Chapter 12 - Dolphin 6000 Homebase; Overview; Capacity; Charge Time - Honeywell Dolphin 6000 User Manual

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Dolphin 6000 HomeBase

Overview

The Dolphin 6000 HomeBase supports both RS232 and USB communications, which makes it able to connect with majority of
PC-based enterprise systems.

Capacity

The HomeBase holds one Dolphin 6000 terminal and has an auxiliary battery well behind the terminal well. The HomeBase can
charge two battery packs:
• Battery installed in Dolphin 6000 terminal
• Spare battery in auxiliary battery well
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not cov-
ered by the warranty.
We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell peripherals,
cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Charge Time

The HomeBase completes a full charge of a battery pack installed in the terminal well in 4 hours. The HomeBase completes a
full charge of a battery pack in Auxiliary Battery Well in 4 hours (see

Charging Process

Note: The HomeBase does not support charging through the USB cable. The HomeBase can only charge from the standard
wall outlet power adapter.
The HomeBase gives power to the intelligent battery charging system in the Dolphin 6000 terminal. The charging systems know
when a full charge of the battery has been completed and switches to a trickle charge to keep a full charge of the battery.

Communications

Satisfactory data communications at speeds of up to 115k baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase through the RS232 serial
port. The maximum UBSB communication is 480 Mbps.
Auxiliary Battery Well on page 12-3).
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