Endcaps and COM Ports
Endcaps and COM Ports
The MX3X supports three COM port options. Two external serial ports are dependent on the end cap chosen. A third serial port
is used to support an infrared transciever (barcode reader). An additional endcap configuration supports serial and USB slave
input/output at 1.5 MBps.
The COM 2 port is always the IR port on the back of the MX3X, regardless of the type of endcap installed. COM 2 can only be
accessed when a tethered scanner is connected to the RS-232 port on the cradle, and the MX3X is in the cradle. The cradle
does not need to be powered by an alternate AC or DC power source. Tethered scanners receive power from the MX3X’s main
battery.
On the Standard Range Scanner / Serial Port endcap COM 3 is the Integrated Scanner port. The integrated barcode scanner
scans only when the Scan button is pressed. To edit Scanner Com Port parameters, select Start | Settings | Control Panel |
Scanner. Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes.
On the Dual Serial Port endcap the COM1 port is the serial port on the right side of the endcap when the display is facing you.
Seat the connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction. Do not overtighten.
Note: When the MX3X has a remote antenna connector, it does not have an audio jack.
E-EQ-MX3XRG-W-ARC [ 8 ] MX3X Reference Guide
