Information Systems:Workabout Pro G2 7527C - Revision history

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 Images of the OS can be downloaded from Zebra's site, but it appears that development has ceased, as the current version (E024p) that is installed on all the guns is from 2014.
-===Barcode scanning===
+===Barcode-scanning settings===
 Another customized portion of the OS is the barcode scanning software (Psion software). The administration can be found in the ''Scanners'' app in the Control Panel.
-===Button-mapping===
+===Button-mapping utility===
 The hardware buttons can be re-mapped.

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 =Overview=
-This article is a technical discussion of the Psion WORKABOUT PRO G2 7527C - the RF guns used in [[:Category:Distribution Centre |the warehouse]]. It is intended as an in-depth, technical reference specific to their use in this company. Refer to the [[:Category:RF Guns | '''category page''']] for additional articles related to the general topic of RF guns.
+This article is a technical discussion of the Psion WORKABOUT PRO G2 7527C - the model of RF gun used in [[:Category:Distribution Centre |the warehouse]]. It is intended as an in-depth, technical reference specific to their use in this company. Refer to the [[:Category:RF Guns | '''category page''']] for additional articles related to the general topic of RF guns.
 =Topics=

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 * Stylus pen (not used) - Not necessary.
 * Rubber boot - Critical in ruggedizing the device. Use of the guns without them is discouraged.
-* '''Battery door''' - These are actually critical to device operation, as there is a rubber foot in the door that presses down a spring-switch on the device, signaling that the door is locked and allowing the device to turn on. The doors are secured using to twist-locks, but these metal locks regularly fall out of the socket. Poor-fitting doors and doors secured with only one lock can cause the spring to disengage, thus powering off the device.
+* '''Battery door''' - These are actually critical to device operation, as there is a rubber foot in the door cover that when installed presses down on a spring-switch on the device, signaling that the door is locked and allowing the device to power on. The doors are secured using two twist-locks, but these metal locks regularly fall out of their socket. Poor-fitting doors and doors secured with only one lock can cause the spring to disengage during use, thus powering off the device.
 [[Category: RF Guns]]

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 =Overview=
-This article is a technical discussion of the Psion WORKABOUT PRO G2 7527C - the RF guns used in [[:Category:Distribution Centre |the warehouse]]. It is intended as an in-depth, technical reference specific to our perspective. Refer to the category [[:Category:RF Guns | RF Guns]] for additional articles related to the general topic of RF guns.
+This article is a technical discussion of the Psion WORKABOUT PRO G2 7527C - the RF guns used in [[:Category:Distribution Centre |the warehouse]]. It is intended as an in-depth, technical reference specific to their use in this company. Refer to the [[:Category:RF Guns | '''category page''']] for additional articles related to the general topic of RF guns.
 =Topics=

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 * Screen protector - Stopped using them, meh.
 * Stylus pen (not used) - Not necessary.
-* Rubber boot - Critical in ruggedizing the device, use of the guns without them is all but prohibited in the warehouse, and this should continue to be enforced
+* Rubber boot - Critical in ruggedizing the device. Use of the guns without them is discouraged.
-* '''Battery door''' - These are actually critical to device operation, as there is a rubber foot in the door that presses down a spring-switch on the device, signaling. The doors are secured using to twist-locks, but these metal locks regularly out of the socket.
+* '''Battery door''' - These are actually critical to device operation, as there is a rubber foot in the door that presses down a spring-switch on the device, signaling that the door is locked and allowing the device to turn on. The doors are secured using to twist-locks, but these metal locks regularly fall out of the socket. Poor-fitting doors and doors secured with only one lock can cause the spring to disengage, thus powering off the device.
 [[Category: RF Guns]]

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	==Physical accessories==		==Physical accessories==
		+	Accessories for this gun include:
		+	* Screen protector - Stopped using them, meh.
		+	* Stylus pen (not used) - Not necessary.
		+	* Rubber boot - Critical in ruggedizing the device, use of the guns without them is all but prohibited in the warehouse, and this should continue to be enforced
		+	* '''Battery door''' - These are actually critical to device operation, as there is a rubber foot in the door that presses down a spring-switch on the device, signaling. The doors are secured using to twist-locks, but these metal locks regularly out of the socket.

	[[Category: RF Guns]]		[[Category: RF Guns]]

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 ==Operating System==
-The guns run a specific version of Windows CE 5.0 made for the 7527C. Microsoft is discontinuing support of Windows CE 5.0 in 2020, but this has little bearing considering that:
+The guns run a specific version of Windows CE 5.0 made for the 7527C. Microsoft is discontinuing support of Windows CE 5.0 in 2020, but this should have little bearing considering that:
 : a) We do not / did not do any custom development with the OS.
-: b) It is a Psion-specific version of Windows anyway, so it is technically supported by them.
+: b) It is a Psion-specific version of the OS anyway, so it is technically supported by Zebra.
-: c) Our use of the gun is very basic. With the exception of MobiControl continuing support for the CE platform, there appears to be no threat from the OS being branded EOL by Microsoft.
+: c) Our use of the gun involves running a single application (TekTerm) and . With the exception of MobiControl continuing support for the CE platform, there appears to be no threat from the OS being branded EOL by Microsoft.
 Images of the OS can be downloaded from Zebra's site, but it appears that development has ceased, as the current version (E024p) that is installed on all the guns is from 2014.
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 ===Button-mapping===
 ==Physical accessories==

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   Note: There are 37 RF guns in total, with an additional 1 unit not in use (fitted with a long-range laser which is not really applicable for our use(s)). The 37 guns were purchased in two batches. Where there are spec variations listed below, it is theorized that the 2nd batch came with newer specs, either because Zebra silently upgraded the model with better/different parts, or because of stock availability at the time of purchase. Regardless of the reason, there are considerable differences in specs between the two configurations, and these differences are discussed in the sections below.
-* '''CPU''': PXA270 520MHz /PXA270M 624MHz
+* '''CPU''': PXA270 520MHz / PXA270M 624MHz
-* '''RAM''': 128MB / 256MB
+* '''RAM/Flash''': 128MB / 256MB
 * '''Wireless radio''': Summit Data 802.11b/g CF (Compact Flash) wireless card.
 * '''Scan engine''': Symbol 955 / Symbol 1223HP
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 ====SOTI MobiControl====
-MobiControl is a far more superior means of persisting settings, and as MDM software provides additional value to the mobile device administration. MobiControl is discussed in-depth [[Information Systems: MobiControl|'''in this article.''']]
+MobiControl is a far more superior means of persisting settings, and as an MDM software, it provides additional value to mobile device administration. MobiControl is discussed in-depth [[Information Systems: MobiControl|'''in this article.''']]
 ==Batteries==
 As per the Zebra knowledgebase, batteries are rated for 1 year or 300 cycles, whichever comes first. We probably want to stretch this out to 1.5-2 years, since the batteries are maintained fairly well (i.e. they're used regularly and charged frequently).
 [[Category: RF Guns]]

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 ==System storage==
-These units are not like typical laptops or computers where you expect the computer to be as-is (i.e. for all the data to persist) across shutdowns and reboots. There are three main storage areas that differ in volatility:
+These units are not like typical laptops or desktop computers where you expect all your data to persist after shutdowns and reboots. A significant part of the OS actually is restored to default depending on the kind of power-on/restart performed. There are three main storage areas that differ in volatility:
 * Flash (reserved) -