Symbol CRD 2x00 - 1000S User manual

CRD 2x00 - 1000S
Serial/Charging
Cradle

Single Slot
Serial/Charging
Cradle
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Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281;
4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461;
5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149;
5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791;
5,250,792; 5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163;
5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151;
5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140;
5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949;
5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621;
5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;
5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803;
5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153;
5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;
5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050;
5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146;
5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659;
5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;
6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;
6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;
6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;
6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584;
D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;
D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875;
1,955,269 (Japan); European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832;
France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713
rev. 06/02

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Quick Reference
Introduction
This guide describes how to set up and use the single slot serial/
charging cradle with Symbol PPT 2700 and PPT 2800 terminals.
The cradle:
• provides power for operating the terminal
• provides serial port data communication between a terminal
and a host PC or other external device (e.g., a printer)
• synchronizes information between your terminal and a host
PC running Windows®ActiveSync®software
• synchronizes information between your terminal and a host
PC or corporate database (requires custom software)
• re-charges the terminal’s battery and a spare battery
The cradle requires a 9VDC power supply, and provides 9VDC
power to an inserted terminal.
About This Guide
Specific topics in this guide include:
•Parts on page 2
•Connecting to Power on page 3
•Inserting the Terminal on page 3
•Connecting to a Host PC or a Serial Device on page 4
•Synchronizing Data With a Host PC on page 6
•Terminal Battery Charging on page 8
•Spare Battery Charging on page 9
•Troubleshooting on page 10
•Regulatory Information on page 11
•Service Information on backcover.
For detailed information on any PPT 2700 or PPT 2800 terminal,
refer to the Quick Reference Guide or Product Reference Guide
for that terminal.

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Parts
LED Indicators
LED Indicator Meaning
Terminal Status Solid Red Terminal battery is charging. This occurs
whether the terminal is on or off.
Solid Green The terminal battery is fully charged.
No Light No power or there is no terminal inserted in cra-
dle.
Spare Battery Solid Red Spare battery is charging.
Solid Green Spare battery is fully charged.
Flashing Red Spare battery is defective. See Charging Spare
Batteries on page 9.
Spare Battery LED
Spare Battery
Slot for Terminal
Serial Port Power Port
Terminal Status LED
Charging Slot
Spare Battery
Charging Slot

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Connecting to Power
The cradle provides power to a PPT 2700 or PPT 2800 terminal,
and re-charges terminal batteries.
To connect the cradle to a power source:
1. Connect one end of the power input cable to the power port
on the back of the cradle.
2. Connect the other end of the power input cable to a wall
outlet, as shown below.
3. To see if the cradle has power, insert and power on a terminal.
- If the Terminal Status LED turns red, the cradle has pow-
er. Note that if the battery is already fully charged the
LED turns green.
- If the Terminal Status LED does not react, the cradle may
not be receiving power, or the terminal may not be com-
municating with the cradle. For more information, see
Troubleshooting on page 10
Inserting the Terminal
Insert the terminal as shown below. When inserted correctly:
• the bottom of the terminal fits smoothly into the cradle.
Serial Port
Power Port
Power Input
Cable

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• the Terminal Status LED lights up (red, if battery is charging).
If the battery is fully charged, the Status LED turns green.
Connecting to a Host PC or a Serial Device
Host PC
To enable synchronization, make sure Windows CE Services/
ActiveSync Software have been installed and configured on both
the terminal and the Host PC. For software installation
instructions, see the Product Reference Guide for your terminal.
To use the cradle to provide serial communications between a
terminal and a host PC:
1. Connect the cradle to a power supply.
2. Connect one end of a serial cable to the cradle Serial Port.

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3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the host PC.
Note: The cradle requires a dedicated serial port on the host
PC. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or
other device.
Serial Devices
To use the cradle to provide serial communications between a
terminal and a serial device:
1. Make sure the terminal is set up with the software necessary
for communicating with the serial device.
2. Connect the cradle to a power supply.
3. Connect one end of a serial cable to the cradle’s Serial Port.
4. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial device.
For example, to connect the cradle to a printer, run the cable
from the cradle serial port to the printer serial port.
Note: Some serial devices may require an adapter to ensure
RS-232 signals are routed to the correct pins on the
serial device. The CRD2x00-1000S RS-232 connector
is designed to connect directly to a PC COM1 port.
Serial Port
on host PC

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Synchronizing Data With a Host PC
This section describes how to use the cradle to synchronize infor-
mation between a terminal and a host PC. After you synchronize,
any changes you have made on your terminal or in your desktop
software appear in both places.
Installing Communication Software
Before using the cradle to synchronize information between a ter-
minal and a host PC, you must install and configure communica-
tions software appropriate for your terminal. These instructions
assume you are using the ActiveSync software. For instructions
on installing and configuring this software, see the Product Refer-
ence Guide for your terminal. If you require more detailed informa-
tion on the ActiveSync process, refer to the PPT2700 Product
Reference Guide, p/n 70-37806-xx, PPT2800 Product Reference
Guide, p/n 72-50931-xx, or Microsoft®Windows®CE Pocket PC
User’s Guide.
Performing an ActiveSync Operation for the First Time
The first time you synchronize information, you must create a part-
nership using a local, direct connection, rather than a modem. You
may also be prompted for user information both on the terminal
and on the host PC.
To perform an ActiveSync operation for the first time:
1. On the terminal, enable Settings - Connections - PC -
Automatically synchronize when serial cable is connected
using: and select 57,600 baud rate.
2. After installing the Windows CE Services/ActiveSync Host
PC Software, restart your desktop computer. Ensure
ActiveSync connection over serial is allowed and the correct
host PC COM port is specified.
3. Turn on the terminal and slide it into the cradle. The host
ActiveSync should detect the insertion and display the new

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partnership dialog box. The terminal should similarly indicate
a “connected” status.
4. On the desktop computer, enter a unique device name for
your terminal and click the Next button. Follow the
instructions on the screen to set up a partnership that allows
synchronization of information between the two computers.
Items to be synchronized may be customized.
Important:Every terminal should have a unique name. Never try to
synchronize more than one terminal to the same user name.
Synchronizing Data Using ActiveSync
To synchronize data between the terminal and a host PC:
1. Make sure the host PC is running ActiveSync and serial
connection is enabled on the COM port you are using.
2. Insert the terminal into the cradle.
3. An ActiveSync progress dialog appears and the
synchronization process begins automatically.
4. Wait for the software to display a message indicating that the
process is complete. The length of time this takes depends
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Terminal Battery Charging
To recharge the terminal’s lithium-ion battery using the cradle:
1. Ensure the cradle is powered.
2. Insert the terminal in the cradle.
3. The Terminal Status LED turns red to indicate charging, then
green when the battery is fully charged.
If the terminal is off when being charged. the terminal’s battery will
fully charge after approximately 2 1/2 hours. If the terminal is on
when being charged, the charge time can be substantially longer
depending on the terminal activity.
Terminal Status LED
Spare Battery LED

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Spare Battery Charging
To charge a spare terminal
battery:
1. Insert the battery into the
spare battery charging slot
in the back of the cradle.
Position it with the charging
contacts facing down and
toward the back of the
cradle.
2. Gently press down on the
battery to ensure proper
contact. Do not force the
battery into the slot. Forcing it may damage the cradle
battery contacts.
When the Spare Battery LED turns red, the spare battery is
charging. When the Spare Battery LED turns green, the spare
battery is fully charged. The battery usually charges in two hours
or less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge.
If the red LED is flashing, the battery is defective. Remove the
battery from the spare battery charging slot. Wait 5 seconds and
insert the spare battery again in the spare battery slot. If the red
LED is flashing again, replace the battery.
Spare
Battery
LED

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Terminal Status
LED does not
light up.
Terminal is not inserted
correctly into the cradle.
Remove the terminal and re-insert
it, making sure it fits snugly onto the
connector at the bottom of the cra-
dle.
Cradle is not receiving
power.
Make sure the power input cable is
securely connected on both ends.
Battery is not re-
charging.
Terminal (or spare bat-
tery) was removed from
the cradle too soon.
Replace the terminal or spare bat-
tery in the cradle. It can take up to 2-
1/2 hours to recharge a completely
depleted spare battery pack.
Battery is faulty. Replace the battery.
Terminal (or spare bat-
tery) is not inserted cor-
rectly into the cradle.
Remove the terminal and re-insert it
with the contacts down and facing
the back of the cradle.
If the terminal is properly inserted,
the Terminal Status LED turns a sol-
id red. When the battery is fully
charged, the LED turns green (or off
if the cradle is not connected to the
host computer via a serial cable).
If a spare battery has been inserted
properly, the Spare Battery LED
turns a solid red. When the battery
is fully charged, the LED turns a sol-
id green.
Spare battery
red LED flash-
ing.
Defective battery. If the spare battery red LED is flash-
ing, the battery is defective. Re-
move the battery from the spare
battery charging slot. Wait 5 sec-
onds and insert the spare battery
again in the spare battery slot. If the
red LED is flashing again, replace
the battery.

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Regulatory Information
All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in
locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Ergonomic Recommendations
Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the
recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure
that you are adhering to your company's safety programs to prevent employee injury.
• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion
• Maintain a natural position
• Reduce or eliminate excessive force
• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach
• Perform tasks at correct heights
• Reduce or eliminate vibration
• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure
• Provide adjustable workstations
• Provide adequate clearance
• Provide a suitable working environment
• Improve work procedures.
Power Supply
Note: Use only a Symbol-approved power supply (p/n 50-14000-107) output
rated 9 VDC and minimum 2 Amperes. The power supply is certified to
EN60950 with SELV outputs.
Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt
Stromversorgung in den Ausgabe: 9 Vdc und minimum 2 Amperes. Die
Stromversorgung ist bescheinigt nach EN60950 mit SELV Ausgaben.
During data
communica-
tions, no data
was transmit-
ted, or transmit-
ted data was
incomplete.
Terminal removed from
cradle during communi-
cations.
Replace terminal in cradle and
retransmit.
Incorrect cable configu-
ration.
See your system administrator.
Communications soft-
ware is not installed or
configured properly.
Perform setup as described in this
guide, the PRG for your terminal, or
the appropriate software manual.
Symptom Possible Cause Action

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
Statement of Compliance
Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with all the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A
Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://
www2.symbol.com/doc/

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Warranty
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Product or the fair market value of said service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

70-37807-02
Revision D — December 2002
Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300
Service Information
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