DS-PAN-421 - Computer accessory Havis - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Vehicle Mount for Tablets/Laptops
Brand	Havis
Model	DS-PAN-421
Dimensions (W x H x D)	12 x 8 x 4 inches
Weight	2.5 lbs
Material	Aluminum and Steel
Compatible Devices	Panasonic Toughbook series, up to 12-inch tablets
Mounting Type	RAM Ball compatible base
Power Supply	12-24V DC input, 2.1A USB output
Adjustability	360-degree rotation, tilt and swivel
Security Features	Quick-release latch, locking knob
Installation	No drilling required, bolted to vehicle floor
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Vibration Dampening	Yes, foam padding and rubber inserts
Cable Management	Built-in cable routing channels
Included Accessories	Mounting plate, hardware kit, USB cable
Warranty	3 years limited
Certifications	CE, FCC, RoHS
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with dry cloth; avoid solvents

Frequently Asked Questions - DS-PAN-421 Havis

What devices are compatible with the Havis DS-PAN-421?

The DS-PAN-421 is designed for Panasonic Toughbook tablets and laptops, as well as other 12-inch or smaller devices. Always check dimensions before mounting.

How do I install the DS-PAN-421 in my vehicle?

Use the included hardware kit to bolt the base to a flat surface. Attach the cradle to the RAM ball and tighten the locking knob. Ensure all screws are secure.

Does the mount include a power supply?

Yes, it has a built-in 12-24V DC input with a 2.1A USB output for charging your device while mounted.

Can I rotate the device in landscape or portrait mode?

Yes, the mount allows 360-degree rotation, as well as tilt and swivel adjustments for optimal viewing angles.

Is the DS-PAN-421 secure against theft?

It features a quick-release latch and a locking knob to prevent unauthorized removal. You can also add a cable lock.

What is the weight capacity of this mount?

The mount supports devices up to 5 lbs (2.27 kg). Heavier devices may require additional support.

How do I clean the mount?

Use a dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the surface. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.

Can I use this mount in extreme temperatures?

Yes, it operates from -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F), suitable for most vehicle environments.

What warranty does Havis offer on the DS-PAN-421?

Havis provides a 3-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Contact support for claims.

Are replacement parts available for this mount?

Yes, individual parts like cradles, base plates, and knobs can be ordered through Havis customer service.

USER MANUAL DS-PAN-421 Havis

Owner's Manual Havis Rugged Mobile Docking Station For Panasonic CF-54 Toughbook

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DS-PAN-420 Series

DS-PAN-421

DS-PAN-421-2

DS-PAN-422

DS-PAN-422-2

DS-PAN-423PKG-DS-PAN-422

PKG-DS-PAN-422-2

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Havis is pleased to provide this Owner's Manual to aid in the proper installation and use of the DS-PAN-420 Series Docking Station for the Panasonic CF-54 laptop computer.

For questions regarding the set-up of your DS-PAN-420 Series Docking Station, please contact Havis at 1-800-524-9900 or visit www.havis.com for additional product support and information.

This Owner's Manual applies to the following Part Numbers:

DS-PAN-421

DS-PAN-422

DS-PAN-423PKG-DS-PAN-422

DS-PAN-421-2

DS-PAN-422-2

PKG-DS-PAN-422-2

WARNING

• NEVER STOW OR MOUNT THE DOCKING STATION DIRECTLY IN A VEHICLE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ZONE.
  • DO NOT USE COMPUTER WHILE DRIVING.

CAUTION

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
• DO NOT CONNECT PERIPHERALS (USB, ETHERNET, POWER IN) SIMULTANEOUSLY TO COMPUTER AND DOCKING STATION WHEN COMPUTER IS DOCKED OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

NOTICE

• THE DS-PAN-420 SERIES DOCKING STATIONS ARE DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE WITH PANASONIC CF-54 TOUGHBOOK COMPUTERS ONLY AND ARE NOT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE WITH THE PANASONIC CF-52 OR CF-53 COMPUTER.
• DS-PAN-420 SERIES DOCKING STATIONS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL MODELS OF THE CF-54 COMPUTER (LITE, PRIME, PERFORMANCE, OR GLOVED MULTI TOUCH).
• FOR DOCKING STATION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A BUNDLED POWER SUPPLY (DS-PAN-422, DS-PAN-422-2, PKG-DS-PAN-422, PKG-DS-PAN-422-2), REFER TO THE SUPPLIED LIND POWER SUPPLY REFERENCE GUIDE.
• WHEN LAPTOP IS DOCKED, THE BATTERY WILL ONLY CHARGE BETWEEN -2°C to 60°C (28°F to 140°F). PLEASE REFER TO PANASONIC CF-54 OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Table of Contents

Specifications 3
Parts Included 4
Port Replication Capability....5
Installation....6
Cable Management 7
Operation - Docking 8
Operation - Undocking....9
Optional Accessories....10

Precautions

• Do not place metal objects or containers of liquid on top of the Docking Station
• If a malfunction occurs, immediately unplug the Power Supply and remove the laptop
• Use only the specified Power Supply (Part # LPS-112) with this Docking Station
• Do not store the Docking Station where water, moisture, steam, dust, etc. are present
• Do not connect cables into ports other than what they are specified for
• Do not leave the Docking Station in a high temperature environment (greater than 85^ C, 185^ F ) for a long period of time

Specifications

Power Supply Input 15.6V DC-In

Dimensions 14.1” (35.8 cm) W x 13.7” (34.8 cm) D x 3.0” (7.6 cm) H

Weight 5.4 lbs (2.5 kg)

Operating Environment -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage Environment -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with EN 45014

Manufacturers Name: Havis, Inc.

Manufacturers Address: 47801 Anchor Court, Plymouth Twp, MI 48170 USA

Declares under our sole responsibility that the product:

Product name: Havis Docking Station For Panasonic Toughbook CF-54
Model: DS-PAN-42X, where 'X' may be any alphanumeric character and which describes product options.
May be followed by any alphanumeric characters which describe product options.
Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above product which bear the CE Marking.

Is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: EN 55022:2010, Class B, Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement EN 55024:2010, Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)

BS EN 50498:2010: Section 7, after market electronic equipment in vehicles.

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. This product requires the use of the provided e-Marked automotive power supply when used within vehicles.

Plymouth twp, MI, USA

April 30, 2015

Bruce Jonik, Director of Engineering, Havis, Inc.

Docking Station

Mounting Bracket (PN-0034-SM)

Numerous hole patterns present in Mounting Bracket will accommodate Havis Motion Devices as well as most competitors'

Hardware Kit (HWK-0036)

This Hardware Kit includes:

1. Zip Ties (5)
2. Keys (2)
3. 1/4"-20 x 5/8" long Button Head Screws (5)
4. Phillips 1/4"-20 x 3/8" long Screws (5)

Tools required for installation:

• 5/32" Hex Drive
  (For attaching Mounting Bracket to Motion Device with Button Head 1/4"-20 Screws)

• 3 Phillips

  (For attaching Docking Station to Mounting Bracket with Button Head 1/4"-20 Screws)

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NOTE: Antennas only available on select Docking Station models (DS-PAN-421-2, DS-PAN-422-2, PKG-DS-PAN-422-2)

To expand your available USB & Ethernet peripheral requirements, there are provisions for mounting a Havis Rugged Communications Hub

(part number DS-DA-602) directly to the DS-PAN-420 Series Docking Station. (See Page 10 for more information)

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Antenna Identification (DS-PAN-421-2, DS-PAN-422-2, PKG-DS-PAN-422-2)

Docking Station Antenna Interface

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1) Remove the Mounting Bracket from the packaging. Install the Mounting Bracket to the Motion Device using (4) 1/4"-20 x 5/8" long screws (Hardware Kit Item 3). Torque screws to 80 in-lbs (9.0Nm) ± 10%.

NOTE: Numerous hole patterns present in Mounting Bracket will accommodate Havis Motion Devices as well as most competitors'

NOTE: We recommend applying a drop of medium strength (blue) thread locking adhesive to the threads of all fasteners.

2) Lower the Docking Station to the Mounting Bracket as shown and secure with (4) 1/4"-20 x 3/8" long screws (Hardware Kit Item 4). Torque screws to 80 in-lbs (9.0 Nm) ± 10%.

1) Tip the Docking Station to a position that is comfortable to work with.
2) Install all cables that are necessary for computing needs. Use Zip Ties (Hardware Kit Item 1) to strain relieve cables at rear of Docking Station.
3) Route all cables along one side to ensure proper cable management and avoid pinching any cables. Strain relieve the entire cable bundle to one of the strain relief points along the corners of the Mounting Bracket to prevent tension on the connectors.
4) Create a service loop with cables to ensure that no tension is on the connectors and to enable intended motion.
5) Tie off cables onto a stationary part of the mounting system.

CAUTION

DO NOT FORCE LAPTOP ONTO DOCKING STATION. IF THERE IS RESISTANCE, CHECK ALIGNMENT OF COMPUTER ON DOCKING STATION.

1) Ensure Docking Station is unlatched by positioning the Latch Handle to the "UNDOCK" position.

2) With rear of computer elevated, load front of computer into Docking Station ensuring the computer's handle extends under the Front Hooks. Take care to center computer in Docking Station when lowering.

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3) Lower back of computer onto Docking Station, ensuring computer properly aligns with both Locator Posts in Docking Station. With computer seated on Docking Station, a apply light downward pressure to the rear of computer and, b rotate Latch Lever to DOCKED position.

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4) For theft deterrence, secure computer by locking Docking Station with supplied key (Hardware Kit Item 2).

Docking Station will accommodate all Toughbook 54 models, providing access to bottom SmartCard reader while computer is secured in the Docking Station.

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Operation - Undocking

1) If previously locked, unlock Docking Station using supplied key.

2) Rotate Latch Handle counter-clockwise to the "UNDOCK" position.

3) Once unlatched grab both sides of computer and carefully lift out of Docking Station, rear end first.

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DS-DA-602 - Rugged Communications Hub

(For further Installation Instructions, refer to the Instructions included with DS-DA-602)

1) Remove Strain Relief Bracket from Rugged Communications Hub, and retain fastener for reassembly.

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2) Identify the three (3) mounting points on the Rugged Communications Hub and the three(3) mounting points on the bottom of the Docking Station.

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3) Secure the Rugged Hub to the bottom of the Docking Station using three (3) #6-32 x 1/4" long Thread-Forming, Pan Head Screws (DS-DA-602 Rugged Communications Hub Hardware Kit Item 4b). Torque screws to 14 in-lbs ± 10%

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4) Connect all required cables then reinstall the Strain Relief Bracket with the retained fastener from Step 1.

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DS-DA-417 - Screen Support

(For further Installation Instructions, refer to the Instructions included with DS-DA-417)

1) Position the Screen Support bracket so the mounting holes line up with threaded holes at bottom (rear left corner) of Docking Station.
2) Install two (2) #8-32 x 3/8" screws through the bracket and into Docking Station. Torque screws to 20 in-lbs ± 10%.
3) Dock your computer in the Docking Station and open display latch on Screen Support.
4) Open computer screen to meet the stop bumper on Screen Support.
5) Press slightly on top left corner of computer screen while closing the display latch of Screen Support over the computer screen.
6) While pulling on knob of adjustment pin, adjust arm of Screen Support with screen to desired position.

LPS-204 - Power Supply Mounting Bracket

(For further Installation Instructions, refer to the Instructions included with LPS-204)

1) Orient Lind Power Supply so the cords are rear facing.
2) Select the desired side of mounting. Insert four (4) 6-32 x 1 1/4" screws through the washers and Lind Power Supply, through Mounting Bracket. Torque screws to 25 in-lbs ± 10%.
3) Remove the two (2) 1/4"-20x3/8" screws from the Docking Station and insert them through the holes in the Mounting Bracket.
4) Attach the Mounting Bracket and Lind Power Supply to the Docking Station with the two (2) 1/4"-20x3/8" screws. Torque screws to 80 in-lbs (9.0 Nm) ± 10%.

Related Products

Havis offers a wide variety of accessory products specifically for use with the DS-PAN-420 Series Docking Station. For more information or to order, please visit www.havis.com.

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LPS-112

120W Power Supply

External power supply and cable for Panasonic CF-54 Toughbooks with cigarette lighter adaptor.

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LPS-204

Power Supply Mounting Bracket

Mount the LPS-112 Power Supply directly to your Docking Station.

Black mechanical lever or bracket component (no text or symbols visible)

DS-DA-417

Screen Support

Secure your laptop screen to prevent excess wear and reduce vibration while in use.

Black metal bracket component with mounting holes (no text or symbols visible)

DS-DA-226

Card Reader Mounting Bracket

Mount an E-Seek Model 250 card reader to the side of the Docking Station.

(Bracket can be customized for other Card Reader Models)

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DS-DA-501

Replacement Keys

Set of two (2) replacement keys for the DS-PAN-420 Series Docking Stations.

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DS-DA-602

Rugged Communication Hub

Rugged USB/Ethernet hub makes adding peripherals to your mobile workspace easy and safe.