Intermec TD2410 Quick Reference Manual

Trakker Antares®
Communications
Dock (TD2410)

Quick Reference
Guide

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Learning About the Communications Dock

The Trakker Antares® TD2410 Communications Dock is an accessory for the
Trakker Antares 2410 and 2415 Handheld T erminals. Use the communications
dock to:

• transfer data and applications to and from another device using RS-232 serial
communications.

• charge the standard (single-cell) or high-performance (dual-cell) lithium-ion
battery packs.

Use this illustration to locate the important parts of the communications dock.

Terminal/
Battery slot

Transmit
LED

Receive LED

Charging
LED

Charging
complete
LED

241XI004.eps

For information about the status LEDs, see “Understanding the Status LEDs”
later in this guide.

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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. You need the
following equipment:

• External power supply (P/N 065236 or P/N 073941)

• AC power cord (see “Ordering Power Cords” later in this guide)

• RS-232 null-modem cable (P/N 059167)

Each of these accessories is ordered or purchased separately. For help, contact
your Intermec sales representative.

To set up the dock for RS-232 communications

1. Connect the external power supply to the power connector on the underside
of the dock.

2. Route the external power supply out the back. Refer to the illustration
below.

3. Connect the other end of the external power supply to the power cord.

4. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.

5. Insert the 9-pin RS-232 connector into the COM port on the underside of the
dock.

6. Route the RS-232 cable over the external power supply, across the dock, and
out the back. Refer to the illustration below.

7. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to a serial device.

External
power
supply

RS-232
cable

241XQ005.eps

Attaching the Communications Dock to Your Desk

Use the mounting bracket that comes with your communications dock to attach
the communications dock to your desk.

Y ou need the following equipment to attach the communications dock to your
desk:

• Mounting bracket (provided)

• Two #8 Phillips head machine screws (provided)

• Two #8 screws (not provided)

• Phillips screwdriver (not provided)

• Drill (not provided)

To attach the communications dock to your desk

1. Remove and set aside the two machine screws taped to the mounting
bracket.

2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark where you need to drill the
holes in your desk, remove the mounting bracket, and drill the holes.

3. Align the mounting bracket with the screws and holes in the underside of the
dock and insert the mounting bracket into the underside of the dock. See the
illustration on the next page.

4. Attach the mounting bracket to the dock using a Phillips screwdriver and the
two machine screws that came with the bracket.

5. Align the dock and mounting bracket with the holes in your desk and attach
the dock and mounting bracket to the desk with two #8 screws.

6. Connect the external power supply to the dock and an AC outlet. For help,
see the previous section, “Setting Up the Communications Dock.”

7. Connect the RS-232 cable to the dock and to a serial device. For help, see
the previous section, “Setting Up the Communications Dock.”