Tethered Barcode Scanner Data Entry Using The Mx5 Cradle - LXE MX5X Reference Manual

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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:
1. Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner | Main | either Port 1 or Port 2
2. 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.
3. If the tethered scanner is powered by the mobile device, enable Power Output in Start |
Settings | Control Panel | Handheld | Comms tab.
See Also: Tethered Scanners (Optional).
The MX5 Cradle Reference Guide contains cradle installation and technical information.
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