Connecting to a Wireless DataMan 8700 Through Base Station

  1. Open end cap and insert the battery. Make sure you insert the battery into the slot with the metal contact pins pushed in first.
    Tip: A small triangle on one side of the battery is also indicating the correct placement.

  2. Press the metal tab until you hear a click to close the end cap.

    Closing DM8700 with metal tab.

  3. Connect the USB or RS-232 cable with external power or the Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable to the base station.

    Connect BS to PC.

  4. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer or to the hub.

  5. If using PoE cable, skip this step. For cables with RS-232 or USB-A connector, connect the 5.5 V power supply.

    DC connector of USB-A.