Scanner Cradle; Connecting The Cradle - Symbol LS4278 Reference Manual

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Scanner Cradle

The scanner cradle serves as a stand, charger, and host interface for the scanner. The cradle sits on a desktop or
mounts on a vertical surface (such as a wall). For more information about mounting options and procedures, refer
to the documentation included with the cradle.
There are two versions of the cradle:
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Charging cradle with radio: When the cordless scanner is paired to the cradle, all communication between
the scanner and the host computer is accomplished through the cradle. Each bar code contains
programming instructions or other data unique to the bar code pattern. The scanner is paired to the cradle
and transmits bar code data to the cradle via Bluetooth Technology Profile Support. The cradle then sends
that information via an interface cable to the host computer for interpretation.
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Charge-only cradle: This cradle serves as a stand and battery charger. It does not contain a radio and has
no communication capability.
NOTE For more information about communication between the scanner, cradle and host, see
Communications.

Connecting the Cradle

Important: Connect the interface cable and power supply (if necessary) in the following order to ensure proper
operation of the scanner and cradle:
If a power supply is connected to the cradle, disconnect it. See
1.
If using an interface cable, insert the cable into the cradle's host port.
2.
If using a power supply that connects to the interface cable, insert this power supply into the power connector
3.
on the interface cable, and the other end to an AC supply.
Insert the other end of the interface cable into the appropriate port on the host computer (see the specific host
4.
chapter for information on host connections).
If using an external power supply (if required by the interface, or to allow fast charging of the scanner), insert
5.
the power cable into the power port on the back of the cradle, and connect the power supply to an approved
AC supply (see the STB4208/4278 Cradle Quick Reference Guide for more information).
Power Port
Connecting the Cables to the Cradle
Figure 1-5
Host Port
Chapter 4, Radio
Figure 1-5.