Chainway C5000 Series User manual

C5000 Series Mobile
Data Terminal
User Manual
V3.0

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C5000 Series Mobile Data Terminal
User Manual
P-C5000-20130419
Rev. C
19th April 2013

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... - 6-
1.1 FEATURES AND STRUCTURE............................................................................................................................................ - 6-
1.2 PACKAGE AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................ - 10 -
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................................................- 11 -
2.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND RECHARGING...................................................................................................................... - 11 -
2.2 SD CARD (TF CARD) .................................................................................................................................................. - 12 -
2.3 SIM CARD ............................................................................................................................................................... - 12 -
2.4 STANDBY/WAKEUP/SHUTDOWN .................................................................................................................................. - 13 -
2.5 REBOOT ................................................................................................................................................................... - 13 -
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................- 14 -
3.1 DESKTOP.................................................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
3.2 TASKBAR .................................................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
3.3 INPUT METHOD ........................................................................................................................................................ - 15 -
3.4 CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................................................................ - 15 -
CHAPTER 4 FUNCTION MODULES.................................................................................................................................- 19 -
4.1 BARCODE SCANNER...................................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
4.1.1 1D Barcode Scanner......................................................................................................................................- 19 -
4.1.2 2D Imager .....................................................................................................................................................- 19 -
4.1.3 Scanning Direction........................................................................................................................................- 20 -
4.2 RFID READER ........................................................................................................................................................... - 20 -
4.2.1 LF (125 kHz~134.2 kHz) ................................................................................................................................ - 21 -
4.2.2 HF (13.56MHz)..............................................................................................................................................- 21 -
4.2.3 UHF ............................................................................................................................................................... - 21 -
4.3 WIFI....................................................................................................................................................................... - 22 -
4.3.1 WiFi Configuration........................................................................................................................................ - 22 -
4.3.2 IP Address Setting .........................................................................................................................................- 23 -
4.3.3 WiFi Auto Connecting ...................................................................................................................................- 24 -
4.4 GPRS...................................................................................................................................................................... - 25 -
4.4.1 Create and Configure Connection ................................................................................................................ - 25 -
4.4.2 Connect and Disconnect with GPRS.............................................................................................................. - 28 -
4.5 BLUETOOTH.............................................................................................................................................................. - 29 -

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4.6 GPS........................................................................................................................................................................ - 29 -
4.7 CAMERA .................................................................................................................................................................. - 30 -
4.8 FINGERPRINT ............................................................................................................................................................ - 30 -
CHAPTER 5 SYNCHRONIZATION AND UPDATE ............................................................................................................. - 32 -
5.1 SYNCHRONIZATION WITH PC........................................................................................................................................ - 32 -
5.1.1 Install Microsoft ActiveSync.......................................................................................................................... - 32 -
5.2 INSTALL APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................................................ - 33 -
5.3 UPDATE OPERATION SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... - 33 -
5.3.1 Copy System Files to SD Card........................................................................................................................- 33 -
5.3.2 Update OS for Windows CE ..........................................................................................................................- 33 -
5.4 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................ - 33 -
CHAPTER 6 GUIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................................................... - 34 -
6.1 DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT SETTINGS....................................................................................................................... - 34 -
6.1.1 Install C5000 SDK .......................................................................................................................................... - 34 -
6.1.2 Create C++ MFC Project (VS2005) ................................................................................................................- 36 -
6.2 EXTENDED SERIAL PORT INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... - 39 -
CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................................- 40 -
7.1 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM ISSUES.................................................................................................................................. - 40 -
7.2 SCANNING ISSUES...................................................................................................................................................... - 40 -
7.3 RFID ISSUES............................................................................................................................................................. - 41 -
7.4 NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION ISSUES ...................................................................................................................... - 41 -
CHAPTER 8 AC ADAPTER & BATTERY SAFETY...............................................................................................................- 42 -
APPENDIX 1 CODE TYPES OF 1D BARCODE SCANNER .................................................................................................- 44 -
A1.1 SUPPORTED CODE TYPES .......................................................................................................................................... - 44 -
A1.2 TRANSMIT CODE TYPE CHARACTER............................................................................................................................. - 44 -
A1.3 ENABLE /DISABLE BARCODES.................................................................................................................................... - 45 -

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Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter introduces the overview of the device including the technical parameters, structure,
accessories which would assist users in making the most out of it.
1. Introduction
The C5000 series mobile computer is a smart, high industrial standard, expansibility &customization
designed mobile computer, with ‘All In One’ design, built on the Microsoft window CE NET 6.0 operating
system.
1.1 Features and Structure
Please refer to Table 1-1 about standard hardware configuration and specifications.
Table 1-1 Standard Configurations
Feature
Parameters
CPU
SamsungARM920T@533MHz
Memory
128MB RAM/1GB Flash
OS
Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Wireless Communication
WIFI, supports IEEE 802.11b/g protocol
Display
TFT touch screen
Resolution: 240 x 320
Color 3.2-inch QVGA, TFT-LCD, 65K colors
Transflective screen (sun view) optional
Keypad
26 keys and 1 Standby/Wakeup button on the keyboard and 4 side keys;
Side keys and F1/F2/F3/F4/F5 can be customized
Ports
Mini USB (5PIN, USB 2.0)
IO port (14PIN, supports RS232)
Extension Slots
SIM, PSAM
Micro SD (TF), supports maximum of 32G capacity
Speaker
0.5W output
Fingerprint
Fingerprint
Optional
Model
Aratek ARA-EM02
Sensor Model
Capacitive
Image Dimension
256*288
Image Resolution
500DPI
Registration Time
Less than 3 seconds

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ComparisonTime(1:1)
Less than 0.1 second
ComparisonTime(1:N)
Less than 0.5 second
RFID
LF(low frequency)
Optional
Operating Frequency
125K, 134.2KHz
Read Distance
3 to 5 cm
HF(high frequency)
Optional
Operating Frequency
13.56MHz
Protocol
ISO14443A/B、ISO15693
Read Distance
5 to10 cm
UHF(Ultra High Frequency)
Optional
Operating Frequency
China: 840~845MHz, 920~925MHz
Europe: 865~868MHz(ETSI EN302 208)
Other: 840~960MHz(for customization)
Protocol
EPC, GEN/ISO1800-6C
Read Distance
150cm to 250cm
Antenna
3dBi
Power
+10dBm~+30dBm
Barcode
1D Barcode
Optional
Scanner Engine Model
Symbol SE955
Scanning Principle
Laser
Symbologies
Code 128, Code 39,UPC-A/E, ect. please refer toAppendixA1.1
Operating Environment
Sunlight 10.000ft.candles(107.640Lux)
Artificial Light 450ft.candles(4.844Lux)
ScanningAccuracy
4.0mil~~55mil
2D Barcode
Optional
Scanner Engine Model
Symbol SE4500
Scanning Principle
Camera
Symbologies
Code 128, Code 32,PDF417, QR code, ect. please refer to AppendixA1.1
Operating Environment
Whole Dark Environment 9,000ft.candles(96,900Lux)
Focal Distance
Low Coverage 5 inches; Far Coverage 9 inches
ScanningAccuracy
5.0mil~~20mil

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Please refer to Figure1.1-1 (Front), Figure1.1-2 (Bottom) and Table1-2 for the detailed structure
description.
Figure1.1-1 Front Figure1.1-2 Bottom
Table 1-2 Structure of Device
Battery
Standard Battery
3.7V 4000mAH Rechargeable polymer battery
Standby Current
Less than 5mA
Operating Current
According to the utilizing modules
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature
-20°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature
-25°C to +70°C
Humidity
5% RH to 95% R(non-condensing)
Dropping Survive
With stands 1.5m drop to concrete (six sides)
Rolling Survive
1,000 times, 0.5 meter, rolling by six contact surfaces
Environmental Sealing
IP64
Physical
Weight
Weight : <400g (including entire configuration modules and standard
battery)
Dimension
186.5mm×75mm×38.9mm（standard battery）
Front
1
Receiver speaker
2
Left button
3
Keyboard
4
Restart hole

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The keypad consists of 26 buttons and 1 Standby/Wakeup button. 9 buttons, including 4 side buttons and
F1/F2/F3/F4/F5 on keyboard can be customized.
Please refer to Figure1-1-4 and Table 1-3 for the detailed keyboard.
Figure1.1-3 Keyboard
Table1-3 Keyboard Description
Button
Description
F6 and F7 buttons
Move up, down, left and right
Return key
Numbers
Backspace
F8 button
5
Microphone (Reserved)
6
Standby/Wakeup/Shutdown button
7
Right button
8
Touch screen
Bottom
1
Mini USB port (5P)
2
IO extension port (14P)

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F1-F5 can be customized
1.2 Package and Accessories
Please refer to Table 1-4 for the detailed Accessories.
Table1-4 Accessories List
Name
Figure
Description
Quantity
ACAdapter
Battery recharging
1
USB Cable
Synchronizing with PC
1
Stylus
Touch screen operation
1
Battery
Li-ion polymer battery, with
4000mha capacity
1
Carrying Case
Outdoor using
1
Serial Cable
Communicating with PC by
serial port
1
Docking
Station(Cradle)
Battery recharging and data
communication
Optional

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter introduces basic operations on how to use the mobile data terminal including battery, SD,
SIM Card and set Standby/Wakeup/Shutdown mode setting.
2.1 Battery Installation and Recharging
Battery installation steps (Figure2.1-1):
1) Unscrew to open the back cover;
2) Open the back cover;
3) Insert the battery; bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back;
4) Close the back cover;
5) Fasten the screws.
Figure2.1-1 Battery Installation Steps
Note: position the battery properly by connecting the four pins of the PCB motherboard tightly.
Battery charging (Figure2-1-2):
There are three methods to charge the battery:
1) UseAC Adapter to charge by 220VAC power sockets;
2) Use USB cable to charge by connecting with the PC;
3) Use the cradle to charge the battery;
Figure2.1-2 Battery Charging

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2.2 SD Card (TF Card)
SD card installation steps:
1) Ensure the device is powered off and in non-charging status;
2) Unscrew the battery cover;
3) Take out the battery;
4) Install the SD card properly, pay attention to the positions (Figure2.2-1, the slot at right);
5) Install the battery and close the battery cover;
6) Fasten the screws;
After the SD card is installed successfully, the icon named
‘Storage Card’ would be seen when opening ‘My Device’.
Figure2.2-1 SIM Card & SD Card Slot Figure2.2-2 Storage Card Icon
2.3 SIM Card
The SIM card installation steps are similar with SD card:
1) Ensure the device is powered off and in non-charging status;
2) Unscrew the battery cover;
3) Take out the battery;
4) Install the SIM card properly according to the version of motherboard;
5) Install the battery and close the battery cover;
6) Fasten the screws;
Please refer to chapter 4 “GPRS”for SIM card installation.
Note: For the new motherboard, the SIM card should be installed in SAM 1,and the PSAM card
should be installed in SAM 2; For the old motherboard, the SIM card should be installed in SAM2,and
PASM in SAM1. The version information can be checked by the slots color. Please refer to figure 2.3-1
and 2.3-2 for the differences between the old motherboard and new version.

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Figure 2.3-1 Old version of motherboard Figure 2.3-2 New version of motherboard
2.4 Standby/Wakeup/Shutdown
The button can bepressed to switch the status including Suspend/Shutdown/Cancel.When suspend,
thescreen would be dark and all modules would stop working, and the working current would be less than
5mA.
Note: It is better to suspend it when charging, which would take less time. And for the new version
motherboard, the shutdown function is supported.
WARNING: Do not press this button frequently within a short period of time, otherwise it may cause
damages to the screen and data.
2.5 Reboot
For the mobile data terminal rebooting, please press the small hole between F4 and F5 on the keyboard
for seconds, then the device will reboot automatically.
Note: the above reboot method is cold start, the warm start method for this device is supported on
the new motherboard.

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Chapter 3 System Settings
This chapter introduces system settings and operations on Windows CE.
3.1 Desktop
Click the icons or shortcuts on desktop by the stylus and touch the screen for a while, it would be as right
click as Figure3.1-2.
Figure3.1-1 Desktop Figure3.1-2 Right-click Menu
3.2 Taskbar
The taskbar is at the bottom of screen which displays on-going tasks (Figure3.2-1).
Figure3-2-1 Taskbar
Start Menu: on the left bottom of task bar where the programs lists can be found. (Figure3.2-2).
Figure3.2-2 Start Menu

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Time: display current time; and enter the interface of calendar when double clicking where
date, time and time zone can be changed.
On-going Task Menu: on the right of task bar, displays all on-going tasks after clicking where you can
switch tasks (Figure3.2-3).
Figure3.2-3 On-going Task Menu
3.3 Input Method
1) Input from keyboard: input numbers only by default;
2) Input by soft keyboard: click the keyboard icon on task bar (Figure3.3-1), the soft keyboard will
pop up (Figure3.3-2) where you can input letters or numbers.
Note: For the input method switch, we can also do that by using the C_Emulator within AppCenter.
Figure3.3-1 Check Keyboard Figure3.3-2 Soft Keyboard
3.4 Control Panel
Open control panel from start menu (Figure3.4-1), you can see system settings in it (Figure3.4-2).

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Figure3.4-1 Open Control Panel Figure3.4-2 Control Panel
The detailed setting applications are listed as Table3-1.
Table3-1 System Settings List
Application
Description
Set internet options such as homepage, privacy, security etc.
Specify the method connecting with PC.
Recalibrate the screen
Storage management, including HDD and TF cards.
View battery power and manage power schemes.
Set keyboard properties.
Set password for system

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Regional settings, customized regions, user interface/input language.
Adjust current time, current date, and change time zone.
Select and remove programs.
Switch input method.
View properties of mouse.
Change the owner information
Network and dial-up connections. Used forWiFi or GPRS connecting configuration.
Adjust volume and sounds.
Display system information, adjust memory and change device name.
Adjust background, appearance and backlight.
Adjust dialing properties.
WLAN setting. Configure wireless network.

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Certificate information.
Switch the three USB connection modes including Storage Card For U Disk, Flash
Dish For U Disk and Activesync

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Chapter 4 Function Modules
This chapter introduces different function modules of the device with WiFi as the default module, and
others optional. When ordering, the different modules can be customized which is more convenient and
lower cost for users.
4.1 Barcode Scanner
The barcode scan engine mounted on top of the device is manufactured by Motorola. (Figure4.1-1).
Figure4.1-1 Barcode Scanner
4.1.1 1D Barcode Scanner
The 1D barcode scan engine is Symbol SE955 with its parameters in Table4-1.
Table4-1 Symbol SE955 Parameters
Parameter
Value
Scan Engine
Symbol SE955
Scanning Principle
Laser
Codes Supported
Code 128, Code 39, UPC-A/E etc; refer to Appendix 1
Ambient
Sunlight 10.000ft. candles (107.640Lux)
Artificial light 450ft. candles (4.844Lux)
ScanningAccuracy
4.0mil~~55mil
4.1.2 2D Imager
The 2D imager scan engine is Symbol SE4500 which can recognize both 1D barcodes and 2D images.
The detailed parameters are in Table4-2.
Table4-2 Symbol SE4500 Parameters

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Parameter
Value
Scan Engine
Symbol SE4500
Scanning Principle
CMOS image sensor
Codes Supported
Code 128, Code 32, PDF417, QR code etc; refer to Appendix 2
Ambient
Constant dark 9,000ft. candles (96,900Lux)
Focal Distance
Near: 5 inches; Far: 9 inches
Scanning Accuracy
5.0mil~~20mil
4.1.3 Scanning Direction
Please pay attention to the scanning direction as Figure4.1-2, Figure4.1-3, and Figure4.1-4.
Figure4.1-2 Scanning
Figure4.1-3 1D Barcode Scanning
Figure4.1-3 2D Image Scanning
4.2 RFID Reader