AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock
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What Is the AD2?
Quick Start Guide
Specifications
Connector Pinouts
AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock Quick Start Guide
*073391-003*
P/N 073391-003
The AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock is an accessory for the CK30 Handheld Computer.
You can use the AD2 to:
• power four CK30s at one time.
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charge four AB1 batteries while in CK30s.
• transfer data and applications using RS-232 serial communications.
• transfer data and applications through a 10BaseT/100BaseTx Ethernet connection
(CK30A only).
This guide explains how to install and use the AD2. Before using the AD2, please read this
guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
What You Need
To use the AD2, you need:
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an AC power supply (P/N 073573).
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an AC power cord.
You need to purchase the appropriate power cord for your location. For more
information, contact your Intermec sales representative.
6001 36th Avenue West
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
© 2003 Intermec Technologies Corp.
All Rights Reserved
Use these pinouts if you want to make your own cables.
For More Information
You may need additional information when working with the AD2 and CK30 in a data
collection system. Please visit our web site at www.intermec.com to download our current
manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your
local Intermec representative or distributor.
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You must use the appropriate Intermec power supply with this device or
equipment damage may occur.
Attention: Vous devez utiliser la source d’alimentation Intermec adéquate avec
cet appareil sinon vous risquez d’endommager l’équipement.
Electrical Requirements: x 12V 4A
Requires Intermec AC power supply (P/N 073573)
~100 to 240V, 50-60 Hz
Charging Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing relative humidity
Storage Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the AD2 to rain or
moisture.
Avertissement: Pour éviter des risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique,
ne pas exposer le AD2 à la plui ou l’humidité.
Patent Information
Product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 5,052,943; 5,195,183; 5,317,691;
5,331,580; 5,544,010; 5,644,471. There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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Connect the AC power supply to the power connector on the back of the AD2.
Connect the power supply to an AC power outlet. The yellow Power light turns on,
showing that the AD2 is ready to charge a battery in a CK30. The AD2 fully charges
the battery in about 5 hours.
(Optional) Connect one or more of the following communications cables:
• RS-232 serial cable
• 10BaseT/100BaseTx Ethernet cable (only the CK30A connects to Ethernet)
AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock Quick Start Guide
Understanding the Lights
Installing the AD2
If you have attached a communications cable, you need to configure the CK30 to
communicate through the port you have connected. The following table
provides a list of parameters you need to set for each type of port. Ask your
network administrator for the parameter values you should set. For help
configuring the CK30, see the CK30 Handheld Computer User’s Manual (P/N 073528).
Configuring the CK30
Place the AD2 on a flat, stable, and clean surface that is within 1.5 m (5 feet) of an
AC outlet.
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To configure the CK30
Press the Power (I) key to turn on the CK30.
Press the green C key, and then press the orange B key to enter the
Intermec CK30 System Main Menu.
If prompted for a password, type the password, and then press Enter. The
main menu initially is not password protected.
Select the Configuration Utility and then Communications, and configure
the Ethernet parameters.
Save your changes, and exit the configuration menu.
Press and hold the Power key for 5 seconds to warm boot the CK30.
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Insert CK30s into one or all of the bays.
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Light Color Description
Charge Flashing Green
Steady Green
Flashing Red
The battery is charging.
The battery is fully charged.
The battery is not charging. Try these solutions:
• Make sure that the battery is firmly installed in
the CK30.
• Make sure that the CK30 is firmly inserted in the
bay.
• Make sure the power supply is connected
properly to a powered AC outlet.
• Make sure the room temperature is between
0°C and 45°C (32°F and 113°F).
• Make sure the charging pins on the AD2 and
the battery contacts on the AB1 are clean.
Power Off
Steady Yellow
The AD2 is not receiving power. Make sure the
power supply is connected properly.
The AD2 is connected to AC power and is ready to
charge.
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