Honeywell Dolphin 9900, Dolphin 9500 User Manual

Dolphin® Net Base

Four-Slot Charging/Communication Cradle for the Dolphin Dolphin Dolphin

Quick Start Guide

7900 Mobile Computer

9500 Mobile Computer

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Dolphin Net Base

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The Net Base charges up to four mobile computers and enables each one to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network.

Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Unpacking the Net Base

Open the shipping box and inspect the package to see that the following standard items are included:

• One Dolphin Net Base Ethernet cradle

• One universal AC/DC power adapter for the Dolphin Net Base

• One power cord

• One serial extension cable

These are the items you need to set up, configure, and operate the Net Base. If any items are missing or anything appears to be damaged, contact your Customer Account Representative.

Keep the original packaging in case you need to return the Net Base for service or store the Net Base while not in use.

Software Requirements

Before you connect the Dolphin terminal to the Net Base, make sure you have the most current software installed. To check this, go to Start > Power Tools > SysInfo.

Applications on the Dolphin Terminal

Applications running on the Dolphin terminal when it is connected to the Net Base should be designed specifically for a partially connected network. For more details, please refer to the Best Practices for Partially Connected Networks document available at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Hardware Overview

COMM LED

Dock LED

Terminal Wells

Serial DB-9 Port Power

Connector

Two RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors

Front Panel

Dock LED Lights solid green when the terminal is properly seated.

The terminal can communicate with the Net Base only when properly seated in the well.

COMM LED Indicates the status of data transfer between the

Back Panel

Dolphin terminal and the Net Base.

Solid Green: Indicates a USB connection. Flashing Orange: Indicates that data is being transferred.

Bottom Panel

For details about the bottom panel, see Mounting Options, page 1-9.

Power Supply

Power Cord

ON/OFF Switch

Power Adapter

Power Connector Cable

Setting up the Net Base

1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position.

2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter.

3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back of the Net Base.

4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet.

5. Plug the CAT-5 Ethernet cable into either of the RJ-45 connectors on the back of the Net Base.

6. Plug the Ethernet cable into the network.

7. On the power adapter, turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

8. The COMM LEDs on all four slots flash binary codes as the Net Base finds the DHCP server during the bootloader and kernel sequences.

Charging

Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty.

The Net Base charges the main battery of each terminal in less than four hours. The intelligent battery charging system incorporated into all Dolphin terminals prevents overcharging, which means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the Net Base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the Net Base.

1. Install the Li-ion battery pack into the back panel of the terminal.

2. Slide the Dolphin terminal into one of the terminal wells until the Dock LED lights solid green. Charging begins immediately.

Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Base

After the Net Base is installed, configured, and connected to the host computer, you must connect the Dolphin terminal to the Net Base.

1. Insert a Dolphin terminal into a terminal well.

2. On the Dolphin terminal, tap Start > Power Tools > RASMan. The RASMan utility initializes.

3. When the connection is established between the Dolphin terminal and the Net Base, the terminal plays a sound and the communication icon appears in the Navigation bar.

4. Upon connection, the Dolphin terminal is assigned an IP address from the Net Base, which can be used by any application on the Dolphin terminal.

5. When you exit RASMan or remove the terminal from the Net Base, the terminal plays a sound and the disconnected icon appears in the Navigation bar.

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