Setup; Battery Charging; Led Charge Indications; Communication Setup - Motorola MC31 Series Integrator Manual

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Setup

The MC31XX Communication/Charge cables can connect with a serial/USB device, such as a printer or host
computer, through its serial or USB port.
MC31XX Connector
MC31XX Communication/Charge Cables
Figure 2-19

Battery Charging

The MC31XX Communication/Charge cables can charge the mobile computer battery and supply operating power.
To charge the mobile computer battery:
Connect the MC31XX Communication/Charge cable power input connector to the Motorola approved power
1.
source.
Attach the bottom of the mobile computer to the MC31XX connector and gently press in until the snaps latch
2.
on the mobile computer.
The mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator indicates the mobile computer battery charging status. The
3.
Standard Battery usually charges in less than five hours and the Extended Life Battery usually charges in less
than eight hours. See
When charging is complete, remove the cable by gently pulling the mobile computer and the cable apart until
4.
the snaps release the mobile computer.
!
WARNING

LED Charge Indications

The MC31XX Communication/Charge cables use the amber Charge LED Indicator to indicate the MC31XX battery
charging status. See

Communication Setup

To connect the MC31XX Communication/Charge cables to a serial or USB device:
Connect serial/USB end of the MC31XX Communication/Charge cable into the communications port.
1.
Power Input
Connector
Power Input
Barrel
Connector
Table 2-2 on page 2-7
Do not use a tool to remove the battery.
Table 2-2 on page 2-7 for charging status indications.
Serial (RS232)
Cable
Top View
USB Host Cable
Mini-B Connector
USB Client Cable
Standard-A
Connector
for charging status indications.