DATALOGIC Vehicle Cradle User Manual

Pinout

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A

The Null Modem Cable allowing the RS232 connection has the following pinout:

Cradle side
9-pin D-sub

male)

1
8
2
3
4 6
5 5
6
7

Figure 8 – Null Modem Cable Pinout

DCD
CTS
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS

RTS
+5 V

Host/PC side

9-pin D-sub

female

7

3
2

4
8

1
99

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle

Electrical Features

Power Supply from 10 to 32 VDC
Consumption (with PDA) Max. 1.5 A
Quiescent Consumption (without PDA) Max. 5 mA
Indicators Power on LED (green)

Charge Time (when PDA is off) Li-Ion Battery: max. 2.5 hours

Communication Features

Interface RS232
Baud Rate RS232 = up to 115200 b/sec

Environmental Features

Working Temperature* 0° to +50 °C / +32° to +140 °F
Storage Temperature -20° to +70 °C / -4° to +158 °F
Humidity 90% non condensing
Degree of Protection IP30
Vibration Resistance**

EN60068-2-64 frequency range 5-1000 Hz; acceleration
RMS: 3.1 g; initial slope: 26dB/oct 5-10 Hz; final slope: -3dB/oct 10-1000 Hz

Shock Resistance EN60068-2-29 – ±25g, 6ms duration, 500 shock impacts per axis

Mechanical Features

Dimensions 240 x 79 x 48 mm / 9.45 x 3.1 x 1.9 in
Weight (about) 200 g / 7.05 oz

* Battery must be charged at a temperature ranging from 0° to +45 °C (+32° to +113 °F).
** for screw mounting.

FCC COMPLIANCE

Modifications or changes to this equipment without the expressed written approval of Datalogic could void the authority to
use this equipment.
The device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
which may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

822000604 (Rev. F)

Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle

The Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle allows charging the Datalogic J Series™ PDA battery and
holding it securely in your vehicle. It also functions as a serial communication interface between a Host
(typically a Laptop PC) and the RS232 contacts on the PDA.

A) Velcro Adhesive Strip Seats
B) Ext. Microphone/Headset Jack
C) LED Indicator
D) Microphone
E) PDA Contacts
F) Mounting Holes

I

A

F

E

G

B

C

D

Figure 1 – Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle

External microphone/headset jack, microphone and speaker allow managing a vocal communication (see
related paragraph on next page). In particular, two different cradle models are available:

− Loudspeaker model: vocal communication available through either the built-in speaker and

microphone or a hands free head-set;

− Standard model: communication available only through hands free head-set.

MOUNTING THE DATALOGIC J SERIES™ VEHICLE CRADLE

The Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle can be mounted to the desired surface using either the
4 adhesive Velcro strips or the 4 screws.

A

B

Figure 2 – Mounting with Velcro Strips Figure 3 – Mounting with Screws

(optional)

G) Power Connector (Jack)
H) RS232 Connector
I) Loudspeaker

H

B

Mounting with Velcro Adhesive Strips (see Figure 2)

This procedure is suggested when mounting the cradle on flat surfaces

:

1. Select a mounting location allowing an easy access to the cradle connector panel;

2. Carefully clean the adhesive strip seat of the rear of the cradle (see Figure 1) to remove any
impurities that could reduce adhesion;

3. Remove the protection film from the adhesive side of two of the available Velcro strips and stick
them on the cradle surface, see Figure 2, A;

4. Remove the protection film from the adhesive side of the two remaining Velcro strips and stick them
on the vehicle surface (smooth and clean for better adhesion), see Figure 2, B;

5. Affix the cradle to the vehicle surface.

Mounting with Screws (see Figure 3)

This procedure is suggested when mounting the cradle on curved surfaces

. It is possible to use 4

self-tapping screws or 4 screws with nuts according to the user’s needs:

1. Select a mounting location allowing an easy access to the cradle connector panel;

2. Insert the four screws in the cradle mounting holes, see Figure 3, A;

3. One or more spacers can be used optionally to compensate for mounting to irregular surfaces, see
Figure 3, B;

4. Affix the assembly to the vehicle surface by means of the four screws (tighten with nuts if not using
self-tapping screws).

ACCESSORIES

94A051013 WIN-NET VEHICLE POWER CAB

(CRADLE)

Cable containing an 8A slow-blow fuse for powering
the vehicle cradle from the car cigarette lighter.

94ACC1306 ADJUSTABLE ARM KIT FOR

VEHICLE CRADLE

positionable arm for mounting the cradle in the
vehicle

POWERING THE DATALOGIC J SERIES™ VEHICLE CRADLE

Once the cradle has been mounted, it is necessary to prepare the power cable termination to connect the
cradle to the vehicle power source.

− Brown wire: connect to a V+ (10 to 32 Vdc) vehicle power source;

− Blue wire: connect to the vehicle ground wire or chassis ground;

− Green/Yellow wire: not to be connected.

For connection to the vehicle power source it is
possible to use the in-line fuse (with holder)
supplied with the cradle.

Verify that the a 8 A slow-blow fuse is contained
within the holder, then splice it to the end of the
brown wire of the cable. Make the distance
between fuse holder and power connection point as
short as possible and apply a caution label on the
fuse holder.

Once the power cable termination has been
completed, it is possible to connect the Datalogic J
Series™ Vehicle Cradle to the vehicle power.

Figure 4 – Fuse Holder

Figure 5 – Fuse Holder Connection

Brown Wire

INSERTING THE DATALOGIC J SERIES™ INTO THE VEHICLE CRADLE

For correct functioning insert the PDA into the

Click

cradle by lightly pushing it towards the upper part of
the cradle retaining clip. Then, push it down until
the retaining clip clicks.

When the cradle is powered, insert the PDA and
the green LED will turn on. If the PDA is not
inserted, the LED remains off while the cradle is still
powered.

Figure 6 – Inserting the PDA into the Vehicle Cradle

CONFIGURING DATALOGIC J SERIES™ PDA FOR VOCAL COMMUNICATION

By default vocal communication takes place through the Datalogic J Series™ PDA integrated
loudspeaker and microphone. Once inserted into the vehicle cradle, the communication has to be
managed by the cradle itself. Thus, the PDA must be configured through the volume settings applet
available in the Windows CE .NET control panel to correctly manage the communication (refer to the
Datalogic J Series™ User’s Manual for more details).

Vocal Communication requires Datalogic J Series™ PDA SW version 1.40 or
later.

NOTE

CONNECTION

The Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle can be connected to a host by means of an RS232 interface.

RS232 Connection

The Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle can be connected to the host by means of any standard null
modem cable. A 9-pin female D-Sub connector must be connected to the RS232 port of the cradle. Once
the host has been turned on, insert the Datalogic J Series™ PDA into the cradle.
Pin 9 of the Vehicle Cradle RS232 connector (normally not connected in null modem cables), supplies
regulated +5 Vdc ± 5% 500 mA max power.

A

C

B

To Vehicle Battery

Figure 7 - RS232 Connection

A) Datalogic J Series™ Vehicle Cradle C) Host Computer
B) Standard Null Modem Cable