Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host - Motorola Symbol LS4208 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host interface.
Host Port Connector
IBM Direct Connection
Figure 8-1
NOTE 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 are the
same.
Attach the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see
1.
Installing the Interface Cable on page
Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).
2.
Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from
3.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
4.
NOTE The only required configuration is the port number. Other scanner parameters are typically controlled by
the IBM system.
Interface cable
1-3).
Figure 8-1 are examples
Port Address on page 8-4.