Installation Sheet Page 1 of 8 DC Singledock Vehicle Wiring and Mounting Instruction Archived August 2003 Operating information is contained in the MX1 Cradle Reference Guide. Table of Contents Introduction...2 Before Installation Begins.....2 Quick Start...3 Vehicle 12VDC Connection...4 Fuse Replacement...4 LXE Vehicle Bracket...5 Custom Mounting Brackets...7 Troubleshooting...7 Contacting LXE...8 Illustrations Figure 1 Singledock Components... 2 Figure 2 Proper Connection of the Vehicle Cable... 4 Figure 3 Bottom Mounting Bracket... 5 Figure 4 DC Singledock Vehicle Bracket Mounting Pattern... 5 Figure 5 Fasten Backplate Assembly to DC Singledock... 6 Figure 6 DC Singledock in LXE Vehicle Mounting Bracket... 6 Figure 7 Back View of DC Singledock before Mounting Custom Bracket... 7
Page 2 of 8 Installation Sheet Introduction The DC Singledock is intended for mounting in typical over the road vehicles such as step vans or semi tractors. Because of the variety of vehicle configurations and personal driver preferences, no one mounting configuration can suit all applications. LXE does offer a vehicle mounting bracket that provides vibration isolation, but in many cases the user may want to provide their own mounting hardware. Off the shelf cell phone mounting equipment or custom mounting brackets could be used. The mounting instructions that follow show the use of the LXE bracket and the mounting hole pattern to be used if a custom mount is to be used. Before Installation Begins... If the 2325 contains non-rechargeable batteries, do not connect the power supply to the dock. Verify you have the following DC Singledock components: Figure 1 Singledock Components Note: Hardware and tools needed for attaching the vehicle mounting bracket to the vehicle are not supplied by LXE.
Installation Sheet Page 3 of 8 Quick Start 1. Assemble mounting bracket. 2. Install Mounting Bracket on a stable, flat surface. Use the LXE Vehicle Mounting Bracket or an equivalent mounting assembly. 3. Insert the 2325 in the DC Singledock Bracket Assembly. 4. Connect power source to the Singledock. 5. Dock Power LED illuminates. 6. Turn the 2325 on. 7. You are ready to begin standalone operation.
Page 4 of 8 Installation Sheet Vehicle 12VDC Connection Important Equipment is designed to use 11 to 16.5 volt power source only. The DC Singledock is designed for use with any automotive DC power source within the range of 11 V to 16.5 V. It is recommended that the vehicle cable be connected to an unswitched outlet on the vehicle s fuse box. This connection method reduces the chance of interference from the vehicle s charging system. Figure 2 Proper Connection of the Vehicle Cable Caution: Correct electrical polarity and grounding is required for safe and proper installation. Only connect to a negative ground DC supply circuit. Not for installation to positive ground circuits. When the Singledock is connected to an unswitched outlet on the fuse box the 2325 battery will always receive a charge from the vehicle battery. If the unit is left turned on for extended periods of time, the 2325 could drain the vehicle battery. If the Singledock is connected to a switched outlet on the fuse box the 2325 and battery will only charge when the vehicle is on. This will eliminate the problem of draining the vehicle battery. Fuse Replacement The unit uses a 250V, 1.5A (fast blow), high current interrupting rating fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse (such as Bussman AGC-1 1/2).
Installation Sheet Page 5 of 8 LXE Vehicle Bracket Install the Bottom Mounting Bracket portion of the mounting assembly to the vehicle using ¼ (6.35mm) maximum diameter fasteners (not supplied by LXE). Figure 3 Bottom Mounting Bracket Figure 4 DC Singledock Vehicle Bracket Mounting Pattern
Page 6 of 8 Installation Sheet Fasten the backplate assembly to the DC Singledock using the thru holes in the backplate and the threaded holes in the back of the Singledock. Four #8-32 fasteners are provided with the mounting kit. Figure 5 Fasten Backplate Assembly to DC Singledock The DC Singledock is ready for cabling. Figure 6 DC Singledock in LXE Vehicle Mounting Bracket
Installation Sheet Page 7 of 8 Custom Mounting Brackets When using a non-lxe mounting bracket, use these dimensions when placing the OEM bracket on the DC Singledock. Figure 7 Back View of DC Singledock before Mounting Custom Bracket Troubleshooting For information and instruction relating to the 2325 Hand Held Computer, see 2325 Reference Guide. LXE Technical Support: Atlanta, GA. (770) 449-0154.
Page 8 of 8 Installation Sheet Contacting LXE Notices All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled "Contacting LXE". This information is also available on the LXE website www.lxe.com. Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this manual are located in the file titled "Glossary" on the LXE Manuals CD. Copyright Notice: This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from LXE Inc. Copyright 2002 by LXE Inc., An EMS Technologies Company, 125 Technology Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A. (770) 447-4224 LXE is a registered trademark of LXE Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. When this manual is in PDF format: "Acrobat Reader Copyright 1987-2002 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated." applies. Notice: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the product described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Revision Notice Revision A release August 1999. Revision B release December 2002 Design changes to the document were made to ease online viewing and downloads. Updated DocID number. Updated Contacting LXE section. Added Notices section. Archived August 2003 Operating information is contained in the MX1 Cradle Reference Guide.