Intermec CK1 Serial Dock Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

CK1 Serial Dock Quick Start Guide

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CK1 Serial Dock

Specifications

What Is the Serial Dock?

You must use the appropriate Intermec power supply with this device

or equipment damage may occur.

Attention: Vous devez utiliser la source d’alimentation Intermec

adéquate avec cet appareil sinon vous risquez d’endommager

l’équipement.

The serial dock is an accessory for the CK1 Handheld Computer. You can use the

dock to:

•

power the CK1.

•

charge the battery while it is in a CK1.

•

transfer data and applications using RS-232 serial communications.

This guide explains how to install and use the dock. Before using the dock,

please read this guide thoroughly and save it for future reference.

Input Voltage: x 9V

Current: 1000 mA

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

Operating Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity

To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the device to rain or
moisture.

Avertissement: Pour éviter des risques d’incendie ou de choc
électrique, ne pas exposer l’appareil à la plui ou l’humidité.

What You Need

To use the serial dock, you need:

• an RS-232 cable (included).

• one of the following power supplies. To purchase a power supply, contact

your local Intermec representative.

6001 36th Avenue West
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

© 2004 Intermec Technologies Corp.
All Rights Reserved

Region Part Number

Australia 073859

Europe 073857

United Kingdom 073856

United States 073858

CK1 Serial Dock Quick Start Guide

Understanding the Lights

This table explains the different colors of the Communications, Charge, and Power
lights.

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Installing the Serial Dock

For More Information

You may need additional information when working with the dock and CK1 in a
data collection system. Please visit our web site at www.intermec.com to download
PDF versions of our current manuals. To order printed versions of the Intermec
manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Place the dock on a flat, stable, and clean surface that is within 1.5 m (5 ft) of an AC
outlet.

Connect the AC power supply to the power
connector on the back of the dock, and then
connect the power supply to an AC power outlet.
The green Power light turns on. The dock is now
ready to charge a battery in a CK1. The dock fully
charges the battery in 4 hours.

(Optional) Connect the RS-232 serial cable.

Place the CK1 in the dock.

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Use this pinout table if you want to make your own serial cable.

Serial Port Pinouts

Power

Charge

Communications

RS-232
serial cable

Power
connector

Pin Number Assignment

1 Unassigned

2 RXD

3 TXD

4 DTR

5 GND

6 DSR

7 RTS

8 CTS

Light Color Description

Communications Off

Flashing green

The CK1 is not communicating. Make sure the
RS-232 cable is connected properly and the CK1 is
configured properly.

The CK1 is communicating with the serial device
connected to the serial dock.

Charge Red

Green

The serial dock is charging the battery.
The battery is fully charged.

Power Off

Green

The serial dock is not receiving power. Make sure
the AC power supply is connected properly.

The serial dock is connected to AC power and is
ready to charge.