Psion Teklogix 8570 User Manual
Teklogix 8570  
Vehicle-Mount Computer  
User Manual  
October 17, 2002  
Part No. 80467.E  
ISO 9001 Certified  
Quality Management System  
Return-To-Factory Warranty  
Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of 90 days from  
shipment or 120 days from shipment where Psion Teklogix installs the equipment.  
The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend to any  
product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than  
an employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion  
Teklogix terms and conditions of sale for full details.  
Service  
When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature of the  
failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the failure occurred.  
Type, model, and serial number should also be provided. Before returning any  
products to the factory, call the Customer Services Group for a Return  
Authorization number.  
Support Services  
Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its  
customers. In North America, these services can be accessed through the Psion  
Teklogix Helpdesk. The Helpdesk coordinates repairs and training, helps you to  
troubleshoot problems over the phone and arranges for technicians or engineers to  
come to your site. For contact information and a listing of worldwide offices, please  
refer to Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices”.  
Disclaimer  
Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-to-  
date. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall  
not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to consequential  
damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including but not limited to  
typographical errors.  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Approvals & Safety Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
1.3 Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
1.4 The 8570 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Chapter 2: Getting Started  
2.1 Unpacking The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
2.1.1 Item Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
2.1.2 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
2.1.3 Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
2.2 Parts And Controls Of The 8570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.2.1 The Front Of The Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.2.2 Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
2.2.3 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
2.3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.3.1 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.3.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . .21  
2.3.3 Using The Power Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
2.4 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
2.5 Connecting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Chapter 3: Operating Information  
3.1 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
3.2 Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
3.3 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
3.4 Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
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3.4.1 TFT Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
3.4.2 Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
3.4.3 My-T-Soft Onscreen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
3.4.4 Touch Right Onscreen Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
3.5 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
3.5.1 Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
3.5.2 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
3.5.3 Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
3.5.4 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
3.5.5 Keyboard/Mouse Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
3.5.6 Multimedia Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
3.5.7 USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
3.5.8 PC Card Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
3.6 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer: Freezer Version . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
3.6.1 Operating The 8570 In Freezer And Outdoor Environments 35  
3.7 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
3.7.1 External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
3.7.2 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
3.7.3 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
3.7.4 Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
3.7.5 CD ROM Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
3.7.6 USB Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3.7.7 Multimedia Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3.7.8 Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3.7.9 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
3.8 Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
3.9 The BIOS Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
3.10 Typical Resource Allocation For Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
3.11 Backing UpYour 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Chapter 4: Installation  
4.1 Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
4.1.1 8570 Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
4.1.2 Security Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
4.1.3 Standard Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
4.1.4 8570 With Keyboard Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . 49  
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4.1.5 Pedestal Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4.2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4.2.1 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4.2.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . .51  
4.2.3 Bracket Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
4.2.4 Mounting The 8570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
4.2.5 Installing Security Mount Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
4.2.6 Installing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
4.2.7 External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
4.2.8 Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Chapter 5: Maintenance  
5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.2 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.2.1 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.2.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . .67  
5.3 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.4.1 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.4.2 Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
5.4.3 Optional Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting  
6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
6.2 Preventive Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
6.3 Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
6.3.1 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
6.3.2 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
6.3.3 Optional Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
6.3.4 PCMCIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
6.3.5 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
6.3.6 I/O Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
6.4 D: Install Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
6.5 Software Loading/Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
6.5.1 Computers Using Microsoft Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . .77  
6.5.2 Computers Using Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . .78  
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Chapter 7: Specifications  
7.1 8570 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
7.1.1 Physical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
7.1.2 Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
7.1.3 Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
7.1.4 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
7.1.5 Standard Processor And Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
7.1.6 PC Radio Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
7.1.7 Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
7.2 Standard Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
7.3 8570 External Keyboard Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
7.3.1 Industrial Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
7.3.2 Physical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
7.3.3 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
7.3.4 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
7.3.5 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
7.3.6 Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
7.3.7 Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
7.4 Regulatory Information: Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card . . . . . . 87  
7.5 Regulatory Information: Cisco Air350 PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices  
A.1 Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1  
A.1.1 Canada and U.S.A: Technical Support and Repair Services.A-1  
A.1.2 International Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1  
Appendix B: The 8570 Keyboard  
B.1 Keyboard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1  
B.2 Keyboard Connection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2  
B.3 Installing The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2  
B.4 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4  
B.4.1 Accessing The Embedded Numeric Keypad Functions . . .B-4  
B.4.2 Overview Of Windows 98 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . .B-4  
B.4.3 Using The 12 Virtual Function Keys Under Windows . . . .B-4  
B.4.4 Macro Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5  
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B.4.5 HulaPoint Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
Appendix C: Touch Screen Calibration  
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APPROVALS & SAFETY SUMMARY  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Product:  
8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
Application of Council Directives:  
Conformity Declared to Standards:  
EMC Directive:89/336/EEC  
Low Voltage Directive:73/23/EEC  
EN 55022: 1998; Class B  
EN 50082-1:1997; EN 55024:1998  
EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD  
EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz, 80% AM(1kHz)  
EN 61000-4-4; 1kV on AC lines  
EN 61000-4-5; ±2kV Common; ±1kV Differential mode  
EN 61000-4-6; 3VRMS, 150kHz-80MHz, 1kHz 80% AM on AC  
EN 61000-4-11; Voltage dips and interruptions on AC  
EN 61000-3-2; Harmonic current emissions  
EN 61000-3-3; Voltage fluctuation and flicker on AC line  
Manufacturer:  
PSION TEKLOGIX INC.  
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.  
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9  
Year of Manufacture:  
2001  
Manufacturer’s Address in the  
European Community:  
PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.  
La Duranne  
135 Rue Rene Descartes; BP 421000  
13591 Aix-En-Provence  
Cedex 3; France  
Type of Equipment:  
Equipment Class:  
Manufacturer:  
Information Technology Equipment  
Commercial and Light Industrial  
Hector Perez  
Director of Engineering  
Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario  
Legal Representative in Europe:  
Dominique Binckly  
Vice President International Sales  
Psion Teklogix S.A. France  
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Safety Summary  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-  
lowing two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired operation.  
RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS  
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices,  
a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the  
antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure com-  
pliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended.  
FOR USE IN CANADA (2412 - 2462 MHZ)  
This device requires a radio licence, unless it is installed totally within a  
building. (User shall obtain this licence from Industry Canada).  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-  
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guar-  
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
Important: The 500 MHz 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is not for home or  
office use.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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Safety Summary  
CISCO END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT  
EXHIBIT C  
MINIMUM TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
1. Each end user license agreement shall contain terms that are legally  
sufficient to:  
i. Authorize the end user to make one copy of the Driver Software for  
backup purposes only;  
ii. Prohibit further copying and/or transfer of the software included in the  
Cisco Adapter or Driver Software;  
iii. Prohibit reverse assembly, reverse compilation, or other translation of  
the software included in the Cisco Adapter or Driver Software or any  
portion thereof; and  
iv. Prohibit export of the software included in the Cisco Adapter or Driver  
Software in violation of United States and other national laws.  
2. Each such license agreement shall also include the following state-  
ments or their equivalents:  
i. Except as otherwise expressly provided under this agreement, end user  
shall have no rights in the software included in the Cisco Adapter or  
Driver Software.  
ii. Software provided under this agreement may contain or be derived  
from portions of materials provided by a third party under license to  
licensor. LICENSOR AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE  
USE OF SUCH MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH  
PRODUCT(S), INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY  
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
iii. In no event will licensor or its suppliers be liable for consequential,  
incidental or special damages.  
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iv. The limitation of liabilities described in this section also apply to any  
third-party supplier of materials supplied to licensor. The limitations of  
liabilities of License and its third-party supplier are not cumulative.  
Such third-party supplier is an intended beneficiary of this section.  
v. The software included in the Cisco Adapter and Driver Software was  
developed at private expense and that if licensed to the US government  
it is licensed only with restricted rights.  
vi. Cisco is an intended third party beneficiary of the agreement.  
vii. The software included in the Cisco Adapter and Driver Software and  
any related documentation constitutes the confidential information of  
licensor or its suppliers and cannot be disclosed to any third parties.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE  
Operating Teklogix equipment where explosive gas is present may result in  
an explosion.  
DO NOT OPEN ENCLOSURE  
To avoid injury caused by high voltage, the equipment and enclosure should  
only be opened by qualified service personnel.  
DO NOT HOLD ANTENNA  
To avoid discomfort due to the local heating effect of Radio Frequency  
energy, do not touch the antenna when a computer is transmitting.  
CONNECTION TO OUTDOOR ANTENNA  
Outdoor antenna to be earthed in accordance with International Standard  
EN 50083-1 (1993), “Cabled Distribution Systems for Television and  
Sound Signals - Safety Requirements”.  
FOR GERMANY  
ANSCHLUß AN ANTENNENNANLAGEN  
Außenantennennanlagen müssen nach nationalen Normen  
(z.B. DIN VDE 0855) geerdet werden.  
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INTRODUCTION  
1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
1.3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
1.4 The 8570 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
About This Manual  
1.1 About This Manual  
This manual provides information on the operation and features of the Teklogix  
8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer.  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
The manual is introduced by a brief product and features overview, along with  
illustrative diagrams of the computer.  
Chapter 2: Getting Started  
reviews information on the standard and optional items for the 8570  
Vehicle-Mount Computer and provides directions for setting up and starting  
the computer.  
Chapter 3: Operating Information  
presents information on the operating computer: processor, memory, user  
interfaces, ports and storage media.  
Chapter 4: Installation  
describes vehicle installation options and power connections.  
Chapter 5: Maintenance  
provides the inspection and cleaning recommendations for the preventative  
maintenance of the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer.  
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting  
assists in the recognition and correction of problems that you may encounter  
when operating the 8570.  
Chapter 7: Specifications  
details the physical, environmental and various operating specifications for  
the computer.  
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices  
presents information for technical support, contacts and the Psion Teklogix  
world wide web address.  
Appendix B: The 8570 Keyboard  
describes the features of the optional rugged backlit keyboard, and its installa-  
tion and functions.  
Appendix C: Touch Screen Calibration  
describes the step-by-step procedures in Windows Pen Services to modify the  
touch screen sensitivity, response speed, double-click speed and calibration.  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Text Conventions  
1.2 Text Conventions  
Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information.  
Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or  
additional information that is critical to the operation of the  
computer and other equipment.  
Warning:  
These statements provide important information that may prevent  
injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of data.  
1.3 Product Features  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is a powerful, rugged, high-speed computer that  
has been designed to operate in environments that are hostile to regular computers.  
It has the capabilities of a high-performance commercial computer and yet  
withstands the rain, shocks, vibration and temperature extremes encountered in the  
real world of portable computing. It is available in both Standard Temperature and  
Freezer/ Extreme Temperature versions (see page 35 for detailed freezer operating  
information, and page 81 for environmental specifications).  
The 8570 computer is spill, dust, and dirt-proof to handle the harsh conditions found  
in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and intermodel operations. The  
computer can be conveniently mounted on forklift trucks, carts, vehicles and  
transtainers. It can also be mounted at fixed locations adjacent to cross-dock doors  
or manufacturing stations. For detailed information on installation options, please  
refer to Chapter 4: Installation.  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer features a number of input choices, including a  
touch screen that is compatible with Windows 98/2000, My-T-Soft and other  
leading pen-based software programs. The two PCMCIA card slots and various  
connectors allow you to extend the capabilities of the 8570 by adding different  
accessories, such as an external keyboard, scanners, disk drives, radio cards,  
modems, LAN cards, etc. The 8570 includes 802.11b 2.4 GHz RF compatibility,  
which provides seamless integration with the Teklogix wireless backbone and  
terminals, ensuring free roaming without interruption.  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Product Features  
With the features listed below, the 8570 provides mobile workers with user-friendly  
versatility and functionality. For a detailed list of the 8570 standard and optional  
features, please refer to Chapter 2: Getting Started.  
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Intel Mobile Pentium 266 MHz MMX processor.  
(Intel Mobile Pentium III 500 MHz option available.)  
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128 MB SDRAM standard.  
512KB SRAM/L2 memory cache.  
20 GB hard drive standard.  
31 cm (12.1"), 800x600 SVGA High Bright colour display (500 NIT).  
Resistive touch screen that emulates a PS/2 mouse.  
Lucent/Agere 802.11b 2.4GHz DS SS radio card (TRX7431).  
For radio card specifications, please see page 83.  
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Cisco Air350 802.11b 2.4GHz DS SS radio card (TRX7441).  
For radio card specifications, please see page 83.  
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SoundBlaster 16-compatible PCI audio drive.  
ATI RAGE Mobility with 4 MB video RAM.  
Windows 98 operating system.  
Two externally-accessible PC card ports.  
On-board 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet.  
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Product Features  
Super VGA  
TFT Display  
Touch Screen  
Figure 1.1 8570 Front (Freezer/Extreme Temperature Version shown)  
Power Button  
Display Backlight Dimmer B  
Figure 1.2 8570 Right Side: Power/Dimmer Buttons  
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PCMCIA Card Slots  
Product Safety Label  
Mounting Holes  
Cable Cover  
Cable Gasket  
Figure 1.3 Back Of 8570: Ports  
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The 8570 Accessories  
1.4 The 8570 Accessories  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer supports a wide range of peripheral accessories:  
keyboard, CD ROM Kit, USB Floppy, scanners, and any standard serial or USB  
peripherals. The following is a list of accessories and their part numbers.  
For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 3: Operating Information.  
Peripheral Accessories  
• External Keyboard: DB9 backlit unit.  
• External Keyboard: PS/2 backlit unit.  
PN 31612  
PN 31612-001  
PN 31617  
• Keyboard/Mouse Cable  
DB9 male at one end, and 2 PS/2 connectors at the other.  
• PowerScan decoded scanners: Standard Range  
PN 7666-1251  
PN 7666-2251  
PN 7666-3251  
PN 7666-5251  
Long Range  
Extra Long Range  
High Density  
• CD ROM Kit  
PN 31340  
PN 31627  
• USB Floppy Drive, bootable  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
• Multimedia Cable  
• Natural Lubricating Grease (for cable gasket)  
PN 31618  
PN 98083  
PN 95146  
• Nyogel Connector Lubricant  
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The 8570 Accessories  
Mounting Options  
• 8570 Dual Ball and Socket Mounting Kit  
PN 31624  
• 8570 & Keyboard Dual Ball and Socket Mounting Kit  
PN 31624-001  
• 8570 Mounting Bracket to Ball Mount or Pedestal Mount PN 31658  
• 8570 Keyboard Bracket PN 31596  
• 3" Clamp Base for Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount PN 31625  
• 4" Clamp Base for Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount PN 31625-001  
• Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount  
PN 31623  
Pedestal Mounts  
• 12" Pedestal mount  
PN 30921-100  
PN 30921  
• 14" Pedestal Mount  
• 16" Pedestal Mount  
• 20" Pedestal Mount  
PN 30921-200  
PN 30921-300  
Quick-Release Brackets  
• 8570 Quick-Release Bracket  
PN 30876-400  
PN 30876-401  
PN 17293  
• Keyboard Quick-Release Bracket  
• Cantilevered Horizontal Mounting Structure  
• Full-width Horizontal Mounting Structure  
PN 17280  
Security Mount Kits  
• 8570 Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount Security Kit PN 1000398-570  
• 8570 Quick Release Mount Security Kit  
• 8570 Quick Release Mount Security Kit  
PN 1000304-570  
PN 1000509  
(designed to replace an existing, installed quick release mount)  
Antennas  
• 2.4 GHz 0dBi Omni, Magmount Antenna  
• 2.4 GHz 5dBi Omni, Magmount Antenna  
• 2.4 GHz 2dBI Omni, Articulating Antenna  
• Adaptor 90˚ RPSMA plug-jack  
PN 97583  
PN 1000159  
PN 96302  
PN 1000109  
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The 8570 Accessories  
Power Options  
• DC/DC Pre-Regulator 10-55 volts range, use for  
PN 19893-400  
12 volt nom. trucks that require isolation  
• DC/DC Pre-Regulator* 55- 90 volts  
• Transient Suppressor  
PN 19893  
PN 19893-500  
PN 19893-600  
PN 19894  
• Active Transient Filter Power Supply* 15-55 volts  
• AC Power Supply  
• Extension Power Cable  
PN 13985  
• Cart Battery and 8871 Cart Battery Charger  
*Required on forklift trucks.  
Model# 8870  
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GETTING STARTED  
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2.1 Unpacking The Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
2.1.1 Item Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
2.1.2 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
2.1.3 Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
2.2 Parts And Controls Of The 8570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.2.1 The Front Of The Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.2.1.1 Display/Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
2.2.2 Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
2.2.2.1 Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
2.2.2.2 Dimmer Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
2.2.3 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
2.2.3.1 PCMCIA Card Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
2.2.3.2 Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
2.2.3.3 Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
2.2.3.4 COM1 and COM2 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
2.2.3.5 Keyboard/Mouse Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
2.2.3.6 Multimedia Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.2.3.7 USB Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.2.3.8 Mounting Holes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.3.1 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
2.3.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
2.3.3 Using The Power Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
2.4 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
2.5 Connecting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
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Unpacking The Box  
2.1 Unpacking The Box  
Please take the time to read this chapter thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the  
operation and use of your Teklogix 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer.  
2.1.1 Item Checklist  
Check to make sure that all of the following items* were shipped with your 8570  
Vehicle-Mount Computer:  
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The Teklogix 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer.  
Power Cable PN 31619 (attached to the 8570).  
One of: AC/DC Power Convertor, Vehicle Pre-regulator, or Power Cable  
PN 13985, as ordered:  
- AC/DC Power Convertor (with power cord) for use with 8570  
Vehicle-Mount Computers installed in fixed locations.  
- DC/DC (12V nom, 15-55 or 55-90 volt) Pre-regulator (with Power  
Cable PN 13985) for use with 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computes installed  
in vehicles.  
- Power Cable PN 13985 for use in simple 12 volt installations, where  
vehicle has a negative ground power system.  
Note: Most electric-powered vehicles have isolated grounds that will require the  
use of the DC/DC pre-regulators (see above).  
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Teklogix 8570 Vehicle-Mount User Manual.  
Documentation and licenses for installed software.  
Teklogix stylus.  
Optional accessories, as ordered.  
*Refer to the packing slip for an exact list of items shipped.  
The above list contains the standard items which should come with every 8570  
Vehicle-Mount Computer. If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please  
contact your local Psion Teklogix office. For a listing of worldwide offices, refer to  
Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices”.  
For a list of the standard features of your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer, refer to  
Table 2.1 on page 14. Optional features and accessories are listed in Table 2.2 on  
page 15, and in the Part Numbers list on page 8.  
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Standard Features  
2.1.2 Standard Features  
FEATURE  
8570 Computer  
Casing  
DESCRIPTION  
Rugged, IP66 sealed computer with rear cable cover.  
30.5 x 24 x 6.1 cm (12 x 9.4 x 2.4 inches), weight: 3.7 kg (7.7 lb.).  
Intel Mobile Pentium 266MMX.  
Processor  
• Windows 98 (English).  
• Phoenix IBM PC/AT “Plug and Play” compatible BIOS.  
Operating System  
High Bright TFT-screen, 30.7 cm (12.1") SVGA (800x600 pixels/256k  
colours, 120˚ viewing angle, 500 NIT brightness).  
Display  
Digitizer/Digitizing  
Device  
High-transparency resistive digitizer with hardened glass.  
ATI RAGE Mobility-M; integrated LCD-VGA controller with 4 MB  
Video RAM.  
Graphic Controller  
IBM Travelstar internal 20 GB hard disk.  
128 MB SODIMM (144 pin SDRAM PC100).  
512 KB Pipelined-burst SRAM/L2 memory cache.  
Ali M1541 Aladdin V AGPset.  
Hard Disk Drive  
RAM Memory  
Cache  
Chipset  
Two PCMCIA ports:  
• Port 1: for Type II PC cards, or one Type III card.  
• Port 2: for Type II PC cards.  
PC Card Compart-  
ments (PCMCIA  
2.1)  
One port is dedicated to the Type II PC card 802.11b radio.  
PCI audio drive, SoundBlaster 16 compatible, internal buzzer.  
My-T-Soft onscreen keyboard (English only).  
Expansion port for attachment of:  
Audio  
Software Programs  
External I/O Ports  
• PS/2 mouse/keyboard.  
• Serial RS-232 (two ports: COM 1-2, up to 115 k/s).  
• Multi-media port (Audio In, Audio Out, and MIC In (D-sub 9-pin).  
• USB 1.1A (two ports).  
• 10Base-T/100Base-TP Ethernet (RJ-45).  
Requires DC voltage 9V to 36V. (5W stand-by/20W operating,  
max 32W)  
Power  
On-board clock/calendar with battery backup.  
Clock/Calendar  
Environment  
See detailed information in Chapter 7: Specifications.  
Table 2.1 The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer Standard Features  
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Optional Features  
2.1.3 Optional Features  
OPTION  
DESCRIPTION  
PowerScan decoded tethered scanners.  
The following operating systems are also available:  
• WIN2000 (NT-5): English  
• WIN XP: English  
Additional languages (WIN98 2nd Edition and WIN2000):  
Scanners  
Operating System  
Chinese simplified / French / German / Spanish  
External backlit IBM PC/AT-compatible keyboard (Nema 4).  
PS/2 or DB-9 pin connector.  
Keyboard  
Keyboard/Mouse  
Cable  
DB9 male at one end, and 2 PS/2 connectors at the other.  
To attach media peripheral accessories.  
Multimedia Cable  
Processor  
Intel Mobile Pentium III 500 MHz option with 256 KB Pipelined-burst  
SRAM/L2 integrated memory cache.  
256 MB SODIMM (144 pin SDRAM PC100).  
External USB 1.44-MB bootable floppy drive.  
External CD ROM drive.  
RAM Memory  
Diskette Drive  
CD ROM kit  
Mounting options for vehicle and fixed locations are described in  
Mounting Options  
Chapter 4: Installation.  
Lucent/Agere 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum PC card radio.  
Cisco Air350 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum PC radio card.  
Radios  
• 2.4 GHz 0dBi Omni Magmount Antenna (includes 8570 metal dome  
with antenna cable to radio card).  
Antennas  
• 2.4 GHz 5dBi Omni Magmount Antenna (includes 8570 metal dome  
with antenna cable to radio card).  
• 2.4 GHz 2 DBI Omni Articulating Antenna (includes 8570 metal dome  
with antenna cable to radio card).  
• Adaptor 90˚ RPSMA plug-jack  
• DC/DC 15-55VDC Active Filter Pre-Regulator.  
• DC/DC 10-55 volts Pre-Regulator.  
• DC/DC Pre-Regulator (55 - 90 volts).  
• Transient Suppressor.  
Power Options  
• AC/DC convertor.  
• Power Extension Cord.  
• Cart Battery and Cart Battery Charger.  
Note: For a listing of Part Numbers for these accessories, please refer to page 8.  
Table 2.2 The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer Optional Features  
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Parts And Controls Of The 8570  
2.2 Parts And Controls Of The 8570  
2.2.1 The Front Of The Computer  
Super VGA  
TFT Display  
Touch Screen  
2.2.1.1 Display/Touch Screen  
The 12.1-inch high resolution colour display incorporates a backlit touch screen.  
The standard resolution for the 8570 is 800 x 600. The display has a 120-degree  
viewing angle and a backlight which is 0-100% dimmable, using the two buttons  
located on the side of the computer (see page 17).  
The touch screen is factory-mounted and uses a PS/2 port. Any passive pen or  
non-electronic pointing device may be used (including fingertip).  
Warning:  
Do not use sharp objects, such as regular pens, pencils, tools, etc.,  
on the touch screen as they may damage its surface and impair  
display visibility, or cause it to be inoperable.  
If you don’t have an external keyboard, use the comprehensive My-T-Soft onscreen  
keyboard program installed on your computer. For a description of the program and  
start-up instructions, please refer to page 27.  
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Side Buttons  
2.2.2 Side Buttons  
Dimmer Buttons  
Power Button  
2.2.2.1 Power Button  
The power switch is located on the right side of the computer. Depressing this  
switch for approximately one second will turn the computer ON. If the switch is  
held down for more than seven seconds, the computer will power OFF and the  
hardware will reset fully.  
Note: When the 500 MHz 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is first supplied with  
power, the unit will power up automatically. Subsequent operation is the  
same as the standard 8570. If the 500 MHz unit is disconnected and then  
reconnected to a power source, it will again power up automatically.  
Important: Use the Windows Shut Down function to normally power off  
the computer.  
2.2.2.2 Dimmer Buttons  
The two dimmer buttons on the right side of the computer allow adjustments of the  
display’s backlight brightness, from 0 to 100%. Brightness can be controlled by  
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repeatedly pressing the  
or  
button.  
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Ports  
2.2.3 Ports  
PCMCIA Card Slots  
Mounting Holes  
Figure 2.1 8570 Ports  
2.2.3.1 PCMCIA Card Slots  
There are two PCMCIA card slots located in the top of the computer. These can be  
used to install additional serial ports, hard drives, LAN cards, or you can plug in a  
PC card radio for wireless communications.  
PC Card Covers  
There are three covers for the PC card slots. A PC Card Lid that lies flush with the  
computer casing is used when there is no radio card installed. A Plastic Dome Cover  
is used for a radio card using an internal antenna. For an external antenna, a Metal  
Dome Cover with antenna cable to the radio card and external proprietary  
SMA-type connector is used.  
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Ports  
2.2.3.2 Power Connector  
The three-pin power receptacle in the 8570 connects to the PN 31619 power cable.  
The power cable is passed through the cable gasket and is then connected to any of  
the Teklogix power accessories (see “Using The Power Adaptor” on page 21).  
2.2.3.3 Ethernet Port  
The ethernet port is a 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN interface, with an RJ45  
connector.  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
2.2.3.4 COM1 and COM2 Ports  
The COM1 and COM2 serial ports are DB-9 male connectors (RS232-compatible),  
which allow for the connection of serial peripheral accessories, such as printers.  
2.2.3.5 Keyboard/Mouse Connector  
The Dsub9 female keyboard/mouse port allows the connection of an external  
AT-compatible keyboard. Connection of a PS/2 keyboard or mouse requires an  
adaptor. For further details on keyboard and mouse connections, please refer to  
page 33.  
The 8570 Keyboard (PN 31612 or 31612-001) is an optional external keyboard.  
When the keyboard is attached to the 8570, the touch screen will still operate. For  
detailed information on the keyboard, refer to Appendix B: “The 8570 Keyboard”.  
Some types of scanners may also use this port. The 8570 supports the following  
tethered, decoded PowerScan scanners with keyboard wedges:  
• Standard Range  
• Long Range  
PN 7666-1251  
PN 7666-2251  
• Extra Long Range PN 7666-3251  
• High Density PN 7666-5251  
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Precautions  
2.2.3.6 Multimedia Port  
The multimedia port is SoundBlaster 16-compatible. If you purchased multimedia  
cable PN 31618 with the 8570, connect it to the SoundBlaster-compatible  
multimedia port (see Figure 2.1 on page 18). The multimedia cable has a Dsub9  
connector and three stereo audio connections: Line In, Line Out, and Mic (input).  
Connect your speakers to the correct port on the end of the cable. The speakers must  
be amplified.  
2.2.3.7 USB Ports  
The two USB ports are used to connect any type of USB-compatible device. Each  
port has a total 1.1 Amp output.  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
2.2.3.8 Mounting Holes  
The mounting holes are used to install the 8570 where needed. For installation  
instructions, please refer to Chapter 4: Installation.  
2.3 Precautions  
2.3.1 Important Safeguards  
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To avoid possible injury, this device must be properly secured when in a  
moving vehicle.  
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Keep this device away from magnetic fields.  
Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.  
For operating the 8570 in freezer and outdoor environments, it is critical  
that the information on page 35 is reviewed and that the guidelines are  
strictly followed.  
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Do not disassemble your 8570 computer—there are no user-serviceable  
parts inside.  
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2.3.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
•
Do not use sharp objects, such as regular pens, pencils, tools, etc., on the  
touch screen as they may damage its surface and impair display visibility, or  
cause it to be inoperable.  
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•
Do not poke at the cable gasket, or the water seal will be compromised.  
Do not misplace the cable gasket inserts, or the computer seal will  
be compromised.  
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Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.  
2.3.3 Using The Power Adaptor  
AC/DC indoor power adaptors and DC/DC vehicle power adaptors are available for  
the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer. Use of any other power adaptors may damage  
the computer. To connect power to the 8570, connect the appropriate adaptor (AC or  
DC) to the power connector at the back of the computer (see Figure 2.1 on page 18).  
The power connector is keyed to prevent an improper connection. Secure the AC or  
DC adaptor connector to the power connector by mating the connectors and turning  
the adaptor connector ring clockwise until it stops.  
External power is provided through a three-pin stationary receptacle. When  
disconnecting the power adaptor, do not pull or twist the cords. Doing so may result  
in the cord malfunctioning and/or the connector being damaged  
For instructions on installing DC/DC power connections, please refer to “Power  
Options” on page 60.  
2.4 Starting Up  
Powering Up  
In general, when the following steps are taken, the 8570 will be ready for use:  
1. Attach the 8570 to a mounting bracket (for installations, see Chapter 4:  
Installation).  
2. Connect any accessories to the 8570; e.g. keyboard, scanner, etc.  
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Connecting Accessories  
Important: If peripherals are connected to the 8570, the IP66 cover must be  
removed. The cables for the peripheral(s) are then placed through  
the blue cable gasket. For detailed instructions, refer to “Connect-  
ing Cables” on page 29.  
3. Connect the power cable to the power source, and to the power connec-  
tor (for detailed instructions, see “Power Options” on page 60).  
4. Turn on your 8570 by pressing the power button.  
Note: When the 500 MHz 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is first supplied with  
power, the unit will power up automatically. Subsequent operation is the  
same as the standard 8570. If the 500 MHz unit is disconnected and then  
reconnected to a power source, it will again power up automatically.  
5. When the start-up sequence is complete, you may run your applications.  
Powering Down  
1. Close all applications.  
2. Choose “Shut Down” from the Start menu.  
3. Alternatively, if you need to reset the computer hardware, hold in the  
power button until the system shuts down.  
2.5 Connecting Accessories  
For the location of the different connectors and card slots, please refer to Figure 2.1  
on page 18. For instructions on installation and options, refer to “Accessories” on  
page 36.  
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OPERATING INFORMATION  
3
3.1 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
3.2 Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
3.3 Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
3.4 Touch Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
3.4.1 TFT Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
3.4.1.1 Backlight Dimmer Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
3.4.2 Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
3.4.3 My-T-Soft Onscreen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
3.4.4 Touch Right Onscreen Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
3.5 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
3.5.1 Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
3.5.2 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
3.5.2.1 Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
3.5.3 Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
3.5.4 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
3.5.5 Keyboard/Mouse Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
3.5.6 Multimedia Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
3.5.7 USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
3.5.8 PC Card Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
3.6 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer: Freezer Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
3.6.1 Operating The 8570 In Freezer And Outdoor Environments . . . . . .35  
3.7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
3.7.1 External Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
3.7.2 Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
3.7.3 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
3.7.4 Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
3.7.5 CD ROM Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
3.7.6 USB Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
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3.7.7 Multimedia Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3.7.8 Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3.7.9 Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
3.8 Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
3.9 The BIOS Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
3.10 Typical Resource Allocation For Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
3.11 Backing Up Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
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Processor  
This chapter describes the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer in detail and explains  
each hardware feature.  
3.1 Processor  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer provides processing power capable of operating  
today's commercial-off-the-shelf software as well as custom applications written for  
the MS-DOS and Windows operating systems.  
The 8570 is equipped with an Intel Mobile Pentium 266 MHz* MMX processor.  
This processor is a full 32-bit internal and external bus device with integrated  
numeric co-processor and 512KB SRAM/L2 memory cache. This processing  
capability allows the computer to support the latest application software on the  
market, including a local-bus video controller, high speed zero wait RAM,  
AT-compatible peripherals, and Real-Time-Clock.  
*Intel Mobile Pentium III 500 MHz option available (see “Optional Features” on page 15).  
3.2 Hard Disk Drive  
Your 8570 contains a very rugged, shock-mounted IDE Hard Disk Drive (HDD).  
The 2.5-inch HDD, a 20 GB IBM Travelstar drive, provides storage of the operating  
system, application programs, and user data files. The HDD will appear to the  
system as Drive C:. The HDD may be set up at in the BIOS to automatically spin  
down when not in use. This increases the shock tolerance of the drive (see “The  
BIOS Firmware” on page 39).  
3.3 Memory  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer has a minimum of 128 MB SDRAM via a 144  
pin SDRAM PC100. Any future memory upgrades are factory installed.  
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Touch Screen Display  
3.4 Touch Screen Display  
3.4.1 TFT Monitor  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is equipped with a high-resolution colour  
SVGA display, which supports the newest technology and enables full use of the  
display both in graphics and in text mode. The TFT 30.7 cm (12.1 in.) display  
provides a resolution of 800 pixels by 600 pixels and supports 256 colour mode.  
The colour monitor is a thin film transistor (TFT), which uses a backlight for  
viewing. The display is capable of operation in a full range of ambient lighting, from  
direct sunlight to complete darkness. The display has a standard brightness of 500  
NIT. Backlighting intensity should be adjusted for optimal readability. The display  
incorporates a fixed, pre-set contrast. Colour intensity is a function of display  
viewing angle and ambient light intensity. The screen has a 120-degree viewing  
angle. If necessary, adjust computer angle and position for optimal colour and  
character visibility.  
Important: For 8570Vehicle-Mount Computer Freezer/Extreme Temperature  
units, please see page 35 for information on the operation of the  
display in freezer and outdoor environments.  
3.4.1.1 Backlight Dimmer Buttons  
The display brightness is adjustable by means of two buttons on the right side of the  
computer (as seen from the front). LCD brightness can be controlled by repeatedly  
pressing the up or down button. The two dimmer buttons allow adjustments of  
brightness from 0 to 100%.  
Dimmer Buttons  
Power Button  
Figure 3.1 Dimmer Buttons  
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Touch Screen  
3.4.2 Touch Screen  
The 8570 digitizer (touch screen) has a backing made of hardened glass, which  
provides clarity and strength. The digitizer matrix uses resistive pressure-sensitive  
technology to deliver X andY coordinates to the applications and programs that run  
on the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer. The touch screen is responsive to both finger  
touch and stylus. The force/movement relationship can be optimized to provide the  
user with a wide range of response. The drivers pre-installed in the computer can be  
accessed to modify the touch screen sensitivity, response speed, double-touch speed  
and calibration to improve user control. For instructions, see Appendix C: “Touch  
Screen Calibration”.  
The touch sensitivity rejects any input if the area is too large. This allows you to  
“write” with the tip of the Teklogix stylus, while resting your hand on the display.  
The computer will ignore your hand because it is too large.  
An added advantage of touch screen technology is that the cursor position is not as  
important as with other pointing devices. With the touch screen, you simply tap on  
the screen, and the cursor will move there, instead of having to move in a specific  
direction—which requires finding the cursor first.  
The My-T-Soft program, a comprehensive and versatile onscreen keyboard  
program, is installed on your computer. For a description of the program and  
start-up instructions, see below.  
3.4.3 My-T-Soft Onscreen Keyboard  
My-T-Soft software is intended to give you all the functionality of a keyboard  
without using a keyboard, allowing the user to remain on the 8570’s touch screen.  
The “virtual” keyboard has a wide variety of functions and menu options, including  
several language selections. Shown below is the 101-keyboard, without the many  
options panels available that may be added to the display.  
Figure 3.2 Onscreen Keyboard  
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Touch Right Onscreen Mouse  
My-T-Soft can be used for secure applications, network logons, password entry, and  
various other controlled-input situations. It is also a very useful tool for macros and  
Windows commands. My-T-Soft has twelve screen sizes and its options panels can  
expand and retract dependent upon your requirements.  
To access the program in Windows 98, go to the My-T-Soft menus in the Windows  
Start/Programs menu. Select “My-T-Soft Welcome” to view the online manual or  
tutorial, or open “My-T-Soft Setup” to configure your options (see Figure 3.3).  
You can also go straight to the program by selecting “My-T-Soft” to begin using the  
onscreen keyboard. The program configuration options are also accessible from  
within the keyboard program itself.  
Figure 3.3 My-T-Soft Welcome And Setup Menus  
3.4.4 Touch Right Onscreen Mouse  
Figure 3.4 Onscreen Mouse  
The Touch Right onscreen mouse allows you to define right- and left-click action for  
your pointer.You can anchor the onscreen mouse icon in the location of your choice  
on the 8570 touchscreen. The Touch Right mouse is available under the My-T-Soft  
menu. Remember that you can always access the My-T-Soft help files for additional  
information.  
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Ports  
3.5 Ports  
There are eight connectors on the back of the 8570, which can be used for the  
addition of a variety of peripheral accessories. These connectors are protected from  
harsh environments by an IP66 cable cover and gasket. The connector locations and  
gasket arrangement are shown in Figure 3.5 on page 31.  
In addition, there are two PCMCIA slots on the top of the computer that are  
available for PC card devices.  
Specific accessories are described in section 3.7 on page 36.  
Important: If peripherals are connected to the 8570, the IP66 cover must be  
removed. The cables for the peripheral(s) are then placed through  
the blue gasket. For detailed instructions, refer to “Connecting  
Cables”, below.  
3.5.1 Connecting Cables  
There are several steps to take to properly seal the computer around the attached  
cables. Before following these instructions, refer to Figure 3.5 on page 31 for a  
diagram of the cable gasket, cover and screws.  
1. Remove the sealing plate screws (five TORX 10 [T10] screws  
and washers).  
2. Carefully remove the plate and bottom half of the cable gasket.  
Important: Do not misplace the black sealing plugs since you may need them  
for future use.  
3. Ensure that each required cable position is correctly identified. Remove  
the peelable sections of the cable gasket until the correct cable diameter  
is obtained, and retain the sections for future use.  
4. Install each required cable into its correct connector on the computer,  
and run the cable through the prepared gasket slot. Leave 1-2 cm of  
slack under the cover.  
5. Carefully replace the cable gasket, ensuring proper alignment of the  
cables that are passed through.  
6. Re-install the cover by aligning the slots at the back and securing the five  
screws and washers.  
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Connecting Cables  
Important: If the computer is used in a high-moisture environment, it is rec-  
ommended that natural lubricating grease (PN 98083) be applied  
prior to re-installing the cable cover. Apply the lubricant around  
the cables where they pass through the blue cable sealing gasket,  
and between the cable gasket halves. As well, Nyogel connector  
lubricant (PN 95146) should be applied to all connectors.  
It is also particularly important to adhere to this practice for the  
8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer Freezer/Extreme Temperature  
units. Please see “8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer: Freezer Ver-  
sion” on page 35 for detailed information.  
The following is a list of the connectors, and the reference page number for  
each description:  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
DC Power Input (page 32).  
Ethernet (page 33).  
COM2 (page 33).  
COM1 (page 33).  
Keyboard/Mouse (page 33).  
Multimedia (page 34).  
USB1 (page 34).  
USB2 (page 34).  
PCMCIA Slots (page 34).  
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Connecting Cables  
Metal Dome Cover  
(with Antenna Connector)  
PC Card Lid  
Mounting Holes  
IP66 Cover with Gasket  
Cable Gasket  
Screw  
USB2  
USB1  
Multimedia  
Keyboard  
/Mouse  
Cable Gasket  
COM2  
COM1  
Ethernet  
Power  
Figure 3.5 The 8570 Ports  
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Power  
3.5.2 Power  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer can be connected to either an AC or DC power  
supply, depending on whether its use is for mounting on vehicles or at fixed  
locations adjacent to cross-dock doors or manufacturing stations. Power is supplied  
to your 8570 computer through the power connector (see Figure 3.5 on page 31).  
Note: When the 500 MHz 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is first supplied with  
power, the unit will power up automatically. Subsequent operation is the  
same as the standard 8570. If the 500 MHz unit is disconnected and then  
reconnected to a power source, it will again power up automatically.  
The 8570 is capable of operation from several power sources:  
•
Pre-regulator power module for vehicle input voltage in the range of 10 to  
55 Volt DC.  
•
•
•
Optional pre-regulator power module (55-90 Volt DC).  
Optional universal 120/240 VAC/DC adaptor.  
Optional transient suppressor (recommended for vehicles with large  
hydraulic or traction motors).  
For instructions on installing power connections, see “Power Options” on page 60.  
3.5.2.1 Power Button  
The power button is located on the right side of the computer. Depressing this button  
for approximately one second will turn the computer ON. Normally when turning  
off the computer, do not use the power button. Close all applications and then  
choose “Shut Down” from the Windows Start menu. If the power button is held  
down for more than seven seconds, the computer will power OFF and the hardware  
will reset fully.  
Important: Use the Windows Shut Down function to power off the computer.  
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Ethernet Port  
3.5.3 Ethernet Port  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
The Ethernet on the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is integrated within the unit and  
provides the LAN interface. A multi-function RJ-45 connector provides access to  
the Ethernet port (see Figure 3.5 on page 31). The 8570 supports 10BaseT (twisted  
pair) Ethernet at a speed of 10/100 Mbps. The Ethernet port is supported under most  
operating systems, such as Windows 98 or 2000.  
Connect any Cat. 5 cable with an RJ45 connector to the Ethernet port. The 8570  
Ethernet features include:  
•
•
•
•
Embedded 10Base-T/100Base-TX Mbps RJ-45 connector.  
Implements industry-standard Plug and Play technology.  
Full-duplex operation.  
Auto-negotiation of Full and Half duplex modes.  
3.5.4 Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)  
The 8570 has two Dsub9 male connectors which provide the RS-232 serial ports.  
These ports conform to the RS-232 specification and are connected to the system as  
COM1 and COM2. They operate at data rates up to 115 kbps. The COM ports allow  
for the direct connection of serial peripheral accessories, such as printers.  
3.5.5 Keyboard/Mouse Port  
The Dsub9 female keyboard/mouse port allows the connection of an external  
AT-compatible keyboard. Connection of a PS/2 keyboard or mouse requires an  
adaptor. For details on keyboard and mouse options, please refer to page 37. Some  
types of scanners may also use this port (refer to page 37).  
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Multimedia Port  
3.5.6 Multimedia Port  
The multimedia (sound) port is a Dsub9 female with key pin connector. The  
multimedia port on the computer provides stereo connections for line input,  
microphone input, and line output, which is used for external amplified speakers.  
The sound components of the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer enable you to record,  
compress, as well as play back voices, sound and music. Volume control can be  
achieved onscreen through the built-in mixer. See the Windows 98 on-line help for  
more information about the volume control.  
The heart of the sound system is the AudioDrive ESS Solo-1 chip from ESS  
Technology. This chip (the ES1938S) gives you 16-bit stereo audio, and it consists  
of an embedded microprocessor, 16-bit stereo A/D and D/A, ESFM music  
synthesizer, DMA control, and advanced power management logic. TheAudioDrive  
is compatible with SoundBlaster, SoundBlaster Pro, and Microsoft Windows Sound  
System.  
3.5.7 USB Ports  
The two USB ports have standard USB 1.1 Amp (total output) connectors. These  
ports are used to connect any USB-compatible external devices, such as printers,  
floppy drives, etc.  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
3.5.8 PC Card Slots  
The 8570 contains a dual PCMCIA interface port compatible with the PCMCIA  
version 2.1 standard. It is located behind the cover located on the top right side of  
the computer (see Figure 3.5 on page 31). This interface will support:  
•
•
two TYPE II cards or,  
one TYPE III card.  
The PC card interface is a fully-integrated Cirrus Logic PCMCIA 2.1, 16-bit  
controller. Third party PC cards are, for the most part, user-installable.  
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If either the Lucent/Agere 802.11b or the Cisco Air350 802.11b PC card radio*  
have not been installed, then both Type II slots are available. When no radio is  
installed, the PC card slots are covered with a flat lid, rather than a dome cover.  
However, one PC card slot is usually reserved for the radio, leaving the other slot  
ready for peripheral cards such as: ATA Flash cards, GPS cards, Nokia Cell phone  
cards, etc. A communication card can also be installed for system back up, upgrade,  
installation of software drivers, or for interfacing with another computer. For  
installation of software drivers, see “Installing Software” on page 39.  
*
For details on the PC Card radios, see page 83.  
3.6 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer: Freezer Version  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer Freezer/Extreme Temperature version is for use  
in temperatures ranging from -35˚C to 60˚C (-31˚F to 140˚F). Although the 8570  
Freezer computer can be stored at -30˚C and operated at -35˚C, a cold start below  
-20˚C (- 4°F) is not recommended due to radio limitations.  
The 8570 Freezer computer is water-sealed to withstand rain in outdoor  
environments and condensation in freezer environments, when contact lubricant and  
natural grease are properly applied as described below.  
Regular maintenance precautionary steps should be taken, such as periodically  
inspecting and replacing the contact lubricant (PN 95146) and the natural grease  
cable sealant (PN 98083). Check with your Psion Teklogix Service Centre  
for details.  
3.6.1 Operating The 8570 In Freezer And Outdoor Environments  
Warning:  
It is critical that this information is reviewed and the guidelines  
strictly followed.  
•
•
To help maintain an adequate internal temperature to ensure optimal opera-  
tion, the computer should be switched on prior to entry into a freezer envi-  
ronment and should be left on at all times while in a freezer environment.  
When not in use, the 8570 can be stored at -30˚C, but ideally should be  
stored in temperatures above 0˚C (32˚F).  
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•
All LCD computers used in freezers may require some brightness adjust-  
ment because displays may darken as the surrounding temperature drops.  
Adjust the brightness as required. Response time of the display may also  
slow down.  
When moving between a freezer and warm, humid environments, window  
condensation or icing on the outside of the display window is a natural  
occurrence. Wiping the condensation from these windows may help, but the  
operator may need to wait until the condensation stops forming before use.  
•
•
To reduce condensation and frost on the terminal display, use an anti-fog-  
ging agent once a week or as required.  
If a computer is left in a freezer environment for extended periods of time  
with the power off, display response time, brightness and radio coverage  
may be affected. After turning the computer on, the operator should allow a  
15 minute warm-up period before use.  
•
Connector lubricant (PN 95146) around all connectors, and natural lubricat-  
ing grease cable sealant (PN 98083) around the blue sealing gasket joints  
and around the cable as they pass through it, must be used in freezer/out-  
door applications to ensure adequate moisture sealing. To maintain the  
moisture barrier and to prevent corrosion, the connector lubricant and  
natural lubricating grease cable sealant should be re-applied periodically as  
necessary.  
3.7 Accessories  
There are a number of peripheral accessories that can be added to the 8570  
Vehicle-Mount Computer. The two PCMCIA card slots and various connectors  
allow you to extend the capabilities of the 8570 by adding different accessories,  
such as an external keyboard, scanners, disk drives, radio cards, modems, LAN  
cards, etc. For the location of the connectors, see Figure 3.5 on page 31.  
Important: If peripherals are connected to the 8570, the IP66 cover must be  
removed. The cables for the peripheral(s) are then placed through  
the blue gasket.  
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External Keyboard  
3.7.1 External Keyboard  
The rugged 8570 Keyboard (PN 31612 or 31612-001) is an optional external  
keyboard, designed specifically for mobile computing applications. The touch  
screen will still operate when the keyboard is attached to the computer.  
The external keyboard PN 31612 is a DB9 backlit unit. If both the keyboard and a  
scanner are to be used together, a PS/2 version of the same keyboard is available  
(PN 31612-001). For detailed information, please refer to Appendix B: “The 8570  
Keyboard”.  
3.7.2 Mouse  
The 8570 can be operated through different types of mouse devices: serial or PS/2.  
1. The serial mouse is connected to the COM1 or the COM2 port. For  
installation of software drivers, see “Installing Software” on page 39.  
2. The PS/2 mouse is connected through the keyboard DB9 connector.  
This requires keyboard cable PN 31617, which has a DB9 male  
connector at one end and two PS/2 connectors at the other.  
3.7.3 Printer  
Any serial (RS 232/9-pin) printer can be connected to the 8570. For the installation  
of software drivers, see “Installing Software” on page 39.  
3.7.4 Scanners  
The 8570 supports the following tethered, decoded PowerScan scanners with  
keyboard wedges:  
• Standard Range  
• Long Range  
PN 7666-1251  
PN 7666-2251  
• Extra Long Range PN 7666-3251  
• High Density  
PN 7666-5251  
3.7.5 CD ROM Kit  
The CD ROM (PN 31340) plugs in through the PCMCIA slot on the top of the 8570.  
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USB Floppy Drive  
3.7.6 USB Floppy Drive  
The bootable floppy drive (PN 31627) connects through the USB port. This drive  
will also allow administrators to boot from the drive to perform any software  
maintenance if required.  
Important: To use the USB floppy boot feature, USB BIOS Legacy Support  
must be enabled., and the Parallel Port must be disabled in the 8570  
BIOS Setup (see “The BIOS Firmware” on page 39).  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
3.7.7 Multimedia Cable  
The multimedia cable (PN 31618) is used to attach media peripherals such as  
speakers, microphones, CD players, etc.  
If you purchased the multimedia cable with the 8570, connect it to the  
SoundBlaster-compatible multimedia port (see Figure 3.5 on page 31). The  
multimedia cable has a Dsub9 connector and three stereo audio connections: Line  
In, Line Out, and Mic (input). Connect your speakers to the correct port on the end  
of the cable. The speakers must be amplified.  
3.7.8 Mounting Options  
The wide variety of mounting provisions available for the 8570 allow it to be  
mounted to various surfaces and tilted to a convenient angle. Mounting hardware is  
also available for the optional keyboard. For detailed descriptions of mounting  
hardware and installation, refer to Chapter 4: Installation.  
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Antennas  
3.7.9 Antennas  
If a PC card radio is installed in one of the 8570 PCMCIA slots, the antenna may be  
internal or external. When equipped with an antenna, the 8570 has a dome cover on  
the top left of the computer. The type of dome cover depends on the antenna used:  
plastic cover for an internal antenna, and a metal cover for an external antenna. For a  
description of available antennas, please see page 59.  
3.8 Installing Software  
Some accessories require that you install software drivers on the system. There are  
four ways to copy/install a software driver to the 8570:  
1. Use a PCMCIA disk containing the software driver.  
2. Boot the computer from an external USB floppy drive (see page 38).  
3. Use an “interlink” cable to another computer containing the software  
driver (this assumes that a communication card with software driver is  
already installed).  
4. Use an external CD-ROM player, connected through the PC card slot  
(this assumes that software for the CD-ROM is already installed) (see  
page 37).  
3.9 The BIOS Firmware  
Normally, the BIOS firmware should not be accessed. All settings, i.e. date and time  
etc., should be programmed though the interface of the operating system, as on any  
non-rugged PC. In exceptional cases the BIOS is available for use. For instance,  
if the 8570 function is abnormal or unstable, you can restore the computer to the  
default CHIPSET settings. Date and time can be changed within the BIOS  
firmware.  
1. Attach an external keyboard to the 8570.  
2. Power up the 8570.  
3. Press the <F2> key on the keyboard while the 8570 is booting, to enter  
the BIOS setup.  
4. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the BIOS firmware.  
5. Press <F9> to restore the default CHIPSET values.  
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6. Then go to the Advanced Menu of the BIOS and set the following  
values:  
Reset Configuration Data = Yes  
In the I/O Device Configuration Sub-menu:  
Serial port A = Auto  
Serial port B = Auto  
IRDA = Disabled  
Parallel port = Disabled  
USB Host Controller = Enabled  
USB BIOS Legacy Support = Enabled  
7. Press <F10> to save and restart.  
Important: To use the USB floppy boot feature, USB BIOS Legacy Support  
must be enabled, and the Parallel Port must be disabled in the  
BIOS Setup.  
3.10 Typical Resource Allocation For Windows 98  
In any computer it is critical to have a good understanding of the computer’s  
resource allocation. Compatibility with previous standards requires the system to  
have a specific hardware environment for interrupts, DMA and memory address.  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer uses plug and play technology. This means the  
resource allocation can be controlled by software. Typical resource allocations are  
shown in Table 3.1 "Typical Resource Allocations - IRQs" through Table 3.3  
"Typical Resource Allocations - Memory". Looking at IRQ allocations from 0 to 15,  
you will note that most of them are already assigned.  
Reallocating resources like IRQs can be done at different levels. At the BIOS level  
you can turn on or off devices such as COM ports, freeing those IRQs for other uses.  
Another level of control is from a plug and play operating system such as Windows  
98, where the device manager allows you to control resources.  
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Typical Resource Allocation For Windows 98  
IRQ  
Device  
Available  
Comment  
0
1
TIMER 0  
No  
KEYBOARD  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
2
SLAVE 8259  
3
COM2  
Note*  
4
COM1  
Note*  
5
-
6
FDC  
Note*  
Note*  
7
LPT1  
8
RTC  
9
-
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
-
-
PS/2 MOUSE  
FPU  
Note*  
IDE0  
Note*  
Note*  
IDE1  
*Note: If a device is disabled in setup, the corresponding interrupt is  
available for other devices.  
Table 3.1 Typical Resource Allocations - IRQs  
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DMA  
Device  
Available  
Comment  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Yes  
Yes  
No  
FDC  
Yes  
No  
CASCADE  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Table 3.2 Typical Resource Allocations - DMAs  
Upper Memory Device  
Available Comment  
C0000h-CBFFF  
VGA BIOS  
No  
h
CC000h-DFFFF  
h
ISA bus or shallow  
Yes  
RAM  
E0000h-EFFFF  
h
Yes  
No  
ISA bus only  
F0000h-EC000h SYSTEM BIOS  
Table 3.3 Typical Resource Allocations - Memory  
3.11 Backing Up Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
It is recommended that you back up the data supplied with your computer as soon as  
possible to prevent the loss of important data and system software. As an end-user, it  
is your responsibility to ensure that regular backups are performed. A backup will  
provide you with a means to restore your system to its original status. In particular,  
the directory D:\Install should be backed up in its entirety. See also “D: Install  
Partition” on page 76 and “Software Loading/Installation Procedure” on page 77).  
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Backing Up Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
Methods of backing up data include:  
•
•
Copying your data to a network server or another networked computer.  
Copying your data to a CD-ROM drive to create a permanent,  
incorruptible archive.  
•
Copying your data to a backup device such as a tape drive or to an external  
hard drive.  
Important: A Microsoft Windows licensed registration number is affixed  
under the port cover of each 8570 unit. The My-T-Soft license  
information is printed on a paper tag that is shipped with each  
8570. This information is required to reinstall the 8570 operating  
system and My-T-Soft.  
IT IS CRITICAL that you write down the Microsoft Windows  
registration number and then store it and the My-T-Soft  
registration tag in a safe place alongside the computer’s  
backup information.  
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4
INSTALLATION  
4
4.1 Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
4.1.1 8570 Mounting Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
4.1.2 Security Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
4.1.3 Standard Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
4.1.4 8570 With Keyboard Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
4.1.5 Pedestal Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4.2.1 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
4.2.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
4.2.3 Bracket Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
4.2.4 Mounting The 8570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
4.2.4.1 Attaching The Mounting Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
4.2.4.2 Installing The Quick-Release Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
4.2.4.3 Installing The Keyboard Quick-Release Bracket. . . . . . . .56  
4.2.6 Installing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
4.2.5 Installing Security Mount Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
4.2.5.1 Attaching Dual Ball Socket Security Mounts – PN 1000398 .57  
4.2.5.2 Attaching 8570 QR Security Mounts – PN 1000304-570 . . .58  
4.2.7 External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
4.2.8 Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
4.2.8.1 Non-Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
4.2.8.2 Installing The Pre-regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
4.2.8.3 Installing The Active Transient Filter Power Supply . . . . . .63  
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Mounting Accessories  
4.1 Mounting Accessories  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is equipped with four mounting holes on the  
bottom surface of the computer to permit attachment of either the 8570 Mounting  
Bracket or Quick-Release Bracket for fixed mounting to a variety of vehicle-  
mounting systems for forklift trucks, push carts, hostling vehicles and transtainers.  
As well, the 8570 can be mounted at fixed locations adjacent to cross-dock doors or  
manufacturing stations.  
The mounting provisions available for the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer allow it to  
be mounted to various surfaces and tilted to almost any angle. Mounting hardware is  
also available for the optional keyboard. The following is a description of all the  
mounting options and their part numbers.  
4.1.1 8570 Mounting Brackets  
• 8570 Mounting Bracket  
PN 31658  
The 8570 attaches to this plate, which then attaches to  
the Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount (31623) or  
one of the pedestal mounts. The plate includes stylus  
clips to hold the touch screen pen.  
• 8570 Quick-Release Bracket  
PN 30876-400  
The 8570 attaches to this bracket (3 pieces in  
total), which includes a quick-release plate. The  
unit is then mounted directly to the surface of a  
cantilever mount (17293), a full-width mount  
(17280), or directly to the dash or other appropri-  
ate surface of the vehicle.  
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Security Mounting Options  
4.1.2 Security Mounting Options  
Security mount kits are designed to prevent the 8570 computer from being removed  
from the mount without a special tool.  
• 8570 Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount Security Kit  
PN 1000398-570  
This kit includes a clamp with security hardware and a special Philips bit and  
hex socket. The security clamp attaches to an existing 31623 dual ball socket  
mount, preventing the mount from being loosened; the security screws prevent  
the computer from being removed from the ball and socket mount.  
• 8570 Quick Release Mount Security Kit  
PN 1000304-570  
This kit is similar to the standard quick release kit (see “Installing The Quick-  
Release Bracket” on page 54) with one exception – the bottom plate includes  
security hardware and a Philips bit and hex socket to prevent the mount from  
being loosened and the computer removed.  
• 8570 Quick Release Mount Security Kit  
PN 1000509  
This kit is designed for use with an existing, installed quick release mount.  
This security kit is designed to replace an already installed quick release mount.  
It includes a new bottom plate with security screws and a Philips security bit.  
4.1.3 Standard Mounting Options  
• Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount  
PN 31623  
The 10.75 inch long ball and socket mount attaches to one of  
the two brackets that attaches to the 8570 (31658 or 30876-  
400). The other end of the mount can be attached horizon-  
tally or vertically to almost any surface. The ball design  
allows both ends to be angled to suit the operator's needs.  
Two sizes of Clamp base are also available (see below),  
which allows the Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount to  
be attached to the cage of a lift truck. One of the existing  
round bases is removed and replaced with the Clamp base.  
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8570 With Keyboard Mounting Brackets  
• 3" Clamp Base for Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount  
PN 31625  
The clamp base is available in a 3" or 4" clamp size. This  
clamp base with ball attaches to one end of the Universal  
Dual Ball and Socket Mount (31623). It can be used to  
mount the 8570 on the overhead cross-bars on a forklift or  
any similar surface.  
• 4" Clamp Base for Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount  
PN 31625-001 (see description for 3" Clamp Base, above).  
• 8570 Dual Ball and Socket Mounting Kit  
PN 31624  
This kit includes the Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount (31623), the 8570  
Mounting Bracket (31658), and all the necessary hardware fasteners.  
4.1.4 8570 With Keyboard Mounting Brackets  
• 8570 Keyboard Bracket  
PN 31596  
The 8570 (attached to the 31658 bracket) and  
optional keyboard attach to this bracket. The  
entire system is then mounted to the Universal  
Dual Ball and Socket Mount (31623) or a ped-  
estal mount. This system allows the 8570 and  
keyboard to be mounted close together.  
• 8570 With Keyboard Dual Ball and Socket  
Mounting Kit (PN 31624-001)  
This kit includes the Universal Dual Ball and  
Socket Mount (31623), the 8570 Mounting  
Bracket (31658), the Keyboard Bracket  
(31596), and all the necessary hardware fasteners.  
See Figure 4.3 on page 53.  
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Pedestal Mounts  
• Keyboard Quick-Release Bracket  
PN 30876-401  
The optional keyboard is attached to  
this quick-release bracket (3 pieces in  
total). The unit is then mounted  
directly to the surface of a cantilever  
mount (17293), a full-width mount  
(17280), or directly to the dash or other  
appropriate surface of the vehicle.  
4.1.5 Pedestal Mounts  
The Mounting Bracket (31658) or the Keyboard Bracket  
(31596) will attach to the following pedestal options:  
•
•
•
•
12" Pedestal mount  
14" Pedestal Mount  
16" Pedestal Mount  
20" Pedestal Mount  
PN 30921-100  
PN 30921  
PN 30921-200  
PN 30921-300  
4.2 Installation  
The installation of the computer depends on the type of vehicle or location, and the  
application environment.  
4.2.1 Important Safeguards  
•
To avoid possible injury, this device must be properly secured when in a  
moving vehicle.  
•
•
•
Keep this device away from magnetic fields.  
Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.  
Do not disassemble your 8570 computer—there are no user-serviceable  
parts inside.  
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4.2.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
•
Do not use sharp objects, such as regular pens, pencils, tools, etc., on the  
touch screen as they may damage its surface and impair display visibility, or  
cause it to be inoperable.  
•
•
Do not poke at the cable gasket, or the water seal will be compromised.  
Do not misplace the cable gasket inserts, or the computer seal will  
be compromised.  
•
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.  
4.2.3 Bracket Options  
The 8570 can be attached to the bracket types described in the previous pages:  
•
•
•
PN 31658, the 8570 Mounting Bracket.  
PN 30876-400, the 8570 Quick-Release Bracket (3 pieces in total).  
PN 31596, the 8570 Keyboard Bracket, which accommodates the  
external keyboard.  
•
•
•
PN 1000398, the 8570 Universal Dual Ball and Socket Mount Security Kit.  
PN 1000304-570, the 8570 Quick Release Mount Security Kit.  
PN 1000509, the 8570 Quick Release Mount Security Kit for use with an  
existing, installed quick release mount.  
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4.2.4 Mounting The 8570  
A typical installation includes:  
1. Mounting the computer (refer to “Mounting The 8570” on page 52).  
2. Connecting the external antenna, if applicable (refer to “External  
Antennas” on page 59).  
3. Installing the power accessories (refer to “Power Options” on page 60).  
Notes:  
1. Make sure that the unit is mounted inside the roll cage of the vehicle.  
2. The bolts used for all installations are SAE 1/4-20.  
4.2.4.1 Attaching The Mounting Bracket  
The 8570 can be attached to several types of mount: the Universal Dual Ball and  
Socket Mount (page 48), a pedestal mount (page 50), or it can be attached jointly to  
the Keyboard Mount and either of the other two items (Figure 4.3 on page 53).  
To attach the 8570 to any of these mounting devices, Mounting Bracket PN 31658  
must be used. Align the four holes on the bottom of the computer with those on the  
Mounting Bracket (Figure 4.2 on page 53), and attach using the screws and washers  
provided with the assembly.  
Mounting Holes  
Figure 4.1 8570 Back: Mounting Holes  
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Stylus Clips  
Mounting holes  
Figure 4.2 Mounting Bracket (PN 31658)  
PN 31623  
(Universal Dual Ball/Socket Mount)  
PN 31658 (8570 Mounting Bracket)  
PN 31596 (Keyboard Bracket)  
Figure 4.3 8570/Keyboard Mounting Kit (PN 31624-001)  
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Mounting The 8570  
4.2.4.2 Installing The Quick-Release Bracket  
Assembling The Bracket  
To construct the 8570 Quick-Release Bracket (PN 30876-400), carefully attach the  
8570 to the mounting bracket provided in the kit, and then to the mounting cradle, as  
shown in Figure 4.4. Place the computer in the cradle so that the top of the display is  
on the same side as the tabs of the cradle. The computer connectors should be on the  
same side as the quick-release fasteners. Match the side screw holes on the  
mounting bracket with the appropriate pairs of holes on the cradle and screw them  
together. The choice of holes on the mounting cradle determines the tilt angle of the  
computer.  
Mounting Bracket  
Screws and Washers  
Mounting Cradle  
Washer  
Quick-Release  
Fastener  
Washer  
Quick-Release  
Fastener  
Cradle Mounting Plate  
8570 Quick-Release Bracket  
Figure 4.4 The 8570 Quick-Release Bracket (PN 30876-400)  
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Mounting The 8570  
Installing The Cradle Mounting Plate  
Next, the cradle mounting plate is usually attached directly to the vehicle, but the  
Cantilevered Mount Kit (PN 17293) or a Full-width Mount (PN 17280) can also be  
used. The cradle mounting plate shown in Figure 4.5 holds the computer and cradle  
in place on the vehicle or on either of these vehicle mounts.  
The Cantilevered Mount Kit is a horizontal mount designed to provide support for  
the vehicle-mount computers using the frame of the forklift vehicle. The kit contains  
a cross-bar which is bolted to either the right or left side of the roll cage support  
beam of the vehicle. The cantilevered mount plate is attached to the support beam  
using “U” bolts which permit the angle of the terminal screen to be adjusted to  
accommodate the operator’s working line of vision.  
The Full-Width Mount is a horizontal mounting structure designed to straddle the  
full width of the forklift vehicle, allowing space for accessories. The Full-Width  
Mount is a steel tube that spans the forklift roll cage from side to side, providing the  
vehicle-mount computers with secure fastening and room for a label printer, scanner  
holder, or cradle.  
•
Screw the cradle mounting plate onto the installed vehicle mount, using the  
four 1/4" holes.  
Post  
Tab Guides  
Figure 4.5 The Cradle Mounting Plate  
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Attaching The Cradle To The Cradle Mounting Plate  
Next, the 8570 with cradle must be attached to the cradle mounting plate.  
•
•
Align the tabs on the rear of the cradle to the tab guides on the mounting  
plate and push the cradle back and down.  
Slide the fasteners on the front of the cradle until they snap to the posts on  
the mounting plate.  
Warning:  
Never operate the vehicle if the quick-release fasteners are  
not locked.  
4.2.4.3 Installing The Keyboard Quick-Release Bracket  
To assemble and install the Keyboard Quick-Release Bracket (PN 30876-401),  
follow the instructions for installing the 8570 Quick-Release Bracket (page 54),  
carefully attaching the keyboard to the mounting bracket provided in the kit, and  
then to the mounting cradle, as illustrated in Figure 4.4 on page 54.  
Place the keyboard in the cradle so that the top is on the same side as the tabs of the  
cradle. The bottom of the keyboard should be on the same side as the quick-release  
fasteners.  
Figure 4.6 Keyboard Quick-Release Bracket (PN 30876-401)  
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Installing Security Mount Options  
4.2.5 Installing Security Mount Options  
4.2.5.1 Attaching Dual Ball Socket Security Mounts – PN 1000398  
Security Brackets  
Rubber strips for  
Security Brackets  
Security Screws  
Figure 4.7 Dual Ball Socket Security Mount Kit  
•
•
Place the rubber strips inside the security brackets.  
Use the security screws included with your kit to attach the security brack-  
ets to the dual ball socket mount. Use the special Philips Bit (PN 9000052)  
and Hex Socket (PN 9000054) to tighten the screws.  
Security Brackets  
Figure 4.8 Security Bracket Attached to Dual Ball Mount  
•
Mount the pedestal to mounting plate PN 31658 using four security screws  
(PN 9002010).  
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•
Mount the 8570 to the mounting plate (PN 31658) using four security  
screws (PN 9000049).  
Note: If you are using an external keyboard, sandwich the keyboard bracket  
(PN 31596) between the mounting plate (PN 31658) and the dual ball  
socket mount. Use security screws (PN 9002011) to attach the three  
pieces. Then you can go ahead and mount the 8570 to the mounting plate.  
4.2.5.2 Attaching 8570 QR Security Mounts – PN 1000304-570  
Security Mounting Bracket  
PN 1000303  
Mounting Plate PN 31659  
Figure 4.9 8570 QR Security Mount – PN 1000304-570  
•
•
Attach the mounting plate to the 8570 with four security screws  
(PN 9000049). Use the special Philips Bit (PN 9000052) and Hex  
Socket (PN 9000054) to tighten the screws.  
Attach the security mounting bracket to the mounting plate using four secu-  
rity screws (PN 9000053), two on either side of the bracket.  
Important: If you are planning to replace an already installed quick release  
bracket with a security bracket, you’ll need to use the 8570 Quick  
Release Mount Security Kit – PN 1000509.  
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Installing Cables  
4.2.6 Installing Cables  
For detailed instructions on connecting cables to the 8570, please refer to  
“Connecting Cables” on page 29. When installing the cables between the computer  
and other devices, consider the following:  
•
Ensure the vehicle body and underlying wiring is not damaged while drill-  
ing mounting holes.  
•
•
•
Protect cable runs from pinching, overheating and physical damage.  
Protect cables by using grommets when cables pass through metal.  
Prevent cables and connectors from moving and loosening by using  
plastic straps.  
•
•
•
Keep the cables away from heat sources, grease, battery acid, and other  
potential hazards.  
Keep the cables away from control pedals and other moving parts that  
may pull on the cables or interfere with the operation of the vehicle.  
Leave enough slack on the cables so that the computer can be removed  
easily for maintenance.  
Note: Make sure the cables run inside the roll cage of the vehicle.  
4.2.7 External Antennas  
Warning:  
Operating the terminal without an antenna may damage the radio.  
If the 2.4 GHz PC card radio is installed in the 8570, the antenna may be internal or  
external. When equipped with an antenna, the 8570 has a dome cover on the top left  
of the computer.  
The type of dome cover depends on the antenna used: plastic cover for an internal  
antenna, and a metal cover which has an antenna cable to the radio card and a  
proprietary SMA-type connector for the external antenna.  
Figure 4.10 8570 Dome Covers: Plastic (left) and Metal (right).  
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Power Options  
The external antennas consist of a 2.4 GHz Magmount antenna (PN 97583) and a  
2.4 GHz 2 DBI Omni Articulating antenna (PN 96302). The antennas connect to the  
proprietary SMA-type connector on the metal dome cover of the computer. Turn the  
antennas in a counter-clockwise direction.  
The magmount antenna works best when placed vertically and away from metal  
objects that may interfere with the radio signal. The best location for the magnetic  
mount on a forklift truck is on the middle of the roof or cab cover, at least 20  
centimeters away from the operator.  
Warning:  
As a safety precaution, USERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO  
CHANGE THE ANTENNA.  
4.2.8 Power Options  
AC/DC indoor power adaptors and DC/DC vehicle power adaptors are available for  
the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer. Use of any other power adaptors may damage  
the computer. To connect power to the 8570, connect the appropriate adaptor (AC or  
DC) to the power connector at the back of the computer (see Figure 3.5 on page 31).  
The power connector is keyed to prevent an improper connection. Secure the AC or  
DC adaptor connector to the power connector by mating the connectors and turning  
the adaptor connector ring clockwise until it stops.  
External power is provided through a four-pin stationary receptacle. When  
disconnecting the power adaptor, do not pull or twist the cords. Doing so may result  
in the cord malfunctioning and/or the connector being damaged  
The following is a list of the power cables and accessories, with their part numbers.  
• DC/DC Pre-Regulator, 10-55 volts DC  
• DC/DC Pre-Regulator, 55- 90 volts DC  
• Transient Suppressor  
PN 19893-400  
PN 19893  
PN 19893-500  
• Active Transient Filter Power Supply, 15-55 volts DC PN 19893-600  
• AC Power Supply, 120/240 VAC  
PN 19894+  
N.A. 93351  
EU 93159  
• Extension Power Cable  
PN 13985  
• Cart Battery and 8871 Cart Battery Charger  
Model# 8870  
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4.2.8.1 Non-Vehicle Installation  
Using AC power, the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer can be mounted at fixed  
locations adjacent to cross-dock doors, manufacturing stations, or in offices. The  
universal 120/240 VAC power supply (PN 19894) should be used to power the  
computer from an AC source.  
4.2.8.2 Installing The Pre-regulator  
The Pre-regulator should be used on all vehicles that run off voltages greater than  
12 VDC nom. This helps to eliminate power irregularities that may affect the  
computer’s operating system.  
Warning:  
The Pre-regulator is required on all electrical vehicles (non-engine  
driven) since the 8570 has a grounded (non-isolated) chassis.  
Install the Pre-regulator to the vehicle using the appropriate hardware, listed below.  
See Figure 4.11 on page 62 for a cable diagram.  
1. PN 19893-400  
10-55 VDC in: 36 watts 18V out  
Note: --400 should be installed on 12V trucks that require that the terminal be  
isolated from the truck power supply.  
PN 19893  
PN 19893-600  
55-90 VDC in: 50 watts 15V out  
15-55 VDC in: 36 watts 18V out  
2. Connect the DC output power cable to the 8570.  
3. Next, connect the Extension Power Cable PN 13985 to the vehicle as  
per the instruction sheet supplied with the cable.  
Important:  
1. The Teklogix Extension Power Cable PN 13985 positive lead is red  
and the negative lead is black.  
2. It is recommended that all connections be secured with electrical  
tape or heat shrink to prevent contaminants from degrading the  
connection.  
3. Water will not harm the Pre-regulator and Transient Suppressor if the  
Pre-regulator is mounted vertically, with the mounting flange face-  
down, so that water cannot pool in the upper case. The power module  
inside the unit is sealed. If mounted properly, any water will drain  
out of the unit and will not harm the power supply inside.  
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Power Options  
Note: Transient Suppressor  
Keep in mind that this transient suppressor is not required on 24-48V  
trucks if the Active Filter Power supply (PN 19893-600) is installed.  
On 12 V trucks, the Transient Suppressor (PN 19893-500) can be installed  
between the vehicle battery and the computer (or between the battery,  
pre-regulator and the computer) to reduce high voltage spikes from a  
power supply.  
To 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
to vehicle power (positive)  
External Power Connector  
DC Output Power Cable  
Fuse Assembly  
to vehicle power (negative)  
Extension Power Cable  
PN 13985  
Figure 4.11 The Pre-Regulator  
Note: When installing the 8570 on vehicles operating on 24 Volts and above, the  
diode assembly (supplied with the extension power cable 13985) must be  
used to reduce the AC ripple produced by the SCR traction motor control-  
ler on the vehicle.  
To connect the diode, push the male connector on the diode assembly into  
the female connector on the positive (red) lead of the power cable. If the  
fuse assembly is already installed, connect the diode assembly to the fuse  
assembly as described in the previous sentence. Connect the red wire from  
the diode assembly to a fused power source on the vehicle.  
It is recommended that all connections be secured with electrical tape or  
heat shrink to prevent contaminants from degrading the connection.  
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Power Options  
4.2.8.3 Installing The Active Transient Filter Power Supply  
The Active Transient Filter Power Supply (PN 19893-600) is designed to filter out  
large volumes of transients and surges. It can be used to power both standard temp.  
and freezer 8570 vehicle-mount computers.  
Note: The -600 must be installed on all 24-48 VDC battery powered trucks.  
Figure 4.12 Active Transient Filter Power Supply – 19893-600  
The diagram below illustrates the recommended method of connection for this filter.  
Power Supply  
19893-600  
Active Transient Filter  
15-55VDC IN Nom  
Truck Battery  
Very Dirty Power  
Nom 24-48VDC  
13985 Cable  
8570 Terminal  
Withstands 180V transients  
and 168VDC 20ms surges.  
18V-36W Out  
Figure 4.13 Connection Method For The Active Transient Filter Power Supply  
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5
MAINTENANCE  
5.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.2.1 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.2.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
5.3 Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.4.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
5.4.2 Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
5.4.3 Optional Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
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Introduction  
5.1 Introduction  
This chapter describes how to maintain, inspect and clean your 8570 Vehicle-Mount  
Computers. These instructions are intended to identify the cleaners, tools, and  
actions required by 8570 users to clean the LCD (liquid-crystal display) screen  
and computer housings.  
5.2 Maintenance  
5.2.1 Important Safeguards  
•
To avoid possible injury, this device must be properly secured when in a  
moving vehicle.  
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•
•
Keep this device away from magnetic fields.  
Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.  
Do not disassemble your 8570 computer—there are no user-serviceable  
parts inside.  
5.2.2 Handling Your 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
•
Do not use sharp objects, such as regular pens, pencils, tools, etc., on the  
touch screen as they may damage its surface and impair display visibility, or  
cause it to be inoperable.  
•
•
Do not poke at the cable gasket, or the water seal will be compromised.  
Do not misplace the cable gasket inserts, or the computer seal will  
be compromised.  
•
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.  
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Inspection  
5.3 Inspection  
At least weekly, or more frequently if the user environment warrants, visually  
inspect the computer for missing or damaged items:  
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•
•
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PCMCIA cover.  
Loose or missing screws.  
Damaged cables.  
Loose connections.  
Compromised cable gasket seal.  
Report damaged or missing items immediately and repair the computer prior to re-  
assigning it.  
5.4 Cleaning  
The 8570 is maintenance-free, except for normal cleaning. At least bi-weekly, or  
more often if the user environment warrants, clean the 8570 computer as follows.  
Important: Prior to cleaning, turn off the 8570 and disconnect it from  
its power source.  
No sharp objects or tools should be used when cleaning.  
5.4.1 Display  
If the display/touch screen needs to be cleaned, you should use an alcohol-based  
liquid on a soft lint-free cloth and wipe the display face to remove finger prints, dirt  
and grime.  
Note: DO NOT attempt to clean the face of the display using a dry cloth or  
paper products such as paper towels or Kimwipes. These can scratch the  
screen and permanently degrade readability.  
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Housings  
5.4.2 Housings  
Using a soft, lint-free cloth, try to regularly keep the 8570 clean and free from dust  
and dirt. If available, you can also use compressed air, but some caution is to  
be observed.  
Important: DO NOT use full strength liquid household detergents,  
solvents, or other chemicals such as benzine, gasoline,  
kerosene, thinners or chemical cloths to clean your  
equipment.  
5.4.3 Optional Keyboard  
Spray a mild all-purpose cleaner onto a cloth and gently wipe the surface.  
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Psion Teklogix provides Cleaning, Inspection, and Preventative Maintenance Instructions to aid users of Psion Teklogix  
products in obtaining optimum performance from those products. The information contained herein is believed to be  
accurate at the time of release. Psion Teklogix reserves the right to make changes at any time without incurring  
obligations.  
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6
TROUBLESHOOTING  
6.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
6.2 Preventive Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
6.3 Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
6.3.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
6.3.2 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
6.3.3 Optional Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
6.3.4 PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
6.3.5 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
6.3.6 I/O Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
6.4 D: Install Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
6.5 Software Loading/Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
6.5.1 Computers Using Microsoft Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
6.5.2 Computers Using Microsoft Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
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Introduction  
6.1 Introduction  
This chapter provides information on the recognition and correction of problems  
that you may encounter when operating the 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer.  
If problems are encountered that are not identified here or that can’t be resolved,  
please refer to Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices” for  
contact information.  
6.2 Preventive Measures  
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•
Check that the computer is connected to a working power source.  
Make sure that the computer is on. Touch the screen to take the computer  
out of Suspend.  
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•
To ensure that no data are lost, always exit from Windows before turning  
the computer power off.  
A Microsoft Windows licensed registration number is affixed under the port  
cover of each 8570 unit. The My-T-Soft license information is printed on a  
paper tag that is shipped with each unit. This information is required to rein-  
stall the 8570 operating system and My-T-Soft.  
IT IS CRITICAL that you write down the Microsoft Windows registration  
number and then store it and the My-T-Soft registration tag in a safe place  
alongside the computer’s backup information.  
•
Backup the directory D:\Install in its entirety, including the drivers direc-  
tory, the Win98 or i386 directory and the DOS utilities. In case of hard drive  
corruption, these files are required to restart your computer. For additional  
information, see “D: Install Partition” on page 76 and “Software Load-  
ing/Installation Procedure” on page 77.  
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•
•
Create a bootable system disk.  
Turn up the brightness control if the display is dim or off.  
Make sure that the display backlight is set correctly for your needs in  
the BIOS.  
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•
•
Check all cable connections for loose or incorrect installation.  
Take out any PCMCIA cards before booting the computer.  
In the unlikely event that an error is detected during the Power-On-Self-Test  
(POST) after the computer is turned on, the system will display the BIOS  
Setup entry or a “resume boot” prompt, or will continue to try to boot.  
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Problems  
6.3 Problems  
6.3.1 Display  
No Backlight  
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•
Boot the unit and increase the brightness control.  
Make sure that Suspend is off.  
No Video  
•
•
•
•
Verify that the backlight is on, adjust up.  
Check that there’s power to the unit.  
Verify with a keyboard that the Num Lock LED works.  
Make sure that Suspend is off.  
Display Quality Poor  
•
•
•
Clean the screen.  
Adjust the brightness.  
Verify with a keyboard that the Num Lock LED works.  
6.3.2 Hard Drive  
Boot Failure  
•
Check that the Boot Sequence is set correctly in the BIOS Setup (see  
page 39).  
Important: To use the USB floppy boot feature, USB BIOS Legacy Support  
must be enabled., and the Parallel Port must be disabled in the BIOS  
Setup.  
File Corruption  
•
Run CKPRO, SCAN DISK or CHKDSK and then rebuild or reinstall  
as necessary. If you don’t have a keyboard, a DOS virtual keyboard can be  
activated by touching the upper left corner of the screen when in DOS.  
Then, if you want to reboot in MS-DOS mode from Windows 95, a screen  
keyboard will be available to run SCAN DISK or other DOS commands.  
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Optional Keyboard  
Time Or Date Incorrect  
•
Correct the time and/or date in the Windows program. If the problem per-  
sists, the lithium battery may need to be replaced by Psion Teklogix.  
Beep Codes  
If beep codes are being received, the computer should be serviced by  
Psion Teklogix.  
6.3.3 Optional Keyboard  
•
If the keyboard has stopped responding, check that the application has not  
disabled the keyboard.  
•
Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, the keyboard is  
operating properly.  
6.3.4 PCMCIA  
Windows 98  
•
•
Insert a known good PCMCIA card and verify access to the card.  
PCMCIA status can be checked by clicking on the PCMCIA icon in  
Start/Settings/Control Panel. Additionally, the device status can be  
checked using the device manager in Start/Settings/Control Panel/  
System/Device Manager.  
6.3.5 Power  
AC Power Source  
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•
•
•
Confirm that all power connections are properly plugged in and press the  
power button to look for any indications of power on.  
Use a known good power supply (18 volts) to determine whether a power  
source problem exists.  
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Push the power button once, then press the Dimmer  
10 seconds.  
button for  
Inspect the DC power receptacle for a bent or broken pin (if present, the  
unit must be returned to Psion Teklogix for repair).  
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I/O Ports  
DC Power Source  
•
Inspect the fuse in the DC power cable. If the fuse is blown, replace it  
with an equivalent value. If fuses are blown repeatedly, the computer or  
pre-regulator should be serviced.  
6.3.6 I/O Ports  
•
Verify that the BIOS setup for I/O is correct (see “Typical Resource Alloca-  
tion For Windows 98” on page 40).  
•
Make sure that the PCMCIA card and the I/O are not conflicting.  
6.4 D: Install Partition  
The files on the D: partition can be used to restore a corrupted operating system or  
C: drive without using any external storage devices. Keep in mind, however, that an  
external keyboard is required.  
This procedure will only restore the C: drive to factory software; it will not restore  
data or reload client applications.  
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•
•
•
•
Boot the unit into safe mode by pressing <F8> before Windows boots.  
Select command prompt only.  
Type d: to switch to the D drive.  
Type Format C: to erase the entire contents of the C drive.  
Once the drive has been formatted, type “cd win98” to switch to the Win98  
directory.  
•
Follow Microsoft help to install Microsoft Windows 98.  
Once Win98 is installed, the PCI, radio and touch screen drivers will need to be  
installed. “Software Loading/Installation Procedure” on page 77 describes the steps  
you must follow to complete this task.  
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Software Loading/Installation Procedure  
6.5 Software Loading/Installation Procedure  
Important: It is critical that you carry out the instructions listed in the appro-  
priate section below step by step, beginning at step 1.  
6.5.1 Computers Using Microsoft Windows 98  
1. Load/Install Network/Ethernet driver  
Go to My computer> update drivers> next> next  
Browse> Go to D:\driver\network.  
2. Load/Install Video Drivers ATI  
Go to My computer  
Go to D:\driver\Ati select setup  
3. Load/Install Sound drivers  
4. Load/Install WaveLan drivers  
5. Reboot the 8570  
6. Load/Install Touch Screen driver  
Run the touch screen install utility located in the drivers directory on the D  
drive. You must have a keyboard connected to the unit because the mouse  
will stop functioning during this procedure.  
Change the device name from “Device 1” to ‘Touch Screen”.  
Use “Semtech, ScreenCoder JLT, PS/2 (UPDD)” driver. The PS/2 port is  
disabled during setup. Finish the setup using the keyboard.  
7. Reboot the unit and calibrate the touch screen (see Appendix C:  
“Touch Screen Calibration” for calibration details).  
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Computers Using Microsoft Windows 2000  
6.5.2 Computers Using Microsoft Windows 2000  
1. Load/Install Network drivers  
Go to My computer> Properties> Hardware> device manager  
Go to Other device> Ethernet controller> properties> drivers  
Update drivers> next> next  
Browse to D:\driver\network  
2. Load/Install Touch Screen  
Run the touch screen install utility located in the drivers directory on the D  
drive. You must have a keyboard connected to the unit because the mouse  
will stop functioning during this procedure.  
Change the device name from “Device 1” to ‘Touch Screen”.  
Use “Semtech, ScreenCoder JLT, PS/2 (UPDD)” driver. The PS/2 port is  
disabled during setup. Finish the setup using the keyboard.  
3. Reboot the unit and calibrate the touch screen (see Appendix C:  
“Touch Screen Calibration” for calibration details).  
4. Load/Install WaveLan drivers  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
7
7.1 8570 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
7.1.1 Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
7.1.2 Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
7.1.3 Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
7.1.4 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
7.1.5 Standard Processor And Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
7.1.6 PC Radio Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
7.1.7 Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
7.2 Standard Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
7.3 8570 External Keyboard Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
7.3.1 Industrial Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
7.3.2 Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
7.3.3 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
7.3.4 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
7.3.5 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
7.3.6 Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
7.3.7 Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
7.4 Regulatory Information: Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card. . . . . . . . . .87  
7.5 Regulatory Information: Cisco Air350 PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
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8570 Hardware Specifications  
7.1 8570 Hardware Specifications  
7.1.1 Physical  
Enclosure  
2-piece precision-milled, powder-coated  
aluminum for major mechanical housing  
and components, with high-impact strength  
at high and low temperature extremes, and  
resistance to common chemicals.  
Dimensions  
Weight  
30.5 x 24 x 6.1 cm (12 x 9.4 x 2.4 inches)  
3.7 kg (7.7 lb.)  
7.1.2 Environmental Characteristics  
The 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer meets or exceeds the environmental  
characteristics tested in accordance with applicable sections of NATO  
MIL-STD-810, IP66.  
Vibration  
Operating (rotating disk)  
0.67 g-rms/5-500 Hz, 3 hours XYZ.  
Non-Operating (non-rotating disk)  
4.5 g-rms/5-500 Hz, 3 hours XYZ.  
Shock  
Operating (rotating disk)  
30 g for 11 ms, 3 times XYZ.  
Non-Operating (non-rotating disk)  
30 g for 11 ms, 3 times XYZ.  
Dust and Water  
IEC 529 IP66  
(when cable cover is properly installed)  
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Environmental Characteristics  
8570 Standard Temperature  
Temperature  
Operating  
High +60°C (+140°F)  
Low -20°C (- 4°F)  
Storage  
High +75°C (+167°F)  
Low - 30°C (-22°F)  
Relative Humidity  
Operating  
5% to 96% non-condensing.  
8570 Freezer/Extreme Temperature  
Temperature  
Operating  
High +60°C (+140°F)  
Low - 35°C (-31°F)  
Storage  
High +75°C (+167°F)  
Low - 30°C (-22°F)*  
*Ideally, store computer above 0°C (32°F).  
Relative Humidity  
Operating  
5% to 96% condensing.  
Note: Although the 8570 Freezer computer can be stored at -30˚C and operated  
at -35˚C, a cold start below -20˚C (- 4°F) is not recommended due to  
radio limitations.  
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Standard Display  
7.1.3 Standard Display  
High Bright TFT-screen, 30.7 cm (12.1") SVGA.  
800x600 pixels/256k colours.  
120˚ viewing angle.  
500 NIT brightness, 0-100% dimmable.  
High-transparency resistive digitizer with hardened glass.  
7.1.4 Power Requirements  
DC Power  
9-36 VDC  
5W standby/20W operating, max 32W.  
Input Voltage Ranges:  
AC Power  
100-127 VAC, 200-240 VAC  
Frequency: 47-63 Hz  
7.1.5 Standard Processor And Memory  
Intel Mobile Pentium 266MMX Intel Mobile Pentium III 500 MHz option  
available with 256 KB Pipelined-burst  
SRAM/L2 integrated memory cache.  
128 MB SDRAM.  
512 KB level 2 cache.  
7.1.6 PC Radio Cards  
Lucent/Agere WaveLAN IEEE 802.11 2.4GHz DS SS (TRX7431)*  
Transmit Power  
Frequency Range  
Data Rate  
32 mW  
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz  
11 Mbps  
11 (FCC)  
4 (FR)  
No. of Channels  
13 (ETSI)  
1 (JP)  
2 (SP)  
* For regulatory information concerning the Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card, please see  
page 87.  
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Network Interface  
CiscoAir350 802.11b DS SS (TRX7441)*  
Transmit Power  
1, 5, 20, 30, 50, 100mW  
Maximum power setting will vary accord-  
ing to individual country regulations.  
Frequency Range  
Channels  
2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz  
11 (FCC)  
14 (JP)  
13 (ET)  
2 (SP)  
4 (FR)  
Data Rates  
1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps  
* For regulatory information concerning the Cisco Air 350 PC Card, please see page 89.  
Also refer to the “Cisco End User License Agreement” on page ix.  
7.1.7 Network Interface  
On-Board Ethernet  
10Base-T/100Base-TX (10/100 Mbps) card  
Warning:  
The USB and ethernet ports are not to be used for typical end user  
applications and installations. These ports are designed to be used  
for maintenance and setup purposes only. They should only be used  
for temporary service connections required for file transfers, set up,  
configuration, etc.  
7.2 Standard Operating System  
Windows 98 (English).  
Phoenix IBM PC/AT “Plug and Play” compatible BIOS.  
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8570 External Keyboard Option  
7.3 8570 External Keyboard Option  
7.3.1 Industrial Ratings  
NEMA 4  
UL-1950  
CE  
FCC Class 15, Part B  
7.3.2 Physical  
Enclosure  
ABS-Polycarbonate plastic case  
28.9 x 16.0 x 4.7 cm  
Dimensions  
(11.4 x 6.3 x 1.86 inches)  
Key Switch: Material  
Industrial silicone rubber  
Greater than 10 million cycles  
1.5 mm (0.060 in.)  
Life  
Travel  
Actuation Force  
130g (5 oz.)  
Feedback  
Tactile with mechanical snap  
7.3.3 Environmental  
Temperature  
High +90°C (+194°F)  
Low -40°C (-40°F)  
Humidity  
80%  
Shock  
3x11 ms pulses of 50g on each of 3 axes.  
Vibration:  
Power Spectral Density  
Frequency Range  
Duration Of Test Per Axis  
0.04 g/Hz  
20 Hz - 2 kHz  
3 hours  
Flammability:  
Printed Circuit Board  
Silicone Overlay  
Interface Cable  
94 VO  
94 HB  
94 VO  
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Power  
7.3.4 Power  
Keyboard  
HulaPoint  
Backlight  
5V@10ma (from CPU port)  
5V@10ma (from mouse conn. port)  
5V@200ma (from CPU port)  
7.3.5 Cable  
Length  
Design  
1.2 m (4 ft.) coiled  
“Y” Cable (providing separate keyboard  
and mouse connections)  
7.3.6 Compatibility  
Keyboard  
HulaPoint  
PS/2, AT, Windows, and NT  
Microsoft, PS/2, Serial, and Logitech  
7.3.7 Backlighting  
Four levels of backlighting (including Off).  
Low ma green LEDs.  
Operates from key on keyboard.  
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Chapter 7: Specifications  
Regulatory Information: Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card  
7.4 Regulatory Information: Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card  
The IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN PC Card must be installed and used in strict  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the  
following radio frequency and safety standards.  
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)  
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.  
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity  
Product:  
PC24-H-ET DSSS plug-in radio card transceiver  
Conformity Declared  
to Standards:  
ETS 300 328:1996  
ETS 300 826:1997  
EN 60950: 1992  
following the provisions of the R&TTE Directive, 1999/5/EC.  
Year of Manufacture:  
Manufacturer:  
2002  
PSION TEKLOGIX INC.  
2100 Meadowvale Blvd.  
Mississauga, Ontario; Canada L5N 7J9  
Manufacturer’s Address  
in the European  
Community:  
PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.  
La Duranne  
135 Rue Rene Descartes  
BP 421000  
13591 Aix-En-Provence  
Cedex 3; France  
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Regulatory Information: Lucent/Agere WaveLAN PC Card  
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a  
WaveLAN System is subject to the following two conditions:  
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Important: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.  
The radiated output power of the IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN PC Card is far  
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the  
WaveLAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for  
human contact during normal operation is minimized. When using this  
device in combination with WaveLAN Outdoor Antenna products, a  
certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to  
be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance. Refer to the Regulatory  
Statements as identified in the documentation that comes with those  
products for additional information.  
Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
Important: The 500 MHz 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer is not for home or  
office use.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
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Chapter 7: Specifications  
Regulatory Information: Cisco Air350 PC Card  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Lucent/Agere Technologies is not responsible for any radio or television  
interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this  
IEEE 802.11 WaveLAN Kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables  
and equipment other than specified by Lucent/Agere Technologies.  
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification,  
substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.  
7.5 Regulatory Information: Cisco Air350 PC Card  
The Cisco Air350 series PC Card must be installed and used in strict accordance  
with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that  
comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio and  
frequency safety standards.  
Canada – Industry Canada (IC)  
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.  
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity  
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive  
1999/5/EC with essential test suites as per standards:  
•
•
ETS 300 3289 Technical requirements for radio equipment  
ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment  
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Regulatory Information: Cisco Air350 PC Card  
USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
This equipment generates and may radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not  
installed in accordance with Cisco installation instruction, it may cause interference  
with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules.  
These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such  
interference in a residential installation. However there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off.  
If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its  
peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television  
reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following  
measures:  
•
•
•
Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.  
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the television or radio.  
Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.  
Modification to this product not authorized by Cisco could void the FCC approval  
and negate your authority to operate the product.  
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APPENDIX A  
A
SUPPORT SERVICES AND WORLDWIDE OFFICES  
A.1 Support Services  
Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its  
customers worldwide. These services include post-installation technical support and  
product repairs.  
A.1.1 Canada and U.S.A: Technical Support and Repair Services  
In Canada and the U.S.A. these services can be accessed through the Psion Teklogix  
Helpdesk. The Helpdesk coordinates repairs, helps you troubleshoot problems over  
the phone, and arranges for technicians or engineers to come to your site.  
Canadian and U.S. customers may receive access to technical support services,  
ranging from phone support to emergency on-site system support, by calling the  
toll-free number below, or via our secure web site.  
Note: Customers calling the toll-free number should have their Psion Teklogix  
customer number or trouble ticket number available.  
Voice:  
Fax:  
1 800 387-8898  
1 905 812-6304  
Web Site: http://service.psionteklogix.com  
A.1.2 International Support  
For technical support outside of Canada or the U.S.A., please contact your local  
Psion Teklogix office. See page A-3 for a listing of worldwide offices.  
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A.2 WORLDWIDE OFFICES  
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS  
NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS  
AND CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE  
Psion Teklogix Inc.  
2100 Meadowvale Boulevard  
Mississauga  
Ontario  
Canada L5N 7J9  
Psion Teklogix Corp.  
1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard  
Suite 500  
Erlanger, Kentucky  
USA 41018  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+1 905 813 9900  
+1 905 812 6300  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+1 859 371 6006  
+1 859 371 6422  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES  
Psion Teklogix GmbH  
Jakob Kaiser Straße 3  
D-47877 Willich Münchheide  
Deutschland  
Psion Teklogix Finland  
Metsänneidonkuja 8  
02130 Espoo  
Psion Teklogix de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.  
Sierra Mojada 626, 2º Piso  
Col. Lomas Barrilaco, C.P. 11010  
Mexico, D.F., Mexico  
Finland  
Tel:  
Fax:  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+49 2154 9282 0  
+49 2154 9282 59  
+358 9 4307 8390  
+358 9 4307 8395  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+52 5 327 1124  
+52 5 327 1123  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Psion Teklogix S.A.  
La Duranne  
135 Rue Rene Descartes  
BP 421000  
13591 Aix-En-Provence  
Cedex 3; France  
Psion Teklogix Danmark  
Vesterballevej 4-6  
7000 Fredericia  
Psion Teklogix do Brasil, Ltda.  
Al. Casa Branca, 851 - conj. 101 e 102  
São Paulo - SP - 01408-001  
Brasil  
Danmark  
Tel:  
+45 76 24 0133  
+45 75 94 4679  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+55 11 3064 0868  
+55 11 3068 8198  
Fax:  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+33 (0) 4.42.908.809  
+33 (0) 4.42.908.888  
E-mail: [email protected]  
WWW: www.teklogixbrasil.com.br  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Psion Teklogix Italia S.r.I  
Via Galilei, 47  
20092 Cinisello Balsamo  
Milan, Italy  
Chile Psion Teklogix International Inc.  
Avenida Vitacura 2909, Oficina 703  
Las Condes  
Psion Teklogix LTD.  
3, Lancaster Court  
Coronation Road High Wycombe  
Bucks HP123TD, England  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+39 2 6604 5410  
+39 2 6604 5412  
Santiago, Chile  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+56 2 334 9344  
+56 2 233 3868  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+44 1494 450666  
+44 1494 450155  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
WWW: www.teklogix.co.uk  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Psion Teklogix Inc. (Singapore)  
583 Orchard Road  
# 15-01 Forum  
Psion Teklogix de Argentina, S.A.  
Avenida Moreau de Justo 1180  
Piso 1, Oficina C-105  
Buenos Aires 1107  
Argentina  
Psion Teklogix AB  
Stora Badhusgatan 18-20  
411 21 Göthenburg, Sweden  
Singapore 238884  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+46 31 13 15 50  
+46 31 13 57 80  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+65 735 8108  
+65 733 5990  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+54 11 4343 0193  
+54 11 4343 6310  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
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Psion Teklogix España, S.L.  
Cityparc Ronda de Dalt  
Ctra. Hospitalet 147-149  
Edificio Atenas 2˚ 3ª  
08940 Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona)  
España  
Psion Teklogix Systems India Pvt. Ltd. Psion Teklogix Taiwan Co., Ltd.  
M-74, 1st Floor, “M” Block Market  
Greater Kailash-Il  
New Delhi - 110048  
India  
15FL-5, No. 366 Boai 2nd Road,  
Tzuo Ying District, KAOHSIUNG 813  
Taiwan, R.O.C.  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+886 7 558 2028  
+886 7 558 3328  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+91 11 621 9257  
+91 11 621 9076  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+34 9 3475 0220  
+34 9 3475 0230  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
E-mail: [email protected]  
Psion Teklogix Africa  
Psion Teklogix B.V.  
Venrayseweg 57,  
5928 NZ Venlo  
Nederlands  
Postnet Suite 39, Private Bag x11  
Halfwayhouse, 1685 Ground Floor East  
Waterfall Edge Phase 2, Waterfall Park  
Bekker Road MIDRAND 1685  
South Africa  
Tel:  
+31 77 32400 44  
+31 77 32400 53  
Fax:  
Tel:  
Fax:  
+27 11 805 7440/1/2  
+27 11 805 7444  
A.3 WORLD WIDE WEB  
www.psionteklogix.com  
A-4  
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APPENDIX B  
B
THE 8570 KEYBOARD  
B.1 Keyboard Features  
The 8570 Keyboard (PN 31612) is an external DB9 QWERTY keyboard, designed  
specifically for mobile computing applications. It is rugged and sealed to resist  
water, dust, shock and vibration. Designed for in-vehicle or harsh environment use,  
it is rated Nema 4. The DB9 cable is connected to the 8570 through the cable gasket.  
For detailed keyboard specifications, please see page 85.  
A PS/2 version (PN 31612-001) of the same keyboard is also available. This version  
is necessary if the keyboard and a scanner are to be used. The PS/2 keyboard  
requires the keyboard/mouse “Y” cable, PN 31617, which has a DB9 male  
connector at one end and two PS/2 connectors at the other. The DB9 connector of  
the cable connects to the 8570 through the cable gasket, but the PS/2 connectors are  
outside the gasket, providing for easy attachment and detachment of the keyboard.  
Note: When the keyboard is attached to the 8570, the touch screen will  
still operate.  
The keyboard is Windows 98/NT-compatible and has 86 keys, with 101-key  
functionality. To create a touch-type feel, the 8570 Keyboard uses keyswitches to  
provide mechanical tactile feedback. There are embedded LED indicators for scroll  
lock, num lock, and caps lock keys, as well as a16-key numeric keypad, Windows  
98 keys, a Macro key, and a function lock key. The 8570 Keyboard features a three-  
button integrated HulaPoint pointing device. The pointing device offers a high level  
of accuracy and a user-friendly interface. The HulaPoint is totally sealed, which  
prevents dirt and other contaminants from causing malfunctions.  
This backlit keyboard has four levels of brightness control (including “Off”),  
making it practical for low-light environments. The backlighting is powered through  
green LED's and is activated with a single key, identified on the keyboard with a  
light bulb icon (see Figure B.2 on page B-3).  
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Appendix B: The 8570 Keyboard  
Keyboard Connection And Maintenance  
B.2 Keyboard Connection And Maintenance  
To connect your Teklogix 8570 keyboard safely, please follow these instructions:  
1. Turn off the power to your computer.  
2. Unplug your existing keyboard (if installed).  
3. Plug your new Teklogix 8570 keyboard into the same port.  
4. Turn on the power to your computer. The lock keys should flash,  
confirming proper connection.  
Your keyboard is ready for use. To clean the keyboard, spray a mild all-purpose  
cleaner onto a cloth and gently wipe the surface.  
B.3 Installing The Keyboard  
Another feature of the 8570 Keyboard is its four-hole mounting pattern for  
installation in vehicles. Two keyboard mounts are available: the Quick Release  
Keyboard Mounting Plate (PN 30876-401), and the 8570/Keyboard Mounting Kit  
(PN 31624-001). For instructions on keyboard installation, please refer to  
Chapter 4: Installation.Chapter 4: Installation  
PN 31623  
(Universal Dual Ball/Socket Mount)  
PN 31658 (8570 Mounting Bracket)  
PN 31596 (Keyboard Bracket)  
Figure B.1 8570/Keyboard Dual-Ball And Socket Mounting Kit (PN 31624-001)  
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Appendix B: The 8570 Keyboard  
Installing The Keyboard  
Figure B.2 Keyboard Layout (US English)  
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Appendix B: The 8570 Keyboard  
Function Keys  
B.4 Function Keys  
B.4.1 Accessing The Embedded Numeric Keypad Functions  
Figure B.3 Numeric Keypad  
The embedded numeric keypad consists of 16 keys. The numeric keypad and related  
functions are accessed by depressing the <NUMLK> toggle key, which activates the  
numeric keypad. When the <NUMLK> key is on, the LED below is illuminated.  
B.4.2 Overview Of Windows 98 Function Keys  
Your Teklogix 8570 Keyboard has been designed to interface with Microsoft  
Windows 98 software. Two function keys have been added to the traditional  
keyboard layout: an <Application> key and a <Start Menu> key. See Figure B.2 on  
page B-3 for the location of these keys.  
B.4.3 Using The 12 Virtual Function Keys Under Windows  
The 12 function keys of the Teklogix 8570 Keyboard are directly supported by  
Windows 98 as “Virtual Keys”. See Figure B.2 on page B-3 for the location of  
these keys.  
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Appendix B: The 8570 Keyboard  
Macro Key  
B.4.4 Macro Key  
The Macro key is programmed to send a <Shift>+<F1> signal when pressed, and  
the key will light up for 30 seconds. If your application is configured to recognize  
this signal, it will respond as if this key sequence was entered. See Figure B.2 on  
page B-3 for the location of this key.  
B.4.5 HulaPoint Pointing Device  
The HulaPoint is compatible with Microsoft and Logitech two-button pointing  
devices, and will therefore function with the default device drivers in Windows 98 or  
NT, which are Microsoft or Logitech device drivers.  
The device drivers shipped with the HulaPoint are not required for HulaPoint  
operation. These drivers only enhance some functions of the HulaPoint, and are  
optional. In most cases where the HulaPoint is not functioning properly, the problem  
does not lie in the software. There may be software conflicts in the operating  
environment.  
Steps for testing the HulaPoint:  
1. Configure a computer system using Windows 98 or NT; connecting any  
commercial keyboard and a commercial grade Microsoft or  
Logitech pointing device (mouse).  
2. Ensure that there are no other device drivers installed in the operating  
environment (e.g. Control Panel; system devices). If you are not sure  
how to verify this, reload the Windows software for a clean system  
(with only the keyboard and pointing device connected).  
3. Verify that the system operates correctly with the above keyboard and  
pointing device.  
4. Shut down the computer, connect the HulaPoint (do not install any driv-  
ers), then restart the computer. The HulaPoint should function the same  
as the commercial-grade Microsoft or Logitech pointing device.  
5. Use this system as the basis for installing any additional devices  
required for the computer.  
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APPENDIX C  
C
TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION  
Normally calibration is necessary only once since calibration data is stored in the  
Windows registry files. To calibrate the touch screen in Windows:  
1. Start by opening the Control Panel (Figure C.1).  
Figure C.1 Control Panel  
2. Double-click on ‘Pointer Device’ icon to begin calibration.  
3. Click on the ‘Calibration’ tab (Figure C.2).  
Figure C.2 Touch Screen Calibration  
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Appendix C: Touch Screen Calibration  
4. To change the number of calibration points from the default of 5, click  
on the right or left arrows next to the ‘Calibration points’ option in the  
screen below (Figure C.3).  
5. To adjust calibration timeout – the number of seconds that can elapse  
without the stylus touching the screen before calibration is cancelled –  
click on the right or left arrow next to the ‘Timeout’ option on this  
screen (Figure C.3).  
Figure C.3 Calibration Screen  
6. To begin calibration, click on the ‘Calibrate’ button (Figure C.3).  
7. Use your stylus to touch the centre of each cross (calibration point) as it  
appears on the screen (Figure C.4).  
Calibration Point  
Figure C.4 Calibration Points  
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Appendix C: Touch Screen Calibration  
Optional Touch Screen Setting Adjustments  
•
The options under the ‘Settings’ tab allow you to customize how your  
stylus behaves on the touch screen. The time is measured in increments of  
55ms for ‘Click Time’, ‘Tap Time’ and ‘Lift Off Time’.  
Figure C.5 Settings  
•
The ‘Windows’ tab (Figure C.6) provides options to adjust the stylus  
double-click – the ‘Time’ between clicks and the acceptable distance in  
‘Height’ and ‘Width’ from the item you want to double-click on. Settings  
can be tested on the ‘Single Click’ and ‘Double Click’ icons.  
Figure C.6 Double-Click  
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Appendix C: Touch Screen Calibration  
•
To make certain that your touch screen is reading the movement of the  
stylus accurately, click on the ‘Test’ button at the bottom of the screen  
(Figure C.7).  
Figure C.7 Touch Screen Test  
•
Run your stylus up and down the ‘Test’ screen (Figure C.8) in a continuous  
line, approximating the pattern in the sample test screen below. Do not lift  
the stylus from the screen. If the continuous line you draw does not follow  
the stylus, try adding additional calibration points to your calibration screen  
(see Figure C.3 on page C-2), and then run the ‘Test’ screen again.  
If there are gaps in the continuous line as in the sample below, your screen  
may be damaged.  
Figure C.8 Test Screen  
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INDEX  
installing in vehicle 59  
keyboard/mouse 15  
multimedia 15  
A
accessories 8, 36  
peripheral 8  
cache 14  
calendar 14  
calibration  
AC power  
source 75  
supply 61  
optional touch screen adjustments 3  
points, defining C-2  
testing 4  
Active Transient Filter Power Supply 63  
anschluß an antennennanlagen x  
antennas 9, 15, 39  
external 59  
C drive, restoring 76  
CD ROM kit 15, 37  
chipset 14  
Cisco Air350 PC card radio  
licensing agreement ix  
regulatory information 89  
specifications 84  
cleaning  
safety x  
Appendix 1  
audio type 14  
B
backing up the computer 42  
backlight  
display 68  
housings 69  
dimmer 26  
keyboard 69, B-2  
the computer 68  
clock 14  
computer seal 29  
COM1/COM2 33  
COM1/COM2 ports 19  
connecting  
troubleshooting 74  
backlighting 86  
beep codes 75  
troubleshooting 75  
BIOS firmware 39  
boot  
device 15  
failure 74  
accessories 22  
outdoor antenna safety x  
Control Panel (Windows®) C-1  
controls  
dimmer (brightness control) 26  
power 32  
cradle  
bootable floppy drive 38  
bracket, assembling 54  
buttons  
dimmer 17, 26  
power 17, 32  
attaching to the cradle mounting plate  
56  
mounting plate (figure) 55  
mounting plate, installing 55  
C
cable gasket 29  
lubricating grease 8  
cables 86  
connecting to 8570 29  
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Index  
standard 14  
8570 computer overview 4  
figures  
D
DC power source 76  
devices, resource allocation (IRQs) 41  
digitizer 14  
cradle mounting plate 55  
front of the 8570 16, 17  
ports 7  
power/dimmer buttons 6  
pre-regulator power cable 62  
8570/Keyboard Mounting Kit (P/N  
31624-001) 53  
dimmer buttons 17, 26  
location 6  
D Install Partition 76  
diskette drive see hard disk drive  
display 14, 16, 68, 74  
backlight 74  
8570 Freezer/Extreme Temperature  
unit 6  
cleaning 68  
maintenance 68  
poor quality 74  
specifications 83  
8570 front (touch screen) 6  
file corruption 74  
Freezer/Extreme Temperature unit 4, 6,  
35, 82  
front of the computer 16  
function keys B-4  
touch screen 26  
troubleshooting 74  
DMAs 42  
dome covers, plastic and metal 59  
DOS virtual keyboard 74  
driver, installing 77  
driver, loading 77  
virtual B-4  
Windows® 98 B-4  
G
gasket  
E
lubricating grease 8, 30  
seal 29  
graphic controller 14  
electrical vehicles 61  
environmental  
characteristics 81  
specifications 81  
equipment inspection 68  
ethernet 33  
adaptor card 84  
port 19, 33  
external  
H
handling  
8570Vehicle-Mount Computer 21, 51,  
67  
hard disk drive 14, 25, 74  
hardware specifications 81  
Helpdesk iii  
helpdesk A-1  
housings, cleaning 69  
HulaPoint pointing device B-5  
antennas 59  
I/O ports 14  
keyboard 37  
external keyboard, specifications 85  
F
features  
I
I/O ports 76  
display controller 26  
ethernet 33  
front of the 8570 16, 17  
right side of the 8570 18  
IEEE 802.11 2.4 DSSS GHz radio 83  
industrial ratings 85  
inspection 68  
II  
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Index  
install  
driver 77  
L
load  
partition D 76  
driver 77  
software 77  
software 77  
installation  
lubricating grease 30  
Lucent/Agere WaveLan PC card radio  
regulatory information 87  
specifications 83  
Active Transient Filter Power Supply  
63  
connecting cables to 8570 29  
cradle mounting plate 55  
external antennas 59  
external keyboard 56, B-2  
keyboard quick-release bracket 56  
non-vehicle 61  
pre-regulator power cable (vehicles) 61  
quick-release bracket 54  
software 39  
M
Macro key B-5  
maintenance 65, 65–69  
cleaning 68  
inspection 68  
memory 25, 83  
cache 14  
DRAM 25  
RAM 14, 15  
mounting  
vehicle 50–62  
8570 cables to devices 59  
Install Partition, D 76  
interface, network 84  
IRQs 41  
accessories 47  
bracket  
item checklist 13  
attaching 52  
drill holes 20  
options 9, 15, 38, 48  
mounting kits  
options 9  
K
keyboard 15, 69, 85, B-1–B-5  
cleaning 69, B-2  
connection and maintenance B-2  
external 37  
pedestal mounts 9  
quick-release brackets 9  
security 9  
installing 56  
features B-1  
mouse  
installation B-2  
layout B-3  
mounting kit B-2  
onscreen 14, 27  
option 85  
devices 37  
onscreen Touch Right 28  
multimedia  
cable 38  
port 20, 34  
My-T-Soft  
pointing device B-5  
quick-release bracket 56  
troubleshooting 75  
virtual, for DOS 74  
keyboard/mouse  
on-screen keyboard 14, 27  
setup menu 28  
software 27  
connector 19  
port 33  
keypad, numeric B-4  
N
network  
interface 84  
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Index  
non-vehicle installation 61  
numeric keypad functions B-4  
accessing B-4  
requirements 83  
specifications 83  
troubleshooting 75  
powering up/down 21  
PowerScan scanners 37  
precautions handling the 8570 20  
pre-regulator power cable  
figure 62  
Nyogel connector lubricant 8, 30  
O
offices list iii, A-3  
on-screen keyboard 14, 27  
My-T-Soft 27  
installing 61, 63  
preventive measures, troubleshooting 73  
printer 37  
on-screen mouse  
Touch Right 28  
operating  
information 23  
system 84  
systems supported 14, 15  
operating system, restoring 76  
optional  
problems  
no backlight 74  
no video 74  
time or date incorrect 75  
processor  
description 25  
specifications 83  
type 14  
features and accessories 15  
keyboard 69, 75  
type (upgrade) 15  
product features 4  
P
Q
parts and controls of the 8570 16  
PC cards see PCMCIA  
PCMCIA 75  
quick-release bracket  
assembling 54  
installing 55  
types 9  
compartment types 14  
PC card slots 18, 34  
radio card 83  
troubleshooting 75  
pedestal mounts 9, 50  
peripheral accessories 8  
pointing device B-5  
ports 18, 29, 31  
R
radio 15  
TRX7431 83  
TRX7441 84  
RAM 25, 83  
resource allocation  
IRQs 41, 42  
location (figure) 7  
right side features 18  
serial 33  
Windows® 98 40–41  
restoring operating system 76  
RS-232  
troubleshooting I/O 76  
power 32, 75, 86  
adaptor, using 21  
button 17, 32  
devices 14  
button (figure) 6  
connector 19  
highlights 14  
S
safeguards 20, 50, 67  
safety  
options 10, 15, 60  
pre-regulator 62  
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Teklogix 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual  
Index  
antenna x  
power 17, 32  
enclosure x  
environment x  
instructions x  
summary vii  
system operation 84  
T
text conventions 4  
TFT monitor 26  
Scan Disk 74  
scanner  
list 37  
type 15  
SDRAM 83  
security mount kits  
installing  
Touch Right onscreen mouse 28  
touch screen 14, 16, 27  
calibration C-1–C-4  
display 26  
Transient Filter Power Supply 63  
transient suppressor 62  
troubleshooting 71  
backlight 74  
dual ball socket security (PN  
1000398) 57  
QR Security (PN 1000304-570) 58  
beep codes 75  
boot failure 74  
options 9, 48  
serial port 33  
file corruption 74  
I/O ports 76  
keyboard 75  
PCMCIA 75  
power 75  
service information iii, A-1  
side buttons 17  
software  
programs 14  
software, installing 77  
software,loading 77  
sound features 34  
specifications 79–89  
environmental 81  
freezer/extreme temperature 8570 82  
keyboard 85  
time/date incorrect 75  
video 74  
TRX7431 Lucent/Agere WaveLan radio  
83  
TRX7441 Cisco Air350 radio 84  
physical 81, 85  
power requirements 83  
standard  
U
upper memory 42  
USB  
display 83  
floppy drive 38  
ports 14, 20, 34  
operating system 84  
standard temperature 8570 82  
standard  
V
display 83  
features 14  
vehicle installation 47, 50–62  
cables 59  
cradle mounting plate 55  
pre-regulator power cable 61, 63  
quick-release bracket 55  
vehicle mounting 45  
vehicles, electrical 61  
video troubleshooting 74  
virtual function keys B-4  
operating system 84  
processor and memory 83  
Standard Temperature 8570 4, 82  
support  
services iii  
support services A-1  
switches  
dimmer 17, 26  
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Index  
W
warranty iii  
website address A-4  
Windows® 98 14, 75  
function keys B-4  
resource allocation 40–41  
worldwide offices iii, A-3  
500 MHz viii, 17, 22, 32, 88  
802.11b DS, specifications for 84  
8570 back  
mounting holes 52  
ports 7  
8570 front (touch screen figure) 6  
8570 power/dimmer buttons (figure) 6  
8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer  
freezer/extreme temperature 4, 35, 82  
standard temperature 4, 82  
500 MHz viii, 17, 22, 32, 88  
8570 with keyboard mounting brackets 49  
VI  
Teklogix 8570 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual  

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