Connecting accessories, Connecting accessories -33 – Symbol Technologies VC5090 User Manual

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Connecting Accessories

Connect an optional scanner, ActiveSync serial cable, or USB device (such as a keyboard or mouse) using the

appropriate port on the bottom of the VC5090.

You should use either COM1 or COM2 port for serial ActiveSync or the USB Client port for USB ActiveSync.

A standard USB keyboard or mouse can be connected to the USB A connector (Host).

Figure 2-45

Connection Ports

Connecting an External Speaker to the Vehicle Computer

It may be necessary to install an external speaker in noisy environments. To connect an external speaker, a

special cable must be created to connect the vehicle computer to the external speaker.

Figure 2-46

illustrates

the cable requirements. See Audio Connector Pin-Outs on page A-5 for the connector pin-outs and required

connector.

.

Figure 2-46

External Speaker Wiring Diagram

The speaker must be a minimum of 4 ohms (4 or 8 ohms is preferred). The speaker must be rated for 2.5W

continuous at 4 ohms or 1.5W continuous at 8 ohms.

Power

Connector

COM1 Port

Connector

USB A

Connector (Host)

USB/Keyboard

Connector

Audio

Connector

COM2 Port

Connector

USB B

Connector

(Client)

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