Falcon 625 User Manual
®
Falcon
625 Vehicle-Mount Terminal
User’s Guide
FALCON
625 Vehicle Mount Terminal
USER’S GUIDE
Falcon 625 Vehicle-Mount Terminal
User’s Guide
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CONTENTS
About this Guide ....................................................................................v
Style Conventions............................................................................ vi
Document Conventions ........................................................... vi
Keys and Keystroke Conventions ............................................. vi
Radio Frequency Interference......................................................... vii
Warnings................................................................................ viii
Approvals ............................................................................... viii
Technical Support ........................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: About the Falcon 625.......................................................................... 1
Overview .......................................................................................... 2
Quick Start.......................................................................................3
External Connectors .........................................................................4
Keyboards......................................................................................... 5
Keyboard LEDs......................................................................... 6
Control Keys ............................................................................. 7
Power Supply ................................................................................... 8
Battery..............................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Installing the Falcon 625 .................................................................11
Components................................................................................... 12
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Contents
Back Mounting Bracket...........................................................12
Bottom Mounting Bracket ......................................................12
Torque Measurements ....................................................................15
Installation Procedure .....................................................................16
Connect Cable Ties .................................................................16
Attach Bottom Mounting Bracket to Vehicle...........................18
Attach Falcon 625 to Back Mounting Bracket .........................20
Attach Falcon 625 to Bottom Mounting Bracket.....................20
Connect Antenna ....................................................................22
Connect Serial Bar Code Scanner ............................................23
Connect Serial Printer or PC ...................................................25
Connect Power Cable..............................................................26
Fuse Replacement ...........................................................................31
Chapter 3: Using the Falcon 625.........................................................................33
Turning the Falcon 625 On and Off ..............................................34
Rebooting the Falcon 625...............................................................35
Configuring the Falcon 625............................................................35
Default Settings .......................................................................35
CMOS Setup...........................................................................36
BCWEDGE Setup .................................................................37
The Keyboard.................................................................................38
Secondary Keys (2nd) LED .....................................................38
Hidden Keys............................................................................39
Numeric Keys..........................................................................41
The Display ....................................................................................41
Adjusting the Brightness..........................................................41
Adjusting the Contrast ............................................................42
Panning the Display ................................................................42
Cleaning the Display ...............................................................44
Adjusting the Speaker Volume........................................................44
Suspend Mode................................................................................45
Video Timeout Mode .....................................................................46
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Preface:
About this Guide
PREFACE CONTENTS
Style Conventions...................................................... vi
Document Conventions ......................................... vi
Keys and Keystroke Conventions............................ vi
Radio Frequency Interference................................... vii
Warnings.............................................................. viii
Approvals ............................................................. viii
Technical Support ..................................................... ix
About this Guide
Style Conventions
Document Conventions
Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of
providing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings.
Notes Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information
on a topic, including technical details, exceptions to instructions and
other pertinent information. These notes are identified by the notepad
symbol to the right and bold italics text.
Cautions Cautions indicate recommendations or important information for the
user to know before proceeding. They can also indicate where certain
actions could cause damage to the unit. They are identified by the
exclamation mark in a triangle and bold italics text. This text appears in
gold bold italics text if the user is viewing the manual in electronic PDF
form on their computer.
War nings Wa rn in gs indicate a danger of injury to the user. They are identified by
the exclamation mark in a triangle and bold italics text. This text
appears in red bold italics text if the user is viewing the manual in
electronic PDF form on their computer.
Keys and Keystroke Conventions
Portable keys and keystroke conventions are used throughout this
manual to identify the difference between a key on the portable and
keystrokes input by the user. Brackets such as: “
on the Falcon Portable. Data or keystrokes entered by the user are
printed in a monospaced typeface.
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<Scan>” indicate a key
Radio Frequency Interference
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est confirme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A 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 these 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
interference to radio or television reception, which 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:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
which the receiver is connected.
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Radio Frequency Interference
User’s Guide vii
About this Guide
Warnings
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PSC
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
the FCC Class B limits.
The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological effects of
radio frequency electromagnetic fields have not been investigated by UL.
This product contains a 4.8V nominal NiCd battery. Because there is a
danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced, it should be
replaced only by an approved field service center.
The Falcon 625 vehicle-mount terminal is designed specifically for use
with 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA radios. Substitution of other PCMCIA
radios will void the FCC, Industry Canada, and other international
radio certifications for the Falcon 625 and is strictly prohibited.
Substitution of antennas is not permitted unless authorized by PSC. Use
of unauthorized antennas will void the FCC emissions certification of
the Falcon 625.
Approvals
EMI / EMC Standards: Transceiver:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B FCC Part 15, Subpart C
EN 55022: 1994 ETSI 300 328
EN 50082-1: 1997 IC-RSS 210
EN 61000-4-2: 1997 Safety Standards:
EN 61000-4-3: 1997 EN 60950-1: 1992 + Amendments A1..A4
EN 61000-4-4: 1997 UL 1950
EN 61000-4-5 CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN 61000-4-6
EN 61000-4-8
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Technical Support
PSC Website Support
The PSC website (www.psc.com) is the complete source for technical support and information for PSC products. The site offers the
PSC TekForum, product support, product registration, warranty
information, product manuals, product tech notes, software
updates, demos, and instructions for returning products for repair.
PSC Website TekForum
Search for information on the TekForum by clicking on the Support link on the PSC home page. Browse the TekForum to find
answers to your questions about common technical issues. Register with TekForum to submit a question to the PSC Technical
Support Staff.
Reseller Technical Support
Technical Support
An excellent source for technical assistance and information is an
authorized PSC reseller. A reseller is acquainted with specific types
of businesses, application software, and computer systems and can
provide individualized assistance.
Telephone Technical Support
If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact PSC
technical support at (541) 349-8281.
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1
About the Falcon 625
The Falcon 625 is a tablet-style DOS computer. Rugged and portable, it is designed to be
mounted in a vehicle. The Falcon 625 uses a spread-spectrum 2.4GHz PCMCIA radio for
wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. It is
designed to run applications such as PowerNet TN.
This chapter provides an overview of the physical features of the Falcon 625.
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Overview .....................................................................2
Quick Start..................................................................3
External Connectors....................................................4
Keyboards ...................................................................5
Keyboard LEDs....................................................... 6
Control Keys........................................................... 7
Power Supply ..............................................................8
Battery ........................................................................9
About the Falcon 625
T
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Overview
Figure 1-1: The Falcon 625 Vehicle-Mount Terminal
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The Falcon 625 has the following features:
z An Intel 486SX processor running at 25MHz.
z Eight megabytes of flash memory.
z Four megabytes of dynamic RAM (DRAM).
z One Type II/III PCMCIA interfaces.
z Two RS-232 serial connectors.
Quick Start
Quick Start
z An easy-to-read 640×200–pixel electroluminescent display with
backlight.
z A built-in keyboard, either QWERTY or ABCD.
z Panning capability.
z A low-temperature option.
z Tough construction for rough, all-weather environments;
environmentally sealed to IP66.
z A spread-spectrum radio contained on a Type II 2.4GHz
PCMCIA card.
This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that a new
system is already configured and requires only installation of accessories
(e.g., an antenna or an external bar code scanner) and a power source.
This user’s guide covers installation and operation of the Falcon 625:
1. Install the mounting bracket on a vehicle.
2. Secure the Falcon 625 in the mounting bracket assembly.
3. Connect the vehicle’s power source to the Falcon 625 power cable.
4. Connect the power cable to the Falcon 625.
5. Attach accessories (e.g., scanner and antenna) to the Falcon 625.
6. Turn the Falcon 625 on.
User’s Guide 3
About the Falcon 625
External Connectors
Most external connectors for the Falcon 625 are located on the bottom
of the unit (refer to
Figure 1-2: The Falcon 625 External Connectors
Antenna
Figure 1-2).
COM2COM1
Powe r
connector
Fuse
Powe r
switch
COM1 connects to a serial bar code scanner cable. (Refer to “Connect
Serial Bar Code Scanner” on page 23 for information on connecting a
scanner.)
COM2 connects to a serial printer or PC. (Refer to
Printer or PC” on page 25 for information on connecting a printer or PC.)
“Connect Serial
The antenna connector is located on the top of the unit. (Refer to
“Connect Antenna” on page 22 for information on connecting the
antenna.)
Note: The pointing-device and keyboard ports are not supported.
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Keyboards
Keyboards
Figure 1-3: The QWERTY Keyboard
Two keyboards are available for the Falcon 625: a QWERTY-style
keyboard and an ABCD-style keyboard (refer to
Figure 1-4). Each
keyboard features a 60-key keypad with individual backlighting for each
key. Each keyboard has all the functions of a full 101-key keyboard,
including a numeric keyboard pad.
STATUS
Figure 1-4: The ABCD Keyboard
STATUS
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About the Falcon 625
Keyboard LEDs
The Falcon 625 keyboard has three LED indicators (refer to Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-5: Keyboard LEDs
Caps Lock mode
LED indicator
TM
Secondary mode
LED indicator
STATUS
Status LED
STATUS
indicator
Caps Lock LED This LED indicates the state of the keyboard Caps Lock mode. If Caps
Lock is enabled, this LED is lit green. When Caps Lock is off, the LED
is dark.
Caps Lock mode on and off, press the 2ND key and then the
Secondary
Mode
To t o g g l e
F1 key. Or, set Caps Lock mode using the CMOS Setup program (refer
Table 3-1 on page 36).
to
The Falcon 625 keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys,
identified by the superscripted text found on the keys.
(2nd) LED
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Keyboards
When the 2nd state is enabled by a press of the
3-3 on page 39), the yellow 2nd LED is lit, and the 2nd state remains
2ND key (refer to Figure
enabled until another key has been pressed.
Note: Refer to “Secondary Keys (2nd) LED” on page 38 for information
on using the secondary keys.
Status LED The Status LED is lit green when the unit is powered on and the display
is off.
The
Status LED is dark when power is disconnected (or the power is on
and the display is on).
Toggle suspend mode on and off by pressing the
2ND key and F3.
Note: Refer to “Suspend Mode” on page 45 for more information on
using the suspend mode.
Control Keys
The Falcon 625 has several control keys (refer to Figure 1-6 on page 8).
One key controls the keyboard backlight, two keys control the speaker
volume, two keys control the display contrast, and two keys control the
display brightness.
Note: Refer to “The Display” beginning on page 41 for information on
using the control keys.
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About the Falcon 625
Figure 1-6: The Control Keys
TM
Display-brightness
control keys
Display-contrast
Power Supply
Vehicle power input for the Falcon 625 is 12V to 80V DC and is
accepted without the need to perform any manual adjustments within
the Falcon 625. (Refer to
page 27.)
If 12V to 80V DC power is not available, an optional universal AC
power supply can be used. (Refer to
control keys
Backlight
control key
Speaker-volume
control keys
“Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection” on
“External Power Supply” on page 26,)
Power input is fused for protection, and the fuse is externally accessible.
(Refer to
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“Fuse Replacement” on page 31.)
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