A CAN_GND CN3-3 CAN_GND CN2-A CAN_GND CN1-B CAN_V+ CAN3-15 CN2-B CAN_V+ CN1-C CAN_H CN3-13 CAN_H CN2-C CAN_H CN1-D CAN_L CN3-2 CAN_L CN2-D CAN_L CN1-E CAN_SHLD CN3-12 CAN_SHLD CN2-E CAN_SHLD CN3-5 CN3 SHELL...
  • Page 27: Lan Connector

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 3.12.4 LAN Connector Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal TX_D1+ TX_D1- RX_D2+ BI_D3+ BI_D3- RX_D2- BI_D4+ BI_D4- 3.12.5 Power Connector 1. Power Connector 2. Power Switch Power Connector Pin No. SYMBOL CN2-1 VIN +...
  • Page 28: Antenna Connections

    The FM10 equipped with internal antennas on the computer side and external antennas on the Vehicle Dock side. When the FM10 Computer is on the Vehicle Dock, it will by default use the external antennas on the Dock that are attached through the SMA Connectors for better signal strength. Only when the FM10 computer is removed from the dock will it use the internal antennas.
  • Page 29: Keyboard Options

    Left Key F10 (Programmable Key 10) Right Key 3.14.2 USB Keyboard / Mouse A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be attached to the FM10 using the appropriate adapter cable. The cable attached to the device and provides USB connector.
  • Page 30: Led Function

    Chapter 3: Hardware 3.15 LED Function LED indicators are located on the left and right sides of the front panel. 1. Connection and UPS battery LEDs 2. System LEDs 3. Power LED 3.15.1 Connection and UPS battery LEDs Indicator Type LED Behavior System State The Device has detected a network and is connecting...
  • Page 31: System Leds

    The FM10’s display measures 10.4 inches diagonally, display resolution is 1024 x 768 pixel resolution and bonded with resistive touch. A unique feature here is that the FM10 supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Software

    Chapter 4: Software Chapter 4: Software 4.1 Setting Up Windows for the First Time This chapter details how to setup the Windows that may be installed on the tablet for the first time. Caution Make sure the battery is full charged before starting the Tablet Computer for the first time with internal battery power.
  • Page 33 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 3. On the Here's the legal stuff screen, read through the disclosures, then tap Accept. 4. Windows will then try to connect to network. Tap Skip this step to continue without a wireless connection as you can then set up the network later.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Software 6. To create a local account, type your User name, password, and Password hint in the fields provided, then tap Next. 7. The initial setup screens are complete, and the desktop is displayed. 8. Read any introductory screens describing features of your computer, and tap Next upon completing each.
  • Page 35: Control Panel

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 4.3 Control Panel 4.3.1 Using the Touch Screen The touch screen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you to control and make selections on the device by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4: Software Calibrating the Screen Where there is a noticeable discrepancy in the placement of the stylus on the screen and the indicated position of the on-screen pointer, recalibrate the screen. Long press F2 function key to call the Screen Calibration menu. Follow the instructions on screen calibration starting from #2.
  • Page 37 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide For a calibration test there are 16 Points follow by 4 points Linearization. The following example shows 16 Points Linearization. The following example shows 4 Points Linearization Use the supplied stylus or finger to tap the cross, until it moves to the next location. Repeat this process as the dot moves around the screen.
  • Page 38: Touch Lock

    Chapter 4: Software 4.3.2 Touch Lock Press F1 and F2 simultaneously to perform touch lock. While the touch is locked, all function keys and touch will not be able to work, until you slide the bar to unlock the touch lock. Press F1 and F2 simultaneously one more time to perform unlock touch function, or you can slide the bar to unlock the touch lock.
  • Page 39: Turn On/Off The Reading Lamp

    Slide to the right side to increase the volume and slide to the left side to decrease the volume. 4.3.5 Brightness There are several configuration options for the FM10 display backlight: 4.3.5.1 Power Management The display backlight is controlled by power management. When the user activity timer expires, the display...
  • Page 40: Function Key Form To Access F6~F24

    Chapter 4: Software 4.3.5.2 Display and Keypad Backlight Brightness The intensity of the display backlight can be manually configured: 1. Press the F4 and F5 button simultaneously; the transparent slide bar will appear on the screen. 2. Tap on the Auto Brightness. you can adjust the brightness for Panel. 3.
  • Page 41: Win-Set Utility

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 4.3 Win-Set Utility Win-Set ® is a program made by Winmate to control the main functions of the FM10. In Win-Set ® user can check system information, control function button settings, configure blanking function, scanner wedge and defroster settings.
  • Page 42: Win-Set Shortcut Setting

    Chapter 4: Software 4.3.2 Win-Set Shortcut Setting Long pressing on F1 button opens a Win-Set ® . In Function Buttons submenu user can set up functions of the function keys F1~F24. Press the button next to F1, user will see the window show up just like the below picture. Then choose a program to be opened by button F1 next time.
  • Page 43 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide In this example Dbgview program will be opened by pressing F1. If user wants to delete this function, please press the button next to F1 in the Win-Set ® Function Buttons menu. Then there will be a window show up at the center of the desktop and ask you to confirm whether you want...
  • Page 44: Blanking Function

    Chapter 4: Software 4.3.3 Blanking Function Winmate® FM10 equipped with screen blanking function. Once activated, it will lock the screen display to prevent or restrict the use of the in-vehicle computer. Open Blanking Function menu to control blanking behavior, sensitivity and debounce time.
  • Page 45: Scanner Wedge

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 4.3.4 Scanner Wedge Scanner wedge allows user to choose how to interface the Barcode Scanner to the FM10. Item Setting Setting Options Description • None Choose None, COM1 or COM2 and press Set •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4: Software Item Setting Setting Options Default Setting Description Enabled Enables the defroster. Defroster Disabled Disabled Disables the defroster. When enabled, defroster automatically Defroster on starts working when the outside -30 ~ 0°C Default: -5°C trip point temperature drops down to defroster on trip point (°C) When enabled, defroster automatically Defroster off...
  • Page 47: Enable Bt

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 4.4 Enable BT Your device has integrated BT capabilities for short-range wireless communication between BT enabled devices. By default, the BT feature is enabled as indicated by the BT icon on the taskbar. To Enable the Wireless BT feature, perform the following procedure: Long press the F4 to launch the RF Power Control utility application.
  • Page 48: The Fm10 Without Label

    If there is no beep or no LED flash from the BT h barcode reader, this indicates this device and the scanner are currently paired. 4.5.2 The FM10 without Label If there is no BT address barcode label attached on this device, perform the following to create a unique BT address barcode for this device: 1.
  • Page 49: External Wlan Antenna

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 6. To check the connection status, observe wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area. The more bars the icon shows, the better the wireless LAN connection strength is. 7. Now wireless LAN connection is setup, try connection to the network with an internet browser such as Internet Explorer.
  • Page 50: Wwan

    Chapter 4: Software network signal. This can lead to identity theft and other malicious acts. A network security key or passphrase can help protect your wireless network from this type of unauthorized access. The Set Up a Network wizard will guide you through setting up a security key. Please refer to this following link for more detail on how to set up a security key for a wireless network http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-security-key-wireless-network#1TC=windows-7 4.7 WWAN...
  • Page 51 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide Item Icon Description • Green: network is on. • Red: network is off. On/Off • Green: Indicate the network signal strength. More lit bars indicate stronger signal • Red: No signal. Signal Strength Indicates the network connection type.
  • Page 52: Using Camera Features

    Chapter 4: Software 4.8 Using Camera Features Your device has a built-in camera. This section explains how to use camera for taking pictures and making videos. 4.8.1 Opening the Camera Perform one of the following to open the camera: • Long press F5 to launch the camera 4.8.2 The Camera Screen Item...
  • Page 53: Recording Videos

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide The preview screen automatically closes after 3 seconds. Alternatively, do one of the following: • to delete the photo and return to the camera screen. • to close the preview and return to the camera screen.
  • Page 54: Camera Settings

    Chapter 4: Software 4.8.5 Camera Settings 1. Tap to open the setting page. 2. Modify necessary settings. 3. When settings are complete, tap OK to apply and save change. Item Description Check one of the check boxes to show the preview screen right after capturing a photo.
  • Page 55: Using Recovery Wizard To Restore Computer

    4.9 Using Recovery Wizard to Restore Computer The FM10 computer has a dedicate recovery partition stored on the hard drive of the vehicle computer to enable quick one-key recovery process. This partition occupies about 11GB of the storage space, and comes built-in to each FM10 vehicle computer.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4: Software 4. A warning message about data loss will show up. Make sure data is backed up before recovery, and click on “Yes” to continue. 5. Wait till the recovery process to complete. During the recovery process, a command prompt will show up to indicate the percent of recovery process.
  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Accessories Installation

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide Chapter 5: Accessories Installation 5.1 Installing a SIM Card The Vehicle mounted computer supports data connection using 4G/LTE SIM cards and fits Micro-SIM card. (Note: 4G/LTE feature is optional). Perform the following to install the SIM card to your vehicle mounted computer: 1.
  • Page 58: Installing A Micro Sd Card

    Chapter 5: Accessories Installation 5.2 Installing a Micro SD Card Micro SD card can be used to store files in the vehicle mounted computer, user can copy / download / upload files to and from the VMC. Perform the following to install the SIM card to your device. 1.
  • Page 59: Installing A Stylus With The Holder

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 5.3 Installing a Stylus with the holder Notice that stylus is an optional feature for FM10 vehicle mounted computer. Perform the following to dock the device Align the screw hole between the stylus holder and the rear side of device; fasten it with the given screw.
  • Page 60: Chapter 6: Vehicle Mounting

    6.1 Introduction The FM10 is designed to be mounted to a docking station on the vehicle with RAM mount. The vehicle mount holds the dock and FM10 attaches to the dock. The FM10 can operate on another vehicle equipped with the docking station without the need to mount the device again.
  • Page 61: Ram Mount Installation

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 6.3 RAM Mount Installation Winmate recommends using RAM Mounting Parts as part of our device mounting solution. The rear cover of this device is designed to be mounted to RAM Mount solutions, which provides different mounting options to fit any industrial use or vehicle.
  • Page 62 Chapter 6: Vehicle Mounting Mounting 2 – Drill Solution Component RAM Mount Part Number Description RAM round base 3.68” Round Base mounts - on the RAM-D-202U with 2.25” Ball forklift SUS304 M8 x A1-1 Screw 40mm Screw Arm for 2.25” Ball RAM Arm RAM-D-201U (Length:8.375”)
  • Page 63 FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide Mounting 3 – Keyboard Mounting Installation Component RAM Mount Part Number Description Winmate Keyboard 4 VESA Holes on the Adapter Plate plate to device and 4 (designed by AMPS holes to RAM Winmate) Ball...
  • Page 64 Chapter 6: Vehicle Mounting Keyboard Assembly This part shows the steps to install the keyboard. 1. Fasten all four screws on the RAM mount ball on the back of the keyboard. 2. Fasten the keyboard adapter on the other end of the RAM mount ball. 3.
  • Page 65: Docking And Undocking The Device

    NOTE the dock. CAUTION/ ATTENTION Always place the FM10 on the dock from top side. Placing from left or right sides may damage the docking connector. Perform the following to undock the device: 1. While holding the device, push the release latch on the docking station and then lift the device to un- dock it.
  • Page 66: Connecting The Power Cable For Testing

    Wiring Instruction 1. Place the device on the vehicle dock and make sure the device is Off. 2. Connect the CN2 to the FM10 vehicle dock by aligning the connector pins and then push it, twist to fasten the connection.
  • Page 67: Connecting The Power Cable For Installation On The Vehicle

    FM10 Vehicle Mounted Computer User Guide 6.2.3 Connecting the power cable for installation on the vehicle WARNING!/ AVERTISSEMENT! This power cable should only be used on the 24, 36, or 48 Volt forklifts. Note that, this power cable cannot work for 12 Volt forklifts.
  • Page 68 Chapter 6: Vehicle Mounting Slide tubing over wires, remove the wires and insert it to the fuse holder, crimp it. wire to the vehicle’s positive power source. Connect the black wire to the vehicle’s Connect the negative power source. Connect the white wire to the vehicle’s ignition switch for the ignition function, if the requirement is connected to vehicle without ignition, please connect ignition pin to battery V+.
  • Page 69: Power Cable Routing

    6.5.4 Power cable routing There are many cables available for the FM10 including power cable, CAN Bus cable, or USB cable. To secure these cables, there are five cable clamps secured the FM10 vehicle dock to prevent the cable strain.
  • Page 70: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Appendix A: Technical Specifications Item Specifications System Specifications Processor Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 Processors (1.91GHz) System Memory 4GB SODIMM DDR3L-1600 (up to 8GB) Storage 128 GB M.2 SSD (up to 256 GB) Windows 10 IoT Enterprise Operating System Windows 7 Professional for Embedded System (Optional) Windows Embedded Standard 7 (Optional)
  • Page 71: Appendix B: Order Information

    The product shown in this document is a standard model. For diagrams that contain customized or optional I/O, please contact the Winmate Sales Team for more information Appendix B: Order Information FM10 Series available in the following configurations: Built-in Heater FM10...
  • Page 72 Appendix B: Order Information NOTE...
  • Page 73 Winmate Inc. 9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District, New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan, R.O.C www.winmate.com Copyright © 2022 Winmate Inc. All rights reserved.

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