Datalogic Falcon x3+ User manual

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This product is covered by one or more of the following patents:

Design patents: AU329643, EP001180673, USD622726, ZL200930383849.1

Utility patents: EP0789315B1, EP1128315B1, EP1396811B1, EP1413971B1, US5686716,

US5992740, US6412698, US6415978, US6454168, US6478224, US6513714, US6561427,

US6585157, US6808114, US6997385, US7108170, US7299975, US7387246.

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CONTENTS

REFERENCES ............................................................................................VI

Conventions..................................................................................................vi

Reference Documentation ............................................................................vi

Services and Support....................................................................................vi

GENERAL VIEW ........................................................................................VII

1INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................1

1.1 Falcon X3+ Description.................................................................................1

1.2 Available Models...........................................................................................3

1.3 Package Contents.........................................................................................7

1.4 Inserting MicroSD Card.................................................................................8

1.4.1 Removing the MicroSD Card ........................................................................9

1.5 Accessories.................................................................................................10

2BATTERIES AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................11

2.1 Charging the Battery Pack.......................................................................... 11

2.2 Replacing the Battery Pack.........................................................................14

2.3 Cleaning the Mobile Computer....................................................................18

3CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................19

3.1 USB Connection .........................................................................................19

3.2 Connection to USB Peripherals ..................................................................21

3.3 RS232 Connection......................................................................................23

3.4 WLAN Connection ......................................................................................24

3.5 WPAN Connections ....................................................................................26

3.6 Wireless and Radio Frequencies Warnings................................................ 27

4USE AND FUNCTIONING.......................................................................... 29

4.1 Startup ........................................................................................................29

4.1.1 Using the Stylus..........................................................................................30

4.1.2 Touch Gestures ..........................................................................................31

4.2 Windows CE Touch Screen Calibration......................................................32

4.3 Data Capture...............................................................................................33

4.3.1 Laser Data Capture.....................................................................................34

4.3.2 Imager Data Capture...................................................................................36

4.4 Description of the Keys...............................................................................38

4.4.1 52-Key Alphanumeric Keyboard .................................................................38

4.4.2 52-Key Terminal Emulation 5250 Keyboard................................................40

4.4.3 Numeric Keyboard......................................................................................42

4.4.4 Resetting the Falcon X3+............................................................................44

4.5 Status Indicators.........................................................................................46

4.5.1 LED Status..................................................................................................46

4.5.2 Taskbar.......................................................................................................47

4.6 Control Panel..............................................................................................48

4.6.1 Data Capture Configuration ........................................................................ 49

Decoding Configuration pages....................................................................49

4.6.2 DL Buttons..................................................................................................57

4.6.3 Triggers.......................................................................................................61

4.6.4 Application Switcher....................................................................................62

4.6.5 Persistent Registry......................................................................................63

4.6.6 Wireless Communications...........................................................................66

4.6.7 Stylus Calibration........................................................................................71

4.6.8 Audio Settings.............................................................................................73

4.7 Connecting to Other Computers .................................................................75

4.7.1 Windows Mobile® Device Center................................................................75

4.7.2 Bluetooth®Manager Device Setup..............................................................77

4.8 Datalogic Firmware Utility ...........................................................................84

4.8.1 Retrieving a Firmware Image Update .........................................................84

4.8.2 Installing DFU on the Host PC....................................................................85

4.8.3 Updating the Firmware................................................................................86

4.9 Datalogic Configuration Utility.....................................................................87

4.10 Datalogic Desktop Utility.............................................................................88

4.10.1 Administrative Options (Admin tab).............................................................89

4.10.2 Locked Web Browser Options (LockedWeb tab) ........................................ 92

4.10.3 Status Icons Options (Status Tab)..............................................................97

4.10.4 Windows Controls.......................................................................................98

4.10.5 AppSelector Options (AppSelect tab)........................................................100

4.11 AppSelector (Application Selector) ...........................................................103

4.12 Locked Web Browser................................................................................104

4.12.1 Locked Web Browser Special Metatags ...................................................106

4.13 Autostart....................................................................................................110

4.13.1 Installing CAB Files...................................................................................110

4.13.2 How AutoStart Uses Wceload................................................................... 111

4.13.3 Interactive CAB Install...............................................................................112

4.13.4 Autostart.ini...............................................................................................112

5TECHNICAL FEATURES......................................................................... 118

5.1 Technical Data..........................................................................................118

5.2 Reading Diagrams....................................................................................122

6TEST CODES........................................................................................... 126

REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................................... 130

General Safety Rules................................................................................130

Power Supply............................................................................................130

Laser Safety..............................................................................................131

LED Class.................................................................................................137

Radio Compliance.....................................................................................138

FCC Compliance.......................................................................................141

Industry Canada Compliance....................................................................143

SAR Compliance.......................................................................................145

WEEE Compliance ...................................................................................146

GLOSSARY..............................................................................................148

INDEX....................................................................................................... 152

REFERENCES

CONVENTIONS

This manual uses the following conventions:

“User” refers to anyone using a Falcon X3+ mobile computer.

“Mobile computer” and "Falcon X3+" refer to the Falcon X3+ mobile computer.

“You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this

manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot an Falcon X3+ mobile

computer.

“Single Dock” refers to the Falcon X3+ Single Slot Dock.

The label artworks may be only a draft. Refer to the product labels for more precise

information.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

For further information regarding Falcon X3+ refer to the SDK Help on-Line.

SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Datalogic provides several services as well as technical support through its website.

Please check our website at www.datalogic.com under “Support & Services”, then

“Automatic Data Capture”, and click on the links indicated for further information

including:

- Downloads

- Manuals for the latest versions of user manuals and product guides.

- Software & Utilities for the latest firmware release for your product. You can

also click on the following link for direct access to this section:

www.datalogic.com/products_updates.

- Service Program for warranty extensions and maintenance agreements.

- Repair Centers for a list of authorised repair centers.

- Technical Support Automatic Data Capture email form to contact our

technical support.

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GENERAL VIEW

A) QVGA Color Display∗

B) ON/OFF Power Key

C) LEDs

D) Microphone

E) Front Scan Key

F) Keyboard

G) Stylus

H) Laser Safety Label

I) Product Label

J) Loudspeaker

K) Reset Key (under battery)

L) MicroSD Card Slot (under battery)

∗Remove protective film cover before use

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M) Data Capture Window*

N) Handylink™ Connector (host/slave)

∗Remove protective film cover before use

INTRODUCTION

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 FALCON X3+ DESCRIPTION

The new Datalogic Falcon X3+ mobile computer delivers the ultimate in ruggedness,

ergonomics, computing and data capture technologies. Falcon X3+ options provide a

tailored solution for demanding environments needing real time transaction visibility.

The Falcon X3+ delivers rugged construction, laser and image data capture, along

with real time communications in a product that is effortless to develop for, deploy

and manage.

Enterprises rely on accurate inventories to both plan and manage activities. Four

data capture options optimize the Falcon X3+ to the application. A laser scanner

tackles high volume environments where speed is essential to receiving and shipping

operations. The imager captures linear, stacked and 2D codes to reduce failed reads

due to damaged and poor quality barcodes. An optional camera takes pictures for the

documentation of damaged or returned goods. Datalogic’s patented Green Spot

good read feedback reduces errors in both noisy and quiet environments. For

applications like cross docking where bar codes can be close at hand or far away, an

auto ranging laser and an extended long range imager offer aggressive scanning

solutions.

The parallel computer architecture of the Falcon X3 melds the strengths of an

XScale™ PXA310 microprocessor with a Cortex-M3 coprocessor. This combination

gears the device for real time information management. Memory of 256 MB RAM / 1

GB Flash accommodates multiple simultaneous applications, for managing large

databases or enabling off-line autonomy of thick applications. A Micro SD Card Slot

provides a simple way for users to increase memory storage capacity as needed.

The Falcon X3+ tailors itself to the information technology practices of the enterprise

through either the Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 or Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5

operating system.

As information is collected the Falcon X3 turns to the task of communication via a

Summit IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n radio. Complimented by a CCX v4 certification from

Cisco, the Falcon X3+ provides infrastructure compatibility focused on enterprise

requirements for encrypted communication and seamless roaming. Voice

applications leverage the internet protocol connection for hands-free voice picking

and push to talk communications. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology connects

headsets, printers and other peripherals eliminating cumbersome wires. An extensive

accessory offering accommodates existing installation needs for USB, RS232,

modem or Ethernet communications.

1FALCON™ X3+

The Falcon X3+ comes in two form factors to tackle the differing scanning intensities

found in an enterprise. A pistol grip version with numeric keypad tackles the high

volume scan and quantity entry found at the receiving dock. While a hand held with

alpha numeric keypad better suits the lighter pick and pack duty of preparing goods

for shipment. The Falcon’s low weight balances a large 3.5” display with a full size

keyboard and a single piece 5200 mAh battery into both of these packages.

The Falcon X3+ must do more than function for a full shift, it must survive daily abuse

and trauma. The new Falcon X3+ survives drops from 6 feet (1.8 meter) to concrete.

Coupled with an IP65 sealing against water and dust, and featuring Gorilla Glass 3 ®

on the scan window, allows the Falcon X3+ to literally take an industrial pounding.

Plastic key caps with metal snap dome actuation withstand not only the abusive

environment but the heavy use found in third party logistics centers, literally millions

of cycles per year.

Falcon delivers Datalogic’s trademark ergonomics in a contoured package. An

arched pistol grip handle and ergonomic trigger make the rapid receiving of goods

comfortable throughout the day. Falcon X3+ numeric and alphanumeric keyboards

use a phone key layout placing numeric keys at the device top with navigation, scan

and enter keys. This highly functional layout places high use keys at the user’s finger

tips. Maximized key sizes drive additional user efficiency with or without gloves. A

choice of crystal clear full VGA and QVGA displays and the back lit keyboard make

the Falcon X3+ readable in dark back corners or full sunlight.

The Falcon X3+ leverages Datalogic’s software development kit (SDK) for creating

applications. The Datalogic™ SDK provides a set of libraries allowing easy

application development using C++, .NET and Java programming languages. Both

MCL Collection and Wavelink® Studio™ offer additional solutions to enable

development. For terminal emulation environments available tools include the

Wavelink Industrial Browser™, Wavelink Terminal Emulation, and Wavelink

Speakeasy.

Wavelink Avalanche™ device management tools make the Falcon X3+ an easy

device to both deploy and maintain. Datalogic Desktop, Configuration and Firmware

Utilities deliver unprecedented ability to customize and update device configuration to

the use environment or process. For small or remote installations, Scan to Configure

provides simple barcodes that anyone can use to configure the Falcon X3+. Wavelink

Remote Control allows an administrator to remotely diagnose and remedy both

applications and device settings. For added security the Falcon X3+ can be

implemented with Wavelink CE Secure and Wavelink Certificate Manager.

INTRODUCTION

1.2 AVAILABLE MODELS

The Falcon X3+ is available in different models depending on the options it is

equipped with. All options are listed below:

•communication options: 802.11 a/b/g/n radio, Bluetooth®

•data capture options: high performance laser with green spot, 2D imager with

green spot, 2D extended range imager (XLR) with green spot, auto ranging laser

(XLR), camera

•operating system: Windows CE 6.0, Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

•form factor: hand held, pistol grip

•keyboard options: numeric, alphanumeric.

For further details about the Falcon X3+ models refer to the web site:

www.datalogic.com.

For further information regarding Windows CE refer to the website:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded.

The currently available models are:

•945200030 FALCONX3+ 00A0HP-2N0-CEU1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, QVGA, 29-Key Numeric, High Performance Laser w Green

Spot, Windows CE 6.0

•945200031 FALCONX3+ 00A0WI-2N0-CEU1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, QVGA, 29-Key Numeric, Standard Range Imager w Green

Spot, Windows CE 6.0

•945200032 FALCONX3+ 00A0HP-2N1-MEN1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, VGA, 29-Key Numeric, High Performance Laser w Green Spot,

Camera 3.1MP, WEHH 6.5

•945200033 FALCONX3+ 00A0WI-2N1-MEN1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, VGA, 29-Key Numeric, Standard Range Imager w Green Spot,

Camera 3.1MP, WEHH 6.5

•945200034 FALCONX3+ 00A0HP-2F0-CEU1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, QVGA, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, High Performance Laser w

Green Spot, Windows CE 6.0

1FALCON™ X3+

•945200035 FALCONX3+ 00A0WI-2F0-CEU1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, QVGA, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, Standard Range Imager w

Green Spot, Windows CE 6.0

•945200036 FALCONX3+ 00A0HP-2F1-MEN1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, VGA, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, High Performance Laser w

Green Spot, Camera 3.1MP, WEHH 6.5

•945200037 FALCONX3+ 00A0WI-2F1-MEN1

Falcon X3+ Hand held, 802.11 a/b/g /n CCX v4, Bluetooth v2.1, 256MB

RAM/1GB Flash, VGA, 52-Key Alpha Numeric, Standard Range Imager w Green

Spot, Camera 3.1MP, WEHH 6.5

•945250051 FALCONX3+ 00A0HP-3N0-CEU1