The Serial Port; The Falcon Applications - PSC Falcon 310 User Manual

Falcon Basics

The Serial Port

The Falcon Applications

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2. Replace the screws located just above the battery cover's latch dials.
3. Connect the hand-strap hook onto its connector at the base of the
Falcon unit.
The Falcon models
31X
with a PC. The port is located at the base of the Falcon unit (refer to
). Designated as COM1, it is a 10-pin telephone-style jack providing
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a standard RS-232 connection.
When the Falcon is connected with a serial cable, the port allows commu-
nications with a host computer or any serial device, such as a printer or
modem. The serial port also provides a connection for communications
and battery recharging in the Falcon Dock and Falcon 4-Slot Dock.
Figure 9. The Serial Port on the Falcon 31X and 32X
When shipped from the factory, every Falcon unit is programmed with
several applications collectively known as PAL2. If the Falcon has been
customized, it may be programmed with other (or additional) applica-
tions.
For information on using PAL2, see the Falcon Portable Applications
Library User's Guide. When using another application, contact the sys-
tem administrator for instructions.
and have a port for serial communications
32X
Falcon
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DOS Portable Terminals
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