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Language: English Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this guide 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.
Revision Notice Rev. Section Explanation Notices and (May 2006) Added label and text : “Republic of Singapore – LXE Dealer License Appendix B – Number DA103458 complies with IDA Standards.” Regulatory Notices and Safety Information Introduction (August 2006) Added Laser Label for Summit Client . Laser Label for Odyssey Client does not change.
The attached stylus is used to assist in entering data and configuring the mobile device. Protective film for the touchscreen is available as an accessory. The MX7 is powered by a 2200 mAh Lithium-Ion main battery pack and an internal NiCd backup battery.
Multi AppLock Note: The LXE Login Utility should be used by Odyssey Clients only. Note: There is no IR port on the MX7. Tethered scanners are not supported on the MX7. Bluetooth is not supported by LXE. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the MX7 to conserve the main battery and recharge the backup battery. • When a new battery is installed in the MX7 for the first time (or when the backup battery is completely depleted), the Time and Date reverts to it’s default values. •...
Storage Temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) [non-condensing] Water and Dust IEC 60529 compliant to IP54 Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing at 104°F (40°C) Vibration Based on MIL Std 810D 8 kV air, 4kV contact MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
• Do not stare directly into the laser beam. • Do not remove the laser caution labels from the MX7. • Do not connect the laser barcode window to any other device. The laser barcode window is certified for use with the MX7 only.
Front – 32 Key Figure 3 Front Components Scanner Aperture Speaker System Status LED Scan Button Orange Key (Sticky Key) Blue Key (Sticky Key) Scan Status LED Cable Port On / Off Button “Alpha” Lock LED Diamond Number Keys MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
Figure 5 Scanner Aperture Note: The Imager has clear plastic protecting the imager engine. The Scanner has red plastic protecting the scanner engine. The No-Scanner option has an opaque window protecting the MX7 internal components. AC Adapter AC Adapter AC Power Cable Figure 6 AC Adapter MX7 User’s Guide...
Components Cables Cable: Multipurpose RS-232 and Power MX7A055MULTICBLDA9F Cable: Multipurpose USB and Power MX7A052MULTICBLUSB Adapter/Cable : Audio MX7A060ADPTCBLVOICE Adapter: RS-232 PC port to D9 male MX7A058ADPTCBLPER E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
Handstrap Clip Tether Attach Point Note: Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX7 or the handstrap is attached, not both. LXE recommends that, in the absence of a trigger handle, the handstrap be used at all times. LXE pre-installs the handstrap when the MX7 is purchased without a trigger handle.
This guide takes you through an introduction to and operation of the MX7. 1. Insert a fully charged main battery pack. (Always put a fully charged battery in the mobile device at the beginning of the shift or workday.)
Administrator access. the date/time or adjust the volume. Refer to the “MX7 Reference Guide”, “Chapter 4 - AppLock” for setup and processing information. RFterm opens and runs upon each cold reset Tap File | Exit to close the RFTerm application.
The MX7 can be purchased with a customer-installable trigger handle. The handle is shipped with a wrist strap. The handle enables the user of the MX7 to hold the mobile device comfortably while pointing and activating the scanner with one hand. With the handle installed, the MX7 can balance on a tabletop supported by the nose of the mobile device and the bottom of the handle.
Note: The battery should not be replaced in a dirty, harsh or hazardous environment. When the battery is out of the MX7, any dust or moisture that enters the battery compartment can get into the main unit, potentially causing damage.
Note: This option should only be used by Odyssey Clients. If the LXE Login Utility has been installed, the following screen is presented to the user after a return from Suspend, a warm reset and a cold reset. There are three options: Type the login name and tap OK to continue.
Place the cursor in a text box prior to typing in data or retrieving data using the integrated barcode scanner or an input/output device connected to the serial port. A stylus replacement kit containing 10 stylus’ can be ordered from LXE. See the section titled “Accessories” for the stylus replacement kit part number.
Entering the Multi AppLock Activation Key Hotkey If the mobile device uses LXE’s Multi AppLock to allow the user to switch between two applications, the default Activation key is Ctrl+Spc. The key sequence switches the focus between one application and another. Data entry affects the application running in the foreground only.
5. Fold each end of the the strap over so that the closed loop fastener surfaces mate evenly. 6. Test the strap's connection making sure the MX7 is securely connected to each end of the strap connectors.
Plug the 3-prong cable into an AC wall outlet. AC power is now being supplied to the power adapter. Press the power cable connector pin from the power adapter into the connector on the (USB/Power or RS-232/Power) cable attached to the base of the MX7. AC power is now being supplied to the MX7. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
Align the RS-232 serial cable end carefully to an appropriate serial port on a desktop/laptop computer for ActiveSync communication. Press the ends together and hand tighten the screws on either side of the serial cable until the MX7 is securely connected to the serial device.
Squeeze the clips on the connector cable to open the catches in the connector assembly. Firmly press Connector A into the connector at the base of the MX7. Release the clips in the connector cable. Test the connection for stability before connecting the B or C connector.
Do not wear the cable on the front of your body. It may get in your way or get caught on protruding objects. Entering Data Data is entered into the MX7 by speaking into the headset’s microphone when prompted. Please contact your System Administrator if assistance is needed with the voice software installed on your MX7.
Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter. • When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
Alph key to toggle between Alpha and Numeric mode. • When using a sequence of keys that do not include the Alph key but does include a sticky key, press the sticky key first then the rest of the key sequence. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
The keypad is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function that a full sized computer keyboard can provide is duplicated on the MX7 keypads but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task. Please refer to “Appendix A – Key Maps” for instruction on the specific keypresses to access all keypad functions.
The Scan Status LED (oval shaped LED below keypad) turns red when the laser beam is on. Following a barcode scan and read the Scan Status LED turns green for two seconds and the MX7 beeps or vibrates, indicating a successful scan. If the scan was unsuccessful, the Scan Status LED turns off and a different beep sequence is heard.
Input Panel: 1. Tap the Input Panel/Virtual Keyboard icon in the taskbar. 2. Select “Keyboard” from the menu. 3. Tap the data entry area on the display when you want to enter data using the Input Panel. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
LXE ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also 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.
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MX7 Charge/Comm Interface Cable, USB Client for ActiveSync MX7A052MULTICBLUSB MX7 Charge/Comm Interface Cable, RS-232 Serial ActiveSync, D9 MX7A055MULTICBLDA9F Female AC/DC power supply with US power cord for use with MX7 9000A319PSACUS Charge/Comm cables AC/DC power supply without power cord for use with MX7 9000A302PSACWW...
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Calibrating the touchscreen will need to be performed when the cold boot process is complete. If needed, change the MX7 Time and Date from it’s factory default value by tapping the Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon.
If dust, lint or smudges are trapped between the protective film and the glass display, remove the protective film, clean the display and apply the protective film again. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
To start, tap Recalibrate. Follow the instructions on the screen and press the Enter key to save the new calibration settings or press <Esc> to cancel or quit. See the “MX7 Reference Guide” for complete instructions. Cleaning the Glass Display/Scanner Aperture Note: These instructions are for components made of glass.
The default value for the battery power timer is 3 seconds. The default value for the external power timer is 2 minutes. The backlight will remain on all the time when both checkboxes are blank. The display backlight timer dims the backlight at the end of the specified time. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
Setting the Power Schemes Timers Setting the Power Schemes Timers Note: Refer to the section titled “Power Modes” in the MX7 Reference Guide for information relating to the power states of the mobile device. Select | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes tab. Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes.
The speaker is located on the front of the device above the MX7 logo. The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the listener. The volume is increased or decreased one step each time the volume key sequence is pressed.
OK to save the change. You can also select / deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft. As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Soft, the computer will emit a tone each time the volume increases or decreases in decibel range. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
The Keypads The Keypads The keypad is installed and configured by LXE to your specifications. 32-key Keypad 55-key ANSI/CE Keypad 55-key IBM 5250 Keypad Figure 27 The 32-key and 55-key Keypads See “Appendix A – Key Maps” for instruction on the specific keypresses to access all keypad functions.
No user intervention required. No Color Good No user intervention required. Scan Status The Scan Status LED is located below the MX7 keypad. When the Scan Status LED is . . . The Status is . . . Steady Green Good Scan...
-- when CAPS is On alpha characters are capitalized. For example, when CAPS is On and the Shft key and the G key are pressed, a lower case g is displayed. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
Control function, you need to press the Ctl key before pressing the desired key. Note the green highlight on the Control key and the 5250 commands highlighted in green on the 5250 keypad overlay. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
To enter a string of letters in a text field, tap the <Alph> key to toggle it On. It remains active until it is tapped again and toggled off. To enter a string of numbers in a text field, make sure the <Alph> key is toggled off. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
55 Key Keypad The user can program the following key combinations using the Diamond 1 key: e.g. ESC e.g. Home e.g. BackTab e.g. Insert (Blue+Alt) (Shft+Down Arrow) (Orange+Tab) (Blue+I) Any combination of “standard” keypresses can be used. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
(!) user defined without using a sticky key Note: Refer to the “MX7 Reference Guide” before mapping the Diamond keys. The Reference Guide also contains instructions for the Key Map Utility for the keypad. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
MX7 MultiCharger or the mobile device. A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 6 hours when it is in an MX7 connected to AC power and 3.5 hours when it is in the MX7 multicharger.
| Settings | Control Panel | Power | Battery tab) connect the AC adapter to the MX7 before replacing the main battery pack. Replace the main battery pack after first pressing the Power key and placing the MX7 in Suspend Mode.
The MX7 Multi-Charger is not approved for use in a Hazardous Location. Charge Main Battery in MX7 Multi-Charger The main battery pack can be charged while it is in the MX7 (connected to an AC power supply) or while it is in the LXE MX7 Multi-Charger.
"slam" the battery into the charging cup or drop it into the cup. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the main battery or the charger. Please refer to the multi-charger user's guide for technical information and operating instructions. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
MX7 main battery pack and a clear signal path. The cradle is lined with strips of hook-and-loop fabric to ensure a snug fit between the MX7 and the inside of the cradle.
Not To Scale Figure 33 U-Bracket Mounting Footprint Note: LXE does not supply the bolts or washers needed when mounting the cradle assembly to the vehicle chassis. LXE recommends using bolts with a maximum 10/32” (0.3125) diameter MX7 User’s Guide...
Mount the cradle U-bracket to the upper RAM ball assembly with the bolts, washers and nuts supplied by LXE. Qty 4 - Hex Cap 1/4-20 x 3/4 bolts Qty 4 - 1/4 flat washer Qty 4 - 1/4-20 nylon insert lock nuts E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
Not To Scale Figure 36 RAM Assembly Footprint Note: LXE does not supply the bolts or washers needed when mounting the cradle assembly to the vehicle chassis. LXE recommends using bolts with a maximum 10/32” (0.3125) diameter. MX7 User’s Guide...
Attach the U-Bracket to the vehicle, making sure it does not impede safe operation of the vehicle. Attach the Passive Cradle to the U-Bracket using the Angle Adjust knobs. Use both knobs to loosen and tighten the cradle to the U-bracket while determining the best viewing angle. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
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Passive Vehicle Mount Cradle The passive vehicle mounted cradle is ready for use. Periodically test the mounting device and retighten bolts and/or knob as needed. If the cradle becomes cracked or warped it must be replaced. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
Attach the lower RAM ball assembly to the vehicle, making sure it does not impede safe operation of the vehicle. Fasten the upper RAM ball assembly to the base of the U-bracket using the supplied bolts, washers and screws. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
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Attach the Passive Cradle to the U-Bracket using the Angle Adjust knobs. Use both knobs to loosen and tighten the cradle to the U-bracket while determining the best viewing angle. The passive vehicle mounted cradle is ready for use. MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
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Passive Vehicle Mount Cradle Periodically test the mounting device and retighten bolts and/or knob as needed. If the cradle becomes cracked or warped it must be replaced. E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
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When the computer boots, the default condition of Caps (or CapsLock) is Off. The Caps (or CapsLock) condition can be toggled with Blue plus Tab key sequence. Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Caps...
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55-Key Alphanumeric Keymaps Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Caps Function Blue Orange Shft Lock Display Backlight Scan Key Brightness Adjust Mode Toggle Blue Mode Blue Toggle Orange Mode Orange Toggle Shift Mode...
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55-Key Alphanumeric Keymaps Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Caps Function Blue Orange Shft Lock E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
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55-Key Alphanumeric Keymaps Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Caps Function Blue Orange Shft Lock . period . (period) < MX7 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
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55-Key Alphanumeric Keymaps Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Caps Function Blue Orange Shft Lock > I (letter i) * (asterisk) : (colon) ; (semicolon) . (period) ` (accent) _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘...
55-Key Alphanumeric Keymaps Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Caps Function Blue Orange Shft Lock & 0 (zero) 5250 Key Map for the 55-Key Keypad Legend ......Explanation......Key Sequence Attn ......Attention....... Ctl + A Clr ........Clear ........
When using a sequence of keys that do not include the Alph key but does include a sticky key, press the sticky key first then the rest of the key sequence. Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Function...
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32-Key Numeric-Alpha Keypad Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Function Blue Orange Shft Alpha BackTab Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Up Arrow Left Arrow Down Arrow...
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32-Key Numeric-Alpha Keypad Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Function Blue Orange Shft Alpha 7777 9999 7777 E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
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32-Key Numeric-Alpha Keypad Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Function Blue Orange Shft Alpha 9999 . (period) < > Diamond#2 * (asterisk) Diamond#1 : (colon) ; (semicolon) . (period) ` (accent) _ (underscore) MX7 User’s Guide...
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32-Key Numeric-Alpha Keypad Press These Keys and Then … To Get This MX7 Key / Press This Key Function Blue Orange Shft Alpha , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) Alph ~ (tilde) “ Alph Diamond#3 Ctrl & Diamond#2 Diamond#3 0 (zero) E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C...
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.
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Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment The product carries the CE Mark: 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.
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Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment 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 C.
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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 4830 transceiver. Dedicated Antennas for use with LXE 4830...
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Appendix B Regulatory Notices and Safety Information A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX7 Output Rated 12 VDC, 1.25 A. The LXE-approved AC Power Adapter is only intended for use in a 25°C (77°F) maximum ambient temperature environment. Optional A/C Power Supply: Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated as stated at the top of this page.
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Touch Screen and data entry.........25 Touch Screen and Keypad Shortcuts ....16 Touch screen calibration........17 Warm reset, How to..........31 Troubleshooting Warnings and Labels Startup..............12 Laser Scanner..........5, 26 When the backup battery power is Low or Very Low..............46 E-EQ-MX7OGWW-C MX7 User’s Guide...
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