Powered Vehicle-Mounted Dock; Preparing The Vehicle Mounted Dock For Use; Quick Start - Vehicle Mounted Dock - Honeywell Marathon User Manual

Powered Vehicle-Mounted Dock

Marathon vehicle mounted docks and mounting assemblies are specifically designed for soft tire vehicle mount applications.
The vehicle mounted assembly restrains the Marathon, recharges the main battery in the Marathon and isolates it from shock
and vibration. Keypad data entries can be mixed with wireless bar code scanner data entries while the Marathon is in a powered
vehicle dock. Bluetooth device connection and use, while the Marathon is docked, are managed by the Marathon Bluetooth
program running on the Marathon, not the dock.
The vehicle mounting assembly secures the Marathon vehicle dock to the soft tire vehicle. The vehicle dock remains attached to
the vehicle, however, the vehicle dock has two release mechanisms that allow the Marathon to be easily removed from the
vehicle dock. The Marathon can be transferred from one Marathon vehicle dock equipped vehicle to another for easy portability.
The vehicle dock provides accessory attachment and power for the Marathon.
Vehicle mounting is via a RAM Mount accessory which includes all the hardware and squeeze plates required. Multiple
attachment points for the RAM ball mechanism are located on the vehicle dock.
Wireless host/client communications can occur whether the dock is receiving external power or not as wireless functions draw
power from the main battery in the Marathon.
Never put the Marathon into the vehicle mounted assembly until the assembly is securely fastened to the vehicle.
The vehicle mounted dock is used as an accessory for the Marathon only. Communications cables for the Marathon are
available.
Note: The vehicle dock is designed for nominal 12V and 24V, negatively grounded vehicles only.

Preparing the Vehicle Mounted Dock for use

The powered vehicle mounted assembly should be secured to an area in the vehicle where it:
• Does not obstruct the driver's vision or safe vehicle operation.
• Will be protected from rain or inclement weather.
• Will be protected from extremely high concentrations of dust or wind-blown debris.
• Can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver's seat while the vehicle is not in operation.

Quick Start - Vehicle Mounted Dock

The following list outlines, in a general way, the process to follow when preparing the Marathon vehicle mounted dock for
use. Refer to the following sections in this document for more details on each step.
1. Attach the RAM base vehicle mounting assembly to the vehicle.
2. Attach the RAM arm assembly to the vehicle mounting assembly.
3. Attach the vehicle dock assembly to the RAM arm.
4. Adjust the Marathon to the best viewing angle while secured in a vehicle dock.
5. Connect antenna. Note: The vehicle remote mount antenna cannot be used by devices with an internal antenna.
6. Connect the cables.
7. Secure the power connector from the vehicle mounted power supply to the Power port.
8. Secure all cables in strain relief cable clamps on the back of the vehicle mounted dock.
The Marathon in the powered vehicle mounted assembly is ready for use.
Attention: • This product is connected to a fuse box in the passenger compartment before it is connected to the
vehicle battery, and the fuse in the fuse box is UL listed and is an automotive fuse.
• Use the appropriate flexible and SAE wiring to connect to a fuse box.
• This product is installed in the passenger compartment.
• This product must be installed and maintained by qualified service personnel.
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