Connecting To Serial Devices And Networks - Intermec Trakker Antares 2460 User Manual

TRAKKER Antares 246X Stationary Terminal User's Manual
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If you are using the numeric keyboard accessory:
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Connecting to Serial Devices and Networks

You use the terminal's serial ports to transfer data between the terminal and a serial
device. Every 246X terminal has one serial port (COM1) that supports RS-232
communications. You can use COM1 to connect to a serial device, such as a printer, a
scale, a 9189, or a PC.
The 2460 comes with two serial ports: COM1 and COM2. COM2 supports
RS-232/422/485 communications. You can use COM2 to connect to a serial device, a
wired network, or an Intermec CrossBar network.
To connect the 246X terminal to a serial device or network
1. Insert the 9-pin RS-232 connector into the COM1 port on the back of the terminal.
2. Insert the 25-pin serial or multi-drop connector from a serial device or network to
3. Use a small straight-slot screwdriver to tighten the two screws in the each
4. Attach the other end of the RS-232 cable to the serial device or network.
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Access the 10-key built-in keypad by pressing the Fn (Function) key followed by
the numeric key.
The left and right Alt keys are mapped to Function Left and Function Right
supported by other TRAKKER Antares products.
Press Num Lock to access the cursor and paging keys.
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the COM2 port on the back of the terminal. For help connecting to a CrossBar
network, see the next section, "Connecting to an Intermec CrossBar Network."
connector.
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nugget
COM2
COM1
RS-232
connector
To serial
device