PHL8xxx
Summary
It runs Windows CE 5.0. The PHL 8000s series feature an integrated 1D engine and a full 3.5" TFT display, a numeric or aphanumeric (full ) keypad. The PHL 8000 meets IP 54 standards. The unit unit comes with a 2000mAh battery pack or can use the optional 4000mAh high capacity battery.
Communications
- The PHL8000 will utilize the Summit MCF10G CCX v4 WLAN module. W-LAN 802.11 b/g
- Bluetooth communication (Class II)
- GSM/GPRS: optionally built in GSM/GPRS/EDGE module, quad band.
Part Number Format
PHL-8xyz
| x | y | z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||
| 1 | Numeric Keypad | MDL-1000 (1D) | WLAN |
| 2 | Alpha-Numeric Keypad | WLAN + BT | |
| 3 | |||
| 4 | WLAN + BT + GPRS | ||
| 5 | MDI-1000 (2D) | BT | |
| 6 | R10 (2D) | WLAN + BT-47 | |
| 7 | WLAN + BT-47 + GPRS | ||
| 8 | BT-47 |
Cradle
The cradle for the PHL-8000 is the IRU8000
Warm Reboot
With the stylus press the reset switch on the back of the unit.
Cold Boot
While holding the power button: use the stylus to press the reset switch on the back of the unit.
SD Card Compatibility
The PHL-8000 is known to work with at least 16GB SDHC cards (tested with Kingston 16GB microSD card with adapter).
Backup and Restore
The PHL-8000 has a backup and restore feature that saves your configuration to the DiskOnChip or an SD Card. The DiskOnChip is not reformatted when the device is factory reset.
Backup
To backup the PHL-8000, navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Control Center > Backup & Restore. The backup can be saved to the internal DiskOnChip or an external SD card. To begin the backup, select "Backup Now" and then "Yes".
Restore
To restore the PHL-8000, navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Control Center > Backup & Restore. The PHL-8000 can be restored from the internal DiskOnChip or an external SD card. To begin the restore, select "Restore Now" and then "Yes". The device will then proceed to reboot and your settings will be restored.
Auto Restore
The PHL-8000 has the ability to automatically restore the most recent backup after a cold boot. To use this feature, create a *.cmd file (where * is the name of the file you wish you to create) in the DiskOnChip\Startup\Cold directory containing one of the following statements:
- "cmd /C Backuprestore -DOC" (To restore the backup from the DiskOnChip) or
- "cmd /C Backuprestore -SD" (To restore the backup from the SD card)
Please note that the backup should be present on the specified location or errors may occur.
Firmware Updates
Notes: These same processes can be used to downgrade the firmware as well as upgrade. Simply select the appropriate firmware file.
Barcode Reader
- Download the latest barcode reader firmware for your device.
- Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection. If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported.
- Install a battery with at least 30% charge.
- Lock both swivel locks.
- Double-tap the barcode icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the 'Firmware Upgrade' tab
- Tap 'Open' and browse to the firmware file you have copied to the device.
- Tap 'Upgrade'. Select 'Yes' when prompted.
- The process is complete when you see the message 'Firmware update completed'.
PHL-8000 OS
StepI: Setup
- Download the latest firmware for your device from the Downloads table below.
- For PHL-8xx2 devices (Except PHL8152), download the image in the name format C01-53.XX-EFA2-YYYY where xx is the latest version number.
- For PHL-8xx4 devices and the PHL8152, download the image in the name format C01-54.XX-EFA3-YYYY where xx is the latest version number.
- Unzip and copy the firmware file to the PHL-8112 either via SD card or over an ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center) connection. If you use an SD card ensure you use FAT format on an SD card with capacity no greater than 2GB. HC SD cards are not supported.
- Install a battery with at least 30% charge.
- Lock both swivel locks.
StepII:Install OS via Key Combination
- Using attached stylus press the reset button on the back of the unit in combination with the power button on the front of the device.
- Upon releasing the stylus immediately press the key combination described below.
- For numeric keyboards press and hold Power + 0.
- For qwerty keyboards press and hold Power + Space.
- The display will read the following Now Image Update....
- The display will read the following Reading Image Files....
- Wait for the display to read the following.
- Image Update successfully.
- Please Hardware Reboot.
Step III:Reboot Hardware
- Using attached stylus press the reset button on the back of the unit in combination with the power button on the front of the device.
- The OS will reboot automatically. While booting you will see the bollowing text:
- Loading OS
- Please wait...
Models and Options
PHL8112 W-LAN, Bluetooth, 1D barcode scanner, numeric keypad
PHL8114 W-LAN, Bluetooth, 1D barcode scanner, numeric keypad, GSM/GPRS/EDGE
PHL8212 W-LAN, Bluetooth, 1D barcode scanner, alphanumeric keypad
PHL8214 W-LAN, Bluetooth, 1D barcode scanner, alphanumeric keypad, GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Downloads
| Notice |
| The downloading and use of any Opticon software implies consent with Opticon's End User License Agreement. |
Documents
| Document | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Start Guide | This is a getting started guide for the PHL8000 series of products. | Download |
| PHL8000 series User Manual | This is the user manual for the PHL8000. | Download |
| DataSheet | Technical details at a glance. | Download |
| Sales Guide | Sales details at a glance. | Download |
Software
| Software | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| MDL1000 Firmware | This is the scan engine firmware for any laser model PHL8xxx. | Download |
| MDI1000 Firmware | This is the scan engine firmware for any imager model PHL8xxx. The imager scan engine firmware here is version FL23J12 If your firmware is currently FL23J13 or FL38J0x where x is any integer then you should not attempt to load this firmware. | Download |
| Firmware: PHL8xx2 except 8152 | This is the Windows CE firmware used on all PHL8xx2 models except the PHL8152. | Download |
| Firmware: PHL8xx4 and 8152 | This is the Windows CE firmware used on all PHL8xx4 models as well as the PHL8152. | Download |