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Intermec JANUS 2020 Quick Reference Manual

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JANUS
2020 Communications Dock
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P/N 059954-002

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  • Page 1 Quick Reference Guide JANUS 2020 Communications Dock ™ P/N 059954-002...
  • Page 2 The JD2020 is UL Listed (UL 1950), CSA Certified (C22.2 #950) and TUV “GS” Licensed (EN 60950 and DIN VDE 0805) for safety when powered by an external Intermec power supply. UL, CSA, and TUV have approved Intermec power supply 058399 for use with the JD2020.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting the DIP Switches 11 Connecting the Power Supply 12 Operating the Communications Dock 13 Communicating with the JANUS 2020 Reader 13 Charging Batteries 13 Charging a Battery Pack in the Battery Slot 14 Charging Batteries in the Reader 15...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    (J2020 and JR2020). The dock allows you to: transmit data between a JANUS 2020 reader and a host computer. charge the JANUS 2020 reader battery pack while the reader is in the communications dock. charge a spare battery pack in the dock’s battery slot.

  • Page 6: Communications Dock Parts And Functions

    Top Panel The top panel of the communications dock has two slots: Reader slot You place the JANUS 2020 reader in this slot to communicate through the reader’s COM1 port with the devices connected to the dock’s network and auxiliary ports. The reader slot also charges the battery pack installed in the reader.

  • Page 7: Back Panel

    DIP switches There are four DIP switches which you set to select the cable interface and communication ports the dock will use. You can configure the dock so that the JANUS 2020 reader communicates with one or both ports. Network connector You can use the network connector to communicate with the JANUS 2020 reader, auxiliary port, or both.
  • Page 8 JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Communications Dock Details Reader Slot Reader Receive Transmit Reader LEDs Battery Slot Battery LEDs Discharge Charge Ready NETWORK AUXILIARY Network Connector Power Supply Connector Auxiliary Connector Discharge Button DIP Switches 2020Q.002...

  • Page 9: Installing The Communications Dock

    Note: If you mount the JD2020 communications dock on a table top or shelf, make sure you have enough vertical clearance to insert and remove the JANUS 2020 easily. Also remember to leave space behind the dock so that you can connect the power supply and...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Cables

    Set the DIP switches on the dock to identify the type of cable and communications you will be using between the dock ports and the reader. Configuring the Reader 1. Determine whether you want the JANUS 2020 reader to communicate with the dock’s network port, auxiliary port, or both.

  • Page 11: Setting The Dip Switches

    *$+IP0* *$+IP1* *$+IP0* *$+IP1* Note: Refer to the JANUS 2020 User’s Manual for more information on the Communications Dock Port configuration parameter. Setting the DIP Switches Use the “Dock Configuration Table” on the next page and follow these steps to set the DIP switches on the back panel of the dock: 1.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Power Supply

    Note: X means the DIP switch can be set to 0 or 1 Connecting the Power Supply The communications dock uses the Intermec Part No. 058399 power supply, which has a detachable power cord. The power supply operating range is 100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz.

  • Page 13: Operating The Communications Dock

    To communicate with the reader and any other devices connected to the dock: 1. Insert the JANUS 2020 reader into the reader slot on the dock. 2. Turn the reader on. The Reader LED lights on the dock. If the Reader LED is not on, make sure the power supply is connected to the dock and plugged into an AC outlet.

  • Page 14: Charging A Battery Pack In The Battery Slot

    Charging a Battery Pack in the Battery Slot You can operate the JANUS 2020 reader and charge a spare battery pack in the dock at the same time. It is a good idea to have a spare, fully charged battery pack for the JANUS 2020 reader so that you can continue operating the reader without interruption.

  • Page 15: Charging Batteries In The Reader

    JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Note: If you see any other combination of LED lights, there may be a problem with the battery pack. Refer to the “Battery Status Lights” section later in this quick reference guide to determine the problem.

  • Page 16: Discharging Battery Packs

    JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Discharging Battery Packs The most effective way to charge a battery pack is to use the battery slot. The charging method used in the dock battery slot is designed to maximize battery life and prevent the loss of battery capacity due to the memory effect associated with NiCad batteries.

  • Page 17: Reference

    You can use the daisy chain to download a program to each JANUS 2020 reader in its dock. Only one RS-232 or RS-422 device (either the host computer or one JANUS 2020 reader) can transmit at a time.

  • Page 18: Cables For Daisy Chaining

    JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Cables for Daisy Chaining If you are using an RS-232 interface to the host computer, use straight-through cables to connect the docks in the chain. If you are using an RS-422 interface, use a 5-pin cable with pins 7, 13, 14, 16, 19 straight-through to connect the docks in the chain.

  • Page 19: Battery Troubleshooting

    JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Battery Troubleshooting Battery LEDs Problem Solution The battery pack must always be Remove the battery pack from the slot and make sure the battery pack is within the between 50 F and 104 F (10 C...

  • Page 20: Pin Assignments For The Dock Connectors

    JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Pin Assignments for the Dock Connectors The two ports on the communications dock use 25-pin D-style connectors. The following pinouts are used for the Network and Auxiliary connectors. The network connector is a DTE interface and the auxiliary connector is a DCE interface.
  • Page 21 JANUS 2020 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide Note: You place the JANUS 2020 reader in the dock to communicate with the devices that are connected to the dock ports. When you turn the reader on and place it in the reader slot, the DTR/DSR signals on the selected dock ports are set high to indicate to the host computer that the reader is in the dock.

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