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- Page 1 DOCK USER’S MANUAL FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION Compsee, Inc. A Subsidiary of McRae Industries, Inc.
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- Page 3 DOCK USER’S MANUAL FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION FIRST EDITION Compsee, Inc. A Subsidiary of McRae Industries, Inc.
- Page 4 COMPSEE, INC. 2000, All Rights Reserved All parts of this manual, including illustrations and specifications are the property of Compsee, Inc. The information contained herein may not be reproduced in whole or in part for any reason without express written authorization from Compsee, Inc.
- Page 5 What is the size of your company? Under $1 Million in Sales Greater than $1 Million, less than $10 Million in sales Greater than $10 Million in sales What is your application for the Apex III? Warehousing Medical Government Retail...
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Page 7: Limited Warranty
INFORMATION Note to Purchaser This warranty and license contains important information on the servicing and use of your new Apex III Dock and Power Supply. Limited Warranty Compsee, Inc. warrants that for one year from date of purchase, the Apex III Dock shall be free from significant defects in material and... - Page 8 Failure to adhere to the provisions of these limitations will void the product warranty. Do NOT attempt to open or disassemble the Apex III Dock or Power Supply. No user serviceable parts are included in these units. ONLY Charge Apex III Battery Packs with an approved Compsee charging device.
- Page 9 When the Battery Pack is exhausted, leave the exhausted Battery Pack in the Apex III until you can either charge it in place by placing the Apex III in the Apex III Dock, or swap the Battery Pack with a charged Battery Pack. Information in volatile memory...
- Page 10 Apex III Dock User’s Manual Warranty Information COAM30003 Rev. 1.04 09/03/01...
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Apex III Dock Setup..........3-1 Initial Setup Procedure .........3-1 Apex III Dock Operation...........3-7 Apex III Spare Battery Pack Charging....3-7 Installed Apex III PDT Battery Pack Charging ...3-8 Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes......3-9 Battery Pack Life..........3-9 Apex III PDT Communications ......3-10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......4-1 Associated Pinouts.............4-1... - Page 12 Apex III Dock User’s Manual Table Of Contents COAM30003 Rev. 1.04 09/03/01...
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Page 13: Apex Iii Dock Basics
Apex III PDT will help the user to more fully comprehend the entire Apex III system capabilities and the integrated use of all of the Apex III line of products. It is therefore recommended that any user of the Apex III Dock also become familiar with the Apex III PDT operation (refer to the Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal User’s Manual). -
Page 14: Apex Iii Dock Characteristics
APEX III DOCK OR EXTERNAL CHARGER! DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the battery charging slot could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. -
Page 15: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following items are available as optional accessories for use with the Apex III PDT and Dock (refer to the parts section of this manual for specific part numbers): Additional Battery Packs (Nickel Metal Hydride - NiMH) Additional Apex III Docks –... - Page 16 Apex III Dock User’s Manual 1 Apex III Dock Basics COAM30003 Rev. 1.04 09/03/01...
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Page 17: Safety
WARNING! DO NOT TAMPER OR OPEN THE UNIT CASE! DO NOT tamper or operate the Apex III Dock if the case is perforated, broken, or loosely held together. Use of the product with the case broken, perforated, or loose could result in an Electrical Shock Hazard and/or damage to the unit. -
Page 18: Unit Specific Safety Notes
2 Safety CAUTION! ONLY USE COMPSEE APPROVED METHODOLOGY! DO NOT use any Apex III Dock for uses other than those specified by Compsee, Inc. Use of controls, adjustments, procedures, or methodology other than those specifically identified by Compsee, Inc. is strictly prohibited and will void the product warranty. -
Page 19: Battery Pack Safety
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF APEX III BATTERY PACKS! Apex III PDT Battery Packs should be disposed of properly. DO NOT dispose of the Apex III Battery Pack in a flame or fire. An explosion may occur. Apex III Battery Packs are approved for disposal in a class 2 Landfill (normal trash);... -
Page 20: Product Conformity
2 Safety Product Conformity No user serviceable parts are included in the manufacture of your Apex III product. Opening of the unit by unauthorized personnel will void the product warranty. Only Authorized personnel should attempt to repair or replace parts within this unit. -
Page 21: Dock Setup And Operation
Apex III PDT and the Dock (RS-232 serial communications between the Dock and an IBM compatible PC or other serial device). Refer to the Apex III PDT User’s Manual and Apex III PDT Technical Reference Manual for detailed information on conducting communications. - Page 22 Figure 3-2: Apex III Dock VAC Cord Shown) Power Supply Figure 3-4: Apex III Dock Communications Cable (10 Pin Phone Plug To DB-9) Record the unit specific information on the page provided at the back of this manual (p. 5-5) for future reference before permanently installing your Apex III Dock.
- Page 23 3 Dock Setup And Operation Plug the round male Power Supply DC voltage connector (cable permanently attached to Power Supply) into the DC voltage connector on the back of the Apex III Dock (refer to Figure 3-6). Spare Battery Pack...
- Page 24 AC Power Cord Figure 3-8: AC Power Connection If the Apex III Dock is to be mounted in the vertical position (e.g. on a wall), remove the PDT Mounting Hook from within the Apex III PDT resting area (refer to Figure 3-9).
- Page 25 ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS! DO NOT attempt to charge any type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the Dock or External Charger could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
- Page 26 Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Figure 3-11: Apex III At Rest In Dock (Spare Battery Pack In Charging Slot) COAM30003 Rev. 1.04 09/03/01...
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Page 27: Apex Iii Dock Operation
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Apex III Dock Operation Before operating your Apex III Dock it is recommended that you thoroughly read the following detailed operational sequences. The Apex III Dock and External Charger are equipped with a quick charge circuit allowing an Apex III Battery Pack to be fully charged from a full discharge condition within 2 hours. -
Page 28: Installed Apex Iii Pdt Battery Pack Charging
Apex III PDT User’s Manual for detailed instructions on the Apex III use and operation. When the Apex III PDT is first placed in the Dock, the PDT Batt LED will flash Red. After a short period of time the LED will illuminate solid Red, indicating that the installed Apex III Battery Pack is being charged in the fast mode (this should not take more than 15 minutes). -
Page 29: Apex Iii Pdt/Battery Pack Notes
When the Battery Pack is exhausted, leave the exhausted Battery Pack in the Apex III PDT until you can either charge it in place by placing the Apex III in the Apex III Dock, or swap the Battery Pack with a charged Battery Pack. -
Page 30: Apex Iii Pdt Communications
Apex III PDT via the built-in IR port. No cable connection is required between the Apex III and the Dock. Place the Apex III PDT in the Dock in the “At Rest” position (refer to the Initial Setup section of this manual). Note:... - Page 31 Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Notes: The Tx LED flashes Green when the Apex III PDT is transmitting to a serial device through the Dock. The Rx LED flashes Red when the Apex III PDT is receiving a transmission from a serial device through the Dock.
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Page 33: Technical Information
4 Technical Information TECHNICAL INFORMATION Associated Pinouts The Apex III Dock comes standard with an onboard RS-232 connector located on the rear of the unit. The connector (designated Port 2) allows the serial connection from the Dock to the PC to be made with a 10-pin phone type connection. - Page 34 Additional RS-232 cables are available from Compsee, Inc. These cables can be used in conjunction with the Apex III PDT and Apex III Dock for additional purposes. Contact Compsee, Inc. for additional information. Figure 4-3 Illustrates the Dock input power voltage polarity within the Dock Power Supply connectors.
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Page 35: Support Information
Since the manual printing date, additional Part Numbers may be available. Call for details or check the Compsee, Inc. website. Technical Support Technical Support on the Apex III unit is available from Compsee, Inc. through the following methods: Website: www.compsee.com... -
Page 36: Service And Repair
International Authorized Service Centers. Check the Compsee Inc. website for the latest Authorized Service Center listing. The Apex III Dock carries a Limited 1 Year Warranty from the date of purchase. The specific warranty language is contained in the front of this manual. -
Page 37: Return Material Authorization (Rma)
Normal Repair time is 10 days from receipt of the equipment. Shipping costs to Compsee Inc. are to be paid for by the user. Compsee will pay for the return shipping in the same manner that the equipment was originally shipped to the repair facility. -
Page 38: Specifications
Width: 4.50 in. (11.43 cm) Height: 4.75 in. (12.06 cm) Weight Dock: 1.61 lbs. Dock With Battery Pack: 1.85 lbs. Dock With Apex III PDT and Battery Pack: 2.99 lbs. Construction Industrial, high-strength polycarbonate/ABS-blend plastic, U/L rated @ 94 VO. Power Supply/ Battery Pack... -
Page 39: User Unit Specific Information
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information User Unit Specific Information Record your Apex III Dock and Power Supply Model numbers, Serial Numbers, and Purchase Date in the space provided below for future reference: Dock Model No. Dock Serial No. -
Page 40: Notes
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information Notes COAM30003 Rev. 1.04 09/03/01... - Page 41 Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information Notes COAM30003 Rev. 1.04 09/03/01...
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- Page 44 Compsee, Inc. Contact Information www.compsee.com 1 (800) 628-3888 Compsee, Inc. A Subsidiary of McRae Industries, Inc.