Intermec PF2i Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions
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- Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 1
Installation Instructions Double Serial Interface Kit (for EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4ci, PM4i, PX4i and PX6i) - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 2
part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. © 2004 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. The word Intermec, the Intermec license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation. Throughout this manual, trademarked names - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 3
1 Introduction Description 2 Printer Firmware 2 Installation Kit 2 2 Physical Installation EasyCoder PF2/4i printers 4 EasyCoder PM4i printers 9 EasyCoder PX4/6i printers 15 3 Serial Interface 30 20 mA Current Loop 32 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions iii - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 4
Contents iv Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 5
1 Introduction This chapter describes the Double Serial Interface Kit for EasyCoder PF2/4i-, PM4i-, and PX4/6i-series printers. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 1 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 6
only be physically installed by an authorized service technician. Intermec assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage to the equipment if the installation in performed by an unauthorized person. Printer Firmware The printer must be fitted with Intermec Fingerprint v8.00 (or later). For - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 7
2 Physical Installation This chapter describes how to physically install the Double Serial Interface Kit in an EasyCoder PF2/4i-, PM4i-, or PX4/6i-series printer. Take precautions against electrostatic discharges, for example by wearing grounded bracelets. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 8
/4i Printers • Switch off the printer and disconnect with dangerous voltage (up to 380V). Make sure that the printer is switched off and the power cord is disconnected before up so it disengages the bottom plate. • Swing out the rear part of the cover so you can disconnect the console cable from the - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 9
4. • Attach the flat cable included in the kit to connector J62 (marked "EXP BOARD") on the CPU board (see page 7). Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 5 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 10
. Component side #T10 Torx screw Interface board #T10 Torx screw • Attach the interface board to the printer's rear plate using the two screws left over when you removed the original cover plate. • Using the interface board, see the next page. 6 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 11
Hexagonal spacer • The flat cable should run as illustrated below. $16#PBSE 4QBDFS FYJTUJOH $BCMF *OOFS*OUFSGBDF#PBSE 4DSFX FYJTUJOH Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 7 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 12
Take care so the console cable runs above the ribbon motor (if any) and does not become entangled in the headlift mechanism . • Connect the communication cables to the connectors on the printer's rear plate. • Connect the power cord and switch on the Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 13
all communication cables. • Turn the printer over so it rests on its left hold the cover to the center section. • Put the printer back on its feet and remove the cover while disconnecting voltage (up to 380V). Make sure that the printer is switched off and the power cord is disconnected before - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 14
included in the kit to connector J62 (marked "EXP BOARD") on the CPU board (see illustration on page 12). 10 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 15
. Component side #T10 Torx screw Interface board #T10 Torx screw • Attach the interface board to the printer's rear plate using the two screws left over when you removed the original cover plate. • Using the also see the next two pages. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 11 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 16
board, the flat cable should run as illustrated below. $16#PBSE 4QBDFS FYJTUJOH $BCMF *OOFS*OUFSGBDF#PBSE 4DSFX FYJTUJOH 12 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 17
cable to J50 on the CPU board and put back the cover over the electronics compartment. Take care so the console cable runs above the ribbon motor and does not become entangled in the headlift mechanism. • Connect the power cord and switch on the power. • Enter the Setup Mode to set - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 18
is the slot closest to the center section. • Always start by fitting an interface board in the left-hand slot. • RS-485 is only supported by "uart2:" "uart3:" "uart5:" "uart2:" "uart4:" Example of EasyCoder PM4i with two double serial interface boards. 14 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 19
electronics compartment contains high voltage components and wires. Do not open the electronics compartment before the printer is safely disconnected from any AC supply. • Remove the one or two cover plates cover plate Outer cover plate Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 15 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 20
of one IEEE 1284 and one Double Serial interface board. • Installation of one board: Attach the interface board in the innermost slot in the printer's rear plate using the two screws left over when you removed the original cover plate. Using the #T20 Torx screw you previously removed, attach - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 21
4QBDFS GSPNLJU 0VUFS*OUFSGBDF#PBSE 4DSFX FYJTUJOH • Put back the cover over the electronics compartment. • Connect the communication cables to the connectors on the printer's rear plate. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 17 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 22
slot is the slot closest to the center section. • Always start by fitting an interface board in the left-hand slot. • RS-485 is only supported by "uart2:" "uart3:" "uart5:" "uart2:" "uart4:" 18 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 23
of the interface connector. The connector is marked "UART A" on the interface board. When fitting driver circuit and straps before installing the interface board, make sure that the circuit is not fitted upside from electrostatic discharges. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 19 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 24
F4 F5 R6 R17 R1 IC1 R7 IC5 IC9 R3 R2 C52 R11 R4 C30 P2 C54 C55 J1 20 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 25
to send Not used 5 GND 9 4 DSR RTS 8 CTS 3 7 RXD 2 TXD DTR 6 1 +5V (0.5 RS-232 socket as seen from the outside. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 21 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 26
R4 C30 P2 C54 C55 J1 Remove RS-232 circuit on IC11 Fit RS-422 circuit on IC12 The RS-422 circuit is available as a spare part, see the Spare Parts Catalog. 22 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 27
-Transmit data 5 9 GNDE 4 -TXD 8 -RXD 3 7 +RXD 2 6 +TXD 1 +5V (0.5 A) if GND strap fitted RS-422 socket as seen from the outside. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 23 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 28
(reconfiguration required) Remove strap on J2 A Remove RS-232 circuit on IC11 Fit RS-485 driver circuit on IC13 Fit strap on J4 if end of cable (terminator) C60 IC8 NC A K circuit is available as a spare part, see the Spare Parts Catalog. 24 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 29
). We only recommend RS-485 for existing applications and advice the customer to consider a LAN network solution for new applications. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 25 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 30
Chapter 3 - Serial Interfaces "uart2:", "uart3:", and "uart4:" 26 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 31
of the interface connector. The connector is marked "UART B" on the interface board. When fitting driver circuit and straps before installing the interface board, make sure that the circuit is not fitted upside from electrostatic discharges. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 27 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 32
F4 F5 R6 R17 R1 IC1 R7 IC5 IC9 R3 R2 C52 R11 R4 C30 P2 C54 C55 J1 28 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 33
to send Not used 5 GND 9 4 DSR RTS 8 CTS 3 7 RXD 2 TXD DTR 6 1 +5V (0.5 RS-232 socket as seen from the outside. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 29 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 34
F5 R6 R17 R1 IC1 R7 IC5 IC9 R3 R2 C52 R11 R4 C30 P2 C54 C55 J1 The RS-422 circuit is available as a spare part, see the Spare Parts Catalog. 30 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 35
data Ground -Receive data -Transmit data 5 9 GND 4 -TXD 8 -RXD 3 7 +RXD 2 6 +TXD 1 +5V (0.5 A) RS-422 socket as seen from the outside. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 31 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 36
guration required) Remove strap from J6 A Fit strap on J10 if printer is receiver: A+C = active B = passive Fit strap on J9 if printer is transmitter: A+C = active B = passive C60 IC8 NC A as spare parts, see the Spare Parts Catalog. 32 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 37
fitted MTG 20 mA Current Loop socket as seen from the outside. Note: Maximum recommended baud rate is 9600 bps. Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions 33 - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 38
Chapter 4 - Serial Interface "uart3:", "uart4:", and "uart5:" 34 Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Intermec PF2i | Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions - Page 39
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Intermec Technologies Corporation Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, WA 98203 tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com Double Serial Interface Kit Installation Instructions *1-960592-01* *1-960592-01*
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Installation
Instructions
Double Serial
Interface Kit
(for EasyCoder PF2i,
PF4i, PF4ci, PM4i,
PX4i and PX6i)