Tethered Scanners; Usb Port - LXE MX3X User Manual

Endcaps and COM Ports
Endcap Combinations

Tethered Scanners

Note: Do not connect a tethered scanner cable to an MX3X USB-C or USB-H labeled endcap
port. These ports cannot power a tethered scanner.
The MX3X 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.
To set the MX3X to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner |
COM1 (or 2 or 3).
Click 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.
Please refer to the tethered scanner manufacturer's guide for instruction when using the
tethered scanner with the MX3X.
Note: Please refer to the section titled "Accessories" for the list of LXE supported tethered
scanners.

USB Port

The USB port requires a DB9 to USB cable (available from LXE). The serial port/USB port also
supports serial data transfer (using a null modem cable) and non-host USB I/O at 1.5 Mbps. The
MX3X automatically detects the cable configuration. Refer to section titled "Accessories" in this
guide for part numbers for the DB9-USB cable and the null modem cable.
E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-A
Left Port
Serial COM3
Serial COM3
USB Host
USB Host
Scanner
Scanner
Rear IR Port is COM2
Barcode scanners, tethered to the serial port on a cradle,
send ASCII data to the MX3X in the cradle through the
COM2 Port.
Right Port
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
Serial COM1
USB Client
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