Phoenix 104/104e User`s Manual
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1. LLL Tit ANA RCON P Percon Phoenix 104 Vehicle and Forklift Computer Users Manual Phoenix 104 Vehicle and Forklift Computer User s Manual Percon Incorporated 28877 Fox Hollow Road Eugene OR 97405 U S A www percon com The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Percon manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Percon Technologies Corporation Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Percon Incorporated 2009 by Percon Incorporated All rights reserved The word Percon the Percon logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Percon Incorporated W1 F1 is a registered certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc U S A Patent Information The Products described in this manual are covered by one or more of the following patents There may be other U S and foreign patents pending FCC Class B 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 r2. Embedded Internet Explorer is available from the Start menu and provides all of the common elements you expect to find in a browser Developing server applications for use with Remote Desktop Protocol The Phoenix 104 supports Microsofts Remote Desktop Protocol RDP RDP allows the Phoenix to connect to a server and automatically execute server based applications using the Phoenix 104 as a remote interface device All of the features in the Phoenix 104 are available to the server application Developing terminal applications for use with terminal emulators The Phoenix 104 supports many popular Terminal Emulation packages Contact your terminal emulator supplier for information on purchase and support of terminas emulation software Installing Applications on the Phoenix 104 There are several ways you can install applications on the Phoenix 104 e You can package your application as a cabinet cab file and install it on the Phoenix 104 e If you have a simple application you may only need to install the exe file e You can copy a directory structure that contains the application supporting files DLLs images and data files Percon recommends using cab files to install your applications The Phoenix 104 uses standard Windows Mobile cab files and will install third party cab files You can have your cab files place your application in any of these memory locations on the Phoenix 104 e Flash File Store The Flash File Store is an
3. Hide will cause KeyWedge to run in background mode and only show the System Tray Status Icon Exit Options Hide se File Hide to resume Wedgelode se File Hide to resume vwedgeMode COM port comi Baudrate Datenbits la Bit 5 Pariat NOPARITY Stopbits JONESTOPEIT Handshake None Send Char by Char Configuring KeyWedge To configure KeyWedge simply select the Com port based on the voltage needed for your scanner Set the serial settings to be the same as your scanner The Send Char by Char checkbox determines if the data from the scanner forwarded as keyboard characters one character at a time or if multiple characters are sent Once the configuration is set tap OK then OK on the confirmation message box Then on the File menu tap Hide Verify that your scanner is working by opening any application that accepts keyboard data such as WordPad then scan a barcode label and the data will appear in the application Increasing MemoryStorage You can use an SD card to increase file storage and install software The Phoenix 104 currently supports SD cards that hold up to 2 GB of information The SD card slot is located on the top of the Phoenix 104 under the left top cover See the Installation manual on how to install a SD memory card Once installed the SD Memory card is treated by WinCE as a Hard Disk You or your application can use the SD Memory as you would any Hard Disk or USB flash drive DP_104 User R
4. 0 Screen Navigating the Touch Screen You can use the stylus accessory or a finger to navigate the touch screen If using your finger it is best to use the tap and hold technique particularly on small items such as command or toolbars in an application Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus or finger to select options open or close applications or launch menus Hold the stylus or your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus or your finger on an item to see a menu of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform Calibrate the touchscreen 1 Tap Start gt Settings gt System gt Stylus gt Calibrate Tab 2 Tap Calibrate and follow the instructions to align the screen Note that alignment input occurs when you lift the stylus from each location When complete simply tap the screen to return to the Touch panel control panel If the touchscreen is so out of alignment that you cannot open the Start menu you may need to use a pointing device such as a USB mouse to select the Calibrate control Using the Phoenix in Cold Environments If you are going to use the Phoenix in extreme cold conditions below 0 C 32 F for an extended period of time more than 20 minutes you should turn on the power at room temperature for at least 5 minutes prior to using it in the cold environment This process of warming
5. Keyboard icon Select Hide Input Panel panel F i m g My Device Sof Recycle Bin Summit Client Utility 3 ee es ff fae a TEs Bla ImageUp wg eee ae Windows Em bedded CE6 C D td Media Player ee Windows Embedded CE6 C D td Media Player ag Microsoft WordPad ag Microsoft WordPad ay td AR 8 30 Pm The small input panel works best with a stylus The large input panel works best with a finger Typing With the Onscreen Keyboard On the soft keyboard that is displayed tap the keys with your stylus or finger e To type lowercase letters tap the keys e To type a single uppercase letter or symbol tap the Shift key e To type multiple uppercase letters or symbols tap the CAP key Selecting Typed Text If you want to edit or format typed text you must select it first Drag the stylus across the text you want to select You can cut copy and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words and then tapping an editing command on the pop up menu or by tapping the command under Menu DP 104 User Rev Page 13 Customizing the Phoenix You can customize the Phoenix by adjusting settings and or installing additional software Adding or Removing Programs Programs added to your Phoenix at the factory are stored in protected Flash Memory and cannot be removed All other programs and files added to the Phoenix 104 after factory installation are stored in RAM or Flash Disk You can instal
6. a Web based application for the Phoenix 104 Developing a Windows CE Application To develop applications for the Phoenix 104 all you need is Visual Studio 2005 or newer Express or Professional and a network connection WiFi for the Phoenix 104 wired or WiFi for the Phoenix 104e There are several books available on developing applications for Windows CE devices books on Windows Mobile are also useful Please note that the Phoenix 104 supports NET Compact Framework 2 0 only while the Phoenix 104e supports NET CF 2 0 and 3 5 Connect Visual Studio to the Phoenix 104 On the Phoenix Get the IP address by double tapping on the rightmost network icon in the system tray You should get a dialog box with DMO9CE1 in the title If you are not connected with wiredethernet or prefer to use the WiFi connection double tap on the left network icon and you should get a dialog with SDCCFIOG1 Whichever you use write down the IP address for configuring Visual Studio In Visual Studio 2008 In the upper left corner change the Target Device to Windows CE Device Phoenix Microsoft Visual Studio Fie Edit View Project Build Debug Data Format Tr De as ame Windows CE Device a pa ZN Target Device Connect To Device Device Options Just to the left of the device type drop down list is Device Options click to open Under Device Tools select Devices On the right side click Properties Make sure Transport shows TC
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8. all warnings and cautions in this document before installing handling and operating Percon equipment You can be seriously injured and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions Warning Warnings alert you to procedures that involve some amount of personal risk and may require special training or tools observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data ESD Sensitive The operation requires an ESD safe working area and procedures to prevent equipment damage and possible voiding of warranty D Caution A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly Note Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances Service and Support Web Support Visit the Percon web site at www percon com and select Support on the menu bar at the top of the page Our site has details on how to Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions and answers and links to download our current manuals Related Documents The Percon web site at www percon com contains our documents that you can download for free To download documents 1 Visit the Percon web site at www percon com 2 Click Support gt Documentation on the menu bar at the top opf the page 3 Choose the Product documentation you want to download Telephone Support In the USA
9. test simply open an application that accepts keyboard input such as WordPad and scan a label to see the data on the screen Serial Scanner 1 The serial ports can supply either 5V or 12V power on pin 9 of the connector The factory default is 5V on COM and 12V on COM2 Verify which voltage the scanner requires 2 If necessary attach the cable to the tethered scanner 3 Attach the scanners RS 232 cable to the appropriate COM connector on the Phoenix Depending on the scanner you are attaching you may hear a series of beeps and the Good Read light may flash Tighten the screws to make sure the cable stays attached during use 4 To receive data from the scanner two approaches can be used a Custom application software can manage the serial port configured it and accecpt data under control of the application b KeyWedge can be used to configure the serial port and convert the serial received data to keyboard characters that can then be used by any application that accepts keyboard input Using KeyWedge TD KeyYedge Double Tap MyDevice gt Windows then double tap on the KeyWedge Icon This will start the KeyWedge driver and a green KeyWedge Status Icon will appear in the system tray fam 8 04 PM DP_104 User Rev Page 10 Tap on the KeyWedge Status Icon and the KeyWedge main window appears Taping on the File menu allows three options Exit will terminate KeyWedge Options shows the Configuration Option dialog box
10. up the Phoenix 104 helps preserve the lighting on the display and the flexibility of the touchpanel and keypad DP_104 User Rev Page 9 Accessories Using an External Keyboard There are two types of keyboards you can install and use with the Phoenix 104 e Any USB compatable keyboard e Sealed rugged keyboard with integrated pointer F2_KBD BLH The keyboard attaches to one of the two USB ports on the Phoenix It is automatically detected and prepared for use For information on installing the rugged keyboard and its mount see the Phoenix 104 Installation manual Using a Barcode Scanner Connecting a tethered Scanner You can attach a tethered scanner to one of the serial or USB ports on the Phoenix Be sure to order your scanner with the appropriate cable USB Scanner 1 Loosen the screws on the USB retainer and move the retainer away from the USB connector 2 Plug the cable into one of the USB ports Depending on the scanner you are attaching you may hear a series of beeps and the Good Read light may flash 3 Slide the USB retainer toward the connector until it is firmly against the USB connector Tighten the two screws 4 The USB ort will recognize the scanner as a type of Human Input Device HID and configure it automatically to function as a keyboard input Any application that accepts keyboard input will receive the output from the USB scanner There is now visual indication that the USB scanner is operational 5 To
11. 04 104e e Summit CF10G 802 11b g radio e Secure Digital SD memory card for memory expansion Connector Description The Phoenix connectors are on the bottom of the unit USB 1 USB2 Ethernet COM 2 COM 1 Power 104e only Figure 1 DP_104 User Rev Page 6 USB 1 and USB 2 Provides two USB Host ports to connect USB peripheral devices to the Phoenix 104 Power is provided on the USB ports at SVDC up to a maximum of amp total for both connectors Many types of devices are supported by the USB ports including Keyboards Flash Drives external floppy and hard disks Barcode Scanners and many more COM 1 amp 2 The Phoenix connects to RS 232 devices such as Barcode scanners RFID readers PC s or printers via two DB 9 male serial connectors with standard PC style pinout with the addition of power on Pin 9 either 5 VDC or 12 VDC up to a maximum or amp total for both connectors Factory default is 5V on COM1 and 12V on COM2 Fin Name Di 7 OUT Request to Send SPWR OUT Power None 5V 12V 1A max Note Direction is DTE Computer relative DCE Modem Figure 2 Ethernet 104e only Connects the Phoenix 104e to 10BaseT 100BaseT full duplex standard Ethernet interfaces Power Connects the Phoenix 104 104e to a vehicle s power 10 60VDC or a AC DC power supply F1_AC DC_60W_M12 Cable Color Chassis Ground NA Power 10 60V DP_104 User Rev Page 7 Keypad The Phoenix has a 3 button Keypad
12. 104 is suspended The network connection icon in the taskbar appears to be In a TCP IP network there may be a problem with the communicating but the host computer is not receiving any connection between the access point and the host computer data from the Phoenix 104 Check with your network administrator or use your access point user s manual The Phoenix 104 is not communicating with the access point e The Phoenix 104 is not connected to the access point Make sure the access point is turned on and operating You may also be using the Phoenix 104 out of range of an access point no green bars Try moving closer to an access point to reestablish communications e Make sure the Phoenix 104 is configured correctly for your network The radio parameters on the Phoenix 104 must match the values set for all access points the Phoenix 104 may communicate with e The radio initialization process may have failed on the 802 11 b g radio Try rebooting the Phoenix 104 e If you have tried these possible solutions and nothing happens you may have a defective radio card For help contact Percon or your local Percon service representative DP_104 User Rev Page 18 Upgrading the Phoenix 104 Software When you upgrade the Phoenix 104 software you are updating the operating system OS the Summit radio driver and SCU and the Percon specific software There are three steps involved to upgrade your Phoenix 104 computer 1 Download the upgra
13. B file places a shortcut to your application in the Windows StartUp folder e Configure the AutoRun program to launch your application The Phoenix 104 contains a program called AutoRun exe which automates operations such as launching other processes You can configure AutoRun exe through the AutoRun data file AutoRun dat This script file must be located in the same directory as the program AutoRun supports the following script commands in AutoRun dat AutoRun handles quoted file names for the first parameter which allows you to specify path names or file names that contain white spaces AutoRun only supports one set of quotes per command AutoRun Script Commands EXEC Launches a specified program and waits for it to finish up to 10 minutes CALL Processes a specified file of commands and returns CHAIN Processes a specified file of commands and does not return Loads a specified program and executes it LOAD Loads a specified program and executes it DP 104 User Rev Page 17 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Phoenix If you encounter any problems while using the Phoenix 104 look in this chapter to find a possible solution You will also find information on routine maintenance This chapter contains these sections e Troubleshooting the Phoenix 104 e Upgrading the Phoenix 104 e Troubleshooting the Boot Process Clean Booting e Cleaning the Screen Troubleshooting the Phoenix If you send the Phoenix 104 in for service it
14. P Connect Transport Qutions Click the Configure button Select radio button Use Windows CE Device Properties specific IP address and type in the IP address of the Default output location on device Phoenix Program Files Folder Transport Configure TCP IP Transport TCP Connect Transport Click OK Click OK again At this point you may want to oo Cluse fied portrumber 5655 change the name of this connection to something like ActiveSync Startup Provan Percon Phoenix This will enable easy identification of O obtain an IP address automatically using ActiveSync v Detect when device is q the Phoenix setup in the future Click OK CEB Ose specific IP address 192 168 0 7 Now test the connection by clicking on Connect to device The dialog will show the status and finally Connection Successful DP_104 User Rev Page 15 You are now ready to develop and test your application The first time you run Visual Studio will ask you to choose where to deploy Simply select Percon Phoenix or whatever you named the connection uncheck the checkbox Show me this dialog every time I deploy the application and click deploy Your application will be sent to the Phoenix and run under the Visual Studiio debugger Developing a Web Based Application You can develop web based data collection applications for use on the Phoenix 104 using Microsoft Internet Explorer
15. Upgrading the Phoenix 104 Using a USB storage device To upgrade the operating system 1 Go to Start gt Programs gt Percon gt Image Updater Click the Browse button and navigate to where the update file is located and click on the file then click OK Make sure that Failsafe NK BIN Update is selected Click Update The update progress is shown on the bottom of the update window Once the update is complete close the update window and remove the external storage device Reboot by going to Start gt Programs gt Percon gt Software Reboot Nm BW WN DP_104 User Rev Page 19 Cleaning the Screen To keep the Phoenix in good working order you may need to clean the screen whenever necessary depending on the environment in which you use the computer e Use a soft lint free cloth or paper towel e The cloth may be used dry or lightly damped with a mild cleaner or Ethanol e Suitable cleaning products are commercially available pre packaged for use one example of such a product is Klear Screen or off the shelf products such as Glass Plus Glass and Surface Cleaner e Be sure the cloth is only lightly damped not wet Never apply cleaner directly to touch panel surface e Wipe dry Never apply cleaner directly to touch panel surface Never use acidic or alkaline cleaners products that contain Ammonia Phosphates or Ethylene Glycol or organic cleaners such as paint thinner acetone tolulene xylene propyl or isoprop
16. and Canada call 888 465 6355 Outside the U S A and Canada contact your local Percon representative To search for your local representative from the Percon web site click Partners gt Find Partner Before you call Percon Product Support make sure you have the following information ready e Operating system version displayed on main screen e Serial number from label on back of unit e If you are using terminal emulation TE know the version and protocol e If you are not using TE know the language your custom application was written in and the tools you used to create it DP_104 User Rev Page 5 The Phoenix Vehicle Computer The Percon Phoenix is a rugged Vehicle Computer designed for real time data collection applications in warehousing distribution work in process time and attendance and stationary applications Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Phoenix Vehicle Computer Features of the Phoenix 104 The Phoenix 104 104e includes these standard features e 520 MHz Intel XScale PXA270 processor e 128 MB Flash memory e 64 MB RAM e Two USB host ports e Two serial ports e Compact Flash CF socket for 802 11 b g radio or memory expansion up to 2 GB e Secure Digital SD socket for memory expansion up to 2 GB Additional Features of the Phoenix 104e Only e 128 MB RAM e Ethernet port e Bluetooth radio e Extended temperature operation range 30 C to 60 C These options are available for the Phoenix 1
17. area of storage which is embedded in a section of the system flash memory This storage is not erased during a reboot Although it might be erased during the reflashing process The optional SD card If you are using an SD card this should be the primary location to place application installation files as it is not erased during a reflashing process There are several ways you can install files and applications on the Phoenix 104 e SD card e FTP server e Wavelink Avalanche The following sections explain how to use each one of these processes to install your application on the Phoenix 104 Installing Applications Using Your SD Card If you have an SD card for your Phoenix 104 this is the best place for you to install applications To install applications using the SD card 1 If you are using an SD card reader remove the SD card from the Phoenix 104 and place it in the reader 2 Copy your application file to the SD card If you are using ActiveSync an FTP server or Wavelink Avalanche to copy the files to the SD card place the application in the SD Card folder located in My Windows Mobile Based Device 3 If you are using an SD card reader insert the SD card back into the Phoenix 104 4 Navigate to the SD Card folder and run your application DP 104 User Rev Page 16 Launching An Application Automatically There are two ways to automatically launch your application when you perform a reboot on the Phoenix 104 e Make sure your CA
18. de file from the Percon website 2 Make the upgrade file accessable to the Phoenic computer This can be done by a Attaching a USB External storage device such as a USB Memory Drive USB External Hard Disk or USB External Card reader This is the recommended approach b Downloading the file via an Ethernet connection to put the upgrade file on the internal SD memory card c Using a shared drive on the network 3 Use the Percon Image Updater to install the software on the Phoenix Flash Memory Download the upgrade files 1 Start your web browser and go to the Percon web site at www Percon com 2 Go to Support gt Downloads 3 Select Phoenix 104 from the list 4 Download the file onto the local computer external storage device or shared network drive to be used for the upgrade Make the upgrade file accessable to the Phoenix 104 computer If using an external memory device simply plug it into one of the Phoenix USB ports Verify the connection by going to Start gt Programs gt Windows Explorer The External USB storage device should show as a Hard Disk If using a file downloaded on the internal SD Memory Card verify the file by going to Start gt Programs gt Windows Explorer and clicking on the Storage Card Navigate to the folder where the file was stored If using a network shared drive go to Start gt Programs gt Windows Explorer and click on Network Navigate to the network shared drive to where the file was stored
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20. easonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with this user s manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Note that even when this equipment is installed and used in accordance with this user s manual there is still no guarantee that interference will not occur If this equipment is believed to be causing harmful interference to radio or television reception this can be determined by turning the equipment on and off If interference is occurring the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help DP_104 User Rev Page 2 Contents BSE ABe i saat esess E E E T gunn deeds suclsneeicwanalou T E E 5 STL y OVA 0 eee Sesceatersa te E E ENE arta ceeseacearessanaesecetoousewastasnndeacearesesnmerectassseotees 5 e 10 6S 11 00 6 MeN enter ee ene ne ene ae Tet reer ee ee rn eee er eee re 5 VV SD OE Gates erratic rs seta es ores sera E E E 5 Rented OC UNC AIS coe teesceceeass ace etait new cnaee sees E E E seats eee eae
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22. ev Page 11 Understanding WindowsCE This chapter introduces Microsoft WindowsCE WindowsCE and many other software features on the Phoenix 104 come directly from Microsoft or other third parties While Percon makes every effort to evaluate these technologies Percon makes no gurantees about the suitability of the software for any specific use Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs The command bar includes menus icons and the onscreen keyboard While using your Phoenix keep these key points in mind e Tap Start on the navigation bar located at the bottom left of the screen to quickly move to programs files and settings e Tap and hold an item to see a pop up menu containing a list of actions you can perform Pop up menus give you quick and easy access to the most common actions e Tap Start gt Help then select a topic on your Phoenix to find additional information on WindowsCE components Finding Information on WindowsCE Use these Links for additional information about Microsoft WindowsCE e msdn microsoft com support e support microsoft com e news microsoft com Learning the Basic Skills This section describes the basic concepts of using and customizing your Phoenix 104 Computer Using the Default Screen When you turn on your Phoenix 104 for the first time each day you see the Default screen On the Default screen you can see important information for the day Status icons dis
23. is your responsibility to save the computer data and configuration Percon is responsible only for ensuring that the hardware matches the original configuration when repairing or replacing the computer Problems While Operating the Phoenix 104 You press Power and nothing happens e Make sure you are connected to a power supply the green LED should be on or blinking e Make sure the brightness is not set all the way to the darkest or lightest setting Press the UP key until you reach the desired brightness level e Reboot the Phoenix 104 by disconnecting then reconnecting power The Phoenix 104 appears to be locked up and Press and hold Power to turn off the Phoenix 104 and then turn it back on you cannot enter data e Reboot the Phoenix 104 by disconnecting then reconnecting power e If the Phoenix 104 will not reboot contact Percon or your local Percon service representative for help You tap the screen and nothing happens e Align your screen For help see Calibrate the Touch Screen Problems With Wireless Connectivity Problem When you turn on the Phoenix 104 after it was suspended fora The host may have deactivated or lost your current terminal while 10 to 15 minutes or longer and it no longer sends or emulation session In a TCP IP direct connect network you receives messages over the network need to turn off the Keep Alive message if possible from the host so that the TCP session is maintained while a Phoenix
24. l any program created for the Phoenix as long as the computer has enough memory available Go to the Micrsoft WindowsCE web site or other sources on the web to find software Windows Embedded CE 6 0 uses and RAM based file system and most folders are actually located in RAM and are not saved through a power loss MyDevice takes you to the root directory of the system All of the folders are in RAM Storage devices available would be the following NAND Flash The internal Flash memory in the P104 Usually around 57 MB Storage Card A Flash card in either the SD or CF slots Hard Disk A USB storage device such as a USB Flash Drive USB external Hard Drive or USB external CD ROM dirve Setting up Ethernet Communications Phoenix 104e only Ethernet communications usually do not require special configuration The Phoenix 104 default settings are configured to use DHCP to automatically get an IP address from a DHCP server To change these settings select Start gt Settings gt Network and Dialup Connections Then select DM9CE1 and set the parameters to work with your network Note Windows Embedded CE does not have native support for allowing direct Network browsing No Network Neighborhood or for allowing network clients to access the Phoenix 104 Phoenix 104 will not show up in Network Neighborhood Setting Up 802 11 Radio Communications The Phoenix 104 has an internal 802 11 b g radio from Summit Data Communications The Phoe
25. nix 104 uses the Summit Client Utility SCU to configure the radio To get the latest version of the Summit Users guide please visit http www summitdatacom com Click on the Support gt Documentation tab and select the User Guide for Windows CE NET If you know the setup parameters you need you can login as an administrator To log in as an administrator tap Admin Login and enter the administrator password in the dialog box The default password is SUMMIT case sensitive The administrator password can be changed on the Global tab Summit also has white papers on a varity of topice from security to difference in radio types See the Summit Web site for access to these white papers DP_104 User Rev Page 14 Developing and Installing Applications Use this chapter to understand the guidelines for developing applications for use on the Phoenix 104 You will also find information on installing applications and automatically launching them This chapter contains these sections e Developing Applications for the Phoenix 104 e Installing Applications on the Phoenix 104 e Launching an Application Automatically Developing Applications for the Phoenix 104 The Phoenix 104 Vehicle Computers can run applications programmed in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or later using NET Compact Framework 2 0 or 3 5 Use this section to understand the hardware and software you need to e develop a new Windows application for the Phoenix 104 e develop
26. nter to the volume level desiered Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume e Press and hold the Power button then press the UP button to increases the volume The computer will play the Default Sound at the new volume setting e Press and hold the Power button then press the Down button to decreases the volume The computer will play the Default Sound at the new volume setting You can also adjust the volume settings by going to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Volume amp Sounds Set the Display Backlight Brightness move V Events warnings beeps and system events ograms Ve V Applications program specific and all other sounds V Notifications alarms appointments and reminders 2 start 0 My Device E control Panel 3o vokme amp Sounds him 8 14 Pm alaj DP_104 User Rev Page 8 Using the Touchscreen The Phoenix 104 has a 10 4 inch color VGA display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels with a touchscreen The default display that appears on when you turn on the Phoenix 104 is the Windows Embedded CE 6 0 standard screen This screen appears unless you have the an application installed to automatically run on the Phoenix 104 Ege My Device Software Reboot vw A Recycle Bin Summit Client Utility Bla ImageUp EE Windows Embedded CE 6 0 Explorer Percon Inc V11 6 gt EJ Media Player a9 Microsoft WordPad tl Standard Phoenix 104 WinCE 6
27. on the lower front of the unit Down Up and Power A LED on the keypad indicates the power state of the Phoenix eT p j Down Up Power Figure 3 Using the Power Button Press the Power button for 5 seconds to put the Phoenix 104 into Suspend mode In Suspend mode the Phoenix 104 continues to supply power to all memory but turns off power to most hardware When you press the Power button to turn the Phoenix 104 back on the computer resumes where it was when you turned it off You can configure the Phoenix 104 to suspend if not used for a specified period of time by going to Start gt Settings gt the System tab gt Power gt the Advanced tab When a Phoenix 104 is suspended and resumes the 802 11 connection requires re authentication This can take anywhere from 3 seconds to several minutes depending on your systems re authentication requirements Status LED The Phoenix uses three brightness levels on the green status LED to indicate the status of power and operation LED State Not connected to a power source or the power source is off Dim Connected to a live power source unit is in the suspend state Blinking Adjusting the Screen Brightness To adjust the screen brightness e Press UP button to increases the brightness e Press Down button to decreases the brightness You can also adjust the brightness settings by going to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Backlight Move the track bar poi
28. play information such as when the Phoenix 104 is connected to the network to the Internet or has a scanner attached You can tap an icon to open the associated setting or program Accessing Programs You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the Start menu You can customize which programs you see on this menu See the configuration section To access programs Tap Start gt Programs and then the program name The following is a partial list of programs that are on your Phoenix 104 in the order they appear in the Start menu e Programs gt Summit gt SCU Command Prompt Internet Explorer Task Manager Windows Explorer e Favorites e Documents e Settings gt Control Panel Network and Dial UP Connections Taskbar and Start Menu e Help e Run DP 104 User Rev Page 12 Entering Information You can enter information on your Phoenix 104 in several ways depending on the program you are using e Input Panel e External Keyboard e Barcode Scanner or RFID Reader Input Panel or External Keyboard Use the input panel or an external keyboard to enter information in any program on your Phoenix Computer In either case the characters appear as typed text on the screen To show the input panel Press the up and down keys on the keypad OR Tap the Keyboard icon in the lower right of the system tray Select Keyboard or LargeKB som ajel To hide the input panel Press the up and down keys on the keypad OR Tap the
29. yl alcohol or kerosene Products containing less than 4 Isopropyl Alcohol are acceptable if all excess cleaner is removed Accessories for the Phoenix Many accessories are available for use with the Phoenix 104 Accessories are grouped into several catogories Mounts for the rugged computer Keyboards for data input Scanners for barcode input External Antenna s for specific 802 11 requirements External Power Supplies for extended range of input power Please visit our website at www percon com and go to the Products Accessories page for information on the currently offered accessories DP 104 User Rev Page 20 Appendix A Specifications Physical and Environmental Specifications Use this section to locate technical information about the Phoenix 104 and its available options and accessories Height 17 65 cm 6 95 in Width 18 92 cm 7 45 in Depth 5 46 cm 2 15 in Weight 1 47 kg 3 25 Ibs Operating Voltage 12 60 VDC input Backup Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Electrical rating 12V 4A Operating temperature Phoenix 104 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Phoenix 104E 30 to 60 C 22 to 122 F Storage temperature 30 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Humidity 0 to 100 RH DP 104 User Rev Page 21
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