AK18822-1, RW 420 Vehicle Cradle
Intuitive, push button release cradle for convenient storage and charging of the printer while in a vehicle. Fanfold media can be fed through the base of the cradle to extend the media capacity of the printer. Designed to meet the SAE J1113-11 International Automotive Standards.
COMPATIBLE PRINTERS
- RW 420
The RW 420 Vehicle Cradle allows use of the Zebra® RW 420 Receipt Printer in a vehicle. The Vehicle Cradle will provide communications capabilities and intelligent battery charging for a RW 420 Printer while still maintaining all of Printer’s functionality.
Power for the Printer and the Vehicle Cradle’s built in charger isprovided by the vehicle’s electrical system.
The Vehicle Cradle is offered with two input power connectionoptions:
- A power cable which can be plugged into an automotive vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
- An unterminated cable which must be wired into the vehicle’s power system (9-30 VDC)
Both versions of the Vehicle Cradle offer an external RS232C communications port to allow connection of the printer to either a
PC or a data terminal while still mounted in the Vehicle Cradle. An optional mounting arm provides the ability to locate the
Printer and Vehicle Cradle in a variety of positions and mounting locations to enhance its accessibility and ease of use.
The following instructions detail the installation and use of the RW 420 Vehicle Cradle. Following these instructions closely will
ensure safe, reliable performance of the RW 420 Printer when installed in the Cradle.
The Printer runs off its own battery, which is monitored and charged by circuitry within the Cradle.
The user should always refer to the RW 420 Users Guide for complete information on using the Printer.
It is important that the vehicle’s electrical system function properly. The vehicle’s charging circuit must work properly and vehiclegenerated electrical “noise” must be minimized and within specifications.
The vehicle charging circuit must neither undercharge nor over-
charge the vehicle battery. Defective ignition wiring, damaged in-
sulation, or faulty vehicle electrical components can cause excess
electrical noise severe enough to defeat the electrical filtering that
is built into the Cradle and the Printer.
