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RX2 User’s Guide

(Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET Equipped)

Copyright © February 2007 by LXE Inc.

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Language: English

Notices

LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this guide at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Further, LXE Incorporated, reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes to it from time to time without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or changes.

Copyright:

This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from LXE Inc.

Copyright © 2007 by LXE Inc. An EMS Technologies Company.

125 Technology Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A. [phone]

Trademarks:

LXE® is a registered trademark of LXE Inc. RFTerm® is a registered trademark of EMS Technologies, Norcross, GA.

Microsoft®, ActiveSync®, MSN, Outlook®, Windows®, the Windows logo, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Summit Data Communications, Inc. Summit Data Communications, the Summit logo, and “The Pinnacle of Performance” are trademarks of Summit Data Communications, Inc.

Intel and Intel XScale are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Sirit is a trademark of Sirit, Inc.

The Cisco Square Bridge logo is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Aironet, Cisco and Cisco Systems are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries.

Java® and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other countries, and are used under license.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LXE, Inc. is under license.

Cascade® is a registered trademark of Cascade Corporation.

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.

When this manual is in PDF format: “Acrobat® Reader® Copyright © 2007 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe®, the Adobe logo, Acrobat®, and the Acrobat logo are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.” applies.

The user is strongly encouraged to read Appendix A, “Regulatory Notices and Safety Information”. Important safety cautions, warnings and regulatory information is contained in Appendix A.

Important: This symbol is placed on the product to remind users to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) appropriately, per Directive 2002-96-EC. In most areas, this product can be recycled, reclaimed and re-used when properly discarded. Do not discard labeled units with trash. For information about proper disposal, contact LXE through your local sales representative, or visit www lxe com.

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Revision Notice

RX2 User’s Guide

Upgrade From Revision A to Revision B

Section	Explanation
Notices	Updated Trademarks.
Accessories	Revised list based on currently available items.
Internal Battery Pack (Optional)	Revised section.
Vehicle 12VDC Direct Power	Revised section with new graphics.
Connection
DC to DC Power Supply	Revised section.
Appendix A – Regulatory Notices and	Revised Transceiver table.
Safety Information

Note: A complete revision history is included in Appendix A, “Regulatory Notices and Safety Information”.

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Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION	1
Overview....................................................................................................................	1
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................	2
RX2 Environmental Specifications ..........................................................................................	2
Battery Charger Environmental Specifications ........................................................................	2
Components ..............................................................................................................	3
Quick Start.................................................................................................................	3
RFID Introduction......................................................................................................	4
RFID Reader Scan Range.........................................................................................................	4
RFID Tag Data Collection........................................................................................................	4
Getting Help...............................................................................................................	5
Manuals.....................................................................................................................................	5
Accessories ...............................................................................................................................	5
INSTALLATION	7
Introduction ...............................................................................................................	7
Mounting the RX2 .....................................................................................................	8
Connect Cables.........................................................................................................	9
USB Client Cable .....................................................................................................................	9
Serial Cable...............................................................................................................................	9
Determine Power Source........................................................................................	10
Internal Battery Pack (Optional).............................................................................................	10
Prepare Charger Connection ................................................................................................	11
Vehicle 12VDC Direct Power Connection.............................................................................	12
DC to DC Power Supply.........................................................................................................	14
Vehicle Cradle 24/72VDC Input Cable Connection ............................................................	15
The RX2 Battery Charger........................................................................................	18
OPERATION	19
Turning the RX2 On ................................................................................................	19
The Power Switch...................................................................................................................	19
The Power LED........................................................................................................	20
Additional Low Power Warning.............................................................................................	20
Tag Orientation and the RX2..................................................................................	21

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ii	Table of Contnents
APPENDIX A REGULATORY NOTICES AND SAFETY INFORMATION	23
Approvals ................................................................................................................	24
Revision History......................................................................................................	25
INDEX	27

Illustrations
Figure 1 RX2 Connector Panel ............................................................................................................................	3
Figure 2 RX2 Components ..................................................................................................................................	3
Figure 3 RFID Tag Reading Ranges....................................................................................................................	4
Figure 4 Mounting Provisions..............................................................................................................................	8
Figure 5 Connect USB Cable...............................................................................................................................	9
Figure 6 Connect Serial Cable .............................................................................................................................	9
Figure 7 Connect Power Source or Battery Charger..........................................................................................	10
Figure 8 Battery Charger and Cables .................................................................................................................	11
Figure 9 Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)..........................................................................	12
Figure 10 Connecting the Power Cable to the Vehicle ......................................................................................	12
Figure 11 Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes ..........................................................................................	13
Figure 12 DC to DC Power Supply Cabling ......................................................................................................	14
Figure 13 Vehicle Power Supply, 24 - 72VDC (Fuse Not Shown)....................................................................	15
Figure 14 Connecting the Power Supply to the Vehicle ....................................................................................	15
Figure 15 Power Supply Mounting Template (Not to Scale).............................................................................	15
Figure 16 Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes ..........................................................................................	16
Figure 17 Power Supply Output Color Codes....................................................................................................	16
Figure 18 RX2 Battery Charger .........................................................................................................................	18
Figure 19 Power Switch.....................................................................................................................................	19
Figure 20 Power LED ........................................................................................................................................	20
Figure 21 Tag Rotation, Example 1 ...................................................................................................................	21
Figure 22 Tag Rotation, Example 2 ...................................................................................................................	21

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Introduction

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Overview

The LXE RX2 is a rugged, vehicle mounted Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications and equipped with an RFID module.

The RX2 does not feature a display or keypad. Configuration is performed via the USB port using Microsoft ActiveSync and other utilities. Please refer to your system administrator for details on configuration and application operation.

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Document Conventions

	ALL CAPS		All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application
			names.
	Menu | Choice		Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save command from the File menu”,
			this guide uses the convention “choose File | Save”.
	“Quotes”		Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for
			example, “Document Conventions”).
	<	>	Indicates a key on the keypad (for example, <Enter> ).
			Indicates a reference to other documentation.
	ATTENTION		Keyword that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow.
			Attention symbol that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow. Also,
			when marked on product, means to refer to the user’s guide.
			International fuse replacement symbol. When marked on the product, the
			label includes fuse ratings in volts (v) and amperes (a) for the product.
	Note:		Keyword that indicates immediately relevant information.
	Caution		Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
			avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
	Warning		Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
			avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
	Danger		Keyword that indicates a imminent hazardous situation which, if not
			avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

RX2 Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature	-13°F to 122°F (-25°C to 50°C) (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C) (non-condensing)
Water and Dust	IEC IP66
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing at 104°F (40°C)
Vibration	Based on MIL Std 810F
ESD	8 kV air, 4kV contact
Shock	14G, 10ms, ½ Sine

Battery Charger Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) (non-condensing)
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

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Components

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Components

1	2	3	4	1.	Power Switch (Battery
					Powered Units Only)

2. Input Power/Battery

Charger Connector

3. USB Client Connector

4. COM3/RS232

Connector

Figure 1 RX2 Connector Panel

1 2

	1.	RX2 Computer
	2.	Fork Truck Mounting
	3	Bracket
		Power LED
	3.
	4.	Antenna Enclosure
	4

Figure 2 RX2 Components

Quick Start

Note: The RX2 is assembled with an optional internal battery pack (if ordered) and radio card installed before shipment.

This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and requires only a power source.

In general, the sequence of events is:

1.Provide a power source for the RX2:

•Connect an external power source to the unit (if required).

-or-

•Use the optional internal battery pack (the internal battery pack, if ordered, must be fully charged before use).

2.Flip the power switch to On (Battery powered units only).

Note: Do not connect a tethered scanner cable to a USB-C labeled port. This port cannot power a tethered scanner.

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RFID Introduction

Radio frequency identification, or RFID, is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify individual items. The individual items identified/read by a RFID reader contain a tag (also known as an electronic label or transponder). Unlike barcodes that must be read by a beam passing over the barcode, RFID tags do not have to be in the line of sight of the reader before the reader can collect the data from the tag but they do need to be within the established reading range of the RFID-module.

See the “RX2 Reference Guide” for further information and configuration.

RFID Reader Scan Range

Type of Tag	Scan Range
Class 0 Tag	9.8 feet / 3.0 meters
Class 1 Tag	9.8 feet / 3.0 meters
Gen2 Tag	9.8 feet / 3.0 meters

Figure 3 RFID Tag Reading Ranges

Unlike barcode scanners that require line-of-sight before successfully reading a barcode, the RFID reader does not require line-of-sight when searching for and reading tags.

The range of the RFID reader is dependent on many outside influences including the tag construction and orientation.

RFID Tag Data Collection

Generally, when the RX2 is on, the RFID reader is ready for use.

•While the RX2 is booting, the Power LED is lit solid. The RFID reader is not available until the Power LED beings flashing and all drivers have finished loading.

•Please consult your system administrator for application details. Although the reader is ready for use, the application may not yet have enabled the reader.

•If the battery charger is connected to the RX2, the RX2 remains Off, even if the power switch is in the On position.

The reader supports Class 0 (read only) and Class 1 (read and write) tags as well as Class 1 Gen2 (read and write) tags.

The RFID information is relayed to the network via the 802.11 radio in the RX2. Data transmission is application specific. Please refer to your system administrator for details.

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Getting Help

All LXE user guides are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD.

You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website www.lxe.com.

Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this guide are located in the file titled “LXE Technical Glossary” on the LXE Manuals CD.

Manuals

RX2 Reference Guide

Accessories

	Data Cables
	Cable, USB Host D9F to USB, 6’		MX3XA069CBL09USBCLNT
	Cable, Serial D9 to D9			9000A054CBL6D9D9
	DC Power Accessories
	DC Adapter Cable, 12V			RX2A052CBLDCPWR
	DC to DC Power Supply, 24-60VDC to 12V			9000A316PS24V72BARE
	Battery Chargers and Battery
	Battery Charger US, with Connector Cables			RX2A381CHGRUS