Connecting The Cr0078-S/Cr0008-S Series Cradle; Supplying Power To The Cr0078-S/Cr0008-S Cradle - Motorola DS6878 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper
operation of the digital scanner and cradle:
1. If a power supply is connected to the cradle, disconnect it. See
If using an interface cable, insert the cable into the cradle's host port.
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If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power connector
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on the interface cable, and the other end to an AC supply.
Insert the other end of the interface cable into the appropriate port on the host computer (see the specific host
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chapter for information on host connections).
If using an external power supply (if required by the interface, or to allow fast charging of the digital scanner),
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insert the power cable into the power port on the back of the cradle, and connect the power supply to an
approved AC supply (refer to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle Quick Reference Guide for more information).
Power Port
Connecting the Cables to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle
Figure 1-7
If applicable, thread the interface cable over the cable support hook and run the host and power cables into
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their respective cable grooves.
Mount the cradle, as necessary. (For information on mounting the cradle, refer to the documentation included
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with the cradle.)
NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables, or the cradle may not recognize the new host.
Different cables are required for different hosts. The connectors illustrated in each host chapter are
examples only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle
remain the same.

Supplying Power to the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Cradle

The CR0078-S/CR0008-S cradle receives power from one of two sources:
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An external power supply.
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When connected to the host through a host cable that supplies power (CR0078-S only).
Host Port
Host Port
Power Port
Figure 1-7.
Power
Connect to appropriate host