Chapter 12 - Cradles; Unpacking Your Cradles; Overview; Preparing The Cradle For Use - Honeywell MX8 User Manual

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Cradles

Unpacking your Cradles

After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following steps:
• Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the carton.
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order.
• Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.
Communication cables and power cables are ordered separately.

Overview

This chapter provides instruction for the end-user, installer or system administrator to follow when setting up or using
MX8 cradles.
Three cradles are available:
• A desktop cradle that secures the MX8, recharges batteries and enables communications between the MX8 and another
device. See Using the Desktop Cradle
• A passive vehicle-mount cradle that secures the MX8 in a vehicle. See
• A Multi-dock that secures up to four MX8s and recharges the battery in each. See
12).
The MX8 must have a main battery installed when it is docked in a cradle. Wireless host/client communications can occur
whether the cradle is receiving external power or not as wireless functions draw power from the main battery in the MX8.
MX8 keypad data entries can be mixed with cradle-tethered scanner bar code data entries while the MX8 is in a powered cradle.
Bluetooth device connection and use, while the MX9 is docked, are managed by the MX8 Bluetooth program, not the cradle.
The MX8 can be either On, Off or in Suspend Mode while in the cradle. Special purpose and power cables are available from
Honeywell.
Never put the MX8 into a vehicle mounted passive assembly until the assembly is securely fastened to the vehicle.

Preparing the Cradle for Use

Note: Keep dirt and foreign objects out of the cradle. Do not short circuit any of the charging terminals (pins), as this action could
result in injury or property damage.
Place cradles on a stable surface out of the way of:
• inclement weather,
• extremely high concentrations of dust or wind blown debris,
• accidental knocks, bumps or other shocks to the cradle and items in the cradle bays.
• Leave enough space at cable connectors to ensure cables are protected from jostling, tugging or being disconnected by
passing objects.
• Do not place the desktop cradle and Multi-dock in a closed area with restricted air flow.
In addition to the above, vehicle mounted passive cradles should be positioned in the vehicle where the cradle:
• is protected from rain and inclement weather,
• does not obstruct the driver's vision or safe vehicle operation,
• can be easily accessed by a user seated in the driver's seat while the vehicle is not in operation.
• Leave enough space at the back of the cradle for the MX8 trigger handle.
• There must be at least 2" clearance at the back of the vehicle cradle for power, serial interface and the Input/Output cables.
(page 12-3).
Using the Passive Vehicle Cradle
Using the Charging Multi-Dock
(page 12-15).
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