Opticon CRD-19-E4 User manual

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CRD-19-E4 User Manual
Network and Charging Cradle
For H-19 PDA phone
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Publication Revision No. Control Table
Rev. No. Date Contents
1.1 07/21/2008 Minor update
1.0 06/06/2008 Document created
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Table of Contents
1PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................................................4
2HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 STATUS LEDS AND COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.1 External Status LED ...............................................................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 Components ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................................................................7
3CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 DEVICE LOCATOR............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 ADMINISTRATION TOOL (ADMINTOOL)..............................................................................................................................................8
3.3 RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT..........................................................................................................................................................9
4SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS.....................................................................................................................................10
4.1 DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.2 ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................10
4.3 AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................10
4.4 SAFETY AND EMI CERTIFICATE ......................................................................................................................................................10
5FUNCTIONS AND COMPATIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................11
5.1 PROTOCOLS..................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1 Communications protocols ..................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.2 Network protocols................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.3 Network connection side......................................................................................................................................................11
5.2 FIRMWARE VERSION ......................................................................................................................................................................11
6CONTACT..................................................................................................................................................................................12
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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The CRD-19-E4 is a network and charging cradle for connecting Opticon H-19
quadband PDA to an Ethernet network. Connection is established using PDA’s USB
port to10/100 Base-T Ethernet network. CRD-19-E4 also has dedicated slots to charge
battery separately.
CRD-19-E4 is equipped with four H-19 device pockets, four battery pockets, and two
Ethernet ports, one for uplink to the Ethernet network and one for optional connection of
PC or computing devices. CRD-19-E4 provides TCP/IP-based network connectivity for
up to four H-19 devices simultaneously is able to charge four H-19 and four batteries at
the same time.
To get started immediately, please refer to Quick Start Guide.
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Each connected H-19 handheld device can perform server synchronization and Internet
browsing. This solution provides a superior and simplified method of connecting your
Opticon H-19 devices to your network, while offering higher security and reliability
standards. It works perfectly for the mobile users, field application personnel, and any
environment that requires a high level of security and reliability. Power from CRD-19-
E4 cradle also recharges user’s PDA while it is connected.
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2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Please confirm the following items have been included in the shipping box with the main
product.
1. CRD-19-E4 main unit with four (4) battery walls.
2. 12VDC/5A power adapter
3. Quick Start Guide.
H-19 pocket
Power LED
Battery charge LED
Battery pocket
Reset Button
Ethernet uplink & LED
LAN & LED
12V5A DC-in
Battery wall x4
2.1 Status LEDs and Components
2.1.1 External Status LED
Signal Name Status
Power LED Turn blinking YELLOW when the device is ready.
Charging LEDs Solid GREEN indicates the battery is fully charged. Solid RED indicates
the battery is being charged. Blinking RED indicates there is an error.
Network LEDs GREEN indicates an active Ethernet connection is detected. The LED
blinks when there is Ethernet traffic.
2.1.2 Components
Component Functionality
Device Pocket Pocket where H-19 PDA phone can be set to connect to network.
Battery Pocket Pocket where H-19 battery can be set to be charged.
DC Jack DC-12V5A power supply jack.
Uplink Ethernet uplink for CRD-19-E4
Ethernet Ethernet port for network device.
Reset Button Factory Default Reset Button.
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2.2 Hardware Installation
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the CRD-19-E4 Ethernet Uplink and the other end
to Ethernet switch/hub*.
2. Connect the power adapter to DC Jack of the CRD-19-E4, then into the wall
outlet. If power is present, the CRD-19-E4 will proceed with normal power on
sequence.
3. Once the CRD-19-E4 is ready, the Power LED will blink YELLOW.
To shut down the CRD-19-E4, remove all H-19 devices from device pocket and
disconnect the AC power adapter. Do not shut down the CRD-19-E4 when there is a
PDA performing data communications since this may cause data to be lost.
Notes:
* In a non-DHCP environment, the system administrator must set up an enclosed
DHCP network to access and modify the CRD-19-E4’s configuration using the
browser-based CRD-19-E4 Administration Tool.
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3 CONFIGURATION
3.1 Device Locator
Download CRD-19-E4 Device Locator from http://www.opticon.com and launch the
Opticon Device Locator application to locate the CRD-19-E4 device and find its IP
address. Select Broadcast, which is suitable for small to medium networks. If the
network is large, choosing Range Search to define and limit the search range is
preferable
3.2 Administration Tool (CRD-19-E4 AdminTool)
The CRD-19-E4 web-based Administration Tool can be accessed via Internet
Explorer browsers. This tool provides the following functions:
• Allow CRD-19-E4 to use either static IP or DHCP.
• Setup IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, WINS and DNS information when
using static IP.
• Setup network identification such as device name and domain name.
• Change password
• Review reports of critical changes
• Update firmware
With CRD-19-E4 connected to the network and its IP address obtained from Opticon
Device Locator, open an Internet Explorer browser window and enter the information
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below into the URL area and then press enter. If the network contains a WINS server,
you may use the serial number of the CRD-19-E4 in place of the IP address.
URL: http://<IP-Address>:9876 http://192.168.101.100:9876
http://C19E4000194:9876
User Name: admin
Password: password
You will be presented with a login screen
as shown on the right. Enter the default
user name and password as listed above.
Click “OK” to continue
The status screen will display system
information such as IP address and CRD-
19-E4 device identification. Please refer
to CRD-19-E4 AdminTool User Manual
for information on modifying CRD-19-E4
configuration.
3.3 Restore Factory Default
Factory default can be restored by pushing the Reset Button for 8 seconds or longer.
The Default Factory Setting is as follow:
Device Name: <Serial Number>
Domain Name:
IP Mode: DHCP
User ID: admin
Password: password
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4 SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS
4.1 Dimensions
• Dimensions (H x W x D in mm): 95 x 350 x 115
• Weight: 650g/cradle, power adapter 480g/power adapter
4.2 Environment Specifications
• Operating temperature: 0℃~ 40℃
• Humidity: 25% ~85% (Non-condensing)
• Storage temperature: -20℃~ 60℃
4.3 AC Adapter Specifications
• Input: 100 ~ 240 VAC, 1.6 A ~ 0.7 A
• Plug: 2.5x5.5mm, center positive polarity
• Output: 12 VDC, 5A
4.4 Safety and EMI certificate
Note: Please check the Data Sheet on http://www.opticon.com for updated product information.
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