Juniper A2 Quick Start Manual

A2-A3 Ethernet Multi Dock
The A2-A3 Ethernet Multi Dock is a mounting station for
up to four Archer , Archer
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Rugged Handhelds. It provides ethernet ports for
networking and a power input jack to apply power to
the dock and to charge handhelds.
Ethernet Specifications
10/100 Mbps twisted-pair ethernet
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IEEE802.3 10Base-T / 100Base-TX
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Manages twisted pair crossover detection and
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correction
Supports full-duplex and half-duplex
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Ethernet driver software pre-installed on the
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handheld
Dock Features
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2
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1 Handheld backrest and connector protector slot
2 LED indicator (green when the dock has power)
3 Docking pins
4 Power input jack (12VDC)
5 Archer
/Archer insert location (use as needed)
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6 Ethernet port (1 of 2)
LED indicators:
- Left LED (amber indicates a live data connection)
- Right LED (green indicates a speed of 100 Mbps)
Accessories Included with the Dock
Archer /Archer insert and 2 screws (4 sets)
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AC universal power adapter
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US AC power cord (adapters for international plugs
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are available separately)
RJ-45 CAT5 twisted-pair 7 foot ethernet cable
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Accessories Available Separately
Docking I/O modules for the handhelds if they are not
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factory installed
Communication software (options include custom
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software from third party vendors such as
MobiControl AirWatch
or
Three #6-32 screws to mount the dock to a surface
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, Allegro , and/or Allegro
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6
5
Soti
)
Using the A2-A3 Ethernet Multi Dock
1.
The ethernet dock is a freestanding desktop base.
It can also be mounted to a horizontal surface. To
mount the dock, drill three holes in a horizontal
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line 10 7/8" (27.65 cm) apart through the mounting
surface. Screw #6-32 screws through the mounting
surface and up into the threaded holes in the dock's
base plate.
Note: The screws should not penetrate the dock
more than 1/4".
2.
Handhelds must have a docking I/O module. The
module has docking pin contacts as shown below:
If you have a standard I/O module, replace it with a
docking I/O module (ordered separately).
3.
To use an Archer
insert as shown below.
4.
Provide power to the doc using the AC power cord
and adapter. Plug the power cord into an AC power
supply and the power adapter into the power input
jack on the dock.
5.
If a handheld has a connector protector, open it to
reveal the connector ports. Pull it back.
6.
Insert the handheld into the dock as shown below
(keypad facing forward). Align the docking pins on
the dock with the contacts on the handheld I/O
module.
7.
When inserted, a red LED on the handheld turns on,
indicating the handheld is properly docked and
ready to communicate over the network.
8.
For networking, use an ethernet cable to connect
the dock to an ethernet switch or to an internal
network.
9.
Use communication software to communicate with
the handhelds over an ethernet network. Follow the
instructions included with the software.
10. Handhelds can be used when they are in the dock.
The keys and display are accessible.
/Archer with the dock, install the
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