Psion Teklogix WA1210-G2, 7525M, 7525C, WA1310-G2, 7527 C User Manual

WA1210-G2 & WA1310-G2

WORKABOUT PRO

Powered Vehicle Cradle User Manual

September, 2007 Part N0. 400209.A

© COPYRIGHT 2007 BY PSION TEKLOGIX INC., MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO

This document and the information it contains is the property of

Psion Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict condence, and is not to

be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole
purpose of promoting the sale of Psion Teklogix manufactured
goods and services. Furthermore, this document is not to be used
as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any
manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.

All trademarks are property of their respective holders.

Return-To-Factory Warranty

Psion Teklogix provides a return to factory warranty on this
product for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with
the statement of Warranty and Product Support provided at:

www.psionteklogix.com/warranty.

The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does
not extend to any product that has been tampered with, altered,
or repaired by any person other than an employee of an autho­rized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion Teklogix
terms and conditions of sale for full details.

Important: Psion Teklogix warranties take effect on the date of

shipment.

Service

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support
services to its customers.

For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 5: Support

Services & Worldwide Ofces. This section also provides

information about accessing support services through the Psion
Teklogix web site.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

This Product, and its accessories, comply with the requirements
of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive 2002/96/EC.

If your end-of-life Psion Teklogix product or accessory carries a
label as shown here, please contact your local country repre­sentative for details on how to arrange recycling. For a list of
international subsidiaries, please go to:

http://www.psionteklogix.com/EnvironmentalCompliance

List of Approvals

North America

EMC: FCC part 15, subpart B; class B

Europe

EMC and Low Voltage Directives

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
72/23/EEC Declaration of Conformity available on
www.psionteklogix.com/DoC

CE Mark

When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial
environment the product and its approved UK and European

peripherals fulll all requirements for CE marking.

E mark: vehicle directive 95/54/EEC

Most of the world countries - safety approvals covered by CB
report based on EN60950-1.

Restriction On Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC

What is RoHS?

The European Union has mandated that high environmental
standards be met in the design and manufacture of electronic and
electrical products sold in Europe, to reduce hazardous substanc­es from entering the environment.

The “Restriction on Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)”
prescribes the maximum trace levels of lead, cadmium, mercury,

hexavalent chromium, and ame retardants PBB and PBDE that

may be contained in a product. Only products meeting these
high environmental standards may be “placed on the market” in
EU member states after July 1, 2006.

RoHS Logo

Although there is no legal requirement to mark the RoHS-com­pliant products, Psion Teklogix Inc. indicates its compliance
with the directive as follows:

The RoHS logo located either on the back of the product or un­derneath the battery in the battery compartment (or on a related

accessory such as the charger or docking station) signies that

the product is RoHS-compliant as per the EU directive. Other
than as noted below, a Psion Teklogix product that does not have

an accompanying RoHS logo signies that it was placed on the

EU market prior to July 1, 2006, and is thereby exempt from the
directive.

Note: Not all accessories or peripherals will have a RoHS logo

due to physical space limitations or as a result of their
exempt status.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to make this material complete,
accurate, and up-to-date. In addition, changes are periodically
added to the information herein; these changes will be incorpo­rated into new editions of the publication.

Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements
and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described
in this document without notice, and shall not be responsible for
any damages, including but not limited to consequential dam­ages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including but
not limited to typographical errors.

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity Documents are provided at:
www.psionteklogix.com/DoC

Table of Contents

1.0 Important Vehicle Cradle Instructions 1

2.0 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations 2

2.1 Cable Arrangement 7

2.2 Port Replicator Cable 7

3.0 The Vehicle Cradle 8

3.1 Wiring Vehicle Power to the Vehicle Cradle 8

4.0 Using the Vehicle Cradle 10

4.1 Cleaning and Maintaining the Vehicle Cradle 12

5.0 Support Services and Worldwide Ofces 13

5.1 Technical Support 13

5.2 Product Repairs 14

5.3 Worldwide Ofces 14

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Powered Vehicle Cradle:

WA1210-G2 7525M/C, 7527 C

WA1310-G2 7525S, 7527S

1.0 Important Vehicle Cradle Instructions

Before using a Vehicle Cradle, read all instructions and •
markings on the housing.
Do not operate a Vehicle Cradle if struck by a sharp blow, •
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; qualied ser­vice personnel should inspect for internal damage.

Important: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual

contains important operating and maintenance
instructions for the Vehicle Cradle series.

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR SNOW! However, the

Vehicle Cradles are designed to accept a wet
WORKABOUT PRO without harmful effect.

Important: This WORKABOUT PRO Vehicle cradle cannot

be used with other non- WORKABOUT PRO
cradle accessories. Although they may share the
same battery terminating connector, they are
designed with different applications in mind.

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Important: The WA1210-G2, and WA1310-G2 Vehicle

Cradles have a cable that terminates in a 15-pin
connector. Please do not connect a VGA Monitor
or a Computer to these 15-pin connectors. This will
interfere with the WORKABOUT PRO operation.
WARNING - The Vehicle Cradle cannot be used
with other non- WORKABOUT PRO cradle
accessories. Although they may share the same
battery terminating connector, they are designed
with different applications in mind.

2.0 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations

Important: Before mounting a Vehicle Cradle in a vehicle,

there are a number of operator safety issues that
require careful attention. An improperly mounted
Vehicle Cradle may result in one or more of the
following: operator injury, operator visibility
obstruction, operator distraction and/or poor ease
of egress for the operator. Psion Teklogix strongly
recommends that you seek professional mounting
advice from the vehicle manufacturer.

Cable routing within a vehicle cab also requires careful consid­eration, especially for separately tethered scanners and other
devices with loose cables. If you are unable to obtain suitable
advice, contact Psion Teklogix for assistance (see Chapter 5:

Support Services & Worldwide Ofces).

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Important: The WORKABOUT PRO Vehicle Cradles are

designed to be compatible with any RAM-B
mounting interface.

Note: In addition, for safety reasons, only pedestal mounts with

fully locking joints should be used in vehicles. Always
adjust the pedestal for the optimum viewing angle, and
securely tighten the hex and wing screws.

The most effective way to mount the Vehicle Cradle RAM
mount is to use the seven #8-32X 3/8 threaded inserts on the
rear of the unit. Bolts must not extend more than .20” into the
Vehicle Cradle.

If you wish to custom mount the Vehicle Cradle to a surface
other than the recommended Ram-B, please take the following
precautions:

When installing the cradle, ensure the driver’s view is not 1.

obstructed.

Install cradles so as to not obstruct vehicle safety features, 2.

i.e. airbags, seat belts, etc.

Ensure cradle is secured to the vehicle in a safe location. 3.

Injury may result otherwise.

Ensure the mounting has capacity to hold the cradle and 4.

terminal. Cradle plus terminal weight is approx. 2 lbs.

Psion Teklogix has recommended and approved mounts. 5.

Consult Psion Teklogix Customer Service for direction.

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To accommodate the service loop of the connector cable, leave
a 4” clearance at the bottom of the Vehicle Cradle. Leave a 7”
clearance at the top of the Vehicle Cradle to allow easy removal
of the WORKABOUT PRO. Refer to the detailed assembly
instructions that are packaged with the pedestal when selecting a
mounting location.

Note: A template for the Vehicle cradle rear mount system is

provided on the next page. Remove that page only - to use
this template.

Please be aware:

Before Psion Teklogix releases a product, our engineering team
exposes that product through a series of severe testing to ensure
it will survive in the rugged environments in which our products
are typically used. These tests usually include shock and vibra­tion testing as well as IP testing for water and dust, electrical
shock, etc.

The third party should perform the same type of testing in order

to ensure the design will maintain the factory specications of

the product. If the third party company is unwilling to perform
the necessary testing and take responsibility for the affects of
the design, then we highly recommend using Psion Teklogix
designed and supported accessories.

If you elect to use a third party company produced cradle, Psion
Teklogix cannot take responsibility for the affects of that third
party product when it causes failure to our device.

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2.1 Cable Arrangement

Before installing the cables between the Vehicle Cradle and
other devices, consider the following:

Ensure that drilling holes will not damage the vehicle or its •
wiring.
Protect cable runs from pinching, overheating and physical •
damage.
Use grommets to protect cables that pass through metal.•
Use plastic straps and tie-downs to secure cables and con-•
nectors in their desired location, away from areas where
they may get snagged or pulled.
Keep cables away from heat sources, grease, battery acid •
and other potential hazards.
Keep cables away from control pedals and other mov-•
ing parts that may damage the cables or interfere with the
operation of the vehicle.

2.2 Port Replicator Cable

Important: The WA1210-G2 and WA1310-G2 Vehicle Cradles

have a Data Cable that terminates in a 15-pin
connector. Please do not connect a VGA Monitor
or a Computer to these Data Cables. This will
interfere with the WORKABOUT PRO operation.

The Data Cable connects to the optional Port Replicator
(WA4005-G1). Refer to the Port Replicator manual for installa­tion instructions.

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In the event that the Port Replicator cable is too short, Psion
Teklogix recommends the use of a standard VGA extension
cable or equivalent. Pins should be pass-through only. It is
recommended that the total cable length be kept under 3m (10’)
for best performance.

3.0 The Powered Vehicle Cradle

The Powered Vehicle Cradle is designed to allow the
WORKABOUT PRO to be powered by a vehicle battery. The
battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO is also recharged
by the vehicle battery. This option accepts DC power sources
over the range 9V to 20V.

Warning: Applying a voltage above 20VDC or reversing

polarity may result in permanent damage to the
Vehicle Cradle power section and will void the
product warranty. For safety reasons, disconnect
the Vehicle Cradle power cable when the battery is
being charged.

3.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The Powered Vehicle Cradle

A power cable (AMP - circular plastic connector - 2-pin) •
extends from your power Vehicle Cradle. Using a power
extension cable (Psion Teklogix Model # CA1210 - order

separately), this cradle can be wired to a ltered, fused

(maximum 5A) accessory supply on the vehicle. This ex­tension cable is sheathed to provide added ruggedness.

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The power Vehicle Cradle draws no more than 2.5A . Any •
additional wiring, connectors or disconnects used should be
rated for at least 5A. The Powered Vehicle Cradle is fully
isolated and can be used with both negative and positive
chassis vehicles.
You have the option of connecting power to the Cradle •
before or after the ‘key’ switch.

It is preferable to wire after the key switch. In this congu-•
ration, when the key is turned ON, the vehicle will power
the terminal and charge the internal battery when needed.
When the vehicle ignition is OFF, the WORKABOUT
PRO will run on its internal battery,
However, if the operator switches the key off repeatedly •
for long periods during a shift, it may make more sense to
wire the Vehicle Cradle before the switch. In this case, the
Terminal will always operate from vehicle power and that

power will charge the battery when needed.
Keep in mind that the WORKABOUT PRO and Port •
Replicator accessory will continue to operate with or
without vehicle power as long as the WORKABOUT PRO

internal battery has sufcient charge.

If an unfused power source must be used a fuse assembly •
(PN 19440-300) must be added to the extension power
cable (the fuse and instructions are supplied with the cable).
Use only a 5A slow blow UL approved fuse in the fuse
assembly.

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4.0 Using The Vehicle Cradle

If your WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a protective
carrying case or other such case, these accessories need to be
removed before installing the unit in the Vehicle Cradle. There
is no need to remove handstraps, pistol grips or tethered devices
from the unit.

The correct installation places the computer in the cradle to the
point where resistance is met and then presses the cradle down
through the resistance into the locking position.

Removal remains the same process as in the manual.
Push the release button to the rear, the computer moves upward.
Then lift. (Figure 4.1)

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Step 1

Place the computer in the
cradle to the point where
resistance is met.

The stop ensures electrical
contact will not be made until
the terminal is fully inserted.

Step 2

Press the computer down
through the resistance until it
bottoms on the cradle.

The locks will engage.

This can be one smooth
motion if you wish.

Figure 4.1

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4.1 Cleaning and Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle

Do not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth •
with mild detergent to wipe the unit clean.
Use only mild detergent or soapy water on a slightly damp •
cloth to clean the Vehicle Cradle.
Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for •
cleaning.
The Vehicle Cradle has a plastic case and stamped logo that •
is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic and stamping
is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline.
They slowly decompose in strong alkaline solutions.
To clean ink marks from the label, use isopropyl alcohol. •
Two latches in the Vehicle Cradle holds the •

WORKABOUT PRO rmly in place. Although this

mechanism is designed for at least 20,000 cycles, it will
wear over time and will no longer lock the WORKABOUT
PRO securely in the Vehicle Cradle. For replacement parts
and instructions contact Psion Teklogix (See 5.0: Support

Services And Worldwide Ofces). Partial disassembly is

required.

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5. Support Services & Worldwide Oces

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support
services to its customers worldwide. These services include
technical support and product repairs.

5.1 Technical Support

For technical support in North America:

Call Toll free: [phone] Option 3, or

Direct Dial: [phone] Ext. 1999 Option 3.

For technical support in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and

Africa), please ontact the local ofce listed in the website below:

http://www.psionteklogix.com/EMEASupport

For technical support in Asia, please contact the local ofce

listed in the website: http://www.psionteklogix.com

Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided
via email through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner
extranets. To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com,
and click on the appropriate Teknet link on the home page. Then
click on the “Login” button or the “Register” button, depending
on whether you have previously registered for Teknet. Once you
have logged in, search for the “Support Request Form”.

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5.2 Product Repairs

For repair service in North America:

Call Toll free: [phone] Option 2 or

Direct Dial: [phone] Ext. 1999 Option 2.

For repair service in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa),

please contact the local ofce listed in the following website:

http://www.psionteklogix.com/EMEASupport

For repair service in Asia, please contact the local ofce listed in

the website below:

http://www.psionteklogix.com

5.3 Worldwide Oces

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

Psion Teklogix Inc.
2100 Meadowvale Boulevard
Mississauga Ontario
Canada L5N 7J9
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Inc.
7170 West Credit Ave., Unit #1
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5N 7J9
Tel: [phone] Option 2 - or ­Direct: + 1 905 813 9900 Ext. 1999 Option 2
Fax: + 1 905 812 6304

Web: www.psionteklogix.com

NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE
CENTRE

Psion Teklogix Corp.
1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard
Suite 500
Erlanger, Kentucky
USA 41018
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES

(S E E A L S O w w w .p S I O N T E k L O g I x .c O m /SU B S I D I A R I E S )

pS I O N TE k L O g I x S.A.

La Duranne
135 Rue rene Descartes BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3, France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-m A I L : T E k E U R O @p S I O N .c O m

For a complete listing of international ofces, please refer to:

www.psionteklogix.com