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E-mail: info@minec.se / support@minec.se Internet: www.minec.se / www.minec.com The serial number of your Minec 4x is shown on a label on the terminal and is also programmed into the system file. Please write your serial number here for future reference (technical support, insurance claims etc.)
9. Technical Specification ..........22 The Minec 4x has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Minec 4x User Handbook 1. Minec 4x The Minec 4x terminal is a hand-held computer that may read a number of RFID tags and the most commonly used types of barcodes. Minec 4x may also be used as a pure keyboard entry device with communication via IrDA, RS232, GSM/GPRS or RadioLAN.
If you have a GSM module to the Minec 4x, a subscription at a mobile phone operator is needed. The operator will provide you with a SIM card, among other things.
The backlight feature is turned on or off by pressing the ON key shortly. It is automatically turned off when the Minec 4x is powered off. Note that pressing the ON key for as long as 0.5 second will power off the hand-held! Layout of the keyboard is presented on the next page.
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Press the ON/OFF key to switch the Entering Letters Minec 4x on or off. To turn it off you The method used to enter letters need to press the key for 0.5 second. To is both simple and unique...
Miscellaneous Characteristics Reset If a restart is needed of Minec 4x, there are three options. By pressing the keys ALT, Delete and ON simultaneously for 0.5 second it will close all applications and perform a warm boot, where RAM will not be erased.
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Minec 4x User Handbook Display The Minec 4x has a LCD backlit display. You can set the contrast up to 64 steps by pressing, in WinCE the ALT key and the arrows up or down at the same time. In Linux the SHIFT key is pressed first, then the navigation key up or down.
SIM card and hand-held to Minec AB for installation. The GSM module needs a SIM card to be installed into the Minec 4x prior to operation. To install the SIM card, please follow these directions, if you allow the encapsulation to be broken: 1.
Minec 4x User Handbook 2. Exchangeable Modules An exchangeable module is fitted at the top of the Minec 4x behind the display. This module can contain different accessories to make your work with the Minec 4x easier. On delivery the hand-held is fitted with the module that has been ordered.
RFID module (5 models) When fitted with an RFID module (Radio Frequency IDentification) the Minec 4x can read and write tags. An RFID tag may take the form of e.g. a little disc, credit card or a thin adhesive label.
Infrared (IR) light is transfered as short pulses to make IR communication possible. Via the two infrared sensors at the bottom end of the Minec 4x data can be sent to and from a PC or printer that conforms to the IrDA standard.
Minec 4x User Handbook 4. Accessories You may have ordered an accessory together with your Minec 4x hand-held to enhance the terminal functionality. Docking Cradle The Docking Cradle eliminates the need to connect and disconnect a cable every time serial communication takes place.
Battery Recharging How often the battery has to be recharged depends on the application. It is a good habit to connect the Minec 4x to a charger every night. The provided charger will recharge an empty battery in 3 hours.
Minec 4x. 6. Troubleshooting Note ! Do not open the module head. Minec AB can not guarantee that the encapsulation level is maintained after the hand-held is dissembled by others than qualified service personnel.
Minec 4x User Handbook 7. Declaration of Conformity dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt, daß die Geräte declara que el Minec 4x Standard Minec 4x Laser Minec 4x Laser RS232 Minec 4x Docking Cradle sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo sottoelencate: are in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: sont conforme aux spécifications des Directives de l’Union Européenne ci-dessous:...
Minec 4x will give many years of trouble-free use. • Do not store the Minec 4x under conditions that are too hot or too cold (limits are +60°C and -30°C). Higher temperatures can damage the electronics or battery, or deform plastic parts. Lower temperatures cause condensation when the terminal warms up to normal temperature, which in turn can damage the electronics.
Minec 4x User Handbook Laser Safety Be sure the laser warning label applied to the terminal is readable at all times. If necessary, replace it with a new one. English The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal.
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Minec 4x User Handbook L’utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni differenti da quelle descritte nella documentazione può provocare un’esposizione pericolosa a luce laser visibile. ATTENZIONE Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bassa potenza. Sebbene non siano noti danni riportati dall’occhio umano in seguito ad una esposizione di breve durata, evitare di fissare il raggio laser così...
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Minec 4x User Handbook Normes de Securite Laser Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et IEC 825-1. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
3 hours via the cradle or charger directly. • 27 rubber-coated keys. One of them is a navigation • Power consumption 2 mA when Minec 4x is turned key for 4 directions and is also used for scanning.
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25% absolute dark/light reflectance at 670 nm Orientational Tolerance Pitch +/-55° minimum Skew +/- 65° minimum Size and Weight Length, height and width as Minec 4x Standard Weight: 360 grams (13 oz) incl. battery Minec 4x Laser 0.1 mm 0.2 mm 0.5 mm...
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