VRC 89XX Radio Terminal
Product Reference Guide
for Embedded Windows® CE .NET
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VRC 89XX Radio Terminal
Product Reference Guide
for Embedded Windows
®
CE .NET
72-65924-01
Revision A
December 2003
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Contents
About This Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The VRC 89XX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Unpacking the Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Parts of the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Accessories and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Radio Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2. Installing the Terminal
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing Your Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Positioning the Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Routing Electrical Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Installation Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Providing Power to the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting AC Power to Your Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting the Filtered DC Power Cable for Electric Trucks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Connecting the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Installation and the Internal Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
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The Optional Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Attaching the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Adjusting the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
Chapter 3. Software Installation on the Development PC
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Developing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Software Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Developing C# (C sharp) or Visual Basic.net Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Developing C++ Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Chapter 4. Operating the Terminal
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Powering on the VRC 89XX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Booting the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Performing a Warm Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Performing a Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Methods of Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Programmable (“P”) Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Adjusting the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Locking the Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Calibrating the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Calibrating Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Calibrating Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -14
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Connecting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Displaying Bar Code Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Saving Files and Allocating Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Flash File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
DRAM File System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Chapter 5. Spectrum24 Network Configuration
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Configuring Your 11 Mbps Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
WLAN Profiles Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Mode Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Encryption Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
IP ConfigTab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
PowerTab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
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Status Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Signal Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
IP Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Ping Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
APs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Peers Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Options Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Chapter 6. Configuring the Terminal
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Flash Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
FFS Partitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Non-FFS Partitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Downloading the Operating System by Serial Bootcode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Downloading the Operating System by RF Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Setting up the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Setting up the Terminal and Upgrading the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Installing WLANUpdate with ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Downloading Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Chapter 7. ActiveSync
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Performing an ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Chapter 8. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintaining the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Cleaning the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Appendix A. Specifications
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Pin-Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Index
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Introduction
The VRC 89XX Radio Terminal Product Reference Guide for Embedded Windows®
CE .NET provides general instructions for setting up, initializing, operating, troubleshooting
and maintaining the VRC 89XX Radio Terminal.
Chapter Descriptions
• Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes how to set up the terminal.
• Chapter 2, Installing the Terminal, provides instructions on installing the terminal in
a vehicle.
• Chapter 3, Software Installation on the Development PC, provides information on
the Software Developer’s Kit.
• Chapter 4, Operating the Terminal, provides detailed instructions on how to use the
terminal.
• Chapter 5, Spectrum24 Network Configuration, describes the utilities that monitor
and configure the Spectrum24 wireless connection.
• Chapter 6, Configuring the Terminal, describes options for configuring the terminal
to assist in planning your application development.
• Chapter 7, ActiveSync, explains how to use ActiveSync
between the terminal and host PC.
• Chapter 8, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, provides information about possible
problems with the terminal and suggested solutions to these problems.
• Appendix A, Specifications, details the technical specifications of the product.
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Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents. It also identifies names of
screens, menus, menu items, and fields within screens.
• Courier text identifies buttons to be tapped or clicked on screens.
• Bullets (•) indicate:
• action items
• lists of alternatives
• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as
numbered lists.
Related Documents
• VRC 89XX Radio Terminal Quick Reference Guide for Embedded Windows®
CE .NET, p/n 72-66347-xx
• VRC 7900/8900 DC Power Cable Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-57649-xx.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page ix for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service
person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working
properly and the problem is symbol readability , the Support Center will request samples of
your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment
for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
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Note:Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred
during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.
Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
United States
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
Tel: 1-800- 653-5350
United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
Tel: +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Tel: 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
Tel: +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)
Denmark/Danmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
Tel: 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
Tel: +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)
Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
Tel: 905-629-7226
Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore
Branch)
230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: +65-6796-9600
Fax: +65-6337-6488
Austria/Österreich
Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
Tel: 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
Tel: +43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)
Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your l ocal distributor or call:
Tel: +44 118 945 7360
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Finland/Suomi
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
Tel: +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)
Germany/Deutchland
Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstras se 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Ge rma ny
Tel: 6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
Tel: +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)
Latin America Sales Support
2730 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA
Tel: 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
Tel: +1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States)
Fax: 954-340-9454
Netherlands/Nederland
Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
Tel: 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
Tel: +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)
France
Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
Tel: 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
Tel: +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)
Italy/Italia
Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
Tel: 2-484441 (Inside Italy)
Tel: +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)
Mexico/México
Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Tel: 5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
Tel: +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)
Norway/Norge
Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
Tel: +47 2232 4375
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South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
Tel: 11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
Tel: +27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)
Sweden/Sverige
“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden
Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden
Tel: Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Tel: Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international)
Support E-Mail:
Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com
Spain/España
Symbol Technologies S.L.
Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
Tel: 91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
Tel: +34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain)
Fax: +34.91.324.4010
If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that
Business Partner for service.
For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Introduction
The VRC 89XX Radio Terminal is a rugged, vehicle-mounted terminal designed to run
logistics and warehousing management systems. The terminal is configured as either an
RF terminal, providing real-time Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) communications, or
as a batch terminal, downloading gathered information as required. The Windows
CE .NET operating system enables you to develop custom applications easily, and load
additional software as necessary.
The terminal incorporates wireless LAN technology (2Mbps or 11Mbps) and is powered by
a 32-bit processor. A touchscreen and optional 62-key keyboard allow easy data input,
displayed on a 12.1” SVGA, high contrast backlit LCD.
You can connect a scanner or ActiveSync cable using the two RS-232 serial ports on the
connector panel on the bottom of the terminal, and connect a USB device via the USB port.
The VRC 89XX
®
The VRC 89XX terminals consist of the following models:
• VRC 8942: Performs wireless networking using Symbol’s Spectrum24® 2Mb radio.
• VRC 8946: Performs wireless networking using Symbol’s Spectrum24® 11Mb
radio.
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Unpacking the Terminal
Carefully remove all protective material from around the terminal and save the shipping
container for later storage and shipping.
Verify that you received all equipment listed on the packing slip and inspect the equipment
for damage. If there are any items missing or damaged, contact the Symbol Support Center
immediately (see page ix).
Parts of the Terminal
Antenna
Angle Adjusting
Knob
Mounting Bracket
Keyboard
Locking Knob
(optional)
Keyboard
(optional)
Display
Membrane
Switch Panel
Keyboard
Adjustment
Levers
(optional)
Figure 1-1. Front View
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Power Switch
Getting Started
Speaker
Keyboard Port
USB Port
Power Port
COM1 Port
(scanner)
Protective
Caps
COM2 Port
(ActiveSync)
Figure 1-2. Bottom View
Accessories and Peripherals
The VRC 89XX comes with an installation kit which includes all necessary connectors and
cables. See Installation Kit Contents on page 2-4 for a list of items.
Optional Accessories
You can order these optional accessories from Symbol:
• External ke yboard with bracke t assembly:
Non-heated: KYBD8900-00
Heated: KYBD8900-01
• Scanners:
LS-3203ER-I200EI: 25-52923-01
P302FZY-I001: 25-52741-01
P304PRO-I000: 25-55774-01
P370ALR-I000: KT-???
• Scanner cable (scanner specific)
• RS-232 ActiveSync cable: 25-51869-01
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• USB cable:
ActiveSync: 25-56101-01
Host: 25-56102-01
• AC universal power supply:
Power supply: 50-14001-004
Output cable: 50-16002-024
Line cord: 23844-00-00
• Filter box (used on gasoline-powered trucks to shut off the terminal when the forklift
ignition is turned off, and to filter noise on power cables): FB7900
• Installation Kit (see Installation Kit Contents on page 2-4 for a list of contents)
Note:Use only a Symbol-approved power supply , output rated 12V dc and
minimum 9A (p/n 50-14001-004). The power supply is certified to
EN60950 with SELV outputs.
Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt
Stromversorgung in den Ausgabe: 12V dc und minimum 9A
(p/n 50-14001-004). Die Stromversorgung ist bescheinigt nach
EN60950 mit SELV Ausgaben.
Radio Cards
VRC 89XX terminals include an internal radio card for use with Symbol Spectrum24
networks. Contact Symbol Technologies for more information on radio cards.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Terminal
Introduction
This chapter describes how to install your terminal in a vehicle. There are different
installation options depending on the type of vehicle you operate. Read all of the following
instructions before you begin.
Caution
A competent engineer must perform the installation in a vehicle. Improper
installation can damage your vehicle and/or the VRC 89XX.
Do not install the terminal in a location that will affect vehicle safety, driveability, or visibility.
WARNING
The VRC 89XX is intended for use on vehicles primarily
operating indoors, or for fixed indoor inst allation. The VRC
89XX should not be installed in f ixed out door loca tions, or
on a vehicle primarily operating out doors, unless additional
environmental protecti on is provided.
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Note:The terminal and bracket must be firmly secured to a surface that
can support the terminal’s weight.
Table 2-1 on page 2-4 lists the parts in the installation kit included with your terminal.
Installing Your Terminal
Follow the instructions below to properly install your terminal in a vehicle.
Positioning the Terminal
• Determine the best position for the terminal and all the associated components. If
a similar terminal was previously installed, check to see if the position it used is
suitable for the VRC 89XX.
• Test the installation for at least 30 minutes before installing on another vehicle.
Record all details:
• Check that the positions of the terminal and filter box do not obstruct vehicle
controls.
• Check that the terminal does not obstruct the driver's view.
• Check the position of the terminal for user comfort over long periods.
• Ensure the filter box is not fitted in a confined space where it may overheat.
Important Fixing Information
Any modification to supplied mountings could cause early failure of the unit/mountings.
• A minimum of four fixi ng positions must be used.
• All nuts/bolts/end clamps to be checked periodically and tightened if required.
• When installing the unit, care must be taken to ensure that the mounting bracket
footprint is fully supported.
• Additional plates may be required to achieve this.
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Routing Electrical Cables
• Establish a neat route for the cable, staying clear of moving parts or hot surfaces
wherever possible.
• Fix the c able to exi sting ca ble runs in side the v ehicle usi ng cable t ies (ite m 4, Table
2-1), but make sure they are away from any moving or hot surfaces.
• When the cabling must go through a panel, use a suitable gland (item 3, T able 2-1).
• When fixing the conduit or cable on the outside of a vehicle, use P-Clips (item 12,
Table 2-1). Either drill and tap the hole or use a nut and bolt to secure the clip.
• Make sure the cable does not have tight bends. The minimum recommended
radius is 2.5".
• Solder all fuse holders. DO NOT crimp.
• After soldering the fuse holder, file the solder flat where it comes in contact with the
fuse.
• On electric vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery as possible, but
not directly from the battery terminals, and not before any main fuse.
• On gasoline, diesel or propane vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery
terminals as possible, and avoid using existing wiring.
• All fuses must be as close as possible to the power source.
• If you are unsure of the correct power source, contact the vehicle manufacturer for
more information.
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Installation Kit Contents
Table 2-1 lists the parts included with your terminal.
T able 2-1. Installation Kit of Parts
Item Description Quantity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
VRC 7900/8900 installation power cable
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CE .NET
20 mm cable glands
300 mm cable tie
100x2.5 mm cable tie
6.3 mm blue push-on crimps
10 mm blue ring crimps
Scotchlok standard tap
Fastmm blue piggyback crimps (installation)
1.24 in Bulgin fuseholder; UL rating
10 A F/A ceramic 1.25" fuse
10 mm PVC covered aluminium 'P' clip
VRC 894X power cable label
VRC 894X installation kit label
1
1
1
12
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
1
1
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Installing the Terminal
Follow the instructions below for the correct terminal installation in your vehicle.
Figure 2-1 shows the terminal installation on a 12-24V gasoline, diesel, or propane
Figure 2-2 shows the installation on an electric vehicle operating up to 60V.
12-24V Gasoline, Diesel, or Propane Vehicles
Refer to Table 2-1 for item descriptions. Refer to Figure 2-1 for installation.
• Use of the filter box is recommended.
• All power wiring must use the cable specified in item 1.
• Fuse in positive rail = 10A max (item 11).
• Fuse in negative rail = 10A max (item 11).
• Fuse in switched positive = 2A max (when using the Filter Box).
• Keep the path between the battery and the terminal as short as possible, and away
from any part of the ignition high tension system.
Installation of 12-24V gasoline, diesel or propane
vehicles
FUSE - 10A max
FUSE - 5A max
vehicle.
+
FUSE - 10A max
FUSE - 5A max
IGNITION SWITCH
EARTH POINT (AS
CLOSE AS POSSIBLE
TO THE IGNITION
SWITCH)
FUSE - 2A max
12-24V FILTER BOX
VRC 89XX
VRC7900
Figure 2-1. Installation of 12-24V Gasoline, Diesel, or Propane Vehicles
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Electric Vehicles Up to 60V
Refer to Table 2-1 for item descriptions. Refer to Figure 2-2 for installation.
• All power wiring must use the cable specified in item 1.
• Fuse in positive rail = 10A max (item 11).
• Fuse in negative rail = 10A max (item 11).
• Use a filtered supply if available on the FLT. Consult the FLT manufacturer for
details.
Installation of electric vehicles over 48V and up to 60V
FUSE - 10A max
FUSE - 2A max
+
VRC 89XX
VRC7900
FUSE - 10A max
FUSE - 2A max
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Figure 2-2. Installation of Electric Vehicles Up To 60V
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Providing Power to the Terminal
WARNING
A Lead Acid battery can leak Hydrogen gas. A spark anywhere near the battery can cause it to explode. Always
make your final connection to power as far away from the
battery as possible. For example, connect the power cable
to the battery first, then connect it to the terminal.
Follow the instructions below to connect power to the terminal using the filter box.
Filter Box VRC7900 Series
1
2
3
4
1
2
Refer to Table 2-2 for filter box
connections.
Figure 2-3. Connecting Power to Your Terminal
2 and 4-pin
amphenol
connectors
viewed
externally on
filter box.
VRC 89XX Series
Note:
OTE: -
See the rear label for
- See the rear label for
voltage input limitations.
voltage input limitations.
- Pins 1 & 3 are
Pins 1 & 3 are connected
connected internally
internally within the
within the supplied
supplied cable (Item 1).
cable (Item 1).
1
3
2
3-pin XLR plug
viewed
externally on
VRC 89XX
VRC7900
Refer to Table 2-3 for terminal
power connections.
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Table 2-2. Filter Bo x Connections
Filter Box Connections
Wire 4-pin Amphenol connector as follows:
Pin 1 or 4 Positive (red and green joined together)
Pin 2 or 3 Negative (black and white joined together)
Wire 2-pin Amphenol connector as follows:
Pin 1 Positive (red and green joined together)
Pin 2 (may be marked as
pin 3)
Negative (black and white joined together)
Table 2-3. Terminal Power Connections
Terminal Power Connections
Wire 3-pin XLR socket connector as follows:
Pin 1 Positive (red and green joined together)
Pin 2 Negative (black and white joined together)
Pin 3 Not connected
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Connecting AC Power to Your Terminal
You can power your terminal away from a vehicle using an AC universal power supply, an
AC line cable, and a DC power cable available from Symbol Technologies.
To provide power from an AC source:
1. Insert the AC power cable into the AC connector on the universal power supply.
Universal Power Supply
AC Power Cable
(23844-00-00)
DC Power Cable
(50-16002-024)
(50-14001-004)
DC Power Cable
(50-16002-024)
Terminal Power Port
Figure 2-4. Connecting AC power
2. Plug the other end of the AC power cable into a wall outlet.
3. Insert the DC power cable into the DC connector on the universal power supply.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the terminal’s power port.
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Connecting the Filtered DC Power Cable for Electric Trucks
This section describes how to connect and use the filtered DC power cable to provide
power to the terminal when mounted on an electric truck.
The cable consists of two ends connected to a central mounting block.
Mounting Block
To DC power
connector
on terminal
Cable End
Connecting the Cable
1. Disconnect the electric truck battery. Never perform installations on a live electric
truck.
2. Secure the mounting block to the desired location in the truck, using #8 screws.
Ensure the DC power connector reaches the terminal and the cable end reaches
the DC power source when routed through the truck. Secure the power cable with
cable ties.
3. Cut off excess cable at the cable end, and strip 12” off the outer jacket to reveal the
screen. Cut the screen back to about 2” and twist the screen strands together.
4. Connect the screen to the truck's chassis. If you cannot find a close connection
point, solder an extra length of cable to the screen to extend the connection to the
chassis. Use a heat shrink to cover the solder joint.
5. Crimp a ring terminal onto the screen/cable extension and screw the ring terminal
into the truck metal work. Or , if a bolt connection exists, attach the ring terminal to
this connection (check the connection with a multi-meter to the truck chassis if
you’re not sure).
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6. Place a fuse holder in-line of the brown and blue wire approximately 4 inches from
the cable end, as shown below.
Fuse Terminal Ends
Fuse Holder Fuse HolderSpring Fuse
Solder the fuse terminal ends to the wire to ensure a proper electrical connection.
7. Connect the brown wire to the vehicle's positive power source. Connect the blue
wire to the vehicle's negative power source. To terminate the cable:
• If the vehicle has a power output connector, use a mating connector. You may
be able to connect to a fuse panel with a commercially available connector.
• If the vehicle has no power output connector, use a ring terminal (for a battery
post) or blade terminal (for a fuse panel).
See your vehicle Owner's Manual for more information.
Ensure the wiring connections created are sufficiently insulated from each other.
8. Re-connect the electric truck battery.
9. Insert the cable's DC power connector into the terminal's DC power port. Align the
keyway on the power connector with the notch on the terminal’s power port.
WARNING
A lead acid battery can leak hydrogen gas. A spark anywhere near the battery can cause it to explode. Always
make your final connection to power as far away from the
battery as possible, i.e., conne ct the power cable to the
battery first, then the terminal.
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Caution
Use extreme care when routing and securing this cable from the terminal
to the vehicle power source. Hazards associated with improper wiring can
be severe. T o avoid unintentional contact between the wire and any sharp
edges, use proper bushings and clamping where the cable 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 chassis. This can start a fire.
Installation and the Internal Battery
The VRC89XX has an internal battery that preserves RAM if there is a temporary
interruption, disconnection or fluctuation in the main DC or AC power.
The internal battery may be depleted when you first install it. It charges itself from the
terminal’s main power supply (DC or AC) when the terminal is running. It also charges when
the terminal is in suspend mode (by pressing the Suspend button), but will not charge if
power is removed from the terminal.
We recommend that you power on the terminal and allow the internal battery to charge for
a minimum of 24 hours before using the terminal. It takes 15 hours to fully charge the
internal battery. A fully charged internal battery can maintain data for up to 72 hours if the
unit is disconnected from its main power source.
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