Connecting An Rs-232 Interface - Motorola DS6878 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

See Chapter 4, Radio Communications
communication.
The digital scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When the digital
scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long low/long high beep
sequence sounds.
This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host computer.
Serial Port
Connection
to Host
RS-232 Direct Connection
Figure 8-1
To connect the RS-232 interface:
Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the host port on the bottom of the scanner
1.
cradle (see Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle on page 1-8
Series Cradle on page
Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
2.
Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply
3.
into an appropriate outlet.
Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
4.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
5.
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 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 digital scanner/cradle pairing and wireless
1-9).
Interface Cable
Power Supply
or Connecting the CR0078-P
RS-232 Host Types on page
Figure 8-1
8-6.
are examples