Intermec 2400 Quick Setup Guide
Choose a Location for the TD2400
Choose a flat, stable, and clean surface that is
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of an electrical source.
You can secure the dock to a flat surface using mounting
hardware (not supplied with the dock).
hardware (not supplied with the dock).
Set Up the TD2400
Connect the cables to the dock. Both the
RS-232 and power supply connectors are located on the
underside of the TD2400.
underside of the TD2400.
Order a Power Supply
You order the power supply as a separate accessory. If
you have not already done so, contact your Intermec sales
representative and order an Intermec power supply (Part
No. 065236).
you have not already done so, contact your Intermec sales
representative and order an Intermec power supply (Part
No. 065236).
Connect the Power Supply
To connect the power supply, attach the power supply to
the connector located on the underside of the dock. Plug
the power supply into an AC outlet.
the connector located on the underside of the dock. Plug
the power supply into an AC outlet.
Note: The power supply must be connected at all times to
use the TD2400.
use the TD2400.
Interpret the Status Lights
The TD2400 has three status lights that give you the
following information:
following information:
Transmit and Receive Data
To communicate with the terminal and any other
device connected to the dock:
device connected to the dock:
1. Insert the terminal into the dock. The green Power
Status Light on the dock turns on.
2. Turn the terminal on.
3. Start your application on the terminal or host
computer. Data can begin transmitting between the
terminal and the device connected to the dock
RS-232 connector.
terminal and the device connected to the dock
RS-232 connector.
Transmit and Receive Status Lights will indicate
that data is being transmitted and received.
that data is being transmitted and received.
Note: You must have a battery pack installed in the
terminal for all operations.
terminal for all operations.
Charging the Terminal Batteries
The dock will trickle charge the lithium-ion battery
pack and the NiCad backup battery. You must have the
external power supply connected to charge the terminal
batteries. A fully discharged lithium-ion battery pack
charges in 16 hours. Refer to the TRAKKER Antares
2420 and 2425 User’s Manual for information about
charging rates for the NiCad backup battery.
pack and the NiCad backup battery. You must have the
external power supply connected to charge the terminal
batteries. A fully discharged lithium-ion battery pack
charges in 16 hours. Refer to the TRAKKER Antares
2420 and 2425 User’s Manual for information about
charging rates for the NiCad backup battery.
Note: Charging temperature range is 32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C).
(0°C to 40°C).
Connect to Another Device
You connect the dock to a device (host computer or
modem) using an RS-232 serial cable (Intermec Part No.
047569 or 059167). Attach the connector to the underside
of the dock and the other end of the cable to the device.
modem) using an RS-232 serial cable (Intermec Part No.
047569 or 059167). Attach the connector to the underside
of the dock and the other end of the cable to the device.
Use the TD2400
To insert the T2420 or T2425 into the TD2400,
position the terminal on the cradle surface of the dock and
slide the terminal into the dock. To verify that the
terminal batteries are charging and the terminal is inserted
correctly, the green Power Status Light must be on.
slide the terminal into the dock. To verify that the
terminal batteries are charging and the terminal is inserted
correctly, the green Power Status Light must be on.
2400Q.001
#10 Pan head screw
(2 places)
(2 places)
2425
2
1
3
2400Q.004
To device
9-pin D
connector
connector
To power
source
source
Power supply
Power Status Light: On only when the
external power supply is connected to
AC power.
• Green when a terminal is inserted
in the dock.
• Amber when no terminal is in
the dock.
external power supply is connected to
AC power.
• Green when a terminal is inserted
in the dock.
• Amber when no terminal is in
the dock.
Transmit Status Light: Flashes green when
data is being transmitted from the T2420 or
T2425 to the host.
data is being transmitted from the T2420 or
T2425 to the host.
Receive Status Light: Flashes green when
data is being received from the host.
data is being received from the host.
Cradle surface
of dock
of dock
Slide terminal
into dock
into dock
2400Q.008