Overview
Zebra Power Input Configurator (zPIC) enables the creation of customized power configuration files for deployment to supported Zebra devices, including the KC50 Kiosk Computer and ZEC500 "wireless docking" station*. zPIC configuration files override the power usage settings embedded within the device, allowing power consumption to be fine-tuned for the intended use case. This can be particularly useful for organizations employing Power over Ethernet (PoE), which sets strict limits on the power consumed by connected devices.
* Power configuration via zPIC is suported only on "premium" device SKUs. See Zebra Support Portal for the list of supported devices.
Some components of the Zebra KC50 Kiosk Computer and their power consumption.
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Main Features
- Control power supplied to:
- USB ports and optional "Flex" ports (if so equipped)
- Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi radios
- Screen illumination and audio volume (if applicable)
- Haptic feedback (vibration)
- Device features coming in the future
- Output human-readable (
.json) config files - Automatic file naming for supporting multiple (on-device) config files
- Automatic selection of on-device config file based on power available at startup
Also See
- zPIC Setup and Deployment | Where to download, which devices and BSP versions are supported
- zPIC Usage Notes | Guidelines and behaviors for using Power Input Configurator
- Zebra KC50 Kiosk Computer Guide | Programmers guide to Zebra kiosks, including their default power settings
- Zebra ZEC500 Usage Guide | Set up and connect to Zebra's "wireless docking" station; default power settings