Pidion BIP-5000 Instruction sheet

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Pidion BIP-5000 Handheld
Configuration Manual
Overview
This document includes configuration information related to features
available with the purchase of the Pidion BIP-5000 handheld and its
expansion modules. This will also reference the BIP-5000 User Manual.
Model Variations (All with 824 Mhz Processor, 128Mb RAM, and Windows
Mobile 6.1 Pro):
•MG-1: Bluetooth, IrDA, WiFi, 1D Scanner, Camera, GPS
•MG-2: GPRS, Bluetooth, IrDA, WiFi, 1D Scanner, Camera,
GPS
•MG-4: GPRS, Bluetooth, IrDA, WiFi, 1D Scanner, GPS
•MG-6: GPRS, Bluetooth, IrDA, WiFi, Camera, GPS
Introduction
Use this document for help on the following options:
•Installing the Route Manager Shortcut
•Resetting the Device
•Wireless GPRS connection
•GPS Configuration
•BarCode Scanning Setup
If you are not sure which features are available with your handheld, please
contact your reseller or ARS.

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Installing Route Manager
This handheld is loaded with the standard, Windows Mobile 6.1 Operating
System. Setting up the Route Manager shortcut uses the same method
documented in Appendix A of the standard RM Handheld User Guide.
The Handheld Device Type/Program to use in Prepare Data Card and
Handheld class is the Standard “ARM WiFi” device option.
NOTE: Please refer to the Handheld User Guide for more instructions on
preparing a card and creating the shortcut to RM. You can find the manual
on www.ARS247.com or contact ARS Support.
Resetting the Device
Warm Boot
A standard reset can be performed by pressing the tip of the stylus against the
“Reset” button located on the back of the handheld, above the battery door:
Cold Boot/Hard Reset
A “Hard” reset (restores handheld to factory specs, removes all software
installed, settings, etc) can be performed by pressing the “Reset” button
along with the “telephone” button on the keyboard at the same time. Hold
down the telephone button until the Pidion boot screen shows.

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GPRS Configuration (Cingular/AT&T)
A wireless GPRS connection is required if you will be using wireless data
transfers from a remote location. This type of transfer is typically used with
the Advanced Communications and RMLive Modules in RMA.
Note: Not all handhelds include GPRS functionality. If you are not sure
which features are available with your handheld, please contact your reseller
or ARS.
Follow the steps below to successfully configure your handheld for GPRS
transfer.
1. On the handheld, navigate to Settings > Connections and tap on
Connections.
2. Tap Add a new modem connection.

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3. Select Cellular Line (GPRS) and tap Next.
NOTE: Enter a unique name for the connection, if desired.
4. In the Access point name field, enter: wap.cingular (case sensitive).

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5. Enter the following information in the Username and Password fields:
•User name: [email protected]M (all caps)
•Password: CINGULAR1 (all caps)
•Domain: Leave blank
Click Finish to save the connection settings.
Your Pidion BIP-5000 is now configured for wireless GPRS transfers.
6. Confirm it is ready by confirming WiFi is disabled, then launching
Internet Explorer and opening a website (such as msn.com).
GPS Logging
The Pidion BIP-5000 handheld also has the capability of capturing GPS
Coordinates (by stop) or logging the drivers GPS coordinates throughout the
day (for review later).
The handhelds doesn’t have any defaults set. But the following options
should work: COM Port 8, and the Baud Rate is 19200. You can input these
settings by going to Start > Settings > System Tab and then choosing the
External GPS option:

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Select the Hardware option on the bottom of the screen. Input COM8 and
19200:
These settings will need to be matched in the Handheld Class settings located
in Route Manager:

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BarCode Scanner Setup
The handheld may also has the capability of scanning BarCodes to ease the
driver input of products sold to customer, loading the truck, etc.
The following instructions will assist you with setting up the handheld to
have the ability to scan BarCodes.
BarCode Scanner Configuration
After starting the program, or confirming its running, we will need to verify
the Scanner is set to be used as a “Keyboard Wedge” style scanner. This is
checked by:
1. Go to Start > Settings > System Tab > and click on the “BarCodeSetting”
program.
2. Choose the the [+] button next to “Output”

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3. Then select the “OutPut: <Clipboard> option, and choose the “KeyMsg”
option at the bottom of the screen:
4. Next, select the “Apply” button at the bottom of the screen to save the
changes.
5. Select YES to the apply changes prompt:

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6. Choose OK on the confirmation prompt:
7. Select the OK button in the upper right corner to close the BarCode
Settings program and complete the setup process:

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Testing the Scanner
After changing the BarCode scanner software so the Output mode is on
KeyMsg, we can do a quick test to confirm the scanner is functioning:
1. Click on the Start Menu > Programs and choose the program for
“Notes”:
2. Choose the “New” option on the bottom left of the screen:
3. This will then launch us into a blank note entry screen:

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4. Now, Scan something with a BarCode to see the results (use either of the
grey buttons on the sides of the handheld):
Note: This will tell us the actual BarCode read by the
handheld.
5. Once completed, you can choose the “OK” buttons on the top right of the
screen to close out of the Notes program.

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Route Manager Product Configuration
The BarCode scanned in Step 4 above needs to be input in your Route
Manager settings for each product on the Handheld tab, in List > Products >
Product Charge Codes, within the “Product UPC Code” field.