PMT AS7.U101.100 User manual

Universal Laptop Cradle
User Guide
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Description Part Number
UNIVERSAL LAPTOP CRADLE AS7.U101.100
UNIVERSAL LAPTOP CRADLE WITH 1” LONGER SIDE CLAMPS AS7.U101.101
UNIVERSAL LAPTOP CRADLE FOR THIN WIDESCREEN AS7.U101.102
UNIVERSAL LAPTOP CRADLE PRE CONFIGURED FOR
DURABOOK S14 LAPTOP (NO ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED)
AS7.U101.104

Description of Parts and Layout
Top View
Side Clamps (4)
Lock
Adjusting nuts (12)
Hold Down Clamps (2)
Release Handle
Depth Adjustment Bracket

Description of Parts and Layout
Bottom View
Mounting/Interface Plate
Depth Adjustment Bracket Nuts (2)

Adjusting Cradle for First Use/Fitment
Step 1:
Unlock cradle by turning key horizontal,
then open cradle by squeezing the
release handle towards the lock
Step 2:
Using a 3/8” wrench, loosen the nuts on
the side and hold down clamps so they
can move freely
Step 3:
With the cradle turned upside down,
loosen the nuts for the depth
adjustment bracket, and slide the
bracket out

Step 4:
Position the laptop so it is centered on the
cradle, then slide it forward towards the
front of the cradle resting on the front side
clamps
Step 6:
Position the side hold down clamps so
that they avoid any required ports or
buttons on the laptop. Tighten the nuts
while the clamps are resting on the top
edge of the laptop
Step 5:
With the screen of the laptop open, slide
the release handle to the right (away
from lock) which will close the side hold
down clamps against the laptop. Ensure
that the tops of the clamps sit over the
top edge of laptop
Adjusting Cradle for First Use/Fitment Continued

Adjusting Cradle for First Use/Fitment Continued
Step 8:
Turn the cradle over (with the laptop) and
slide the depth bracket down so that the
side clamps are resting against the laptop,
then tighten the 2 nuts. (Ensure the laptop
is also tight against front clamps)
Step 7:
Position the back side clamps so that they
do not interfere with any necessary ports
or buttons, and so they are as far apart as
possible. Ensure that the tops of the
clamps do not interfere with the laptop
screen when open, then tighten the nuts
Step 9:
Position the front clamps so they do not
interfere with any necessary ports or
buttons and so they are as far apart as
possible. Ensure that the top of the clamps
do not interfere with the screen when it is
closed then tighten the nuts

Step 10(optional):
If the size of the laptop you are using is
larger than what our standard Universal
Laptop Cradle can accommodate, you can
utilize a “Depth Fit Kit” to increase the min
and max depth range the cradle will
accommodate by 1 ¾”. Fit Kits are available
from PMT at an extra cost.
Part# AS7.U101.002-1
Remove existing bracket from cradle by
removing the 2, 3/8” nuts then replace
with the deeper bracket from the fit kit.
Remove the side clamps from the
original bracket and re-install on the new
bracket
Adjusting Cradle for First Use/Fitment Continued
Tip:
Reverse the orientation of the nuts on
the side clamps so that the nut is on the
inside of the ULC for a cleaner/more
ergonomic install (works with or without
fit kits).
You have now successfully setup your
Universal Laptop Cradle for use

Using the Universal Laptop Cradle
Locking:
With the cradle now adjusted and all nuts
tightened completely, the laptop can be
fully secured by locking the cradle (key
vertical), removing the key, then sliding
the release handle away from the lock
Unlocking:
To remove the laptop simply unlock the
cradle with the key (key horizontal), then
slide the release handle towards the key.
You can now remove the laptop from the
cradle

Mounting
Secure all cables with cable ties
where possible to reduce strain
and prevent entanglement.
The standard mounting/interface plate that comes with the cradle features
many common industry standard hole patterns. This allows easy mounting to
many pre-existing mounts as well as dedicated mounts from PMT.
Wiring Tip:
PMT does not recommend relying on a cigarette socket adaptor for powering
vehicle cradles. We recommend hard wiring using a good clean ground direct
from the vehicle battery (-) post, and (+) supply from a fused 12v location also
directly from the vehicle battery. All Peripherals connecting to the docking
station should get power and ground from the same location as the dock.
Visit www.precisionmounts.com for a copy of our general wiring and
troubleshooting guide.
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