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Using the Basic Cradle
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Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles
You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) to
connect up to 16 Basic Cradles in a serial configuration.
This configuration makes it possible to exchange data
between multiple Handheld Terminals and a
personal computer.
Connections
First connect Basic Cradle RS-
485-1 and then the RS- 485-2 of
the Basic Cradle that you want to
connect to.
DIP Switch Settings
The following table shows the various
settings that are available with the DIP
switches located on the back of the Basic Cradle.
Important! • Other settings not shown here are for special-purpose modes, and
should not be used.
Handheld Terminal - Basic Cradle
Communication Speed
12 3
2,400bps OFF OFF OFF
9,600bps ON OFF OFF
19,200bps OFF ON OFF
38,400bps ON ON OFF
57,600bps OFF OFF ON
115,200bps ON OFF ON
Connection Type
67
Host Computer
Connection ON ON
(no linking)
Intermediate Unit
OFF OFF
in Linked Chain
Terminator Unit
ON OFF
in Linked Chain
RS-232C Control Signal Setting
45
RS enabled ON –
ER enabled – ON
Unused
RS-232C cable
To host computer
6-6 pin Modular
Cable (DT-788RSC)