Endcaps and COM Ports
Endcaps and COM Ports
The computer supports three COM port options. Two external serial ports are dependent on the
end cap chosen. A third serial port is used to support an infrared transceiver (barcode reader). An
additional endcap configuration supports serial and USB "slave" input/output at 1.5 MBps.
The COM 2 port is always the IR port on the back of the mobile device, regardless of the type of
endcap installed.
On the Standard Range Scanner / RS-232 labeled port endcap COM 3 is the Integrated Scanner
port. The integrated barcode scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed. To edit Scanner
port parameters, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner. Change the parameter values
and tap OK to save the changes.
On the Dual Serial Port endcap the COM1 port is the serial port on the right side of the endcap
when the display is facing you.
Caution -- Do Not Use the RS-232
Labeled Port for Cables with USB
E-EQ-MX3RFIDOGWW-A
Standard Range Scanner Port
RS-232 Port (Serial Port)
USB Client
Audio Jack
DC Power Jack
RFID Module
Figure 22 Endcap and COM Ports
Plugs/Receptacles:
Figure 23 Labeled Ports and Cables
Caution -- Do Not Use these USB
Labeled Endcap Ports for Tethered
Scanners:
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