Opticon Article Code O0220000140
PHL 4100
IRU 4100
USER'S MANUAL
PHL4100/IRU4100 OPTICON - 1
CAUTION: This information is subject to change
without prior notice.
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Sensors Europe.
THE GENERAL USE AND FUNCTIONING OF
THE TERMINAL TOGETHER WITH THE CRADLE
IS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. THE EXACT
BEHAVIOUR OF THE TERMINAL DEPENDS ON
THE USER APPLICATION THAT IS RUNNING.
FOR INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT APPLICATIONS
CONSULT THE DOCUMENTATION OF THAT
SOFTWARE.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND
DISCLAIMERS
BY OPENING THE PACKAGE OF THIS PRODUCT YOU
AGREE TO BECOME BOUND BY THE LIABILITY AND
WARRANTY CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MANUAL
SHOULD BE READ ATTENTIVELY, BEFORE
INSTALLING AND OR USING THE PRODUCT.
Serial number
A serial number appears on all Opticon products. This
official registration number is strictly related to the device
purchased. Make sure that the serial number appearing on
your Opticon device has not been removed. Removing the
serial number might affect the warranty conditions and
liability disadvantageously, so please be strict at
maintaining the label with serial number on the Opticon
product.
Warranty / Warranty period / Liability
Unless otherwise agreed in a contract, all Opticon
products are warranted for the period of one year after
purchase, covering defects in material and workmanship.
Opticon will repair or, at its opinion, replace products that
prove to be defective in material or workmanship under
proper use during the warranty period. Opticon will not be
liable in cases where modifications are made by the
customer. In such case the standard repair charge will be
applicable. The standard charge for repair will also be
applicable in cases where no defect is found at all. These
rules also apply for products that are still under warranty.
Under no circumstance will Opticon Sensors Europe, be
liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental
damages arising out of use or inability to use both the
hardware and software, even if Opticon has been informed
about the possibility of such damages.
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Packaging
We recommend that you save all packing material, as it
should be used whenever you need to transport your
scanner (eg. for service). Damage caused by improper
repacking is not covered by the warranty.
Trademark
Trademarks used are property of their respective owners.
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .................................4
4 READING BAR CODES ................... 20
5 PIN-OUT ........................................... 21
1.1 Unpacking............................................5
1.2 Detailed view .......................................6
1.2.1 Terminal details.................................... 6
1.2.2 Cradle details.......................................8
1.3 Handling instructions ...........................9
2 GET STARTED..................................10
2.1 Fix Hand strap ................................... 11
2.2 Battery instructions ............................12
2.2.1 Required batteries .............................12
2.2.2 Battery monitor ..................................12
2.2.3 instructions for charging.....................13
2.2.4 When to replace or recharge
main battery .......................................14
2.2.5 How to (re)place main battery
in terminal ..........................................14
2.2.6 When to replace backup battery? ...... 15
2.2.7 How to (re) place backup battery?.....15
6 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 22
6.1 Communication malfunctioning ......... 23
6.2 Read operation malfunctioning ......... 23
6.3 Terminal malfunctioning .................... 23
7 SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 25
7.1 Terminal specifications...................... 25
7.2 Cradle specifications......................... 27
8 PRODUCT ORDERING
INFORMATION................................. 28
2.3 Working with stylus ............................ 16
2.4 Using a PCMCIA card........................17
2.4.1 Insert PCMCIA Card .......................... 17
2.4.2 Release PCMCIA Card......................17
2.5 Installation instructions ......................18
3 STORING THE TERMINAL ............... 19
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1 INTRODUCTION
The PHL 4100 is a handheld touch screen terminal
based on Linux™ operating system. It is lightweight
and suitable for comprehensive real-time
automation solutions in mobile applications.
The design allows operation by single finger or
stylus. The touch screen enables intuitive and
direct navigation and activation. Data input can
quickly be entered on the alphanumeric keyboard
with one character per key layout.
The PHL 4100 model has an integrated laser
scanner for barcode scanning.
For communication the terminal is provided with an
IrDA and a PCMCIA interface. By inserting the
appropriate PC card in the PCMCIA slot the
terminal can exchange data through Wireless LAN,
GSM/GPRS, Fast Ethernet, or Compact Flash.
With the IrDA interface the terminal can
communicate to the IRU 4100 IrDA communication
station.
The terminal is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery. Opticon can supply a separate battery
charger or a charging and IrDA communication
station to charge the battery.
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The functionality of the terminal is determined by
the user application. As a tool to develop an
application Opticon can supply a development kit.
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1.1 UNPACKING
When you remove the packing, please check for
any physical damage. We recommend that you
save all packing material, as it should be used
whenever you need to ship your terminal (eg. for
service). Damage due to improper repacking is not
covered by the warranty.
Apart from the terminal, charger or cradle,
additional items might be ordered and supplied. If
there are any missing parts please contact your
supplier.
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PHL 4100 contents
• Terminal (A)
• Hand strap (B)
• Rechargeable battery LBP 4100 (C)
• Backup battery (D)
PHL 4100 accessories
• Rechargeable battery LBP 4300 (E)
• Battery cover for LBP 4300 (F)
Charger contents
• Charger (i)
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Charger accessories
Accessories supplied as separate item.
• Power supply (ii)
IRU 4100 contents
• Cradle (a)
IRU 4100 accessories
Accessories supplied as separate item.
• RS232 cable (b)
• Power supply (c)
Do not remove the product label!
On the back of every unit you will find a product
label. This is attached by the manufacturer and
includes information about the function it supports
and a serial number. Do not remove it.
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1.2 DETAILED VIEW
1.2.1 TERMINAL DETAILS
1. Cap
To cover PCMCIA slot
2. Cap screws
Positioned on both sides for release and fixation of
cap
3. LED Indicator
Can be used to indicate results, for example bar
code reading / status of communication
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4. Touch screen / LCD Display
Operate by stylus to tap through menus. Take
notice of the following:
Contrast of LCD Display
To increase contrast of display press + FN
To decrease contrast of display press + FN
Backlight of LCD Display
When the backlight is activated, power
consumption increases. To extend the life time of
your batteries use the backlight as less as possible.
At the top a status bar is displayed. The 4 items
(from left to right) have the following functions:
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• Active Window indicator
Displays the title of the active program. Consult
your application programmer for more information.
10. Reset
To be pressed by a thin device to reset the
application
• Battery monitor
Indicates current status of the main battery.
Holds also the status for the backup battery. Read
battery instructions further in this manual.
• Keypad modus indicator
Indicates current modus as selected by (M)key
ALPHA UPPER CASE
alpha lower case
numeric and punctuation
•Clock
Activate clock menu by stylus
5. Power (PW) key
For switching power On/Off
6. Buzzer
Auditive indicator
7. Modus (M) key
To select input mode as shown at the Keypad
modus indicator in the status bar of the LCD
display.
8. Scan key
Typical use for scanning: trigger key, switches laser
beam on for barcode reading
Typical use in application: escape key, to cancel
current operation
9. Matrix keypad
Typically basic functions for data input, as below:
CLR : Cancel input / Back space
FN : define by user application
: scroll up / backwards
: scroll down / forward
EN : (Enter) to confirm input
Each character key has 3 appearances in
combination with the Modus (M) key:
ALPHA UPPER CASE
alpha lower case
numeric and punctuation
11. Backup battery case adapter
For housing backup battery
12. Reading window
For the emission of laser beam for bar code
reading
13. Product label
Contains product information and serial number.
Do not remove it!
14. PCMCIA release switch
For releasing PCMCIA card manually
15. Latch screw
For locking and unlocking the main battery cover
16. Main battery cover
The standard cover is developed for battery type
LBP 4100. For housing type LBP 4300 (larger
capacity) a separate cover is available.
17. Main battery compartment
For housing main battery
18. Hand strap pillar
To attach hand strap
19. Stylus
For tapping on touch screen and keys
20. Charging contacts
For power supply from the cradle to terminal.
21. Optical interface window
For infra red communication
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1.2.2 CRADLE DETAILS
1. DC input socket
Input for AC power supply / adaptor
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2. RS-232C socket
Connecting to host, through Opticon RS232 cable
3. Electrical contacts
If the PHL4100 terminal is inserted the battery will
automatically be charged.
4. Optical window
Optical communication interface for data
transmission
5. LED indicator
Typical LED indication:
green: powered, terminal is recognised
off: no power, or terminal not recognised
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1.3 HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunctioning and to ensure years of
trouble free operation, pay attention to the
following:
A. Temperature conditions
Use in area's between 0 and 40°C.
Do not expose the terninal for a long time to
extreme conditions - like direct sunlight, near a
heater, or in a car - or in areas that are very cold,
humid, moisturized or dusty.
Do not expose the terminal to rain or water splash.
Avoid temperature changes. Sudden temperature
changes can cause condensation to form on the
terminal. Using the terminal while condensation is
present can cause malfunction. Always wait until
the condensation clears naturally before attempting
operation.
B. Shock
Do not subject the terminal to very strong impact,
do not throw or drop the terminal from large
heights.
Do not allow a mechanical shock to the terminal.
Do not leave the terminal in an area where static
charge is accumulated, or near devices where
electromagnetic emission is generated.
Do not place any objects on top of the terminal. Do
not lay the terminal face down. Doing so can cause
accidental operation of the key(s).
Clean the exterior by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use thinner, white spirit or other solvents.
These can discolour the case and the keys and has
a negative effect on the lifetime of the keys.
Do not use water when cleaning. This can cause
malfunction.
E. Maintenance
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
terminal or the cradle. So do not try to take it apart.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage
caused by the customer. In case of serious
malfunction, please consult Opticon or your local
dealer.
C. Use of the products
Use the terminal always with the cap mounted in
order to protect the PCMCIA slot.
Do not place any product other than the PHL 4100
type terminal in the IRU 4100 cradle.
D. Cleaning instructions
Clean the reading window of the terminal and the
cradle periodically with a soft dry cloth.
Clean the electrical contacts of the terminal and the
cradle regularly with a cotton bud (or soft dry cloth).
Avoid touching the contacts by hand. The contacts
must stay as clean as possible to maintain optimal
charging capacity.
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2 GET STARTED
Fix hand strap to the terminal.
Use the hand strap properly to avoid drop.
Read instructions in this manual.
Insert backup battery.
Read instructions in this manual.
Insert main battery.
To be sure of proper operation, it is advised to start
with a full battery, therefore charge it first.
Read instructions in this manual.
If required: Insert PCMCIA card.
For PCMCIA data exchange, the appropriate card
needs to be inserted.
Read instructions in this manual.
Place the cradle in normal office conditions.
Avoid a place under strong light. Otherwise infra
red communication may be disturbed.
Read more in installation manual.
Use equipment properly.
Take notice that the secondary devices such as
cradle or charger are designed for the PHL 4100
terminal and related accessories. Do not use with
other products.
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2.1 FIX HAND STRAP
Instructions
Fix the small thin cord of the strap around the pillar
of the terminal. (ref. 1)
Insert the handle cord of the strap into the thin loop.
(ref. 2)
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TO AVOID DROP HOLD THE HAND STRAP
AROUND THE WRIST WHEN CARRYING THE
TERMINAL. (REF. 3)
DO NOT SWING THE TERMINAL AROUND.
(REF. 4)
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2.2 BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLING, CHARGING AND REMOVING THE
BATTERIES VERY STRICTLY.
WRONG USE OF BATTERIES MIGHT CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TERMINAL OR TO
THE CRADLE.
THE PRODUCTS ARE NOT WARRANTED FOR
DAMAGE, DEFECTS, MALFUNCTION OR LOSS
OF DATA, RESULTING FROM INCORRECT USE
OF BATTERIES.
Never change the main battery while the
backup battery is out.
Doing so can crash the application.
Use proper battery
Only use the Opticon rechargeable battery as
specified from Opticon or your local dealer.
Do not make a mistake regarding the polarity of
the battery.
The terminal will not work when the battery is
placed incorrect.
The battery monitor in the status bar displays the
indicated status of the main battery:
Main battery full
Indication of remaining capacity
Main battery low, (re)place immediately.
Pressing the battery monitor with the stylus will
show the measured remaining capacity and the
backup battery status:
Sufficient backup battery capacity
No backup battery, (re)place immediately.
In order to record the status for the backup battery
it is advised to press regularly on the battery
monitor to see if there is sufficient backup battery
capacity.
2.2.1 REQUIRED BATTERIES
The terminal needs both main battery and backup
battery for operation.
• Main battery: use the rechargeable Opticon
battery as supplied with the terminal. The main
battery can be a standard type (LBP 4100) or a
larger type with more capacity (LBP 4300). See
also product ordering information. In this chapter
the standard type is described, it is applicable for
all main battery types.
• Backup battery: use CR2032 Li (Lithium, button
type) as supplied with the terminal.
2.2.2 BATTERY MONITOR
CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS OF MAIN
BATTERY AND BACKUP BATTERY
REGULARLY.
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2.2.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING
Charging in the charger
• Only charge batteries as supplied by Opticon.
• Place the charger in normal office conditions.
• Make sure the power supply is connected to the
charger.
• The battery needs to be inserted with the
electrical contacts towards the charging pins.
• When the battery is placed in the charging slot
the voltage and the required charging time will
automatically be determined and the battery will
be charged. The charging procedure is fully
automated.
Charging in IRU 4100 cradle
• Place the cradle in normal office conditions.
• Make sure the power supply is connected to the
cradle.
• The battery needs to be installed in the terminal.
• When the terminal with the battery is placed in the
cradle, the voltage and the required charging
time will automatically be determined and the
cradle will charge the battery. The charging
procedure is fully automated.
Cleaning instructions
Clean the electrical contacts regularly with a cotton
bud (or soft dry cloth).
Avoid touching the contacts by hand. The contacts
must stay as clean as possible to maintain optimal
charging capacity.
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2.2.4 WHEN TO REPLACE OR RECHARGE
MAIN BATTERY
Replace or recharge the main battery as soon as
possible after the low battery indicator appears on
the display.
2.2.5 HOW TO (RE)PLACE MAIN BATTERY IN
TERMINAL
ONLY USE THE BATTERY AS SUPPLIED FROM
OPTICON.
IF YOU HAVE DATA STORED, MAKE SURE THE
BACKUP BATTERY IS PLACED AND HAS
SUFFICIENT CAPACITY, TO AVOID DATA LOSS.
Unlock main battery case cover: (ref. 1)
• Unlock the case cover by use of a coin, by turning
the latch screw a quarter counter clockwise.
• Remove old battery by simply taking out.
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Installing Opticon battery: (ref. 2)
• Insert the battery in such a way that the charging
contacts of the battery touch the charging
contacts of the terminal.
Lock main battery case cover (ref. 3):
• Position the case cover starting at the lower side.
• When the lower side is fixed, press the cover and
fix it by turning the latch screw a quarter
clockwise.
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2.2.6 WHEN TO REPLACE BACKUP BATTERY?
Check the battery monitor regularly if the backup
battery needs replacement. There are 3 possible
reasons;
• Low battery
• Battery not inserted
• Battery wrongly inserted
2.2.7 HOW TO (RE) PLACE BACKUP
BATTERY?
ONLY USE THE BATTERY AS RECOMMENDED
BY OPTICON.
MAKE SURE THAT THE MAIN BATTERY IS FULL
ENOUGH WHILE CHANGING THE BACKUP
BATTERY.
Unlock backup battery case adapter: (ref. A)
• Turn the terminal off.
• Place the terminal faced down.
• The adapter is now positioned on the right side.
• Loosen the 2 screws of the adapter by use of a
small crosshead screwdriver or swatch
screwdriver.
• Slide the adapter to the outside.
• Remove old battery by simply pulling out.
Installing backup battery: (ref. B)
• Hold the adapter with the + mark pointed
upwards.
• Take the backup battery with its positive (+) side
also pointed upwards.
• Push the backup battery in the compartment of
the adapter.
Lock backup battery case adapter: (ref. C)
• Slide the adapter into the terminal. Hereto keep
the terminal face down and keep the positive side
of the backup battery upwards.
• Fix the adapter by fastening the two screws hand
tight.
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2.3 WORKING WITH STYLUS
The stylus can be used for tapping on the touch
screen. Normally, when holding the terminal face
up, the stylus is located at the right lower corner.
Release stylus: (ref. 1)
Hold your fingernail in the saving of the stylus. Pull
the stylus outwards with some force.
Storing stylus:
The stylus can be placed back into the terminal by
simply pushing it inwards. The stylus needs to be
inserted completely in order to lock it.
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2.4 USING A PCMCIA CARD
2.4.1 INSERT PCMCIA CARD
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE PCMCIA SLOT
ALWAYS PROTECTED FROM DUST OR DIRT.
REGARDLESS IF THE SLOT IS IN USE OR NOT,
KEEP THE CAP MOUNTED.
Release cap: (ref. 1)
• Unscrew the two cap screws of the PCMCIA cap.
• Remove the cap.
Insert card: (ref. 2)
• Hold the TERMINAL faced DOWN.
• Hold the card with the CARD LOGO faced UP.
• Push the side with the PCMCIA connector into
the terminal. When a small card is inserted,
gently push with the stylus to connect into the
slot.
Place cap:
• Place the cap back on the terminal.
• Fix the cap by screwing the two cap screws hand
tight.
2.4.2 RELEASE PCMCIA CARD
When a small card is inserted it is possible that it is
difficult to take it out. Hereto a release switch is
mounted in the battery compartment.
Use release switch: (ref. 3)
• Make sure the cap is removed.
• Remove the main battery cover.
• Remove the main battery.
• Pull the PCMCIA release switch. The PCMCIA
card is released now and can be taken out further
by hand.
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2.5 INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
EXERCISE CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN
WORKING WITH AC-POWERED EQUIPMENT.
TURN OFF YOUR DEVICES BEFORE
INSTALLATION.
BECAUSE OF THE SPECIAL PIN-OUT OF THE
CONNECTORS, USE THE CABLES SUPPLIED
BY THE MANUFACTURER.
When you need another cable for a certain device,
that is not supplied, contact your supplier to
purchase the right cable. In case another cable is
used, take notice of the pin-out specifications
further in this manual.
Start
Switch off the power supply of the host computer.
Choose proper place (ref. 1)
Place the cradle in normal office conditions, avoid a
place under strong light.
Connect interface cable (ref 2)
Connect the interface cable to both the cradle and
the host computer.
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Connect power (ref. 3)
Connect the power supply.
End
Switch on the power supply of the host computer.
Place the terminal in the cradle.
When the terminal PHL 4100 with the rechargeable
battery is placed in the IRU 4100 cradle, the LED
on the cradle turns green.
3 STORING THE TERMINAL
When the terminal is not used for a long time, pay
attention to the following steps before storing the
terminal.
Make sure all data is safely stored.
If you have data stored on the terminal, make sure
the data is transmitted to the host system.
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Remove main battery.
Remove backup battery.
Keep the cap mounted on the terminal.
Choose proper place.
Store the terminal under normal office conditions,
like average temperature and on a dry place.
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4 READING BAR CODES
TAKE CARE OF THE 'HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS' AND 'GET STARTED'
PRECAUTIONS.
Instructions
• The scanning sequence is defined by the user’s
application. A typical sequence is described
below:
• Press the [PW] key to turn power on.
Check the display for the message: READ BAR
CODE
Point the terminal to the bar code and press the
trigger key.
• Fit the bar code in the laser beam from margin to
margin and pass the scanner to the bar code, as
shown in the scan position illustration.
• The bar code will be read and the reading results
will be indicated.
A "Good Read" means that the scanner has
effectively recognised and decoded the bar code.
In most cases, the application program will provide
an indicator signal or a buzzer signal to indicate a
good read to the user.
The bar code collector is a Class I laser product
conforming to the strictest laser safety standards.
However, we recommend that you avoid looking
directly into the laser beam emitter, or pointing the
laser beam directly into someone's eyes.
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Barcode reading problems
XX
When the barcode can not be read, try the
following:
• Check that the width of the bar code label does
not exceed the width of the light beam.
• Change the angle between the bar code and the
product.
• Change the distance between the bar code and
the product.
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5 PIN-OUT
DO NOT CHANGE PIN-OUT OF CABLES AS
SUPPLIED FROM OPTICON.
RS232 cable pin-out:
5
Serial
plug
DB 9 M
3 TxD 2 RxD
2 RxD 3 TxD
6 + 1 DSR 4 DTR
5 GND 5 GND
4DTR6 + 1DSR
8CTS7RTS
7RTS8CTS
Signal
DB 9 M
Serial
plug
DB 9 F
Signal
DB 9 F
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6 TROUBLE SHOOTING
This chapter contains information on solving
problems you may encounter when using the
terminal and/or cradle. If problems occur, first carry
out some general checks, before verifying the
problem with the descriptions in this chapter.
General checks:
• Make sure the product is installed properly.
• Check the power supply of all devices
• Is the reading window of the product clean?
• Are the bar code labels damaged?
• Check if the error also occurs with other bar code
labels.
Product does not operate:
• Check if the battery requires charging.
• Check if the power key responds.
If you can not solve the problem:
If the equipment still does not work after these
checks have been performed, please verify if one
of the problems described in this chapter applies to
the problem you have with the scanner.
When the product needs to be repaired:
The label with serial number should be present. If
returning the product, please use the original
packaging to minimise the chance of damage.
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6.1 COMMUNICATION
MALFUNCTIONING
? The type of the bar code label is not enabled.
• If applicable, enable the bar code symbology in
the application program.
No communication from the cradle to the
device, or data is corrupted.
? Power indicator of the cradle is not green.
• Check if the terminal is properly inserted in the
cradle.
• Check the connection of the power supply to the
cradle.
• Check if the mains socket has power.
? No data transmitted, or corrupted data.
• Check if the interface cable is undamaged, and
properly connected to the cradle and the host
computer.
• Clean the optical interface window of the cradle
and/or terminal, and try again.
6.2 READ OPERATION
MALFUNCTIONING
When the terminal has a problem with reading
the label:
? General tips.
• Change the angle of the terminal relative to the
bar code.
• Change the distance between the bar code and
the terminal.
? The label consists of small bars with small
spaces (high-resolution label).
• Decrease the distance between the bar code and
the terminal.
? The bar code is larger than the laser beam.
• Try moving the terminal a bit further away from
the bar code.
? The error occurs consistently with a certain batch
of labels.
• Verify the barcode. If you use a barcode printer it
is advised to use also a barcode verifier.
6.3 TERMINAL
MALFUNCTIONING
Terminal does not respond to key presses,
while the display stays on.
? Pressing the shift key does not toggle the shift
indicator.
• An error in the application program may cause
the system to get stuck. Reset the terminal by
inserting a thin device (for example the end of an
paperclip) into the reset hole.
• If the problem occurs regularly, contact the
supplier of the application program.
Laser stays off, when pressing the trigger key.
? Power is off.
• The trigger key is no power key. Press the power
key to get power.
• If the terminal is not used for a certain period, it
will switch off automatically to save battery
power. Press the power key to reactivate.
? Laser temperature has become too high.
• The laser is switched off automatically, when the
laser temperature becomes above 50°C. Wait
until the laser temperature has dropped.
Terminal gets no power, when pressing the
power key.
? The reading window is dirty.
• Clean the reading window of the terminal.
? The main battery is exhausted.
• Place a full battery, or charge the terminal in the
cradle.
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Terminal can be used only for a short time after
recharging.
? The main battery is not properly charged.
• Check if the charging contacts of the battery are
clean. If needed, clean the charging contacts.
• Check the cradle for power by checking the
power supply and/or the mains socket.
• Check if the terminal is properly placed on the
cradle. Place the terminal on the powered cradle.
When it is recognised the LED should turn green.
If not check the power.
• Check the charger. Place the battery on the
powered charger. When it starts charging the
LED should turn red. If the cradle LED is red and
the battery is not properly charged, clean the
charging contacts of the charger.
? The terminal application uses a lot of power.
• Depending on the type of application and use of
the terminal, the power consumption of the
terminal may vary. For large power consumption,
Opticon has a battery pack with larger capacity
available. See product ordering information.
? The main battery has reached end of life time.
• After many charge/discharge cycles, the capacity
of a rechargeable battery decreases. Replace
the battery by a new one.
Terminal looses data when the main battery is
empty, or when the main battery is removed for
a short period.
? The backup battery is empty.
• Replace the Lithium CR2032 battery by a new
one.
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7 SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 TERMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical specifications
Scan engine Laser
Identification Barcodes
Communication Infrared / PCMCIA 16-bit (Wireless LAN, GSM/GPRS, Fast
Ethernet, Compact Flash)
Programmability Linux
Keyboard 34 keys total / alpha-uppercase/alpha-lowercase/numeric mode
Protection IP 54
Display 240 x 160 Pixels, touchscreen
Main battery pack Li-Ion Pack (1cell:UF-1011) 7V, 1700mAh
Backup battery Lithium (CR2032)
Optical specifications
Light source 650 nm visible laser diode
Scan rate 100 scans/sec
Decode rate 100 decodes/sec
Identification
Supported barcode symbologies Chinese Post - Codabar ABC and CX - Code 39 - Code 93 -
Functionality
Memory FlashROM 32 MB
Memory RAM 32 MB SDRAM
Microprocessor 16-bit, 131 MHz
Code 128 - EAN-8 incl. +2,+5 - EAN-13 incl. +2,+5 - EAN-128 IATA - ISBN - ISSN - Industrial 2of5 - Interleaved 2of5 - Italian
Pharmaceutical - Laetus - Matrix 2 of 5 - MSI/Plessey - UK/Plessey
- Telepen - S-Code - UPC-A incl. +2,+5 - UPC-E incl. +2,+5
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Real time clock Quartz RTC, time and date programmable, leap year handling,
(accuracy +/- 60 sec./month)
Display 160x240 Pixels graphic LCD with backlight
Keyboard 34 keys total: Matrix keypad, Power key, Modus key, Scan key
Keyboard mode Alpha Upper case / Alpha Lower case / Numeric
Input devices Touch panel, Stylus, Alpha-Numeric keypad, Barcode scanner
Programming Functionality is provided by Linux™ user application.
Interface RS232 supported by cradle
Interface IrDA supported on terminal
Interface PCMCIA PCMCIA 16-Bit,
Wireless LAN: Cisco Aironet 350 series (2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum
/ Wi-Fi - IEEE 802.11b),
GSM/GPRS: Option Globetrotter (Tri-band 900/1800/1900),
Fast Ethernet: Sitecom 10/100 Mbps,
Compact Flash: SanDisk/Princeton with adapter
Transmission speed IrDA baudrate: 2400 - 115200 bps
Environmental specifications
Temperature in operation -10 - +40 °C
Temperature in storage -20 - +60 °C
Humidity in operation 10 - 90 % (non condensing)
Humidity in storage 5 - 95 % (non condensing)
Shock drop test 1.5 m drop onto concrete surface
Protection against dust and
IP 54
moisture, According to IEC529
Physical specifications
Dimensions (l x w x d) 186 x 66 x 33 mm
Weight body 285 g (incl. battery, excl. PCMCIA card)
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Regulatory
Laser safety class IEC 825, Class I laserproduct
EMC EN 55022, EN 55024
7.2 CRADLE SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical specifications
Voltage requirement 6 V DC
Battery charging time automatically determined
Functionality
Parity Odd, Even, None
Stop bit 1 or 2
Interface RS232 supported
Transmission speed baud rate: 2400 - 115200 bps
Transmission modes half duplex RS232
Environmental specifications
Shock vibration test 10 - 50 Hz with 1G for 30 min, cycle for X,Y,Z.
Physical specifications
Dimensions (l x w x h) 138 x 92 x 65 mm
Case material ABS
Weight body 200 g
Connector RS232 D Sub 9P F
Regulatory
EMC EN 55022, EN 55024
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8 PRODUCT ORDERING INFORMATION
TERMINAL
Product description Article name Article code
Terminal PHL-4100 A734ALR0010
Rechargeable battery LBP-4100 ORBLIOP0030
Rechargeable battery large
capacity
Battery cover BATTERY COVER: LBP-4300 Q2573000010
Software development kit DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR PHL4100 D0000000040
CHARGER
Product description Article name Article code
Charger for 1 battery of PHL
4100/4300
Power supply for charger AC ADAPTER: CHARGER LBP-4100 OACCHCH0010
CRADLE
Product description Article name Article code
Charging and communication
station
Power supply for IRU 4100 POWER SUPPLY 6.0V 2.0A IRU4100 A50650N0010
RS232 interface cable CABLE IRU RS232 DB9F O2520000020
LBP-4300 ORBLIOP0040
CHARGER: PHL4100/PHL4300 X1 OC100000010
IRU-4100 A74060N0010
Gender changer AT ADAPTER 09M-25F P10AT000040
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