Zebra VCA 8000-01 Quick Reference Guide

VCA 8000-01

Snap-On Autocharger

VCA 8000-01

Snap-On Autocharger

© 2002 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved.
Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability,

function, or design.
Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the

application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under

any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system,
apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might
be used. An implied license exists only for equipment, circuits, and subsystems
contained in Symbol products.

Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

http://www.symbol.com

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; 5,815,811; 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; 6,115,678; 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 (Taiwan); 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

The VCA 8000-01 Snap-On Autocharger connects to the
accessory outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle) in your vehicle to
charge your terminal.

About This Guide

This guide provides instructions on setting up and using the
VCA 8000-01 Snap-On Autocharger. Refer to your terminal’s
Product Reference Guide for more information on the terminal.

Setting Up the Snap-On Autocharger

Charging
LED - Amber

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Power

Indicator

Green

Your terminal’s battery begins charging automatically. Depending
on its charge state, the battery fully charges within three hours.

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VCA 8000-01

Snap-On Autocharger

LED Indicators

LED Indication

Terminal Charging

Off Cable not connected.

Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check setup of cable.

Slow Blinking Amber Terminal is charging.

Solid Amber Charging complete.

Autocharger Power Indicator

Off Cable not connected to vehicle.

On Cable connected to vehicle.

Disconnecting the Snap-On Autocharger

Disconnect the cable from the cigarette lighter receptacle in your
vehicle and disconnect the other end from the terminal.

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Regulatory Information

All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in
locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.

Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Snap-On Autocharger

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Warranty

(A) Seller's hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of 30 days from the date of shipment, provided the Product
remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. Warranty
provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product modified
or designed to meet specific customer specifications ("Custom Products"),
remanufactured products, and reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as
provided in the applicable Product specification in effect at the time of purchase or in
the accompanying software license. (B) Products may be serviced or manufactured
with parts, components, or subassemblies that originate from returned products and
that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for equivalent new
material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for defective hardware Products
is limited to repair or replacement (at Seller's option) on a "return to service depot"
basis with prior Seller authorization. Shipment to and from Seller will be at Seller's
expense, unless no defect is found. No charge will be made to Buyer for replacement
parts for warranty repairs. Seller is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any
software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or
reinstallation of any software programs or data other than the software, if any,
installed by Seller during manufacture of the Product. The aforementioned provisions
do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been
repaired or replaced by Seller. (C) The above warranty provisions shall not apply to
any Product (i) which has been repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, except
by Seller's authorized service personnel; (ii) in which the defects or damage to the
Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage,
water or other liquids, battery leakage or failure to perform operator handling and
scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Seller; (iii) which has been subjected
to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure
beyond normal use within the specified operational and environmental parameters
set forth in the applicable Product specification; nor shall the above warranty
provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such as batteries, supplied
with the Product. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON
PRODUCTS FURNISHED HERUNDER INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABLILTY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT
ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTIRES, FOR SUCH
PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all
obligations or liabilities on the part of Seller for damages, including but not limited to,
special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use
or performance of the Product or service. Seller's liability for damages to Buyer or
others resulting from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall in
no way exceed the purchase price of said Product or the fair market value of said
service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

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Service Information

Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and
run your applications.

If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your facility’s
Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will
contact the Symbol Support Center:

United States

United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific 337-6588

Australia 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 1-505-5794-0

Denmark/Danmark 7020-1718 Finland/Suomi 9 5407 580

France 01-40-96-52-21 Germany/Deutchland 6074-49020

Italy/Italia 2-484441 Mexico/México 5-520-1835

Netherlands/Nederland 315-271700 Norway/Norge [phone]

South Africa 11-8095311 Spain/España 91 324 40 00

Sweden/Sverige 84452900 [phone]

Latin America
Sales Support

Europe/Mid-East
Distributor Operations

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Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

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1-800-653-5350
1-631-738-2400

1-800-347-0178 Inside US
[phone] Outside US

Contact local distributor or call
[phone]

Canada 905-629-7226

Inside Spain

Outside Spain

72-57868-01

Revision A — June 2002

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300