POSIFLEX MT-5208A User manual

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MT-5208A/R
MT-5210A/R
Package Contents
MT-5208A/R or MT-5210A/R (x 1)
Pistol grip (x1)
15W power adaptor (x 1)
Stylus (x 1)
RB-3000 Battery pack for pistol grip (x 1)
User manual (x 1)
Barcode scanner user manual (x 1)
MT-5208A/H
MT-5210A/H
Package Contents
MT-5208A/H or MT-5210A/H (x 1)
15W power adaptor (x 1)
Stylus (x 1)
User manual (x 1)
MT-5208A/5210A
Mobile Terminal System
User Manual
12580903020 Ver. B0
http://www.posiflex.com
MT-5208A/5210A is
required to be charged
over 8 hours when
used for the first time.

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SOME IMPORTANT NOTES
FCC NOTES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CE CLASS A WARNING
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential
environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
WARRANTY LIMITS
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any
person other than the authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her
dealer for the problem happening. Warranty voids if the user does not follow
the instructions in application of this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no
means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application.
警告使用者
此為甲類資訊技術設備，於居住環境中使用時，可能會造成射頻擾動，
在此種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to
be present.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

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Cet équipement ne convient pas à une utilisation dans des lieux pouvant
accueillir des enfants.
BATTERY CAUTION NOTES
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a
safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types)
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or cutting of a battery that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
BATTERIE ATTENTION NOTES
Jetez les piles usagées conformément aux instructions.
Remplacement d'une batterie avec un type incorrect qui peut annuler
une sauvegarde (par exemple, dans le cas de certains types de batterie
au lithium)
Mise au rebut d'une batterie dans le feu ou dans un four chaud, ou
écrasement ou coupure mécanique d'une batterie pouvant entraîner une
explosion.
Laisser une batterie dans un environnement environnant à des
températures extrêmement élevées pouvant entraîner une explosion ou
la fuite de liquide ou de gaz inflammable.
Une batterie soumise à une pression atmosphérique extrêmement basse
pouvant provoquer une explosion ou une fuite de liquide ou de gaz
inflammable.
警告
本電池如果更換不正確會有爆炸的危險，請依製造商說明書處理用過之
電池。

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Product Feature
Ergonomic Design
Pistol grip shape handle is ergonomically designed for easy handling of the
tablet.
Extra Protection
Hand strap strengthens the stability and eases user’s fatigue during the hours of
work.
All-in-one Solution
Optional dock station equips with a built-in 3” thermal printer and various I/O
connectivity; once the tablet is integrated with the dock station, an all-in-one
POS is instantly at your disposal.
Versatile Function
MSR attachment and 1D or 2D barcode scanner built in the pistol grip; MT-
5208A/5210A offers more than just mobility but versatility.
Long Hour Operation
MT-5208A/5210A is designed with advanced power saving technology that
provides long battery life for daily operation. The pistol grip also houses a
removable battery that can vastly extend the overall operating time.
Views of MT-5208A/H
Front View
Rear View
LED Indicator
Rear Camera
Speaker
Hand strap
3-track Magnetic Stripe
Reader (Optional)
Projected Capacitive
Touch Screen
3-track Magnetic Stripe
Reader (Optional)

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Left Side View
Bottom Side View
Top View
Micro USB Port
Power Button
Micro SD Card Slot
Mic-in/Line-Out
Combo Jack
Docking Station Connector
5VDC-IN Power Jack
Connecting Hole for Docking Station

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Views of MT-5210A/H
Front View
Rear View
Bottom Side View
Micro USB Port
LED Indicator
Mic-in/Line-Out
Combo Jack
Rear Camera
Speaker
Hand strap
Expansion Slot for
Optional Attachment
Docking Station Connector
5VDC-IN Power Jack
Connecting Hole for Docking Station
Projected Capacitive
Touch Screen
Rubber Cushion
Rubber Cushion

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Left Side View
Load RB-3000 Battery Pack and a stylus into
Pistol Grip PG-201E (for MT-5208A/R & MT-5210A/R)
Both MT-5208A/R and MT-5210A/R with PG-201E pistol grip support 1D
CCD, 1D Laser, and 2D barcode scanner. Before the scanner can be initiated,
it is required to install the battery pack RB-3000 and a stylus in the battery
compartment inside the pistol grip. Please follow the steps listed below to
finish the installation.
1. Press down the lever and then push up the cover for battery compartment
as shown in the figure.
2. To replace the existing battery, gently push
the metal clip outwards to release the
battery. If you are installing the battery for
the first time, please skip to the next step.
Metal clip
Power Button
Micro SD Card Slot
Smart Card Reader
(Optional)

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3. After having the rail on the battery pack
aligned with battery clip, push down the
battery pack into battery compartment.
4. Push down the cover to close the battery
compartment.
Connecting the Pistol Grip onto MT-5208A/R & MT-
5210A/R
MT-5208A/R and MT-5210A/R models are equipped with an additional pistol
grip which aims to help users grip the terminal more easily while they are
operating the scanner. Please refer to the following instructions to install the
pistol grip onto the tablet.
1. To attach the pistol grip to the tablet, align the arrow head on the top
side of the pistol grip with the tail of the arrow on the rear of the
tablet.
2. After ensuring the pistol grip is well
attached to the tablet, push the pistol
grip in the direction indicated by the
arrow as shown in the figure.

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3. Make sure the head of the down arrow on the pistol grip is supposed to
be aligned with the head of the arrow on the rear side of the tablet as
the below figure shows, which indicates the pistol grip is well
mounted.
4. To check how much battery capacity
remains in PG-201E pistol grip, press
the battery capacity checking button on
the pistol grip to show the current
battery capacity level through the LED
indicator.
Replacing the Pistol Grip with a Hand Strap Cover (Optional)
The hand strap cover is an optional peripheral designed for users to easily hold
the tablet for operation. To replace the pistol grip with a hand strap cover,
follow the steps listed below.
1. While pushing the release lever to the left
(1), slide the pistol grip in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the figure (2).
2. Pull the pistol grip off from the tablet.
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3. Align the hand strap cover with the grooves
on the rear side of the table.
4. Make sure that the hand strap cover is well
attached to the rear side of the tablet.
5. Slide the hand strap cover up in the
direction indicated by the arrow until it is
clicked into place.
6. Fasten the hand strap cover onto the tablet
using a screw.
Replacing the Hand Strap Cover with a Pistol Grip (Optional)
Please follow the below steps to replace the hand strap cover with a pistol grip.
1. Loosen the screw to remove the hand strap
cover from the tablet.

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2. Slide the hand strap cover down in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
3. Remove the hand strap cover from the
rear side of the tablet.
4. Go through the Connecting the Pistol Grip onto MT-5208A/R &
MT-5210A/R section which is described previously to complete the
installation of the pistol grip onto the tablet.
Installing micro SD Card in MT-5208A/5210A
Please follow the below steps complete the installation of micro SD card.
1. Turn off MT-5208A/5210A completely. Then, pull off the rubber
cover located on the right side of your tablets to find micro SD
card slot.
2. Have the rear of the tablet face towards you to install micro SD
card.
2.1. To insert a micro SD card into the
micro SD card slot, make sure the
side with the golden finger of the
card faces downwards, and then slide
the card down into the slot.
3. Place back the rubber cover to close the compartment.
4. If you attempt to release a micro SD card from the slot, push the
card with your fingertip to slide it out.
Charging the Battery
Below are some cautionary advices you need to keep in mind while you
attempt to charge the battery.
1. MT-5208A/5210A is required to be charged over 8 hours when used
for the first time.
2. When the low battery warning message appears, please fully charge
the battery to avoid data loss.

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3. When the low battery capacity indicator on the pistol grip beams or
low battery warning message appears, please charge or replace the
battery for the pistol grip immediately.
4. Only charge the battery with power adapter which comes with
MT-5208A/5210A. Using a different power adapter may damage your
device.
5. When the battery is running very low (less than 6 percent of battery
capacity), the system will be automatically shut down to protect the
battery from being over-discharged. Please charge the battery
immediately to avoid data loss.
※Trickle Charging:
If the battery is running very low, or the system has an abnormal
shutdown, and then it has not been turned on for over a month, the
battery would come into trickle charging process when you try to
charge the battery with power adapter. The monitor, LED indicator,
and the power button would be useless during this time. The system
would be wakened up after trickle charging for at least 15 minutes.
Please go through the following instructions to charge MT-5208A/5210A
using the power adapter.
For MT-5208A/R & MT-5210A/R
In considering the battery life could be consumed drastically under heavy
usage, you may also choose to purchase either another replacement battery
RB-3000 for the pistol grip or the battery charger CS-100 for rapidly charging
the replacement battery RB-3000.
1. Connect the power connector of the
power adaptor to the tablet.
2. Plug the AC power adaptor cord into an electrical outlet. In general,
the tablet battery will be charged first. Once the process of charging
the tablet is complete, the pistol grip battery will then be charged.

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For MT-5208A/H & MT-5210A/H
1. Find the power jack on the left side of your tablet, and then connect
the power connector of the power adaptor to it.
2. Plug the AC power adaptor cord into an electrical outlet to initiate the
charging process.
Status LED Indicator
LED indicator is specially designed to deliver special message regarding the
current system status and battery life. The blow chart enumerates all the
possible LED indicators and its meaning for your reference.
LED Status
System Status
Descriptions
Solid blue
ON
￭System booting.
Solid Red
ON
￭System is being charged.
Blinking Red
ON
￭Battery charging error occurs
OFF
ON
￭System enters sleep mode.
￭Battery is fully charged.
OFF
OFF
￭System powers off
Powering ON/OFF MT-5208A/5210A
Power ON MT-5208A/5210A
To power on MT-5208A/5210A, keep pressing the power button of the
machine for 5-10 seconds. If the terminal falls into the sleep mode after
remaining idle for a specific period of time, push the power button to wake
the device up.
Power OFF MT-5208A/5210A
To power off MT-5208A/5210A, press and hold the power button for
around 2 seconds and then tap Power off. In the case the system cannot be
successfully powered off, you need to press and hold the power button for
at least 7~10 seconds. In the case the system halts for unknown reasons,
you are advised to hold down the button until a system shutdown is
initiated.
Operating TA-220/300 Magnetic Stripe Reader (Optional)
MT-5208A/5210A model also offer MSR solutions. As optional items, TA-
220/300 both allow you to integrate built-in MSR into MT-series tablet.
However, TA-220 mainly supports MSR with RFID but TA-300 is an
attachment combined with three-track MSR and finger printer sensor.
Please go through the following instructions on how to operate magnetic stripe
reader provided via TA-220/300.

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1. Have the side with the magnetic stripe of a card
face the touch panel of the tablet.
2. Swipe the magnetic stripe card along the track
of the reader from top to bottom or from
bottom to top.
Operating the 1D/2D Scanner (for MT-5208A/R & MT-
5210A/R)
MT-5208A/R and MT-5210A/R models are
equipped with an optional 1D CCD, 1D Laser, or
2D scanners features 1D and/or 2D barcode
scanning. It also supports two types of USB
interfaces, USB HID or USB Virtual COM, and
the scanner is generally set to USB HID mode by
default. For more detailed information, please
refer to the barcode scanner user manual.
Mounting TA-500 onto MT-series Tablet (Optional)
TA-500 is an external battery pack kit mainly
designed to provide extra battery life to MT-
series tablet. For the detailed installation
instructions, please refer to TA-500 user
manual.
Installing Optional Upgrade Kits
Posiflex MT-5208A/5210A can work with multiple optional upgrade kits, such
as MSR, Smart Card Reader and the like. For the detailed instructions, refer to
the user manual related to each peripheral devices.

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Specifications
MT-5208A
MT-5210A
System
CPU
Rockchip RK3399
Memory
2GB (default) / 4GB
Rear Camera
5M pixels rear facing camera
Sensors
G sensor, ambient light sensor
Battery
3.7V/4800mAh, 17.76Wh
Storage
Storage
16GB (default) / 32GB
OS Support
OS Support
Android 9.0
Display & Monitor
Display
8” TFT LCD with LED
backlight, 1280 x 800
10.1”TFT LCD with LED
backlight, 1280 x 800
Touch Screen
P-CAP touch with multi-touch support
Expansion
Wireless connectivity
WiFi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual band 2.4GHz / 5GHz)
+ BT 4.x
Power
Power Supply
5V/15W (2-pin plug) power adaptor
Outside I/O Ports
Audio
Built-in speaker + Mic-in/Line-out combo port
USB Port
Micro USB x1 (OTG)
Micro-SD Card
Micro-SD card slot x 1
Power Switch Button
Yes
LED Indicator
Blue color LED x 1
Red color LED x 1
Mechanical
Dimension
212 (L) x 157 (W) x 16.8
(D) in mm
260.7 (L) x 175 (W) x 16.8
(D) in mm
Weight
580g
980g
Optional Item

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MT-5208A
MT-5210A
Smart Card Reader
Yes, IDTECH MiniSmart II
Attachment
TA-100
Side attachment with external USB 2.0 port
TA-220
Side attachment with three-track MSR and RFID
TA-300
Side attachment with three-track MSR and finger print
sensor
TA-500
Battery pack Kit
PG-201E
Pistol grip supports 1D/2D barcode scanning.
DS-110
Dock station: USB 2.0 x 3 + GbE x 1 + Serial Port x 2 +
CR Port x 1 + DC-in + 2” WiFi Printer x 1
DS-200 / 210 / 220 /
300 / 310 / 320
Dock Station: USB 2.0 x 3 + GbE x 1 + Serial Port x 2 +
CR Port x 1 + 3” WiFi Printer x 1
※ The product information and specifications are subject to change without
prior notice. To get the detailed information on the MT-5208A/5210A, please
check this model from Posiflex Global Website.