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Quick-Start Guide

Data Sheet

User Manual

VIDEO

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Join AML for a brief product overview of the M5900 Batch Portable Terminal.

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Join AML for an overview of the M5900 Program Generator.

Warranty

The M5900 comes with a standard one year warranty.

Also available:
3 yr Extended Warranty
3 yr Extended Warranty Plus

Need to Know...

The M5900 comes with:

- Battery*
- Documentation
- Program Generator

*The ACC-5910 In-Line Charger or the ACC-5925 Cradle is required to charge the battery.

M5900 Batch Portable Terminal

Big business performance...Small business value

With big business functionality at a small business price, the AML M5900 portable data terminal can help streamline and improve your business operations, while keeping IT costs low - no matter the size of your business.

The M5900 features 32MB RAM/16MB flash ROM memory (with 10MB of user-available non-volatile memory), a rapid 200 MHz ARM9 processor, a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, a backup lithium battery, large graphical backlit LCD display, and your choice of 55-key alphanumeric or 35-key numeric keypad. It also comes with a SQLite database engine for powerful handling of data files.

M5900i Industrial Version

The M5900i features a forward-scanning pistol grip handle and protective rubber boot. Enhanced 5 ft. (1.5m) drop rating to concrete.

Flexible application development

Choose from six common preloaded applications or develop your own applications utilizing the On-board Program Generator (OPG) or the M5900 PC-based Program Generator. No need to purchase costly development software.

32MB, 16MB Flash ROM

Ample storage capacity for program and data files. Minimizes unproductive downtime to off load data.

M5900 Batch Portable Terminal

Big business performance...Small business value

With big business functionality at a small business price, the AML M5900 portable data terminal can help streamline and improve your business operations, while keeping IT costs low - no matter the size of your business.

The M5900 features 32MB RAM/16MB flash ROM memory (with 10MB of user-available non-volatile memory), a rapid 200 MHz ARM9 processor, a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, a backup lithium battery, large graphical backlit LCD display, and and your choice of 55-key alphanumeric or 35-key numeric keypad. It also comes with a SQLite database engine for powerful handling of data files.

M5900i Industrial Version

The M5900i features a forward-scanning pistol grip handle and protective rubber boot. Enhanced 5 ft. (1.5m) drop rating to concrete.

Flexible application development

Choose from six common preloaded applications or develop you own applications utilizing the On-board Program Generator (OPG) or the M5900 PC-based Program Generator. No need to purchase costly development software.

32MB, 16MB Flash ROM

Ample storage capacity for program and data files. Minimizes unproductive downtime to off load data.

Sample Programs for the PC-Based M5900 Program Generator

On-Board Program Generator (OPG) - Allows the creation of very simple applications, right on the device, without the need of the PC-based Program Generator. Simply select OPG from the Run Program menu and follow the on screen instructions.

Pre-loaded Applications - 6 simple programs already exist on your device to help you create item lists and help track those item in your everyday business activities.

Inventory - Take inventory by recording the quantity for each item number on a shelf. A description is displayed after each item number is scanned in so that the user can be sure the items are on the right shelf.

PC-Based Program Generator

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Stock Control - Take stock and flag any item that needs to be reordered.

Price Verification - Scan a UPC or other barcode that exists in the lookup. Display the description of the item and its price if the item was found in the lookup file. Wait up to 10 seconds and then ask for the next item.

Asset Tracking - Stores the Location code, Process code (like checkin or checkout), User and DateTime of each item processed. The previously entered Location, Process and User will persist with each screen reload to help process multiple items at once. Use F8 to enter a new Location code or Process code or simply arrow up and change them. The User code will still be prompted for each time so it is easy to process for the next user.

Document Tracking - Helps you keep records of where all of your important documents are by tracking Location, Cabinet, FileID, Document ID and the Date and Time that Document ID was verified to be in that location.

Security - Scan barcodes on backs of ID cards of people passing through checkpoint or barcodes placed at checkpoints for scanning while doing rounds, log anything suspicious in addition to date time at checkpoint. Keeps rolling description of Task. Logs DateTime that Record was scanned or input. Displays a description if found, including any special instructions. Provides a field to log any notes.

Shipping and Receiving - Log all of the items in an order, along with the order's ship or receive date and time, and the quantity of each item in the order. Allows the user to enter the OrderNo, ship/receive time, and whether it is an item shipped or an item received once for each order. Once that much is filled out, the user scans in the item number and fills out the quantity for each item in the order. The user can hit F8 to input a new order, or up arrow to change one of the fields.

Factory Floor Management - Set up a station to log items moving from Point A to Point B. Once set up with the Point A and PointB codes, the user simply scans each item as it moves through the station.

M5900 in ACC-5925 charging cradle

Accessories


ACC-5925 Charging Cradle

AML's ACC-5925 Terminal Charger enables serial or USB (slave) communication between the M5900 and a host PC. The ACC-5925 Terminal Charger charges the M5900 battery and includes an extra slot for charging a spare battery. Dual color LED lights indicate when the terminal and spare battery are fully charged. The ACC-5925 accommodates the M5900 with or without the M5900 pistol grip handle. Includes external power-pack and line cord.


Other Accessories (Click an Image to Enlarge)

The M5900 has multiple charging options and other accessories.

Four-Position Battery Charger

Four-Position Handheld Charger

M5900 Series In-Line Charger

4-Position Battery Charger

ACC-7037

4-Position Handheld Charger

ACC-5935

In-Line Charger

ACC-5910

Specifications

Features

Benefits

Durable, ergonomic design

Built for everyday, all day use.

Graphical 160 x 160 backlit LCD display

Easy to read, even in dimly lit environments. Accommodates 20 lines x 20 characters of text.

High performance 200 MHz ARM9 Processor

Rapid access to large look-up tables or stored data.

32MB RAM, 16MB Flash ROM

Ample storage for program and data files, even in the most information-intensive applications.

SQLite database engine

Powerful handling of data files.

Backup battery

Protects and retains memory when the main battery is discharged or removed.

55-key alphanumeric or 35-key numeric keypad

Multi-functional keypad options support most data collection applications.

On-board Program Generator (OPG)

Create simple applications, right on the M5900, from the Run Program Menu.

Preloaded with six common data collection applications

Easily scan bar codes and collect basic data.

PC-based M5900 Program Generator

Quickly and efficiently create custom applications for the M5900.

Multiple integrated scan engine options, including 2D Imager

Choose the most appropriate bar code scanner for your specific data collection application.

RS232 and USB ports

Simple and easy data upload.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions & Weight

M5900: 8.875" L (225mm) x 3.5" W (89mm) x 2.25" D (57mm); 16 oz/454 grams
M5900i: 8.875" L (225mm) x 3.5" W (89mm) x 8.2" D (208mm);
25 oz/709 grams

Drop Specs

M5900: 4 ft. (1.2m) to concrete;
M5900i: 5 ft. (1.5m) to concrete

Display

Graphical 160 x 160 backlit EL LCD; 20 lines x 20 characters

Battery

Rechargable 7.2 V 2600 mAh Lithium-Ion

Backup Battery

Rechargeable lithium protects RAM and real-time clock; Low battery message

Integrated Bar Code Scanner Options

Short-Range Laser;
Standard Laser:
Long-Range Laser;
Advanced Long Range Laser;
2D Imager

Keypad

55-key alphanumeric or 35-key numeric

Performance Specifications

Processor

32 bit, 200 MHz ARM9 Processor

Operating System

Open source, embedded Linux®

Memory

32MB DRAM, 16MB Flash ROM;
10MB available for user programs and data files

I/O Ports

Serial RS232 (RJ-45) supported by M5910 In-Line Terminal Charger / Serial Adapter; USB (Type II)

Software Tools

Tools

Preloaded with six everyday data collection applications. Includes an On-board Program Generator (OPG). Supports programs generated with the AML M5900 PC-based Program Generator. Tool chain available to developers upon request.

View Preloaded Data Collection Applications

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

14° to 122° F / -10° to 50° C

Storage Temperature

-13° to 122° F / -25° to 50° C

Humidity

5% to 90% RH non-condensing

Electrostatic Discharge (EDS)

15 kVdc air; 4 kVdc contact

Sealing

IP51 (dust, drip water proof)

Regulatory Specifications

Certifications

FCC Part 15 Class A

Laser Safety

CDRH Class II, IEC Class 2

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