Juniper Allegro 3 Base, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...allegro 3 O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...are recognized trademarks of Juniper Systems Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc The Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Juniper Systems Inc is under license The names of other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners WARNING This symbol indicates that failure to follow directions could result in se...

Page 3: ...Indicators 11 Data Storage Options 11 Bluetooth Wireless Communication 12 Wi Fi Wireless Networking 13 3 Optional Features 4G Data Modem 16 GPS GNSS 17 Camera 17 Barcode Scanner 18 A Storage Maintenance and Recycling Storing the Allegro 3 and Battery Pack 20 Cleaning the Allegro 3 20 Recycling the Allegro 3 and Batteries 21 B Warranty and Repair Information Limited Product Warranty 24 Extended War...

Page 4: ...o 3 Rugged Handheld Powered by Android Owner s Manual C Warnings and Regulatory Information Product Warnings 30 Certifications and Standards 31 D Specifications Allegro 3 Rugged Handheld Specifications 36 Index ...

Page 5: ...1 Getting Started ...

Page 6: ...3 Front and Back Features 1 2 6 7 8 1 Bumper Top 2 Touchscreen 3 Function Keys 4 Numeric Keyboard 5 LED Indicators red charging indicator green notifications programmable indicator blue programmable indicator 6 QWERTY Keyboard 7 Microphone 8 Power Key 10 16 12 15 14 9 Attachment Point for Stylus Tether and other items 1 of 2 10 Expansion Door 11 Camera option 12 Camera Flash and Flashlight Window ...

Page 7: ...rs from exposure to excessive dust and dirt Perform Initial Tasks When you receive your Allegro 3 perform the tasks outlined in this section before first use Install the Battery Pack SD Card and Mini SIM Card The Allegro 3 uses a rechargeable Li Ion battery pack Install and charge the battery pack using the instructions that follow 1 The battery compartment is accessed from the back of the handhel...

Page 8: ...ee more details about these cards later in this manual 3 Place the Li Ion battery pack in the compartment Line up the symbols on the battery pack with the symbols inside the case 4 Replace the door and tighten the screws 5 The red LED on the keyboard blinks when the battery pack is charging Charge the battery pack for 4 6 hours at room temperature CAUTION Always power off the handheld before remov...

Page 9: ...2 Standard Features ...

Page 10: ... Open Source Project AOSP operating system This project was created and is still maintained by Google and it is at the core of every Android OS Installing Apps There are several options for locating and installing apps onto your Allegro 3 The Google Play store is a familiar way to download Android apps but it requires Google Mobile Services GMS which is not available with the AOSP operating system...

Page 11: ...dget that takes you to our website where a link to APK Pure is located You can download the app store and browse available apps Side Loading Android Applications Follow these steps to side load and install Android apps onto your Allegro 3 1 Change the security setting to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Go to Settings Security Unknown sources and toggle this setting on ...

Page 12: ...ty Unknown sources and toggle this setting off This ensures the secure operation of the device by blocking the unknown installation of malicious software Compatibility Note Not all Android applications are compatible with he Allegro 3 The Allegro 3 run the Android version 7 1 2 OS Some apps might require a more recent version of the OS or features associated with GMS These incompatibilities often ...

Page 13: ...eypad function keys and a QWERTY keyboard The keys are sealed and have backlight illumination Some keys are programmable Special Keys Back Back space Delete Blue function Enable or disable touchscreen Enter return Blue function Select OK or X on the screen Move left Blue function volume down Move right Blue function volume up Move up Blue function brightness up Move down Blue function brightness d...

Page 14: ...legro 3 from an approved vendor Use of non approved batteries will void your product warranty The Li Ion battery pack is charged most efficiently at room temperature 68 F or 20 C The battery pack will not charge if it is too hot or too cold CAUTION The Allegro 3 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed properly Removing the Battery for Long Term Storage To power ...

Page 15: ...mage Red LED on the bottom associated with power adapter Blinking AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is charging Solid AC adapter is plugged in and the battery is full not charging Green LED on the top associated with notifications When the operating system has something to notify you of this LED behaves accordingly For example if you turn on Location the green LED blinks periodically Blue L...

Page 16: ...on the battery compartment label shows the correct location and orientation for the SD card slot on the right Push the card into the slot to insert it 5 Replace the battery pack and attach the battery door 6 Power up the handheld Bluetooth Wireless Communication To create a partnership between the Allegro 3 and another device with Bluetooth technology follow these steps 1 Turn both devices on 2 Pl...

Page 17: ...connection To set up Wi Fi follow these steps 1 Go to Settings Wi Fi and tap Off in the upper left hand corner to toggle it on You can also pull down the Quick Settings Tray and tap the Wi Fi symbol to turn it on Tap the word Wi Fi underneath the symbol A list of discoverable devices is shown Tap MORE SETTINGS to go to the settings screen 2 The Allegro 3 automatically starts scanning the area for ...

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Page 19: ...3 Optional Features ...

Page 20: ... to the handheld 1 Power off the handheld by holding the power button until the Power Button menu appears and selecting Power Off Ensure that your unit is not plugged in to external power 2 The mini SIM card slot is located in the battery compartment Loosen the screws to the door and remove it CAUTION Do not use a micro SIM adapter The adapter can get stuck and damage the slot 3 Remove the battery...

Page 21: ...GNSS Allegro 3 Geo models provide position information using an integrated GPS GNSS receiver Access the receiver by selecting Settings Location and turning it on Settings can be viewed and edited to suit your needs Camera A 5MP camera is available for taking photos and videos Select the Camera app to manage features and use the camera The camera and flash are located on the back of the Allegro 3 T...

Page 22: ...st using the Barcode Connector app 1 Open the Barcode Connector app 2 Find a barcode to scan samples below 3 Aim the scanner at the barcode along the red beam Press SCAN on the screen 4 When the scanner decodes the barcode the data is placed on the Barcode Connector screen Barcode Connector must be running in the background when you are using the scanner with other apps You can configure a button ...

Page 23: ...A Storage Maintenance and Recycling ...

Page 24: ...d 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Place the battery pack in a dry location Cleaning the Allegro 3 Touchscreen Suspend the Allegro 3 Apply warm water or a mild cleaning solution to a micro fiber cloth and gently wipe off the touchscreen CAUTION Do not use soft bristle brushes or harsh cleaning solutions on the touchscreen Rinse the touchscreen with water and dry it with a micro fiber cloth Case Bumpers...

Page 25: ... Allegro 3 and Batteries When the Allegro 3 reaches the end of its life it must not be disposed of with municipal waste It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment If you cannot find a location contact Juniper Systems for information about disposal The Li Ion battery ...

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Page 27: ...B Warranty and Repair Information ...

Page 28: ...anty Exclusions This warranty shall not apply if i the product has been set up improperly or has been improperly installed or calibrated ii the product is operated in a manner that is not in accordance with the user documentation iii the product is used for a purpose other than for which it was designed iv the product has been used in environmental conditions outside of those specified for the pro...

Page 29: ...a contained in stored on or integrated with any products returned to JS for repair whether under warranty or not Remedy In the event a defect in materials or workmanship is discovered and reported to JS within the specified warranty period JS will at its option repair the defect or replace the defective part or product Replacement products may be new or reconditioned JS warrants any replaced or re...

Page 30: ...s received with costs of shipping prepaid Governing Law This warranty is governed by the laws of Utah U S A and excludes the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods The courts of Utah shall have exclusive personal jurisdiction in case of any disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty Services and Materials Provided Under Warranty Analysis of prob...

Page 31: ...ted on our website at http www junipersys com Juniper Systems support Repairs You can locate a repair center submit a repair order check repair status view terms and conditions get shipping instructions and view lead times Before returning a unit please get permission by submitting a repair order from our website and waiting for confirmation or by contacting a repair center directly Be prepared to...

Page 32: ...legro 3 When you contact a repair center you need some unique system ID information for your Allegro 3 serial number model number etc Go to Settings About this device Information about software hardware the battery the network and radio regulatory information and legal information can be viewed ...

Page 33: ...C Warnings and Regulatory Information ...

Page 34: ...battery for the system for which it is specified Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals Replace the battery only with another battery that...

Page 35: ...tatements that follow must appear on the device or in the user documentation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In compliance with the FCC rules 47 CFR 15 105 b the user mus...

Page 36: ...urer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Only approved accessories may be used with this equipment In general all cables must be high quality shielded correctly terminated and normally restricted to two meters in length Wall chargers approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted This device must not be ...

Page 37: ...comply with FCC and other national RF exposure requirements do not co locate this device with other transmitters This device operates in compliance with the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment Users must follow instructions provided in the user documentation to satisfy compliance with FCC radio frequency exposure requirements There cannot be any alteration to the au...

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Page 39: ...D Specifications ...

Page 40: ... Micro SD SDXC card slot user accessible Physical Features Dimensions standard 5 4 wide x 10 2 long x 1 6 thick 138 mm x 255 mm x 40 mm Weight with battery Base 2 01 lb 910 g Geo 2 09 lb 946 g Geo Barcode 2 22 lb 1006 g Geo Cell 2 15 lb 972 g Durable hardened plastic shock resistant design Chemical resistance Easy to grip ergonomic form factor Impact absorbing bumpers Comfortable wide hand strap O...

Page 41: ...ce User replaceable field rechargeable Connector I O Module RS 232C 9 pin D sub connector 5VDC 500 mA available on ring in pin 9 via software configuration USB Host Full A USB Client Micro B 12 24VDC jack for power input and battery charging 3 5mm audio jack supports speaker microphone or stereo output pin detect Docking contacts for charging Connector protector OEM configurable customizable Wirel...

Page 42: ...rage Temperature 22 to 158 F 30 to 70 C Battery Charging Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Maximum Temperature for Switching the Power Supply 104 F 40 C Shock Resistance Withstands multiple 4 foot drops to concrete Environmental Ratings and Standards IP68 rating waterproof and dustproof 1 4m for 2 hours MIL STD810G test procedures Method 500 5 Low Pressure Altitude Method 501 5 High Temperature Me...

Page 43: ...B RAM 16GB storage with or without camera base expansions include cell options and barcode Geo models with base features with or without camera base expansions include cell options barcode and GNSS external antenna Camera 5MP resolution Autofocus Video capture JPEG image format The date time and GPS position are embedded in the metadata Flash and flashlight 4G Data Modem Geo model option 4G LTE wi...

Page 44: ...els Concurrent GNSS constellation resolution GNSS Stream Application Barcode 1D 2D Scanner Geo models Sensor Resolution 1280 x 800 Field of View Horizontal 42 vertical 28 Reading Angles Skew pitch 60 roll 360 Read Range 1 to 24 depending on code type size and density Aiming dot Visible with low light illumination Symbologies All common 1D 2D PDF417 MicroPDF417 Composite RSS TLC 39 Data matrix QR c...

Page 45: ...alled USB micro client sync cable AC wall charger with international plug kit Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 0 5A Output 12VDC 1 67A Capacitive stylus and tether Screwdriver Quick Start Guide Owner s Manual available on our website Optional Accessories Shoulder strap Serial cable Vehicle charging adaptor Holster case Flip cover fitted case 8GB micro SDHC memory card Premium screen protectors Hands free ...

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Page 47: ...Index ...

Page 48: ...Handheld 2 Android 2 6 APK Pure 7 Apps 6 B Barcode Scanner 17 40 Battery Pack Battery Life 10 Specifications 37 Warnings 30 Bluetooth Wireless Communication 12 C Camera Specifications 39 Care and Maintenance Cleaning 20 Storage 20 Cautions 10 12 16 20 21 27 Certifications and Standards 31 Cleaning 20 D Declaration of Conformity 33 Display Backlight 8 Settings 8 E Equipment Warnings 31 ...

Page 49: ...uct Warnings 30 R Recycling the Rugged Handheld and Batteries 21 Repairing 27 RS 232C Port 37 S Scan Button Set up 18 SD Cards 11 SIM Card 3 Speaker 38 Specifications 36 43 Storing the Allegro 3 10 Storing the Rugged Handheld and Battery Pack 20 T Temperature Specifications 38 Touchscreen 8 10 Settings 8 Specifications 37 Touch Control Setting 8 ...

Page 50: ...Android Owner s Manual U USB Client 41 W Warnings 30 31 Warranty 24 27 Exclusions 24 Extended Warranties 26 Limitation of Liability 25 Remedy 25 Repairs 26 Services 26 Warranty Exclusions 24 Warranty Repairs 26 Wi Fi Wireless Communication 13 ...