LXE MX3-CE Reference guide

Brand: LXE

Model: MX3-CE

Category: Bar code readers

Type: Reference guide

MX3-CE Reference Guide

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MX3CEA137REFGD

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1

Overview ................................................................................................................. 1-1

Components ........................................................................................................... 1-2

When to Use This Guide........................................................................................ 1-3

Document Conventions ........................................................................................................ 1-4

Getting Started....................................................................................................... 1-5

Tapping with a Stylus ...........................................................................................................1-6

Insert Main Battery ............................................................................................................... 1-7

Attach Handstrap (Optional)................................................................................................. 1-9

Attach to Hip-Flip (Optional) ............................................................................................. 1-10

Connect External Power Supply (Optional) ....................................................................... 1-11

Connect Audio Jack (Optional) .......................................................................................... 1-12

Power Button ...................................................................................................................... 1-12

Touch Screen Calibration ................................................................................................... 1-13

Set The Display Contrast .................................................................................................... 1-13

Set the Display Backlight Timer......................................................................................... 1-14

Set the Display Blanking Timer.......................................................................................... 1-14

Set the MX3-CE Power Off Timer..................................................................................... 1-15

Set The Audio Speaker Volume ......................................................................................... 1-16

Endcaps................................................................................................................ 1-17

COM Port Switching .......................................................................................................... 1-18

PCMCIA Cards...................................................................................................... 1-20

PCMCIA Radio Card.......................................................................................................... 1-22

Data Entry............................................................................................................. 1-23

Keypad Data Entry.............................................................................................................. 1-23

Stylus and the Touch Screen............................................................................................... 1-23

Barcode Data Entry............................................................................................................. 1-23

RS-232 Data Entry.............................................................................................................. 1-23

Scanner Entry...................................................................................................................... 1-24

Power Modes........................................................................................................ 1-25

On Mode ............................................................................................................................. 1-26

Suspend Mode ....................................................................................................................1-27

Critical Suspend Mode ....................................................................................................... 1-28

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Off Mode ............................................................................................................................ 1-28

Contacting LXE .................................................................................................... 1-29

Manuals and Accessories ................................................................................... 1-29

Manuals............................................................................................................................... 1-29

Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 1-29

HAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 2-1

Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................ 2-1

System Hardware.................................................................................................................. 2-1

Central Processing Unit ........................................................................................................ 2-1

AT Compatible Core Logic .................................................................................................. 2-1

System Memory.................................................................................................................... 2-2

Video Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Power Supply........................................................................................................................ 2-2

COM Ports............................................................................................................................ 2-2

Audio Interface ..................................................................................................................... 2-3

PCMCIA Slots ...................................................................................................................... 2-3

Physical Controls................................................................................................... 2-4

Power Button ........................................................................................................................ 2-4

Endcaps................................................................................................................................. 2-5

Scan Buttons ......................................................................................................................... 2-7

Keypad .................................................................................................................... 2-8

Touch Screen and Keypad Shortcuts .................................................................................... 2-8

Scan Key Function................................................................................................................ 2-8

Enter Key Function............................................................................................................... 2-8

2nd Key Function.................................................................................................................. 2-8

Ctrl Key Function ................................................................................................................. 2-9

Alt Key Function .................................................................................................................. 2-9

Shft Key Function................................................................................................................. 2-9

Spc Key Function.................................................................................................................. 2-9

Mode Key Functions............................................................................................................. 2-9

Keypress Sequences..............................................................................................................2-9

LED Functions.................................................................................................................... 2-10

Display .................................................................................................................. 2-11

Display and Display Backlight Timer................................................................................. 2-11

Touchscreen........................................................................................................................ 2-12

Cleaning the Display........................................................................................................... 2-12

Speaker................................................................................................................. 2-12

Infrared (IR) Port .................................................................................................. 2-13

Storage Cradles ................................................................................................... 2-14

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CHAPTER 3 POWER SUPPLY 3-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3-1

Handling Batteries Safely...................................................................................... 3-1

Battery Maintenance Publication.......................................................................................... 3-2

Main Battery Pack .................................................................................................. 3-2

Battery Hot-Swapping............................................................................................ 3-2

Low Battery Warning ............................................................................................. 3-3

Critical Suspend State........................................................................................... 3-3

Backup Battery....................................................................................................... 3-3

Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 3-3

Battery Charger...................................................................................................... 3-4

CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4-1

WinCE 3.0 ............................................................................................................... 4-1

Installed Software .................................................................................................. 4-1

Software Load....................................................................................................................... 4-2

Desktop................................................................................................................... 4-3

Start Menu Program Options ................................................................................ 4-4

Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 4-4

Communications................................................................................................................... 4-5

Command Prompt................................................................................................................. 4-6

Internet Explorer ................................................................................................................... 4-6

Microsoft Pocket Word......................................................................................................... 4-6

Inbox ..................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Test Utility............................................................................................................................ 4-6

Windows Explorer ................................................................................................................4-6

Taskbar ................................................................................................................................. 4-7

Control Panel Options ........................................................................................... 4-8

Communication..................................................................................................................... 4-9

Date/Time ........................................................................................................................... 4-10

Dialing ................................................................................................................................ 4-11

Display................................................................................................................................ 4-12

Input Panel .......................................................................................................................... 4-13

Keyboard............................................................................................................................. 4-14

Mouse ................................................................................................................................. 4-14

Network .............................................................................................................................. 4-15

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Owner ................................................................................................................................. 4-16

Password ............................................................................................................................. 4-16

Power .................................................................................................................................. 4-17

Primary Events.................................................................................................................... 4-18

Regional Settings................................................................................................................ 4-19

Scanner ............................................................................................................................... 4-20

Stylus .................................................................................................................................. 4-22

System................................................................................................................................. 4-23

Volume and Sound ............................................................................................................. 4-24

Wireless – Lucent Radio Only............................................................................................ 4-25

Backup MX3-CE Files .......................................................................................... 4-27

Prerequisites........................................................................................................................ 4-27

Configure the MX3-CE ...................................................................................................... 4-28

Connect ............................................................................................................................... 4-29

Explore................................................................................................................................ 4-29

Disconnect .......................................................................................................................... 4-30

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 4-31

Create a Communication Option ........................................................................................ 4-32

Technical Specifications – Connection Cable .................................................................... 4-33

MX3-CE Utilities ................................................................................................... 4-34

Graphic Utilities.................................................................................................................. 4-34

MX3-CE Command-line Utilities....................................................................................... 4-35

Host PC Command-line Utilities........................................................................................ 4-37

Miscellaneous ..................................................................................................................... 4-38

CHAPTER 5 RF NETWORK CONFIGURATION 5-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5-1

Lucent Parameters................................................................................................. 5-1

WaveLAN Network Name ................................................................................................... 5-1

MAC Address ....................................................................................................................... 5-2

Distance Between the Access Points .................................................................................... 5-2

RTS/CTS Medium Reservation............................................................................................ 5-2

Interference Robustness........................................................................................................ 5-2

Card Power Management...................................................................................................... 5-2

Enable Encryption................................................................................................................. 5-3

Proxim Parameters ................................................................................................ 5-3

Configuration........................................................................................................................ 5-3

Site Survey Tools.................................................................................................................. 5-3

Advanced .............................................................................................................................. 5-4

About .................................................................................................................................... 5-4

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CHAPTER 6 SE923 SCANNER 6-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6-1

Quick Start.............................................................................................................. 6-1

Factors That May Impact Scanner Performance ................................................. 6-2

Barcode Quality .................................................................................................................... 6-2

Barcode Symbology.............................................................................................................. 6-2

Lens Damage ........................................................................................................................ 6-2

Ambient Lighting.................................................................................................................. 6-2

Temperature.......................................................................................................................... 6-2

Scan Indicator ........................................................................................................ 6-3

Power Management ............................................................................................... 6-3

Pre-Configured Default Values ............................................................................. 6-4

Decode Zone .......................................................................................................... 6-7

System Setup ......................................................................................................... 6-7

How To ................................................................................................................................. 6-7

Frequently Used Barcodes .................................................................................................... 6-8

Scanner Parameters ............................................................................................ 6-15

Bi-Directional Redundancy ................................................................................................ 6-15

Codabar............................................................................................................................... 6-16

Code 128............................................................................................................................. 6-20

Code 39............................................................................................................................... 6-23

Code 93............................................................................................................................... 6-29

Data Options ....................................................................................................................... 6-32

Discrete 2 of 5..................................................................................................................... 6-39

Event Reporting .................................................................................................................. 6-42

Interleaved 2 of 5 ................................................................................................................ 6-44

Laser On Time .................................................................................................................... 6-49

Linear Code Type Security Level ....................................................................................... 6-50

MSI Plessey ........................................................................................................................ 6-52

Parameter Scanning ............................................................................................................ 6-56

Power Mode........................................................................................................................ 6-57

Set Default Parameter ......................................................................................................... 6-58

Time-out Between Same Symbol ....................................................................................... 6-58

Transmit “No Read” Message ............................................................................................ 6-59

Trigger Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6-60

UPC/EAN ........................................................................................................................... 6-62

Scan Angle (Laser Clipping) .............................................................................................. 6-78

Serial Interface.................................................................................................................... 6-79

ASCII Character Equivalents............................................................................... 6-86

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Keypad Number Symbols.................................................................................... 6-90

APPENDIX A KEY MAPS A-1

Keypad ....................................................................................................................A-1

Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies ........................................................................................ A-1

APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS B-1

Physical Specifications ........................................................................................ B-1

Environmental Specifications.............................................................................. B-2

MX3-CE and Endcaps ..........................................................................................................B-2

Display Specifications.......................................................................................... B-3

Power Supplies .....................................................................................................................B-3

Radio Specifications............................................................................................. B-4

Proxim PCMCIA 2.4 GHz Type II .......................................................................................B-4

Lucent PCMCIA 2.4 GHz Type II........................................................................................B-4

APPENDIX C API CALLS C-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................... C-1

Power Management API ....................................................................................... C-1

Docked Status .......................................................................................................................C-1

Battery Power Status.............................................................................................................C-1

Backup Battery Charge/Discharge........................................................................................C-2

COM1 Ring Indicator Power................................................................................................C-2

COM3 Ring Indicator Power................................................................................................C-3

Display Power On/Off ..........................................................................................................C-3

Backlight Power On/Off .......................................................................................................C-4

Forcing Computer Not To Go To Suspend...........................................................................C-4

Cold Boot..............................................................................................................................C-4

Warm Boot............................................................................................................................C-4

Scanner API........................................................................................................... C-5

Scanner Wedge Interface ......................................................................................................C-5

Direct scanner interface ........................................................................................................C-5

Detecting Presence Of Internal Scanner ...............................................................................C-6

Serial Ports API ..................................................................................................... C-7

Endcap Right Serial Port ......................................................................................................C-7

Endcap Left Serial Port (Dual Serial Port Endcaps Only) ....................................................C-7

IRDA Port .............................................................................................................................C-7

USB Port (USB Endcaps Only) ............................................................................................C-7

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Version Control API .............................................................................................. C-8

OAL Version.........................................................................................................................C-8

Bootloader Version...............................................................................................................C-8

Loaded Version Numbers .....................................................................................................C-9

Loaded S Numbers................................................................................................................C-9

Hardware Port Access API ................................................................................... C-9

FPGA Register Access..........................................................................................................C-9

GPIO Pin Access ................................................................................................................C-10

Reflash the MX3-CE ............................................................................................ C-11

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Illustrations

Figure 1-1 Front of MX3...................................................................................................................................1-2

Figure 1-2 MX3-CE Endcap .............................................................................................................................1-2

Figure 1-3 Back of MX3-CE.............................................................................................................................1-3

Figure 1-4 Hardware Configuration ..................................................................................................................1-5

Figure 1-5 Main Battery....................................................................................................................................1-7

Figure 1-6 Battery Compartment.......................................................................................................................1-8

Figure 1-7 Main Battery....................................................................................................................................1-8

Figure 1-8 MX3-CE With Handstrap Installed .................................................................................................1-9

Figure 1-9 US AC/DC 12V Power Supply and Cigarette Lighter Adapter .....................................................1-11

Figure 1-10 International AC/DC 12V Power Supply.....................................................................................1-11

Figure 1-11 Connect External Power Supply..................................................................................................1-11

Figure 1-12 Connect Audio Jack.....................................................................................................................1-12

Figure 1-13 Touch Screen Recalibration.........................................................................................................1-13

Figure 1-14 Display Properties / Backlight .....................................................................................................1-14

Figure 1-15 Blanking Timer............................................................................................................................1-14

Figure 1-16 Power Off Timer..........................................................................................................................1-15

Figure 1-17 Adjust Audio Volume..................................................................................................................1-16

Figure 1-18 Endcap.........................................................................................................................................1-18

Figure 1-19 Scanner Port and Programmable Button Screen..........................................................................1-19

Figure 1-20 Assign COM Port Parameters......................................................................................................1-19

Figure 1-21 Slot Locations..............................................................................................................................1-20

Figure 1-22 Power Modes – On, Suspend, Critical Suspend and Off .............................................................1-25

Figure 2-1 System Hardware.............................................................................................................................2-1

Figure 2-2 Location of the Power (PWR) Button..............................................................................................2-4

Figure 2-3 RS-232 Pinouts................................................................................................................................2-6

Figure 2-4 9-Pin RS-232 Description................................................................................................................2-6

Figure 2-5 Programmable Buttons ....................................................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-6 Left and Right Scan Button Programming.......................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-7 The QWERTY Keypad ...................................................................................................................2-8

Figure 2-8 Function LEDs...............................................................................................................................2-10

Figure 2-9 MX3-CE Display...........................................................................................................................2-11

Figure 2-10 Speaker Location.........................................................................................................................2-12

Figure 2-11 Infrared Port - COM2 Port ..........................................................................................................2-13

Figure 2-12 Desktop Cradle ............................................................................................................................2-14

Figure 2-13 Vehicle Mounted Cradle..............................................................................................................2-14

Figure 3-1 Main Battery Pack ...........................................................................................................................3-1

Figure 3-2 LXE Multi-Charger .........................................................................................................................3-4

Figure 3-3 Insert Main Battery in Charger ........................................................................................................3-4

Figure 4-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen............................................................................................................4-6

Figure 4-2 Taskbar Properties...........................................................................................................................4-7

Figure 4-3 Communications / Device Name Tab ..............................................................................................4-9

Figure 4-4 Communication / PC Connection Tab .............................................................................................4-9

Figure 4-5 Date/Time Properties.....................................................................................................................4-10

Figure 4-6 Dialing Properties..........................................................................................................................4-11

Figure 4-7 Display Properties / Backlight Tab................................................................................................4-12

Figure 4-8 Display Properties / Blanking Tab.................................................................................................4-13

Figure 4-9 Keyboard Properties ......................................................................................................................4-14

Figure 4-10 Network Configuration / Adapters Tab .......................................................................................4-15

Figure 4-11 Network Configuration / Identification Tab ................................................................................4-15

Figure 4-12 Power Properties / Power Off Tab...............................................................................................4-17

Figure 4-13 Primary Events Display ...............................................................................................................4-18

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Figure 4-14 Scanner Properties / Main Tab ....................................................................................................4-20

Figure 4-15 Scanner Com Port Settings ..........................................................................................................4-21

Figure 4-16 Stylus Properties / Recalibration Start.........................................................................................4-22

Figure 4-17 Stylus Properties / Recalibration .................................................................................................4-22

Figure 4-18 System Properties / General Tab .................................................................................................4-23

Figure 4-19 System Properties / Memory Tab ................................................................................................4-23

Figure 4-20 Volume and Sounds Properties / Volume Tab.............................................................................4-24

Figure 4-21 Add/Edit Configuration Profile ...................................................................................................4-25

Figure 4-22 Basic Tab Display.........................................................................................................................4-26

Figure 4-23 Encryption Tab Display...............................................................................................................4-26

Figure 4-24 Advanced Tab Display .................................................................................................................4-26

Figure 4-25 Admin Tab Display .....................................................................................................................4-26

Figure 4-26 Pinout – Serial Cable for Synchronization...................................................................................4-33

Figure 4-27 USB / Serial Pinout .....................................................................................................................4-33

Figure A-1 QWERTY Keypad.........................................................................................................................A-1

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1

Overview ................................................................................................................. 1-1

Components ........................................................................................................... 1-2

When to Use This Guide........................................................................................ 1-3

Document Conventions ........................................................................................................ 1-4

Getting Started....................................................................................................... 1-5

Tapping with a Stylus ...........................................................................................................1-6

Keypad Shortcuts................................................................................................................1-6

Insert Main Battery ............................................................................................................... 1-7

Attach Handstrap (Optional)................................................................................................. 1-9

Attach to Hip-Flip (Optional) ............................................................................................. 1-10

Connect External Power Supply (Optional) ....................................................................... 1-11

Connect Audio Jack (Optional) .......................................................................................... 1-12

Power Button ...................................................................................................................... 1-12

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 1-12

Touch Screen Calibration ................................................................................................... 1-13

Set The Display Contrast .................................................................................................... 1-13

Set the Display Backlight Timer......................................................................................... 1-14

Set the Display Blanking Timer.......................................................................................... 1-14

Set the MX3-CE Power Off Timer..................................................................................... 1-15

Set The Audio Speaker Volume ......................................................................................... 1-16

Using the Keypad ............................................................................................................. 1-16

Using the Touch Screen ................................................................................................... 1-16