Psion Teklogix 8100107B User Manual
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation
Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation
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must also be installed out of the vehicle operator’s reach. Exposing
an accessible power connector to water or other liquids could create
a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury or death.
an accessible power connector to water or other liquids could create
a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury or death.
Installation of powered cradles in vehicles that operate above 60VDC require
special consideration.
Due to the hazardous voltages present on these vehicles, it is necessary to ensure
that the powered cradle power supply cable connector is not accessible to the
vehicle operator, and does not get exposed to water or other liquids. This can be
accomplished in one of the following ways:
special consideration.
Due to the hazardous voltages present on these vehicles, it is necessary to ensure
that the powered cradle power supply cable connector is not accessible to the
vehicle operator, and does not get exposed to water or other liquids. This can be
accomplished in one of the following ways:
•
Ensure the power connector is installed in a dry location on the vehicle,
away from the vehicle operator’s reach (perhaps under a vehicle dash or in a
sealed housing).
away from the vehicle operator’s reach (perhaps under a vehicle dash or in a
sealed housing).
•
Cover the power connector with a waterproof heat shrink material.
•
Wrap the connector securely with a waterproof electrical tape in an area out
of the vehicle operators reach.
of the vehicle operators reach.
All other installation requirements outlined in this document should also be
followed for High Voltage vehicles to insure safe installation and operation of the
powered cradle.
followed for High Voltage vehicles to insure safe installation and operation of the
powered cradle.
9.10.6 Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation
The powered cradle is designed to allow the WORKABOUT PRO to be powered by
a vehicle battery. The battery installed in the hand-held is also recharged by the
vehicle battery. This option accepts DC power sources ranging from 10 to 55V, with
optional pre-regulator.
The vehicle cradle can be ordered with the powered cradle option installed.
a vehicle battery. The battery installed in the hand-held is also recharged by the
vehicle battery. This option accepts DC power sources ranging from 10 to 55V, with
optional pre-regulator.
The vehicle cradle can be ordered with the powered cradle option installed.
Warning:
Applying a voltage greater than that specified or reversing or
reversing polarity may result in permanent damage to the cradle
power option and will void the product warranty.
reversing polarity may result in permanent damage to the cradle
power option and will void the product warranty.