Unitech MR550 User manual

MR550
Stationary
Terminal

AdventureJan

Battery Notice
NOTICE
This unit is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack,
however it may not power-on due to battery discharge
as a result of storage.
In case of the above situation, connect the unit to the
MR550’s power adapter and recharge unit for at least 16
hours to fully charge the battery.
The MR550 can operate normally for about 6 hours
(without backlight) and can backup data for 7 days
without external power.
MR550 User’s Manual

MR550 User’s Manual

Table of Contents
MR550 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - First Look 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 - MR550 and Accessories 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.0 - Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 - Tour of the MR550 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 - First Steps with the MR550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 - First Operation of the MR550 5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 - CPU / Memory 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 - Input / Output 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 - Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) 7. . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 - Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 - Power 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7 - OS and Programming Tools 8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8 - Physical and Environmental Characteristics 8. . . . . . .
2.9 - Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 3 - User Input 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 - Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 - Software Keyboard (WinCE Keyboard) 11. . . . . . . . .
3.3 - Using Proximity, MSR, or Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 4 - Useful Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 - Bar2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 - BarSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 - MSR and Proximity Reader Setup 15. . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 - HockRS232 Event (Disable ActiveSync Driver for RS232 Port) 16
2.3 - Barcode / Symbology 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MR550 User’s Manual

1MR550 User’s Manual
Chapter 1 - First Look
The MR550 series is a stationary terminal. It utilizes the Windows CE®
3.0 operating system, and incorporates an integral barcode slot reader,
triple track magnetic stripe reader, Proximity reader or finger print
reader. Its PCMCIA type II slot provides wire or wireless communication
for LAN or WAN capability. It provides the user with a standard Win-
dows-based environment for customizing and operating the device.
The MR550 is well suited for Time & Attendance, Access Control,
Loyalty program, Work-in-Process application, Price checking ,Food
court system and many other data collection applications.
1.0 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - First Look

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Chapter 1 - First Look
1.1 - MR550 and Accessories
After opening the box, please make sure all the following are present:
RS232 Cable
MR550
Getting Started
Guide
CD Manual

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Chapter 1 - First Look
1.2 - Tour of the MR550
1.2.1 - MR550 Front
Proximity Reader
Speaker Bar Code or MSR Slot
Touch
Screen
Lock Keypad
Proximity Reader
Fingerprint Reader

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Chapter 1 - First Look
NOTE: UPS battery can be used for normal operation when
there is no main power and also as a data backup battery.
Data entered should not be considered properly stored until
the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged.
1.3 - First Steps with the MR550
Insert key into lock and turn
key with anti-clockwise
direction.
1. Lift up back-plate to about 45°.2.
3. Ensure the UPS
battery is connected
via the white connector.
Use a pen or screw driver to push the dip
switch to the side away from the connec-
tor (towards the bottom of the unit) to
enable the backup battery.
Charge the UPS battery for at
least 16 hours.
Plug the Power Supply into your
wall socket.
4. Plug the 13.5VAC Power Supply
into the MR550’s terminal
block’s AC connector on inner
side of back-plate