PSC Falcon 4220 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Falcon 4220 ® Powered Vehicle Dock Installation Guide...
- Page 2 PSC is a registered trademark of PSC Inc. The PSC logo is a trademark of PSC. All other trademarks and trade names referred to herein are property of their respective owners. ® Falcon is a registered trademark of PSC Inc. and of its wholly owned subsidiaries. ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PSC Falcon® 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock Warranty ......................iii Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions & Regulatory Statements ..............iv Electrical Warnings ......................iv Safety Precautions ......................iv Introduction ......................1 Manual Overview ......................1 Document Conventions ....................1 About the Powered Vehicle Dock ..................2 Features of the Powered Vehicle Dock .................2... - Page 4 Final Assembly ...................... 18 Inserting/Removing the 4220 ..................19 Inserting the 4220 into the Dock ................19 Removing the 4220 from the Dock ................20 Appendix. Troubleshooting ................21 Hardware Troubleshooting ..................... 21 Issues with Power to the Dock ................. 21 Technical Support ......................
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Page 5: Psc Falcon® 4220 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. -
Page 6: Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions & Regulatory Statements
4220 is PSC’s latest generation PDA device, combining a com- pact, ruggedized form factor with the flexibility of Microsoft’s CE .NET oper- ating system. The 4220 is ready for installation in mobile environments using the Powered Vehicle Dock. However, there are some safety precautions you should take to protect the PDA from unnecessary damage. - Page 7 Safety Precautions 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES -003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est confrome à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with Automotive Directive 95/54/EEC.
- Page 8 Electrical Warnings, Safety Precautions & Regulatory Statements NOTES ® Falcon 4420 Powered Vehicle Dock...
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Page 9: Introduction
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. -
Page 10: About The Powered Vehicle Dock
Introduction About the Powered Vehicle Dock ® The 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock (PVD) is a rugged cradle for Falcon 4220 Win CE .NET ruggedized PDAs, 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. -
Page 11: Electrical Specifications
Input voltage range: +9 to +28vdc • Power consumption: Less than 100ma without 4220 installed, max 3.5 amps with 4220 PDA charging and both COM ports supplying power Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and ensure you received everything you ordered. - Page 12 • 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 21 for PSC contact information. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock...
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Page 13: Electrical Considerations
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. -
Page 14: Ground Contact Anti-Static Straps
This will provide an adequate level of redundancy, should one of the straps become dislodged from the lift. Ground Contact Anti-Static Straps should be checked at regular intervals to ensure proper installation or identify need for replacement. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock... -
Page 15: Electrical Accessories
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. DC/DC Converter. -
Page 16: Electrical System Connections
(Required) ENSURE that the device being DO NOT connect the white wire. installed is properly rated for use Either cut it or ensure it is properly on your vehicle isolated. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock... -
Page 17: Connection To +36V And +48V Systems
Electrical System Connections Connection to +36V and +48V Systems 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 proper operation. - Page 18 Electrical Considerations NOTES ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock...
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Page 19: Power And Peripheral Device Connections
This chapter describes connection of peripheral devices that are provided with ® or available for the Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock system. For more on power connections, see “Electrical Considerations” starting on page 5. Connections on the Dock Figure 6 shows the connection located on the back side of the dock. See the following pages for more information about these connections. -
Page 20: Power Connection
The PVD provides battery charging for the Falcon terminal when powered. COM Port Connections You must have the Falcon 4220 PDA attached to the Vehicle Dock and powered on in order for the COM ports to function. The PVD includes two powered DTE serial port connections to allow the Fal- ®... - Page 21 Using the COM ports Serial peripherals connecting to the serial ports on the dock are available to the Falcon terminal as COM2. Some peripherals are considered as input devices (scanner) or an output device (printer) and are configured to communicate using serial protocol.
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Page 23: Mounting The Dock
Chapter 4 Mounting the Dock Mounting Assembly Install only on properly grounded vehicles. If this Dock is used on an electric vehicle, ensure that any part of the PVD and PDA do not come into contact with the vehicle. Electrical discharges can develop on these vehicles, which can damage the PVD and/ or PDA. -
Page 24: Mounting Options
Four 5/8” screws (supplied) and four surface mounting screws (customer supplied) • Philips head screwdriver Ram Ball Assembly 1. Loosen the large adjustment knob handle on the Ram Ball assembly. 2. Remove both Ram Balls from the mount as demonstrated in Figure 9. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock... -
Page 25: Attaching The Ram Ball To The Vehicle Dock
Mounting Options Figure 9. Ram Ball Assembly Adjustment Ram Balls Knob Screws 3. Use four screws (customer supplied) to secure one of the Ram Balls to the desired mounting surface. Set the other Ram ball aside to use later in the assembly process. -
Page 26: Final Assembly
3. Route and connect all cables (see ”Power and Peripheral Device Connec- tions” starting on page 11 for more on connections). If you haven’t already prepared the power connection, reference ”Electrical Consider- ations” starting on page 5 for wiring information. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock... -
Page 27: Inserting/Removing The 4220
Inserting/Removing the 4220 Inserting/Removing the 4220 Inserting the 4220 into the Dock To insert the 4220 PDA into the Powered Vehicle Dock, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Align the PDA with the Dock. 2. Slide the PDA into the Dock until it locks firmly into place. See Figure Figure 12. -
Page 28: Removing The 4220 From The Dock
1. Push the button on the side of the dock (see Figure 14). 2. Grasp the PDA and slide it out of the Dock. Figure 14. Removing the 4220 from the Dock Button Removal of the 4220 from the Dock is complete. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock... -
Page 29: Appendix. Troubleshooting
Ensure that the power connector is pushed securely into the power port. • When power to the Dock is turned on, the power-on LED will be lit. Refer to the Falcon 4220 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for information about powering the Falcon and a description of its LED functions. Technical Support PSC Website Support The PSC website (www.psc.com) is the complete source for technical support... -
Page 30: Telephone Technical Support
Troubleshooting Telephone Technical Support If you do not have internet or email access, you may contact PSC technical support at (541) 349-8281. ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock... - Page 31 Technical Support NOTES Installation Guide...
- Page 32 Troubleshooting NOTES ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock...
- Page 33 Index +12V and +24V Systems installation 11, Attaching the 4220 to the Dock Mounting Options Detaching the 4220 from the Dock document conventions overview overview manual Electrical Accessories power AC Power Adapter troubleshooting DC Conditioner DC/DC Converter Delay Timer Noise Spike/RF Filter...
- Page 34 Index power warranty Wiring Diagram for +12V and +24V Systems Wiring Diagram for +36V and +48V Systems unpacking ® Falcon 4220 Powered Vehicle Dock...
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