Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface - Symbol LS4278 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

See Chapter 4, Radio Communications
communication
The scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the scanner
is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep sequence
sounds.
To connect the Keyboard Wedge interface Y-cable:
1. Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the host port on the bottom of the scanner cradle. See
on page 1-8.
3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host device.
4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.
5. If needed, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.
6. Ensure that all connections are secure.
7. Turn on the host system.
8. Select the Keyboard Wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
6-6.
9. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in
The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain the same.
If a power supply is used, disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the cradle may not recognize the
new host.
for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless
Keyboard Connector
Female DIN Keyboard Connector
Figure 6-1. Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable
Male DIN Connector
Y-cable
Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters on page
Figure 6-1
Connecting the Cradle
are examples only.