Description
RIM BlackBerry 02343-001 Desktop Cradle 9-Pin Serial DB9 Sync Charging Dock
The RIM BlackBerry 02343-001 is a desktop cradle designed for BlackBerry handheld devices, connecting to a host PC via a 9-pin RS-232 serial (DB9) interface. The cradle holds the BlackBerry in a seated position for desktop synchronization and charging, with the attached cable terminating in a standard female DB9 connector for direct connection to a PC serial port. It is manufactured by Research In Motion (RIM) and made in Canada.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number: ASY-02343-001 (also referenced as 02343-001)
- Interface: 9-pin RS-232 serial (DB9 female connector)
- Power Requirement: 12V DC, 500mA — requires a UL/CSA-listed Class 2 direct plug-in transformer (not included)
- FCC Class B certified; Canadian ICES-003 compliant
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
- Color: Black
- Includes: cradle unit with attached serial cable
- Does NOT include: power adapter / transformer
Applications
This cradle dates from the early-to-mid 2000s era of RIM BlackBerry devices, when RS-232 serial connectivity was the standard desktop sync interface before USB became universal. It was used to synchronize BlackBerry handheld devices with desktop PCs — pushing calendar, contacts, and email data between the device and applications like BlackBerry Desktop Manager — and to charge the device simultaneously. Serial-port BlackBerry cradles like this one were standard equipment in enterprise environments, where IT departments deployed BlackBerry devices on a large scale for corporate email and messaging. Today these cradles are sought by legacy system administrators and collectors maintaining older BlackBerry infrastructure, or those running period-accurate setups with RS-232-based sync workflows. Connection requires a host PC with a physical DB9 serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter.
This RIM BlackBerry 02343-001 Desktop Serial Cradle has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was in use and functional. The cradle and attached DB9 serial cable are intact with no visible damage. The bottom label is intact and legible. No power adapter is included — the cradle requires a separate UL/CSA-listed Class 2 direct plug-in transformer (12V DC, 500mA), not provided. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
RIM (Research In Motion) |
Model: |
02343-001 |
MPN: |
ASY-02343-001 |
Type: |
Desktop Cradle / Sync Dock |
SKU: |
19699 |
Compatible With: |
BlackBerry handheld devices (9-pin serial compatible models) |
Connector Type: |
9-Pin Serial (DB9 Female) |
Interface: |
RS-232 Serial (9-Pin DB9) |
Power Requirements: |
12V DC, 500mA (Class 2 Direct Plug-In Transformer) |
Color: |
Black |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Canada |
FCC Compliance: |
FCC Class B; Canadian ICES-003 compliant |
Seller Notes: |
Cradle with attached serial cable included; no power adapter included |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Condition Notes: |
RIM BlackBerry 02343-001 serial cradle in good used condition. Pulled from a working environment. Cradle and DB9 serial cable are intact. No power adapter included. Please contact us with any questions. |
