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9
CONNECTIONS AND EMC PRECAUTIONS
9.1 CONNECTOR
DETAILS
The Ap1300 has two user connectors shown below:
9.2 CONNECTOR
PINOUTS
Charger Input Jack Socket Detail
Pin
Dimension (mm)
Function
Inner
Inside Ø 2.5
Positive / Charger Input
Outer
Outside Ø 5.5
Negative / 0V Common
The maximum insertion length is 12 mm.
RJ12 Combined Data Socket Detail
RJ12 Pin
Input / Output
(Ap1300)
Ap1300 Function
1
i/p
Optional Charger Input
2
i/p
Wake-up Input
3
i/p
RS-232 Rx data
4
o/p
RS-232 Tx data
5
o/p
RS-232 Busy
6
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0V Common (RS-232 signal return and Charger return)
9.3
BATTERY CHARGER DETAILS
The Ap1300 monitors charge current into the printer, but does not regulate it in anyway. In order to
fully and safely charge the batteries a suitable current-regulated charger must be connected. This
may be a simple current source for trickle charging, or a more complex intelligent fast charger with
automatic fast charge termination.
The following mains powered battery chargers are available:
y
UK trickle charger
(ASL Product Code BC1300B
)
y
'Universal' trickle charger
(ASL Product Code BC1300
)
y
'Universal' intelligent fast charger
(ASL Product Code BC1300FC
)
(Note: The 'Universal' intelligent fast charger also features a nominal 12-32Vdc input with a cigar lighter plug for vehicle use)
Alternatively, the user may make their own charger arrangements. The recommended battery trickle
charge supply current is 250mA +/- 25mA, at between 6V and 8V. An external charger supply must
have an output current which remains within this range between these voltage extremes.
N.B. This connection is for a current-regulated battery charger only. Do not connect a
standard voltage power supply. Serious damage may result from inappropriate connections.
(Please contact the factory if you are unsure about this).
Charger Input Jack Socket
RJ12 Combined Data Socket
Pin 1
