Desktop PC User's Guide

CHAPTER 8 USING THE DOLPHIN 7200 COMPACT HOMEBASE
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You can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the chart below.
To do so, you must determine if your host RS-232 device is 9-pin or 25-pin, and
whether it is configured as a DCE or DTE device.
HomeBase
/Host Port
(DCE)
IBM AT DB9
(DTE)
IBM XT DB25
(DTE)
Modem DB25
(DCE)
2 (RD) 2 3 2
3 (TD) 3 2 3
5 (SG) 5 7 7
4 (DTR) 4 20 6
6 (DSR) 6 6 20
7 (RTS) 7 4 5
8 (CTS) 8 5 4
Figure 16 Pin Configuration
With the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase, connect each device to the RS-232
Communications Port on the back of the HomeBase. The Compact HomeBase
cannot be networked.
Connect the power supply to the Compact HomeBase. Plug the AC transformer into
the Dolphin HomeBase 12 Volt DC power supply connector. The AC wall
transformer provided can power only one Dolphin Compact HomeBase.
Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin Compact HomeBase
connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.