Symbol SPT 1700, Product Reference Manual

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Applications: HotSync
As stated earlier, if multiple slots are to be Hotsync’d simultaneously, each must communicate
with a different host PC. If the application requires simultaneous connection to a single host
database, additional software, available from Symbol, is required.
Terminals inserted into daisy-chained cradles are Hotsynced in a round-robin fashion
simultaneously with any HotSyncs from local slots. Daisy-chained cradles share a logical
“fifth slot” on the CRD1700-4000E, which, while it shares equal priority with the local slots,
allows only one HotSync at a time.
Performing HotSync with the Ethernet Cradle
To initiate communication between the terminal and the host, gently insert the SPT 1700
terminal into a local cradle slot, or a slot on an inter-connected serial cradle. Do not force.
When properly inserted, the slot’s LED turns red, then changes to flashing green, indicating
that the host and the terminal are communicating. Removing the terminal from the cradle
while the LED is flashing green will result in a disruption of communication data may be lost.
If the terminal is inserted into an inter-connected serial cradle slot while another terminal on
the serial cradle chain is communicating with a host, the terminal waits (its LED remains red)
until the first terminal finishes communicating. After the communication session completes,
the slot’s LED turns solid green and remains green until the terminal is removed from the slot.
To remove the terminal, pull it straight up from the slot.