Printronix PrintCart - Manual (Page 15)

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PrintCart
Overview
The PrintCart is a wireless, cordless work platform capable of transporting
several pieces of electrically powered equipment to a work site. On site, the
PrintCart can operate indefinitely on line power or for an extended period of
time (depending on equipment) on battery power. The PrintCart is designed to
support continuous operation of all connected equipment without shutting
down.
The PrintCart contains three separate levels:
Bottom Level
The bottom level is the power compartment, which houses the power storage,
power conversion equipment, and the electrical safety devices that ensure
safe PrintCart operation.
Middle Level
The middle level contains the printer and storage of materials and waste. The
printer shelf is mounted on slides that permit a thermal printer to extend out
the right side of the PrintCart for service. To the left of the printer shelf is a
refuse bin, document holders, and a media storage bin. Above the printer is a
utility drawer.
Top Level
The top level has a stainless steel work area which supports electronic
wireless terminal mounting and installation of a barcode scanner storage slot.
The power compartment is enclosed and latched with a mechanism that
requires a tool to open to prevent incidental access. It contains two sealed
lead acid batteries for electricity storage. Power is provided by a combination
device called an inverter/charger. Inversion is the process of using the 12 volt
direct current stored in the batteries and converting it to a suitable alternating
current at a voltage and frequency for operating equipment mounted on the
PrintCart. The PrintCart operating voltage can be 120 volts AC @ 60 Hertz
(North American standard) or 230 volts AC at 50 Hertz (European standard).
Operating voltage is specified at the time of order and can be changed by
swapping out the Power Equipment Subpallet (PESP).