Getac PS336 Quick Reference Guide

FlexiConn™ Design Guide

for PS336

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions

Revision History

Revision

Revision History

Date

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Initial release of the FlexiConn™

Design Guide for PS336

2013-07-09

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Context

Executive Summary ................................................................. 4

Introduction to FlexiConn™ ........................ 4

What is FlexiConn™ ............................. 4

Why FlexiConn™ .................................. 4

How FlexiConn™ Benefit You ................. 5

Implementation ....................................................................... 6

Architecture ........................................... 6

Mechanical ............................................ 7

Hardware .............................................. 8

Software .............................................. 11

FlexiConnTM Modules ............................................................. 12

1D Barcode Reader ............................... 13

Long Range Bluetooth ............................ 14

HF RFID Reader .................................. 15

UHF RFID Reader ................................ 16

Executive Summary

For evolutionary and various outdoor applications, in addition to
robustness and reliability on nature, most of handheld devices may not fully
satisfy with the specific needs and expectations on the business operations
now and in the near future. Many enterprise and professional users only can
change their internal processes or have no choice to select the “most similar

product”. It also means they have to sacrifice some efficiency on their daily

works.

To liberate all features of the enterprise and professional applications,
Getac create an innovative model, called PS236 Extend, as one branch of the
PS236 family. The PS236 Extend not only retains the robust and reliable design
but also enables various add-on values via FlexiConn™, one special connector
with multiple hardware interfaces, for fulfilling all kinds of special needs of all
the end users. PS336, a renew model of PS236, also keeps FlexiConn™ as one
feature to increase users’ operational efficiency with one multi-functional
device.

Introduction to FlexiConn™

What is FlexiConn™

Getac always listens to our customers and understands what the end

users need on products which can improve the productivity. That’s why Getac
proposes this innovative design, FlexiConn™. An integrated multi-interface,
FlexiConn™, allows you to expand specific feature(s) via the paired peripherals,

not only from Getac, but also from the partners.

Why FlexiConn™

Through FlexiConn™, the end users can plug in the peripherals to provide
additional features and functions for their business needs. FlexiConn™ reserves

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some specific hardware interfaces, including UART, I2C, and SPI.

FlexiConn™ enables a whole new approach to the product and business
opportunity development. The major concept is the Collaboration between all
stakeholders from end users, designers, and manufacturers. The requirement
or specification can be directly defined by end user, developed by designer and
produced by manufacturer. All communication is 100% transparent and
surrounded how to ensure FlexiConnTM 100% to satisfy the needs.

How FlexiConn™ Benefit You

FlexiConn™ will bring you the following benefits:

 Expandable and Cost-Effective for Today and Tomorrow

You can meet the demands on your current business operation, and you
don’t have to worry about throw your existing devices away just for upcoming
needs in the future. With FlexiConn™, you can just purchase the PS336 device
to fulfill your expectations for various daily tasks.

 Become Unique and Competitiveness

With FlexiConn™, you are able to implement your own solutions, not

only via software but also via hardware, alone with Getac platforms to provide
unique and competitive solutions for yourselves or your customers. FlexiConn™
provides a friendly, innovative, collaborative approach to the ECO System.

 Liberate Development Thresholds & Time-to-Market

With FlexiConn™ multiple interfaces, you can choose the most suitable

way to implement your own solutions according to your development
capabilities and resources. With comprehensive integration materials of
FlexiConn™, you don’t have to wait for a long customization cycle or whole
new generation devices any more. You can have your solutions to meet your or
customers’ needs just right now.

 Prevent Damages from Your Works

The most important is you can keep your units still rugged and adaptable
for tough and harsh environments.