Intermec FlexDock User manual

FlexDock
DX1, DX2, DX4
User’s Guide

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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
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
Connecting the DX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the DX2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting the DX4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charging Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
About the Ethernet LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the CK3, CN3, and CN4 with the DX4 Ethernet Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
About Custom Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Optional FlexDock Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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About the FlexDocks
The FlexDocks power your Intermec computers and charge spare
batteries. Each dock is available with a combination of computer cups
and battery cups to match your Intermec computers 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
computer cups or two battery cups.
DX4 Quad Dock: DX4 is also available with other combinations of computer
and battery cups.

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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 (except North America)
•Ethernet cable (except charge-only docks)
•Micro-USB cable (DX1 only)
For information on these and other accessories, contact your local
Intermec representative.
Connecting the DX1
7
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.
To power
supply
USB client
port
USB host
port

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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 of 2 m (6 ft) 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’s manual.
Installing 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 as shown in the next
illustration.
Optional Power Cord Retaining Clip for DX1 and DX2: DX1 shown here.

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Connecting the DX2
Connecting the DX4
To Ethernet
devices
To Ethernet
network
To power
supply
Note: To install the optional retaining clip for the power cord, see the
previous section.
To Ethernet
devices To Ethernet
network
To power
supply