Paxar Monarch RF Link 7400 User's Manual
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1. 4 Insert the cable from the module into the printer s serial port 6 RF link Operating Instructions Inserting Batteries To insert a battery into the external RF link module 1 Carefully slide the battery door located on the bottom of the terminal module and the non VELCRO side of the printer module to the right You will hear a click 2 Open the door to the left It does not detach from the module 3 Keeping the door pulled out insert the battery in the compartment Orient the battery so the top faces right and the contact the smaller one faces up 4 Close the door Linking RF link Units Link procedures vary depending on the printer you are using and whether the module is internal or external Before linking any units set the communication parameters on the data collection terminal to DTR flow control 8 data bits e No parity 9600 baud e 1 stop bit See the data collection terminal s documentation to learn how to set these parameters RF link Operating Instructions 7 Sierra Sport 2 Printers To link a Sierra Sport 2 printer to a data collection terminal 1 Turn off the printer and the terminal s RF link module 2 Turn on the printer 3 Turn on the terminal s RF link module 4 When a link is established the RF link module s LED blinks and RF Ready appears on the printer s screen 8 RF link Operating Instructions Renegade 4 Printers with Internal Modules To2. see Linking RF link for more information 2 Use the printer and the terminal as you normally would NOTE You can walk out of the 3 meter range and scan up to 4 items When you walk back into the 3 meter range the printer prints those labels There are no software configurations or commands to change the operating parameters RF link Operating Instructions 11 NOTE Internal RF link modules have their own communications port If you are using an internal module do not use the printer s external port Also there are no problems using multiple printer terminal pairs in the same area Linking enables the two modules to talk only to each other during that link Modules can be linked differently at other times Powering RF link RF link runs on batteries although in certain cases the printer can power it alone Battery Life Alkaline batteries run for approximately 120 hours and rechargeable batteries run for approximately 14 hours These numbers vary depending on the size of transactions and the number of times a message is re sent Printer Power Source If the printer has 5v available on the serial connector refer to the Operator s Handbook for the printer it can power the RF link module The correct wiring harness allows for this feature The internal RF link module which is factory installed uses the printer supply voltage for operation Removing RF link Modules As mentioned in the installation section th
3. RF LINK OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Monarch RF link 7400 radio frequency RF device provides a cable less solution to communications between the following Symbol data collection terminals e PDT 3100 series LDT LRT 3800 series e PDT 6800 series and the following Monarch printers Rascal Sierra Sport 2 Renegade 4 RF link has one module for each unit printer and terminal The units can communicate up to 3 meters apart Unpacking RF link When you unpack RF link save the box and packing material You need these items if you return RF link to Monarch for service See Troubleshooting for more information TC74000 I Rev AC 10 01 1999 Monarch Marking Systems All rights reserved Module Unit Diagrams Following are diagrams of the available units with RF link modules attached Renegade 4 Printer also available with an internal module Sierra Sport 2 Printer internal module only 2 RF link Operating Instructions LDT LRT 3800 and PDT 6800 PDT 3100 Installing RF link Modules The modules fit differently on their units because of each unit s unique features Therefore the module installation instructions differ with each unit LDT LRT 3800 and PDT 6800 To install the RF link module onto the LDT LRT 3800 and PDT 6800 1 Insert a 9 volt PP3 battery in the module See Inserting Batteries for more information RF link Operating Instructions 3 2 Squeeze both s
4. e modules fit differently on their units because of each unit s unique features Therefore the module removal instructions also differ with each unit LDT LRT 3800 and PDT 6800 To remove the module from the LDT LRT 3800 and PDT 6800 1 With one hand hold the terminal upside down so your palm covers the keypad 2 Grab the module with your other hand 12 RF link Operating Instructions 3 Squeeze both sides of the module and firmly pull the module straight up You will hear a loud snap when it comes apart from the terminal NOTE This step may be difficult the first few times you try it PDT 3100 To remove the module from the PDT 3100 1 Pull on the elastic hand strap and remove the latch from the slot 2 Let go of the hand strap and gently pull the module off the terminal 3 Latch the hand strap into the slot at the end of the terminal Printers To remove the modules from the printers gently remove the cable from the port and pull the module away from the VELCRO on the side of the printer Troubleshooting If you have problems getting the terminal and printer to communicate via RF link follow this flowchart Because data is handled in a different manner with an RF unit as opposed to using a cable there may be some differences in processing time This situation depends on your data NOTE Internal RF link module s yellow LED indicates a fault occurred The symbol next to that LED is H RF link Operating Instruc
5. equency device is a cable less solution for communications between data collection terminals from Symbol Technologies Inc and printers from Monarch Marking Systems Inc This solution uses the PDT 3100 series LDT LRT 3800 series and PDT 6800 series data collection terminals and the Rascal 9450 Sierra Sport 2 9460 and Renegade 4 9490 printers This solution is available for use in the United States Canada and EC countries in Europe Canadian D O C Warning This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dicte par le minist re des Communications du Canada For supplies service or assistance call TOLL FREE 1 800 543 6650 In the U S A 1 800 263 4650 In Canada MONARCH Rascal Renegade Sierra Sport 7400 9450 9460 and 9490 are trademarks of Monarch Marking Systems Inc Paxar is a trademark of Paxar Corporation VELCRO is a trademark of Velcro Industries B V
6. ides of the module and snap it into the slots beneath the terminal below the keyboard PDT 3100 Squeeze here and on other side To install RF link onto the PDT 3100 l Insert a 9 volt PP3 battery in the module See Inserting Batteries for more information Hold the terminal in your hand so the keypad is facing down and the display is away from you Pull on the elastic hand strap and unlatch it from the slot just above the open connector Turn the terminal over so the keypad is facing up Hold the module in your other hand so the LEDs are facing up and the open connector is close to you 4 RF link Operating Instructions 6 Insert the module onto the end of the terminal 7 Turn the module terminal unit over Then latch the end of the elastic hand strap into the slot above the open connector at the end of the module RF link Operating Instructions 5 Printers To install external RF link modules onto the printers 1 Insert a 9 volt PP3 battery in the module See Inserting Batteries for more information 2 Attach VELCRO to the serial port sides of the printer and the external module Place the VELCRO so the cable on the module can reach the serial port 3 Using the VELCRO attach the module to the printer Note that on the Renegade 4 printer you must place the module so the cable faces down On the Rascal printer place the module so the cable faces up 9490 Printer 9450 Printer
7. link a Renegade 4 printer with an internal RF link module to a data collection terminal l 2 3 4 Turn the printer terminal and the RF link modules off Turn on the printer The green LED on the side of the printer turns on Wait for the printer s LED near the trigger to blink once Turn on the terminal s RF link module The green LED turns on Then the LEDs on both modules start blinking Turn on the terminal RF link Operating Instructions 9 Renegade 4 Printers with External Modules To link a Renegade 4 printer with an external RF link module to a data collection terminal 1 Turn the printer terminal and the RF link modules off Turn on the printer 2 3 Wait for the printer s LED near the trigger to blink once 4 Turn on the printer s RF link module The green LED turns on 5 Turn on the terminal s RF link module The green LED turns on Then the LEDs on both modules start blinking 6 Turn on the terminal 10 RF link Operating Instructions Rascal Printers To link a Rascal printer to a data collection terminal 1 Turn the printer terminal and the RF link modules off 2 Turn on the printer 3 Turn on the printer s RF link module The green LED turns on 4 Turn on the terminal s RF link module The green LED turns on Then the LEDs on both modules start blinking 5 Turn on the terminal Operating RF link To operate RF link 1 Initialize the printer terminal connection
8. tions 13 If the printer and terminal are not communicating try each of the following items Change or recharge the batteries Correct the orientation of the batteries in the compartment e Re link the printer and terminal Move the modules closer than three meters apart e Move the terminals and the printers around to find the best relative position between the two Swap in new printers and terminals to narrow the problem down to a particular unit Returning RF link to Monarch If you determine there is still a problem with your RF link modules after you perform the troubleshooting procedure call Monarch at the phone number listed at the end of these instructions The person you speak with may decide that you must return RF link to Monarch When you send it back use the original packaging box and packing material and include these Operating Instructions Use the following address Monarch ERC 200 Monarch Lane Door 39 Miamisburg OH 45342 The warranty does not apply if you do not follow these instructions 14 RF link Operating Instructions FCCID GU67400 433 Canadian Certification Number 15021021494A This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Monarch RF link 7400 radio fr
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