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MX7 Cradle Reference Guide
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  • Page 1 MX7 Cradle Reference Guide Copyright © 2008 by LXE Inc. All Rights Reserved E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...
  • Page 2 Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Revision Notice - Rev C: The MX7 Passive Cradle does not secure an MX7 with a boot, but will secure an MX7 with a handle or a strap.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Suggestions / Notes.............................13 Components ............................14 Desktop Mounting Footprint....................... 16 Preparing the Desktop Cradle for Use....................16 Install / Remove MX7 Desktop Cradle Adapter Cup................. 17 Cabling the Desktop Cradle........................ 18 Assemble/Attach the AC Power Adapter......................18 Attach a Serial or I/O Connector.........................19 Serial Cable ..............................19...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Install Adapter Assembly............................26 Remove Adapter Assembly ..........................28 Docking and Undocking the MX7....................... 29 RAM Bracket Mounting ........................30 RAM Circular Base Footprint..........................31 Vehicle Cradle RAM Ball Assembly ....................32 Connect Power Supply to Vehicle...................... 33 Vehicle 12V Bare Wire Adapter.........................33 Connect Power Supply to Vehicle Cradle ..................
  • Page 5 Figure 28 Connect Power Adapter Cable to the Vehicle Cradle................36 Figure 29 Powered Vehicle Cradle Front Label ....................36 Figure 30 Serial Connector, Power and MX7 I/O Connector................37 Figure 31 Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable Clamps ..................38 Figure 32 Slide Clamp Over Cable ........................38 Figure 33 Cradle Power Connector Port ......................39...
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  • Page 7: Mx7 Cradles

    PC, scanner, printer or other peripheral device. MX7 keypad data entries can be mixed with cradle-tethered scanner barcode data entries while the MX7 is in a powered cradle. Bluetooth device connection and use, while the MX7 is docked, are managed by the MX7 Control Panel Bluetooth program, not the cradle.

  • Page 8: Desktop Cradle

    The cradle can charge both the main battery in the docked MX7 and a spare main battery at the same time. Figure 1 Desktop Cradle See section titled Desktop Cradle, for more information and installation instruction.

  • Page 9: Passive Vehicle Mounted Cradle

    It is designed to secure the MX7 in a vehicle. Figure 3 Passive Vehicle Mounted Cradle See chapter titled Passive Vehicle Mounted Cradle for more information and installation instruction.

  • Page 10: Desktop Cradle Leds

    Yellow / Amber Battery pack fault or failure Flashing Red The cradle must be connected to AC power. This process does not require an MX7 be in the docking bay. MX7 Mobile Device System Status LED The MX7 System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button.

  • Page 11: Powered Vehicle Mount Cradle Leds

    MX7 is docked and external power is available. MX7 Mobile Device System Status LED The MX7 System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button. When the LED is . . . The Status is . . .

  • Page 12: Tethered Scanners And The Mx7 Cradles

    LXE 8300 (Symbol) and 8500 (PowerScan) tethered scanners will send scanned data to the MX7 when the MX7 is in a powered cradle and the scanners are connected to the Serial Interface port on the cradle. See “Accessories” for LXE approved tethered scanners for the MX7.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Use a clean soft cloth to wipe any dirt, moisture or grease from the MX7, spare battery pack, charging contacts or the cradle. Do not use any liquid to clean the cradle, battery pack, MX7, or charging terminals (pins).

  • Page 14: Mx7 Base Plate Replacement

    The base plate, and the gasket underneath the base plate, on the MX7 may have to be upgraded before the MX7 is docked in a cradle. In rare cases in which the MX7 will never be docked in an MX7 cradle, the MX7 does not require a base plate upgrade.
  • Page 15 4. Using a torquing screwdriver, insert the screws in the correct screw holes, torquing each to 1.5 in/lb (0.168 n/M) to 2.5 in/lb (0.282 n/M). The MX7 is ready for use. Periodically check the connection of the base plate to the MX7 and re-torque if necessary. E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 16: Getting Help

    ServicePass website only. You can get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled Contacting LXE. This information is also available on the LXE website.
  • Page 17 D9 Female RS-232 Serial Adapter Cable, 6 in., for use with printers that MX7A058ADPTCBLPER provide their own source of power MX7 Headset coiled adapter cable, includes quick disconnect MX7A060ADPTCBLVOICE headset connector. A headset is still required. Tethered Scanners (Cradle connection only) Scanner, Powerscan SR, 8’...
  • Page 18 Getting Help MX7 Cradle Reference Guide E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...

  • Page 19: Desktop Cradle

    MX7 and the cradle. Allow clearance above the cradle for an MX7 with a trigger handle. Allow clearance behind the cradle for power cable connection ease. Allow clearance in front of the cradle for serial and I/O cable connect/disconnect ease.

  • Page 20: Components

    Figure 7 Desktop Components Charging Pocket Adapter Cup Charging Pocket Adapter Cup MX7 Docked LED MX7 Cradle Connector Serial Interface Connector Spare Battery Charging Bay Spare Battery LED Power Connector I/O Connector Table Mounting Hole Guides MX7 Cradle Reference Guide E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...

  • Page 21: Figure 8 Top

    Spare Battery Charging Terminals Spare Battery Latch Spare Battery Table Mounting Holes MX7 Cradle Connector MX7 Charging Pocket Adapter Cup MX7 Charging Pocket Adapter Cup Mounting Hole Desktop Cradle Label MX7 Serial Interface Connector MX7 I/O Connector E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 22: Desktop Mounting Footprint

    Back Bolts, washers, screws, screwdriver or wrench needed when attaching the desktop cradle to a protected flat surface are not supplied by LXE. Periodically check the table mounting hardware and re-tighten if necessary. Table mounting hardware can be finger-tightened. Note: Do not over-tighten the table mounting hardware.

  • Page 23: Install / Remove Mx7 Desktop Cradle Adapter Cup

    Before docking an MX7 without a rubber boot in the cradle, re-install the MX7 adapter cup. Install -- The adapter cup is installed facing in one direction. Put the adapter cup in the MX7 charging pocket, aligning the screw hole in the adapter cup with the screw hole in the MX7 charging bay.

  • Page 24: Cabling The Desktop Cradle

    Note: Connect the cable to the cradle first, then to an AC source. If the AC power cable is not included with the AC Adapter, please contact your LXE representative for assistance. Figure 11 AC/DC 12V External Power Supply and 3-prong Cable Firmly press the cradle end of the power cable into the female connector on the back of the cradle.

  • Page 25: Attach A Serial Or I/O Connector

    The serial cable end can originate with a tethered scanner, a desktop/laptop PC, a printer or another serial device. Figure 13 Serial Connector and I/O Connector The I/O connector cable is connected to the port (male) labelled MX7 I/O Port on the right front of the desktop cradle. Serial Cable End MX7 I/O Cable End Periodically test the connections for stability and re-tighten if necessary.

  • Page 26: Pinout - Rs-232 Connector

    RI or Power +5 VDC sourced by the Cradle Note: Pin 9 of this port is connected to +5 VDC and only approved LXE cables are to be used for communication between the cradle and external devices. MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 27: Docking And Undocking The Mx7

    Refer to previous section titled Install / Remove MX7 Desktop Cradle Adapter Cup. When the MX7 is in Suspend Mode it wakes up when docked in a powered cradle. There is no change in mode state settings or behavior when the MX7 is docked in an unpowered cradle.

  • Page 28: Insert / Remove A Spare Battery

    When there is an MX7, with or without a handle, docked in the cradle, a spare battery can still be inserted in the charging bay. You do not need to undock the MX7.

  • Page 29: Powered Vehicle Mount Cradle

    This cradle is specifically designed for vehicle mounting. The cradle restrains the MX7 with or without a boot, handle or strap. Cables must be removed from the base of the MX7 before it is placed in the vehicle cradle pocket. Overhead, dash and roof support pillar mounting is via a RAM Mount accessory which includes all the hardware and squeeze plates required for vehicle mounting.

  • Page 30: Quick Start - Powered Vehicle Cradle

    Quick Start - Powered Vehicle Cradle 1. Attach the RAM bracket mounting device to the vehicle. 2. Attach the MX7 vehicle cradle to the RAM bracket. 3. Attach a tethered scanner connector to the serial port on the back of the cradle, if required.

  • Page 31: Figure 17 Vehicle Mount Cradle - Back

    Components Figure 17 Vehicle Mount Cradle – Back Retainer Retainer Springs Handle Opening RAM Bracket Mounting Locations Strain Relief Cable Clamps Serial Interface Port Power Connector MX7 I/O Port E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Install / Remove Vehicle Cradle Adapter Cup And Top Adapter

    LXE recommends using a clean, well-lit stable surface. The vehicle cradle is shipped with the cradle adapter cup and Retainer Insert pre-installed. The MX7 cradle charging pocket, without a cradle adapter cup and top adapter, is designed for an MX7 with a rubber boot (MX7A490PROTBOOTBLK or MX7A491PROTBOOTYEL) enclosing/protecting the mobile device.

  • Page 33: Figure 19 Retainer Insert

    4. The Insert is secured in place with two screws (the screws do not require a torquing tool). Periodically check the connection of the adapter cup and re-torque if necessary. Periodically check the Retainer Insert connection and re-tighten if necessary. E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 34: Remove Adapter Assembly

    If the adapter cup or retainer insert are cracked or broken, they must be replaced before a powered vehicle cradle, with an adapter cup and Retainer Cap Insert, is placed into service. Figure 20 Adapter Assembly MX7 Cradle Reference Guide E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...

  • Page 35: Docking And Undocking The Mx7

    Refer to previous section titled Install / Remove Vehicle Cradle Adapter Cup and Top Adapter. When the MX7 is in Suspend Mode it wakes up when docked in a powered cradle. There is no change in mode state settings or behavior when the MX7 is docked in an unpowered cradle.

  • Page 36: Ram Bracket Mounting

    RAM mount configuration. The figure shown below is for demonstration purposes only. RAM ball mounting screws are included in the mounting kit. Contact your LXE representative for assistance, if needed. Figure 22 RAM Bracket Mounting Points – Cradle Back...

  • Page 37: Ram Circular Base Footprint

    Not To Scale Figure 23 RAM Base Dimensions Note: LXE does not supply the bolts or washers needed when mounting the cradle assembly to the vehicle chassis. LXE recommends using bolts with a maximum 10/32” (0.3125) diameter. Bolts, washers and nuts for mounting the RAM ball to the vehicle are supplied by LXE.

  • Page 38: Vehicle Cradle Ram Ball Assembly

    Vehicle Cradle RAM Ball Assembly Figure 24 RAM Bracket Components • There must be enough clearance at the back of the cradle to accept an MX7 with an installed trigger handle. • There must be at least 2” clearance at the back of the vehicle cradle for power, serial interface and MX7 I/O Port cables •...

  • Page 39: Connect Power Supply To Vehicle

    Connect Power Supply to Vehicle Connect Power Supply to Vehicle Mounting hardware and tools are not supplied by LXE. The adapter should be mounted in an area in the vehicle where it: • Does not obstruct the vehicle operator's vision or safe vehicle operation.

  • Page 40: Figure 26 Connecting The Power Cable To The Vehicle

    How To: Connect Vehicle 12 VDC Connection The power cable must be UNPLUGGED from the MX7 vehicle cradle. While observing the fuse requirements specified above, connect the power cable as close as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle. When available, always connect to unswitched terminals in the vehicle fuse panel, after providing proper fusing.

  • Page 41: Figure 27 Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes

    Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals, taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate outer cable jacket. Refer to the following sections to complete the power connection to the MX7 vehicle cradle. E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...

  • Page 42: Connect Power Supply To Vehicle Cradle

    Secure the cable to the cradle with the LXE-installed strain relief cable clamp (see section titled Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable Clamp). The power LED on the MX7 illuminates when it is receiving external power and an MX7 is docked.

  • Page 43: Attach A Serial Or I/O Connector

    The serial cable can originate with a tethered scanner, a desktop/laptop PC, a printer or another serial device. Figure 30 Serial Connector, Power and MX7 I/O Connector The I/O connector cable is connected to the port (male) labelled MX7 I/O Port on the back of the vehicle cradle. Serial Cable End MX7 I/O Cable End Periodically test the connections for stability and re-tighten if necessary.

  • Page 44: Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable Clamp

    Equipment Required: Phillips screwdriver (not supplied by LXE) There are three strain relief cable clamps secured to the back of the vehicle cradle, located above the ports for the Serial Interface, Power and MX7 I/O connections. Figure 31 Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable Clamps 1.

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Figure 33 Cradle Power Connector Port Signal Wire Color Ground (CG) Green Return (-) Blue +12V (+) Brown Figure 34 Power Connector Pinout The Power connector is located on the back of the vehicle cradle. E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Pinout - Rs-232 Connector

    RI or Power +5 VDC sourced by the Cradle Note: Pin 9 of this port is connected to +5 VDC and only approved LXE cables are to be used for communication between the cradle and external devices. MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 47: Passive Vehicle Mount Cradle

    Introduction The MX7 passive vehicle mount cradle does not have an external device connector e.g. power/serial cable. The cradle restrains the MX7 without a boot and with or without a handle or strap. Wireless communication is available as long as the mobile device has sufficient energy in the main battery pack and a clear signal path.

  • Page 48: Components

    Not To Scale Figure 37 U-Bracket Mounting Dimensions Note: LXE does not supply the bolts or washers needed when mounting the cradle assembly to the vehicle chassis. LXE recommends using bolts with a maximum 10/32” (0.3125) diameter MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 49: Ram Ball And Cylinder

    Mount the cradle U-bracket to the upper RAM ball assembly with the bolts, washers and nuts supplied by LXE. Qty 4 – Hex Cap ¼-20 x ¾ bolts Qty 4 – ¼ flat washer Qty 4 – 1/4-20 nylon insert lock nuts E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 50: Ram Assembly Footprint

    RAM Assembly Footprint Not To Scale Figure 40 RAM Assembly Dimensions Note: LXE does not supply the bolts or washers needed when mounting the cradle assembly to the vehicle chassis. LXE recommends using bolts with a maximum 10/32” (0.3125) diameter. Install How to Install the Cradle U-Bracket 1.
  • Page 51 The passive vehicle mounted cradle is ready for use. Periodically test the mounting device and retighten bolts and/or knob as needed. If the cradle becomes cracked or warped it must be replaced. E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...

  • Page 52: How To Install The Ram Bracket

    1. MX7 2. Angle Adjust Knobs 3. Passive Cradle 4. U-Bracket 5. Mounting Hex Bolt 6. Upper RAM Ball Assembly 7. Arm 8. Thumbscrew 9. Lower RAM Ball Assembly Figure 42 Installing the RAM Assembly MX7 Cradle Reference Guide E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...
  • Page 53 Tighten the arm turnscrew until the U-bracket is secured to the RAM arm and the vehicle. Attach the Passive Cradle to the U- Bracket using the Angle Adjust knobs. Use both knobs to loosen and tighten the cradle to the U-bracket while determining the best viewing angle. E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...
  • Page 54 Install The passive vehicle mounted cradle is ready for use. Periodically test the mounting device and retighten bolts and/or knob as needed. If the cradle becomes cracked or warped it must be replaced. MX7 Cradle Reference Guide E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...

  • Page 55: Appendixa Regulatory Notices And Safety Information

    Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LXE, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 56 Appendix A Regulatory Notices and Safety Information A/C Power Supply Safety Statement – MX7 Desktop Cradle - Output Rated 12 VDC, 3.35 A. Optional A/C Power Supply: Outside North America, this unit is intended for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with output rated as stated at the top of this page.
  • Page 57 Legend: Danish – DK; English – US; Finnish – FI; French- - FR; German – DE; Greek – GR; Italian – IT; Norwegian – NO; Portuguese – PT; Spanish – ES; Swedish – SE; Turkish – TR. Updated 02/10/2004 E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide...
  • Page 58 Appendix A Regulatory Notices and Safety Information MX7 Cradle Reference Guide E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C...

  • Page 59: Index

    Connect Power to Vehicle Cradle.......36 Desktop Cradle ...........13 Desktop Mounting ..........16 Regulatory Notices ..........49 Docking and undocking ........21 Replace MX7 Base Plate ...........8 Insert or remove spare battery......22 RS-232 pinout, desktop cradle ........20 Mounting Brackets, Passive Vehicle ....41 RS-232 pinout, vehicle cradle .........40 Mounting Brackets, Vehicle .......23...
  • Page 60 Index Safety Information...........49 Upgrade MX7 base plate ...........8 Silicon Controller Rectifiers (SCR's) ......34 Sizing of electrical connectors for use with 18AWG conductors ............35 Spare battery charging..........22 Vehicle Mount Cradle, passive........41 Spare Battery LED ............4 Vehicle mount cradle, powered Specifications ............21 Components ............24...

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