Motorola VCD9000 Quick Reference Manual
Motorola VCD9000 Quick Reference Manual

Motorola VCD9000 Quick Reference Manual

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For MC9000 Mobile Computers
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  • Page 1 VCD9000 Cradle For MC9000 Mobile Computers Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    VCD9000 Cradle © 2007 MOTOROLA, INC. All rights reserved. Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Introduction This guide describes how to install and use a VCD9000 vehicle cradle with a Symbol MC9000 Series mobile computer. Install the VCD9000 into the cab of the vehicle. Once installed, the cradle holds the mobile computer securely in place. It also: •...
  • Page 4 VCD9000 Cradle Requirements • for mounting: four 8-32 X 1” long screws with locking washers • (provided as part of the cradle) four #8 washers recommended • a drill with a #6 drill bit (0.204”) • • for power connection: power input cable (provided) •...
  • Page 5 Quick Reference Guide Parts FRONT Mobile computer release button Mobile computer slot Spare battery slot Spare battery charging LED BACK Mounting holes Self-locking screws...
  • Page 6 VCD9000 Cradle BOTTOM Serial port Power port There are two connection ports on the bottom of the cradle: Ports Function Serial Standard RS-232 port for direct connection to a serial device using a serial cable. Power Connects to vehicle power using the power input cable.
  • Page 7: Cradle Mounting

    SAE J1455 Section 4.10.3.5. If not using a mounting bracket or 1.2” mounting device compatible with the VCD9000, prepare the mounting surface to accept four 8-32 X 1” long self-locking screws, using a copy of the mounting template below. Drill four holes (0.204”...
  • Page 8 VCD9000 Cradle Place the back of the cradle on the mounting bracket or other mounting device/surface, with the four holes in the back of the cradle aligned with the four holes in the mounting surface. Insert the four self-locking screws through the holes in the mounting surface, into the back of the cradle.
  • Page 9: Power Connection

    Quick Reference Guide Power Connection Read the following instructions completely before beginning. A properly trained technician must perform the power WARNING connection. Improper connection can damage the vehicle or cradle. To connect the cradle to power: Locate the vehicle power source. NOTE An accessory output in the vehicle’s fuse panel is the ideal location for connecting the vehicle cradle power input cable.
  • Page 10 VCD9000 Cradle Splice the fuse holder to the end of the red V+ wire, as shown below. Make the distance from the fuse to the power connection point as short as possible. Shield wire (bare wire) Ground wire (black) V+ power (red)
  • Page 11: Serial Device Connection

    Quick Reference Guide To see if the cradle has power, insert the mobile computer. The mobile computer battery charging LED blinks amber to indicate charging, then turns solid amber when the battery is completely charged. See for other LED Indicators on page 15 indications.
  • Page 12: Mobile Computer Insertion And Removal

    VCD9000 Cradle Mobile Computer Insertion and Removal To insert the mobile computer into the cradle, place the bottom of the mobile computer into the bottom of the cradle, then press the mobile computer back into the cradle until the release button locks it in place.
  • Page 13: Mobile Computer Battery Charging

    Quick Reference Guide To remove the mobile computer from the cradle, lift the release button, then lift the mobile computer from the cradle. Release button Mobile Computer Battery Charging Ensure the cradle is connected to a power source. See Power Connection on page Insert the mobile computer into the cradle.
  • Page 14: Spare Battery Insertion And Removal

    VCD9000 Cradle Spare Battery Insertion and Removal To insert a spare battery: Insert the battery into the spare battery charging slot in the back of the cradle as shown. Spare battery latch Push the battery in. Listen for the click that signifies the battery’s latch has locked the battery into place.
  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    Quick Reference Guide LED Indicators Cradle LED Indication Mobile Computer Battery Charging LED Mobile computer is not in cradle; mobile computer is not inserted correctly; cradle is not powered. Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of mobile computer. Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    VCD9000 Cradle Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer Cradle is not receiving Ensure the power input cable battery charging LED power. is securely connected to the does not light. cradle’s power port. Mobile computer’s Mobile computer was Replace the mobile computer...
  • Page 17: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information This device is approved under the Symbol Technologies brand; Symbol Technologies, Inc., is the Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. (“Motorola”). All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
  • Page 18: Safety Instructions

    Waste Electrical and 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.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
  • Page 19 Italiano: per i clienti dell'UE: tutti i prodotti che sono giunti al termine del rispettivo ciclo di vita devono essere restituiti a Motorola al fine di consentirne il riciclaggio. Per informazioni sulle modalità di restituzione, visitare il seguente sito Web: http://www.symbol.com/environmental_compliance.
  • Page 20: Service Information

    1-800-927-9626 http://www.symbol.com MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo and Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007...

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