Connecting Using Scanner Emulation - Motorola Symbol DS6878 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting Using Scanner Emulation

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communication
The digital scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect. When
the digital scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned, a long
low/long high beep sequence sounds.
To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the cradle to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the data and
interprets it for the host.
Host Port Connector
Scanner Emulation Connection
Figure 11-1
To connect the Scanner Emulation interface:
Attach the modular connector of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the host port on the bottom of the
1.
digital scanner cradle (see
Connect the other end of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the digital scanner port on the mobile
2.
computer or controller.
Scan the Scanner Emulation host bar code from
3.
Emulation host interface.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
4.
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 cradle remain the
same.
If a power supply is used, disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the cradle may not
recognize the new host.
CAUTION
Chapter 4, Radio Communications
Connecting the Cables to the Cradle on page
Connect the cradle to a 5 volt decoder only. Connecting the cradle to a 12 volt decoder can damage
the digital scanner and invalidate the warranty.
for information about scanner/cradle pairing and wireless
Interface Cable
Scanner Emulation Host on page 11-3
1-6).
to enable the Scanner
Figure 11-1 are examples