Connecting the USB Client and Power Cable
Note: AC/DC Adapter must be assembled before this process begins.
Note: Do not connect AC power to the AC Adapter yet.
1. Holding the cable I/O connector (1), pinch the catch release buttons in until the catches are open. Connect the cable to the
MX8 I/O port by matching the shape of the I/O connector on the cable with the shape of the I/O connector at the base of the
MX8. Release the catch release buttons.
2. Insert the AC adapter single pin cable (2) .
3. Connect the AC Adapter to a power source (wall outlet).
4. Insert the USB client plug (3) into the target USB Client port.
5. The MX8 and the USB client are connected.
Connecting the Serial and Power Cable
Note: AC/DC Adapter must be assembled before this procedure begins.
Note: Do not connect AC power to the AC Adapter yet.
1. Holding the cable I/O connector (1), squeeze the catch release buttons in until the catches are open. Connect the cable to
the MX8 I/O port by matching the shape of the I/O connector on the cable with the shape of the I/O connector at the base of
the MX8. Release the catch release buttons.
2. Connect the AC adapter single pin cable end here (2).
3. Connect the assembled AC/DC Adapter to a power source (wall outlet).
4. Connect the RS232 cable end (3) to the desired serial device. Turn the thumbscrews clockwise until the connection is finger-
tight.
5. The MX8 and the serial device are connected.
Connecting an External Power Supply
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