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Presentation Cradle
Figure 1-3 CR8178-PC (Presentation Cradle) -Top and Bottom Views
Connecting the Cradle
1. Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and an AC power source, if necessary. This ensures
detection of the host and prevent inadvertently back powering the cradle from improper detection of the host.
2. Insert the interface cable into the host port.
3. Insert the interface cable into the cradle’s host port.
4. For the CR8178-SC only, thread the interface cable under the interface cable support hook and run the cable
along the interface cable groove (if applicable).
5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle either by inserting it in the cradle (if Pair on Contacts is enabled) or by
scanning the pairing bar code.
6. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces).
Changing the Host Interface
To connect to a different host, or to the same host through a different cable:
1. Unplug the interface cable from the host.
2. Unplug the power supply from the cradle, if a power supply is used.
3. Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the existing host.
4. Reconnect the power supply, if required.
5. If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected interfaces).
Charging/Communications
Contacts
Page
Button/LED
Pairing Bar
Code (in
back)
Rubber Feet
Rubber Feet
Interface Port
Station Mount
Threaded Brass
Screw Holes
(2 - M4 x 5 mm)