Com Port; Rs232 Serial Port; Usb Client Port; Audio Headset Connection - Honeywell MX8 Reference Manual

COM Port

The MX8 has one 20-pin multifunction I/O port that can be configured by the user. Tethered scanners connected to the MX8 I/O
port are not supported on the MX8.
Note: The MX8 AC Power Adapters
multi-purpose cables and the MX8 Desktop Cradle.

RS232 Serial Port

Configured as COM1. Bi-directional full duplex and supports data rates up to 115 Kb/s. The port does not have RI or CD
signals nor does it support 5V switchable power on pin 9 for tethered scanners. The serial port driver supports full duplex
communications over the serial port. It supports data exchange using ActiveSync, but does not automatically start ActiveSync
when connected. The "Cable, Multipurpose RS232 and
power is available when the multipurpose RS232/Power cable is connected.

USB Client Port

The MX8 has one USB Client port for ActiveSync applications. An accessory USB cable,
Power" is available to connect the MX8 to a USB Type A plug on a PC for ActiveSync functions. External AC power is
available when the multipurpose USB Client/Power cable is connected.

Audio Headset Connection

An audio headset interface is available using the
the MX8 to a Voxware quick disconnect 4-pin interface. This cable adapts to specific styles of headsets for voice input, stereo
or mono output. The MX8 with a Summit Client supports mono only. A 3-wire connector with (at a minimum) connections for
ground, microphone, and 1 speaker. Connecting the headset to the MX8 COM port turns off audio output to the MX8 speaker
on the front of the mobile device. All sounds previously directed to the speaker are redirected to the headphone, including
beeps. Bias voltage for an electric condenser microphone is available. External AC power is not available for this option. Power
is drawn from the main battery pack.

Audio Support

Speaker The speaker supplies audible verification signals normally used by the Window's operating system. The speaker is
located on the front of the MX8, above the MX8 logo. The mobile device emits a Sound Pressure Level (loudness) of at least
102 dB measured as follows:
Frequency: 2650 + 100 Hz
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Distance: 10 cm on axis in front of Speaker opening in front of unit.
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Duration : Continuous 2650 Hz tone.
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The default is 1 beep for a good scan and 2 beeps for a bad scan.
Volume Control Volume control is managed by a Settings panel, an API and the Orange-Scan up/ down arrow key key
sequence.
Voice All Microsoft-supplied audio codecs are included in the OS image. The hardware codecs, the input and output analog
voice circuitry and the system design are designed to support voice applications using a headset connected to the "Adapter,
Audio" accessory cable and the MX8 I/O connector at the base of the device.
(MX8301PWRSPLY and
Power" accessory can be used with the RS232 serial port. External AC
"Adapter, Audio" accessory with the I/O port. The connection cable connects
MX8302PWRSPLY) are only intended for use with the MX8
"Cable, Multipurpose USB and
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