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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No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical
means, without permission written from Chainway. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as
photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is
subject to change without notice.
The software is provided strictly on an “as is”basis.All software, including firmware, furnished to the user
is on a licensed basis. Chainway grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use
each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such
license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written
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permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a
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property of their respective owners.
Note: In this manual, we use WINCE6.0 professional for the reference.
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www.chainway.net

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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