GC-02
Installation Instructions
DigiTool™ Docking Base Unit
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1.
Introduction
The DigiTool™ GC-02 Base Unit is a docking station and high
speed charger for GC-01 Readers. It is robust, conveniently
compact, and the ideal solution when downloading
information directly from GC-01 Readers to a local computer.
The GC-02 Base Unit can be either wall-mounted or used on a
desktop. It includes a nickel plated steel iButton Reader and
unique swiveling power and serial connectors. The unit is
rugged, dust resistant, and water resistant.
The GC-02 Base Unit is fully integrated into the DigiTool family of
adaptable guard patrol products. The DigiTool system is built to
meet the needs of any guard patrol area and facilitates the
guard touring administration of guards, tours, location tags,
users, and events tags.
2.
Technical Specifications
2.1
Electrical Characteristics
Operating Voltage: 9–12V DC
Maximum Input Current: 800mA
2.2
Reader Characteristics
Upload Interface: iButton reader to enroll locations, events,
and user tags in the PC software GS-01 or GS-02
Operating Indicators: 3 color LED and buzzer
Charger: 3 hours for a complete charge
2.3
General Characteristics
Operating Temperature: -20
°
–60
°
C (-4
°
–140
°
F)
Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
Weight: 216g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions: 100mm x 82mm x 80mm (3.94" x 3.23" x 3.15")
2.4
Communication Characteristics
Connection Type: Serial (RS232)
Connection Speed: 9600 baud (full duplex)
Reader Upload Speed: 300 reads per second
3.
Operations
3.1
Connections
Connect the GC-02 Base Unit to the power using the DC
adaptor included with the unit. Attach the adaptor using the
power socket at the back right-hand side of the unit. The unit's
LED lights orange when the unit is connected to a power
source.
Connect the unit to a computer via the RS-232 Female D-9
type socket at the back left-hand side of the unit.
To mount the unit on a wall, swivel the connectors so they are
facing downwards. The mounting holes are at the back of the
unit, covered by two small labels.
3.2
Uploading
To charge a GC-01 Reader or to upload information from the
Reader to the computer, place the Reader in the docking bay
with its reader head down. The unit's LED lights red when a
Reader is charging and green when the Reader is fully
charged. When there is no reader in the docking bay, the LED
lights orange.
In order to ensure the long life of the Reader's battery, do not
remove it from the charger until the LED has turned green.
Use the iButton on the side of the unit for registering event tags,
location tags, and user tags to the computer.
Attach the unit to a GC-50 to connect to a remote computer
over a telephone line. Please refer to the "GC-50 Remote
Station Installation Guide" for more information.
3.3
Operating the Unit
Information uploaded to the computer can be maintained
and manipulated from either the GS-01 DigiTool Reports Lite
software or the GS-02 DigiTool Call Center software system.
Please refer to the "GS-01 DigiTool Report Lite Installation and
Operation Manual" or "GS-02 DigiTool Call Center Installation
and Operation Manual" for more information.
Wall mounting
holes