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RAM
OWNERS MANUAL
Mounting Systems
PATENTED & PATENTS PENDING
RAM
POWERED DOCKING CRADLE
For iPAQ Handheld Computers
™
PATENTED & PATENTS PENDING
NPI has a Lifetime Warranty on all RAM Mounting Systems
and a Limited Warranty on all electronic components.
Detailed information regarding these warranties may be
accessed on our web site at www.ram-mount.com
NPI
National Products Inc.
Tel: (206) 763-8361 Fax: (206) 763-9615
Web Site: http://www.ram-mount.com
e-mail: info@ram-mount.com
RPR-182-CO5-INS
Charging/Serial Docks for iPAQ Handhelds
(Fits All iPAQ Series)
exception 1900 series
Provides constant charging and power for iPAQ electronic device in 12
to 28 Volt DC environments. Supplied wire harnesses allow for null or
non-null modem cables. Includes fused coiled power cord with cigarette
lighter plug and straight type power cord for hard wire applications (add
to 2 Amp fused circuit only).
PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE BEFORE MOUNTING YOUR IPAQ !
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CONTENTS, DESCRIPTION & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Before proceeding with assembly of powered docking cradle, check the contents of
package to make certain all parts are included. If any parts are missing, please
contact NPI for a replacement part at: support@ram-mount.com
A
B
A. 1 qty. RAM Main Plastic Housing
B. 1 qty. RAM PCB Plastic Cover
C. 1 qty. Input / Output Printed Circuit
Board
F
D. 1 qty. Power Printed Circuit Board
E. 1 qty. IPAQ Male Connector Printed
Circuit Board
F. 1 qty. each Null Modem Wire
Harness (RED), Non-Null Modem Wire
Harness (BLACK),
G. 4 qt. Side Adjusting Retaining Arms
G
C
D
E
H. 4 qty. each #6-32 X 3/8” Machine
Screws and Nylock Nuts
J. 1 qty. #4 X 1/4” Screw
K. 2 qty. each #4-40 x 3/4” Hex Head
M
Machine Screw & Nylock Nut
L. 4 qty. #6 X 3/4” Sheet Metal Screw
H
J
K
L
M. 2 qty. each Spacers: White 1/4”,
Green 3/16”, Black 1/8”, Blue 1/16”,
Red 1/32”
First determine what type of connection
you require for the serial port. We offer
2 different wire harnesses, a non-nullmodem (Black) and null modem (Red).
10 qty.
Pin
Connector
Power PCB
To determine what type you require,
contact the manufacturer of your
electronic device that you are attaching
to the powered docking cradle. Once
determined, select the appropriate
colored wire harness and attach it to
the corresponding PCB’s G & H as
F
Input / Output PCB
shown in the STEP 1 photo. Note, the
ends have different numbers of
connectors so they can’t be reversed.
E
Attach the 10 qty. connector socket to
the G PCB & the 11 qty. connector
housing to the H PCB. Connect the 3
wire socket on the G PCB to the pins on
the F PCB. Make certain that the label
11 qty.
Pin
Connector
IPAQ Male Connector PCB
marked “TOP FACING” is toward you
as shown in the STEP 1 photo.
STEP 1
D
C
STEP 2
Model Serial
h1900 NO
h2200 YES YES YES WHITE, BLACK BLUE, RED
hx2415 YES YES YES
rx3115 YES
3650 NO
3955 YES
h4100 YES YES YES
h4300 YES YES YES GREEN, RED WHITE, BLUE
hx4700 YES YES YES
h5555 YES YES YES
h6315 NO
Step 2 Before the proceeding look at the pictures in Step 2 and specifically how the
E PCB is attached to A housing. Check the E PCB Application Chart to see what M
washers are required for your iPAQ model. Install the K screws in E PCB along with
the nuts & appropriate colored washers M to properly space the E PCB to align with
the iPAQ device. Make certain to have the K screws, nuts & correct M washers on
the correct side of the PCB. The K nut must have a M washer under it or the PCB
may be damaged. IMPORTANT: DON’T OVER TIGHTEN ANY NUTS, OR
SCREWS IN THE REMAINING STEPS. Insert the iPAQ device into the cradle and
carefully align the E PCB into the mating connector. The 2 qty K hex head screws
will slide into the A housing. Make certain the E PCB is fully engaged into the iPAQ
device and then gently tighten the K nylock nuts.
STEP 3 STEP 4 & 5
Step 3 Install C PCB & D PCB into B cover and secure D PCB with J screw.
Make certain that the 3 pins in B cover align with the 3 holes in D PCB. cover with
the 2 screws (C).
Step 4 With iPAQ device still installed in A housing attach B cover with A housing
using L screws. Note; make certain screws are properly aligned and DON’T
OVER TIGHTEN.
Step 5 Attach G side arms with H screws and nuts. With iPAQ device installed in
A housing, G adjust arms and GENTLY tighten screws. Note, insert 4 qty.
business cards between the side arms and the iPAQ device to provide the proper
clearance for easy use.
Your RAM Powered Docking Cradle is now ready for use.
Pass
Through
NO
NO
NO
DATA YES,
POWER NO
YES YES
Power PCB Washer
NO
YES WHITE, BLUE GREEN
NO
YES
NA
WHITE, BLUE,
RED
NA
RED
WHITE, BLACK,
RED
GREEN WHITE, BLUE
RED
WHITE
Washer For
Nut
GREEN
WHITE,
GREEN, BLUE
BLUE
WHITE,
GREEN, BLUE
GREEN
NA
NA
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