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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Instruction
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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Getting Started
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