epoc Host2 Quick Start Manual

This quick start guide provides rst time setup instructions and other useful
instructions for the

epoc

®

Host

2

(Motorola MC55A0). For complete user

instructions, please refer to the

epoc System Manual.

epoc Host

2

Components

epoc Host

2

Quick Start Guide

Scan Button(s)

Scan Button

(on side)

Barcode Scanner

Cradle Blade

Keypad

Barcode Scan LED

Barcode scanning active

Successful scan/capture (blinking)

Radio Status LED

(NOT USED!)

Touch Screen

(with screen protector)

51005527-04

Epocal, Inc.

2060 Walkley Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 3P5
CANADA

Emergo Europe

Molenstraat 15
2513 BH, The Hague

The Netherlands

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Power Button



Charging/Battery LED

Battery fully charged

Battery charging (blinking)

Charging error (fast blink)





epoc Host

2

Numeric Keypad

Power

Scan

Toggle Key

•

Power button turns device on and off. Holding the
Power button for 5 seconds will reset the device.

• Scan key (and Scan Buttons on sides of Host)

activates the barcode scanner.

•

Alphanumeric keys default to numeric values.
Pressing the Toggle Key

allows entry of alpha

characters.

(Key is illuminated and orange symbol

appears on display when active).

Pressing the Toggle

Key again returns key functions to numeric values.

•

Tab & Enter keys navigate to the next editable eld.

•

Backspace key (BKSP) deletes entered characters.

Prior to use . . .

Step 1: Charge the

epoc Host

2

Before using the

epoc Host

2

, charge its battery as follows:

1.

Connect the

epoc

Reader power supply to the power jack on the back of the Reader.

2. Insert the

epoc Host

2

into the

epoc

Reader’s pivot slot as shown. The initial charge

will take approximately eight hours.

Note: Shaded keys are not active

• A blinking Amber battery LED shows

that the

epoc Host

2

is charging.

• A solid Amber battery LED shows that

the

epoc Host

2

is fully charged.

2

For facilities not using an epoc Data Management System, skip steps 2 and 3.

Step 2: Connect to your Wi-Fi Network

NOTE:

Please read Step 2 in its entirety before starting. It may be necessary to
contact your facility’s Information Technology department to obtain the
proper Wireless connection and security settings.

1. Run Motorola Wireless Fusion.

• Turn on the

epoc Host

2

by pressing the power

button.

•

At the login screen, scan or enter the word
“administrator”

into the User ID and

Password elds.

• To scan, aim the Barcode Scanner at the

barcode and press the Scan Key.

• Exit the

epoc Host

2

application

by tapping “Tools”, then “Exit”
from the menu.

For networks that broadcast their SSID:

• Tap the “Fusion” on-screen icon and
select “Find WLANS” from the menu.

• Tap and hold desired WLAN and select
“Create Prole” from the menu.

•

Proceed to Congure the Wi-Fi Network
Prole as described on the next page,
starting with the 3rd bullet. Typically, your
settings will be already entered.

For networks that DO NOT broadcast their SSID:

• Tap the “Fusion” on-screen icon and
select “Manage Proles” from the menu.

•

Proceed to Congure the Wi-Fi Network
Prole as described on the next page

.

You will need to enter

your settings

manually.

3

Congure the Wi-Fi Network Prole

• Tap and hold the screen to bring up the

menu; then tap on “Add”.

• Enter correct Prole Name and Network

Name (ESSID), and then tap “Next”.

• Continue entering the correct network
security settings on the screens that follow
(Screenshots 2-8) by tapping “Next”, then
“Save”.

NOTE:

Screenshots are examples only.

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• When nished, tap and hold on the network name, then tap “Connect”.

• Tap “OK” on bottom of the screen to return to the “Today” screen..

• If required, tap on the “Fusion” icon and select “Options” to congure the
appropriate wireless network options.

NOTE:

On some networks, it may be required to disable 802.11d in “Regulatory” options.

2. Reset the

epoc Host

2

.

• Perform a warm reset by holding down the power button for 5 seconds.

5

Step 3: Connect to the

epoc Data Manager

(EDM)

1. Congure EDM options

• Turn on the

epoc Host

2

by pressing the power button.

•

At the login screen, scan or enter the word
“administrator”

into the User ID and Password

elds. (Set date and time if prompted)

To scan, aim the Barcode Scanner at the barcode and
press the Scan Key.

•

Select “Tools”

then

“Options”,

then

“EDM

Options” from the menu.

•

Set “EDM Present?”

to

“YES”,

and enter the correct EDM address and port number,

then tap the disk symbol.

2. Conrm EDM Connection

• Tap the

“Test EDM connection”

button to conrm a

successful EDM connection.

The

epoc Host

2

is now ready for use.

NOTE: Refer to the epoc System Manual for instructions on updating the epoc Host

Software.

NOTE: Before placing this unit into service, consult your facility’s internal quality control

procedures and regulatory requirements.

6

Resetting the epoc Host

2

There are two reset functions – warm reset and cold reset. In the rare event that the

epoc Host

2

stops responding or is not functioning properly, perform a warm reset. If

the

epoc Host

2

still does not respond, perform a cold reset. Data will not be lost with

either procedure, which takes approximately one minute.

• Perform a warm reset by holding down the power button for 5 seconds.

• Perform a cold reset by simultaneously holding down the power button, the “1”
key, and the “9” key, and then release.

Removing or replacing the Screen Protector

A screen protector has been applied to the

epoc Host

2

to minimize wear and tear to the
device. To remove the screen protector, lift the
corner using a thin plastic card (such as credit
card), then carefully lift it off the display. To install
a new screen protector, refer to the instructions
included with the replacement screen protector.

Installing the Cradle

In the event that the cradle becomes separated
from the

epoc Host

2

, position the cradle as
shown, and press the two together until both
cradle locking tabs snap into the pockets on the
side of the Host.

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How to install or replace the microSD Card on the epoc Host

2

The SD card slot is located on the back of the epoc Host

2

under the battery compartment.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the plastic cradle.

1. Press and release the Power button to
suspend the

epoc Host

2

.

2. Use your nger or stylus to slide the
battery latch to the right releasing the
battery. The battery ejects slightly.

3. Lift the battery from the device.

4. Lift the rubber access door and slide SIM
card holder door to unlock.

5. Lift SIM card holder door (if it exists), then
lift the microSD card holder door.

6. If removing microSD card, simply remove
the microSD card from holder.

7. Insert the microSD card, with gold bars
facing out, into the card holder door
ensuring that the card slides into the
holding tabs on each side of the door.

8. Then close microSD card door and slide
SIM card holder door to lock position.

9. Close rubber access door.

10. Insert the battery; bottom rst, into the
battery compartment in the back of the

epoc Host

2

.

11. Press the battery down into the battery
compartment until the battery release
latch snaps into place.

NOTE: T

o upgrade the epoc Host

2

software from an SD card, refer to the epoc System

Manual

.

SIM card
holder door

Rubber access door

Battery Release Latch

Battery

microSD
card holder
door

microSD card

Holding tab

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