Acroprint ATR20/20 Leaflet

software key

RJ-11 to RS485 adapter

cable runs to junction box

You’ll need the following hardware:

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RS485 to RS232 Converter Assembly
Junction boxes (minimum of 2 plus one box for
each additional terminal)
Modular cable (minimum of 2 plus one cable
for each additional terminal)
Teflon Cable (lengths available: 100', 200', 500',
1000')

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Acroprint Data Collection Terminal (ADCT)
including,

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  Power Supply

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  Wall Mount and 4 screws

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  Configuration Badge

Follow the setup instructions on this Quick Start
sheet. For updates to the ATR20/20 documenta-
tion and last-minute product information, visit
www.acroprint.com.

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ATR20/20 Software on CD

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A software security key.

The RS485 Serial port is
located on the left corner
of the terminal. RS485 is
imprinted on the terminal
casing.

RS485 communication
allows up to 32 terminals
to be connected to one
serial port. An RS232
port on the host PC is
used with an
RS-232/RS485 converter
to complete the
connection.

RS485 provides good
protection from interfer-
ence over long runs up to
4000 feet.

NOTE: When wiring a
network, always follow
the electric wiring codes
in your area. Typically, a
telfon coated wire is
required for wiring
through a ceiling. The
junction box to junction
box wire shown is a
teflon jacketed cable.

Click on the ATR20/20 ICON on the desktop

To login type sysop for user and password for
password.

The wizard will guide you through the complete

setup of the program.

a) Insert Software ATR20/20 into your CD-

ROM drive.

b) On the Install Menu Click on 

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If the install menu does not appear,
click Start on the taskbar, select Run,
type D:\Disk1\Setup.exe (where D is
your CD's drive letter), then click 

.

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Connect the RS485 to RS232 converter
assembly to the PC's 9 pin serial port. Connect
the RJ11 modular cable between the junction
box and the converter assembly. If your

computer has a 25-pin
serial port, you will
need a 9-pin male to
25-pin female null
modem adaptor,
available through
most computer stores.

Connect the power supply to the ADCT.
Replace access door cover. Connect the
power supply transformer to the wall power
outlet. Observe proper supply voltage.

Make sure the power is off at both the time clock
terminal and the PC, and the access door on the
terminal is removed.

Using the supplied cable, connect the RJ-11
modular connector to the ADCT RS485 port on the
lower left corner and the other end to the junction
box.

Repeat for each ADCT terminal.

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Remove cover to expose ADCT ports

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Route the RS485 and power cables behind the
wall bracket.

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Secure the wall bracket with the supplied
screws to a hard surface such as plywood.

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Mount the ADCT to the wall bracket.

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Swipe the
configuration badge
and select the desired
option:
Option 1 Date and
Time
–

Select DDMMYYY

–

Select HHMM

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Option 2 Ports
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Select RS485 Communications
(Default)

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Select 9600 Speed (Default)

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Select Parallel Printer Port (Default)
Transaction Timeout = 0
Terminal ID = 1 (Default)
     *Multiple terminals require different
       terminal ID's.

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Option 3 Readers
–

1 - Internal barcode 3 of 9 (Default)
2 - External barcode 3 of 9 (Default)
3 - Magnetic stripe Track 2 (Default)

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Option Test
1 - Signals
2 - Print

06-0268-001 Rev. A

Connect the software security key to a work-
ing PC parallel printer port. If the PC parallel
port has a printer cable attached, remove the
printer cable from the PC and attach the
software security key. Reattach the printer
cable to the software key.

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