Symbol WSS 1000, Product Reference Manual

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Cradle Setup
Connecting to Other Cradles
Up to 24 four-slot cradles can be daisy-chained together using the RS-232 inter-cradle cable
(p/n 25-16740-01).
Note: Single-slot cradles cannot be interconnected.
Caution
Each cradle must receive power directly from a compatible power supply;
any other method of power hookup is unsafe.
1. Plug one end of the inter-cradle cable into the cradle’s communication port located
on the right side of the first cradle.
2. Plug the inter-cradle cable’s other DB-25 connector into the second cradle’s
communication port, located on the left side.
3. Connect a power supply to the second cradle as described in the previous sections.
4. Repeat the above steps for any additional cradles you wish to connect.
Battery Charging
The WSS 1000’s primary power is provided by a 1200 mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Battery Life
The approximate life of the battery pack between charges is a typical 8-hour shift @ 500 scans
per hour. This time, however, is affected by many factors, including temperature, battery age,
application, and data collection method. The following uses and operating conditions place
a burden on the battery and shorten the battery’s life:
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Scanning
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Radio communications
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Very high operating temperatures
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Very low operating temperatures.
The WSS 1000 powers down during periods of non-use, and powers on when scanning
activity resumes (under application control).