A Versatile Multi-Function Terminal MT380-A9WE0G User Manual 400628G Version 2.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the MT380 Versatile Multi-Function Terminal. 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 the manufacturer. 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.
Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel broilleur du Canada. European Conformity Statement Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE 1999/5/EC and EMC 89/336/ EEC directives.
About This Manual Battery Notices The MT380 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. After extended storage periods, however, the unit may not start without an external power due to battery discharge. In this case connect the unit to the power cable and recharge the MT380 for about 12 hours to charge the battery to full capacity.
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Table of Contents Preface About This Manual .................................................................................... i Regulatory Compliance Statements .................................................................... i FCC Warning Statement ................................................................................. i Canadian Compliance Statement................................................................... ii European Conformity Statement .........................................
Using ActiveSync.............................................................................................. Additional Capabilities .............................................................................. Requirements ........................................................................................... Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ..................................................................... Connecting the Device to Your Computer ....................................................
wChapter 1 Getting Started Introducing MT380 MT380 is a compact terminal device integrating intercom, security and home automation features, and communicates with central host security and T&A systems through standard Ethernet or WLAN networks. The built-in CMOS digital camera, microphone, and audio speaker provides complete area security with a small footprint. MT380 features a variety of built-in readers including proximity and finger print identification. Powered by Windows CE.NET 5.
Setting up MT380 This section explains how to charge the battery and how to turn on MT380 for the first time. Connecting Power Follow these instructions to connect power to MT380. NOTE: 1. A UPS battery is used for normal operation when there is no main power. The battery also functions as a data backup battery. Therefore, data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately recharged.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Turning MT380 on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 12 hours, the device is ready to be used. You can now start up your device where you’ll calibrate the display, and set up the system time zone, date and time. Powering On MT380 automatically powers-on when the 12V DC power adapter is plugged-in. MT380 welcome screen appears followed by the Windows CE screen.
Utilizing Software Unitech MTTool is designed for technical engineers to set up MT380 and allows them easily to customize access control, attendance control, and manage function modules in a specified controller. Compared with MTTool, JanitorLite serves for end-users to apply in a wide area of TASHI network. Refer to the comparison table below to find the best way working out your setup.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the Keypad MT380 contains five function keys and twelve numeric keys. The following table describes the function keys. Key Main Function Menu [F1]: Function Key Clock-in [F2]: Function Key Clock-out [F3]: Function Key Break-in [F4]: Function Key, or [ESC]: Performs the same function as tapping the button on the touch screen. Break-out [F5]: Function Key, or [ENTER]: Enters a carriage return or executes a command.
Entering Characters Character input is the same as on a standard PC keyboard. Tap the on-screen button corresponding to the character you want to input. International Character Support: Tap the [áü] button to switch from the Standard English keyboard to the European keyboard or switch from the standard keyboard to perform the desired special characters.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware Using the Stylus CAUTION! Never use anything other than MT380 stylus on the screen. Using an object other than the stylus could cause permanent damage. 1. 2. 3. 4. Hold the stylus as you would hold a pencil. To make a choice from a menu, lightly tap the tip of the stylus on that choice. Double-tap to open programs. To write data into a field on a form, use the stylus to print the letters or numbers.
2. Double-tap the Flash Storage. 3. Double-tap MT380 Test AP. 4. Double-tap the RFID test folder. 5. Double-tap the PDA_10 to open the demo program. 8 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 6. Set the COM Port=2. Tap Connect. 7. Tap a card type to activate the demo program you want to test. 8. Tap Auto and bring the proximity card close to the sensor. The code will be read and displayed on the field below. 9. Tap Stop to end reading.
Using the Finger Print Reader MT380 has an optional integrated Finger Print reader that able to verify fingerprint in 0.4 seconds per template. The Finger Print Reader can store up to 100 templates. Place finger here for reading Testing Finger Print Verification MT380 has a built-in BIO ID Manager programs that enable users to test finger print verification. 1. Double-tap the My Device icon on the Windows CE desktop. 2. Double-tap the Flash Storage. 10 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 3. Double-tap MT380 Test AP folder. 4. Double-tap the Fingerprint folder to open the demo program. 5. Double-tap the BioIDMgr to open the demo program. 6. Tap Open to activate the program.
7. Tap Enroll to input a new sample id for the fingerprint. For example, 123. Tap OK. 8. Put finger on the sensor three times according to the message shown on screen. 9. The finger print is enrolled into the program and displayed in the Slot-Id field. 10. Select a finger print id and tap Verify to start verifying the finger print. A pop-up window appears “Verify live finger with slot 0 id ’123’?”. Tap Yes. 12 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 11. Put finger on the sensor according to the message shown on screen. A pop-up window appears with verification results: “Match” or “No match”. Tap OK. 12. Tap Identify to find finger print id info. Put finger on the sensor according to the message shown on screen. A pop-up window appears with verification results: “Match found: slot 0 id ‘123’” or “No match”. Tap OK. 13. Under the Grab/GrabW tab, tap Grab/ GrabWindow to collect a finger print image. 14.
Using the Camera MT380 has a built-in 2.0 megapixel camera which provides the following extra functionality: • • • • Enable users to capture still image when a card is being read Verify attendant time with a photo image Serve as video recorder Function as an audio/video intercom Additionally, facial recognition can be incorporated using third party software. MT380 has a demo program that enables users to capture a still picture with a card number and time stamp when a proximity card is read.
Chapter 2 Using the Hardware 4. Double-tap CameraDemo to open the demo program. 5. Tap Preview o Start. A continuous image is displayed enabling users to capture image/audio/vedio. 6. Tap Capture. Audio Demo Program The audio demo program enables you to test audio input (recording) and output (playback). 1. Double-tap the My Device icon on the Windows CE desktop.
2. Double-tap the Windows folder. 3. Double-tap wavtest to open the demo program. 4. Do one of the following: – Tap Rec to record the voice – Tap Stop to finish recording – Tap Play to listen to the recording 16 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Data Communication MT380 enables users to link to a host computer via RS232/485 cable or Ethernet cable for data communication. Ethernet Port Mini USB Port (Host) RS232/485 Port Establishing USB Connection Connect the provided mini USB cable to the terminal’s USB host port, and connect the other end to a USB peripheral, such as keyboard, mouse, memory card, and HID compliant device. Establishing Device-PC Connection The following connection methods are provided. Serial Cable 1. 2.
Establishing WiFi Connection MT380 supports wireless communication with a built-in WiFi card for 802.11b/g wireless LAN. Everytime when you power on the device, the pop-on window with wireless information will appear. If not, tap the network icon on the task bar. Network icon 1. Under the Wireless Information tab, double-tap Add New... to add a new network. 2. Enter the SSID (UTE for example). Select Open from the Authentication drop-down menu.
Chapter 3 Data Communication 3. The new network is automatically connected. If not, tap Connect to connect the new network (UTE for example). Using ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize and transfer information between your desktop computer and terminal. Additional Capabilities With ActiveSync, you can also: • • • • Back up and restore your device data. Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.
Connecting the Device to Your Computer 1. Locate the I/O panel on MT380’s rear cover, and remove the I/O panel by twisting a Philips screwdriver on the cross mark shown as the illustration. 2. Connect the provided full RS232 converter cable to the terminal’s full-duplex RS232 port, and then connect the other end to PC. 3. Power on MT380. 20 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 3 Data Communication 4. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the communication port to work with MT380. The New Partnership setup wizard automatically starts. NOTE: If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click o Programs o Microsoft ActiveSync. If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings. 5. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions.
9. Check Enable direct connections to the desktop computer. Tap Change Connection. 10. Select the type of connection you want to use. Setting up the Wireless Local Area Network Card MT380 automatically detects RF cards during the first-time installation.
Chapter 3 Data Communication 2. Tap DM9ISA1. 3. Tap the radio button next to Obtain an IP address via DHCP and then tap the OK. Specifying an IP Address If there is no DHCP server available/if you want to specify an IP address, assign IP address to each MT380 as follows: 1. Tap o Settings o Control Panel and then double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Tap DM9ISA1.
3. Tap the radio button next to Specify IP Address. Input the proper IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. 4. Tap the Name Servers tab, and then input the proper Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, Primary WINS, and Secondary WINS. To avoid conflict with your LAN environment, consult with your MIS department for the correct TCP/IP setting. 24 Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chapter 4 Power System Charging the Backup Battery for the First Time MT380 is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. After long storage periods, the unit may not poweron without an external power adapter due to battery discharge. In this case, connect MT380 to the power adapter and recharge the unit for about 12 hours to fully charge the battery.
Extending Battery Life Extend MT380’s battery life by doing the following: • • • Change the automatic power settings. Reduce the CPU speed. Minimize the backlight. Changing the Automatic Power Settings MT380 enters an idle mode when there is no task, or all tasks are waiting for input. In the default setting, MT380 enters User Idle mode when there is no data input for one minute. MT380 remains idle for three minutes when there is no external power source.
Chapter 4 Power System 2. Select a lower CPU speed to conserve battery power. Adjusting the Backlight The following section describes how to conserve power by adjusting the backlight screen settings. NOTE: MT380 screen contrast has been preset by Unitech for optimum performance. The color display’s backlight can be customized. There are two tabs: Battery Power and External Power. 1. Tap o Settings o Control Panel o double-tap Backlight to adjust the screen brightness. 2.
Performing a Hardware Reset Perform a reset if MT380 freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen). Performing a Warm Start A Warm Start is used to reset or reboot the device without losing data stored in RAM. Perform a Warm Start in any of the following situations: • • • MT380 fails to respond. After installing software applications. After making changes to certain system settings (i.e. SD card). CAUTION! A Warm Start will cause unsaved data to be lost.
Chapter 4 Power System Performing a Cold Start A Cold Start will erase all added data and programs, but it will restore the device to the default factory settings. However, data and application programs stored in the Flash Storage will not delete. Always perform a Warm Start before attempting to use a Cold Start to correct a problem. Data previously synchronized to the computer can be restored during a future Microsoft ActiveSync operation, or data can be restored from a backup storage card.
Appendix A System Specification Processing/Memory CPU Memory OS Keypad Display Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 17-key (numeric and function keys) 3.5” QVGA (240 x 320) Pixels Backlight Touch-screen, TFT-LCD Full RS232 support (Optional Housing 9pin to D-Sub 9pin cable) Half RS232 support (Optional RJ45 to D-Sub 9pin cable)/ Half RS485 support (Optional RS485+, RS485-) *RS232/RS485 either one by S2 switch selection One RJ45 with POE (DC5V /2A) USB v1.1 Host (Optional Mini-5P to Type A Female cable) 802.
Appendix B Worldwide Support Unitech’s professional support team is available to quickly answer questions or technical-related issues. Should an equipment problem occur, please contact the nearest Unitech regional service representative. For complete contact information please visit the Web sites listed below: Region Website Global Operation Center www.unitech-adc.com Unitech Asia Pacific & Middle East www.unitech-utp.com.tw Greater China Division www.unitech-sbd.com Unitech Japan www.
