Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host - Motorola Symbol DS6708 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

This connection is made directly from the digital scanner to the host interface.
Host Port Connector
IBM Direct Connection
Figure 8-1
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain
the same.
Attach the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner
1.
(see Installing the Interface Cable on page
Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).
2.
Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from
3.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
4.
NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. Other digital scanner parameters are typically
controlled by the IBM system.
Interface Cable
1-3).
Port Address on page
Figure 8-1 are examples
8-4.