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  • Page 1: Users Guide

    Falcon 4620 ® Windows Vehicle Mount Computer ® Users Guide...
  • Page 2 Electronic versions will either be downloadable from the PSC web site (www.pscnet.com) or provided on appropriate media. If you visit our web site and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other PSC publications, please let us know via the “Contact PSC”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. About this Guide ................. 1 How to Use This Manual ....................1 Document Overview .......................1 Document Conventions ....................2 Mouse & Stylus Actions ....................3 Unpacking Your Falcon 4620 ....................3 Registering Your PSC Product ..................4 Chapter 2. Installing the Falcon 4620 ..............5 ®...
  • Page 4 Scanner Mounting Tray .....................8 Top/Wall Mounting Assembly ...................8 Top/Wall Mount Installation ................... 10 Attach the Falcon 4620 to the Mounting Bracket ............10 Connect the Cables for Peripherals and Accessories ............ 11 Connect the Keyboard ..................12 Connect the Optional PowerScan Scanner ............12 Mount the Keyboard and PowerScan Trays ............
  • Page 5 PowerScan™ RF Mechanical Specifications ............30 Connecting A PowerScan to the Falcon 4620 ..............30 Setup for Keyboard Wedge Interface ................31 Appendix C. Installing an RF Card..............33 Overview ........................33 Installing an RF Card with an Internal Antenna ..............33 Installing an RF Card with an External Antenna ..............
  • Page 6 NOTES ® Falcon 4620 VMC...

  • Page 7: Psc Falcon 4620 Windows End User License Agreement

    Agreement. If you use the PSC Product, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not intend to be bound to the terms of this Agreement, PSC is not willing to license the Software to you, you may not use the PSC Product or the Software, and you must contact the party from whom you acquired the PSC Product for instructions.

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    Inc., Legal Department, 111 SW Fifth Ave. Suite 4100, Portland, OR 97204-3644. 7.2 In the defense or settlement of any such claim, PSC may, at its option, 1) procure for End User the right to continue using the PSC Product, 2) modify the PSC Product so that it becomes non-infringing, 3) replace the PSC Product with an equivalent product not subject to such claim, or 4) provide End User an opportunity to return the PSC Product and receive a refund of the purchase price paid, less a reasonable allowance for use.
  • Page 9 DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii), whichever is applicable. 9.2 If End User is using the PSC Product outside of the United States, End User must comply with the applicable local laws of the country in which the PSC Product is used, with U.S. export control laws, and with the English language version of this Agreement. The provisions of the “United Nations Convention on International Sale of Goods”...

  • Page 10: Microsoft ® Windows ® End User License Agreement

    PSC Inc. to include the following information as part of our software end user license agreement: You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by PSC Inc. from Microsoft licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed soft- ware products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “'online”...

  • Page 11: Psc Falcon ® 4620 Warranty

    Risk of Loss Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to PSC. PSC shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in PSC's possession or product being returned to Customer by PSC, except such loss or damage as may be caused by the negligence of Customer, its agents or employees. In the absence of specific written instructions for the return of product to Customer, PSC will select the carrier, but PSC shall not thereby assume any liability in connection with the return shipment.

  • Page 12: Electrical Warnings

    Only use PSC approved accessories and peripherals. Safety Precautions The PSC Falcon 4620 is a powerful, compact, rugged computer, ready for installation in mobile environments. However, there are some safety precau- tions you should take to protect the computer from unnecessary damage.

  • Page 13: Regulatory Statements

    Appendix Regulatory Statements Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 14 Appendix NOTES ® Falcon 4620 VMT...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. About This Guide

    “Microsoft® Windows® End User License Agreement” , located on page viii • To view the PSC Falcon 4620 Warranty, refer to “PSC Falcon® 4620 Warranty” , located on page • To view cautions, warnings, and safety material for this unit, refer to “Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions &...

  • Page 16: Document Conventions

    These notes are identified by the notepad symbol to the left. Cautions indicate potential damage to data, battery, or the Falcon 4620 vehicle mount computer if directions on are not followed correctly. They also indicate when you should take care to use the correct PSC accessories, parts and connectors.

  • Page 17: Mouse & Stylus Actions

    Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon 4620’s touchscreen display. Use only a PSC accessory stylus or other plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-sensitive display.

  • Page 18: Registering Your Psc Product

    About this Guide Registering Your PSC Product PSC values your feedback. Please take a few moments and complete the Prod- uct Registration form located on PSC's website. Registering your products ensures that you will be informed of the latest product news, software updates and other future developments from PSC.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing The Falcon ® 4620

    4620 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is compact, powerful and rugged PC, ready for installation in mobile environments. Card slots allow expansion of the Falcon 4620 by adding hard disks, flash card, and/or radio cards. Refer to Appendix for a table of specifications and upgrade options for your Falcon 4620 Vehicle Mount Computer.

  • Page 20: Top/Wall Mounting Components

    8. Connect the power cord by following the directions in “Bare Leads Power Cable” starting on page or page 9. Turn the Falcon 4620 on by pressing the power button, located along the right side, (with the display facing you). Refer to “Powering the Fal- con 4620” on page for more information.

  • Page 21: Swing Arm Mounting Bracket

    Top/Wall Mounting Components Swing Arm Mounting Bracket Use the top mount bracket to mount the unit with U-Bolts, nuts, and lock washers to the roll bar on a vehicle, such as a fork lift. • One top mount bracket • Two (2) Locking Ring Pins •...

  • Page 22: Scanner Mounting Tray

    PowerScan RF base unit to the tray. Top/Wall Mounting Assembly All the parts for the Falcon 4620 mounting bracket are shipped to you unas- sembled. To assemble the mounting bracket, complete the following steps: 1. Begin with con-...
  • Page 23 Falcon 4620 three (3) screws and lock washers. 7. To install the base for the PowerScan, line up Keyboard...

  • Page 24: Top/Wall Mount Installation

    Refer to “Mount the Keyboard and PowerScan Trays” on page Top/Wall Mount Installation All mounting holes on the Falcon 4620 take metric size M6x20 screws. All accessible screws are metric sizes. Attach the Falcon 4620 to the Mounting Bracket 1.

  • Page 25: Connect The Cables For Peripherals And Accessories

    “Connect the Cables for Peripherals and Accessories” below. Connect the Cables for Peripherals and Accessories The external ports for the Falcon 4620 are located on the bottom back of the unit (refer to Figure 2 on page ). For a description of each port, refer to...

  • Page 26: Connect The Keyboard

    Connect the Optional PowerScan Scanner The PSC PowerScan bar code scanner requires the 12V of power on Pin 9 of COM1. Refer to “Setting up and Configuring a PowerScan” on page for more infor- mation on the PSC PowerScan, a decoded bar code scanner.

  • Page 27: Mount The Keyboard And Powerscan Trays

    Do not connect any peripheral but a decoded serial bar code scanner to the Falcon 4620 VMC’s COM1 port, or damage can result for both the vehicle mount computer and the connected peripheral. PSC recommends using only the PowerScan on this port.

  • Page 28: Connect To The Ethernet

    Positive Terminal, and the black wire going to the Negative Terminal. The Falcon 4620 runs on 9-36VDC. It must be stepped down any time the voltage is any higher then 36VDC using a step down transformer (customer supplied).

  • Page 29: Ram Ball Mounting Assembly

    -based drivers and software, please follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions. You must install software drivers for some peripheral devices. Use one of three methods for copying or installing a software driver onto the Falcon 4620: • Transfer the files from an external USB CDROM drive.
  • Page 30 Refer to Figure 1 11. Connect all assessor and peripheral cables and cords to the Falcon 4620, including the keyboard and PowerScan RF unit. It is extremely difficult to connect peripherals once the Ram Ball mount is assem- bled, so it is important to attach these cable connections in Step 11.
  • Page 31 Ram Ball Mounting Assembly Figure 4. Ram Ball, H Plate, and Keyboard Tray Falcon 4620 Vehicle Ram Ball 12. Connect the key- Mount Computer board to the key- board bracket Computer Power Cord with at least two H Plate (Installed) screws.
  • Page 32 ® Installing the Falcon 4620 Figure 5. Assembled Ram Ball Mount Ram Ball Mount Falcon 4620 Vehicle Mount Computer Ram Balls Computer H Plate Adjustment Knob Handle Keyboard Bracket Keyboard 16. Insert the Ram Ball on the back of the assembly to the Ram Ball mount affixed to the mounting surface.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Getting Started

    Powering the Falcon 4620 The following sections cover information on turning the unit on, power sup- ply, backup battery, rebooting the unit, and turning it off. Unless you have ordered a custom system, your Falcon 4620 comes from the ® ®...

  • Page 34: Power Supply

    1. Turn the power on by pressing the power button, illustrated above. 2. When the start-up sequence is complete, the system is ready for use. Upon initial boot-up the Falcon 4620 will go through the calibration sequence. Refer to “Calibrating the Touchscreen” on page for more information.

  • Page 35: Rebooting The Falcon 4620

    Use a pointing device, such as a plastic stylus or your finger to select items from the display that you wish to use or open. The normal resolution for the Falcon 4620 is 800 x 600 SVGA. It can be decreased to 480 x 640.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Brightness

    Getting Started 1. Select to open the Start > Settings > Control Panels > Pointer Devices Pointer dialog. Devices Properties 2. Click or tap the button at the bottom left of the dialog box to Calibrate open the applet as shown in , below.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Falcon 4620

    Configuring the Falcon 4620 Configuring the Falcon 4620 You can customize some of the Microsoft Windows settings to suit your needs using the various control panels, accessible from the menu. Start Default BIOS Settings. You cannot modify the default settings in BIOS;...
  • Page 38 Getting Started NOTES ® Falcon 4620 VMC...

  • Page 39: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Basic System Processors VIA C3 800MHz RAM Memory 128 MB expandable to 512MB Chipset VIA Technologies’ Twister-T Display 12.1" (30.7 cm) diagonal 800x600 SVGA, 420 NIT resistive touchscreen Graphic 4x AGP, ProSavage 4 controller with 32 MB of Video RAM controller Boot Devices Hard Disk drive, Flash Drive, USB Floppy disk, or USB CDROM drive Hard Disk 20 GB, 2.5”...

  • Page 40: Upgrade Options (Factory Only)

    Technical Specifications Please contact PSC directly for upgrades and conversions to your Falcon 4620. Upgrade Options (Factory Only) Internal Memory 128 MB Expandable to 512 MB Flash Drive 2 GB (optional) Radio Kit Both internal or external antenna available. Keyboard...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Keyboard Specifications Specifications Material Industrial silicone rubber Life Greater than 10 million cycles Travel 0.055” (1.4mm) Actuation Force 5 oz. (130g) Keyboard 5V@10ma (from CPU port) Hulapoint 5V@10ma (from mouse connector. port) Temperature Range -40F to +194F (-40C to +90C) Humidity 100% Shock...
  • Page 42 Technical Specifications NOTES ® Falcon 4620 VMC...

  • Page 43: Appendix B. Setting Up And Configuring A Powerscan

    Appendix B Setting up and Configuring a PowerScan Overview This chapter contains information about the PowerScan bar code scanner: • "PSC PowerScan RF Product Overview" starting on page B-29 • "Setup for Keyboard Wedge Interface" starting on page B-31 PSC PowerScan RF Product Overview...

  • Page 44: Features

    16 ozs. (454 g) Connecting A PowerScan to the Falcon 4620 Connect either a PSC PowerScan and PowerScan RF to COM1 on the FAlcon 4620. Use a scanner interface configuration that supports RS232. The Scan- ner draws power from the cable connection to the computer, rather than from a separate power cord (referred to as “POT”...

  • Page 45: Setup For Keyboard Wedge Interface

    Setup for Keyboard Wedge Interface Enable PowerScan RS 232 Interface These settings can be modified, if necessary, by following the instructions in the PowerScan Programming Guide. Please refer to the PowerScan Programming Guide at for more information. www.pscnet.com Setup for Keyboard Wedge Interface is a feature within , which is a control panel SerialKeys...
  • Page 46 Setting up and Configuring a PowerScan NOTES ® Falcon 4620 VMC...

  • Page 47: Appendix C Installing An Rf Card

    "Installing an RF Card with an External Antenna" starting on page C-34 Use only authorized radio cards and antennas supplied by PSC in the Falcon 4620. Use of unauthorized radios, antennas, or supplies can void the FCC emissions certification, damage the Falcon 4620, and void your PSC warranty. For the correct supplies for the Falcon 4620, please refer to the PSC Price Book on www.pscnet.com.

  • Page 48: Installing An Rf Card With An External Antenna

    Installing an RF Card 2. Insert the radio card with an integrated antenna into the PCMCIA card slot and press firmly until the card is prop- erly seated in the slot. 3. Insert the rubber bumpers into the dome. The rubber bumpers keep the radio card securely seated and from being dislodged during vibration.
  • Page 49 Installing an RF Card with an External Antenna 2. Insert the radio card into the Radio card slot, and press firmly until the card is seated tightly in the slot. 3. Connect the small end of the Flexcable to the radio card as shown to the right.
  • Page 50 Installing an RF Card 9. Place the external antenna on the threaded Flexcable protrud- ing from the radio dome cover and tighten it. 10. Adjust the antenna for the maxi- mum reception for your RF sys- tem. ® Falcon 4620 VMC...

  • Page 51: Appendix D. Accessories And Peripherals

    Appendix D Accessories and Peripherals Overview This appendix covers the following peripherals and accessories: • “Mounting Systems” on page • “Top or Wall Mounting Assembly” on page • “Ram Ball Mounting Assembly” on page • “Keyboards” on page • “Rugged NEMA4X Keyboard (Standard/5250)” on page •...
  • Page 52 Wall/Back Refer to “Wall Mounting Mount Bracket” Bracket on page installation instructions. Computer Refer to Back Plate “Computer Back Plate” on page installation instructions. Keyboard Refer to Tray Bracket “Keyboard Mounting Tray” on page installation instructions. Scanner Tray Refer to Bracket “Scanner Mounting Tray”...
  • Page 53 Mounting Systems Ram Ball Mounting Assembly Computer H A mounting Plate solution for non-industrial situations. Rotational A mounting Ram Ball solution that Assembly rotates 360 with degrees in Computer H both horizontal Plate and vertical planes. Keyboard Optional Tray for H keyboard tray Plate for the Ram...

  • Page 54: Keyboards

    Keyboards Rugged NEMA4X Keyboard (Standard/5250) These rugged, high-quality, NEMA 4X approved keyboards both include an integrated mouse. There are two models available (Standard and 5250), designed for industrial environments. Industrial Ratings Standard layout NEMA 4, 4X, 12 UL-1950 FCC Class 15, Part B Features 12 Function Keys 84 Total Keys...

  • Page 55: Commercial Grade Keyboard

    Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon’s touchscreen display. Use only a PSC accessory stylus or other plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touchscreen-sensitive display. Order or replace a missing stylus at www.pscnet.com.

  • Page 56: Rf Accessories

    RF Accessories Antenna 2.4 Ghz external antenna Radio Dome Metal Radio Dome (for external antenna) Radio Dome Plastic Radio Dome (for end cap antennas) RF Flexcable For use in external antenna option only. Rubber Bumpers Rubber bumpers (For insertion inside the end cap/dome to prevent the radio card from being dislodged.)

  • Page 57: Other Accessories

    Other Accessories Other Accessories Power Cord 8 foot long bare leads cord (An initial power cord is included with the unit when ordered.) Power 110/220 VAC Supply Power supply (70w) for desktop or fixed use. Power DC to DC Step Converter Down (Step Down...
  • Page 58 DB9 to 3.5mm Sound Cable x3 Sound Cable External USB External USB CDROM CDROM Drive (bootable). To avoid hardware conflicts, PSC recommends using only an external CDROM drive supplied by PSC, Inc. External USB External USB Floppy Floppy Drive Drive (bootable) ®...

  • Page 59: Appendix E. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, And Technical Support

    If you need to clean the Falcon’s display, clean it with a lens cloth or other soft cloth dampened only with a specific glass cleaning agent. Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the Falcon 4620’s touchscreen display. Use only the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support Troubleshooting Hardware Troubleshooting Issues with Turning Unit On/Off • Press and hold the button on the right side of the unit to turn the power unit on. • Ensure that Hirose connector is pushed into the power plug. •...

  • Page 61: Usb Booting Issues

    Troubleshooting USB Booting Issues It is possible to boot the unit using a USB floppy drive or USB CD-ROM drive. When attempting to boot, if the unit does not access the boot device, turn the unit off and try booting using the other USB port. Software Troubleshooting Touchscreen Issues If the touch screen stops working, reinstall the touch screen drivers.

  • Page 62: Rf Connectivity Troubleshooting

    Falcon and attempt PING again further information or • Run Tracert command to determine location of breakdown contact PSC technical of connectivity support. (For more information on the tracert command, go to command prompt on your PC and type C:/tracert) ®...

  • Page 63: Psc Technical Support

    Support top of PSC’s home page then click on TekForum. Browse the TekForum at PSC’s website to find answers to your questions about common technical issues. Register with TekForum to submit a question to the PSC Technical Support Staff and receive a response to your question posted on TekForum within 48 hours.
  • Page 64 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support NOTES ® Falcon 4620 VMC...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index bracket assembly computer back plate accessibility options control panel keyboard mounting tray serial keys scanner mounting tray accessories swing arm mount connecting wall mount mounting systems brightness overview adjusting button adjusting brightness dimmer antenna power adjustment caution external, connecting cable DB-9 to PS/2 adaptor battery...
  • Page 66 DB-9 mouse ethernet USB CDROM drive keyboard USB floppy drive location of power printer sound Falcon 4620 9-pin D-sub care and cleaning maintenance technical support troubleshooting emissions certification 14, DB-9 to PS/2 adaptor cable floppy drive decreasing brightness installing drivers...
  • Page 67 Index getting started maintenance cautions manual, how to use Microsoft Windows license agreement viii mounting assembly of brackets hard drive components 6, 15, 33, troubleshooting holes location of holes screws, size systems mounting bracket computer back plate increasing brightness computer H plate installation keyboard tray 38, attaching the Falcon to the mounting bracket...
  • Page 68 Index overview 110/220 VAC supply manual powering the Falcon 4620 PowerScan configuration 29, connecting keyboard wedge setup power required PC cards setup 29, types using serial keys PCMCIA card slot product registration location of peripherals connecting mounting systems pin9, 12V...
  • Page 69 PSC Inc. touchscreen sound port USB booting splitter cable step-down transformer style conventions stylus caution uses unpacking the Falcon 4620 swing arm mounting bracket 7, upgrade options System technical specifications USB booting troubleshooting USB ports using a mouse tap stylus...
  • Page 70 Index warranty windows controls Windows ® 12V power on pin 9 compatible versions ® Falcon 4620 VMC...
  • Page 71 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC Standards Equipment: ISO 11452-2, ISO 11452-6, ISO 7637-1, ISO 7637-2, EN 55022-B, SS-EN50082-2:1995/, SS-EN61000-6-2:1999...
  • Page 72 Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. PSC Japan K.K. North Ryde, Australia Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688...

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