VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide
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1. VRC7900 FUSE 2A T Figure 2 3 Installation of Electric Vehicles Over 48V Up To 60V 2 7 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Providing Power to the Terminal WARNING A Lead Acid battery can leak Hydrogen gas A spark any where near the battery can cause it to explode Always make your final connection to power as far away from the battery as possible For example connect the power cable to the battery first then connect it to the terminal Follow the instructions below to connect power to the terminal using the filter box Filter Box VRC7900 Series NOTE See the rear label for voltage input limitations Pins 1 amp 3 are connected internally within the supplied cable Item 1 2 and 4 pin amphenol connectors viewed externally on filter box 3 pin XLR plug viewed externally on VRC7900 Refer to Table 2 2 for filter box Refer to Table 2 3 for terminal connections power connections Figure 2 4 Connecting Power to Your Terminal 2 8 Table 2 2 Filter Box Connections Installing the Terminal Wire 4 pin Amphenol connector as follows Pin 1 or 4 Positive red Pin 2 or 3 Negative black Wire 2 pin Amphenol connector as follows Pin 1 Positive red Pin 2 may be marked as pin 3 Negative black Table 2 3 Terminal Power Connections Wire 3 pin XLR socket connector as follows2. Pin 1 Enable Pin 2 Negative black Pin 3 Positive red 2 9 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Connecting AC Power to Your Terminal You can power your terminal away from a vehicle using an AC universal power supply an AC line cable and a DC power cable available from Symbol Technologies To provide power from an AC source 1 Insert the AC power cable into the AC connector on the universal power supply Universal Power AC Power Cable Supply DC Power Cable DC Power Cable Terminal Power Port 60W Max Figure 2 5 Connecting AC power 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cable in a wall outlet 3 Insert the DC power cable into the DC connector on the universal power supply 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the terminal s power port 2 10 Installing the Terminal Connecting the Filtered DC Power Cable for Electric Trucks This section describes how to connect and use the filtered DC power cable to provide power to the terminal when mounted on an electric truck The cable consists of two ends connected to a central mounting block Mounting Block To DC power connector on terminal Cable End Connecting the Cable 1 Disconnect the electric truck battery Never perform installations on a live electric truck Secure the mounting block to the desired location in the truck using 8 screws Ensure the DC power connector reaches
3. Note Tap the Update OS button on the host PC before selecting the baud rate on the terminal 6 4 Configuring the Terminal e Tap on the Update OS button on the host PC The following window displays Waiting for Device Connection pJ Connect Your Device Now Figure 6 5 Device Connection Screen f Press option 2 57600 on the terminal to initiate the download A window similar to the one shown below displays on the PC File Copy c y 48kb of 13351kb Copied Operating System File C SHOLDINGSNK bin E Figure 6 6 File Copy Screen The time taken to download a 13MB file is approximately 38 minutes When the download is complete a message appears on the screen asking if the uploaded version should replace the existing version If 1 for Yes is selected the terminal checks the CRC of the downloaded operating system before transferring it from DRAM to flash memory It is important not to switch the unit off before this transfer is complete otherwise the flash memory will only contain part of the operating system If the unit is switched off during transfer the process of downloading the operating system must be repeated When this is complete there is a prompt to restart the terminal 6 5 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide When the terminal restarts the new operating system takes effect using the registry in Flash which is the current registry If you want to start
4. VRC 7900 Radio Terminal m l Say psi aimi Product Reference Guide VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 72 50138 02 Revision A August 2003 Pyummume 2001 2003 by Symbol Technologies Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from Symbol This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice The software is provided strictly on an as is basis All software including firmware furnished to the user is on a licensed basis Symbol grants to the user a non transferable and non exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder licensed program Except as noted below such license may not be assigned sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law The user shall not modify merge or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Symbol The user agrees to maintain Symbol s copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered
5. A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 2 Press the Power button x o 3 o T ka c v Menu Pg Dn e WHY C Power 5 53 1 E5 r9 rs 5 09 79 89 amp 7 3 9 9 9 0 9 OO 9 O 3 5 4 s 9 9 S 9 9 9 2 C2 C Figure 4 1 Power Button As the terminal initializes the Symbol splash screen displays momentarily The first time you start your terminal it is necessary to calibrate the screen refer to Calibrating the Screen on page 4 5 After you calibrate the screen the Network Configuration screen displays If desired configure the terminal for wireless communication refer to Spectrum24 Network Configuration on page 5 1 The calibration and Network Configuration screens do not display on subsequent warm or cold boots but will display the first time you start the terminal after power is removed Press the Power key again to suspend the terminal s operation All DRAM and Flash data is preserved so the applications running before suspension continue when the terminal is powered up again The power up process takes about 12 seconds after the terminal is placed in suspend mode The power is on at all times if the terminal is hard wired to the vehicle battery 4 2 Operating the Terminal Booting the Terminal Table 4 1 Power Button Operation Mode Press Power button Release to Suspend 1 6 seconds Release to Warm Boot 6
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7. ActiveSync cable not connect ed properly Connect the ActiveSync cable ActiveSync is not configured properly in the Control Panel Configure ActiveSync in the Control Panel See Performing ActiveSync using the Serial Ca ble on page 72 No keys are working The application does not re quire keyboard input Configure the application to use the keyboard Terminal is not responding Cold boot the terminal Application does not respond Terminal cannot connect to the AP Bring the terminal closer to the AP If problem continues con tact Symbol Support Center See Service Information on page viii 8 3 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 8 4 Appendix A Specifications Environment The VRC 7900 is designed to operate in harsh environments Table A 1 below summarizes the terminal s intended operating environment Table A 1 VRC 7900 Operating Environment Operating Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 5 to 95 Relative Humidity non condensing Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Shipping and Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Temperature 85 Relative Humidity Electrostatic Discharge 15 kv Drop to Concrete 2 meters 1 meter for full screen VGA Sealing IP 65 and Mil Standard 810E windblown rain and dust Altitude Temperature 15 000 ft 12 C 54 F Cargo Storage 8 000 ft 27 C 81 F Operati
8. Date Time Dialing Display Input Panel Keyboard Mouse Network i Me f 7E 4 T qt Owner Password Power Regional Scanner Spectrum24 Spectrum24 Stylus Settings FH Settings Settings p 5 H m CE3D System V l me amp WinCE OS WAstart 34 Control Panel 2 4 9 3 09 PM Al Figure 4 12 Control Panel Screen 4 11 LZ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 4 Double tap the Scanner Mn icon The Scanner Control screen displays 4 12 As Keyboard S As App OE Cancel E Us Sue me Dialing Display Input Panel 79 Spectrum24 Spectrum24 Stylus Settings f Owner Password Power Regional Scanner Settings System Volume amp WinCE OS Astat 34 Control Panel Ecanner Control m c xn iu DO 3 Mouse Network 0 9 1 49 PM Figure 4 13 Scanner Control Screen Select the As App button and tap OK to disable the built in keyboard wedge This setting must be selected if your application handles the scanner serial port itself or the COM1 port is being used for a device other than a bar code scanner Select the As Keyboard button and tap OK to enable the built in keyboard wedge With this setting selected data received from the bar code scanner is treated as though it were typed on the keyboard Tap the Start icon on the tool bar Tap Programs then Microsoft Pocket Word to start the application Begin scanning bar codes
9. 000 n r2 s w 2 099 9 D 269 9 9 s 7 DC Figure 4 2 VRC 7900 Keyboard Table 4 2 Key Descriptions Key Description Power Powers the terminal on and off a short press for on and a long press for off Shift Ctrl Alt Use in conjunction with other keys Select alternate char acters or functions by using the color code at the top of the keys Use Ctrl Send key combination to adjust the contrast Use Ctrl Esc key combination to access the start menu A through Z Enters alpha and text characters 0 through 9 Enters numeric characters KAV Moves the cursor around the screen or highlights the lines in a menu F1 through F24 Programmable function keys The application determines the use and the instructions are in the software or applica tion documentation Enter Moves the cursor to the next data field or screen 4 4 Operating the Terminal Table 4 2 Key Descriptions Continued Key Description Del Deletes the character to the right of the cursor or Backspace Deletes the character to the left of the cursor Space Enters a space between characters or words Send When used with the Ctrl key adjusts the contrast Menu or Displays the user menu Locking the Desktop You can lock the desktop of the VRC 79
10. VRC 7900 configurations 1 1 WwW WANN DODE a 2xeeksceuendeaitad de REOR 4 3 Windows CE SDK sssuce enn 3 2 Index 3 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Index 4 Tell Us What You Think We d like to know what you think about this Manual Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to 631 738 3318 or mail to Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza M S B 4 Holtsville NY 11742 1300 Attention Technical Publications Manager IMPORTANT If you need product support please call the appropriate customer support number provided Unfortunately we cannot provide customer support at the fax number above User s Manual Title please include revision level How familiar were you with this product before using this manual Very familiar J Slightly familiar Not at all familiar Did this manual meet your needs If not please explain What topics need to be added to the index if applicable What topics do you feel need to be better discussed Please be specific What can we do to further improve our manuals Thank you for your input We value your comments VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 72 50138 02 Revision A August 2003 Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville N Y 11742 1300
11. hereunder and to include the same on any authorized copies it makes in whole or in part The user agrees not to decompile disassemble decode or reverse engineer any licensed program delivered to the user or any portion thereof Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability function or design Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any Symbol Technologies Inc intellectual property rights An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in Symbol products Symbol Spectrum One and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies Inc Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 http Awww symbol com Contents About This Guide TEE EESEIHICUMDE soir ee o3 eod ac te E te Wem b dore ie asc ue citat er ta o ie Ea ic be vii chapler DSSS coded so CFI E2 UIRP KEIRA ORE QI RARO OU p OR dot eue ok vii Notational Conventions sauber R4Y eater ater i Oiek aer Oe deb eed e egg re derkhx ds viii Related DasufiBlllsz uisnsrimc Pee RRARR R ORG REG RGREESEREZGESEZeEEZZSGG
12. 15 seconds Release to Cold Boot 15 seconds or more A warm boot restarts the operating system closes all running applications and preserves the saved data in RAM To perform a warm boot press and hold the Power key for 6 seconds then release The terminal automatically restarts Cold booting the terminal generates a system reset the same as a power on boot on a standard PC All information in the DRAM is lost including user settings such as network configuration and stylus calibration To cold boot the terminal hold down the Power key for 15 seconds then release The terminal automatically restarts To suspend or resume operation press the Power key again Note 7he internal battery charges only when the terminal is running It does not charge when the terminal is in suspend mode Terminal operation can be suspended in four ways e Manual suspension the operator presses the Power key when the terminal is on Automatic suspension the terminal times out because of no operator activity Program dependent suspension the application requests a suspend via an API call Critical suspension the power supply is removed 4 3 LZ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Using the Keyboard The terminal has an integral QWERTY keyboard Refer to Figure 4 2 and Table 5 1 fora description of the keys uU S hi x PgUp PgDn m S ry o JQ VOO o R
13. 64 MB recommended for Windows 2000 32 MB of memory for Windows Me Hard disk drive with 10 to 50 MB of available hard disk space actual requirements will vary based on selection of features and user s current system configuration Available 9 or 25 pin communications port adapter required for 25 pin communications port or USB port available for Windows 95 98 or Windows 2000 only CD ROM drive VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter with 256 color or higher Keyboard Mouse or compatible pointing device 7 1 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Performing ActiveSync using the Serial Cable 1 After installing the Windows ActiveSync software restart your host computer 2 Insert the cable in the COM2 port in the bottom of the terminal COM2 Port ActiveSync Figure 7 1 ActiveSync Cable Connection 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial communications port on your computer Serial Port Figure 7 2 Connecting Serial Cable to Computer Launch ActiveSync on your computer Select the Connection Settings option Check the Allow Serial Cable or Infrared Connection to this COM Port option Select PC Link on the terminal NOOL gm 7 2 Communications 8 ActiveSync detects the terminal and connects Connection Settings x 2 Click Get Connected to connect your mobile device to this ys computer Status
14. If the Install program into the default installation folder is checked the application files will be transferred to the Windows directory on the terminal If this is left unchecked the destination of the application can be selected and the following window appears Select Destination Media X Saveln SETS Space required 25731K Space available 45422K Cancel Figure 6 10 Select Destination Media Screen Refer to DRAM file system on page 4 13 to increase memory if the program memory availability is lower than required Continue with the on screen prompts on the PC and the terminal to complete the application installation Note f the application or part of it is installed in DRAM it will be lost if the back up battery is allowed to discharge or a cold boot is performed 6 8 Chapter 7 Communications Introduction This chapter describes communication between the terminal and a host using ActiveSync The minimum host PC requirements for ActiveSync are Windows 2000 Windows NT4 with Service Pack 3 or later Windows Me or Windows 95 98 Desktop computer with a Pentium processor for Windows NT 166 MHz required for Windows 2000 Windows Me 150 MHz required for Windows Me or a 486 66 DX or higher processor Pentium P90 recommended for Windows 95 98 16 MB of memory for Windows 95 98 more memory will give improved performance or Windows NT Workstation 4 0 32 MB recommended for Windows NT
15. Waiting for device to connect Get Connected Allow serial cable orinfrered connection to this COM porti COMI zl Status COM portis not available T Allow network Ethernet and Remote Access Service RAS server connection with this desktop computer Status Network is available r Status icon Iv Show status icon in Taskbar Figure 7 3 ActiveSync Screen If there is no response when an ActiveSync cable is inserted between the terminal and the PC the Communications settings should be checked in the Control Panel Once the Communication Properties window is open tap on the PC Connection tab Ensure the Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached box is checked Also make sure the settings for this are Connect using Com2 57600 7 3 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 7 4 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining the Terminal The terminal is factory sealed and contains no user serviceable parts Only qualified Symbol Service Centers should service the terminal Refer to Service Information on page viii Cleaning the Terminal The terminal requires a minimal amount of maintenance To prolong its life and avoid problems keep the terminal clean Use a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild cleanser such as soap and water to clean the terminal Do NOT use cleaners containing a high percentage of alcohol such as Isopropyl Alcohol Do NOT us
16. the terminal and the cable end reaches the DC power source when routed through the truck Secure the power cable with cable ties Cut off excess cable at the cable end and strip 12 off the outer jacket to reveal the screen Cut the screen back to about 2 and twist the screen strands together Connect the screen to the truck s chassis If you cannot find a close connection point solder an extra length of cable to the screen to extend the connection to the chassis Use a heat shrink to cover the solder joint Crimp a ring terminal onto the screen cable extension and screw the ring terminal into the truck metal work Or if a bolt connection exists attach the ring terminal to this connection check the connection with a multi meter to the truck chassis if you re not sure 2 11 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 6 Place a fuse holder in line of the brown and blue wire approximately 4 inches from the cable end as shown below Fuse Terminal Ends Fuse Holder Spring Fuse Fuse Holder Solder the fuse terminal ends to the wire to ensure a proper electrical connection 7 Connect the brown wire to the vehicle s positive power source Connect the blue wire to the vehicle s negative power source To terminate the cable Ifthe vehicle has a power output connector use a mating connector You may be able to connect to a fuse panel with a commercially available connector Ifthe vehicle ha
17. the terminal using the default registry residing in RAM 1 Press the Menu R Power keys 2 Release only the Power key when the terminal suspends 3 Release the Menu R keys when the Symbol splash screen displays Downloading Applications To download an application via the serial port the following equipment is required 6 6 Host PC ActiveSync cable Application compiled for the terminal or installation file for PC which when unpacked has been compiled for the VRC 7900 Microsoft ActiveSync installed and configured on the host PC To download an application compiled for the VRC 7900 connect the ActiveSync cable to the COM2 port of the terminal and an available COM port on the host PC The terminal automatically connects to the host PC After synchronization between the terminal and the PC is established the following window displays Microsoft ActiveSync oy x File View Tools Help e olt a B Sync Details Explore Options WinCE Connected Synchronized Information Type Status Figure 6 7 ActiveSync Connection Screen Configuring the Terminal 2 Tap the Explore button to display the desktop of the terminal in another window as follows Mobile Device Miel x File Edt View Ger IM 9 m Forward Up Address E Mobile Device emctest A a 4 object s Figure 6 8 Mobile Device Screen a Tap on My Computer to
18. wire conductor cable black and white wires shorted together red and green wires shorted together 20mm cable gland 1 25 in line fuse holder 2A anti surge 1 25 glass fuse 5A anti surge 1 25 glass fuse 10mm blue ring crimps Scotch locks Female spade crimps c o O0Oo OI A WY In Piggyback spade crimps eo 10mm PVC covered aluminium P clip Oo Y Y Y Y N N XN Snatch plate A Dv 300mm cable tie A wo M8x20mm countersunk screw um AR M8 Nyloc nut E oa Filter box kit required for 12 24V propane gasoline or diesel vehicles 2 4 Installing the Terminal Installing the Terminal Follow the instructions below for the correct terminal installation in your vehicle Figure 2 1 shows the terminal installation on a 12 24V gasoline diesel or propane vehicle Figure 2 2 shows the installation on a 12 48V electric vehicle and Figure 2 3 shows the installation on an electric vehicle operating at over 48V up to 60V 12 24V Gasoline Diesel or Propane Vehicles Refer to Table 2 1 for item descriptions Refer to Figure 2 1 for installation Use of the filter box item 15 is recommended All power wiring must use twisted cable item 1 Fuse in positive rail 5A T Fuse in negative rail 5A T Fuse in ignition switched positive 2A T The path between the battery and the terminal must
19. 00 to hide those icons that contain configuration information such as terminal and network settings When you lock the desktop only the working applications display 1 Press the Menu S keys to display the password screen 2 Enter a password and tap OK The terminal displays only the working applications 3 Press the Menu S keys again to display the password screen again 4 Enter your password again and all icons display on the screen Adjusting the Screen and Volume Calibrating the Screen The first time you start your terminal the calibration screen displays This section describes how to calibrate your terminal so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of your stylus If the current calibration does not allow for easy touch screen input or you want to recalibrate the screen at any time refer to Calibrating the Screen Using the Keyboard on page 4 7 Note f your terminal came loaded with another software application the calibration screen may not appear 4 5 LZ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide To calibrate your terminal 1 If necessary adjust the contrast so the screen is clear and readable 2 f you cold booted the terminal or this is your first time starting the terminal go to step 6 Otherwise proceed with step 3 3 Tap the Start icon on the tool bar 4 Tap Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays m US e 0 ee Dialing Display Inp
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21. 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 2 14 Chapter 3 Software Installation on the Develooment PC Introduction To develop applications to run on the terminal the Symbol Technologies Inc Windows CE Software Developer s Kit for VRC 7900 Terminals SDK is available This SDK contains specific software not available in the standard Microsoft Windows CE SDK The minimum system configuration required to install the SDK is IBM compatible PC with Pentium 150 MHz processor or higher Windows 98 Windows NT4 with Service Pack 5 or later or Windows 2000 Windows NT4 or Windows 2000 required for emulation 24MB RAM for Windows 98 48MB recommended 32MB RAM for Windows NT4 or Windows 2000 48MB recommended 360MB available hard disk space for minimum installation 720MB available hard disk space for full installation Internet Access VGA monitor SVGA recommended One available serial port Mouse Also be sure the hard drive you are installing to accepts long filenames larger than the 8 3 filename convention Before you install the Symbol Windows CE SDK install the following tools 3 1 n VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Microsoft Embedded Visual Tools 3 0 This can be downloaded from www microsoft com e Windows ActiveSync v3 1 or greater This can be downloaded from www microsoft com Adobe Acrobat Reader v 3 0 or greater Acrobat Reader v 4 0 or greater is recomme
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23. Calibrating the Screen Using the Keyboard If the present calibration is too far out for you to calibrate using the touch screen do the following 1 Press Ctrl Esc keys to access the start menu 2 Using the arrow keys move through Settings and select Control Panel 4 7 _ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 3 Press Enter to open Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 8 5 B a 5 iCommunic Date Time Dialing Display Input Panel Keyboard Mouse Network e A 59 eo 3 FS Owner Password Power Regional Scanner Spectrum24 Spectrum24 Stylus Settings FH Settings Settings System Volume amp Astat sa conto Panel 5 5 7 18 AM Figure 4 6 Control Panel Screen d 4 Using the arrow keys move to the Stylus lt a icon and press Enter The Stylus Properties screen displays Stylus Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration Communic TO S Double tap this grid to set the double tap sensitivity for both the S speed and physical distance between taps Owner Double tap this icon to test your double tap settings If this icon doesn t change adjust your settings using the grid above AU System os PAstart saconvolpanet stro Properties 4 9 7 19 aM Figure 4 7 Stylus Properties Screen 5 Using the Tab key key with double arrows select the Calibration tab 4 8 Operating the Terminal 7 Press Space to start the Calibration process Th
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27. The bar code information displays in the Microsoft Pocket Word application Operating the Terminal Saving Files and Allocating Memory The terminal uses a Flash file system and a DRAM file system to save files run applications and allocate memory as necessary Flash File System The terminal contains 32MB of non volatile Flash memory 16MB reserved for Windows CE operating system 15MB for storage of programs and program files Flash file system 256kB for storing the boot code The remaining space is used to store the registry Permanently save your files and programs to Flash by moving them to the following folders in FlashFx DiskV e MctiveX ActiveX controls placed in this folder are registered on start up CopyToRam the following folders are available Root applications or files placed in this folder are copied to the root directory Startup applications placed in this folder are permanently stored in Flash but copied to DRAM and executed on start up System applications or data placed in this folder are permanently stored in Flash but copied to the Windows folder in DRAM on start up DRAM file system The terminal contains 32Mb of DRAM backed up by the internal battery The Windows CE operating system along with applications in the CopyToRam directory is copied from Flash to DRAM and runs from DRAM when you cold boot the terminal The DRAM contains the desktop user settings and registry If th
28. be kept as short as possible and away from any part of the ignition high tension system The ignition input positive must be sourced from a supply directly controlled by the ignition switch preferably from the ignition switch itself Installation of 12 24V gasoline diesel or propane vehicles FUSE 5A T Ls FUSE 5A T 12 24V FILTER BOX J IGNITION SWITCH FUSE 2A T NEGATIVE TAKEOFF POINT AS CLOSE AS VRC7900 POSSIBLE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH CHASSIS USUALLY OK Figure 2 1 Installation of 12 24V Gasoline Diesel or Propane Vehicles 2 5 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 12 48V Electric Vehicles Refer to Table 2 1 for item descriptions Refer to Figure 2 2 for installation All power wiring must use twisted cable at least 1 twist per inch e Fuse in positive rail 5A T e Fuse in negative rail 5A T Installation of 12 48V electric vehicles FUSE 5A T VRC7900 FUSE 5A T Figure 2 2 Installation of 12 48V Electric Vehicles 2 6 Installing the Terminal Electric Vehicles Over 48V Up To 60V Refer to Table 2 1 for item descriptions Refer to Figure 2 3 for installation All power wiring must use twisted cable at least 1 twist per inch e Fuse in positive rail 2A T Fuse in negative rail 2A T Installation of electric vehicles over 48V and up to 60V FUSE 2A T
29. c ork Lists the network drivers INE20001 NE2000 Compatible Ethernet installed on your device PROXIM1 PROXIM Ethernet Driver 7 V4 SLA41ND41 Spectrum24 HR WLAN Dri To change driver settings SLACE1 Spectrum24 WLAN Driver Owner select the driver and then the Mirco Xircom tharngt Dri lus Properties button es B System Astat G Control Panel 22Network Configuration 9 4 58 PM Figure 5 1 Network Configuration Screen Adapters Tab 5 1 _ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 2 Under Adapters select SLA41ND41 Spectrum24 HR WLAN Driver for an 11 Mb radio or SLACE1 Spectrum24 WLAN Driver for a 2 Mb radio and tap Properties 3 Select Identification in the Network Configuration screen to enter a username password and a Domain name File View T onfig T OK x E Identification Communic ork Windows CE uses this User name j fis information to gain access to J network resources Enter the Password rmm user name password and Owner domain provided by your Damain lus network administrator System stat saconvol pane se Network Configuration 9 5 01 Pm Figure 5 2 Network Configuration Screen Identification Tab 4 Tap OK A dialogue box displays stating that the S24 card needs to be removed and re inserted No action is necessary Proceed to the next step File Vi File View ok x z B Z CY Adapters Identification E C
30. ca dum qp RE RR RE ease 6 2 parts of the terminal 1 2 PC minimum system requirements 3 1 DRONIS ausos os erene ope d paid ges A 3 positioning the terminal 2 2 power button i ssssoko s udo ERER E 4 2 power to the terminal 2 8 powering on the terminal 4 1 Providing DOWER caca koX LEO AO Ro Ron 2 8 R PAI CAINS cocoa aooe thart EEH 1 4 FORSE os cud alacer tebe PROC E RoE aes 6 6 default issue ere aep ons 6 6 S SAVING MES cueoseaxo ses wee Y wed we 4 13 scanner CODPSBU GE cs dirait oque dos 4 11 displaying bar code information 4 11 PISIS roba th de tek t Ub 1 4 3 1 3 2 MSAD ais e book e Ferr ER ERROR 3 1 service information viii software development kit 1 4 software installation DOS a bec te bb teh hee geen Y aeg 3 2 SDEGIDCSIDRE odd dore ee RE RE SUE A 1 SBectrmsd ciues coge p RP eC ees 5 1 CONGU iscddssa sitae d kd odo 5 1 storing the terminal 8 1 suspend m de 4 0liceds ree re RR e dre 4 3 suspending terminal operation AULOMAIG ssi rederig itari ttait 4 3 e E o ot eek hs TEE ele ae BB 4 3 PIOGISM Ga coxa coe dace eu wakes 4 3 symbol support center viii ix T terminal AC power connection 2 10 accessories and peripherals 1 3 adjusting volume 4 5 back VEW 22 5 od e ert pem RS 1 2 before you use it for the first time 1 4 DO
31. d 1500 Owner System S start G Control Panel Spectuma4 Easy Setup I 1 27 PM Figure 5 5 Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Advanced Properties Mobile Unit Tab hy 5 3 5 4 VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 5 Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Advanced Properties Communic Figure 5 7 Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Advanced Properties Encryption Tab Spectrum24 Network Configuration B Symbol Specttum24 WLAN Advanced Properties Communic Figure 5 8 Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Advanced Properties WLAN Adapter Tab 5 5 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 5 6 Chapter 6 Configuring the Terminal Introduction This chapter describes the terminal s Flash partitions and how they are used to specify and load files into the flash memory of the terminal using ActiveSync Flash Partitions In addition to the RAM based storage standard on Windows CE terminals the VRC 7900 is also equipped with a non volatile Flash based storage area which can store data partitions that can not be corrupted by a cold boot This Flash area is divided into two categories Flash File System FFS Partitions and Non FFS Partitions FFS Partitions The terminal includes one FFS partition This partition appears to the terminal as a hard drive that the OS file system can write files to and read files from Data is retained even if power is removed The FFS Partition i
32. e COM2 port on the terminal and an available COM port on the PC Configuring the Terminal 2 Power on the unit while holding down ALT and MENU keys The following menu appears VRC7900 Windows CE Boot Ver X X XXX Service Menu 1 Download OS 2 Production Tests Final Build Tests Display Test Info Quit Figure 6 1 Service Menu Screen 3 Press to select Download OS The following menu will appears VRC7900 Windows CE Boot Ver X X XXX Download from 1 PCMCIA 2 Serial Figure 6 2 Download Screen 6 3 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 4 Press to select Serial The following menu appears VRC7900 Windows CE Boot Ver X X XXX Select Baud 1 38400 2 57600 3 115200 Figure 6 3 Select Baud Screen 5 Before selecting an option set up the PC as follows a Start the program OSUPDATE EXE The following window appears Com Part Configaration Port Port 1 Available gt Bur um 3 Data Bits B y Parity None z Stop Bits hh 4 Flow Conto We Operating System Update File Update 0S Close Figure 6 4 OSU pdate Screen b Change the baud rate to 57600 c Leave the Data Bits Parity and Stop Bits set as 8 None and 1 respectively d To specify the operating system for upgrade either type in the full location of the Windows CE image in the text box or search for it by tapping the button
33. e abrasive paper cloth or abrasive corrosive cleaners Wipe the entire terminal except for the scanner window Wipe the scanner window periodically with a lens tissue or other material suitable for cleaning optical material such as eyeglasses Storage Store the terminal in a cool dry place away from dust The terminal s internal battery will completely discharge in 72 hours All non volatile data is lost when the internal battery is fully discharged 8 1 LZ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 8 1 covers some common terminal problems and corrective actions to take Table 8 1 Terminal Problems Symptom Possible Cause Action Terminal does not power on or shuts off suddenly Power cable not connected or unplugged Connect power cable to power cable portion underside of terminal Press the Power key to boot up the terminal If the terminal is powered by a vehicle battery the vehicle battery is depleted Replace or charge the vehicle battery Cannot see characters on display Terminal not powered on Press the Power key Display not adjusted properly Select Display in the Control Panel settings and adjust the display Touch screen not working Display not properly calibrated Recalibrate the screen through the control panel calibration utility If problem continues contact Symbol Support Center See Service Information on pag
34. e recalibration screen displays Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen Press the Esc key to cancel d Figure 4 8 Calibration Screen 8 Asthe screen instructs carefully press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of each target that appears on the screen Repeat as the target moves around the Screen 9 Press Enter when prompted to accept the new calibration Note f the digitizer fails to respond call the Symbol Support Center for assistance Adjusting the Contrast 1 Press the Ctrl Send keys to lighten the contrast The contrast will cycle from light to dark then dark to light continuously cycling 2 Release the Ctrl and Send keys when you reach the desired setting Adjusting the Volume 1 Tap the Start Start icon on the tool bar 4 9 _ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide 2 Tap Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays File View x a gis i 5 n Dialing Display Input Panel Keyboard Mouse Network 27ers 9 E amp Owner Password Power Regional Scanner Spectrum24 Spectrum24 Stylus Settings FH Settings Settings cs o System Volume amp WinCE OS Sounds ut Astart ga conto Panel Za 1 19 PM Figure 4 9 Control Panel Screen GE 3 Double tap the Volume amp Sounds tF icon The Volume amp Sounds Properties Volume amp scr
35. e viii Optional scanner does not operate Scanner is not properly connected to the terminal Connect the scanner to the COM port and power up the terminal If the problem continues refer to the scanner Quick Reference Guide No sound is heard when you touch the touch screen or press a key Application currently running disabled the sound Configure the application to en able the sound Faulty speaker The terminal is factory sealed and contains no user service able parts Contact Symbol Support Center See Service Information on page viii 8 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 8 1 Terminal Problems Continued Symptom Possible Cause Action Touch screen is not working Screen is not calibrated cor rectly Calibrate screen See Calibrat ing the Screen on page 45 Faulty touch screen The terminal is factory sealed and contains no user service able parts Contact Symbol Support Center See Service Information on page viii Missing pixels on the display Faulty LCD The terminal is factory sealed and contains no user service able parts Contact Symbol Support Center See Service Information on page viii COM1 or COM2 port is not working Another application is using the port Stop the application using the port and retry Use COM1 port for scanning and COM2 port for ActiveSync No response when ActiveSync is initiated
36. een displays Sounds us o e amp Sounds Propertie OK x 2 fp m PS Communic Volume Sounds ork a Loud Enable sounds for M Events warnings beeps and system events V4 M Applications program specific and all other sounds Owner a Notifications alarms appointments and reminders lus Soft System Lv 5 cd stat control Panel ajvotume amp Sounds Pr a3 1 21 PM Figure 4 10 Volume and Sounds Properties Screen 4 Adjust the volume as necessary using the pointer or the up and down arrow keys Check the Enable sounds for check boxes as desired Operating the Terminal Connecting a Scanner Connect an optional scanner cable to the COM1 port on the bottom of the terminal Refer to the scanner Quick Reference Guide and Product Reference Guide for more information Port Figure 4 11 Connecting a Scanner Displaying Bar Code Information The VRC 7900 contains an internal keyboard wedge that allows you to display scanned bar code information on a keyboard input application such as Microsoft Pocket Word This feature can be used to test and evaluate scanners To display the bar code information on the screen 1 Connect a scanner to the terminal Refer to Connecting a Scanner above 2 Tap the Start start icon on the tool bar 3 Tap Settings then Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays File View 2 x d bk D Mm NE Lov a n d ww 2 o e D z Communic
37. erminal Product Reference Guide A 4 Index A AC power connection 2 10 accessories and peripherals 1 3 ActiveSync parfomillg eeeserk d ERE REY YS 7 2 allocating memory 0 4 13 B DallBlY kis sh eo e844 seNG ee V RR 2 13 Weal ui esse aSsueoegeeneaes 1 4 boot DOR ioo sau etu ab Gidea add Soares 4 3 booting the terminal 4 3 Dulles uos teesLILem p RIUASpLIM PISIS viii buttons DOWO casa dude a eqq bid db EE dad 4 2 C cables performing ActiveSync 7 2 calibrating the screen 4 2 CANNON iussossd Rr RR RR RR ER 4 5 DES adu cee etd bee ELDRE ETIA 3 2 chapter descriptions 2 2 0i060cse0ee4 vii cleaning the terminal 8 1 CO DOO Mr rm 4 3 COMMUMICANGHS onc ase s cawsaw eres wane 7 1 configuring the network 4 2 connecting a scanner 4 11 contacting Symbol see viii GDIIBBSE cad ue cubRepdeppeiwerfdebrdbdw 4 9 conventions riotallonal 21222222 ricche viii OFIB ONS eesesecesetieerte 9er E E en vii D default r egiglv uius kack i koe eai 6 6 desktop IG RI os scu odes eR ura t RU diera 4 5 display adjusting contrast 4 5 displaying bar code information 4 11 downloading applications soos deere s dened dened 6 6 operating system 6 2 DRAM file system 4 13 E environment sillsasc ok RR RA A 1 F FFS Partis ecoresccpe
38. genehmigt Stromversorgung in den Ausgabe 12V dc und minimum 9A p n 50 14001 004 Die Stromversorgung ist bescheinigt nach EN60950 mit SELV Ausgaben Radio Cards VRC 7900 terminals include an internal radio card for use with Symbol Spectrum24 networks Contact Symbol Technologies for more information on radio cards SDK The Windows CE SDK for VRC 7900 Terminals contains all necessary software and documentation to assist you in developing applications to run on the VRC 7900 You will need one or more application development environments ADEs from other vendors to develop applications for the VRC 7900 for example Microsoft Visual C Before You Use the Terminal 1 Install the terminal in the vehicle Refer to Chapter 2 nstalling the Terminal 2 Charge the internal battery Refer to nstallation and the Internal Battery on page 2 13 1 4 Chapter 2 Installing the Terminal Introduction This chapter describes how to install your terminal in a vehicle There are different installation options depending on the type of vehicle you operate Read all of the following instructions before you begin Caution A competent engineer must perform the installation in a vehicle Improper installation can damage your vehicle Do not install the terminal in a location that will affect vehicle safety or driveability WARNING The VRC 7900 is intended for use on vehicles primarily operating in doors or for fixed indoor ins
39. give you access to RAM and flash memory on the terminal Transfer files by dragging and dropping or copying and pasting from the PC to the specified location on the terminal b To download an installation file for the host PC which when unpacked has been compiled for VRC 7900 the file must first be executed so that it unpacks itself on the host PC The ActiveSync cable must be connected between port 2 of the terminal and an available COM port on the host PC ActiveSync will automatically start connect and synchronize c Tap on Tools then Add Remove Programs The following window appears Select a program s check box if you want to install it on your mobile device or clear the check box if you want to remove the program from your device Note If a program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed lo be used on your mobile device CORP FutureSoft DynaComm Connectivity 2 673 1 K Program description Space required for selected programs 0 0K Space available on device 4617 5K T Install program into the default installation folder r Remove from both locations To remove the selected program from both your device and this computer click Remove Bemove Cancel Help Figure 6 9 Add Remove Programs Screen 6 7 LZ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide d Toinstall the application on the terminal check the box nextto the application s to be installed
40. h Nyloc nuts Item 14 Table 2 1 and screws Item 13 Table 2 1 securing the screws with Nutlock Important Fixing Information Any modification to supplied mountings could cause early failure of the unit mountings ALL fixing positions must be used All nuts bolts end clamps to be checked periodically and tightened if required The quick release mounting plate Snatch plate to be fully supported over its entire footprint Additional plates may be required to achieve this Note See abel on quick release plate for further fixing information 2 2 Installing the Terminal Routing Electrical Cables Establish a neat route for the cabling staying clear of moving parts sharp edges or hot surfaces wherever possible Fix the cable to existing cable runs inside the vehicle using cable ties item 12 Table 2 1 but make sure they are away from any moving parts sharp edges or hot surfaces When the cabling must go through a panel use a suitable gland item 2 Table 2 1 When fixing the conduit or cable on the outside of a vehicle use P Clips item 10 Table 2 1 Either drill and tap the hole or use a nut and bolt to secure the clip Make sure the cable does not have tight bends The minimum recommended radius is 2 5 Solder all fuse holders item 3 Table 2 1 DO NOT crimp After soldering the fuse holder file the solder flat where it comes in contact with the fuse On electric vehicles take the power from a
41. ide go to http www symbol com manuals xi A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide xii Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The VRC 7900 Radio Terminal is a rugged vehicle mounted computer terminal designed to run logistics and warehousing management systems The terminal is configured as either an RF terminal providing real time Wireless Local Area Network WLAN communications or as a batch terminal downloading gathered information as required The Windows CE operating system makes development of custom applications easy leading to cost savings You can also load additional software as necessary The terminal incorporates wireless LAN technology 2Mbps or 11Mbps and is powered by a 32 bit processor A 65 key keyboard and touch screen allow easy user input which is displayed on a 1 2 VGA 16 color backlit LCD You can connect a scanner or ActiveSync cable by using the two RS 232 serial ports on the connector panel on the bottom of the terminal The VRC 7900 terminals consist of the following models e VRC 7942 Performs wireless networking using Symbol s Spectrum24 2Mb radio e VRC 7946 Performs wireless networking using Symbol s Spectrum24 11Mb radio Unpacking the Terminal Carefully remove all protective material from around the terminal and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping 1 1 LZ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Verify that you received a
42. is information is lost due to a cold boot or complete discharge of the internal battery default data is loaded from Flash on the next start up To boot up using the default registry in RAM 1 Press the Menu R Power keys 2 Release only the Power key when the terminal suspends 3 Release the Menu R keys when the Symbol splash screen displays You can change the allocation of remaining memory for programs and storage by using the Control Panel Open the System menu and tap the Memory tab The recommended setting is 5096 of memory available for programs and 5096 of memory available for storage 4 13 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide If your applications require more program space more storage space or you receive a memory warning adjust the percentages as necessary 4 14 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Chapter 5 Introduction In order to use Symbol s Spectrum24 wireless LAN on the VRC 7900 terminals the terminal must be properly configured with the correct ESS ID and other network entries This chapter covers the procedure for configuring your terminal on the Spectrum24 wireless network Configuring Your Terminal To configure the terminal for use on the Spectrum24 wireless network 1 Open Control Panel and double tap the Network 33 icon The following screen displays eo i ii a r e onfiguratio ok x Le i d Adapters Identification i Communi
43. ll equipment listed on the packing slip and inspect the equipment for damage If you find any damaged or missing items contact the Symbol Support Center immediately page viii Parts of the Terminal Display Power Key Angle Adjusting Knob Keyboard Mounting Bracket Figure 1 1 Front View 1 2 Getting Started Antenna Buzzer Figure 1 2 Back View COM Port COM2 Port scanner ActiveSync Figure 1 3 Bottom View Accessories and Peripherals The VRC 7900 comes with an installation kit which includes Quick release mounting plate All necessary connectors and cables 1 3 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Optional Accessories You can order these optional accessories from Symbol Scanner cable scanner specific RS 232 ActiveSync cable Spare antennas e AC cable use with AC universal power supply e AC universal power supply Filter box use as a noise filter or with low voltage forklifts to power the terminal off when the ignition is off Additional mounting bracket Note Use only a Symbol approved power supply output rated 12V dc and minimum 9A p n 50 14001 004 The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV out puts Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies
44. nded Symbol Windows CE SDK The SDK installation program loads the required Windows CE components on the development PC used to create the image files for download to the terminal The Symbol Windows CE SDK includes Symbol Platform SDK e Default CE images Device drivers e Sample code e HTML Help files Installing the SDK on the Development PC The Windows CE SDK installs through Windows in the directory C Windows CE Tools wce300 VRC7900 Install the SDK from the Symbol Developer Zone Web site http devzone symbol com Follow the installation prompts Once installation of the SDK is complete use eMbedded Visual C or eMbedded Visual Basic to view the active Windows CE configuration Microsoft Pocket PC and display the directory in which the SDK is installed 3 2 Chapter 4 Operating the Terminal Introduction This chapter describes how to operate the terminal The terminal is ready for operation once it is initialized and power is applied Powering on the VRC 7900 While the terminal s processor and display are off programs or data in the system s memory are retained Power up restores the display and processing continues from where it was before power down Note Charge the internal battery when powering on the terminal for the first time refer to nstallation and the Internal Battery on page 2 13 To power on the terminal 1 Make sure the internal battery is fully charged 4 1
45. ng Vibration 0 04g Hz Random 20Hz to 2kHz Shock 4 ft 1 2 m drop to concrete 9 0 C 32 F 23 C 73 F 50 C 122 F Rain and Drip Sealed to IP 65 MIL STD 810E Proc 506 3 Dripping Rain A 1 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Table A 1 VRC 7900 Operating Environment Continued A 2 Dust Sealed to IP 65 Solar Sunshine Per MIL STD 810E Proc 1120 watt m Uv spectral 250 400 nm Cargo Packaged 3 ft 0 9 m drop 140 60 C 85 RH 5 Hz vibration 5 20 less than or equal to lbs Impact 130 gm 4 6 oz 31 75 mm 1 25 in diameter chrome steel ball dropped from 50 cm 19 6 in onto any surface including display Thermal Shock 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F ESD 15 kV Air 8 kV Contact 2 kV Charged Body RH less than 50 per IEC 801 2 Pin Outs Specifications Table A 2 COMI Port Pin Outs Pin Description CTS 12V RX Data RS 232 N C RTS TX Data RS 232 0 oo A OJN Ground Table A 3 COM2 Port Pin Outs Pin Description CTS Connection Detected This input is used to automatically detect whether the terminal is connected to another device OzNot connected to another device 1 RS232 detected RX Data RS 232 N C RTS TX Data RS 232 NN OO oO Ground A 3 A VRC 7900 Radio T
46. ole cil a ORR Adon eR i LARGO N ea cdd 8 2 Appendix A Specifications Environment EE EHE ee eee VERAT EROR REIR TETTE S Pee S Coss SW Ra Edo dae Bawls dead quse A oe Sea Eee dA A 3 Index Tell Us What You Think A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide vi About This Guide Introduction The VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for the System Administrator to set up initialize operate troubleshoot and maintain the VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Chapter Descriptions Chapter 1 Getting Started describes the procedures for setting up the terminal Chapter 2 Installing the Terminal provides instructions on installing the terminal in a vehicle and providing power to the terminal e Chapter 3 Software Installation on the Development PC provides instructions on the installation of the Software Developer s Kit Chapter 4 Operating the Terminal provides detailed instructions on the operation of the terminal Chapter 5 Spectrum24 Network Configuration describes the utilities that monitor and configure the Spectrum24 wireless connection e Chapter 6 Configuring the Terminal describes options for configuring the terminal to assist in planning your application development Chapter 7 Communications explains how to use ActiveSync for communications between the terminal and host PC e Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting provides informati
47. ommunic Adapte OK x ork Lis ins If this adapter is a PC Card remove and re insert it to have the new J N settings take effect If the adapter is built in you will need to reset the To device Owner sel lus Pri Properties Astart isi Control Panel asNetwork Configuration 3 5 03 PM Figure 5 3 Network Configuration Screen Adapters Message 5 Press the Power key for 6 to 15 seconds to warm boot the terminal 5 2 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 6 Double tap the Spectrum24 FH Settings e icon for a 2 Mb radio or the FH Settings Spectrum24 settings icon for an 11 Mb radio in Control Panel Spectrum24 Settings The Spectrum24 Easy Setup screen displays Ja Spectrum24 Easy Setup Communic Date Time Network 802 11 ESSID is S KA Owner Password E Stylus Bi ti OK Cancel Help O System Volume amp mE lista contol Panel Sectruma4 Easy Setup aD 1 26 PM Figure 5 4 Spectrum24 Easy Setup Screen 7 Enter your ESSID and tap OK See your Network Administrator if you do not know your ESSID Configuring the Advanced Properties Tap Advanced in the Spectrum24 Easy Setup screen to set up additional Spectrum24 features as shown below File View TIZ Em bol Specti 4 AN Advanced Prope Joki x hy lt communic Mobile Unit Microap Encryption WLAN Adapter SE 802 11 Mobile Unit Settings ESSID zm J International Roaming RTS Threshol
48. on about possible problems with the terminal and suggested solutions to these problems e Appendix A Specifications details the technical specifications of the product vii A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text and to identify chapters and sections in this and related documents e Bullets indicate action items e lists of alternatives lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential e Sequential lists e g those that describe step by step procedures appear as numbered lists Related Documents e VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Quick Reference Guide p n 72 50137 xx e VRC 7900 Vehicle Mounting Bracket Installation Instructions p n 72 55104 xx Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment contact the Service Information for your region See page viii for contact information Before calling have the model number serial number and several of your bar code symbols at hand Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant If your problem cannot be solved over the phone yo
49. s close to the battery as possible but not directly from the battery terminals and not before any main fuse On gasoline diesel or propane vehicles take the power from as close to the battery terminals as possible and avoid using existing wiring Always use a filter box on these types of vehicles and cable as indicated in Figure 2 1 ensuring that the ignition input is cabled via the ignition switch All cables must be fused and all fuses must be as close as possible to the power source If you are unsure of the correct power source contact the vehicle manufacturer for more information Note On gasoline diesel or propane vehicles the engine must be running before the terminal is switched on Failure to do this may corrupt important terminal configuration settings WARNING The VRC 7900 is intended for use on vehicles primarily operat ing indoors or for fixed indoor installation The VRC 7900 should 2 3 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Installation Kit of Parts Table 2 1 lists the parts included with your terminal Table 2 1 Installation Kit of Parts not be installed in fixed outdoor locations or on a vehicle prima rily operating outdoors unless additional environmental protec tion is provided Item Description Quantity 3 pin right angled XLR socket with 3 meters of double insulated 1 twist per inch power cable OR 3 pin right angled XLR socket with 3 meters of 4
50. s no power output connector use a ring terminal for a battery post or blade terminal for a fuse panel See your vehicle Owner s Manual for more information Ensure the wiring connections created are sufficiently insulated from each other 8 Re connect the electric truck battery 9 Insert the cable s DC power connector into the terminal s DC power port Align the keyway on the power connector with the notch on the terminal s power port WARNING A lead acid battery can leak hydrogen gas A spark any where near the battery can cause it to explode Always make your final connection to power as far away from the battery as possible i e connect the power cable to the battery first then the terminal 2 12 Installing the Terminal Caution Use extreme care when routing and securing this cable from the terminal to the vehicle power source Hazards associated with improper wiring can be severe To avoid unintentional contact between the wire and any sharp edges use proper bushings and clamping where the cable passes through openings If the wire is subjected to sharp surfaces and excess engine vi bration the wiring harness insulation can wear away causing a short be tween the bare wire and chassis This can start a fire Installation and the Internal Battery A terminal has an internal battery that preserves the RAM if there is a temporary interruption disconnection or fluctuation in the main DC or AC power With a full
51. s used to store application programs needed to operate the terminal This partition is also available for user data files generated by your custom programs 6 1 pi ed VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide The partition contains one volume and has the following subfolders CopyToRAM User Application files which need to be Loaded into RAM prior to execution System Optional System files Startup User executable files which need to be loaded on startup User User application files Non FFS Partitions Non FFS Partitions include software and data pre loaded on your terminal Unlike the FFS Partition these partitions are not visible when the operating system is running They also contain system information Non FFS Partitions include the following Windows CE the complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash devices If necessary the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal using files provided by Symbol Any upgrades must be obtained from Symbol This partition is mandatory for the VRC 7900 Boot Loader initializes the CE operating system prior to starting CE and provides a simple method of updating the flash contents via a serial port Downloading the Operating System To download the operating system via the serial port the following equipment is required 9 9 9 6 2 PC Active Sync cable Compressed Windows CE image BIN file OSUPDATE EXE Connect the Active Sync cable to th
52. s9i9 RR 3 6 1 files DRAM file system 4 13 flash file system seo es 4 13 c r 4 13 filer box GOD DOMOS us sac bc bacca E bw Aa eS 2 9 Flash File System 4 13 Flash Famin uua back Ao debe d tieid 6 1 flash partitions DIS a opener pore pda gen qug 6 1 tice ER EE 6 2 MOD MEW 2228 Ra ped adeb gb Gadde 1 2 Index 1 _ VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide H host PC minimum system requirements 3 1 l information service 00 viii installation kit of parts 2 4 iristallinir SOK cis eiakeeiveneieewaives 3 1 installing the terminal 2 5 installing your terminal 2 2 internal batery isse 1 4 2 13 E A E E mE E T EE viii K keyboard orsqaespee EPI hae eip wens 4 4 CSSCIDIIONS 52 o0cc dope ry e E 4 4 kit installation parts sors rr RR 2 4 L locking the desktop L 4 5 M maintaining the terminal 8 1 memory sr eT tenes ered dae eed 4 13 modes release to cold boot 4 3 release to Suspend 4 3 release to warm boot 4 3 N network configuration 4 2 Non FFS Partitions 5 e lt 6 15 5 04045 6 2 notational conventions viii O operating environment A 1 operating system downloading sor rr E 6 2 Index 2 optional accessories 1 4 P partitions ONES orc be
53. tallation The VRC 7900 should not be in stalled in fixed outdoor locations or on a vehicle primarily operating outdoors unless additional environmental protection is provided Note The terminal and bracket must be firmly secured to a surface that can support the terminal s weight 2 1 A VRC 7900 Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide Table 2 1 on page 2 4 describes the parts in the installation kit included with your terminal Installing Your Terminal Follow the general instructions below to properly install your terminal in a vehicle Positioning the Terminal If a similar terminal was previously installed on the vehicle check to see if the position that was used on the last installation is suitable for this terminal If a similar terminal was not previously installed on the vehicle decide on the position of the terminal and all the associated components Test the installation for at least 30 minutes before continuing with another vehicle Record all details e Check that the positions of the terminal and filter box do not obstruct any vehicle controls Check the position of the terminal for user comfort over long periods Check that the terminal does not obstruct the driver s view Check that the filter box is not fitted in a confined space where it may overheat Once you decide on the positions of the terminal and the filter box select or manufacture a suitable bracket Secure the terminal installation wit
54. u may need to return your equipment for servicing If that is necessary you will be given specific directions Note Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty If the original shipping container was not kept contact Symbol to have another sent to you viii Symbol Support Center About This Guide For service information warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in United States Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 Tel 1 800 653 5350 United Kingdom Symbol Technologies Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom Tel 0800 328 2424 Inside UK Tel 44 118 945 7529 Outside UK Australia Symbol Technologies Pty Ltd 432 St Kilda Road Melbourne Victoria 3004 Tel 1 800 672 906 Inside Australia Tel 61 3 9866 6044 Outside Australia Denmark Danmark Symbol Technologies AS Dr Neergaardsvej 3 2970 H rsholm Tel 7020 1718 Inside Denmark Tel 45 7020 1718 Outside Denmark Finland Suomi Oy Symbol Technologies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN 00440 Helsinki Finland Tel 9 5407 580 Inside Finland Tel 358 9 5407 580 Outside Finland Canada Symbol Technologies Canada Inc 2540 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga Ontario Canada LAW
55. ut Panel Keyboard Mouse Network J Om 9 Owner Password Power Regional Scanner Spectrum24 Spectrum24 Stylus Settings FH Settings Settings 5 System Volume amp Figure 4 3 Control Panel Screen ff 5 Double tap the Stylus d icon The Stylus Properties screen displays Stylus Eile View Stylus Properties Y Lu Qm Double Tap Calibration Communic Double tap this grid to set the double tap sensitivity for both the s speed and physical distance between taps Owner Double tap this icon to test your double tap settings If this icon doesn t change adjust your settings using the grid above AU System me Figure 4 4 Stylus Properties Screen 4 6 Astat sa conto Panel PE 7 18 AM Asta saconvolpanet Z stytus Properties 4 9 7 19 AM Operating the Terminal 6 Select the Calibration tab and tap the Recalibrate button The recalibration screen displays Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen Press the Esc key to cancel d Figure 4 5 Calibration Screen 7 Asthe screen instructs carefully press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of each target that appears on the screen Repeat as the target moves around the Screen 8 Press Enter when prompted to accept the new calibration Note f the digitizer fails to respond call the Symbol Support Center for assistance
56. y charged internal battery the terminal suspends if there is a power interruption We recommend that you save all data and close all applications before removing a terminal s main power supply You cannot use the internal battery to operate the terminal A terminal s internal battery may be depleted when you first install it It charges itself from the terminal s main power supply DC or AC when the terminal is running It will not charge when the terminal is in suspend mode If the main power supply is stable you can plug in the terminal and use it immediately If the main power supply is not stable there may be power interruptions that cause the terminal to reset itself during its first few hours of operation If the terminal resets itself you may lose unsaved data To avoid this we recommend that you plug in the terminal and allow it to charge for a minimum of 24 hours before using it It takes 15 hours to fully charge the internal battery A fully charged internal battery can maintain data for up to 72 hours if the unit is disconnected from its main power source Note Reliable terminal operation during power interruptions cannot be guaranteed without a fully charged internal battery If the internal battery is not fully charged a power interruption causes the terminal to reset itself and erase valuable data If the battery is allowed to fully discharge the terminal cold boots the next time it is powered on 2 13 A VRC
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