Intermec PM4I User manual

Installation
Instructions
RFID Kit
(Gen 2, 869/915
MHz)
for the EasyCoder®
PM4i Printer

ii RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
e information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely
for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-
manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used
for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to
change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the
part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
© 2005, 2006 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights
reserved.
e word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, CrossBar,
Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder,
EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics,
INCA (under license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager,
IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware,
Pen*Key, Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, SmartSystems, TE 2000,
Trakker Antares and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
roughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than
put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked
name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion,
and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringe-
ment.
ere are U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar Division of Textron Inc.

RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions iii
Patent Information
is product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
4,739,328; 4,786,907; 4,864,158; 4,888,591; 4,999,636; 5,030,807;
5,055,659; 5,280,159; 5,504,485; 5,521,601; 5,550,547; 5,673,037;
5,763,867; 5,777,561; 5,825,045; 5,828,318; 5,828,693; 5,850,181;
5,850,187; 5,942,987; 5,995,019; 6,078,251; 6,121,878; 6,122,329;
6,172,596; 6,195,053; 6,249,227; 6,280,544; 6,286,762; 6,286,763;
6,288,629; 6,360,208; 6,384,712; 6,404,325; 6,429,775; 6,486,769;
6,501,807; 6,525,648; 6,639,509; 6,645,327; 6,677,852; 6,768,414;
6,784,789; 6,816,063.
ere may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
FCC Notice (United States of America)
WARNING
is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual,
may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursu-
ant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a com-
mercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense
will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. e radio is compliant with FCC Part 15 section 247.

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Declaration of Conformity (CE)
We,
Intermec Printer AB
Flöjelbergsgatan 1C
Box 123
S-431 22 Mölndal
Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility1that the product
RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz)
to which this declaration relates
is in conformity with the following standards
Safety:
EN 60 950
RTTE/EMC:
EN 300 220-3
EN 301 489-3
EMC:
Based upon EN 61000-6-4:2001 Generic Emissions Standard
Based upon EN 61000-6-2:2001 Generic Immunity Standard
following the provisions of Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 2004/108/EC
Limitations:
Product is for operation under a general licence or licence exemption in
the following countries only: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, e Netherlands, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland.
Mölndal 2005-11-14
................................................................
Per-Ove Jacobsson
Site Manager
1 /. Intermec assumes no responsibility regarding the CE Directive if the
printer is handled, modified, or installed in other manners than those described
in the manuals.

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Contents
About ese Instructions .............................................................. vi
Printer Firmware Recommendations ............................................. vi
Limitations ................................................................................... vi
Contents of Installation Kit............................................................1
Step-by-Step Instructions ...............................................................2

vi RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions
About These Instructions
ese instructions describe the physical installation of an RFID Kit
(Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) in the Intermec EasyCoder PM4i printer. For a
complete list of RFID commands and functionality, please refer to the
reference manual for your operating system (IPL or Fingerprint).
e internal RFID radio module operates on the UHF band at 869 or 915
MHz depending on region.
e RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869 MHz) uses an EPCglobal
Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (86X MHz RFID
frequency band).
e RFID Kit (Gen 2, 915 MHz) uses an EPCglobal
Gen 2-certified IM5 Module (915 MHz RFID
frequency band).
Printer Firmware Recommendations
To ensure complete functionality, your printer should be fitted with
either Intermec Fingerprint v8.70 (or later) or IPL v2.70 (or later).
Limitations
is device is intended for use in the EasyCoder PM4i
printer only.
e device is country/region specific and must be ordered
for the correct country/region. Use of this device in other
regions than shown on the device home page/test label may
violate applicable law.

RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions 1
Contents of Installation Kit
I/O Board Paper Guide with RFID Antenna
and cable
IM5 Reader Module
IM5 Data Cable IM5 Power Cable Bracket assy
RSMA/SMA to
MMCX Adapter
Cable
Two Hexagon
Lock Nuts
Five MRT 4x6
Screws
Two MRT
4x16 Screws
Spacer Screw
(20mm)
Spacer Screw
(10mm)
ree RSMA/
SMA Termina-
tion Plugs
Cable Tie
Dual Slot I/O Bus
Cable
RFID Label
Two MRT
3x5 Screws

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Step-by-Step Instructions
e installation described in this section must only be
performed by an authorized service technician. Intermec
assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage
to the equipment if the installation is performed by an
unauthorized person.
Take precautions against electrostatic discharges, for
example by wearing grounded wrist straps.
Before you begin, make sure the printer has been switched
off and the power cord and communication cables are
disconnected.
Note: is installation requires a #T10 and a #T20 Torx
screwdriver, a straight-slot screwdriver and an 8mm socket
wrench.

RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions 3
Turn the LSS adjustment screw counterclockwise to move the position of the Label
Stop Sensor so that it does not obstruct the small hole leading into the electronics
compartment.
Open the printer’s side door.
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Route the antenna connection cable through the opening in the center deck. Slide
the replacement paper guide (with antenna) and the edge guide onto the shaft.
Carefully slide the upper
paper guide out along the
support shaft. Loosen the
edge guide and remove
both items from the shaft.
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RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions 5
Lay the printer down on its side, electronic compartment facing down. Remove the
six screws (A-F). Replace screws E and F with the M4x16 screws supplied with the
installation kit.
Put the printer back on its feet. Remove the four screws that hold the cover to the
center section. Gently pull out the cover so the console cable can be disconnected
from the CPU board.
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ABCD
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Slide the I/O board halfway into the empty slot next to the printer’s CPU board (1).
Connect the two using the I/O bus cable (2). Slide the board all the way in and affix it
to the CPU board with the spacer screw and a M4x6 screw (3). Secure the I/O board
with two M3 screws in the printer’s rear plate (4). Mark the I/O board with the RFID
label (5).
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RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions 7
Connect the IM5 data and power cables to the IM5 reader module.
Thread the bracket assy onto the long screws (referred to as E and F in step 5)
protruding through the bottom of the chassis and secure the assy with two hexagon
lock nuts (1). Remove the original M4x6 screw that holds the EasyLAN board and
attach the vertical bracket with a 10 mm spacer and the original screw (2).
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Attach the IM5 reader module to the bracket assy using three M4x6 screws and a
20 mm spacer screw (1). Connect the IM5 power cable to connector P3, and the
IM5 data cable to connector P4 on the I/O board (2).
Connect the adapter cable to the
radio module. Important: Use the
SMA termination plugs to plug the
remaining, unused outlets.
Use the cable tie to attach the loose end
of the adapter cable to the side of the
IM5 reader module.
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RFID Kit (Gen 2, 869/915 MHz) Installation Instructions 9
Reassembly
1Reattach the console cable to the CPU board while putting back the
cover over the electronics compartment. Fasten the four screws in the
center deck.
2Tip the printer over on its side. Insert and fasten the screws in the
empty holes in the bottom plate.
3Store remaining components (the original paper guide and other
hardware that had to be removed prior to installation) for possible
future use.
[View from above] Connect the antenna cable to the adapter cable (3).
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Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Avenue West
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
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