Point Mobile PM5 User manual

Wireless
Ring Scanner
User Manual
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Instruction
PM5 is a wireless Bluetooth scanner that brings the full scanning capability on your finger. With two types
of trigger accessories, single trigger and sled, you can use PM5 optimizing on your working routine. PM5
can be used with host device, and can also be used as a standalone scanner with batch mode. This
manual provides information about basic features and using the PM5. Please read this manual carefully
before using your handy Bluetooth scanner and peripherals to ensure safe and proper use.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
V01
09 Feb 2021
Initial release
V02
26 Apr 2021
Revised the sled contents and functions related a button
Updated status indication of updating Firmware
V03
07 May 2021
Updated System settings, Notification settings, Symbologies settings
as of firmware version 92.05
Updated configuration auto update scenario
V04
15 Jul 2021
Updated Battery safety information chapter
V05
06 Aug 2021
Updated the description and added diagram for activity modes section
V06
27 Aug 2021
Updated System settings (Lock special barcode), reconnection feature,
and added Bluetooth settings as of firmware version 92.06
V07
19 Oct 2021
Added description for connecting with Windows PC on HID mode.
Updated Bluetooth Class special barcode
Related Document
Download related documents from Point Mobile Service Portal.
Ring Control User Guide –Describes how to use Ring Control application
Ring Control Lite User Guide –Describes how to use Ring Control Lite application
Ring Control Configuration Tool Guide –Describes how to use Ring Scanner Configuration PC
Tool for making a configuration json file for Ring Scanner

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PM5 SKUs
The contents of this manual can cover the following SKUs.
SKU
Part Number
Scanner
Trigger Accessory
Battery
SKU1
PM500B6212N0
N6703
Single Trigger
Standard battery capacity
SKU2
PM500B6222NX
Extended battery capacity
SKU3
PM500B6312N0
SLED
Standard battery capacity
SKU4
PM500B6322N0
Extended battery capacity

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Table of Contents
INSTRUCTION ..........................................................................................................1
Revision History.......................................................................................................................1
Related Document...................................................................................................................1
PM5 SKUs...............................................................................................................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................3
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................6
Product Standard Accessories.................................................................................................6
Optional Accessories (By SKU) ...............................................................................................6
Single Trigger SKU (SKU1, SKU2).......................................................................................6
Sled SKU (SKU3, SKU4)......................................................................................................6
Ring Scanner Parts..................................................................................................................7
Trigger Accessory Parts...........................................................................................................8
Single trigger parts ...............................................................................................................8
Sled parts .............................................................................................................................9
Install & Remove Battery .......................................................................................................10
Install the battery ................................................................................................................10
Remove the battery............................................................................................................10
Using with Trigger Accessory ................................................................................................11
Single trigger (SKU1, SKU2) ..............................................................................................11
Sled (SKU3, SKU4) ............................................................................................................14
Charging the Scanner............................................................................................................18
Charge via power adapter ..................................................................................................18
Charge via cradle ...............................................................................................................19
Scanner Status ......................................................................................................................21
Activity modes ....................................................................................................................21
Power on ............................................................................................................................22

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Reset the PM5....................................................................................................................22
Status indication .................................................................................................................24
APPLICATIONS FOR RING SCANNER .................................................................26
Ring Control...........................................................................................................................26
Ring Control Lite.................................................................................................................26
Ring Control Configuration Tool.............................................................................................27
BLUETOOTH PAIRING ..........................................................................................28
Supporting Bluetooth Modes..................................................................................................28
SPP (Serial Port Profile).....................................................................................................28
HID (Human Interface Device)............................................................................................28
BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) ..............................................................................................28
Pairing Methods.....................................................................................................................29
Scan-to-Pair........................................................................................................................29
Tap-to-Pair..........................................................................................................................30
Search to Pair.....................................................................................................................31
Disconnect.............................................................................................................................33
Reconnect..............................................................................................................................33
Change Bluetooth Connect Mode..........................................................................................33
General Bluetooth Settings....................................................................................................34
Bluetooth name ..................................................................................................................34
Bluetooth power class.........................................................................................................34
CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................35
Apply Configuration................................................................................................................35
Apply via Ring Control........................................................................................................35
Apply via JSON file.............................................................................................................36
Available Settings ..................................................................................................................38
Wedge settings...................................................................................................................38
System settings..................................................................................................................39
Bluetooth settings...............................................................................................................40

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Notification settings ............................................................................................................41
SYMBOLOGIES ......................................................................................................42
Symbologies settings.............................................................................................................42
FIRMWARE UPDATE .............................................................................................56
Auto Update...........................................................................................................................56
Manual Update ......................................................................................................................57
SCAN A BARCODE ...............................................................................................58
ACCESSORY .........................................................................................................59
8SBC (8 Slot Battery Cradle).................................................................................................59
4SC (4 Slot Cradle)................................................................................................................59
Share Cradle..........................................................................................................................59
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................62
Battery Safety Information .....................................................................................................62
APPENDIX...............................................................................................................64
Bluetooth Mode Barcodes......................................................................................................64
Bluetooth Power Class...........................................................................................................65
Batch Mode Barcodes............................................................................................................66
Factory Data Reset................................................................................................................67

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Getting Started
Product Standard Accessories
The following item is in the product box regardless of the SKU.
Accessory
Name
Battery pack
Optional Accessories (By SKU)
Depending on the SKU, one of the following is included in the product box.
Single Trigger SKU (SKU1, SKU2)
Accessory
Name
Single Trigger
Sled SKU (SKU3, SKU4)
Accessory
Name
Sled
Sled Lanyard

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Ring Scanner Parts
No
Name
Description
1
Scanner
Scan a barcode
2
NFC tagging area
Put close to NFC antenna for Tap-to-Pair
3
Battery release button
Press to release the battery from PM5
4
Battery
Provide power
5
Trigger or Sled
assembly latch
Assemble the trigger or sled
6
Trigger or Sled
connector pin
Communicate with trigger or sled
for triggering scan action and charging device
7
Speaker
Emit the beep sound
8
Reset button
Press to reboot or reset PM5
9
LED Indicators
Indicates the status of PM5 with beep sound and vibration
Figure 1 PM5 Front view
Figure 2 PM5 Back view

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Trigger Accessory Parts
Single trigger parts
If you purchased the PM5 single trigger SKU (SKU1, SKU2), a single trigger is included in the
package box.
PM5 can be worn on the index finger like a ring by assembling the single trigger. And by USB
connector on the trigger, you can charge PM5.
No
Name
Description
1
USB type C Connector
Charge PM5 through USB type C cable
2
PM5 connector pin
Connect PM5 with single trigger
3
Trigger locker
Latch the single trigger
/ Press to release the single trigger from PM5
4
Trigger scan button
Scan a barcode or power on PM5
5
Cradle charging connector
Connector for 4SC cradle charging
6
Finger strap
Tighten strap to fit your finger
Figure 3 Trigger side view
Figure 4 Trigger front + side view

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Sled parts
Sled can charge PM5 and lets the PM5 communicate with a host PC, using USB connector. Also, you
can wear the PM5 like a necklace by mounting the enclosed lanyard in the Sled SKU package box.
No
Name
Description
1
USB type C Connector
Charge PM5
or let PM5 communicate with PC through USB Type C cable
2
Lanyard hole
Mount lanyard
3
PM5 connector pin
Connect PM5 with sled
4
Sled locker
Latch the sled
/ Press to release the sled from PM5
5
Sled scan button
Scan a barcode or power on PM5
Figure 5 Sled front view
Figure 6 Sled back view

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Install & Remove Battery
Install the battery
1. Align the connector on the PM5 with the connector on the battery
2. Slide and press the battery into the battery slot so that the battery is firmly engaged
Remove the battery
Pull the battery while pressing the battery release button.
Figure 7 Install battery_1
Figure 8 Install battery_2
Figure 9 Remove battery

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Using with Trigger Accessory
Single trigger (SKU1, SKU2)
Assemble single trigger
The trigger is designed for ambidextrous use, so determine the hand you want to mount and
assemble the trigger with right orientation.
1. Determine the trigger orientation according to the hand you wear the PM5.
Align the trigger so that the trigger scan button is positioned next to the thumb.
2. Insert the opposite side of trigger locker to PM5's trigger assembly latch first.
3. Push the other end down until it clicks.
4. Make sure that the trigger is engaged firmly.
Figure 10 Trigger Assemble_Left hand mount
Figure 11 Trigger Assemble_Right hand mount
Figure 12 Trigger Assembled_Left hand mount

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5. To remove the trigger from PM5, press the trigger locker and pull the trigger up.
Wearing on scanner
1. Insert the end of finger strap into the hole on the single trigger
2. Wear the PM5 with single trigger on the index finger as the trigger scan button facing the thumb.
Figure 14 Insert finger strap
Figure 13 Remove trigger

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3. Tighten the finger strap and attach the end of the strap to remaining strap.
4. To loosen the finger strap, detach the end of the strap
Figure 15 Mount PM5 onto index finger (Left hand)

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Sled (SKU3, SKU4)
If you assemble the sled to PM5, it becomes a lightweight portable scanner. Also, you can wear the
PM5 like a necklace by enclosed lanyard in sled SKU.
Assemble Sled
1. Slide and insert the end of sled's scan button side to the scanner side latch on the PM5 as shown
below figure.
2. Push the other end of sled down until it clicks.
Figure 16 Assemble sled - 1
Figure 17 Assemble sled - 2

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3. Make sure the sled is engaged firmly.
4. To remove the sled, slide the sled locker toward the UNLOCK and lift the sled.
Use with Sled
Use PM5 with sled mounted with the scan button on sled facing up. You can easily press the scan
button by thumb.
Figure 18 Release sled
Figure 19 Holding PM5 with Sled mounted

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Attach lanyard
Wear the PM5 like a necklace and protect the scanner from falling damage by attaching lanyard. The
lanyard is enclosed in PM5 Sled SKU. And it has a retractable wire reel for wider working range.
1. Find the end of the strap that thin enough to go through the lanyard hole.
2. Slide the strap into the lanyard hole
Figure 21 Attach lanyard - 1
Figure 20 Sled lanyard

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3. Pass the other end of strap through the loop of thin strap.
4. Pull the lanyard until it is tight.
Figure 23 Attached lanyard
Figure 22 Attach lanyard - 2

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Charging the Scanner
Note: Before using PM5for the firsttime, charge the scanner at least 1hour for stableoperation.
There are two methods to charge PM5. Use power adapter or charging cradles (optional accessory).
Charge via power adapter
According to the SKU, assemble the single trigger or sled and charge PM5 using the USB connector
on each accessory.
1. Assemble the single trigger or sled to PM5.
2. (Sled only) Pull the rubber cap to open.
3. Plug the USB Type C charger into the USB connector.
4. Confirm the connection with PM5’s LED indicator.
(Red - Charging / Green - Fully charged)
Figure 25 Sled USB connector (Open cap)
Figure 24 Trigger USB connector

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Charge via cradle
There are 2 types of cradle (sold separately) for charging PM5, 8SBC (8 Slot Battery Cradle) and 4SC
(4 Slot Cradle). The cradles can be connected to make share cradle that can charge the PM5 and
batteries with more slots.
8SBC
8SBC can charge up to 8 batteries of PM5 simultaneously. To charge the PM5 battery,
1. Assemble the power adapter and power cable, and then connect it to the cradle.
2. Remove the battery from PM5.
3. Align the battery as the shape of the slot, and battery connector should be facing down.
4. Insert the battery into the slot until it clicks.
When the battery is inserted properly, the LED indicator next to the slot will light on.
(Red –Charging / Green –Full charged)
Figure 26 Charging battery with 8SBC