40 Docking Cradles
MX6 User’s Guide E-EQ-MX6OGWW-E-ARC
Docking Cradles
Note: The “MX6 Cradle Reference Guide” contains docking cradle installation and further
information.
The docking cradles give the MX6 the ability to communicate with a host computer and other
equipment. The MX6 can be either On or in Suspend mode while in the cradles.
Using wall AC adapters the desktop docking cradle transfers power to the internal charging
circuitry of the MX6 and, in turn, the MX6 recharges the main battery. The desktop docking
cradle recharges both the MX6 main battery and an Auxiliary Battery at the same time.
The vehicle docking cradle uses a 12V cigarette lighter adapter or a bare wire 12-48V power
supply to transfer power to the internal charging circuitry of the MX6 and, in turn, the MX6
recharges the main battery. A powered vehicle docking cradle gives the MX6 the ability to
communicate with a host computer and other equipment.
A complete battery charge of the main battery pack and an extra battery pack using the desktop
docking cradle takes less than four hours. The vehicle cradle completely charges the main battery
in the MX6 in less than four hours.
The cradles require an external power source, before communications or battery charging is
available.
When the desktop cradle is receiving external power, and the MX6 is properly seated in the
charging bay, the DOCK LED is green.
Indicators and LEDs
Powered Desktop Cradle
Label Color Explanation
DOCK Solid Green MX6 is properly seated in the charging bay and the
main battery in the MX6 is charging.
AUX Battery Orange The spare battery is charging.
Green The spare battery has completed charging and is ready
for use.
COMM w/serial port Red Serial data is being sent to the MX6 from the host.
Green Serial data is being sent from the MX6 to the host.
Orange Serial data is being sent at high data rates.
COMM w/USB port Green USB connection is established with the host. (using
ActiveSync)
