Chapter 14 - Cradles; Unpacking Your Cradles; Overview; Preparing The Cradle For Use - Honeywell MX7 Tecton User Manual

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Cradles

Unpacking your Cradles

After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following steps:
• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
Communication cables and power cables are ordered separately.

Overview

This chapter provides instruction for the end-user, installer or system administrator to follow when setting up or using MX7 Tec-
ton cradles.
Three cradles are available:
• A desktop cradle that secures the MX7 Tecton, recharges batteries and enables communications between the MX7 Tecton
and another device. See
• A passive vehicle-mounted cradle that secures the MX7 Tecton and isolates it from shock and vibration. See
Vehicle Cradle (page 287).
• A powered vehicle-mount cradle that secures the MX7 Tecton, isolates it from shock and vibration and recharges the battery.
See Using a Powered Vehicle Cradle
MX7 Tecton cradles are not certified for use in hazardous locations.
The MX7 Tecton must have a main battery installed when it is docked in a cradle. Wireless host/client communications can
occur whether the cradle is receiving external power or not as wireless functions draw power from the main battery in the MX7
Tecton.
MX7 Tecton keypad data entries can be mixed with cradle-tethered scanner bar code data entries while the MX7 Tecton is in a
powered cradle. Bluetooth device connection and use, while the MX7 Tecton is docked, are managed by the MX7 Tecton Blue-
tooth program, not the cradle.
The MX7 Tecton can be either On, Off or in Suspend Mode while in the cradle. Special purpose and power cables are available
from Honeywell.
Never put the MX7 Tecton into a vehicle mounted assembly until the assembly is securely fastened to the vehicle.

Preparing the Cradle for Use

Note: Keep dirt and foreign objects out of the cradle. Do not short circuit any of the charging terminals (pins), as this action could
result in injury or property damage.
Place cradles on a stable surface out of the way of:
• inclement weather,
• extremely high concentrations of dust or wind blown debris,
• accidental knocks, bumps or other shocks to the cradle and items in the cradle bays.
• Leave enough space at cable connectors to ensure cables are protected from jostling, tugging or being disconnected by
passing objects.
• Leave enough space at the back of the cradle for the MX7 Tecton trigger handle.
In addition to the above, vehicle mounted cradles should be positioned in the vehicle where the cradle:
• is protected from rain and inclement weather,
• does not obstruct the driver's vision or safe vehicle operation,
• can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver's seat while the vehicle is not in operation.
Using a Desktop Cradle (page 277).
(page 291).
Using a Passive
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