Zebra Omnii XT15
FAQ - Frequently asked questions

- What variants of the Omnii are available ?

Model	XT15 standard	XT15f freezer	XT15ni non-incentive
Variant	Standard	- XT15f: freezer variant Condensation resistant, Scan window defogger, Heated hi-impact display, Freezer-rated battery	XT15ni: non-incendive (UL Class I, Division 2 (Group A, B, C, D); T6)
Specifications	Link	link	link
Product support	Zebra XT15

- What are the main specifiations of XT15 ?

Besides there are these variants:

- XT10 (7545XV): former variant of XT15, with slower CPU, less RAM, and Wifi 802.11g/b only, Windows CE 6 and IP65. First variant of Omnii family, replaced of XT15. Specifiations,product support: Zebra XT10
- RT15 - 100% identically to XT15, but with an IP rating of 65 instead IP67, otherwise the very same hardware, Specifiations, Support.
- 7545MBW: a XT15 with a specific configuration for at&t.
All informations given here for the XT15 model is valid the same for these variants. Accessories is fully compatible.

- what do I need to start with ?

The Omnii comes with a battery (ST3003) only, no other accessories are included in the box. For start working with the unit you need at least a charging option, see below please. The Omnii is high modular, a variety of internal connectors allow Barcode Scanner, serial ports, radio cards and much more to be connected directly into the body of the Omnii maintaining its IP and Drop ratings.

- charging options ?

There is no power port on the Omnii, so you can not simply plug a power adapter on it. Choose one of these options:
1. Docking station: The desk docking station (ST4002 with USB, ST4003 with USB+Ethernet or quad-unit station ST4004) can charge a spare battery as well as charge the battery inside in the unit.
2. Battery charger (ST3006): Can charge up to six batteries externally.
3. Snap On adapters: These adapter clips provide charging port for the unit: WA4000 with power adapter (ST1050 (wall) oder ST3113 (CLA)), adapter WA4001 with powered USB port and adapter WA4005 with powered serial port.
4. Vehicle charging options: powered Vehicle Cradle (ST1002): This cradle charges the plugged Omnii unit with the on-board power supply (CLA power adapter CA3002 needed, or power cable CA3001 + CA1210).

- battery options ?

All Omnii models use the battery ST3003 (former ST3001). With 5000mAh capacity it is one of the most powerful available in the handheld market. Charging time is 3.5h, working time 10 to 19 hours (depending on usage) and 50 hours suspend time. Life time of battery is 3 years/300 charging cycles.
Besides all Omnii's have a backup battery. It will remain data while replacing main battery. It is soldered to mainboard and not user-changeable.
You can extend battery life configuring power management accordingly (/Start/Settings/ControlPanel/Display & Power): suspend power settings, reduce backlight, keypad brightness. If not needed, disable Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS, SD-Card Slot. Teklogix recommends to use default power managment settings to get the best battery life.

- wired communication options ?

- wireless communication options ?

- scanner / imager options ?

POD

Scanners/imagers will be attached on the backside of the unit. Slim pot have smaller form factor. POD-Scanner can be combinated with Speaker/Camera backcover (ST9013):

Backcover

Scanners/imagers will be simply exchanged with the back cover. So it can not be combinated with Speaker/Camera (ST9004/ST9013).
Freezer Variants have heated scan window and can be used with freezer variant XT15f only.

Endcap

Scanners/imagers will be attached on the top end of the unit by simple replacement of the endcap. So it can be combinated with Speaker/Camera (ST9004/ST9013).
Combination with pistolgrip is not possible. Depending on your installed GPS/GSM radio, you need endcap with antennas included:
If you have GPS radio RA3060 installed, choose endcap ST94xx.
If you have GSM/EDGE radio RA3045 installed, choose endcap ST95xx.
If you have GSM/HSPA radio RA3050 installed, choose endcap ST96xx.

- keyboard options ?

The Omnii XT10, XT15 offers a lot variants of keyboards. These are easily changeable from end-user. For an overview please see here: KEYBOARD.
Psion Art.No. starting with ST50xx are complete kits containing keypad, electronic board, bezel and labels. Best used to change a non-funcion keyboard or when changing to abother variant.
Psion Art. No. starting with ST51xx are the keypad only (also called "elastomere"). Best used to change a worn keyboard with the same variant. For switching the variant you need the kit.

- automotive options ?

1. Cradles: if you need a simple vehicle cradle, choose the non-powered cradle ST1000. This cradle provides access to all keys and buttons while the Omnii is docked in the vehicle. However if you want to charge your unit with the onboard power, choose powered cradle ST1002. You can attach cradle ST1002 with the cable CA3000 directly to your onboard vehicle power.
In case you need data communication as well, use cradle ST1002 together with adapter cable CA3001. This combination offers a serial and a USB port. Besides you can charge the Omnii unit via Cigarette Lighter adapter (CLA) with cable CA3002, or via onboard power with cable CA1210.

2. If you don't need a holder / cradle inside your vehicle, but just a charging solution, use adapter clip WA4000 with CLA power adapter ST3113.

3. Mounts: To attach the cradle to the vehicle we suggest a RAM mount MT332x, MT350x.
4. Power regulator: - Power supplies exceeding 30VDC (forklift power) need PS1350 "72V pre regulator module"
5. Handstrap: units with attached handstrap ST6026 or pistolgrip ST6x00 also fit in the vehicle cradle. Only cases have to be removed.

- stylus options ?

Standard stylus can be ordered as spare part: ST6101 (short, yellow) or ST6102 (long, grey).
The Omnii has no internal stylus holder, so it has to be attached externaly:
option 1: via stylus holder ST6310 or tether ST6103 - this holder and/or the tether allows to attach a stylus on the back of the Omnii unit.
option 2: via handstrap ST6026 - a stylus can be attached with tether (ST6103) to this handstrap, which has also two stylus holders.
option 3: via pistolgrip ST6000, ST6100 with integrated stylus in the bottom of the handle.

- protective options ?

Screen: to avoid scratches on the touchscreen from heavy-duty stylus input, you can attach a screen protection ST6112.

Handstrap: The handstrap will be attached on the backside of the unit and provides secure hold with one hand. ST6025 is adjustable in lenght, ST6026 is suitable with use of vehicle holders ST1000 + ST1002. - a shoulderstrap can be ordered as ST6030, a wriststrap as ST6040.

Case: a variety of protective pouches, belt-cases and rubber boot protections are available:

Case / Pouch	Picture (click to view)	Type	Extras	accessible parts	Variants
ST6090 ST6092		Carrying Case, Nylon	- removeable belt clip. So it can be used as simple protective pouch or as belt-case - two connections for shoulder strap (not included).	Display, Keypad, Camera, buttons on the sides.	ST6090 for units with Backcover-Scanners (ST930x, ST940x, ST950x, ST970x) ST6092 for units with Pod-Scanners (ST910x, ST920x).
ST6091		Pouch, Nylon	- removable belt clip. So it can be used as simple protective pouch or as belt-case. - ashoulderstrap can be attached (order separately).
ST6080 ST6081 ST6084 ST6085		Rubber Boot	- two connections for shoulderstrap (not included).	Scanner, Stylus and battery are still accessible. For charging in the docking it must be removed.	ST6080 (yellow) and ST6081 (grey) for units with Backcover-Scanners (ST930x, ST940x, ST950x, ST970x). ST6084 (yellow). ST6085 (grey) for units with Pod-Scannerns (ST910x, ST920x)
ST6055 ST6056		Holster, Cordura	- Combination with pistolgrip, Left/right-hand use.		ST6055 for units with Backcover-Scanners (ST930x, ST940x, ST950x, ST970x). ST6056 for units with Pod-Scanners (ST910x, ST920x)
ST6050		Vehicle Holster	- Vertical and horizontal position possible, works with units with pistol grip.
ST6051		Forklift Holster	- Vertical and horizontal position possible, works with units with pistol grip.

- Can I upgrade my unit with a camera ?

You need a backcover with camera/speaker: ST9013, besides a pod blanking plate ST9100 and endcap blank ST9301.
The camera has 3 MPixel, 4x digital zoom, autofocus, LED flash and is video capable.
Please note, you can combinate with the camera only POD-scanners or endcap-scanners, no backcover scanners.

- memory options ?

The internal memory (ROM / Flash-RAM) can not be upgraded. However the memory can be expanded with a microSD memory-card. The slot for SD-cards is easily accessible via battery compartment. Another internal microSD-slot is for system purposes only, please do not remove card, otherwise unit will not boot.

F.A.Q. - for Omnii users:

- My unit does not power on ?

1. Try a soft/warm reset first (see below).
2. Check if battery is charged well (otherwise blinking yellow LED). Units with low battery does not power up. Place unit in the desktop docking cradle. Check if battery is inserted and compartment is closed properly, otherwise it won't charge on the docker.
3. Finally try a hard/cold reset (see below).
4. If all solutions fail and unit remaind "dead", please contact vendor/manufatorer for service.

- How to reset the unit ?

1. Soft/Warm reset: factory settings are retained, but any unsaved personal data is lost. Press and hold ENTER + FN/BLUE simultaneosly 4 seconds.
2. Hard/Cold reset: returns the unit to factory settings, all datas are lost ! - Press and hold ENTER + FN/BLUE + SYM/ORANGE simultaneosly 4 seconds.
3. Booting in system-menu ("BooSt"): Press and hold ENTER + FN/BLUE + SCANNER button left simultaneosly 4 seconds. After you can "clean start" unit, which resets the unit 100% to factory settings.
None of these reset-options erases OS system, so you will never be left with a non-working unit.

- How to connect the Omnii with the PC ?

Software: Windows 7 + Vista users require Windows Mobile Device Center, Windows 2000 + XP users require ActiveSync. Download links.
Running Active Sync with Windows XP, please check you have admin rights, firewall settings, active DHCP-client, active Netbios over TCP/IP.
Most connection problems with Windows 2000/XP are gone if you install USB drivers: USB Setup application (PTX P/N: 1000997).

Hardware:
Option 1: docking station ST4002, ST4003: the docked Omnii connects via USB to any desktop PC. Besides there is a USB Host port.
Option 2: snap module ST4001 - this adapter clip provides a micro-USB port to communicate via linkcable (PX3058) with a PC. Also charging the unit via this USB port is possible. Besides it provides a standard USB port to connect external devices

- Scanner/imager does not work properly ?

1. Hardware: please attach scanner/imager modul as shown in the instruction manuals: backplate-scanner (link) or Pod-scanner (link).
2. Software: Check your Psion product number and see on table on top what scan-engine is used. For example: Scanner ST9101 = engine SE1224HP or Imager ST9107 = engine EV15. The system should auto-detecte the scanner type, check it in the Windows System settings. (there is no BooSt scanner setting available with Omnii).
3. Some imagers require additional .cab drivers to work with Omnii units. Please download drivers here: ICS Device Installer.
4. If red laser light show up, the hardware is installed properly. Try simple EAN code first, vary with scan distances.

- What Hardware Expansions are available ?

Art.No.	Product	Picture (please click)	Info
ST9002 ST9004 ST9013	Expansion Backcover		Pod-Scanners can be installed on top of this. ST9002, former ST9000: blank backcover (no speaker, no camera included). ST9004, former ST9001: backcover with included speaker (without camera). ST9013, former ST9011: backcover with included speaker and camera.
ST930x ST940x ST950x ST960x	End Caps
	to be continued

- What spare parts are available ?

Art.No.	Product	Picture (please click)	Info
ST9301	End Cap Blank		blank endcap which covers top of back covers ST90xx.
ST9100	Pod blanking plate		blank backplate to cover back of back covers ST90xx.
ST50xx	Keyboards
ST51xx	Keypads
	to be continue

tbc = to be continued, corrections welcome: christoph@pulster.de

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