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E-EQ-MX3XOGWW-N MX3X User’s Guide
Vehicle Mount Cradle for MX3X
This cradle is specifically designed for vehicle mount applications. The cradle restrains the mobile
device and isolates the computer from shock and vibration. The MX3X is inserted into the cradle
by placing the base of the unit in the pocket and then firmly pressing the unit backwards until the
release mechanisms latch and hold the unit in the cradle. The MX3X is removed from the cradle
by pressing the release mechanisms and pulling the MX3X up and away from the cradle.
Connectors
The Power connector is located on the back of the cradle below and to the left of the RS-232 port.
The cradle is powered by either a vehicle's 12V battery or from an approved accessory for vehicles
with higher voltage (24 to 60 VDC) batteries. When powered, the cradle transfers external power
to the MX3X, which in turn, recharges the main battery. A powered cradle allows RS-232 and IR
communication.
The RS-232 connector is located on the back of the cradle below and to the right of the power
connector. When the MX3X is properly docked, the bi-directional half-duplex transceivers in the
MX3X and cradle are aligned through their IR windows. The half-duplex IR signals from the
MX3X are converted to RS-232 signals in the cradle and available at this connector.
Note: ActiveSync will transfer files over the RS-232 connector on the vehicle cradle.
ActiveSync with a Cradle
To ActiveSync, the cradle must be powered off, the ActiveSync cradle cable attached to the
desktop PC and the cradle, then the cradle powered up.
Note: ActiveSync transfers files to the MX3X over the RS-232 connector on the cradle using the
MX3070CABLE cable.
Note: ActiveSync connects through powered cradles or through the RS-232 ports on the mobile
device endcap.
Figure 32 ActiveSync Cable Connected to Serial port on Cradle
