Using the Vehicle Power Install Kit The vehicle power install kit (P/N 203-802-xxx) lets you connect an Intermec computer, printer, and/or other equipment to the electrical system of your vehicle. After you install this kit, your vehicle can provide power to operate a vehicle dock, printer, and all other connected equipment.
Defective ignition wiring, damaged insulation, or a faulty vehicle electrical component can cause electrical noise, possibly causing unpredictable behavior in printers and docks. Note: If the vehicle voltage is too high or too low, the Intermec equipment may not work. To determine your vehicle’s voltage level 1 Measure the vehicle battery voltage with a voltmeter.
Installing the Gray Vehicle Battery Power Cable 1 Route the gray battery power cable (P/N 236-106-xxx) from the equipment toward the vehicle battery. Note: Do not secure the gray battery power cable to any moving parts on the vehicle. Make sure the cable is at least 6 inches from the exhaust system.
Note: When you remove the battery terminal side post bolts from the vehicle battery, the vehicle’s computer and radio will return to default settings. Connecting to the Side Battery Terminal 1 Remove both battery terminal side post bolts from the vehicle battery.
8 Tighten the nut installed in Step 2 to secure the washers and cables firmly in place. 9 Repeat Steps 2 through 8 for the negative (brown) wire from the battery cable, connecting the negative cables to the negative (-) battery terminal. Connecting to the Top Battery Terminal 1 Remove the battery clamp posts from the vehicle battery terminals.
Connecting to a Two-Battery Vehicle System The next illustration shows the correct way to connect to a 24 V two-battery system by wiring the printer to one of the batteries. To printer 12 V Positive Negative Positive terminal terminal Negative terminal terminal 12 V...
Fastening the Ground Strap The braided green wire grounding strap is connected to the white connector on the battery power cable. To ensure proper cable shielding, you need to fasten the grounding strap to the vehicle’s sheet metal. To fasten the ground strap 1 Drill a small hole into the metal where you intend to fasten the ground strap.
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle Always disconnect the power cables from the Intermec equipment before attempting to jump-start your vehicle. Failure to do so may result in damage to your mobile computer equipment. Vehicle Power Install Kit Installation Instructions...
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Vehicle Power Install Kit Installation Instructions...