Bottom Panel Features

I/O Connector

DC Power Jack

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack receives external power from the Dolphin power cable that is included in the box with the terminal. When connected to the Dolphin power cable, the terminal is powered and the main battery pack is charging.

I/O Connector

The I/O mechanical connector is designed to work exclusively with Dolphin 6500 peripherals and cables. This connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and facilitates communication. This connector supports full speed USB 1.1 communication (up to 12 Mbps) and RS-232 communications with a maximum speed of 115Kbps and seven baud rate settings.

Through this connector, you can communicate with a host workstation via Microsoft ActiveSync; see ActiveSync Communication on page 7-3

The I/O connector supports the following signals:

DC IN

Transmitted Data

Request To Send

USB Host +5V

USB Host D+

USB Host D-

USB Host Detect

Clear To Send

Received Data

GND

RS-232 Shutdown

USB Client D+

USB Client D-

USB Client +5V

Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

Dolphin Peripherals/Accessories for the Dolphin 6500

The following items are sold separately and enhance your Dolphin 6500’s capabilities.

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