Honeywell International Inc. 7850LPE Manuale Utente
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ActiveSync Communication
The Dolphin terminal ships with ActiveSync already installed and defaulted to USB communication. If ActiveSync is not installed
on the PC, you must install it.
on the PC, you must install it.
For details, see
Communication Types
The Dolphin HomeBase can communicate via USB or RS-232 using ActiveSync 4.1 or higher. However, the Dolphin HomeBase
should have only one type of interface cable connected at a time, either USB or RS-232.
should have only one type of interface cable connected at a time, either USB or RS-232.
USB
The
(see page 8-3) on the back panel allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with a
PC or to networked through a USB hub. The Dolphin HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing
the USB signals of the Dolphin to the USB signals of the host computer.
the USB signals of the Dolphin to the USB signals of the host computer.
Maximum data transfer rate is 12 Mbps.
RS-232
The
(see page 8-3) on the back panel allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with
a PC, modem, or any RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and communication software.
Maximum data transfer rate is 115 Kbps.
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal
1. Insert the Dolphin terminal into the terminal well of the Dolphin HomeBase.
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The DOCK LED lights green. If not, make sure that the terminal is properly seated. You may need to remove and
re-insert the terminal.
re-insert the terminal.
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The Dolphin terminal activates. If not, verify that the Hand Held Products power supply is properly connected to the
(see page 8-3) on the back panel and plugged into a functioning outlet.
2. The Dolphin terminal and the workstation automatically open ActiveSync to establish a connection.
3. The Dolphin HomeBase can now transfer data between the terminal and the host PC. If communication does not occur,
check the port connections to ensure that the cradle is correctly configured.
Verify Communication
You can verify that the USB driver is functioning by watching the COMM LED on the USB HomeBase. When the
COMM LED lights solid green, the Dolphin HomeBase is communicating with the PC.
COMM LED lights solid green, the Dolphin HomeBase is communicating with the PC.
Verify Data Transfer
The COMM LED flashes when data is being transferred via the Dolphin HomeBase. For an RS-232 connection, the
COMM LED flashes red and green. For a USB connection, the COMM LED flashes green.
COMM LED flashes red and green. For a USB connection, the COMM LED flashes green.