RuggON PM-522B4N User manual

PM-522
User's Manual

©2014 RuggON Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual
Related Information ......................................................................................1
Conventions .................................................................................................. 1
Basic Safety Guidelines
Intended Use ................................................................................................2
Maintenance and Operation Overview .........................................................2
Safety ...........................................................................................................3
Electrical Hazards ......................................................................................... 3
Safety Guidelines for Mounting ....................................................................4
Environmental ............................................................................................... 4
Radio Transmissions ....................................................................................4
Cleaning and Servicing .................................................................................4
Regulatory and Certication .........................................................................5
Lithium Battery Safety Statement .................................................................6
Chapter 1. Introduction
About This Guide ..........................................................................................7
Unpacking the Device ...................................................................................7
Parts List ....................................................................................................... 8
Technical Specications ...............................................................................9
Identifying the Device .................................................................................11
Dimensions .................................................................................................16
Touch Screen .............................................................................................. 17
Chapter 2. Getting Started
PM-522 Conguration Options ...................................................................18
Installing the Bumpers ................................................................................19
Removing the Add-on Compartment Cover ................................................21
Replacing the Add-on Compartment Cover ................................................22
Installing the Micro SIM Card .....................................................................23

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Removing the Micro SIM Card ...................................................................24
Removing the I/O Cover .............................................................................24
Replacing the I/O Cover .............................................................................25
Connecting to External Cabling ..................................................................26
Handstrap and Shoulder Strap ...................................................................28
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................34
Installing the External Battery .....................................................................35
Removing the External Battery ...................................................................38
Installing the Barcode Scanner (Optional) ..................................................41
Removing the Barcode Scanner (Optional) ................................................44
Installing the Mag Strip Reader (Optional) .................................................45
Removing the Mag Strip Reader (Optional) ...............................................48
Installing the Smart Card Reader (Optional) ..............................................50
Removing the Smart Card Reader (Optional) ............................................52
Removing the Protective Film from the Display ..........................................54
Chapter 3. Operation
First Time Use ............................................................................................55
Powering the Device On and Off ................................................................56
Connecting to a Wireless Network .............................................................56
Chapter 4. Using BIOS Setup Utility
When to Use the BIOS Setup Utility ...........................................................58
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ...............................................................58
Installation an Operating System ................................................................60
BIOS Passwords ........................................................................................63
EC and BIOS ..............................................................................................65
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot the Wi-Fi Connection ............................................................70
Troubleshoot Operating the Computer .......................................................71
Call Product Support ..................................................................................71

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Chapter 6. Maintenance
Cleaning the Device ...................................................................................72
Returning the Device ..................................................................................72
Contacting RuggON ...................................................................................72

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About This Manual
The PM-522 User’s Manual provides instruction for qualied personnel to follow when setting up a
new PM-522 device.
This document is intended for use by qualied personnel to compliment the training and expertise,
not to replace it.
Related Information
Current information and manuals are available for download at the following website:
http://www.ruggon.com
Conventions
Bolded or underlined text is used to emphasize the designated information.
A Note is used to provide additional information for the device or settings.
A Caution is used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices.
A Warning is used to identify immediate hazards for property damage, injury or death.

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Basic Safety Guidelines
The following safety guidelines are intended to help protect the user from injury and prevent
damage to the hardware.
Do not place anything on the AC adapters power cable and make sure the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
Do not cover the AC adaptor as it reduces the cooling
Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside the carrying case.
Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with the device.
Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may cause risk of re or explosion.
If you use an extension cable with the AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of
all products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the
extension cable.
If the device is moved between environments with very different temperature and/ or humidity
ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. Avoid damaging the device by
allowing sufcient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.
When disconnecting cables, pull on the connector or on its strain relief loop, not on the
cable itself. When pulling out or plugging in the connector, keep it evenly aligned to prevent
bending the connector pins.
Intended Use
The PM-522 rugged tablet is equipped with multi-functional terminals for stationary and mobile
applications in industrial environments such as logistics, warehousing, eet management,
manufacturing and the automotive industry.
Read the safety guidelines throughoghly before starting any servicing on the device. Read the
guidelines before powering up the device, and keep this document for later use.
The operator is solely responsible for any damage resulting from unauthorized modications to the
device.
Unintended Application Use
The device is not designed for use in life-support systems or critical safety/security systems where
system malfunction can lead to the direct or indirect endangerment of human life. The operator is
fully responsible for using the device in these situations.
Maintenance and Operation Overview
The PM-522 is designed and manufactured according to strict controls and following the stated
safety regulations. The following list identies incorrect operating uses of the PM-522. Incorrect
use of the PM-522 can lead to hardware damage, safety issues and possible risk to personnel
health:
The PM-522 is improperly or incorrectly installed;
The PM-522 is under operation by untrained personnel;
The PM-522 is not maintained as recommended;
The PM-522 is not used as intended.

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Safety
To prevent injury and damage, read the following safety guidelines prior to operating the
device. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any and all damages arising from misuse or
noncompliance with these guidelines.
Electrical Hazards
Installing Easy-access Separators
The PM-522 is not equipped with separators (switches) that are accessible from the outside. To
quickly disconnect the device from the power supply in emergencies:
Install an easy-access separator such as a switch or circuit breaker close to the device;
Ensure that the separator separates all power cables.
Only connect to SELV Circuits
The PM-522 should only be connected to Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits.
Do not connect/disconnect any cables during thunderstorms;
Do not connect/disconnect the PM-522 cables during thunderstorms.
Cleaning/Servicing: Power Off the PM-522
Disconnect the PM-522 from power before cleaning or servicing it.
Power Adapter
Contact an authorized service personnel for repairs to the power pack. In the event of a blown
fuse after replacing the fuse, contact an authorized service personnel to avoid electrical shock.
Laying Cables
Cables must be laid in accordance with local and state regulations.
Ensure that the power cable is laid properly and properly secured.
Use only Supplied Power Cables
RuggON power cables meet industrial requirements for low-temperature exibility, UV resistance,
and oil resistance. Use only supplied power cables from RuggON.
If other power cables are used, the following may apply:
The operator is solely responsible for the resulting damage;
All RuggON warranties are void.
Environmental Hazards
Do not use the PM-522 in locations near/with ammable gases or vapor.
The use of electrical equipment in explosive environments can be dangerous.
Turn off the device when near a gas station, fuel depot, chemical plant or a place where
blasting operations take place.

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Safety Guidelines for Mounting
If the PM-522 is installed on a mounting bracket, make sure all mounting equipment meets
with safety and regulatory standards to prevent damage to the hardware or injury.
If installing in a xed location, it is adviced to properly secure the device to prevent loss of the
device.
Environmental
Ambient Temperature
The PM-522 operates on the basis of a passive cooling concept which internal waste heat is
released via the housing surface and requires fresh airow in the environment.
Operating the PM-522 with no fresh cooling air may cause overheating and damage to the
device.
The operating environment should not be enclosed to prevent the cool air being heated by
the heat waste from the device.
Connecting and Disconnecting External Devices
To prevent the considerable damage, the PM-522 and the external device should be disconnected
from power when connecting/disconnecting excluding USB devices.
Only Use Authorized Accessories
Only use the supplied cables, power packs and other accessories that have been tested and
approved by RuggON. Contact your local distributor for further information.
Radio Transmissions
Permitted Transmission Power
Follow the national regulations for the maximum permitted transmission power.
The operator is solely responsible for this type of operation.
Radio Frequency Limited Locations
Considering the radio frequency limitation in hospitals and aircraft, the PM-522 can only be
installed with permission.
Industrial computers may affect the function of implanted medical devices such as pacemakers
and may cause malfunction.
Cleaning and Servicing
Disconnect the PM-522 from power before cleaning or servicing.
Never clean the PM-522 with compressed air, a pressure washer or a vacuum cleaner.
If necessary, clean the housing of the PM-522 with a damp cloth.
Clean the touch-screen with a nonabrasive cloth.

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Regulatory and Certication
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device is operation in 5.15 – 5.25GHz frequency range, then restricted in indoor use only, Outdoor
operations in the 5.15 – 5.25GHz is prohibit.
This device is slave equipment; the device is not radar detection and not ad-hoc operation in the DFS
band.
Labeling Requirements
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.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specic Absorption Rate,
or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specied power level in
different channels.
The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC is 0.57 W/kg when placed next to the
body.

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CE Marking
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are
used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. Please contact your local
representative for ordering information.
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing
included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the
product from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly
recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
R&TTE
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
This device is classified as class 2 in Article 1(2) of Decision 2000/299/EC due to its capability of
operating WLAN in the band 5.15 to 5.35 GHz
CB
This device complies with the IEC 60950-1:2005+A1.
Lithium Battery Safety Statement
Lithium battery inside. Dangerof explosion ifbattery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with same or
equivalenttype recommended by battery manufacturer.

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Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction
The PM-522 is a rugged.The device is equipped with 802.11, Bluetooth, GPS and GLONASS for
wireless data communications.
The PM-522 is a rugged 10.4” tablet computer capable of 1024 x 768 resolution.
The PM-522 supports the following operating systems:
Windows® 8.1 Industry Professional
Windows® 7 Professional
Windows® Embedded Standard 8
Windows® Embedded Standard 7 Professional
Linux (by project support)
About This Guide
The PM-522 User Manual provides instruction for qualied personnel to use as a guide for setup
of the device. This document is not intended to replace the training and expertise of the end-user.
Unpacking the Device
Before you begin the installation or conguration process make sure to inspect all components
and accessories. Contact your representative if there are any missing or damaged items. See
“Contacting RuggON” on page 72.

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Introduction
Parts List
The standard items is as following.
The PM-522 does not ship with any accessories. All accessories are sold and ordered separately.
For help, contact your local RuggON sales representative. See “Contacting RuggON” on page
72.
PM-522
Rubber Bumpers Power Adapter Mini USB to RJ45 Dongle
2-Point Shoulder Strap 4-Point Handstrap Stylus
Hitch D-rings
(Attaching straps)

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Introduction
Technical Specications
Table 1. Technical Specications
Item Description
Display 10.4-inch LED Backlight, 1024 (W) x 768 (H) XGA
Touch screen 10-nger Capacitive Touch Screen
Brightness 700nits
CPU Intel® Atom™ Bay Trail-I E3827; 1.75GHz (8W)
Operating System Windows® 8.1 Embedded Pro 64bits
RAM DDR3L@1333MHz 4GB RAM
Storage mSATA SSD 64GB (option for 128GB/256GB)
Battery
Internal unswappable battery: 7.4V 3800mAh Li-polymer
External hot swappable battery: 7.4V 4200mAh Li-polymer
(optional)
Power Supply AC 100V ~ 240V, 50~60Hz input; [email protected], 65W, 19DC-in
Dimensions (W x H x L) 203.6 mm (8”) x 26.5 mm (1.04”) x 275.4 mm (10.84”)
Weight 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Wireless
WLAN Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1EDR, 3.0+HS, 4.0
WWAN (Optional)
Sierra MC9090 (3G NA SKU)
Sierra MC7304 (LTE EU SKU)/MC7354 (LTE NA SKU)
Dual Antenna Design support both 3.5G & LTE
Sensor
Light Sensor x1
G Sensor x1
I/O
Docking Connector 32-pin
DC-IN Jack x1
Micro SIM Card Slot x1
Audio Jack x1; Headphone / Microphone combo
USB 2.0 x1; Type A
USB 3.0 x1; Type A
Ethernet x1; Mini USB to RJ45 dongle
Security
TPM TPM 1.2 (Optional)
BIOS On/Off for I/Os Yes

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Item Description
Data Collection
GPS YES
NFC YES
Camera
Front: 2.0 Mega-Pixels camera
Rear: 5.0 Mega-Pixels camera with LED auxiliary light and
Auto-focus
Barcode Scanner Optional snap-on module
Mag Stripe Reader Optional snap-on module
Smart Card Reader Optional snap-on module
Rugged Specications
Drop 183 cm (6 feet), 26 drops on plywood
MIL-STD 810G
Vibration (MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6 Category 4, Fig
514.6C-1, Fig 514.6C-2, Fig 514.6C-3)
Drop (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV)
Mechanical shock (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 Procedure I,
Procedure V)
Operation and storage temperature (MIL-STD-810G Method
501.5 and 502.5)
Humidity MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5 Humidity Procedure II
Aggravated Cycles (Fig 507.5-7)
IP rating IP65
Operating Temperature
Range -20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Storage Temperature
Range -30°C (-22°F) to 70°C (158°F)
Humidity 5-95% without condensation

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Introduction
Identifying the Device
Overview
Figure 1. Overview
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Table 2. Overview
No Item Description
1Left view See “Side View” on page 14 for further information.
2Front view See “Front View” on page 12 for further information.
3Rear view See “Rear View” on page 15 for further information.
4Rubber bumpers Easy to grip rubber bumpers enable the rugged tablet to withstand
shocks and drop for use in demanding environments.
5Right view See “Side View” on page 14 for further information.
6Bottom view See “Bottom View” on page 13 for further information.

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Introduction
Front View
Figure 2. Front View
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Table 3. Front View
No Item Description
1Front camera 2.0 Mega-Pixels camera.
2Touch screen 10 nger capacitive touch.
3NFC sensing area For detecting NFC devices.
4Power LED The Power LED lights when the device is on or when the battery is
being charged.
5Storage LED The Storage LED lights when the device is working.
6Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED lights to indicate Wi-Fi is enabled.
7Home key Windows® 8 home key.
8F2 key Programmable function key.
9F1 key Programmable function key.
Note: If Barcode Scanner is installed, press F1 key to scan.