Connecting The Scanner - Datalogic Magellan 3200VSi Product Reference Manual

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Connecting the Scanner

The scanner kit you ordered to match your interface should provide a compatible cable for your
installation. Alternatively, if your scanner receives Power Off the Terminal (POT) it might be
possible to connect using a cable from a previously existing installation (except for USB). If you
wish to connect using an existing cable, but cannot use POT, a short adapter cable is available.
Check with your technical support representative about compatibility before connecting. Use
the appropriate instructions below when you're ready to connect the scanner to the terminal, PC
or other host device.
Upon completing the connection via the appropriate interface instructions below, proceed to
the
Interface Related Features
interface type.
RS-232 Serial Connection —
terminal/PC serial port via the RS-232 cable as shown in
port POT (Power Off the Terminal) to supply scanner power, use the approved power supply
(AC Adapter) as shown in
the RS-232 cable connector and the AC Adapter plug into a standard power outlet.
Figure 1
a
Power Off
the Terminal
(POT)
USB Connection —
USB cable for the interface type you ordered. Reference
IBM Connection —
IBM cable. Reference
2
section of this manual and scan the bar code to select the correct
Turn off power to the terminal/PC and connect the scanner to the
Figure 1
. Connecting the Scanner
Terminal (PC)
or...
or...
Connect the scanner to a USB port on the terminal/PC using the correct
USB installations may require a power connection via an approved A/C
Adapter as shown in
the case if the scanner is connected along with a number of other devices
to a non-powered USB hub.
NOTE
Connect the scanner to the IBM port on the terminal/PC using the correct
.
Figure 1
Figure 1
b. Plug the AC Adapter barrel connector into the socket on
b
Keyboard Wedge, RS-232
Powered by AC Adapter
Keyboard
Wedge
c
Figure 1
b or
Figure 1 Figure 1
a. If the terminal will not sup-
and USB Cables
To Terminal (PC)
Other Non-POT Cables
Powered by AC Adapter
via short adapter cable
To Terminal (PC)
.
c. For example, this would be
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