Input/Output Ports - Motorola SYMBOL LS7708 Product Reference Manual

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Input/Output Ports

The bottom of the scanner includes the ports in Figure 1-2
EAS
RS-232 Aux Port Power Port Secondary Scanner
Host Port
(Synapse) Port
EAS Interlock Port (Behind Label)
Figure 1-2. Scanner Ports
Power Port. When external power is required, the input to this port is 5V @ 500 mA maximum, 390 mA nominal, with no peripherals,
5V @ 1.5A maximum with peripherals.
Host Port. A 10-pin modular connector. Plug the host cable, the Synapse Adapter cable, or Synapse Power Regulator cable into this
port.
Secondary (Hand-Held) Scanner Port. A 6-pin modular connector. Plug a Synapse-compatible hand-held laser scanner, such
as the Symbol LS2208, into this port. This scanner can program the Symbol LS7708, and adapts to LS7708 decode parameters
(i.e., code types, lengths, and check digits).
RS-232 Aux Port. A 10-pin modular connector. Use this as an auxiliary port to connect serial devices such as a scale or magstripe
reader. Current draw on this port should not exceed 200 mA. The total current draw on the hand-held port and scanner port should
not exceed 700 mA.
For detailed connection information, see the applicable host chapter.
Note