GETTING STARTED GUIDE Ranger® Series data collector September 2010
Limited Warranty & Liability Limitations This unit and battery are limited warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase. All other accessories and peripherals are limited warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase.
Contents Welcome ...................................................................................... 3 Device Hardware ......................................................................... 4 Unit Setup .................................................................................... 6 Working with the Unit and the Battery...................................... 10 Status indicators......................................................................... 15 Settings on your Unit .....................
Device Hardware Front View Back View Qwerty Keypad Notification LEDs Stylus Dual LED Camera Flash 2.4 GHz Antenna (if present) Camera Enter Navigation Pad Hand Strap Battery Door Latch (under hand strap) Battery Door Power Enter NOTE: Some features are offered as options and may not apply to your unit. Be sure to read the warranty and safety information in this manual prior to using your unit.
Top View Bottom View 2.4 GHz Barcode Stylus Audio Antenna Scanner Holder Jack (if present) (if present) Serial USB MiniUSB Client External Power I/O The I/O has a mini-USB client (to connect to Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center used on Microsoft Windows Vista® and Windows 7® or connect to Microsoft ActiveSync® used on Microsoft Windows XP®), a USB host port (to connect to USB client devices) and a DB9 RS-232 connector (for use with serial devices).
Unit Setup 1. Install the SD card (if desired) 1. Lift up the plastic regulatory label in the battery compartment. 2. Gently slide the SD card into the slot. 3. Close the plastic regulatory label. If your unit has the WWAN option, install the GSM SIM card. See page 30 for installation instructions. 2. Install the battery The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery with the battery cover is shipped detached from the unit.
5. Install the screen protector To keep the touchscreen clean and protected, install the screen protector following the instructions provided in the screen protector package. Unprotected screens become scratched and scuffed over time. Screen protectors extend the life of the display by providing a protective and replaceable barrier between abrasive grit and the surface of the display. It is recommended to replace the screen protector every 2 months, or more often if heavily used.
. Language selection IMPORTANT: Carefully choose the correct language as all other languages are removed after this selection. Contact technical support if the wrong language was selected. The first time the unit is turned on or if the firmware is re-loaded, you may need to select the desired language. 1. Use the up or down arrows to highlight the language desired and press Enter to select it. (The touchscreen is not enabled yet). UP ENTER DOWN 2. Use the up or down arrows to highlight the checkbox. 3.
. Align screen When the unit first turns on, the message “Tap the screen to set up your Windows Mobile-based device” will appear. The align screen message will display a series of targets to tap in sequence on the screen. Use the stylus to tap the targets firmly and accurately. Sometimes you need to repeat the alignment procedure more than once to provide a satisfactory alignment. 10. Password – lock (optional) You do not have to provide a password unless you are concerned about unauthorized use.
Working with the Unit and the Battery Home Screen The Home Screen is an easy way to launch your favorite programs. You can view high-level information at a glance, with notifications for Live services, e-mail and SMS/MMS. Data Collector: Hover over the top bar of the Home Screen to access the Wireless Manager. This manages wireless settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Phone. Pictures: You can select All Photos to open up Pictures and Videos. Tap Camera to start taking pictures.
Battery Life The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery life is dependent upon the application and operating environment. For example, estimated battery life will be approximately 34 hours with the unit turned on but idle, with the backlight on, all radios and compass off when using a new battery. Tips for extending the battery life: - Display backlight: Tap / Settings / System / Backlight to minimize the amount of time the backlight stays on and dim it to only as bright as required to view the display.
Changing the battery The unit was designed to be able to change the battery quickly without resetting it. The unit saves enough power (in Replace Battery mode) that if you swap the battery within approximately one minute, it will not trigger a reset. WARNING: If the saved power runs out before the new battery is installed, the unit will reset. This will not impact saved data, programs or configuration, however unsaved data will be lost and the time settings may be reset.
Speaker and microphone Your unit comes with an integrated speaker and a microphone. It also has a 3.5 mm audio jack that is wired for a headset with a stereo speaker and microphone combination. To record, tap / Notes (or hold down the Fn key and the 5 key). If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu / View Recording Toolbar. Tap the round Record symbol on the screen. The unit will record until the square Stop symbol is pressed. The recorded file will be saved in the Notes folder.
Perform a Clean Boot WARNING: Application software installed by the customer and some licenses, settings and user data will be cleared if this function is performed! Perform a Reset as described above. Upon the appearance of the boot screen, press and hold the power key and then press the right soft key . A screen appears warning that if you continue, this operation will clear the persistent store. Follow the instructions on the screen ONLY if you want to completely clear your unit.
Status indicators Following are some of the status indicators seen on your unit’s display. Icon Description Battery power is low Icon Description Other networks are detected.
Settings on your Unit Tap / Settings. Some of the more useful settings are described below. Lock (password) If you want password protection from unauthorized use of your unit, tap / Settings / Lock. The password must be entered every time you turn the unit on or resume operation. WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO REMEMBER THE PASSWORD. The only way to recover from a forgotten password is to perform a Clean Boot. However, you will LOSE all application software, licenses, settings and data on your unit.
Compass calibration / Settings / System / Compass To re-calibrate the compass, tap Calibration. Tap on Calibrate to begin. 1. Hold the unit level and press the Enter key. Press Enter key. 2. Rotate the unit 180 degrees (while keeping it horizontal) and press the Enter key again. Rotate and press Enter key. 3. Rotate the unit upside down and press the Enter key again. Rotate upside down and press Enter. Backlight for display Tap / Settings / System / Backlight. The default for the backlight is on.
System information Tap / Settings / System / System Information. Firmware version, serial number, processor speed, RAM and Flash size, wireless configurations, battery and card port information can be found here. Power Tap / Settings / Power to view the approximate battery power remaining. Tap the Advanced tab and choose the settings for automatically turning off the unit when not in use.
Communication Your unit may offer multiple methods of communication with other devices as described below. Not all the features apply to every unit, as some of the features are offered as options. If the feature described does not apply to your unit, please disregard that section. Connecting to a PC Connecting your unit to a PC allows you to copy files, synchronize information, send and receive e-mail and install applications on your unit. Connectivity software is pre-installed on your handheld unit.
Troubleshooting connection problems 1. Confirm the unit is configured to communicate with the PC. Tap / ActiveSync / Menu / Connections. Confirm the box Synchronize all PC’s using this connection is checked and USB is selected from the dropdown list. 2. If the unit is unable to connect to the PC via ActiveSync, try disabling any personal firewall software running on the PC. TCP/IP ports need to be open. 3. Reset the unit. 4.
Wake Settings: Allow Bluetooth activity to turn the device on. When this check box is selected, another Bluetooth device can send data and your unit will turn on and reply if necessary. NOTE: It is recommended that your unit be configured to automatically turn off when not in use. (See the Power section on page 13.) Otherwise, another Bluetooth device could turn on your unit, transfer data and if it does not turn off again, drain the battery.
within range (less than 30 feet / 10 meters) and no large objects obstruct the path of other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Confirm that the device is turned on and has been configured to be discoverable. Working with Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan, WLAN or 802.11) If your unit comes with built-in Wi-Fi capability (Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance), you can wirelessly transmit data to and from your unit by connecting to available access points or hot spots.
Advanced: You can set specific Wi-Fi settings required by some networks. Administrators can also set a password to limit access to configuration settings. Exchange ActiveSync: Exchange ActiveSync, a component of Exchange Server, facilitates data synchronization between your unit and an Exchange server. This synchronization can occur over a network connection, allowing you to update calendars, contacts, tasks and the Inbox on your unit without directly connecting to a PC.
Working with the Camera Depending upon the configuration of your unit, it may have an integrated digital camera. To find out if you have a camera installed in your unit, tap / Settings / System / System Information / CardPort and see if it is listed under Cardport Devices. Using the Camera: 1. From the Home Screen, tap Pictures / All Photos to open up Pictures & Videos or tap / Pictures & Videos. 2. Tap on Camera. 3. Lightly press the key halfway to focus the image. 4. Press until the Enter or the 5.
- Crop: Tap Crop and then drag the stylus on the screen to select the area to be cropped. - Auto Correct: Automatically corrects the color in images. - Undo: Takes the picture back a step. - Revert to Saved: Eliminates all edits to the picture. - Save As: Saves the edited file under a new file name. If you want it saved under the previous name, tap OK. Options: Tap to make changes. - General: The picture can be resized for e-mailing and the settings can be changed to rotate pictures to the right or left.
Flash: Tap On when a flash is needed for taking the picture. (This setting is only available in camera mode.) Full Screen: Tap to make the picture or video full screen. Tap the screen to return the menus. Tap Full Screen again to stop this function. Options: Tap to make changes. - General: The picture can be resized for e-mailing and the settings can be changed to rotate pictures to the right or left. - Slide Show: Change settings to optimize for viewing. - Camera: Change settings for saving files.
Working with the Barcode Scanner Depending upon the configuration of your unit, it may have an integrated laser 1D barcode scanner. Tap / Settings / System / System Information / CardPort to see if Barcode Scanner is listed under the Cardport Devices. Also, barcode scanner units have a clear plastic cover at the top with a laser warning label. If you do not have your own barcode scanner software to install, there is a basic application called ScanAgent. Tap / ScanAgent.
Prefix/Suffix: You can add a prefix before the barcode or suffix after. The suffix can also be changed to send TAB or nothing instead of RETURN after the suffix. For detailed information on these and other settings, please refer to the Software Development Kit provided on our web site. Working with the GPS Tap / Settings / System / System Information / Wireless to see if your unit has GPS installed. COM2 is the dedicated hardware port for the built-in GPS (COM1 is dedicated to the external 9-pin).
Using Assisted GPS (A-GPS) To enable and disable A-GPS, tap / Settings / System / GPS and tap the arrow over the A-GPS tab. If the GPS has been used in the prior 72 hours, A-GPS will retain a memory of the satellite paths. The A-GPS satellite data is stored in memory for the satellites visible in your current position. Therefore the unit can lock on the satellites quickly, in less than 20 seconds in an open sky. The expiration of the A-GPS data is also shown in this menu and on the Home screen.
Working with the Wireless WAN Depending upon the configuration of your unit, it may have the additional 3G wireless wide area network (WWAN) feature. After purchasing a data connection plan from your local GSM cellular provider, you can communicate from field to office, send e-mail messages and send text messages. NOTE: When browsing the internet using the cellular connection, you must turn off the Wi-Fi (802.11) or the unit will default to the Wi-Fi to browse.
9. Close the plastic regulatory label. 10. Place the battery into the unit. 11. Turn the latch located above the battery clockwise. 12. Replace the hand strap. Setting up the cellular data connection using CellStart (Optional on certain device offerings; may not be installed.) 1. Tap / CellStart. (You may need to tap OK to agree to the terms to open the program.) Under Available Settings, tap the [+] by your country to expand carriers. 2.
Customizing your phone Tap / Settings / Personal / Phone. The SIM card must be installed and the phone turned on to view the settings. Sounds: Tap to make changes. - Phone Number: The SIM card phone number is displayed. - Ring type, Ring tone and Keypad sounds: Choose the sounds you want for text messaging notifications. Security: A PIN can be set or changed to block unauthorized access to your data connection. Services: This unit is data-only and dialing controls are not available.
Using the WWAN features NOTE: The Wireless WAN features of this unit are used only for data communication and do NOT have voice capability or the ability to send MMS messages (Multimedia Messaging Service). Voicemails left on this number can be retrieved only by using another phone, depending upon the plan you purchased from your service provider. It is recommended to request the data-only plan from your service provider and have a “voice restriction” placed on your line.
Troubleshooting What do I do to keep my battery from failing during a job? Consider carrying a fully charged spare battery in the field. The unit is designed so that battery replacement can be easily done. How do I delete files? Open File Explorer and browse to the file to be deleted. Touch and hold on the file and tap Delete from the menu that appears. Unlike PC’s, Windows Mobile does not support a Recycle Bin. Once you delete a file, it cannot be recovered.
Can I use my USB memory stick (or mouse, keyboard, cell phone or other USB device) with my unit? You can connect peripheral devices via the USB connectors on the bottom of the unit. Check with the device manufacturer to see if the USB peripheral device is supported under Windows Mobile 6.5. Special drivers may need to be installed.
Environmental Considerations The unit’s rugged design allows you to run your applications in harsh outdoor environments. Here are some considerations that will help you get the most out of your unit when working in very wet, hot or cold conditions. Water: This unit is designed to withstand accidental immersion. Keep the battery assembly and its connectors as dry as possible. If the battery compartment does get wet, dry off the contacts as much as possible.
Environmental Specifications TEMPERATURE WWAN UNITS SHOCK HUMIDITY WATER DROP SAND AND DUST VIBRATION ALTITUDE EMI ROHS COMPLIANT Operation: -22 °F to +140 °F (-30 °C to +60 °C) Storage: -40 °F to +158 °F (-40 °C to +70 °C) Operation: -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) Storage: -4 °F to +122 °F (-20 °C to +50 °C) MIL-STD-810G, Method 503.5 MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5 IP67, sealed against accidental immersion (submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes) MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure IV 26 drops @4 ft.
Regulatory Information U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. It is tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use. 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Carrying the unit Due to radio frequency emissions, it is unsafe to operate the radio with the unit in a holster, dangling from a lanyard, or with any method that keeps the powered unit in very close proximity to the head or torso. For safe operation, carry the unit in your hand with the antennas located at least 20 cm (~8 inches) from the head or torso. See the following illustration for the correct and incorrect way to operate the unit.
Importer of Record: Trimble European Regional Fulfillment Center, Logistics Manager, Meerheide 45, 5521DZ Eersel, Netherlands. CAUTION: Only approved accessories may be used with this equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated and normally restricted to two meters in length. AC adapters approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted.
AC adapter safety Use only AC and vehicle adapters intended for the unit. Other external power sources may damage your product and void the warranty. Certification of this Class III product is only valid with the power supply - SL Power PW173KB. • Ensure the input voltage on the adapter matches the voltage in your location. Ensure the adapter has prongs compatible with your outlets. • AC adapters are designed for indoor use only. Avoid using the AC adapter in wet areas.
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Appendix A Using SatViewer (Optional on certain device offerings; may not be installed.) If your unit has the built-in GPS, it will have SatViewer™ installed. External GPS receivers, Bluetooth GPS receivers or other external GPS devices (including other SiRF II or SiRF III GPS receivers) are not supported and may not work correctly with SatViewer. See Appendix A for more instructions on using SatViewer. Quick Start: The following steps will allow you to quickly connect to the GPS with default settings: 1.
After your unit has downloaded the current satellite information, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) will retain a memory of the satellite paths up to 72 hours. Therefore the GPS can lock on the satellites quickly, in less than 20 seconds in an open sky. SatViewer provides a way to quickly start using the GPS functionality of the unit, but it is not a stand-alone mapping, GIS or navigation program by itself.
Sky Tab Sky Plot Graphic: The Sky Plot is a graphical representation of where the satellites are positioned in the sky. The top of the circle represents north, the center is straight up, and the farthest right point is east. The outer blue circle represents the horizon and the red circle represents the elevation mask. The light gray circles radiating out from the center are the zenith angles in ten degree increments. The lines bisecting the light gray circles divide the circle into thirty degree azimuths.
be sent to the application in the form of a NMEA message, where other applications require the GPS data be sent as a SiRF Binary message. Most mapping and navigation applications can use the NMEA message. This setting is configured with the NMEA/SiRF Binary radio buttons on the GPS page. • Elev. Mask: displays the current elevation mask. This is the minimum angle above the horizon that a satellite must be located before it is used and is represented on the sky plot by a red circle.
Leave SNR trails: Creates a dot on the screen for all previous satellite positions that form a trail on the sky plot over time as the satellite moves across the sky. DOPs Bar Graph: displays the various Dilution of Precision (DOP) values as explained below. DOPs are not displayed when SiRF Binary is selected on the GPS page. • PDOP: displays the Position Dilution of Precision, which is a combination of HDOP, VDOP and Time Dilution of Precision. It will always be larger than HDOP and VDOP.
GPS Tab Connect to GPS / Disconnect from GPS: This button either tries to establish a connection with the GPS receiver chip or disconnects the connection. COM: used to select the COM port for communication between SatViewer and your GPS receiver. Your GPS receiver port is set to COM2 and a baud rate of 9600. The default SatViewer settings shouldn’t need to be changed to connect. NOTE: Before changing COM port or baud rate settings, you must first disconnect from your GPS receiver before making the changes.
Restore Defaults: When connected to your unit’s GPS receiver: Tapping the Restore Defaults tab will result in the following settings being changed: • GPS receiver output set to NMEA mode • GPS status voice prompt - OFF • Elevation mask - 5 • Static Navigation - OFF • PDOP mask - 8 • Smooth Tracking - OFF • HDOP mask - 8 • Under Advanced NMEA message settings are as follows: o GGA – 1 sec o GSA – 1 sec o GLL – off o VTG – 1 sec o GSV – 1 sec o RMC – 1 sec • DGPS settings under the DGPS tab are set back to th
NMEA message settings (set to default or otherwise) will be sent to your unit’s GPS receiver and applied the next time you connect to your unit’s GPS receiver (with output set to NMEA). • DGPS settings under the DGPS tab are set back to their defaults of Usage: Auto, Type: SBAS ON and SBAS Sat. PRN: Auto Since you are not connected to your unit’s GPS receiver, none of the above changes are actually applied to your unit’s GPS receiver.
viewed from the Data View page. Most GPS applications require that your unit’s GPS receiver be set to output NMEA messages. There are some specialized GPS applications which require the SiRF Binary output mode. Please consult the documentation of your GPS application to see which output format you should use and then choose that option via this setting. Static Navigation: This feature keeps your unit’s GPS receiver from showing the normal erratic positions when standing still.
• PDOP: This is the maximum allowable Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP), which is a combination of HDOP, VDOP and Time Dilution of Precision. While exceeded, the GPS data will not be used for position calculations. This setting is advantageous when quality and reliability of your position are of concern. Typically, PDOP values of six or greater are considered “suspect” and therefore resulting positions are less reliable.
Advanced GPS Page Return to Default Settings: When connected to your unit’s GPS receiver: Tapping the Return to Default Settings button, the following settings are changed and applied to your unit’s GPS receiver: • Resets NMEA strings to defaults of: o GGA – 1 sec o GSA – 1 sec o GLL – off o VTG – 1 sec o GSV – 1 sec o RMC – 1 sec NOTE: The COM settings are grayed out and cannot be changed until you disconnect from your unit’s GPS receiver.
COM: used to select the COM port for communication between SatViewer and your unit’s GPS receiver. This field is also available on the GPS page for convenience and changing it in one location will automatically change it in the other location. Baud: sets the speed for communications between your unit’s GPS receiver and SatViewer. The baud rate of your GPS receiver is 9600 by default.
DGPS Tab Differential GPS (DGPS) positioning involves subtracting a combination of ranges measured to various satellites from two or more receivers measuring the same satellites simultaneously. When the signals are subtracted, the major error sources cancel each other out. The GPS receiver used with SatViewer can provide DGPS through the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), which uses multiple ground stations and then broadcasts corrections to the end users via SBAS satellites.
Data View Tab The Data View page allows you to capture and view the GPS data being sent to SatViewer by your unit’s GPS receiver over the COM port. There are two formats for data that can be viewed from this screen depending on if you are running in NMEA or SiRF Binary mode, as configured in the GPS page. This feature is useful if you have a need to view or store the raw GPS messages as they come out from your unit’s GPS receiver in a textual format.
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