Endcap Combinations; Tethered Scanners; Usb Port - LXE MX3Plus User Manual

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Endcap Combinations

Left Port
Serial COM3
Serial COM3
USB Host
USB Host
Scanner
Scanner
Serial COM3
Serial COM3
USB Host
USB Host
Rear IR Port
Barcode scanners, tethered to the serial port on a cradle, send ASCII data to the MX3Plus in the
cradle through the COM2 Port.

Tethered Scanners

Do not connect a tethered scanner cable to a mobile device's USB-C or USB-H labeled endcap
port. These ports cannot power a tethered scanner.
ports on the endcap and can connect to the RS-232 port on a powered cradle.
The MX3Plus Scan buttons have no effect on tethered barcode scanners (connected to a serial
port). Tethered scanners read barcode scans only when the trigger on the tethered scanner is
pressed. The tethered scanner requires power on pin 9 of the mobile device's serial port.
To set the MX3Plus to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner |
COM1 (or 2 or 3).
Tap the Power on Pin 9 (+5V) checkbox for the COM port selected. The COM port that accepts
the scanner data can be configured for data rate, parity, stop bits and data bits.
See Also: Section titled Cradles when using a tethered scanner with a powered cradle.

USB Port

The USB port requires a 9-pin to USB cable (available from LXE). The 9-pin port/USB port also
supports serial data transfer (using a null modem cable) and non-host USB I/O at 1.5 Mbps. The
operating system automatically detects the USB cable configuration. Refer to section titled
Accessories in this guide for part numbers for the 9-pin USB cable and the null modem cable.
MX3Plus User's Guide
Right Port
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
is COM2.
Audio Jack
Audio Jack
Audio Jack
Audio Jack
Audio Jack
Audio Jack
Antenna
Antenna
Antenna
Antenna
Tethered scanners connect to RS-232-labeled
Endcaps and COM Ports
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