Juniper Systems A2 Ethernet Dock User Manual

A2 Ethernet Dock

The A2 Ethernet Dock is a mounting station for the Archer 2 and Allegro 2 Rugged Handhelds. It provides an ethernet port for networking, power input jack, and USB client port.

Ethernet Specications

 10/100 Mbps twisted-pair ethernet

 IEEE802.3 10Base-T / 100Base-TX

 Manages twisted pair crossover detection and correction

 Supports full-duplex and half-duplex

 Ethernet driver software pre-installed on the handheld

Dock Features

2. The handheld must have a docking I/O module. The lower right side of the module has docking pin contacts as shown below:

If you have a standard I/O module, replace it with a

docking I/O module. Follow the instructions included with the kit.

3. To use an Archer 2 with the dock, install the insert as shown below. This step is not required for the Allegro 2.

5 6 7

1 Handheld backrest and connector protector slot

2 LED Indicator: is on when the dock has power

3 Docking pins

4 Archer 2 insert

5 Power input jack: 12VDC power input to power the Ethernet

dock and the handheld.

6 Ethernet port: for networking using an ethernet cable and

software. LED indicators on port:

- Yellow LED indicates a speed of 100 Mbps

- Green LED indicates that there is data activity

7 USB client port: for connection to the host computer

Accessories

Included with the Dock

 USB cable (USB-A to USB-B)

 Archer 2 insert and two screws

Accessories Available Separately

 12VDC charger that came with the handheld

 Communication software like ActiveSync

Device Center

to allow communication between the handheld and the host computer (free from Microsoft’s website)

 Docking I/O module for the handheld if it is not factory

installed (available from Juniper Systems or your dealer)

 CAT5 or CAT6 twisted-pair ethernet cable

 Communication software to communicate with the

handheld over an ethernet network (options include custom software or programs from a third party vendor such as Soti MobiControl, www.soti.net/mobicontrol or Ai rWatch, ww w.a ir-w atch .com)

 Two #6-32 screws to mount the dock to a surface (optional)

or Mobile

Using the Ethernet Dock

1. The ethernet dock is a freestanding desktop base. It can

also be mounted to a horizontal surface like a desk or shelf. To mount the dock, drill two holes 4-5/8”apart through the mounting surface. Screw two #6-32 screws up

into the threaded holes in the dock’s boom base plate.

4. Provide power to the dock and charge the handheld

baeries using the 12VDC charger that came with your

handheld.

5. If the handheld has a connector protector, open it to reveal the connector ports. Pull it back as shown below.

6. Hold the handheld so the connector ports are at the

boom and the keypad is facing forward. Insert the

handheld into the dock as shown below. Align the docking pins on the dock with the contacts on the handheld I/O module. The handheld automatically turns on.

7. For networking, use an ethernet cable to connect the dock to an ethernet switch or to an internal network.

8. Use communication software to communicate with the handheld over an ethernet network. Follow the instructions included with the software.

9. You can communicate with the host computer by

aaching the USB cable to the dock and the computer.

Install communication software like ActiveSync on the computer. Power must be applied to the dock to use USB.

10.

Insert your handheld into the dock, make sure it is

charging, and leave it. Synchronization automatically occurs.

11. The handheld can be used when it is in the dock. The keys are all accessible.

Note: Do not have both the USB and ethernet connected to the handheld at the same time. The communication software will not know which connection it should communicate through.

Maintenance and Environmental Issues

The ethernet dock is intended for indoor use only. Temperatures should be between 0°C to 50°C. Avoid using the dock in situations where water can enter the connector ports. It is not sealed against water and must be kept dry, although it sheds moisture that is on the handheld when it is placed into the dock.

Do not touch the docking pins (spring loaded contacts) with conductive items when power is applied to the dock.

Do not drop items on the dock that can damage the pins.

Keep debris o of the docking pins and the connectors to

maintain the best performance.

Battery Warnings

WARNING! These warnings are for the lithium ion

rechargeable baeries in the handheld:

To reduce the risk of re or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose to re.

Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.

Do not modify or remanufacture, aempt to insert foreign objects into the baery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to re, explosion or other hazard.

Only use the baery for the system for which it is specied

Only use the baery with a charging system that has been qualied with the system per this standard.

Do not short circuit a baery or allow metallic conductive objects to contact baery terminals.

Replace the baery only with another baery that has been qualied with the system.

Use of an unqualied baery may present a risk of re,

explosion, leakage or other hazard.

Promptly dispose of used baeries in accordance with local

regulations.

Baery usage by children should be supervised.

Avoid dropping the baery. If the baery is dropped,

especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

Improper baery use may result in a re, explosion or other

hazard.

Wall Charger Warnings

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical

shock, re or damage to the equipment:

Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet.

Do not place anything on the wall charger cord or any of the other cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.

Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the cord.

Use only wall chargers intended for the handheld. Using any other external power source can damage your product and void your warranty.

Regulatory Information

United States (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:

1. The device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, even if

the interference may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION: Only approved accessories may be used with

this equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated, and normally restricted to two meters in length. Wall chargers approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted.

CAUTION: Changes or modications to the handheld or dock

that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CE Marking

Products bearing the CE marking comply with the 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

CE compliance of this device is valid only if powered with/ by a CE-marked wall charger provided by the manufacturer. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following standards:

EN 55022 Electromagnetic Interference

EN 55024 Electromagnetic Immunity

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