Symbol Technologies MC18N0 User Manual

CHAPTER 7 POCKET BROWSER

Introduction

This feature-rich, mobile application development tool is designed to allow Web developers to rapidly create robust mobile applications that can include a wide range of advanced data capture capabilities. Whether you want to streamline your warehouse, delivery or service operations, or enable more robust asset tracking or visibility, Pocket Browser will help you get your enterprise mobility solution up and running faster — and more cost efficiently.

The Pocket Browser Developer Help provides detailed information about how to use each feature of the browser. Each feature includes a sample for you to use, however, please be aware that the sample does not necessarily show the only way to implement each feature.

Pocket Browser enables developers and integrators to provide advanced Web-based solutions to select Microsoft® Windows Mobile and Windows CE mobile computers. PocketBrowser makes the most of enterprise-level applications while speeding up development time and reducing costs. With it, making the transition to web-based solutions is now fast, easy and affordable - especially in high-volume mobile environments.

Pocket Browser is a software tool that extends the core rendering engine functionality of Microsoft PocketIE or Microsoft IE with Symbol Technologies application programming interfaces (APIs). It provides interfaces to the MC18 hardware and features using meta tags and Microsoft ActiveX® components designed specifically for Symbol Technologies systems. Pocket Browser offers easy integration with bar code scanners, RFID readers and other peripherals such as printers and magnetic stripe readers (MSR) for complete transaction processing.

Sample Application

The MC18 comes with a sample PocketBrowser v 3.1.0 applications factory-installed. The sample application is accessible from the Programs menu.

To start PocketBrowser, select Start > Programs > Pocket Browser. The PocketBrowser window appears.

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Battery Status Indicator

Wireless Signal Strength Indicator

Figure 7-1 Sample PocketBrowser Screen

The sample PocketBrowser provides the following information:

•Battery level status bars

•WLAN signal strength status bars

•Battery Details:

•Battery strength in percentage

•Battery change / no charge status

•WLAN details:

•ESSID name

•Signal

•IP Address of the MC18

•MAC address of the MC18

The three buttons at the bottom of the screen:

•UNLOCK/LOCK - Unlocks and locks the MC18 into the cradle

•LEDS - Illuminates the cradle LEDs

•QUIT - Exits the sample PocketBrowser application

Configuring the Pocket Browser

The information on the Pocket Browser startup page can be configured by changing the Config.xml file (from the MC18 root directory, select Program Files > PocketBrowser > Config > Config.xml). Before launching the Pocket Browser for configuration, the MC18 must be connected to a network.

CHAPTER 8 CRADLE INSTALLATION

Introduction

A system is comprised of a family of hardware devices interconnected through a WLAN radio backbone to the retail establishment’s server(s). The hardware devices are the MC18 mobile computers, single-slot or three slot cradles, power supplies and cables. A dispenser typically refers to a piece of furniture which has mounted to it the cradles, their power supplies, and cables.

Customers (retail establishments) design their own dispensers to meet their particular floor space and display requirements. The information in this chapter should help a customer to design a dispenser and to understand the installation requirements.

IMPORTANT The MC18 cradles are NOT compatible with MC17 cradles and the MC17 cradles are NOT compatible with MC18 cradles.

Installation of the Single-Slot Cradle

Removing the Front Cover

Use this procedure to remove the front cover:

1.Loosen two captive screws securing the front cover to the base.

Figure 8-1 Remove Screws

2.Pull front cover away from base and then lift out of the base.

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Alignment Holes

Figure 8-2 Cover Removal

Mounting the Cradle

The charge cradle contains mounting holes in the back housing so that it can be bolted to supporting furniture. In addition, it comes with plugs and a variety of cable routing outlets. Cable outlets not used can be concealed with the plugs provided. Figure 8-3 provide the information required to design correct mounting holes for the charge cradles.

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127 mm ± 0.4 mm (5.0” ± 0.02”)

Mounting holes (4)

271.8 mm ± 0.7 mm (10.70” ± 0.03”)

154 ± 0.2 mm (6.06” ± 0.01”)

86 ± 0.2 mm

20.5 mm

(3.39 ± 0.01”)

10 mm

(0.80”)

(0.40”)

Figure 8-3 Cradle Mounting Template

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Depth of cradle: 99 mm (3.9”)

Figure 8-4 Overall Depth of Cradle

Wiring

NOTE During installation ensure all interconnect cables are fully enclosed within the power supply or cradle enclosure.

1.Install power supply, including AC line cord and power cable, into Decorative Housing.

	Power Supply PWRS-14000-241R	Power Cable 25-66420-01R
	(inside Decorative Housing)

Figure 8-5 Connecting Power Supply

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2.Insert power cable through a cable outlet of cradle back housing.

3.Plug connector into power connector on printed circuit board.

4.If more than one cradle, connect the interconnect cable from the first cradle to the second cradle.

Interconnect Cable 25-66431-01R

Figure 8-6 Daisy-Chaining Cradles

5.Use plugs to cover un-used cable outlets.

Figure 8-7 Cable Hole Plug Installation

Assembly

1.Replace cover.

2.Secure cover with screws.

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Figure 8-8 Replace Cover

NOTE Do not install the target cover until you are sure that you do not need to remove the front cover again.

3.Insert bar code target cover.

4.Push target cover into front cover until it snaps into place.

Figure 8-9 Replace Target Bar Code Cover

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System Cabling

There are some general limitations that must be taken into account when designing a dispenser and ordering hardware elements of a system:

•No more than six cradles can be powered off of one power supply and power cable 25-66420-01R.

•No more than 12 cradles can be powered off of one power supply and “Y” power cable 25-67592-01R.

•No more than six cradles can be powered off each leg of the “Y” power cable.

•A power supply cable runs from the power supply to one or two cradles.

•Cradle interconnection cables run between each successive cradle in the chain.

•The power supply is air cooled, and as such expects some circulation of fresh air around it. Do not enclose it in a small airtight enclosure.

•Power supplies must be mounted in their natural, landscape orientation. They contain fans and their vents must allow for the free flow of air.

•Power supplies should be mounted either above or below dispensers and entrance heads. Mounting of power supplies to the right or left is not preferred.

•When laying out furniture, cable routing should be as direct as possible. Routing should follow vertical and horizontal runs through the modules. As part of each power supply that is shipped is a set of labels numbered 1 through 12. These labels are to be used to track the number of loads on a particular supply. Each label is affixed to the cradle interconnection cable when a cradle is added to the daisy chain. When all labels are used, the supply is fully loaded.

Figure 8-10 shows how the maximum number of cradles can be cabled to a power supply using power cable 25-66420-01R.

Figure 8-11 shows how the maximum number of cradles can be cabled to a power supply using the “Y” power cable 25-67592-01R. Note that there are only six cradles per leg of the power supply cable, and only 12 cradles in total.

Figure 8-10 Maximum Number of Charge Cradles per Power Supply

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Figure 8-11 Maximum Number of Charge Cradles per Power Supply with “Y” Power Cable

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Installation of the Three Slot Cradle

Installation of the three slot cradle include the following mounting steps:

•Selecting the mounting configuration (see Mounting Configurations on page 8-9)

•Selecting the charging mode (see Charging Modes on page 8-11)

•Mounting the power supply unit (see Mounting the Power Supply Unit on page 8-19)

•Setting the cradle(s) (see Setting and Controlling the Cradle on page 6-9)

Mounting Configurations

Three slot cradles can be installed in the following mounting configurations:

•High Density (HD) configuration - Using HD cradles

•Super High Density (SHD) configuration - Using SHD cradles

•Desktop configuration - Using stand alone cradle(s) on a flat surface

High Density Configuration

The cradle can be installed in high density configuration so that the display of the MC18 units is facing the user. In such configuration, cradles are installed in a vertical gap of 35mm between each other.

NOTE In high density configuration, the MC18 units have 10 Degrees forward-facing tilt that should be taken in consideration if furniture is planed to be placed in front of the dispenser wall.

35mm

Figure 8-12 Installation in High Density Configuration

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The installation of the dispenser wall can be design so that it tilts backward slightly in the following angles:

274 mm	301 mm	387 mm	499 mm
0°	5°	10°	10°
Figure 8-13 Dispenser Wall Angles

Super High Density Configuration

The cradle can be installed in super high density configuration so that the display of the MC18 units is facing up. In such configuration, cradles are installed with vertical gap of 7mm from each other to allow more cradles per given area.

7mm

Figure 8-14 Installation in Super High Density Configuration

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Desktop Configuration

In desktop configuration, the cradle can be placed on a flat tabletop or shelf in checkout locations or back room locations.

Figure 8-15 Installation in Desktop Configuration

Charging Modes

Three slot cradles can be installed in the following charging modes:

•Standard charging

•Fast charging

There are some general charging considerations that must be taken into account when designing a dispenser and ordering hardware elements of a system:

Standard Charging Mode

•In standard charging mode, no more than four cradles can be powered off of one power supply unit (p/n PWRS-14000-241R) using “Y” power cable (p/n 25-67592-01R or p/n 25-66210-01R), power extension cables (p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01) and interconnect cables (p/n 25-66431-01R).

•In standard charging mode, the current draw by each docked MC18 can reach a maximum of 1A.

•Cable routing should be as direct as possible. Routing should follow vertical and horizontal runs through the modules.

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Figure 8-16 shows how the four cradles can be cabled to a power supply unit in standard charging mode.

Power Supply Unit

PWRS-14000-241R

Power Extension Cable (p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01)

Interconnect Cable (p/n 25-66431-01R)

“Y” Power Cable 25-67592-01R or 25-66210-01R

Figure 8-16 Standard Charging Mode - Cable Connections

Fast Charging Mode

•In fast charging mode, no more than three cradles can be powered off of one power supply unit (p/n PWRS-14000-241R) using “Y” power cable (p/n 25-67592-01R or p/n 25-66210-01R), power extension cables (p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01) and interconnect cable (p/n 25-66431-01R).

•In fast charging mode, the current draw by each docked MC18 can reach a maximum of 1.5A.

•Cable routing should be as direct as possible. Routing should follow vertical and horizontal runs through the modules.

Figure 8-17 shows how the three cradles can be cabled to a power supply unit in fast charging mode.

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Power Supply Unit

PWRS-14000-241R

Interconnect Cable

(p/n 25-66431-01R)

Power Extension Cable (p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01)

“Y” Power Cable 25-67592-01R or 25-66210-01R

Figure 8-17 Fast Charging Mode Cable Connections

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Mounting the Three Slot Cradle on a Dispenser Wall

The cradle can be bolted to a dispenser wall or any supporting furniture using eight mounting holes. The back cover of the cradle has two access holes for routing power cables to \ from a power supply unit or adjacent cradle. Figure 8-18 provides a mounting template for cradle installation.

Perform this procedure to mount the cradle on a dispenser wall:

CAUTION DO NOT connect more than four cradles to a single power supply unit.

DO NOT connect the power supply unit to power outlet until all installation steps are completed.

NOTE The following procedure is an example installation of three slot cradles in fast charging mode - high density configuration.

1.Use the wall mount template to plan and mark the screw locations on the dispenser wall.

312 mm (12.28”)

(0.56”)

208.4 mm (8.2”)

mm

104.2 mm (4.1”)

14.4

7.2 mm (0.28”)

7.2 mm (0.28”)

134.6 mm (5.3”)

15.8 mm (0.63”)

14.4 mm (0.56”)

13.6 mm (0.53”)

9.1 mm (0.35”)

9.1 mm (0.35”)

Access Holes

13.6 mm (0.53”)

Depth of cradle 125 mm (3.9”)

Figure 8-18 Three Slot Cradle - Mounting Template and Overall Depth

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2.In all cradles, plug the power extension cable (p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01) to free the connector on left slot.

3.Plug interconnect cable (p/n 25-66431-01R) to free connector on right slot.

Power Extension Cable

(p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01) Interconnect Cable

(p/n 25-66431-01R)

Figure 8-19 Three Slot Cradle - Cable Connections

4. On all the back covers, knock-out the stamped access hole(s).

Stamped Access Hole(s)

Figure 8-20 Three Slot Cradle - Stamped Access Hole(s)

5.Route interconnect cables through access holes in back covers.

Figure 8-21 Three Slot Cradle - Back Cover Cable Routs

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6.Secure the back covers to cradles using six T10 Torx screws (supplied) Torque screws to 6 Kgf-cm (5.2 in-lb).

Figure 8-22 Three Slot Cradle - Securing the Back Cover

7.Insert the front cover removal tool into two slots, lever upwards and pull to remove front cover from cradle.

Figure 8-23 Three Slot Cradle - Removing Front Cover

8.Position the cradle on the dispenser wall and route all interconnect cables through the access holes in the dispenser wall.

9.Fasten the cradle to the wall using eight screws (not supplied). Ensure to use additional wall mounting hardware, as needed, for safe mounting according to the wall type.

Figure 8-24 Three Slot Cradle - Fastening the Cradle to a Wall

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10. Insert tabs on upper side of front cover into slots on cradle and rotate cover down until it snaps into place.

1

2

Figure 8-25 Three Slot Cradle - Connecting the Front Cover

11.Plug Power Extension Cable (p/n CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01) to interconnect cable (p/n 25-66431-01R).

12.Plug “Y” cable (25-67592-01R) to Interconnect cables (p/n 25-66431-01R).

13.Plug “Y” cable (25-67592-01R) to power supply unit.

14.Secure power supply unit (p/n PWRS-14000-241R) to the back of the dispenser wall.

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15. Connect the power cord to the power supply unit and to a 110/220 VAC outlet.

Figure 8-26 Three Slot Cradle - Connection to Power Supply Unit

16.Place the socket onto the cradle and secure the four screws.

17.Place the socket cover onto the cradle and secure the two screws.

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Mounting the Power Supply Unit

NOTE The power supply unit should be mounted in landscape orientation.

Power supplies must be mounted in their natural, landscape orientation. They contain fans and their vents must allow for the free flow of air.

IMPORTANT The power supply unit is air cooled and requires circulation of free air around it. Do not enclose it in a small airtight enclosure other than plastic housing, p/n PSS-3PS04-00R.

The power supply can be housed in an optional plastic housing, p/n PSS-3PS04-00R, to match the cradles and hide bare power supplies and cables. This section provides the information required to mount the plastic housing

To install the power supply unit inside the plastic housing:

1.Use the mounting template of the power supply housing to plan and mark the screw locations on the dispenser wall.

68.4 mm	109.4 mm
(2.693”)	(4.307”)	38.1 mm
		(1.50”)
UP
135.9 mm		115.9 mm
(5.35”)		(4.562”)
	254.0 mm
	(10.00”)
		10 mm
		(0.394”)

(View from Inside Housing)

The depth of the fully-assembled power supply decorative housing is 81.23 mm (3.198”).

Figure 8-27 Power Supply Housing Mounting Template

2.Feed cables through access holes in bottom housing.

3.Plug connectors into power supply.

4.Place power supply into bottom housing.

5.Place two mounting brackets over power supply and secure each mounting bracket with two screws.