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Unova Intermec TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Guide
P/N 067359-001
TRAKKER
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Antares
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2455 Vehicle-Mount Terminal

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide P/N 067359-001 TRAKKER ® Antares ™ 2455 Vehicle-Mount Terminal...
  • Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation 6001 36th Avenue West P.O. Box 4280 Everett, WA 98203-9280 U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505 U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947 Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-688-7043 Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936 Outside U.S. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier. The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents nugget font Introduction 5 Standard Features 6 T2455 Options 6 Unpacking the Terminal 7 Accessories for the Terminal 8 Getting Started 9 Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices 10 Locating the Terminal Ports 10 Attaching the Antenna 12 Installing the Mounting Bracket on the Vehicle 13 Installing the Keyboard 14 Attaching the T2455 to the Mounting Bracket 16 Installing and Connecting the DC Power Supply 18...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction nugget font Congratulations on selecting Intermec to help meet your data collection needs. You have chosen the world leader in the data collection industry. The TRAKKER® Antares™ 2455 (T2455) is a programmable vehicle-mount data collection terminal that communicates in Intermec’s 2.4 GHz radio frequency (RF) network.

  • Page 6: Standard Features

    TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font " 25 line by 80 character screen with either an LCD CGA or electroluminescent (EL) CGA display. Integrated function keypad provides function keys to support scanned data entry so you can operate the terminal without an accessory keyboard. Accessory keyboard (ordered separately) with keyboard overlay that can be mounted to the terminal or mounted in a separate location on the vehicle.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Introduction nugget font The T2455 shipping box contains: Getting Started Guide P/N 063015 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Vehicle-Mount Terminal 2455G.002 TRAKKER Antares 2455 vehicle-mount terminal Antenna Mounting bracket " Getting started guide and safety supplement Mounting bracket hardware T2455 DC power supply cable Keyboard overlay When you remove the terminal from its box, save the box and shipping material in case you need to ship or store the terminal.
  • Page 8 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font You can use these accessories (sold and ordered separately) with the TRAKKER Antares 2455 vehicle-mount terminal: Use the AC power supply (Part No. 065236) to power the terminal AC power supply when it is in the desktop mounting stand. The AC power supply is only for use in clean, dry office-like environments with temperatures from 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).
  • Page 9 Getting Started nugget font The T2455 has a flexible two-piece design that allows you to mount the terminal in different locations using three basic configurations. Mount the T2455 on the vehicle. Use the T2455 without a keyboard. Attach an accessory laser scanner to input bar code data and use the function keypad below the screen for F1-F10 function keys.
  • Page 10 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font The steps required to install your T2455 will depend on the mounting location and the accessories you want to attach to the terminal. To install and configure your T2455, you need to: •...

  • Page 11: Installing The Terminal And Connecting Devices

    Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font Scanner port You must use one of the accessory laser scanner cables to connect a scanner to the Scanner port on the terminal. You can attach these Intermec devices: • 1517, 1518, 1519 laser scanners •...
  • Page 12 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font The antenna is shipped with the terminal. Remove the antenna from the shipping box and attach the antenna as shown. Antenna 2455G.007 You can also use an Intermec-approved accessory antenna to improve RF communications.
  • Page 13 Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font The T2455 is designed to be mounted on a vertical or horizontal surface. Before you install the mounting bracket, read these guidelines: • In most cases, you will need to weld or bolt a flat mounting plate to the vehicle to secure the T2455 mounting bracket.
  • Page 14 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font • If the keyboard is attached to the T2455, the curved arms of the mounting bracket must point away from you. 2455G.009 2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark and drill six holes in the mounting surface.

  • Page 15: Installing The Keyboard

    Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font To install the keyboard 1. If you are using the T2455 keyboard, install the keyboard overlay that shipped with the terminal. For help, see the TRAKKER Antares 2455 Keyboard Installation Guide (Part No. 067363). 2.
  • Page 16 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font After you have installed the mounting bracket and keyboard (optional), you can attach the T2455 to the mounting bracket. To attach the T2455 to the mounting bracket 1. Remove the backing from the wear plates. 2.
  • Page 17 Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font Installing the Mounting Bracket Without a Keyboard Washer 2455G.013 Lock Shoulder washer screw Knob Installing the Mounting Bracket With a Keyboard Washer 2455G.014 Lock washer Shoulder screw Knob 7. Periodically inspect the knobs on the mounting bracket to make sure they are still tight.
  • Page 18 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font You need to install the DC power supply and connect the power supply to the vehicle battery and to the T2455. You need one of these DC power supply kits: • Low-input voltage kit (10 to 36 VDC) (Part No. 067698) •...
  • Page 19 Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font You can attach a laser scanner to scan and input bar code data. Use the accessory laser scanner cables to connect a scanning device. For help ordering the appropriate laser scanner cable, see “Specifications” later in this guide. To attach a scanner 1.
  • Page 20 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font You use the terminal’s serial port to transfer data between the terminal and a serial device. The terminal has one serial port (COM1) that supports RS-232 communications. You can use COM1 and the accessory RS-232 null-modem adapter cable (Part No.
  • Page 21 Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font The backup battery backs up all memory and the real-time clock in case of a power failure. The backup battery is shipped inside the terminal, but it may not be fully charged. You need to fully charge the backup battery. You can operate the terminal while the backup battery is charging.

  • Page 22: Connecting To An Rf Network

    TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font 2. Press to boot the terminal and initialize the firmware. The TRAKKER Antares screen appears. VERSION 4.XX COPYRIGHT 1996-1998 2455G.020 Next, either a sample application screen or a terminal emulation (TE) application welcome screen appears.
  • Page 23 Installing the Terminal and Connecting Devices nugget font The TRAKKER Antares 2455 terminal can communicate with a host computer in Intermec’s 2.4 GHz RF network through the Model 200 Controller, the DCS 300 Server, or directly through the access points. Host TCP/IP UDP Plus...

  • Page 24: Using The Menu System To Configure The Terminal

    TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font Note: If the T2455 is on a different IP subnetwork from the controller, server, or host, you must also configure the default router and subnet mask. For help, see the next section, “Using the Menu System to Configure the Terminal.”...

  • Page 25: Using The Function Keypad

    Using the Function Keypad nugget font The T2455 terminal has a function keypad below the screen that has these keys: • Display contrast key • F1 through F10 function keys • Function Left key • Suspend/Resume key If your application can receive all data from only scanned bar codes and function keys (F1 through F10), you can use the T2455 without a keyboard.
  • Page 26 TRAKKER Antares 2455 Getting Started Guide nugget font You can use the terminal’s status lights to monitor the status of backup battery power, RF network communications, special keys, and bar code scanning. The status lights flash or turn on to indicate the current status. The Power status light is amber and all other lights are green.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications nugget font Electrical Specifications Model: T2455 Electrical rating: 12V, 4A Power Specifications Operating (with power supply): 10V to 36 VDC or 15V to 96 VDC universal power supply Memory Backup: Rechargeable NiCad 700 mA battery pack Memory • 2MB programmable flash memory, 750K available for use •...

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