Intermec Microbar Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

P/N 962-000-005

Revision A

January 2000

P/N 962-000-005 Revision A

*962000005*

5055 Microbar

Introduction

These instructions show you how to install the Microbar radio device onto the 5055 Data
Collection PC. A rightĆangle adapter bracket helps make this an easy installation for
you to perform. The adapter bracket can be mounted on either side of the computer.

NOTE: Before you begin this installation, you MUST:

Perform a standard Windows shutdown
Press the On/Off switch to the OFF position
Physically disconnect external power to the computer

At your option, you may temporarily remove the computer from its permanent mounting
location. Then, follow these instructions to install and connect the Microbar radio device
to your computer.

Step 1

Discard the two selfĆtapping
sheet metal screws packed in
the bag with the clip.

Use the two smaller machine
screws (provided in this kit) to
attach the Microbar mounting
clip to the adapter bracket.

Step 2

Remove two screws (if present)
from either upper corner of the
computer. Discard these screws.

Mounting Clip

P/N

827-004-001

Longer Screws

(provided)

Adapter Bracket

P/N

754-664-001

Alternative

Location.

Use the longer screws (provided
in kit) to attach the Microbar
mount assembly to the computer.

Attach the Microbar Unit

Follow the instructions below to attach the Microbar unit to the 5055 computer.

Latch Tang

Step 3

Align the back side of the MicroĆ
bar unit to the mounting clip.

Latch

Recess

Slide the unit upward until the
latch tang snaps into the latch
recess on the back of the unit.

Step 4

Identify the cable type that came
with your Microbar order.

Mounting

Clip

Microbar

Unit

The Serial Cable plugs into the
round connector on the Microbar
unit, and attaches to either Serial
Connector (COM1 or COM2) on
the computer.

The PS/2 Cable plugs into the
dĆsubminiature connector on the
bottom of the Microbar unit, and
attaches to the PS/2 Keyboard
Connector on the computer.

The PS/2 YĆCable allows you to
connect both a PS/2 keyboard and
the Microbar unit to the computer
via a single cable.

Serial Cable

P/N

827-006-001

PS/2 Cable

P/N

827-005-001

PS/2 Y-Cable

P/N

827-007-001

Connect the Microbar Unit

Follow the instructions below to connect the Microbar unit to the 5055 Computer.

PS/2 Cable

Step 5

Align the cable connector to the
corresponding connection on the
bottom of the Microbar unit.

Use the thumbscrews to tighten
the dĆsub connector to ensure it is
firmly engaged.

OR

The slideĆin connector for the SeriĆ
al Cable must be pushed firmly
into the unit to engage the
springĆloaded latching mechanism.

Serial Cable

P/N

827-006-001

(either P/N)

Thumb
Screws

Step 6

You can connect the Serial Cable
to either of the COM ports. ReĆ
member to designate whichever
port you select using the System
Configuration Utility (SCU).

OR

Connect the PS/2 cable from the
Microbar unit to the PS/2 KeyĆ
board Connector on the computer.

Do NOT connect it to the PS/2
mouse connector.

PS/2

Keyboard

Connector

Serial

Connectors

(COM ports)

Enabling the Scanner

You have successfully installed and connected the Microbar radio device to the 5055
Data Collection PC. You must power up the computer and make several settings before
the wireless scanner and Microbar radio device can actually talk" to the computer.

Step 7
Computer Setup

(a) Reconnect the external power cable to the computer.
(b) Press the On/Off Switch to the Power ON position.
(c) If your operating system detects new hardware, follow the onĆscreen instructions to install it.
(d) If your operating system does not detect new hardware, you must manually enable scanning.
(e) Use the System Configuration Utility to designate the correct COM port (Serial Cable only).

Step 8
Scanner/Microbar Setup

You must follow these procedures in the order shown below to successfully enable scanning:

(a) Make sure the wireless scanner battery is fully charged.
(b) Scan the barcode on the Microbar device.
(c) Scan the correct barcode to designate which cable is in use (Serial or PS/2).*
(d) Configure the communications protocol (Serial connection only)**

*Barcodes can be found in the scanner user's guide.
** A PS/2 connection should not require communication configuration.

Disconnecting Microbar Cables

PS/2 Cable

Simply loosen the thumbĆ
screws. Pull the connector
free of the Microbar device.

Serial Connector (slideĆon)
Press very firmly on the latch release.
Pull the connector free of the Microbar
device.

Serial Cable

Latch Release