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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Monarch® RF link with Trigger 7400™ unit is a dual-purpose device.
It is a radio frequency (RF) solution for cable-less communication
between a Symbol® PPT 2700 or 2800 terminal and a Monarch® Sierra
Sport™2 9460™ printer. It also has a trigger to initiate a bar code scans
easily.
The RF link device is under control of an application running on the
terminal. Your System Administrator must load the application before you
use it.
Getting Started
To start
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5. Run the application on the terminal. Your System Administrator will instruct you how to do this. NOTE: When using the RF link device, be sure to put your hand through the safety strap before grabbing the handle. Inserting/Removing the Terminal To insert the terminal into the RF link device: 1. Hold the RF link device upright horizontally with the trigger facing the palm of your hand. Hold the terminal with the other hand, oriented so that the word Symbol is at the bottom. 2. Push
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Linking the RF Modules Despite there being no physical connection (a cable), the RF link device and printer must still be linked so they can communicate. To set up the link: 1. Turn off the RF link device, printer, and terminal. See the documentation for the terminal and printer for more information. Following is the RF link device’s power switch. Power Switch 2. Move the RF link device (with terminal inserted) and the printer within three meters of each other. 3. Turn on the ter
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When you have linked the modules, they can talk with each other up to 20 feet apart. NOTE: When you are not using the printer, terminal, and RF link device, be sure to turn them off. Scanning Bar Codes To scan a bar code: 1. Point the scanner at a slight angle approximately 4 – 8 inches from the bar code symbol. 2. Pull the trigger until you hear a beep, which indicates a complete scan. If you let go of the trigger before the beep, the scan stops immediately. CAUTION: Do Not stare in
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Using a Cable Connection Optional. You do not necessarily have to use the RF link device with RF communications. You can connect the RF link device to the printer with a cable (part number 12029351). To attach the cable, plug it into the port at the back of the unit. To remove the cable, press the cable release and pull the cable away from the port. Cable Release Operating Instructions 5
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Troubleshooting Problems can occur with the scanner and RF communications. Scanner Problems If the scanner does not turn on, have your System Administrator check ♦ the terminal’s application to determine if it initializes the scanner in the form’s activate event. ♦ that the terminal’s Ext. 5 volts option is set to Always On. To do so: 1. Tap the upper left corner of any screen. 2. Choose Settings from the drop-down menu. 3. Tap the System tab (at the bottom). 4. Tap the Symbol Setting
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RF Communication Problems If the RF link device and the printer are not communicating, try each of these suggestions to correct the problem. ♦ Change or recharge the terminal’s battery. ♦ Have your System Administrator ensure that the following communication parameters are set on both the terminal and the printer: − 8 data bits − No parity − 9600 baud − 1 stop bit − DTR flow control (on the printer) RTS/CTS flow control (on the terminal). NOTE: The application on the terminal should
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