Chapter 11. Scanner Emulation Interface; Introduction; Connecting Using Scanner Emulation - Motorola Symbol DS6608 Product Reference Manual

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Scanner Emulation host. Use this mode when Scanner Emulation
communication is needed. In this mode, the digital scanner connects to an external decoder or to a decoder integrated in a mobile
computer or Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (
Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure
to set the document magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not
Note merging.

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation

To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the data and interprets
it for the host.
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
Note
the same.
1. Attach the modular connector of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner (see
Installing the Interface Cable on page
2. Connect the other end of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile computer or controller.
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* Parameter Process and
Indicates Default
Pass-Through
Figure 11-1. Scanner Emulation Connection
1-4).
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).
Feature/Option
Host Port Connector
Figure 11-1
Scanner Emulation Interface 11-3
Interface Cable
are examples