ZQ500 Series
Battery Eliminator Cradle Kit
Installation Guide
© 2014, ZIH Corp.
P1073631-001
August 2014
Contents
Product Improvements...................................................................3
FCC Compliance Statement............................................................3
Canadian Compliance Statement....................................................3
Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information...............................3
Liability Disclaimer..........................................................................3
No Liability for Consequential Damage...........................................4
Copyrights......................................................................................4
Proprietary Statements
This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely
for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such
proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other
purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Product Improvements
Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation, all specifications
and signs are subject to change without notice.
Special Notices..................................................................5
General Warnings and Cautions.........................................5
Vehicle Installation Safety..................................................5
Electrical Information.........................................................6
Indicator and Parts Descriptions........................................7
Descriptions...................................................................................7
Introduction.......................................................................9
Required for Installation.....................................................9
Using the Printer on the BE Cradle................................................10
Printer Removal.............................................................................11
Operational Notes .........................................................................11
Cradle Indicators...........................................................................12
USB Connectors............................................................................12
Installing the Mounting Arm.............................................12
Mounting Hardware......................................................................13
RAM Mount Installation................................................................13
Appendix A: Technical Specifications...............................15
Technical Support............................................................16
U.S. Only.......................................................................................16
All Others......................................................................................16
FCC Compliance Statement
Class B digital device. Tested to comply with FCC standards.
WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation with certain versions of the printer used with this
product. To conform to FCC RF exposure requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the
operating conditions and instructions listed in the printer’s User Guide. There are several radio options
available with the printer used in conjunction with this product. Additional regulatory information is
contained in the printer’s Users Guide in sections devoted to each radio option.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
“IC:” before the equipment ce rtific ation number signifies t hat the Industr y Canada technical speci fications were me t.
It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information
• FCC part 15 Class B
• Canadian STD ICES-003 Class B
• EN55022 Class B European Electromagnetic Radiation Standard
• EN55024 European Immunity Standard
• EN60950 Safety Standard
• RCM (Australia/New Zealand)
• VCCI (Japan)
• SII (Israel)
• CB
• C-TUV-US
• CE (EU/EFTA)
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Liability Disclaimer
In as much as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual, Zebra
Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous information or omissions. Zebra Technologies
Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.
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No Liability for Consequential Damage
In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation,
production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable
for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits,
business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of
or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has
been advised of the possibility of such
damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental
damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
Copyrights
The copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra
Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label
print engine may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506).
Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.
ZebraLink and all produc t names and numbers are trademark s, and Zebra, the Zebra logo, ZPL, ZPL II, Element
Energy Equalizer Circuit, and E3 Circuit are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. All rights reserved worldwide.
CG Triumvirate is a trad emark of AGFA Monotype Corpor ation. All rights re served worldwid e. CG Triumviratetm
font © AGFA Monotype Corporation. Intellifont® portion © AGFA Monotype Corporation. All rights reserved
worldwide. UFST is a registered trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide.
All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
©2014 ZIH Corp
Special Notices
The following notices emphasize certain information in the guide. Each serves a special purpose
and is displayed in the format shown:
Note: Note is used to emphasize any significant information.
Caution: Indicates information that, if not followed, can result in damage to software, hardware, or
data.
Warning: This warning symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided will
result in death or serious injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved
with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents
General Warnings and Cautions
Caution: Read the following installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Note: Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for personal injury or damage to any equipment
caused by the improper installation of this equipment to any power source.
Vehicle Installation Safety
Caution: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
Caution: DO NOT USE THE PRINTER WHILE DRIVING, as this may result in property damage or personal
injury. Zebra Technologies Corporation. does not promote the use of these products except when parked
or stationary, and is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use or misuse of our products.
Caution: Do not install the Battery Eliminator Cradle where it will be exposed to precipitation, extreme
temperatures or excessive condensation.
Caution: Do not install the Battery Eliminator Cradle in a location that will affect vehicle safety or
drivability.
Caution • Use only the approved power supply for the Battery Eliminator Cradle. Use of an alternative
power supply will void the product warranty and may cause product damage.
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