E-Seek M300 User manual

E-SEEK Inc
Breakthrough Technology in Bar Code
M300 Reference Guide
Rev: 05C

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Model 300 Reference Guide
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The M300 product is powered by Microsoft Window CE 5.0 Software for Pocket PC.
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2Table Of Contents
Chapter Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................
Product Specications ...........................................................................................................................
Getting Started ......................................................................................................................................
Working With M300 ...............................................................................................................................
Communications ....................................................................................................................................
Application .............................................................................................................................................
SDK .......................................................................................................................................................
M300 Tools Reference ..........................................................................................................................
Accessories ...........................................................................................................................................
Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................................................................
Appendix A .............................................................................................................................................
Appendix B ............................................................................................................................................
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1.0 Introduction
The Model 300 incorporates the unique reading technology developed for the E-Seek Model 200 and Model
250 with the added capability to read smart cards in a portable terminal. The Model 300 provides the ability to
read government issued ID cards without directly attaching to a host system.
The standard Model 300 features includes a magnetic stripe, 1D/2D barcode and contact smart card reading
technologies. A full color TFT 3.5 inch display with touch screen capabilities simplies the interaction with the
Windows CE 5.0 operating system. USB Host, USB Device and RS232 C interfaces provide exibility in com-
munications and external device attachment.
The Figures that follow, Figure 1-1 , 1-2 and 1-3 illustrate the major modules and components of the
Model 300.
Figure 1-1 Front View
Introduction
Smart Card Reader
Magnetic Stripe Reader
Full Color
LCD Display
2D & Linear
Barcode Reader
LED Indicator
Key Push Button
Power

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Figure 1-3 Back End View
Introduction
Stylus
Power Connector
RS232 Serial/USB
Device Connector
USB Host Port
Figure 1-2 Back View
Reset Button
Speaker Strap (Optional)
Rechargeable Battery

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Barcode Reader
Readable Codes PDF 417 linear barcodes (Code 39, Code 128)
Sensor Type Linear CMOS array
Illumination Red bar LEDs
Scanning Area 36 mm x 80 mm
Magnetic Reader
Number of Tracks 3 track head
Formats ANSI, ISO, CDL, AAMVA standard
Read Direction Bi-directional read capability
Smart Card Reader
Type ISO 7816-3
API’s Microsoft PC/SC
Protocol Asynchronous (T=0 and T=1)
Optional & Accessory Items
USB Flash Driver
USB Bluetooth Adapter
Wi-Fi 802 .11g (Internal)
Extra battery
AC-DC Power Supply (15 V 800mA)
USB Cable for PC
USB Ethernet Adapter
Performance Characteristics
Card Operating Mode Manual Insertion of ID Card , Mag Stripe Swipe action or Smart
Card Insertion
Display TFT 3.5” LCD display with 240x320 pixels, 260K colors, high bright LED
backlight and touch screen
Operation Hand-held or stand-alone
Memory 64 MB RAM & 64 MB Flash (40 MB for data)
CPU Powerful 32 bits ARM9 processor
Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
Notication 2-color LED light
Communication Ports RS-232C, USB host and USB Device
Key Pad Easy access key buttons - 17 key push button numeric
Main Battery Rechargeable battery (Lithium-ion 3.7 V 1800 mAH)
Battery Chargers AC-DC or USB port
Power AC-DC Power adapter
Audio Speaker sound
2.0ProductSpecications
Product Specications

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Physical Characteristic
Card size ISO Standard Size -- 53.98 mm x 85.73 mm
Dimensions 2.7” height x 5.0” width x 8.0” length
Weight 1.0 lb (with battery)
Environment
Operating Temperature 32oto 104oF (0oto 40oC)
Storage -40oto 140oF (-40o to 60oC)
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Regulatory FCC and CE recognized components
Product Specications

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3.0 Getting Started
Unpack and verify that all components of the Model 300 package are included per the Packing Slip:
3.1 Charging The M300 Battery
URGENT: Do not turn ON or connect the M300 to the computer at this time.
The Model 300 is shipped with the rechargeable battery installed.
Connect the AC/DC power supply to the Model 300 power connector, look for the LED indictor
(Figure 1-1) to be red in color.
When the LED indicator changes color to green, the battery is fully charged and the Model 300 is ready
for use.
NOTE: Charging the battery full can take up to three hours.
NOTE: For replacing battery please contact E-SEEK or your system provider.
3.2 Unpacking M300
3.2.1 M300 Device
3.2.2 Power Supply
The AC/DC power supply is provided with the Model 300 to provide battery charging capability from
any AC power outlet.
The AC/DC power supply also allows the Model 300 to be operated from wall power.
The power supple plugs into the power changing connector on the Model 300.
Figure 3-1 Power Supply
M300 Device (Battery installed)
Power Supply
USB Cable
Stylus Pen
CD
Hand Strap (Optional)
Quick start guide
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Getting started
Usage Battery life
Normal 6 hours (w/o Wi-Fi)
3 hours (w Wi-Fi)
Extreme 2.5 hours (w/o Wi-Fi)
1.5 hours (w Wi-Fi)

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3.2.3 M300 USB Cable
3.2.4 Stylus
The Stylus is for entering the information into the M300 from the touchscreen display and to make
selections under operating system or application program control.
Figure 3-3 Stylus
The Model 300 is provided with a USB interface cable as standard equipment. This cable allows
the Model 300 to interface with any standard USB port on your computer.
Attach this cable to any USB port on your computer and to the USB device connector (RJ-45) on
the Model 300.
Stylus
Getting Started
Figure 3-2 Cable
NOTE: When the M300 in connected to your computer with the USB Cable, the M300 battery is also
charged.