Deep-Cycling Batteries; Setting Up For Communications; Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle - Dolphin 7400 User Manual

Deep-Cycling Batteries

For maximum battery life, HHP recommends that you deep-cycle (service) the
battery twice before initial use and then once a month thereafter.
The IntelliBase+ is the only Dolphin charging/communication cradle with deep
cycling capabilities. Since the Dolphin HomeBase, Intellibase, and USB
HomeBase
the Battery Conditioning Utility software when using those peripherals or use the
Dolphin Quad Battery Charger.
To deep-cycle a battery using the IntelliBase+, insert the battery into the auxiliary
battery well. Then, press and release the Condition button. The deep-cycling
process takes 8-12 hours depending on the battery's capacity or state of charge.
See the Battery Management section in Chapter 3 for more information.

Setting Up For Communications

The HomeBase, IntelliBase, and IntelliBase+ support RS-232 communications
through the RS-232 Communications Port located on the back of the device. The
HomeBase/IntelliBase translates the RS-232 signals from the host computer into
infrared signals to communicate with the Dolphin Terminal.
The HomeBase/IntelliBase RS-232 interface allows the Dolphin terminal to
communicate to a personal computer, modem, or any standard RS-232 device
using a standard serial cable and communications software.
HomeBase
The HomeBase is designed for users needing a half duplex serial
communications connection. Any device capable of using half duplex RS-232
communications can be connected to the HomeBase for communications. To use
this mode, set the baud rate switches to the desired communications speed and
the Ir-enable switch to on (See Table 2).
IntelliBase/IntelliBase+
The IrDA 1.0 software stack is integrated into the IntelliBase and IntelliBase+
cradles to allow communication between the cradle and devices such as modems
or printers that are not IrDA ready or do not communicate with a half duplex serial
protocol. This allows any full or half duplex RS-232 device to communicate
through the IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ with no IrDA protocol software. See Table 2
for the baud rate switch settings.

Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle

To install and use the HomeBase, IntelliBase or IntelliBase+, you need the
following equipment:
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HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ with power supply
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Serial cable
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