Trakker Antares®
Communications
Dock (TD2410)
Quick Reference
Guide
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Learning About the Communications Dock
The Trakker Antares
®
TD2410 Communications Dock is an accessory for the
Trakker Antares 2410 and 2415 Handheld Terminals. Use the communications
dock to:
• transfer data and applications to and from another device using RS-232 serial
communications.
• charge the standard (single-cell) or high-performance (dual-cell) lithium-ion
battery packs.
Use this illustration to locate the important parts of the communications dock.
Terminal/
Battery slot
Transmit
LED
Receive LED
Charging
LED
Charging
complete
LED
241XI004.eps
For information about the status LEDs, see “Understanding the Status LEDs”
later in this guide.
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the
purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured
equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose
without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change
without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec
Technologies Corporation.
© 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile Framework,
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Trakker Antares, UAP, Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.
Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a
trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state
that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the
trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.
There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Setting Up the Communications Dock
Before setting up the communications dock, you need to choose a flat, stable,
and clean surface that is within 1.5 m (5 ft) of an electrical source. You need the
following equipment:
• External power supply (P/N 065236 or P/N 073941)
• AC power cord (see “Ordering Power Cords” later in this guide)
• RS-232 null-modem cable (P/N 059167)
Each of these accessories is ordered or purchased separately. For help, contact
your Intermec sales representative.
To set up the dock for RS-232 communications
1. Connect the external power supply to the power connector on the underside
of the dock.
2. Route the external power supply out the back. Refer to the illustration
below.
3. Connect the other end of the external power supply to the power cord.
4. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.
5. Insert the 9-pin RS-232 connector into the COM port on the underside of the
dock.
6. Route the RS-232 cable over the external power supply, across the dock, and
out the back. Refer to the illustration below.
7. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to a serial device.
External
power
supply
RS-232
cable
241XQ005.eps
Attaching the Communications Dock to Your Desk
Use the mounting bracket that comes with your communications dock to attach
the communications dock to your desk.
You need the following equipment to attach the communications dock to your
desk:
• Mounting bracket (provided)
• Two #8 Phillips head machine screws (provided)
• Two #8 screws (not provided)
• Phillips screwdriver (not provided)
• Drill (not provided)
To attach the communications dock to your desk
1. Remove and set aside the two machine screws taped to the mounting
bracket.
2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark where you need to drill the
holes in your desk, remove the mounting bracket, and drill the holes.
3. Align the mounting bracket with the screws and holes in the underside of the
dock and insert the mounting bracket into the underside of the dock. See the
illustration on the next page.
4. Attach the mounting bracket to the dock using a Phillips screwdriver and the
two machine screws that came with the bracket.
5. Align the dock and mounting bracket with the holes in your desk and attach
the dock and mounting bracket to the desk with two #8 screws.
6. Connect the external power supply to the dock and an AC outlet. For help,
see the previous section, “Setting Up the Communications Dock.”
7. Connect the RS-232 cable to the dock and to a serial device. For help, see
the previous section, “Setting Up the Communications Dock.”
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#8 Screws
(2 places)
Machine
screws
(2 places)
241XQ06.eps
Mounting
bracket
Inserting the Terminal Into the Communications Dock
After you have connected a power cord and RS-232
cable and mounted the dock to your desk, you are
ready to insert the terminal into the dock and start using
it. You can insert a terminal with a handle or handstrap
attached.
To use the communications dock
1. Line up the connector on the bottom of the
terminal with the connector on the
communications dock.
2. Carefully seat the connector on the bottom of the
terminal into the connector on the communications
dock.
3. Press _ to turn on the terminal.
Note: You must have a battery pack installed in
the terminal for all operations.
4. Start the application on the terminal.
Understanding the Status LEDs
The communications dock has four status LEDs that indicate the current status.
Status LED State Indicates
Transmit Blinking yellow The terminal in the communications
dock is sending data.
Receive Blinking yellow The terminal in the communications
dock is receiving data.
Charging Yellow The battery pack is charging.
Blinking yellow The battery pack is bad.
Charging complete Green The battery pack is charged.
Attaching the Communications Dock to Your Desk (continued)
241XQ02.eps
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Charging the Battery Pack
You can charge the battery pack while it is inside the terminal or you can charge
an extra battery pack in the battery slot. In either situation, the battery pack
requires the same amount of time to charge.
You can charge either the standard or high performance battery packs. The
charging times indicate the maximum amount of time to charge a fully discharged
battery. It may take less time depending on the state of the battery charge.
Battery Pack Charging Time
1350 mAh single-cell standard (P/N 069428) 1.25 hours
2700 mAh dual-cell high performance (P/N 069429) 2.5 hours
2400 mAh single-cell standard (P/N 073929) 5 hours
4800 mAh dual-cell high performance (P/N 073930) 9 hours
The battery pack takes longer to charge if the battery pack is inside the terminal
and you are using the terminal. It also takes longer to charge the battery pack at
more extreme temperatures.
You should always have a battery pack in the terminal to prevent the loss of data
stored in RAM memory.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to establish a good connection, you may need to:
• Set the same serial port parameters for the terminal and the serial device.
• Connect the correct RS-232 null-modem cable.
• Connect the dock to AC power.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet has power.
• Insert the terminal firmly in the dock.
• Clean the contacts on the dock and the terminal using a cotton swab and
isopropyl alcohol.
Specifications
Electrical requirements: x 12V; 1,7A
Serial interface: RS-232 null-modem cable
Interface speeds: Baud rate up to 115,200 baud
Operating environment:
Charging temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Storage environment:
Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
Warning
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the TD2410 to
rain or moisture.
Avertissement
Pour éviter des risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne
pas exposer le TD2410 à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Ordering Power Cords
The AC power cord is ordered separately.
Country Part Number
North America and Central America 586105
Europe 586267
Denmark and Greenland 586283
Chile and Italy 586282
Liechtenstein and Switzerland 586276
United Kingdom 586266
South Pacific 586281
China 071918
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RS-232 DTE Connector Pinout
2
3
4
5
7
8
RXD (Receive data)
TXD (Transmit data)
GND (Signal ground)
RTS (Request to send)
CTS (Clear to send)
241XQ03.eps
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