USB Port

The USB port is full-speed (v1.1). Using the USB cable, you can connect the base to a USB- compliant device to facilitate USB communication to and from the terminal. USB communication occurs through Microsoft ActiveSync (v.4.1 or higher). For more information about ActiveSync setup, see ActiveSync Communication on page 7-2.

Serial Port

The serial port supports serial communication between the terminal and another device. Note that the connector is a DB9 Male connector, requiring a female connector on the serial cable. The following four signals are supported:

•Transmitted Data

•Received Data

•Request to Send

•Clear to Send

Note: ActiveSync is not supported over the serial port.

Ethernet Port (eBase only)

Using an Ethernet cable, you can connect the eBase to an Ethernet-compliant device to facilitate Ethernet communication to and from the terminal. This equipment is for indoor use only. The communication wiring is limited to the inside of a building.

Powering the Dolphin HomeBase Device

The terminal requires 5 volts DC input for communication and battery charging; the power adapter on the power cable converts the voltage from the power source to 5 volts DC. Only power adapter cables from Honeywell convert the voltage appropriately.

The same power cable that ships with each terminal can be used to power the base. This cable contains a plug adapter for each geography (US, UK, EU, etc.).

Plug Adapter

Power Adapter

Power Cable

1.Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the power adapter.

2.Plug the power cable into the power source.

3.Plug the connector into the DC power jack on the back panel. The base is now powered.

When a terminal is properly seated, the base powers the terminal, charges the terminal’s main battery pack, and launches ActiveSync (see ActiveSync Communication on page 7-2).

Honeywell recommends that you leave the base connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.

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