GRAYHILL DuraMaxH User manual

Grayhill DuraMaxH

Quick Reference Guide v0.03

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The information supplied in this manual is believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of its publication. Grayhill, Inc. assumes no

responsibility for any errors, omissions, or suitability of its products for a particular application.

Warranty

Industrial Handheld Computers from Grayhill, Inc., (the “Product”) are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under

normal use, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to units that have been abused or stressed beyond

the published environmental and electrical specifications. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, Grayhill will

repair or replace the defective product. This warranty is limited to the original purchase price of the unit and does not cover installation,

labor or any other contingent costs. For warranty service, return the defective product to Grayhill, shipping prepaid, for prompt repair or

replacement. The foregoing sets forth the full extent of Grayhill’s warranties regard the Product. Repair or replacement at Grayhill’s option

is the exclusive remedy.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND GRAYHILL SPECIFICALLY

DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL

GRAYHILL, ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE

PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS,

OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE

PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS MAY

NOT APPLY IN ALL CASES.

This warranty provides specific legal rights. Other rights which vary from state to state may also apply.

Ordering Guide

All programs and files on the CD included with this Product are protected by copyright. Grayhill, Inc. authorizes duplication of the contained

programs and files as necessary for use by the licensee; however, general distribution of these programs and/or files is strictly forbidden

without prior written consent from Grayhill, Inc.

Grayhill

Grayhill Product Part Number

Rugged Mobile Handheld VGA Display 1.3Mpix Camera M1YY1021-1

Rugged Mobile Handheld QVGA Display 1.3Mpix Camera M1YY1021-2

Rugged Mobile Handheld VGA Display M1YY1021-3

Rugged Mobile Handheld QVGA Display M1YY1021-4

Handheld Lithium Polymer Battery 21Whr M1YY1020-1

Handheld Lithium Ion Battery 10.5Whr M1YY1020-2

Handheld Lithium Polymer Battery 15.25Whr M1YY1020-3

Charging Cable with USB Host and USB Client Snap Version M1HH4151-1

Charging Cable with USB Host and USB Client Screw Version M1HH4151-2

Evaluation Kit – 1 Handheld QVGA Display (M1YY1021-4) DURAMAXEVT35

1 Handheld Lithium Ion Battery (M1YY1020-3), 1 Handheld Product CD,

1 Charging cable (M1HH4152-1)

Audience

This manual provides a quick reference source for information about the Grayhill Handheld. The information it provides is intended for

qualified electrical personnel familiar with installing, programming, and maintaining industrial networks and industrial automation.

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................4

Summary of Features......................................................................................................................................4

Typical Uses...................................................................................................................................................4

Handheld Product Components......................................................................................................................4

Evaluation Kit Contents .................................................................................................................................5

Setting Up the Handheld.............................................................................................................5

Charge the Handheld......................................................................................................................................5

Turn On the Handheld....................................................................................................................................6

Align the Handheld Touch Screen..................................................................................................................6

Resetting.........................................................................................................................................................6

Using the Handheld .....................................................................................................................7

Handheld Buttons...........................................................................................................................................7

Connectivity...................................................................................................................................................8

Using the Stylus .............................................................................................................................................8

Task Bar and Start Menu................................................................................................................................8

Pre-Installed Programs ...................................................................................................................................9

Using the Keyboard........................................................................................................................................9

Changing Handheld Settings........................................................................................................................10

Field Swapping the Battery ..........................................................................................................................10

Storing Data ...............................................................................................................................10

Built-In Flash Memory.................................................................................................................................11

Wired Communications ............................................................................................................11

Running ActiveSync.....................................................................................................................................14

Disconnecting ActiveSync ...........................................................................................................................15

Wireless Communications.........................................................................................................15

WiFi (802.11x).............................................................................................................................................15

BlueTooth.....................................................................................................................................................15

Antennas.......................................................................................................................................................15

Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................16

FCC Notices.................................................................................................................................................16

Warranty....................................................................................................................................17

Service Information...................................................................................................................17

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Introduction

The Grayhill Industrial Handheld Computer is a rugged handheld computer designed for use in

heavy industrial or commercial applications. The Handheld provides wireless connectivity and

mobile personal computing for personnel who work in extreme environments.

Summary of Features

Environmentally Sealed and Submersible

Daylight Viewing Ability

3.5” VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240) Transflective Display

Ruggedness: Solid frame; industrial-strength high impact touch screen

Dimensions: 7.6” x 3.3” x 1.7”

Weight: 20oz. with battery

Operating System: Windows CE 5.0

Processor: Intel XScale PXA260 416 MHz

Long Battery Life: 8 hours at maximum power consumption

64 MB RAM and 64 MB Non-Volatile Flash Memory: No loss of data upon hard reset

Auxiliary Storage Capabilities: Secure Digital / Compact Flash

Multiple On Board Wireless Options: WiFi (802.11x), Bluetooth

Wired Connections: Active Sync and USB via cable

Audio: Speakers and Microphone

Typical Uses

Wireless communications solve difficult industrial and commercial communications problems.

Communications using radio waves can be made over long distances, through the heat of blast

furnaces and the cold temperatures and precipitation that may be present at outdoor sites.

Whether working in construction, manufacturing, mining, or other physically demanding jobs,

field personnel will find the Grayhill Handheld useful not only because of its comprehensive

communications options, but also because the Handheld can withstand hard knocks, dusty job

sites, extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and even submersion in water.

Handheld Product Components

The portable Handheld product is housed in a 7.6” x 3.3” x 1.7” hard plastic frame that features

a rubber boot for added durability , and provides an 3.5” VGA or QVGA display with a rugged 5

wire touch screen. The Handheld 2 keypads one for navigation and one for numeric entry.

Product items that accompany the Handheld product are a Lithium Ion battery or Lithium

Polymer Batttery, an AC adapter that includes USB Active Sync and USB Host, and a

companion CD with an electronic version of this guide.

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Evaluation Kit Contents

The Handheld Evaluation Kit includes:

Table 1. Grayhill Handheld Evaluation Kit Components

Handheld Kit Components

1 Handheld Standard

1 Handheld Stylus

1 Handheld Lithium Ion Battery

1 Handheld AC Adapter with USB Active Sync

connection and USB Host Connection

1 Handheld Product CD

For more on the Handheld Evaluation Kit, see the section starting on page Error! Bookmark

not defined..

Setting Up the Handheld

The Grayhill Handheld is shipped with its handle already attached and a rechargeable Lithium

Ion battery already installed. However, some initial setup is required.

Charge the Handheld

Before using your Handheld for the first time, charge its battery for about 3 hours, connecting

the Handheld to an electrical outlet using the Grayhill Charging cable.

A completely charged battery will power the Handheld for eight (8) hours of maximum power

consumption depending on the type of battery ordered with the system.

Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter

Attach the AC adapter to the Handheld’s external connector, then connect the power cord to an

electrical outlet.

!WARNING: Use only a Grayhill-approved AC adapter with the Handheld. Use of another

AC adapter may cause a fire or an explosion. Always connect the AC adapter first to the

Handheld. Use the AC adapter with a properly grounded supply to avoid electrical shock.

Before plugging the power cord into the wall socket, make sure its voltage and frequency

match that of the AC adapter. If using an extension cord with the provided AC adapter, make

sure the total current rating of the product does not exceed the current rating of the

extension cord.

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LEDs

When the Handheld is fully charged, the green Power LED glows steadily Green. When the unit

is unplugged from AC or the Battery is not charging the LED is off. While the battery is

charging the LED is Amber. If there is a low battery the LED will flash Red. If there is a fault

or no battery present the LED will be solid Red.

Turn On the Handheld

If your Handheld has been turned off turn it on by pressing the Power button, located on the

upper right-left side of the Handheld’s frame. The first time you power on your Handheld, it

will take about 45second.

Instant On/Off

After the initial power on, the Handheld instantly turns on when you press the Power button, and

instantly turns off when you press the Power button again. The Grayhill Handheld provides

these Instant On and Instant Off features to facilitate your work under harsh conditions.

Align the Handheld Touch Screen

The Handheld’s touch screen may initially require calibration to align the cursor on the touch

screen with the tip of your stylus. To calibrate your screen tap the center of each alignment

target with the tip of the stylus.

Resetting

By default, the Handheld’s Instant Off feature causes it to immediately power down to a “sleep”

mode where closed programs are still running, but the screen’s backlight is off. If no use is

planned for the Handheld for the near future and batteries need to be removed, you can

reconfigure the Instant Off feature to cause the Handheld to turn off completely instead of going

to sleep. You’ll use the Power control panel in Settings to reconfigure Instant Off (see page ).

Pressing Power on a Handheld with Instant Off configured to completely turn off the Handheld

causes a hard reset of the Handheld. When the Handheld is powered on again, all data saved to

flash memory will still be present.

Soft resets of the Handheld are accomplished by selecting Restart on the Handheld’s Start menu,

or by responding affirmatively to a request for a restart from an installer or other program.

To conduct a hard reset hold the power button down for 6-10 seconds. This will clear the

Handheld's ram and reload the OS from Flash.

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Using the Handheld

The Handheld’s external handheld features are designed for use in harsh conditions or on rugged

terrain. Its QVGA OR VGA display, external buttons, and port covers are built to resist impact.

Handheld Buttons

Figure 1.

Handheld Front View

Power/Sleep Button

Firmly press the Power button on the top right of the Handheld frame to turn the

Handheld on.

Press the Power button again to turn it off (either putting it into sleep mode or else

powering it down completely).

Enter Buttons

The Handheld provides two external buttons for you to make a menu item or program selection:

Press the stand-alone Enter button, located on the top left of the Handheld frame, to …

Press the Enter button, located in the center of the Navigation buttons on the Keypad,

located below the touch screen, to …

Either Enter button can be reprogrammed to perform another task, as necessary.

Numeric Keypad and Hot Keys

Locate on the right of the Handheld is the numeric keypad with an escape (ESC) key and

an Enter Key.

Function keys 1-5 that are the hot keys located on the left of the scree. You can assign

any functions you wish to each of these keys via Settings on the Start menu.

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Connectivity

Figure 2. Handheld Cable

These ports, located on the top of the Handheld, provide for necessary connectivity:

The USB A-Type Female connector facilitates connectivity with peripherals, such as with

an external keyboard or a mass storage device.

The USB A-Type Male connector is for connecting to another PC via Active Sync.

The Compact flash and Secure Digital permits insertion of storage cards or other devices

at the factory

Using the Stylus

You can use the Handheld stylus like a mouse to navigate menus and select items on the

Handheld touch screen.

Tapping: Tap the touch screen with the stylus to select or open an item. Tapping with the stylus

is equivalent to using your mouse to click an item on your PC screen.

Dragging: Place the stylus on the touch screen and drag the stylus across the screen to select

text and images. Drag the stylus down a list to select multiple items.

Task Bar and Start Menu

When you power on the Handheld, the Task Bar will appear at the top of the Handheld touch

screen.

Task Bar

The Task Bar at the top of the touch screen contains the Start menu and other items. You can

perform the following tasks by tapping your stylus on the Task Bar item:

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Figure 3. Task Bar

Start Menu

You can display the Start menu by tapping . The Start menu drops down, showing your

favorite programs, Programs, Settings, the Find utility, and Help for the current screen.

Figure 4. Start Menu

Pre-Installed Programs

Certain programs are pre-installed for you on the Handheld. When you first power on the

Handheld, the following programs will appear on the Start menu:

•ActiveSync •Pocket Excel

•Calculator •Pocket Internet Explorer

•Calendar*•Pocket Word

•Contacts*•Tasks*

•Inbox*•Today

•MSN Messenger •Windows Explorer

•Notes*

When your Handheld is connected via the Grayhill cable to your regular computer, you can

install other programs on the Handheld.

Using the Keyboard

The Handheld provides a soft keyboard that lets you type letters, numbers, and symbols by

tapping them with the stylus. When you tap a text entry field in a program, the keyboard

activates to permit data input, as shown in Figure 6 below. Tap each letter, number, or symbol

in the order you wish to enter them into the text field.

*A Microsoft Pocket Outlook program.

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Figure 5. The Handheld Keyboard

Special Keyboard Keys

Note that the soft keyboard also provides these special keys:

Navigation keys to move within the text field

An Enter key

A Tab key

An All Caps key

A Shift key

A Control key

Accent keys

To use the Navigation, Enter, and Tab keys, tap them.

Tap the All Caps, Shift, or Control key, or one of the Accent keys, then tap the letter, number, or

symbol. Just as on a normal keyboard, tap the All Caps key again to enter lower-case letters.

Changing Handheld Settings

Handheld settings, such as the brightness of the Handheld backlight, are changed using

Windows Control Panels. Settings are stored in permanent flash memory.

To change a Handheld setting, tap and then tap Settings.

Figure 6. The Handheld Control Panel

Field Swapping the Battery

The handheld is designed for quick field swapping of the battery. Include is ride through

technology that allows the user to swap the battery with in a full 2 minuets and maintain a state

that does not require a hard boot.

Storing Data

There are multiple ways to store content when using the Handheld. You can save content to:

Handheld built-in flash memory

Compact Flash cards or Secure digital installed at the factory.

Your desktop or laptop, via a wired or wireless connection

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