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34 Cradles
MX3-CE Installation and Operator’s Guide E-EQ-MX3CEOGWW-A-ARC
Power Connector
Figure 34 Vehicle Cradle Power Connector
The Power connector is located on the back of the cradle. The cradle is powered by either a
vehicle's 12V battery or from an approved accessory for vehicles with higher voltage (24 to 60
VDC) batteries. When powered, the cradle transfers external power to the MX3-CE, which in turn,
recharges the main battery. A powered cradle allows RS-232 and IR communication.
RS-232 Connector
Figure 35 Vehicle Cradle RS-232 Connector
The RS-232 connector is located on the back of the cradle. When the MX3-CE is properly docked,
the bi-directional half-duplex transceivers in the MX3-CE and cradle are aligned through their IR
windows. The half-duplex IR signals from the MX3-CE are converted to RS-232 signals in the
cradle and available at this connector.