F-COLOR Single Cradle
The F-COLOR Single Cradle is a battery charger and also functions as
a serial communication interface between the host computer (RS232)
and the RS232 contacts on the Formula Color™ or Datalogic Skorpio™
mobile computers.
The F-COLOR Single Cradle is available both in desk version and in
vehicle version.
Figure 1 – F-COLOR Single Cradle General View
Key:
A)
Battery recharge and RS232 contacts
B)
Power indicator LED
C)
Connector for host computer connection (RS232)
D)
Power supply connector
E)
Modem connector (F-COLOR modem cradle only)
By launching the communication software from the mobile computer
and then inserting it into one of the cradle slots, data can be transmitted
to the Host. By inserting the mobile computer into the cradle, the mobile
computer battery charging starts.
Correct Mobile Computer Insertion / Removal
For correct insertion onto the cradle, insert the mobile computer from
the top of the cradle and push it down until the clip of the cradle clicks.
For Datalogic Skorpio™ release the backstrap from the bottom side
before inserting it into the cradle.
Figure 2 - Mobile Computer Insertion
To remove the mobile computer from the F-COLOR cradle, simply pull it
upwards while holding the cradle firmly down.
CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
Connections should always be made with power OFF!
F-COLOR Single Cradle can be connected to a Host by means of an
RS232 interface.
Each connection requires a power supply to be connected to the cradle.
We recommend the DL FPS18 power supply.
GND
VEXT
Figure 3 - Power Supply Polarity
RS232 CONNECTION
The F-COLOR Single Cradle can be connected to the Host by means of
cable 94A054000 for 9-pin connections. The RJ45 connector of the
cable must be connected to the RS232 port of the cradle.
Then, it is necessary to insert the power supply plug into the power jack
on the base of the cradle and attach the power supply to a power outlet.
Once the Host has been turned on, insert the mobile computer into the
cradle.
Figure 4 - RS232 Connection
Key:
A)
Host computer
B)
94A054000 9-pin serial cable
C)
F-COLOR Single Cradle
D)
94ACC4595 FPS18 power supply without power cord
94ACC1150 Power cord EU 3-pin
Pinout
The cable 94A054000 allowing the RS232 connection has the following
pinout:
1
2
3
Cradle side
RJ45
2
8
5
Host/PC side
9-pin D-sub
(female)
4
7
TX
RTS
GND
CTS
5
3
RX
4
1
Figure 5 - Cable 94A054000 Pinout
822000472 (Rev. C1)
B
A
C
D
E
