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Intermec IV7 Instructions Manual
Intermec IV7 Instructions Manual

Intermec IV7 Instructions Manual

Vehicle-mount reader for adaptable load back rest
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Vehicle-Mount Reader
for Adaptable Load Back Rest
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  • Page 1 IV 7 Vehicle-Mount Reader for Adaptable Load Back Rest Instructions...
  • Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2007-2010 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About the IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader ........
  • Page 4 IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 5: About The Iv7 Vehicle-Mount Reader

    About the IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader The IV7 is a rugged RFID tag reader designed to be mounted on a vehicle for mobile use. This IV7 includes brackets for installing the IV7 on a forklift equipped with an Adaptable Load Backrest (ALBR).
  • Page 6: What You Need

    You need to supply your own connectors for the unterminated end of this cable. • RFID antennas. You can connect up to four antennas to the IV7. These Intermec RFID antennas are designed to be mounted on the ALBR and include mounting brackets and hardware: •...
  • Page 7: Understanding The Ports

    (GPIO) interfaces. For data port pin assignments, see “IV7 Data Port Pin Assignments” on page 18. Connect the IV7 power port to a DC power source. For power port pin assignments, see “IV7 Power Port Pin Assignments” on page 19.
  • Page 8: Choosing A Mounting Location

    Choosing a Mounting Location The IV7 can be positioned in the center or end channels of the ALBR for best performance and operator visibility. Intermec RFID antennas designed to be mounted on the ALBR can also be positioned in the center or end channels, as seen in the next illustrations.
  • Page 9 Center channel channel Alternate Mounting Location Example: In this illustration, the IV7 is mounted in the end channel and the antenna is placed in the center channel. IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 10: Following Cable Safety Guidelines

    - Part 1: Sit-on and stand-on operator trucks and variable reach trucks” Following Cable Safety Guidelines The IV7 requires power, data, and antenna cables to connect it to your vehicle-mounted RFID system. Keep these cable safety guidelines in mind: Make sure that the cable routing does not interfere with other •...
  • Page 11: Installing The Iv7

    To 6-60 VDC Data port To PC serial port and GPIO devices 3 Position the IV7 in its mounting location on the back side of the ALBR. The IV7 label should face forward. IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 12 (4 places) IV7 Mounting Location: This illustration shows the installation viewed from the front with the IV7 mounted in the center channel of the ALBR. Cables omitted for clarity. 6 Route the power and data cables as needed. If necessary, use adhesive tie down straps and the removable wire way on the ALBR to manage the cables.
  • Page 13 • For the CV60, connect the serial cable to COM1 or COM2. 13 Connect the IV7 power cable to the DC power source. The power indicator turns green, signaling that the IV7 is now ready to use. Continue with the next section, “Enabling the IV7.”...
  • Page 14: Enabling The Iv7

    Enabling the IV7 The IV7 can be connected to the Intermec CV30 Fixed-Mount or Intermec CV60 Vehicle-Mount computer. Follow the next procedure to enable communication between the reader and computer. To enable communication to the CV30 or CV60 1 Make sure there is power to the IV7.
  • Page 15: Upgrading The Iv7 Firmware

    2 In the Product Category list, choose RFID. 3 In the Product Family list, choose Vehicle Mount Readers. 4 In the Product list, choose IV7 Vehicle Mount and click Submit. The IV7 Vehicle Mount Downloads page appears. 5 In the OS/Firmware/Drivers list, click IM5 RFID Firmware update ver.
  • Page 16: Upgrading With Windows Xp

    Manual. Upgrading With Windows XP Before you can upgrade the IV7 firmware: • connect the IV7 to a serial port on the host CV60. close all applications using the serial port. • To upgrade firmware using Windows XP 1 Download the IV7 firmware upgrade files as described in “To...
  • Page 17: Sending Commands To The Iv7

    Close the application and retry the upgrade. Sending Commands to the IV7 You send commands to the IV7 from a host PC using the Basic Reader Interface (BRI) protocol. For more information on BRI commands, see the Basic Reader Interface Programmer’s Reference Manual.
  • Page 18: Iv7 Data Port Pin Assignments

    Output 0 to +5 VDC 50 mA for all outputs combined Note: When IV7 power is shut down, power to peripherals should be shut down also. The GPIO interfaces can be accessed through the data port. For pin assignments, see the next section.
  • Page 19: Iv7 Power Port Pin Assignments

    GP Output 1 GP Input 2 GP Output 2 GP Input 3 GP Output 3 IV7 Power Port Pin Assignments IV7 Power Port Power Port Pin Assignments Description -VDC +VDC Ground IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 20: Where To Go For More Information

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  • Page 21 IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 22 IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 23 IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest)
  • Page 24 Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com © 2010 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. IV7 Vehicle-Mount Reader Instructions (for Adaptable Load Back Rest) *943-100-004* P/N 943-100-004...