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EP10
HAND-HELD COMPUTER
HDK User Manual
November 15, 2011
Part No. 8000255.A
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management System

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  • Page 1 EP10 HAND-HELD COMPUTER HDK User Manual November 15, 2011 Part No. 8000255.A ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System...
  • Page 2 This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Inc. This document is not to be used, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of assisting in proper use of Psion manufactured goods and services by their rightful owners and users.
  • Page 3 Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Inc. provides a return to factory warranty on this product for a period of twelve (12) months in accord- ance with the Statement of Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability provided at: http://www.psion.com/warranty The warranty on Psion 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 service organiza- tion.
  • Page 5 EP10 HDK Application Development Software........

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EA11 Typical Reading Distances ............. . . B-11 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...
  • Page 7 Index ................... I Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...
  • Page 9 About the EP10 Hand-Held Computer ........

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual This manual provides guidance on using the EP10 HDK to create peripherals that attach to the docking con- nector of the Psion EP10 hand-held computer. The manual is organised into the following chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction provides an overview of the EP10 Hand-Held Computer and the EP10 HDK.

  • Page 12: Contents Of The Hdk

    Application for more details on these files. • 2D drawings and 3D models of the EP10 outer shell, and existing EP10 snap modules for reference. 1.5.1 Files in the HDK The following files are included with the EP10 Hardware Development Kit: Table 1.1...

  • Page 13: Obtaining The Hdk

    Section 3.7 EP10 HDK Application Development Software. About the EP10 Hand-Held Computer The EP10 hand-held computer is a small and durable PDA device that has been built to withstand challenging weather and environmental conditions. EP10 uses the Microsoft® Windows® Embedded 6.5 operating system.
  • Page 15 Batteries ............11 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 17: Overview

    Q and W keys are interchanged with the A and Z keys, respectively. 2.2.2 Barcode Scanner/Imager Variants EP10 comes standard with no barcode scanner/imager installed. An optional EA11 2D imager is available. Specifications of the EA11 imager can be found in Appendix B: “EP10 Specifications”.

  • Page 18: Processor

    System applet in the Windows Control Panel. LEDs Three LEDs are located on the upper-right side of the EP10, just above the display. When you press the Power button, the LED flashes yellow to indicate that the EP10 has been powered up.

  • Page 19: Power Management

    Application LED. The behaviour of this LED is application dependent. Blue Radio Power LED (right-most LED) Radio power indicator. If the EP10 is attached to an external power supply (through a snap module or dock), the charge LED (the left-most LED) reflects the battery charge status.
  • Page 21 EP10 HDK Application Development Software ........

  • Page 23: Overview

    Within that key, create a subkey (if it does not already exist) for the type of connector that the peripheral will attach to. For the EP10, only the docking connector is available, which is identified with the subkey ‘4’. For example, the registry keys that describe peripherals connecting to the docking connector would be...

  • Page 24: Device Driver Registry Keys

    Currently, icons can only be loaded from Psion DLLs. • DeviceNameID (REG_DWORD): This is the Resource ID of the name string to be displayed in the “New Device” window. Currently, the name string can only be loaded from Psion DLLs. 3.4.1.1 Device Driver Registry Keys If the peripheral requires an additional driver to be loaded, registry keys need to be created to specify the information for the driver.

  • Page 25: Software Registry Entries

    Beneath that key, set the following registry values: • @ (REG_SZ): Default value. Set to “Components” to make the software information appear in the Com- ponents list of the System Properties. • Value (REG_SZ): Enter the version of the software component here. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 26: Peripheral Detection And Driver Loading Sequence

    The device-specific driver (if there is one) is loaded. The peripheral attached to the docking connector is identified to the EP10 by means of a resistor. The value of the resistor provides a Device ID number, and indicates which functionalities of the EP10 must be enabled for that peripheral, according to the following table: Table 3.3...

  • Page 27: Serial (Com) Port Assignments

    Chapter 3: Software Serial (COM) Port Assignments Serial (COM) Port Assignments The default serial port assignments for the EP10 are shown in the following table. Ports not listed are unassigned. Table 3.4 Default EP10 Serial (COM) Port Assignment Serial Default Assignment...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Software EP10 HDK Development Files Follow these instructions to install the EP10 HDK API library and HDK Demo application files: Navigate to the folder with the HDK files, and double-click on the file EP10HDK_Setup.exe to begin the installation.

  • Page 29: Ep10 Hdk Api Functions

    – [out] pointer to a HANDLE. If the open call succeeds, the handle is changed to a valid handle value that can be used in other HDK operations. • connector – [in] one of the values in the Hdk7515_Connector enumeration identifying the expansion slot (or other connector) being controlled. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 30: Hdk7515_Close

    EP10 HDK API Functions Description This function is used to open a handle to the Psion HDK. The handle opened can then be used in other HDK functions. The handle must be closed using Hdk7515_Close(). This parameter must not be null. Each handle is tied to a single particular expansion slot or connector.

  • Page 31: Hdk7515_Setpower

    – [out] pointer to a BOOL containing the current connector power state. Description This function is used to determine the current power state of a connector. The default power state for connectors is off. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 32: Hdk7515_Setpowermode

    Power to the connector is: Applied initially before the device driver for the connected hardware is loaded. Removed when the hand-held is suspended. Reapplied when the hand-held resumes from suspend. The default power mode is Manual. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 33: Hdk7515_Getpowermode

    Description This function is used to retrieve the current power mode of the peripheral attached to the connector. There are currently two modes available: Auto and Manual. The default power mode is Manual. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 34: Hdk7515_Powermode

    3.7.4 API Enumerations The following enumerations are declared in the file Hdk7515Consts.h: 3.7.4.1 Hdk7515_PowerMode The Hdk7515_PowerMode enumeration is defined as follows: typedef enum { Hdk7515_PowerMode_Auto = 1, Hdk7515_PowerMode_Manual = 2, Hdk7515_PowerMode_Invalid = 0xffffffff } Hdk7515_PowerMode; Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 35: Hdk7515_Connector

    EP10 HDK Demo Application Bundled with the EP10 HDK is a demo application that can be used to test the basic functionality of an expansion peripheral. The files for this application (including the source code) can be located in the ..\DemoApp subfolder of where you installed the HDK files.
  • Page 37 4.4.2 USB-Serial Configuration..........32 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Mechanical Considerations

    “snap module”-type design that attaches to the unit and travels with it, or a “desktop dock”-type design, in which the EP10 will remain at rest, there are a few important points to bear in mind when designing your peripheral.

  • Page 40: Usb-Serial Configuration

    The EP10 HDK includes drawings and schematics of the left and right latches from the Psion snap modules, for reference in designing these catches.
  • Page 41 5.3.2 RV4002 Snap Module RS-232 DB9........36 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Connections

    The 16-pin docking connector on the EP10 main logic board provides power connectivity in both directions (to power/charge the EP10 from the peripheral, or to use the EP10 to provide power to a peripheral), as well as USB connectivity. For serial connectivity, a USB-to-serial component must be included in the peripheral (such as in the RV4002 snap module).

  • Page 44: Snap Module Connectors

    USB 2.0 microAB Interface The USB microAB receptacle on the snap module allows the EP10 to connect to a USB host or client device. It supports low speed (1.5 Mbps), full speed (12 Mbps) and high speed (480 Mbps) communications.
  • Page 45 RS-232 DB9M Receptacle Table 5.2 Pinout Of The RS-232 DB9M Connector Name Description Data Carrier Detect Received Data Transmitted Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Resources

    (http://community.psion.com). Website registration is required to log in to the site and obtain the materials. Psion User Manuals The following user manuals are available on the Psion Community website, under Knowledge > Knowledge Base > Product Manuals: • Psion, 2011, EP10 Hand-Held Computer (Windows Embedded 6.5) User Manual (Part number 8000227) •...

  • Page 49: B.1.1 Hardware

    EP10 Specifications – Model No. 7515 ........

  • Page 51: Appendix B: Ep10 Specifications

    Appendix B: EP10 Specifications EP10 Specifications – Model No. 7515 EP10 Specifications – Model No. 7515 Note: Performance specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. B.1.1 Hardware Physical Dimensions • Device: 6.2" x 3.1" x 1.2" (158 mm x 78 mm x 30.6 mm) Weight (with battery pack) •...

  • Page 52: Wireless Communication

    Video capture capability B.1.8 Voice Over IP (VOIP) • Push-to-talk B.1.9 Accessories For details about accessories available with the EP10, refer to the EP10 Hand-Held Computer User Manual. • Carrying Accessories: - Hand strap - Carrying case • Communications: - Quad dock (4-site) with 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and charge functions.

  • Page 53: Approvals

    @ <2.0:1 VSWR Antenna Gain 802.11b/g/n 3.73 dBi 802.11a/n 4.85 dBi Transmit Power 802.11b +18 dBm typical 802.11g +13 dBm typical 802.11a +12 dBm typical 802.11n (2.4 GHz) +12 dBm typical 802.11n (5 GHz) +12 dBm typical Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 54: Murata Bluetooth Radio

    3.73 dBi Transmit Power 6.5 dBm typical Frequency Range 2.400-2.4835 GHz Channel RX Sensitivity -90 dBm typical, -70 dBm max Data Rates -90 dBm typical, -70 dBm max 802.11 Coexistence TI Wilink6 proprietary WiFi-BT co-existent scheme. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 55: Sierra Wireless Mc5728V

    Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 1900,WCDMA FDD Bd II Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS AWS, WCDMA FDD Bd IV Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 850, WCDMA FDD Bd V Class 3 (+24dBm +1/-3dB) for UMTS 800, WCDMA FDD Bd VI Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...
  • Page 56 3GPP: AMR Speakerphone operation, echo cancellation, noise suppression Firmware update Generic update from host application over ASC0 or USB Interfaces Module interface 80-pin board-to-board connector Antenna 50Ohms. Main GSM/UMTS antenna, UMTS diversity antenna, GPS antenna (active/passive) Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 57: Lithium-Ion 2400 Mah Battery Specifications

    Current Pre-condition Charge Ter- mination Voltage Cycle Life 300 charge/discharge cycles with no degradation below 80% of nominal capacity based on 0.5 C charge / 0.5 C discharge rates (to 3.0 V) @ 23° C. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 58: Lithium-Ion 3600 Mah Battery Specifications

    Linear Emulation Mode 200 scans/s auto adaptive Scan Angle 38.9° (horizontal), 25.4° (vertical) Optical Resolution 752 (H) x 480 (V) pixels, 256 gray levels Print Contrast Down to 25% Versions Standard range and high density B-10 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 59: Ea11 Typical Reading Distances

    Operating Current 170mA - 310mA (lighting condition dependent) Power Saving Mode Ambient Light Works in any lighting conditions, from 0 to 100,000 lux Regulatory Approvals UL, VDE certified, RoHS compliant B.5.1.1 EA11 Typical Reading Distances B-11 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...
  • Page 61 C.10 GENERAL ............C-4 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix C: Hdk License Agreement

    HDK, and you may not install or use the HDK or any accompany- ing documentation. The HDK is the property of Psion Inc. or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The HDK is licensed, not sold.

  • Page 64: Disclaimer Of Warranty

    COPYRIGHTS, OWNERSHIP AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS All title and copyrights in and to the HDK, and any copies thereof, are owned by Psion Inc. or its suppliers. The HDK also contains copyrighted material licensed from our suppliers and all rights to such copyrighted material rests with such suppliers.
  • Page 65 GENERAL You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that it is the complete agreement between you and Psion with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written. Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

  • Page 67: Index

    11 detection 18 processor 10 peripheral design 31 – registry keys 15 – peripheral registry keys 15 specifications B-3 peripherals driver 15 system initialization 15 PH8 GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio specifications B-7 variants 9 PH8 radio 9 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...
  • Page 68 B-4 text conventions 3 microAB interface (RV4001 snap module) 36 snap module (RV4001) 36 USB connector (RV4001 snap module) pinout 36 USB-serial configuration 32 Value (registry value) 17 warranty 3 wireless communication specifications B-4 Psion EP10 HDK User Manual...

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