Carlson RT5 Operating and maintenance instructions

RT5/RTk5 Quick Start Guides
This document contains the following guides to help get
you started:
1.....Basic Operation Guide
6.....Button Manager Operation Guide
11...Control Center Operation Guide

RT5/RTk5
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The Carlson RT5/RTk5 Rugged Tablets feature the integration of a high brightness 8"
capacitive touch screen and a high performance yet energy efficient processor
within a slim, lightweight, durable package. With built-in Wi-Fi and a smart card
reader as well as options for back camera, barcode scanner, GNSS, NFC, and UHF
RFID reader, this robust tablet offers seamless information capture and transmission
for improved workflow. Rated IP65 and MIL-STD-810G, the RT5/RTk5 Handheld
Rugged Tablets provide reliable operation in harsh, mission-critical environments.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• One RT5/RTk5
•One Battery Pack and Handstrap
•AC-DC Power Adapter
•Long-range Bluetooth antenna
•Basic Operation Guide
*The actual package contents may vary depending on the configuration acquired.
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The RT5/RTk5
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Input/ Output Ports
A USB Type-C Port (power input)
B Audio Jack
C USB Port
D Smart Card Reader
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Button Functions
BUTTON ACTION
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Power Button
Windows Key Button
Programmable Buttons
Brightness Control Buttons
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Programmable Button
Programmable Button
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PRECAUTIONS
•Always exercise care when operating and handling the RT5/RTk5
•Do not disassemble any portion of the RT5/RTk5 , as this will void any product warranty.
•Do not use any power adapter or charging cradle other than the one provided with the tablet
or acquired from the manufacturer or its partners.
•In the unlikely event that abnormal noise, strange odor, or smoke is present, immediately
power down the RT5/RTk5 and disconnect all power sources. Please report the problem to
your device provider immediately.
OPERATION
Powering ON and OFF
To activate RT5/RTk5 , push and quickly release the Power Button. The display will come on in a few
seconds. To put the RT5/RTk5 in standby mode, push and quickly release the Power Button. To turn
the RT5/RTk5 off for extended storage, power off safely using any software function that "shuts
down computer" provided in the software operating system.
NOTE:
The battery packs shipped with your tablet may be low in power - please use the AC-DC adapter
with the RT5/RTk5 when setting up for the first time to fully charge the battery pack.
NOTE:
To conserve power, push and quick release the Power Button to make the tablet in standby mode
while not in use. Pushing briefly on the same button will wake up the system.
NOTE:
When the battery pack is charging, the blue-colored Battery LED should blink slowly. If plugging in
the AC-DC adapter does not trigger this blinking activity and the LED stays dark, the battery
pack(s) may have been drained substantially. Unplug/ replug the AC-DC adapter to the RT5/RTk5 a
few times to activate the charging process.
NOTE:
Avoid using the Power Button ("hold 4+ seconds" feature) to turn off the tablet-this form of
hardware shutdown is intended to be a means of recovery from lockups, and not as normal
operation.
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Start Up
If the power up (from Standby mode or otherwise) is successful, the appropriate
interface will be displayed after a launch sequence of several seconds. The wireless LAN
connection may take 10-15 seconds to be established.
Wireless Networking
Wireless LAN
The RT5/RTk5 is often delivered with an embedded (user-inaccessible) 802.llac LAN
adapter equipped with a hidden custom antenna.
•Through the support of typical WLAN adapters, the RT5/RTk5 should be able to
detect all 802.11 access points in the vicinity for you to select the access point of
your choice for connection.
•The SSID and WEP/WPA/WPA2 (if enabled) parameters and the access points have
to match. The SSID is case-sensitive and it is recommended that you enable WEP/
WPA/WPA2 encryption (or advanced alternatives) for secure access.
•When WEP/WPA/WPA2 is enabled, you may need to consult your network
administrator or your networking equipment literature to properly configure
associated settings such as Authentication mode, etc.
•Refer to the access point operating manuals for setting up the 802.11 access points.
NOTE:
To ensure the system performance, turn on only the symbologies you are going to use.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Carlson Software, Inc.
33 East 2nd Street, Maysville, KY 41056
www.carlsonsw.com
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33 East 2nd Street, Maysville, KY 41056
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