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RDS ICP 300 User Manual

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Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with Council Directive 2004/108/EC
when installed and used in accordance with the relevant
instructions.
Service and Technical Support
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DISTRIBUTOR
If unknown then fax: 44 (0) 1453 733322
© Copyright RDS Technology Ltd 2013
Document number
S/DC/500-10-570: Issue 2.0 : 15.8.13
\UK570200.DOC

User Guide

ICP 300
In-Cab Printer
Operation
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Service and Technical Support PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DISTRIBUTOR If unknown then fax: 44 (0) 1453 733322 © Copyright RDS Technology Ltd 2013 Document number S/DC/500-10-570: Issue 2.0 : 15.8.13 \UK570200.DOC User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Status LED ......................4 Replacing the paper roll..................5 Maintenance .......................6 Service.........................6 Installation - RDS Instruments _____________________7 Connection - RDS 'Wizard','G-Wiz', 'G-CAN', 'ISOCAN'........7 Connection - RDS 'Pro-Series' ................8 Setup ........................8 'Wizard' and 'G-Wiz'....................8 Pro-Series, 'G-CAN' and 'ISOCAN'..............8 Installation - Digi-Star Indicators ___________________9 Verify Software Revision..................9...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Figure 1 The RDS ICP 300 In-Cab printer is an ultra-compact thermal printer designed for easy paper loading. It accepts 58mm wide rolls up to 44mm dia. The printer is connected to and powered from the instrument via a custom cable with RJ-12 connector, and operates with a supply voltage in the range 10-35V dc.

  • Page 4: Power-On Self-Test

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Power-On Self-Test Press and hold the button and then power up the instrument. The printer will then print a self-test report. The self-test procedure checks most of the printer functions except for the serial interface Status LED If there is a problem with the printer, the status LED will indicate a fault condition by a flashing sequence as follows.

  • Page 5: Replacing The Paper Roll

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Replacing the paper roll Pull the lever up until the lid is released. Do not use excessive force. Figure 2: Unlock paper compartment Replace the roll and press the lid at each side until it clicks shut.

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Maintenance Occasionally, it may be necessary to clean dust or foreign matter from the paper compartment. Wipe the paper compartment clean using a dry soft cloth only. The rubber roller can be removed for cleaning if necessary. Push the roller forwards at each end to disengage it from the slots (figure 4).

  • Page 7: Installation - Rds Instruments

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Installation - RDS Instruments Connection - RDS 'Wizard','G-Wiz', 'G-CAN', 'ISOCAN' (Printer cable Pt No. S/CB/167-4-005) These instruments all utilise variants of the 'Terminator' junction box for RS232 serial connections. A 4-way IDC header is the standard connection for the ICP300 printer (fig. 5).

  • Page 8: Connection - Rds 'Pro-Series

    A connector clamp is supplied to secure the plug in position. Product Port Used Loadmaster 8000i / 8000iX Ceres 8000i BOTTOM PS Artemis BOTTOM Setup For all RDS instruments, the default protocol settings for printer output are as follows, Baud Rate 4800 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity None Handshake NOTE: The printer is not configurable.

  • Page 9: Installation - Digi-Star Indicators

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Installation - Digi-Star Indicators (Printer cable Pt No. S/CB/167-4-007) Your Digi-Star scale indicator needs to be configured to run with your new ICP300 printer. Version 8.0 or newer software is required for the printer to function correctly. A RS232 serial port needs to be present on your scale indicator, which is normally labeled as “Serial”, “J904”, or “J905”...

  • Page 10: Setup Basic Scales

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Setup Basic Scales 1. Hold “NET/GROSS” then press “ON”. 2. Press “NET/GROSS” or “Select” two times to access MENU 2. 3. Repeatedly press “ON” until “C1-1PA” is briefly displayed. 4. Press “NET/GROSS” or “Select” again until “8N1” is displayed.
  • Page 11 ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER 24V System - Incorrect Wiring Wires to Indicator Brown Blue Frame Ground Battery Battery 1. Install paper into printer. 2. Connect power cable; Brown wire to +10 to +35V, Blue wire to – / Frame Ground.

  • Page 12: Parts List

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Parts List Kit Ref: Part No Description P/ICP300/WIZ S/HU/167-4-001 ICP 300 Printer P/ICP300/PS S/FSNR/940117 M6 x 16 Hex Set Screw P/ICP300/DS S/FSNR/406 M6 Nut S/FSNR/940205 M6 Washer S/CBL/TIE/001 Cable Tie S/AC/167-3-030 Paper Roll S/DC/500-10-570 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Specifications Printing Printing System Direct Thermal line head Characters per line Character matrix 24 x 8 Horizontal dot pitch 0.125mm (200 dpi) Vertical Dot pitch 0.125mm Printing width 48mm Max. print speed 10 lines per second MTBF Approx.
  • Page 14 ICP 300 IN-CAB PRINTER Issue 1: 17/7/07 Original issue Issue 1.01: 11/8/08 Ref. p.3 Parts List Issue 2.0: 15.8.13 General revision including Digi-Star variant...

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