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®
Falcon 4400 Series
Powered Vehicle Dock
Installation Guide
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PSC Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140 Copyright ©2004 PSC Inc. An Unpublished Work - All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the pro- cedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of PSC Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries (“PSC”). Owners of PSC products are hereby granted a non-exclusive, revocable license to reproduce and transmit th
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Table of Contents ® PSC Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock Warranty ............................................................................................................ iii Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions & Regulatory Statements ................................................................ iv Electrical Warnings ........................................................................................................ iv Safety Precautions ...................................
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PSC Technical Support ..................................................................................................23 Appendix. Accessories and Peripherals ............................................................. 25 Overview ....................................................................................................................25 Index ................................................................................................................ 29 ® ii Falcon 4400 Series
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® PSC Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock Warranty Warranty Falcon products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for the period specified at the time of sale. This warranty shall apply to Falcon Portable Data Terminals (PDT's), Base Stations for the Falcon and Chargers for the Falcon. Cables, mounts and other accessory items are specifically war- ranted for a period of 90-days from product purchase. Customer must notify PSC of the claimed defect before the expiration
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Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions & Regulatory Statements Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions & Regulatory Statements Electrical Warnings To ensure safe operation when using the standard 110/220 VAC Power supply, the three prong electrical plug must be inserted into a standard three prong electrical power plug. The power plug should be grounded through the normal wiring. WARNING During installation, make sure that the main outlet socket is easily accessible; this allows users to remove
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Chapter 1 Introduction Manual Overview � Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the features of the Powered Vehi- cle Dock. � Chapter 2 specifies important electrical considerations to observe when installing the unit. � Chapter 3 describes the various peripheral connections made to the Dock, and their functions. � Chapter 4 contains instructions for mounting. Document Conventions Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide to provide a consistent method for representing the user in
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Introduction About the Powered Vehicle Dock The Powered Vehicle Dock (PVD) is a rugged cradle for Falcon 4400 Series Win CE .NET data terminals, for use on mobile vehicle applications. This guide is intended to address some of the factors to consider when installing the PVD on gas, diesel, propane or electric powered forklifts. To ensure you have the latest version of manuals and instructions for this product, download them from the PSC website listed on the back cover of this manual. The pro
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Electrical Specifications: Figure 1. Features of the F4400 Powered Vehicle Dock Stylus Power-On Serial Port Indicator Connections Electrical Specifications: � Input voltage range: +12 to +18V � Power consumption: <50 MA with no load � +12v available on COM A and COM B ports Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and ensure you received everything you ordered. Refer to your packing slip for an exact list of items delivered, which may include some or all of the following items: � Powered Vehicle
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Introduction �Ram Ball Mount Kit � Ram Ball Assembly � Assorted Screws � Any additional accessories required for your installation If any parts are missing, please contact your dealer or refer to “Troubleshoot- ing” on page 23 for PSC Technical Support contact information. ® 4 Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock
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Chapter 2 Electrical Considerations Electrostatic Build-up One common characteristic of forklifts is the possibility of producing high lev- els of electrostatic voltage. Static is created by the wheels as they move about the floor and can also be generated when an operator slides on or off of a vehi- cle's cloth-covered seat. Static buildup on the forklift frame can be as high as several thousand volts (see Figure 2). At these levels of high voltage, a discharge can cause severe damage to ele
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Electrical Considerations Ground Contact Anti-Static Straps The recommended method of reducing static buildup is to install ground con- tacting anti-static straps or conductors to the frame of the forklift (refer to Fig- ure 3). Contact your forklift parts provider for availability. Figure 3. Installing Ground Contact Anti-Static Straps Ground Contact Anti-Static Straps It is recommended that more than one strap be installed on each vehicle to help eliminate or reduce the potential for static
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Electrical Accessories Electrical Accessories Installation of the PVD may require accessory electronic equipment for proper and safe operation. Some of this equipment may not be available through PSC, but could be available through your dealer, forklift parts provider, or other suppliers. See Appendix A, “Accessories and Peripherals” on page 25. DC/DC Converter. Voltage step down device used to power the terminal from +24, +36 and +48 volt battery systems. DC Conditioner/UPS. Used to provid
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Electrical Considerations Electrical System Connections This section covers electrical connection to +12V, +24V, +36V and +48V sys- tems. Proper installation requires that source power connections be made directly to the vehicle's positive and negative battery terminals. It is important to maintain electrical isolation when installing the powered vehicle dock and any accessory equipment, to ensure safe and proper operation. Do not make any electrical CAUTION connections directly to the chassis o
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Electrical System Connections Connection to +24V, +36V and +48V Systems Figure 5 illustrates a wiring diagram for +24, +36 and +48 volt systems. The use of a DC/DC converter is required to step down the battery voltage for use by the terminal. Proper installation requires that source power connections be made directly to the vehicle's positive and negative battery terminals. It is important to maintain electrical isolation when installing the PVD and any accessory equipment, to ensure safe and
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Electrical Considerations NOTES ® 10 Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock
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Chapter 3 Mounting Options Ram Ball Mounting Assembly This chapter outlines the steps needed to assemble and mount the Powered Vehicle Dock using the Ram Ball mount accessory. The Ram Ball and mount- ing assembly, shown in Figure 6, combine to form an extremely a flexible mounting assembly. This assembly allows wide range of rotation for the Vehi- cle Dock. It can be mounted on any flat horizontal or vertical surface. Figure 6. The Ram Ball Mount Ram Ball Mounting Assembly Install only on pro
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Mounting Options Components, Materials and Tools � Ram Ball Assembly (sold separately) � 8 screws and nuts for mounting Ram Ball (supplied) � Phillips head screwdriver Ram Ball Assembly (sold separately) 1. Loosen the large adjustment knob handle on the Ram Ball assembly. 2. Remove both Ram Balls from the mount as demonstrated in Figure 7. Figure 7. Ram Ball Assembly Ram Balls Adjustment Knob Screws 3. Use four screws (customer supplied) to secure one of the Ram balls to the desired mounting
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Ram Ball Mounting Assembly Attaching the Ram Ball to the Vehicle Dock 1. Align the second Ram Ball with the four screw holes on the rear of the Vehicle Dock as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8. Installing the Ram Ball on the Vehicle Dock Secure the Ram Ball to the mounting area using the four supplied 10-24 x 5/8” Phillips head screws and four supplied 10-24 hex nuts. Final Assembly 1. Insert the Ram Ball, mounted to the rear of the Vehicle Dock assembly, into the Ram Ball assembly you earlier af
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Mounting Options Figure 9. Installing the Vehicle Dock Assembly on the Mount Ram Ball Ram Ball Adjustment Assembly Knob 2. Loosen the Adjustment Knob slightly to tilt the Vehicle Dock to the desired mounting angle. Re-tighten the Adjustment Knob securely. 3. Route and connect all cables (see “Power and Peripheral Device Connec- tions” starting on page 19 for more on connections). If you haven’t already prepared the power connection, reference “Electrical Consider- ations” starting on page 5 fo
