Bartec MC93ex-NI User manual

Mobile Computer MC93ex-NI
Quick Start Guide


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Quick start guide - Translation
MC93ex-NI
Mobile Computer
Type B7-A2M*-****/****
ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 / 22
Class I, II, III Division 2
Document No.: B1-A2M0-7E0001
Status: October 2020
Proviso: Subject to technical changes. Changes, mistakes and printing errors do
not substantiate any claim to damages.
Content
Pages
English
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Table of content
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1Basic safety information ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Information on this Quick Start Guide............................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Languages........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1.2 Changes in the document................................................................................................. 2
1.1.3 Registered trademarks ..................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Handling the product ........................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Intended use..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Exclusive purpose ............................................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Unintended use ................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Duties of the operator....................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Safety information............................................................................................................. 3
1.6 Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1 Servicing........................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2 Inspection......................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.3 Repairs............................................................................................................................. 4
1.6.4 Commissioning................................................................................................................. 4
1.7 Labelling, test certificate, and standards .......................................................................... 4
1.8 Warranty........................................................................................................................... 5
1.9 Co-applicable documents................................................................................................. 6
1.10 Definition of terms............................................................................................................. 6
1.11 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 7
2Product description.............................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 MC93ex-NI......................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Purpose of use ................................................................................................................. 8
3Structure................................................................................................................................................ 9
4Technical data..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Explosion protection ....................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Features ......................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Performance features..................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2 Physical features ............................................................................................................ 12
4.2.3 User environment ........................................................................................................... 14
4.2.4 Barcode capture options................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Battery............................................................................................................................ 15
4.4 Product labelling............................................................................................................. 16
4.4.1 Mobile Computer ............................................................................................................ 16
4.4.2 Battery............................................................................................................................ 17
5Transport and storage........................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 Transport........................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Storage........................................................................................................................... 18
6Commissioning................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Requirements in potentially explosive atmosphere ........................................................ 19
6.2 First steps....................................................................................................................... 21

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7Operation............................................................................................................................................. 22
7.1 Handling accessories ..................................................................................................... 22
7.1.1 Insert/change battery...................................................................................................... 22
7.1.2 Change keypad .............................................................................................................. 25
7.1.3 Insert microSD card........................................................................................................ 29
7.1.4 Charging the main battery .............................................................................................. 33
7.1.5 Charging the spare battery............................................................................................. 36
7.2 Scanning ........................................................................................................................ 37
8Disposal............................................................................................................................................... 38
9EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................ 39

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1Basic safety information
1.1 Information on this Quick Start Guide
Read carefully before putting the devices into operation.
The Quick Start Guide is a fixed part of the product. It must be kept in the direct vicinity of
the device and the installation, operating and service staff must have access to it at all
times.
The Quick Start Guide contains important information, safety instructions and test
certificates which are necessary for the perfect function of the device in operation.
The Quick Start Guide is directed at all individuals concerned with the commissioning,
handling and servicing of the product. The applicable guidelines and standards for areas
with gas and dust atmosphere (EN/IEC 60079-17, EN/IEC 60079-19) must be observed
when conducting this work.
Knowledge of the safety and warning information in this Quick Start Guide and the strict
compliance with it is essential for safe installation and commissioning. Accidents, injuries
and material damage can be avoided by circumspect handling and systematically
following the instructions.
The examples, tables, and figures provided in this Quick Start Guide are for illustration
purposes. Due to the different requirements of the respective application, the BARTEC
company cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples
and figures.
The BARTEC company reserves the right to carry out technical changes at any time.
In no event will BARTEC company be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential
damages resulting from the use or application of this Quick Start Guide.
Safety and warning information is particularly emphasised in this Quick Start Guide and
marked by symbols.
DANGER
DANGER describes a directly imminent danger. If not avoided, death or severe injury
will be the consequence.
WARNING
WARNING describes a possibly imminent danger. If not avoided, death or severe injury
may be the consequence.
CAUTION
CAUTION describes a possibly imminent danger. If not avoided, mild or slight injury may
be the consequence.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION describes a possibly damaging situation. If not avoided, the plant or
objects in its vicinity may be damaged.
Important information on effective, economical & environmentally compliant handling.

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1.1.1 Languages
The original Quick Start Guide is written in German. All other available languages are
translations of the original Quick Start Guide.
The Quick Start Guide is available in German and English. If further languages are required,
these must be requested from BARTEC or stated on placing an order.
1.1.2 Changes in the document
BARTEC reserves the right to change the content of this document without notification. No
warranty is assumed for the correctness of the information. In cases of doubt, the German
safety instructions apply because it is not possible to rule out errors of translation or printing.
In the case of legal disputes, the “General Terms and Conditions of Business” of the
BARTEC Group also apply.
The current versions of the datasheets, certificates and EU declarations of conformity can
be downloaded from www.bartec.com or may be requested directly from BARTEC GmbH.
1.1.3 Registered trademarks
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group
Android The "Android" name, the Android logo, the Google Play trademark and
other Google trademarks are the property of Google LLC.
WiFi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi-Alliance, an association of
manufacturers founded in 1999.
1.2 Handling the product
The product described in this Quick Start Guide left the factory in a perfect and tested state
in terms of safety. To maintain this state and to achieve a perfect and safe operation of this
product, it may only be operated in the manner described by the manufacturer. In addition,
the perfect and safe operation of this product requires correct transportation, proper storage
and careful operation.
The safe and perfect handling of the Mobile Computer is a prerequisite for its perfect and
correct functioning.

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1.3 Intended use
1.3.1 Exclusive purpose
The Mobile Computer is a handheld piece of electrical equipment. It serves the purpose of
the mobile recording, processing and/or radio transmission of data within potentially
explosive atmospheres.
It is used exclusively in combination with devices which comply with the requirements
placed on the overvoltage category I.
The admissible operating data of the device used must be considered.
1.3.2 Unintended use
Any other use is unintended and may lead to damage and accidents. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any use extending beyond the exclusive purpose.
1.4 Duties of the operator
The operator undertakes to only permit persons to work with the Mobile Computer who
are acquainted with the basic regulations on safety and accident prevention, and who
have been inducted in the use of the Mobile Computer,
have read and understood the documentation, the safety chapter and the warnings.
The operator checks that the safety and accident prevention regulations applicable to the
respective case of use have been observed.
1.5 Safety information
Do not dry wipe or clean devices in potentially explosive atmospheres!
Do not open devices in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Do not replace or charge battery in potentially explosive atmospheres.
General statutory provisions or guidelines on occupational health and safety, accident
prevention provisions and environmental protection laws must be heeded, e.g.
Operational Safety Ordinance (BetrSichV) and nationally applicable ordinances.
Use suitable clothing and shoes with respect to the danger of hazardous electrostatic
charges.
Avoid heat influences outside the specified temperature range.
Protect device from external influences! Do not expose device to caustic/aggressive
liquids, vapours or spray. In the case of malfunction or damaged enclosure, remove
the device immediately from the potentially explosive atmosphere and bring it to a safe
place.

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1.6 Maintenance
The pertinent erection and operating provisions for electrical systems must be observed!
(e.g. Directive 2014/34/EU, BetrSichV and nationally applicable ordinances
EN/IEC 60079-14 and the series DIN VDE 0100)!
Observe the national waste disposal regulations when disposing of the devices.
1.6.1 Servicing
No constant servicing will be necessary if operated correctly under consideration of the
assembly instructions and environmental conditions. See Chapter “Service, inspection,
repair” in this respect.
1.6.2 Inspection
According to EN/IEC 60079-17 and EN/IEC 60079-19 the operator of electrical systems in
potentially explosive atmospheres is obliged to have these inspected by an electrician to
ensure correct condition.
1.6.3 Repairs
Repairs to explosion-protected devices may only be performed by authorised personnel
with original spare parts and according to the state of the art.
Therfore all repairs to the Mobile Computer have to conducted by BARTEC.
1.6.4 Commissioning
It must be checked that all components and documents are available before commissioning.
1.7 Labelling, test certificate, and standards
Labels on explosion protection and the test certificate are attached to the Mobile Computer.
Labelling see chapter: Technical Data.
The guidelines and standards applicable to the Mobile Computer for devices and protected
systems for intended use in potentially explosive atmospheres see chapter: EU Declaration
of Conformity.

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1.8 Warranty
WARNING
No changes or retrofits may be made without the written consent of the
manufacturer.
If non-specified components are used, the explosion protection will no longer be
guaranteed. In the case of externally procured parts, it is not guaranteed that these have
been designed and manufactured in accordance with their load and requisite safety.
Contact the manufacturer before any changes or retrofits to receive a release.
Only use original spare and wearing parts.
The manufacturer shall exclusively assume the complete warranty only for spare parts
ordered from him.
Our “General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery” shall apply in principle. These
shall be made available to the operator on signing of contract at the latest. Warranty and
liability claims in the case of injury and damage to property shall be excluded if they are
attributable to one or several of the following causes:
Unintended use of the Mobile Computer.
Incorrect handling
Failure to observe the information in the Quick Start Guide and the user manual with
respect to transport, storage, commissioning, operation and service.
Independent structural changes
Faulty monitoring of parts subject to wear and tear.
Incorrectly performed repairs.
Cases of disaster through the impact of foreign bodies and force majeure.
We grant a warranty period of one year starting from the date of delivery from the Bad
Mergentheim factory on the Mobile Computer (exception: battery 6 months). The warranty
period for accessories is one year starting from the date of delivery from the Bad
Mergentheim factory. This warranty covers all parts of the delivery and shall be restricted
to the free replacement or repair of the defective parts in our Bad Mergentheim factory. For
this purpose, any packaging supplied must be kept where possible. In the case of warranty,
the goods must be returned to us after written agreement using an RMA form. There shall
be no claim to repair at the sight of erection.
The information contained herein refers to the explosion-protected version of the Mobile
Computer MC93ex-NI.
This Quick Start Guide contains all important information on the subject of explosion
protection.
Further product information on handling and commissioning can be found on the BARTEC
support page: https://automation.bartec.de/mobileE.htm

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1.9 Co-applicable documents
All documents are available online from the following websites:
BARTEC: www.bartec.com or http://automation.bartec.de
ZEBRA: www.zebra.com
In the event of an overlaps with Zebra, the instructions of BARTEC apply.
Document BARTEC
Explanation
Quick Start Guide
Mobile Computer MC93ex-NI
The safety relevant information, initial use
and further data of the Mobile Computer
MC93ex-NI are described in this Quick Start
Guide.
Data sheet
Mobile Computer MC93ex-NI
This technical data sheet contains the most
important explosion-relevant technical data
as well as general technical data.
Document ZEBRA
Explanation
For MC9300
MC93XX Mobile Computer
Quick Start Guide (EN)
MC93XX Mobile Computer
Integrator Guide (EN)
MC93XX Mobile Computer
User Guide (EN)
Instructions for commissioning, operating,
configuring, programming and maintaining of
the Mobile Computer.
1.10 Definition of terms
A few abbreviations are used in the documentation.
NI
=
Non Incendive =>
is used as generic term for Zone 2 and Division 2 version
MC
=
stands for the entire product series of Mobile Computer

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1.11 Configuration
The devices are only supplied with preinstalled operating system.
Customer software or further applications are not contained in the delivery.
This Quick Start Guide refers to the following configurations:
Configuration
Version
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core, 2.2 GHz
Display
4.3“ WVGA Color Display with 800 x 400 Pixel resolution
Memory
4 GB
Mass storage
32 GB
Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
The MC93ex-NI is compatible up to Android R and is delivered by
BARTEC according to the currently available Android version.
WLAN
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/w
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
ISO 14443 Typ A and B; FeliCa- and ISO 15693-Cards;
P2P-Mode and Card emulation over Host (HCE)
Scanner Options
(optional)
SE4770-SR:
1D/2D standard range omnidirectional imager
SE4850-ER:
Extended range 1D/2D imaging engine

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2Product description
2.1 MC93ex-NI
The MC93ex-NI is a tough Mobile Computer with 4.3" color display, which has been
designed for use in the industrial environments and especially developed by BARTEC in
close cooperation with ZEBRA for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
2.2 Purpose of use
The Mobile Computer MC93ex-NI are handheld electrical devices. They serve the purpose
of entry, processing and (radio) transmission of data within potentially explosive
atmospheres.
The Mobile Computer MC93ex-NI are used exclusively in combination with devices which
comply with the requirements placed on the overvoltage category I.
The Mobile Computer MC93ex-NI, Type B7-A2M*-****/**** have been modified for use in
the following potentially explosive atmospheres:
ATEX / IECEx Zone 2 and Zone 22
Class I, II, II Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D, F, G; T6

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3Structure
1
Ambient Light Sensor
Controls display and keyboard backlight.
2
Display
Displays all information needed to operate the device.
3
Speaker Side Port
Provides audio output for video and music playback.
4
Trigger
Initiates data capture when a scan application is enabled.
5
P1 - Dedicated PTT Key
Initiates push-to-talk communications (programmable).
6
Battery Release Latch
Releases the battery from the device.
NOTE: To release the battery, simultaneously press the battery release
latches on both the sides of the device.
7
Battery
Provides power for operating the device.
8
Microphone
Use for communications in Handset mode..
9
Keypad
Use to enter data and navigate on screen functions.
10
Power Button
Press and hold to turn on the device. Press to turn on or off the screen.
Press and hold to select one of these options:
Power off: Turn off the device.
Restart: Restart the device when software stops responding.
11
Center Scan Button
Initiates data capture when a scan application is enabled.
12
Charger/Decode Status LED
Indicates battery charging status while charging, app generated
notifications, and data capture status.

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Passive NFC Tag
(Inside the battery
compartment.)
Provides secondary product label information (configuration, serial
number and manufacture data code) in the event that the readable
product label is worn or missing.
15
Battery Release Latch
Releases the battery from the device.
16
Side Speaker Port
Provides audio output for video and music playback.
17
Scanner Exit Window
Provides data capture using the scanner/imager.
18
NFC Antenna
Provides communication with other NFC-enabled devices.

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4Technical data
4.1 Explosion protection
ATEX Zone 2 / Zone 22
Type B7-A2M3-****/****
MC93ex-NI
Labelling
Ex II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T6 Gc
Ex II 3D Ex ic op is IIIB T80°C Dc IP 65
-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C
Test certificate
EPS 19 ATEX 1 239 X
Standards
See chapter: EU Declaration of Conformity
IECEx Zone 2 / Zone 22
Type B7-A2M3-****/****
MC93ex-NI
Labelling
Ex ic op is IIC T6 Gc
Ex ic op is IIIB T80°C Dc IP 65
-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C
Test certificate
IECEx EPS 19.0108X
Standards
See chapter: EU Declaration of Conformity
Class I, II, III, Division 2
Type B7-A2M2-****/****
MC93ex-NI
Labelling
Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D;
Class II, Div. 2, Groups F, G;
Class III; T6
Test certificate USA and Canada
UL E321557
Standards
UL 121201 and
CSA C22.2 NO. 213
X - labelling (special conditions of use for secure operation within the potentially
explosive atmosphere)
The ambient temperature range is -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C.*
The device must be protected from impact with high impact energy, from intense UV-
irradiation, and strongly charge generating processes.
It is not allowed to use connectors inside the potentially explosive atmosphere.*
It is not allowed to remove, change and/or charge the battery inside the potentially
explosive atmosphere.*
The battery must be locked within the potentially explosive atmosphere.*
*See individual chapters on the items in this Quick Start Guide.

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4.2 Features
4.2.1 Performance features
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core, 2.2 GHz
Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Hardware is compatible with Android R
Memory
4 GB RAM; 32 GB Flash
Extension slot
MicroSD card slot
with SDHC support
(up to 32 GB)
Optionally extendable with MicroSD card:
32 GB Order number 17-A1Z0-0010
Interfaces
RS232
USB
4.2.2 Physical features
Dimensions:
(Length x Width x Height)
240 x 88 x 189 mm
(9.4 x 3.5 x 7.4 inch)
Weight
(including battery)
approx. 765 g
(approx. 26.9 oz)
Display
4.3" WVGA-colour display
800 x 400 pixel
Touchscreen
Dual mode capacity touch
Touch function with stylus, finger or glove
depending on the mode selected
Background lighting
LED technology
Network connections
Ethernet (via charge station);
USB 2.0, Host or Client
Interactive sensor technology
Three-axes accelerometer for motion
sensor application for dynamic screen
orientation
power monitoring
recognition of free fall
Ambient light sensor to automatically
adjust the backlight brightness of the color
display and keyboard.

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Keypad versions
29 Key Numeric/Calculation
43 Key
53 Key Alpha-Numeric STD
53 Key for Terminal Emulation VT
As of September 2020, the Ivanti Velocity Client is pre-installed on the Mobile Computers
with emulation keyboard layout. The license must be purchased separately from ZEBRA
and its distribution partners and installed by the user.
The devices are adapted to the selected keyboard layout. The end user can later replace
the keyboard himself. To replace the keyboard, follow the instructions in this Quick Start
Guide.

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4.2.3 User environment
Operating temperature
-20 °C to +50 °C ( -4 °F to +122 °F)
Charging temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
Storage temperature
(without battery)
-40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F)
Relative humidity
5 % to 95 % (non-condensing)
Class of protection (IEC 60529)
IP 65
4.2.4 Barcode capture options
1D-/2D Barcodes
SE4770
1D-/2D Omni-Direktional Imager Engine
SE4850
1D-/2D Omni-Direktional Long Range Imager
The scanning range of the different scan engines depends on the used barcode type, the
print quality and the module width (in mil).
The scan engines used comply with laser class CDRH Class II / IEC 825 Class 2.
Further detailed information on the used scan engine can be found in the “MC93XX Mobile
Computer Integrator Guide (EN)” from ZEBRA.
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