Pidion BM-170 Instruction sheet

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Pidion BM-170 Handheld
Configuration Manual
Overview
This document includes configuration information related to features
available with the purchase of the Pidion BM170 handheld and its expansion
modules. This will also reference the BM170 User Manual.
Two Model Variations:
•Bluetooth/Wifi Only (Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic)
•BlueTooth, WiFi, GPS, GPRS, Camera (Windows Mobile 6.5
Pro)
Introduction
Use this document to configure the following options:
•Finding the Route Manager Shortcut
•Wireless GPRS connection (Automatic and Manual)
•Other options coming soon
If you are not sure which features are available with your handheld, please
contact your reseller or ARS.

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Route Manager Shortcut
On Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro handheld devices they no longer have a Start
“Menu” like previous versions, but instead have a Start “Screen” with all the
programs listed in it.
After you launch Route Manager the first time (from the RTMGRCE.exe
found on the card itself) it will create a Shortcut at the bottom of this new
Start Screen.
To launch Route Manager, Select the Windows/Start button in the lower left
corner:
This will then open the Start “Screen” with a list of all the programs installed
on the device:
Scroll down to the bottom of this screen to find the Route Manager shortcut:

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Note: You can also Tap and Hold the Route Manager icon, and drag it to the
TOP of the programs list screen.
GPRS Configuration – Automatic
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.
Automatic Configuration (Cingular/AT&T SIM card)
Follow the steps below to successfully configure your Pidion BM170
handheld for GPRS transfer.
1. Following the Pidion User Manual (Page 9), insert your SIM Card into
the back of the device. Then RESET the device (Page 16).
2. Once the handheld boots back up, it should recognize a SIM card was
inserted and ask if you would like to let the handheld choose the
connection for the SIM card. Select the “YES” button at the bottom.
a. Note: You will likely see a handful of screens open/close during
this process.
b. Once this process is complete, another message will show on the
screen stating it’s been completed and to select the OK button in
the lower right corner.
3. To confirm your GPRS Connection works, make sure WiFi is disabled,
then open internet explorer and enter a web page to load (ie. msn.com)
a. If the page loads then all the settings are working correctly.
b. If the page fails to load, then reset the handheld.

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Manual Configuration (Non Cingular/AT&T)
Follow the steps below to manually configure your Pidion BM170 handheld
for GPRS transfer.
1. On the handheld, Click the Start button (Windows Logo) in the lower left
of screen. Navigate to Settings > Connections and tap on Connections.
Note: The screenshots below were taken from an older Windows
Operating system, but the screens on your handheld will look very
similar.
2. Tap Add a new modem connection.

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3. Select Cellular Line (GPRS) in the Select a Modem drop down and tap
Next.
NOTE: Enter a unique name for the connection, if desired.
4. Enter the Access point name field. This should be provided by your
GPRS Plan provider.

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5. Enter the following information in the Username and Password fields:
•User name: This should be provided by your GPRS Plan provider
•Password: This should be provided by your GPRS Plan provider
•Domain: This should be provided by your GPRS Plan provider
Click Finish to save the connection settings.
Your handheld 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 BM170 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 default COM Port is 8, and the Baud Rate is 57600. You can
verify these settings by going to Start > Settings > System and then choosing
the External GPS option:

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Select the Hardware option on the top of the screen:
These settings will need to be matched in the Handheld Class settings located
in Route Manager: