This document will step you through setting up the T1600 Vehicle Holder installation and tips for a safe, clean and long lasting installation. Preparing to Mount the Vehicle Holder Warning : Dock mounting that does not use the designed mounting hole patterns and profile can damage the dock and void the warranty for both the dock and the tablet. Please consult with your MobileDemand representative before using something other than the appropriate RAM Mount hardware. Here is the D Ball mount, with 75mm VESA pattern that is used with this Vehicle Dock. We strongly recommend using a D Ball when mounting in a fork truck. When using the washer and special seat washer, put them on the bolt like this. This will ensure the ball is seated properly and minimizes vibration. MobileDemand Part Number Description QTY RAM-D-2461U Base 3.62 Square D Ball 1 HDW-000128 Black Nylon Unthreaded Shoulder Spacer with Flange, Short Barrel, 4 #10 Screw Size,.050 Length 10FNNES/TTWAX T1200 Vehicle Holder Nut, Nylock, 10-32 SS 4 91772A831 T1200 Vehicle Holder Screw, 10-32 x.75 PH PD SS 4 96659A104 18-8 Stainless Steel Type A SAE Flat Washer, Number 10 Screw Size, 1-2 OD,.03 -.07 Thick 4 Here is the Kit information for the D Size ball mounting kit T16 MNT-D-H. 1 5/18/2016
Highlighted VESA pattern threaded holes on the T1600 Vehicle Dock is used to mount the C or D Ball plate. The size of the bolts for the back plate is M4 (4mm Metric). The length would depend on what you are mounting to. There are many different ways to mount using hardware from RAM Mount Let s cover a regular fork truck, a regular vehicle and then a recreational vehicle. Fork Truck A vehicle holder can be mounted in a fork truck two different ways that we recommend. A Top Cage Mount, or a Pinch Mount to a side rail. 2 5/18/2016
Top Cage Mount Here is a picture of a TOP Cage Mount. Be sure to really tighten the bolts down tight. We also recommend to order D Ball size parts for this. Also use the appropriate D Arm that provides the driver with comfortable use and an optimal view for driving. DO NOT LET ANY PART OF THE TABLET OR DOCK EXTEND OUTSIDE THE FRAME OF THE CAGE! Small D Arm RAM D 201U C Overall Length = 5 Pinch Mount to the Side Rail Here is a picture of a Rail Pinch Mount. They come in two sizes 2.5 and 4. Have the customer measure the rail to know which one to order. We also recommend to order D Ball size parts for this. Also use the appropriate D Arm that provides the driver with comfortable use and an optimal view for driving. DO NOT LET ANY PART OF THE TABLET OR DOCK EXTEND OUTSIDE THE FRAME OF THE CAGE! Small D Arm RAM D 201U C Regular Vehicle Overall Length = 5 When spec ing out parts for a regular auto install, you need to know the basic pieces that are used. 1. The No Drill Base piece This piece is different for each vehicle, and uses the passenger seat hardware to mount the base plate. 2. Base Pole This is the pole that mounts to the No Drill Base piece 3. Telescopic Pole This is what the arm will attach to. 3 5/18/2016
4. Arm This can be a single (No Pivot) swing arm, or a Double (Pivoting) swing arm. MobileDemand can spec these parts for you. Just ask your sales representative. Here is a brief explanation of the process. 1. Go to the RAM Mounts website. a. www.rammount.com 2. Find the Vehicle Wizard on the website 3. Select from the drop down the MobileDemand as the Make 4. Select the XTABLET T8600 for the Model (this is just a starting point) 5. Select No Drill Mounts as the Mount type 6. Select the Year of your Vehicle 7. Select the Make of your Vehicle 8. Select the Model of your Vehicle 9. A kit will come up, and when you click on the kit you can go to the components tab to find out what pieces to order. Recreational Vehicle When spec ing out parts for a recreational vehicle, you have to keep in mind the amount of vibration and the limited amount of options available to holder. On recreational vehicles, the only option available unless it is a boat with a dashboard, you will use a Handlebar Mount. D size. As well as the shortest D Ball Arm which is 5. 4 5/18/2016
RAM 235U for C Size RAM D 235 for D Size RAM 201 B for C Size RAM D 201U C for D Size Secure RAM Arm Option If you would like to add the ability to lock your mounting arm, this is a secure option provided by Ram Mounts. RAP-S-KNOB5U FOR C SIZE RAM-D-201-SU FOR D SIZE 5 5/18/2016
Views of the Vehicle Holder Here is the T1600 Vehicle Dock mounted on a demo plate. This shows the hold down latch, and the interface connector at the bottom center of the base. Note : Newer versions of the Vehicle Dock have cable strain relief holes in the back of the dock above the I/O connectors. T Inserting the xtablet T1600 into the Vehicle Holder The xtablet T1600 tablet has a block with contacts located at the bottom of the tablet, and two guide holes used for alignment in the Vehicle Holder, and the Office Dock. It is important that these mate up correctly when mounting into the Vehicle Holders s guide pins, which ensure alignment with the pogo pins/contacts. 6 5/18/2016
Place the xtablet T1600 into the Vehicle Holder placing the top of the tablet (notch on top) into the bracket. Then push back into the Vehicle Holder to so the tablet is on the spacer posts. Last, twist screws (on the bottom) to firmly hold tablet in place. 7 5/18/2016
Here is the xtablet T1600 mounted securely into the Vehicle Dock. General Guidelines when Mounting a Vehicle Holder Install the Vehicle Holder in a non-obstructive, safe location within the vehicle cab/cage boundaries. Avoid impacting the following: Vehicle operation Visibility through windows Safe entry or exit Safety devices such as air bags Firmly secure the dock to stay in place through vibration, shock, bumps, or vehicle accidents. Do not use this or any computer system while operating a motor vehicle. Vehicle Wiring Kit Installation The Vehicle Holder can be wired directly from the vehicle power or from the Cigarette lighter port to the xtablet T1600. 8 5/18/2016
Powered from vehicle power Powered from Cigarette Lighter Installing the Direct Vehicle Wiring 1. Disconnect the vehicle battery. 2. Route the main power cable from the vehicle fuse panel to the vehicle cradle as discrete as possible 3. Secure the cable with wire ties for looks and safety. 4. Secure the black wire cable to the negative (ground) location in the vehicle battery lead. 5. Secure the red wire cable to a constantly active 12V (nominal) power connector or terminal in the fuse block - not a terminal powered using a vehicle ignition key. 6. Attach the white connectors between the main power cable and the fused auto adapter assembly. Seat the connection firmly to engage the connector locks (tabs). 8. Reconnect the vehicle battery. 9. Tighten the threaded connector to fasten the fused auto adapter assembly onto the connector on the back of the vehicle cradle housing. 10. Loop and secure the cabling with wire ties. 11. Mount the Vehicle Dock and turn on the xtablet T1600. Verify the unit is running on vehicle power and not on battery. You can do this by checking to see if the tablet is being charged or is running on battery down on the taskbar by the clock. 9 5/18/2016
Mounting a Power Converter to power the xtablet T1600 Vehicle Dock Depending on the supply voltage of your vehicle, you will use one of three power converters. This is the regular power converter that accepts power from 11VDC to 27VDC. Kit Part Number PC 27 1 Note: You will also have to purchase the cable Part Number BJ PC L Here is the cable that you will use to interface from the power converter to the tablet. Part Number BJ PC L 10 5/18/2016
This power converter comes in two versions. Pick the power converter that will work with your vehicles power. Kit Part Numbers: 20 60 VDC Input Power PC 60 1 (Also use T14 PC L) 72 100 VDC Input Power PC 100 1 (Also use T14 PC L) Here is the kit information for the 20 60 VDC Input Power Kit Part Number PC 60 1 Note: You will also have to purchase the cable Part Number BJ PC L Here is the cable that you will use to interface from the power converter to the tablet. Part Number BJ PC L 11 5/18/2016
Here is the kit information for the 72 100 VDC Input Power Kit Part number PC 100 1 Note: You will also have to purchase the cable Part Number BJ PC L Here is the cable that you will use to interface from the power converter to the tablet. Part Number BJ PC L Important All of the above power cable kits above come with this wire that is connected from the main vehicle power to the power converter. Part Number VC 017 12 5/18/2016
When using a cigarette lighter to power your Vehicle Dock, this what you will receive. Kit Part Number PC 27 1 (Voltage Converter) Part Number VC 018 (Cigarette Adaptor Plug) Note: You will also have to purchase the cable Part Number BJ PC L Here is the cable that you will use to interface from the power converter to the tablet. Part Number BJ PC L 13 5/18/2016
Vehicle Holder Mechanical Drawings for your reference Provided upon request 14 5/18/2016