Connecting the Serial and Power Cable
AC/DC Adapter must be assembled before this procedure begins.
Do not connect AC power to the AC Adapter until instructed to do so in the following procedure:
1.Holding the cable I/O connector (1), squeeze the catch release buttons in until the catches are open. Connect the cable to the MX9 I/O port by matching the shape of the I/O connector on the cable with the shape of the I/O connector at the base of the MX9. Release the catch release buttons.
2.Connect the AC adapter single pin cable end (2).
3.Connect the assembled AC/DC Adapter to a power source (wall outlet).
4.Connect the RS232 cable end (3) to the desired serial device. Turn the thumbscrews clockwise until the connection is
The MX9 and the serial device are connected.
Connecting an External Power Supply
To apply external power to the MX9 follow the steps below in sequence.
1.Plug the 3 prong AC adapter cable end (3) of the external power assembly into an AC power source (e.g., wall outlet).
2.Firmly press the female end (4) of the power cable into the male connector (2) on the power adapter. When AC power is being supplied to the power adapter, the LED on the power adapter illuminates green.
3.Squeeze the catches of the I/O connector and push the cable connector into the MX9 I/O port until it clicks. The click means the connector is seated firmly.
4.Press the power cable connector pin (1) from the power adapter into the connector on the (USB/Power or Serial/Power) cable attached to the base of the MX9. External power is now being supplied to the MX9.
Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the MX9 to conserve the main battery power
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