Workabout Pro4
HDK
Upgrade Guide
WORKABOUT PRO4 HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT
UPGRADE GUIDE
8000293A
8000293-001 Rev. A
April 2015
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
Rev A 4/2015 Zebra rebrand.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
About This Guide ............................................................................................................................ ix
Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... ix
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ x
Chapter 1: Hardware
Comparison of Socket Positions..................................................................................................... 1-3
Main Processor............................................................................................................................... 1-4
Comparison of Mounting Frames.................................................................................................... 1-6
On/Off Switch.................................................................................................................................. 1-8
External Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Device Drivers
I2C Addresses ................................................................................................................................ 2-3
Expansion Module EEPROM Fields ............................................................................................... 2-4
Hardware type ................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Chapter 3: Software
COM Port Assignments .................................................................................................................. 3-3
Serial Endcaps ...............................................................................................................................3-3
C++ Application Programming Interface......................................................................................... 3-3
Configure Standard Device Drivers for the Expansion Slots........................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4: Tether Connector
Connector Type............................................................................................................................... 4-3
Connector Position And Orientation................................................................................................ 4-3
Pinouts............................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Sensing Device Presence............................................................................................................... 4-4
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Chapter 5: 100-Pin Connector
Connector Type .............................................................................................................................. 5-3
Connector Position And Orientation...............................................................................................5-3
100-Pin Connector Pinout............................................................................................................... 5-3
Power to the 100-Pin Connector..................................................................................................... 5-6
GPIO............................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Chapter 6: Scanner Connector
Scanner Connector Location .......................................................................................................... 6-3
Scanner Connector Pinout.............................................................................................................. 6-3
Chapter 7: USB Connector
USB Connector Location ................................................................................................................ 7-3
Block Diagrams............................................................................................................................... 7-3
Internal USB Connector Pinout....................................................................................................... 7-3
Chapter 8: Audio Connector
Audio Connector Location .............................................................................................................. 8-3
Audio Connector Pinout.................................................................................................................. 8-3
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
About This Guide............................................. ix
Chapter Descriptions........................................... ix
Text Conventions..............................................x
About This Guide
This guide describes the main differences between the Workabout Pro4 and its predecessors, for users of
the HDK.
Chapter Descriptions
Chapter 1: Hardware
shows the differences between the block diagrams for the Workabout Pro4 and its predecessors.
Chapter 2: Device Drivers
describes the differences in the I2C EEPROM between the Workabout Pro4 and its predecessors.
Chapter 3: Software
describes the differences between the COM ports, APIs, and some registry settings for the
Workabout Pro4 and its predecessors.
Chapter 4: Tether Connector
About this Guide ix
shows the differences between the pinouts for the tether connector for the Workabout Pro4 and
its predecessors.
Chapter 5: 100-Pin Connector
shows the differences between the pinouts on the 100-pin connector for the Workabout Pro4 and
its predecessors.
Chapter 6: Scanner Connector
describes the differences between the scanner connector for the Workabout Pro4 and
its predecessors.
Chapter 7: USB Connector
describes the differences between the internal USB connector for the Workabout Pro4 and
its predecessors.
Chapter 8: Audio Connector
describes the differences between the audio connector for the Workabout Pro4 and
its predecessors.
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Text Conventions
NOTE Notes highlight additional helpful information.
IMPORTANT These statements provide important instructions or additional information
that is critical to the operation of the computer or other equipment.
WARNING These statements provide important information that may prevent injury,
damage to the equipment, or loss of data.
CHAPTER 1 HARDWARE
HARDWARE 1
Main Processor..............................................1-4
Comparison of Socket Positions.....................................1-3
Comparison of Mounting Frames ....................................1-6
On/Off Switch...............................................1-8
External Connectors ...........................................1-8
Comparison of Socket Positions
100-Pin Connector
Audio Connector
USB Connector
Scanner Connector
SE4500 Scanner Connector
Camera Connector
100-Pin Connector
Audio Connector
(Not supported in software)
USB Connector
Audio Connector
Scanner Connector
The following diagrams show the positions of the electrical connectors on the main logic board for the
Workabout Pro4, and the Workabout Pro G2 and the Workabout Pro3 computers.
Hardware 1 - 3
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-2
Connector Locations on the Workabout Pro4
Connector Locations on the Workabout Pro G2 and the Workabout Pro3
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Main Processor
These two diagrams compare the main logic boards of the Workabout Pro4 with its predecessors.
Figure 1-3
Workabout Pro4 Block Diagram
Hardware 1 - 5
Main Logic Board (RMB)
Keyboard Module (RKB) Display Module (RLB)
Connector Board (RCB)
PXA270 CPU
520MHz
Keyboard
Controller
MCU for Power
Management Control
CPLD
GoForce 4000
Media Processor
USB hub
controller
Audio/Touch
Controller
SDRAM
128 MB
FLASH
MDOC 128MB
LCD TFT
(Full VGA
480x640)
4-wire Touch
Panel
LED
Backlight
Speaker
Beeper
Tether Connector
(18-pin)
LIF Connector
(12-pin)
DC Input Jack
Power Path
Selector
USB MCU
(USB / Serial
Interface)
UART
50-pin I/O Connector
I2C LED
Dimmer
Microphone
Bluetooth
Module
CompactFlash
Socket
Internal 100-pin Expansion Slot
(Interfaces: I2C, SSP2, Full Function UART,
USB host 1)
Internal Scanner
Options:
- 1D Laser Scanner
-2D Imager
- 1D Imager
Scanbay Connector
Li-ion Battery
3.7V nominal
3000mAh /
4000mAh
Main
Battery
Charger
Circuit
Li-Poly Backup
Battery
Bluetooth
Antenna
802.11b/g radio
option
e.g. RA2041 radio
PCMCIA Adaptor
(Option)
PCMCIA card option
e.g. GSM/GPRS radio
SD Slot
2 x Side
Buttons
Power MCU
(Regulated DC
outputs for CPU)
50-pin I/O Connector
50-pin Flex Cable
USB
OTG
SERIAL
Tether
ID
Detect
DC
Input
DC
Input
USB
Client
USB
Host
DC_IN
USB
Host 3
LIF ID
Detect
Keyboard
Key Scan Matrix
Power
Switch
Backlight
LEDs
I2C
Key
Scan
22-pin Flex Cable
V+3.3 /
VIN
Key
IRQ
Key Scan
Speaker out
LCD data
Backlight Control
CF
Power
CompactFlash Socket
3.3V
USB
Host 1
I2C
FF UART /
SSP2 /
PCMCIA
socket
Select /
USB_H1_PSW
VINDC_IN
UART
USB Host Root
USB Host 2
Scanbay
Power
5V/3.3V
5V / 3.3V
VIN
Internal
USB
Connector
(CN601)
FLEX
USB Host 1
Power switch
USB Power
USB OTG
Transceiver
USB Host 3
USB Host 4
Tether
Detect
LIF
Detect
Vbus
Power
SW
USB OTG & Power
USB Client
(PXA270)
USB Host 4 & Power
USB
Client
I2C
&
Control
Signals
Beeper Output
DC_IN
Diodes
and FETs
Backup
Battery
Charger
Charge
Status
Charge
Status
System
Supplies
(e.g. 3.3V
and 5V)
VBAT
VBAT
VIN
V+1.8MEM
V+CORE
VCC_PLL
VCC_SRAM
VCC_BAT
Power I2C
USB
OTG
&
I2C
Control
Signals
USB OTG
& Power
50-wire Cable
AC97
Headphone
Jack (J703)
VIN
5V
Slide
SW
BAT_DATA
I2C
EEPROM
RTC
Key Scan
Key IRQ
V+3.3 /
VIN
BT Uart
PCM
BT Power
SW
3.3V
SD Power
SW
3.3V
3-pin Compression
Connector
Touch controls
Charge
Pump
LCD power
supplies
BT Uart
BT Uart
BT module /
PXA
GSM
Connector
Speaker
Connector
Battery Cover Detect
Switch (To PXA270)
Figure 1-4
Workabout Pro G2 and Workabout Pro3 Block Diagram
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