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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Expansion Slots Power Key Functions Status LEDs System Status LED Battery Charging Status LED Alpha mode Status LED Bluetooth Status LED Scanner Status LED Vibrate Indicator Cold Storage Heating Elements Cables Scanners and Imagers E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ i ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 4 Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings Folders Copied at Startup Saving Changes to the Registry Software Load Software Applications Bluetooth (Optional) LXE RFTerm (Optional) MX9 Utilities LAUNCH.EXE LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage REGEDIT.EXE REGLOAD.EXE REGDUMP.EXE WAVPLAY.EXE PrtScrn.EXE E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ ii ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 5 Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: Connect via Serial Cable for Serial ActiveSync Connection Connect via Wireless Synchronizing from the Mobile Device Explore Backup Data Files using ActiveSync Prerequisites Serial Port Transfer USB Transfer Connect Disconnect Troubleshooting ActiveSync E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ iii ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 6 Application Configuration Application Panel Launch Button Auto At Boot Auto Re-Launch Manual (Launch) Allow Close Match End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) Security Panel Options Panel Status Panel Troubleshooting AppLock Battery Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices Discover E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ iv ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 7 Factory Default Settings Main Tab COM1 Tab Power on Pin 9 Notification Tab Internal Scanner Sound Vibration Data Options Tab Enable Code ID Buttons Data Options - Symbology Settings Advanced Button Clear Button E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ v ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 8 Telepen - Advanced Properties UPCA- Advanced Properties UPCE0- Advanced Properties UPCE1- Advanced Properties Ctrl Char Mapping Translate All Parameters Custom Identifiers Parameters Buttons Control Code Replacement Examples Barcode Processing Examples HHP Properties Centering E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ vi ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 9 Network and Dialup Options Network Capture Netlog NDISlog Options Communication Enable TCP/IP Version 6 Allow Remote Desktop Autologon Autolaunch TimeSync Misc CapsLock Touch Screen Disable Enable Keypad Backlight Status Popup Owner Password PC Connection E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ vii ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 10 Introduction Preparation Procedure Reflash Troubleshooting Battery State and OS Upgrade Troubleshooting Wireless Network Configuration Important Notes Summit Client Utility Help Summit Tray Icon Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio Main Tab E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ viii ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 11 Roam Trigger Roam Delta Roam Period BG Channel Set DFS Channels Aggressive Scan CCX Features Auth Server TX Diversity RX Diversity Frag Thresh RTS Thresh Tray Icon Hide Password Admin Password Auth Timeout Certs Path E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ ix ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 12 Installing a User Certificate Peripherals / Accessories Carry Case Hand Strap Holster Stylus Trigger Handle Battery Multi-charger Status Indicators Docking Cradles Desktop Cradle Vehicle Cradle KeyMaps Introduction MX9 62-Key Keypad KeyMaps 62-Key 5250 Overlay E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ x ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 13 Environmental Specifications Main Battery Technical Specifications Wireless Radio Bluetooth System Compatibility WWAN Radio AC/DC Wall Adapter GPS Receiver Technical Specifications Frequency Band Serial Interface Accuracy Protocol AppLock Error Messages Hat Encoding Revision History Index E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ xi ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 14: Introduction
The keypad is available in a 62-key or 38-key configuration. The 62-key keypad is also available in an IBM 5250 configuration. Barcode reader options are: an imager or laser scanner integrated in the MX9, or a handheld scanner tethered to the port at the base of the MX9, Bluetooth mobile barcode imagers and scanners, or the LXE Bluetooth ring scanner / ring imager.
Page 15: Components
2. Touch screen 3. Speaker 4. Scan buttons 5. Enter key 6. Scanner status LED 7. Power key Note: The above list is the same on the 38 key MX9. Special keys are listed below. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 2 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 16 4. Backspace [BS] key and Space [SPC] key 5. Escape [ESC] key 6. Power key 7. Tab key 8. Alt key 9. Control [CTL] key 10. Shift [SHFT] key 11. Blue key 12. Orange key E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 3 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 17 3. Diamond 2 key 4. Orange key 5. Escape [ESC] key 6. Alpha key 7. Control [CTRL] key 8. Shift [SHIFT] key 9. Cursor up and down keys 10. Blue key 11. Alt key E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 4 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 18: Top
Barcode reader Imager aperture Barcode reader Scanner aperture Bottom Input / Output Connector Tethered boot cover (covers I/O connector) not shown E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 5 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 19: Back
Back Back Battery Bay 1. Battery Terminals 2. Battery Bay 3. Battery Bay Access Tab E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 6 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 20: Trigger Handle
Trigger Handle Trigger Handle Trigger handle attach points 1. Upper 2. Lower 1. Trigger 2. Tether attach point Stylus storage bay in handle E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 7 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 21: Handstrap
Handstrap 1. Handstrap 2. Handstrap Base 3. Stylus 1. Attach - Upper Handstrap Base 2. Attach - Lower Handstrap Base 1. Handstrap connector, upper 2. Stylus holder on Handstrap 3. Handstrap connector, lower E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 8 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 22: Label Locations
The tamper-proof label covers the top right screw in the battery bay. The label states "Warranty void if removed or damaged". The battery pack will not deface the label as the battery pack does not touch the label. Device with Summit Radio E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 9 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 23: Hardware
Non-decoding imager System Memory The MX9 supports 128 MB on-board RAM and 128 MB on-board Flash. Operating system and boot loader software image update is supported via expansion card and remote management via radio. Internal flash is used for boot loader code and system low-level diagnostics code. Bootloader code is validated at system startup.
Page 24: Video Subsystem
The MX9 cables are designed to be securely connected to this port. This port is also used to connect the MX9 to the docking bay connector in cradles. A tethered protective cap is provided to cover the external port when it is not in use.
Page 25: Bluetooth
Power input Ethernet (accessible when MX9 is secured in a cradle's docking bay) The MX9 cables are designed to be securely connected to this port. This port is used to connect the MX9 to the docking bay connector in cradles.
Page 26: Com Ports
A modifier keypress cancels the other modifier’s active state. Then the state of the modifier key that was pressed last becomes active. For example, if the Orange modifier state is active (MX9 is currently in Orange mode), pressing the Blue key cancels Orange mode and sets Blue mode active.
Page 27: Power Key Functions
Suspend mode Suspend mode sets the unit in On mode Critical Suspend mode has no effect Backlight off mode sets the unit in Suspend mode Display off mode sets the unit in Suspend mode E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 14 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 28: Status Leds
Status LEDs Status LEDs Several s are located on the front of the MX9 above the integrated speaker. They are: System Status LED indicates power management status. Battery Charging Status LED indicates main battery charging status. Alpha Mode Status LED applies to the 38-key keypad only.
Page 29: Scanner Status Led
Steady yellow/amber indicates parameter changes are being written to the integrated scanner/imager engine The Scan Status LED illuminates when a Scan button on the MX9 is depressed (scan in progress), or the trigger on the attached handle is pressed (scan in progress), or when the scanner/imager engine parameters have been changed and the changes are being saved (writing to scan engine).
Page 30: Vibrate Indicator
Off. Cold Storage When the MX9 has been configured as a cold storage or low temperature device, a snowflake icon is visible under the touch screen next to the product name.
Page 31: Scanners And Imagers
Tethered Barcode Decoders The external serial port at the base of the MX9 is used to connect (via serial tether) the LXE 8500-series Fuzzy Logic laser scanners as needed. Bluetooth Client Barcode Decoders The Bluetooth Module in the MX9 can accept data from the following LXE Bluetooth barcode readers: 8650 Wearable (Back of Hand) Bluetooth module with ring decoders, either laser scanner or 1D/2D imager.
Page 32: Power
An extra Li-Ion battery pack can be recharged in a powered desktop cradle. The battery is fully recharged in a powered cradle in less than 4 hours. The MX9 can be Off, in use or in Suspend Mode while the battery is recharging.
Page 33: Ac/Dc 15V Power Supply
Car Power Adapter The MX9 Car Power Adapter is a self-contained unit. The cable has one and a half feet of coiled cord and one and a half feet of straight cord. The coiled portion is on the end of the adapter. An LED on the adapter illuminates when the car power adapter is receiving vehicle input power.
Page 34: Power Modes
User Idle timers are set using Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes tab. Only interrupts classified as System Activity events will keep the MX9 awake in this state until a deliberate user action to put the unit into Suspend or power Off occurs. An event must be specifically coded to wake up from this state.
Page 35: System Idle
RF Data Ethernet Data Serial Data USB Data Note: Pressing and releasing the Power key while the MX9 is in the System Idle state will cause it to transition to the Suspend state. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 22 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 36: Suspend
An application program calls the Suspend function. The MX9 will only resume from a suspended state if an interrupt occurs and the CPU has been programmed to wake when an interrupt occurs. An interrupt from any listed device transitions the OS back to the On state.
Page 37: Wake Up Event Default Settings
Internal Serial port handshaking (WAN, etc) 802.11 radio Docked signal (i.e. a non-powered cradle would not wake the MX9 up, but a powered cradle could be a wake up event if External Power is set to be a wake up event)
Page 38: Software
Software Operating System Your MX9 operating system is Windows CE 5.0. The MX9 operating system revision is displayed on the Desktop. This is the factory default value for the Desktop Display Background. Windows CE 5.0 Operating System For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE user’s guides or the Windows CE on-line Help application installed with the MX9.
Page 39: Warmboot
Launch utility. Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings Use the Registry control panel to reset the MX9 to .factory defaults. Folders Copied at Startup The following folders are copied on startup: System\Desktop=>...
Page 40: Saving Changes To The Registry
Saving Changes to the Registry Saving Changes to the Registry The MX9 saves the registry when you: Tap Start | Run then type Warmboot. Tap OK. Perform a Suspend / Resume function (by pressing the Pwr key and then pressing it again).
Page 41: Software Load
Bluetooth (Optional) Only installed on a Bluetooth equipped MX9. The System Administrator can Discover and Pair targeted Bluetooth devices for each MX9. The System Administrator can enable / disable Bluetooth settings and assign a Computer Friendly name for each MX9.
Page 42: Mx9 Utilities
Then, information is added to the registry, if desired, to make the CAB file auto-launch at startup. The registry information needed is under the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Persist, as follows. The main subkey is any text, and is a description of the file. Then 3 mandatory values are added: FileName is the name of the CAB file, with the path (usually \System).
Page 43: Launch.exe And Persistent Storage
Note: The REG.TXT file is not saved in persistent storage. To use the REG.TXT file as a reference in the even of a coldboot, LXE recommends copying the file to the \SYSTEM directory on the MX9 or storing a copy of the file on a PC.
Page 44: Prtscrn.exe
Click the My Device icon on the Desktop then click the System icon. A flash card is used for permanent storage of the MX9 drivers, CAB files and utilities. It is also used for registry content back CAB files, when executed, are not deleted.
Page 45: Desktop Icons
The MX9 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP. At a minimum, it has the following icons that can be double tapped with the stylus to access My Computer, Internet Explorer, and the Recycle Bin.
Page 46: Taskbar Icons
Storage for downloaded files / applications No Network Mounted network drive Program Files Applications System Internal SD Flash Card (CAB file storage) Yes Temp Location for temporary files Windows Operating System in Secure Storage E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 33 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 47: Start Menu Program Options
Start | Programs Communication Stores Network communication options ActiveSync Transfer files between a MX9 and a desktop computer Connect Run this command after setting up a connection Start FTP Server Begin connection to FTP server Stop FTP Server...
Page 48: Communication
ActiveSync is pre-loaded on all LXE mobile devices. Using Microsoft ActiveSync you can copy files from your MX9 to your desktop computer , and vice versa. Once an ActiveSync relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize using the wireless link, serial port, the infrared port, or USB on the MX9.
Page 49: Command Prompt
PC version of Microsoft WordPad. By default WordPad files are saved as .PWD files. Documents can be saved in other formats e.g. .RTF or .DOC. Tap the ? button to access WordPad Help. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 36 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 50: Remote Desktop Connection
There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Windows Explorer as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Explorer options. Tap the “?” button to access Windows Explorer Help. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 37 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 51: Taskbar
When the taskbar is auto hidden, press the Ctrl key then the Esc key to make the Start button appear. General Tab Factory Default Settings Always on Top Enabled Auto hide Disabled Show Clock Enabled Taskbar Properties, General Tab E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 38 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 52: Advanced Tab
Refer to Start | Help for an explanation of standard Windows CE taskbar icons. Following are a few of the MX9 and LXE unique taskbar icons that may appear in the Taskbar. These icons are in addition to the Windows CE taskbar icons.
Page 53 Input method, keyboard / input panel / transcriber CapsLock active No modifier key is in focus Orange modifier key active Blue modifier key active Shift modifier key active Multiple modifier keys active, Shift plus Blue E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 40 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 54: Activesync
PC is available from the Microsoft website. Follow their instructions to locate, download and install ActiveSync on your desktop computer. Using Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.8 or higher, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX9 and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data.
Page 55: Connect Via Usb
The USB client type A plug on the MX9 cable connects to a USB port on a PC or laptop. It is not necessary to connect the power receptacle to the MX9 power adapter in order to use ActiveSync. Do not allow the device to enter Suspend while connected.
Page 56: Connect Via Serial
The serial port on the MX9 cable connects to a COM port on a PC or laptop. It is not necessary to connect the power receptacle to the MX9 power adapter in order to use ActiveSync. Do not allow the MX9 to enter Suspend while connected.
Page 57: Synchronizing From The Mobile Device
A desktop or laptop PC with an available serial port and a mobile device with a serial port. The desktop or laptop PC must be running Windows NT or greater. Null modem cable with all control lines connected. LXE recommends using the null modem cable part number listed in Connect and Communicate.
Page 58: Disconnect
Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button. Network Connection Put the mobile device into Suspend. Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 45 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 59: Troubleshooting Activesync
If the MX9 is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX9 and reconnect it again. Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB “Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).
Page 60: Configuring The Mx9 With Lxeconnect
ActiveSync is already installed on the MX9. The MX9 is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync connection to a PC when the proper cable is attached to the MX9 and the PC. If The MX9 uses a serial port for ActiveSync, it is necessary to configure the MX9 to use the serial port.
Page 61 Install LXEConnect LXEConnect Installation Files 7. Select and copy the LXEConnect.msi and Setup.exe files from the MX9 to the user PC. Note the location chosen for files 8. Close the ActiveSync explorer dialog box. Do not disconnect the MX9 ActiveSync connection.
Page 62: Using Lxeconnect
Using LXEConnect Using LXEConnect 1. If an ActiveSync connection is has not been established, connect the MX9 to the PC. Details on ActiveSync are included in the following section. 2. Double-click the LXEConnect icon that was created on the desktop.
Page 63: Control Panel
Note: Change the font displayed on the touchscreen by choosing Start | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard and then the Key map drop down list. Tap the ? button for Help when changing MX9 Control Panel options. Option Function Software, hardware, versions and network IP.
Page 64 Enable / disable volume and sounds. Set volume parameters and assign sound WAV Volume and Sounds files to events. WiFi Set the parameters for a Summit client. WWAN Set parameters for the Wireless Wide Area Network client, if installed. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 51 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 65: About
The registry settings for the Version tab are under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Version in the registry. To add a user application to the Version panel, create a new string value under the HKLM\Software\LXE\Version key. The string name should be the Application name to appear in the Version window.
Page 66: Identifying Software Versions
The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the mobile device is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the MX9. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed.
Page 67: Accessibility
Accessibility Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility Customize the way the MX9 keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a few changes from general Windows desktop Accessibility options. Note: LXE disables the keypad StickyKeys and StickyKeys Settings on the Keyboard panel as this setting, when enabled, interferes with LXE's assigned sticky key implementation.
Page 68: Administration - For Applock
Administration - for AppLock Introduction LXE’s AppLock is designed to be run on LXE certified Windows CE based devices only. LXE loads the AppLock program as part of the LXE customer installation process. MX9 AppLock is setup by the Administrator by tapping Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administration.
Page 69: Factory Default Settings - Applock
0 sec Manual Launch Disabled Allow Close Disabled Security Panel Hotkey (Activation key) 62 key Shft+Ctl+A Hotkey (Activation key) 38 key Shift+Ctrl+Alpha+2 Password Blank Status Panel Filename \System\applock.txt View Level None Log Level None E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 56 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 70: Setup A New Device
LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the MX9 is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator specifies the applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-user mode.
Page 71: Administration Mode
In addition to these configuration options, the administrator can view and manage the status logs of AppLock sessions. Administrator default values for this device are: Administrator Hotkey Shift+Ctrl+A Password None Application path and name None Application command line None E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 58 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 72: End User Mode
To summarize, if an error occurs that prevents AppLock from switching to user mode, the password will not timeout and AppLock will wait until the correct password is entered. Forgotten password? See: Troubleshooting E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 59 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 73: End-User Switching Technique
Hotkey (Activation hotkey) If the mobile device uses LXE’s Multi AppLock to allow the user to switch between 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.
Page 74: Application Configuration
If a password has not been configured, the Administrator Control panel is displayed. Important: Before setting up multiple instances of the same application, make sure the targeted software application will allow two instances to run at the same time. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 61 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 75: Application Panel
Default is Ctrl+Spc. Select the Global Key key sequence the end-user is to press when switching between Global Key applications. The Global Key default key sequence must be defined by the AppLock Administrator. The Global E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 62 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 76 Use the left and right scroll buttons to move from application setup screen to application setup screen. The left Scroll and right buttons update the information on the screen with the previous or next configured application Buttons respectively. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 63 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 77: Launch Button
When enabled, automatically launches (subject to the specified Delay in seconds) the application after the unit is rebooted. If a Delay in seconds is specified, AppLock waits for the specified period of time to expire before launching the application. The E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 64 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 78: Auto Re-Launch
AppLock re-launches the application when this option is enabled. Note: If Allow Close is enabled and both Auto Re-launch and Manual (Launch) are disabled, the application cannot be restarted for the end-user or by the end-user after the application terminates. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 65 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 79: Manual (Launch)
When Auto At Boot and Manual (Launch) are both disabled for a specific application, the application is 1) not placed on the list of approved applications for end-user manual launch and 2) never launched, and 3) not displayed on the Switchpad. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 66 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 80: Allow Close
Match field must be used. Use the Match field to specify up to 32 characters of the class name for the application. For example, DOS applications using a standard DOS display box should specify condev_appcls in the Match textbox. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 67 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 81: End User Internet Explorer (Euie)
If the standard Internet Explorer that is shipped with the mobile device is desired, it should be treated like any other application. This means that IEXPLORER.EXE should be specified in the Application text box and the internet application should be entered in the command line. In this case, do not check the Internet checkbox. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 68 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 82: Security Panel
After the user closes the dialog box, the Security Panel is displayed and the password can then be entered and confirmed again. If the passwords match, the password is encrypted and saved. See Also: Passwords Troubleshooting E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 69 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 83: Options Panel
This specifies the period of time for AppLock to wait for an application to restart. If the application fails to restart automatically, AppLock then proceeds according to the options selected when the application was configured on the Application Launch panels. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 70 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 84: Status Panel
Error - Error status messages are logged when an error occurs and is intended to be used by the administrator to determine why the specified application cannot be locked. Process - Processing status shows the flow control of AppLock components and is mainly intended for LXE Customer Service when helping users troubleshoot problems with their AppLock program.
Page 85: Troubleshooting Applock
The hotkey sequence needed is not allowed. What does this mean? When the Administrator is selecting a hotkey sequence to use when switching user modes, the Administrator is not allowed to enter key combinations that are reserved by installed software applications. LXE has validated RFTerm key combinations ONLY.
Page 86 Battery Start | Settings | Control Panel | Battery This panel is used to view the status and percentage of power remaining in the MX9 main battery. The data cannot be edited by the user. The battery gas gauge icon resides in the system tray and shows four levels of charge – 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%. At a point below 50%, the system status LED will turn yellow and the gas gauge icon will turn yellow.
Page 87 The MX9 can pair with one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer. It is not necessary to disconnect a paired scanner and printer before a different scanner or printer is paired with the MX9. The target Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (line of sight) to the MX9 during the pairing process.
Page 88: Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices tab displays any device previously discovered and paired with the MX9. Bluetooth Devices Panel E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 75 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 89: Discover
Tap Stop at any time to end the Discover and Query for Unique Identifier functions. Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX9 Bluetooth scanning range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX9 is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX9.
Page 90: Bluetooth Device Menu
An icon with a red background indicates the device's Bluetooth connection is inactive. An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the MX9 and the device's Bluetooth connection is active. Double-tap a device in the list to open the device properties menu. The target device does not need to be active.
Page 91: Bluetooth Device Properties
Data on the Bluetooth Properties panel cannot be changed by the user. The data displayed is the result of the device Query performed during the Discovery process. The Status dialog box reflects the current state of the highlighted device. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 78 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 92: Settings
The default value is Bluetooth On. Report when connection lost A dialog box appears on the MX9 display notifying the user the connection between one (or all) of the paired Bluetooth devices has stopped. Click the OK button or the X button to remove the dialog box from the screen.
Page 93: Report When Reconnected
Default This option is enabled by default. Computer is connectable There is no dialog connected to this checkbox. Enable this checkbox when you want the MX9 to be able to pair with other Bluetooth devices. Default This option is enabled by default.
Page 94: Continuous Search
Continuous search When this checkbox is enabled, the MX9 never stops searching for a Bluetooth device it has paired with once the connection is broken (such as the paired device entering Suspend mode, going out of range or being turned off).
Page 95: About
This panel lists the assigned Computer Friendly Name (that other devices may discover during their Discovery and Query process), the Bluetooth MAC address, and software version levels. The data cannot be edited by the user. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 82 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 96: Using Bluetooth
2. Tap the Settings Tab. 3. Change the Computer Friendly Name at the bottom of the Settings display. The Bluetooth MX9 default name is deter- mined by the factory installed software version. LXE strongly urges assigning every MX9 a unique name (up to 32 char- acters) before Bluetooth Discovery is initiated.
Page 97: Subsequent Use
LED on the device, or a dialog box is placed on the MX9 display. 10. Whenever the MX9 is turned On, all previously paired, live, Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are paired, one at a time, with the MX9.
Page 98: Bluetooth Indicators
MX9 is out of range of all paired Bluetooth device(s). Connection is inactive. Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX9 Bluetooth scan range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX9 is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX9.
Page 99: Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup
Bluetooth icon in the taskbar. Sample Bluetooth Address Barcode Label Locate the barcode label, similar to the one shown above, attached to the MX9. The label is the Bluetooth address identifier for the MX9. The mobile Bluetooth scanner / imager requires this information before discovering, pairing, connecting or disconnecting can occur.
Page 100: Mx9 With Label
1. Scan the Bluetooth address barcode label, attached to the MX9, with the LXE Bluetooth mobile scanner. 2. If this is the first time the Bluetooth scanner has scanned the MX9 Bluetooth label, the devices are paired. See section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED...
Page 101: Mx9 Without Label
The devices are paired. The Bluetooth barcode reader responds with a series of beeps and LED flashes. Refer to the following section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications”. Note: After scanning the MX9 Bluetooth label, if there is no beep and no LED flash from the Bluetooth device, the devices are currently paired.
Page 102: Bluetooth Beep And Led Indications
Pairing supports SPP devices only. Up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected to the MX9 at a time; LXE supports one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer.
Page 103: Certificates
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure communication. Note: Digital certificates are date sensitive. If the date on the MX9 is incorrect, wireless authentication will fail. The Certificates stores lists the certificates trusted by the MX9 mobile device user.
Page 104: Data Collection Wedge
When using any barcode reader to scan the Reset All (or equivalent) barcode (available in the Integrated Scanner Programming Guide) with the MX9’s integrated scan engine, the next step is to open Data Collection on the MX9, click the OK button and then close it.
Page 105: Barcode Readers
Symbol SE1524 Scanner HHP 5300SF Imager Tethered scanners (LXE 8500 series tethered to a serial port on the device or cradle) are configured by scanning the engine-specific barcodes in the scanner manufacturer's programming guide. The man- ufacturer's guides are usually shipped with the barcode reader.
Page 106: Data Processing Overview
Otherwise, key is ignored (not output). 13. If key output is disabled, a windows message is broadcast to notify listening applications that data is available. The manipulated data is ready to be read by applications. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 93 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 107: Factory Default Settings
Enabled Good Scan Vibration Bad Scan Vibration Data Options Enable Code ID None Symbology Settings Control Character Translate All Disabled Custom IDs Name blank Options Disabled: Centering DecodeMode HHP Properties LinearRange AimTimer LeaveLightsOn E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 94 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 108: Main Tab
When this checkbox is not checked, the application will (WEDGE) need to use the set of LXE Scanner APIs to retrieve the data from the scanner driver. Note that this latter method is significantly faster than using Wedge.
Page 109: Com1 Tab
A message may be displayed that a warm boot is necessary otherwise changes are in effect immediately. Tap the X button to ignore the current properties changes and exit the control panel. Tap the ? button for help. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 96 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 110: Notification Tab
Vibration Vibration on the MX9 is activated when a scan is completed successfully or with a failure (scan key released before good scan, timeout, or rejected because of Data Options configuration). It is not activated when a trigger or scan key is pressed. The default setting for both Good Scan and Bad Scan vibration is Off.
Page 111: Data Options Tab
Stripping characters including Code ID, leading or trailing characters and specified barcode data strings Replacing control characters Adding a prefix and a suffix. MX9 with an HHP imager MX9 with any other imager/scanner E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 98 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 112: Enable Code Id
This allows custom IDs, based on actual code IDs, to be processed before the Code ID. The external scanner operation cannot be controlled by the MX9 scanner driver; therefore, a ‘good’ beep may be sounded from the external scanner even if a barcode from an external scanner is rejected because of the configuration specified.
Page 113: Buttons
(based on configurable Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode before transmission. Define the operations the LXE Wedge performs on control characters Ctrl Char Mapping (values less than 0x20) embedded in barcodes.
Page 114: Data Options - Symbology Settings
Each time a Symbology is changed, the settings are saved as soon as the ok button is tapped. Settings are also saved when a new Symbology is selected from the Symbology drop down list. The order in which these settings are processed are: Min / Max Code ID Leading / Trailing Barcode Data Prefix / Suffix E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 101 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 115: Advanced Button
Each time a Symbology is changed, the settings are saved as soon as the OK button is clicked. Settings are also saved when a new Symbology is selected from the Symbology drop down list. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 102 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 116: Clear Button
Max field is rejected. The default for this field is All (9999). If the value entered is greater than the maximum value allowed for that symbology, the maximum valid length is used instead. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 103 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 117: Strip Leading/Trailing Control
Strips the Code ID based on the type code ID specified in the Enable Code ID field in the Data Options tab. By default, Code ID stripping is enabled for every symbology (meaning code IDs will be stripped, unless specifically configured otherwise). E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 104 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 118: Barcode Data Match List
Click the desired line item and then click the Remove button to delete it. Line items are Removed one at a time. Contents of the text box fields are cleared at the same time. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 105 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 119: Match List Rules
Code ID is disabled, then the barcode data to match must include the Code ID. If Strip Code ID is enabled, the data should not include the Code ID since it has already been stripped. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 106 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 120: Add Prefix/Suffix Control
If ‘All’ is selected, the suffix is added for any symbology that has not been specifically configured. Note: Non-ASCII equivalent keys in Key Message mode are unavailable in this option. Non-ASCII equivalent keys include the function keys (e.g. F1), arrow keys, Page up, Page down, Home, and End. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 107 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 121: Symbologies
HHP IDs. Custom AIM IDs Advanced properties are available when an integrated HHP imager is installed in the MX9. Advanced properties are applicable regardless of the ID type selected (AIM or HHP). Not all HHP symbologies have Advanced options. Click the symbology link in the table below for symbology Advanced options.
Page 122: Codabar - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIM ID Option Default Value Required : Disabled Check Character Transmit : Disabled Start / Stop Character Transmit : Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 109 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 123: Code11 - Advanced Properties
Code11 - Advanced Properties Code11 - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIM ID Option Default Value Check Digits Required Required : Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 110 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 124: Code39 - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIM ID Option Default Value Required : Disabled Check Character Transmit : Disabled Start / Stop Character Transmit : Disabled Full ASCII Disabled Append Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 111 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 125: Interleaved 2 Of 5 - Advanced Properties
Interleaved 2 of 5 - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIM ID Option Default Value Required : Disabled Check Character Transmit : Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 112 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 126: Msi - Advanced Properties
MSI - Advanced Properties MSI - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIM ID Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 113 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 127: Custom Code Ids - Symbol
Custom Code IDs - Symbol Custom Code IDs - Symbol Symbol Custom Code IDs do not have Advanced options. Factory Default settings Symbology Enabled? E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 114 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 128: Hhp Custom Ids
Code 11 Code 32 Code 39 Code 49 Code 93 Code 128 Composite Coupon DataMatrix 1500 EAN8 EAN13 EAN128 GenCode128 IATA25 IDTag Interleaved 2 of 5 ISBT-1 Matrix 2 of 5 Maxicode Mesa MicroPDF E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 115 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 129 DCWedge does not manage mutually exclusive option selections. The user is responsible for understanding the options that can co-exist for the data collection device. The documentation provided from the manufacturer of the scanner/imager being managed describes the interaction between symbologies and their configurations. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 116 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 130: Codabar - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Required : Disabled Check Character Transmit : Disabled Start / Stop Character Transmit : Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 117 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 131: Code11 - Advanced Properties
Code11 - Advanced Properties Code11 - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Check Digits Required Required : Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 118 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 132: Code39 - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Required : Disabled Check Character Transmit : Disabled Start / Stop Character Transmit : Disabled Full ASCII Disabled Append Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 119 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 133: Ean8 - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Enabled Read 2-Digit Disabled Read 5-Digit Disabled Required Disabled Insert Separator Enabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 120 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 134: Ean13 - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Enabled Read 2-Digit Disabled Read 5-Digit Disabled Required Disabled Insert Separator Enabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 121 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 135: Interleaved 2 Of 5 - Advanced Properties
Interleaved 2 of 5 - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Required : Disabled Check Character Transmit : Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 122 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 136: Mesa - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value UPCA Disabled EAN13 Disabled Code39 Disabled Code128 Disabled Interleaved 2 of 5 Disabled Code93 Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 123 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 137: Msi - Advanced Properties
MSI - Advanced Properties MSI - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 124 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 138: Ocr Properties - Advanced
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIMHHPSymbol ID Option Default Value Font Disabled Direction Left to Right Template dddddddd Group G Blank Group H Blank Check Blank E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 125 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 139: Planet - Advanced Properties
Planet - Advanced Properties Planet - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIMHHPSymbol ID Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 126 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 140: Posicode - Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Limited Labels - None Disabled Limited Labels - A Disabled Limited Labels - B Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 127 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 141: Telepen - Advanced Properties
Telepen - Advanced Properties Telepen - Advanced Properties Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | AIMHHPSymbol ID Option Default Value Original Output Enabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 128 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 142: Upca- Advanced Properties
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | Data Options | HHP ID Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Enabled Transmit Number System Digit Enabled Addenda - Read 2-digit Disabled Addenda - Read 5-digit Disabled Addenda - Required Disabled Insert Separator Enabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 129 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 143: Upce0- Advanced Properties
Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Enabled Transmit Number System Digit Enabled Expand Version E Disabled Addenda - Read 2-digit Disabled Addenda - Read 5-digit Disabled Addenda - Required Enabled Insert Separator Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 130 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 144: Upce1- Advanced Properties
Option Default Value Transmit Check Character Enabled Transmit Number System Digit Enabled Expand Version E Disabled Addenda - Read 2-digit Disabled Addenda - Read 5-digit Disabled Addenda - Required Enabled Insert Separator Disabled E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 131 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 145: Ctrl Char Mapping
The wedge provides a one-to-one mapping of control characters to their equivalent control+character sequence of keystrokes. If control characters are translated, the translation is performed on the barcode data, prefix, and suffix before the keystrokes are simulated. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 132 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 146: Parameters
This button is grayed unless an entry in the list box is highlighted. When an entry (or entries) is highlighted, and the Delete button is clicked, the highlighted material is deleted from the list box. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 133 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 147: Custom Identifiers
After adding, changing and removing items from the Custom IDs list, click the OK button to save changes and return to the Barcode panel. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 134 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 148: Parameters
The Clear All button text changes to a Remove button when an item in the Custom IDs list is selected. Click the desired line item and then click the Remove button to delete it. Line items are Removed one at a time. Contents of the text box fields are cleared at the same time. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 135 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 149: Control Code Replacement Examples
Escaped hex- The hex-encoding to pass through to the Value 0x0C is a barcode is Vertical Tab \0x0A or 0\x0A encoded text application. converted to text 0x0A See "Hat Encoding" on page 284 E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 136 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 150: Barcode Processing Examples
Note: Rejected barcodes generate a bad scan beep. In some cases, the receipt of data from the scanner triggers a good scan beep (from the external scanner), and then the rejection of scanned barcode data by the processing causes a bad scan beep on the same data. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 137 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 151: Hhp Properties
Use these options to configure HHP imager parameters. Centering default is Disabled. Decode mode default is Standard. Linear Range default is 3. Aim Timer default is 0 (no time). Imager's lights and aimer are disabled for the scan duration. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 138 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 152: Centering
In Quick Omni mode the imager searches for a barcode in a reduced field located around the center of the image. Decoding is faster in this mode, but the user must center the aiming line over the barcode to be read. Both linear and 2-D symbologies can be read in this mode. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 139 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 153: Linearrange
If Off, the lights are turned on only during image capture, then turned off while the imager attempts to process and decode the barcode. If On, the aimer and lights remain turned on during the entire process. In Aggressive Linear Decode mode, set this parameter to 1 to improve the aimer visibility. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 140 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 154: About Tab
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Data Collection | About tab This tab displays the Data Collection Wedge driver version installed in the MX9. The version number shown in the image below is used only as an example, your version number will be different.
Page 155: Length Based Barcode Stripping
Click the Barcode Data button. Click the Add button. Add the data for the match codes. Refer to the previous section Barcode Data Match List for instruction. Scan a barcode and examine the result. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 142 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 156: Date / Time
Date / Time Date / Time Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time - or - Time in Desktop Taskbar Use this MX9 panel to set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location. Factory Default Settings Current Time...
Page 157: Dialing
The display might also called the touchscreen. Select the desktop background image and appearance scheme for the MX9. Using the options on the Backlight tab, set the display backlight and keypad backlight timers when running on battery or external power.
Page 158: Background
(or tap the Browse button to select an image from another folder) to display on the Desktop, and then tap the OK button to save the change. The change takes effect immediately. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 145 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 159: Appearance
Backlight The backlight settings use the LXE set of default timeouts and is synchronized to the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel. When the backlight timer expires, the touchscreen backlight is dimmed, not turned off. When both...
Page 160 The brightness setting is stored in the registry and is recalled at power on. The number of steps from maximum brightness to minimum dimness is five. At minimum dimness level, the display is still viewable. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 147 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 161: Input Panel
Input Panel Input Panel Start | Settings | Control Panel | Input Panel Set the current MX9 keys and data input method. Factory Default Settings Input Method Keyboard Allow applications to change Enabled input panel state Options button Keys Small keys...
Page 162: Internet Options
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options Set options for MX9 Internet connectivity. Select a tab. Tap the ? button for help using Windows CE Help installed in your mobile device. Adjust the settings and tap the OK button. The changes take effect immediately.
Page 163 Internet Options E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 150 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 164 Internet Options E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 151 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 165: Keyboard
Fonts are available in the following languages (in separate part numbers) for each language: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese. Tahoma font is on every unit and includes English (default), European (French, Spanish, German, Portuguese), Scandinavian languages, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and Thai. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 152 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 166: Keymap
KeyMap Start | Settings | Control Panel | KeyMap Icon Use this control panel option to assign key functions to mappable keys available on your MX9, determine application launch sequences and program command Run sequences. Note: KeyMap Control Panel options LaunchApp and RunCmd do not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in other Control Panel applets.
Page 167: Keymap Tab
2. Select the key to be remapped from the Key drop down list. 3. Select Launch App1-4 from the remapped key from the Remapped Key drop down list. 4. Click on the LaunchApp tab. 5. Make sure the EXE radio button is selected. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 154 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 168 8. Click OK to save the result and close the Keypad Control. 9. If the KeyMap tab is accessed again, the command plus any specified parameters is displayed in the Key Sequence text box when the remapped key is again selected. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 155 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 169: Launchapp Tab
The default for all text boxes is Null or “ ”. The text boxes accept string values only. Note that executables and parameters are not checked for accuracy by the keyboard driver. If the launch fails, the MX9 emits a single beep, if the launch is successful, it is silent.
Page 170: Runcmd Tab
The default for all text boxes is Empty, Null or " ". The text boxes accept string values only. Note that executables and parameters are not checked for accuracy by the keyboard driver. If the launch fails, the MX9 emits a single beep, if the launch is successful, the mobile device is silent.
Page 171: Mixer
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mixer The MX9 has a speaker and a microphone. They are active when a headset is not connected to the device. The microphone is located to the left of the LXE oval logo at the top of the unit.
Page 172: Output Panel
Note: The list of input selections and headset selections is stored in the registry. Both WAN and Bluetooth are included in the input list in the registry, but with the disabled flag set, they do not appear in the list. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 159 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 173: Mouse
Mouse Mouse Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mouse Use this option to set the double-tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the MX9 touchscreen. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 160 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 174: Network And Dialup Options
Network and Dialup Options Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Set MX9 network driver properties and network access properties. Select a connection to use, or create a new connection. Create a New Connection 1. On the mobile device, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections. A window is dis- played showing the existing connections.
Page 175 You can activate the connection by double-tapping on the specific connection icon in the Remote Networking window, but this will only start an RAS (Remote Access Services) session, and does not start ActiveSync properly. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 162 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 176: Network Capture
If the log file is stored in \System, all previous data is saved across the warmboot. If Netlog is enabled across the warmboot, a series of brief popups may be displayed during the boot cycle. No user inter- action is required. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 163 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 177 Select stop from the Commands list and click the Run cmd button. Select options from the Commands list, enter the new packet size in the Options list and click the Run cmd button. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 164 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 178: Ndislog
Stops logging network traffic. file Specifies the name of the file to which NDISLog information is stored. Save File Stores the file name. Run cmd Performs the selected start or stop command. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 165 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 179: Options
Set options unique to your device, such as keypad backlight, Status Popup taskbar icon display and CapsLock. It may be necessary to warmboot the MX9 after making desired changes. A pop up window indicates if a warmboot is required. Note: Contact your LXE representative if there is no icon corresponding to this item in the Control Panel.
Page 180: Autolaunch Timesync
Autolaunch TimeSync Autolaunch TimeSync By default, TimeSync does not automatically run on the MX9. To enable TimeSync to run automatically on the MX9, check this checkbox. Synchronize with a Local Time Server By default, GrabTime synchronizes via an Internet connection. To synchronize with a local time server: 1.
Page 181: Misc
Misc Misc Options on this tab configure device specific options. Note that options not available on the MX9 are grayed out. Options / Misc Tab CapsLock By default, CapsLock is disabled after a warmboot. To enable CapsLock after a warmboot, check this checkbox.
Page 182: Status Popup
The default for the User and Admin status popup windows is to show all status information. The 5 second timeout to remove the status popup from the display is disabled by default for the User and Admin status popup windows. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 169 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 183: Owner
Owner Owner Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Set the MX9 owner details. The Network ID is used when logging into a remote network. Factory Default Settings Identification Name Blank Company Blank Address Blank Telephones Blank Display owner ID at power-on...
Page 184 Owner Enter user name, password and domain to be used when logging into network resources. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 171 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 185: Password
Password Password Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Use this panel to set MX9 user access to control panels and power up password properties. Important: This password must be entered before performing a Load Factory Defaults. Contact your...
Page 186 The screensaver password is the same as the power-on password. They are not set independently. A screensaver password cannot be created without first enabling the “Enable password protection at power-on” check- box. The screensaver password is not automatically enabled when the “power-on” checkbox is enabled. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 173 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 187: Pc Connection
PC Connection PC Connection Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Use these options to control a cabled connection (USB, serial) between the MX9 and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Enable direct connection Enabled Connect using USB Client Unchecking the Enable direct connections checkbox disables ActiveSync on the MX9.
Page 188: Peripherals
1 minute GPS Power ON when installed / OFF when not installed Heaters Note: Setting has no effect if the heater is not installed. Click the radio button to enable or disable the heater. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 175 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 189: Flashlight
Flashlight Flashlight Note: Setting has no effect if the flashlight is not installed. Select an option to set the timeout for the flashlight. Options are: 1 minute 2 minutes 3 minutes E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 176 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 190: Gps
GPS presence is displayed on the GPS panel. Power can be toggled on or off only when a GPS is installed. The default setting is Off. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 177 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 191: Power
Power Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power The MX9 power mode timers are cumulative. The System Idle timer begins the countdown after the User Idle timer has expired and the Suspend timer begins the countdown after the System Idle timer has expired.
Page 192 And the device enters Suspend after 5 minutes and 18 seconds of no activity. If the User Idle timer is set to Never, the power scheme timers never place the device in User Idle, System Idle or Sus- pend modes. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 179 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 193: Regional And Language Settings
Regional and Language Settings Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Set the MX9 user interface language and the default input language. Factory Default Settings...
Page 194 Regional and Language Settings E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 181 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 195: Registry
Warmboot When clicked, the OS does a registry flush (Active registry saved to Flash registry hive), and then a warmboot. Restart When clicked, the OS does a registry flush, and then a restart. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 182 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 196: Remove Programs
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Remove Programs Note: Lists programs installed in RAM that have been marked for removal. Select a program and tap Remove. Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall MX9 user-installed only programs. The change takes effect immediately.
Page 197: Stylus
Stylus Start | Settings | Control Panel | Stylus Use this control panel option to set stylus double-tap sensitivity properties and calibrate the MX9 touch panel when needed. Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the OK button to save any double tap changes.
Page 198: General Tab
Memory sizes given do not include memory used up by the operating system. For example, a system with 128 MB may only report 99 MB memory, since 29 MB is used by the operating system. This is actual DRAM memory, and does not include internal flash used for storage. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 185 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 199: Memory Tab
The device name and description can be changed by the user. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. This information is used to identify the MX9 to other computers and devices.
Page 200: Copyrights Tab
Copyrights Tab Copyrights Tab This screen is presented for information only. The Copyrights information cannot be changed by the user. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 187 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 201: Terminal Server Client Licenses
Terminal Server Client Licenses Start | Settings | Control Panel \ Terminal Server Client Licenses Any licenses stored on the MX9 appear in the drop down list. Select a license and tap the Close button. The license is available for use immediately.
Page 202: Volume And Sounds
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 MX9 emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases.
Page 203: Good Scan And Bad Scan Sounds
WAV files and can be replaced by a WAV file of the user’s choice. By default a good scan sound on the MX9 is a single beep, and a bad scan sound is a double beep. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 190 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 204: Wifi Control Panel
Start | Settings | Control Panel | WWAN These panels can be used to set the parameters for the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) on the MX9. The WWAN is a form of wireless network that utilizes a cellular network instead of the spread spectrum network most used by Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
Page 205: Connection
Click the Connect button to begin a connection with a WWAN. Click the Admin Login button to login. Enter the password in the popup text box to continue. Network Enter the following information for the MX9: Phone (data access number) Username E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 192 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 206: Tcp/Ip
When the Use DNS checkbox is enabled, the DNS address fields are disabled. If DHCP and DNS are not used, enter the addresses for: Static IP Address Primary DNS server Secondary DNS server E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 193 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 207: Autoconnect
Automatic reconnection applies whether Autoconnect is on or off. Admin Enter a new password, then re-enter the same password. Click Submit to save the new password. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 194 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 208: About
The current network Carrier is displayed if the radio is connected. If the radio is not connected to any network, the Carrier entry is blank. In addition to the data shown in the dialog box below, the LXE SW Version is displayed as well. The version matches the corresponding version in the Start | Settings | Control Panel | About | Versions dialog box.
Page 209: Reflash The Mx9
Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for successful reflashing may require several minutes. The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX9's physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files designed for one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.
Page 210: Reflash Troubleshooting
The operating system will not be able to execute the OS update when the battery level is too low (25% or less), as there is a high risk that the power remaining in the battery expires when executing the update and the MX9 will be left in an inoperable state.
Page 211: Wireless Network Configuration
Wireless Network Configuration The LXE MX9 uses either a Summit 802.11b/g radio or a Summit 802.11a/b/g radio. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security. The appropriate wireless utilities for your MX9 configuration have been pre-installed. Your MX9 configuration may consist of...
Page 212: Important Notes
The SCU help may also be accessed by selecting Start | Help and tapping the Summit Client Utility link. The SCU does not have to be accessed to view the help information using this option. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 199 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 213: Summit Tray Icon
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -71 dBm to -90 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -51 dBm to -70 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is greater than -50 dBm E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 200 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 214: Wireless Zero Config Utility And The Summit Radio
The WZC icon may not be visible until control is passed to the WZC utility as described below. You can use either the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility or the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. LXE recommends using the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. The Wireless Zero Configuration Utility cannot control the complete set of security features of the radio.
Page 215: Main Tab
Profile and Global parameters may only be edited after entering the Admin Login password. The Active Profile may be changed without logging in. Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. The admin is also automatically logged out when the SCU is exited. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 202 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 216: Admin Login
Main Tab Access additional troubleshooting features on the Diags Tab After Admin login, the use can also: Create, edit, rename and delete profiles on the Profile Tab Edit global parameters on the Global Tab E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 203 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 217: Auto Profile
Auto Profile. The search continues until: the SCU connects to and, if necessary, authenticates with one of the specified profiles or until the Off button is clicked to turn off Auto Profile. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 204 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 218: Profile Tab
Using the Scan Feature Commit – Ensures that the profile settings made on this screen are saved in the profile. When not logged in, the parameters can be viewed, but cannot be changed. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 205 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 219: Using The Scan Feature
The SSID parameter is assigned the value of the SSID of the AP. Other profile entries must be completed manually. Click the Refresh button to update the display. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 206 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 220: Profile Parameters
Access Points. Default: Blank Power Save Power save mode. Options: CAM (Constantly Awake Mode, power save off) Maximum (Maximum power saving mode) Fast (Fast power saving mode) Default: Fast E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 207 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 221: Tx Power
50, 30, 20, 10, 5 or 1 mW Default: Maximum Bit Rate Options: Auto (Rate negotiated automatically with the AP) 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 or 54 Mbit Default: Auto E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 208 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 222: Radio Mode
It is important this parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to connect. For example, if this parameter is set to G rates only the LXE device may only connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.
Page 223: Auth Type
None LEAP EAP-FAST PEAP-MSCHAP PEAP-GTC EAP-TLS Default: None Note: The EAP type chosen determines if the Credentials button is active. Available entries on the Credentials pop up window vary by EAP type chosen. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 210 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 224: Encryption
CCKM TKIP CKIP Manual CKIP Auto Default: None Note: The Encryption type chosen determines if the WEP/PSK Keys button is active. Available entries on the pop up window vary by encryption type chosen. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 211 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 225: Status Tab
There are no user entries on this screen. Note: After completing radio configuration, it is a good idea to review this screen to verify the radio has associated (no encryption, WEP) or authenticated (LEAP, any WPA), as indicated above. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 212 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 226: Diags Tab
Save To… – Use this save the results of the diagnostics to a text file. Use the explorer window to specify the name and location for the diagnostic file. The text file can viewed using an application such as WordPad. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 213 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 227: Global Tab
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 214 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 228: Roam Trigger
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 215 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 229: Roam Period
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 216 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 230: Dfs Channels
Optimized (Use Cisco Information Element and CCX version number, support all CCX features except AP assisted roaming, AP specified maximum transmit power and radio management) Off (Do not use Cisco Information Element and CCX version) Default: Off (for 802.11b/g radio) Optimized (for 802.11a/b/g radio) E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 217 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 231: Wmm
Main Only (802.11a/b/g radio) The value for this parameter should be set as follows: Antenna Configuration TX Diversity A Main and BG Main Main Only A Main and A Aux BG Main and BG Aux E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 218 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 232: Rx Diversity
(sent as several pieces instead of as one block). Use a low setting in areas where communication is poor or where there is a great deal of radio interference. Options: 256 to 2346 Default: 2346 E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 219 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 233: Rts Thresh
Access Point. Options: 0 to 2347 Default: 2347 The LED on the radio card is not visible to the user when the radio card is installed in a sealed MX9. Options: On, Off Default: Tray Icon Determines if the Summit icon is displayed in the system tray.
Page 234: Hide Password
If the authentication credentials are not stored in the active profile and the authentication times out, the user is again prompted to enter the credentials. Options: An integer from 3 to 60 Default: E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 221 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 235: Certs Path
Windows certificate store. LXE suggests ensuring the directory path currently exists before assigning the path in this parameter. For example, if the certificate is stored in My Computer/System/mycertificate.cer, enter System in the Certs Path text box as the directory path.
Page 236: Sign-On Vs. Stored Credentials
Configuring the Profile for more details. Note: If invalid credentials are entered into the stored credentials, the authentication will fail. No error message is displayed and the user is not prompted to enter valid credentials. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 223 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 237: How To: Use Sign On Screen
If the user clicks the Cancel button, the device does not associate. The user is not prompted again for credentials until the device is rebooted, the radio is disabled then enabled, the Reconnect button on the Diags Tab is clicked or the profile is modified and the Commit button is clicked. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 224 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 238: Windows Certificate Store Vs. Certs Path
4. The default is to use all certificates in the store. If this is OK, skip to the last step. 5. Otherwise, to select a specific certificate click on the Browse (…) button. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 225 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 239 7. Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox. 8. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 226 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 240: Configuring The Profile
Admin Login button and enter the password. LXE recommends editing the default profile with the parameters for your network. Select the Default profile from the pull down menu. Make any desired parameter changes as described in the applicable following section determined by network security type and click the Commit button to save the changes.
Page 241: No Security
Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 228 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 242: Wep
Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 229 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 243: Leap
To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. WPA/LEAP Credentials E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 230 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 244: Peap/Mschap
No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network. For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 231 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 245 Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen. If using the Certs Path option: Leave the Use MS store box unchecked. Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 232 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 246: Peap/Gtc
No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network. Enter these items as directed below. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 233 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 247 Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen. If using the Certs Path option: Leave the Use MS store box unchecked. Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 234 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 248: Wpa/Leap
To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 235 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 249 Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main Tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 236 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 250: Eap-Fast
RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the MX9. EAP-FAST Profile Configuration For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the MX9. The same username/password must be used to authenticate each time. See the note below for more details.
Page 251: Eap-Tls
To use EAP-TLS, make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to EAP-TLS Set Encryption to WPA TKIP Set Auth Type to Open E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 238 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 252 Click OK then click Commit. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab. Once successfully authenticated, import the user certificate into the Windows certificate store. Return to the Credentials screen. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 239 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 253 Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. The MX9 should be authenticating the server certificate and using EAP-TLS for the user authentication. Certificates for information on generating a Root CA certificate or a User certificate.
Page 254: Wpa Psk
Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main Tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 241 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 255: Certificates
The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser on a PC to navigate to the Certificate Authority. To request the root CA certificate, open a browser to http://<CA IP address>/certsrv. Sign into the CA with any valid username and password. Logon to Certificate Authority E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 242 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 256 Generating a Root CA Certificate Certificate Services Welcome Screen Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link. Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 243 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 257 To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. Download CA Certificate Screen Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 244 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 258: Installing A Root Ca Certificate
Note: This section is only if the Windows certificate store is used. If the certificate store is not used, copy the certificate to the \System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter. Copy the certificate file to the MX9. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Certificates Tap the Import button.
Page 259 Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Certificate Import Confirmation Tap Yes to import the certificate. Once the certificate is installed, return to the proper authentication section, earlier in this manual. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 246 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 260: Generating A User Certificate
This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file. Windows CE equipped devices such as the device require the private key to be saved as a separate file rather than including the private key in the user certificate. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 247 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 261 Generating a User Certificate Certificate Services Welcome Screen Click the Request a certificate link. Request a Certificate Screen Click on the advanced certificate request link. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 248 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 262 Generating a User Certificate Advanced Certificate Request Screen Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 249 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 263 Check the Mark keys as exportable and the Export keys to file checkboxes. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also specify the private key filename. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 250 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 264 If any script notifications occur, click the “Yes button to continue the certificate request. Private Key Password When prompted for the private key password: Click None if you do not wish to use a password, or Enter and confirm your desired password then click OK. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 251 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 265 Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file. For example, it the private key was saved as LXEUSER.PVK then the certificate file created must be given the same name, for example, LXEUSER.CER. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 252 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 266: Installing A User Certificate
Installing a User Certificate Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the MX9. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Select My Certificates from the pull down list. Certificates Tap the Import button.
Page 267 From the Field pull down menu, select Private Key. Private Key Not Present If the private key is present, the process is complete. If the private key is not present, import the private key. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 254 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 268 Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same name, for example LXEuser.cer for the certificate and LXEuser.pvk for the private key file. If the file names are not the same, rename the private key file and import it again. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 255 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 269: Peripherals / Accessories
The holsters can be worn on either the left or right side of the body and include a tether for retaining the stylus as well as a pocket for a spare battery. The MX9 can be inserted and removed from the holster with a single motion without the need for a fastening strap to hold the MX9 in the holster.
Page 270: Battery Multi-Charger
Note: Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX9 or the hand strap is attached, not both. LXE recommends that, in the absence of a trigger handle, the hand strap be used at all times.
Page 271: Docking Cradles
MX9 and charge a spare main battery. A fully depleted spare battery recharges in approximately four hours in the powered cradle. When the MX9 is docked in the cradle, a spare battery can still be inserted in the spare battery charging pocket and both batteries are recharged at the same time.
Page 272: Keymaps
Alphabetic keys default to lower case letters. Press the Shft/Shift key, then the alphabetic key for an uppercase letter. Note: In general, sticky keys refer to those keys that, when pressed once and released, are still in effect and affect the function of the next key pressed. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 259 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 273: Mx9 62-Key Keypad
Ctl mode Control mode Escape Escape Space Space Enter Enter Enter Capslock toggle Blue Capslock is on or off Use the Keymap Con- Mapped Diamond 1 Diamond 1 trol Panel to change default E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 260 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 274 F5 mode F6 mode F7 mode F8 mode F9 mode F10 mode Blue F11 mode Blue F12 mode Blue F13 mode Blue F14 mode Blue F15 mode Blue F16 mode Blue F17 mode E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 261 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 275 Press these keys in this order Result / Notes Blue F18 mode Blue F19 mode Blue F20 mode SHFT F21 mode SHFT F22 mode SHFT F23 mode SHFT F24 mode a (lowercase is the default) SHFT SHFT SHFT E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 262 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 276 SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT SHFT 0 (zero) 0 (zero) . (period) Orange Period . (period) Orange Period Blue Dash or minus sign Blue Reverse Solidus or E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 263 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 277 0 (zero) Right parenthesis " Orange Double quote Blue Curly left brace Blue Curly right brace Orange Vertical bar or Pipe Orange Tilde < Blue Less than mark > Blue Greater than mark E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 264 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 278 MX9 62-Key Keypad To get this function Press these keys in this order Result / Notes Orange Colon Blue BS (Backspace) Plus sign Orange Question mark Underscore or hor- Orange izontal bar Enter ENTER Enter E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 265 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 279: Keymaps 62-Key 5250 Overlay
Field Minus CTL + M Fld + Field Plus CTL + L Insert CTL + I New Line CTL + N SysReq System CTL + S See Also: Key Map for 62 Key Keypad E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 266 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 280: Mx9 38-Key Keypad
Ctrl mode CTRL Control mode Escape Escape Space Space Enter Enter Enter Capslock toggle Blue Capslock is on or off Use the Keymap Con- Mapped Diamond 1 Diamond 1 trol Panel to change default E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 267 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 281 F8 mode F9 mode F10 mode Blue F11 mode Blue F12 mode Blue F13 mode Blue F14 mode Blue F15 mode Blue F17 mode Blue F18 mode Blue F19 mode Blue F20 mode E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 268 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 282 Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha 7777 Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha 9999 SHFT Alpha SHFT Alpha SHFT Alpha SHFT Alpha SHFT Alpha SHFT Alpha SHFT Alpha E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 269 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 283 Alpha 9999 0 (zero) 0 (zero) . (period) Orange Period Blue Dash or minus sign Reverse Solidus or Blue Backslash Solidus or Forward Orange slash Orange Left square bracket Blue Left square bracket E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 270 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 284 Orange Vertical bar Blue Tilde < Blue Less than mark > Blue More than mark Orange 0 (zero) Colon Blue BKSP (Backspace) Plus sign Orange Question mark Underscore or hor- Orange izontal bar E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 271 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 285: Technical Specifications
Internal I/O Ports One SSP port (capable) One SD port for I/O expansion (capable) One SIM port for WAN One serial port (DTE) for interface with GPS receiver chip One camera port for non-decoding imager E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 272 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 286: Dimensions And Weight
5% to 95% non-condensing. This does not apply to cold storage areas where condensation Operating Humidity will appear. Water and Dust IEC 60529 compliant to IP67 Vibration Based on MIL Std 810D Bluetooth Range 32.8 feet (10 meters) Direct line of sight only E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 273 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 287: Main Battery Technical Specifications
For 5 GHz frequency band, the site survey limit is -65 dBm signal strength, 15 dB SNR as measured by LXE. The noise levels for each of the radios (as measured by the MX9 appropriate antenna) is less than or equal to the values...
Page 288: Bluetooth System Compatibility
Backward compatibility with Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 WWAN Radio Note: Only one radio at a time can be in an MX9. The MX9 provides an 802.11a/b/g WWAN radio and supports GSM/EDGE. Carriers are AT&T in the US (GSM) and RTTE Europe.
Page 289: Gps Receiver Technical Specifications
The GPS module supports serial interface for data communication. Transmission (TX) and Reception (RX) signals are implemented to send commands and to receive GPS data. LXE designs use UART B on the module for communication. The default baud rate for the NMEA 0183 protocol is 9600 bps, 8 bits, Parity None, 1 Stop. The baud rate can be increased to 115Kbps.
Page 290: Applock Error Messages
The backdoor keys have been pressed. The backdoor hotkeys provide a method for Backdoor message LOG_ customer service to get a user back into their system without editing the registry or received PROCESSING reloading the device. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 277 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 291 Encrypt exported key OK Encrypt password process successful. LOG_EX Encrypt failure The password encryption failed. LOG_ERROR Encrypt gen key failure Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypt generate key Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR failure E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 278 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 292 Exit There are two exit paths from the enumeration function. This message denotes the LOG_ AppLockEnumWindows- enumeration function did not find the application. PROCESSING Not found LOG_ Exit DecryptPwd Exiting password decryption processing. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 279 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 293 AppLock. Hook wndproc of open The application is open, but AppLock cannot lock it. LOG_ERROR app failure Hot key event creation The Admin applet is unable to create the hotkey notification. LOG_ERROR failure E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 280 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 294 Both AppLock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization. PROCESSING The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message. LOG_ Registering Hotkey MSG Both Applock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization. PROCESSING E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 281 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 295 ToUser after admin, not The user mode switch is attempted when the device boots and after the administrator LOG_EX at boot presses the hotkey. The mode switch is being attempted after a hotkey press. E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 282 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 296 The window handle that is passed to the enumeration function. This message can be Window handle to used by engineering with other development tools to trouble shoot application lock LOG_EX enumwindows=%x failures. WM_WINDOWPOSCHG Output the window size after it has been adjusted by AppLock LOG_EX adjusted=%x E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 283 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 297: Hat Encoding
Hat Encoding Hat Encoding Hat Encoded Characters Hex 00 through AD E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 284 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 298: Revision History
B / Sep 2009 2. Components 3. Added links to Cradle Reference Guide and Battery Multi- 3. Peripherals charger User Guide Control Panel - Admin- C/ Dec 2009 Troubleshooting: Removed AppLock back door key sequence. istration E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 285 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 299: Index
38-key keypad Battery Technical Specifications Alpha mode Status LED BG Channel Set Antenna Bit Rate Diversity Bluetooth Receive About panel Transmit Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications API calls Bluetooth Client Barcode Decoders Appearance Compatible E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 286 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 300 Client Name Default Input Language Codabar 109, 117 Desktop Code IDs Desktop Cradle Code11 110, 118 DFS Channels Code128 Diags Tab Code39 111, 119, 123 Dialing Code93 Dimensions and Weight Cold Storage Discover E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 287 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 301 Interleaved 2 of 5 112, 122-123 FTP Server, start and stop Internal Scanner Sound Internet Internet connectivity Internet Explorer Global Parameters AppLock Global Tab Radio card and ISP required Good Scan and Bad Scan Sounds E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 288 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 302 Alpha Mode Notification Battery Multi-charger Notification Tab Battery Status Bluetooth System Status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) Length Based Barcode Stripping LinearRange Output panel Load Factory Defaults Owner Load User Defaults Logging AppLock Password AppLock E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 289 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 303 Scanners and Imagers Profile Parameters Compatible Profile Tab screensaver password Prompt Security Panel Command AppLock Security Password AppLock Radio Mode Serial Port Pin 9 RAS (Remote Access Services) Settings Recalibrate button Setup AppLock E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 290 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 304 User Interface Language Symbologies dialog Using the Scan Feature Symbology Parameters Utilities Symbology settings Symbology Settings Sync button Vehicle Cradle System Versions System Hardware Vibrate Indicator System Idle Power State Vibration System Idle timer E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 291 ] MX9 Reference Guide...
Page 305 198, 229 Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path Windows Explorer Wireless Radio Summit Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio Wordpad WPA-PSK Summit Radio WPA/LEAP Summit Radio 235, 237 WPA2 WWAN WWAN Radio E-EQ-MX9RG-C [ 292 ] MX9 Reference Guide...

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