FAMOCO FX915SC-ASK User manual

User Manual
FX915SC-ASK
NFC Android Validator

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Table of content
1Copyright ............................................................................................................................ 3
2Trademarks......................................................................................................................... 3
3Warnings and safety notices............................................................................................... 3
4Limitation of liability............................................................................................................. 3
5About this manual............................................................................................................... 4
6Device layout...................................................................................................................... 4
7Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 5
7.1 AC adapter .................................................................................................................. 5
7.2 Battery......................................................................................................................... 5
8Getting started.................................................................................................................... 6
8.1 Product Content........................................................................................................... 6
8.2 How to install FX9 validators........................................................................................ 6
8.2.1 Electrical recommendations.................................................................................. 6
8.2.2 How to install Back Casings Wall.......................................................................... 7
8.2.3 How to install a Back Casing Pole........................................................................14
8.2.4 How to install the front casing..............................................................................27
8.2.5 Troubleshooting & Maintenance ..........................................................................27
8.3 How to clean plastic surfaces......................................................................................28
8.4 How to store FX915SC-ASK.......................................................................................28
8.5 How to switch the device ON or OFF..........................................................................29
8.6 Home screen and synchronization..............................................................................29
8.7 How to read an NFC card ...........................................................................................30
8.8 How to read a barcode (1D/2D) ..................................................................................31
8.9 About the SIM/SAM slots............................................................................................31
9Technical specifications.....................................................................................................32
10 Warranty information......................................................................................................34
11 Safety and general information.......................................................................................34
12 Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................................35
13 Band and power.............................................................................................................36
13.1 Support band information and power ..........................................................................36

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13.2 NFC module information.............................................................................................37

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1 Copyright
Copyright ©2020 Famoco. All rights reserved.
This manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Famoco.
We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update specifications without prior
notice.
2 Trademarks
●Famoco and the Famoco logo are registered trademarks of Famoco.
●The Android logo is a trademark of Google, Inc.
●Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
●Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
●All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
FAMOCO SAS
59 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris –FRANCE
[email protected]m
www.famoco.com
3 Warnings and safety notices
Please read all the safety notices before using this device. Do not use the device near fuel or
chemicals or in any prescribed area such as service stations and refineries. Do not transport or
store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your device
and accessories.
4 Limitation of liability
Famoco shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental, or consequential
damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using this product, whether or not
Famoco had been advised, knew, or should have known the possibility of such damages.

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5 About this manual
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a Famoco FX9 validator. This user manual is specially
designed to detail the device’s main functions and features.
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and correct use.
●Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
●Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
●Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
●Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
●Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Famoco is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Famoco.
●Famoco is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry
settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customize the operating
system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
6 Device layout

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7 Accessories
Note:
●The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on
the region or service provider.
●The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other
devices.
●Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
●Third-party accessories may not be compatible with your device.
7.1 AC adapter
For Europe, Famoco is proposing as an accessory an AC adapter that allows the product to be
powered from an AC plug.
7.2 Battery
The product comes by default without a battery. In specific cases of use or environment, it may
be necessary to install the battery. This is not recommended by default by Famoco. The battery
will only keep the mobile device powered-on (Android, screen), but not the accessories (scan-
engine, ASK module, and touch panel).
Best practices when using a battery:
●Charge the battery promptly when empty. Do not leave the battery in a discharged state.
●Keep your device and battery cool. High temperatures degrade the battery more quickly.
The battery will not charge when over 45°C.
●To prevent an accelerated degradation of thebattery, do not leave in charge formore than
10 hours.
●When not using the device for long periods, charge to approximately 40%, and remove
the battery.
How to insert/change the battery:
1. Remove the Front Casing from the Back Casing
2. Remove the battery trap
3. Insert the new battery with the pins located against the gold springs (with the label down).
4. Press the battery down into the case.
5. To replace the battery trap and the Front Casing, reverse step 1 and 2.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
battery according to the instructions. Only use the battery provided by Famoco.

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8 Getting started
8.1 Product Content
All Famoco FX9 validators are made of two parts:
•A Back Casing (Wall or Pole) consisting of a system of attachment, a voltage-reducing
card and USB ports.
•A Front Casing containing all the intelligence of the device.
8.2 How to install FX9 validators
8.2.1 Electrical recommendations
Warning: Make sure that the power supply is switched off during the entire installation.
All FX9 validators must be powered withvoltages of 12or 24 VDC, protected against undervoltage
and overvoltage. In no case shall the voltage supplied be less than 9 VDC or more than 36 VDC.
The power supply wiring consists of 2 rigid-wire conductors. The cross-section and length will
depend on the location of the Validator in relation to the energy source distance.
A full 25W power is the theoretical maximum peak power consumption of FX9 validators in its
most complete configuration. The real consumption (average/maximum) may be lower depending
on the Validator's configuration, but in any case, it will never exceed 25Wh.
The recommended cross-section for a copper wire cable depending on its length (understood as
the round trip of the conductor between the Validator and the power source).
Input voltage of 12V DC:
12V DC
Copper section mm2
(25 W/h, I=2,08)
Cable
length (m)
(both ways)
minimum
(PT 5%)
maximum
(PT 2.5%)
Rigid wire’s
cross-section
AWG equivalence
1
0.06
0.12
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
2
0.12
0.24
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
5
0.30
0.59
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
10
0.59
1.18
1 mm2
AWG 17
15
0.89
1.77
1,5 mm2
AWG 16
20
1.18
2.36
2 mm2
The validator terminal block accepts up to 1.5mm2 of
cross-section cable. A section of 1.5mm2 (AWG 15)
can be used, under the installer’s responsibility and
after confirming the maximum power of the
configuration to be deployed.
25
1.48
2.95
3 mm2
30
1.77
3.54
3,5 mm2

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Input voltage of 24V DC:
24V DC
Copper section mm2
(25 W/h, I=1,042,08)
Cable
length (m)
(both ways)
minimum
(PT 5%)
maximum
(PT 2.5%)
Rigid wire’s
cross-section
AWG equivalence
1
0.01
0.03
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
2
0.03
0.06
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
5
0.07
0.15
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
10
0.15
0.30
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
15
0.22
0.44
0,5 mm2
AWG 20
20
0.30
0.59
0,75 mm2
AWG 18
25
0.37
0.74
0,75 mm2
AWG 18
30
0.44
0.89
1 mm2
AWG 18
8.2.2 How to install Back Casings Wall
8.2.2.1 Tools of the installer
8.2.2.1.1 Tools list
The installer should be equipped with the following tools:
Designation
Quantity
Drill
1
Electric screwdriver (optional)
1
Torx screwdriver TT20, shaft length 80 mm
1 per installer
8.2.2.1.2 List of supplies
Designation
Comment
Quantity
Drill between 5 and 8 mm, depending on
type of anchorage desired
Drilling for fixing screws
1
Electric cable
Power cables, section and length
depending on the voltage and the
location of the power plug (*)
2
(*) refer to chapter "Electrical recommendations"

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8.2.2.2 Prerequisite installation
8.2.2.2.1 Installation surface
To ensure proper installation and sealing at the rear of the unit, the installation surface must be
straight and level. A seal is still provided to compensate for roughness and surface defects.
8.2.2.2.2 Electrical recommendations
Please refer to section 8.2.1 Electrical recommendations.
8.2.2.2.3 Drilling & fixing jig
Place the appliance at the desired floor height, taking care tocheck the specific height instructions
according to the different use cases.
Drilling template is as follows:

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1. To ensure the tightness of the device, the breakable openings are available both for fixing
and for the passageof cables. Identify and break only those that will be required for fixation
among those available.
2. Use the drilling template, or directly mark the surface,to identify the position of the different
holes to make to fix the support. Use a drill and dowels adapted to the type of materials
(full, hollow ...).
3. Breakable openings are available for the passage of cables. Identify and break only those
that will be required to connect the device among those available.

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Cables can be routed directly from the rear of the unit, in the case of a hollow wall, or through the
bottom of the cable gland. In both cases, the breakable or pierceable openings are available.
8.2.2.3 Assembly & electric installation
8.2.2.3.1 Mounting preparation
In detail, the back of the validator in wall mounting consists of:
●A back casing
●Two seals
●A central room, housing the power supply electronics
The validator support installation uses the following elements:
●2-star screws for fixing the lower caliper (the red part at the bottom of the device on the
previous picture)
●8 Torx screws T20, for assembly of the centerpiece on the back casing
The back can be delivered partially assembled, at the request of the customer, or in separate
pieces. Follow the steps described below depending on the initial state of assembly.

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8.2.2.3.2 Preparation of the back casing
1. Once the fixing holes and cable ducts have been identified and opened on the rear face,
proceed to pass the cables and fix the back casing against the surface. The back casing
is supplied with a seal which makes it possible to seal in the event of irregularities on the
surface, make sure to place it during the installation.
2. The rear phase has two USB-A female connectors, to connect external devices (dongles
or USB cables). If necessary, install the elements on the USB sockets and connect the
data cables, if necessary.
These devices will be powered and connected to the central Android system once the
front casing is placed and the entire validator closed. Please note that the available USB
interface is type 2.0, and the current delivered by each port is limited to 500mA.
3. Before making the electrical connection, make sure that the power supply is
switched off during the entire intervention.
a. Strip the power supply wires. Crimp (if needed) the wires.
b. On the terminal block, connect the VDC wires, respecting the marking on the
electronic board (“+” or “24V” marking for the positive wire and “-” or “GND”
marking for the ground wire). The terminal block secures the wire by a simple
press: push the orange buttons to insert the end of the wire. Nominal working
voltage is 12 VDC or 24 VDC.

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c. The jumper available allows activating the 12/24 VDC power line in the front
casing, needed for some use-cases.
i. For FX925SC-ING & FX925SF-ING, the jumper must be plugged.
ii. For FX915SC-ASK & FX925SC-TT, the jumper must be removed.
d. In the case of cables passing through protruding grommets, use the lower bracket
to tighten and secure the cables against possible tearing.
4. Before closing the unit, make sure that the seal on the contour of the back casing is
correctly fitted. In any way the two ferrite beads installed on cables in the Back Casing
must be removed. Please ensure there are installed before to close the Back Casing Wall

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5. For the installation of the intermediate part and the closing of the rear face, use the 8
screws supplied and the Torx screwdriver TT20, with rod length of 80 mm minimum to go
to the bottom of the barrel, in order to screw and close the wall mount.
6. The result is as follows. The whole assembly remains secure and access to the electronic
card remains hidden, thus avoiding any manipulation by maintenance personnelthat could
result in an accident by electrocution.

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8.2.2.4 End of installation test
Once the Back Casing is installed, you can test the electrical connection and the correct power
supply of the unit by checking, with a multimeter, the following test points
●VCC +5V DC must be lowered and stabilized in 5V DC
●VCC +12V/24V:
oMust be 0V for FX915SC-ASK and FX925SC-TT as the jumper must have been
removed during the installation.
oMust be 12V or 24V (depending on the voltage used to power the FX9) for
FX925SC-ING and FX925SF-ING.
8.2.3 How to install a Back Casing Pole
8.2.3.1 Product Content
The FX9 validator is composed of the following pieces:
●A back casing, consisting of a system to attach to the pole and a DC power board.
●A front casing, which contains all the electronics and intelligence of the device.
8.2.3.2 Tools of the installer
8.2.3.2.1 Tools list
The installer should be equipped with the following tools:
Designation
Quantity
Drill
1
Electric screwdriver (optional)
1
Pipe wrench 8 mm
1
Torx screwdriver TT20 head, shank length 80 mm
1

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8.2.3.2.2 List of supplies
Designation
Commentaries
Quantity
5.5 mm drill bit
Drilling for the anti-rotation screw
1
Drill bit between 12 and 16 mm
Central hole drilling
1
Tapered reamer, diameter of 20
Central hole drilling
1, optional
Electrical cables
2 rigid-conductor power cables,
cross-section and length
depending on the vehicle layout
(*).
Cross-section must be under 1.5
mm
Cable pass
Rubber grommet, outer diameter
according to the drilled hole (*)
1 per unit
(optional)
Cable crimps
Only needed if the installed cable
is a flexible one, according to the
chosen cable cross-section (*).
The section of the crimp must be
under 1.5 mm
2 per unit
(*) refer to the chapter "Electrical recommendations."
8.2.3.3 Prerequisite installation
8.2.3.3.1 Pole topology
The pole on which the FX9 validator is installed must be straight and vertical, with a cross-section
diameter between 30 and 40 mm.
The device is designed to be installed in a vertical position, right-side-up.
8.2.3.3.2 Electrical recommendations
Please refer to section 8.2.1 Electrical recommendations.
Warning: The wire cross-section and total cable diameter will determine the type of cable
pass to be used and the actual drilling diameter on the bar.
8.2.3.3.3 Removal of the existing system
If the pole is already equipped with existing equipment, first remove it. If both devices are to be
used at the same time, make sure that a lower clearance of at least 8 cm is respected, as detailed
on the drilling template.

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8.2.3.3.4 Standard drilling template
Place the unit at the desired height from the floor. Take care to check the specific height
instructions for each use case.
The standard drilling template is as follows:
1. Use the drilling template to identify the position and the different holes to be drilled on the
pole to fix the support.
2. Use a 5.5mm (+/- 0,1mm) drill bit to make the holes at the extremities. Only one is
mandatory. This hole will be used for the anti-rotation screw.
3. Use a drill and, if necessary, a tapered reamer to make the central hole. This hole will be
used for the power cable. The minimum recommended diameter for easy cable routing is
12mm; maximum recommended to avoid the pole weakening is 16mm.
4. In this central hole, pass the power cable through and then protect it with a rubber gland,
adapted to the drilled diameter.

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8.2.3.3.5 Drilling template for data cabling
In case of data cables (USB) should arrive at the rear casing, and extra drilling holes on the pole
could be considered.
8.2.3.4 Mechanical assembly & electrical installation
Warning: For safety reasons, make sure that the power supply is turned off throughout the
operation.
8.2.3.4.1 Preparation for assembly
The back casing of the Validator consists of:
●A back casing part
●An intermediate part, housing the power supply board
●Two sets of fixing brackets
●Three seals, each one composed of two halves

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The installation of the validator uses the following elements:
•4 metal brackets, all identical
•2 anti-rotation screws with washers
•screws for fixing the fixing brackets to the back casing
•16 plastic spacers (8 spacers per pair of fixing brackets)
•4 nuts, washers and hexagonal-head screws - 2 per pair of brackets
•8 TT20 Torx screws, for fixing the intermediate part on the back casing part
The mounting system, composed of metal brackets and plastic spacers, can adapt to all pole
sizes from 30mm to 40mm in diameter.
Follow the steps described below depending on the initial state of the assembly.
8.2.3.4.2 Preparation of the back casing
1. The hexagonal-head screws are placed in the housing provided on the back casing part.

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2. For a perfect centering on the pole, place the recommended number of spacers for the
diameter of the pole, then fix the lower bracket with the 4 flat-headed screws, as shown:
In this example, only one spacer is placed behind the bracket. This configuration is suitable for
35 mm diameter bars. It is recommended to use the spacers configuration behind/between the
brackets as follows:
3. Apply the same process and configuration to both upper and lower brackets and place
half of the upper and lower sealing rings.
Several types of seals can be used to adapt to the different pole diameters. Choose the
one that best suits you:
●Seal Type 1 can be identified by a “30 - 34” engraving
●Seal Type 2 can be identified by a “34 - 36” engraving / no text (depending on the production
batch)