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#481-10, Gasan-Dong, Gumchon-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel: +82-2-544-1436 Fax: +82-2-2113-0040 www.atid1.com 2 Contents Page Contents 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 13 13 14 15 16 17 Before using manual for AT870A Chapter 1. Caution when using AT870A 1. How to use battery correctly 2. Caution when using AT870A Chapter 2. Product composition 1. Product composition 2. Name of each part 3. Function of each part Chapter 3. Basic function 1. Attaching and Detaching the battery 2. Charging battery 3. Low power mode (Sleep mode) 4. Checking battery gauge 5. Changing battery 6. Hard reset 7. Attaching Micro SD card 8. Attaching SIM card 9. Set screen brightness 3 Page Contents 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Chapter 3. Basic function(continues) 10. Screen adjustment 11. Volume setting 12. Using keypad 13. Inputting data 14. Using stylus 15. Connecting PDA to PC 16. Firmware upgrading Chapter 4. Optional module 1. Using 1D or 2D barcode scanner 2. Barcode emulator setting 3. Barcode scanning 4. WIFI connection and termination 5. Bluetooth connection and termination 6. GPS demo program execution 7. Use of camera 8. UHF 900Mhz RFID program Chapter 5. Appendix 1. Product specification 4 Before using manual for AT870A User guide inclusive of text, images, logos, product names is either the property of, or used with permission by ATID CO.LTD. The information may not be distributed, modified, displayed, reproduced (in whole or in part) without the prior written permission of ATID CO.LTD. There are some differences between user guide and actual function of device. User guide can be adjusted by ATID CO.LTD without consent of user discretionally. User guide is written for users who want to use and maintain the AT870A. Please read and understand these instruction prior to operating this unit. Safety information Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before you handle and operate ATID equipment. If you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions, you might be seriously injured, and the equipment and data also might be damaged.
WARNIING A warning requires you must pay attention to the operating procedure practice, condition, and statement strictly, or might be injured seriously.
CAUTION A caution alerts you that you must be observe strictly when you operating procedure, practicing, configuring, for preventing from damage and destruction of equipment, and loss of data.
NOTICE A notice provide you the information which you must needs while you using AT870A . 5 Caution when using AT870A Please aware of the manual contents in advance before you handle and operate your AT870N and other ATID Products. How to use the battery correctly In case that you dropped the main body or battery in water, please do not put into the stove or heater for drying. Just keep it in natural drying or contact purchase place. If you do not use the battery for a long time, please keep it at room temperature after charging. Please note that the battery terminal doesnt have to be contacted to metallic object. Operating time of battery can be shorter than usual in accordance with loss of battery and use time. In this case, please contact us. You have to use provided adaptor when charging the device. Turn off the device properly then detach or replace the battery. Caution when using AT870A User careless or products repair would damage the stored data. Manufacturer is not responsible for this damage, so please do back-up the important data separately. If you have a problem on product, do not try to repair or disassemble it by yourself, please contact our customer service center. Do not use your product at the specific places such as hospital, plane and so on where electromagnetic wave or the risk may occur. Please note that using the device in environment of high temperature and humidity for long hours can make a malfunction of device. =
Please do not use other material instead of provided stylus pen, otherwise it might be damaged or not worked properly. Please be careful not to touch the saw tooth of metallic paper cutter at the entrance section of printer in order not to get injured. In case of that noise, smoke and odor occur at the device while using product, please disconnect the charger with device and off the power immediately, then please contact our customer service center. If you have any other questions on use of device, please contact our customer service center. Chapter 1. 6 Product Composition AT870A is based upon Android 4.2. As the state of the art product, it is equipped with barcode scanner, RFID Tag reader, MODEM, Camera and so on and it can be applied to Industry, Enterprise, Logistics and so on, can be used extensively in many fields due to this kind of various functions Product composition Open the packing box and confirm the items as below. 2. 3. 4. 1. AT870A main
* Please contact our customer service in defect of product composition and need to be changed. 5. 6. 7.
7 Name of each part
8 Function of each part NAME 1D/2D Scanner (option) Please be careful not to get the damage or the foreign substances at the Window emitted the laser beam Warning Do not look at the laser beam directly. FUNCTION UHF Connecting port It is connector to equip the UHF 900Mhz tag reader module. Reset button Microphone It is used for hard reset. It is used for telephone conversation. WLAN LED (option) It displays whether the wireless WLAN power gets supply. Battery latch battery You can attach and detach by moving it from side to side. It attaches on body for receiving power. Scan button (F7, F8) You can scan the barcode or RFID tag by this buttons. Speaker It is equipped for playing sound and various sound effects internally. Sync cable connector It makes device transmit and receive the data with computer in connection with USB sync cable. Earphone jack Charger LED Adapter jack It is used for connecting the earphone with device. It will be changed with red color in charging state / with green color in full. Please do connect it with provided adapter when charging the device. Camera flash (option) It functions in case of using camera. Camera (option) EXT connector Keypad Touch screen Hand strap hole It makes image capture and save. It is used as a port for charging the battery or connecting the body with computer. It makes device implement the program and input the key value by using input key. You can implement and terminate the program to touch the screen by using stylus pen. Please attach hand strap and stylus pen with device for your convenience when using it for a long time.
9 Basic function A battery supplies the power to the system and RAM which could keep the data. Battery: 3.7V 2,970 mA Lithium Ion Attaching and detaching the battery
Battery detachment These image as below has shown the bottom of device Please slide the battery latch to the right (Direction to UNLOCK), and then lift the battery to detach the battery after grapping the gap of battery on the bottom.
Battery attachment Please put the top of the battery into the above gap of device and then, push the bottom of battery into the below gap of device and then, slide the lever to right
(Direction to LOCK).
10 Charging battery You have to charge it through dedicated adapter which is provided when you bought. Red light is lit on LED when it starts to charge. It will be changed into green light in case of full charging.
Connecting adapter 1. Plug the adapter cable to 220V socket. 2. Connect adapter DC cable with Power Connecting Jack 3. LED will be changed when the red light is lit on the LED
Low power mode (Sleep mode) In case that there is window screen as below or you don`t use the system in the status of running other program, the device is able to enter the low-power mode (sleep mode).
Setting low power mode (sleep mode) by Power ON/OFF button
NOTE:
If there was a tiny battery gauge remained despite of power-off, the data of RAM will be saved, and these programs will be recovered in case of power-on. If both battery and backup battery are in the discharge state, the RAM data will disappear, and the system will be re-starting if the power is charged again.
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Automatic Power OFF The device will be automatically entered to low power mode (Sleep mode) if user does not use it for the designated time. User can change the designated time at the control panel and power as below. If user sets proper time-out, the device can be protected from the situation of power-on without user and battery can be prolonged.
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [Display] > [Sleep mode]
Enters to the Sleep mode by double-clicking Display Screen appears by pressing power button after Automatic Power OFF.
Turn off the device in case of discharging the battery If the system cannot be used by electric discharge, it will be automatically entered into low-power mode (sleep mode). In this case, user have to charge the battery or connect the adaptor with the adaptor connecting jack of main body, then press the <Power> button to turn on the system since it won`t be turned on despite of pressing the <POWER> button.
12 Checking battery gauge
NOTE:
Using time for battery will be influenced by way of use, surrounding environment. In general, you can use the device from 6 hours to 12 hours after 2,970 mA battery is fully charged.
Checking the Gauge Remained
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [About phone] > [Status]
Caution for low battery If the system is unavailable for low-battery, caution screen for lack of battery will be came out. In this situation, please turn off the device by pushing <POWER> button and then charge as soon as possible. Changing the battery You need to purchase a new battery if existing battery got damaged or reached to its life.
CAUTION Please discard the expired battery at the designated location.
13 Please do restart the system when the application doesn`t work properly or system receives no response. Hard reset In need of Hard reset Hard reset which is called cold reset can be used for initializing the hardware completely. Registry value, copied file and installed program can be remained originally even though user uses the hard reset, but please note that time/date will be initialized. Therefore, please do reset the time if user uses the hard rest.
[Process of hard reset]
Please press the power button and reset button with stylus pen simultaneously and then, unhand those buttons.
[Result of Hard Reset]
- Systems will be restarted
- OS will be restarted
14 Below image shows the back side of device when separating the battery from device There are 1EA SIM Card Slot, 3EA SAM Card Slot and 1EA Micro SD Card Slot.
Attaching Micro SD card
15 When the SD memory is selected from the File Manager after installing Micro SD memory card, it is shown as below. Attaching SIM card Below is the screenshot after installing the SIM card. Place and insert the SIM card so that it fits the slot shape.
16 Set screen brightness Brightness of the screen affects the power consumption the most, so it is recommended to be set as required by the user.
[Setting the screen brightness]
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [Display] -> [Brightness]
Brightness : adjust the screen brightness Wallpaper : choose the wallpaper Auto-rotate screen : set the auto-rotate screen function Sleep mode : adjust the time period to enter into sleep mode Font size : adjust the font size of PDA Adjusting screen After using the device for a while or long time, you may adjust screen through Touch Calibration if not being pressed the right place with one pointed by stylus pen. Adjusting touch screen
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Touch Calibration]
Press the middle of target with stylus pen of 5 times.
17 Set sound volume The volume is set to 80% when it is dispatched. The user can set the different features of sound settings from [Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] ->
[Sound].
18 Keypad is an input method editor that inputs numbers or alphabetic characters easily. Use keypad To change the current input language, follow the steps below.
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [Language & input]
Or change the select input method.
19 Keypad button execution Describe the Keypad Function.
20 Use of Stylus User is able to use stylus pen that has same function with computer mouse and it can be used in connection with hand strap hole located on back bottom side of PDA. Use of Stylus z Setting Direction of Screen Display. z Selection of letter on the soft keypad. z Selection of button, field and tap at the applied program and dialog box. CAUTION:
There is a danger of getting damaged if you use any other sharp objects except for provided stylus pen since it is very sensitive one
21 Installing, copying, moving, deleting programs is available by connecting computer and device for synchronization. Connecting PC and device Install the program below, then connect the device Name : PdaNetA325x64.exe(for Win7)
http://download.cnet.com/PdaNet-for-Android-64-bit-Windows-Installer/3001-2155_4-75167583.html?spi=b919c0d7061a55cea7228ccdad091cec Firmware upgrading Run the application, Update for upgrading AT870A. For firmware image update, please contact the manufacturer or supplier for instructions.
22 Use of optional module This chapter describes various option modules which use with AT911N. Please refer to description on necessary option modules and use them. Option module for AT870A According to the purpose of use, AT870A device provides the options as below. User has to check below option modules before buying the device since its specifications are outside of basic AT870A. Various optional modules for AT870A 1) Barcode scanner
-. 1D Laser Barcode Scanner
-. 2D Imager Barcode Scanner 2) Wireless LAN 801.11 a/ b/g/n 3) Bluetooth 4) UHF 900MHz RFID Gen 2 Full Function 5) GPS Module 6) Phone 7) Camera ISO18000 6C (Only Tag UID Reader)
The barcode scanner which can recognize 1D, 2D barcode can be installed on this device. Read 1D or 2D barcode
Setting barcode emulator Can input the read barcode values (Notes, Internet Explorer) where the cursors are located. Sets the barcode value input method, scan button, scan sound etc. using Barcode Emulator program. When opening the Barcode Emulator, if other Barcode programs are being run, please close the program first to run the Barcode Emulator.
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [Language & input]
Emulator execution Cursor is on the screen and user can use this program when barcode soft keyboard is created. Read barcode value by using SCAN Key and Side key.
Barcode scanning
Remove protection film on barcode scanner
Run the scanning application
Place beam in the middle of the barcode to read
Adjust distance fits to the barcode
Scanning stops automatically after 5 seconds from getting out of readable distance
[Correct barcode reading]
distance. 1. The small barcode should be closer to the device. This device is read at the distances of 40~300mm. If the reading not working well, please adjust angle or 2. Laser beam appears as a dark red line when shined to barcode label.
[Incorrect barcode reading]
1. Laser beam should cross the barcode. 2. If only part of the barcode is shined by the laser beam, it wont be recognized.
AT870A enable to explain wireless communication including APN since it can communicate through 802.11 a/b/g/n radio. AT870A supports the TCP/IP network protocol and AT870A directly uses the TCP/IP and host computer at this protocol. WiFi connection and termination
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [Wi-Fi]
This document consist of contents applied of BCM4329 COMBO module in AT870A. Bluetooth connection and termination
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [Bluetooth]
1. Bluetooth
AT870A can install the GPS system as an option, and GPS Module will be installed on top of AT870A into Built-in shape GPS demo program execution
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [GPS Test]
GPS Test Execution GPS Test Screen Confirm GPS reception Data:
1. Check if GPS reception is normally worked in the open place 2. Actual GPS Data can be different with surrounding environment (Around 3 ~
10 Minutes) Device can receive the GPS Data easily, after its GPS data is the one that was received in the past
AT870A is installed with 5.0 mega pixel and brightness, resolution revision, screen capture and so on can be adjusted by user. Use of camera
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Camera]
Camera execution. Camera screen
UHF 900Mhz RFID program
[Menu] -> [Application] -> [Settings] -> [ATUHF Demo]
ATUHF Demo execution ATUHF Demo screen
Appendix Specifications 148mm(L)X76mm(W)X26(30.5)mm(H) 250g(without Battery)
-10~ 60
-30~ 70 5% to 95% Non-condensing 1.5m drop to concrete Physical Characteristic and Operating Environment Appearance Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Drop Product Specification Process Operating System Memory Dual-Core 1.0GHz Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) ROM 8GB / RAM 1GB 3.5" VGA with Backlight, TFT LCD, 480*640 Pixel, 262K Color Capacitive Touch Screen Speaker, Earphone Jack, Microphone USB 2.0 high speed host/client & serial (RS-232) via gender cable User accessible Micro SDHC card slot (up to 32GB) alpha/numeric keypad LED, Vibrator and Mono speaker Display Audio Communication Port Expansion Slot Keypad Notification
Power System Battery Power Adapter Lithium ion 3.7V Above 2,970mAH(rechargeable) Input AC100~240V Output DC5V 3A Network Characteristic WAN LAN PAN GPS Antenna Data Collection Processor Scanner Camera UHF 900MHz Tag Reader Frequency Reading Range Writing Range Antenna Gain Speed(bps) RF Output Protocol Multi Reading GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA+
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n* Compliant Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR GPS + Glonass with internal Antenna Embedded LAN & WAN & PAN 1D Laser, 2D Imager Scanner 5.0M Pixel & LED Flash CE 865MHz ~ 868MHz FCC 902MHz ~ 928MHz 0m ~ 5m (According to Tag & Environment) 0m ~ 0.5m (According to Tag & Environment) 2dbi(Standard) 62.5 kbps 1W (MAX) EPC Gen2 ISO 18000 6C Anti-collision
FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement This device meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health. The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged. Device types: Industrial PDA (FCC ID: VUJAT870A) has also been tested against this SAR limit. SAR information on this and other pad can be viewed online at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid/. Please use the device FCC ID number for search. This device was tested simulation typical 20mm to body for RFID mode, and 0 mm for other mode. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories should maintain a separation distance between the user's bodies mentioned above. FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE 2: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.