Intermec Microbar Series Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: Intermec

Model: Microbar Series

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

P/N 962-000-005

Revision A

January 2000

5055 Microbar

P/N 962-000-005 Revision A

*962000005*

Introduction

These instructions show you how to install the Microbar radio device onto the 5055 Data

Collection PC. A rightĆangle adapter bracket helps make this an easy installation for

you to perform. The adapter bracket can be mounted on either side of the computer.

NOTE: Before you begin this installation, you MUST:

Perform a standard Windows shutdown

Press the On/Off switch to the OFF position

Physically disconnect external power to the computer

At your option, you may temporarily remove the computer from its permanent mounting

location. Then, follow these instructions to install and connect the Microbar radio device

to your computer.

Alternative

Location.

Adapter Bracket

P/N

754-664-001

Longer Screws

(provided)

Step 1

Discard the two selfĆtapping

sheet metal screws packed in

the bag with the clip.

Use the two smaller machine

screws (provided in this kit) to

attach the Microbar mounting

clip to the adapter bracket.

Mounting Clip

P/N

827-004-001

Step 2

Remove two screws (if present)

from either upper corner of the

computer. Discard these screws.

Use the longer screws (provided

in kit) to attach the Microbar

mount assembly to the computer.

Attach the Microbar Unit

Follow the instructions below to attach the Microbar unit to the 5055 computer.

Serial Cable

P/N

827-006-001

Step 3

Align the back side of the MicroĆ

bar unit to the mounting clip.

Slide the unit upward until the

latch tang snaps into the latch

recess on the back of the unit.

Latch Tang

Latch

Recess

Mounting

Clip

Microbar

Unit

Step 4

Identify the cable type that came

with your Microbar order.

The Serial Cable plugs into the

round connector on the Microbar

unit, and attaches to either Serial

Connector (COM1 or COM2) on

the computer.

The PS/2 Cable plugs into the

dĆsubminiature connector on the

bottom of the Microbar unit, and

attaches to the PS/2 Keyboard

Connector on the computer.

The PS/2 YĆCable allows you to

connect both a PS/2 keyboard and

the Microbar unit to the computer

via a single cable.

PS/2 Cable

P/N

827-005-001

PS/2 Y-Cable

P/N

827-007-001

Connect the Microbar Unit

Follow the instructions below to connect the Microbar unit to the 5055 Computer.

Serial Cable

P/N

827-006-001

Step 5

Align the cable connector to the

corresponding connection on the

bottom of the Microbar unit.

Use the thumbscrews to tighten

the dĆsub connector to ensure it is

firmly engaged.

The slideĆin connector for the SeriĆ

al Cable must be pushed firmly

into the unit to engage the

springĆloaded latching mechanism.

Thumb

Screws

You can connect the Serial Cable

to either of the COM ports. ReĆ

member to designate whichever

port you select using the System

Configuration Utility (SCU).

Connect the PS/2 cable from the

Microbar unit to the PS/2 KeyĆ

board Connector on the computer.

Do NOT connect it to the PS/2

mouse connector.

PS/2 Cable

(either P/N)

Serial

Connectors

(COM ports)

PS/2

Keyboard

Connector

Step 6

Enabling the Scanner

You have successfully installed and connected the Microbar radio device to the 5055

Data Collection PC. You must power up the computer and make several settings before

the wireless scanner and Microbar radio device can actually talk" to the computer.

Step 7

Computer Setup

(a) Reconnect the external power cable to the computer.

(b) Press the On/Off Switch to the Power ON position.

(d) If your operating system does not detect new hardware, you must manually enable scanning.

(e) Use the System Configuration Utility to designate the correct COM port (Serial Cable only).

Step 8

Scanner/Microbar Setup

You must follow these procedures in the order shown below to successfully enable scanning:

(a) Make sure the wireless scanner battery is fully charged.

(b) Scan the barcode on the Microbar device.

(d) Configure the communications protocol (Serial connection only)**

*Barcodes can be found in the scanner user's guide.

** A PS/2 connection should not require communication configuration.

Disconnecting Microbar Cables

PS/2 Cable

Simply loosen the thumbĆ

screws. Pull the connector

free of the Microbar device.

Serial Connector (slideĆon)

Press very firmly on the latch release.

Pull the connector free of the Microbar

device.

Serial Cable

Latch Release

Intermec Microbar Series Installation Instructions Manual

Intermec Microbar Series Installation Instructions Manual

Intermec Microbar Series Installation Instructions Manual

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