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Connect Power Supply to Vehicle Cradle
The power cable connector is L-shaped.
The long end of the L (the cable) will be facing up towards the middle strain relief cable clamp.
Align the connector pins to the vehicle cradle Power connector; firmly pushing the connector into the Power port.
Tighten the nut of the plug clockwise until the power cable is securely fastened.
Secure the cable to the cradle with the strain relief cable clamp (see section titled Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable Clamp).
The power LED on the MX7 Tecton illuminates when it is receiving external power and the MX7 Tecton is docked.
Cradle Power Connector Port
Note: When an external power supply is used to power this cradle, the external power supply should be UL Listed, with LPS
or Class 2 outputs rated 12V, minimum 2 Amps.
Pin Signal Wire Color
1 Ground (CG) Green
2 Return (-) Blue
3 +12V (+) Brown
Attach a Serial or I/O Connector
The serial cable is connected to the port labeled Serial Interface on the back of the vehicle cradle.
The serial cable can originate with a tethered scanner, a desktop/laptop PC, a printer or another serial device.
The I/O connector cable is connected to the port (male) labeled MX7 Tecton I/O Port on the back of the vehicle cradle.
Periodically test the connections for stability and re-tighten if necessary.
Serial Interface
Align the RS232 serial cable end (female) carefully to the Serial Interface port (male) at the back of the cradle. Firmly press the
ends together and finger tighten the screws on either side of the connector. Test the connection for stability.
Secure the cable to the cradle with the installed strain relief cable clamp (see section titled Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable
Clamp) for instruction.
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