Connecting To An Ibm 468X/469X Host - Motorola Symbol LS3408 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.
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 remain
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.
Ensure that all connections are secure.
3.
Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from the
4.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
5.
NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. Most other scanner parameters are typically controlled
by the IBM system.
Host Port Connector
Interface cable
1-3.)
Figure 8-1 are examples
Port Address section on page 8-4.