Communication and Charging Cradle

This section describes how to use a Communication and Charing Cradle with the device.

Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines.

The Communication and Charging Cradle (CRD-ET5X-1SCOM2) comes with two inserts; tall insert and short insert. Install the tall insert when using without a Rugged Frame or Expansion Back. Install the small insert when using with an Expansion Back and without a Rugged Frame.

The Communication and Charging Cradle does not support the ET51 Enterprise Tablet with Integrated Scanner.

This section describes how to use a Communication and Charging Cradle with the tablet.

The Communication and Charging cradle:

Provides power for operating the tablet.

Provides ports for connecting USB devices to the tablet, video output and connection to a LAN.

Charges the tablet’s battery and optional Power Pack installed in an Expansion Back.

Communication and Charging Cradle - Front View

1	Docking connector
2	Short insert
3	Tallinsert
4	Release button
5	Locking latches
6	Charging pins
7	Guide pins

Communication and Charging Cradle - Rear View

1	LAN (RJ45) port
2	HDMI port
3	USB 3.0 ports
4	Power input

Communication and Charging Cradle - Setup