Connecting Using Scanner Emulation - Symbol DS6708 Product Reference Manual

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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.
Scanner Emulation Connection
Figure 11-1
Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in
NOTE
are examples 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 Scanner Emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the
1.
digital scanner (see
Connect the other end of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile
2.
computer or controller.
Scan the Scanner Emulation Host bar code from
3.
Scanner Emulation host interface.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
4.
! Connect the digital scanner to 5 volt decoders only. Connecting the digital scanner to a 12
WARNING
Host Port Connector
Installing the Interface Cable on page
volt decoder can damage the digital scanner and invalidate the warranty.
Interface Cable
1-3).
Scanner Emulation Host on page 11-4
Figure 11-1
to enable the