Summary:
This article gives a parts checklist and wiring diagram to connect an Android tablet to a Neptune E4000 meter and a Cognitive Blaster Thermal Bluetooth printer, listing every required cable, power connection (to fused truck power), and adapters. It also explains alternate setups for Parani vs Firefly Bluetooth adapters (including which null-modem/USB cables to use) and links to related how-to articles for printer configuration and printing tickets.
Question:
How do I wire an Android tablet with an Neptune E4000 meter and Cognitive Blaster Thermal Bluetooth Printer?
Environment:
- New Mobile Delivery
- Android Tablet
- Neptune E4000
- Cognitive Blaster Thermal Bluetooth Printer
Answer:
A) Android Tablet
B) USB C/USB Micro charging cable
C) Neptune E4000 Register
D) Neptune E4000 Power Control Module
E) Neptune E4000 Register Communication Cable
F) Neptune E4000 Temperature Probe
G) Neptune E4000 Power Cable ( to fused truck power )
H) Parani Bluetooth Adapter (*note* you do not use the null modem adapter)
I) Parani Bluetooth Adapter USB Power Cable
J) StarTech 6FT USB Extension Cable
K) Lind Power Adapter Power Cable ( to fused truck power )
L) Lind Power Adapter Power Adapter
M) DB9 Pin Female Null Modem Adapter Click Here For Amazon Link
N) DB9 9 Pin M/M Serial Cable Click Here For Amazon Link
O) Cognitive Blaster Printer Power Cable ( to fused truck power )
P) Cognitive Blaster Thermal Bluetooth Printer
(*Note* To view full size pictures - Right Click Picture > Open Image In New Tab)
Firefly Bluetooth Adapters users:
If you are using a Firefly Bluetooth Adapter instead of the Parani Bluetooth Adapter then you will not be using H - I - or J in the above pictures. You will be using the configuration below instead.
X) DB9 Pin Female Null Modem Adapter Click Here For Amazon Link (*note* this is the same null modem adapter that the printer uses which is M in the above pictures.)
Y) Firefly Bluetooth Adapter
Z) Firefly USB power cable that plugs into the Lind Adapter
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