Video Subsystem
The touch screen is a 3.5” (8.9 cm) diagonal viewing area, ¼ VGA 320 by 240 pixel TFT Reflective Active Color LCD. Back- lighting is available and can be turned on and off with key sequences. The turn-off timing is configured through the Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display icon. The display controller supports Microsoft CE 6 graphics modes.
A touch screen allows mouse functions (tapping on the display or signature capture) using a stylus. The touch screen has an actuation force with finger less than 100 grams. The color display has an LED backlight and is optimized for indoor use.
The display appears black when the MX7 Tecton is in Suspend Mode.
Power Supply
The MX7 Tecton uses one of two batteries for operation.
•Main Battery. A rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. The battery pack recharges while in the MX7 Tecton when the device is connected to the optional external MX7 Tecton AC/DC power source. The main battery pack can be removed from the MX7 Tecton and inserted in the MX7 Tecton Battery Charger which simultaneously charges up to four battery packs in four hours. A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 6 hours when it is in an MX7 Tecton connected to AC power and 3.5 hours when it is in the MX7 Tecton battery charger.
•Low temperature. A rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack has a 1250 mAh capacity.
•Super-capacitor(Super-cap).No backup “battery” is used. Super-cap internal battery maintains RAM and other vital settings during a critical shutdown.
Note: An uninterrupted external power source (wall AC adapters) transfers power to the MX7 Tectons internal charging circuitry which, in turn, recharges the main battery and Super-cap battery. Frequent connection to an external power source, if feasible, is recommended to maintain main battery charge status as the Super-cap battery cannot be recharged by a dead or missing main battery.
COM Ports
The MX7 Tecton has one mini D 20-pin serial port (a multifunction I/O port) that can be configured by the user. It has a power input interface to allow powering the MX7 Tecton from an external source (AC/DC power supply or vehicle power). The power input interface range is 10 - 18VDC.
RS232 Serial Port
Configured as COM1. Bi-directional full duplex and supports data rates up to 115 Kb/s. The port does not have RI or CD signals nor does it support 5V switchable power on pin 9 for tethered scanners. The serial port driver supports full duplex communications over the serial port. It supports data exchange via ActiveSync, but does not automatically start ActiveSync
when connected. The Cable, Multipurpose RS232 and Power and the Adapter, RS232 PC port to D9 male accessories can
be used with the RS232 serial port. External AC power is available when the multipurpose RS232/Power cable is con- nected. External AC power is not available for the Adapter, RS232 PC port to D9 male option. Power is drawn from the main battery pack when this adapter is connected..
USB Client Port
The MX7 Tecton has one USB Client port for ActiveSync applications. An accessory USB cable, Cable, Multipurpose USB and Power is available to connect the MX7 Tecton to a USB Type A plug on a PC for ActiveSync functions. External AC power is available when the multipurpose USB Client/Power cable is connected.
Audio Connection
An audio headset interface is available using the Adapter, Audio accessory with the I/O port. The connection cable connects the MX7 Tecton to a Voxware quick disconnect 4-pin interface. This cable adapts to specific styles of headsets for voice input, stereo or mono output. The MX7 Tecton with a Summit Client supports mono only. A 3-wire connector with (at a minimum) connections for ground, microphone, and 1 speaker. Connecting the headset to the MX7 Tecton COM port turns off audio output to the MX7 Tecton speaker on the front of the device. All sounds previously directed to the speaker are redirected to the headphone, including beeps. Bias voltage for an electric condenser microphone is available. External AC power is not available for this option. Power is drawn from the main battery pack.
