Connecting Input/Output Cables; Attaching A Serial Or I/O Connector; Docking And Undocking The Mx8; Using The Spare Battery Bay - Honeywell MX8 User Manual

Connecting Input/Output Cables

Note: Route all cables to ensure they are protected from jostling, tugging or being disconnected by passing objects.
The cradle must be receiving power from an external power source before MX8 battery charging can begin.

Attaching a Serial or I/O Connector

Periodically test the connections for stability and re-tighten if necessary.
Serial Cable
The serial cable is connected to the port labeled Serial Interface on the left front of the desktop cradle. The serial cable
end can originate with a tethered scanner, a desktop/laptop PC, a printer or another serial device.
1. Align the RS232 serial cable end (female) carefully to the Serial Interface port (male) on the left front of the desktop
cradle.
2. Press the ends together and finger tighten the screws on either side of the connector.
3. Test the connection for stability.
I/O Cable
The I/O connector cable is connected to the port (male) labeled MX8 I/O Port on the right front of the desktop cradle.
1. Squeeze the clips next to the connector attached to the cable to open the catches in the connector assembly.
2. Firmly press the cable end (female) into the MX8 I/O Port connector (male) on the front of the cradle.
3. Release the clips in the connector cable.
4. Test the connection for stability.

Docking and Undocking the MX8

See Installing / Removing the Docking Bay Adapter Cup
When the MX8 is in Suspend Mode it wakes up when it is docked in a powered cradle. There is no change in mode state
settings or behavior when the MX8 is docked in a cradle without a power source. MX8 mode states while the MX8 is in a
powered cradle e.g., suspend, resume, display backlight, etc., are managed by the MX8 OS Power settings.
If the cradle is not permanently attached to the work surface, stabilize the cradle with one hand while inserting or removing
the MX8 with the other hand.
The MX8 is inserted into the charging pocket with the keypad facing forward.
Docking the MX8
Remove any cables attached to the base of the MX8.
Carefully press the MX8 straight down into the docking bay until the multi-pin connector at the base of the MX8 clicks into
place with the multi-pin charging/communication connector at the bottom of the docking bay. The MX8 cradle is designed to
secure the MX8 with the keypad facing forward.
The Docked LED illuminates.
Undock the MX8
Remove the MX8 from the cradle by pulling it straight up and out of the docking bay. If necessary, brace the cradle with one
hand while the other hand removes the MX8.
The Docked LED turns Off.

Using the Spare Battery Bay

Required: The steps outlined in
dependable power source. The cradle has been bolted to a stable surface, if desired.
(page 12-7).
Assembling the AC Power Adapter (page 12-8) have been completed and the cradle has a
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