CipherLab 9700A Users Manual

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SAFETY NOTICES

FOR PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

FOR CANADA

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

This device complies wi th Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.

FOR UNITED S TATES

This equipment 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whi ch can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

CAUTION

This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION: IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 The use of any batteries or charging devices which are not originally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycl ed in a proper

way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 The mobile computer is rat ed IP65, however, the mobile computer can get damaged

when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.

 When the enclosure of the mobile computer gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe

off the dust. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the LCD dry.

 For a liquid crystal display (LCD) or touch screen, use a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free

cloth to wipe dust o ff the screen. DO NOT contact the surface with any pointed or sharp object.

 If you want to put away the mobile computer for a period of time, download the

collected data to a host computer, and then take out the battery pack. Store the mobile computer and battery pack separately.

 When the mobile computer resumes its work, it takes some time for the main and

backup batteries to become fully charged.

 If you shall find the mobile computer malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario

and consult the sales representative in your local area.

 Keep the mobile computer away from any magnets and magnetic fields to prevent the

laser engine from malfunctioning.

OTHER NOTICES

 During no any information transmission, the EUT can automatically discontinue trans

mission and become standby mode for power saving.

 The EUT can detect the controlling signal of ACK message transmitting from remote d

evice and verify whether it shall resend or discontinue transmission.

FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT

 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

 Caution!

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

 Antennas

Only use the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or change to t he antennas could violate FCC regulations and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

 For operation within 5.15 ~5.25GH z /5.25 ~5.35GHz/5.47 ~5 .725GHz frequency range ,

it is restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite System (MSS) operations. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be disabled by the s oftware during the manufact uring and cannot be change d by the end user. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section

15.407 of the FCC Rules.

 The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are

country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

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ELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

1.01 Feb 20, 2016

1.00 Nov 23, 2016

 Update  Initial release

E-Label Operation method Please follow below step to see FCC certificate information:

Setup

About Phone

Certificate

CONTENTS

PREFACE ............................................................................................... - 2 -

Disclaimer ........................................................................................... - 2 -

Trademark Recognition ........................................................................... - 2 -

Contact .............................................................................................. - 2 -

Safety Notices ...................................................................................... - 3 -

For Product with RF Functions ............................................................... - 3 -

For Canada ...................................................................................... - 3 -

For United States............................................................................... - 3 -

For Product with Laser ........................................................................ - 3 -

Safety Precautions................................................................................. - 4 -

Care & Maintenance ............................................................................... - 4 -

Other Notices ...................................................................................... - 4 -

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ............................................................. - 4 -

RELEASE NOTES ....................................................................................... - 6 -

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1

About This Document ................................................................................. 1

Features ................................................................................................. 2

Inside This Package .................................................................................... 2

Accessories ............................................................................................. 2

Related Documentation .............................................................................. 2

USE MOBILE COMPUTER ................................................................................ 3

1.1. Take a Tour ........................................................................... 4

1.1.1. Overview .............................................................................. 4

1.2. Power On/Off Mobile Computer ................................................... 5

1.3. Notifications .......................................................................... 6

1.4. Battery ................................................................................. 8

1.4.1. Install/Remove Main Battery ....................................................... 9

1.4.2. Charge Batteries ................................................................... 10

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 12

Platform, Processor & Memory .................................................................... 12

Communications & Data Capture ................................................................. 12

Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 13

Physical Characteristics ............................................................................ 14

Environmental Characteristics ..................................................................... 15

NTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products. CipherLab introduces 9700 Series Mobile Computer. Powered by Android™ 6.0 Marshmallow, the mobile co mputer delivers better user experience and advances enterprise mobile computing.

The mobile computer has transflective LCD to hold up the readability in a wide range of light conditions, courtesy of the supplementary backlight enabled by a built-in ambient light sensor. Also on board is a G-sensor to save power according to the mobile computer’s motion and posture. G-sensor also enables screen orientation when the device is posed sideways or upright. Furthermore, the mobile computer has integrated a built-in e-compass and gyroscope, both of which provide useful functions in navigation.

The series sports satisfactory data connections by integrating a communication port for direct data exchange. For wireless data connection, it hosts a Bluetooth and

802.11a/b/g/n/ac module. Dedicated to data capture, the mobile computer has essential 1D (laser) reader or 2D

imager. Rated with IP65, the rugged 9700 is light-weighted and easy to operate, and will be your good help on field works.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This guide distills the information about 9700 Series Mobile Computer. Subjects discussed include the mobile computer’s physical features, platform basics, software and applications, and part of the accessories to boost the mobile computer’s performance.

We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual at hand for the quick reference for necessary maintenance.

FEATURES

 Rugged yet smoothened outlined  IP65-rated tough form to survive drop, shock, heat, cold, and impervious to

moisture/dust

 Android™ 6.0 Marshmallow OS, Cortex A53 2.0 GHz CPU  2GB DDR SDRAM to run application programs  16 GB NAND flash to store OS, applications, settings and so on  Storage expansion: Up to 32GB MicroSDHC  Sunlight-readable screen to enhance the viewability of outdoor use  Ambient light sensor to enable supplementary backlight for LCD and k e ypa d  G-sensor for power management and screen orientation  2 symmetric side-triggers for ambidextrous scanning  Total data solution — supports Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

INSIDE THIS PACKAGE

The mobile computer ships with the following items. Save the box and packaging material in case of future need to store or deliver the mobile computer.

 Mobile Computer  Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (standard/high capacity)  Stylus  Quick Start Guide  Snap-on Charging and Communication Cable (USB or RS-232) (optional)  Power Adapter (optional)  AC Power Cord(optional)  Earphone Jack Cover(optional)

ACCESSORIES

Optional accessories to enhance the mobile computer’s performance are:

 Snap-on Charging and Communication Cable (USB or RS-232)  Pistol Grip  Snap-On Car Charger  4-Slot Battery Charger

1.1. TAKE A TOUR

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This section shows the major components on the mobile computer and inside battery chamber. You will also learn how to power on/off the mobile computer and how the mobile computer gives information about its status.

1.1.1. OVERVIEW

Figure 1: Overview

No. Description No. Description

1 Status LED (refer to Notifications) 2 Light sensor 3 Touch screen 4 Scan key 5 Side-trigger (user definable) 6 Microphone 7 Direct charging & communication port 8 Power key 9 Scan window 10 Headset jack 11 Speaker 12 Battery 13 Side-trigger (user definable)

1.2. POWER ON/OFF MOBILE COMPUTER

POWER ON

To power on the device, press and hold the Power button . The device will opens to show the home screen.

Note: For the device to power on, the battery cover must be secured in place.

POWER OFF

To power off the device, press and hold Power b utton for more than three seconds. An onscreen button will appear on-screen which allows you to po wer off the devi ce. Make sure all user data and tasks have been stored before tapping Power off.

1.3. NOTIFICATIONS

level is insufficient to power on the mobile

, for

nable/Disable this LED light on the Reader

page. To set the

good read LED via API deployment, see the

The mobile computer features visible, audible, and tactile feedback to draw users’ prompt awareness of the mobile computer’s contiguous events such as barcode reading, wireless/mobile data connections, and battery charging.

STATUS LED

Three LED lights are located on the upper-right corner of the mobile computer. Their functions are:

Matter LED Color Action Description

Green, solid Battery is fully charged.

Battery Charging

(Left)

Radios (Middle)

Scanning Good Read

(Right)

Orange, solid

Green, Orange, Red

Blue Blue, blinking Wi-Fi or Bluetooth in use.

Green Green, flashes once

Red, solid

Red, blinking fast

Battery is being charged, and the battery level is sufficient to power on the mobile computer.

Battery is being charged, however the battery computer.

Battery charging error has occurred instance, charging temperature is below 0°C or above 35°C, or adapter is plugged in but no battery is present.

Indicates good reading of the scanned barcode. E Config Notification Settings

9700 Programming Guide for details.

SPEAKER

The mobile computer has a speaker on the back for audio signaling and playback. The speaker sounds for system events, appli cation warnings, on-screen item selection and

physical keypad stroke. In noisy environments, the speaker remains efficacious with the help of a Bluetooth headset.

The speaker also sounds for successful barcode reading, which can be controlled on the Reader Config Notification Settings page.

VIBRATOR

The mobile computer owes its tactile feedback to the vibrator built inside. Vibration delivered to the mobile computer alerts users of its currents status.

Working based on user’s sense, the vibrator is particularly helpful when the mobile computer is serving in a noisy environment.

Same as the speaker and LED light, the vibrator also works for good barcode reading. Enable/disable vibration and set its duration on the Reader Config Notifi cation Settings page. Alternatively, program the vibrator through API deployment to have it vibrate when a successful reading occurs.

1.4. BATTERY

The 9700 mobile computer is fed by two batterie s, main ba ttery pack a nd backup battery. The main battery is removable and replaceable from the b attery chamber while the backup battery is mounted on the main board inside the mobile computer.

When the mobile computer is shipped, the main battery is st ored in a package separated from the mobile computer, which keeps it in good condition for future use.

MAIN BATTERY

The main battery is a Li-ion battery pack which comes in two different capacities, a 3.7V, 3600mAh battery which takes approximately 4 hours to charge to full, and a 3.7V, 5400mAh battery which takes around 6 hours to charge to full. The working time of the mobile computer varies by its working states. A battery icon seated on the taskbar will show the remaining main battery level.

BACKUP BATTERY

The backup battery is settled on the main board inside the mobile computer. It is a 3.6V, 15mAh rechargeable Ni-MH battery. When the main battery is absent or depleted, the backup battery takes over to feed the mobile computer. Without the main battery, a fully charged backup battery retains the data in the DRAM and holds the system in suspension for 30 minutes (as long as the wireless modules are inactive).

The backup battery is rechargeable by the main battery pack. It takes 36 hours to charge it to full.

Note: (1) On initial use of the m obil e computer, it is recommended that a fully charged main

battery is placed in the main battery compartment for at least three days, in order to allow the backup battery to charge to a full state.

(2) When removing the main battery pack, actual data retention time will depend on the backup battery level. Check backup battery level before replacing the main battery to ensure your data is retained.

1.4.1. INSTALL/REMOVE MAIN BATTERY

(1) When main battery level drops to low level, charge it ASAP or replace it with a charged (2) Al (

Follow the steps below to install the main battery: Place the main battery pack into the battery chamber with the contact pins facing down. Fix

the upper end first, and press the lower end down until the battery “clicks” into place.

Figure 2: Install main battery

Follow the steps below to remove the main battery:

1) A battery latch is located at the lower end of the main battery. Push the latch down and the battery will be released.

Figure 3: Remove main battery

Note:

battery.

ways turn off the mobile computer to replace the main battery pack.

3) Any improper handling may reduce battery life.

1.4.2. CHARGE BATTERIES

battery which is

hours to charge it to full,

, Bluetooth) are active on battery power, main

Due to shipment, it is likely that the main battery and backup battery won’t be fully charged when you receive the package. Before setting the mobile computer to work, charge the main battery to full by direct charging via a power adapter (with the help of a Snap-on Charging & Communication Cable).

Some key facts about charging batteries:

Charging Time



Main battery: It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the 3.3V, 3600mAh main

battery, and approximately 6 hours to charge the 3.3V, 5400mAh main battery. The battery charging LED above the touch screen lights red or orange during charging (depending on the battery level at the moment), and lights green when the mobile computer is completely charged. See

Status LED for details about the LED indicator.

 Backup battery: The backup battery is a 3.6V, 15mAh Ni-MH

rechargeable by the main battery. It takes around 36 however it does not need to be fully charged for the mobile computer to work.

Charging Temperature



It is recommended that batteries be charged at room temperature (18°C~25°C) for

optimal performance.

 Charging stops when temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 35°C. In this case the

battery charging LED will be continuously blinking in red.

Power Consumption



When all radios (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

battery level will drop substantially.

 In order to prevent the system from shutting down due to depletion of the main

battery, we suggest that you keep a fully charged battery for replacement or have the mobile computer access the radios on external power.

The following guides how to charge batteries.

To transmit data,

DIRECT CHARGING USING SNAP-ON CABLE

Direct charging of the mobile computer relies on the Snap-on Charging & Communication Cable (hereinafter “sna p-on cable”). There is a power jack on the connector of this cable to connect external power.

Prior to charging, install the main battery as described in Install/Remove Main Battery

. Then

follow the steps below:

1) Attach the snap-on cable to the mobile computer.

2) Plug the head of the power adapter cord into the power jack located on the snap-on cable’s connector.

3) Connect the power adapter to a power outlet.

To output data to your PC or laptop, connect the snap-on cable (either through USB or RS-232 connection) to it.

connect the other end of the Snap-on Cable to your PC

Figure 4: Direct Charging Using Snap-on Cable

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PECIFICATIONS

PLATFORM, PROCESSOR & MEMORY

Operating System & CPU

OS Version Android™ 6.0, Marshmallow

CPU Cortex A53 2.0 GHz Processor

Memory

RAM 2GB DDR SDRAM Flash 16GB Flash ROM Expansion Slot One expansion slot, supports MicroSDHC up to 32GB

COMMUNICATIONS & DATA CAPTURE

Communications

USB Host/Client USB 2.0 WPAN Built-in module for Bluetooth version 2.1 + EDR Class II connectivity +BLE WLAN Built-in Cisco© CCX v4 certified module for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networking

Data & Image Capture

Barcode Reader Ordering options include

STANDARD READER UNIT

 Laser (Symbol SE955)  2D imager (Symbo l SE4500)

LARGE READER UNIT

 2D imager with decoder board

SE4500+PL4507)

 Extended range laser (Symbol SE1524)  Near/far 2D imager (Intermec EX25)

Minimum 13 hours for standard capacity battery/19 hours for large capacity battery performing

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Batteries

Main Battery Pack Standard capacity battery: 3.7V, 3600 mAh

Large capacity battery: 3.7V, 5400 mAh Rechargeable Li-ion battery Charging time: approximately 4 hours for standard battery /

6 hours for large capacity battery

Backup Battery 3.7V, 200 mAh

Rechargeable NiMH battery (charged via main battery) Data retention for 30 minutes Charging time: approximately 36 hours

Power Adapter

Power Supply Cord for Snap-on Cable

Operating Time

scanning once per 20 seconds, with LCD at 50% backlight and speaker on (at default volume) at 25°C Bluetooth off and IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on.

Input AC 100~240V, 50/60 Hz Output DC 5V, 4A

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

key), or

radio connection

Color Tap Screen Display

Display 3.5” Transflective 65K Color TFT-LCD Resolution VGA 480 (W) x 640 (H)

Keypad

Layout Numeric keypad (30-key), Numeric & Function keypad (38-

Alphanumeric keypad (53-key)

Backlight White LED backlight for display and keypad

Notifications

Status LED Three LEDs for showing scanning good read,

status and battery charging status



Audio

Integrated with speaker and microphone

 2.5mm 4-ring headset jack



Bluetooth headset supported

Vibrator 0.45G force

Sensors

Built-in Sensors G-sensor

Enclosures

Materials Plastic & metal Dimensions 214 mm (L) x 87 mm (W) x 47 mm (H) with battery Weight 447g with 3600mAh battery; 478g with 5400mAh battery

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

2,000

Temperature

Operating Storage -30 °C to 70 °C / -22°F to 158°F (without battery)

Charging 0 °C to 35 °C / 32°F to 95°F (with battery)

Humidity

Operating 5% to 95%, non-condensing (Max 60°C / 140°F) Storage 5% to 95%, non-condensing (Max 60°C / 140°F)

Resistance

Impact Resistance Multiple 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) drops to concrete, meets and exceeds applicable

Tumble Test 500 tumbles (1,000 drops) at 1 m (1.6 ft) and 1,000 tumbles (

Splash/Dust Resistance IP65 per applicable IEC 60529 sealing specs Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV direct/indirect contact discharge

Note

-20 °C to 50 °C / -4°F to 122°F

-30 °C to 60 °C / -22°F to 140°F (with battery)

MIL-STD 810G specifications

drops) at 0.5 m (0.8 ft.) per applicable IEC tumble specifications

Note: CipherLab will not be held responsible for the mobile computer’s malfunction incurred by the operation outside operating temperature range.