M90 Series Portable Data Entry Unit
USER’S GUIDE
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P/N: M90901
Revision C
September 2001
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CONTENTS
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M90 PDE Unit
Introduction 1.........................................
General 1.........................................
Customized Version 2..............................
Technical Description 2.............................
Customer Support 3................................
Factory Service 3...............................
Web Site 3.....................................
Start Up of New M90 PDE Unit 4.......................
Main Battery Replacement 5........................
Backup Battery Replacement 6.....................
Downloading from Host Computer 7.................
Kermit Communications Program 7..............
Windows Hyper Terminal Method 7..............
Set up Host Computer 8.....................
Set up Protocol v ia Hyper Terminal 11.........
Download the Program MYPROG.EXE to
the M90 PDE Unit 12....................
Review Hyper Terminal Settings 14...........
Operation, General 15..................................
On/Off 15..........................................
Keyboard 15........................................
Ready Mode 15.....................................
User Mode 16.......................................
Special Keys 17.....................................
Enter Data 17......................................
Key Entry 18...................................
Bar Code Reader Entry 18.......................
Downloading Data from Host Computer 18........
Start Application Program 18........................
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CONTENTS
Battery Replacement 19.................................
Replacing Main Battery 19..........................
Replacing Backup Battery 19........................
Battery Life 20.....................................
Peripherals 21.........................................
Modem Cable 21....................................
PC Cable 21........................................
Bar Code Wands 21.................................
Dock 21............................................
Veh i cl e Doc k 22.....................................
Battery Pack Charging 22...........................
Regular Battery Charging 23.....................
Quick Charging of Battery in M90 PDE Unit 24....
Quick Charging of Battery Outside M90 PDE 25...
Maintenance 26........................................
Fault Finding and Error Codes 26.......................
No Text in Display 26...............................
M90 PDE Unit Locked in Position 26.................
FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Sliding Main Battery in M90 5...............
Figure 1-2 Backup Battery in M90 Without Cover 6......
Figure 1-3 Connecting M90 to AC Wall Outlet Via
DC Power Adapter 23...............................
Figure 1-4 Connecting Dock to AC Wall Outlet 24.........
Figure 1-5 Dock Chamber and Pocket 25.................
TABLES
Table 1-1 Kermit Server Program Commands 7..........
INDEX
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M90 PDE Unit
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INTERMECRhand-held terminals are used in a variety of
applications throughout the world whenever data needs to
be collected.
Introduction
The M90 Portable Data Entry (PDE) Unit is one of the
most versatile and flexible data collection devices available
today.
Your M90 PDE unit comes with sufficient memory for most
data collection applications with added features to ensure
data storage integrity, barcode scanning, and communication options.
Intermec International Inc. of Intermec Technologies Corporation hopes that this manual will help you get acquainted
with the M90 features and allow you maximum productivity and satisfaction from us ing this unit.
General
The M90 PDE unit allows you to enter data with the keyboard or integrated barcode scanner. Pen and paper are
now redundant. The stored data is later transferred to your
host computer either directly via a cable or over the telephone network via a modem.
M90 Series Portable Data Entry Unit User’s Guide 1
M90 PDE Unit
Customized Version
Your M90 PDE unit has more than likely been adapted to
suit your specific requirements. This has been achieved by
programming your unit with your special version of the
M90 program. The functions described in this manual can
therefore vary from your customized version. For details,
refer to separate instructions supplied by your System Partner.
Technical Description
Keyboard
Display
Backlighting
Dimensions
Weight
Tem pe ra tu re
Humidity
Memory
Power Supply
Operation Time
25 keys
100x65 pixel LCD mono screen
Text modes 4x12 or 8x16 characters
LED
Length: 176 mm
Height: 27 mm
Width: 52 mm
245g with batteries
Operate: --10 to 50_C
Storage: --20 to 70_C
10 to 95% RH (noncondensing)
256 KB Flash ROM (for O/S and application)
2 MB internal SRAM
The SRAM can be setup as RAM disk, program space,
or any combination thereof.
1500 mAh NiMH rechargeable removable pack
Battery caddy for two AA cells (optional)
Battery caddies are not available for units
with CCD scanners
CR2032 backup battery
One bar code scan every five seconds
12 to 14 hours with laser scanner
7 to 8 hours with CCD scanner
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Data Retention
Time
Data Transmission
Real Time Clock
Software
Accessories S
11 weeks on main battery, two years on backup
battery (normal temperature)
Asynchronous RS-232 level serial port capable of
speeds up to 57600 bps. (RJ-45 socket on unit or
Office dock, Kermit as standard program download)
RS-485 Local Area Network via depot dock
Built-in real time clock with calendar.
MS-DOS emulation operating system, subset of
version 3.
Supported Program Languages are Microsoft C
versions 6 and up, Borland C++ versions 3 and up,
Borland Turbo Pascal versions 6 and up
External Tethered scanning capability
Serial interface cable
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Charger
S
Vehicle dock
S
Depot dock
S
Office dock
S
AA battery cell caddy
S
Battery caddies are not available for units
with CCD scanners
Customer Support
Factory Service
If your unit is faulty, you can ship it to the nearest
authorized Service Center for factory-quality service.
Web Site
Visit our Web site at http://www.intermec.com to download
many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order
printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.
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M90 PDE Unit
Start Up of New M90 PDE Unit
Before you can use the M90 PDE unit after unpacking it,
you must do two things:
1. Insert the main batteries and wait for the prompt to
appear in the “Ready” mode.
2. Start the internal program by loading an application
program from a host computer.
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NOTE: It is only necessary to follow these steps once after taking delivery of
the M90. If your M90 is delivered with inserted batteries and application program these procedures normally do not apply.
On the next two pages are instructions for r eplacing either
the main battery or the backup battery. Have the M90
poweredoffandturnedovertothebackbeforestartingeither procedure.
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Main Battery Replacement
1. Slide tab from right to left (see Figure 1-1).
2. Slide the main battery pack down and out from the
battery compartment.
3. Insert the new main battery pack up into the battery
compartment.
4. Slide the tab from left to right to secure the battery.
Tab
Figure 1-1
Sliding Main Battery in M90
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M90 PDE Unit
Backup Battery Replacement
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NOTE: The main battery must remain in place during replacement of the
backup battery, otherwise the data in the RAM will be lost.
1. Unscrew and remove the backup battery cover with a
Phillips screwdriver, then carefully remove the old
lithium battery.
2. Insert a new lithium battery into the holder. Be sure
to align the “+” symbol on the lithium battery with the
screw hole in t he M90 (see Figure 1-2).
3. Securely tighten the backup battery cover back onto
the M90.
Screw
Observe this orientation!
Figure 1-2
Backup Battery in M90 Without Cover
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Backup Battery Cover
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