Motorola RD5000, Integrator Manual

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Installation 2 - 9
Mounting The Reader
The steps provided are to mount the RD5000 RFID reader to the Motorola mounting brackets. Adjust the steps
accordingly if a fabricated platform is being used.
1.
Prior to starting the installation confirm that the reader has been configured for the local wireless network and
that the battery has been fully charged.
2.
Press the Power switch (located between the Battery and Error LEDs) and confirm that the reader boots up
properly and that the green Battery LED lights. The reader may take a couple of minutes to fully boot up. If the
reader does not properly boot up, return it to the local IT specialist to confirm operation.
3.
Once the proper boot up has been confirmed, press the Power switch again to turn the reader off before
proceeding with the installation. The Battery LED should now be off.
Mounting on The Motorola Mounting Brackets
The Motorola mounting brackets provide the proper clearances and provide protection from a flat object impacting
the reader. The brackets must be welded in place (see
Installing The Motorola Mounting Brackets on page 2-2 )
before proceeding with the reader mounting procedure.
1.
Tilt and angle the reader to fit the battery door between the shock isolators (see Figure 2-7 ).
Figure 2-7
Insert Battery Door Between the Shock Isolators
CAUTION The shock isolators are required. Do not mount the unit without the shock isolators