60 Hardware Configuration
HX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX2RG-B
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing
The HX2 contains Bluetooth version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) up to 3.0 Mbit/s over
the air. Bluetooth device connection (or pairing) can occur at distances up to 32.8 ft (10 meters)
Line of Sight. The wireless client retains wireless connectivity while Bluetooth is active.
The user will not be able to select PIN authentication or encryption on connections to from the
HX2. However, the HX2 supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device
requests authentication or encryption, the HX2 displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode.
Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user’s passcode.
Bluetooth will simultaneously support one printer as a slave Bluetooth device and one scanner,
either as a slave or as a master Bluetooth device.
Blue LED
Blinking slowly Bluetooth is active but not connected to a device.
Blue LED
Blinking medium Bluetooth is paired and connected to a device.
Blue LED
Blinking fast Bluetooth is discovering other Bluetooth devices.
Blue LED
Unlit Bluetooth hardware has been turned off or does not
exist in the HX2.
See Chapter 3 System Configuration, control panel section titled Bluetooth.
Barcode data captured by the Bluetooth scanner is manipulated by the settings in the HX2
Scanner Properties control panel applet.
Multiple beeps may be heard during a barcode scan using a mobile Bluetooth scanner; beeps from
the mobile Bluetooth scanner as the barcode data is accepted/rejected, and other beeps from the
HX2 during final barcode data manipulation.
Input/Output Connectors
The HX2 has three I/O connectors. Two connectors are located next to each other on the back of
the mobile device. Each of the two connectors (one for left-handed users and the other for right-
handed users) interfaces with peripherals such as a Laser Ring Scanner, an Imager Ring Scanner,
an audio headset and a tethered battery.
Connector 1
Located on the back of HX2 and can accommodate a:
• Tethered Laser or Imager Scanner
• Tethered Headset/Microphone and HX2 Battery
• Tethered Battery
Connector 2
Located on the back of HX2 and can accommodate a:
• Tethered Laser or Imager Scanner
• Tethered Headset/Microphone and HX2 Battery
• Tethered Battery
Connector 3
Located on the bottom of HX2 and can accommodate:
• Cradle
• Cradle Power Input
• USB Keyboard and mouse through cradle
Figure 2-2 COM Ports
The third I/O connector is used when docking the HX2 in a cradle. The cradle has RS-232, USB
Client, unpowered USB Host and Power connections. The power connection on the cradle
supplies power to the battery charging bays. All communication is managed by the cradle.
