Introduction; Chapter 5: Keyboard Wedge Interface Introduction; Connecting A Keyboard Wedge Interface - Symbol LS1203 Product Reference Manual

Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Keyboard Wedge Interface

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the scanner. With this interface, the
scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into keystrokes.
The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard. This mode adds bar code
reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. Keyboard keystrokes are simply passed
through.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (

Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface

Keyboard Connector
Keyboard Wedge Connection with Y-cable
Figure 5-1
*
* North American
Indicates Default
Male DIN Connector
Female DIN
Keyboard Wedge Interface
Feature/Option
*
).