Handheld Computer Z-2170 User’s Manual ( Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Editorial Record Version Date of edited Ver1.00 2014/05/14 Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Page Content Initial release Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Table of Contents Preface ......................................................................................................... 4 About This Manual.............................................................................................................. 4 Copyright............................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Information......................................................................
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preface About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2170 Plus Handheld Terminal. ZEBEX Z-2170 Plus is at the forefront of handheld terminal technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on the many and varied options available to you. The Z-2170 Plus is a compact, ergonomic, modular and durable handheld terminal. It is designed for easy upgrade with an integrated WiFi wireless communication, 1D barcode scanner and 2D Imager, solution.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Copyright ZEBEX Industries Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. Including but not limited to the imply warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBEX Industries Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this product. ZEBEX Industries Inc.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Safety Operation WARNING Disassembly and Modification Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex personnel or Zebex- approved engineers. Interior Parts and Components Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock. Drop and Knock the Device Be careful when using the device; do not drop or knock the device as irreversible damage to the unit may occur.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Unpacking Package Contents Power Adapter Z-2170 Plus selection Type: North America/Japan/ Taiwan/Europe Handheld Terminal Battery Pack Stylus Pen Sling (for stylus Pen) Hand strip Holder Hand Strip Hand Strip Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Optional Parts Cradle package Docking Cradle RS232 Cable (Connect from cradle tp PC) Power Adapter USB cable (From Cradle to PC USB port) Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Purchaseable accessories Power Adapter Britain Plug head RS232 Cable U.S. Plug head USB cable (From Cradle to PC USB port) Australia Plug head Main Battery Stylus Pen Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Europe Plug head Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Sling (for stylus Pen) Hand strip Holder Hand Strip Britain Adapter Head Australia Adapter Head Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. General Guide 1 LED indicator (Left) Indicates the status of read barcode : Green for successful read. 2 LED indicator (Right) Indicates the status of battery charge : Red for battery charging and Green for full. 3 LCD screen Display various data when a program is being run. 4 Scan button The trigger of barcode reading. 5 Keypad 6 Reset switch (inside the hole) 7 Scan windows Emits a laser for barcode reading. 8 Buzzer Outputs operation confirmation tones.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. ENT Escape Key SCAN ENT Backspace Key Arrow Key abc 1 2 def 3 ghi jkl 4 5 6 pqr stu 7 8 vwx mno Enter Key 9 yz Alphanumeric Key 0@ F1 F2 F3 F4 Power Key Function Key Space Key Tab Key Shift Key Using the Keypad ENT Enter key Press to confirm entries or commands. BS Backspace key Press to move cursor and deletes the previous character each time. Arrow Arrow keys Press these to move around the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Getting Started Inserting the Battery Insert the battery pack as shown and make sure it is aligned correctly. Remove the Battery Push the side lock to unlock the lid and remove the battery pack. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the Battery The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the recharging slot of the cradle. Charging by cradle USB Interface AC Power Adapter Jack In RS232/COM port Interface Cradle - rear view Left LED Right LED Cradle-front view Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Cradle LEDs Left LED - The LED lit when a battery is inserted into the rear battery slot of the cradle for recharge. It remains lit until the charge is complete. Right LED - The LED lit when the cradle is connected to AC power. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the battery in the cradle Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle. Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the socket. NOTES When charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least 12 hours prior to use. When charging the battery for the first time, be sure to turn the switch to the ON position as illustrated below to turn on the backup battery and avoid the low battery message on the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. System Reset Using the Warm reset function Warm reset function allows you to return the device to the default settings, wile not wiping all data from the memory. Insert the needle into the reset hole as shown and press down gently, to reset the device.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. PC System Requirements Windows XP Operating System 256 MB RAM 2 GB free HDD space USB ports communication Interface WLAN transmitter (optional) Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (optional) Connecting To PC In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal, the mobile data terminal must be connected to a PC. Connecting via USB Cradle The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s USB ports.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. About The Product The Z-2170 Plus is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data terminal. It is designed with an integrated wireless communication and 1D laser barcode scanner, touch screen and 29-keys keypad. The design is ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a supply chain. It complies with IP54 regulations. The Z-2170 Plus features a Ti AM3715 ARM Cortex-A8 (1GHz) with Windows CE.NET version 6.0 operation system.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Specifications Model System CPU Memory LCD Display Audio Z-2170 Plus Windows CE 6.0 Ti AM3715 ARM Cortex-A8 1GHz 512 MB flash ROM/512 MB flash RAM 2.4" QVGA, TFT (240 x 320) One speaker output, AC97 Codec with speaker output and touch panel control Internal Microphone input Operating System Main Battery Backup Battery Vibrator Scan Engine Light Source Scan Rate Print Contrast Decoding Capability Barcode Symbologies 3.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Using Barcode Scanner Scanning Barcodes The Z-2170 Plus is a highly versatile tool that can scan a wide range of barcodes but it is imperative that it is used in the correct manner. To scan a barcode: 1. Hold the Z-2170 Plus horizontally and point it directly at the barcode you wish to scan. 2. Once in the correct position, press the SCAN button. An audible alarm is heard and the barcode digits will appear on the LCD screen if the scan is successful.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Band Scanning Position Make sure that the bars enter the laser beam when scanning large barcodes. Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam are positioned incorrectly as below. Caution: Never look directly into the laser or shine the laser into the eyes. Volume Control To set the volume, go to Control Panel and click on Volume and Sound. Or press [SF/Fn] on the keypad; press F1 for volume up or F2 for volume down. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Using the Zebex PowerPack “PowerPack” designed by Zebex provides an easy to use system management tool. It saves users time and effort in developing applications. The PowerPack management tool is included in each of our WinCE product. It is free of charge and offers useful functions without any programming skills from the users.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. The LCD Panel setting: Auto Timeout: This function is used to turn off the LCD backlight automaticually after certain period of inactivity. You can set the Auto off time from 15 sec to 15 min using the Timer setup as illustrated below. Always ON: This function is used to set the backlight to always on until the system goes into suspend mode. Always OFF: This function is used to set the backlight to always off.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Calculator This calculator function allows operators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide that simply provide basic logistic function in our daily basis. The upper zone of the display area displays the memory content, and the lower zone is key pad. Button description: MC MR MS M+ CE C +/0~9 / ＊ : Clear buffer of memory. : Got the value of buffer. : Storage the value to buffer. : Append the value to the buffer. : Clear the display area to “0”, but keep the value in buffer.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. File Transfer File Transfer is a simple file transferring tool. It lets users transfer files to another device via Bluetooth. OBEX agreement which is used by cell phone and Notebook PC is also used here so you can transfer files to cell phone or Notebook PC, or perform file transfer between two terminals using this application. File Transfer is capable to auto-search devices with Bluetooth communication, so all devices within valid range will be listed in window of “1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Ex. File Transfer By Using Bluetooth File Transfer by Bluetooth: Make sure Bluetooth devices are activated, Bluetooth Communication Devices can be activated under Switch Function within PowerPack software utilities. Select “Query“ for searching Bluetooth devices, below window will pop up on display. 1. Select Bluetooth devices for receiving file, select “Connect” for connecting with devices, or select “Disconnect” to disconnect with current devices.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. 2. Click ” … ” button to select the file need to be transferred, then click ”OK ” button to confirm. 3. Select “Start Transfer” button to start file transferring. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Function Key Manager This application utility provides an easier way to configure the function keys for your device. Through this application you can set the keys to instantly start programs like Window Media Player, Calculator, or any application program you wish including windows system function such as increasing or decreasing the volume or adjusting the brightness of your LCD panel. You can find this application from “\settings\control Panel\”.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Function Key Manager Set Up Instruction Enable/ Disable : Enable or Disable Function Key. Internal Function : SIP ON/OFF Backlight Manager Power Switch Stylus Calibration Wi-Fi ON/OFF Bluetooth ON/OFF Backup/Restore Volume + Volume – Backlight + Backlight – Cut Copy Paste Program File : Install application program according to demand, this function can be used for setting up auto-execution. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Edit Internal Function items: 1. Select the item to be modified by clicking the ”Edit” button to enter the configuration window as below: 2. Select a new functional item and select “OK” to complete setting. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Edit application software for auto-execution: 1. Select Program File checkbox and click “Browse” to browse files. 2. Select the software required for auto-execution, then select “OK” to complete the selecting process. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. 3. The selected program will appear in the column. Select ”OK“ to complete the editing process. When Function Key Manager reappears on the display, the function key is updated with the new program. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preload Manager The Preload Manager is an auto execution program for starting programs at system boot. Preload Manager has 2 main functions: Priority and Edit. Priority: Providing “UP”and “DOWN” two selections for adjusting priority on the lists. Edit: Providing ”Remove“ and “Browse..” two functionalities, below are instructions: Remove: Deleting selected functionalities. Browse: Selecting program for preloading, files can be selected from window by clicking Browse buttons.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preload Operation Selected Program: 1. By clicking ”Browse..”, below menu will appear, select preload program by using folder. Programs can be selected more than once. 2. Confirming file by clicking “OK” will get back to Preload Manager main page. Then complete its process. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Reset preload priority: If the preload priority need to be set up to (1)play music -> (2)open explorer -> (3)check everything, please follow steps listed below: 1. Select by clicking play music.exe program and click ”Up” button to move up the music.exe. 2. Then select by clicking check everything program and click “Down” button to move down check everything program. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Remove a program: In order to remove “open explorer” program, select by clicking program, then select “Remove” by clicking on button to finish command. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Switch The WiFi and Bluetooth switch utility. To turn these functions on or off, simply tick the check box of the functions. Wireless configuration window appears when the WiFi selection is ticked. A list of SSID will appear automatically after scanning. Select a SSID from the list and hit “Connect” to enter the Wireless Properties screen. Select the network type and enter the passkey then select “OK” to connect to the network. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. You may also select “Advanced” tab to setup your preferred networks. To manage your preferred networks, select Up or Down to change their priorities or select delete to delete the network. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Scan Manager The Scan Manager program is a barcode reader set up program, it offers you an easy way to enable or disable the barcode scanner, and also offer you to set up each barcode symbolic properties. Below are instructions of functions on main page: Output Mode: provides three output methods such as Copy & Paste / Key Emulation / None (Copy to Clipboard). Copy & Paste: Copy and paste the barcode information into application that need to execute data as input. (ex.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Terminal Character: Set the terminator control code with barcode data. It offers “Enter”, “Space”, “Tab”, and “None” for selections. Terminator control code will be sent every time when barcode was read. Suffix: Set the suffix character with barcode data. Prefix: Set the preamble character with barcode data. Vibrator: Select to switch to the vibrator mode. Settings: To set the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode for barcode scanner.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. To check the barcode type selection for enable the type of barcode for read, press the "Properties" tab on top to see the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode. The default values of EAN/UPC code and Code39: Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Backup/Restore You can find this application at the desktop or from Control Panel, Backup/Restore. This application provides you an easy way to backup or restore the device setting using Flash Disk and storage card. Flash Disk can be used when there is no storage card. When a SD Card is installed into the device, the program will detect it automatically and make the SD Card selection available. Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Version 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Backup: Select the storage for saving the data then select ”Backup” to proceed with the backup. Display will restore when backup is finished. Restore: To restore your settings, press the “Restore” button. NOTES Subject Z-2170 Plus User’s Manual Barcode settings are not backed up by this function. To back up your barcode settings please use barcode setting->Export/Import Setting. Backup time may vary depending on the size of data you have on the device.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/ EC with essential test suites as per standards: EN 300 328: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.
Translated Statements of Compliance Hereby, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential require-ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
