07-AP863 ABLE SYSTEMS, 07-AP863 Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: 07-AP863
• Description: PRINTER, PORTABLE, THERMAL
• Manufacturer: ABLE SYSTEMS

Specifications of 07-AP863

• Interface Type: Serial RS-232
• Resolution: 8 Dots/mm
• Print Speed: 10 Lines/sec
• Svhc: No SVHC (18-Jun-2010)
• External Depth: 158mm
• External Length / Height: 104mm
• External Width: 82mm
• Weight: 640g
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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3.1
The options for powering the Ap863 may be summarised as follows:
A. a battery pack, (see section ‘3.5 Battery Pack Types And Capacity’), with optional external
B. a direct mains powered PSU (Universal mains input with 2-pin IEC mains socket)
C. a direct vehicle adaptor suitable for direct connection to a vehicle supply (see section ‘3.7 Direct
In each case the Ap863 requires data input from a host, as illustrated in the sketches below:
All three options are housed in the same type of replaceable pack, which clips into the underside of
the printer and can be changed in a few seconds by the user. In each case, the primary power for the
printer comes from this replaceable pack.
When used with a battery pack (option A), the printer can operate with, or without, an external charger
connected. If required, the charger can be operated continuously to keep the battery fully charged,
although a high printing duty cycle may reduce the charge in the battery.
N.B. Operation from the charger alone is not possible: a battery pack must always be fitted.
Battery packs are normally supplied discharged for safety reasons.
When the Ap863 is used with the direct mains powered PSU (option B), or the direct vehicle adaptor
(option C), an external charger is not required. However, making a connection to the ‘Charger’ input
will not damage the printer, and may be used to force the Ap863 to wake and sleep as required.
3.2
To Remove the pack from the printer:
To Replace the pack:
charger (see section ‘7.3 Battery Charger Details’), and optional cable (see section ‘7.2 Combined
Data/Charger Adaptor Cables)
(ASL Product Code AP800-PSA)
Vehicle Adaptor Power Pack’)
(ASL Product Code AP800DC-DC)
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BATTERY PACKS AND POWER SUPPLIES
OVERVIEW OF POWER PACK OPTIONS
REMOVING AND REP LACING THE POWER PACK
Lift the rear edge (marked by three moulded bars) and overcome the “click” detent. This may
be quite stiff with a new printer and pack.
Slide the pack towards the rear of the printer, and lift it out.
The pack will only fit one way. First insert the edge with the gold metallic contacts, and then
tilt the rear (sloping) edge downwards so that the pack enters the printer recess in a sliding
motion. Press the pack into the printer until a distinct “click” is felt.
After replacement of the pack, the printer will be in sleep mode.
WARNING! Refer to section ‘3.3 Battery Pack Handling Precautions’.
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