Intermec Trakker Antares 2400, Trakker Antares 2420, Trakker Antares 2425, TRAKKER Antares TD2400 Quick Reference Manual

Physical and Environmental
Specifications

Electrical requirements: xw12V 750mA

Interface: 9-pin D RS-232

Optical interface: 2 IR receivers and 2 IR

transmitters

Optical RS-232 interface: Converted RS-232 bipolar

signals to optical signals
and vice versa

Interface speeds: Baud rate up to

38400 baud

Operating environment
Charge Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating Temperature: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Storage environment
Temperature: -4°F to 158°F ( -20°C to 70°C)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Note: The lithium-ion battery pack in the terminal will
not charge below 32°F (0°C).

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Warning

To prevent fire or electric shock, do
not expose the TD2400 to rain or
moisture.

Avertissement

Pour éviter des risques d’incendie
ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer
le TD2400 à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

The TRAKKER Antares TD2400 Communications Dock
is an accessory for the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425
(T2420 and T2425) hand-held terminals. The dock lets
you transfer data and applications to and from another
device by using RS-232 serial communications. The dock
will also charge the batteries inside a T2420 or T2425 that
is inserted into the dock.

This guide describes how to install and use the TD2400
communications dock. Before using the dock, please
read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.

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Antares™ TD2400

Communications Dock

Quick
Reference
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Troubleshooting

If you are unable to establish a good connection or the
green Power Status Light is not on, make sure you
have:

• Set the serial port parameters (for example, baud
rate) to match between the terminal and the device.

• Connected the correct serial cable.

• Ensured that the electrical outlet has power.

• Inserted the terminal firmly in the dock.

• Connected the external power supply to AC
power.

• Cleaned the optical interface windows and ports on
both the terminal and the dock.

• Cleaned the three pins on the dock where you insert
the terminal.

RS-232 Connector Pinout Description

RXD (Receive data)
TXD (Transmit data)
DTR (Data terminal ready

)

GND (Signal ground)
RTS (Request to send)
CTS (Clear to send)

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Choose a Location for the TD2400

Choose a flat, stable, and clean surface that is

within 5 ft (1.5 m) of an electrical source.
You can secure the dock to a flat surface using mounting

hardware (not supplied with the dock).

Set Up the TD2400

Connect the cables to the dock. Both the
RS-232 and power supply connectors are located on the
underside of the TD2400.

Order a Power Supply

You order the power supply as a separate accessory. If
you have not already done so, contact your Intermec sales
representative and order an Intermec power supply (Part
No. 065236).

Connect the Power Supply

To connect the power supply, attach the power supply to
the connector located on the underside of the dock. Plug
the power supply into an AC outlet.

Note: The power supply must be connected at all times to
use the TD2400.

Interpret the Status Lights

The TD2400 has three status lights that give you the
following information:

Transmit and Receive Data

To communicate with the terminal and any other
device connected to the dock:

1. Insert the terminal into the dock. The green Power
Status Light on the dock turns on.

2. Turn the terminal on.

3. Start your application on the terminal or host
computer. Data can begin transmitting between the
terminal and the device connected to the dock
RS-232 connector.

Transmit and Receive Status Lights will indicate
that data is being transmitted and received.

Note: You must have a battery pack installed in the
terminal for all operations.

Charging the Terminal Batteries

The dock will trickle charge the lithium-ion battery
pack and the NiCad backup battery. You must have the
external power supply connected to charge the terminal
batteries. A fully discharged lithium-ion batter y pack
charges in 16 hours. Refer to the TRAKKER Antares
2420 and 2425 User’s Manual for information about
charging rates for the NiCad backup battery.

Note: Charging temperature range is 32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C).

Connect to Another Device

You connect the dock to a device (host computer or
modem) using an RS-232 serial cable (Intermec Part No.
047569 or 059167). Attach the connector to the underside
of the dock and the other end of the cable to the device.

Use the TD2400

To insert the T2420 or T2425 into the TD2400,
position the terminal on the cradle surface of the dock and
slide the terminal into the dock. To verify that the
terminal batteries are charging and the terminal is inserted
correctly, the green Power Status Light must be on.

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To devic

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9-pin D
connector

To power
source

Power supply

Power Status Light: On only when the
external power supply is connected to
AC power.

• Green when a terminal is inserted
in the dock.

• Amber when no terminal is in
the dock.

Transmit Status Light: Flashes green when
data is being transmitted from the T2420 or
T2425 to the host.

Receive Status Light: Flashes green when
data is being received from the host.

Cradle surface
of dock

Slide termina

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into dock

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