Zebra Technologies AM16629-1 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! FAILURE TO INSTALL THIS
EQUIPMENT PER THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.

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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.

Caution: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, can result in personal injury.

Caution: This warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may be a shock hazard.

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: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,

replace, or service this equipment.

Caution:Read the 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. Check with the vehicle manufacturer or dealer for installation assistance in
order to prevent the voiding of the vehicle warranty or maintenance contract.

Warning: Risk of ignition or explosion. Explosive gas mixture may be vented

from the vehicle battery. Work only in a well ventilated area. Avoid creating arcs
and sparks at the battery terminal

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INTRODUCTION

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.

The MMQ4 Mobile Mount system is designed to integrate a Zebra™ QL 420 Printer and a
Zebra RCLI-DC Mobile Charger into the electrical and mechanical systems of a vehicle.
Once installed it will provide intelligent charging capabilities for the printer’s battery and
protection from accidental damage to the printer.

The RCLI-DC series of Mobile Chargers are supplied separately from the Mobile Mount
installation Kit. They should be installed in accordance with their installation guides and
under the supervision of properly trained and qualified personnel. The following installation
instructions pertain only to the mechanical installation of the MMQ4 mobile mount. Follow
them closely to ensure safe, reliable performance of the QL 420 Printer in a mobile
environment

The printer is powered with its own battery which is charged by a RCLI-DC Series Mobile
Charger System which runs off the vehicle’s DC electrical system. Refer to the RCLI-DC
charger installation Guide for more detail on their use and installation.

It is important that the vehicle’s electrical system be functioning properly. The vehicle’s
charging circuit must work properly and vehicle-generated electrical “noise” must be
minimized and within specifications.

The vehicle charging circuit must neither undercharge nor over-charge the vehicle battery.
Defective ignition wiring, damaged insulation, or faulty vehicle electrical components can
cause electrical noise and excess electrical noise can be severe enough to defeat the
electrical filtering that is built into the printer. When this happens, computers and printers
can behave unpredictably.

NOTE: All of these systems must be connected in strict accordance with the

instructions in this document. Failure to install this equipment per these instructions
will void the warranty.

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Tools Required

• An electrical drill, drill bits 1/4”(6 mm))

• Taps-1/4-20 and #6-32 (M6 and M3).

• Common hand tools.

Reference

• QL 420 User’s Guide

• The RCLI-DC Mobile Charger Installation Guide

Contents of the Package

• The Mobile Mount Bracket Assembly

• The Lift Truck Mounting Bracket

• The Fanfold Bin

•A plastic bag containing mounting hardware, and the Fanfold Spacer

• This Guide

INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION

The MMQ4 Mobile Mount allows you to mount a QL 420 printer into virtually any vehicle.
The RCLI Mobile Charger (supplied separately from this kit) can provide a source of power
to run and charge the printer’s battery from the vehicle’s electrical system.

Installation of the Mobile Charger is covered in the RCLI-DC Mobile Charger Installation
Guide supplied with each charger.

In all installations, the power cable is wired to the vehicle’s battery power system indirectly
through a power take-off point.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the equipment be attached directly to
the vehicle’s battery or an AC power sourcewithout a proper fuse.

Since each situation or equipment type may pose unique requirements, mounting hardware
selection and mechanical installation shall be the responsibility of the installer. Zebra
recommends using self-locking (ESN) nuts, bolts, and/or lock washers for installing the
mount. The mount is pre- drilled for 1/4” (M6) hardware.

NOTE: Hardware used to secure the Mobile Mount to the vehicle is not supplied in
the kit. Recommended fasteners are 1/4” (6 mm) diameter hex head or socket
head bolts with flat washers, lock washers, nuts and/or locking nuts.

Your tasks are to:

• Mechanically install the MMQ4 Mobile Mount

• Install the Mobile Charger (if used in this installation) according to the RCLI-DC
Mobile Charger Installation Guide

• Connect the Data I/O cable from the data terminal (if used) and the output cable
from the Mobile charger.

Decide where you will mount the printer, then proceed with the following instructions.

Installing a Terminal

You most likely will be installing a terminal at the same time. Follow the terminal
manufacturer’s instructions for installing his unit. The printer and terminal usually are linked
together with a data cable which typically is no longer than six (6) feet (183 cm).

Some installations may require the terminal and printer to communicate via radio frequency

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