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Quick Reference Guide Introduction This guide describes how to install and use the VCD9500 Vehicle Cradle and the VBC9500 Vehicle Battery Charger. The VCD9500: • holds the MC9500 securely in place • provides power for operating the MC9500 • re-charges the battery in the MC9500 •...
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VCD9500/VBC9500 Vehicle Battery Charger Mounting • two M4 x 0.7 screws of appropriate length for mounting surface • two M4 lock washers • a drill with a #8 (0.204”) or 5 mm drill bit. Vehicle Battery Charger Power Connection •...
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Quick Reference Guide Parts of the Vehicle Battery Charger Release Button Power Port Mounting Holes REAR VIEW BOTTOM VIEW VCD Connector Pin-Outs Power Input Connector Signal Chassis ground Chassis ground Connector on Cradle...
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Lack of proper insertion may result in property damage or personal injury. Motorola is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use of the products while driving. Remember: Safety comes first.
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Quick Reference Guide Mounting the Vehicle Cradle Only mount the Vehicle Cradle CAUTION in a vertical position with the release level at the top or in a horizontal position with the mobile computer display facing up. Never mount the vehicle cradle on the side or upside down or on a wall that can be subject to impact or collision of greater than 40Gs, in accordance with SAE J1455...
VCD9500/VBC9500 Fasten it using four #10 washers and four #10-32 self-locking nuts. Do not install a Vehicle Cradle CAUTION on or near an air bag cover plate or within an aerobic zone. Also, do not install it in a location that affects vehicle safety or driveability.
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Quick Reference Guide The ideal location for connecting NOTE the vehicle cradle power input cable would be an accessory output in your vehicle’s fuse panel. The vehicle cradle should be added to a circuit with a maximum load capacity for the cradle and the original circuit.
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VCD9500/VBC9500 When using the supplied in-line fuse holder (which must be used if not connecting to vehicle’s fuse panel): Ensure the fuse holder contains a 5A UL Listed slow-blow fuse. Splice the fuse holder to the end of the red V+ wire, as shown below.
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Quick Reference Guide How the cable terminates NOTE depends on the vehicle. If the vehicle has a power output connector, then you must attach a mating connector to the end of the power cable. You may be able to connect to a fuse panel with a simple blade terminal or commercially available connector.
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VCD9500/VBC9500 Mounting the Vehicle Battery Charger Only mount the Vehicle Battery CAUTION Charger in a vertical position with the release button at the top position. Never mount the vehicle battery charger on the side or upside down or on a wall that can...
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Quick Reference Guide Fasten it using two M4 lock washers and two M4 x 0.7 screws. Do not install a Vehicle Battery CAUTION Charger on or near an air bag cover plate or within an aerobic zone. Also, do not install it in a location that affects vehicle safety or driveability.
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VCD9500/VBC9500 Rotate the plug and secure in the cable channel. Plug the auto-charge cable into the vehicle cigarette lighter. Mounting the Cradle and Charger with Mounting Bracket To mount the Vehicle Cradle and Vehicle Battery Charger together with the mounting bracket:...
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Quick Reference Guide 1.2” 3.05 cm 1.5” 3.81 cm Secure the charger to the mounting bracket using two M4 lock washers and two M4 x 0.7 screws. Align the four mounting holes on the mounting bracket with the four screws on the cradle. Position the cradle/charger on the mounting surface.
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VCD9500/VBC9500 Fasten it using four #10 washers and four #10-32 self-locking nuts. Do not install a cradle/charger CAUTION on or near an air bag cover plate or within an aerobic zone. Also, do not install it in a location that affects vehicle safety or driveability.
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Quick Reference Guide MC9500-K Insertion and Removal The vehicle cradle supports the NOTE insertion and charging of an MC9500-K with a 4800 mAh battery. Ensure that the cradle is in the open position before inserting the MC9500-K.
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Ensure that the MC9500-K is CAUTION fully inserted into the cradle. Lack of proper insertion may result in property damage or personal injury. Motorola, Inc. is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use of the products while driving. MC9500-K Charging Ensure the cradle is connected to a power source.
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Quick Reference Guide for all charging LED Indicators on page 19 indications. MC9500-K LED Indicators Indication MC95XX Battery Charging (LED is on MC9500-K) MC9500-K is not in cradle, MC9500-K is not seated correctly, or cradle is not powered. Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging (not within (twice a second) battery charging temperature...
VCD9500/VBC9500 Spare Battery Charging To charge a spare battery in the VBC: Insert the battery bottom first in to the VBC. Push the battery into the VBC until it snaps into place. Battery LED Indicators Indication Battery is not seated correctly, or charger is not powered.
When necessary, clean the cradle with a mild cleaner. If you are not sure whether or not to use a particular cleaner, contact Motorola for advice. Troubleshooting Possible...
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VCD9500/VBC9500 Health and Safety Recommendations Vehicle Installation RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles (including safety systems). Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide • When available, use a hands free device. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
“The wireless industry reminds you to use your device / phone safely when driving”. Regulatory Information The VCD9500-1 (9 – 32V, 1.87A) and VBC9500-1 (4.2 - 7V, 1A) are approved under the Symbol Technologies brand; Symbol Technologies, Inc., is the Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc.
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Quick Reference Guide FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Replace the battery when a significant loss of run time is detected. Standard warranty period for all Motorola batteries is one year, regardless if the battery was purchased separately or included as part of the mobile computer.
• To enable authentication of approved batteries, as required by IEEE1725 clause 10.2.1, the 4800 mAh battery (p/n BTRY-MC95IABA0) contains a Motorola hologram. Do not install any battery without checking it has the Motorola authentication hologram. • Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture, or shred.
• If you suspect damage to your equipment or battery, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support to arrange for inspection. Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class B ITE この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議...
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) English: For EU Customers: All products at the end of their life must be returned to Motorola for recycling. For information on how to return product, please go to: http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee. Français: Clients de l'Union Européenne: Tous les produits en fin de cycle de vie doivent être retournés à...
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VCD9500/VBC9500 Nederlands: Voor klanten in de EU: alle producten dienen aan het einde van hun levensduur naar Motorola te worden teruggezonden voor recycling. Raadpleeg http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee voor meer informatie over het terugzenden van producten. Polski: Klienci z obszaru Unii Europejskiej: Produkty wycofane z eksploatacji nale¿y zwróciæ...
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στο Διαδίκτυο. Malti: Għal klijenti fl-UE: il-prodotti kollha li jkunu waslu fl-aħħar tal-ħajja ta' l-użu tagħhom, iridu jiġu rritornati għand Motorola għar-riċiklaġġ. Għal aktar tagħrif dwar kif għandek tirritorna l-prodott, jekk jogħġbok żur: http://www.motorola.com/recycling/weee. Românesc: Pentru clienţii din UE: Toate produsele, la sfârşitul duratei lor de funcţionare, trebuie returnate la...
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