Intermec Trakker Antares 2430 User manual

Trakker Antares®
243X Vehicle Dock
Installation
Instructions

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Contents
Introducing the 243X Vehicle Dock 5
Installation Guidelines 5
Installing the Vehicle Dock 6
Inserting the 243X in the Vehicle Dock 8
Connecting to Power, Serial Devices, and Scanners 9
Connecting to a Power Supply 9
Connecting to Serial Devices and Scanners 11

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Introducing the 243X Vehicle Dock
The 243X vehicle dock is designed to be installed on a vehicle, such as a
forklift truck, or in an office setting. These installation instructions explain
how to install the standard (Part No. 071805) and powered (Part No.
071695) vehicle dock for your Trakker Antares® 243X hand-held terminal.
The 243X vehicle dock kit contains these parts:
•Vehicle dock
•Serial communications adapter (powered kit only)
You can order the optional swivel stand (Part No. 070803-001) separately.
You may also need the following tools and materials (not included):
•Common hand tools
•Mounting hardware (depends on the thickness of the mounting
surface)
•Electric drill and drill bits
Installation Guidelines
Read the following guidelines before you install the vehicle dock.
•Choose a location for the vehicle dock where the operator can easily
see the 243X screen and use the keypad. If possible, install the
vehicle dock in a location that prevents glare from overhead lighting
and sunlight. Make sure there is enough clearance to insert and
removethe 243X.
•Secure the power cables (powered kit only) at least every 45 cm (18
in) throughout the length of the cable run, using adjustable clamps or
tie-wraps.
•Route all cables (powered kit only) to minimize exposure to damage.
Make sure the cables will not be pinched or rubbed by any moving
parts on the vehicle. In some applications, you may need to sheath
the cable to prevent it from being pinched.
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the vehicle
dock to rain or moisture.
Avertissement
Pour éviter des risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne
pas exposer le station d’accueil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

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To install the 243X vehicle dock
1. Install the vehicle dock.
2. Insert the 243X in the vehicle dock.
3. Connect to power, serial devices, and scanners (powered kit only).
Each step is described in detail in the next sections. If you have the swivel
stand accessory, continue with the instructions on page 7.
Installing the Vehicle Dock
There are two methods to install the vehicle dock:
•Attach the vehicle dock directly to a mounting surface.
•Attach the vehicle dock to the swivel stand accessory (Part No.
070803-001)(Optional)
Intermec recommends using the swivel stand accessory. Each method is
described in the following instructions.
To attach the vehicle dock to a mounting surface
1. Choose a mounting location for the vehicle dock. Refer to the
guidelines on page 5.
2. Using the vehicle dock as a template, mark and drill four holes in the
mounting surface.
3. Attach the vehicle dock to the mounting surface using appropriate
mounting hardware (up to a #10 screw, not supplied) through each of
the four holes in the vehicle dock and the mounting surface.
To attach the vehicle dock to the swivel stand
1. Attach the vehicle dock to the swivel stand as shown. Use a screw
and nut (included in the swivel stand kit) through each of the four
holes in the vehicle dock and the swivel stand.
2. Using the swivel stand as a template, mark and drill four holes in the
mounting surface.
3. Attach the swivel stand to a mounting surface using the mounting
hardware provided.
Screw and nut
(4 places)
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surface
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Screw and nut
(4 places)
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Inserting the 243X in the Vehicle Dock
1. Pull the release for the retaining bracket.
2. Lower the retaining bracket.
3. Slide the 243X into the vehicle dock as shown in the previous
illustration. Make sure that the 243X is firmly seated in the dock.
4. Push the retaining bracket toward the top of the 243X. The retaining
bracket produces one or two audible “clicks” when it snaps into
place.
To remove the 243X from the vehicle dock
1. Pull the release for the retaining bracket.
2. Lower the retaining bracket.
3. Slide the 243X out of the vehicle dock.
Connecting to Power, Serial Devices, and
Scanners
If you are installing the powered vehicle dock, you can connect to a
power supply, a scanner, and a serial device such as a printer.
Connecting to a Power Supply
The powered vehicle dock can be connected to either a DC or AC power
supply. The power supply accessories are sold separately.
For a vehicle installation, you need one of these DC power supply kits
(sold separately):
•Low-inputvoltagekit(6to36VDC)(PartNo.070833)
•High-inputvoltage kit (15 to 96 VDC) (Part No. 070834)
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Power supply
connector
Scanner
connector
Serial
connector
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1
2
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For a fixed installation in an office setting, you need the 12V power supply
(Part No. 065236) and one of these AC power cords:
Country Part No.
Chile and Italy 586282
China and South Pacific 586281
Denmark and Greenland 586283
Europe 586267
Liechtenstein and Switzerland 586276
North America and Central America 586105
United Kingdom 586266
For more information about ordering these Intermec power supply
accessories, contact your Intermec sales representative.
To connect to a power supply
1. For a vehicle installation, install the DC power supply. For help, see
the instructions included in the DC power supply kit. Connect the
power cable to the DC power supply.
2. Attach the power supply connector on the other end of the power
cable to the power port on the vehicle dock as shown in the
illustration on page 9.
3. Loop the power cable into the cable restraint.
4. For a fixed installation, connect the power cord from the AC power
supply to an AC power source.
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Cable
restraint Cable
Connecting to Serial Devices and Scanners
To connect to a serial device such as a printer, you need a compatible
9-pin RS-232 serial cable (not included). The following table lists the pin
assignments for the port on the serial communications adapter. You can
use this table to determine if your serial device cable is compatible.
Pin Signal Direction From 243X
1 Not used
2 ReceivedData(RXD) Incoming
3 Transmitted Data (TXD) Outgoing
4 Not used
5 Ground(GND)
6 Not used
7 Request to Send (RTS) Outgoing
8 Clear to Send (CTS) Incoming
9 Not used
To connect to a serial device
1. Attach the serial cable to your serial device.
2. Attach the serial connector on the serial cable to the serial port on the
vehicle dock as shown in the illustration on page 9.
To connect to a scanner
•Attach the scanner connector on the scanner cable to the scanner
port on the vehicle dock as shown in the illustration on page 9.
You need to connect the vehicle dock to a power supply before
you can use a tethered scanner.
You need to use an interface cable to connect an input device to the
scanner connector. To determine which adapter cable you need, see your
Intermec sales representative.
If you are using a tethered scanner, you can purchase these accessories
(sold separately) to store your tethered scanner when it is not being used:
•Tethered scanner holster (Part No. 062443)
•Tethered scanner bracket (Part No. 063911)

For more information about ordering these accessories, contact your
Intermec sales representative.
Intermec is frequently testing and developing new input devices. For an
updated list of Intermec-recommended input devices for the 243X or for
help determining which adapter cable you need, see your Intermec sales
representative.
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