VCD8800
Vehicle Cradle
VCD8800
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Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281;
4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461;
5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149;
5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791;
5,250,792; 5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163;
5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151;
5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140;
5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949;
5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621;
5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;
5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803;
5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153;
5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;
5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,81 1; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050;
5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146;
5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659;
5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;
6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,1 15, 678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;
6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;
6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;
6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584;
D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;
D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (T aiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875;
1,955,269 (Japan); European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832;
France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713
rev. 06/02
Quick Reference
Introduction
This guide describes how to install and use a VCD 8800 vehicle
cradle with a Symbol PPT 8800 Series terminal.
The VCD 8800 should be installed into the cab of your vehicle.
Once installed, the cradle holds a terminal securely in place. It
also:
• provides power for operating the terminal.
• provides a serial port for data communication between a
terminal and an external device (e.g., a printer).
• re-charges the terminal’s battery
• re-charges a spare battery.
The cradle is powere d by the vehicle’s 12 or 24V electrical sys tem.
The operating volt age range is 9V to 32V and require s a maximum
current of 7A.
About This Guide
Specific topics in this guide include:
• Requirements on page 2
• Parts on page 3
• Mounting the Cradle on page 5
• Power Connection on page 6
• Serial Device Connection on page 9
• Terminal Insertion and Removal on page 10
• Terminal Battery Charging on page 12
• Spare Battery Insertion and Removal on page 12
• Spare Battery Charging on page 14
• LED Indicators on page 14
• Care and Cleaning on page 14
• Troubleshooting on page 15
• Regulatory Information on page 16
• Service Information on backcover.
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VCD8800
For detailed informat ion on PPT 8800 Seri es terminals, refer to the
PPT 8800 with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs
Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-63153-xx), PPT 8800 with
Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product
Reference Guide (p/n 72-631 54-x x) , PPT 8800 Series with
Windows Embedded CE .NET Quick Reference Guide (p/n 72-
58093-xx), or PP T 8800 Series with Windows Embedde d CE .NET
Product Reference Guide (p/n 72-58094-xx).
Requirements
• for mounting
- four #8-32 self-locking nuts
- four #8 washers
- a drill with a #6 drill bit (.204”)
• for power connection
- power input cable (included)
- UL Listed in-line fuse rated 250V, 10A (included), must
be used if not connecting to vehicle’s fuse panel
- in-line fuse holder (included), must be used if not connecting to vehicle’s fuse panel
• for serial connection
- DB9 female serial cable
(some devices may require null modem)
• for communication
- a PPT 8800 Series terminal
- setup of host computer and terminal (as determined by
the application you are using).
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Parts
FRONT
Quick Reference
Spare
battery slot
Standard
capacity battery
insert
Terminal
slot
Terminal battery
charging LED
Battery
release lever
Terminal
release button
Spare battery
charging LED
BOTTOM
Serial
port
Power
port
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There are two connection ports on the bottom of the cradle:
Ports Function
Serial Standard RS 232 port used for direct connection to your serial de-
Power Used for connecting to vehicle power using the power input cable.
vice using a serial cable.
Caution: ROAD SAFETY - Don't use the terminal while driving.
Park the vehicle first. Always ensu re the terminal is fully
inserted into the cradle. Do not place it on the seat or
where it can break loose in a collision or sudden stop.
Lack of proper inse rtion may result in property da mage
or personal injury. Symbol Technologies, Inc. is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use of the
products while driving. Remem ber: Safety comes firs t.
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