DLI 8300 Product Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Data Ltd., Inc. (DLI) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult DLI to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of DLI.
  • Page 3: Thank You

    FCC Compliance ........................... 48 Thank You! Data Ltd Inc. would like to thank you for selecting the DLI 8300. The DLI 8300 was designed as a forward thinking product that is modular in design and upgradeable. We thank you the customer for giving us the inspiration for the following features: ...
  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Battery Status LED Front Panel Barcode Scanner LED Bluetooth LED Microphone Power LED Biometric Reader / Mouse Impact Resistant Case Speaker Speaker Function Keys LCD with Touch Panel DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 4/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 5: Bottom Panel

    Refer to Battery Status LED Battery Status section. Page 9 Bottom Panel CDMA, GPRS, or 802.11x GPS Switching External Switching External Antenna Port Antenna Port AC Power Cradle Interface Ethernet Port Port Port DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 5/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 6: Bottom Panel Features

    USB ports. The USB port power is rated to 1A.  Cradle Interface Connector. When seated in a DLI 8300 peripheral, the terminal is powered, the batteries charged, and communication occurs via this connector. All DLI 8300 peripherals are designed to work exclusively with this connector.
  • Page 7: Side Panel

    Side Panel Right Side Programmable Button Programmable Button Microphone & Headset Jack 2.5mm On/Off Button DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 7/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Dli 8300 Terminal

    Hot-swappable Case Battery Setting Up the DLI 8300 Terminal 1. Unpack the carton and verify its contents. – Page 9 3. Charge the batteries for 3hrs. 4. Power on the terminal via the power button on the left side of the terminal.
  • Page 9: Unpack The Carton And Verify Its Contents

    DLI 8300 Battery If you ordered peripherals and/or accessories, verify that they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original packaging in case the DLI 8300 needs to be returned for service– See page 43. Battery Status LED’s...
  • Page 10: Power Management Utility

    Checking the Battery Power The battery power can be checked from two areas on the DLI 8300. The battery icon will provide a graphical representation of the remaining battery power. 1. Tap on the battery icon in the system task bar.
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Backlight

    By default the level is set to 7. (0 being the lowest and 7 being the highest level) To adjust the level of backlight: Start>Control Panel. Choose the DLI Brightness icon. Tap “-“ or “+” to adjust the brightness. The settings are auto saved after adjustment.
  • Page 12: Using The Stylus

    Holding down the stylus for 3 seconds will activate the right mouse click. Calibration: 1. Right tap on the PenMount icon in the system stray. 2. Select the PenMount Control Panel. 3. Chose the PenMount 6000 USB icon and tap the Configure button. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 12/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 13 5. Hold the stylus naturally as if you were writing with a ball point pen, holding the stylus down on each red square as they appear. During calibration, position the terminal the way it will be used. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 13/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 14: Using The Programmable Keys

    Using the Programmable Keys The DLI 8300 has 6 integrated function keys. Each of the keys is user configurable via the DLI KeyMon Utility. The keys can be assigned to perform executable applications or to Data Ltd.
  • Page 15 2. The DLI KeyMon screen is presented. Choose a key that requires a definition by tapping on the orange keys or by highlighting the key in the button assignment area and then double tapping. 3. There are 5 options for key assignment. Choose the assignment that is required for the key.
  • Page 16 5. The user is returned to the assign menu once the selection has been chosen from the browser icon. Selecting the apply button saves the change to the key. The path to the application will appear in blue below the Current Assignment: DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 16/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 17 8. The DLI KeyMon program can be used to send data received by the Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) to the keyboard buffer. To setup your MSR to forward data, Select Tools then MSR Setup or by highlighting the MSR in the button assignment area and then double tapping.
  • Page 18 9. The default MSR Data Properties are 19200 Baud Rate and COM2 for the Com Port. 10. To Close the DLI KeyMon tap on the “X” on the top right of the Main Window. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 18/50...
  • Page 19: Using The Wifi Radio

    Using the WiFi Radio The DLI-8300 has an optional PCMCIA Summit Data Communications 802.11b/g radio card or Integrated USB Ralink 802.11b/g/n Radio. Your DLI Sales representative will be able to provide you with the best option based on your configuration.
  • Page 20 Unless it is modified, the Default profile does not specify an SSID, EAP type, or method of encryption. If the Default profile is the active profile, then the radio will associate only to an access point that broadcasts its SSID and requires no EAP type and no encryption. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 20/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 21 Encryption options include: -WPA2 or WPA with dynamic keys (derived from the EAP authentication process) -WPA2 or WPA with pre-shared keys -Static WEP keys DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 21/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 22 (Re)connect. The dump will include radio state, profile settings, global settings, and a BSSID list of APs in the area. • Save To...: Save the diagnostics output to a file. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 22/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 23: Ralink Usb Integrated Radio

    (Right clicking on the icon allows for additional options such as using WZC or exiting Ralink.)  The Ralink utility window will pop up showing the Network tab and the available networks. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 23/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 24: Using The Bluetooth Radio

    Consult the Data Ltd. Technical Support Department for more details on setting up your Integrated USB Radio. (800) 526.1299 x774 Using the Bluetooth Radio The internal Bluetooth Class II wireless radio in the DLI 8300 is disabled by default. Microsoft™ Bluetooth software comes pre-installed on your terminal. Enabling the Bluetooth Radio To enable the Bluetooth radio, follow the instructions below: 1.
  • Page 25 2. Select Open Bluetooth Settings. 3. From the tabs at the top of the screen choose the Hardware tab. Tap on the Properties button. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 25/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 26 This may take a few seconds. The Bluetooth LED on top of the terminal will begin to flash when the radio is turned on. 5. Select the Finish button to end the installation process. Tap the Ok button at the Bluetooth properties screen. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 26/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 27 6. Tap the OK button to finalize the enabling process. Bonding an Accessory to the DLI 8300 To bond a Bluetooth device to the DLI 8300 the icon in the system tray offers shortcuts to the Bluetooth Settings window; the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard and the Add New Connection Wizard.
  • Page 28 1. Make sure the Bluetooth indicator light is flashing. 2. Using your stylus, Right mouse click the Bluetooth Devices icon in the system tray. 3. Tap Add a Bluetooth Device to launch the Bluetooth Add Bluetooth Device Wizard. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 28/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 29 Look at the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device or visit the manufacturer’s website for information. 5. After you make the Bluetooth device discoverable, tap Next. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will search for the Bluetooth device. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 29/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 30 Windows will choose one for you. Press Next to continue If required, immediately enter the number shown in the passkey field and press Next. Consult your device documentation for more information. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 30/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 31 7. When the Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears, the Bluetooth installation is nearly complete. Tap Finish to complete the installation. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 31/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 32: Using The Camera Option

    This procedure is typically used when using an external barcode scanner on the device. All DLI Devices have power to Pin 9. DO NOT plug-in or unplug any serial devices while the DLI Device is powered on! Description Top Panel...
  • Page 33 Chose the General Tab to configure the RS-232 port and check Use Serial Keys. Tap the Settings button to access the Baud Rate and Com port that will be configured. 4. Set Serial Port to Com1 and Baud Rate to 9600, tap Ok. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 33/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 34: Using The Barcode Scanner

    The Imager can be configured by using the DLI 8300 KeyMon (See Page 14). To Decode a Barcode 1. Point the top of the DLI 8300 terminal directly at the barcode. The Imager faces straight out of the top panel. The Cross Hairs should be oriented in line with the bar code to achieve optimal decoding.
  • Page 35: Using Biometric Reader

    Data Ltd has included in the DLI 8300 a GPS software tool to verify that all functions of the GPS module are working properly.
  • Page 36 3. The configuration screen is displayed. Set the Com Port to Comm 6. This is the com port that your GPS module is using. Set the Baud Rate to 9600. Tap the OK button to save the settings. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 36/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 37 The blue bar indicates a lock to a satellite and the gray bar indicates that the module is communicating with the satellite but does not have a complete fix on your location. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 37/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 38 7. To verify the longitude and latitude reading from the DLI 8300 location choose the Navigation icon. The module must be locked onto 3 satellites before the reading is accurate.
  • Page 39: Dli 8300 Vehicle Cradle

    DLI 8300 Vehicle Cradle Overview DLI 8300 Cradle is a Desktop and Vehicle Cradle all in one. It features a quick release locking mechanism, flexible mounting, and power options for all types of applications and devices. When the DLI 8300 is seated in the Cradle, both Hot-swappable batteries are charged in 3 hours.
  • Page 40: Front Panel

    Connector Power Supply Connector The connector is to be used with the DLI series of power supplies. Please see below for a reference of those recommended power sources. The Cradle can be powered by an external DC power source of 18VDC~22VDC. An optional internal 6VDC~60VDC regulated power supply is available.
  • Page 41 The Cradle was designed with locking USB connectors. The USB port power is rated to 1 AMP. Locking USB cables are available for the Symbol LS3408 & DLI QWERTY Keyboard (5500001010000P). Standard USB cables may also be connected to the cradle.
  • Page 42: Installing The Vehicle Cradle

    Cradle Power Filtering DC Converter The DLI 8300 Cradle has an optional 10~60V DC/DC Converter. The DLI 8300 Cradle must be installed pre-ignition (directly to battery terminals) with a 10AMP in-line fuse. Failure to connect to battery terminals could damage the power conversion circuitry.
  • Page 43: Shipping Your Dli Device

    Shipping your DLI Device Proper way to pack your DLI device DO NOT ship any DLI Device without a proper UPS or FedEx container. The DLI Container is not meant for stand-alone shipping.  Place device in foam cover as shown.
  • Page 44   Using a proper UPS or FedEx container, line the bottom Place the closed DLI container inside the lined Shipping with Bubble Wrap, Air Pillows, Packing Foam, etc. Container. The dimensions of the box shown are 27x17x10.  ...
  • Page 45: Technical Assistance

    EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 45/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 46: Regulatory And Safety Approvals For The Dli 8300

    Please read these guidelines carefully before using your DLI 8300 terminal. Embedded Safety Information Text The DLI 8300 has the following safety information on the back label of the terminal DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 46/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 47 The DLI 8300 RF terminal is designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 48: Fcc Compliance

    When using accessories where the terminal is worn on the body, the terminal’s touch screen must face away from the body. CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 48/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 49 If you need more information on the collection, reuses, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this product. DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 49/50 Rev. 4...
  • Page 50 Data Ltd. Inc. 703 Data Ltd. Parkway P.O. box 761 La Porte, IN 46350 Telephone: (800) 526-1299 Fax number: (219) 362-1937 DLI 8300 PRODUCT MANUAL PAGE 50/50 Rev. 4...

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