Rice Lake RW 420 User Manual
UMAN-RWVC- 002 rev. A
Sep te mber, 200 5
Zebra® RW 420
Vehicle Cradle
Installation
Guide
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the
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FCC Compliance Statement
Class B digital device. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation with certain versions of the printer used with this product.
To conform to FCC RF exposure requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the operating
conditions and instructions listed in the printer’s User Guide. There are several radio options available
with the printer used in conjunction with this product. Additional regulatory information is contained in the
printer’s Users Guide in sections devoted to each radio option.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used
with the unit to insure compliance.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
“IC:” before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications
were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information
• Design certified by CSA
• FCC part 15 Class B
• Canadian STD ICES-003 Class B
• EN55022:1998 Class B European Electromagnetic Radiation Standard
• EN55022:1998 European Immunity Standard
• EN60950: 2000 Safety Standard
• NOM/NYCE (Mexico)
• C-Tick (Australia)
• e-mark and E-Mark automotive approval
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Contents
Vehicle Installation Safety ................................. 4
Introduction ....................................................... 5
Required for Installation ........................................................................7
Reference ...............................................................................................7
Contents of the Package ......................................................................7
Installation ......................................................... 7
Introduction to Installation ...................................................................7
Vehicle Cradle Preparation .................................................................9
Input Power Cable Completion ......................................................... 11
Using the Printer in the Vehicle Cradle .............................................12
Printer Preparation .............................................................................. 12
Printer Installation ............................................................................... 13
Removing the Printer .......................................................................... 14
Loading Media .................................................................................... 15
Using the Printer’s Internal Media Supply ........................................ 15
Using an External Media Supply ....................................................... 15
Printer Access ...................................................................................... 15
Vehicle Cradle Indicators ..................................................................15
Connections to a Terminal .................................................................16
Communications with a Terminal ...................................................... 16
Power Connections to a Terminal ...................................................... 16
Installing the Mounting Arm ............................ 17
Description ...........................................................................................17
Installation ............................................................................................17
Mounting Hardware ............................................................................ 17
Vehicle Cradle Preparation ................................................................. 17
Input Power Completion ..................................................................... 19
Technical Support ............................................ 20
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Special Notices
The following notices emphasize certain information in the guide. Each ser ves a
special purpose and is displayed in the format shown:
NOTE: Note is used to emphasize any significant information.
Caution: Indicates information that, if not followed, can result in damage to software, hardware, or data.
Caution: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, can result in personal injur y.
Caution: This warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may be a shock hazard.
Warning: This warning symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. Before you work on any
equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents
Vehicle Installation Safety
Caution: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,
replace, or service this equipment.
Caution: DO NOT USE THE PRINTER WHILE DRIVING, as this may result in
property damage or personal injury. Zebra Technologies Corp. does not promote
the use of these products except when parked or stationar y, and is not responsible
for any loss resulting from the use or misuse of our products. Most importantly,
we do not want to see harm come to our customers or anyone else.
Caution: Do not install the Vehicle Cradle where it will be exposed to precipitation or excessive condensation.
Caution: Do not install the Vehicle Cradle on or near an airbag cover plate or
within an airbag zone. Also, do not install the Vehicle Cradle in a location that will
affect vehicle safety or drivabilit y.
Caution: The means of routing and securing the Power Input cable from the
Vehicle Cradle through to the vehicle power source is ex tremely important. Hazards associated with improper wiring can be severe. To avoid unintentional contact
between the wire and any sharp edges, provide the cable with proper bushings
and clamping where it passes through openings. If the wire is subjected to sharp
surfaces and excess engine vibration, the wiring harness insulation can wear away,
causing a short between the bare wire and the chassis. This can start a fire.
Caution: The vehicle charging circuit must neither undercharge nor overcharge the vehicle battery. Either fault condition in the vehicle electrical system
can cause a no-charge condition in the printer bat tery.
Warning: It is very important to ensure you make the correct cable to power
source connections, because electrical energy from a vehicle’s power system can
harm equipment and people.
Caution: If you need to jump start your vehicle from another vehicle battery,
disconnect the power cable running to the Vehicle Cradle. Failure to do so can
result in damage to your mobile printer and /or the Vehicle Cradle itself.
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Introduction
NOTE: Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for personal injury or
damage to any equipment caused by the improper installation of this
equipment to any power source.
This equipment should be installed in accordance with this installation
guide and under the supervision of properly trained and qualified personnel.
The RW 420 Vehicle Cradle allows use of the Zebra® RW 420
Receipt Printer in a vehicle. The Vehicle Cradle will provide communications capabilities and intelligent battery charging for a
RW 420 Printer while still maintaining all of Printer’s functionality.
Power for the Printer and the Vehicle Cradle’s built in charger is
provided by the vehicle’s electrical system.
The Vehicle Cradle is offered with two input power connection
options:
• A power cable which can be plugged into an automotive vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
• An unterminated cable which must be wired into the vehicle’s power system (9-30 VDC)
Both versions of the Vehicle Cradle offer an external RS232C
communications port to allow connection of the printer to either a
PC or a data terminal while still mounted in the Vehicle Cradle.
An optional mounting arm provides the ability to locate the
Printer and Vehicle Cradle in a variety of positions and mounting
locations to enhance its accessibility and ease of use.
The following instructions detail the installation and use of the
RW 420 Vehicle Cradle. Following these instructions closely will
ensure safe, reliable performance of the RW 420 Printer when installed in the Cradle.
The Printer runs off its own battery, which is monitored and
charged by circuitry within the Cradle.
The user should always refer to the RW 420 Users Guide for complete information on using the Printer.
It is important that the vehicle’s electrical system function properly. The vehicle’s charging circuit must work properly and vehicle-generated electrical “noise” must be minimized and within
specifications.
The vehicle charging circuit must neither undercharge nor overcharge the vehicle battery. Defective ignition wiring, damaged insulation, or faulty vehicle electrical components can cause excess
electrical noise severe enough to defeat the electrical filtering that
is built into the Cradle and the Printer.
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Figure 1: Vehicle Cradle with RW 420 Printer Installed
Input Power Cable
Power Indicator
Always Green when
power is on
Charge Indicator
Steady Amber
indicates charging
Steady Green
indicates charging is
complete
Alternating Amber
and Green indicates
battery fault condition
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Latch Release
Button
Press to release
Printer from Cradle
6
RS232 I/O
Connector
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