AML M5900i User manual

Brand: AML

Model: M5900i

Category: Handheld mobile computers

Type: User manual

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M5900

M5900

Portable Data Terminal

Effective Date: January 2008

User’s Guide

AML Website: www.amltd.com

M5900 PORTABLE DATA TERMINAL

User’s Guide

Disclaimer

American Microsystems, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this

document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult American Microsystems, Ltd. to determine

whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the

part of American Microsystems, Ltd.

American Microsystems, Ltd. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for

incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright.

All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language

without the prior written consent of American Microsystems, Ltd.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Product Name: Model 5900 Portable Data Terminal

Model Number: M5900

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If you determine the equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (this may be determined by monitoring the interference

while turning the equipment off and on), you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by American Microsystems, Ltd. could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

2190 Regal Parkway • Euless, TX 76040

Phone 817.571.9015 • Fax 817.571.6176

Web Address: www.amltd.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCING THE M5900 1

What to Expect 1

Warranty 2

General Conventions 2

M5900 TERMINAL OVERVIEW 3

Using the M5900 Keyboard 3

Key Values 4

The M5900 Display Screen 5

The M5900 Scanner 5

The M5900 Scanner LED 8

Scanner information and Labeling 9

The Optional M5900 Handle 11

The M5900 Communications Ports 12

The M5900 Charger / Serial Adapter 13

Charging 13

The Optional M5900 Cradle 13

The Optional M5900 Cradle 14

USING THE M5900 16

Initial Startup – Cold Boot 16

Updating the Firmware 17

The M5900 Program Generator 19

The M5900 Built-in Programs 19

THE M5900 MENU SYSTEM 20

Main Menu 20

Run Program 21

M5900 Settings 21

Barcode Settings 21

Security Settings 40

Resume Password 41

Program Settings 43

PC Uplink Settings 44

Power Management 47

Set Date & Time 48

Adjust Contrast 48

Tools / Utilities 49

Calculator 49

Calendar 50

Barcode Data Viewer 50

Clone Device 50

Program Mgmt 51

Send Data to PC 51

Get Data from PC 51

View Program Info 52

Erase a Data File 52

Remove a Program 52

Diagnostics 53

THE M5900 TERMINAL MEMORY 55

The M5900 Memory Allocation 55

GETTING STARTED

Introducing the M5900

This chapter describes how to get started using your M5900 portable data

terminal and get you up and running fast.

he M5900 portable data terminal is an ultra-versatile, high-performance, designed-

to-fit-your-budget terminal. The ergonomic design easily fits in even the smallest of

hands. It is rugged, lightweight, compact and easy-to-use. The high resolution

graphical display is capable of presenting a multitude of fonts and images.

The M5900 utilizes a true, fully functional, Linux® operating system. The Linux®

operating system is well known for its stability, speed and conservative memory usage.

The Linux® operating system coupled with the M5900’s high speed processor makes the

M5900 one of the fastest portable data terminals on the market today. In test after test the

Linux® operating system has out-performed DOS based and Windows® based operating

systems when compared on similar hardware platforms.

Power saving features of the M5900 includes auto-off and power save modes, which

reduce power consumption until the operator provides input. These features conserve

battery power and lengthen the time between charges or battery replacement. The M5900

was designed to operate for a full 8 hour shift without requiring the battery to be re-

charged or replaced.

What to Expect

This user’s guide provides you with an overall physical description, keypad values,

technical specifications and performance capabilities of the M5900 portable data

terminal. In addition you will learn how to:

• Connect to your host computer

• Customize your M5900 terminal

• Create and execute programs

Chapter

GETTING STARTED

• Collect and upload data

• Send and receive data

• Connect and use the M5900 serial and USB interface

Warranty

A one-year warranty against material defects and workmanship from the date of shipment

is guaranteed by American Microsystems, Ltd. Products are sold on the basis of

specifications applicable at the time of manufacture. American Microsystems, Ltd. shall

have no obligation to modify or update products once sold. At our option, we will repair

or replace, at no charge, any unit that proves to be defective providing the appropriate

steps are taken to procure an RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number and

shipping instructions from American Microsystems, Ltd.

General Conventions

Before you begin to use the M5900 terminal, it’s important that you understand key

conventions and terms used in this manual.

Keys

Description

SMALL CAPS Refers to a specific menu selection contained in the M5900 in

order to continue or complete a task.

[KEY] The square brackets indicate a specific key on the M5900 portable

data terminal’s key pad.

Bold Words you type – for example when you are instructed to type

A:\setup. Bold also refers to existing filenames.

Italic ¤Notes

Italic/Bold Warning! And section references.

Click/Select After selecting a procedure or menu, “Click” means to press and

release the left mouse button. “Select” means that after you select

the menu item or action, you should press ENTER.

M5900 Keyboard

The M5900 has two keyboard options:

- 55-key Alphanumeric Keyboard

- 35-key Numeric Keyboard

The high contrast, color coded overlay surrounding the keyboard keys indicates alternate functions of

each key. Pressing a modifier key (Shift, Alt, Ctl, Lock, Unlock, Func) will enable that modification for the

next key press only.

Esc Space

Alpha

Ins Shift

SCAN

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

213

654

ENTER

$@= ABC DEF

MNOJKLGHI

PQRS

# : % &

TUV

( | )

WXYZ

SCAN

M5900 Terminal Overview

This chapter describes the features of the M5900 portable data

terminal.

o save time in the future, print a copy of this document. Choose Print from the File menu, and

press Enter to receive all the pages of examples and instructions.

Using the M5900 55-key Keyboard

The M5900 Terminal is equipped with fifty-five keys that are divided into white, grey, blue, red,

yellow and black keys. When pressed, each key emits an audible beep to indicate that the M5900

terminal has detected the key press.

The red power key turns the M5900 on/off. You must press and hold

this key down to power off the unit. This prevents accidentally

powering off the unit if this key is momentarily pressed.

The white/black “light bulb” key turns on/off the display backlight.

The backlight will automatically shut off after a predetermined time

has expired. This predetermined time can be programmed by the

user.

The yellow [SCAN] button activates the M5900 scan engine. The

button is conveniently located for right or left hand use.

The seven blue keys consist of [Func], four arrow keys and two

[ENTER] keys (for right or left hand use).

The black [Shift] key toggles between upper and lower case mode

and selects special characters on the numeric keypad.

There are ten white numeric keys and one white period key. These keys are larger than the less

used alpha keys to enable easy inputting of numbers with the right or left thumb.

Chapter

Thirty-three grey keys represent letters, special functions, Space and Menu keys. The [Alt], [Ctl],

[Ins], [? ¦ ] (backspace) and [Esc] keys are also grey keys near the bottom of the keyboard.

Key Values

Yellow Key

SCAN

Activates the built in scan engine. The red LED above the power key

indicates when the scan engine is active.

Blue Keys

Func

Selects special functions determined by the software system. Hitting

Func then a number selects a special function.

Functions 1 - 9 are selected by hitting the <Func> then <1>

through <9> keys.

Function 10 is selected by hitting the <Func> then <0> key.

Enter

Performs the Enter function.

5 (Up arrow)

Moves the display screen up one line at a time or moves the display

screen up one menu level.

3 (Left arrow)

Moves the cursor left one character at a time and toggles between menu

selection options.

6 (Down arrow)

Moves the display screen down one line at a time or moves the display

screen down one menu level.

4 (Right arrow)

Moves the cursor right one character at a time and toggles between

menu selection options.

Grey Keys

Alpha Letters A-Z and special characters when Func key is pressed prior to

letter key.

Ins Inserts data at the cursor position and moves all existing data to the

right

? ¦ Deletes characters at the cursor position or if cursor follows a string of

characters, it deletes the characters to the left of the cursor

Esc Exits operation being performed

Space Enters the space character

Red Keys

power Powers unit off/on

Black Key

Shift Selects upper and lower case characters.

Esc Space

Alpha

Ins Shift

SCAN

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

213

654

ENTER

$@= ABC DEF

MNOJKLGHI

PQRS

# : % &

TUV

( | )

WXYZ

M5900 Keyboard - 2

Using the 35-key Keypad

Power Key

Unlock Key/Purple Modifier

Alpha Modifier Shift Modifier

Enter Key

Lock Key/Green Modifier

Backlight Key

Scan Key

Cursor Keys

Escape Key

Menu Key Space Key

Key Function

Power Button

SCAN Key

Unlock Key

Lock Key

ENTER

Space

Esc

“Light Bulb”

Ins

Alpha Key

Shift

Turn on/off the M5900 unit

Enable the bar code scanner

Enable the Blue Modifier

Enable the Yellow Modifier

Select an option or send a standard Enter key

Send a standard space or move the cursor to the right one position

Send a standard backspace or move the cursor to the left one position

Send a standard Escape or Exit the current menu

Enable/Disable the LCD Backlight

If the current application supports it, toggle between Insert mode and Replace mode

Return to the Main Menu or cycle through available menus

Enable the Alpha modifier to type alphabetic data

Enable the Shift modifier for the next key press

M5900 Keyboard - 3

Using the 35-key Keypad - cont’d.

Using the Alpha key on the 35-key Keypad

If the M5900 hand-held computer is equipped with the numeric keypad, the unit will allow alphabetic

input in a mobile phone style interface.

Pressing the Alpha key once, will put the keyboard into Alpha Mode. Within Alpha Mode, a numeric key

(0 – 9 or period) can be pressed and released multiple times to allow input of any of the three or four red

symbols on the key. After no other key has been pressed for 200 milliseconds, the input will be pro-

cessed.

For example, to type the letter 'b', the user would press the [Alpha] key ONCE, followed by the [2] key

TWICE. If the user does not press any other key for 200 milliseconds, the input will be processed as a

lower case letter 'b'. If the user had pressed any key other than the [2] key within the 200 milliseconds

timeout, the system would have processed the 'b' and followed it with the next key. If the user had

pressed the [2] key a third time within the timeout period, the input would have been processed as a

lower case letter 'c'.

To input a capital letter, the user must press the [Shift] key before the [Alpha] key, or directly after the

press of the [Alpha] key.

For example, to type the capital letter 'B', the user could press the [Shift] key ONCE, followed by the

[Alpha] key ONCE, followed by the [2] key TWICE, or, alternatively they could press the [Alpha] key

ONCE, followed by the [Shift] key ONCE, followed by the [2] key TWICE. The system will respond to

either input with a capital letter 'B'.

M5900 Keyboard - 4

Using the 35-key Keypad - cont’d.

Using Lock and Unlock on the 35-key Keypad

If the user needs to input a large amount of alphabetic data, they can temporarily enable the Alpha-Lock

feature by pressing the Lock/Blue Modifier followed by the [Alpha] key. To disable Alpha-Lock, the user

can press the Unlock/Yellow Modifier followed by the [Alpha] key.

The [Shift] key can be locked and unlocked in the same manner to create a CAPS lock.

Locking the Keypad

The M5900 35-key numeric keypad can also be completely disabled to prevent unwanted key presses.

This is useful if the user is transporting the M5900 hand-held computer in a holster but does not wish to

power off the device.

To lock the M5900 35-key Keypad, press the Lock/Blue Modifier followed by the [Esc] key. The unit will

disregard any further key presses and display a warning to the user. To re-enable the keypad, press the

Unlock/Yellow Modifier followed by the [Esc] key.

White Keys

Numeric 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, . (period) and Backlight Lamp.

The M5900 Display Screen

The M5900 portable data terminal includes a 160 pixel by 160 pixel grayscale graphical Liquid

Crystal Display (LCD). Programs can be written which mix text and graphics together on the

display.

Warning: This display is NOT a touch screen display and the operator should not use sharp

objects on the plastic window protecting the LCD display.

The M5900 Scanner

The M5900 portable data terminal normally comes equipped with a scan engine that is capable

of scanning single dimensional bar codes. The M5900 can be ordered with one of the following

scan engines installed:

Standard Range Laser

The Standard laser engine uses a moving laser and a standard laser detector. The standard laser is

suitable for most applications. The laser is easy to aim and reads most barcodes very quickly.

Scan Rate: 35 (± 5) Scans / Second

Scan Angle: 42º ± 2º

Min. Print Contrast: Minimum 20% absolute dark/light reflectance measured at 650 nm

Long Range Laser (LR)

The Long Range laser engine uses a moving laser light with a highly sensitive laser detector. The

long range laser is used when the barcodes are going to be a great distance from the operator.

The long range laser includes a laser point (dot) feature to make it easy for the operator to aim at

the barcode before it starts to read.

Scan Rate: 35 (± 5) Scans / Second

Scan Angle: 23º ± 2º

Min. Print Contrast: Minimum 40% absolute dark/light reflectance measured at 650 nm

Advanced Long Range Laser (ALR)

The Advanced Long Range laser engine uses a moving laser light with a highly sensitive laser

detector. The advanced long range laser is able to read farther than the standard long range laser.

The advanced long range laser also includes a laser point (dot) feature.

Scan Rate: 35 (± 5) Scans / Second

Scan Angle: 13º ± 2º

Min. Print Contrast: Minimum 40% absolute dark/light reflectance measured at 650 nm

Symbologies: Code 39, UPC, EAN, I 2of5, Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, MSI/Plessey,

Code 11, RSS

Reading distance for the Standard High Speed Laser

Reading distance for the Long Range Laser

Reading distance for the Advanced Long Range Laser

Barcode symbologies are always measured in mils. This usually refers to the narrowest bar

width. One mil equals 0.001”, therefore a 0.01” wide narrow bar would be a 10 mil

barcode.

Conversion: 1 mil = 0.0254 mm

1 inch = 25.4 mm

These charts show typical performance at 68°F on high quality bar code symbols.

The M5900 Scanner LED

The M5900 has a multi-color LED to indicate when the unit has scanned a bar code successfully.

When the scan button is pushed, the LED above the on/off button will turn a solid red. Once the

scanner has successfully read the bar code, this LED will turn a bright green.

This visual indication of a good read is useful in very noisy environments where the audio beeper

can not be heard. If the red LED turns off, it means the bar code can not be read.

Scanner information and Labeling

The M5900 Integrated Laser Scanner uses a low-power visible laser diode. Avoid staring

directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to a CDRH Class II laser is not known to

be harmful.

Laser Classification: CDRH Class II

Light Source: 630 – 680 nm laser diode

Laser Output Power: 1.0 milliwatt maximum output

FCC Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustment, or

performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous visible

laser light exposure.

The Optional M5900 Handle

The M5900 has an optional “pistol grip” style handle for users who prefer the point and shoot

style. The M5900 handle is secured to the M5900 portable data terminal by 4 screws. The battery

is then relocated in the handle for easy change-out.

The M5900 Communications Ports

The M5900 has two types of communications ports on the bottom of the unit.

The two ports are shown here.

Description of the RJ-45 10 Pin Connector (RS-232)

1. 5 VDC (out to handheld tethered scanner)

2. RxD (in to terminal)

3. TxD (out from terminal)

4. RTS (out from terminal)

5. GND

6. Battery Charge (in to terminal)

7. CTS (in to terminal)

8. UDC+ (USB data +)

9. UDC – (USB data -)

10. Battery Out (from terminal)

Description of the USB Type II Connector (Slave only)

1. 5 VDC

2. Data -

3. Data +

4. GND

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

4 3

1 2

Note:

A standard 8

-pin

Ethernet connector

can be used to

connect the M5900 to

an RS-232 serial port

printer. In this case

the 2 outside pins (1

and 10) are not

connected. Use the

chart and example on

the right to determine

the pi

out.

1. RxD (in to terminal)

2. TxD (out from

terminal)

3. RTS (out from

terminal)

GND

The M5900 Charger / Serial Adapter

The ACC-5910 Terminal Charger charges the M5900 portable data terminal and has a built-in

null-modem adapter that allows for RS-232 serial communications.

Charging

Do not turn the M5900 terminal off and insert the ACC-5910 Modular plug into the bottom of

the M5900. It begins to charge as soon as it is inserted. Terminal can not be powered off while

on charger.

Plug

in Power Supply

Terminal Connector Cable

M5900 Charger / Serial Adaptor

232 Communications Cable

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