Point Mobile PM5 User manual

Quick Start Guide
V 2.0, Apr 2021
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Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
PM5
(Single trigger SKU)

Ring Scanner Parts
1. Scanner
2. NFC tagging area
3. Battery release button
4. Battery
5. Trigger assembly latch
6. Trigger connector pin
7. Speaker
8. Reset button
9. LED Indicators
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6
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4
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Standard Package
PM5 Ring Scanner
with battery pack
Single Trigger

Battery Replacement
Pull the battery while pressing the battery release button.
Install 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 Battery
Single Trigger Parts
1. USB type C Connector
2. PM5 connector pin
3. Trigger locker
4. Trigger scan button
5. Cradle charging connector
6. Finger strap
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2
6
3
1
5

Assemble Single Trigger
PM5 with trigger can be worn on the index finger like a ring and is designed for ambidextrous use. Determine which hand do
you wear PM5, and assemble trigger with right orientation.
1. 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. Make usre that the trigger is engaged firmly
4. To remove the trigger, press the trigger locker and pull the trigger up.
Left hand mount Right hand mount

Charging via Power Adapter
1. Assemble the single trigger
2. Plug the USB type C cable to USB connector on the
trigger and provide power through power supply
3. Confirm the connection with PM5’s LED indicator
(Red –Charging / Green –Fully charged)
<Note> Before using PM5 for the first time, charge the
scanner at least 1 hour for stable operation.
You can charge the PM5 and the battery with charging
cradles, 4SC and 8SBC (Sold separately).
Charging via Cradle (4SC, 8SBC)
The cradles can connect up to 5 pcs, in one type only or
two different types (4SC + 8SBC). You can charge more
PM5 and batteries using it at the same time.
4SC
Insert PM5 into cradle.
Single trigger must be
assembled to use 4SC.
8SBC
Detach battery from
PM5 and insert into
cradle.

Wearing on PM5
1. Insert the end of finger strap into the hole on the
single trigger
2. Wear PM5 with trigger on the index finger as the
scan button facing the thumb
3. Tighten the finger strap
Power On & Warmboot
Install battery and press and release scan button on
single trigger.
To reboot the PM5, press reset button for 3 seconds.
Power On
Warmboot

Install Ring Control (Lite)
Connect PM5 with host device and control the
configuration of the ring scanner using Ring Control or
Ring Control Lite app.
1. Log in to Service Portal and go to the Download
board.
2. Find a post about PM5 resources or Ring Control
application.
3. Download and install Ring Control (Lite).
•Ring Control - Only compatible with Point Mobile devices
•Ring Control Lite –Compatible with other Android devices
Barcode Reading
To scan a barcode, aim the barcode while pressing the
scan button on the single trigger.
Aim the barcode so the center cross is centered on the
barcode, and the whole barcode is inside the rectangle.

Tap the PM5’s NFC tagging area to the NFC antenna on
the host device. Above figure indicates how to Tap-to-
Pair between PM85 and PM5.
Tap-to-Pair is supported on SPP mode and HID mode,
both.
Tap-to-Pair
Bluetooth Connection
Scan the barcode provided by Ring Control (Lite) to
make connection between host device and PM5.
Scan-to-Pair is supported on SPP mode only.
Scan-to-Pair
There are two ways for connection between ring scanner and host device, Scan-to-Pair and Tap-to-Pair. Choose more
comfortable method.

Status Indication
Check PM5’s status with beep sound and LED as below.
Category Description LED Sequence Beep Sequence
Booting
PM5 is powered on Green
(Until the beep sequence ends)
Short low
→ Short medium
→ Short high
PM5 is booting as warmboot Blue None
PM5 is booting after factory reset Red None
Low battery warning Battery is low (Less than 20%) Red
(Until the beep sequence ends) 4x Short high
Battery Level
(Press Reset button to
activate)
Battery level is more than 20% Green
(For 5 seconds) None
Battery level is between 10 % and 20% Blue
(For 5 seconds) None
Battery level is less than 10% Red
(For 5 seconds) None
Charging Charging battery Green None
Fully charged Red None
Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth connected Green Short medium
→ Short high
Bluetooth disconnected Red 3x high

Status Indication (Continued)
Check PM5’s status with beep sound and LED as below.
Category Description LED Sequence Beep Sequence
Firmware Update Updating firmware Blue blinking None
Scanning
Decoding success Green flash Short low
Decoding success
and Bluetooth is not connected Red 3x Short low
Decoding fail Red flash Short medium
→ High
Temperature warning
Battery temperature is low
(Under 0 ℃)Red
High
→ Low
→ High
→ Low
Battery temperature is critical low
(Under -5 ℃& Voltage is under 3.8V) None
High
→ Middle
→ Middle
→ Low
(Then shutdown)

Regulatory
For European Community Users
We have included this bulletin to comply with Directive 2012/19/EU of the EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTAND OF THE
COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous
substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural
resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal.
Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound away.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal
waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration.
You can also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this product.
CE Compliance (for EU only)
This product is labeled with the CE mark in accordance with the provisions of the
applicable RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU for this product and the electric accessories.