Cradles; Tethered Barcode Scanner Data Entry Using The Mx5 Cradle - LXE MX5X User Manual

Cradles

Cradles
Important: The cradles are not designed to secure an MX5X with a protective padded case. The vehicle cradle
is not designed to secure an MX5X with a trigger handle. The desktop cradles will secure mobile
device's with handstraps or trigger handles.
MX5 docking cradles give the MX5X the ability to communicate with a host computer and other
devices. In addition, using wall AC adapters or DC/DC converters, the cradle charges the main
battery. The MX5X can be either On or in Suspend mode while in the cradles.
LXE offers three desktop cradles and one vehicle cradle:
• Standard Desktop Cradle
• Enhanced Desktop Cradle
• Enhanced Desktop Cradle with Ethernet Port
• Vehicle Mount Cradle
Note:
Cradle COM port and power cables are available from LXE. The RS-232 connector is located on
the back of the cradle. When the MX5X is properly docked, the COM 1 RS-232 interface
connects with the DA9 RS-232 port in the cup at the front of the cradle. The cup at the back of the
desktop cradles accept a single Battery Pack for charging.
The Ethernet port is located at the back of the Enhanced Desktop Cradle with Ethernet Port.
MX5 cradles are not approved for use in Hazardous Locations.

Tethered Barcode Scanner Data Entry Using the MX5 Cradle

The MX5X supports an accessory barcode label reading device (a tethered scanner) connected to
the serial port on a vehicle cradle. Keypad data entries can be mixed with barcode data entries.
Any tethered scanner that decodes the barcode internally and outputs an RS-232 data stream may
be used. It sends the data to the MX5X in ASCII format.
The serial port parameters may need to be changed to match the parameters of the tethered
scanner.
When a tethered scanner is connected to the serial port on a vehicle cradle, the MX5X scanner
must be configured as follows:
Select COM1 External on one of the ports. The tethered scanner must be connected to the DB9
port on the vehicle cradle. The cradle must be powered by an alternate AC or DC power source to
enable tethered scanner use.
If the tethered scanner is powered by the mobile device, enable Power Output in
Control Panel | Handheld | Comms tab.
See Also:
information.
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LXE offers a device similar in appearance to the MX5X device – the LXE MX5 Pocket
PC 2002 device. All MX5 cradles can be used by the MX5s. The Enhanced Desktop
Cradle with Ethernet Port, developed specifically for the MX5X device, cannot be used
by the MX5 Pocket PC 2002.
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