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Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
Using The Vehicle Cradle
198 Warrington Hand-Held Computer User Manual
7.9.3 Using The Vehicle Cradle
If your Warrington is equipped with a shoulder strap or cover, these accessories need to be
removed before installing the unit in a vehicle cradle. There is no need to remove hand
straps or tethered devices from the unit.
Slide the Warrington into the cradle, and press firmly downward until it locks into place.
On a vehicle, it’s a good idea to pull up on the Warrington to be certain that it is secure.
To remove the unit, press firmly on the RELEASE button on the front face of the unit
until it releases from it latch. The hand-held will be slightly raised so that it can be
removed.
7.9.4 Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle
Two latches in the cradle hold the Warrington firmly in place. Although these latches are de-
signed for robustness and endurance, they will wear over time and will no longer lock the
hand-held securely in the cradle. For replacement parts and instructions contact Psion Tek-
logix. Partial disassembly is required.
7.9.5 Powered Cradle Installation In High Voltage Vehicles
Voltages exceeding 60VDC are considered hazardous. For powered cradle installations on
vehicles with batteries above this voltage, ensure the powered cradle power connector is
mounted in a dry location on the vehicle, or that the connector is insulated with an appropri-
ate waterproof material after installation. The connector must also be installed out of the
vehicle operator’s reach. Exposing an accessible power connector to water or other liquids
could create a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury or death.
Installation of powered cradles in vehicles that operate above 60VDC require
special consideration.
Due to the hazardous voltages present on these vehicles, it is necessary to ensure that the
powered cradle power supply cable connector is not accessible to the vehicle operator, and
does not get exposed to water or other liquids. This can be accomplished in one of the
following ways:
Ensure the power connector is installed in a dry location on the vehicle, away from the
vehicle operators reach (perhaps under a vehicle dash or in a sealed housing).
Cover the power connector with a waterproof heat shrink material.
Wrap the connector securely with a waterproof electrical tape in an area out of the
vehicle operators reach.
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