Havis DS-DELL-420 Series User manual

Owner’s Manual
Havis Docking Station
For Dell Latitude Rugged Notebooks
DS-DELL-420 Series
DS-DELL-421
DS-DELL-421-3
DS-DELL-422
DS-DELL-422-3
DS-DELL-423
DS-DELL-423-3
DS-DELL-425
DS-DELL-425-3
DS-DELL-426
DS-DELL-426-3
DS-DELL-428
DS-DELL-428-3
DS-DELL-420-SERIES_OMN_1-22
Havis, Inc.
75 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974

Before Beginning
Havis is pleased to provide this Owner’s Manual to aid in the proper installation and use of the DS-DELL-420 Series
Docking Station for the Dell Latitude Rugged Notebooks.
For questions regarding the set-up of your DS-DELL-420 Series Docking Station,
please contact Havis at 1-800-524-9900 or visit www.havis.com for additional product support and information.
This Owner’s Manual applies to the following Product ID’s:
DS-DELL-421
DS-DELL-421-3
DS-DELL-422
DS-DELL-422-3
DS-DELL-423
DS-DELL-423-3
DS-DELL-425
DS-DELL-425-3
DS-DELL-426
DS-DELL-426-3
DS-DELL-428
DS-DELL-428-3
•NEVER STOW OR MOUNT THE DOCKING STATION DIRECTLY IN A VEHICLE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONE.
•DO NOT USE COMPUTER WHILE DRIVING.
•READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
•DO NOT STORE, INSTALL, OR OPERATE THE DOCKING STATION WHERE WATER, MOISTURE, STEAM, DUST, ETC.
ARE PRESENT
•FOR THE DS-DELL-421, DS-DELL-421-3, DS-DELL-422, DS-DELL-422-3, DS-DELL-425, DS-DELL-425-3, DS-DELL-426, &
DS-DELL-426-3 DOCKING STATIONS: DO NOT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO VEHICLE VOLTAGE SOURCE: This product
requires a certified, automotive grade, Dell approved 90W power source rated for a continuous, regulated
19.5VDC output (Havis Part Number LPS-137 or equivalent). Failure to comply with this requirement will cause
product damage that is NOT repairable and is NOT covered under warranty.
•FOR DOCKING STATION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A BUNDLED POWER SUPPLY (DS-DELL-422, DS-DELL-422-3,
DS-DELL-426, DS-DELL-426-3, DS-DELL-428, DS-DELL-428-3) REFER TO THE SUPPLIED LIND POWER SUPPLY
REFERENCE GUIDE.
Precautions
•Do not place metal objects or containers of liquid on top of the Docking Station.
•If a malfunction occurs, immediately unplug the Power Supply and remove the laptop.
•Use only the specified Power Supply (Part # LPS-137, LPS-126, or LPS-127) with this Docking Station, or
Internal Power Supply Cable (Part # DS-DA-316) with Internal Power Supply Docking Stations.
•Do not connect cables into ports other than what they are specified for.
•Do not leave the Docking Station in a high temperature environment (greater than 71°C, 160°F) for a long
period of time.

Specifications
Power Supply Input/Output External Power Supply
LPS-137 DC-DC
LPS-126 (Isolated)
LPS-127 (Isolated)
INPUT
12-16V DC-In
20-60V DC-In
12-32V DC-In
OUTPUT
19.5V DC
19.5V DC
19.5V DC
Dimensions 10.60” (26.91 cm) H x 12.40” (31.48 cm) W x 2.73” (6.94 cm) D
Weight 4.6 lbs ( 2.08 kg )
Operating Environment -20° C to 60° C (-4° F to 142° F)
Storage Environment -40° C to 85° C (-40° F to 185° F)
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with EN 50498
Manufacturers Name: Havis, Inc.
Manufacturers Address: 75 Jacksonville Road, Warminster, PA 18974 USA
Declares under our sole responsibility that the product:
Product name: Havis Docking Station For Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme Notebooks
Model: DS-DELL-42X, where ‘X’ may be any alphanumeric character and which describes product options.
May be followed by any alphanumeric characters which describe product options.
Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product which bear the CE Marking.
Is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
Automotive EMC Directive EN 50498:2010, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -
2004/108/EC: Product family standard for aftermarket electronic equipment in vehicles
Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Automotive EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Annex I, 6.5, 6.6, 6.8, and 6.9. This product requires the
use of a recommended e-Marked automotive power supply when used within vehicles.
Warminster, PA, USA June 30, 2021 Bruce Jonik, Director of Engineering , Havis, Inc.
FCC 47CFR, Part 15 compliance: This is an FCC Class B device. Any changes or modifications to the model DS-DELL-42X not expressly
approved by Havis, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Specifications
12.40”
314.80 mm
10.60 ”
269.10 mm
2.73”
69.40 mm
4.80”
121.74 mm
Dock Centerline
3.0” Havis
Mounting Pattern

Parts Included
Docking Station
Mounting Bracket
Latch Hook
Release Handle
Rear Fences
Front Hook
Release Buttons
and Lockout Holes
Front Hooks
Strain Relief Points
Locator Posts
Docking Connector
Barrel Lock
Latch Release Buttons

Parts Included (continued)
Hardware Kit (No. 25296)
This Hardware Kit includes:
1. Zip Ties (4)
2. Keys (2)
3. 12mm long Pan Head Lockout Screws (3)
4. 1/4” – 20 x 5/8” Long Button Head Screws (5)
5. 1/4” – 20 x 3/8” Long Pan Head Screws (5)
Tools required for installation:
• 5/32” Hex Drive
(For attaching Mounting Bracket to Motion
Device with Button Head ¼”-20 Screws)
• #3 Phillips Drive
(For attaching Docking Station to Mounting
Bracket with Pan Head ¼”-20 Screws)
• T10 Torx Drive
(For 12mm long Lockout Screws)
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Antenna Identification
DS-DELL-421-3, DS-DELL-422-3, DS-DELL-423-3, DS-DELL-425-3, DS-DELL-426-3, DS-DELL-428-3
A–WIFI
B –GPS
C –CELLULAR
Rearward Facing
Antenna Connectors (TNC) Laptop Interface
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B
A
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Port Replication Capability
Forward Facing Ports
(DS-DELL-421, DS-DELL-421-3, DS-DELL-422, DS-DELL-422-3, DS-DELL-425, DS-DELL-425-3,
DS-DELL-426, DS-DELL-426-3)
Rearward Facing Ports –Advanced Port Replication
(DS-DELL-421, DS-DELL-421-3, DS-DELL-422, DS-DELL-422-3)
USB 2.0
Green LED
Indicator
(Docked)
Mic / Speaker
Ethernet RJ45
Gigabit LAN
10/100/1000 MB
USB 3.0 (x3) Serial (x2)
Antenna (TNC)
Optional: Part IDs
DS-DELL-421-3
DS-DELL-422-3
Power Input VGA
HDMI

Port Replication Capability (continued)
Rearward Facing Ports –Basic Port Replication
(DS-DELL-425, DS-DELL-425-3, DS-DELL-426, DS-DELL-426-3)
USB 3.0 (x3)
Antenna (TNC)
Optional: Part IDs
DS-DELL-425-3
DS-DELL-426-3
Power Input Ethernet RJ45
Gigabit LAN
10/100/1000 MB

Installation
1) Remove the Mounting Bracket from the packaging. Install the Mounting Bracket to the Motion
Device using (4) 1/4“-20 x 5/8” long button head screws (Hardware Kit Item 4).
Torque screws to 80 in-lbs (9.0Nm) ± 10%.
NOTE: Numerous hole patterns present in Mounting Bracket will accommodate Havis Motion
Devices as well as most competitors’.
NOTE: We recommend applying a drop of medium strength (blue)
thread locking adhesive to the threads of all fasteners.
2) Lower the Docking Station to the Mounting Bracket as shown and secure with (4) 1/4”-20 x 3/8” long
pan head screws (Hardware Kit Item 5). Torque screws to 80 in-lbs (9.0Nm) ± 10%.
1/4” – 20 x 3/8” Pan
Head Screws
1/4” – 20 x 5/8” Button
Head Screws
Mounting Bracket
Typical Mounting Device
(not included)

Cable Management
1) Orient the Docking Station in a position that is comfortable to work with.
2) Install all cables that are necessary for computing needs.
3) Use Zip Ties (Hardware Kit Item 1) to strain relieve cables to the Strain Relief Points, routing all cables
together to the front of the Docking Station.
4) Secure cable bundle to the Mounting Bracket with a supplied Zip Tie.
5) Create a service loop with cable bundle to ensure that no tension is on the connectors and to enable
intended motion.
6) Tie off cables onto a stationary part of the mounting system.
(Mounting system not included with Docking Station)
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5
This loop must be large enough to allow
full range of expected rotation and
extension without stressing connections.
Collect cables to secure to the
mounting system.
(Note: mounting system not included)
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Use as many Zip Ties as
necessary to secure cables.
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3

Operation –Initial Laptop Adjustment
1) Ensure the Rear Latch is in the correct orientation prior to docking. Hook should be towards the rear
of the docking station. If hook is not in the correct orientation, depress the Release Handle.
BECAUSE DOCKING STATION IS COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLE COMPUTER MODELS,
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST FOR YOUR SPECIFIC COMPUTER MODEL MAY
RESULT IN LOSS OF PROPER FUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO LAPTOP OR DOCKING STATION.
Your notebook’s Alignment Sockets
will align with the Docking Station’s
Locator Posts.
DO NOT FORCE LAPTOP ONTO DOCKING STATION. IF THERE IS RESISTANCE,
CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF LAPTOP ON DOCKING STATION.
2) Release each Front Hook individually by; - pressing and holding the Front Hook Release Button
and, - pulling the Front Hook to its fullest extension.
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4) Engage the Rear Hook by; - applying downward pressure to rear center of laptop until it clicks.
5) Remove your Laptop from Docking Station by depressing in the Release Handle to release the Rear
Hook. Once Rear Hook is released, grab both sides of the laptop and lift out of Docking Station, rear
end first. Be careful not to change the adjusted position of the two Front Hooks.
Operation –Initial Laptop Adjustment (continued)
3) Lower the laptop onto the Docking Station, ensuring Docking Connector and Locator Posts are aligned.
Press in the Front Hooks until each hook is secure in the computer recess. You will hear an audible
clicking noise as Front Hook ratchets into engagement. Complete process for both Front Hooks.
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6) This step is optional. Set the Front Hooks in place to avoid movement during Docking and Undocking
by inserting (2) 12mm long Pan Head Lockout Screws (Hardware Kit Item 3) into the Lockout Holes.
Torque to 6 in-lbs (0.7Nm) +10%.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR
Your Docking Station is now configured to secure your computer model. No further adjustments are
necessary unless you switch computer models. If you change computer models, return to Step 1 of
Initial Laptop Adjustment
Operation –Initial Laptop Adjustment (continued)

Operation –Docking
1) Once Docking Station is adjusted to your computer model, ensure the Rear Hook is in the fully
released position by depressing in the Release Handle.
2) With rear of computer elevated, load front of computer into Docking Station by aligning Front Hooks
with the appropriate recesses in the computer.
3) Slowly lower back of laptop onto the Docking Station, ensuring Docking Connector and Locator Posts
are aligned.
DO NOT FORCE LAPTOP ONTO DOCKING STATION. IF THERE IS RESISTANCE,
CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF LAPTOP ON DOCKING STATION.

Operation –Docking
DO NOT FORCE LAPTOP ONTO DOCKING STATION. IF THERE IS RESISTANCE,
CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF LAPTOP ON DOCKING STATION.
4) With computer seated on the Docking Station; apply downward pressure to rear center
of laptop until Rear Hook clicks.
5) For theft deterrence, secure laptop by locking Docking Station with supplied key (Hardware Kit Item 2).
Push

Operation - Undocking
1) If previously locked, unlock Docking Station using supplied key.
2) To release Latch Hook, press in the Release Handle until it locks into position.
3) Once Latch Hook is released, grab both sides of laptop and lift out of Docking Station, rear end first.
CAUTION: Laptop must be tilted as shown before removal from Docking Station.
Do not pry the laptop off or damage to Docking Station may result.

Related Products
Havis offers a wide variety of accessory products specifically for use with your Docking Station.
For more information or to order, please visit www.havis.com.
LPS-126, LPS-127
Isolated External Power Supplies
Isolated external power supply and cable for Dell Laptops with
cigarette lighter adaptor for DS-DELL-421, DS-DELL-421-3, DS-
DELL-425, and DS-DELL-425-3 Docking Stations. Visit
www.havis.com for specific information on Power Supply
options.
DS-DA-102
Night Eyes II
In-vehicle night time viewing from six long lasting, soft true, red
LED lights on a flexible steel gooseneck.
DS-DA-501
Replacement Keys
Set of two (2) replacement keys for DS-DELL-420 Series
Docking Stations.
LPS-211
Power Supply Mounting Bracket
Mount a power supply directly to your Docking Station with this
versatile bracket. For use with LPS-137.
DS-DA-412
Screen Support
Secure your laptop screen to prevent excess wear and reduce
vibration while in use.
LPS-137
External Power Supply
External power supply and cable for Dell Laptops with cigarette
lighter adaptor for DS-DELL-421, DS-DELL-421-3, DS-DELL-425,
and DS-DELL-425-3 Docking Stations. Visit www.havis.com for
specific information on Power Supply options.