Chapter 2 Keyboard Interface; Installation - Unitech Hand Held Scanner User Manual

Chapter 2
As a keyboard Interface, the scanner is actually installed between PC
(or terminal) and keyboard. See Figure 1 for reference. The scanner
sends data to the host device by emulating the keyboard signals input
and acts like an extension of the keyboard.
2.1

Installation

This scanner can be installed easily by following the installation guide
illustrated below. Before you start the installation, locate a "Y" type
cable in the package.
Installation procedures:
1) Plug the modular (RJ45) connector of the "Y" cable into the bottom
of the scanner until you hear a click sound.
PC or Terminal
Keyboard
Figure 1. Installed as a Keyboard Interface
2) Turn off your PC or terminal.
3) Unplug the keyboard from the PC or terminal.
4) Plug the keyboard into a connector of the Y cable that mates with it.
5) Plug the remaining connector of the "Y" cable into the keyboard port
of your PC or terminal.
6) Power up your PC or terminal you press the switch the beam should
be out from the scanner.
Keyboard Interface
Interface Cable ("Y" Cable)
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SCANNER
Modular Connector