Series 68XX Product Reference Guide
The PC Adapter
The PC Adapter works with the Printer Interface Module (PIM). With this arrangement, you
can perform these tasks:
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Communicate to and from the PC without a 6860, 6865, or 6866 cradle
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Charge the NiCd battery pack in the terminal without a cradle.
Parts of the PC Adapter
The parts of the PC adapter are shown in Figure 2-15 and described below.
PIM
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The Battery Charge Indicator LED flashes when the terminal power is turned on and
while the terminal's NiCd battery pack is being charged.
Note:When power to the PC Adapter is turned on, NiCd battery charging
begins automatically and continues for 7 hours.
The LED flashes once when the terminal is turned on. It remains steady while the
terminal is powered and blinks slowly during downloading.
The RS-232 25-pin port is used to attach a null modem cable that connects to a PC
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or other RS-232 device. See Appendix A for null modem pin-outs.
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The DB-9 connector is used to attach the PIM's DB-9 connector.
The power supply port is used to attach the 15-Volt power supply.
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RS-232
Pin Port
Power Supply Port
Figure 2-15. Parts of the PC Adapter
PC Adapter
DB-9 Connector
Battery Charge
Indicator LED