Endcap Combinations; Tethered Scanners; Usb Port - LXE MX3X User Manual

Endcaps and COM Ports

Endcap Combinations

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. Tethered scanners connect to RS232-labeled
ports on the endcap and can connect to the RS232 port on a powered cradle.
The 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 MX3X 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 an 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.
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-D
Left Port
Serial COM3
Serial COM3
USB Host
USB Host
Scanner
Scanner
Rear IR Port
Barcode scanners, tethered to the serial port on a cradle,
send ASCII data to the MX3X in the cradle through the
COM2 Port.
MX3X with RFID Module
RFID Module – COM1
IR Port – COM2
Integrated Scanner on Endcap – COM3
USB Client on Endcap – USB-C
Right Port
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
is COM2
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