User Manual PWS-870 Fully-Rugged Tablet PC
Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2015 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
Technical Support and Assistance 1. 2. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
Battery Safety RTC Battery Caution RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not place the battery incorrectly as this may cause danger of explosion. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local authorities for disposal instructions.
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Contents Chapter Chapter Chapter 1 Rugged and Ready to Go....................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Symbols Used in this Manual.................................................................... 2 Product Features....................................................................................... 2 Package Contents..................................................................................... 2 Optional Accessories ..........................................................................
5.2 5.3 Maintaining the LCD Display................................................................... 46 Cleaning the PWS-870 ........................................................................... 46 Appendix A Specifications.................................... 47 A.1 A.2 Specifications.......................................................................................... 48 LED Status.............................................................................................. 49 Table A.
Chapter 1 1 Rugged and Ready to Go
Congratulations on your purchase of the PWS-870 Fully Rugged Tablet PC. This product combines rugged design with reliable performance and powerful functionality to best suit all your needs, in a wide range of working conditions. This user manual outlines all you need to know to set up and use your PWS-870. If you have any further questions or queries, contact our technical support team via our website: http://www.advantech.com.tw/ 1.
Chapter 1 1.4 Optional Accessories Desk docking station Vehicle docking station External battery Universal cover Car adapter Vesa mount 1D / 2D barcode scanner NFC RFID Reader LTE WWAN GPS module Fingerprint 1.6 Exploring the PWS-870 1.6.1 Front View 1 2 3 4 4 5 No. Component 1 2M Front Camera 2 Home Key (Programmable) 3 Function Key (Programmable) 4 Speakers 5 Fingerprint (Optional) 3 PWS-870 User Manual Rugged and Ready to Go 1.
1.6.2 Rear View 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 No.
7 2 3 8 5 10 9 6 7 No. Component 1 Kensington Lock 2 Power Button 3 Audio Combo Jack 4 HDMI Connector (1.4) 5 USB Connector (USB 3.0) 6 DC-in 7 Screw Holes for Extension Module 8 USB Connector (USB 3.0) 9 USB Connector (USB 2.0) 10 SD Card Slot (SDXC) 1.6.4 Top View 3 1 No. Component 1 D-Ring for Shoulder Belt 2 Vent of Fan 3 1D or 2D Barcode Scanner (Optional) 5 2 1 PWS-870 User Manual Rugged and Ready to Go 1 Chapter 1 1.6.
1.6.5 Bottom View 1 No.
Chapter 2 2 Getting Started & Making Connections
2.1 Inserting a Memory Card You can insert an SD card to store data, which needs to be later transferred to another machine, or to simply expand the storage capacity of the PWS-870. 1. Open the SD card compartment cover. 2. 3. Insert the SD card with the metal contacts facing upwards, until it clicks into place. Close the memory card compartment cover. 2.2 Removing a Memory Card 1. 2. 3. Open the SD card compartment cover. Press the SD card inwards to eject it from the slot.
1. 2. 3. Insert one of the tether's loop end through the hole of the capacitive pen. Insert the other end through the first loop and pull it tight. Insert the other loop end to either D-ring of PWS-870. Insert the capacitive pen through the loop and pull it tight Chapter 2 2.4 Using the Tether 2.5 Connecting the Power 2.6 Connecting to a Monitor You can connect the PWS-870 to an external monitor for enhanced viewing. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the left side of the PWS-870.
2.7 Connecting USB Devices You can connect peripheral devices, such as a USB keyboard and mouse, as well as other wireless devices using the USB ports on the PWS-870. PWS-870 has one USB 3.0 port on the both sides and one USB 2.0 port on the left side. 2.8 Connecting Headphones/ Microphone You can connect a pair of headphones or microphone using the audio combo jack on the left side of the PWS-870. Note! PWS-870 uses audio combo jack therefore for microphone, PWS-870 only supports TRRS type.
Chapter 3 3 Turning On & Controlling the PWS870
3.1 Turning on 1. Press and hold the power button to turn on the PWS-870. 3.2 Controlling the PWS-870 3.2.1 Using the Touch Screen The PWS-870 is equipped with touch screen technology, for ease of use when you are on the go. Simply tap the screen with your finger to select icons and run applications. 3.2.2 Using the Tap Function When you tap on the screen with the a pen or stylus, it emulates click functions of a regular mouse. To emulate a left click, single tap the screen once.
Chapter 3 3.2.4 Using the On-Screen Keyboard Tap keyboard icon to bring up the on-screen keyboard. Turning On & Controlling the PWS-870 Use your finger to tap and enter letters, numbers and symbols as you would with a regular keyboard.
3.3 Making WiFi Connection Note! WiFi access requires a separate purchase of a service contract with a wireless service provider. Contact a wireless service provider for more information. The PWS-870 comes pre-loaded with WLAN module, you can send and receive signals to a WiFi network then synchronize files. A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected or by manually entering settings information. Before doing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed. 1.
4. 5. Enter the required Security key and then tap OK to connect. The wireless connection is negotiated and you see the following screen. The wireless connection icon in the notification area shows a connected status whenever a wireless connection is present. 15 PWS-870 User Manual Turning On & Controlling the PWS-870 You are prompted to enter a Security key for secure access. Contact the network administrator for this key. Chapter 3 3.
3.4 Making Bluetooth Connections The PWS-870 comes with built-in Bluetooth functionality that allows you to connect and communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. 3.4.1 Setting Up Bluetooth Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. 1.
Chapter 3 In notification area, tap Bluetooth logo and select Add a Device. 17 PWS-870 User Manual Turning On & Controlling the PWS-870 2.
3. Select Bluetooth device and tap Next to add Bluetooth device. 4. Select Next for both PWS-870 and the Bluetooth device after passkey is confirmed. 5. The Bluetooth device is successfully added into PWS-870.
To view Bluetooth device added, tap Show Bluetooth Devices. It is recommended that you use a passkey to prevent unauthorized access to your PWS-870. 19 PWS-870 User Manual Turning On & Controlling the PWS-870 Note! Chapter 3 6.
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Chapter 4 Using Advantech Control Center 4
4.1 Advantech Control Center for PWS-870 Advantech Control Center is a useful tool for user to get PWS-870 basic system information and control PWS-870 easily 4.
Tap "System" of Advantech Control Center to configurate basic control setting. Chapter 4 4.
Brightness Tap Brightness in System page and the screen brightness control bar will show up. User can scroll the bar to adjust the screen brightness. Check "Auto Brightness" to enable auto brightness feature.
Chapter 4 Volume Tap Volume in System page to configurate the speaker volume. 25 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Microphone Tap Microphone in System page to configurate microphone volume.
Resolution Tap Resolution in System page to adjust screen resolution and orientation mode. Check "Allow the screen to auto-rotate" if user wants to enable screen auto rotation. Text Size Tap Text Size in System page to change text size.
Note! The accuracy of capacitive touch screen might vary according to different environments; therefore it is suggested to re-calibrate touch screen once user feel the touch screen is not as accurate as usual. Once the calibration is done, user can see below message. 27 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Please use mouse instead of finger for re-calibration. Use mouse to click Start and wait for the process of calibration. DO NOT touch the screen during the calibration process.
Power Management Tap Power Management in System page to choose or customize power plan. 4.4 Module Control Tap "Module" of Advantech Control Center to configurate module setting.
29 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Microphone Source Setting Tap Microphone Source Setting in Module page to choose preferred microphone source (when PWS-870 is docked). Chapter 4 Speaker Source Setting Tap Speaker Source Setting in Module page to choose preferred speaker source (when PWS-870 is docked).
Hot Key Mode Setting Tap Hot Key Mode Setting in Module page to configurate hot key function. There are three pre-set modes, users can choose either one or customize their own setting. (i) Brightness Adjustment. Users can tap Brightness Adjustment to configurate hot key to control panel brightness. The default setting is the right key (barcode key) to increase panel brightness and the left key (home key) to reduce panel brightness.
Note! Once the "Switch Key Control" is clicked, this switch setting will apply to all hot key modes. Note! To use Barcode function, please ensure the barcode is turned on in Module Control Setting. 31 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Once the hot keys are set to Windows Home & Barcode Trigger mode, users can press barcode trigger hot key to scan any barcode and the barcode information can show in the notepad or word file.
(iii) Personalize Hot Key Function Users can user this to configure hot keys to their desired functions. (iv) Volume Adjustment By choosing this setting, the hot keys can be use to increase or reduce speaker volume.
Chapter 4 Module Control Tap Module Control in Module page to control the on/off of each function. Users can easily tap the icons to power on or power off of each single function in this page.
4.5 Utility Tap "Utility" of Advantech Control Center to access demo utilities Note! Before you try these utilities, make sure the module related to the utility is set as "ON" in the Module Control page.
in Utility page and the camera utility will pop up. Users can tap icon either front camera or rear camera and do photo shooting . If flash light is needed (available for rear camera), tap to select or video recording to enable flash light. 35 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Camera Make sure the camera module is turned on in the Module Control page.
Users can tap on to do camera setting as below. Sensor Hub Make sure the sensor hub is turned on in the Module Control page. Tap Sensor Hub in Utility page, the Sensor Diagnostics Tool will pop up. This tool will provide the raw data of each sensor.
Chapter 4 WWAN AirCard Make sure the SIM card is installed before using this function. Tap WWAN AirCard in Utility page, the Skylight utility will pop up and search for carrier. Using Advantech Control Center Tap "Connect" to connect to carrier.
Once connection is made, you can connect to internet. GPS Info Make sure GPS is turned on in the Module Control page. Tap GPS Info in Utility page, the GPS Information utility will pop up. Set COM Port to COM1 and Baud Rate to 9600 and then click Start GPS. You will get GPS information.
39 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Tap Grab and follow the instruction to swipe the finger to get the fingerprint data. Users can save or load the fingerprint data. Chapter 4 Fingerprint Demo Make sure fingerprint is turned on in the Module Control page. Tap Fingerprint Demo in Utility page, the Fingerprint Demo utility will pop up.
NFC Make sure NFC is turned on in the Module Control page.
41 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Click Start NFC and the utility will try to detect if the device is equipped with NFC solution. The detection result will be shown in the lower left corner of the utility. Chapter 4 Fill in the information to register. After registration, users will get an email notification with download link provided. Use that link to download Stollmann NFC utility. After download of Stollmann NFC, run the utility.
Click Start RW, and put the card near the scan area (on the back side of PWS-870). You can see the scanned data. The scanning distance is around 3-4 cm. If users want to change data with another device with NFC function, users can try the P2P feature. Click SNEP server and then Start P2P.
43 PWS-870 User Manual Using Advantech Control Center Ignition Setting This setting is only for vehicle docking application. If users enable this ignition feature, when PWS-870 is docked in the vehicle docking station then it will turn on or off automatically when vehicle ignition on/off. Users can configurate the countdown period (0.5 to 30 minutes) for PWS-870 turn off. Tap Ignition Setting in Utility page, choose enable or disable. If choose enable, select the countdown time period.
When PWS-870 is docked and vehicle is turned to ignition off, the PWS-870 will pop up a countdown warning message as below. User can tap OK to turn off PWS-870 or tap Cancel to keep PWS-870 on. If not action is taken, PWS-870 will automatically shut down after countdown period.
Chapter 5 Maintenance 5
5.1 Maintaining the Battery Do not expose heat or attempt to disassemble the battery, and do not place the battery in water or in a fire. Do not subject the battery to strong impact, such as a blow from a hammer, or stepping on or dropping it. Do not puncture or disassemble the battery. Do not attempt to open or service the battery. Replace only with batteries designed specifically for this product. Keep the battery out of reach of children.
Appendix A Specifications A
A.1 Specifications Feature Specifications CPU & Chipset Intel® Core™ i3 Processor 1.7 GHz 4010U (Default) Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 1.9 GHz 4300U with Turbo Boost to 2.9GHz (By project) Intel® Core™ i7 vPro? Processor 1.7 GHz 4650U with Turbo Boost to 3.3 GHz (By project) Memory SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600MHz up to 8GB Storage Support mSATA SATAIII SSD 32GB~256GB Display 10.
PCI compliant MSR & Smart Card Reader IO port sets: USB3.0 x1; LAN(10/100) x 1; RS232 x 2 UHF RFID Reader Operating Temperature: -10 to 50 °C Temperature & Humidity Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 °C Operating Humidity: 5%~95% @ 40 °C IP Rating IP65 Drop 4 feet drop onto Plywood, MIL-STD-810G 516.
Table A.3: NFC LED Status LED Behavior Press & release RFID button Green Static After successful scan and beeps Off User scenario: Press and release the RFID button and the RFID LED will turn on to indicate that the PWS-870 is scanning. The RFID LED turns off and the PWS-870 beeps to indicate a successful scan A.3 COM Port Setting Table A.
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