Psion Teklogix 7530 G2 user manual Using The Combo Dock, Network Access

Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

Combo Dock

6.7 Combo Dock

The combo dock is identical to the combo charger with one exception – the combo dock is equipped with a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface. The charging information in “Combo Charger” beginning on page 219 also applies to the combo dock.

6.7.1 Installation

Refer to the “Installation” guidelines for the combo charger beginning on page 219.

•Attach a CAT5 RJ45 network patch cable (shipped with the combo dock) between your network and the RJ45 jack on the rear of the dock.

A green LED is illuminated next to the RJ45 connector when a valid network link is established.

A user application needs to be loaded onto each 7530 G2 that utilizes the combo dock for communication. With the network connected and this application loaded, the combo dock is ready for use.

6.7.2 Using The Combo Dock

•Gently slide the 7530 G2 into the cradle portion of the combo dock until

lightly latched. The 7530 G2 detects combo dock and displays the appropri-

ate icon – .

The battery charge LED (lower-right LED) on the 7530 G2 lights up to show it has external power and may start charging the battery.

Interaction with the 7530 G2 while in the combo dock is a function of the user application software used to communicate with the host network.

6.7.3 Network Access

The combo dock includes a dedicated USB to Ethernet converter. This USB converter appears as a USB slave to the 7530 G2 USB host controller. The 7530 G2 automatically detects insertion into a combo dock and loads the appropriate drivers to communicate with the USB/Ethernet converter.

See “Network Addressing” on page 224 for details about network addressing issues with the combo dock.

6.7.4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues for the combo dock are identical to those of the quad dock. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 224 for helpful tips.

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