Furuno finpad 500f User manual

Publication No. OME-R06601-D
Date: Jul/2006
PRINTED IN JAPAN
FURUNO SYSTEMS CO., LTD.
USER’S MANUAL
MODEL: finpad 500f

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORDS..............................................................................................................C
DISCLAIMER ...............................................................................................................C
PRECAUTIONS ON USING WIRELESS LAN.............................................................D
SAFETY LEVELS & MARKS.......................................................................................G
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR THIS UNIT.............................................................H
TRADEMARKS ............................................................................................................K
COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................................K
1. Features..................................................................................................................1
2. System Configuration............................................................................................3
3. Controls & Switches..............................................................................................4
4. Li-ion Battery Pack Handling Precautions...........................................................8
5. Charging Li-ion Battery Pack..............................................................................11
6. Charging Backup Battery....................................................................................13
7. Replacing Li-ion Battery Pack ............................................................................14
8. Power-ON/OFF .....................................................................................................16
9. Setup Utility..........................................................................................................17
10. Adjusting Screen Contrast..................................................................................21
11. LCD Backlight ON/OFF........................................................................................22
12. Using Laser Scanner ...........................................................................................23
13. Bluetooth Communication..................................................................................25
14. Attaching Handstrap............................................................................................26
15. Daily Maintenance................................................................................................27
16. Before calling service..........................................................................................29
17. Functional Block Diagram...................................................................................31
18. Specifications of finpad 500f ..............................................................................32
19. Battery Life Calculation.......................................................................................43
20. Specifications of Li-ion Battery Pack BP-12000-W ...........................................45
21. Specifications of Battery Charger BC-12000-W ................................................48
22. Equipment List & Replacement Parts ................................................................51

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FOREWORDS
Congratulations and thank you for deciding and purchasing this unit.
Before start using the unit, read this manual carefully to operate it properly and derive
full performance.
This manual explains very basic usages and important information (cautions, etc.)
required when using the unit. For daily operations (key strokes for dialog with screen,
etc.) specific to application programs, refer to the documentation for those programs
which are published by the application vendors.
Always keep this manual in the place accessible from the operators.
Before start using the unit, charge the Li-ion battery pack as explained in “5.
Charging Li-ion Battery Pack”.
Recycle wasted Li-ion battery pack
The battery pack contains recyclable Li-ion battery cells. Please reserve
natural resource by recycling wasted battery packs. Return wasted battery
packs to the vendor of your terminal unit. When shipping a battery pack,
insulate its electrodes sufficiently with vinyl tape to prevent
overheating/burning by short circuit. It is always a good practice to contain
it in plastic bag. Feel free to contact the vendor of your terminal unit for any inquiry on
this matter.
Li-ion
DISCLAIMER
This manual was edited very carefully and the information contained in this manual is
thought to be correct in every respect, however, in no event FURUNO SYSTEMS be
liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or consequential
damages arising from incorrect and/or insufficient information in this manual. The
entire risks are assumed by you.
The information in this manual may be revised without notice.

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PRECAUTIONS ON USING WIRELESS LAN
1. It is strictly prohibited to modify the transceiver circuit or antenna of this unit. (The
transceiver circuit built in this unit is so designed to prevent modification.)
2. Never change the transmission frequency or transmission power locally. Never
replace the transceiver circuit locally. Never replace or deform the antenna. Any
attempt to change the original feature or performance is strictly prohibited.
3. Take care not to interfere with other wireless communication services. When any
interference is found, immediately stop using this unit. Do not use it until right
countermeasure is taken.
4. When using a micro-power device like this unit, always bear in mind that
interferences from various wireless services or industrial/scientific/medical
equipment are inevitable.
5. Do not use this unit in the neighborhood or within an airport.
Never use device driver software other than the one supplied from FURUNO
SYSTEMS. When any failure is suspected, call the vendor of this unit immediately.
Security on using wireless LAN
(IMPORTANT: This concerns your privacy protection.)
Wireless LAN uses radio signal (rather than wired one) for communication between
equipment like PC and a wireless access point. This is great advantage in that you
may LAN-connect to any station so long as you are within the wireless
communication range. Because radio signal can sometimes reach outside beyond
obstacles (wall,) this may cause below-listed problems unless security settings are
done properly:
Outsider may spy your communication
Outsider may intentionally receive radio signal emitted from your equipment to spy
invaluable information including various ID’s, passwords, personal information like
credit-card numbers, e-mails, etc.
Outsider may invade/hack into your personal or company’s network to:
 Steal personal or secret information. (Leakage of Information)
 Impersonate someone else to communicate with another, and distribute harmful
information. (Impersonation)
 Falsify intercepted information and distribute it. (Falsification)
 Destroy data/system by distributing computer virus, etc. (Destruction)

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Generally security system is built in wireless LAN equipment or wireless access
point, and proper setting of the security system minimizes the possibility of these
problems.
Wireless LAN equipment is sometimes shipped without setting the built-in security
system. For this reason it is vitally important to complete security settings on
wireless LAN equipment before start using its LAN capability.
Due to the nature of wireless LAN, security may be broken by unpredictable special
manner. Always bear this in mind when using wireless LAN equipment. If you have
any question/problem in security settings, do not hesitate to call the vendor of this
unit.
Always do security settings after you have understood everything completely. Again,
the entire risks are always assumed by you.
FCC Manual Statement
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Part 15Subpart BClass B Statement
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Properly shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to
host computer and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
FCC Manual Statement for Bluetooth：
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
FCC Manual Statement for 802.11b：
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might
occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. [Handy
Terminal (PI-13500-W)] has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The maximum
SAR levels tested for [Handy Terminal (PI-13500-W)] has been show to be
0.564W/kg W/kg at Body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
802.11b Module and Bluetooth module do not transmit simultaneously.

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SAFETY LEVELS & MARKS
The following indications are used throughout this manual to show safety levels:
DANGER Disobedience to the instructions in this column may directly result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING Disobedience to the instructions in this column may result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION Disobedience to the instructions in this column may result in injury
or damage of this unit.
NOTE Notes or tips in using this unit fully.
The following marks clearly indicate if you must do something or if you must not do
something:
You must do something indicated by this mark.
Action indicated by this mark is prohibited.

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR THIS UNIT
When using this unit, follow the instructions given in this section. They will prevent
danger to yourself or the people around you. They will also prevent failure of this unit.
For the Li-ion battery pack, battery charger and laser scanner, refer to the instructions
given in “3. Controls & Switches”, “4. Li-ion Battery Pack Handling Precautions” and
“12. Using Laser Scanner,” respectively.
Again, the instructions given in this section are vitally important. Do not use the unit
before you understand all.
DANGER
Never short-circuit the connector pins or electrodes of this unit or Li-ion battery
pack. Short circuit may result in burst or burning.
If the battery pack is replaced with wrong type, it may explode. Used battery
pack must be handled as explained in its instruction manual.
WARNING
Never use the unit near flammable material such as gas, gunpowder, etc. The
material may explode and the unit may burst or burn.
Never use the unit in the environment where strong shock or vibration is
anticipated. The unit may burst or burn.
When the liquid from the LCD display splashes into your eyes, wash the eyes
with clean water then rush to a doctor.
CAUTION
Never attempt to disassemble or modify the unit or antenna.
Never use the unit in the environment where splash or rain is anticipated. The
unit may be damaged, performance may lower, or life may shorten.
Never use or store the unit in abnormally hot environment such as in direct
sunlight or near heater. The unit may be damaged, performance may lower, or
life may shorten.
Never use the unit in the place where temperature changes frequently and
condensing is anticipated. The unit may be damaged, performance may lower
or life may shorten.
(Cont’d)

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CAUTION
Never use the unit in strong magnetic field. The unit may be damaged,
performance may lower or life may shorten.
To avoid radio interference, make sure that obstacles (metallic objects, etc.)
are not placed around the antenna of this unit.
This unit is intended to use in walker’s hand. This unit can not be used on
vehicles like cart, forklift, car, etc.
Abnormal shocks or continuous vibrations may damage this unit or lower the
performance. To use the unit in such environment, sufficient measures
(prevention of drop, cushion, shock absorber, etc.) must be taken to meet the
environmental requirements. Consult the vendor of this unit.
Never use the unit in the environment where repeated shocks exceeding 20G
and/or continuous vibration of 1G is anticipated. Take note that use on cart,
forklift, etc. sometimes exceeds these limitations. To use the unit in such
environment, specific countermeasures must be taken.
Never leave the unit in dusty environment like desert or in the atmosphere of
corrosive gas (such as exhaust gas). Metallic parts such as connector pins or
electrodes may deteriorate, resulting in poor charging, communication errors,
etc.
Keep the terminals, connector pins, electrodes clean. Stain may cause poor
contact, resulting in poor charging, power failure, etc.
Wipe off the dirt on the plastic surface with soft cloth damped with a bit of
solution of neutral cleanser thinned with clean water. Never use solvent such
as alcohol, thinner, benzene, toluene, acetone, etc., or plastic parts (LCD
screen, housing, keyboard, etc.) may melt, deform, whiten, etc.
Never hit the keyboard keys or laser triggers with objects like ball-point pen,
pencils, etc. Key tops may be scratched and key closures may be damaged.
To avoid radio interference, make sure that obstacles (metallic objects, etc.)
are not placed around the antenna of this unit.

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NOTE
Communication range of this unit subject to environmental condition including
existence of obstacles. Wireless LAN of this unit uses 2.4 GHz ISM (Industry Science
Medical) band which is shared by various kinds of ISM equipment including microwave
ovens, high-frequency medical equipment, etc. For this reason, communication by
this unit may be interfered from them.
Also, communication by this unit may be interfered from adjacent electric/electronic
equipment emiting radio wave or generating magnetic field, office equipment, or home
electric appliances like TV.
This unit is provided with privacy-protection capability by means of SS system.
However, this does not always mean that privacy is protected perfectly. Because radio
wave is used for communication, outsider may spy your communication by using
specially-designed equipment. When using this unit, always bear this in mind.

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TRADEMARKS
Product names used in this document are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
COPYRIGHT
Everything contained in this document, including all text, images, graphics,
photographs, design elements, etc. is the intellectual property of FURUNO SYSTEMS.
Full copyrights over all of this material are retained by FURUNO SYSTEMS. No
material from this document may be reproduced by any means in any form whatsoever
without written permission from FURUNO SYSTEMS.

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1. Features
finpad 500f offers basic performance as communication terminal i.e. operability,
applicability and expandability. In addition it features:
• Easy-to-operate, compact/light-weight body
Barcode scanner built in the head of the body reads a wide variety of barcodes. Built-in
structure eases operation in the field.
The compact body houses a large LCD panel, laser scanner and SS transceiver, but
weighs only 230 g approx.
It fits in hand, and may be used for many hours comfortably without strain.
• Keyboard layout intended for single-hand manipulation and
supports for service-oriented applications
- Enter and laser-trigger keys placed closely each other
- Three laser trigger keys provided on the top/left/right sides respectively to allow
right/left-handed or normal/reverse-handed operations.
- Flexible key assignment for various services
- Function keys: [F1]/[F2]/[F3]/[F4]
Quick keys: [Q1]/[Q2]
Page-up/down keys: [▲]/[▼]
• LCD screen designed with service environment in mind
- 160x160-dot, large LCD screen
- 16-grayscale graphic presentation
(All 16 gradations are not always visible, depending on environmental lighting
condition, etc.)
- 4-grayscale text presentation
(4-grayscale presentation may be applied to both text and background.)
- Four fonts for rich expression and readability
• Service-minded environmental specifications
- Most light-weight in the class of this screen size
- Durability against adverse environment and harsh handling:
* Free fall from 2-meter height
* Repeated drops from lower heights
* Splash-proof complies with IEC529 IPX4
* Static discharge of ±20 kV
• Power management for long-lasting operation
One full charge offers day’s work of about 12 hours, where scanning and wireless data
transfer of 0.5 sec is assumed every 20 sec.

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• Vibration signal and buzzer ensure error-free operation
Vibration acknowledges input operation to eliminate possible mistakes. Vibration
pattern may be selected case-sensitively.
Three buzzer volume levels and multiple pitches are available to applications. Sound
may be also programmed to acknowledge barcode scanning or other operations.
• Versatile peripheral interfaces
- Bluetooth
• SS Communication System (complies with IEEE802.11b)
2.4 GHz band spectrum-spread communication system offers:
- Long communication range up to 100 m (indoor) or 200 m (outdoor)
- High transmission speed up to 11 Mbps per channel, and multi-channel concurrent
communication
- Auto-switchover of wireless-LAN access point according to movement of terminals
This unit is classified as specified low-power radio equipment which does not require
license.
• Easy-to-use Application Developing Environment
Various middleware which finpad provides offers high-level wireless communication,
developing tools, etc. For further details refer to the documentations for the
finpad-family middleware.

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2. System Configuration
This unit was designed considering expandability, flexibility and mobility so that it may be
used in a wide variety of services. Typical configuration is shown below.
COMPUTER
finpad 500f
Li-ion BATTERY PACK
(BP-12000-W)(Spare)
[OPTIONAL]
BATTERY
CHARGER
(BC-12000-W)
[OPTIONAL]
ACCESS POINT
WN-701-W
[OPTIONAL]
･ Li-ion BATTERY PACK
(BP-12000-W)
･HANDSTRAP
[STANDARD]
Bluetooth-compliant Devices
- Printer
[OPTIONAL]
finpad 500f
HUB
ETHERNET (LAN/PoE)

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3. Controls & Switches
Terminal Unit
(Top View)
7
Bluetooth
Antenna
1 SS Antenna
5 BCR Tri
gg
e
r
6 Ke
y
board
4 LCD Screen
2 TX/RX LED
3 Powe
r
LED
NO. NAME FUNCTION
1
SS Antenna Antenna for spread-spectrum communication is built in.
2
TX/RX LED Wireless reception:
Lit GREEN
Wireless transmission:
Lit ORANGE
3
Power LED
LCD screen OFF:
Blinks GREEN
Low battery power:
Blinks RED
Rewriting ROM: Blinks ORANGE
4
LCD Screen
(with backlight)
Displays text and graphics images.
5
Laser Trigger
Press to start barcode reading.
(Three triggers are available on the top, left and right sides of the unit,
respectively. Press either.)
(Cont’d)

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NO. NAME FUNCTION
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Keyboard
Press keys to enter data or activate functions.
Press [ON] and [OFF] keys for power-on and off, respectively.
Press [ON]+[1] ([ON]+[2]) to make the LCD screen contrast weak
(strong)
Press [ON]+[3] repeatedly to adjust the backlight through 4 steps
including OFF.
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Bluetooth
Antenna Antenna for Bluetooth communication is built in.
DANGER
Never short-circuit connector pins.
Short can cause burst or burning.
CAUTION
While ROM is rewritten (the power LED blinks in orange color,) never remove the
Li-ion battery pack from the unit. If so done, program will be lost and your unit may
not be started any more.

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Terminal Unit
(Bottom View)
5 Laser Trigger
9 Battery Cove
r
8 Laser Scanner
NO. NAME FUNCTION
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Laser Scanner Laser scanner for the barcode reader (BCR) is built in.
9
Battery Cover Li-ion battery pack is stored under this cover. When removing the
battery pack, unlock the knob then open the cover.

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Li-ion Battery Pack
When handling the battery pack, never short-circuit its electrodes illustrated below. It is
best to carry it stored in the terminal unit or plastic bag.
Electrodes
Electrodes
DANGER
Never short-circuit the electrodes of the battery pack. Short can cause burst or
burning.
If the battery pack is replaced with wrong type, it may explode. Used battery pack
must be handled as explained in its instruction manual.