Unitech MR550 User Manual

MR550

Stationary

Terminal

AdventureJan

Battery Notice

NOTICE

This unit is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack,
however it may not power-on due to battery discharge
as a result of storage.

In case of the above situation, connect the unit to the
MR550’s power adapter and recharge unit for at least 16
hours to fully charge the battery.

The MR550 can operate normally for about 6 hours
(without backlight) and can backup data for 7 days
without external power.

MR550 User’s Manual

MR550 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - First Look 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.0 - Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 - MR550 and Accessories 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 - Tour of the MR550 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 - First Steps with the MR550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.4 - First Operation of the MR550 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2 - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.1 - CPU / Memory 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 - Input / Output 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 - Barcode / Symbology7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 - Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) 7. . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5 - Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.6 - Power 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.7 - OS and Programming Tools 8. . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.8 - Physical and Environmental Characteristics 8. . . . . . .

2.9 - Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 3 - User Input 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 - Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.2 - Software Keyboard (WinCE Keyboard) 11. . . . . . . . .

3.3 - Using Proximity, MSR, or Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 4 - Useful Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.1 - Bar2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4.2 - BarSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.3 - MSR and Proximity Reader Setup 15. . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 - HockRS232 Event (Disable ActiveSync Driver for RS232 Port) 16

MR550 User’s Manual

MR550 User’s Manual

Chapter 1 - First Look

Chapter 1 - First Look

1.0 - Introduction

The MR550 series is a stationary terminal. It utilizes the Windows CE®

3.0 operating system, and incorporates an integral barcode slot reader,
triple track magnetic stripe reader, Proximity reader or finger print
reader. Its PCMCIA type II slot provides wire or wireless communication
for LAN or WAN capability. It provides the user with a standard Win­dows-based environment for customizing and operating the device.
The MR550 is well suited for Time & Attendance, Access Control,
Loyalty program, Work-in-Process application, Price checking ,Food
court system and many other data collection applications.

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