E-EQ-MX7DKRG-C MX7 Cradle Reference Guide
Table of Contents
MX7 CRADLES 1
Introduction............................................................................................................................................1
Suggestions / Notes ..............................................................................................................................1
Desktop Cradle.......................................................................................................................................2
Powered Vehicle Mounted Cradle........................................................................................................2
Passive Vehicle Mounted Cradle..........................................................................................................3
Desktop Cradle LEDs ............................................................................................................................4
MX7 Docked LED................................................................................................................................................4
Spare Battery LED................................................................................................................................................4
MX7 Mobile Device System Status LED .............................................................................................................4
Powered Vehicle Mount Cradle LEDs..................................................................................................5
Vehicle Cradle LED..............................................................................................................................................5
MX7 Mobile Device System Status LED .............................................................................................................5
Tethered Scanners and the MX7 Cradles............................................................................................6
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................7
Desktop Cradles....................................................................................................................................................7
Vehicle Mounted Cradles .....................................................................................................................................7
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................7
MX7 Base Plate Replacement...............................................................................................................................8
Identify Your MX7 Base Plate...........................................................................................................................8
Upgrade The Base Plate.....................................................................................................................................8
Getting Help..........................................................................................................................................10
Manuals...............................................................................................................................................................10
Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................10
DESKTOP CRADLE 13
Quick Start - Desktop Cradle..............................................................................................................13
Suggestions / Notes.............................................................................................................................................13
Components.........................................................................................................................................14
Desktop Mounting Footprint...............................................................................................................16
Preparing the Desktop Cradle for Use...............................................................................................16
Install / Remove MX7 Desktop Cradle Adapter Cup.........................................................................17
Cabling the Desktop Cradle................................................................................................................18
Assemble/Attach the AC Power Adapter............................................................................................................18
Attach a Serial or I/O Connector.........................................................................................................................19
Serial Cable ......................................................................................................................................................19
I/O Cable..........................................................................................................................................................19
Pinout - RS-232 Connector ..............................................................................................................................20
Docking and Undocking the MX7.......................................................................................................21
Battery Charging in a Desktop Cradle...............................................................................................21
Technical Specifications – Desktop Cradle......................................................................................21
Insert / Remove a Spare Battery.........................................................................................................22
POWERED VEHICLE MOUNT CRADLE 23
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................23
Quick Start - Powered Vehicle Cradle ...............................................................................................24
Components.........................................................................................................................................24
Install / Remove Vehicle Cradle Adapter Cup and Top Adapter.....................................................26