Connecting the Base Station
6Gryphon™ GBT4400
Connecting the Base Station
Figure 4 on page 6 shows how to connect the Base Station to
a terminal, PC or other host device. Turn off the host before
connection and consult the manual for that equipment (if
necessary) before proceeding. Connect the interface cable
before applying power to the Base Station.
Base Station Connection and Routing —
Fully insert the Power
Cable and Interface (I/F) Cable connectors into their respec-
tive ports in the underside of the Base Station (see Figure 4).
Then connect to an AC Adapter, and plug the AC power cord
into the (wall) outlet.
Figure 4. Connecting the Base Station
Securing the DC Power Cord (Optional)
The DC power cord for the adapter can be secured to the bot-
tom of the base in order to maximize the mechanical reten-
tion of the cable itself. The routing of the power cord can be
changed to accommodate base station positioning: horizon-
NOTE
The Gryphon GBT44XX can also be Powered by
the Terminal. When powered by the Terminal,
the battery charger is automatically set as Slow
charge.
For some specific interfaces or hosts or lengths
of cable, the use of an external power supply
may be recommended for full recharging capa-
bility (see "Technical Specifications" on page 39
for more details).