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Notices LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this guide 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 errors or omissions ...
Revision Notice RX2 Reference Guide Upgrade From Revision A to Revision B Section Explanation Notices Updated Trademarks. Chapter 1 – Introduction Revised “Accessories” listing. Chapter 2 – Physical Description and Layout Revised “PCMCIA Slot” and “Charging the Internal Battery” sections. Added info...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Table of Contents C HAPTER 1 I NTRODUCTION 1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 Components ......................................................................................
ii Table of Contents RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Pinout ...................................................................................................................................14 Serial Cable ...............................................................................................
Table of Contents vii E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Certificates ............................................................................................................................133 Dialing ...................................................................................................
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The LXE RX2 is a rugged, vehicle mounted, Microsoft ® Windows ® CE .NET equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications and RFID tag reading and writing. The RX2 transmits information using a 2.4 GHz radio. The RX2 is ...
2 Components RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Components RX2 2 1 3 4 1. Power Switch (Battery Powered Units Only) 2. Input Power/Battery Charger Connector 3. USB Client Connector 4. COM3/RS232 Connector Figure 1-1 RX2 Connector Panel 2 1 3 4 1. RX2 Computer Enclosure 2. Fork Truck Mounting Bracket 3...
When to Use This Guide 3 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide When to Use This Guide As the reference for LXE’s RX2 computer, this guide provides detailed information on its features and functionality. Use this reference guide as you would any other source book – reading portions to learn about the devi...
4 When to Use This Guide RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Document Conventions ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application names. Menu | Choice Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save command from the File menu”, this guide uses the convention “choose Fi...
Getting Started 5 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Getting Started Use this guide as you would any other source book – reading portions to learn about the device, and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular subject. This guide takes you through an introduction to and o...
6 Getting Started RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Quick Configuration 1. Establish a USB ActiveSync connection and start ActiveSync Remote Display. See section below or refer to “ActiveSync and the RX2” in Chapter 3, System Configuration for more details. 2. Configure the RX2 Software Update Manage...
Getting Help 7 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Getting Help All LXE user guides are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also check the LXE ServicePass website for the l...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout Hardware Configuration The RX2 hardware configuration is shown in the following figure. USB-C COM3/RS-232 INPUT 12-16 VDC ON OFF Charger DC Power Connection USB Adapter Cable Serial Cable Figure 2-1 Hardware
10 Hardware Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Central Processing Unit The CPU is an Intel ® Xscale ® PXA255 running at 400 MHz. System Memory A CF Card FLASH is used for ROM, Flash for Windows CE .NET and Flash memory for bundled applications. The Flash is configured as the primary boot...
Power Modes 11 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Power Modes The RX2 does not support power management. The RX2 has two modes, On and Off. On Mode The RX2 is in the On mode when: • A power source is present (charged internal battery or DC power is connected), and • The power switch, if present, is fl...
12 Physical Controls RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Physical Controls Power Switch RX2’s with an optional internal battery have a Power Switch to turn the unit On or Off. RX2’s without the internal battery have no power switch. These units are On whenever DC power is applied. Note: The DC to DC Po...
External Connectors 13 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide If necessary, a new ActiveSync connection must be established (unplug the USB connector for the PC and reinsert after the RX2 has completed bootup). ActiveSync Remote Display must be restarted. Note: To reset to factory default values, please r...
14 External Connectors RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B COM3/RS-232 Connector A D9 connector, labeled “RS2/COM3” is provided on the RX2. This serial connection can be used for FTP connections to another computer. The serial connection cannot be used for ActiveSync. 1 59 6 Figure 2-4 The RS/232 Seria...
External Connectors 15 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Power Connector The Power Supply connector is used to: • Connect the RX2 to an external DC power source • Charge the optional internal battery when connected to the RX2 Battery Charger. The RX2 can accept DC input voltages in the range of 10 to...
16 Audio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Audio Audio output on the RX2 comes from two sources: • An external buzzer • An internal beeper/speaker. Buzzer The buzzer is located on the back (driver’s side) of the RX2 enclosure. The buzzer has a loudness of at least 74 dB (2700 Hz) at 200 cm measured f...
Power Supply Options 17 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Power Supply Options There are several options available for powering the RX2. • An internal battery is optional. The internal battery is designed to provide a minimum of 9 hours operating time for the RX2. The internal battery pack recharges ...
18 Power Supply Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B In order to prevent loss of data when the battery low signal is observed, shut the RX2 Off and recharge the RX2’s internal battery. The internal battery is not user serviceable and should last five years with normal use before it requires repl...
Battery Charger 19 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Battery Charger For information on the RX2 Battery Charger, please refer to Appendix C, “RX2 Battery Charger”. Charging the Internal Battery Use the RX2 battery charger to charge the RX2’s internal battery. The RX2 battery charger charges the inter...
20 Vehicle 12VDC Direct Connection RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Vehicle 12VDC Direct Connection Note: Instructions for using this configuration are contained in “RX2 User’s Guide” section titled “Installation”. GND + 3 4 5 6 1 2 - 1. To Terminal Block or Vehicle Battery 2. To RX2 3. Brown (DC+) ...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Chapter 3 System Configuration Introduction All configuration items in this chapter assume that an ActiveSync Remote Display connection has been made. All configuration input is made via the RX2’s desktop displayed on the connected PC. Please see “ActiveSync Remote D...
22 ActiveSync and the RX2 RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B ActiveSync indicator on the host turns green and spins, but connection never occurs Disconnect the USB cable from the PC and reconnect it again. Make sure the RX2 is fully booted (the power light is flashing) before attaching the USB cable t...
ActiveSync and the RX2 23 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide ATTENTION: The remainder of this chapter assumes: • The RX2 is connected to a PC via ActiveSync • ActiveSync Remote Display is running on the PC Synchronizing Also, using Microsoft ActiveSync you can synchronize information on your desktop c...
24 ActiveSync and the RX2 RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection ActiveSync assigns a partnership between a client and a host computer. A partnership is defined by two objects – a unique computer name and a random number generated when the partnership is first crea...
Software Update Manager 25 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Software Update Manager The Software Update Manager is designed to provide a convenient way to keep the RX2’s software updated. The Manager requires an FTP server. The LXE software is stored on the FTP server and compared to the version of ...
26 Software Update Manager RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Maintaining Files on the FTP Server Files must be placed on the FTP server in the directory specified in the RX2 registry. The applicable LXE G-Number or P-Number software revision for each of the desired software packages supported should ...
Software Update Manager 27 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide • RFID reader firmware upgrade • RFID reader software • RX2 SNMP agent • Custom applications If only the TagLogger application is updated, the Manager quits without rebooting. Log Files The Manager maintains a log file on the RX2. The log f...
28 Software Update Manager RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B A sample log file is illustrated below. 2006-03-22 13:02:54 Starting LXE Software Update Manager (version SUMGRX20AC)... 2006-03-22 13:02:54 Waiting for network to initialize... 2006-03-22 13:02:55 Adapter CISCO1: 100.100.100.100 2006-03-22...
Software Update Manager 29 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Test Mode The Software Update Manager can be put into test mode. In test mode, rather than quitting upon completion of the update check, the Manager pauses and initiates a new check. The pause interval and the number of iterations of update...
30 Windows CE .NET 4.2 RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Windows CE .NET 4.2 For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available Windows CE .NET user’s guides or the Windows CE .NET on-line Help application installed in the mobile device. This chapter’s contents assumes the system adm...
Installed Software 31 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Radio Drivers • For the Summit or Cisco 2.4GHz PC radio card. RFID Driver • Includes an RFID driver. Once installed, the driver is configured via the RFID icon in the Control Panel. Wavelink Avalanche (Optional) Note: Please contact your LXE rep...
32 Installed Software RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Log File Format The log file entries have the following format: <TagID><tab><mm/dd/yy><sp><hh:mm:ss><AM/PM> Examples of SGTIN-decoded and non-SGTIN entries are given below: sgtin:0037600.042307.000012006925 8/...
Installed Software 33 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) The following features are supported by the Wavelink Avalanche Enabler when used in conjunction with the Avalanche Manager. After configuration, Enabler files are installed upon initial bootup and after a ha...
34 Desktop RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Desktop For general use instruction, please refer to commercially available CE .NET user’s guides or the CE .NET on-line Help application installed in the mobile device. The Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 95, 98, NT, ...
Desktop 35 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide My Computer Folders Folder Description Preserved upon Reboot? System Internal ATA Card (128 Meg total, 30 Meg free for User installed / created applications) Yes Network Mounted network drive No Windows Operating System in ROM No Program Files Applications...
36 Start Menu Program Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B 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. Access: Start | Programs Cisco Set Cisco radio / netw...
Start Menu Program Options 37 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Communication Access: Start | Programs | Communication ActiveSync The connection starts automatically when the cable is attached to both the RX2 and the PC. The Connect menu item is not used. Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server The \Syste...
38 Start Menu Program Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Taskbar Access: Start | Settings | Taskbar and Start Menu Choose Properties from the popup menu. Factory Default Settings Always on Top Enabled Auto hide Disabled Show Clock Enabled There are a few changes in the CE .NET version of Taskb...
Control Panel Options 39 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide 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. Because the RX2 is a headless design, many of the options hav...
40 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Option Function Remove Programs Remove user installed programs in their entirety. RFID RFID Configuration Utility. Set Tag, Filter, Power, Read, and Format parameters. Use this option to upgrade RFID firmware. Scanner Assign baud rate, parity...
Control Panel Options 41 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Identifying Software Versions The “Versions ” tab displays the versions of the LXE software installed. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed. Please refer to the last three digits to determine the revision ...
42 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Date/Time Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time Icon Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings after cold boot or at anytime. ! The RX2 uses the GrabTime utility to set the date and time from a time server automatically a...
Control Panel Options 43 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Network and Dialup Connections Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Create a dialup, direct, or VPN connection on the mobile device. The RX2 is effectively limited to wireless (Summit or Cisco) and USB con...
44 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Owner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set mobile device owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Blank Notes Blank There is no change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information ...
Control Panel Options 45 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Password Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set user access and power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password Blank At Power On Disabled Note: Once a password is assigned, each Control Panel option requ...
46 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B PC Connection Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Control the connection between the mobile device and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Allow Connection Enabled Connect Using ‘USB Client’ Click t...
Control Panel Options 47 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Remove Programs Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Remove Programs No change from general desktop Remove Programs options. Select a program and click Remove. Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall user-installed only programs. ...
48 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Factory Default Settings Affects LXE APIs? Affects RFIDApp? Format HEX Enabled Yes Yes EPC Disabled Yes Yes Field Separator Blank Yes Yes How to Modify RFID Parameters Follow this process when modifying the parameters on the RFID Control Pane...
Control Panel Options 49 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Tag Types to Read On the RX2, tag types to read is controlled by the APIs the user application calls. Therefore the Tag Types to Read check boxes have no effect on the RFID reader. However, the number of attempts does affect the LXE read APIs...
50 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Filters Access: Start | Settings| Control Panel | RFID | Filters tab These options affect the LXE APIs. However, there are LXE APIs that can set filters. Figure 3-13 RFID Properties / Filters Tab Click the Restore Defaults button to set the p...
52 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Read Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | RFID | Read tab Figure 3-14 RFID Properties / Read Tab Only the Beep once on Tag and Buzz during read cycle are applicable to the RX2. However due to the volume of the internal beeper, these aud...
Control Panel Options 53 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Click the Restore Defaults button to set the parameters to their factory default setting. Click OK to save changes or X to ignore any changes and return to the Control Panel. Note: RX2 is restricted to 95% for Modulation. Output Power Provide...
54 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Click the Restore Defaults button to set the parameters to their last saved default setting. Click OK to save changes or X to ignore any changes and return to the Control Panel. Firmware Upgrade In order to upgrade firmware, it is necessary t...
Control Panel Options 55 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Format Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | RFID | Format tab Use this option to select the output format that is sent to the open file from RFID read actions. Figure 3-17 RFID Properties / Format Tab The default output format is HEX. W...
56 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Scanner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner The scanner panels have limited effect on the RX2. COM1 is connected to the RFID reader and parameters cannot be edited by the user. COM3 is an external RS-232 serial port. COM2 is no...
Control Panel Options 57 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Main Figure 3-18 Scanner Properties / Main Tab The RX2 has two ports. The internal COM1 port is connected to the RFID reader. An external COM3 port is located on the side of the RX2. Do not connect a tethered scanner to the USB labeled port: ...
58 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B COM Ports Figure 3-19 Scanner Properties / COM1 Port Settings The COM1 port is internal. It is connected to the RFID reader. The settings cannot be changed. There is no COM2 port on an RX2. Figure 3-20 Scanner Properties / COM3 Port Settings ...
Control Panel Options 59 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide System Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | System Icon Review System and Computer data and revision levels. Adjust Storage and Program memory settings. Factory Default Settings General N/A Memory Middle of Memory Bar Device Name RX2001...
60 Control Panel Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Memory Figure 3-22 System / Memory Move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage. If there isn’t enough space for a file, increase the amount of storage memory. If the mobile device is running slowly, try increasing the amou...
Control Panel Options 61 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Volume and Sounds Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Volume & Sounds Icon Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to CE .NET events. Due to the design of the RX2, the internal beeper (which plays most sound events) cannot...
62 Utilities RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Utilities These utilities are pre-loaded by LXE. LAUNCH.EXE All applications to be installed into persistent memory are normally in the form of Windows CE CAB files. These CAB files exist as separate files from the main installation image, and need to be...
Utilities 63 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Once the drivers are loaded, the slot can be turned on. The value in the PCMCIA field is a DWORD, representing the number of seconds to wait after installing the CAB file, but before activating the slot (a latency to allow the thread loading the driver t...
66 Utilities RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage If any of the following directories are created in the \SYSTEM folder, Launch automatically copies all of the files in these directories to the respective folder on the flash drive: • AppMgr • Desktop • Favorites • Fonts...
Utilities 67 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide REGEDIT.EXE Pocket Registry Editor - part of Microsoft Power Tools for Windows CE. LXE recommends caution when editing the Registry and also recommends making a backup copy of the registry before changes are made. REGLOAD.EXE Double-clicking a registry s...
68 Reflash the Mobile Device RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Reflash the Mobile Device How To When booting, the RX2 looks for a file named ‘reflash.tag’ in the \System folder. When this file is encountered, the RX2 loads a new bootloader image (eboot.nb0) into the boot flash. The tag file is delete...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 69 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration An RX2 device manufactured before March 2007 must have drivers and system files upgraded before it can use the Avalanche Enabler functions. Please contact an LXE representative for d...
70 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B • Wired via a serial cable between the Agent PC and the LXE device. • Wired via a USB connection, using ActiveSync, between the Agent PC and the mobile device. • Wirelessly via the 2.4GHz radio and an access point After ins...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 71 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Enabler Configuration Avalanche Icon The Enabler user interface application is launched by clicking: either the Avalanche icon on the desktop or Taskbar or selecting Avalanche from the Programs menu. The opening screen pres...
72 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Scan Config Note: LXE does not support the Scan Configuration feature on Windows CE devices. The Scan Config option under the File menu allows the user to configure Enabler settings using a special barcode that can be creat...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 73 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Scan Config This option allows the user to configure Enabler settings using a special barcode that is created by the Avalanche Management Console. Not currently supported by LXE. Display Set up the Windows display at startu...
74 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Execution Note the dimmed options on this panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic execution upon startup. Figure 3-27 Execution Options (Dimmed) Auto-Execute Selection An applicat...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 75 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Server Contact Figure 3-28 Server Contact Options Sync Clock Reset the time on the mobile computer based on the time on the Agent host PC. Contact at startup Connect to the Agent when the Enabler is accessed. Contact when c...
76 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Startup/Shutdown Figure 3-29 Startup / Shutdown Options Do not monitor or launch Enabler When the device boots, do not launch the Enabler application and do not attempt to connect to the Agent. Monitor for updates Attempt t...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 77 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Scan Config Note: Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche System but is not currently supported by LXE on Windows CE. Figure 3-30 Scan Config Option Display Figure 3-31 Window Display Option...
78 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Shortcuts Figure 3-32 Application Shortcuts Configure shortcuts to other applications on the mobile device. Shortcuts are viewed and activated in the Programs panel. This limits the user’s access to certain applications whe...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 79 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Adapters Note: LXE recommends the user review the network settings configuration utilities and the default values in Chapter 5 before setting All Adapters to Enable in the Adapters applet. Figure 3-33 Adapter Options – Netw...
80 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Avalanche Icon Selecting the Avalanche Icon will access the Avalanche Network Profile tab which will display current network settings. Figure 3-34 Avalanche Network Profile Displayed Use Manual Settings When enabled, the En...
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 81 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Network DNS Wireless Figure 3-35 Manual Settings Properties Panels
82 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B For descriptions of these Enabler parameters, refer to Chapter 5 “Wireless Network Configuration”. LXE does not recommend enabling “Manage Wireless Settings” for Summit Client devices. When you download a profile that is co...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Chapter 4 Application Development Introduction Because the RX2 is a headless device, several features are included to assist in application development: • SNMP Agent for battery monitoring • APIs for battery management • APIs for managing the RFID reader. SNMP Remote...
84 SNMP RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B DESCRIPTION "Agent version number." ::= { lxeProductsWinCERX2ID 1 } -- System group lxeProductsWinCERX2System OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { lxeProductsWinCERX2 2 } -- Battery group lxeProductsWinCERX2SystemBattery OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { lxeProductsWinCERX2...
APIs 85 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide APIs See Also: LXE CE API Programming Guide E-SW-WINAPIPG The LXE CE API Programming Guide documents only the LXE-specific API calls for the mobile device. It is intended as an addition to the standard Microsoft Windows CE API documentation. Details of many o...
86 APIs RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B RFID Driver APIs For the development of applications to execute locally on the RX2 device, API support for the functions described supplement the current RX2 APIs documented in the “LXE CE API Programming Guide” (available on the LXE Manuals CD or the LXE Ser...
APIs 87 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Gen 2 Commands KILL Kill Class 1 tag GET Retrieves the currently set read parameters (RF power level and Modulation depth). SET Set read parameters (RF power level and Modulation depth) READ Read Class 1 tag IDs using parameters set by TAG_1_SET PROGRAM_ID Al...
88 Tag Orientation and the RX2 RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Tag Orientation and the RX2 The RX2 contains an RHCP (right hand circularly polarized) antenna. Tags orientation by rotation on the “Z” axis does not decrease the range of the RX2’s RFID reader. Figure 4-1 Tag Rotation, Example 1 Howeve...
Hat Encoding 89 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Hat Encoding The RX2 supports only 7-bit hat encoding which means only ^@ through ^_ (underscore) are supported. Desired ASCII Hex Value Hat Encoded Desired ASCII Hex Value Hat Encoded NUL 00 ^@ ESA 87 ~^G SOH 01 ^A HTS 88 ~^H STX 02 ^B HTJ 89 ~^I ETX...
Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart 91 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart 0 0x00 40 0x28 80 0x50 120 0x78 1 0x01 41 0x29 81 0x51 121 0x79 2 0x02 42 0x2A 82 0x52 122 0x7A 3 0x03 43 0x2B 83 0x53 123 0x7B 4 0x04 44 0x2C 84 0x54 124 0x7C 5 0x05 45 0x2D 85 0x55 125 0x7D 6 0x06 46 0x2E 8...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Chapter 5 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction The RX2 computer is equipped with either a Summit or Cisco radio. The Summit radio is an 802.11b/g radio. The Cisco radio is an 802.11b radio. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA s...
94 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Summit Radio Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for RX2 communication. The Summit radio is an 802.11g radio, capable of both 802.11b and 802.11g data rates. This radio supports no encryption...
Summit Radio 95 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Utility to connect to your network. The Wireless Zero Configuration Utility cannot control the complete set of security features of the radio. Select ThirdPartyConfig in the Active Config drop down list as the active profile. Warmboot the RX2. The Sum...
96 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Admin Login To login to Admin mode, click the Admin login button. Figure 5-3 Admin Password Entry Enter the Admin password and press OK. If the password is incorrect, an error message is displayed. The default password is SUMMIT. Note: The password is...
Summit Radio 97 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Config Tab Note: If the Admin password is not entered, the user can view the config parameter settings but cannot make any changes. The buttons on this tab are grayed out if the user is not logged in. Figure 5-4 SCU – Config Tab When logged in as an A...
Summit Radio 99 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide EAP Type Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) type used for 802.1x authentication to AP Options: None LEAP EAP-FAST PEAP-MSCHAP PEAP-GTC Default: None Note: The EAP type chosen determines if the Credentials button is active. Available entries on t...
100 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Status Tab Figure 5-5 SCU – Status Tab This screen provides information on the radio: • The config profile being used • The client name, IP address and MAC address • The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.) • The name, IP ...
Summit Radio 101 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Diags Tab Figure 5-6 SCU – Diags Tab The Diags screen can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and radio connectivity issues. • (Re)connect – Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current config profile and attempt to associate or authenti...
102 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Global Settings Tab The parameters on the global settings tab can be changed when an Admin is logged on. Without the admin login, the current values for the parameters can be viewed, but they cannot be edited. Figure 5-7 SCU – Global Settings Tab Par...
Summit Radio 103 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide G Short Slot 802.11g short slot timing mode. Options: Auto, On, Off Default: Auto Roam Trigger If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the radio looks for a different AP with a stronger signal. Options: -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75 dBm De...
104 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Ping Timeout ms The amount of time, in milliseconds, that a device will be continuously pinged. The Stop Ping button can be tapped to end the ping process ahead of the ping timeout. Options: 0 to 30,000 ms Default: 5000 Ping Delay ms The amount of ti...
Summit Radio 105 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide CCX Features Use of Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) radio management and AP specified maximum transmit power features. Options: On, Off Default: Off WMM Use of Wi-Fi Multimedia extensions. Options: On, Off Default: Off
106 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Summit Wireless Security Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Config tab according to the type of wireless security used by the network. The instructions that follow are the minimum required to successfully connect to a...
Summit Radio 107 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide No Security To connect to a wireless network with no security, make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to None • Set Auth Type to Open Fig...
108 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B WEP To connect using WEP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to Manual WEP • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 5-10 WEP Encryption Click t...
Summit Radio 109 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide LEAP without WPA Authentication To use LEAP (without WPA) make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to LEAP • Set Encryption to Auto WEP • Set Auth Type as follows: ...
110 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Click on the Credentials button. Figure 5-13 LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password and click OK . Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Co...
Summit Radio 111 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide WPA/LEAP To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to LEAP • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Please see “LEAP” earlier in this se...
112 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B EAP-FAST To use EAP-FAST, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to EAP-FAST • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open The SCU only supports EAP-FAST w...
Summit Radio 113 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. Figure 5-17 EAP-FAST Credentials Enter the Domain\...
114 Summit Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B WPA PSK To connect using WPA/PSK, make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to WPA PSK • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 5-18 WPA/PSK Encryptio...
Cisco Radio 115 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Cisco Radio The RX2 computer uses a Cisco radio. The radios can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security. Because there is no display or keyboard on the RX2, WPA choices are limited. All configuration items in this chapter assum...
116 Cisco Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Profiles Tab Use this option to manage profiles and review firmware information, status, statistics and wireless radio survey data. Profile Parameter Default Profile Parameter Default SSID Blank LEAP Disabled Client Name Blank Mixed Mode Disabled Infr...
Cisco Radio 117 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide No Security Create a new profile or edit an exiting profile. • If no security is used, the only entry necessary on the Profile Properties screen may be the SSID. If the SSID is left blank, the radio can associate to any available network. • Network se...
118 Cisco Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B WPA for the Cisco Radio Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for RX2 communication. Because the RX2 does not maintain date/time when Off, authentications using certificates are not supported o...
Cisco Radio 119 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Wireless Network Configuration for PSK Use the following instructions for all authentication protocols to configure the Microsoft Wireless Network configuration utility unless WPA/LEAP is used. WPA/LEAP is configured with the Cisco ACU (see Section ti...
120 Cisco Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B The Wireless Network Connection screen appears. Figure 5-26 Wireless Information Screen Make sure the “Notify me when new wireless networks are available” box is not checked.. Click the “Advanced…” button. Figure 5-27 Advanced Wireless Settings Make s...
122 Cisco Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B WPA/LEAP LEAP is a Cisco proprietary authentication protocol and is not supported by the Microsoft supplicant. To configure the mobile device for WPA/LEAP, use the Cisco ACU installed during normal installation of the Cisco radio driver. Cisco ACU Sta...
Cisco Radio 123 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide The profile properties screen is displayed. Figure 5-31 Profile Properties Screen Enter the SSID and Client Name in the correct fields. Set the Network Security Type to LEAP(WPA). Click the OK button. Figure 5-32 Select Profile Use the drop down box t...
124 Cisco Radio RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B The mobile device associates and displays the sign on screen. Figure 5-33 Login Screen Click the Status tab to display status. Figure 5-34 ACU Status Tab
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Features Specifications Comments CPU Xscale PXA255 CPU operating at 400 MHz. Turbo mode switching is supported. 32 bit CPU (with on-chip cache) Memory ROM 128 MB Flash RAM 128MB of SDRAM System Memory Displa...
126 Appendix A Technical Specifications RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Cable Specifications Caution: Do Not Use this Labeled Port for Tethered Scanners: USB-C Cable Ends Receptacle Plug Receptacle Plug USB A USB A RS232 RS232 Cable Pinouts and Diagrams MX3XA069CBLD9USBCLNT – CBL, USB D9F to USB Ty...
Appendix A Technical Specifications 127 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Environmental Specifications RX2 Operating Temperature -4 ° F to 122 ° F (-20 ° C to 50 ° C) (non-condensing) Storage Temperature -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) (non-condensing) Water and Dust IEC IP66 Operating Humidity Up to ...
128 Appendix A Technical Specifications RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Radio Specifications Summit CF 2.4GHz Bus Interface: Compact Flash via a PCMCIA adapter Radio Frequencies: 2.4 - 2.4897 GHz IEEE 802.11b 802.11g DSSS OFDM RF Data Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps RF Power...
Appendix A Technical Specifications 129 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Revision History Revision A, Initial Release: June 2006 Revision B: April 2007 Section Explanation Notices Updated Trademarks. Chapter 1 – Introduction Revised “Accessories” listing. Chapter 2 – Physical Description and Layout ...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options Introduction This appendix details programs loaded on the RX2 and configuration options that are of limited value on the RX2 due to its headless design. All configuration items in this chapter assume that an ActiveSync Remot...
132 Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Media Player Access: Start | Programs | Media Player There are few changes in the CE .NET version of Media Player as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Media Player options. Click the “?” button to ac...
Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options 133 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Control panel Options Accessibility Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility Customize the way the keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sound function. There is no change from...
134 Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Display Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Display Icon Set background graphic, color scheme appearance, and power scheme properties. Although the RX2 does not have a display, changes made to these options change...
Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options 135 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Internet Options Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options Set General, Connection, Security and Advanced options for internet connectivity. Factory Default Settings General Start Page http://www.lxe.co...
136 Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B PCMCIA Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | PCMCIA Note: Radio card in Slot 0, Internal ATA in Slot 2. Card slots are not user accessible on the RX2. Factory Default Settings Slot 0 PCMCIA Disable slot now Off Powe...
Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options 137 E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Power Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power Set Power Off, Backlight properties. Review battery status and perform backup battery charging/discharging. Note: Control Panel parameters established in Power Prope...
138 Appendix B Additional Cofiguration Options RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B Storage Manager Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Storage Manager Installed storage devices are listed by device name in the dropdown box. To view information about the disk or perform store operations, select a...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Appendix C RX2 Battery Charger Introduction The RX2 battery charger is: • Intended for indoor use only. • Not to be used for charging non-rechargeable batteries • To be used only with the 4000 mAh RX2 internal HiMH battery. Caution Nickel-based cells contain a chemic...
140 Appendix C RX2 Battery Charger RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B The battery charger cabling incorporates a breakaway connector on the charger end. Please refer to the RX2 User’s Guide for information on installing the cabling necessary for the charger. 1 RX2 (Battery Powered) 2 RX2 Battery Charg...
E-EQ-RX2RG-B RX2 Reference Guide Index A About software, hardware, version, network IP .............40 Accessibility settings .............................................133 ActiveSync Cable .....................................................................6 Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connect...
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