User's Manual

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Chapter 4: Using the interfaces
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Using a computer
Choosing an interface for data connection
The EXPLORER™ 700 has five types of interface for data connection: LAN, USB, ISDN, WLAN and
Bluetooth.
The following table shows some characteristics of each interface, to help you choose the right
interface for your application.
Interface
Power
Consumption
Amount of Setup Range
LAN High None
(or very little)
Up to 100 m of cable
USB Low Some setup necessary Up to 5 m of cable
ISDN Medium Some setup necessary Up to 100 m of cable
WLAN High Some setup necessary Wireless connection.
Up to 100 m depending on the
transmitter in the computer and on
the transmission conditions.
Bluetooth Medium Can be complicated,
depending on
operating system.
Wireless connection.
Up to 100 m depending on the
transmitter in the computer and on
the transmission conditions.