Honeywell CT45/CT45 XP Series Rugged Handheld Computers User Guide

CT45/CT45 XP Series Rugged Handheld Computers
User Guide

Agency Models

CT45 series: CT45-L0N, CT45-L1N-G, CT45-L1N-A
CT45 XP series: CT45P-X0N, CT45P-L1N-2, CT45P-L1N-E

Note: Due to variations in model configurations, your computer may appear different than illustrated.

Out of the Box

Make sure that your shipping box contains these items:

  • CT45/CT45 XP mobile computer
  • Rechargeable li-ion battery
  • Hand strap
  • USB Type-A to Type C cable
  • Product documentation

If you ordered accessories for your mobile computer, verify that they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you need to return the mobile computer for service.

Note: CT45-L0N and CT45P-X0N models do not include a WWAN radio.

Memory Card Specifications

Honeywell recommends the use of Single Level Cell (SLC) industrial-grade microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with mobile computers for maximum performance and durability.
Contact a Honeywell sales representative for additional information on qualified memory card options.

Computer Features

Note: Hand strap not shown.

* Part of Honeywell Device Finder solution when CT45/CT45 XP mobile computer is registered with Operational Intelligence.

Install a Nano-SIM Card(s)

Either a nano-SIM card or embedded SIM (eSIM) is used to activate the phone and connect to a mobile network. Supported SIM type and activation method vary by model and model configuration. Refer to the user guide for additional information on eSIM or dual nano-SIM activation and provisioning.

CT45 series: CT45-L1N-xxxx2xx
CT45 XP series: CT45P-L1N-xxxx2xx, CT45P-L1N-xxxxExx
x = configuration variation

* SIM 2 availability and type (i.e., eSIM or nano-SIM socket) are model and model configuration dependent.

Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install or remove a card.

Install a microSD Card (Optional)

CT45 series: CT45-L1N-xxxx2xx
CT45 XP series: CT45P-L1N-xxxx2xx, CT45P-L1N-xxxxExx
x = configuration variation

Note: Format the microSD card before initial use.

Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install or remove a card.

CT45 series: CT45-L0N-xxxx0xx
CT45 XP series: CT45P-X0N-xxxx0xx
x = configuration variation

Note: Format the microSD card before initial use.

Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install or remove a card.

About the Battery

The mobile computer ships with a 3.85 VDC, 15.5 watt-hour Li-ion battery manufactured for Honeywell International Inc.

Before you attempt to use, charge or replace the battery in the device, carefully read all labels, markings, and product documentation provided in the box or online at  sps.honeywell.com. To learn more about Battery Maintenance for Portable Devices, go to honeywell.com/PSS-BatteryMaintenance.

We recommend the use of Honeywell Li-ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.

Ensure all components are dry prior to placing the battery in the computer. Mating wet components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Install Battery

Install the Hand Strap

Charge the Mobile Computer

The mobile computer ships with a partially charged battery.
Charge the battery with a CT40/CT45 Series charging device for a minimum of 3 hours.

Note: Using the computer while charging the battery increases the time required to reach a full charge. If the mobile computer is drawing more current than supplied by the charging source, charging will not take place.

We recommend the use of Honeywell accessories and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell accessories or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

CT45/CT45 XP series mobile computers are designed for use with CT40/CT45 Series charging accessories. For more information, see the CT40/CT45 Series Accessory Guide available for download at sps.honeywell.com.

Ensure all components are dry prior to mating the computers and batteries with peripheral devices. Mating wet components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

About the USB Type C Connector

You can use the provided USB cable to charge the mobile computer from a host device (e.g., laptop or desktop computer). The connected host device must supply minimum power output of 5V, 0.5A to the CT45/CT45 XP or the battery will not charge.

Turn Power On/Off

The first time you power on the computer, a Welcome screen appears. You can either scan a configuration barcode or use the Wizard to manually set up the computer. Once setup is complete, the Welcome screen no longer appears on startup and Provisioning mode is automatically turned off (disabled).

To turn the computer on:

  • Press and hold the Power button for approximately 3 seconds, and then release.

To turn the computer off:

  1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu appears.
  2. Touch Power off or Power > Power off depending on your computer model.

Battery Replacement

Before removing the battery, always do one of the following:

  • Power off the computer.
  • Place the unit in Swap Battery mode (available on CT45 XP models only).

Improper battery replacement or incompatible device usage may result in a risk of burns, fire, explosion, or another hazard. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.

Swap Battery Mode (CT45 XP Only)

Swap Battery mode places the computer in a low power state so that the battery can be removed for a short time. This feature is not available on all models.

To activate Swap Battery mode:

  1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu appears.
  2. Touch Swap Battery and follow the on-screen instructions.
  3. Once you replace the battery, press the Power button.

Screen Timeout

The screen timeout (sleep mode) automatically turns the touch panel display off and locks the computer to save battery power when the computer is inactive for a programmed period of time.

  • Press and release the Power button to wake the computer.

Adjust the Screen Timeout

To adjust the amount of time before the display sleeps after inactivity:

  1. Swipe up on the touch screen.
  2. Select Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen Timeout.
  3. Select the amount of time before the display goes to sleep.

About the Home Screen

Navigation and Function Buttons

For button locations, see Computer Features on page 2.

Button Description
Back Return to the previous screen.
Home Return to the Home screen.
Recent Apps View and switch between recently used apps.
Scan Touch the front (on-screen) Scan button to trigger the scanner.
Volume Press the top of the button to raise the speaker volume.
Press the bottom of the button to lower the speaker volume.
Scan Press the left or right Scan button to trigger the scanner.
Push-to-Talk Push-to-Talk button for use with apps that support the feature of voice over
IP (VoIP) calls over Wi-Fi or cellular data network connections.
Power • Turn Power On/Off
•Enter/Exit Screen Timeout (sleep).
• Access options menu, including:
Power off, Restart, and Swap
Battery Mode (CT45 XP Only).

About Provisioning Mode

After completing the out-of-box setup process, the Provisioning mode is automatically turned off. Scanning a barcode to install applications, certificates, configuration files, and licenses on the computer is restricted unless you enable Provisioning mode in the Settings app. To learn more, see the user guide.

Scan a Barcode with the Scan Demo

For optimum performance, avoid reflections by scanning the barcode at a slight angle.

  1. Swipe up on the screen.
  2. Select Demos > Scan Demo.
  3. Point the computer at the barcode.
  4. Touch Scan on the screen or press and hold any Scan button. Center the aiming beam over the barcode.

The decode results appear on the screen.

Note: In the Scan Demo app, not all barcode symbologies are enabled by default. If a barcode does not scan, the correct symbology may not be enabled. To learn how to modify the default app settings, see the user guide.

Sync Data

To move files between your CT45/CT45 XP and a computer:

  1. Connect the CT45/CT45 XP to your computer using a USB charge/communication accessory.
  2. On the CT45/CT45 XP, swipe down from the top of the screen to see the notifications panel.
  3. Touch the Android System notification twice, to open the options menu.
  4. Select either File Transfer or PTP.
  5. Open the file browser on your computer.
  6. Browse to the CT45/CT45 XP. You can now copy, delete, and move files or folders between your computer and CT45/ CT45 XP as you would with any other storage drive  (e.g., cut and paste or drag and drop).

Note: When Provisioning mode is turned off, some folders are hidden from view in the file browser.

Restart the Mobile Computer

You may need to restart the mobile computer to correct conditions where an application stops responding to the system or the computer seems to be locked up.

  1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu appears.
  2. Select Restart or Power > Restart depending on your computer model.

To restart the computer if the touch panel display is unresponsive:

  • Press and hold the Power button for approximately 8 seconds until the computer restarts.

Note: To learn about advanced reset options, see the user guide.

Support

To search our knowledge base for a solution or log into the Technical Support Portal and report a problem, go to honeywell.com/PSStechnicalsupport.

Documentation

Product documentation is available at sps.honeywell.com.

Limited Warranty

For warranty information, go to sps.honeywell.com and click Support > Warranties.

Patents

For patent information, see www.hsmpats.com.

Trademarks

Android is a trademark of Google LLC.

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