E-EQ-HX2RG-B HX2 Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
The LXE® HX2 is a small, lightweight mobile computer designed to be worn on a person’s arm
or waist. The HX2 is most useful for applications that require computational support while the
user's hands are actively engaged with the physical environment, including piece picking to carts,
containers or conveyers; case picking; parcel moves; and broken case activities.
The armbands that secure both the unit and its battery keeps the HX2 in the ready position at all
times by preventing the unit from rotating around the wearer’s arm. The adaptable armbands can
be worn close to the elbow or near the wrist.
The primary data inputs are a keypad or a ring scanner. The HX2 is voice ready. Voice can also be
used as an input with 3
rd
party software. Output is presented using the screen display or audio
feedback generated by the mobile device and delivered through an internal speaker or audio
headset.
The HX2 is powered by a tethered low profile, light and unobtrusive battery. The entire HX2
wearable computer system features breakaway connections at multiple points and a low-profile,
smooth design to resist snagging on common warehouse fixtures and equipment.
The HX2 has a Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 operating system with an Intel® XScale®
PXA255 CPU. The HX2 supports an 802.11b/g WLAN radio and Bluetooth
®
2.0+EDR radio.
Connectors are available which interface with
peripherals such as a Ring Scanner (1D Laser
and 2D Imager Ring Scanner), an audio
headset, a docking/charging cradle and a
tethered battery (see Components for port
locations).
The QVGA color display with a touch panel
has a diagonal viewing area of 2.5” (6.3 cm) in
landscape orientation. The display backlight
brightness can be adjusted using a series of
keypresses. The keypad backlight can be either
on or off. The keypad keys can be
programmed to perform multi-key functions.
The HX2 hip flip holster, voice case, rubber
boot, powered cradle, touchscreen stylus and
protective film for the screen are available from LXE as accessories (see Accessories).
Note: Until the tethered battery and backup battery are completely depleted, the HX2 is always
drawing power from the batteries (On).
Note: If the mobile device has AppLock installed, please refer to Chapter 6 – AppLock
for
setup and processing information before continuing.
