Compsee apex User manual
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USER’S MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
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Compsee, Inc.
A Subsidiary of McRae
Industries, Inc.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual Warranty Information
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APEX III DOCK WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Note to Purchaser
This warranty and license contains important information on the
servicing and use of your new Apex III Dock and Power Supply.
Limited Warranty
Compsee, Inc. warrants that for one year from date of purchase, the
Apex III Dock shall be free from significant defects in material and
workmanship and that it will operate satisfactorily under normal
conditions of use and service, as more fully described within this
manual or other product specifications published by Compsee, Inc.
In addition, Compsee, Inc. warrants for a period of one year from
the date of purchase, that the Dock Power Supply (included in Kits
only) shall be free from significant defects in material and
workmanship.
Compsee’s responsibility under this warranty is limited to repair or
replacement of any part of the Dock or Power Supply, which proves
to be defective in normal use and/or service during the prescribed
warranty period. Refer to the Service and Repair section of this
manual for the equipment return procedure.
Warranty Disclaimers
These warranties apply only to Apex III Dock and Power Supply
purchased directly from Compsee, Inc. or from an authorized Value
Added Reseller (VAR) of Compsee products. The warranties are
void if apparent defects were caused by accident, neglect, misuse,
alteration, or unauthorized attempts at adjustment or repair.
Warranty service, as described herein, is the exclusive remedy of
the purchaser against Compsee, Inc. for product defects or any other
claim or liability in connection with the purchase or use of
prescribed Compsee products.
It should be noted that the above warranties only apply to Dock and
Power Supply use as specified within this or other Compsee, Inc.
documentation and when purchased directly from Compsee, Inc. or
an authorized agent. Use of either of these products other than
prescribed by this or other Compsee, Inc. documentation will void
the product warranty.
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Warranty Note
These warranties are in lieu of any other warranties,
express or implied, including, but NOT limited to, any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, even though Compsee, Inc. may have
been advised of the intended use of the products being
purchased.
Warranty Limitations
Failure to follow the below operational stipulations when using or
caring for your Apex III Dock will negate the product warranty.
Please review these items thoroughly before using your unit.
Prior to operating the Dock, review the prescribed warranty
limitations. Failure to adhere to the provisions of these
limitations will void the product warranty.
Do NOT attempt to open or disassemble the Apex III Dock or
Power Supply. No user serviceable parts are included in these
units.
ONLY Charge Apex III Battery Packs with an approved
Compsee charging device. Use of any charging device or
Battery Pack other than those approved by Compsee, Inc. can
potentially damage the Apex III Portable Data Collection
Terminal (PDT), Dock, External Charger, Power Supply,
and/or Battery Pack.
Do NOT spray cleaners directly on the unit or use a saturated
cloth for cleaning the unit. Only a lightly damp cloth should be
used for wiping down the unit.
Do NOT clean the Apex III Dock or Power Supply using
alcohol, acetone, mineral spirits or any other petroleum or
alcohol based product. Damage to the unit can occur.
Do NOT leave the Dock or Power Supply in the rain or direct
sunlight or immerse the units in water or any other liquid.
These units are designed for indoor use only.
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Recommended Operational Tips
Note:Failure to heed the following recommendations, while not
voiding the warranty, may result in degradation to the units
operation:
Do NOT clean the Dock or Battery Pack terminals with soap,
abrasives, or any alcohol or petroleum based solution. Should
the contacts require cleaning due to oxidation or corrosion
buildup, clean gently using a standard pencil eraser. DO NOT
press too hard as contact damage could occur.
Do NOT attempt to operate the Apex III PDT once it has
powered down due to a low battery condition. When the
Battery Pack is exhausted, leave the exhausted Battery Pack in
the Apex III until you can either charge it in place by placing
the Apex III in the Apex III Dock, or swap the Battery Pack
with a charged Battery Pack. Information in volatile memory
(RAM) will be preserved since the Apex III PDT is configured
so that even with an exhausted Battery Pack enough energy is
retained to maintain the information for an extended period of
time. DO NOT leave the unit WITHOUT a Battery Pack for
more than 5 minutes.
Only use the Apex III Dock or Apex III External Charger for
charging Apex III Battery Packs.
Only use Compsee, Inc. approved cables and power supplies to
connect your Apex III Dock or External Charger.
Apex III Battery Packs use Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
composition, they DO NOT succumb to memory (hysteresis)
loss as do Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. Apex III Battery
Packs can therefore be charged while in any state-of-charge
and do not require full discharge prior to charging; however, it
is still recommended that the Battery Pack be fully discharged
periodically to reset the internal gas gauge circuitry.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual Table Of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 APEX III DOCK BASICS ........................................1-1
General User Information..........................................1-1
Using This Manual ....................................................1-1
Apex III Dock Characteristics ...................................1-2
Optional Accessories .................................................1-3
2 SAFETY ....................................................................2-1
Standard Safety Guidelines .......................................2-1
Unit Specific Safety Notes ........................................2-2
Battery Pack Safety ...................................................2-3
Product Conformity ...................................................2-4
3 DOCK SETUP AND OPERATION .........................3-1
Apex III Dock Setup..................................................3-1
Initial Setup Procedure.........................................3-1
Apex III Dock Operation...........................................3-7
Apex III Spare Battery Pack Charging.................3-7
Installed Apex III PDT Battery Pack Charging ...3-8
Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes........................3-9
Battery Pack Life..................................................3-9
Apex III PDT Communications .........................3-10
4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...............................4-1
Associated Pinouts.....................................................4-1
5 SUPPORT INFORMATION.....................................5-1
Associated Apex III Dock Part Numbers ..................5-1
Technical Support......................................................5-1
Service And Repair....................................................5-2
Return Material Authorization (RMA) ................5-3
Specifications ............................................................5-4
User Unit Specific Information .................................5-5
Notes..........................................................................5-6
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual 1 Apex III Dock Basics
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1 APEX III DOCK BASICS
General User Information
This manual provides information necessary to properly operate and
maintain the Apex III Dock and Power Supply. Contained within
this manual is a description of the unit’s hardware; procedures for
unpacking and verifying the unit’s operating functions; operational
instructions; Battery Pack charging instructions; guidelines for
maintaining the Dock; and other useful information.
Before attempting to understand and operate new equipment, it is
important for the user to gather the available information on the
product. Whether you are a novice or a confident user with the
added advantage of knowing electronics, this manual contains the
information you need to become a proficient user of the
Apex III Dock.
It should be noted that while this manual provides the user with the
required information to operate and maintain the Apex III Dock,
understanding the use and operation of the Apex III PDT will help
the user to more fully comprehend the entire Apex III system
capabilities and the integrated use of all of the Apex III line of
products. It is therefore recommended that any user of the Apex III
Dock also become familiar with the Apex III PDT operation (refer
to the Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal User’s Manual).
Additionally, the Apex III PDT Technical Reference Manual
provides technical details pertaining to the Apex III PDT’s
configuration and technical operation.
Using This Manual
Typographic conventions followed within this manual:
Bold Type is used for headings and important sections
throughout the manual.
Important points and supplementary information are included
as Notes throughout this manual. Note headings are printed
throughout the manual using a bold underlined typeface.
When referring to specific components, their titles or names
will be shown as much as possible in the exact format as they
appear on the parts themselves.
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CAUTION and WARNING messages are
provided within this manual, which if not observed could result
in personal injury, equipment damage, or have an adverse
affect on unit operation. CAUTION and WARNING
messages are located within boxes with their headings in bold
type.
Procedures when specified should be followed in the order
given unless otherwise noted. Failure to do so may result in
damage or adversely affect the Dock, Power Supply, or
Apex III Battery Pack.
Apex III Dock Characteristics
The Apex III Dock and associated Power Supply are solid-state
electronic devices that have been designed to be used specifically
with the Apex III Battery Packs.
The full-functioned capabilities of your Apex III Dock allow
simultaneous operations including:
The charging of one (1) Apex III Battery Pack.
Charging of the pre-installed Battery Pack within the
Apex III PDT (slip-in charging capability).
Infrared (IR) communications between the Apex III PDT
and the Apex III Dock (RS-232 serial communications
between the Dock and another serial device such as a PC).
WARNING!
ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS WITH THE
APEX III DOCK OR EXTERNAL CHARGER!
DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries
other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or
External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or batteries
into the battery charging slot could result in personal injury and/or
damage to the unit.
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Your Apex III Dock includes the following features:
Fast charging capabilities (2 hours maximum for a fully
depleted Battery Pack –whether the Battery Pack is installed in
the Apex III PDT or removed and placed in the available spare
charging slot)
Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating lights to inform the
user of the charging progress or state of communication
Table top or wall mounting capability for ease of use and space
saving area locating
Optional Accessories
The following items are available as optional accessories for use
with the Apex III PDT and Dock (refer to the parts section of this
manual for specific part numbers):
Additional Battery Packs (Nickel Metal Hydride - NiMH)
Additional Apex III Docks – Allows additional docking
stations incorporating Infrared (IR) coupling, slip-in charging
capabilities, and an additional charging slot for a spare Apex III
Battery Pack. Capable of being mounted on the wall or desk.
Apex III External Chargers – Allows additional locations for
simultaneous charging of two spare Apex III Battery packs
(refer to the Apex III External Charger User’s Manual for
additional details).
Additional Power Supplies (with or without an AC line cord)
AC Line Cord Set
Vehicle Lighter Adapter – Cigarette lighter adapter cable for
connecting the Dock or External Charger Power supply to a
12 VDC vehicle power source.
Apex III Dock Serial Communications cable (see Associated
Apex III Dock Part Numbers in this manual)
Compsee Product Support CD (additional copies)
Hard Copy (printed) of any Apex III PDT documentation
manual.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual 2 Safety
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2 SAFETY
Standard Safety Guidelines
The Apex III Dock has been designed and manufactured to exacting
standards for performance, reliability and safety. This product is
electronic and electrical in nature and should therefore be used in
accordance with the typical electrical safety guidelines listed below:
WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE THE APEX III DOCK
IN A WET ENVIRONMENT!
DO NOT operate the Apex III Dock in any location that could
result in the unit getting splashed, wet, or immersed in liquid.
Operating the unit in these conditions could result in an Electrical
Shock Hazard and damage to the unit.
WARNING!
DO NOT TAMPER OR OPEN THE UNIT CASE!
DO NOT tamper or operate the Apex III Dock if the case is
perforated, broken, or loosely held together. Use of the product
with the case broken, perforated, or loose could result in an
Electrical Shock Hazard and/or damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
DO NOT CLEAN THE CHARGING TERMINALS
WITH THE UNIT PLUGGED IN!
DO NOT clean the Dock charging terminals with the unit
plugged-in. DO NOT use any type of liquid or solvent to clean the
terminals. ONLY use a standard pencil eraser to clean the terminals
and DO NOT use excessive force. If an eraser will not clean the
terminals, the unit should be repaired or replaced.
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CAUTION!
ONLY USE COMPSEE APPROVED METHODOLOGY!
DO NOT use any Apex III Dock for uses other than those specified
by Compsee, Inc. Use of controls, adjustments, procedures, or
methodology other than those specifically identified by Compsee,
Inc. is strictly prohibited and will void the product warranty.
Unit Specific Safety Notes
Certain warnings and precautions, in addition to the general safety,
operational, and care instructions in this manual, are provided for
safe operation of this product. These guidelines are listed below
and should be followed as noted for safe and proper operation of the
unit.
WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE THE APEX III DOCK OR EXTERNAL
CHARGER IN AN EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT!
DO NOT operate the Apex III Dock or External Charger in any
outside location where they could become exposed to the elements.
The Apex III Dock and External Charger have been designed for
indoor use only! Operating the units outside, exposed to the
elements could result in an Electrical Shock Hazard and/or
damage to the units.
WARNING!
ONLY OPERATE THE APEX III DOCK
IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPSEE APPROVED
POWER SUPPLY AND CABLES!
ONLY use Compsee, Inc. approved cables and Power Supplies
with your Apex III products. Use of other charging or connection
materials could result in inferior operation or damage to the unit.
If variations in the cables or power supply are necessary for your
installation, contact Compsee, Inc. and obtain approval for use of
the materials in conjunction with your Apex III equipment.
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Battery Pack Safety
WARNING!
ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries
other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or
Apex III External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or
batteries into the Dock or External Charger could result in personal
injury and/or damage to the unit.
WARNING!
ONLY USE COMPSEE, INC. APPROVED CHARGERS!
Only charge the Apex III Battery Packs in the Apex III Dock or
the Apex III External Charger. DO NOT use chargers from other
manufacturers. The Battery Pack warranty will be voided and
Battery Pack Damage could occur.
WARNING!
DO NOT SHORT THE APEX III BATTERY PACK TERMINALS!
DO NOT touch more than one Battery Pack terminal at a time with
any electrical conductive material. An electrical short across the
Battery Pack terminals could result in the sudden release of a large
portion of the Battery Pack’s energy causing the Battery Pack to
overheat and leak.
CAUTION!
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF APEX III BATTERY PACKS!
Apex III PDT Battery Packs should be disposed of properly. DO
NOT dispose of the Apex III Battery Pack in a flame or fire. An
explosion may occur. Apex III Battery Packs are approved for
disposal in a class 2 Landfill (normal trash); however, recycling the
Battery Packs reduces the amount of raw materials consumption
necessary to produce new Battery Packs and also reduces the total
landfill usage within your area. We highly recommend that the
Battery Packs be returned to the factory for recycling at the end of
their useful life. Contact Compsee, Inc. for additional information.
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Product Conformity
No user serviceable parts are included in the manufacture of your
Apex III product. Opening of the unit by unauthorized personnel
will void the product warranty.
Only Authorized personnel should attempt to repair or replace parts
within this unit. Breaking of the unit seal, tampering, or repair by
unauthorized personnel will void the unit warranty and could result
in personnel injury or permanent damage to the unit.
WARNING!
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance
with instructions published in this and other Apex III manuals,
interference with radio communications may result. There is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception (determined by turning the
equipment ON and OFF), the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorientation or relocation of the receiving antenna
Increasing the separation between the equipment and
affected receiver
Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a different
electrical circuit than that of the affected receiver
Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help
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