Wireless Radios USB TETHERING To share data connection through USB tethering: 1) Connect the mobile POS with PC by the supplied snap-on cable. 2) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings tethering | Network & Internet | Hotspot & . shows up on the status bar. The mobile 3) Tap to switch on USB tethering, and the icon POS will share its WWAN network with the connected host computer.
HERA51 Mobile POS WI-FI HOTSPOT To share data connection in the form of a Wi-Fi hotspot: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings tethering | Network & Internet | Hotspot & . 2) Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot switch to enable data sharing through Wi-Fi. The mobile POS will start broadcasting its SSID for other devices to connect. 3) Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to manage Wi-Fi hotspot settings.
Wireless Radios DATA USAGE Data usage is the amount of data uploaded or downloaded on the mobile POS. Managing the data usage amount within a certain period of time is a recommended task, as an excess amount of data usage might incur additional fees from your service provider. To check wireless data usage, please go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings & Internet | Data usage | Network . Scroll to “Mobile” for further settings: Item Mobile Description Mobile data Switch on or off the mobile data.
HERA51 Mobile POS SET DATA USAGE LIMIT To set the data usage limit, please: | Network & Internet 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Data On the Data usage page, scroll to “Mobile” and tap “Billing cycle”. Or tap “Mobile data usage” and the setting button 124 usage to enter “Billing cycle” page. .
Wireless Radios 2) Enable Set mobile data limit. 3) Tap “Data limit”, and input your required limit in “ Set data usage limit” window, and tap “SET”. If a limit is set, when the data usage amount reaches the limit, mobile data connection will be automatically disabled.
HERA51 Mobile POS ENABLE DATA USAGE DURING ROAMING App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings . Network 1) Go to Or go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings and on the Data usage page, tap More | | Network & Internet Network & Internet | Mobile | Data usage , on the action bar and then “Mobile network”.
Wireless Radios 2) Enable “Roaming”, and a dialog box appears confirming whether you would like to enable data roaming. Tap OK to confirm. RESTRICT BACKGROUND DATA 2) Tap “Data saver” and switch data saver to On, to restrict background data. 3) If there’s any applications you would like to keep them actived on background when “Data saver” is on, tap “Unrestrict data access” to switch them on.
HERA51 Mobile POS Once “Data saver” is on, an status icon Quick Setting menu: will be shown in the status bar as well as in the Note: The mobile POS conserves data usage by restricting background mobile data. Certain applications and services will be disabled unless the mobile POS is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Wireless Radios 4.1.2. DATA CONNECTION SETTINGS TURN ON/OFF DATA CONNECTION To manually turn on/off mobile data connection: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings 2) Scroll to “Mobile” and tap on “Mobile | Network & Internet data” to switch it on/off. 129 | Data usage .
HERA51 Mobile POS SELECT DATA CONNECTION TYPE 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings OR App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings More | | Network & Internet Mobile network 2) Tap “Mobile”. 3) Tap Preferred network type to select the setting.
Wireless Radios 4.1.3. SIM CARD SETTINGS LOCK SIM CARD To lock the SIM card: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings 2) Scroll down and tap on “SIM 3) Tap “Lock | Security & Location . card lock”. SIM card” to switch it on. 4) Enter the PIN to enable SIM card lock. Once enabled, you are required to enter the PIN code in order to use the phone.
HERA51 Mobile POS CHANGE PIN CODE To change the PIN code: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings 2) Scroll down and tap on “SIM 3) Tap on “Change | Security & Location . card lock”. SIM PIN”. 4) Enter your old PIN code to confirm your identity, and then input a new PIN code.
Wireless Radios 4.2. USE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WI-FI) 4.2.1. CONNECT TO WI-FINETWORK To power on Wi-Fi: 1) Swipe down from the top of the screen to open 2) Tap Quick Settings Menu. Wi-Fi to scan for available networks. Select a network to connect. OR 1) Tap App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network & Internet Tap the Wi-Fi switch to scan for available networks. 133 | Wi-Fi .
HERA51 Mobile POS 2) Select a network to connect. If the network is an open one, the mobile POS will attempt to connect to it directly. When connected, the status will change to show “Connected”. If the network is a secured one, the mobile POS prompts a dialog to enter the password for the connection.
Wireless Radios 4.2.2. MANUALLY ADD WI-FI NETWORK If the network you would like to connect to does not broadcast its SSID, or if the network is out of range, you may add it manually. 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network & Internet | Wi-Fi . Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on. 2) Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and select “Add network”. 3) On “Add network” page, enter the name of the network in the Network name field, and select a security method (None, WEP, WPA/WPA2 PSK, 802.
HERA51 Mobile POS The mobile POS supports the following certificate file extensions: File Extension Type Standard Certificate Key Stored Description DER-encoded X.509 certificates saved in .crt or .cer files. X.509 certificates saved in PKCS#12 key store files with a .p12 or .pfx extension. How to install change the extension to .crt or .cer. Change the extension to .p12 or .pfx. 4) If necessary, select the Proxy server and IPv4 settings.
Wireless Radios 4.2.3. WI-FI PREFERENCES To access advanced Wi-Fi settings: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network & Internet | Wi-Fi | 2) Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and tap on “Wi-Fi preferences”. 3) Tap “Advanced” to expand more settings. Available settings are as below: Item Description Open network notification Notify when an open network is available. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Set when to turn Wi-Fi on during sleep.
HERA51 Mobile POS Item Description Roaming Enable Select whether to enable Wi-Fi roaming or not. Roaming trigger The signal strength when triggering Wi-Fi roaming. The higher value means the sensitivity of triggering roaming is higher. Roaming delta The qualification for roam candidates. The higher value means the signal strength of candidate APs should be higher than the current connected AP. Wi-Fi Direct Enables your device to connect with a Wi-Fi Direct-capable device.
Wireless Radios 4.2.4. CONFIGURE PROXY SERVER A proxy server acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device and another server from which the device is requesting a service. To change the proxy settings for a connection: 1) Long press on a network in the available Wi-Fi hotspot list, and then tap on “ Modify network”. 2) Tap on “Advanced options” to expand the detailed settings. 3) Tap Proxy and select Manual. 4) Enter the address of the proxy server in the Proxy hostname field.
HERA51 Mobile POS 4.2.6. CONNECT WITHWI-FI PROTECTEDSETUP(WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows easy establishment of a secure wireless network. The mobile POS supports WPS Push Button configuration. App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings Wi-Fi preferences Network & Internet Wi-Fi 1) Go to 2) Tap on Advanced to expand and then WPS Push Button. 3) A dialog will pop-up on the screen showing the remaining time allowed for pressing the WPS button on the router.
Wireless Radios 4.2.7. MODIFY WI-FINETWORK To change the settings for a connected network: 1) Tap and hold a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list. 2) Tap Modify network in the pop-up menu. 3) In the dialog box that opens, modify the network settings, and tap Save. 4.2.8. DISCONNECT WI-FI NETWORK To disconnect a connected network: 1) Tap and hold a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list. 2) Tap Forget network in the pop-up menu.
HERA51 Mobile POS 4.3. USE BLUETOOTH You can configure Bluetooth settings and manage Bluetooth services provided on remote devices. 4.3.1. BLUETOOTH PROFILES Bluetooth Profiles Supported Generic Access Profile (GAP) For device discovery and authentication. Service Discovery Access Profile (SDAP) Discovers services on remote devices. Headset Profile (HSP) Describes how a Bluetooth enabled headset should communicate with a Bluetooth enabled device Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.
Wireless Radios 4.3.2. TURN ON BLUETOOTH By default, Bluetooth is turned off, to turn it on: Via Quick Settings Panel: 1) Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings Panel. 2) Tap on Bluetooth icon to turn it on or off. OFF ON Via Quick Settings Menu: 1) Swipe down to open Quick Settings Menu. 2) Tap Bluetooth icon to turn it on while enabling the Bluetooth visibility of this device. OR Tap “Bluetooth ” under to enter “Bluetooth” page to switch this function on/off.
HERA51 Mobile POS Via Settings page: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Connected devices | Bluetooth . 2) Tap the switch to turn on this function while enabling the Bluetooth visibility of this device. OR simply switch Bluetooth on/off in App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings devices | Connected . Note: Having been turned on, Bluetooth is active even when the mobile POS is suspended.
Wireless Radios 4.3.3. CHANGE BLUETOOTH NAME To change the Bluetooth name of this mobile POS: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Connected devices | Bluetooth . 2) Turn Bluetooth on and tap on “Device name”. 3) On the pop-up dialog “Rename RENAME.
HERA51 Mobile POS 4.3.4. PAIR BLUETOOTH DEVICES 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Bluetooth . Connected devices 2) Switch Bluetooth to On and tap “Pair new device” to scan for available Bluetooth | devices nearby. Scroll through the list and tap the device you would like to pair. 3) The Bluetooth pairing request window opens.
Wireless Radios 4.3.5. UNPAIR BLUETOOTH DEVICE To unpair a paired device: 1) In the Paired Devices list, tap the settings button 2) On the Paired device screen, tap FORGET. 147 next to the paired device.
HERA51 Mobile POS 4.4. USE NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS Near field communications (NFC) uses close proximity (4 cm or less) to establish radio communication through electromagnetic fields. With NFC enabled, the mobile POS can collect information from NFC tags, exchange information with other NFC supported devices, and even change information on the NFC tag if authorized.
Wireless Radios 4.4.1. PAIR WITH NFC ENABLED BLUETOOTH DEVICES 1) On the device you would like to pair with, make sure NFC is enabled and Bluetooth discovery is enabled. 2) Hold the mobile POS without covering the antenna area at the lower end of the battery. 3) Move the mobile POS in proximity with the device. A screen notification will appear to indicate that pairing is successful. 4.4.2. SHARE INFORMATION 1) Open the web page, video, photo or contact info page you would like to transfer.
HERA51 Mobile POS Chapter 5 USING THE PHONE The HERA51 mobile POS allows making phone calls and connecting to the network over Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA). Insert the SIM card before turning on the power. Refer to Installing SIM Card, SAM Card and Memory Card. Note: If the SIM card is not in position, you may make emergency calls if the service is supported. IN THIS CHAPTER 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 SIM Card Management .............................................. Phone Application............
Using the PHONE 5.1. SIM CARD MANAGEMENT The default setting for celluar networks is “Automatically select the cellular network, please: App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings . Network 1) Go to select network”. To manually | Network & Internet | Mobile 2) Disable “Automatically select network”, and tap on “Network”. Available networks will be listed after searching. 3) Select your preferred network from the list. 4) A notification appears if the selected network is unavailable.
HERA51 Mobile POS EMERGENCY CALLS Depending on your service provider, the mobile POS might support making emergency phone call when the SIM card is locked, or even when no SIM card is inserted. Emergency phone numbers will vary by country.
Using the PHONE 5.2. PHONE APPLICATION 5.2.1. PHONE INTERFACE When a SIM card is installed on the mobile POS, a signal icon appears on the status bar. The filled part of the signal icon indicates the strength of the connection. To make phone calls: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Phone 2) Tap the settings button 3) Tap . The Phone application opens. to open the phone settings menu for more setting options. to open the dial pad.
HERA51 Mobile POS In tab page, it displays your favorite contacts & your frequent calls: To add a favorite contact, please tap the contact in to add. To clear the frequent calls, please tap tab page and tap the star mark and select “Clear frequents”.
Using the PHONE 5.2.2. PLACE CALL Tap to expand the dial pad, and enter the phone number in the dial pad and tap to initiate the call. If you need to frequently make calls to an interactive voice system, you may tap next to the number and select Add 2-sec pause for soft pause (a pause of 2 seconds to the buttons) or a hard pause (a pause that will wait for your confirmation to send the following digits).
HERA51 Mobile POS 5.2.3. DURING A CALL When a call is connected, the phone keypad features the following buttons: Button Description Mute: Mutes the call. Keypad: Opens the keypad. Speaker: Turns on the speaker. Add call: Adds another person to the call. Hold: Places the call on hold.
Using the PHONE PLACE CALL USING CONTACTS To make a call using contacts: 1) In the phone application page, tap . 2) Tap a contact to initiate a call.
HERA51 Mobile POS 5.2.4. RECEIVE INCOMING CALL When a call is incoming on the mobile POS, tap to pick it up. Incoming calls will be logged in the Phone application; in the case of a missed call, a notification will be displayed. See Check Miss Calls. To mute the ringtone of an incoming call, press the volume down button 5.2.5. CHECK MISSED CALLS If you have a missed call, a notification icon calls notification will also be displayed on: will appear on the status bar.
Using the PHONE 5.2.6. CALL HISTORY 1) On the Phone application page, tap the History button Or you can tap the settings button Button and then to open a list of history calls. Call History. Description Connected calls. Missed calls. 2) Tap the phone icon next to a call record to place back the call.
HERA51 Mobile POS 5.2.7. CALL SETTINGS Tap and select “Settings” to enter the settings page: Tap each setting for more setting options.
Using the PHONE 5.2.8. MAKE MULTI-PARTYCALLS To make multi-party conference calls: 1) On the Phone application page, enter the first number to call and tap call. 2) After the call has begun, tap call will be put on hold. 3) 4) Enter the second number to call and tap to initiate the call. When the second call is connected, the first call will continue to be on hold. Tap the merge call button call is initiated. and then Add call to add another member.
HERA51 Mobile POS 5.3. AUDIO MODES The mobile POS offers three different audio modes for phone calls: HANDSET MODE This is the default audio mode which uses the receiver above the touchscreen for audio output during calls. This mode uses the built-in speaker for audio output during calls. HEADSET MODE Connect a Bluetooth headset the mobile POS for audio output during calls. USE BLUETOOTH HEADSET See Pair Bluetooth Devices to connect the mobile POS to a Bluetooth device.
Using the PHONE 5.4. IN-CALL VOLUME Use the volume buttons to adjust the ringer volume and system sound level. When in the middle of a call, use the volume buttons to adjust in-call conversation volume.
HERA51 Mobile POS Chapter 6 USING READER CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Reader Configuration utility allows you to manage the barcode reader integrated on the mobile POS. IN THIS CHAPTER 6.1 Configuring Reader ................................................... 165 6.2 Read Printed Barcodes ...............................................
HERA51 Mobile POS 6.1. CONFIGURING READER The mobile POS is capable of reading printed barcodes. The reader module can be either a (laser) 1D reader or a 2D imager. The mobile POS is installed with a Reader Config to configure the scan engine built inside. Use it to create a profile of settings that best suits your needs. LAUNCH READERCONFIG To launch ReaderConfig: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | ReaderConfig to open the reader configuration utility.
HERA51 Mobile POS 6.1.1. GENERAL SETTINGS General Settings is where all reader settings are accessed from. Tap each item to enter its sub-menu.
Using Reader Configuration Utility Options on the Scanner within the mobile POS. To open Preferences page differ according to the type of scan engine built Scanner Preferences page: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap Scanner Preferences.
HERA51 Mobile POS 2D IMAGER SETTINGS Setting Description Default Decode Timeout Sets the maximum time for the decoding process during a scan. Configurable between 1 sec to 9 sec. 3 sec. Redundancy Level Sets how many successful readings should be done before linear barcodes such as Codabar, MSI, and Interleaved 2 of 5 can be decoded. Levels 1 to 4 available.
Using Reader Configuration Utility Illumination Power Level Users can adjust the illumination brightness of the LED light source. Move the slider to specify a value ranging from 1 to 10 to set the brightness level which is set to 10 by default meaning 100% illuminated. 10 DATA OUTPUT Data Output allows users to set the way to output decoded data. To open Data Output settings page: 1) Open 2) Tap Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. Data Output.
HERA51 Mobile POS HOW TO OUTPUT After the output destination is set, configure how to output decoded data, i.e. the “format” to present decoded data. Setting Description Default Auto Enter Adds an ENTER character before or after each string of decoded data. The ENTER character can be defined in the “Auto Enter character” field below. This function saves the trouble of pressing a confirmation key to accept each string of decoded data.
Using Reader Configuration Utility ENABLE READER Features a switch to enable or disable reader scanning ability. When enabled, a light beam will be sent out from the scanning window each time the trigger (scan key) is pressed. NOTIFICATION SETTINGS Notification Settings enables audible, visible and tactile feedback for scanning good read, which helps notify the user of a successful decoding. To open Notification Settings page: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.
HERA51 Mobile POS 6.1.2.
Using Reader Configuration Utility To open Symbology settings page: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap 1D Symbologies or 2D Symbologies (in case of a 2D imager) to list all symbologies which can be decoded. 1D Symbologies 2D Symbologies ENABLE/DISABLE SYMBOLOGY Tap the label of each symbology to enable or disable it.
HERA51 Mobile POS SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS Tap the Detail label below each symbology to access detailed settings for the specific symbology. For details about the featured settings: See 2D Imager Symbology Settings.
Using Reader Configuration Utility 6.1.3. MISCELLANEOUS This section allows enabling code ID transmission for easy identification of the scanned barcode. Setting Description Default Transmit AIM Code ID Sets whether to include AIM code ID character in the decoded data. For AIM code ID, see the following: 2D Imager Symbology Settings.
HERA51 Mobile POS 6.1.4. READER CONFIG OPTION MENU Reader Config provides an option menu which is accessible on the menu bar of the main settings page. This menu allows you to test scan barcodes, import/export all settings (except of the setting of “Enable Reader”) in a re-usable format, reset all settings back to factory default, and view copyright and version information.
Using Reader Configuration Utility SCAN TEST To test scan a barcode: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu. 3) Tap Scan Test in the option menu. A page opens for test scanning.
HERA51 Mobile POS IMPORT AND EXPORT Reader Config supports saving the settings (except of the setting of “Enable Reader”) and exporting them as a .json file. Previously exported symbology and scanner settings can be imported again on the mobile POS. This can also be used to implement identical Reader Config settings on multiple devices. To import settings: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap the settings button 3) Tap on the menu bar to open the option menu.
Using Reader Configuration Utility To export settings: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu. 3) Tap Export. 4) An export page opens allowing you to enter the name and location of the profile to save. 5) Tap OK to export. A prompt will appear on-screen to notify that settings have been exported.
HERA51 Mobile POS RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS This function restores all settings in the To enable 1) Open Reader Config application to default. Factory Reset: Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu. 3) Tap Reset to Factory defaults. 4) A warning dialog appears confirming whether to restore all application settings back to default. Tap OK to reset or Cancel to close the dialog.
Using Reader Configuration Utility You can set a password to restrict other users of this mobile POS from changing certain configurations or accessing certain functions in Reader Config. 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config. 2) Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu. 3) Tap Security. 4) Enter and confirm a password (up to 32 characters, containing at least 1 digit or 1 alphabetic letter). 5) Check the items that will be protected by this password.
HERA51 Mobile POS Tap About in the Reader Config option menu to display software version and copyright information.
Using Reader Configuration Utility 6.2. READ PRINTED BARCODES Aside from output to destinations as per Keyboard Emulation settings, Reader Config provides a Scan Test feature for quick viewing of decoded data. To perform test scanning of barcodes: 1) Open Reader Config as described in Launch ReaderConfig. on the menu bar to open the option menu. 2) Tap the settings button 3) Tap Scan Test on the menu bar. A Test Scan Form opens for displaying the scanned data.
HERA51 Mobile POS The decoded data will appear on the page. When finished viewing, tap to leave the test scan page; or tap the settings button and then “Save” to save the decoded data as a .txt file, or “Clear All” to clear all data on the screen.
HERA51 Mobile POS SPECIFICATIONS PLATFORM, PROCESSOR & MEMORY Operating System & CPU OS Version Android 8.
HERA51 Mobile POS COMMUNICATION & DATA CAPTURE Communication USB Client USB 2.0 OTG WPAN Bluetooth 2.1EDR/4.0 BLE/V4.1 WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/ac/n networking (2412~2472 MHz: 18.34dBm 5180~5240MHz: 17.04dBm, 5260~5320MHz: 17.04dBm, 5500~5700MHz: 17.
Specifications ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Batteries Main Battery Pack Replaceable and rechargeable 3.8V 4000mAh, full charging 4.35V Minimum charging time: 4 hours @25°C For the first time charging the main battery, please charge it for at least 8 to 12 hours. The allowed battery charging ambient temperature is between 0°C to 40°C. It is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.
HERA51 Mobile POS ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Temperature Operating 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Charging 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity Relative humidity 5% to 95% (Sharp temperature change, dewing, or freezing not allowed) Resistance Impact Resistance Multiple drops onto concrete at 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) on all six sides Multiple drops onto concrete at 1.5 m (4.9 ft.
Specifications PROGRAMMING SUPPORT Development Environment & Tools JAVA Environment Android studio Software Development Kit: JAR C# Environment: Visual Studio Software Development Kit: DLL (Xamarin Library) Software & Utilities Software Package Reader Config Software Trigger Mobile Deployment Suite for Android App Lock Xamarin Binding HF RFID Configuration Signature Capture Terminal Emulation 189
