IEI Technology MODAT-531 User manual

MODAT-531 Mobile Data Collector
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User Manual
5.3” Mobile Data Collector with Quad-Core ARM® Cortex®-A7
1.2 GHz CPU, Android 4.2.2 OS, Capacitive Touchscreen, 3.75G,
Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 1D/2D Barcode Scanner,
GPS, NFC, 8-Megapixel Camera, IP 67, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.00 – September 11, 2014
MODEL:
MODAT-531

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Revision
Date Version Changes
September 11, 2014 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................................. 3
1.4 REAR PANEL............................................................................................................... 4
1.5 SIDE PANELS .............................................................................................................. 5
1.6 TOP PANEL ................................................................................................................. 6
1.7 BOTTOM PANEL.......................................................................................................... 6
1.8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7
1.9 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 9
2 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 10
3 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 13
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 14
3.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS................................................................................... 14
3.3 CHARGING THE SYSTEM........................................................................................... 15
3.4 SIM CARD INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 17
3.5 MICROSD CARD INSTALLATION................................................................................ 18
3.6 I/O CONNECTORS..................................................................................................... 19
3.6.1 Headset Jack.................................................................................................... 19
3.6.2 Micro USB Connector...................................................................................... 20
3.7 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 21
4 USING THE MODAT-531........................................................................................... 22
4.1 POWERING ON/OFF .................................................................................................. 23
4.2 HOME SCREEN ......................................................................................................... 24
4.2.1 Switching between Home Screens.................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Favorites Tray.................................................................................................. 25
4.2.3 Adding Shortcuts.............................................................................................. 26
4.2.4 Arranging the Home Screen............................................................................. 27
4.3 NAVIGATION BUTTONS............................................................................................. 28

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4.4 STATUS BAR ............................................................................................................. 29
4.5 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 30
4.5.1 WIRELESS & NETWORKS.............................................................................. 30
4.5.1.1 More Settings............................................................................................ 31
4.5.2 Audio Profiles................................................................................................... 33
4.5.3 Display............................................................................................................. 34
4.5.4 Storage............................................................................................................. 35
4.5.5 Battery.............................................................................................................. 36
4.5.6 Apps.................................................................................................................. 37
4.5.7 Barcode............................................................................................................ 38
4.5.8 Location Access................................................................................................ 39
4.5.9 Security ............................................................................................................ 40
4.5.10 Language & Input.......................................................................................... 41
4.5.11 Backup & Reset.............................................................................................. 43
4.5.12 Add an Account.............................................................................................. 44
4.5.13 Date & Time................................................................................................... 45
4.5.14 Scheduled Power On & Off............................................................................ 46
4.5.15 Accessibility ................................................................................................... 47
4.5.16 Developer Options......................................................................................... 48
4.5.17 About Phone................................................................................................... 49
4.6 CAMERA................................................................................................................... 50
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 51
A.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................ 52
A.1.1 General Safety Precautions............................................................................. 52
A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................... 53
A.1.3 Product Disposal............................................................................................. 54
A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS........................................................ 54
A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning.............................................................................. 54
A.2.2 Cleaning Tools................................................................................................. 55
B HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ......................................................... 56
B.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ....................................... 57

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: MODAT-531..................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: Rear Panel....................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-4: Side Panel....................................................................................................................5
Figure 1-5: Top Panel.....................................................................................................................6
Figure 1-6: Bottom Panel...............................................................................................................6
Figure 1-7: Dimensions (units in mm)..........................................................................................9
Figure 3-1: MODAT-531 Micro USB Port ....................................................................................15
Figure 3-2: Connecting the Micro USB Cable to the MODAT-531 ...........................................16
Figure 3-3: Connecting the MODAT-531 to the Power Adapter...............................................16
Figure 3-4: Battery Cover Retention Screws.............................................................................17
Figure 3-5: Removing the Battery...............................................................................................18
Figure 3-6: SIM Card Installation.................................................................................................18
Figure 3-7: microSD Card Slot ....................................................................................................19
Figure 3-8: MODAT-531 Headset Jack........................................................................................19
Figure 3-9: USB Mass Storage Screen.......................................................................................20
Figure 4-1: Power Button.............................................................................................................23
Figure 4-2: Option Menu ..............................................................................................................23
Figure 4-3: Multiple Home Screens.............................................................................................24
Figure 4-4: Favorites Tray............................................................................................................25
Figure 4-5: Launcher Page ..........................................................................................................26
Figure 4-6: Move and Trash Item on Home Screen...................................................................27
Figure 4-7: Navigation Buttons...................................................................................................28
Figure 4-8: Status Bar ..................................................................................................................29
Figure 4-9: Wireless and Networks Settings .............................................................................30
Figure 4-10: More Settings Menu................................................................................................31
Figure 4-11: Audio Profiles Menu ...............................................................................................33
Figure 4-12: Display Menu...........................................................................................................34
Figure 4-13: Storage Menu ..........................................................................................................35
Figure 4-14: Battery Menu ...........................................................................................................36
Figure 4-15: Apps Menu...............................................................................................................37

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Figure 4-16: Barcode....................................................................................................................38
Figure 4-17: Location Access Menu...........................................................................................39
Figure 4-18: Security Menu..........................................................................................................40
Figure 4-19: Language & Input Menu .........................................................................................41
Figure 4-20: Backup & Reset Menu ............................................................................................43
Figure 4-21: Add Account Menu .................................................................................................44
Figure 4-22: Date & Time Menu...................................................................................................45
Figure 4-23: Scheduled Power On & Off Menu..........................................................................46
Figure 4-24: Accessibility Menu..................................................................................................47
Figure 4-25: Developer Options Menu........................................................................................48
Figure 4-26: About Phone Menu .................................................................................................49
Figure 4-27: Camera Application ................................................................................................50

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................8
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................12
Table 4-1: Navigation Buttons.....................................................................................................28

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: MODAT-531
The MODAT-531 is an Android-based mobile data collector with a 5.3” touchscreen. At
the heart of the system is the quad-core ARM®Cortex®-A7 1.2 GHz CPU. Wireless
communication technologies include 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and 3.75G.
Other peripherals include an 8-megapixel camera, a 1D/2D barcode scanner, a microSD
card slot, a Micro USB port, a headset jack and a speaker.
1.2 Features
Some of the MODAT-531 features include:
5.3” LCD with capacitive touchscreen
Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A7 1.2 GHz CPU
Android 4.2.2 OS
8-megapixel camera with flashlight
Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and 3.75G wireless communication
technologies
Built-in GPS with internal antenna
1D/2D barcode scanner