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Dolphin 99EX HomeBase Device

Overview

As the hub of your Dolphin system, the Dolphin 99EX HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS232 and USB communications, which make it able to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems.

! We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honey- well peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Unpacking the eBase

Open the shipping box and inspect the package to see that the following standard items are included:

•One Dolphin HomeBase

•One universal AC/DC power adapter for the Dolphin eBase

•One power cord

These items are needed to operate the HomeBase. If any items are missing or anything appears to be damaged, contact your Customer Account Representative. Keep the original packaging in case you need to return the HomeBase for service or to store the HomeBase while not in use.

Optional Equipment

A standard RS232 or a standard USB cable is required when using the HomeBase for communication between the terminal and a host device.

Charge Time

The base completes a full charge of the main battery pack installed in the terminal seated in the terminal well in 4 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery. The base completes a full charge of the battery pack in the Auxiliary Battery Well (see page 12-2) in 4 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery.

Charging Process

The base also provides power to the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches to a trickle charge to maintain the full charge.

Communications

Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115K baud can be transmitted by the base through the RS232 serial port. Using the Hi-Speed USB port, the data transmission rate goes up to 480 Mbps.

These bases cannot be physically connected to each other - sometimes referred to as “daisy-chained”.

Convenient Storage

The intelligent battery charging system makes this base a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal.

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