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Opticon will repair or, at its opinion, replace products that prove to be defective in material or workmanship under proper use during the warranty period. Opticon will not be liable in cases where modifications are made by the customer.
When to replace backup battery? ..15 2.2.7 How to (re) place backup battery?..15 Working with stylus ......16 Using a PCMCIA card......17 2.4.1 Insert PCMCIA Card ......17 2.4.2 Release PCMCIA Card......17 Installation instructions ......18 STORING THE TERMINAL ....19 PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 3...
1 INTRODUCTION The PHL 4100 is a handheld touch screen terminal based on Linux™ operating system. It is lightweight and suitable for comprehensive real-time automation solutions in mobile applications. The design allows operation by single finger or stylus. The touch screen enables intuitive and direct navigation and activation.
Apart from the terminal, charger or cradle, additional items might be ordered and supplied. If there are any missing parts please contact your supplier. PHL 4100 contents • Terminal (A) • Hand strap (B) • Rechargeable battery LBP 4100 (C) •...
3. LED Indicator Can be used to indicate results, for example bar At the top a status bar is displayed. The 4 items code reading / status of communication (from left to right) have the following functions: 6 - OPTICON PHL4100/IRU4100...
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: scroll up / backwards : scroll down / forward EN : (Enter) to confirm input Each character key has 3 appearances in combination with the Modus (M) key: ALPHA UPPER CASE alpha lower case numeric and punctuation PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 7...
1.2.2 CRADLE DETAILS 1. DC input socket Input for AC power supply / adaptor 2. RS-232C socket Connecting to host, through Opticon RS232 cable 3. Electrical contacts If the PHL4100 terminal is inserted the battery will automatically be charged. 4. Optical window...
C. Use of the products Use the terminal always with the cap mounted in order to protect the PCMCIA slot. Do not place any product other than the PHL 4100 type terminal in the IRU 4100 cradle. D. Cleaning instructions Clean the reading window of the terminal and the cradle periodically with a soft dry cloth.
Read more in installation manual. Use equipment properly. Take notice that the secondary devices such as cradle or charger are designed for the PHL 4100 terminal and related accessories. Do not use with other products. 10 - OPTICON PHL4100/IRU4100...
Insert the handle cord of the strap into the thin loop. (ref. 2) TO AVOID DROP HOLD THE HAND STRAP AROUND THE WRIST WHEN CARRYING THE TERMINAL. (REF. 3) DO NOT SWING THE TERMINAL AROUND. (REF. 4) PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 11...
Never change the main battery while the backup battery is out. Doing so can crash the application. Use proper battery Only use the Opticon rechargeable battery as specified from Opticon or your local dealer. Do not make a mistake regarding the polarity of the battery.
2.2.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING Charging in the charger • Only charge batteries as supplied by Opticon. • Place the charger in normal office conditions. • Make sure the power supply is connected to the charger. • The battery needs to be inserted with the electrical contacts towards the charging pins.
Installing Opticon battery: (ref. 2) 2.2.4 WHEN TO REPLACE OR RECHARGE • Insert the battery in such a way that the charging MAIN BATTERY contacts of the battery touch the charging contacts of the terminal. Replace or recharge the main battery as soon as possible after the low battery indicator appears on Lock main battery case cover (ref.
Lock backup battery case adapter: (ref. C) BATTERY. • Slide the adapter into the terminal. Hereto keep the terminal face down and keep the positive side of the backup battery upwards. • Fix the adapter by fastening the two screws hand tight. PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 15...
Hold your fingernail in the saving of the stylus. Pull the stylus outwards with some force. Storing stylus: The stylus can be placed back into the terminal by simply pushing it inwards. The stylus needs to be inserted completely in order to lock it. 16 - OPTICON PHL4100/IRU4100...
When a small card is inserted, gently push with the stylus to connect into the slot. Place cap: • Place the cap back on the terminal. • Fix the cap by screwing the two cap screws hand tight. PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 17...
Connect the power supply. Switch on the power supply of the host computer. Place the terminal in the cradle. When the terminal PHL 4100 with the rechargeable battery is placed in the IRU 4100 cradle, the LED on the cradle turns green.
Remove main battery. Remove backup battery. Keep the cap mounted on the terminal. Choose proper place. Store the terminal under normal office conditions, like average temperature and on a dry place. PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 19...
• Check that the width of the bar code label does not exceed the width of the light beam. • Change the angle between the bar code and the product. • Change the distance between the bar code and the product. 20 - OPTICON PHL4100/IRU4100...
DO NOT CHANGE PIN-OUT OF CABLES AS SUPPLIED FROM OPTICON. RS232 cable pin-out: Serial Signal Serial Signal plug DB 9 M plug DB 9 F DB 9 M DB 9 F 6 + 1 6 + 1 PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 21...
When the product needs to be repaired: The label with serial number should be present. If returning the product, please use the original packaging to minimise the chance of damage. 22 - OPTICON PHL4100/IRU4100...
? The reading window is dirty. ? The main battery is exhausted. • Clean the reading window of the terminal. • Place a full battery, or charge the terminal in the cradle. PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 23...
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• Depending on the type of application and use of the terminal, the power consumption of the terminal may vary. For large power consumption, Opticon has a battery pack with larger capacity available. See product ordering information. ? The main battery has reached end of life time.
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1.5 m drop onto concrete surface Protection against dust and IP 54 moisture, According to IEC529 Physical specifications Dimensions (l x w x d) 186 x 66 x 33 mm Weight body 285 g (incl. battery, excl. PCMCIA card) 26 - OPTICON PHL4100/IRU4100...
10 - 50 Hz with 1G for 30 min, cycle for X,Y,Z. Physical specifications Dimensions (l x w x h) 138 x 92 x 65 mm Case material Weight body 200 g Connector RS232 D Sub 9P F Regulatory EN 55022, EN 55024 PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 27...
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