Intermec FlexDock DX1 User manual

FlexDock
DX1, DX2, DX4
User Guide

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6001 36th Ave.W.
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was
originally released as Revision 001.
Version
Number Date Description of Change
005 8/2013 Added support for the SF61 scanner.
004 3/2012 Added support for the PR2 and PR3 printers.
003 7/2011 Added support for the CK3, CN3, and CN4 computers.
002 4/2011 Added additional troubleshooting information,
specifications, and support for the CN50 and CS40
computers.

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Contents
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Contents
About the FlexDocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the DX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connect the DX2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect the DX4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charge Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Charge Computers, Printers, and Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About the Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use the CK3, CN3, and CN4 with the DX4 Ethernet Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
About Custom Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshoot the FlexDock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optional FlexDock Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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About the FlexDocks
The FlexDocks power your Intermec computers, printers, and
scanners, and charge spare batteries. Each dock is available with a
combination of product cups and battery cups to match your
Intermec products and batteries. Each battery cup can charge up to
two batteries at once.
The FlexDocks include the DX1 Desktop Dock, the DX2 Dual Dock,
and the DX4 Quad Dock.
DX1 Desktop Dock and DX2 Dual Dock: DX2 is also available with two product
cups or two battery cups.

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DX4 Quad Dock: DX4 is also available with other combinations of product and
battery cups.
The DX1 Desktop Dock has one computer cup and one battery cup.
You can connect the DX1 to a desktop PC through its USB port.
The DX2 Dual Dock has two cups, and the DX4 Quad Dock has four
cups. Computers in the DX2 and DX4 docks can connect to your
Ethernet network (except for charge-only docks), and other Ethernet
devices can be connected to your network through the dock.
What You Need
You need these accessories to use the FlexDocks:
•AC power cord for your region
•Ethernet cable (Ethernet docks only)
•Micro-USB cable (DX1 only)
For information on these and other accessories, contact your local
Intermec representative.
Note: Use the optional Ethernet Adapter (P/N 871-238-001) to
connect the DX1 to your network. Or, use the optional Modem
Adapter (P/N 871-238-002) to connect the DX1 to a phone line. For
information, contact your local Intermec representative.

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Connect the DX1
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About the DX1 USB Ports
Use the USB client port (requires a Micro-USB connector) to connect
the DX1 to your desktop PC. The USB host port is intended for use
with the Ethernet or Modem Adapter accessories. Other USB devices
may not be supported.
If you are using the DX1 with the CS40 computer:
•use USB cables that are 2 meters (6 feet) or shorter.
•multiple concurrent USB connections are not supported.
Connections to the USB client port receive priority over
connections to the USB host port.
For more information on connecting USB devices to your Intermec
computer, see the computer user manual.
Install the Optional Retaining Clip
For the DX1 and DX2, you can use the optional retaining clip to
secure the power supply cord to the dock.
To power
supply
USB client
port
USB host
port

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Optional Power Cord Retaining Clip for DX1 and DX2: DX1 shown here.
Connect the DX2
To Ethernet
devices
(Ethernet
docks only)
To Ethernet
network
(Ethernet
docks only)
To power
supply
Note: To install the optional retaining clip for the power cord, see the
previous section.