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• Follow the operator’s manual carefully. Follow the correct procedure when setting up the
device.
• Do not open this device or attempt to disassemble or modify it. The device contains no
user serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel. Modifying or disassembling this product will void the warranty on this product.
• Do not expose this device to rain, use it near water, or in damp, or in wet conditions, or
place containers on it that contain liquids that might spill into an opening.
• If unusual smells, sounds, or smoke emanate from the Programming Station, or if liquids
enter the Programming Station, switch its power off immediately.
• Use this device in compliance with all national legal requirements and local electrical
codes.
• Use this device only with the Imation supplied software.
• Use only with the supplied power adapter.
• Do not interfere with belt operation.
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right to make any changes or improvements in the products described in this document at any time without prior notice.
Using the DataGuard rf™ UHF Automatic Label Programmer
User Manual
Version 1.0
8/15/2008
Hardware and Software Installation
Follow these steps to install the hardware, and to install the software and the USB drivers for a
host computer running Windows® 98SE, 2000, or XP operating systems:
A. Locate the DataGuard rf UHF Automatic Label Programmer in a suitable location near
the computer and power receptacle.
B. The DataGuard rf UHF Automatic Label Programmer has a power jack and a power
switch. Connect the supplied power adapter to the power jack and to a suitable
power receptacle. Turn on the power switch.
C. Turn your computer on.
D. Once your computer has finished loading the operating system and any programs
that launch when you start up, log onto the computer so that you have administrator
privileges.
E. The DataGuard rf UHF UHF Automatic Label Programmer contains a four port USB
to serial adapter. Please follow the instructions in the USB to Serial Quick Installation
Guide which is included with your unit to install the necessary drivers for this adapter.
In the Hardware Installation section on page 3 where it says “Plug the other end into
the back of the USB to Serial adapter”, plug the other end into the USB port on the
DataGuard rf UHF Automatic Label Programmer instead.