Mobility Electronics PS6S1800M User Manual

PS6S1800M

Serial/Modem Charging Cradle

Mobility Electronics, Inc

9918 Via Pasar,

San Diego, CA

92126, USA

User Guide

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.invisioncradles.com

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Copyright© 2005 Mobility Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer

Mobility Electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this user guide. Mobility Electronics, Inc. assumes n o responsibility for any loss or
claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. Mobility Elect ronics,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result
of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important
data on other media to protect against data loss.

First Edition — September 2005 Rev: A

Trademarks

Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol, Inc.
PalmOS and HotSync are registered trademarks, and Palm is a trademark, of Palm, Inc. or

its subsidiaries. Third-party products and brand names may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.

Microsoft, Windows, Window ME, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All other registered trademarks, trademarks, service marks, and/or logos are the property
of their respective companies.

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Contents

CONTENTS ..........................................................................................III

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1

Setting up the PS6S1800M..........................................................................2

Product/Technical Support .......................................................................... 7

Appendix A – Regulatory Information ......................................................... 11

Appendix B – Warranty............................................................................. 14

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Introduction

The invision PS6S1800M serves as an
essential data communications device,
enabling you to synchronize the information
on your Symbol® SPT 1700 or SPT 1800
terminal and the Palm Desktop software
using HotSync® technology. It also charges
both your terminal and a spare battery – all
while performing HotSync operations via
modem or serial connection.
Using the PS6S1800M, the SPT 1700 or SPT
1800 can HotSync with a host computer
either directly through the serial cable or
remotely through the phone lines.

Spare

Battery

Charging

Slot

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RJ-11

Phone Line In

RJ-11

Phone Line Out

Serial Port

Ports Function

Line In (use with standard RJ-11

connectors)

Line Out (use with standard RJ­11 connectors)

Serial (RJ-45 Serial Port)

A switch on the back of the cradle controls

which type of sync the cradle is to perform.

With customized or third party software, it

can also be used to synchronize your

Modem/Serial
Switch

SPT 1700 or SPT 1800 terminal with

corporate databases and other host

computers.

There are four connection ports on the rear of

the PS6S1800M:

9V, 2A

Power Port

RJ-45

Used to connect the cradle to a standard analog
telephone wall jack for modem communications.

Used to connect to a handset in a loop-through fashion
to allow voice communications when the cradle is not
being used for HotSync communications to other
computers.

Used for direct connection to your computer using the
supplied RJ-45 to DB-9 cable.

Only use this port and cable if you intend to HotSync
your terminal directly to your computer.

9VDC (Power)

A standard barrel port used for connecting the Power
Adapter. This power adapter is not included.

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Setting up the PS6S1800M

Setting up your PS6S1800M is easy and includes only these simple steps.

1. Power Connection

2. HotSync Connection:
a. Connect the serial cable to the computer (if you want to HotSync with the

computer), or

b. Connect the modem (if you want to HotSync with a remote location via

the modem)

Power Connection

To connect your PS6S1800M to your computer:

Connect your Symbol’s power

adapter into a US
standard 110V wall
outlet.

Connect the barrel

end of the power
adapter into the
9VDC jack on the
rear of the cradle.

The PS6S1800M cradle is compatible with the power adapter used by your
Symbol 1700 or 1800 terminal. If replacing the power adapter, US users may
use the Mobility Power Adapter PN 170182-002, a universal “auto-switching”
power adapter. This product ships with a detachable US Standard 110V power
cord that might be changed to match other power receptacles, if you have a
different power requirement. You might also use a power cord converter to
allow the power adapter to plug into other power receptacles. If you have any
other questions, contact Mobility.

HotSync Connection

Before you prepare the PS6S1800M cradle for HotSync communications, you must decide
which type of HotSync communication you desire. (1) HotSync with the computer, or (2)
HotSync with a remote location.

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HotSync with the Computer

To HotSync your terminal
with data on your
computer, follow these
simple steps:

Plug the RJ-45

connector into the
Serial Jack on rear of
the PS6S1800M cradle.

Turn off your computer

and plug the DB-9
connector into the serial
communications port on your
computer.

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Change the Modem/Serial Switch to

the “Serial” position.

Your PS6S1800M requires
a dedicated port. It cannot
share a port with an
internal modem or other
device.
If you are unsure about
the location of the serial
port on your computer,
refer to the user's manual
supplied with the
computer.

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