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Dolphin 99EX HomeBase Device
Overview
As the hub of your Dolphin system, the Dolphin 99EX HomeBase charging and communication cradle
supports both RS232 and USB communications, which make it able to interface with the majority of
PC-based enterprise systems.
Charge Time
The base completes a full charge of the main battery pack installed in the terminal seated in the terminal
well in 4.5 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery. The base com-
pletes a full charge of the battery pack in the Auxiliary Battery Well (see page 12-2) in 4.5 hours for the
standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery.
Charging Process
The base also provides power to the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that
senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches to a trickle charge to maintain the full
charge.
Communications
Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115K baud can be transmitted by the base through the
RS232 serial port. Using the high-Speed USB port, the data transmission rate goes up to 480 Mbps.
These bases cannot be physically connected to each other - sometimes referred to as “daisy-chained”.
Convenient Storage
The intelligent battery charging system makes this base a safe and convenient storage receptacle for
your Dolphin terminal.
Capacity
The base holds one terminal and features an auxiliary battery well behind the terminal well that can
charge a battery pack independently of the terminal well. This means that one base can charge two bat-
tery packs: the one installed in the terminal and a spare.
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result
in damage not covered by the warranty.
We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
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Preliminary Draft 1/19/11