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VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide
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VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 72E-76347-01 Revision A May 2006
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© 2006 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
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Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date -01 Rev A 5/31/06 Description Initial release.
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Table of Contents Patents........................................................................................................................... ii Warranty ........................................................................................................................ ii Revision History ............................................................................................................. iii About This Guide Introduction ................................................................
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2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Mounting on a Dashboard or Horizontal Surface Example ............................... Routing Electrical Cables .................................................................................. 12-24 Volt Gasoline, Diesel, or Propane Forklifts ............................................. Electric Forklifts Up to 60 Volts ......................................................................... Connecting the Power Cable ..................................
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Table of Contents Using a Headset ............................................................................................................ 3-11 Resetting the Vehicle Computer ................................................................................... 3-11 Performing a Warm Boot ........................................................................................ 3-11 Performing a Cold Boot ...........................................................................................
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4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Wireless Log Window ............................................................................................. Saving a Log ..................................................................................................... Clearing the Log ................................................................................................ Versions Window ....................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Connect to Internet Using Access Point ................................................................. Headset Services .................................................................................................... Serial Port Services ................................................................................................ Bluetooth Settings ......................................................................................................... Device Info Tab ...........
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6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Creating a Splash Screen ............................................................................................. Splash Screen Format ............................................................................................ Flash Storage ............................................................................................................... FFS Partitions ......................................................................................
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About This Guide About This Guide Introduction The VC5090 Product Reference Guide provides information about the VC5090 vehicle computer using Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 operating system and its accessories. NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens. Documentation Set The documentation set for the VC5090 is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs.
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vi VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides information on getting the vehicle computer up and running for the first time. • Chapter 2, Installation, provides instructions for installing the vehicle computer in a forklift, on a wall or on a desktop. Provides instructions for installing accessories. • Chapter 3, Operating the VC5090, explains how to use the vehicle computer.
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About This Guide • vii Bullets (•) indicate: - Action items - Lists of alternatives - Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential. • Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists. Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the VC5090 vehicle computers.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The VC5090 vehicle-mounted mobile computer is a rugged device for use on heavy equipment, especially forklifts. Designed for distribution centers, factory floors and warehouses, the VC5090 supports real-time receiving, tracking, put-away, picking and shipping applications.
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1-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide • four hex nuts • three fuses and three fuse holders • VC 5090 Quick Reference Guide • Wavelink Information sheet. Features The VC5090 has the following features: • integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN radio • Windows® CE 5.0 Professional Operating System • Intel® PXA270 624 MHz CPU • 64 MB SDRAM, 192 MB Flash (128 MB NAND Flash and 64 MB NOR Flash) • 10.4” half-SVGA (800 x 320) or 12.
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Getting Started Display Mounting Bracket Quick Access Panel Power LED Power Button COMM LED Backlight Control Button Backlight Control LED Keyboard Figure 1-2 VC5090 (Half Screen) Front View Desiccant Door UPS/Storage Card Door Speaker Speaker Antenna Port for Optional External Antenna Main Power Switch Figure 1-3 VC5090 Back View 1-3
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1-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide USB A Connector (Host) COM2 Port Connector COM1 Port Connector Audio Connector USB/Keyboard Connector Power Connector USB B Connector (Client) Figure 1-4 VC5090 Bottom View Accessories Table 1-2 lists the accessories available from Symbol for the VC5090: Table 1-1 VC5090 Accessories Accessory Description External Keyboard Optional USB keyboard for full-screen configuration.
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Getting Started 1-5 Table 1-1 VC5090 Accessories (Continued) Accessory Secure Digital Card Description Provides secondary non-volatile storage.
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1-6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 1-1 VC5090 Accessories (Continued) Accessory Description LS3408 Scanner USB Cable Cable to connect the following Symbol laser scanners or imagers to the VC5090 USB/Keyboard port. Part number 25-71918-01R. • LS3408 laser scanner • DS3408 imager • LS3478 Bluetooth laser scanner (with cradle) • DS3478 Bluetooth imager (with cradle). RS232 Cable Cable to connect the VC5090 to a serial device. Part number 25-71924-01R.
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Getting Started 1-7 Getting Started In order to start using the vehicle computer for the first time: install the desiccant bags and desiccant door • or install only desiccant door • install the vehicle computer in a vehicle or on a wall or desktop • start the vehicle computer. Installing the Desiccant Bag NOTE 1.
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1-8 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide CAUTION 8. Ensure that you torque the screws to seal the device properly. Otherwise, sealing can be compromised. Torque the screws to 9 ± 0.5 kgf/cm (7.8 ± 0.4 in-lbs). Installing the Vehicle Computer Refer to Chapter 2, Installation for information on installing the vehicle computer onto a vehicle or to a fixed mount, as well as installing accessories.
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Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation Introduction This chapter describes how to install the vehicle computer in a vehicle, on a wall or on a desktop and connecting the vehicle computer to a power source. There are different installation options depending on the type of vehicle. This chapter also describes how to install the various accessories for the vehicle computer. Read all of the following instructions before you begin.
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2-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Installing Mounting Brackets CAUTION It is required to use the Symbol provided mounting bracket. Mounting Bracket Angle Adjustment Handle Handle Release Button Flat Washer Lock Washer Friction Pad Friction Pad Mounting Area Figure 2-1 Mounting Bracket Installation 1. Position the friction pads in the friction pad mounting area. 2. Position the mounting bracket over the mounting holes. 3. Place washers onto handle screw. 4.
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Installation 2-3 Installing the VC5090 in a Forklift CAUTION A competent engineer must perform the installation in a vehicle. Improper installation can injure the operator and damage your vehicle and/or the VC5090. Follow the instructions below to properly install the VC5090 in a forklift. • Determine the best location for mounting the vehicle computer taking into consideration the driver’s field of view and ease of accessing the vehicle computer. • Install the appropriate mounting hardware.
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2-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 2-3 Avoid Extreme Wrist Angles Figure 2-4 Optimum Wrist Positions
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Installation Mounting the Vehicle Computer Mounting Bracket Template Drill Holes: 10.1 mm ± 0.1 mm 0.43 ± 0.004 in. 160.00 ± 0.20 mm 6.299 ± 0.008 in. 25.40 ± 0.10 mm 1.00 ±0.004 in.
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2-6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Important Fixing Information CAUTION Any modification to supplied mounting bracket could cause failure of the unit and/or mountings. • A minimum of four fixing positions must be used. • All nuts and caps screws must be checked periodically and tightened if required. • When installing the vehicle computer, care must be taken to ensure that the mounting bracket footprint is fully supported. Additional plates may be required to achieve this.
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Installation Mounting onto an Over-Head Cage Example The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle computer is mounted on a cage.
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2-8 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Mounting on a Dashboard or Horizontal Surface Example The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle computer is mounted on a dashboard or horizontal flat surface. NOTE If mounting to a thin surface, a reinforcing plate maybe required.
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Installation 2-9 12-24 Volt Gasoline, Diesel, or Propane Forklifts NOTE The vehicle computer contains an Ignition Sense feature that detects when the ignition switch is turned off and shuts the vehicle computer down after a preprogrammed timeout. This feature allows the operator to use the vehicle computer for a predetermined time period after the ignition switch is turned off, then shuts the vehicle computer down automatically to prevent over-discharge of the forklift battery.
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2 - 10 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide or 1 A Fuse Switch Yellow Red Vehicle Battery Power Cable 25-71919-01 20A Fuse Black VC5090 20A Fuse Chassis Ground Green Figure 2-10 Wiring Diagram Connecting the Power Cable NOTE See the vehicle Owner's Manual for specific wiring information. 1. Disconnect the vehicle battery. 2. Connect the green wire to the vehicle’s chassis. 3. Shorten cable to desired length. 4.
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Installation 2 - 11 NOTE 9. The vehicle computer contains an Ignition Sense feature that detects when the ignition switch is turned off and shuts the vehicle computer down after a preprogrammed timeout. This feature allows the operator to use the vehicle computer for a predetermined time period after the ignition switch is turned off, then shuts the vehicle computer down automatically to prevent over-discharge of the forklift battery.
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2 - 12 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Installing the VC5090 on a Wall or Desktop To use the vehicle computer in a wall mounted application: • Install the mounting bracket to the wall. • Connect the vehicle computer to the AC power supply. Mounting the Bracket on a Wall NOTE If mounting to a thin surface, a reinforcing plate maybe required.
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Installation 2 - 13 Mounting the Bracket on a Desktop NOTE If mounting to a thin surface, a reinforcing plate maybe required.
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2 - 14 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Connecting the Vehicle Computer to AC Power NOTE Use only a Symbol-approved power supply, output rated 12 VDC and minimum 9A (part number 50-14001-004 or 50-14001-004R). The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. HINWEIS Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt Stromversorgung in den Ausgabe: 12 VDC und minimum 9A (part number 50-14001-004 or 50-14001-004R).
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Installation 2 - 15 Installing the Optional Keyboard NOTE The optional keyboard is only available on the full-screen configuration. The keyboard kit contains the following items: 1. • keyboard • two keyboard brackets • four cap screws with captive washers • two locking knobs • four flat and lock washers. Attach the keyboard brackets to both sides of the VC5090, using the cap screws with captive washers.
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2 - 16 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Quick Release Tabs Figure 2-16 Quick Release Tabs 4. Release the quick release tabs to insert the alignment pins through an alignment hole on each of the brackets. 5. Insert the keyboard locking knobs through the brackets and screw into the keyboard. Flat Washer Lock Washer Locking Knob Alignment Pin Holes Retracted Alignment Pin Screw Hole Figure 2-17 Attaching the Keyboard 6. Tighten the locking knobs. 7.
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Installation 2 - 17 USB/Keyboard Connector Keyboard Cable Figure 2-18 Keyboard Port Adjusting the Keyboard To adjust the keyboard: 1. Loosen the locking knobs. Figure 2-19 Loosen Locking Knobs 2. Squeeze the quick release tabs.
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2 - 18 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 3. Move the keyboard to the desired position. Figure 2-21 Adjust Keyboard NOTE Ensure that the positioning pins lock into the positioning holes in both brackets. 4. Release the quick release tabs. 5. Tighten the locking knobs.
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Installation 2 - 19 Installing a Scanner The following Symbol scanners can be connected to the vehicle computer: • LS3203 serial laser scanner • LS3408 serial/USB laser scanner • DS3408 serial/USB imager • LS3478 Bluetooth laser scanner (with serial/USB cradle) • DS3478 Bluetooth imager (with serial/USB cradle). Connecting a Serial Scanner NOTE Refer to the scanner Product Reference Guide for information on configuring the scanner. To connect a serial scanner to the VC5090: 1.
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2 - 20 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 1. Connect the appropriate USB scanner cable to the scanner or cradle. 2. Connect the USB scanner cable to the USB/Keyboard connector. USB/Keyboard Connector USB Cable Figure 2-24 Connecting USB Scanner to Keyboard Connector If you are using SerialWedge application, follow the setup instructions in the following section. Scanner Setup To configure the VC5090 to communicate with the scanner: 1.
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Installation 2 - 21 Figure 2-26 Communications Parameters Window 8. Use the drop-down lists to select the parameter values to match the scanner. Refer to the scanner Product Reference Guide for more information. 9. Tap OK. 10. Tap the SerialWedge icon in the task tray. 11. Select Configuration > Barcode Settings from the pop-up menu. The Barcode Settings window appears. Figure 2-27 Barcode Settings Window 12.
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2 - 22 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable the Scanner To enable or disable the scanner: 1. Tap the SerialWedge icon in the task tray. Select Scan > Enable from the pop-up menu to enable the scanner if it had previously been disabled. The scanner beeps to indicate that it is receiving power. or Select Scan > Disable from the pop-up menu to disable the scanner if it had previously been enabled. Displaying Bar Code Data To display scanner bar code data on the display: 1.
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Installation 2 - 23 Installing the Uninterruptable Power Supply NOTE The Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Kit comes with eight replacement screws. To install the UPS: CAUTION Use ESD precautions when installing the UPS. 1. Place the Main Power switch on top of the vehicle computer to the off position. 2. Remove and discard the eight screws securing the UPS/Storage Card door on the back of the vehicle computer. Figure 2-29 UPS/Storage Card Door Removal 3.
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2 - 24 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 2-30 Connecting UPS to PCB 5. Place the UPS/Storage Card door over the UPS and secure using the eight new screws. CAUTION Ensure that you torque the screws to seal the device properly. Otherwise, sealing can be compromised. 6. Torque the screws to 9 ± 0.5 kgf/cm (7.8 ± 0.4 in-lbs). 7. Place the Main Power switch to the on position. The UPS fully charges in approximately four hours.
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Installation 2 - 25 Installing a Secure Digital Card A Secure Digital (SD) card provides secondary non-volatile storage. The card holder is located on the back of the VC5090. To install the SD card: 1. Place the Main Power switch on the top of the vehicle computer to the off position. 2. Remove and discard the eight screws securing the UPS/Storage Card door. Figure 2-31 UPS/Storage Card Door Removal 3. Lift the SD card retaining door. Retaining Clip Figure 2-32 Lift Retaining Door 4.
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2 - 26 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 2-33 Position of SD Card 5. Snap the retaining door closed. Figure 2-34 Close Retaining Door 6. Place the UPS/Storage Card door over the UPS and secure using the eight new screws. CAUTION Ensure that you torque the screws to seal the device properly. Otherwise, sealing can be compromised. 7. Torque the screws to 9 +/- 0.5 kgf/cm (7.8 ± 0.4 in-lbs). 8. Place the Main Power switch to the on position.
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Installation 2 - 27 Installing a External Antenna NOTE Symbol recommends using the Centurion™ antenna, model number: WTS2450-RPSMA. An external antenna can be used when placement of the vehicle computer prohibits reception; i.e., inside a vehicle cab. To install an external antenna: 1. Lift the antenna connector cap on top of the vehicle computer. 2. Screw the cable connector onto the antenna connector. 3. Torque to 5 ± 0.5 kgf/cm (4.3 ± 0.4 in-lbs).
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2 - 28 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 2-36 RF Settings Tab Window 6. Tap the RF Settings tab. 7. Tap the External Antenna radio button. 8. Tap OK. Installing the Vehicle In-Motion Detector The optional Vehicle In-Motion Detector cable blanks the screen and disables use of the vehicle computer when the vehicle is in motion. The customer must install a switch that is engaged when the vehicle accelerator pedal is not depressed.
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Installation 2 - 29 The switch must be rated at 5V, 10 mA and it should have a operating temperature, sealing and life cycle applicable for the environment that it is used in. The mechanical switch must be a Normally Open type of switch. The supply voltage for the solid state switch is 5 VDC (500 mA max.). When the switch is depressed the OUT pin is pulled low.
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2 - 30 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 2-38 In-Motion Detector Cable Wiring 3. Connect the connector of the Vehicle In-Motion Detector cable to either the COM1 or COM2 connector on the back of the VC5090. 4. On the vehicle computer, tap > Settings > Control Panel > VC5090 System Management icon. The System Management window displays. Figure 2-39 System Management - Terminal Lock 5. Tap the Terminal Lock tab. The Terminal Lock Password window appears.
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Installation 2 - 31 7. Select the Enable Terminal Locking check box. Figure 2-41 Terminal Lock Tab 8. In the Select control for terminal locking drop-down list, select the COM port that the In-Motion Detector cable is connected to (either COM1 or COM2). 9. In the Complete Lockup Timeout drop-down list, select the amount of time that the VC5090 waits before it unlocks once the switch is deactivated (pedal is disengaged). During this time period, the touch screen, backlight and keyboard are disabled.
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2 - 32 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 2-43 Set New Password Window 5. In the Old Password text box, enter the old password. 6. In the New Password text box, enter the new password. The password must have a minimum of five characters. 7. In the Confirm Password, re-enter the new password. 8. Tap OK. Over-Ride If the cable is cut or breaks, you can over-ride the lock out by tapping the screen three times. A dialog box appears.
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Installation 2 - 33 Connecting Accessories Connect an optional scanner, ActiveSync serial cable, or USB device (such as a keyboard or mouse) using the appropriate port on the bottom of the VC5090. You should use either COM1 or COM2 port for serial ActiveSync or the USB Client port for USB ActiveSync. A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be connected to the USB A connector (Host).
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Operating the VC5090 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Operating the VC5090 Introduction This chapter explains the buttons, status icons and controls on the VC5090 and provides basic instructions for using the VC5090, including powering on and resetting. It also included instructions for entering and capturing data. Quick Access Panel The Quick Access Panel contains buttons and LEDs to control the operation of the vehicle computer.
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3-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 3-1 Power LED Indicator LED State Indication Flashing Green UPS battery is charging. Solid Yellow Vehicle computer is operating from the UPS battery. Flashing Yellow Vehicle computer is operating from the UPS battery and the UPS battery power is low. COMM LED The COMM LED blinks to indicate WLAN radio activity. Table 3-2 lists the states of the COMM LED. By default, the COMM LED is enabled. To disable the COMM LED: NOTE 1.
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Operating the VC5090 3-3 Backlight Control Button The Backlight Control button places the Quick Access Panel’s P1, P2 and P3 buttons into the backlight control mode where you can adjust the brightness of the display or turn on/off the keyboard backlight. See Adjusting the Brightness on page 3-8 for more information.
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3-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Launch Application To set a programmable key to launch an application: 1. In the Action drop-down list, select Launch Application. Figure 3-4 Configure Programmable Keys - Launch Application 2. In the Application Path field enter the path and application or tap the button to browse through the folders to find the application file. 3. In the Command Line field, enter any specific commands for the selected application. 4. Tap OK.
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Operating the VC5090 3-5 Play Key Sequence To set a programmable key to play a sequence of characters: 1. In the Action drop-down list, select Play Key Sequence. Figure 3-6 Configure Programmable Keys - Play Key Sequence 2. In the Key Sequence field, enter a character string (up to 1,040 characters). 3. Tap OK. Using the Keyboard An optional QWERTY keyboard can be used with the full-screen vehicle computer. Refer to Figure 3-7 and Table 3-3 for a description of the keys.
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3-6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 3-3 Key Descriptions Key Description SHIFT Press the SHIFT key followed by a alpha key to create uppercase alphabetic characters. CTRL Press the CTRL key to activate alternate control functions. Use CTRL - ESC key combination to access the menu. ALT Press the ALT key to activate alternate keyboard functions. FUNC Press the FUNC key to activate alternate functions that are shown on the keyboard in blue text.
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Operating the VC5090 3-7 Enlarge Keyboard Button Reduce Keyboard Button Alpha-Numeric Key Toggle Button Numeric Key Toggle Button Figure 3-9 VC5090 Soft Input Panel Keyboard - Normal Size Tap the Enlarge or Reduce Keyboard button to scale the keyboard. The three sizes are small, normal and large with normal being the default size. To hide or show the numeric keys tap the Alpha-Numeric Toggle button.
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3-8 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 3-12 FUNC Keys The SHIFT key, when depressed, displays the shifted alpha characters on the keyboard. The shifted letters remain until the SHIFT key is pressed again. Figure 3-13 Shifted Keys Adjusting the Brightness Controlling Screen Brightness To adjust the brightness of the screen, press the Backlight Control button on the Quick Access Panel. The amber Backlight Control LED lights indicating that the VC5090 is in the brightness control mode.
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Operating the VC5090 Decrease Brightness Increase Brightness 3-9 Backlight Control Button Keyboard Backlight Figure 3-14 Brightness Control Adjusting the Volume 1. Tap the appears. > Settings > Control Panel > Volume & Sounds icon. The Volume & Sounds Properties window Figure 3-15 Volume and Sounds Properties Window 2. Adjust the volume slider as necessary using the pointer or the up and down arrow keys. Check the Enable sounds for check boxes as desired. 3.
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3 - 10 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Status icons are shown in the taskbar to indicate present status of the vehicle computer. Double tapping each status icon displays the corresponding setup window and enables you to change or adjust its settings from the window. Table 3-4 Status Icons Status Icon Description Indicates the current time. Indicates that the VC5090 Soft Input Panel keyboard is selected. Indicates that the soft keyboards are hidden.
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Operating the VC5090 3 - 11 Using a Headset You can use a stereo headset for audio communication when an audio enabled application is used. Symbol recommends headset, p/n 50-11300-050 and adapter cable p/n 25-80634-01R. Plug the headset jack into the mating connector on the adapter cable. Plug the adapter cable into the audio connector on the bottom of the vehicle computer. Ensure that the vehicle computer’s volume is set appropriately before putting the headset on.
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3 - 12 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide NOTE Any data previously synchronized with a computer can be restored during the next ActiveSync operation. Methods of Suspension VC5090 operation can be suspended in three ways: • Manual suspension: the operator presses the Power button when the vehicle computer is on. • API suspension: the application requests a suspend via an API call. • Time-out suspension: suspends after the vehicle computer is not used for a set amount of time.
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Operating the VC5090 3 - 13 Calibrating the Screen Using the Display CAUTION Do not use sharp objects when touching the screen. Use your finger tip or a stylus when touching the screen. This section describes how to calibrate the VC5090 touch screen. If the current calibration does not allow for easy touch screen input or you want to recalibrate the screen at any time, refer to Using the Keyboard on page 3-14. To calibrate your VC5090: 1. Tap > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus icon > Calibration tab.
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3 - 14 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. Press the Esc key to cancel. Figure 3-19 Calibration Screen 3. As the screen instructs, carefully touch and briefly hold on the center of each target that appears on the screen. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. 4. Tap the screen to accept the new calibration.
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Operating the VC5090 3 - 15 3. Press Enter to display the Control Panel window. Figure 3-20 Control Panel Window 4. Using the arrow keys, move to the Stylus icon and press Enter. The Stylus Properties window appears. Figure 3-21 Stylus Properties Window 5. Using the Tab key (key with double arrows), select the Calibration tab.
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3 - 16 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 3-22 Stylus Properties Calibration Tab Window 6. Using the Tab key, select the Recalibrate button. 7. Press the space key to start the calibration process. The calibration screen appears. Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. Press the Esc key to cancel. Figure 3-23 Calibration Screen 8.
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Operating the VC5090 3 - 17 Checking Battery Status To check whether the backup battery in the vehicle computer is charged, tap Power icon to display the Power Settings window. > Settings > Control Panel > To save battery power, set the vehicle computer to turn off after a specified number of minutes. Ignition Sensing The vehicle computer contains an Ignition Sense feature that detects when the ignition switch is turned off and shuts the vehicle computer down after a preprogrammed timeout.
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Chapter 4 Wireless Applications Chapter 4 Wireless Applications Introduction Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly and send captured data to a host device in real time. Before using the vehicle computer on a WLAN, the facility must be set up with the required hardware to run the wireless LAN and the vehicle computer must be configured. Refer to the documentation provided with the access points (APs) for instructions on setting up the hardware.
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4-2 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Signal Strength Icon The Signal Strength icon in the task tray indicates the mobile computer’s wireless signal strength as follows: Table 4-1 Wireless Applications Icons, Signal Strength Descriptions Icon Status Action Excellent signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Very good signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Good signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use.
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Wireless Applications 4-3 Find WLANs Application Use the Find WLANs application to discover available networks in the vicinity of the user and mobile computer. To open the Find WLANs application, tap the Signal Strength icon - Find WLANs. The Find WLANs window displays. Figure 4-2 Find WLANs Window NOTE Find WLAN display is limited to 32 items (ESSIDs or MAC addresses). A combination of up to 32 ESSIDs/APs may be displayed. Manually enter valid ESSIDs not displayed in the Find WLANs window.
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4-4 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-3 Encryption Icon Icon Description No encryption. WLAN is an infrastructure network. WLAN is an Ad-Hoc network. WLAN access is encrypted and requires a password. Tap-and-hold on a WLAN network to open a pop-up menu which provides two options: Connect and Refresh. Select Refresh to refresh the WLAN list. Select Connect to create a wireless profile from that network.
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Wireless Applications NOTE 4-5 Two profiles with the same user friendly name are acceptable but not recommended. Tap Next. The Operating Mode dialog box displays. Operating Mode Use the Operating Mode dialog box to select the operating mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc) and the country location. Figure 4-4 Operating Mode Dialog Box Table 4-5 Operating Mode Fields Field Description Operating Mode Select Infrastructure to enable the vehicle computer to transmit and receive data with an AP.
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4-6 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-5 Operating Mode Fields (Continued) Field Country (Continued) Description For a single profile that can be used in multiple countries, but with infrastructure that does not support 802.11d, set the profile country to Allow Any Country, and de-select (uncheck) Enable 802.11d. In this case, the Options > Regulatory > Country setting must always be set to the country the device is currently in.
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Wireless Applications 4-7 Figure 4-6 Authentication Dialog Box Table 4-6 Authentication Options Authentication Description None Default setting when authentication is not required on the network. EAP TLS Select this option to enable EAP TLS authentication. EAP TLS is an authentication scheme through IEEE 802.1x. It authenticates users and ensures only valid users can connect to the network.
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4-8 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-7 lists the PEAP tunneled authentication options. Table 4-7 PEAP Tunneled Authentication Options PEAP Tunneled Authentication Description MS CHAP v2 Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol version 2 (MS CHAP v2) is a password-based, challenge-response, mutual authentication protocol that uses the industry-standard Message Digest 4 (MD4) and Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithms to encrypt responses.
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Wireless Applications 4-9 Table 4-8 TTLS Tunneled Authentication Options (Continued) TTLS Tunneled Authentication Description MS CHAP v2 MS CHAP v2 is a password based, challenge response, mutual authentication protocol that uses the industry standard Message Digest 4 (MD4) and Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithms to encrypt responses. The authenticating server challenges the access client and the access client challenges the authenticating server.
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4 - 10 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide ********* Figure 4-9 Credentials Dialog Box 2. Enter the User:, Pwd: (password), and Server: information in their respective text boxes. 3. Tap Retrieve. A Progress dialog indicates the status of the certificate retrieval. 4. Tap ok to exit. After the installation completes, the Installed User Certs dialog box displays.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 11 Figure 4-11 Browse Server Certificates Press the ENT key to change the default path or extension (and search a new path). Select a certificate before tapping the Install button. Figure 4-12 Confirmation Dialog Box A confirmation dialog verifies the installation. If the information in this dialog is correct, tap the Yes button, If the information in this dialog is not correct tap the No button. The wizard returns to the Installed Server Certs dialog box.
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4 - 12 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 4-13 Prompt for Login at Dialog Box If the vehicle computer does not have the credentials, you are prompted to enter a username and password. If the vehicle computer has the credentials (previous entered via a login dialog box), it uses these credentials unless the caching options require the vehicle computer to prompt for new credentials. If you entered the credentials via the profile, the vehicle computer does not prompt for new credentials.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 13 Figure 4-14 Time Cache Options Dialog Box 1. Tap the Interval radio button to check credentials at a set time interval. 2. Enter the value in minutes in the Min box. 3. Tap the At (hh:mm) radio button to check credentials at a set time. 4. Tap Next. The At Time dialog box appears. Figure 4-15 At Time Dialog Box 5. Enter the time using the 24 hour clock format in the (hh:mm) box. 6. Tap > to move the time to the right. Repeat for additional time periods. 7.
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4 - 14 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Password Use the Password dialog box to enter a password. If EAP/TLS is the selected authentication type, the password is not required and the field is disabled. Figure 4-17 Password Dialog Box 1. Enter a password in the Password field. 2. Select the Advanced ID check box, if advanced identification is required. 3. Tap Next. The Encryption dialog box displays. See Encryption on page 4-15.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 15 Encryption Use the Encryption dialog box to select an encryption type. The drop-down list includes encryption types available for the selected authentication type. See Table 4-11 for these encryption types. Figure 4-19 Encryption Dialog Box Table 4-10 Encryption Options Encryption Description Open Select Open (the default) when no data packet encryption is needed over the network. Selecting this option provides no security for data transmitting over the network.
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4 - 16 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-11 Encryption / Authentication Matrix Encryption Authentication Open WEP TKIP None Yes Yes Yes EAP TLS No Yes Yes PEAP No Yes Yes LEAP No Yes Yes TTLS No Yes Yes Key Entry Page If you select either 40-Bit WEP or 128-Bit WEP the wizard proceeds to the key entry dialog box unless the Use Passkey check box was selected in the Encryption dialog box (see Figure 4-19 on page 4-15). To enter the key information: 1.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 17 Tap Next. The IP Mode dialog box displays. IP Mode Use the IP Mode dialog box to configure network address parameters: IP address, subnet, gateway, DNS, and WINS. Figure 4-22 IP Config Tab (DHCP) Table 4-12 IP Mode Options Encryption Description DHCP Select Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) from the IP Mode drop-down list to obtain a leased IP address and network configuration information from a remote server.
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4 - 18 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-13 Static IP Address Entry Fields Field Description IP Address The Internet is a collection of networks with users that communicate with each other. Each communication carries the address of the source and destination networks and the particular machine within the network associated with the user or host computer at each end. This address is called the IP address (Internet Protocol address).
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Wireless Applications 4 - 19 Transmit Power The Transmit Power drop-down list contains different options for Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode. Automatic (i.e., use the current AP settings) and Power Plus (use higher than the current AP settings) are available for Infrastructure mode. Adjusting the radio transmission power level enables the user to expand or confine the transmission area with respect to other wireless devices that could be operating nearby.
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4 - 20 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-16 Power Transmit Options (Ad-Hoc Mode) (Continued) Field Description 15 mW Select 15 mW to set the transmit power level to 15 mW. 5 mW Select 5 mW to set the transmit power level to 5 mW. 1 mW Select 1 mW for the lowest transmission power level. Use this level when communicating with other devices in very close proximity, or in instances where you expect little or no radio interference from other devices.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 21 Manage Profiles Application The Manage Profiles window provides a list of user-configured wireless profiles. Define up to 32 profiles at any one time. To open the Manage Profiles window, tap the Signal Strength icon > Manage Profiles. Figure 4-28 Manage Profiles Window Icons next to each profile identify the profile’s current state. Table 4-18 Profile Icons Icon No Icon Description Profile is not selected, but enabled. Profile is disabled. Profile is cancelled.
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4 - 22 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 4-29 Manage Profiles Context Menu Changing Profiles A completed profile is a set of configuration settings that can be used in different locations to connect to a wireless network. Create different profiles to have pre-defined operating parameters available for use in various network environments. When the WLAN Profiles window displays, existing profiles appear in the list.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 23 Figure 4-31 Manage Profiles - Add Select Add to display the Profile Wizard wherein you can set the profile name and ESSID. Set security, network address information, and power consumption level for the new profile. Deleting a Profile To delete a profile from the list, tap and hold and select Delete from the pop-up menu. A confirmation dialog box appears. Ordering Profiles Tap and hold a profile from the list and select Move Up or Move Down to order the profile.
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4 - 24 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide If required, change the name in the Name field and tap Save. A confirmation dialog box appears after the export completes. Wireless Status Application To open the Wireless Status window, tap the Signal Strength icon > Wireless Status. The Wireless Status window displays information about the wireless connection. Figure 4-33 Wireless Status Window The Wireless Status window contains the following options. Tap the option to display the option window.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 25 Figure 4-34 Signal Strength Window After viewing the Signal Strength window, tap the back button to return to the Wireless Status window. Table 4-19 Signal Strength Status Field Signal Description Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the signal transmitted between the AP and vehicle computer. As long as the Signal Quality icon is green the AP association is not jeopardized.
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4 - 26 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-19 Signal Strength Status (Continued) Field Description Association Count Displays the number of APs the vehicle computer connects to while roaming. AP MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the AP to which the vehicle computer is connected. Transmit Rate Displays the current rate of the data transmission. Current Profile Window The Current Profile window displays basic information about the current profile and connection settings.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 27 IPv4 Status Window The IPv4 Status window displays the current IP address, subnet, and other IP related information assigned to the vehicle computer. It also allows renewing the address if the profile is using DHCP to obtain the IP information. Tap Renew to initiate a full DHCP discover. The IPv4 Status window updates automatically when the IP address changes. To open the IPv4 Status window, tap IPv4 Status in the Wireless Status window.
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4 - 28 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 4-21 IPv4 Status Fields (Continued) Field Description DNS Displays the IP address of the DNS server. WINS WINS is a Microsoft Net BIOS name server. WINS eliminates the broadcasts needed to resolve computer names to IP addresses by providing a cache or database of translations. MAC An IEEE 48-bit address is assigned to the vehicle computer at the factory to uniquely identify the adapter at the physical layer.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 29 Versions Window The Versions window displays software, firmware, and hardware version numbers. This window only updates when it is displayed. There is no need to update constantly. The content of the window is determined at runtime, along with the actual hardware and software to display in the list. Executable paths of the software components on the list are defined in registry, so that the application can retrieve version information from the executable.
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4 - 30 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Wireless Diagnostics Application The Wireless Diagnostics application window provides links to perform ICMP Ping, Trace Routing, and Known APs. To open the Wireless Diagnostics window, tap the Signal Strength icon > Wireless Diagnostics. Figure 4-39 Wireless Diagnostics Window The Wireless Diagnostics window contains the following options. Tap the option to display the option window. • ICMP Ping - tests the wireless network connection.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 31 Figure 4-40 ICMP Ping Window To perform an ICMP ping: 1. In the IP field, enter an IP address or select an IP address from the drop-down list. 2. From the Size drop-down list, select a size value. 3. Tap Start Test. The ICMP Ping test starts. Information of the ping test displays in the appropriate fields. Trace Route Window Trace Route traces a packet from a computer to a host, showing how many hops the packet requires to reach the host and how long each hop takes.
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4 - 32 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Known APs Window The Known APs window displays the APs in range using the same ESSID as the vehicle computer. This window is only available in Infrastructure mode. To open the Known APs window, tap Known APs in the Wireless Diagnostics window. Figure 4-42 Known APs Window See Table 4-22 for the definitions of the icons next to the AP. Table 4-22 Current Profile Window Icon Description The AP is the associated access point, and is set to mandatory.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 33 • Operating Mode Filtering • Regulatory • Band Selection • System Options • Change Password • Export. Operating Mode Filtering The Operating Mode Filtering options cause the Find WLANs application to filter the available networks found. Figure 4-43 OP Mode Filtering Dialog Box The AP Networks and Ad-Hoc Networks check boxes are selected by default.
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4 - 34 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 4-44 Regulatory Options Dialog Box Table 4-24 Regulatory Options Field Description Settings Select the country from the drop-down list. To connect to a profile, the profile country must match this setting, or the AP country setting if you selected the Enable 802.11d check box. Enable 802.11d The WLAN adapter attempts to retrieve the country from APs.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 35 Figure 4-46 System Options Dialog Box Table 4-26 System Options Field Description Profile Roaming Configures the vehicle computer to roam to the next available WLAN profile when it moves out of range of the current WLAN profile. Enable IP Mgmt Enables the Wireless Companion Services to handle IP address management. The Wireless Companion Service configures the IP based on what is configured in the network profile.
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4 - 36 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Export Use Export to export all profiles to a registry file, and to export the options to a registry file. Figure 4-48 Options - Export Dialog Box To export options: 1. Tap Export Options. The Save As dialog box displays. Figure 4-49 Export Options Save As Dialog Box 2. Enter a filename in the Name: field. The default filename is WCS_OPTIONS.REG. 3. Tap Save. To export all profiles: 1. Tap Export All Profiles. The Save As dialog box displays.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 37 3. In the Folder: drop-down list, select the desired folder. 4. Tap Save. Selecting Export All Profiles saves the current profile. This information is used to determine which profile to connect with after a warm boot or cold boot. Cold Boot Persistence Export options and profiles to provide cold boot persistence. Save the exported registry files in the Application folder to use them on a cold boot and restore previous profile and option settings.
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4 - 38 VC5000 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Log On/Off Application When the user launches the Log On/Off application, the vehicle computer may be in two states; the user may be logged onto the vehicle computer by already entering credentials through the login box, or there are no user logged on. Each of these states have a separate set of use cases and a different look to the dialog box.
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Wireless Applications 4 - 39 Table 4-28 Log On/Off Options Field Description Wireless Profile Field When launching the login application, the Wireless Profile field has available all the wireless profiles that require credentials. This includes profiles that use EAP TLS, PEAP, LEAP, and EAP-TTLS. Profile Status Icon The profile status icon (next to the profile name) shows one of the following states: The selected profile is cancelled. The selected profile is enabled but is not the current profile.
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Chapter 5 Using the Bluetooth Chapter 5 Using the Bluetooth Introduction Bluetooth-equipped devices can communicate wirelessly, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) RF to transmit and receive data in the 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM) band (802.15.1). Bluetooth wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (30 feet/10 meters) communications and low power consumption. Vehicle computers with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information (e.g.
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5-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Security The current Bluetooth specification defines security at the link level. Application-level security is not specified. This allows application developers to define security mechanisms tailored to their specific need. Link-level security is really between devices not users, while application-level security can be implemented on a per-user basis.
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Using the Bluetooth 5-3 Enabling Bluetooth To enable Bluetooth, tap enabled. > Enable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon changes to indicate that Bluetooth is Figure 5-2 Enable Bluetooth Bluetooth Power States Cold Boot When a cold boot is performed on the vehicle computer, Bluetooth turns off. It is normal to see the Bluetooth icon appear and disappear, as well as a wait cursor, when initialization proceeds in all modes.
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5-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide The following steps provide an example for using the Wizard to services for remote devices. 1. Tap > Show BTExplorer. The BTExplorer window appears. 2. Tap File > New Connection. The New Connection Wizard window appears. Figure 5-3 New Connection Wizard Window 3. Select an action from the drop-down list. In this example, Explore Services on Remote Device is selected. 4. Tap Next.
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Using the Bluetooth 5-5 Figure 5-5 Connection Favorite Options Window 6. Select Save As Favorite check box to save this service in the Favorite view. 7. In the Favorite Name text box, enter a name for this service that will appear in the Favorite list. 8. Tap Next. The Connection Summary window appears. Figure 5-6 Connection Summary Window Tap Connect to connect to the service. 9.
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5-6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Explorer Mode The BTExplorer window is streamlined and easy to navigate and provides greater control to users familiar with Bluetooth functionality. The menu bar provides quick access to the options and tools used to connect to devices. Figure 5-7 Explorer Mode Window You can also use the “tap and hold” technique to view available options. Scroll bars and view options are like those you’re familiar with on your Windows desktop.
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Using the Bluetooth 5-7 Figure 5-8 BTExplorer Window 4. Tap and hold Remote Devices and select Discover Devices from the pop-up menu. The vehicle computer searches for Bluetooth devices in the area. Figure 5-9 Discover Devices 5. The discovered devices display in the Untrusted Devices folder.
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5-8 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide to bond. Once a bond is created, and the Bluetooth radios are turned on, the devices recognize the bond and are able to exchange information without re-entering a PIN. To bond with a discovered Bluetooth device: 1. Discover remote devices. See Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) on page 5-6. 2. In the Untrusted Devices folder, tap and hold on a device to pair with. Figure 5-11 Pair a Remote Device 3. Select Pair from the pop-up menu. 4.
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Using the Bluetooth Figure 5-13 Bonded (Paired) Discovered Device Renaming a Bonded Device If it is necessary to rename a bonded device, it can be done from the BTExplorer window. 1. Launch BTExplorer. 2. Tap and hold the device to rename and select Rename in the pop-up menu. Figure 5-14 Rename Device Selection Dialog Box 3. The Change Device Name window appears.
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5 - 10 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 4. Enter a new name for the bonded device in the text box. Tap OK. Deleting a Bonded Device If it is no longer necessary to connect with a device, delete it from the Bluetooth Bonded Devices window. 1. Launch BTExplorer. 2. Tap and hold the device to delete and.select Delete in the pop-up menu. Figure 5-16 Delete a Bonded Device 3. A confirmation dialog appears. Tap Yes.
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Using the Bluetooth 5 - 11 3. In the PIN Code: text box, enter the same PIN that was entered on the device requesting the bond. The PIN must be between 1 and 16 characters. 4. In the Device Name: text box, edit the name of the device requesting the bond, if desired. 5. Tap OK. 6. The bond is created and the vehicle computer can now exchange information with the other device. Discovering Services Before services can be used, you must first discover remote devices and then bond to those devices.
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5 - 12 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 5-19 List of Discovered Services Some examples of available services are: - File Transfer Services - Dial-Up Networking Services - Headset or Hands-Free Services - OBEX Object Push Services - Serial Port Services Not all services are available on the VC5090. Some of these services are discussed in the following paragraphs. File Transfer Services NOTE Shared folders are a security risk.
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Using the Bluetooth 5 - 13 Figure 5-20 Remote Device Folders 9. Tap and hold on the file. A pop-up menu appears. 10. Select the action to perform: a. New - create a new file or folder. on the remote device b. Delete - delete the selected file on the remote device. c. Get File - copy the file from the remote device to the vehicle computer. d. Put File - copies a file from the vehicle computer to the remote device. Create New File or Folder To create a new folder or file on the remote device: 1.
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5 - 14 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Put File To copy a file to a remote device: 1. Tap and hold on the file and select Put. The Send Local File window appears. 2. Navigate to the directory to save the file and select a file. 3. Tap Open. The file is transferred from the vehicle computer to the remote device. Connect to Internet Using Access Point This section explains how to access a Bluetooth-enabled LAN access point (AP) for a network connection.
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Using the Bluetooth 5 - 15 NOTE If the vehicle computer goes into suspend mode, the Bluetooth headset disconnects from the vehicle computer. To adjust the microphone gain: 1. Tap and hold on the headset service item and select Adjust Microphone from the pop-up menu. The Microphone Properties window appears. 2. Select the slider and adjust the gain. 3. Tap OK. Serial Port Services NOTE By default, COM ports COM4, COM5 and COM9 are Bluetooth virtual ports.
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5 - 16 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Bluetooth Settings Use the BTExplorer Settings window to configure the operation of the BTExplorer application. Tap Tools > Settings. The BTExplorer Settings window appears. Device Info Tab Use the Device Info tab to configure the vehicle computer’s Bluetooth connection modes. Figure 5-22 BTExplorer Settings - Device Info Tab Device Name Displays the name of the vehicle computer.
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Using the Bluetooth 5 - 17 Figure 5-23 BTExplorer Settings - Services Tab To add a service: 1. Tap Add. The Add Local Service window displays. Figure 5-24 Add Local Service Window 2. In the list, select a service to add. 3. Tap OK. The Edit Local Service window displays for the selected service. 4. Select the appropriate information and then tap OK. See the following paragraphs for detailed information on the available services.
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5 - 18 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 5-25 File Transfer Information Window Service Name Displays the name of the service. Service Security Select the type of security from the drop-down list; None, Authenticate or Authenticate/Encrypt. Root Directory Select the directory that other Bluetooth devices can access. File Permissions Select the file permissions for the selected directory. Check the appropriate box to grant Read access, write access and delete access.
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Using the Bluetooth 5 - 19 Serial Port Service Serial port allows COM ports to be accessed by other Bluetooth devices. Figure 5-27 Serial Port Service Window Service Name Displays the name of the service. Service Security Select the type of security from the drop-down list; None, Authenticate or Authenticate/Encrypt. Local COM Port Select the COM port. Select COM1 to use a modem or other device that is connected to the connector on the bottom of the vehicle computer.
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5 - 20 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Security Tab To adjust the security settings for an individual service, select the Services tab first, then select the individual service, then Properties. Figure 5-29 BTExplorer Settings - Security Tab Use PIN Code (Incoming Connecting) Select for automatic use of the PIN code entered in the PIN Code text box. It is recommended not to use this automatic PIN code feature. See Security on page 5-2 for more information. PIN Code Enter the PIN code.
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Using the Bluetooth 5 - 21 Virtual COM Port Tab Use the Virtual COM Port tab to select the COM ports for Bluetooth communication. Figure 5-31 BTExplorer Settings - Virtual COM Port Tab COM4:Bluetooth Enable or disable COM Port 4. COM5:Bluetooth Enable or disable COM Port 5 COM9:Bluetooth Enable or disable COM Port 9 NOTE If an application uses one of the COM ports assigned to Bluetooth, opening this port causes the Bluetooth stack to activate and guide you through the connection process.
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5 - 22 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Highlight Connections Select the connection type to highlight when connected. In the Wizard Mode, the only option is Favorites or None. In the Explorer Mode the options are None, Tree View Only, List View Only or Tree and List View. Apply Text Style Select the text style to be applied to the connection text. Apply Text Color Select the text color to be applied to the connection text.
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Chapter 6 ActiveSync Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ActiveSync Introduction To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.1 or higher) on the host computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the vehicle computer with information on the host computer. Changes made on the vehicle computer or host computer appear in both places after synchronization. ActiveSync software: • Allows working with vehicle computer-compatible host applications on the host computer.
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6-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide vehicle computer USB B Client port. Chapter 2, Installation provides the accessory setup and cable connection information for use with the vehicle computer. The vehicle computer communication settings must be set to match the communication settings used with ActiveSync. 1. On the vehicle computer tap Properties window appears. > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection icon. The PC Connection Figure 6-1 PC Connection Properties Window 2.
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ActiveSync 6-3 Figure 6-3 ActiveSync Window NOTE 2. Assign each vehicle computer a unique device name. Do not try to synchronize more than one vehicle computer to the same name. In the ActiveSync window, select File > Connection Settings. The Connection Settings window appears. Figure 6-4 Connection Settings Window 3. Select the appropriate check box for the type of connection used. 4. Select the Show status icon in Taskbar check box. 5. Select OK to save any changes made.
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6-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 6-5 New Partnership Window 2. Select if you want to create synchronize with the host computer or to connect as a guest. 3. Click Next. Figure 6-6 Select Synchronization Setting Window 4. Select the appropriate settings and click Next.
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ActiveSync 6-5 Figure 6-7 Setup Complete Window 5. Click Finish. Figure 6-8 ActiveSync Connected Window During the first synchronization, information stored on the vehicle computer is copied to the host computer. When the copy is complete and all data is synchronized, the vehicle computer can be disconnect from the host computer. NOTE The first ActiveSync operation must be performed with a local, direct connection.
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Chapter 7 Application Development and Deployment Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Application Development and Deployment Introduction This chapter lists the tools required for developing applications, describes how to package applications and provides procedures for deploying applications onto the VC5090.
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7-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide c. On the drop-down menu below the VC5090 product, select Device Configuration Package (DCP) for VC5090. d. Save the .exe file to the development computer. 2. Locate the .exe file on the development computer, double-click the file, and follow the install screen prompts. 3. Once installed, access the major components of the DCP from the Symbol Device Configuration Package (DCP) for VC5090 program group of the Windows Start Menu.
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Application Development and Deployment 7-3 Installing Other Development Software Developing applications for the vehicle computer may require installing other development software such as application development environments on the development PC. Follow the installation instructions provided with this software. Software Installation on Vehicle Computer With the appropriate accessory, software, and connection, the vehicle computer can share information with the host device.
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7-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Double-click the folder to expand the contents of the folder. 5. Figure 7-2 Application Folder Contents 6. Use Explorer to locate the host computer directory that contains the file to download. Tap that directory in the left pane to display its contents in the right pane. 7. Drag the desired file(s) from the host computer to the desired mobile device folder. • Program Files folder: files stored in this folder are discarded after a cold boot.
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Application Development and Deployment 7-5 comparison, these partitions are roughly equivalent to a C: or D: hard disk drive.) In addition to the “hard disk” partitions, some partitions are used for single items such as the operating system, monitor, or splash screen. (Again using a desktop computer comparison, these partitions are roughly the equivalent of the BIOS or special hidden system files.) When a partition is updated, all data that was previously in its storage region is erased - i.e.
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7-6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Creating and Loading Hex Images Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM) is an application used to customize flash file system partitions for the vehicle computer. The most common use is to create an application partition hex file that contains the customer's application. TCM can also be used to load hex files to the flash memory of the vehicle computer.
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Application Development and Deployment Figure 7-3 TCM Startup Window The following table lists the components of the TCM window. Table 7-1 TCM Components Icon Component Function Script Window Displays the files to be used in the creation of the partition(s). File Explorer Window Used to select the files to be added to the script. Create button Create a new script file. Open button Open an existing script file. Save button Save the current script file.
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7-8 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 7-1 TCM Components (Continued) Icon Component Function Properties button View/change the current script properties. Build button Build the current script into a set of hex files. Check button Check the script for errors (files not found). Send button Download the hex image to the vehicle computer. Tile button Arrange the sub-windows in a tiled orientation.
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Application Development and Deployment 7-9 6. Select the (memory) Size for each partition. Note that adding space to one disk. partition subtracts it from another. 7. In the Access drop-down list for each disk partition, determine and select the Read/Write access option. 8. Click the Options tab. The Script Properties window > Options tab appears. Figure 7-5 Script Properties Window - Options Tab Set the paths for the Script File, Flash File and Hex File Build. 9. 10. Click OK.
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7 - 10 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 7-6 Conversion Window - Upgrading to TCM 2.0 Copying Components to the Script Script contents are managed using standard file operations such as New Folder, Delete and Rename. Items can be added to the script by clicking files and folders in the File Explorer window and dragging them to the Script window. The File Explorer window supports standard windows; multiple files may be selected by clicking while holding the SHIFT or CTRL keys.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 11 5. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. 6. If one of the partitions being built is the ESSID, a prompt appears requesting the ESSID value. Deselect the HR (High Rate) check box when building ESSID images for a device with an FH radio. Figure 7-8 Build ESSID Partition Window 7. If one of the partitions being built is the Splash Screen, a prompt appears requesting both the source Bitmap file and the destination HEX file. 8.
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7 - 12 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Initial Program Loader Platform Application Config Block Windows CE Monitor Splash Screen Power Micro Partition Table Command File System Reset Auto Select Figure 7-9 Initial Program Loader Menu CAUTION NOTE To scroll through the IPL menu, press the P1 button to scroll up, press the P3 button to scroll down and press the P2 button to select. NOTE 7. To insure a successful download, do not remove power from the vehicle computer while in IPL mode.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 13 Table 7-2 IPL Menu Partitions (Continued) Partition Name Description Power Micro The Power Micro is a small computer contained within the vehicle computer that controls several system resources. In the unlikely event that the Power Micro Firmware needs updating, selecting this item allows the device to be programmed. Partition Table Contains the partition information for all other partitions.
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7 - 14 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide b. Scroll to select the appropriate baud rate, then press P2. 11. If you selected USB transport method press P2. If this is the first time using USB transport, you might need to install the Symbol USB driver. Follow the screen prompts. The Symbol USB driver is supplied with the DCP. 12. The Download File? menu appears. Download File? Download Cancel Show Parms Previous Top Figure 7-12 Download File? Menu 13.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 15 Before the download starts Waiting for Data appears in the Device Status field. 16. On the development computer, click Load on the TCM toolbar. The Load Terminal window - Serial tab appears. Figure 7-15 Load Terminal Window - Serial and Ethernet Tabs 17. In the Image Files To Load field, select the hex file or files to download. 18. In the Comm Port field, select the port on the vehicle computer that the development computer is connected to. 19.
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7 - 16 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Initial Program Loader Platform Application Config Block Windows CE Monitor Splash Screen Power Micro Partition Table Command File System Reset Auto Select Figure 7-16 Initial Program Loader Menu CAUTION NOTE 7. To scroll through the IPL menu, press the P1 button to scroll up, press the P3 button to scroll down and press the P2 button to select. Choose Auto Select or scroll to select the partition to download, then press P2.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 17 10. Scroll to select the file to download. 11. Press P2. 12. The Download File? menu appears. Download File? Download Cancel Show Parms Previous Top Figure 7-19 Download File? Menu 13. Use the P1 and P3 buttons to select Show Parms to verify the file to download. Press P2 to display the Parameters screen.
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7 - 18 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 18. On completion, press P2 to return to the IPL menu to select the next partition to download. 19. To exit IPL, select the System Reset item from the IPL menu. TCM Error Messages TCM validates the cells in the partition table when the Execute button is clicked. Cells highlighted in red contain an error. Partition loading is disabled until all errors are corrected.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 19 Table 7-3 TCM Error Messages (Continued) Error Description/Solution Incorrect disk sizes in TCM.ini file The total disk size specified in the script does not match the total disk size defined in the corresponding TCM.ini section. Check if the script is corrupt or the TCM.ini has changed after the script was created. INVALID DIRECTORY In Script Properties window, the selected System File Path is not a valid directory.
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7 - 20 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly. If an error is detected, IPL immediately aborts the download, and reports the error on an error screen. Error screens may vary depending on the action being performed.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 21 Table 7-4 IPL Errors Error Text Error Number Probable Cause Readback checksum error -12 A checksum, generated from reading back data that was written to the destination device, was incorrect. An error during transmission or a write error to the destination device could cause this. There is no more heap space available -14 There is no more heap space available for the download procedure. Restart IPL and retry the download.
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7 - 22 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 7-4 IPL Errors Error Text Error Number Probable Cause Partition Table not Valid -33 The size of flash memory is different than that described in the partition table. Retry the download with the correct partition table file. Invalid file format -34 The file format is invalid. Only Symbol HEX files are supported by IPL.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 23 • Platform: The Platform FFS partition contains Symbol-supplied programs and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). This FFS is configured to include DLLs that control system operation. Since these drivers are required for basic vehicle computer operation, only experienced users should modify the content of this partition. • Application: The Application FFS partition is used to store application programs needed to operate the vehicle computer.
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7 - 24 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide CopyFiles Windows CE expects certain files to be in the Windows folder, residing in volatile storage. Windows CE maintains the System Registry in volatile storage. CopyFiles copies files from one folder to another on a cold boot. Files can be copied from a non-volatile partition (Application or Platform) to the Windows or other volatile partition during a cold boot. During a cold boot CopyFiles looks for files with a .
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 25 AirBEAM Smart The AirBEAM Smart product allows specially designed software packages to be transferred between a host server and Symbol wireless handheld devices. Before transfer, AirBEAM Smart checks and compares package version, so that only updated packages are loaded. AirBEAM Smart resides on radio-equipped client devices and allows them to request, download and install software, as well as to upload files and status data.
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7 - 26 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Configuring the AirBEAM Smart Client 1. Tap > Programs > AirBEAM Client. The AirBEAM Smart CE window appears. 2. Tap File > Configure. The AirBEAM configuration window appears. The configuration window is used to view and edit AirBEAM Smart Client configurations. This dialog box has seven tabs that you can modify - Packages(1), Packages(2), Server, Misc(1), Misc(2), Misc(3) and Misc(4).
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 27 Figure 7-24 Package (2) Tab Table 7-6 Package (2) Tab Descriptions Field Description Package 5 Package name of the fifth of eight packages. This is an optional field. Package 6 Package name of the sixth of eight packages. This is an optional field. Package 7 Package name of the seventh of eight packages. This is an optional field. Package 8 Package name of the eighth of eight packages. This is an optional field.
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7 - 28 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 7-7 Server Tab Descriptions (Continued) Field Description User The FTP user name that is used during the login phase of the package synchronization process. Password The FTP password that corresponds to the FTP user specified in the User field. The specified password is used during the login phase of the package synchronization process. NOTE No inadvertent trailing spaces should be entered on the Server tab.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 29 Misc(1) Tab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous features. Figure 7-26 Misc (1) Tab Table 7-8 Misc (1) Tab Descriptions Field Description Auto-load This drop-down list is used to specify how the AirBEAM Smart Client is to be invoked automatically when the client device is rebooted. The selections are: Disable: the AirBEAM Smart Client is not invoked automatically during the boot sequence.
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7 - 30 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 7-8 Misc (1) Tab Descriptions (Continued) Field Description TFTP This check box specifies whether the TFTP protocol is to be used to download files. By default, the AirBEAM Smart Client uses the FTP protocol. WNMS This check box specifies whether the AirBEAM Smart Client uploads a WNMS information file at the end of each version synchronization. Misc(2) Tab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous features.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 31 Table 7-9 Misc (2) Tab Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Wait Welcome This check box specifies whether the AirBEAM Smart Client waits for the WELCOME windows to be completed before automatically launching the synchronization process after a reset. Close Apps This check box specifies whether the AirBEAM Smart Client automatically attempts to close non-system applications prior to resetting the mobile unit.
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7 - 32 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Figure 7-29 Misc (4) Tab Table 7-11 Misc (4) Tab Descriptions Field Description Sched Mode Specifies whether (and how) the scheduled mode is enabled. If enabled, schedule mode causes the AirBEAM synchronization process to occur periodically. The selections are: Disable - The schedule mode is disabled. Fixed time - The schedule mode is enabled. The AirBEAM synchronization will be launched once per day at the time specified in the Sched Time setting.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 33 Synchronizing with the Server When the synchronization process is initiated, the AirBEAM Smart Client attempts to open an FTP session using the AirBEAM Smart Client configuration. Once connected, the client processes the specified packages. Packages are loaded only if the server version of a given package is different from the version loaded on the client. Once the upload process is complete, the AirBEAM Smart Client closes the FTP session with the server.
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7 - 34 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide The AirBEAM Staging support provides several benefits: • Many devices can be simultaneously loaded over the RF network. • The AirBEAM staging utility provides a simple single dialog user interface that is used to quickly start the software installation process.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 35 Rapid Deployment The Rapid Deployment (RD) Client facilitates software downloads to a vehicle computer from a Mobility Services Platform (MSP) Console’s FTP server. The MSP Console is a web-based interface to the wireless infrastructure monitoring and management tools provided by the MSP Lite or MSP Enterprise server. When software packages are transferred to the FTP server, the vehicle computer on the wireless network can download them to the vehicle computer.
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7 - 36 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Text Box/Button Description Reset Removes any previously scanned data. Exit Closes the application. A confirmation window displays. Tap Yes to exit or No to return to the Rapid Deployment window. Note: If the application is exited prior to scanning all required bar codes, any scanned data collected up to that point is lost.
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Application Development and Deployment 7 - 37 Figure 7-33 Rapid Deployment Window - Configuring NOTE 5. If the vehicle computer cannot connect to the server, it continues to retry until the user cancels (exits) the application. If failure to connect to the server persists, see the MSP Administrator. When configuration is complete: a. A new Wireless profile is created on the vehicle computer from the data encoded in the bar code(s) scanned.
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Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the vehicle computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during vehicle computer operation. Maintaining the Vehicle Computer For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the vehicle computer: • Take care not to scratch the screen of the vehicle computer.
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8-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Returning the Vehicle Computer for Service NOTE Symbol has taken great care to ensure environmental conditions such as humidity will not affect the stability of the vehicle computer. This is accomplished my means of desiccant bags which can be inserted by the user upon receipt of the vehicle computer.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8-3 Table 8-1 Vehicle Computer Problems (Continued) Symptom Touchscreen not working. Possible Cause Action Display not properly calibrated. Recalibrate the screen through the Control Panel Calibration utility. If problem continues, contact Symbol Support Center. See Service Information on page vii. Replacement screen protector was not applied correctly. Replace or re-apply screen protector. Scanner is not properly connected to the vehicle computer.
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8-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table 8-1 Vehicle Computer Problems (Continued) Symptom COMM LED is off. Vehicle computer cannot find any Bluetooth devices nearby. There is a delay in the Bluetooth stack re-initializing during a resume from suspend. Possible Cause Action Lost network connection. If problem continues, contact Symbol Support Center. See Service Information on page vii. COMM LED is turned off. Enable the COMM LED using the Control Panel.
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Specifications Appendix A Appendix A Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the vehicle computer’s intended operating environment and general technical hardware specifications. Vehicle Computer The following table summarizes the vehicle computer’s intended operating environment. Table A-1 Technical Specifications Item Full-Screen Half-Screen Physical and Environmental Characteristics Dimension 12.2 in W x 4.5 in. D x 10.6 in. H 30.9 cm W x 11.4 cm D x 26.9 cm H 12.
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A-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table A-1 Technical Specifications (Continued) Item Full-Screen Half-Screen Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Battery Charging Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C) ambient temperature range. Humidity 5% to 95% non condensing Environmental Sealing IP66 ESD +/-20kVDC air discharge +/-8kVDC direct discharge +/-2kVDC indirect discharge Wireless Data Communications WLAN 802.11a/b/g Output Power 100mW U.S.
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Specifications Vehicle Computer Connectors NOTE The connectors are the same on both the full screen and half screen configurations.
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A-4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Table A-3 USB Connector Pin-Outs Pin Signal Description 1 USB+ USB positive signal 2 USB- USB negative signal 3 Vcc 5 VDC USB power (500 mA) 4 GND Ground 5 HPWR Keyboard heater 6 BLEN Backlight enable signal P3 P4 P2 P5 P1 P6 Mating connector: Amphenol p/n C091-31D006-100-2 Table A-4 COM1 and COM2 Connector Pin-Outs Pin Signal Description 1 RxD Serial data input to VC5090 2 TxD Serial data output to VC5090 3 RTS Requ
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Specifications Table A-5 Audio Connector Pin-Outs Pin Signal Description 1 MIC+ Audio input from microphone 2 MIC- Audio input from microphone 3 HPOUT Audio output to headphone ear piece 4 AGND Analog ground 5 SPKR+ Audio output to handset speaker 6 SPKR- Audio output to handset speaker 7 PTT Push-to-Talk button signal from handset Mating connector: Amphenol p/n C091-31D007-100-2 Table A-6 USB A and B Connector Pin-Outs Pin Signal Description 1 VCC +5 VDC USB power 2 USB -
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Appendix B Software Configuration Appendix B Software Configuration Introduction This chapter provides special instructions required for third-party software that can be used with the VC5090 vehicle computer. Wavelink TelnetCE When using a serial scanner in a Wavelink TelnetCE session, the Wavelink Client communications parameters must be updated to reflect the connection of a scanner to one of the vehicle computer COMM ports.
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B-2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide a. Download the client software from the Citrix web site. b. Follow the instructions that come with the software.
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Glossary GlossaryGlossary A API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Application Programming Interface. See API. ASCII. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit-plus-parity code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks and control characters.
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Glossary - 2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide D Data Communications Equipment (DCE). A device (such as a modem) which is designed to attach directly to a DTE (Data Vehicle Computer Equipment) device. DCE. See Data Communications Equipment. DCP. See Device Configuration Package. Device Configuration Package. The Symbol Device Configuration Package provides the Product Reference Guide (PRG), flash partitions, Vehicle Computer Configuration Manager (TCM) and the associated TCM scripts.
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Glossary - 3 Hz. Hertz; A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Host Computer. A computer that serves other vehicle computers in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory programs and network control. I IDE. Intelligent drive electronics. Refers to the solid-state hard drive type. IEEE Address. See MAC Address. IOCTL. Input/Output Control. Internet Protocol Address. See IP. I/O Ports.
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Glossary - 4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). A display that uses liquid crystal sealed between two glass plates. The crystals are excited by precise electrical charges, causing them to reflect light outside according to their bias. They use little electricity and react relatively quickly. They require external light to reflect their information to the user. Light Emitting Diode. See LED. M MDN. Mobile Directory Number.
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Glossary - 5 Print Contrast Signal (PCS). Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars. Programming Mode. The state in which a scanner is configured for parameter values. See Scanning Mode. Q QWERTY.
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Glossary - 6 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide SMDK. Symbol Mobility Developer’s Kit. Soft Reset. See Warm Boot. Subnet. A subset of nodes on a network that are serviced by the same router. See Router. Subnet Mask. A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP address. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP network into smaller subsections.
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Glossary - 7 ignored, because there is no time to retransmit. If UDP is used and a reliable delivery is required, packet sequence checking and error notification must be written into the applications. V VC. Vehicle Computer. Vehicle Computer. In this text, vehicle computer refers to the Symbol VC5090 vehicle computer. It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate with a network, using wireless radio technology. W Warm Boot.
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Index IndexIndex Numerics 128-Bit WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 40-Bit WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 802.11 ESSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 802.11a/b/g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 A AC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 2-12 accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 1-6 cables . . . . .
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Index - 2 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide C cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 CHAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 cold boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index - 3 error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 error screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v K P keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 keyboard backlight . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index - 4 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5, 2-19 scanning RD bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 screen brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 screen calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index - 5 wireless local area networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 WLAN radio turn off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 turn on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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