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FlexDock
Modular Docking System

Intermec’s FlexDock Docking System brings
a whole new ease to mobile device docking
and charging. Interchangeable bases and
cups provide multiple options for data
communications and/or charging. No longer
do you need separate infrastructures for
your various mobile computers, scanners,
and printers. You can tailor the dock to
meet your specific configuration needs:
traditional (a single type of mobile device
or battery); mixed (a mix of mobile device
types and/or batteries); or transitional (a
mix of current and future product choices).
•t A modular and extensible design,
with replaceable cups, allows for field
configuration or reconfiguration of the
FlexDock base to match changing needs
•t Engineered for large scale deployments,
a small footprint allows for high density
docking and charging utilizing standard
19” IT racking solutions
•t Reduces installation costs and simplifies
wiring with 100Base-T Ethernet daisy
chaining capability (up to 10)
•t A future-proof design delivers docking
system infrastructure investment
protection, so upgrading to next
generation devices only requires the
purchase of the devices and battery
cups—the docking system infrastructure
can be reused

Docking Made Simple
The Intermec FlexDock is a uniquely
scalable, modular docking system for
Intermec products providing the flexibility
to design the docking system that best suits
your needs today, as well as in the future.

No longer do you need to comply with rigid
docking requirements or the purchase of
different peripherals to perform different
tasks. As needs change, FlexDock can be
easily modified in its cup configuration
to accommodate new requirements.

The Dual or Quad Base supports optional
100Base-T Ethernet connectivity, enabling
high-speed data communications over
your network infrastructure. “Daisy
chaining” capability allows up to ten
bases (up to 40 mobile devices) to share
a single host network port, significantly
reducing cabling requirements.

Space and Installation Cost Savings
In addition to its ground-breaking modular
design, FlexDock also improves utilization
of valuable backroom storage space. The
FlexDock Rack Mount allows FlexDock
bases to be mounted in standard 19-inch
IT equipment racks, enabling convenient
vertical stacking of docks within a
significantly smaller footprint. Racks
may be mounted horizontal or angled 15
degrees up or down to improve visibility
and accessibility of devices while docked. A
power supply and cable management shelf
provides a convenient means of keeping
cables under control and out of the way.

The Quad Base, designed for large
scale deployments, can be configured
to hold either a maximum of four
mobile devices or four battery charging
stations allowing for simultaneous
charging of up to 8 battery packs.
The Desktop Base, designed for use
in home or small office environments,
accommodates one mobile device and one
auxiliary battery charger (supporting up to
two battery packs) and provides USB Host
and USB Client data connectivity. You may
choose to connect the mobile computer to
a host PC via Microsoft ActiveSync or use
optional adapter modules that plug directly
into the Desktop Base to provide 100Base-T
Ethernet or analog modem communications.
In addition, the USB Host port may be used
to connect supported peripherals such as an
external keyboard to facilitate data input.

Future-Proof Design
When it’s time to upgrade devices, FlexDock
provides an extremely cost-effective means
of preserving infrastructure investments.
Cups for the new mobile computers, printers,
handheld scanners and battery packs can
easily be snapped into existing bases. No
more “rip and replace” or costly installation
and rewiring necessary – just snap and go.
Intermec’s modular and extensible FlexDock
System adapts to your current rugged mobile
device docking requirements, while easing
the transition to future deployments.