Symbol-technologies MicroBase MRC-921 User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - User’s Guide

MRC-921 MircoBaseUser’s Guide

Page 2 - Symbol representative

Safety information 2Using the radioThe FCC with its action in General Docket 79-144,March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety standardfor human exposure to

Page 3 - MRC-921 MicroBase

Disposing of nickel-cadmium batteriesNickel-cadmium batteries contain chemically activematerials that are hazardous to the environment;therefore, they

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Scope of the manual 3This manual provides general information on theMRC-921 MicroBase’s parts, features, andaccessories. It also explains how to opera

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Overview of the MRC-921 MicroBase 4Figure 1 shows a typical MRC-921MicroBase system.The MRC-921 MicroBase is a communication cradlethat allows a wirel

Page 6 - Contents

Getting started 5Unpacking the MRC-921Any additional accessories areshipped in separate boxes with theirown manuals.Each shipping box contains•an MRC-

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Supplying power to the MRC-921Equipment required:• A 12-volt, 800-mA power packTo use the unit outside of the U.S. orCanada, you need a power packdesi

Page 8 - Regulations

Parts 6Figures 2 and 3 on the following pages show anddescribe the external parts of the MRC-921MicroBase. The part listed below is internal and,there

Page 9 - DOC statement

1. An external antenna can be ordered toexpand the coverage of the cradle’sMicroRadio. Coverage increases from50 ft (15.2 m) with a standard internal

Page 10 - Safety information

1.This RJ-41 serial port connects the MRC-921via cable to a host’s RS-232 serial port forcommunication or configuration. Refer tothe MRC-921 Technical

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Recharging battery packs 7! Use the MRC-921 to recharge onlyPTC-921 battery packs.Follow the instructions in this section to use theMRC-921 as a batte

Page 12 - Scope of the manual

2On December 1, 2000 Symbol Technologies, Inc. completed the purchase of Telxon Corporation. References made throughout this document to "Telxon

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If the PTC bay was ordered as a trickle charger,the battery pack in the PTC will take 12 to 16hours to charge.If the PTC bay is a trickle charger, its

Page 14 - Getting started

Connecting the MRC-921 to a host 8The MRC-921 MicroBase can communicate with avariety of host devices, such as personal computersand point-of-sale (PO

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Configuring the MRC-921 9Before the MRC-921 MicroBase can send data fromthe wireless scanner (PTC-921) to the host, the cradlemust be properly configu

Page 16 - MicroRadio

Communicating data 10After the MRC-921 has been connected to the hostand properly configured, communication usuallyfollows this general pattern:1.All

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Maintaining the MRC-921 11The MRC-921 is well constructed and durable;however, it is a precision electronic device and mustbe treated as such. Follow

Page 18 - 2. DB-9 serial port

Storing the MRC-921• Do not store the MRC-921 in temperatures below−20 degrees F (−29 degrees C) or above 140 degreesF (60 degrees C).• Do not store t

Page 19 - Recharging battery packs

Troubleshooting 12LEDs remain on after the power-on self test•Remove the spare battery pack and PTC, ifpresent, from the MRC-921. Unplug the powerpack

Page 20 - Error Blinking Blinking

Both LEDs for the PTC are blinking• Make sure the PTC is installed correctly in its bay.•Exchange the battery pack in the PTC-921 with thespare batter

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The green LED for the PTC never lightsIf the PTC bay was ordered as atrickle charger, the green LED willnever light. This is normal.• Call your Telxon

Page 22 - Configuring the MRC-921

Appendix ASpecificationsCommunicationHost interfaces DB-9 serial port: Built-in one- or two-way 9-pinRS-232 port, up to 38.4K bpsasync RJ-41 serial

Page 23 - Communicating data

MRC-921 MicroBaseUser’s Guide

Page 24 - Maintaining the MRC-921

Depth: 3 in/7.6 cmWeight: 10.5 oz/.3 kgRadioType: MicroRadioOperating frequency: 902.5 to 927.5 MHzAntenna: Internal (standard) orexternal (optional)R

Page 25 - Servicing the MRC-921

Appendix BHardware part numbersThe following table lists part numbers for orderingthe MRC-921 MicroBase and accessories.Item Part numberMRC-921 MicroB

Page 26 - Troubleshooting

GlossaryasynchronoustransmissionA transmission with variable time intervals betweensuccessive data characters. In asynchronouscommunication, each data

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signals Electronic impulses that transmit data from onedevice to another.two-waycommunicationExchange of information between two devices. Aftereach bl

Page 28 - Other problems

IndexAAccessories, 12part numbers, 29AntennaSee External antennaSee Internal antennaBBattery packSee Nickel-cadmium battery packCCables, 19, 29Capacit

Page 29 - Appendix

LLEDsinterpretation table, 18PTC, 13, 15, 24-26remain on after power-on self test, 24RF, 15Serial, 15spare battery pack, 13, 15, 24-26MMaintaining the

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RRadiosafety information, 8specifications, 28Recharging battery packs, 17-18RegulationsDOC statement, 7FCC regulations, 6FCC statement, 6Related publi

Page 31 - Appendix

Telxon Corporation/3330 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44334/216-867-3700/800-800-8001Part No. 18467-701-01 Printed in U.S.A.

Page 32 - Glossary

MRC-921 MicroBaseUser’s GuidePart Number: 18467-701-01Release Date: 4/19/95

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Telxon is a registered trademark of TelxonCorporation.The information contained in this manual is subjectto change without notice.Telxon Corporation s

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ContentsRegulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6FCC statement . . . . . . . . .

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Configuring the MRC-921 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Communicating data . . . . . . . . . . .

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Regulations 1FCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the Fe

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DOC statementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class Alimits for radio noise emissions from digitalapparatus as outlined in the Radio Interfe

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