IEI Technology MODAT-550A Series User manual

MODAT-550A Mobile Data Collector
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User Manual
5.5” Mobile Data Collector with Octa-Core ARM® Cortex®-A53
1.5 GHz CPU, Android 7.0 OS, Capacitive Touchscreen,
Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, 1D/2D Barcode Scanner,
GPS, NFC, 13-Megapixel Camera, IP 65, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.00 – September 11, 2018
MODEL:
MODAT-550A

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Revision
Date Version Changes
September 11, 2018 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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owners.

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Manual Conventions
WARNING
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the
equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
NOTE
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................. 3
1.5 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................... 4
1.6 SIDE PANELS .............................................................................................................. 5
1.7 TOP PANEL ................................................................................................................. 5
1.8 BOTTOM PANEL.......................................................................................................... 6
1.9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 6
1.10 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 8
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 10
2.2 OPTIONAL ITEMS.......................................................................................................11
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 12
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 13
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 13
3.3 CHARGING THE SYSTEM........................................................................................... 14
3.4 SIM CARD INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 16
3.5 MICROSD CARD INSTALLATION................................................................................ 18
3.6 I/O CONNECTORS..................................................................................................... 19
3.6.1 Headset Jack.................................................................................................... 19
3.6.2 Micro USB Connector...................................................................................... 19
3.7 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 21
4 USING THE MODAT-550A........................................................................................ 22
4.1 POWERING ON/OFF .................................................................................................. 23
4.2 HOME SCREEN ......................................................................................................... 24
4.2.1 Adding a Home Screen..................................................................................... 24

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4.2.2 Switching between Home Screens.................................................................... 25
4.2.3 Favorites Tray.................................................................................................. 26
4.2.4 Adding Shortcuts.............................................................................................. 27
4.2.5 Arranging the Home Screen............................................................................. 28
4.3 NAVIGATION BUTTONS............................................................................................. 29
4.4 STATUS BAR ............................................................................................................. 30
4.5 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 32
4.5.1 Wireless & Networks........................................................................................ 32
4.5.1.1 More Settings............................................................................................ 33
4.5.2 Barcode............................................................................................................ 35
4.5.3 Display............................................................................................................. 36
4.5.4 Notifications..................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1 Sound................................................................................................................ 39
4.5.2 Apps.................................................................................................................. 40
4.5.3 Storage............................................................................................................. 41
4.5.4 Battery.............................................................................................................. 42
4.5.5 Memory............................................................................................................ 43
4.5.6 Users................................................................................................................ 44
4.5.7 DuraSpeed........................................................................................................ 45
4.5.8 Location ........................................................................................................... 46
4.5.9 Security ............................................................................................................ 47
4.5.10 Accounts......................................................................................................... 49
4.5.11 Language & Input .......................................................................................... 50
4.5.12 Backup & Reset.............................................................................................. 51
4.5.13 Date & Time................................................................................................... 52
4.5.14 Accessibility ................................................................................................... 53
4.5.15 Printing.......................................................................................................... 55
4.5.1 Scheduled Power On & Off.............................................................................. 56
4.5.2 About Phone..................................................................................................... 57
4.6 CAMERA................................................................................................................... 59
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 60
B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 62
B.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................. 63
B.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 63

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B.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................... 64
B.1.3 Product Disposal............................................................................................. 65
B.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 65
B.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 66
B.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 66
C HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE......................................................... 67

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: MODAT-550A ...............................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: Rear Panel....................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-4: Side Panels..................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-5: Top Panel.....................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-6: Bottom Panel...............................................................................................................6
Figure 1-7: Dimensions (units in mm)..........................................................................................8
Figure 3-1: Connecting the Micro USB Cable to the MODAT-550A.........................................14
Figure 3-2: Connecting the Power Plug .....................................................................................15
Figure 3-3: Connecting the MODAT-550A to the Power Adapter ............................................15
Figure 3-4: Battery Cover Retention Screws .............................................................................16
Figure 3-5: Removing the Battery...............................................................................................17
Figure 3-6: SIM Card Installation.................................................................................................17
Figure 3-7: microSD Card Slot ....................................................................................................18
Figure 3-8: MODAT-550A Headset Jack.....................................................................................19
Figure 3-9: USB for File Transfer................................................................................................20
Figure 3-10: USB Connection Option Screen............................................................................21
Figure 4-1: Power Button.............................................................................................................23
Figure 4-2: Power Off Menu.........................................................................................................23
Figure 4-3: Adding a Home Screen.............................................................................................24
Figure 4-4: Multiple Home Screens.............................................................................................25
Figure 4-5: Favorites Tray............................................................................................................26
Figure 4-6: All Apps/WIDGETS Page..........................................................................................27
Figure 4-7: Trash an Item on Home Screen...............................................................................28
Figure 4-8: Navigation Buttons...................................................................................................29
Figure 4-9: Status Bar ..................................................................................................................30
Figure 4-10: Notification List and System Status......................................................................31
Figure 4-11: Wireless and Networks Settings ...........................................................................32
Figure 4-12: More Settings Menu................................................................................................33
Figure 4-13: Barcode Menu .........................................................................................................35
Figure 4-14: Display Menu...........................................................................................................36

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Figure 4-15: Notifications Menu..................................................................................................38
Figure 4-16: Sound Menu.............................................................................................................39
Figure 4-17: Apps Menu...............................................................................................................40
Figure 4-18: Storage Menu ..........................................................................................................41
Figure 4-19: Battery Menu ...........................................................................................................42
Figure 4-20: Memory Menu..........................................................................................................43
Figure 4-21: Users Menu..............................................................................................................44
Figure 4-22: DuraSpeed Menu.....................................................................................................45
Figure 4-23: Location Menu.........................................................................................................46
Figure 4-24: Security Menu..........................................................................................................47
Figure 4-25: Accounts Menu .......................................................................................................49
Figure 4-26: Language & Input Menu .........................................................................................50
Figure 4-27: Backup & Reset Menu ............................................................................................51
Figure 4-28: Date & Time Menu...................................................................................................52
Figure 4-29: Accessibility Menu..................................................................................................53
Figure 4-30: Printing Menu ..........................................................................................................55
Figure 4-31: Scheduled Power On & Off Menu..........................................................................56
Figure 4-32: About Phone Menu .................................................................................................57
Figure 4-33: Camera Application ................................................................................................59

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Variations...........................................................................................................2
Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................7
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................11
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................11
Table 4-1: Navigation Buttons.....................................................................................................29