User’s Manual
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2.4
Installing in a System
Notes:
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Exercise caution at all times when working with AC-powered equipment.
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Turn off your devices before installation.
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Because of the special pin-out of the connectors, use the cables supplied by
the manufacturer.
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Do not modify the cable provided by the manufacturer. If you need a special
cable for some cases, contact your supplier to purchase the right cables or
technical support.
System Connection (Data Communication)
The PT series portable data mobile computers let you link to a host computer through an RS-
232 cable or the CRD-80 cradle for data communication.
2.4.1
Via USB Cable
The PT series connects directly to the serial port of a host computer via the USB cable.
Figure 2-11 Communication through Cable
2.4.2
Via CRD-80 Cradle
The CRD-80 cradle provides two methods for data transmission: through an RS-232 cable (9-
pin connector for PC and 9-pin connector for mobile computer) and through a USB cable.
Figure 2-12 Communication through Cradle
