Unitech Barcode Reader Mr550 User Manual

MR550  
Stationary  
Terminal  
Battery Notice  
NOTICE  
This unit is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery pack,  
however it may not power-on due to battery discharge  
as a result of storage.  
In case of the above situation, connect the unit to the  
MR550’s power adapter and recharge unit for at least 16  
hours to fully charge the battery.  
The MR550 can operate normally for about 6 hours  
(without backlight) and can backup data for 7 days  
without external power.  
MR550 User’s Manual  
MR550 User’s Manual  
Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 - First Look  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
1.0 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
1.1 - MR550 and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
1.2 - Tour of the MR550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
1.3 - First Steps with the MR550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
1.4 - First Operation of the MR550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Chapter 2 - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
2.1 - CPU / Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
2.2 - Input / Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
2.3 - Barcode / Symbology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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2.4 - Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
2.5 - Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2.6 - Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2.7 - OS and Programming Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2.8 - Physical and Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . 8  
2.9 - Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Chapter 3 - User Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
3.1 - Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
3.2 - Software Keyboard (WinCE Keyboard) . . . . . . . . . 11  
3.3 - Using Proximity, MSR, or Barcode Reader . . . . . . . . 12  
Chapter 4 - Useful Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
4.1 - Bar2Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
4.2 - BarSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
4.3 - MSR and Proximity Reader Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
4.3 - HockRS232 Event (DisableActiveSync Driver for RS232 Port) 16  
MR550 User’s Manual  
MR550 User’s Manual  
Chapter 1 - First Look  
Chapter 1 - First Look  
1.0 - Introduction  
The MR550 series is a stationary terminal. It utilizes the Windows CE®  
3.0 operating system, and incorporates an integral barcode slot reader,  
triple track magnetic stripe reader, Proximity reader or finger print  
reader. Its PCMCIA type II slot provides wire or wireless communication  
for LAN or WAN capability. It provides the user with a standard Win-  
dows-based environment for customizing and operating the device.  
The MR550 is well suited for Time & Attendance, Access Control,  
Loyalty program, Work-in-Process application, Price checking ,Food  
court system and many other data collection applications.  
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Chapter 1 - First Look  
1.1 - MR550 and Accessories  
After opening the box, please make sure all the following are present:  
RS232 Cable  
MR550  
CD Manual  
Getting Started  
Guide  
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Chapter 1 - First Look  
1.2 - Tour of the MR550  
1.2.1 - MR550 Front  
Proximity Reader  
Speaker  
Bar Code or MSR Slot  
Touch  
Screen  
Lock  
Keypad  
Proximity Reader  
Fingerprint Reader  
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1.3 - First Steps with the MR550  
NOTE: UPS battery can be used for normal operation when  
there is no main power and also as a data backup battery.  
Data entered should not be considered properly stored until  
the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged.  
1. Insert key into lock and turn  
key with anti-clockwise  
direction.  
2. Lift up back-plate to about 45°.  
3. Ensure the UPS  
battery is connected  
via the white connector.  
Use a pen or screw driver to push the dip  
switch to the side away from the connec-  
tor (towards the bottom of the unit) to  
enable the backup battery.  
4. Plug the 13.5VAC Power Supply  
into the MR550’s terminal  
block’s AC connector on inner  
side of back-plate  
Plug the Power Supply into your  
wall socket.  
Charge the UPS battery for at  
least 16 hours.  
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1.4 - First Operation of the MR550  
1.4.1 - Power-On the MR550  
MR550 will automatically power-on when the 13.5VAC power adapter is  
plugged in. The MR550 welcome screen appears, which is soon  
replaced by the Windows CE screen.  
1.4.2 - Calibrate the MR550  
The screen to the right will automatically  
appear when the unit is first powered-on  
or after system reset.  
The MR550 will prompt you to calibrate  
the unit by tapping a sequence of screen  
locations. Tap gently but firmly. When  
you have completed the series of taps,  
press the [ENT] key to confirm or press  
the [ESC] key to cancel.  
1.4.3 - Set Time Zone, Date, and Time  
After Calibrating the MR550, the  
“Date/ Time Properties” dialog box  
will appear. Please follow below steps  
to set the date and time.  
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Chapter 1 - First Look  
1.4.3.1 - Setting the Time Zone  
Setting the correct time zone first is recom-  
mended because the system time will be au-  
tomatically adjusted according to the differ-  
ence between the original time zone and fi-  
nal time zone that you select.  
Follow below steps to set it up.  
1. Scroll down to see a list of cities.  
2. Choose your location (or the nearest  
listed one).  
3. Check the Daylight Saving check box, if  
necessary.  
4. Tap the APPLY button.  
1.4.3.2 - Set the Year and Month  
Tap Left or Right arrow to scroll the month  
Tap here  
to select  
the year  
Tap here  
to select  
the month  
Or directly tap location of year or month to change the year or month  
setting.  
1.4.3.3 - Exit Date / Time Properties  
Tap OK or X (cancel) button at upper-right corner to exit.  
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Chapter 2 - Specifications  
Chapter 2 - Specifications  
2.1 - CPU / Memory  
92 MHz 32 bits MIPS CPU. Built-in real time clock  
CPU  
Flash ROM  
SDRAM  
32MB for OS and application programs  
32MB Built-in  
2.2 - Input / Output  
6 rubber keys, including F1~F4, ESC, and ENTER  
Keyboard  
SoftwareAlpha-numeric keyboard  
Software numeric keyboard  
Audio output  
Display  
Speaker with software controlled volume  
6 inches 240 x 320 pixels portrait type  
4 gray scale, FSTN with touch screen  
LED backlight  
Contrast adjustable by software hotkey  
2.3 - Barcode / Symbology  
Symbology  
Unitech’s new generation decoder chip supports:  
Codabar  
Code 39 Full ASCII  
Delta Code  
Code 11  
Code 32  
Code 93  
EAN-8/13  
Code 39  
Code 128  
EAN128  
Interleaved 2 of 5  
Telpen  
MSI / Plessy  
Toshiba Code  
Standard 2 of 5  
UPC-A/E  
2.4 - Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)  
Triple tracks  
Measuring tap PM50-7B (recording density 210BPI)  
Track  
Tap speed  
Life  
19 cm/sec (7.5 inch/sec)  
300,000 pass  
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2.5 - Interface Port  
Two RJ45 RS232C IDC type connectors:  
RS232  
 
One supports full duplex asynchronous TX, RX,  
CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR communications and baud  
rate up to 115.2K bps.  
 
One supports TX, RX, CTS, RTS  
PCMCIA Type II slot  
PC card  
Digital Out  
Digital In  
2 RELAY power with 270V AC/2A  
One photo-coupler input  
2.6 - Power  
External AC adapter @ 13.2VAC  
Power input  
UPS  
1 cell Li-ion UPS battery @ 4.2V, 3000 mAH  
supports 6 hours operation (without communication  
and backlight) and 7 days data backup  
2.7 - OS and Software Programming Tools  
Microsoft Windows CE version 3.0  
OS  
Development  
Language  
Microsoft Embedded Visual Tool for VB and VC  
programming  
2.8 - Physical and Environmental Characteristics  
Dimensions  
8.46” (L) x 5.98” (W) x 1.97” (H)  
215mm (L) x 152mm (W) x 50mm (H)  
Weight  
Approximately 2.77 lb (1.256 kg) with battery pack  
Temperature  
Operation: 32°F ~ 122°F (0°C ~ 50°C)  
Storage: -4°F ~ 158°F (-20°C ~ 70°C)  
Humidity  
Drop  
5% ~ 95% RH non-condensing  
Sustains a free drop of 1.2 meters onto a concrete  
floor  
ESD protection 4KV DC contact, 8KV DC air  
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Chapter 2 - Specifications  
2.9 - Pin Assignments  
Terminal Block  
Auxillary RS232  
RS232  
AC Power  
Flex Cable to Main Board  
2.9.1 - AC Power Pin Assignments  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pin Number  
Signal  
VAC Input 1  
VAC Input 2  
N/C  
1.  
2.  
3.  
2.9.2 - RS232 Pin Assignments  
Description  
Pin Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DCD  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
Data Carrier Detected  
Received Data  
Transmitted Data  
Data Terminal Ready  
Ground  
Data Set Ready  
Request To Send  
Clear To Send  
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2.9.3 - Auxillary RS232 Pin Assignments  
Description  
NotAvailable  
Received Data  
Transmitted Data  
NotAvailable  
Ground  
Pin Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
-
RXD  
TXD  
-
GND  
-
NotAvailable  
Request To Send  
Clear To Send  
RTS  
CTS  
2.9.4 - Terminal Block  
Pin Function Description  
1
2
3
RY2-C  
Common  
RY2-NC Normal Close  
RY2-NO Normal Open  
4
RY1-C  
Common  
5
6
RY1-NC Normal Close  
RY1-NO Normal Open  
7
DI-1  
DI-2  
5V  
Photo-In Cathode(-)  
8
Photo-OutAnode(+)  
Positive 5 Volts  
Ground  
9
10  
5V  
11  
12  
12V  
5V  
Positive 12 Volts  
Ground  
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Chapter 3 - User Input  
Chapter 3 - User Input  
3.1 - Keypad  
The MR550 keypad contains 6 rubber keys, including F1~F4, ESC, and  
ENTER key. Please refer to the picture below.  
Clock-In Break-Out Break-In Clock-Out Escape  
F1 F2 F3 F4  
[F1]~[F4] Standard WinCE Function Keys  
Enter  
[ESC]  
The Escape key performs the same function as tapping the  
CANCEL or X icon on the touch screen  
[BS]  
The Back-Space key is used to erase previously input  
characters  
3.2 - Software Keyboard (WinCE Keyboard)  
Because the MR550’s rubber keypad allows input of numeric characters  
only, Windows CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input  
of other characters. The Windows-based keyboard replicates the layout  
of a standard PC keyboard.  
3.2.1 - Open WinCE Keyboard:  
Open the Windows CE keyboard by tapping the “keyboard” icon on the  
task bar. (Refer to the picture below).  
Double-tap here  
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3.2.2 - Keying-in Characters:  
After double tapping the “keyboard”  
icon, the Windows CE keyboard  
pops-up. Character input is the same  
as a standard PC. Simply tap the on-  
screen button corresponding to the  
character you want to input.  
3.2.3 - International Character  
Support:  
Tap the [áü] button to switch from the  
standard English keyboard to the  
European keyboard.  
3.2.4 - Closing the Keyboard:  
Double tap the keyboard icon to  
close Windows CE keyboard.  
Title bar  
3.3 - Using Proximity, MSR, or Barcode Reader  
The MR550 has an integrated Proximity, MSR or Barcode reader, con-  
nected to Unitech’s new generation decoder chip, which can read all major  
barcode labels, magnetic stripe cards, or 125KHz EM proximity readers  
with excellent performance.  
The MR550 also has a built-in  
TTY.EXE program that allows the  
user to test reader’s data.  
TTY.EXE is located in directory  
\WINDOWS, and is also accessible  
by short-cut via Programs located  
in the Start menu.  
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Chapter 4 - Useful Programs  
Chapter 4 - Useful Programs  
4.1 - Bar2Key  
In the MR550, the built-in scanner, magnetic stripe reader or proximity  
are connected to an advanced decoder chip, and this chip is connected  
to COM3 port. Application programs should call Unitech’s scanner DLL  
library (Please refer to MR550 programming manual for detailed  
function of DLL library). Oftentimes it is not easy to get read data into  
application programs, especially if the application is provided by a third  
party, and users are not allowed to modify the source program.  
Bar2Key.exe” is an useful tool to get scanned/swiped data into any  
application program. While Bar2Key is running, all scanned/swiped  
data goes into the standard keyboard input buffer. Scanned/swiped data  
will be treated as normal keyboard input. Thus, any application pro-  
gram can input scanned/swiped data, just as if it were input by key-  
board.  
Bar2Key.EXE is located in the Win-  
dows folder. After executing the pro-  
gram, a Barcode icon will appear on  
the taskbar. Press scanner trigger  
key (or swipe) as you normally would  
to scan a barcode label.  
For exiting Bar2Key, double tap the  
Barcode icon on the taskbar and then  
tap the Exit button.  
For detail barcode symbology and  
MSR settings, please refer to the  
next 2 sections.  
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4.2 - BarSetup  
BarSetup provides the ability to change  
default symbologies for different appli-  
cations, put delimiter characters behind  
scanning data, and save settings to in-  
dividual profiles.  
BarSetup can be found at  
\Windows\BarSetup.exe. After  
starting the program two buttons:  
Barcode Symbologies” and  
Delimeter” will be displayed.  
Customization symbologies for each symbology include:  
Enable/ Send Maxi/  
Send  
Symbology  
Code 39  
I 2 of 5  
Disable Check Mini. Leading Other  
Digit Length Digit  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Full ASCII  
Send Start/Stop character  
Send Start/Stop character  
Fix length  
Yes  
S25/Toshiba  
Code 32  
Yes  
Yes  
Fix length  
Send Leading code  
Send Tailing code  
Character Set  
Telpen  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
EAN128  
Code128  
MSI/Plessy  
Code93  
Code11  
Codabar  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Check digit module  
Yes  
Yes  
One/Two check digit  
Send Start/Stop character  
CLSI format on  
Label Code  
UPC-A  
UPC-E  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes Zero expansion on  
Enable NSC  
EAN13  
EAN8  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes Enable Bookland  
Yes  
Supplement  
Supplement 2  
Supplement 5  
Space separator inserted  
Transmit if present/  
Must be present  
Calculate Check digit  
Delta Code  
Yes  
Yes  
Delimeter: None, Tab, CR, LF, CRLF, Comma  
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Individual settings can be written to  
a file (*.b2k) and then dynamically  
loaded for different applications.  
Otherwise, the default settings can  
be used.  
4.3 - MSR and Proximity Reader Setup  
The MSR’s track function and  
delimiter must be individually  
enabled/disabled for different  
applications.  
MSRSetup provides the ability to  
change default settings, put delim-  
iter characters behind track data,  
and either save settings to individual  
profiles or load profiles.  
User can run this program from  
\Windows\MRRSetup.exe. Dis-  
played will be one button: MSR  
Delimiter”.  
The Proximity reader is connected  
as an MSR track 2 reader by  
configuring it via the track 2 setting.  
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4.3 - HockRS232 Event (Disable ActiveSync Driver for RS232 Port)  
Normally, the MR550’s RS232 port  
is set as the default communication  
port with the Host PC via  
ActiveSync. The MR550 will  
automatically activate the  
ActiveSync driver and try to connect  
to the Host PC if the user directly  
connects the RS232 cable without  
running any programs. Sometimes,  
however, the ActiveSync popup  
window becomes inconvenient.  
“Hock RS232 Event.exe” is a useful  
tool to enable/disableActiveSync  
driver. This program can be run  
from \Windows\HockRS232  
Event.exe. Pull down the “Edit”  
menu to select the proper item.  
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