User guide

122 170PAX 4 User Guide 10/12/2004 57516L-001 Rev. 1
Data Ports
Applicator Interface Connector
Applicator Interface Connector
An external DB-15 connector is present on the rear panel of the print engine for
communication with the applicator. An optional DB-15 to DB-9 adapter cable (Zebra part
number 49609) is available to accommodate existing DB-9 interfaces.
Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration
The Applicator Interface Assembly is available in two versions: a +5 V I/O and a
+24 V (24–28 V) I/O. Table 17 lists the pin configurations and functions of the applicator
interface connector for both +5 V and 24–28 V operation.
Table 17 • Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration
Pin No. Signal Name Signal Type Description
1 I/O SIGNAL
GROUND
I/O Signal
Ground
+5 V Version Using jumper J5, this pin can be
configured as isolated or non-isolated from the Applicator
Interface Circuit Ground. See Table 18 on page 124 for
more information.
24–28 V Version Isolated I/O operation only. No
jumpers to configure.
2+V I/O
(Fused at 1 A for
+5 V operation.
See Figure 55
on page 125 for fuse
location.)
Caution • Replace
the fuse only with
one of the same
type and rating.
Power
+5 V Version Using jumper J4, this pin can be
configured as isolated or non-isolated from the Applicator
Interface Circuit +5 V Supply. See Table 18 on page 124
for more information.
24–28 V Version Isolated I/O operation only. No
jumpers to configure.
3 START PRINT Input
Pulse Mode The label printing process begins on the
HIGH to LOW transition of this signal if a format is
ready. De-assert this signal HIGH to inhibit printing of a
new label.
Level Mode Assert LOW to enable the print engine to
begin printing if a format is ready. The print engine prints
new labels as long as the signal is asserted. When de-
asserted, the currently printing label is completed and the
print engine stops and waits for this input to be reasserted
LOW.
4 FEED Input When the print engine is in an idle state or has been
paused, assert this input LOW to trigger repeated feeding
of blank labels. De-assert HIGH to stop feeding blank
labels and register to the top of the next label.