PenWare 1500 Product Reference Guide
Connecting the PenWare 1500
This section describes how to connect the PenWare 1500 to a host in various
configurations. To set up the PenWare 1500, also install and run the PenWare Initialization
Program; see the
Chapter 3, Initializing the PenWare 1500
RS-232 Installation
To install the PenWare 1500 in an RS-232 configuration:
1. Shut off power on the POS host device.
2. Plug the serial cable's 15-pin connector (HDB15) into the RS-232 port on the back
of the PenWare 1500.
3. Plug the serial cable's 9-pin connector (DB9) into a serial port (typically COM1) on
the POS host device.
4. Insert the male connector on the AC power adapter cable into the port on the back
of the serial cable's 9-pin connector (DB9).
5. Connect the end of the AC adapter to a standard 120V, 60 Hz AC power outlet.
6. Power on the POS host device.
PenWare 1500
AC Power Adapter
2-2
Male Connector
Figure 2-1. RS-232 Configuration
for more information.
HDB15 Connector
DB9
Connector
Host Device