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Communication Ports ........................................................................................................ 10-1
Selecting the Port ........................................................................................................ 10-1
COM7 .......................................................................................................................... 10-1
GPS Intermediate Driver.............................................................................................. 10-2
GPS Demo ........................................................................................................................10-2
Chapter 11 - Dolphin 99EX HomeBase Device (Model 99EX-HB)
Overview............................................................................................................................ 11-1
Unpacking the HomeBase........................................................................................... 11-1
Parts and Functions........................................................................................................... 11-2
Bottom Panel ............................................................................................................... 11-5
Power ................................................................................................................................ 11-5
Connecting Power to the HomeBase........................................................................... 11-5
Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................. 11-6
To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery...................................................... 11-6
Charging a Spare Battery in the Auxiliary Battery Well ............................................... 11-6
Communication.................................................................................................................. 11-7
Connecting the Communication Cables ...................................................................... 11-7
Establishing Communication ....................................................................................... 11-7
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal .................................................................. 11-7
Verifying Data Transfer................................................................................................ 11-8
RS232 Communications Cables........................................................................................ 11-8
RS232 Pin Configuration ............................................................................................. 11-8
Serial Connector................................................................................................................11-9
Mounting the HomeBase................................................................................................... 11-9
Desk Mounting............................................................................................................. 11-9
Chapter 12 - Dolphin 99EX eBase Device (Model 99EX-EHB)
Overview............................................................................................................................ 12-1
Unpacking the eBase................................................................................................... 12-1
Parts and Functions........................................................................................................... 12-2
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 12-2
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 12-4
Bottom Panel ............................................................................................................... 12-5
Power ................................................................................................................................ 12-5
Connecting Power to the eBase .................................................................................. 12-5
Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................. 12-6
To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery...................................................... 12-6
Charging a Spare Battery in the Auxiliary Battery Well ............................................... 12-6
Communication.................................................................................................................. 12-6
Software Requirements ............................................................................................... 12-6
Establishing Ethernet Communication......................................................................... 12-7
Establishing USB Communication............................................................................... 12-7
Mounting the eBase........................................................................................................... 12-8
Desk Mounting............................................................................................................. 12-8