User's Manual

ACR350 Validator with QR Code Scanner – User Manual [e-mail]
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Table of Contents
1.0. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5
2.0. ACR350 Hardware Overview ................................................................................... 6
2.1. Parts of the Reader ................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.1. Connection Ports ........................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2. Input Power, RS232, RS485 Pin Assignment ............................................................... 8
2.1.3. SAM Slot Arrangement ................................................................................................. 9
2.1.4. LTE Board Description ................................................................................................ 10
2.2. ACR350 EVK Components.................................................................................................. 11
2.3. Installing the Back Mount ..................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1. Preparing the Components ......................................................................................... 12
2.3.2. Installing ACR350 using a Vertical Pole ..................................................................... 17
2.3.3. Installing the ACR350 using a Horizontal Pole ........................................................... 24
2.4. Turning the Device ON/OFF ................................................................................................ 31
2.4.1. Turning on the Device ................................................................................................. 31
2.4.2. Turning off the Device ................................................................................................. 31
2.5. Ignition Sense ...................................................................................................................... 32
2.6. Enabling Console Mode ....................................................................................................... 33
2.7. Accessing ACR350 with Telnet / SSH client ....................................................................... 34
2.7.1. Connect Through RS232 ............................................................................................ 34
2.7.2. Connect Through LAN ................................................................................................ 35
2.8. Replacing the Backup Battery ............................................................................................. 37
3.0. ACR350 Software Overview .................................................................................. 38
3.1. C++ Software Block Diagram .............................................................................................. 38
3.2. ACR350 Demo ..................................................................................................................... 39
3.2.1. Contactless Module..................................................................................................... 39
3.2.2. Connectivity Module .................................................................................................... 44
3.2.3. Barcode Module .......................................................................................................... 49
3.2.4. GPS Module ................................................................................................................ 51
3.2.5. Card Slot Module ........................................................................................................ 52
3.2.6. LED/Speaker Settings Module .................................................................................... 53
3.2.7. Settings Module .......................................................................................................... 55
3.2.8. Power OFF Module ..................................................................................................... 56
3.2.9. Ignition Sense ............................................................................................................. 56
3.3. Using Application ................................................................................................................. 59
3.3.1. Launch an Application ................................................................................................. 59
3.3.2. Copy an Application to ACR350 ................................................................................. 59
3.3.3. Remove Installed Application ...................................................................................... 60
3.4. Re-flashing the Device ......................................................................................................... 61
List of Figures
Figure 1 : ACR350 Parts ....................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 : ACR350 Connection Ports ..................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 : ACR350 Input & Power .......................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 : SAM Slot Arrangement .......................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5 : LTE Board Components ...................................................................................................... 10
Figure 6 : ACR350 EVK Components .................................................................................................. 11
Figure 7 : Pole Hole Position ................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 8 : Power Button ........................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 9 : Ignition Sense Pinout ........................................................................................................... 32
Figure 10 : Ignition Sense Connection Example .................................................................................. 32