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Acknowledgements
• DSV3 is a registered trademark of Datastrip.
• Windows and WinCE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• All other trademarked or copyrighted names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Revision History
DATE AUTHOR REV DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
10/30/2008 John Hufnagel 0A Initial draft release
02/12/2009 Dan Tuck 0B Updated draft
4.10.1 USB Ports.................................................................................................................................................12
Power Management States .......................................................................................................................15
ATTERY GAUGE
5.4.1
Charging States ........................................................................................................................................17
Other Indicators........................................................................................................................................17
11.1.2 PC Configuration for USB 2.0 ActiveSync (First Time Only) ................................................................30
11.1.3 Establishing a Connection........................................................................................................................30
11.1.4 Troubleshooting the Connection ..............................................................................................................30
CTIVESYNC VIA THE DOCKING STATION
11.2.1 Software/Hardware Requirements and Setup...........................................................................................30
11.2.2 Establishing the Connection.....................................................................................................................30
The DSV3 is a family of mobile hand-held biometric
terminal products designed for a wide-range of
identification and ID management applications. The
DSV3 is able to read a wide variety of credentials
containing biometric data, and to compare this
information with the biometric data collected by its onboard biometrics sensors (fingerprint and cameras). It
allows an operator to capture biometrics and to perform
quick, remote ID verification or identification while in
the field. The DSV3 can operate totally standalone, or it
can coordinate with centralized systems via a rich set of
communications interfaces. It is available with remote
communications capabilities that include: 802.11/WiFi,
Bluetooth, and GSM mobile cellular.
Operators can acquire a fingerprint image and remotely
perform 1-to-many identifications against a watch list, or
Figure 1:
perform 1-to-1 comparisons for identity verification.
Superior matching accuracy is achieved through AFIS-quality biometric matching algorithms and rugged
biometric sensors.
DSV3-SP Mobile Terminal
The DSV3 mobile terminal is a rugged and environmentally sealed unit that can be used in harsh and
hostile environments. It is shock resistant (Mil STD 810 compliant) and can withstand a fall of four feet
to a concrete surface. The DSV3 mobile terminal exceeds IP 54 specifications for resistance to dust and
water.
The DSV3 is an open platform that comes with a powerful software programming SDK (Software
Developer Kit) that enables customers and system integrators to readily customize the unit for specific
applications and missions. Industry standard interfaces and technologies are used extensively to facilitate
the integration with other systems and to expedite the delivery best of breed solutions to the market. This
approach allows customers to select the technologies and components that are the most appropriate for
their applications and environments.
The flexibility and ruggedness of the DSV3 make it an ideal solution for ID verification and ID
management projects in markets and applications such as:
Depending on the number of terminals ordered, your
a single-pack box or a multi pack-box. Carefully open the shipping box and use the following Shipping
Box Inventory list to verify the contents.
Shipping Box Inventory:
• DSV3 Mobile Biometric Terminal
• Universal (90-240 VAC input) DC power/charging adapter.
• AC power cord for DC power/charging adapter. (Plug depends on country of destination)
• Documentation, including: User Manual (on CD), End User License Agreement, and Quick-
Reference Guide.
DSV3
units and accessories may be shipped in either
Please retain the shipping box in the event you need to return your product for service.
3 Initial Setup
• Each unit is shipped with one Lithium Polymer battery installed as shown below.
• It is recommended that you fully charge the internal battery before use to maximize operating time
before recharging is required. The DSV3 contains an integrated charging circuit that allows the
batteries to be charged inside the unit whenever the unit is properly connected to the AC adapter.
• The unit may be operated when connected via the AC adapter, regardless of the charge state of the
internal battery.
Please refer to Section 4.44.4“Battery Charging and Replacement”, for additional instructions and
safety information.
The standard DSV3 product comes from the factory with a Windows CE .NET, Version 5.00 operating
system, software utilities, and some demo and sample applications. When the unit is activated, a standard
Windows CE desktop is presented that allows users to launch demonstration programs. The primary
human interface is the touch screen, stylus, and function keys.
4.1 Powering Up the System and System Startup Sequence
The Power Button is located to the top left of the QWERTY keypad as shown in the diagram below. The
power switch has an adjacent tri-color (red/green/yellow) LED indicator, which identifies whether the
system is on, charging, or running low on battery power (see section 4.2).
• To power on the mobile terminal, press the Power button and hold it down until one beep is heard
(approx 2 seconds). When the button is released, a rising tone (mid tone followed by a higher
frequency tone) is produced. The unit will not boot up if the button is held form more than 15
seconds.
• The unit takes approximately 30 seconds to boot up. The display will indicate that the system is
booting. During this time the BIOS is loaded and diagnostic testing is performed.
• When the unit finishes powering up, the Windows CE.NET desktop will appear on the display.
Shown below are the states for the Power Status LED Indicator depending on the charge state of the
battery, and whether or not the AC adaptor is connected.
• If red is included in the LED display sequence, this indicates that the battery charge level is very
low or that the battery is charging.
• If yellow is included in the LED display sequence, this indicates that the system is in suspend
mode.
• Note that the LED will be active (very slow blink) even when the unit is powered off. This signals
to the operator that the battery is installed and the unit can be powered up.)
• See section 5.3 for a description of the battery gauge available via WinCE.
• See section 5.3.1 for a description of the available power management states.
External Power
Connected?
Battery Charge
State
Power Status
LED Color Power Status LED Blink Rate
System Powered Off
OS Running
no extremely low Red Lit Only When Power Button Pressed
no not low Green Very Slow
no low Red / Green Very Slow with Color Blink
yes no battery Green Very Slow
yes charging Green / Red Continuous with Very Slow Color Blink
yes fully charged Green Very Slow
no not low Green Slow
no low Red / Green Continuous with Color Toggle
yes no battery Green Solid
yes charging Green / Red Continuous with Slow Color Blink
yes fully charged Green Solid
System in Suspend Mode
no not low Yellow Slow
no low Red / Yellow Continuous with Color Toggle
yes no battery Yellow Solid
yes charging Yellow / Red Continuous with Slow Color Blink
yes fully charged Yellow Solid
Definitions
• Lit Only When Power Button Pressed: On continuously when Power Button Pressed.
• Very Slow: Mostly dark with quick blink approx every 5 seconds (~1% duty cycle).
• Very Slow with Color Blink: Mostly dark with quick blink approx every 5 seconds. Color
changes while lit from Color 1 to Color 2.
•Continuous with Very Slow Color Blink: LED is On continuously with a 5 sec period, where
color 1 is On for 4.9 sec and color 2 is On for 0.1 sec.
•Continuous with Slow Color Blink: LED is On continuously, with a 2 sec period, where color 1
is On 1.9 sec, and color 2 is On 0.1 sec.
• Slow: LED is On 50% of the time, blinking every 3 seconds (50% duty cycle, 3 sec period).
• Solid: LED is On continuously.
• Continuous with Color Toggle: LED is On continuously, alternating evenly between the two
Button depressed (within 300 ms of press) Beep Signals ok to release button
Button released (0 < x < 15 sec) Rising Tone Start system turn on sequence
Button released (x > 15 sec) Deep Sleep Tone Deep sleep not yet implemented
Unit is On
Power button press to enter suspend mode Blip Tone Signals ok to release button
Button released (0 < x < 2 sec) None Go to suspend mode
Button released (2 < x < 15 sec) Falling Tone Turn off the system
Button released (x > 15 sec) Emergency Shutdown Ungraceful shutdown
WinCE launched Microsoft launch tone Signals the launch of the OS
Battery enters an extremely low state Warning Tone System needs attention
Unit is in Suspend
Power button press to resume Blip Tone Signals ok to release button
Button released (0 < x < 2 sec) None Go to resume mode
Button released (2 < x < 15 sec) Falling Tone Turn off the system
Button released (x > 15 sec) Emergency Shutdown Ungraceful shutdown
Entering off state via power management Falling Tone see section 5.3
Definitions
• Beep: Mid frequency tone
• Rising Tone: Mid followed by a higher frequency tone
• Falling Tone: Mid followed by a lower frequency tone
• Warning Tone: Slightly longer low frequency tone
• Blip Tone: Slightly shorter high frequency tone
• Deep Sleep Tone: ???
4.4 Battery Charging and Replacement
The DSV3 uses one 5000 mAH Lithium Polymer battery pack. Under normal operating conditions, the
battery does not need to be removed. The DSV3 has an internal charging circuit that will charge the
battery whenever the unit is connected to the external AC power adapter.
If the user does want to replace the battery, it may be replaced when the unit is off, or the battery may be
hot swapped when the unit is in Suspend mode. To hot swap the battery, save any work in progress and
put the DSV3 into Suspend by tapping the power button (or via the Suspend command on the Start
Menu). Turn the quick release (quarter-turn) bails on the battery access cover on the rear of the unit.
Remove the old battery and replace it with a charged battery within 30 seconds to prevent the unit from
shutting down. Replace the battery-access cover and re-fasten it by tightening the quick release bails.
1. The capacity estimates in the following table are for a healthy new battery and are worse case
results that reflect continuous use with all power saving options turned off. Actual capacity
performance will be much better if the power management features are enabled.
2. The battery capacity (hours of use) can be extended significantly by using the power savings
options such as: System Idle or Suspend. These power settings are user programmable and details
can be found in Section 5.3 Power Management.
3. The charge time is approximately the same whether the battery is charged with the unit “On” or
“Off”.
4. When a DSV3 terminal is left on the shelf in the “Off” state, the battery will maintain its charge for
over 1 month.
Description
One 5000 mAH battery 6 hours 5.0 hours 3 hours
There is also an internal, rechargeable coin cell battery that powers the Real Time Clock for more than 6
months while the unit is off. This battery is automatically recharged by the system and does not require
any operator service.
DSV3-SP Capacity
(hours of use)
DSV3-EP Capacity
(hours of use)
Charge Time for fully
depleted battery
CAUTION! Use ONLY approved replacement batteries and power adapters as provided by Datastrip.
CAUTION! Battery has a risk of FIRE, EXPLOSION, or BURNS. DO NOT: short-circuit the battery
terminals; crush, puncture, disassemble or otherwise damage the battery’s case; operate or charge at
temperatures above 40ºC or store the battery at temperatures above 100ºC; incinerate or immerse in water.
DISPOSAL: Always consult and obey all international, federal, provincial/state, and local hazardous waste
disposal laws. Certain jurisdictions require recycling of this spent product.
4.5 Keypad and Function Buttons
The DSV3 includes a backlit extended QWERTY keypad, and two groups of four backlit function buttons
that are vertically aligned along the left side and right side of the LCD display. These two groups of
function buttons operate identically and are initially programmed as standard “F1” through “F4” keys
(mapped as cursor / arrow keys). The control of the function buttons are exposed in the SDK to allow
system integrators to define their usage in custom software applications.
The Navigation Button is located in the center of the unit just under the LCD display and above the
QWERTY keypad. The Navigation Button is not a mouse control; however, it allows an operator to
navigate through menus and select menu items.