Intermec Microbar Series User manual

Installation Instructions
P/N 962-000-005
Revision A
January 2000
5055 Microbar
P/N 962-000-005 Revision A
*962000005*

Introduction
These instructions show you how to install the Microbar radio device onto the 5055 Data
Collection PC. A rightĆangle adapter bracket helps ake this an easy installation for
you to perfor . The adapter bracket can be ounted on either side of the co puter.
NOTE: Before you begin this installation, you MUST:
Perform a standard Windows shutdown
Press the On/Off switch to the OFF position
Physically disconnect external power to the computer
At your option, you ay te porarily re ove the co puter fro its per anent ounting
location. Then, follow these instructions to install and connect the Microbar radio device
to your co puter.
Alternative
Location.
Adapter Bracket
P/N
754-664-001
Longer Screws
(provided)
Step 1
Discard the two selfĆtapping
sheet etal screws packed in
the bag with the clip.
Use the two s aller achine
screws (provided in this kit) to
attach the Microbar ounting
clip to the adapter bracket.
Mounting Clip
P/N
827-004-001
Step 2
Re ove two screws (if present)
fro either upper corner of the
co puter. Discard these screws.
Use the longer screws (provided
in kit) to attach the Microbar
ount asse bly to the co puter.

Attach the Microbar Unit
Follow the instructions below to attach the Microbar unit to the 5055 co puter.
Serial Cable
P/N
827-006-001
Step 3
Align the back side of the MicroĆ
bar unit to the ounting clip.
Slide the unit upward until the
latch tang snaps into the latch
recess on the back of the unit.
Latch Tang
Latch
Recess
Mounting
Clip
Microbar
Unit
Step 4
Identify the cable type that ca e
with your Microbar order.
The Serial Cable plugs into the
round connector on the Microbar
unit, and attaches to either Serial
Connector (COM1 or COM2) on
the co puter.
The PS/2 Cable plugs into the
dĆsub iniature connector on the
botto of the Microbar unit, and
attaches to the PS/2 Keyboard
Connector on the co puter.
The PS/2 YĆCable allows you to
connect both a PS/2 keyboard and
the Microbar unit to the co puter
via a single cable.
PS/2 Cable
P/N
827-005-001
PS/2 Y-Cable
P/N
827-007-001

Connect the Microbar Unit
Follow the instructions below to connect the Microbar unit to the 5055 Co puter.
Serial Cable
P/N
827-006-001
Step 5
Align the cable connector to the
corresponding connection on the
botto of the Microbar unit.
Use the thu bscrews to tighten
the dĆsub connector to ensure it is
fir ly engaged.
The slideĆin connector for the SeriĆ
al Cable must be pushed firmly
into the unit to engage the
springĆloaded latching echanis .
Thumb
Screws
You can connect the Serial Cable
to either of the COM ports. ReĆ
e ber to designate whichever
port you select using the Syste
Configuration Utility (SCU).
Connect the PS/2 cable fro the
Microbar unit to the PS/2 KeyĆ
board Connector on the co puter.
Do NOT connect it to the P /2
mouse connector.
PS/2 Cable
(either P/N)
Serial
Connectors
(COM ports)
PS/2
Keyboard
Connector
Step 6
OR
OR

Enabling the Scanner
You have successfully installed and connected the Microbar radio device to the 5055
Data Collection PC. You ust power up the co puter and ake several settings before
the wireless scanner and Microbar radio device can actually talk" to the co puter.
Step 7
Computer Setup
(a) Reconnect the external power cable to the co puter.
(b) Press the On/Off Switch to the Power ON position.
(c) If your operating syste detects new hardware, follow the onĆscreen instructions to install it.
(d) If your operating syste does not detect new hardware, you ust anually enable scanning.
(e) Use the Syste Configuration Utility to designate the correct COM port (Serial Cable only).
Step 8
Scanner/Microbar Setup
You ust follow these procedures in the order shown below to successfully enable scanning:
(a) Make sure the wireless scanner battery is fully charged.
(b) Scan the barcode on the Microbar device.
(c) Scan the correct barcode to designate which cable is in use (Serial or PS/2).*
(d) Configure the co unications protocol (Serial connection only)**
*Barcodes can be found in the scanner user's guide.
** A P /2 connection should not require communication configuration.
Disconnecting Microbar Cables
P /2 Cable
Si ply loosen the thu bĆ
screws. Pull the connector
free of the Microbar device.
erial Connector (slideĆon)
Press very firmly on the latch release.
Pull the connector free of the Microbar
device.
Serial Cable
Latch Release