Symbol VCD 1700 Series User manual

VCD 1700/2700 Series
Vehicle Cradle

VCD X700-R000 Series
Vehicle 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 install and use a VCD 1700/2700
Series vehicle cradle with Symbol SPT 1700 and PPT 2700 Series
terminals.
Install the cradle into the cab of your vehicle. Once installed, the
cradle holds a terminal securely in place. It also:
• allows you to insert or remove the terminal by pressing the
Terminal Release Buttons.
• provides power for operating the terminal.
• provides a serial port for data communication between a ter-
minal and an external device (e.g., a printer).
• re-charges the terminal’s Lithium-Ion battery.
The cradle takes its input voltage from a 12 or 24V vehicle
electrical system.
About This Guide
Specific topics in this guide include:
•Parts of the Vehicle Cradle on page 2.
•Inserting a Terminal into the Cradle on page 3.
•LED Indicators on page 4.
•Charging a Terminal Battery on page 4.
•Care and Cleaning on page 4.
•Data Communications on page 5.
•Troubleshooting on page 7.
•Installing the Vehicle Cradle on page 8.
For more information on the SPT 1700 or PPT 2700 series of
terminals, please refer to the Quick Reference Guides that come
with these terminals.

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Parts of the Vehicle Cradle
Caution: DO NOT USE THE TERMINAL WHILE DRIVING, as
this may result in property damage or personal injury.
Symbol Technologies, Inc. does not promote the use of
these products except when parked or stationary, and
is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use or
misuse of our products. Most importantly, we do not
want to see harm come to our customers or anyone
else.
Terminal
Contacts
LED Status
Indicator
Serial Port
Terminal Release
Button
Power Port
Terminal Release
Button

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Inserting a Terminal into the Cradle
To insert a terminal into the cradle:
1. Place the bottom of the terminal
into the cradle.
2. Push the terminal down into the
cradle until it clicks into place.
Removing a Terminal from the
Cradle
To remove a terminal from the cradle:
1. Press and hold both yellow Termi-
nal Release buttons.
2. Lift the terminal from the cradle.
Termina l
Release
Buttons

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Vehicle Cradle
LED Indicators
The LED Status Indicator illustrated on page 2 denotes the cradle
conditions below.
Charging a Terminal Battery
The cradle uses your vehicle to provide power for:
• operating an SPT 1700 or PPT 2700 series terminal.
• charging a Lithium-Ion battery in an SPT 1700 or PPT 2700.
The terminal begins to power itself through the cradle as soon as
you insert it. This does not deplete the vehicle battery significantly.
It takes up to 3 hours to recharge a completely depleted Lithium-
Ion battery pack in an SPT 1700 or PPT 2700 terminal, but times
may vary depending on your terminal. For more battery charging
information, refer to your terminal’s Quick Reference Guide.
Care and Cleaning
Avoid getting oils, grease or gasoline on the cradle, and do not let
debris gather in the bottom of the cradle slot. When necessary,
clean the cradle with a mild cleaner. If you are not sure whether or
not to use a particular cleaner, contact Symbol for advice.
Condition LED State
Off The cradle does not have power.
Red The cradle has power.
Green The cradle has power, and an SPT 1700 terminal has been correct-
ly inserted.
Note: For a PPT 2700, this light does not appear.

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Data Communications
Connecting to an External Device by Serial Cable
An SPT 1700 or PPT 2700 provides a serial port at the bottom of
the terminal. When you insert a terminal into the vehicle cradle, it
connects to the cradle’s serial port. The terminal can then use the
cradle’s serial port to communicate with an external device.
The external device must use an RS-232 serial connection limited
to GND, DSR, DTR, TXD, RXD, RTS and CTS data lines. It must
also have its own power supply, as the cradle’s serial port does not
provide power.
To set up communications:
1. Plug a 9-pin serial cable (female) into the serial port located
next to the power port at the bottom of the cradle. Note that
some devices may require the serial cable to be a null mo-
dem cable. The data cable is not provided, and can be ob-

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tained locally. To connect to the Symbol Mobile Gateway, use
Symbol Data Cable p/n 25-19229-70.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of the ex-
ternal device (e.g., a host computer, printer, or modem).
To begin communication:
1. Insert the terminal into the cradle.
2. The terminal synchronizes automatically by default. To syn-
chronize manually, you must reconfigure the terminal.
Caution: Removing a terminal during data communication will
disrupt communication between the terminal and the
attached device.
Serial Cable
Power Input
Cable
To External Device
To Vehicle
Power Source

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Quick Reference
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
LED Status Indi-
cator does not
light up.
Cradle is not receiving
power.
Make sure the Power Input cable is
securely connected to the cradle’s
Power Port.
Terminal’s battery
is not recharging.
Terminal was removed
from the cradle too
soon.
Replace the terminal in the cradle;
you may have removed it before it
was recharged. It takes about 3
hours to recharge a completely de-
pleted Lithium-Ion battery pack in an
SPT 1700 or PPT 2700 terminal.
Battery is faulty. Replace the battery.
Terminal has not been
placed correctly in the
cradle.
Remove the terminal from the cradle,
and re-insert correctly. If the battery
still does not charge, contact Cus-
tomer Support.
For an SPT 1700, the LED Status In-
dicator turns green when the termi-
nal has been correctly inserted. For a
PPT 2700, the LED stays red.
Terminal is drawing
power.
Turn the terminal off.
No data was
transmitted, or
transmitted data
was incomplete.
Terminal removed
from cradle during
communications.
Replace terminal in cradle and re-
transmit.
No null modem cable
was used.
Some external devices require a null
modem cable. Retransmit using a
null modem cable.
Incorrect cable config-
uration.
See your system administrator.

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Vehicle Cradle
Installing the Vehicle Cradle
Please read all of these instructions before you begin. To install
the vehicle cradle, you need:
• one Power Input cable UL listed #18 AWG stranded, outer
jacket resistant to automotive chemicals.
• one UL-listed in-line fuse holder rated at 7 Ampere 32 VDC
with a UL-listed slow blow fuse with a 2 Ampere rating.
• four #8-32 self-locking nuts.
• a drill with a #10 drill bit (.1935”).
• a connector for terminating the Power Input cable. Select
one that mates with your vehicle’s power source connector.
WARNING
A properly trained technician must perform the installation.
Improper installation can damage your vehicle and the cra-
dle.
Routing and securing the power cable assembly from the
battery, through the fuse, and to the power unit is very impor-
tant. The hazards associated with improper wiring around
the vehicle engine compartment are severe. Use the proper
bushings and clamps when routing the wires through open-
ings to avoid any contact with sharp edges or sharp surfaces.
A wire contacting sharp surfaces and subject to engine vibra-
tions under normal operation can cause the insulation of the
wiring to wear away causing a short between the bare wire
and the vehicle chassis. This results in the potential for start-
ing a fire in the vehicle engine compartment.
To install the vehicle cradle:
1. Select a mounting location for the cradle. The area should be
flat and approximately 8” x 5” in size. There must be ade-
quate room to insert and remove the terminal from the cra-
dle.

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Note: The cradle chassis must be grounded to the truck
chassis.
2. Prepare the mounting surface to accept four #8-32 studs in
the pattern shown below. You need to drill four holes with a
#10 drill bit.
3. Install the cradle on the mounting surface.
a. Position the cradle on the mounting surface.
b. Fasten it using four #8-32 self-locking nuts.
Caution: Do not install the cradle on or near an airbag cover
plate or within an airbag zone. Also, do not install it in a
location that will affect vehicle safety or driveability.
Holes for Studs
Note: Tolerance on all
dimensions: +/- 0.005 inch

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Vehicle Cradle
4. Locate your vehicle power source.
5. Route the Power Input cable from the cradle location to the
connection point for your vehicle’s power source.
Pin 1: No Connection
Pin 2: Chassis ground
(Bare Wire)
Pin 3: Ground
(Black Wire)
Pin 4: V+ (Red Wire)
Installation Note: Power Sources
The ideal location for connecting the Power Input cable is an accessory out-
put in your vehicle’s fuse panel. If a fused output is not available, Symbol rec-
ommends that you use the provided in-line fuse holder and 2A fuse. The fuse
protects your vehicle from an electrical short on the power line to the cradle.
To use the cradle when your vehicle’s ignition is off, connect the cradle to un-
switched power.
Installation Note: Cable Routing Caution
The means of routing and securing the Power Input cable from the cradle
through to the vehicle power source is extremely important. Hazards associ-
ated with improper wiring can be severe. To avoid unintentional contact be-
tween the wire and any sharp edges, provide the cable with proper bushings
and clamping where it passes through openings. If the wire is subjected to
sharp surfaces and excess engine vibration, the wiring harness insulation
can wear away, causing a short between the bare wire and chassis. This can
start a fire.
Voltage/Current Value
Input Voltage +12/24 VDC
V+ Input Current 2000 mA maximum
1
Power Cable Assembly Connector

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6. If you are using the in-line fuse holder supplied with the cra-
dle (optional):
a. Make sure the fuse holder contains a 2 Amp slow-blow
fuse.
b. Splice the fuse holder to the end of the red V+ (9-32VDC)
wire, as shown above. Make the distance from the fuse
to the power connection point as short as possible. Place
a CAUTION label on each fuse holder.
Shield Wire
(bare wire)
2A Fuse &
Fuse Holder
(optional)
Ground Wire
(black)
No Connect (white)
V+ power (red)

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Vehicle Cradle
7. Prepare the cable termination.
a. Red wire: connect to a V+ (9 to 32 VDC) vehicle power
source.
b. Black wire: connect to vehicle ground wire or chassis
ground.
c. Shield wire: remove any shield wire that may be ex-
posed. Note: The shield wire is connected to the ground
wire inside the terminal.
d. White wire: Remove any white wire that may be exposed.
8. Connect the Power Input cable to your vehicle power source.
Then plug the cable into the Power Port on the terminal.
Installation Note: Cable Termination
How the cable terminates depends on your vehicle. If your vehicle has a pow-
er output connector, then you must attach a mating connector to the end of
the power cable. You may be able to connect to a fuse panel with a simple
blade terminal or commercially available connector. Consult your vehicle
Owner’s Manual for information on how to access your vehicles power sup-
ply.

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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.
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, 95/54/EEC. A Declaration of
Conformity may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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Quick Reference
Warranty
(A) Seller's hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, provided the
Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.
Warranty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product
modified or designed to meet specific customer specifications ("Custom Products"),
remanufactured products, and reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as
provided in the applicable Product specification in effect at the time of purchase or in
the accompanying software license. (B) Products may be serviced or manufactured
with parts, components, or subassemblies that originate from returned products and
that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for equivalent new
material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for defective hardware Products
is limited to repair or replacement (at Seller's option) on a "return to service depot"
basis with prior Seller authorization. Shipment to and from Seller will be at Seller's
expense, unless no defect is found. No charge will be made to Buyer for replacement
parts for warranty repairs. Seller is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any
software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or
reinstallation of any software programs or data other than the software, if any,
installed by Seller during manufacture of the Product. The aforementioned provisions
do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been
repaired or replaced by Seller. (C) The above warranty provisions shall not apply to
any Product (i) which has been repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, except
by Seller's authorized service personnel; (ii) in which the defects or damage to the
Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage,
water or other liquids, battery leakage or failure to perform operator handling and
scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Seller; (iii) which has been subjected
to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure
beyond normal use within the specified operational and environmental parameters
set forth in the applicable Product specification; nor shall the above warranty
provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such as batteries, supplied
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special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use
or performance of the Product or service. Seller's liability for damages to Buyer or
others resulting from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall in
no way exceed the purchase price of said Product or the fair market value of said
service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

72-42033-02
Revision B — July 2002
Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300
Service Information
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run your applications.
If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your facility’s
Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will
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