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Bottom Panel Features
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack receives external power from the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal’s power
cable that is included in the box with the terminal. When connected to the power cable, the
terminal is powered and the main battery pack is charging.
I/O Connector
The I/O mechanical connector is designed to work exclusively with Optimus 5900 RFID
peripherals and cables. This connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and
facilitates communication. This connector supports full speed USB 1.1 communication (up to
12 Mbps) and RS-232 communications with a maximum speed of 115Kbps and seven baud
rate settings.
Through this connector, you can communicate with a host workstation via Microsoft
ActiveSync; see ActiveSync Communication on page 7-1.
The I/O connector supports the following signals:
• DC IN
• Transmitted Data
• Request To Send
• USB Host +5V
• USB Host D+
• USB Host D-
• USB Host Detect
• Clear To Send
• Received Data
•GND
• RS-232 Shutdown
• USB Client D+
• USB Client D-
• USB Client +5V
Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.
DC Power Jack
I/O Connector