DOCK USER’S MANUAL FIRST EDITION Compsee, Inc. A Subsidiary of McRae Industries, Inc.
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DOCK USER’S MANUAL FIRST EDITION Compsee, Inc. A Subsidiary of McRae Industries, Inc.
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Apex III Product Registration Card Please complete this form and mail or FAX to : Compsee, Inc. 2500 Port Malabar Blvd. NE Palm Bay, FL 32905-6065 (321) 723-2895 (FAX) Model # Serial # Company Name User’s Name Address City State Country ZIP Phone FAX E-mail Address Purchased from Date Purchased Please check the box that best describes your company.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual Warranty Information APEX III DOCK WARRANTY INFORMATION Note to Purchaser This warranty and license contains important information on the servicing and use of your new Apex III Dock and Power Supply. Limited Warranty Compsee, Inc.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual Warranty Information Warranty Note These warranties are in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied, including, but NOT limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, even though Compsee, Inc. may have been advised of the intended use of the products being purchased. Warranty Limitations Failure to follow the below operational stipulations when using or caring for your Apex III Dock will negate the product warranty.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual Warranty Information Recommended Operational Tips Note: Failure to heed the following recommendations, while not voiding the warranty, may result in degradation to the units operation: Do NOT clean the Dock or Battery Pack terminals with soap, abrasives, or any alcohol or petroleum based solution. Should the contacts require cleaning due to oxidation or corrosion buildup, clean gently using a standard pencil eraser. DO NOT press too hard as contact damage could occur.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 APEX III DOCK BASICS ........................................1-1 General User Information..........................................1-1 Using This Manual ....................................................1-1 Apex III Dock Characteristics ...................................1-2 Optional Accessories .................................................1-3 2 SAFETY ....................................................................
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual 1 1 Apex III Dock Basics APEX III DOCK BASICS General User Information This manual provides information necessary to properly operate and maintain the Apex III Dock and Power Supply. Contained within this manual is a description of the unit’s hardware; procedures for unpacking and verifying the unit’s operating functions; operational instructions; Battery Pack charging instructions; guidelines for maintaining the Dock; and other useful information.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 1 Apex III Dock Basics and WARNING messages are CAUTION provided within this manual, which if not observed could result in personal injury, equipment damage, or have an adverse affect on unit operation. CAUTION and WARNING messages are located within boxes with their headings in bold type. Procedures when specified should be followed in the order given unless otherwise noted.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 1 Apex III Dock Basics Your Apex III Dock includes the following features: Fast charging capabilities (2 hours maximum for a fully depleted Battery Pack –whether the Battery Pack is installed in the Apex III PDT or removed and placed in the available spare charging slot) Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating lights to inform the user of the charging progress or state of communication Table top or wall mounting capability for ease of use and space saving area locat
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual 2 2 Safety SAFETY Standard Safety Guidelines The Apex III Dock has been designed and manufactured to exacting standards for performance, reliability and safety.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 2 Safety CAUTION! ONLY USE COMPSEE APPROVED METHODOLOGY! DO NOT use any Apex III Dock for uses other than those specified by Compsee, Inc. Use of controls, adjustments, procedures, or methodology other than those specifically identified by Compsee, Inc. is strictly prohibited and will void the product warranty.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 2 Safety Battery Pack Safety WARNING! ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS! DO NOT attempt to charge any other type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or Apex III External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the Dock or External Charger could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit. WARNING! ONLY USE COMPSEE, INC.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 2 Safety Product Conformity No user serviceable parts are included in the manufacture of your Apex III product. Opening of the unit by unauthorized personnel will void the product warranty. Only Authorized personnel should attempt to repair or replace parts within this unit. Breaking of the unit seal, tampering, or repair by unauthorized personnel will void the unit warranty and could result in personnel injury or permanent damage to the unit.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 3 Dock Setup And Operation DOCK SETUP AND OPERATION Apex III Dock Setup The Apex III Dock is a sophisticated electronic device that automatically maintains the installed Apex III PDT Battery Pack and a spare Battery Pack in a fully charged state.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 2. 3 Dock Setup And Operation If you have ordered a Dock Kit (Kit 1 or 2 – refer to the Support Section of this manual for part numbers and description), remove the associated Power Supply, Communications Cable, and AC Line cable (if applicable) from the packing container (refer to Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, and Figure 3-4).
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5. 3 Dock Setup And Operation Plug the round male Power Supply DC voltage connector (cable permanently attached to Power Supply) into the DC voltage connector on the back of the Apex III Dock (refer to Figure 3-6). Spare Battery Pack Charging Slot Power Supply DC Voltage Connector 9VDC 3.5A PORT 1 Power Supply DC Voltage Connector PORT 2 PORT 3 Communications Port (Port 2) Figure 3-6: Apex III Dock (Rear View) Note: 6.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation AC Receptacle [Correct Voltage Dependent On Unit Ordered] AC Power Cord Figure 3-8: AC Power Connection 9. If the Apex III Dock is to be mounted in the vertical position (e.g. on a wall), remove the PDT Mounting Hook from within the Apex III PDT resting area (refer to Figure 3-9). PDT MOUNTING HOOK HOOK MOUNTING SLOT HOOK UP FOR VERTICAL MOUNT SIDE END Figure 3-9: PDT Mounting Hook Location And Orientation (Top View Of Dock Shown) 10.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation WARNING! ONLY CHARGE APEX III BATTERY PACKS! DO NOT attempt to charge any type battery pack or batteries other than Apex III Battery Packs with your Apex III Dock or External Charger. Placing other types of battery packs or batteries into the Dock or External Charger could result in personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Apex III Dock Operation Before operating your Apex III Dock it is recommended that you thoroughly read the following detailed operational sequences. The Apex III Dock and External Charger are equipped with a quick charge circuit allowing an Apex III Battery Pack to be fully charged from a full discharge condition within 2 hours. Apex III Spare Battery Pack Charging 1.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation 4. If your Apex III Portable Data Collection Terminal (PDT) is ready for another Battery Pack, simply remove the installed Battery Pack and replace it with a fully charged Battery Pack from the Dock spare charging slot or the External Charger (refer to the Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes section of this manual (p. 3-9) for details on when you should change the Apex III PDT Battery Pack). 5.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Apex III PDT/Battery Pack Notes Note: Refer to the Apex III PDT User’s Manual for additional details on the Apex III PDT operation. 1. Do NOT attempt to operate the Apex III PDT once it has powered down due to a low battery condition.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Apex III PDT Communications Note: 1. Note: The Apex III Dock contains an Infrared (IR) transceiver, which converts a RS-232 signal (Rx) to Infrared light pulses or Infrared light pulses to a RS-232 signal (Tx). Pulses sent through the Dock IR Window are received by the Apex III PDT via the built-in IR port. No cable connection is required between the Apex III and the Dock.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 3 Dock Setup And Operation Notes: ¾ The Tx LED flashes Green when the Apex III PDT is transmitting to a serial device through the Dock. ¾ The Rx LED flashes Red when the Apex III PDT is receiving a transmission from a serial device through the Dock. ¾ The LED flash rate is directly proportional to the rate of the communications process. The appropriate LED will flash slower when communicating at 9600 baud than at 115,200 baud.
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Apex III Dock User’s Manual 4 4 Technical Information TECHNICAL INFORMATION Associated Pinouts The Apex III Dock comes standard with an onboard RS-232 connector located on the rear of the unit. The connector (designated Port 2) allows the serial connection from the Dock to the PC to be made with a 10-pin phone type connection. The connector is configured as shown in Figure 4-1.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 4 Technical Information Figure 4-2: RS-232 To DB9 Cable (PN 0227001) Note: Additional RS-232 cables are available from Compsee, Inc. These cables can be used in conjunction with the Apex III PDT and Apex III Dock for additional purposes. Contact Compsee, Inc. for additional information. Figure 4-3 Illustrates the Dock input power voltage polarity within the Dock Power Supply connectors. Voltage Key 9VDC 3.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 5 Support Information SUPPORT INFORMATION Associated Apex III Dock Part Numbers Apex III Associated Part Numbers Description Part Number Cable, Apex II & III to PC RS-232 (DB-9) 0227001 Battery Pack, NiMH, 1500 mAh 0214501 External Charger (charging unit only) COAA3CHRG External Charger Kit 1 (w/power supply and US COAA3CHRG1 120 VAC cord) 5 External Charger Kit 2 (w/power supply, no AC COAA3CHRG2 line cord) 6 Apex III Dock (docking station only) COAA3DOCK 7 Apex III Dock K
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information Service And Repair BEFORE returning any equipment for service please read ALL of the information within this section. This will preclude shipping errors or misunderstandings. Thank you! Compsee provides U.S. service for its bar code products via a Service Center located at its manufacturing facilities in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, USA 27306. Service outside the U.S. is provided through the use of International Authorized Service Centers.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information Return Material Authorization (RMA) Products may be returned for repair after obtaining a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Compsee Customer Service.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information Specifications Physical Dimensions Length: 11.18 in. (28.4 cm) Width: 4.50 in. (11.43 cm) Height: 4.75 in. (12.06 cm) Weight ¾ Dock: 1.61 lbs. ¾ Dock With Battery Pack: 1.85 lbs. ¾ Dock With Apex III PDT and Battery Pack: 2.99 lbs. Construction Industrial, high-strength polycarbonate/ABS-blend plastic, U/L rated @ 94 VO.
Apex III Dock User’s Manual 5 Support Information User Unit Specific Information Record your Apex III Dock and Power Supply Model numbers, Serial Numbers, and Purchase Date in the space provided below for future reference: Dock Model No. Dock Serial No. Dock Purchase Date: Power Supply Model No. Power Supply Serial No. Power Supply Purchase Date: COAM30003 Rev. 1.
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