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Falcon 4400 Series ® Powered Vehicle Dock Installation Guide...
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PSC Falcon 4400 Series ® 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...
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PSC Technical Support ... 23 Appendix. Accessories and Peripherals ... 25 Overview ... 25 Index ... 29 ® Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock...
Risk of Loss Customer shall bear risk of loss or damage for product in transit to PSC. PSC shall assume risk of loss or damage for product in PSC's possession or product being returned to Customer by PSC, except such loss or damage as may be caused by the negligence of Customer, its agents or employees. In the absence of specific written instructions for the return of product to Customer, PSC will select the carrier, but PSC shall not thereby assume any liability in connection with the return shipment.
Only use PSC approved accessories and peripherals. Safety Precautions The PSC Falcon 4400 Series is a powerful, compact, rugged data terminal, ready for installation in mobile environments using the Powered Vehicle Dock. However, there are some safety precautions you should take to protect the terminal from unnecessary damage.
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.
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.
Figure 1. Features of the F4400 Powered Vehicle Dock Power-On Indicator 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: •...
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• 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. ® Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock...
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.
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 It is recommended that more than one strap be installed on each vehicle to help eliminate or reduce the potential for static buildup while the vehicle is in motion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”...
Figure 9. Installing the Vehicle Dock Assembly on the Mount 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”...
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Inserting/Removing the 4400 Figure 10. Inserting a Falcon 4400 in the Vehicle Dock 3. Keeping the top of the Terminal in contact with the Dock, push the bot- tom of the terminal upward. Figure 11. Pushing the 4400 upward Installation Guide...
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Mounting Options 4. Seat the bottom of the Terminal into the cradle on the Dock. Figure 12. Seating the Falcon into the Dock Insertion of the 4400 in the Dock is complete. ® Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock...
Removing the 4400 from the Dock To remove the Falcon 4400 from the Dock: 1. Grasp the Falcon terminal. 2. Lift upwards while pulling the bottom of the terminal forward. Figure 13. Removing the 4400 from the Dock 3. Slide the top of the Falcon out from under the top of the Dock. Removal of the Falcon from the Dock is complete.
This chapter describes connection of peripheral devices that are provided with or available for the Falcon nections, see “Electrical Considerations” starting on page 5. Connections on the Dock Figure 14 shows the connection located on the bottom of the dock. See the following pages for more information about these connections.
LED will light. For non-mobile applications, an AC power supply adapter is available to power the PVD. Contact your local distributor or PSC sales for additional information. Battery Charging The PVD provides battery charging for the Falcon terminal when powered.
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These will require additional or special considerations when used with the dock. See Table Table 2. COM port DB9M Pinouts Pin No. Refer to the PowerScan User’s Guide for more information on the handheld scanner. Installation Guide for COM port pinouts. Signal +12 @ 200Ma...
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Power and Peripheral Device Connections NOTES ® Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock...
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Troubleshooting Telephone Technical Support If you don’t have internet or email access, please contact PSC technical support by telephone at (541) 349-8281. ® Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock...
Overview Installation of the PVD may require accessory electronic equipment for proper and safe operation. Contact your reseller or PSC sales for information about availability. Table 3. F4400 Vehicle Dock Accessories Item Installation Guide Accessories and Peripherals 4400 Powered Vehicle Dock (Mounting hard- ware not included) Mount, RAM Base w/ 1.5"...
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Accessories and Peripherals Item Description Mount, RAM 2.5" Wide Clamp Base w/1.5" Ball (Accommodates up to 2.5" wide posts) Mount, RAM 3.5" 2x Socket, 1.5" Ball Mount, RAM 6" Base Plate Mount, RAM 7.35" Assy w/ 2x 1.5" BALLs Kit, RAM Mount, Base w/ 1.5" ball, 5.5" socket, 2.5"...
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Overview Item Description Mount, RAM 5.25" Assy w/ 2x1.5" BALLs 110/220 AC/DC Power Supply Power Cord, Bare lead, 8', DC Converter, 18-55VDC IN / 13.8V 10Amp DC Noise Spike Filter, 4-60VDC, 8Amp Installation Guide...
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Accessories and Peripherals Item Description Kit, Inline Fuse 5 Amp ® Falcon 4400 Series Powered Vehicle Dock...
+12V and +24V Systems +36V and +48V Systems accessories overview Attaching the 4220 to the Dock Detaching the 4220 from the Dock document conventions overview Electrical Accessories AC Power Adapter DC Conditioner DC/DC Converter Delay Timer Noise Spike/RF Filter Electrical Accessory Matrix Electrical Specifications electrical warnings Electrostatic Build-up...
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Index safety precautions Static Build-up on a Forklift Frame style conventions technical support The Ram Ball Mount troubleshooting power unpacking warranty Wiring Diagram for +12V and +24V Systems Wiring Diagram for +36V and +48V Systems Falcon ® Powered Vehicle Dock...
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Index NOTES ® Falcon Powered Vehicle Dock...
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