Zebra Workabout Pro 3 Mobile Computer WORKABOUT PRO Auto-ranging Scanner WA9009 Installation instructions English

WORKABOUT PRO AUTO-RANGING SCANNER WA9009 INSTALLATION

End-Cap Containing Scanner

Inside

Outside

Switch

Scanner

Cover Plate

Interface Board

For Switch

Backplate

Internal Power Switch*

*The internal power switch is located at A or B for WORKABOUT PRO first-generation units.

(SW1401)

A

B

C

D

On second-generation units, it is located in the battery compartment at C or D.

Original End-Cap And Screws

Silver Flex Cable

Original Backplate And Screws

Battery Pack Cover

1. Introduction

Warning: The installation of this scanner/imager end-cap must be performed using the appropriate anti-static devices. If

unavailable, discharge static from your body by touching a grounded metallic object before
covers on the unit.

Warning: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This product may contain a laser scanner that emits less than 1.4 mW maximum radiant power at a
wavelength of 650 nm. This product complies with CRH 21 CFR 1040 Class II and
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001 Class 2 laser product

The Auto-Ranging Scanner kit, model WA9009, includes a special end-cap incorporating a scanner and beeper, plus a backplate
incorporating a scanner interface board and a switch. The kit is compatible with second-generation WORKABOUT PRO units
(model numbers 7527C-G2 and 7527S-G2). The switch is intended to interface with the Model WA6103 Pistol Grip; a screw-in
cover plate is provided for users who do not require the Pistol Grip.

opening any

Figure 1 Auto-Ranging Scanner Kit Contents

2. Installation

Important: Back up any data in RAM first, since it will be erased when the internal power of the WORKABOUT PRO

is turned off.

1. If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it.

2. Remove the stylus from the end-cap to use in removing the battery pack cover.

3. Remove the battery pack.

4. Switch off internal power (see Figure 2 for switch location).

5. Remove the original backplate from the unit.

Figure 2 Disassembling The WORKABOUT PRO

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6. Unlatch the three connectors on the interface board on the new backplate.

J2

J1

J3

J1

J3

Figure 3 The Interface Board On The Backplate

7. Position the lower end of the new backplate next to the back opening of the unit.

8. Insert the 22-pin flex cable from the main logic board of the WORKABOUT PRO into J2 on the inter­face board. The contacts on the flex cable face towards the circuit board:

Figure 4 Positioning The Backplate

9. Latch the connector.

10. Flip the backplate to the other side of the opening in the unit.

11. Place the new scanner end-cap next to the WORKABOUT PRO.

12. Pass the two flex cables from the end-cap through the end of the unit.

13. Place the new end-cap onto the unit.

14. Tighten the end-cap screws provided with the kit to a torque of 3 lb-in (0.34 N

·m) or until finger-tight.

Figure 5 Flex Cables From End-Cap

15. Insert the 15-pin flex cable from the scanner into J3 of the interface board. The contacts on this flex cable
face away from the circuit board:.

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Figure 6 Flex Cables Into Interface Board