Datalogic falcon x3+ User manual

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40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna - Italy
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complete and accurate, however, Datalogic reserves the right to change any specification at
any time without prior notice. Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of
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Patents
See www.patents.datalogic.com for patent list.
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

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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

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Industry Canada Compliance....................................................................143
SAR Compliance.......................................................................................145
WEEE Compliance ...................................................................................146
GLOSSARY..............................................................................................148
INDEX....................................................................................................... 152

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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
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INTRODUCTION
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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.

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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.