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a. AC wall power charger provided with the Mesa;
b. Cigaree lighter power adapter (optional accessory).
2. USB client: This is a through connection to the Mesa USB
client port. This port on the Mesa is not accessible when it
is in the mobile dock.
3. RS-232 serial ports: The mobile dock provides two
additional RS-232 ports. The RS-232 port on the Mesa is still
accessible when it is in the mobile dock, providing three
ports total.
Note: The dock serial ports do not have 5V power available on
their DTR or RI pins for powering devices.
4. USB host ports: The mobile dock provides two additional
USB host ports. The USB host port on the Mesa is still
accessible when it is in the mobile dock, providing three
ports total. Each port has 500mA available when external
power is plugged into the mobile dock. If external power
is not plugged into the dock and they are drawing power
from the Mesa, 100mA is available on each USB host ports.
In this scenario it is recommended that no more than
300mA total be drawn from the USB host ports.
5. The audio jack of the Mesa is accessible when the Mesa is in
the mobile dock.
Mounting Options
Accessories are available for using the mobile dock as a
desktop base, mounting it onto a vehicle, and mounting it onto
a pole. You can also aach it directly to a wall.
Mesa Dock Desktop Base Kit
The desktop kit (optional mobile dock accessory) allows the
mobile dock to be used on a desktop or other at, stationary
surface. The kit includes a desktop base and four screws.
Installing the desktop base:
1. At the back of the dock near the boom there are two screw
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