Connecting Using Wand Emulation - Motorola DS6878 Reference Manual

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Connecting Using Wand 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 Wand Emulation, connect the cradle to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the
wand data and interprets it for the host.
IMPORTANT The CR0078-S cradle (model STB4278) supports Wand Emulation. The CR0078-P cradle (model
Mobile Computer
Wand Emulation Connection
Figure 11-1
To connect the Wand Emulation interface:
Attach the modular connector of the Wand Emulation interface cable to the host port on the bottom of the
1.
digital scanner cradle (see
Connect the other end of the Wand Emulation interface cable to the wand port on the mobile computer or
2.
controller.
Select the Wand Emulation host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
3.
Types on page
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
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
CR0078) does not support Wand Emulation.
Wand Port
Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle on page
11-4.
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 digital scanner/cradle pairing and wireless
Interface Cable
1-8).
Wand Emulation Host
Figure 11-1 are examples only.