
Setting up the Dolphin HomeBase
Set the Dolphin HomeBase on any dry, stable surface such as a desktop. Before mounting the Dolphin HomeBase, check to ensure that all AC wall transformers have a nearby electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase. Setting up the HomeBase involves three steps:
1.Connecting the cables
2.Setting the configuration switches
3.Setting the baud rate
Connecting the Cables
Connect the HomeBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an
The HomeBase
You can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the chart below. To do so, you must determine if your host
HomeBase /Host | IBM AT DB9 | IBM XT | Modem |
Port (DCE) | (DTE) | DB25 (DTE) | DB25 (DCE) |
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2 (RD) | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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3 (TD) | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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5 (SG) | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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4 (DTR) | 4 | 20 | 6 |
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6 (DSR) | 6 | 6 | 20 |
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7 (RTS) | 7 | 4 | 5 |
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8 (CTS) | 8 | 5 | 4 |
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With the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase, use the appropriate cable to connect each device to the Main Comm Port for a single Dolphin HomeBase or to the
Connect the power supply to the Dolphin HomeBase. Plug the AC transformer into the Dolphin HomeBase 12 Volt DC power supply connector. The AC wall transformer provided can power only one Dolphin HomeBase.
Note: Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin HomeBase connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.
Setting the Configuration Switches
Use these switches to select the network and communications modes for your Dolphin HomeBase. If you are configuring the HomeBase for a single Dolphin terminal, the switch must be in the 'Single' position for proper basic operation. The switch must be set to 'Multi' for proper network operation if you are creating a HomeBase network. The configuration switch must be in the program position to change the baud rate.
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