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5055 Data Collection PC Technical Reference " (P/N: 978-054-002) General Information The Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC is a powerful real- time computer designed for warehouse and automated ma- terial handling environments. Although the computer is intended for data collection, it contains a modern high- speed Pentium processor and has full PC capabilities.
Access Point Network Management Station (server) Fixed-Mount Computer (hardwired to LAN) Mobile Mount Data Collection PC Figure 1-1 The Data Collection PC Network 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Introduction Access Point...
Introduction The Computer The illustrations in this section will familiarize you with external features of the Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC. Figure 1-5 shows the AC Power Supply used with fixed- mount units, while Figure 1-6 shows the DC-DC Power Converter used in mobile mount installations.
(input) and it dis- plays (outputs) information. The touchscreen requires direct pressure to detect your entries or menu selections. 1. Display Figure 1-2 Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC (front view) 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
I/O connectors (COM1 and COM2), a key- board (KYBD) connector, a network (NET) connector, and dual PCMCIA (PC Card) slots (see Figure 1-4). 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1. Speakers 2. Microphone jack (audio IN) 3. 6-pin mini DIN (PS/2 mouse) 4.
COM1, COM2 (Serial Ports) Each port has its own address and a 9-pin male connector to attach RS--232 serial devices. COM ports can provide 5 volts dc to support a decoding type tethered scanner. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
Introduction Headphone This 3.5 mm connector accepts an external headphone. Network Connection (NET) The Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC has Ethernet (10BASE-T, RJ-45 jack) on board. B CAUTION: Use spinning-media PC Cards for fixed-mount applications only. WARNING: Both edges of PC cards must be in the correct grooves in the drive to avoid damage to the card or to the computer.
2. PC card slot 0 3. PC card slot 1 4. Antenna connector panel Figure 1-4 Drives and Antenna Connectors CAUTION To avoid damaging the unit Do NOT remove the four screws shown in circles. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
OFF. The ac power supply shown below does NOT have an On/Off switch: to disable power to a fixed-mount 5055 Computer, use the On/Off switch on the computer itself or unplug the AC power cable from the wall outlet.
Each work day you should check to make sure that: All antenna connectors are secure. " All mounting knobs are tight. " The power cable is secure. " The scanner cable is secure. " 1-12 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 1...
Card and send it in with the unit. Be sure to in- clude a brief description of the problem(s) when you return the product for repair. A new card is included when the re-- paired product is returned to you. Introduction 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1-13...
Introduction Global Services and Support Center Select any of the following services available from Intermec Technologies Corporation: Factory Repair and On-site Repair To request a return authorization number for one of our authorized service centers, or to request an on-site repair technician, call 1-800-755-5505, then select option 1.
640 x 480 color TFT (standard) 640 x 480 wide-temperature monochrome EL (optional) 800 x 600 color TFT (optional) Resistive (supports menu and mouse-driven applications) fully PC-compatible, industry standard environment MS-DOS or Windows options 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Introduction 1-15...
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Vehicle mounts require that the dc-dc power con- verter be properly connected to the vehicle batteries and to the computer. " " " " " " " " " " 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Section 2 Operation " " " " " " " "...
3. Align the connector-end of the drive and the adapter. 4. Use four screws to secure the drive. 5. Slide this assembly gently into the computer (Figure 2-4) until the latch snaps into place. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2...
SECTION 2 WARNING: Spaces between pins MUST be in this corner. 1. Jumper 2. Note pin spacing 3. Drive 4. Adapter Figure 2-1 Hard Drive Adapter 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Operation...
4. Use four screws to secure the drive. 5. Slide this assembly gently into the computer (Figure 2-4) until the latch snaps in place. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1. Bootable (no jumper) 2. NOT bootable (jumper in place)
MUST be in this corner. JUMPER NOTE: Do NOT install jumper if computer will boot from the SanDisk 1. Jumper (see Note) 2. Note pin spacing 3. Drive 4. Adapter Figure 2-3 SanDisk Drive Adapter 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
PC Card and which slot is empty. PC Cards are identified as drive D:\ and E:\. B CAUTION: Reinstall the antenna connector panel to maintain unit integrity. 6. Reinstall the drive bay cover. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2...
4. Place a shaker type washer onto the connector. 5. Thread a nut onto the connector. Tighten securely. Take care NOT to overtighten the nut to prevent breaking the connector. 6. Reinstall the antenna connector panel. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2...
802.11DS 1 and 3 1. Antenna (connected to same radio as #3) 2. Antenna (independent from 1 and 3) 3. Antenna (connected to same radio as #1) 2-10 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Figure 2-6 Multiple Antennas SECTION 2...
3. Install the antenna cable channel cover as shown. 4. Secure the channel cover with the screws provided. 1. Antenna and bracket assembly 2. Channel cover 3. Radio output connector Figure 2-7 Antenna Cable Channel Cover 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Operation 2-11...
Damaged or pinched cables can diminish or prevent radio transmission and reception performance. Antenna and Bracket Assembly (installed) 2-12 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2 Figure 2-8...
If you have this option, install the protec- tive cover as shown below. Tighten all installation screws securely. 1. Connection cover (installed) Figure 2-9 Connection Cover 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-13...
Figure 2-10. An ac-dc power con- verter is required to power the computer for desktop use. Connector View Desktop Mount Options 2-14 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1. Adjustment knob 2. Twin-ball pedestal 3. Mounting bracket 4. Weighted baseplate...
4. Grasp the edge of the card to remove it. 5. Reinstall the panel that you removed in Step 1. 1. PC card ejector 2. Hard drive release (lift up, then pull out) Figure 2-11 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Operation 2-15...
Use at least two screws to hold the antenna in place. Horizontal Polarization 2-16 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Vertical Polarization Figure 2-12 Antenna Polarization SECTION 2...
Installing Software External Drive An external CD-ROM drive is offered as an optional acces- sory for the Intermec 5055 Data Collection PC. The correct device driver for this factory-offered accessory is already loaded on your computer to simply software installation and upgrades.
For fixed-mount units, unplug the AC power supply from the wall outlet for a few seconds. Be sure to plug it back in. For vehicle-mount units, interrupt power to the DC- DC power converter for a few seconds. 2-18 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2...
9-pin D-sub connector COM1. When the scanning application is installed, the computer provides the power (5 volts dc) to operate the scanner. Your computer supports specific Intermec scanners, plus the following Symbol and PSC scanners, which are available under the Part Numbers shown:...
[press the RESET button or CTRL + ALT + DEL]. Press 0 at pause. 2. Type DEL CONFIG.DAT, then press ENT. 3. Press CTRL + ALT + DEL to reboot. 2-20 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2 3) Laser, then press 1) Peripherals...
Transmit Code ID Character and Host Decode Options) to enable your scanner to use the 65SCN7B scanner driver. Set All Defaults Scan the Set All Defaults bar code to set up your scanner for RS-232 serial communication. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-21...
2-23; to change your selection, scan CANCEL. PREFIX 4. Scan the SUFFIX bar code. 5. Scan the SUFFIX values 1,0,0,3 bar codes from page 2-23; to change your selection, scan CANCEL. SUFFIX 2-22 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2...
CODE ID CHARACTER RS-232 Host Decode Options Scan one of these bar codes to enable or disable the audible beep after a good scan.‘ DO NOT BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE BEEP AFTER GOOD DECODE Operation 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 2-25...
Operation Scanner Problems If you have problems with your scanner: 1. Refer to the user guide for your scanner. 2. Call the 24-hour Customer Support Center at 1-800-755-5505. 2-26 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 2...
You will find a complete description of the SCU in the 5055 Data Collection PC Technical Reference, P/N: 978-054-002. Unique features found in the Intermec 5055 Data Collec- tion PC setup may be especially important to you. These unique features are described in this section. Among them are: Designating the startup device.
" NOTE: Any changes made to the SCU are not effective until they are saved and the 5055 PC is rebooted. Press <Alt>, [X], [S], then <Enter> to save the changes. Press <Esc> to exit any window without changes. Press <Esc>...
Programmed I/O (PIO) mode (PIO Mode) option. 2. If this 5055 PC is set up to have a removable drive, be sure the internal drive is enabled, via the “Drive 1” box. Press <Tab> to move the cursor into the “Drive 2”...
" " Press <Enter> to exit the COM Ports window and save your selections. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide COM 1, 3F8, IRQ 4 (default) COM 2, 2F8, IRQ 3 COM 4, 2E8, IRQ 3 COM 1, 3F8, IRQ 4...
+5 volts CD on the RI line, pin 9. Be sure the appropriate COM port is enabled before attach- ing a scanner to the 5055 PC. The factory default has both of these options disabled (no check mark).
Press <Alt>, [C], [M] to add or remove the check mark to enable or disable the mouse port to free IRQ 12 for use with other peripherals. The default enables the mouse port. 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide SECTION 3...
Display only applies to the color VGA display and inverts the display contents 180 degrees. This allows for installing the 5055 PC in different positions such as on a wall. The default display has the connectors to the bottom of the 5055 PC, thus the Display option has no check mark.
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GND; ground DSR; data set ready RTS; ready to send CTS; clear to send RI; ring indicator or (selectable for tethered scanner) 5 vols dc Connector Pinouts Table 4-2 Base I/O 03FS 02F8 Table 4-3 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
If those are reversed, neither device will work properly. Keyboard/Mouse Port Pinouts Signal Keyboard data (or mouse data) No connection Ground +5 volts dc Keyboard clock (or mouse clock) No connection 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide Table 4-4 SECTION 4...
Signal TX+ (TOP) TX– (TON) RX+ (TIP) Not Used Not Used RX– (TIN) Not Used Not Used Connector Pinouts Table 4-5 RJ-45 Pinouts 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide...
Make sure you plug the audio connectors into the correct output jacks. Failure to do so can result in damage to the earphone. Microphone Earphone 5055 Data Collection PC User’s Guide 1. Bias (2.5 volts) 2. Mic + 3. Right 4.