Summary:
This article gives a wiring diagram and parts list for connecting an Android tablet to a Liquid Controls LCR.iQ meter and an Epson TM-T88 series thermal printer in a mobile delivery setup, listing required cables and adapters (USB power/charging, LCR.iQ power and comm cables, DB25 RS232, printer power, Parani Bluetooth and null-modem adapters, etc.). It also explains an alternate Firefly Bluetooth adapter wiring (replacing the Parani-related items) and notes that power connections go to fused truck power.
Question:
How do I wire an Android tablet with a Liquid Controls LCR iQ meter and Epson TM-88 Printer?
Environment:
- New Mobile Delivery
- Android Tablet
- Liquid Controls LCR.iQ Meter
- Epson TM-88V Thermal Printer
- Epson TM-88VI Thermal Printer
- Epson TM-88VII Thermal Printer
Answer:
| A | Android Tablet | I | Parani USB Power Cable |
| B | Android USB Charging Cable | J | USB A 6ft Extension Cable |
| C | Liquid Controls LCR.iQ Meter | K | Lind Power Adapter Power Cable (to fused truck power) |
| D | Liquid Controls LCR.iQ Power Cable | L | Lind Power Adapter |
| E | Liquid Controls LCR.iQ Communication Cable | M | Epson TM-T88 Thermal Printer |
| F | Liquid Controls Lap Pad Adapter | N | DB25 25Pin Serial Male/Female RS232 Cable Click Here For Amazon Link |
| G | Parani Bluetooth Adapter | O | Epson TM-T88 Power Cable (to fused truck power) |
| H | Parani DB9 Null Modem Adapter M/M |
Firefly Bluetooth Adapter users:
If you are using a Firefly Bluetooth Adapter instead of the Parani Bluetooth Adapter then you will not be using G - H - I - or J in the above pictures. You will be using the configuration below instead.
| Y | Firefly Bluetooth Adapter |
| Z | Firefly USB Power Cable |
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