Communication; Requirements; Setting Up And Connecting The Dolphin Terminal To The Homebase; Mounting The Homebase - Honeywell Dolphin 70e Black User Manual

Communication

Dolphin terminals support USB communications out of the box. The HomeBase also supports USB
communications using the USB port located on the back panel of the base. The HomeBase acts as a
USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin terminal to the USB of the host workstation.
Using a standard USB cable, the USB interface of the HomeBase allows the Dolphin terminal to commu-
nicate with a workstation.

Requirements

• A base powered by a power cable and power adapter cable
• A standard USB (Type A to B) communication cable
• A work station running Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0
SP6 or higher), Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.
• ActiveSync (v4.5 or above) or Widows Mobile Device Center on the workstation

Setting Up and Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the HomeBase

1. Connect power to the HomeBase (see Power on page 11-5).
2. Plug the USB communication cable into the USB port on the back of the base.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the host workstation.
4. Insert the Dolphin terminal into the terminal well of the base. The Dock LED illuminates blue.
5. The Dolphin terminal activates and automatically opens ActiveSync to establish a connection.
6. The connection icon in the Dolphin's navigation bar changes from to it indicate a successful
connection. The base can now transfer data between the terminal and the host device.

Mounting the HomeBase

Set the base on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet. The user
should be able to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the base. When choosing a
mounting location, bear in mind that the location must allow users' easy access to the Auxiliary Battery
Well and the back panel of the HomeBase where the USB port and the power jack are located.

Optional DIN Rail Mount

A DIN rail (7.5 X 35 mm) may be installed on the bottom of the base to provide the optional security of
mounting the base to a flat horizontal surface with hardware.
Additional Hardware
• DIN Rail, Qty. 1
• 3/16 in. dia x 5/8 in. long pan head screw, Qty. 2
• 1/2 in. OD x 7/32 in. ID x 3/64 in. thick washer, Qty. 4
• 3/16 in. dia nut, Qty. 2
Note: The items listed above are for reference only. Final hardware selection is dependent on the material type and
thickness of the mounting surface.
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