PA501 User's Manual
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Table of Contents About This Manual Related Information .....................................................................................1 Conventions ................................................................................................1 Basic Safety Guidelines Intended Use ...............................................................................................2 Maintenance and Operation Overview ........................................................2 Safety ........................
Closing the I/O Compartment Cover ..........................................................19 Connecting to External Cabling .................................................................20 Handstrap, Carrying Handle and Shoulder Strap....................................... 22 Installing the Standard Battery ................................................................. 24 Removing the Standard Battery ...............................................................
About This Manual The PA501 User’s Manual provides instruction for qualified personnel to follow when setting up a new PA501 device. This document is intended for use by qualified personnel to compliment the training and expertise, not to replace it. Related Information Current information and manuals are available for download at the following website: http://www.ruggon.com Conventions Bolded or underlined text is used to emphasize the designated information.
Basic Safety Guidelines The following safety guidelines are intended to help protect the user from injury and prevent damage to the hardware. ■ Do not place anything on the AC adapters power cable and make sure the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on. ■ Do not cover the AC adaptor as it reduces the cooling. ■ Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside the carrying case. ■ Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with the device.
Safety To prevent injury and damage, read the following safety guidelines prior to operating the device. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any and all damages arising from misuse or noncompliance with these guidelines. Electrical Hazards Cleaning/Servicing: Power Off the PA501 ■ Disconnect the PA501 from power before cleaning or servicing it. Power Adapter Contact an authorized service personnel for repairs to the power pack.
Radio Transmissions Permitted Transmission Power Follow the national regulations for the maximum permitted transmission power. The operator is solely responsible for this type of operation. Radio Frequency Limited Locations Considering the radio frequency limitation in hospitals and aircraft, the PA501 can only be installed with permission. Industrial computers may affect the function of implanted medical devices such as pacemakers and may cause malfunction.
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Licence exempt This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology. The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co- channel mobile satellite systems; the maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p.
Labeling Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Users are able to access information in a device’s settings. Settings->System->Regulatory information 1. Turn on your device 2. Draw down form top side of device 3. Tap settings icon 4.
Manufacturer’s Address: 4F, No.298, Yang Guang St., Neihu Dist.
The device is intended for connection to European Networks a. Caution: Risk of explosion if battery replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. b. Make sure the temperature for adapter will not be higher than 40 ˚C.
Lithium Battery Safety Statement Lithium battery inside. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by battery manufacturer. Lithium-Ion batteries are classified by the U. S. Federal Government as nonhazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. These batteries contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact the battery terminals. Avoid dropping the device or battery. If dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage to the battery, take it to a service center for inspection. In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.
Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction The PA501 is a rugged device equipped with 802.11, Bluetooth and GNSS for wireless data communications. The PA501 is a rugged 10.1” tablet computer capable of 1920 x 1200 resolution. The PA501 supports the following operating systems: ■ Android 9.0 (Pie) with Google Mobile Services(GMS) certified About This Guide The PA501 User Manual provides instruction for qualified personnel to use as a guide for setup of the device.
Introduction Item Description Wireless WLAN Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0 class1 WWAN Option 4G LTE Sensor Sensor Gyroscope, G Sensor, E-compass, Light Sensor I/O Docking Connector 30-pin DC-IN Jack x1 Micro SIM Card Slot x2 Audio Jack x1; headphone / microphone combo USB x3; USB2.0 type A x2, USB 3.1 type C x 1 (Display port supported) RS-232 x1 (Available for option USB 2.
Introduction Item Description Rugged Specifications Drop 153 cm (5 feet), 26 drops on plywood ■ ■ ■ MIL-STD 810G ■ ■ Vibration (MIL-STD-810G Method 514.7 Category 4, Fig 514.7C-2, Fig 514.7C-3, Fig 514.7C-4) Drop (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7 Procedure IV) Mechanical shock (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7 Procedure I, Procedure V) Operation and storage temperature (MIL-STD-810G Method 501.6 and 502.6) Humidity MIL-STD-810G Method 507.6 Humidity Procedure II Aggravated Cycles (Fig 507.
Introduction Parts List The PA501 is shipped with the following items. All other accessories are sold and ordered separately. For help, contact your local RuggON sales representative. See “Contacting RuggON” on page 30.
Introduction Identifying the Device Overview Overview Front View 1 14 13 12 2 fn f1 f2 fn 11 10 9 8 7 Figure 2. Front View Table 3. Front View No 1 10 Item Front camera Description 8.0 Mega-Pixels camera.
Introduction 2 Touch screen 10-point capacitive touch. 3 Barcode trigger If barcode scanner is installed, press to scan. 4 Battery LED Display battery status 5 Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED lights to indicate Wi-Fi is enabled. 6 FN LED The FN LED lights when the function switch on. 7 Home key Android home key. 8 Volume + Volume increase. 9 Volume - Volume decrease. 10 Power key Turns the PA501 on or off. 11 Power LED The power LED lights when the device is on.
Introduction LED Status Table 4. LED Status Item Status Power Battery FN Wi-Fi Description Green: On Power on Off Power off Green: On Fully charged Amber: On Charging Amber: Blinking Low power < 15% Off Not charging / no battery Blue: On FN function switch on Blue: Off FN function switch off Blue: On Wi-Fi on Blue: Off Wi-Fi off 1 Bottom View 2 3 Figure 3. Bottom View Table 5. Bottom View No Item 1 Docking connector 30 pin connector for docking onto a station.
Introduction Dimensions The following image lists the device dimensions without add-ons (mm/inches). 280 / 11 28 / 11 fn 195 / 7.7 f1 f2 7 7. / . fn Front View ions 23 /2.30.9 / 0.
Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started This section provides an outline of the steps necessary to setup a new PA501. A detailed guide follows the listed items, see as follows. For additional technical assistance, contact your RuggON representative. See “Contacting RuggON” on page 30. It is recommended to installing or remove accessories on a clean, well-lit work surface.
Getting Started 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter After charging the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and close the DC-IN cover. 1. Insert one end of the cover first and angle the cover to seat it in place. 2. Push in the cover to seal the DC-IN compartment. Closing the DC-IN Cover The DC-IN cover must be inserted correctly to prevent internal damage to the device.
Getting Started Powering Off the Device ■ Start screen: Tap ■ ■ > Shut down. Desktop screen: 1. Tap and hold at the bottom left corner of the Desktop screen. 2. Tap Shut down or sign out > Shut down. Both Start screen and Desktop screen: 1. Display charm bar and tap Settings. 2. Tap Power > Shut down. Installing the Micro SIM 2 Card The device includes a micro SIM 2 card slot for cellular and wireless connection. Only a micro SIM card is supported in the slot.
Getting Started 3. Take the micro SIM 2 card from its packaging. 4. Push the SIM 2 card cover to open and place the micro SIM 2 card to the slot. 5. Close the SIM 2 card cover. F Installing the Micro SIM Card Removing the Protective Film from the Display The front display of the PA501 is protected during transport by a transparent film. This film should remain on the front display during assembly to avoid damage to the front display surface.
Operation Chapter 3. Operation Opening the I/O Compartment Cover 1. Place the device display side down on a clean work surface. 2. Locate the I/O compartment cover. Right view Left view ON Right I/O Compartment Cover OFF SIM SD 3.0 Left I/O Compartment Cover Side View: Locating the I/O Compartment Cover 3. Unlock the latch. (Only available for the left I/O compartment cover) Unlocking the Latch 4. Pull out the I/O compartment cover.
DashON Utility Closing the I/O Compartment Cover 1. Place the device display side down on a clean work surface. 2. Locate the I/O compartment cover. Left view Right view ON Right I/O Compartment Cover OFF SIM SD 3.0 Left I/O Compartment Cover Side View: Locating the I/O Compartment Cover 3. Flip the I/O compartment cover and install. Installing the I/O Compartment Cover 4. Lock the latch.
Operation Connecting to External Cabling To prevent damage to the device, connect all cabling and accessories before powering up the device. Connect USB Cabling The PA501 have one USB 3.1 Type C and two USB 2.0 Type A port for connecting USB devices, such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, and mouse. The USB Type A port support USB 2.0 devices. Connect Ethernet Cabling The PA501 provides a Ethernet port for connecting Ethernet.
DashON Utility 1. Remove the screws securing the bumpers. Removing the Screws 2. Install the D-rings. Make sure the D-rings are tightly secured before installing the handstrap. Installing the D-rings 3. Connect the handstrap on the D-rings. When the handstrap is installed, the digitizer can be placed under the strap.
Operation Removing the Handstrap 1. Unlock the handstrap from the D-rings. Removing the Handstrap 2. Remove the D-rings. Removing the D-rings 3. Secure the bumper and the PA501 with screws.
DashON Utility Connecting the Carrying Handle 1. Attach the clips to the D-rings. Connecting the Carrying Handle Removing the Carrying Handle 1. Press in the clips to release them from the D-rings. 2. Remove the clips. Removing the Carrying Handle Connecting the Shoulder Strap 1. Attach the clips to the D-rings.
Operation Removing the Shoulder Strap 1. Press in the clips to release them from the D-rings. 2. Remove the clips. 1. Removing the Shoulder Strap Installing the Standard Battery The following instructions are for both standard and external batteries. The external battery is an optional component. Only use components specifically designed for this device. Contact your local representative for ordering information.
DashON Utility 3. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the chassis. 4. Angle the battery in place and set the tabs in the chassis slots. 5. Lower the raised end of the battery and press in place until an audible click is heard. Installing the Battery 6. Slide the locking switch on the top-left side to lock the battery. Locking the Battery Make sure the latch is securely locked to prevent the battery from falling. Removing the Standard Battery 1.
Operation 3. Slide the locking switch on the top-left side to the unlock position. Unlock the Battery 4. Press and hold the release button as shown in the image to release the battery. 5. Hold the battery and angle the left side up to remove. Removing the Battery Checking Battery Status You can check battery status without turning on PA501.
DashON Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network Before you can make use of the PA501 wireless functions, you need to connect to a network. The following is a set of procedures for connecting to a wireless network. 1. Before beginning, make sure your Wi-Fi setting is enabled and you are within range of a wireless network. If your Wi-Fi setting is disabled, proceed to step 2. ■ Look at the Network icon located at the right side of the taskbar.
Apps and Settings Chapter 4. Apps and Settings Desktop Touch Panel Control Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen malfunction. To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertip. It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.
DashON Utility Longer press tap Long-pressing an application allows you to drag and drop the application or the application shortcut to another desktop. Long-pressing a desired file in the File Manager allows you to copy, cut, rename or delete the selected file Swiping Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
Apps and Settings 1) Tap “DashON” App.
DashON Utility Select “About tablet” to view the tablet information Shows the system specifications 31 53
Apps and Settings Check the storage status Select “Storage” to view the storage information Shows the status of Storage 30
DashON Utility Check the system languages Select “System” to view and configure system settings While entry “System”, can tap Advanced to do more settings Select “Languages & Input” 31 55
Apps and Settings Select “Languages” to configure the language settings English (United Status) is the default Tap “add a language” to choose and change languages 30
DashON Utility After adding a language, please long-pressing the bar and move it to the “1” position Check the date and time Select “Date & time” 31 57
Apps and Settings Make sure the “Date & time” is correct Setting the Network, Internet and connected devices Check the Network & Internet Tap “Settings” and select “Network & Internet” While entry “Network & Internet”, can tap Advanced to do more settings 30
DashON Utility 1) Turn on and select “Wi-Fi” Select the name of your network and Key in your password 31 59
Apps and Settings 2) Select “Mobile network” to check Networking settings Make sure the SIM#1 card or SIM#2 card to be plugged in Hot-swappable SIM #1 card design Support Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) for Data only Shows SIM#1 card information Can tap Advanced to see more information 30
DashON Utility Tap “card 2” to show SIM#2 card information Can tap Advanced to see more information Go back to the “Mobile network” and select “SIM cards” to decide which carrier you prefer 31 61
Apps and Settings 3) Select “Ethernet” to check Ethernet settings Make sure RJ45 cable is plugged in Turn on “Ethernet” to check Ethernet settings 30
DashON Utility Hotspot & tethering Select “Hotspot & tethering” to configure the device settings Wi-Fi hotspot only supports 2.
Apps and Settings Connected devices Select “Connected devices” to configure the device settings Select “Pair” new device” to search the device Should turn on wireless function 30
DashON Utility Choose one of the available device names Select “Connection preferences” to choose which devices you prefer to connect, like Bluetooth, Barcode scanner or NFC…etc.
Apps and Settings When 2D barcode is integrated in the system, and after turned on the function, there are three modes can be selected OCR is an optional feature Apps & notifications Select “Apps & notifications” to configure Apps settings 30
DashON Utility View all apps and can set “Disable” or “Force stop” of them Can tap Advanced to do more settings Display Select “Display” to configure display settings 31 67
Apps and Settings Can adjust the configuration of Night light, Brightness, Wallpaper, Sleep mode, Auto-rotate, Font size, Display size...etc.
DashON Utility Can set the configuration of Media volume, Call volume, Alarm volume, Notification volume...etc.
Apps and Settings Chapter 5. RuggON DashON Utility Overview The DashON resident program is designed to provide near-instant access to your device’s settings and configuration within a single, easy to use interface. The following information illustrates and describes the various settings available for configuration through the DashON menus. Important: Do not terminate or remove the DashON program manually or the ambient light sensor and the function buttons will be malfunction.
DashON Utility Button Lock Lock or unlock all the physical buttons except Power button. Touch Screen Lock Lock or unlock the touch screen. Ignition Monitor Select turn-off time in seconds on vehicle docking Pass-through Switch Switch the usage of internal antenna or external antenna on vehicle docking Info Viewer The Info Viewer displays the system’s hardware specifications. Tap to display system information.
Apps and Settings Battery & SOH Button Setting The physical function buttons are configured with pre-defined commands. However, the buttons can be configured to open any number of executable commands. In combination with the Fn key, the function buttons can trigger more commands. Fn key depends on your tablet. Barcode trigger button is not allowed for programming if 2D barcode reader is installed.
DashON Utility Additional shortcuts can be created by enabling the Fn + button. This allows the creation of a second set of short cuts available by pressing Fn + Function Button. Tap Default to restore each programmable button to the factory settings Button Setting Menu Name an App and save it to a designated file.
Apps and Settings Touch Setting Select a desired mode to begin operation Touch Setting Provide finger mode, glove mode and Stylus mode to be selected Touch Setting Menu Button Lock The Button Lock function disables or enables the use of the physical buttons except Power button. Tap to enable or disable the function.
DashON Utility Button lock Touch Lock The Touch Lock function disables the touch functionality on the screen. Tap to enable the function.
Apps and Settings Ignition Monitor Select turn-on or turn-off time in seconds Ignition Monitor Pass-through Switch This function is only available on the models with pass-through connector. This function is only available when tablet is well connected to vehicle docking (VD06, VD10), GPS, WWAN and Wi-Fi settings are available once the optional RF antenna is connected.
DashON Utility Passthrough Switch The external antenna can be selected two from WWAN, Wi-Fi or GPS. Pass-through Switch Menu Ext. 1: Wi-Fi and GPS are exclude. Ext. 2: Wi-Fi and WWAN are exclude. Ext. 1 Wi-Fi and Ext. 2 Wi-Fi are exclude.
Apps and Settings The system may display an error when an incompatible external GPS antenna is detected or setup is not completed after selecting GPS on Ext. 1. Possible solutions for this issue are as follows: Tap OK: The system reverts to the use of the built-in GPS antenna At this time do not tap OK. See a possible solution as follows Remove and re-connect the external antenna. If a connection is established, the error no longer displays.
DashON Utility Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Use the troubleshooting tables in this section to fix problems with the Wi-Fi connection, 802.1x security, or general problems with operating the computer. If you send the computer in for service, it is your responsibility to save the computer data and configuration. RuggON is responsible only for ensuring that the hardware matches the original configuration when repairing or replacing the computer.
Apps and Settings Troubleshoot Operating the Computer Troubleshooting Use this section to troubleshoot problems that may prevent you from being able to operate the computer. Q. A. You press the Power button and nothing happens. Make sure that power is connected to the computer. Q. The computer appears to be locked up and you cannot enter data. A. Restart the computer.
Maintenance Chapter 7. Maintenance Cleaning the Device Danger to electric shock when cleaning or maintaining the PA501. To avoid electric shock, turn the PA501 off and disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning or maintaining it. Housing ■ The housing of the PA501 is best cleaned with a damp cloth. ■ Use compressed air, a high-pressure cleaner or vacuum cleaner may damage the surface.
