D5020 Communications Dock Instructions
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Dock
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Communications
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Instructions
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Storage environment:
Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the D5020
to rain or moisture.
Avertissement
Pour éviter des risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne
pas exposer le D5020 à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Operating environment:
Charging temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Optical interface: 1 IR receiver, 1 IR transmitter
Interface speeds: up to 115200 baud
Physical and Environmental Specifications
Electrical requirements: 85 to 264 VAC
Serial interface: 9-pin RS-232 null-modem cable
43 to 63 Hz
(Part No. 070268)
• Clean the contacts on the dock and the 502X using a cotton swab and
isopropyl alcohol.
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Optical
interface
• Inspect the contacts on the dock and the 502X for proper alignment.
• Clean the optical interface windows on both the 502X and the dock.
3 Power status light Indicates the power and connection status.
4 Communications status light Indicates data transfer between the
For information on what the status lights indicate, see “Understanding the
Status Lights” later in this guide.
502X and the host.
1 Fast charge battery slot Charges a battery pack in under 3 hours.
2 Battery status light Indicates the charging status of the battery
pack in the fast charge battery slot.
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Learning About the D5020
The D5020 Communications Dock is an accessory for the Intermec 5020 or
5023 (502X) Data Collection PC
• transfer data and applications to and from another device using IrDA
• charge the 502X batteries.
There are two models of the D5020 dock:
• D5020 IrDA communications dock
• D5020 RS-232 communications dock
Communications Dock Parts and Functions
Use this illustration to locate the important parts of the D5020 dock:
or RS-232 serial communications.
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. Use the communications dock to
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clips to power up to five docks with one power cord.
The kit contains four ganging jumpers, four clips, and an instruction
sheet. The ganging jumper links the power between multiple docks and
the clip connects the docks together. You use the ganging jumper and
Connecting Multiple Docks
The D5020 Ganging Jumper Kit (Part No. 069600) is ordered separately.
United Kingdom 586266
Liechtenstein and Switzerland 586276
North America and Central America 586105
Denmark and Greenland 586283
Europe 586267
Chile and Italy 586282
South Pacific 586281
five docks. Otherwise, order one power cord for every dock.
Country Part Number
Ordering Power Cords
The AC power cord is ordered separately. If you are using the D5020
Ganging Jumper Kit (Part No. 069600), order one power cord for every
contact your Intermec sales representative.
• (Optional) D5020 Ganging Jumper Kit (Part No. 069600) to connect
Each of these accessories is ordered and purchased separately. For help,
Or, Intermec null-modem cable (Part No. 070268) for the D5020 RS-232
communications dock
multiple docks
• AC power cord (see the next section)
• IR transceiver for the D5020 IrDA communications dock
Power Cords, Cables, and Accessories
You need the following equipment to use the D5020 dock:
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• Be sure you have the correct Intermec cable (Part No. 070268) for the
• Ensure that the electrical outlet has power.
• Insert the 502X firmly in the dock.
• Connect the dock to AC power.
• Verify that the circuit breaker on the back of the dock is pushed in.
serial communications dock.
• Set the same serial or IrDA port parameters for the 502X and the serial
or IrDA device.
In the fast charge battery slot ≤ 4 hours
Use only Intermec battery pack Part No. 068537 in the fast charge battery
slot. For help on charging the bridge battery, see the 5020 Data
Collection PC User’s Manual (Part No. 068975) or the 5023 Data
Collection PC User’s Manual (Part No. 070698).
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to establish a good connection with the 502X and the
green Power status light is not lit, you may need to:
Method of Charging Battery Pack Time to Fully Charge
Inside the 502X ≤ 15 hours
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Charging the 502X Batteries
You can use the dock to charge the 502X main battery pack. You can
charge the battery pack while it is inside the 502X or you can charge an
extra main battery pack in the fast charge battery slot. You should always
have a charged main battery pack in the 502X to prevent the loss of data.
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To device
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RS-232
connector
COM port
Front mounting
hole
Rear mounting
hole (2 places)
Cable routing
channel
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Power Amber Power is connected.
Battery Flashing green Battery pack is charging.
The D5020 has three status lights to indicate the current status. For help
finding each status light, see “Communications Dock Parts and Functions”
To use the communications dock
2. Press
Understanding the Status Lights
If the Communications status light is
flashing green, data is being transmitted
and received.
3. Start your application on the 502X or on
the desktop computer.
502X has a good connection to the dock.
1. Place the 502X on the cradle surface of
the dock and slide it into the dock.
If the Power status light is green, the
Inserting the 502X into the Dock
After you have connected power and
communications cables, you are ready to
insert the 502X into the dock and start using
it. You can insert a 502X with a handstrap
attached.
Note: You must have a battery pack
installed in the 502X for all operations.
earlier in this guide.
Status Light State Indicates
Communications Flashing green Data is being transferred.
B
to turn on the 502X.
Green Battery pack is charged.
Green Good connection with the 502X.
Flashing red Battery pack is bad.
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Setting Up the RS-232 Communications Dock
You need to use an Intermec null-modem cable (Part No. 070268, sold
separately) for RS-232 communications.
To set up the dock for RS-232 communications
1. Insert the 9-pin RS-232 connector into the COM port on the underside
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a serial device.
of the dock. Route the cable under the dock and out the back.
• Inserting the 502X into the dock.
Setting Up the Communications Dock
Before setting up the communications dock, you need to choose a flat,
stable, and clean surface that is within 1.5 m (5 ft) of an electrical source.
Setting up the dock involves these tasks:
• Setting up the dock for communications (RS-232 or IrDA).
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2. Connect the IR transceiver to your host computer or device.
3. Position the IR transceiver 7.6 to 10.2 cm (3 to 4 in) from the IrDA
To set up the dock for IrDA communications
1. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back side of
Setting Up the IrDA Communications Dock
The IrDA dock does not ship with an IR transceiver. You need to
purchase at least one IR transceiver for IrDA communications.
4. You can secure the dock to a flat surface using the two rear mounting
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back side of
port on the back of the dock.
the dock. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.
holes and two #8 pan head screws (not provided). Do not overtighten.
You can also secure the front of the dock for extra stability. Insert a
#8-32 pan head screw (not provided) through the mounting surface
and into the front mounting hole on the underside of the dock. Make
sure the screw does not extend into the dock more than 1.27 cm
(0.5 in) into the dock. Do not overtighten.
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Power
connector
Power
cord
the dock. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.
4. You can secure the dock to a flat surface using the two rear mounting
holes and two #8 pan head screws (not provided). Do not
overtighten.
You can also secure the front of the dock for extra stability. Insert a
#8-32 pan head screw (not provided) through the mounting surface
and into the front mounting hole on the underside of the dock. Make
sure the screw does not extend into the dock more than 1.27 cm
(0.5 in) into the dock. Do not overtighten.
069600) to connect several IrDA docks together, you need to
position the IrDA transceiver behind the dock with which you
want to communicate.
Note: If you use the D5020 Ganging Jumper Kit (Part No.
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Rear mounting
hole (2 places)
IR transceiver
IrDA port
cord
Power
Power
connector
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Setting Up the IrDA Communications Dock
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