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Symbol Technologies, Inc.

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:

U.S. Patent No. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;

4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281;

4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461;

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5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151;

5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140;

5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949;

5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621;

5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679;

5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803;

5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153;

5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;

5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050;

5,848,064; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146;

5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659;

5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;

6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;

6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;

6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;

6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;

6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;

6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; D305,885; D341,584;

D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250;

D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;

D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.

Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875;

1,955,269 (Japan); European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France

81/03938; Italy 1,138,713

rev. 06/02

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Introduction

The VRC 6940 is a rugged computer terminal that can be installed

in a vehicle or mounted on a wall or workbench. It allows you to

gather information quickly, easily and accurately using the

keyboard or an attached scanner. The VRC 6940 transfers the

information to a base station Access Point (AP) through a Symbol

Spectrum24® radio network. Then the AP transmits that

information to a host computer for processing.

VRC 6940 terminals can run a variety of software applications. For

help in using an application at your facility, refer to the application

documentation or ask your System Administrator.

About This Guide

This manual describes how to use a VRC 6940 terminal that has

been installed in a vehicle or mounted on a wall or workbench.

Specific topics include:

•Parts of a VRC 6940 Terminal on page 2

•Basic Operation on page 3

•Modifier Keys: SHIFT, FUNC and CTRL on page 4

•Resetting the Terminal on page 4

•Entering Data on page 5

•Charging the Internal Battery on page 6

•Moving to a Different Power Source on page 6

•Troubleshooting on page 7

•Installing a VRC 6940 Terminal on page 8

This guide does not describe how to download or install

applications, and it does not provide instructions for using specific

applications. For more technical information on the VRC 6940

terminal, see the VRC 6940 Product Reference Guide (Symbol

part number 72-37641-XX).

VRC 6940 Terminal

Parts of a VRC 6940 Terminal

Standard Accessories

The VRC 6940 comes with these items:

• Attached vehicle-mount bracket

• Bracket knobs (2)

• External DC power cable.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 BACK ON/OFF CTRL

ABCDEFG 78

HIJKLMN 45 CLEAR

OPQRSTU 12 ENTER

VWXY Z

SHIFT FUNC

Display

Mounting Bracket

Scanner RS-232 Power

Connector Connector Connector

Keyboard

Antenna Connector

Front View

Back View

Bracket Knob

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Optional Accessories

You can order these optional accessories from Symbol:

• Scanner cable

• RS-232 cable

• Primary antenna

• Vehicle-mounted antenna

• Spectrum24 PCMCIA radio card

• AC universal power supply

•AC

cable.

Basic Operation

Turning the Terminal On

1. Press the ON/OFF

key located at the

top right corner of

the alpha section of

the keyboard.

2. If the terminal has

been configured for

your facility, it dis-

plays a login screen or main application screen.

3. Follow the instructions for your facility’s applications.

Suspending or Turning Off the Terminal

To suspend the terminal, press the ON/OFF key. The screen goes

dark, and the terminal appears to be off. However when you press

the ON/OFF key again, the terminal resumes your previous

session.

Forcing the Terminal into Suspend

If the terminal does not go into suspend when you press the ON/

OFF key, you can force it into suspend. To do this, press and hold

the ON/OFF key for 15 seconds, or until the display goes dark.

ON/OFF key

SHIFT key FUNC key

CTRL key

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Turning the Terminal Off

In normal operation, you will not turn the terminal off: you will place

it into suspend. The terminal only turns off if you have:

• disconnected the power cable, AND

• allowed the internal battery to run down.

For more information, see Charging the Internal Battery on page 6.

Modifier Keys: SHIFT, FUNC and CTRL

SHIFT, FUNC, and CTRL are modifier keys that you can use to

generate a special character or function (see Basic Operation on

page 3). For example, you might press FUNC, J to brighten the

display. To do this you would:

1. Press and release the FUNC key.

2. Press and release the J.

3. The display brightens, and the keyboard returns to normal

functioning.

Adjusting Brightness

Resetting the Terminal

You may need to reset a terminal that has stopped responding to

keystrokes or to the ON/OFF key, or if it has been forced into

suspend. To reset a terminal:

1. Press and hold both the SHIFT key and the L key.

2. Press and release the ON/OFF key.

3. Release the SHIFT and L keys.

Task Key Sequence Comment

Brighten the dis-

play.

FUNC, J Repeat the key sequence to

reach the desired brightness

level. There are seven bright-

ness levels.

Darken the display. FUNC, I

Toggle keyboard

backlight on or off.

FUNC, K Not all terminals include a key-

board backlight option.

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The terminal restarts and you can log in to an application. If you

have problems opening an application after resetting the terminal,

contact your System Administrator.

Note: If you reset a terminal, you may lose any unsaved data.

Entering Data

You can enter data into a

VRC 6940 terminal by

using the keyboard or an

attached scanner.

Tips for Using the Keyboard

•Press only one key at a time. Pressing two or more keys at

the same time can cause an error.

•Press the keys in correct sequence. When key sequences

are listed for an application, press the keys one at a time in

the order they are listed.

•Auto-repeat feature. Some applications use the auto-re-

peat feature of the keyboard. If they do, when you press and

hold a key, the key will repeat until you release it.

•Application functions. The keyboard may have different

functions depending on the application you are using. Refer

to your application documentation for more information.

Attaching a Scanner

1. Press the ON/OFF key to suspend the terminal.

2. Fit the scanner cable into the Scanner Connector on the rear

of the terminal.

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3. Press the ON/OFF key to power the terminal on.

4. For information on using the scanner, consult the documen-

tation that came with the scanner.

Charging the Internal Battery

The VRC 6940 has an internal battery that provides power and

saves your session if there is a temporary fluctuation,

disconnection, or interruption in the unit’s main power supply. The

internal battery recharges itself from the terminal’s main power

supply. You cannot use it to operate the unit. For more information,

see Installation and the Internal Battery on page 16.

Moving to a Different Power Source

To move a VRC 6940 terminal from one location to another:

1. Save all data you are working with, and close all applications.

2. Press the ON/OFF key to suspend the terminal.

3. Make sure a power source is ready in the new location.

4. Unplug the external power cable from the Power Connector

on the back of the terminal.

5. Remove the terminal from its current mounting.

6. Move the terminal to the new location and mount it.

7. Plug the external power cable into the Power Connector.

For more information on installation and power, see page 8.

Scanner

Back of terminal

Connector

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Note: If you unplug the power cable, and the internal battery

is not charged, the terminal may shut off.

Troubleshooting

Problem Action

The terminal will not

start.

Make sure that the terminal is connected to a power

source. If the external power cable has come unplugged,

plug it back in and press the ON/OFF key to restart the ter-

minal.

If the internal battery was charged, the terminal will main-

tain your session until you reconnect it to the power source

and restart it. If the internal battery was not fully charged,

you may have lost any unsaved data.

If the terminal is connected to a vehicle battery as a power

source, check the vehicle battery. If it is depleted (dead),

replace the vehicle battery.

The start-up process

fails.

The terminal may be out of range of the Access Point (AP)

and unable to communicate with the host computer. Move

closer to the AP.

If either of these messages appears, contact your System

Administrator:

Boot server doesn’t exist.

Boot server not configured for this

terminal.

Application does not

respond.

The terminal may not be connecting to the Access Point

(AP). Applications function until they need to transmit to

the AP, then they stop responding. Contact your System

Administrator.

Scanner laser works

but does not read bar

codes.

The bar code on the label may not be clearly printed. Try

scanning another label of the same product, or type in the

bar code data manually.

The scanner window may be dirty. Clean it with a soft, dry

cloth moistened with an ammonia-based glass cleaner.

Scanner does not

operate.

Make sure the scanner is properly connected to the termi-

nal’s Scanner Connector. Then restart the terminal with the

scanner connected.

VRC 6940 Terminal

Installing a VRC 6940 Terminal

This section describes how to install a VRC 6940 terminal into a

vehicle or onto a wall or workbench. Please read all of these

instructions before you begin.

WARNING

A properly trained technician must perform the installation.

Improper installation can damage your vehicle.

Power fault. This message may appear if the terminal’s last shutdown

was caused by power failure. A power failure can be

caused by:

• removing the terminal from the power source

• removing the vehicle battery

• sudden main battery failure

If the internal battery is charged, it can maintain session

data for up to 72 hours. You can replace the main power

supply and restart the terminal without losing data.

If the internal battery is not fully charged, the terminal may

not be able to maintain session data, and you will lose any

unsaved data. To recharge the internal battery, keep the

main power connected to the unit for 48 hours.

Terminal suddenly

shuts off or goes into

suspend.

The terminal may be in suspend mode. Press the ON/OFF

key to reactivate it.

Check the main power supply and external power cable. If

the cable is unplugged, plug it back in and press the ON/

OFF key to restart the terminal.

If the terminal loses its connection with its main power

source, it goes into suspend. The internal battery can

maintain session data for up to 72 hours. However if the in-

ternal battery is not fully charged, the terminal may not

maintain your session, and you may lose unsaved data.

For more information, see Charging the Internal Battery on

page 6 and Installation and the Internal Battery on page

16.

Problem Action

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Equipment Required

Vehicle Mounting

• VRC 6940 terminal.

• an External DC power cable (supplied with terminal).

• minimum of two 3/8” bolts with self-locking nylon nuts.

• a drill with a 7/16” drill bit.

• 7/16” hex wrench.

• a connector for terminating the External DC power cable. Se-

lect one that mates with your vehicle’s power supply.

• primary or external antenna (optional).

Wall or Workbench Mounting

• VRC 6940 terminal.

• AC universal power supply (Symbol p/n 50-14001-006).

• AC line cable (Symbol p/n 23844-00-00).

• DC power cable (Symbol p/n 25-39385-01).

• minimum of two 3/8” bolts with self-locking nylon nuts.

• a drill with a 7/16” drill bit.

• 7/16” hex wrench.

• primary or external antenna (optional).

Hardware Installation

The physical requirements of the work area affect where you place

the terminal. There are different installation options, depending on

where you plan to locate it. Illustrations on page 12 and 13 show

a terminal mounted on a vehicle, a terminal mounted on a wall,

and a terminal mounted on a workbench.

Caution: Do not install a VRC 6940 terminal in a location that will

affect vehicle safety or driveability.

VRC 6940 Terminal

To install VRC 6940 hardware:

1. Prepare a mounting location:

a. Select a location to mount the terminal. The terminal’s at-

tached bracket has holes cut for bolts. Use these holes to

mark bolt hole locations.

b. Prepare the mounting surface to accept two 3/8” bolts.

Drill two holes with a 7/16” drill bit.

2. Install the terminal onto the mounting surface:

a. Position the terminal on the mounting surface.

b. Fasten it using a minimum of two 3/8” self-locking nuts.

Installation Note: Selecting a Mounting Location

The bracket and terminal must be:

• firmly secured to a surface that can support the weight of the

terminal — on a vehicle, wall or workbench

• secured with a minimum of two 3/8” diameter bolts and ny-

lon self-locking nuts

• easy for the end-user to see and reach

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3. Attach the Bracket Knobs. When you first unpack it, the ter-

minal has hex bolts in place of the Bracket Knobs.These

knobs allow users to adjust the angle of the terminal.

a. Use a 7/16” hex wrench to remove the bolts and replace

them with the Bracket Knobs.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 BACK ON/OFF CTRL

ABCDEFG 78

HIJKLMN 45 CLEAR

OPQRST U 12 ENTER

VWXY Z

SHIFT FUNC -0

VRC 6940 Terminal

b. To adjust the angle of the display, partially unscrew the

Bracket Knobs. Then adjust the angle of the terminal and

re-tighten them.

4. Optional: attach a primary antenna to the connector at the

top of the terminal. To attach the antenna:

a. Place the metal end of the antenna onto the connector.

b. Line the posts up with the connector and press down.

c. Twist the bottom ring clockwise to lock it into position.

5. Optional: install a vehicle-

mounted antenna. Some-

times you can improve

wireless communication

by mounting an external

antenna onto the vehicle.

Symbol has several differ-

ent external antennas

available. Contact your

Support Representative

for more information.

To connect an external

vehicle-mounted anten-

na:

a. Secure the external

antenna to an appro-

priate location on the

vehicle.

Back of Terminal Antenna Connector

Antenna

Coaxial cable

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b. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the terminal’s An-

tenna Connector. Connect the other end to the vehicle-

mounted antenna. Make the coaxial cable as short as

possible to minimize signal loss.

Providing Power: Vehicle Installations

VRC 6940 terminals can be powered by:

• 12V or 24V gas-powered vehicles

• battery-powered vehicles, up to 60 volts

To provide power to a vehicle-installed VRC 6940:

1. Locate your vehicle’s power source. Always connect a VRC

6940 terminal to a continuous or unswitched power source.

2. Prepare the External DC power cable. One end of the exter-

nal DC power cable fits into the terminal’s DC Power connec-

tor. The other end has no connector.

Installation Note: Power Sources

The ideal location for connecting a VRC 6940 External DC power cable

would be a fused power source on the vehicle’s power distribution panel. If

no fused power source is available, you can connect the terminal directly to

a vehicle battery. In this case, Symbol recommends that you use an in-line

fuse holder and 5A slow-blow fuse. The fuse protects your vehicle from an

electrical short on the power cable.

Plug in to the DC Power

Cable End

connector on the terminal

to be

prepared

VRC 6940 Terminal

To prepare the end of the External DC power cable:

a. In-line fuse holder: if no fused output is available,

add a fuse-holder and 5 Amp fuse to the External DC

power cable:

i. Strip back six inches of the cable jacket.

ii. Cut about 5” from the red power wire and strip 3/8” in-

sulation from the wire.

iii. Strip 3/8” insulation from the fuse-holder wire.

iv. Twist the stripped wire ends together and splice them

using a twist-on nylon wire connector.

v. Make sure the fuse holder contains a 5 Amp slow-

blow fuse. Wrap the wires neatly, as necessary.

In-line fuse holder with

5A slow-blow fuse

Twist-on nylon

Red power wire i.

ii.

iii.

iv.

wire connector

Wrapped wires

and fuse holder

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b. Route the External DC power cable from the terminal lo-

cation to the connection point for your vehicle’s power

source.

c. Prepare the cable termination: Strip 3/8” of insulation

from the two wire ends and terminate them with a con-

nector that matches your vehicle’s requirements. See the

Installation Note below.

Connect the red wire to the vehicle power source. Con-

nect the black wire to a vehicle ground wire or chassis

ground.

d. Connect the External DC power cable to your vehicle

power source.

3. Insert the terminal end of the External DC power cable into

the terminal’s Power Connector. Align the red dot on the end

of the power cable with the red dot on the Power Connector.

Installation Note: Cable Routing Caution

The means of routing and securing the External DC power cable from

the terminal to the vehicle power source is extremely important. Haz-

ards associated with improper wiring can be severe.

To avoid unintentional contact between the wire and any sharp edges,

provide the cable with proper bushings and clamping where it passes

through openings. If the wire is subjected to sharp surfaces and excess

engine vibration, the wiring harness insulation can wear away, causing

a short between the bare wire and chassis. This can start a fire.

Installation Note: Cable Termination

How the cable terminates depends on your vehicle. If your vehicle has

a power output connector, then attach a mating connector to the end

of the power cable. You may be able to connect to a fuse panel with a

commercially available connector. If your vehicle has no power output

connector, attach a ring terminal (for a battery post) or blade terminal

connector (for a fuse panel).

Consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual for information on how to access

your vehicle’s power supply.

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VRC 6940 Terminal

WARNING

A Lead Acid battery can leak Hydrogen gas. A spark any-

where near the battery can cause it to explode. Always make

your final connection to power as far away from the battery

as possible, i.e., connect the power cable to the battery first,

then connect it to the terminal.

Providing Power: Wall or Workbench Installations

For wall or bench-mounted terminals, or for operating a terminal

while away from a vehicle, you can operate an VRC 6940 from an

AC universal power supply. You need the AC universal power

supply, an AC line cable, and a DC power cable as listed on page

To provide power from an AC source:

1. Insert the AC line cable into the AC connector on the AC uni-

versal power supply.

2. Plug the other end of the AC line cable into an AC wall outlet.

3. Insert the DC power cable into the DC connector on the AC

universal power supply.

4. Plug the other end of the cable into the terminal’s Power

Connector.

Installation and the Internal Battery

A terminal’s internal battery may be depleted when you first install

it. The internal battery charges itself from the terminal’s main

power supply (DC or AC).

If the main power supply is stable, you can plug in the terminal and

use it immediately. If the main power supply is not stable, there

may be power interruptions that cause the terminal to reset itself

during its first few hours of operation.

If the terminal resets itself, you may lose unsaved data. To avoid

this, we recommend that you plug in the terminal and allow it to

charge for two hours before using it.

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It takes 48 hours to fully charge the internal battery. A fully charged

internal battery maintains data for up to 72 hours if the unit is

disconnected from its main power source. This time is reduced if

the radio is in a mode where it maintains continuous

communication with a host.

Ergonomic Recommendations

Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the

recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure

that you are adhering to your company's safety programs to prevent employee injury.

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion

• Maintain a natural position

• Reduce or eliminate excessive force

• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach

• Perform tasks at correct heights

• Reduce or eliminate vibration

• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure

• Provide adjustable workstations

• Provide adequate clearance

• Provide a suitable working environment

• Improve work procedures.

VRC 6940 Terminal

Regulatory Information

All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in

locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.

Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly

approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

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. However there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Label Marking: The Term "IC:" before the radio certification only signifies that Industry

Canada technical specifications were met.

Tested to comply

with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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FCC RF Exposure Guidelines

Remote and Standalone Antenna Configurations

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, antennas that are mounted

externally at remote locations or operating near users at stand-alone desktop of

similar configurations must operate with a minimum separation distance of 20 cm

from all persons.

Marking and European Union Compliance

RLAN's (2.4GHz) for use through the EEA have the following restrictions:

• Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range

2.400 -2.4835 GHz

• France, equipment is restricted to 2.4465 -2.4835 GHz frequency range

• Belgium outside usage, the equipment is restricted to 2.460 -2.4835 GHz fre-

quency range

• Italy requires a user license for outside usage.

Statement of Compliance

Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/

336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 95/54/EC. Declaration of Conformities may be obtained

from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/

Other Countries

Mexico - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 - 2.4835 GHz.

Israel - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.418 - 2.457 GHz.

Sri Lanka - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.400 - 2.430 GHz.

VRC 6940 Terminal

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Warranty

(A) Seller's hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and

materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, provided the

Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.

Warranty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product

modified or designed to meet specific customer specifications ("Custom Products"),

remanufactured products, and reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as

provided in the applicable Product specification in effect at the time of purchase or in

the accompanying software license. (B) Products may be serviced or manufactured

with parts, components, or subassemblies that originate from returned products and

that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for equivalent new

material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for defective hardware Products

is limited to repair or replacement (at Seller's option) on a "return to service depot"

basis with prior Seller authorization. Shipment to and from Seller will be at Seller's

expense, unless no defect is found. No charge will be made to Buyer for replacement

parts for warranty repairs. Seller is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any

software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or

reinstallation of any software programs or data other than the software, if any,

installed by Seller during manufacture of the Product. The aforementioned provisions

do not extend the original warranty period of any Product that had either been

repaired or replaced by Seller. (C) The above warranty provisions shall not apply to

any Product (i) which has been repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, except

by Seller's authorized service personnel; (ii) in which the defects or damage to the

Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage,

water or other liquids, battery leakage or failure to perform operator handling and

scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Seller; (iii) which has been subjected

to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure

beyond normal use within the specified operational and environmental parameters

set forth in the applicable Product specification; nor shall the above warranty

provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such as batteries, supplied

with the Product. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS

WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON

PRODUCTS FURNISHED HERUNDER INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABLILTY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO

THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT

ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTIRES, FOR SUCH

PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all

obligations or liabilities on the part of Seller for damages, including but not limited to,

special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use

or performance of the Product or service. Seller's liability for damages to Buyer or

others resulting from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall in

no way exceed the purchase price of said Product or the fair market value of said

service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

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Service Information

Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and

run your applications.

If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your facility’s

Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will

contact the Symbol Support Center:

For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

United States11-800-653-5350

1-631-738-2400

Canada 905-629-7226

United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific +65-6796-9600

Australia 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 1-505-5794-0

Denmark/Danmark 7020-1718 Finland/Suomi 9 5407 580

France 01-40-96-52-21 Germany/Deutchland 6074-49020

Italy/Italia 2-484441 Mexico/México 5-520-1835

Netherlands/Nederland 315-271700 Norway/Norge +47 2232 4375

South Africa 11-8095311 Spain/España 91 324 40 00

Inside Spain

Sweden/Sverige 84452900 +34 91 324 40 00

Outside Spain

Latin America

Sales Support

1-800-347-0178 Inside US

+1-561-483-1275 Outside US

Europe/Mid-East

Distributor Operations

Contact local distributor or call

+44 118 945 7360

1Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

VRC 694x Filtered DC Power Cable

This document describes how to prepare and use a VRC 69X0 Filtered DC Power cable

to provide power to a VRC 69X0 terminal. The VRC 6940 terminal is a rugged, vehicle-mounted computer. For more

information on the terminal itself, see the VRC 6940 Quick Reference Guide (Symbol p/n 72-37640-XX).

The cable has two end that come out of a central Mounting Block, as shown below. The DC Power connector fits

into the DC Power connector on the VRC 69X0. The Cable End terminates in two wires, a black ground wire, and a

red power wire that has been prepared with an in-line fuse-holder.

Preparing and Connecting the Cable

To prepare the Filtered DC Power cable for use with a VRC 69X0:

1. Add a connector to the Cable End: Strip 3/8” of insulation from the two wire ends and terminate them with a

connector that matches your vehicle’s requirements. Connect the red wire to the vehicle power source. Con-

nect the black wire to a vehicle ground wire or chassis ground.

2. Select a location for the Mounting Block and mount it securely with #8 screws. Make sure the DC Power con-

nector end reaches the terminal and the prepared Cable End reaches the DC power source.

3. Route the cable from the terminal location to the connection point for your DC power source.

4. Insert the cable’s DC Power connector into the terminal’s DC Power Connector. Align the red dot on the end of

the power cable with the red dot on the Power Connector.

WARNING

A Lead Acid battery can leak Hydrogen gas. A spark anywhere near the battery can cause it to explode. Always

make your final connection to power as far away from the battery as possible, i.e., connect the power cable to

the battery first, then connect it to the terminal.

Installation Note: Cable Termination

How you terminate the cable depends on the vehicle. If the vehicle has a power output connector, use

a mating connector. You may be able to connect to a fuse panel with a commercially available connec-

tor. If your vehicle has no power output connector, use a ring terminal (for a battery post) or blade ter-

minal connector (for a fuse panel). See your vehicle Owner’s Manual for more information.

Installation Note: Cable Routing Caution

The means of routing and securing this cable from the terminal to the vehicle power source is extremely

important. Hazards associated with improper wiring can be severe. To avoid unintentional contact be-

tween the wire and any sharp edges, use proper bushings and clamping where the cable passes through

openings. If the wire is subjected to sharp surfaces and excess engine vibration, the wiring harness in-

sulation can wear away, causing a short between the bare wire and chassis. This can start a fire.

Red Power Wire

Mounting Block

Plug this end into

the DC Power

connector on

the VRC 6940

With In-line

Fuse Holder and

5A slow-blow fuse

Cable End

! !

Regulatory Information

For Regulatory Information, please see the VRC 6940 Quick Reference Guide (Symbol p/n 72-37640-XX).

Warranty

Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months

from date of shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or

approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual

physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product operating and handling

instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of customer and is not covered under this warranty.

Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Non-serialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

Warranty Coverage and Procedure

During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the

Symbol Support Center at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center. If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a

Return Material Authorization Number. Products must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid. Symbol will ship the repaired

or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America. Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.

Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not

return the replaced product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s

Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the exchange.

Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof.

Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.

Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or phone support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational

requirements and are available at a substantial discount during warranty period.

General

Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on products furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on part of Symbol for damages, including without

limitation, special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.

Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to

persons or property.

Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the proceeding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.

Symbol 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.

No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination,

system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might be used. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits,

and subsystems contained in Symbol products.

Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza

Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

http://www.symbol.com

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:

U.S. Patent No. 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026;

4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520; 5,140,144;

5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791;

5,250,792; 5,260,553; 5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163; 5,280,164; 5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900;

5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,337,361; 5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081; 5,410,139; 5,410,140; 5,412,198;

5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231; 5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002; 5,479,441; 5,504,322;

5,519,577; 5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889; 5,552,592; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531;

5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,664,229; 5,668,803; 5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153;

5,742,043; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731; 5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519;

5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,850,078; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989; 5,907,146; 5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173;

5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420; 5,945,658; 5,945,659; 5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,047,892; 6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200;

6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,068,190; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482; 6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944;

6,123,265; 6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124;

D391,250; D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172, D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035 D431,158; D430,159; D431,562.

Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875; 1,955,269 (Japan).

European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713.

rev. 09/00

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