CRD-TC7X-CVCD1-01
VEHICLE CRADLE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Installation Guide 3
Introduction
This guide describes how to install and use a CRD-TC7X-CVCD1-01 Vehicle
Cradle with a TC75 touch computer.
Install the cradle into your vehicle. Once installed, the cradle:
• holds the TC75 securely in place
• provides power for operating the TC75
• re-charges the battery in the TC75.
The cradle is powered by the vehicle’s 12V or 24V electrical system. The
operating voltage range is 9V to 32V and supplies a maximum current of 3A.
Requirements
For mounting on a flat surface:
• four M3 screws (included)
• four wall anchors (not included).
For mounting onto a RAM Mount:
• RAM Mount (sold separately)
• Four M4 screws, lock washers and flat washers (included)
For CLA power connection:
• CLA (not included), p/n CHG-AUTO-CLA1-01
For hard-wired power connection:
• power input cable (not included), p/n CHG-AUTO-HWIRE1-01
• UL Listed in-line fuse rated 250V, 5A (not included), must be used if not
connecting to vehicle’s fuse panel
• in-line fuse holder (not included), must be used if not connecting to vehicle’s
fuse panel.
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Parts
FRONT VIEW
Mounting Screws
REAR VIEW
Mounting Plate
Installation Guide 5
CAUTION
ROAD SAFETY - Do not use the TC75 while driving. Park
the vehicle first. Always ensure the TC75 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
insertion may result in property damage or personal injury.
Zebra is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use
of the products while driving. Remember: Safety comes first.
Mounting the Cradle to a Flat Surface
CAUTION
1. Select a mounting location for the cradle. It should be flat, and must provide
adequate support for the cradle.
2. Prepare the mounting surface, using the mounting template below, with wall
anchors that support the weight of the cradle and device. The anchors should
accept four M3 screws,
Only mount the Vehicle Cradle in a vertical position. Never
mount the vehicle cradle on the side or upside down or on a
wall that can be subject to impact or collision of greater than
10Gs, in accordance with SAE J1455 Section 4.10.3.5.
30.18 mm
1.12”
38.1 mm
1.5”
3. Loosen the screw securing the mounting plate to the cradle.
4. Slide the mounting plate down and then remove the mounting plate from the
cradle.
5. Position the mounting plate on the mounting surface.
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6. Fasten the mounting plate using four M3 screws (provided).
CAUTION
7. Align the cradle with the mounting plate.
8. Slide the cradle down.
Do not install a Vehicle Cradle on or near an air bag cover
plate or within an aerobic zone. Also, do not install it in a
location that affects vehicle safety or driveability.
9. Tighten the screw to secure the cradle to the mounting plate.
Installation Guide 7
Mounting the Cradle to a RAM Mount
To mount the cradle onto a RAM Mount:
CAUTION
1. Follow the instructions that are provided with the RAM Mount for RAM Mount
mounting instructions.
2. Loosen the screw securing the mounting plate to the cradle.
3. Slide the mounting plate down and then remove the mounting plate from the
cradle.
4. Align the mounting plate with the RAM Mount ball base.
5. Secure the mounting plate to the ball base using M4 screws, lock washers and
flat washers (provided)..
CAUTION
Only mount the Vehicle Cradle in a vertical position. Never
mount the vehicle cradle on the side or upside down or on a
wall that can be subject to impact or collision of greater than
10Gs, in accordance with SAE J1455 Section 4.10.3.5.
Do not install a Vehicle Cradle on or near an air bag cover
plate or within an aerobic zone. Also, do not install it in a
location that affects vehicle safety or driveability.
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6. Secure the RAM Mount to the vehicle depending upon the type of RAM Mount.
See instructions provided with RAM Mount.
7. Align the cradle with the mounting plate.
8. Slide the cradle down.
9. Tighten the screw to secure the cradle to the mounting plate.
10.Adjust RAM Mount according to RAM Mount instructions.
CLA Power Connection
To connect the CLA to the cradle:
1. Connect the CLA power plug into the Input Power jack on the vehicle cradle.
2. Plug the CLA into a power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle).
Installation Guide 9
Hard-Wired Power Connection
Please read all of these instructions before beginning.
WARNING !
To connect the cradle to power:
CAUTION
A properly trained technician must perform the power
connection. Improper connection can damage your vehicle,
cradle or mobile computer. Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s
Manual for instructions for removing power.
When setting up connection for this cradle, only use the
power input cable provided with this cradle.
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1. Locate the vehicle power source.
NOTE
The ideal location for connecting the vehicle cradle power input
cable would be an accessory output in your vehicle’s fuse panel.
The vehicle cradle should be added to a circuit with a maximum
load capacity for the cradle and the original circuit. Refer to the
vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for identification of the circuit.
If a fused output is not available, the vehicle cradle must be
installed with the provided in-line fuse holder and UL Listed 5A
fuse. The fuse protects the vehicle from an electrical short on
the power line to the cradle.
To use the cradle to charge the TC75, when the vehicle’s
ignition is off, connect the cradle to unswitched power.
2. Route the power input cable from the cradle’s power port to the connection
point for the vehicle’s power source.
NOTE
The means of routing and securing the power input cable from
the cradle through to the vehicle power source is extremely
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 chassis. This can start a fire. To avoid
any mishaps, all wiring should be routed away from moving
parts, high temperature areas and any contaminants.
3. When using the supplied in-line fuse holder (which must be used if not
connecting to vehicle’s fuse panel):
a. Ensure the fuse holder contains a 5A UL Listed slow-blow fuse.
Installation Guide 11
b. Splice the fuse holder to the end of the red V+ wire, as shown below. Make
the distance from the fuse to the power connection point as short as
possible.
Ground Wire
(black)
5A Fuse and In-line Fuse
Holder (optional)
4. Prepare the cable termination.
a. Red wire: connect to a +12/24 V vehicle power source.
Shield Wire
(bare wire)
V+ Power (red)
Power Input Cable
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b. Black wire and Shield wire: connect to vehicle ground wire or chassis
ground.
NOTE
How the cable terminates depends on the vehicle. If the vehicle
has a power output connector, then you must attach a mating
connector to the end of the power cable. You may be able to
connect to a fuse panel with a simple blade terminal or
commercially available connector. Consult the vehicle Owner’s
Manual for information on how to access the power supply in the
vehicle.
5. Connect the power input cable into the power port on the cradle.
To see if the cradle has power, insert the TC75. The Charging LED on the TC75
slowly blinks amber to indicate charging and turns solid green when the battery is
completely charged. See LED Indicators on page 14 for other indications.
Installation Guide 13
TC75 Insertion and Removal
To ensure the TC75 was inserted correctly, listen for the audible click that signifies
that the TC75 locking mechanism was enabled and the TC75 was locked into
place.
CAUTION
To remove the TC75 from the cradle, grasp the TC75 and lift out of the cradle.
Ensure that the TC75 is fully inserted into the cradle. Lack of
proper insertion may result in property damage or personal
injury. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for
any loss resulting from the use of the products while driving.
TC75 Battery Charging
Ensure the cradle is connected to a power source. See CLA Power Connection on
page 8 or Hard-Wired Power Connection on page 9.
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Insert the TC75 into the cradle. The TC75 starts to charge through the cradle as
soon as it is inserted. This does not deplete the vehicle battery significantly. The
battery charges in approximately four hours. See LED Indicators on page 14 for
all charging indications.
Charging Note
The Vehicle Cradle operating temperature is -40 °C to +85 °C. When in the cradle,
the TC75 will only charge when its temperature is between 0 °C to +40 °C.
LED Indicators
LED Indication
TC75 Battery Charging (LED is on TC75)
Off TC75 is not in cradle, TC75 is not placed correctly,
Fast Blinking Red
(twice a second)
Slow Blinking Amber
(once every two seconds)
Solid Green Charging is complete.
or cradle is not powered.
Error in charging (not within battery charging
temperature or charging for too long without
completion). Check placement of TC75.
TC75 is charging.
Care and Cleaning
Avoid getting oils, grease or gasoline on the cradle, and do not let debris gather in
the bottom of the cradle slot. When necessary, clean the cradle with a mild
cleaner. If you are not sure whether or not to use a particular cleaner, contact
Zebra for advice.
Installation Guide 15
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Action
TC75 charging
LED does not
light up.
TC75 battery is
not charging.
Cradle is not
receiving power.
TC75 was removed
from the cradle too
soon.
Battery is faulty. Replace the battery.
TC75 was not
placed correctly in
the cradle.
Ambient
temperature is too
high or too low.
Ensure the Power Input cable is
securely connected to the cradle’s
Power Port.
Replace the TC75 in the cradle; you
may have removed it before it was
recharged. If a TC75 battery is fully
depleted, it can take six hours to fully
recharge the battery.
Remove the TC75 from the cradle, and
re-insert correctly. If the battery still
does not charge, contact Customer
Support.
The TC75 battery charging LED slowly
blinks amber when the TC75 is
correctly inserted and charging.
Ambient temperature within the vehicle
may be too high or too low. Charging
will begin when temperature within the
vehicle is within the TC75 charging
temperature range (0 °C to 40 °C).
Service Information
If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or
Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the
Zebra Support at: http://www.zebra.com/support.
For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.zebra.com/support.
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