PERIPHERAL DEVICES & ACCESSORIES 8 8.1 Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 8.1.1 Attaching The Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 8.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 8.2 The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 8.2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 8.3 Chargers And Docking Stations . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories 8.6.2 Battery Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 8.6.3 Charge Indicators – The LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 8.6.4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 8.6.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 8.6.4.2 Indicator Flashing Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 8.6.4.3 Power LED Does Not Light Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Carrying Accessories 8.1 Carrying Accessories There are a variety of carrying accessories to help the operator work safely and comfortably with the WORKABOUT PRO. Carrying Accessory Model Number Hand Strap WA6020 Pistol Grip WA6001 Protective Vinyl Case WA6090 Soft Shell Holster WA6050 Table 8.1 Carrying Accessories Important: Do not use adhesives such as Loctite to secure the screws on carrying accessories.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Hand Strap • Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the strap to the two threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO, near the top of the unit Figure 8.1 Securing The Hand Strap • Stretch the hand strap toward the base of the WORKABOUT PRO, and hook the bottom of the strap into the slot near the base of the battery pack. Figure 8.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Pistol Grip 8.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip The pistol grip is attached to the four threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO. Four Phillips head screws are provided with this accessory. Figure 8.3 Pistol Grip Note: Prior to installation, make sure the trigger mechanism is securely snapped into the pistol grip body and that the trigger operates properly.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Protective Carrying Case • • Position the pistol grip so that it fits snugly over the back of the unit and the holes in the pistol grip are aligned with the threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO. Tighten the screws to secure the pistol grip in place. 8.1.3 Protective Carrying Case A carrying case is available for WORKABOUT PROs to shield the unit from damage. It is equipped with a soft plastic window to protect the unit display and keyboard.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using The Swivel Belt Loop With The Carrying Case 8.1.3.1 Using The Swivel Belt Loop With The Carrying Case The WORKABOUT PRO carrying case is equipped with two rings onto which you can attach a swivel belt loop so that you can hang the unit from your belt. If you prefer, you can also attach a belt clip to this accessory so that you can clamp the unit onto your waistband or belt. (rather than slide your belt through the belt loop). Figure 8.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using The Swivel Belt Loop With The Carrying Case Alternatively, you can attach a plastic clip to the swivel belt loop and clip it to your waistband or belt. Belt Clip Figure 8.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Soft Shell Holster 8.1.4 Soft Shell Holster A soft shell holster with removable belt and swivel holster pad can be used to hang a WORKABOUT PRO with a pistol grip from you waist Soft Shell Holster Swivel Holster Pad and Removable Belt Figure 8.8 Soft Shell Holster • • • Insert the belt in the swivel holster pad. Attach the pad on either the left or right side of the holster case, depending on whether you are left- or right-handed.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Batteries 8.2 The Batteries Note: Review “Battery Specifications” on page 168 for detailed information. The WORKABOUT PRO will operate with a Standard Lithium Ion battery pack, a High-Capacity Lithium Ion battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries. If you are using a Lithium Ion battery pack, it must first be charged. In addition to the main battery, the hand-held is equipped with a rechargable coin battery – a Maxell ML2032. 8.2.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Chargers And Docking Stations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not immerse the battery in water. When charging, use the battery charger specifically designed for the battery. Do not pierce, strike, throw or step on the battery. Do not directly solder the battery. Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet, vehicle cigarette lighter, etc. Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Installation – Chargers And Docking Stations 8.3.1 Installation – Chargers And Docking Stations When installing a charger or docking station at your site, consider the following guidelines. • Keep chargers and docking stations away from excessive dirt, dust and contaminants. • Chargers will not charge batteries outside an ambient temperature range of 0˚ C to 45 ˚C (32˚ F to 113˚ F).
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Important Charger Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord when unplugging the charger, pull the plug rather than the cord. Make sure the cord is positioned so that it is not stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace immediately.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Desktop Docking Station – Model #WA4002 8.4 Desktop Docking Station – Model #WA4002 WORKABOUT PRO Charge Well Docking Station Connector Pins LED Legend Figure 8.9 Desktop Docking Station Note: The desktop docking charger is shipped with its own user manual. It is critical that it be reviewed for additional information and updates. The desktop docking station is designed to charge the battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO along with a spare battery pack.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO 8.4.1 Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO • • Insert the DC power cable to the DC IN socket on the desktop docking station. Plug the pronged end of the cable into an AC outlet. Slide the hand-held into the docking station, making certain that the LIF (Low Insertion Force) port on base of the WORKABOUT is securely seated on the docking station connector pins.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting The Charging Operation Of The Dock LED Behaviour Charge Status Off Solid red Solid green No battery detected in the charge well. Charge in progress. Battery is fully charged. Table 8.2 Desktop Battery Charger LED Behaviour Note: Battery charging continues whether the hand-held is switched on or off. 8.4.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files To link the WORKABOUT PRO to a PC: • Insert the hand-held in the desktop docking station. • Insert the USB cable into the docking station Client USB connector. Attach the other end of the cable to a USB port on the PC. You’ll need to install connectivity software on your PC before you can pass information between the hand-held and the PC. 8.4.7.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Network Access • • 8.4.8.1 Insert the adaptor’s USB connector into the Host USB port on the desktop docking station. Connect your network Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the adaptor cable. Network Access The hand-held unit automatically detects insertion into the desktop dock and loads the appropriate drivers to communicate with the USB-Ethernet converters.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger 8.5.1 Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger • • Insert the DC power plug into the charger. Plug the pronged end of the power cable into an AC outlet. Install the battery, aligning the contacts on the battery with the contacts in the battery charge well. 8.5.2 Battery Charge Duration It can take up to 4 hours to fully charge a battery.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Battery Charger – Model #WA3004 8.6 Quad Battery Charger – Model #WA3004 Table 8.4 Quad Battery Charger The quad battery charger is designed to charge up to four Lithium Ion batteries at one time. Note: The gang charger is shipped with a user manual. It is critical that this manual be reviewed for additional information and updates. 8.6.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting 8.6.4 Troubleshooting 8.6.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration The charger is equipped with a recalibration function – a function that fully discharges and then fully recharges the battery. This process is necessary to recalibrate the battery capacity gauge internal to the battery.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed 8.6.4.4 • • • • • Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed Remove the battery, and clean the contacts on the battery and the charge well. Reinstall the battery, and check that it is fully seated in the charger well. Inspect the charge well contacts for damage (are they bent, flattened, twisted or broken). Try inserting a battery that you know to be working in the charger well.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Docking Station Setup 8.7.1 Quad Docking Station Setup After unpacking the unit: • • Visually inspect the unit for any damage. Install the IEC power cord and apply power. A green indicator in the lower-right corner of the front panel lights up to indicate that power is present. • Attach a CAT5 RJ45 network patch cable (supplied) between your network and the RJ45 jack on the rear of the dock.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Network Addressing 8.7.4.1 Network Addressing Although the USB converters have fixed Ethernet MAC addresses, there is generally no correlation between these addresses and a specific hand-held. The host application uses standard TCP/IP protocol to name, locate and communicate with a specific WORKABOUT PRO on the network.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable • • • Check that the pogo pins are not bent or damaged. Remove and reinsert the WORKABOUT PRO in the cradle, and check that the latch is holding the unit in place (the pogo pins must be compressed for proper contact). Make certain that the battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO is not defective. 8.8 AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable Wall Adaptor Tether Connector Tether Cable DC Power Plug Tether Port DC IN Socket Figure 8.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Automotive Adaptor • • Insert the tether connector into the tether port on your hand-held. Tighten the screws to secure the cable in place. Insert the DC power plug into the DC IN socket on the tether cable, and plug the pronged end of the power cable into an AC outlet. 8.9 Automotive Adaptor DC Power Plug Adaptor Figure 8.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Vehicle Cradle 8.10 The Vehicle Cradle Figure 8.18 Unpowered Vehicle Cradle The vehicle cradle is available in two versions – unpowered (WA1000) and powered (WA1010). A port replicator option is available for both types of vehicle cradle. The vehicle cradle is a highly ruggedized, single station dock. Although it provides quick insertion and removal, the cradle holds the WORKABOUT PRO securely even when operated in high vibration environments. 8.10.
contact Psion Teklogix for assistance (see Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices). Note also that for better protection, the equipment should be mounted inside the vehicle roll cage. Pedestal mounts are recommended for all fixed mount locations because they offer optimal operator access. In addition, for safety reasons, only pedestal mounts with fully locking joints should be used in vehicles.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle • • Slide the WORKABOUT PRO into the cradle, and press firmly downward until it locks into place. On a vehicle, it’s a good idea to pull up on the WORKABOUT PRO to be certain that it is secure. To remove the unit, press firmly on the RELEASE button on the front face of the unit until it releases from it latch. The hand-held will be slightly raised so that it can be removed. 8.10.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation All other installation requirements outlined in this document should also be followed for High Voltage vehicles to insure safe installation and operation of the powered cradle. 8.10.6 Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation The powered cradle option is designed to allow the WORKABOUT PRO to be powered by a vehicle battery. The battery installed in the hand-held is also recharged by the vehicle battery.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Port Replicator If an unfused power source must be used, a fuse assembly (PN 19440) must be added to the extension power cable (the fuse and instructions are supplied with the cable). Use only a 10A slow blow UL approved fuse in the fuse assembly. 8.10.7 The Port Replicator Figure 8.19 Port Replicator The port replicator (Model# WA4005) is an optional accessory that allows tethered devices as well as mounted peripherals (e.g.
Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Bluetooth Peripherals 8.11 Bluetooth Peripherals The WORKABOUT PRO C (a unit equipped with a colour display) – comes equipped with a Bluetooth radio, making it is possible to communicate with a variety of Bluetooth peripherals, including GSM/GPRS handsets, scanners, printers, and so on. Note: Bluetooth is not available for WORKABOUT PRO Ms The range of the Bluetooth radio is limited to approximately 5 meters.
9 SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Hand-Held Computer Specifications . . . . . . . . Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SE 1223HP Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.1 Standard Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.2 High-Capacity Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . 9.4.3 Maxell ML2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9: Specifications Hand-Held Computer Specifications Note: Performance specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. 9.1 Hand-Held Computer Specifications Size • • • • Length: 8.7" (221mm) Width: 3" (76mm) at grip area tapering to 3.5" (90mm) at display area. Depth: 1.2" (31mm) at grip area tapering to 1.7" (44mm) at display area. Keypad area: 3" (75.5mm) width x 1.4" (36mm) depth Weight With battery: 16 oz. (454g); add 2.6 oz. (75g) with scanner expansion module; add 0.7 oz.
Chapter 9: Specifications Hand-Held Computer Specifications Communication Ports USB Host port on base for tethered USB devices (printers, etc.) Low Insertion Force Docking Station Port with: - USB Device Port - USB Host port - Power in/out Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Rain And Dust Resistance Humidity Shock 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C) -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to +60°C) IEC 529, classification IP54. 5% - 95% RH non-condensing Multiple 4 ft. (1.2m) drops to polished concrete.
Chapter 9: Specifications Radio Specifications 9.2 Radio Specifications 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Transmit Power Frequency Range Channels Data Rates 100mW max for USA 50mW max for EU countries 2.400-2.474 for USA, Canada 2.400-2.484GHz for EU 1 to 11 for USA, Canada 1-13 for EU countries 1-13 or 14 for Japan 1,2,5.5 and 11Mbps 9.3 SE 1223HP Scanner Specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions: Weight: SE 1223HP (Decoded) 0.76 in. max. H x 1.51 in. max. W x 1.38 in. max. D 1.93 cm max.
Chapter 9: Specifications Battery Specifications User Environment Ambient Light, Artificial: Ambient Light, Sunlight: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Power, Input Voltage: Power, Input Current: Power, Standby Current: Shock: 450 ft. candles (4,844 lux) 10,000 ft. candles (107,640 lux) -22˚ F to 140˚ F (-30˚ C to 60˚ C) -40˚ F to 140˚ F (-40˚ C to 60˚ C) 5% to 95% noncondensing 5.0 VDC ± 10% 110 mA typical 130 µA max.
Chapter 9: Specifications High-Capacity Battery Pack Charge Temperature Discharge Temperature Recommended Termination Taper Current Recommended Charge Termination Timeout Charge Temperature Discharge Temperature Storage Temperature Cycle Life Impedance Total Internal Resistance High Temperature Recovery Low Temperature Recovery Capacity recovery 0˚ C to 45 ˚C (32˚ F to 113˚ F) -20˚ C to 60˚ C (-4˚ F to 140˚ F) 50 - 100 mA 30 min.
Chapter 9: Specifications High-Capacity Battery Pack Max. Discharge Current Charge Algorithm Max. Charge Voltage Max. Charge Current Discharge Cut-off Recommended Fast Charge Max.
Chapter 9: Specifications Maxell ML2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery Capacity recovery -20˚ C to 60˚ C (-4˚ F to 140˚ F) >80% capacity recovery within 1 month -20˚ C to 45˚ C (-4˚ F to 113˚ F) >75% capacity recovery within 3 month -20˚ C to 20˚ C (-4˚ F to 68˚ F) >70% capacity recovery within 1 year 9.4.
APPENDIX A SUPPORT SERVICES AND WORLDWIDE OFFICES Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its customers worldwide. These services include technical support and product repairs. A.1 Technical Support Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via e-mail through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets. To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com and click on the appropriate Teknet link on the home page.
A.3 Worldwide Offices COMPANY HEADQUARTERS AND CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Psion Teklogix Corp. 1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard Suite 500 Erlanger, Kentucky USA 41018 Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: +1 905 813 9900 +1 905 812 6300 Email: salescdn@psion.com +1 859 371 6006 +1 859 371 6422 Email: salesusa@psion.com INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES (see also www.psionteklogix.
APPENDIX B PORT PINOUTS B.1 Standard Battery Contact Pin Definition PIN # Signal Name Description 1 P+ Power Pin for Battery Pack Positive 2 P+ Power Pin for Battery Pack Positive 3 DQ One-wire Interface Data Pin 4 T GND 5 P- Power Pin for Battery Pack Negative 6 P- Power Pin for Battery Pack Negative 7 PS Power Switch Sense Pin B.
Appendix B: Port Pinouts LIF (Low Insertion Force) Port Pinout B.
Appendix B: Port Pinouts Audio Mini-Plug PIN # Signal Name 9 DC Power In, for supplying power to WORKABOUT PRO / charging battery (5V, 3A) 10 DC Power In, for supplying power to WORKABOUT PRO / charging battery (5V, 3A) 11 Not used. 12 Not used. 13 Not used. 14 Not used. 15 Not used. 16 Ground 17 Ground 18 Ground B.
APPENDIX C USB SETUP APPLICATION C.1 USB Setup The USB Setup application (PN 1000997) is used to update a Windows PC so that it can connect to a Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO. System Requirements • • Windows® 2000 or XP ActiveSync 3.1 or later The two driver classes that control USB communication are usbstor (for communication with a device running BooSt) and wceusbsh (for communication through ActiveSync with a device running Windows CE .NET).
Appendix C: USB Setup Application Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf C.1.2 Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf 1. Welcome Dialogue Box: You can click on the and buttons to navigate between the pre-install windows. At any time during the pre-installation process, you can tap on to exit the program. • • Shut down all other software programs – especially ActiveSync – to avoid a restart request during installation. Tap on the button.
Appendix C: USB Setup Application Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf • If necessary, tap on the buttons to select different paths for the inf files. 3. Device Driver Install Selection Dialogue Box: You can choose to have the device drivers installed immediately by selecting the check box (√), or you can leave the check box blank and Windows will install the WORKABOUT PRO the next time it is connected. It is recommended that the device be installed immediately.
Appendix C: USB Setup Application Installation: WORKABOUT PRO As A Device On Your PC C.1.3 Installation: WORKABOUT PRO As A Device On Your PC 1. Install Dialogue Box: The .sys files you selected are copied to the backup directory. If an unknown error occurs during the backup, you are asked whether you’d prefer to cancel the install or continue with the process. The wceusbsh.inf and usbstor.inf files are updated. 2.
Appendix C: USB Setup Application Post Installation completed the driver installation and the device is no longer marked for reinstall. Only one devnode per device can be ‘unset’ when the device drivers are finally installed. 3. If you indicated that the usbstor driver should be installed, the same steps as described above are carried out for usbstor except that the WORKABOUT PRO must be running BooSt.
INDEX A accessories automotive adaptor 156 belt loop (carrying case) 137 carrying case 136 desktop docking station 144 Ethernet adaptor cable 147 hand strap 133 holster, soft shell 139 pistol grip 135 port replicator 161 quad battery charger 150 quad docking station 152 single battery charger 148 swivel belt loop (carrying case) 137 tether cable & wall adaptor 155 vehicle cradle 157 wall adaptor & tether cable 155 ActiveSync 16, 147 ASync profile 80 AC wall adaptor 155 adaptor cable AC wall adaptor 155 teth
Index Bluetooth radio changing device name 83 device service profiles 80 ISM band 78 PINs for devices 81 radio configuration 78–84 Bluetooth setup 78 GPRS setup 84 peripherals 162 Bootloader (Shutdown menu) 54 Bright For (backlight) 65 BSP, Bluetooth Controls 83 C calibrating (touchscreen) 30, 77 case, carrying 136 CH, Bluetooth Controls 81 changing password (Start Menu security) 48 charger descriptions of 24 safety instructions 142–143 chargers 141 desktop docking station 144 installing at a site 142 oper
Index G GPRS (bluetooth) 84 GSM, automatic setup (APN Manager) 102 GSM, manual setup (APN Manager) 103 GSM/GPRS module, installing 127 H hand strap 133 helpdesk 4 holster, soft shell 139 I IEEE radio, configuring 111 indicators battery gauge 33 LED functions 31 modifier keys 33 onscreen 32 security level 34 task bar 46 tethered device 34 inf usbstor, installing C-4 usbstor, updating C-2 wceusbsh, installing C-4 wceusbsh, updating C-2 Infrastructure network 115 Intensity (backlighting) 68 Intensity (7035
Index offices list 4 On & Off button 15, 25 One Shot Mode 69 ON Time (backlighting) 68 P PC, connecting WORKABOUT to 16, 146 PCMCIA module, installing 125 picker cradle installing cable 158 PIN, Bluetooth Controls 80 pinouts B-1 PINs, Bluetooth devices 81 pistol grip 135 pocket PC compatibility 59 port pinouts B-1 Port Prefix, Bluetooth Controls 83 port replicator 161 ports LIF (Low Insertion Force) B-2 tether B-2 power information 50 Power Management Properties 74 battery capacity 74 scheme, power saving
Index changing password 48 configuring taskbar 49 level 48 Supervisor 48 Teklogix 48 User 48 Servers, Bluetooth Controls 82 service information 4 Services, Bluetooth Controls 80 Set PIN, Bluetooth Controls 81 Settings 102 Control Panel 52 Network and Dial-up connections 52 Run 52 Taskbar and Start Menu 52 SE1223 HP-100A scanner, installing 128 SE1223 HP-100A scanner specs 167 Shared Mode (network authentication) 115 SHIFT Key 27 Shutdown Bootloader 54 Cold Reset 54 Suspend 54 Warm Reset 54 Shutdown (Start M
Index updating usbstor & wceusbsh inf C-2 usbstor.inf, installing C-4 usbstor.inf, updating C-2 User security level 48 V vehicle adaptor 156 vehicle cradle 157 powered 10-55 VDC 157 powered 12 VDC 157 unpowered 157 vehicle cradle See also Vehicle Cradle 157 W wall adaptor 155 Warm Reset (Shutdown menu) 54 warranty 4 wceusbsh.inf, installing C-4 wceusbsh.
