CipherLab 8000 Reference Manual

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Chapter 1 Using 8000 Mobile Computer
1.7 CHARGING & COMMUNICATIONS
You can use a cradle or charger to charge the mobile computer or its battery.
1.7.1 CRADLE OPTIONS
A variety of cradles are available to meet different requirements. The cradle is designed
for charging and communications at the same time. You may choose a cradle type that
best suits your needs.
Task
Cradle Interface
Charging 5 V charging from the adaptor
Communications Depends on the cradle type and its associated settings —
 RS-232
 Modem
 Ethernet
 GPRS
Note: Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C. It
is recommended to charge the battery at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for
optimal performance.
1) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.
2) Connect the power supply cord to the power receptacle on the back of the cradle.
3) Connect the other end of the power cord to a suitable power outlet.
4) Connect the RS-232 cable if data transmission is required.
Refer to the separate manual for configuring your cradle.
Figure 4: Setting up cradle

CipherLab 8000 Specifications

General

Operating System	Proprietary
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Barcode Scanner	Laser
Connectivity	RS-232
Ports	RS-232
Weight (Extended)	280g (with battery)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Drop Specification	1.2m