LXE mx8 Guia Do Utilizador
Optional Accessory Installation
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E-EQ-MX8OGWW-C MX8
User’s
Guide
Connecting an External Power Supply (Optional)
The MX8 receives AC/DC power from the AC/DC 5V Power Supply. The MX8 external power
connection is part of the RS-232 cable assembly and the USB cable assembly.
connection is part of the RS-232 cable assembly and the USB cable assembly.
Note:
The MX8 AC Power Adapters (MX8A301CRDLPSAC and MX8A302CRDLPSACWW)
are only intended for use with the MX8 multi-purpose cables and the MX8 Desktop
Cradle.
are only intended for use with the MX8 multi-purpose cables and the MX8 Desktop
Cradle.
Putting it all together … .
Figure 16 USB – MX8 – Power Assembly
To apply external power to the MX8 follow the steps below in sequence.
1.
Plug the 2 prong adapter cable end of the external power module into an AC power source
(e.g. wall outlet).
(e.g. wall outlet).
2.
Squeeze the sides of the power connector and push the power cable connector into the
MX8 I/O port until it clicks. The click means the connector is seated firmly.
MX8 I/O port until it clicks. The click means the connector is seated firmly.
The System LED above the Scan key illuminates when the MX8 is charging the main battery pack
using external power through the power cable. The backup battery is always being trickle charged
by the main battery pack.
using external power through the power cable. The backup battery is always being trickle charged
by the main battery pack.
Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the MX8 to conserve the main battery power
and maintain a charge in the backup battery.
and maintain a charge in the backup battery.