User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notices
- Revision Notice
- Table of Contents
- Illustrations
- Introduction
- Overview
- Laser Warnings and Labels
- Components
- Quick Start
- About Lithium-Ion Batteries
- RFID Introduction
- Insert Main Battery
- Attach Handstrap (Optional)
- Attach the Stylus Clip (Optional)
- Attach to Hip-Flip (Optional)
- Connect External Power Supply (Optional)
- Connect Audio Jack (Optional)
- Power Button
- Tapping the Touchscreen with a Stylus
- Touchscreen
- Set The Audio Speaker Volume
- Enter Data
- Getting Help
- The MX3X Hand Held Computer
- Key Maps
- Regulatory Notices and Safety Information
- Index
Endcaps and COM Ports 29
Endcap Combinations
Left Port Right Port
Serial COM3 Serial COM1
Serial COM3 USB Client
USB Host Serial COM1
USB Host USB Client
Scanner Serial COM1
Scanner USB Client
Rear IR Port is COM2
Barcode scanners, tethered to the serial port on a cradle,
send ASCII data to the MX3X in the cradle through the
COM2 Port.
MX3X with RFID Module
RFID Module – COM1
IR Port – COM2
Integrated Scanner on Endcap – COM3
USB Client on Endcap – USB-C
Tethered Scanners
Do not connect a tethered scanner cable to a mobile device’s USB-C or USB-H labeled endcap
port. These ports cannot power a tethered scanner. Tethered scanners connect to RS232-labeled
ports on the endcap and can connect to the RS232 port on a powered cradle.
The Scan buttons have no effect on tethered barcode scanners (connected to a serial port).
Tethered scanners read barcode scans only when the trigger on the tethered scanner is pressed. The
tethered scanner requires power on pin 9 of the mobile device’s serial port.
To set the MX3X to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner |
COM1 (or 2 or 3).
Tap the "Power on Pin 9 (+5V)" checkbox for the COM port selected. The COM port that accepts
the scanner data can be configured for data rate, parity, stop bits and data bits.
See Also: Section titled “Cradles” when using a tethered scanner with an powered cradle.
USB Port
The USB port requires a 9-pin to USB cable (available from LXE). The 9-pin port/USB port also
supports serial data transfer (using a null modem cable) and non-host USB I/O at 1.5 Mbps. The
operating system automatically detects the USB cable configuration. Refer to section titled
"Accessories" in this guide for part numbers for the 9-pin USB cable and the null modem cable.
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