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Page 2 - Regulatory Notices; LXE

Regulatory Notices Notice: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any ...

Page 3 - MX3-CE Reference Guide; Table of Contents; HAPTER

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Table of Contents C HAPTER 1 I NTRODUCTION 1-1 Overview ................................................................................................................. 1-1 Components ............................................................................

Page 8 - A K

vi Table of Contents MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Keypad Number Symbols.................................................................................... 6-90 A PPENDIX A K EY M APS A-1 Keypad ...............................................................................................

Page 9 - NDEX

Table of Contents vii E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Version Control API .............................................................................................. C-8 OAL Version.............................................................................................................

Page 10 - Illustrations

viii Table of Contents MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Illustrations Figure 1-1 Front of MX3...................................................................................................................................1-2 Figure 1-2 MX3-CE Endcap .........................................

Page 15 - Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview; installation, user instruction and safety statements.

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The MX3-CE is a rugged, portable, hand-held Windows CE computer capable of wireless data communications. The MX3-CE can transmit information using a 2.4 GHz radio (with an internally mounted antenna) and it can store informati...

Page 16 - Components; Figure 1-1 Front of MX3

1-2 Components MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Components Figure 1-1 Front of MX3 1 Endcap 9 Shift LED 2 Display 10 Caps LED 3 Scan or Enter 11 Scanner LED 4 Beeper 12 Backup Battery LED 5 On/Off Button 13 Status LED 6 2 nd LED 14 Main Battery LED 7 Alt LED 15 Charger LED 8 Ctrl LED 16 Sca...

Page 17 - When to Use This Guide

When to Use This Guide 1-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Figure 1-3 Back of MX3-CE 1 Endcap 4 Cradle Input Contacts 2 Leather Handstrap Connector 5 Main Battery 3 IR Port (Com 2 Port) 6 Stylus When to Use This Guide As the reference for LXE's MX3-CE computer, this guide provides detailed...

Page 18 - Document Conventions; This reference guide uses the following document conventions:

1-4 When to Use This Guide MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Document Conventions This reference guide uses the following document conventions: Convention Meaning ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application names. Menu / Choice Rather than use the ph...

Page 19 - Getting Started; assembled by LXE to your specifications.; Figure 1-4 Hardware Configuration; New batteries must be fully charged prior to use

Getting Started 1-5 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Getting Started Note: When your MX3-CE is pre-configured, the radio, PCMCIA card and endcaps are assembled by LXE to your specifications. This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and r...

Page 20 - Tapping with a Stylus; Keypad Shortcuts; Use keyboard shortcuts instead of the stylus if desired:

1-6 Getting Started MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Tapping with a Stylus Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an actual pen, pencil or sharp object to write on the touch screen. Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touc...

Page 21 - Insert Main Battery; New batteries must be charged prior to first use; Figure 1-5 Main Battery

Getting Started 1-7 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Insert Main Battery As soon as the battery is inserted into the MX3-CE, the unit is automatically powered on (or returns from the Critical Suspend or Suspend state). Note: New batteries must be charged prior to first use . This process ta...

Page 22 - Figure 1-6 Battery Compartment

1-8 Getting Started MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Figure 1-6 Battery Compartment The MX3-CE Battery Compartment is located at the bottom of the back of the computer. The arrows in the figure above point to the battery contacts in the computer. Figure 1-7 Main Battery Place the battery in...

Page 23 - Figure 1-8 MX3-CE With Handstrap Installed

Getting Started 1-9 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Attach Handstrap (Optional) An elastic handstrap is available for the MX3-CE. Once installed, the handstrap provides a means for the user to secure the computer to their hand. It is adjustable to fit practically any size hand and does not...

Page 24 - Waist belt and #1 flat head screwdriver are not supplied by LXE.; Installation; screws and washers.

1-10 Getting Started MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Attach to Hip-Flip (Optional) Note: Waist belt and #1 flat head screwdriver are not supplied by LXE. Once the MX3-CE is attached to the hip-flip and the hip-flip securely fastened to the user by a belt around their waist, the MX3-CE can ...

Page 25 - Connect External Power Supply (Optional); There are three external power supplies available:; Figure 1-9 US AC/DC 12V Power Supply and Cigarette Lighter Adapter; and the CHGR LED on the MX3-CE are illuminated.

Getting Started 1-11 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Connect External Power Supply (Optional) Note: In North America, this unit is intended for use with a UL Listed ITE power supply with output rated 12-80 V dc, minimum 3.5 A. Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IE...

Page 26 - The MX3-CE audio jack is located on the endcap.; Figure 1-12 Connect Audio Jack; The audio option draws power from the battery.; Power Button; Troubleshooting

1-12 Getting Started MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Connect Audio Jack (Optional) The MX3-CE audio jack is located on the endcap. Figure 1-12 Connect Audio Jack Insert the barrel end of the connector into the MX3-CE audio jack and push in firmly. Note: The audio option draws power from th...

Page 27 - Touch Screen Calibration; To recalibrate the screen, select; Figure 1-13 Touch Screen Recalibration; Set The Display Contrast; Press the Enter key to exit this mode.

Getting Started 1-13 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Touch Screen Calibration If the MX3-CE is not responding properly to pen touch taps, you may need to recalibrate your screen. Recalibration involves tapping the center of a target. If you miss the center, keep the stylus on the screen, s...

Page 28 - Set the Display Backlight Timer; Figure 1-14 Display Properties / Backlight; Set the Display Blanking Timer; Figure 1-15 Blanking Timer

1-14 Getting Started MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Set the Display Backlight Timer Note: Refer to the section titled "Power Modes" later in this manual for information relating to the power states of the MX3-CE. Select Start / Settings / Control Panel / Display Properties / Backl...

Page 29 - Set the MX3-CE Power Off Timer; Select; Figure 1-16 Power Off Timer; The MX3-CE does not turn off – it enters Suspend mode.

Getting Started 1-15 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Set the MX3-CE Power Off Timer Note: Refer to the section titled "Power Modes" later in this chapter for information relating to the power states of the MX3-CE. Select Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Properties / Power O...

Page 30 - Set The Audio Speaker Volume; Using the Keypad; Using the Touch Screen; Figure 1-17 Adjust Audio Volume

1-16 Getting Started MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Set The Audio Speaker Volume Note: An application may override the control of the speaker volume. Turning off sounds saves power and prolongs battery life. The audio volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level for the operator. The vol...

Page 31 - Endcaps; before; The USB port requires a DB9 to USB cable.

Endcaps 1-17 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Endcaps Refer to the "MX3-CE Operator’s Guide (LXE DocID MX3CEA136OPGDWW) for the section titled “Scanner Warnings and Labels” for important laser safety information before using the scanner. The MX3-CE supports three COM port options. Two e...

Page 32 - COM Port Switching; DC Power Jack

1-18 Endcaps MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC COM Port Switching Figure 1-18 Endcap 1 DC Power Jack 3 Com 1 Port 2 Com 3 Port 4 Audio Jack The COM 2 port is always the IR port on the back of the MX3-CE, regardless of the type of endcap installed. On the Standard Range Scanner / Serial Port ...

Page 33 - To switch active scanner Com ports select; Figure 1-19 Scanner Port and Programmable Button Screen

Endcaps 1-19 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide To switch active scanner Com ports select Start / Settings / Control Panel / Scanner / Main tab. Figure 1-19 Scanner Port and Programmable Button Screen To assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits to Com 1, Com 2 or Com3, select Start /...

Page 34 - PCMCIA Cards; Figure 1-21 Slot Locations; Set both the endcap and the screws aside.

1-20 PCMCIA Cards MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC PCMCIA Cards When removing or installing PCMCIA cards, protect the MX3-CE internal components from electrostatic discharge. Use and operation of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) device (e.g. PC card) is d...

Page 35 - snag the antenna connector.; Removal; Grasp the top of the PC Card and pull it straight upward to remove.

PCMCIA Cards 1-21 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Installation 1. Slide the PC Card, connector side first, into the slot until it seats. Use caution not to pull or snag the antenna connector. 2. If the PC Card is difficult to seat in the slot, remove the card, turn it around and re-install...

Page 36 - PCMCIA Radio Card; Preparation; all; or the antenna cable connector.

1-22 PCMCIA Cards MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC PCMCIA Radio Card Note: When removing or installing the radio, protect the MX3-CE internal components and the radio from electrostatic discharge. Slot 0 accepts the LXE 6500 System 2.4GHz PCMCIA radio card or the LXE 6400 System 2.4GHz radi...

Page 37 - Data Entry

Data Entry 1-23 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Data Entry You can enter data into the MX3-CE through several different methods. The Scanner aperture provides barcode data entry, the RS-232 or the IR port are used to input/output data, and the keypad provides manually keyed entry. The styl...

Page 38 - Scanner Entry; Read all cautions, warnings and labels; using the laser

1-24 Data Entry MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Scanner Entry Read all cautions, warnings and labels before using the laser scanner. To scan with the laser barcode reader, point the laser window towards a barcode and press the Scan button. A red laser beam strikes the barcode. Align the re...

Page 39 - Power Modes; Figure 1-22 Power Modes – On, Suspend, Critical Suspend and Off

Power Modes 1-25 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Power Modes Figure 1-22 Power Modes – On, Suspend, Critical Suspend and Off

Page 40 - On Mode; The Display; LED; Not illuminated when the MX3-CE is in Suspend Mode.

1-26 Power Modes MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC On Mode The Display When the display is On: • the keyboard, touchscreen and all peripherals function normally • LED indicators are not illuminated • the display backlight is on until the Backlight timer expires • the display does not blank u...

Page 41 - Suspend Mode; Blanking

Power Modes 1-27 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Suspend Mode The Display Note: When the display is Off, the unit is still On. The unit functions normally – tethered scanner trigger press, integrated scanner trigger press or Scan key presses will cause scans. Communications through the rad...

Page 42 - Critical Suspend Mode

1-28 Power Modes MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC The first wakeup key press or touch is not sent to the operating system or running application – the first keypress or touch is only used to wake up the unit and reset the timers. Once the unit has transitioned from the Suspend mode to the O...

Page 43 - Contacting LXE; All LXE manuals are now available on one CD; Manuals and Accessories; Tethered Scanners

Contacting LXE 1-29 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Contacting LXE All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD (Product No. 9000A426LXEMANUALS). You can also get help f...

Page 44 - Miscellaneous; Power Adapter Required.

1-30 Manuals and Accessories MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Miscellaneous Pen, Stylus, Black, 2330 9000A501PASSIVEPEN Headset with microphone 9000A503HEADSET Battery Chargers and Battery 6 Unit Charger 2381A377CHGR6 Battery, Li-Ion 2381A376BATT1600 Cradles and Power Supplies Desktop Cradl...

Page 47 - Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout; Hardware Configuration; Figure 2-1 System Hardware; Central Processing Unit; The MX3-CE supports the following I/O components of the core logic:

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout Hardware Configuration System Hardware The MX3-CE hardware configuration is shown in the following figure. Figure 2-1 System Hardware Central Processing Unit The LXE MX3-CE CPU is a SA1110 running at 133MHz. AT Compa...

Page 48 - System Memory

2-2 Hardware Configuration MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC System Memory On-board FLASH is used for ROM, Flash for WindowsCE and Flash memory for bundled applications. Pads are available for a minimum 16 MB of Flash. The system auto detects the amount of Flash populated. The Flash is confi...

Page 49 - Audio Interface; Slot 0

Hardware Configuration 2-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Audio Interface An interface is available for headset operation. When the headset is plugged into the port, the main speaker is disabled. PCMCIA Slots Slot 0 The MX3-CE has one internal PCMCIA slot that conforms electrically to PCM...

Page 50 - Physical Controls; relating to the power states of the MX3-CE.; Reboot Sequence

2-4 Physical Controls MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Physical Controls Power Button Note: Refer to the section titled "Power Modes" in Chapter 1 "Introduction" for information relating to the power states of the MX3-CE. The power button is located above the ESC key on the ...

Page 51 - Integrated Scanner Port

Physical Controls 2-5 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Endcaps The MX3-CE supports three COM port options. Two external serial ports are dependent on the end cap chosen. A third serial port is used to support an infrared transceiver (barcode reader). An additional endcap configuration suppo...

Page 52 - Serial Port; PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

2-6 Physical Controls MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Serial Port RS-232 connection is made through an RS-232 Serial Port if installed. The connector is an industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT standard 9-pin “D” male connector. Figure 2-3 RS-232 Pinouts PIN SIGNAL DESCR...

Page 53 - Scan Buttons; Figure 2-5 Programmable Buttons; Scan Buttons and the SCNR LED; To edit the button parameters, select; Figure 2-6 Left and Right Scan Button Programming; not

Physical Controls 2-7 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Scan Buttons Figure 2-5 Programmable Buttons There are two buttons, one on each side of the display. The buttons are programmable and function as an integrated barcode scanner key or a numeric keypad Enter key. The Scan keys have no eff...

Page 54 - Keypad; after exposure to a light source; Figure 2-7 The QWERTY Keypad; Touch Screen and Keypad Shortcuts

2-8 Keypad MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Keypad The keypad is phosphorescent. A phosphorescent keypad does not use a keypad backlight but glows in dim/dark areas after exposure to a light source . All keypads are installed and configured by LXE. The keymaps (keypress sequences) are locat...

Page 55 - Caps Key and CapsLock Mode; The CapsLock key sequence is 2; See Appendix A for key maps for all keypads.

Keypad 2-9 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Ctrl Key Function The Ctrl key enables the control functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s Control key. Note that the Ctrl key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you need to use a Ctrl function, you ne...

Page 56 - LED Functions; Figure 2-8 Function LEDs; Blinking Green when Display and/or Blank timer expires.

2-10 Keypad MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC LED Functions Figure 2-8 Function LEDs Across the top of the keypad are LEDs that provide visual cues to current computer operation. When the LED is not illuminated, the function is inactive. LED When On ... 2nd Orange. The next keypress is a 2 n...

Page 57 - Display; Any key on the keypad

Display 2-11 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Display Figure 2-9 MX3-CE Display The MX3-CE display is a transflective monochrome VGA LCD unit capable of supporting gray scales. The display window is 640 pixels (horizontal) x 240 pixels (vertical). The choice between font sizes is made in th...

Page 58 - Speaker; Touchscreen; Touchscreen operation is not affected by Display Backlighting.; Cleaning the Display; Figure 2-10 Speaker Location

2-12 Speaker MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Touchscreen The touchscreen provides a means of inputting information into the MX3-CE by touching the screen using the LXE approved stylus (the Passive Pen – see Chapter 1 section titled “Accessories.”) Touchscreen operation is not affected by D...

Page 59 - When the MX3-CE is docked in a cradle, the Status LED

Infrared (IR) Port 2-13 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Infrared (IR) Port Figure 2-11 Infrared Port - COM2 Port At the back of the MX3-CE Computer there is an Infrared (IR) Data Port. The IR Port is designed to provide a data link between the MX3-CE and a similarly equipped piece of equip...

Page 60 - Storage Cradles; Figure 2-12 Desktop Cradle

2-14 Storage Cradles MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Storage Cradles There are two types of cradles for LXE's LXtrEme MX3-CE mobile computer: a desk top cradle for tabletop charging / communication applications and a vehicle mount cradle for vehicle mounted charging / communication applica...

Page 63 - Chapter 3 Power Supply; Introduction; Figure 3-1 Main Battery Pack; New batteries must be charged prior to use; Handling Batteries Safely; Never dispose of a battery in a fire. This may cause an explosion.; Caution

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Chapter 3 Power Supply Introduction The MX3-CE computer is designed to work with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack from LXE. The LXE MX3-CE receives continuous power from two batteries. There is a Lithium-Ion Main Battery Pack that can be recharged separat...

Page 64 - Main Battery Pack; Battery Maintenance Publication

3-2 Main Battery Pack MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Battery Maintenance Publication The LXE publication “Getting the Most from Your Batteries” is available from LXE and is a single-source guide to battery management. The document contains information about battery recharging, conditionin...

Page 65 - Low Battery Warning; The Off Timer can be configured in the Control Panel.; Backup Battery; Note: Make sure there is a fully charged main battery in the MX3-CE

Low Battery Warning 3-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Low Battery Warning It is recommended that the Main Battery Pack be removed and replaced when it's energy depletes. When the Low Battery Warning appears do an orderly shut down of the MX3-CE, minimizing the operation of any installed ...

Page 66 - Battery Charger; The MX3-CE Main Battery Pack can be charged in the LXE Multi-Charger.; Figure 3-3 Insert Main Battery in Charger; operating instructions.

3-4 Battery Charger MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC The NiCd backup battery should be discharged completely once or twice a year. The Main Battery Pack will fully charge the backup battery. This process will allow longer life for the Backup Battery. The backup battery is discharged by sele...

Page 71 - Chapter 4 System Configuration

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Chapter 4 System Configuration Introduction There are several different aspects to the setup and configuration of the MX3-CE. Many of the setup and configuration settings are dependent upon the optional features, such as hardware and software, installed on t...

Page 72 - Installed Software; Software Load; The software supported by the MX3-CE is summarized below:; Operating System; or; Radio Drivers; Only one radio is installed in the MX3-CE at any one time.; All

4-2 Installed Software MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Software Load The software loaded on the MX3-CE computer consists of WindowsCE 3.0 OS, hardware-specific OEM Adaptation Layer, device drivers, MS Pocket Internet Explorer browser and utilities. The software supported by the MX3-CE is s...

Page 73 - Desktop; Desktop Icon

Desktop 4-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Desktop For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available WinCE user's guides or the WinCE on-line Help application installed with the MX3-CE. The MX3-CE Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 95, ...

Page 74 - Start Menu Program Options; Registry Dump; This program is similar to the Microsoft Windows program REGEDIT.; Scribble

4-4 Start Menu Program Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Start Menu Program Options The following options represent the factory default program installation. Your system may be different based on the software and hardware options purchased. Accessories Registry Dump The Registry Dump...

Page 75 - Communications; CE. Modems are not available from LXE nor supported by LXE.; Connect

Start Menu Program Options 4-5 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Communications Note: Some communication menu options require an external modem connection to the MX3- CE. Modems are not available from LXE nor supported by LXE. Connect Connect requires a specific cable connection before the M...

Page 76 - Figure 4-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen; Type

4-6 Start Menu Program Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Command Prompt Figure 4-1 Pocket CMD Prompt Screen Type help at the command prompt for a list of available commands. There are slight changes from general desktop Windows PC MS/DOS Prompt options. Exit the Command Prompt by typ...

Page 77 - Taskbar; Factory Default Settings

Start Menu Program Options 4-7 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Taskbar Access: Start / Settings / Taskbar Factory Default Settings Always on Top Enabled Auto hide Disabled Show Clock Enabled There are a few changes in the WinCE version of Taskbar as it relates to the general desktop PC Win...

Page 78 - Control Panel Options; or My Computer / Control Panel; Getting Help; modems

4-8 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Control Panel Options Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel or My Computer / Control Panel Getting Help Please click the “?” box to get Help when changing Control Panel options. Option Function About Displays hardware and softwar...

Page 79 - Communication; Device Name; Figure 4-3 Communications / Device Name Tab; PC Connection; Figure 4-4 Communication / PC Connection Tab

Control Panel Options 4-9 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Communication Factory Default Settings Device Name Blank Device Description Blank PC Connection Allow Connection Enabled Connect Using Serial 1 @ 57600 Device Name Figure 4-3 Communications / Device Name Tab Adjust the settings and ...

Page 81 - Dialing; nor supported by LXE.; Figure 4-6 Dialing Properties

Control Panel Options 4-11 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Dialing Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Dialing Icon Factory Default Settings Dialing From Blank Area Code Blank Dial Using Tone Disable CW Disable Dialing Patterns Blank Note: Dialing requires an external modem connecti...

Page 82 - Background; Figure 4-7 Display Properties / Backlight Tab

4-12 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Display Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Display Icon Factory Default Settings Background Lxelogo Tile Enable Appearance Scheme High Contrast White Backlight Battery Auto Turn Off Enabled Idle Time 3 Seconds External Auto...

Page 83 - Figure 4-8 Display Properties / Blanking Tab; Input Panel; Enabled

Control Panel Options 4-13 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Blanking Figure 4-8 Display Properties / Blanking Tab Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. This option is also available in Power. Input Panel Access: Start / Settings /...

Page 84 - Keyboard; Mouse

4-14 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Keyboard Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Keyboard Icon Factory Default Settings Repeat Enable Delay Short Rate Slow Figure 4-9 Keyboard Properties There is no change from general desktop PC Keyboard Properties options. A...

Page 85 - Network; Adapter; Reset Radio Parameters; Adapters; Figure 4-10 Network Configuration / Adapters Tab; Upon selecting a driver, click the Properties button.; Identification; Figure 4-11 Network Configuration / Identification Tab

Control Panel Options 4-15 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Network Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Network Icon Factory Default Settings Adapter Radio Card Specific Identification User Name Blank Password Blank Domain Blank Reset Radio Parameters After changing radio card adapte...

Page 86 - Owner; Password; Disabled

4-16 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Owner Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Owner Icon Factory Default Settings Identification Blank Notes Blank There is no change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and click the OK box t...

Page 87 - Power; Battery; Figure 4-12 Power Properties / Power Off Tab; Backlight

Control Panel Options 4-17 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Power Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Icon Factory Default Settings Battery N/A Power Off Battery Suspend Timer 5 Minutes External Power Disabled Backlight Battery Auto Turn Off Enabled Idle Time 3 Seconds External...

Page 88 - Primary Events

4-18 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Blanking These options are the same as those available using Display Properties. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. Charge This option presents the Voltage and Status ...

Page 89 - Regional Settings

Control Panel Options 4-19 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Regional Settings Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Regional Settings Icon No change from general desktop PC Regional Settings Properties options. Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes t...

Page 90 - Scanner; Main; Figure 4-14 Scanner Properties / Main Tab

4-20 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Scanner Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Scanner Icon Factory Default Settings Main Wedge Enabled Taskbar Icon Enabled Active Scanner COM3 (Internal) Scan Keys Left Scan Right Enter COM Ports Baud Rate 9600 Parity None St...

Page 91 - COM Ports; Figure 4-15 Scanner Com Port Settings

Control Panel Options 4-21 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide COM Ports Figure 4-15 Scanner Com Port Settings Adjust the settings and click the OK box to save the changes. The changes take effect immediately. The COM 1 display contains the same parameters as the COM 2 and COM 3 Tab. Adjust th...

Page 92 - Stylus; Double Tap; Figure 4-16 Stylus Properties / Recalibration Start

4-22 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Stylus Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Stylus Icon Factory Default Settings N/A Double Tap There is no change from general desktop PC Mouse / Double Tap Properties display. Follow the instructions on the screen and click...

Page 93 - System; Middle of Memory Bar; General; Figure 4-18 System Properties / General Tab; Memory; Figure 4-19 System Properties / Memory Tab

Control Panel Options 4-23 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide System Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / System Icon Factory Default Settings General N/A Memory Middle of Memory Bar General Figure 4-18 System Properties / General Tab This screen is presented for information only. The p...

Page 94 - Volume and Sound; Middle of Bar; Volume; Figure 4-20 Volume and Sounds Properties / Volume Tab; Sounds

4-24 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Volume and Sound Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Volume & Sounds Icon Factory Default Settings Volume Events Enabled Application Enabled Notifications Enabled Volume Middle of Bar Sounds Scheme LOUD! Volume Figure 4-...

Page 95 - Wireless – Lucent Radio Only; Factory Default Settings – Lucent Radio

Control Panel Options 4-25 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Wireless – Lucent Radio Only Access: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Wireless Icon Factory Default Settings – Lucent Radio Configuration Profile Default Access Point Basic Network Name Blank Encryption Data Security Disabled Adv...

Page 96 - Figure 4-22 Basic Tab Display

4-26 Control Panel Options MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Default Profile for Access Points – Lucent Radio Figure 4-22 Basic Tab Display Figure 4-23 Encryption Tab Display Figure 4-24 Advanced Tab Display Figure 4-25 Admin Tab Display

Page 97 - Prerequisites; Serial Port Transfer

Backup MX3-CE Files 4-27 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Backup MX3-CE Files Use the following to backup data files from the MX3-CE to a desktop or laptop PC using the appropriate cables and Microsoft's ActiveSync (NOT included in LXE file load). Prerequisites Serial Port Transfer • A desk...

Page 98 - Configure the MX3-CE; Serial Connection; USB Connection; USB; IRDA Connection; Click OK to return to the Control Panel.

4-28 Backup MX3-CE Files MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Configure the MX3-CE The following instructions relate to initial setup of ActiveSync. When there is a Connect icon on the MX3-CE desktop, this section can be bypassed. Serial Connection Select Control Panel / Communications / PC Con...

Page 99 - Create a Connect Shortcut; Choose Create Shortcut from the popup menu.; Explore

Backup MX3-CE Files 4-29 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Connect Connect the modem cable to the PC (the client) and the MX3-CE. Double click the Connect icon on the MX3-CE desktop or the PC desktop. Create a Connect Shortcut If there is not already a Connect icon on the desktop double-clic...

Page 100 - Disconnect; Put the MX3-CE into suspend by tapping the red Suspend button.; Move the MX3-CE so the infrared beam is broken.

4-30 Backup MX3-CE Files MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Disconnect Serial Connection • Disconnect the cable from the MX3-CE. • Put the MX3-CE into suspend by tapping the red Suspend button. • Click the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then click the Discon...

Page 101 - Baud rate of connection is not supported or detected by host.; ActiveSync indicator on the host remains gray

Backup MX3-CE Files 4-31 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Troubleshooting ActiveSync on the host says that a device is trying to connect, but it cannot identify it One or more control lines are not connected. This is usually a cable problem, but on a laptop or other device, it may indicate ...

Page 102 - Create a Communication Option; displayed showing the existing connections.

4-32 Backup MX3-CE Files MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Create a Communication Option 1. On the MX3-CE, select Start / Programs / Communication / Remote Networking. A window is displayed showing the existing connections. 2. Assuming the one you want does not exist, double-click Make New C...

Page 103 - Technical Specifications – Connection Cable; DB9 female; connection; Figure 4-26 Pinout – Serial Cable for Synchronization

Backup MX3-CE Files 4-33 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Technical Specifications – Connection Cable The exact serial cable is crucial. Many commercial null modem cables will not work. LXE recommends the following cables: Serial cable: 9000A054CBL6D9D9 Pinout: DB9 female DB9 female 1,6 4 2...

Page 104 - Graphic Utilities; to draw in line mode

4-34 MX3-CE Utilities MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Utilities The following files are pre-loaded by LXE. Not all of these utilities may be present on your unit. Graphic Utilities ABOUT.CPL Control panel which gives all available version information for system. If driver informatio...

Page 105 - ping; can type

MX3-CE Utilities 4-35 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide TEMPTEST.EXE Performs a standard temperature test loop, where every 10 seconds a scan occurs, various I/O ports are scanned, the Compact Flash slot is tested, and the current timestamp and battery voltages are sent via a WinSock connect...

Page 106 - sleep nn

4-36 MX3-CE Utilities MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC SLEEP.EXE Command line utility to insert a timed pause into batch files. Type sleep nn at the command line to sleep nn seconds. TIMEST.EXE Command line utility to generate a current time/date stamp; for use in batch files. VER.EXE Comma...

Page 107 - Host PC Command-line Utilities; if Pcfile is left off, the same name will be used for

MX3-CE Utilities 4-37 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Host PC Command-line Utilities PDEL.EXE Desktop PC RAPI command file utility - deletes a file on the ActiveSync-attached MX3-CE. Syntax is: pdel filename. PGET.EXE Desktop PC RAPI command file utility - copies a file from the ActiveSync...

Page 108 - Shortcut to

4-38 MX3-CE Utilities MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Miscellaneous BOOT.LNK Shortcut to warmboot.exe , placed on desktop for convenience in doing a warm boot. CONNECT.LNK Shortcut to repllog.exe , placed on desktop for convenience in using ActiveSync. LXELOGO.BMP Desktop graphic of LXE lo...

Page 111 - Chapter 5 RF Network Configuration; Task Bar; WaveLAN Network Name; Identifies the WaveLAN network the station will connect to.

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Chapter 5 RF Network Configuration Introduction Change the radio parameters by editing the Wireless parameters in the Control Panel. Lucent Parameters The following are the parameters that can be accessed and modified using the Task Bar Lucent icon for compu...

Page 112 - MAC Address; Network Assigned is a value entered by the operator.; Distance Between the Access Points

5-2 MAC Address MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MAC Address The MAC address identifies the unit to the access points in the network. The MAC address is located on the label on the radio card in the unit. This option uses the MAC address that is on the card. The MAC address can be changed u...

Page 113 - Enable Encryption; Off; Encryption Key; Proxim Parameters; Configuration; Network Domain; Site Survey Tools; Master Search

Proxim Parameters 5-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Enable Encryption Configures whether this station will receive/send encrypted data traffic. When "On" is chosen, the unit will be able to receive both non-encrypted data and messages encrypted with one WEP encryption key values....

Page 114 - Advanced; Inactivity Seconds; through 55 seconds; Inactivity Minutes; through 20 minutes; Roam Config; Sets the roaming speed.; About

5-4 Advanced MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Advanced Inactivity Seconds Sets the number of seconds of inactivity before the PC card goes to sleep. Valid settings are 0 through 55 (values above 5 are rounded to the nearest multiple of 5). To minimize draw on the vehicle battery, set this a...

Page 119 - Barcodes must be printed on a 600dpi printer.; using the scanner; Quick Start; This section’s instructions are; abbreviated; and based on the assumption that your MX3-CE will

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Chapter 6 SE923 Scanner Barcodes must be printed on a 600dpi printer. The barcodes cannot be scanned online. This chapter’s explanations and instructions are directed toward the SE923 scanner endcap. DO NOT USE THE BARCODES IN THIS CHAPTER FOR ANY OTHER SCAN...

Page 120 - Factors That May Impact Scanner Performance

6-2 Factors That May Impact Scanner Performance MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Factors That May Impact Scanner Performance The range of a scanner is dependent upon many outside influences including size of the barcode, quality of the barcode printing, material the barcode is printed on, c...

Page 121 - Scan Indicator; this value unchanged.

Scan Indicator 6-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Scan Indicator Aim the Scanner aperture toward the barcode. Press the Scan button. Align the red beam so that the barcode is centered within the beam. The laser beam must cross the entire barcode. Move the MX3-CE towards or away from the b...

Page 122 - Pre-Configured Default Values; Parameter Default

6-4 Pre-Configured Default Values MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Pre-Configured Default Values Parameter Default Value Bi-directional Redundancy Disable Codabar Codabar Disable CLSI Editing Disable NOTIS Editing Disable Set Lengths for Codabar 5-55 Code 128 ISBT 128 Enable UCC/EAN-128 Ena...

Page 125 - Decode Zone; Typical; * Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.; System Setup; This chapter contains; How To; When the SCNR LED turns green, the parameter has been decoded.

Decode Zone 6-7 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Decode Zone The decode zone is a function of barcode symbol characteristics including density, print contrast, wide-to-narrow ratio and edge acuity. The values shown in the following table are based on good quality symbols in the center of th...

Page 126 - Frequently Used Barcodes; Reset/Cancel Barcodes; Cancel will not undo a Set Default scan.

6-8 System Setup MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Frequently Used Barcodes Reset/Cancel Barcodes Use the Set Default parameter to reset all scanner parameters to their default values. Use the Cancel barcode to correct parameter barcode scanning errors. Cancel will undo one previous scan. No...

Page 127 - Scan either the; Bookland EAN; Codabar

System Setup 6-9 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Configure The Decoder For Barcode Types Scan either the Enable or the Disable barcode to the right to turn a barcode type on or off. See also the barcode type’s main section in this chapter. For example, see section “UPC/EAN” for the remaind...

Page 129 - Discrete 2 of 5

System Setup 6-11 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Code 93 Enable Code 93 Disable Code 93 Discrete 2 of 5 Enable Discrete 2 of 5 Disable Discrete 2 of 5 EAN-13 Enable EAN-13 Disable EAN-13

Page 130 - Interleaved 2 of 5

6-12 System Setup MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC EAN-8 Enable EAN-8 Disable EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enable Interleaved 2 of Disable Interleaved 2 of ISBT 128 Enable ISBT 128 Disable ISBT 128

Page 131 - MSI Plessey

System Setup 6-13 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide MSI Plessey Enable MSI Plessey Disable MSI Plessey UCC/EAN-128 Enable UCC/EAN-128 Disable UCC/EAN-128 UPC-A Enable UPC-A Disable UPC-A

Page 133 - Scanner Parameters; Parameter Default Value:; The default for Security Level parameter is Level 1.; Disable

Scanner Parameters 6-15 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Scanner Parameters Bi-Directional Redundancy Parameter Default Value: Disable Use this parameter to decide whether a barcode is successfully scanned in both directions before being decoded. Note: This parameter is only valid when a Li...

Page 134 - CLSI Editing; Parameter Default Value:

6-16 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Codabar Parameter Default Value: Disable When enabled, Codabar symbols will be scanned, decoded and transmitted. Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable Codabar Disable Disable Codabar CLSI Edi...

Page 135 - NOTIS Editing; Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below.; Set Lengths for Codabar; L1 Parameter Default Value: 5; Lengths for Codabar may be set for:

Scanner Parameters 6-17 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide NOTIS Editing Parameter Default Value: Disable When enabled, the start and stop characters are stripped from a decoded Codabar symbol. Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable NOTIS Editing Disa...

Page 136 - To begin setting one discrete length, scan this barcode:

6-18 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC One Discrete Length (Parameter L1) This option decodes only those codes containing a selected length. For example, when you want to scan only Codabar symbols containing 14 characters, scan the “Codabar One Discrete Length” barcode and...

Page 137 - Length Within Range; To begin setting lengths within a range, scan this barcode:; Any Length

Scanner Parameters 6-19 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Length Within Range This option decodes a code type within a specified minimum and maximum range. For example, when you want to scan only Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, scan the “Codabar Length Within Range” b...

Page 140 - Lengths for Code 128

6-22 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC ISBT-128 Parameter Default Value: Enable Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable ISBT 128 Disable Disable ISBT 128 Lengths for Code 128 No length setting is required for Code 128. The default s...

Page 141 - Code 39 Check Digit Verification

Scanner Parameters 6-23 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Code 39 Parameter Default Value: Enable Note: This parameter must be enabled when “Convert Code 39 to Code 32” is to be enabled. Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable Code 39 Disable Disable ...

Page 142 - Code 32 Prefix; Convert Code 39 to Code 32

6-24 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Code 32 Prefix Parameter Default Value: Disable This parameter adds the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 barcodes. When enabled, “Convert Code 39 to Code 32” parameter must also be enabled. Set this parameter by scanning either of ...

Page 143 - Full ASCII Conversion

Scanner Parameters 6-25 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Full ASCII Conversion Parameter Default Value: Disable Note: Code 39 Full ASCII and Trioptic Code 39 should not be enabled simultaneously. When enabled, the ASCII character set assigns a code to letter, punctuation marks, numerals, an...

Page 144 - Set Lengths for Code 39; L1 Parameter Default Value: 2; Lengths for Code 39 may be set for:

6-26 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Set Lengths for Code 39 L1 Parameter Default Value: 2 L2 Parameter Default Value: 55 Lengths for Code 39 may be set for: • any length, • one or two discrete lengths, • or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers to...

Page 146 - Trioptic Code 39

6-28 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Any Length This option decodes Code 39 barcodes containing any number of characters. To set any length, scan this barcode: Code 39 - Any Length Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Parameter Default Value: Disable When enabled, the check digi...

Page 147 - Set Lengths for Code 93; L1 Parameter Default Value: 4; Lengths for Code 93 may be set for:

Scanner Parameters 6-29 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Code 93 Parameter Default Value: Disable When enabled, Code 93 symbols will be scanned, decoded and transmitted. Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable Code 93 Disable Disable Code 93 Set Leng...

Page 150 - Data Options; Prefix/Suffix Values; Null; Prefix; To begin setting Prefix values, scan this barcode:

6-32 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Data Options Prefix/Suffix Values Prefix (P) Parameter Default Value: Null Suffix1 (S1) Parameter Default Value: LF Suffix2 (S2) Parameter Default Value: CR Note: Parameter “Scan Data Transmission Format” must be set before selecting ...

Page 151 - Suffix 1; To begin setting Suffix 1 value, scan this barcode:; Suffix 2; To begin setting Suffix 2 value, scan this barcode:

Scanner Parameters 6-33 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Suffix 1 To begin setting Suffix 1 value, scan this barcode: Scan Suffix 1 Next, scan four numeric barcodes that correspond to the computer keycode using the “Keypad Number Symbols” at the end of this chapter. If you wish to change yo...

Page 152 - Scan Data Transmission Format; Set this parameter by scanning one of the following barcodes.

6-34 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Scan Data Transmission Format Parameter Default Value: Data As Is Note: Parameter “Prefix/Suffix Values” should be set after setting this parameter. Use this option when you want to append a prefix and suffixes to the decode data. Set...

Page 153 - Now you are ready to scan one of the “Prefix/Suffix Values” barcodes.

Scanner Parameters 6-35 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide [Prefix] [Data] [Suffix 2] <Prefix><Data><Suffix 2> [Prefix] [Data] [Suffix 1] [Suffix 2] <Prefix><Data><Suffix 1>< Now you are ready to scan one of the “Prefix/Suffix Values” barcodes.

Page 154 - Transmit Code ID Character; Transmit No Code ID Character; Transmit Symbol Code ID Character

6-36 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Transmit Code ID Character Parameter Default Value: None A code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned barcode. This may be useful when the scanner is decoding more than one code type. In addition to any single character p...

Page 155 - Transmit AIM Code ID Character; Option

Scanner Parameters 6-37 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Transmit AIM Code ID Character AIM Code ID Character Each AIM Code Identifier contains the three character string ]cm where: ] = Flag Character (ASCII 93) c = Code Character A Code 39 C Code 128 E UPC/EAN F Codabar G Code 93 H Code 11...

Page 157 - Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5; L1 Parameter Default Value: 12; Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for:

Scanner Parameters 6-39 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Discrete 2 of 5 Parameter Default Value: Disable When enabled, Discrete 2 of 5 (D 2 of 5) symbols will be scanned, decoded and transmitted. Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable Discrete 2 of...

Page 159 - Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for D 2 of 5 codes.

Scanner Parameters 6-41 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Length Within Range This option decodes a code type within a specified minimum and maximum range. For example, when you want to scan only D 2 of 5 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, scan the “D 2 of 5 Length Within Range”...

Page 160 - Event Reporting; Decode Event; Parameter Default Value

6-42 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Event Reporting Note: These events have have no effect on the MX3-CE. Event requests from the host are ignored by the MX3-CE OS. The host can request the decoder to furnish certain information (events) relative to the decoder’s behavi...

Page 161 - Bootup Event; Parameter Event

Scanner Parameters 6-43 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Bootup Event Parameter Default Value Disable When enabled, the decoder generates a message to the host whenever power is applied. When disabled, no notification is sent. Set this parameter by scanning one of the following barcodes. En...

Page 162 - Check Digit Verification

6-44 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameter Default Value: Enable When enabled, Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) symbols will be scanned, decoded and transmitted. Set this parameter by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enable Enable Interlea...

Page 163 - Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13; Interleaved 2 of 5 scanning is enabled.

Scanner Parameters 6-45 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13 Parameter Default Value: Disable A successful barcode conversion requires the following to be true: • Interleaved 2 of 5 scanning is enabled. • One of the I 2 of 5 lengths is set to 14. • The barcode has a l...

Page 164 - Set Lengths for I 2 of 5; L1 Parameter Default Value: 14; Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for:

6-46 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Set Lengths for I 2 of 5 L1 Parameter Default Value: 14 L2 Parameter Default Value: 14 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for: • any length, • one or two discrete lengths, • or lengths within a specific range. The length of a code refers...

Page 165 - Selecting this option may lead to misdecodes for I 2 of 5 codes.

Scanner Parameters 6-47 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Two Discrete Lengths (Parameter L2) This option decodes only those codes containing two selected lengths. For example, when you want to scan only I 2 of 5 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters, scan the “I 2 of 5 Two Discrete Lengths”...

Page 166 - Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit; When enabled, the check digit is transmitted with the data.

6-48 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Parameter Default Value: Disable When enabled, the check digit is transmitted with the data. Parameter setting for “I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification” has no effect on this parameter value. Set this param...

Page 167 - To begin setting Laser On Time, scan this barcode:

Scanner Parameters 6-49 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Laser On Time Parameter Default Value: 3.0 Seconds This parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is programmable in 0.1 second increments from 0.5 to 9.9 seconds. If a label has not been de...

Page 168 - Linear Code Type Security Level; Parameter does not apply to; Linear Security

6-50 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Linear Code Type Security Level Parameter Default Value: Level 1 Note: Parameter does not apply to Code 128 . Use this parameter to determine the security level appropriate for barcode quality. The security level indicates how many ti...

Page 171 - MSI Plessey Check Digits; Set Lengths for MSI Plessey; L1 Parameter Default Value: 6; Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for:

Scanner Parameters 6-53 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide MSI Plessey Check Digits Parameter Default Value: One Check digits placed at the end of the MSI Plessey barcode verify the integrity of the data. At least one check digit is always required. Check digits are not automatically transmit...

Page 173 - Transmit MSI Plessey Check Digit

Scanner Parameters 6-55 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Length Within Range This option decodes a code type within a specified minimum and maximum range. For example, when you want to scan only MSI Plessey symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, scan the “MSI Plessey Length Within ...

Page 174 - Parameter Scanning; Select a mode by scanning either of the barcodes shown below.

6-56 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Parameter Scanning Parameter Default Value: Enable Use this parameter to decide whether scanner parameters can be set using the barcodes in this chapter. Note: When this parameter is disabled, scan the Set Defaults parameter barcode t...

Page 175 - Power Mode; Select a Power Mode by scanning either of the barcodes shown below.

Scanner Parameters 6-57 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Power Mode Note: The MX3-CE is designed to be operated in Low Power Mode. LXE recommends leaving this value unchanged. Parameter Default Value: Low Power A parameter setting of Continuous On means the laser scanner will not power down...

Page 176 - Set Default Parameter; Use the Set Default parameter to reset; scanner parameters to their default values. See the “Pre-; Important; Time-out Between Same Symbol

6-58 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Set Default Parameter Use the Set Default parameter to reset all scanner parameters to their default values. See the “Pre- Configured Default Settings” list in the Quick Start section earlier in this chapter. Note: Scanning the Cancel...

Page 177 - Transmit “No Read” Message

Scanner Parameters 6-59 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Transmit “No Read” Message Parameter Default Value: Disable Use this parameter to decide whether a message is sent to the host when a barcode symbol does not decode. When enabled, and a symbol does not decode, “NR” is transmitted. Any...

Page 178 - Trigger Mode; leaving this value unchanged.; See Also

6-60 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Trigger Mode Note: The MX3-CE is designed to be operated in Level Trigger Mode. LXE recommends leaving this value unchanged. Parameter Default Value: Level Use this parameter to determine when the laser is activated and decoding begin...

Page 183 - Check Digits; Transmit UPC-E Check Digit

Scanner Parameters 6-65 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Check Digits Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Parameter Default Value: Enable This parameter determines whether the symbol will be transmitted with or without the UPC-A check digit. Select an option by scanning either of the barcodes shown ...

Page 184 - Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit; Select an option by scanning either of the barcodes shown below.

6-66 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Transmit UPC-E1 Check Digit Parameter Default Value: Enable This parameter determines whether the symbol will be transmitted with or without the UPC-E1 check digit. Select an option by scanning either of the barcodes shown below. Enab...

Page 185 - Conversions

Scanner Parameters 6-67 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Conversions Convert UPC-E to UPC-A Parameter Default Value: Disable When this parameter is enabled, UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data is converted to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and...

Page 187 - Preambles; Data is sent to the host in the following format:; Select an option by scanning one of the barcodes shown below.; System Character

Scanner Parameters 6-69 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Preambles UPC-A Preamble Parameter Default Value: System Character A preamble is a lead-in character for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device. The lead-in characters are considered part of the symbol. Data is sent to the host ...

Page 190 - Supplementals; whether to read or ignore supplemental characters.; Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental

6-72 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Supplementals Decode UPC/EAN Supplementals Parameter Default Value: Ignore Note: In order to minimize the risk of invalid data transmission, we recommend that you select whether to read or ignore supplemental characters. Supplementals...

Page 191 - To begin setting the decode redundancy value, scan this barcode:

Scanner Parameters 6-73 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Decode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy Parameter Default Value: 7 Times With Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts the number of times a symbol without supplementals will be decoded before transmission. ...

Page 193 - UPC/EAN Security Level; Level 0

Scanner Parameters 6-75 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide UPC/EAN Security Level Parameter Default Value: Level 0 Use this parameter to determine the security level appropriate for UPC/EAN barcode quality. There is an inverse relationship between security and scanner aggressiveness, so be su...

Page 194 - Level 3

6-76 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC UPC/EAN Security Level 3 Select this security level if you have tried security level 2 and are still experiencing mis-decodes. Using this level is an extreme measure against mis-decoding severely out of spec barcodes. This level signi...

Page 195 - UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters

Scanner Parameters 6-77 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide UPC/EAN Coupon Code Parameter Default Value: Disable When the UPC/EAN Coupon Code parameter is enabled, and the “Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals” parameter is enabled, the following barcodes are decoded: • UPC-A • UPC-A with 2 ...

Page 197 - Serial Interface; Baud Rate

Scanner Parameters 6-79 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Serial Interface Default Values: Baud Rate Parameter 9600 Decode Data Packet Format Parameter Unpacketed Host Character Time-out Parameter 200 msec Host Serial Response Time-out Parameter 2 sec Intercharacter Delay Parameter 0 Parity ...

Page 199 - Decode Data Packet Format; Decode Data Packet Parameter Default Value Unpacketed; Set this parameter by scanning either of the following barcodes.; Host Character Time-out; Host Character Time-out Parameter Default Value

Scanner Parameters 6-81 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Decode Data Packet Format Decode Data Packet Parameter Default Value Unpacketed This parameter selects whether decoded data is transmitted in raw format (unpacketed), or transmitted with the packet format as defined by the serial prot...

Page 200 - Host Serial Response Time-out; Host Serial Response Time-out Parameter Default Value; Intercharacter Delay Parameter Default Value 0 msec; To begin setting the delay value, scan this barcode:

6-82 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Host Serial Response Time-out Host Serial Response Time-out Parameter Default Value 2 sec This parameter determines the maximum time the decoder waits for an ACK or NAK before resending. Also, if the decoder wants to send, and the hos...

Page 201 - Parity; Parity Parameter Default Value

Scanner Parameters 6-83 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Parity Parity Parameter Default Value None A parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type according to host device requirements. Set this parameter by scanning one of the following...

Page 202 - Software Handshaking; Software Handshaking Parameter Default Value; Scan one of the following barcodes to set software handshaking.; Disable ACK/NAK Handshaking

6-84 Scanner Parameters MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Software Handshaking Software Handshaking Parameter Default Value Enable This parameter offers control of the data transmission process in addition to that offered by hardware handshaking. Hardware handshaking is always enabled and ca...

Page 203 - Stop Bit Select; Two Stop Bits

Scanner Parameters 6-85 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Stop Bit Select Parity Parameter Default Value 1 The stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares the receiving device for the next character in the serial data strea...

Page 204 - ASCII Character Equivalents; Scan Value

6-86 ASCII Character Equivalents MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC ASCII Character Equivalents Values from 1128 through 1255 (hex values 80h through FFh) may also be set. But the conversion of those characters to printable characters is not standardized. Therefore, they are not included in t...

Page 205 - Space

ASCII Character Equivalents 6-87 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Scan Value Hex Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1032 20h Space Space 1033 21h /A ! 1034 22h /B ‘ 1035 23h /C # 1036 24h /D $ 1037 25h /E % 1038 26h /F & 1039 27h /G ’ 1040 28h /H ( 1041 29h /I ) 1042 2Ah /J...

Page 207 - Undefined

ASCII Character Equivalents 6-89 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Scan Value Hex Value Full ASCII Code 39 Encode Char. Keystroke 1108 6Ch +L 1 1109 6Dh +M m 1110 6Eh +N n 1111 6Fh +O o 1112 70h +P p 1113 71h +Q q 1114 72h +R r 1115 73h +S s 1116 74h +T t 1117 75h +U u 1118 76h +V v 1119 77h...

Page 208 - Keypad Number Symbols

6-90 Keypad Number Symbols MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Keypad Number Symbols The barcode labels shown below represent a numeric keypad, with decimal values 0 through 9. Each label can be scanned individually to enter a numeric value. Use these numeric value symbols to enter numeric inp...

Page 209 - PPENDIX; EY

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Table of Contents A PPENDIX A K EY M APS A-1 Keypad ....................................................................................................................A-1 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies ...........................................................

Page 211 - Appendix A Key Maps; Figure A-1 QWERTY Keypad; Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies; When using a sequence of keys that includes the 2; key first then the rest of the key sequence.; CAPS LED is illuminated when CapsLock is On.

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Appendix A Key Maps Keypad Figure A-1 QWERTY Keypad Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies Note: This key mapping is used on hand held computers that are NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. When using a sequence of keys that includes the 2 nd key, press the 2 nd ke...

Page 214 - DOT

A-4 Keypad MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Press These Keys and Then To get this key 2 nd Shift Ctrl Alt CapsLock Press this key S S T T U U V V W W X X Y Y Z Z 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 0 0 DOT DOT < 0 [ 1 ] 2 > 3 = 4 { 5 } 6 / 7 - 8 + 9 * I : (colon) D ; (semicolon) F ? L...

Page 217 - B T; ECHNICAL

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Table of Contents A PPENDIX B T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS B-1 Physical Specifications ........................................................................................ B-1 Environmental Specifications ......................................................

Page 219 - Appendix B Technical Specifications; Physical Specifications; Features Specifications

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Features Specifications Comments CPU SA1110 CPU operating at 133 MHz or 206 MHz 32 bit CPU (with on-chip cache) Memory ROM 16 MB Flash RAM 16, 32 or 64MB of SDRAM System Memory Display LCD Monochrom...

Page 220 - Environmental Specifications; Feature Specification

B-2 Environmental Specifications MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Features Specifications Comments Power Connector 8.5V - 15 VDC Input Power External Battery Charger Contacts 10.8 - 16VDC Input Power Power Jack Audio Connector Audio Jack Dimensions w/Endcap Length 6.5” 165 cm Width 9” 228 c...

Page 221 - Display Specifications; Power Supplies; US AC Wall Adapter; International AC Adapter

Display Specifications B-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Display Specifications Feature Specification Type Transflective Monochrome LCD Electroluminescent Backlighting Resolution 640x240 pixels Size ½ VGA landscape Diagonal Viewing Area 5.92 in (150.4mm) Dot Pitch 0.22mm Dot Size 0.20mm ...

Page 222 - Radio Specifications

B-4 Radio Specifications MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Radio Specifications Proxim PCMCIA 2.4 GHz Type II Bus Interface: PCMCIA 2.0, Type II slot Radio Frequencies: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz FH SS RF Data Rates: 0.8 / 1.6 Mbps RF Power Level: 100 mW (varies by country) Channels 15 Operating Tempe...

Page 223 - C API C; ALLS

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Table of Contents A PPENDIX C API C ALLS C-1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... C-1 Power Management API ......................................................................

Page 225 - Appendix C API Calls; Power Management; Power Management API; Battery status can be obtained from a standard Win32 API call:

E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Appendix C API Calls Introduction This appendix documents only the LXE-specific API calls for the MX3-CE. It is intended as an appendix to the standard Microsoft Windows CE API documentation. Details of many of the calls in this appendix to the MX3-CE Refere...

Page 226 - Backup Battery Charge/Discharge; COM1 Ring Indicator Power; if

C-2 Power Management API MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Backup Battery Charge/Discharge Backup battery charge and discharge are controlled by bits in an FPGA register. Note: turn off the charge bits when turning on the discharge bits, and vice-versa; this is protected in hardware, but the...

Page 227 - COM3 Ring Indicator Power; Display Power On/Off; HDC

Power Management API C-3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide COM3 Ring Indicator Power One or more control lines are not connected. This is usually a cable problem, but on a laptop or other device, it may indicate a bad serial port. See Also: ReadFPGA() and WriteFPGA(). #define FPGA_PWR_CNTL2 ...

Page 228 - Backlight Power On/Off; Cold boot is performed by making a KernelIOCtl call as follows:; Warm Boot; Warm boot is performed by making a KernelIOCtl call as follows:

C-4 Power Management API MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Backlight Power On/Off Backlight power is activated by directly toggling the GPIO pins. This has the limitation that the system software does not know what the current state of the backlight is. In particular, if the backlight is tur...

Page 229 - Scanner API; An event must be sent to the scanner wedge to cause a scan to happen:; Retrieving Data; Tethered scanners cannot be triggered by software.; Retrieving Data

Scanner API C-5 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Scanner API The scanner has 2 different usage methods, depending upon whether or not the scanner wedge is active. If the scanner wedge is active, the serial port or ports it is configured to will be locked so other applications cannot open th...

Page 230 - Detecting Presence Of Internal Scanner; The internal scanner is reliably detected via a 2-stage process.

C-6 Scanner API MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Detecting Presence Of Internal Scanner The internal scanner is reliably detected via a 2-stage process. First, RTS is toggled, and the software looks for a response coming back. Note that the sense of RTS is reversed in this case, so it must ...

Page 231 - Serial Ports API; Note that ActiveSync usage supports only true IRDA connections.

Serial Ports API C-7 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Serial Ports API For the most part, all of the standard Win32 API calls for serial ports will work on the MX3-CE serial ports. If the scanner wedge is running, it will lock the ports it is configured to monitor, and will prevent those fr...

Page 232 - Version Control API; There is an OEM API call to get the current OAL version information.; Bootloader Version

C-8 Version Control API MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Version Control API OAL Version There is an OEM API call to get the current OAL version information. typedef struct tagOemVerInfo { int cboemverinfo; // sizeof (tagOemVerInfo); unsigned short oemverinfover; // version # of version inf...

Page 233 - Loaded Version Numbers; value of bits read

Hardware Port Access API C-9 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Loaded Version Numbers The registry key HKLM\Software\LXE\Version contains current version numbers of loaded software, including PCMCIA radio drivers. Loaded S Numbers The registry key HKLM\Software\LXE\Snumber contains current S...

Page 234 - Hardware Port Access API; GPIO Pin Access; There are OEM API calls to read, write, and redirect GPIO data:; DWORD

C-10 Hardware Port Access API MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC GPIO Pin Access WARNING: Accessing GPIO pins incorrectly (especially outputting data on an input pin) can result in hardware damage and failure. There are OEM API calls to read, write, and redirect GPIO data: typedef struct { DW...

Page 235 - Place the compact flash card labeled NK.BIN in the right hand slot.

Reflash the MX3-CE C-11 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Reflash the MX3-CE How To 1. Remove the endcap from the MX3-CE being very careful not to damage the leads to the external power jack, the headphone jack or the antenna. The antenna may be taped to the endcap so great care must be take...

Page 237 - ndex 1; Index; Code

I ndex 1 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Index 2nd key function ................................................ 2-8 A About ................................................................. 4-8 ABOUT.CPL ................................................... 4-34 Accessories Electrostatic Di...

Page 239 - ndex 3; Default Values

I ndex 3 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Data Bits .......................................................... 4-20 Data entry, How To ......................................... 1-23 Data Options Prefix, Suffix1 and Suffix2 ............................ 6-32 Date/Time ...........................

Page 240 - Failure

4 Index MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC Domain ............................................................ 4-15 Double Click .................................................... 4-14 Double Tap ...................................................... 4-22 E EAN, Bookland.......................

Page 241 - ndex 5; LEDs

I ndex 5 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide My Computer ................................................... 4-3 Recycle Bin ...................................................... 4-3 Identification .......................................... 4-15, 4-16 Idle Time...................................

Page 243 - ndex 7; Serial Cable

I ndex 7 E-EQ-MX3CERG-A-ARC MX3-CE Reference Guide Reboot................................................................ 2-4 Recalibrate ....................................................... 1-13 Recalibration.................................................... 4-22 Reflash .........................