Connecting An Rs-232 Interface - Motorola LI4278 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

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and wireless communication.
The linear imager scanner must be connected to the cradle for the host parameter setting to take effect.
When the linear imager scanner is not connected to a cradle, and a host parameter bar code is scanned,
a long low/long high beep sequence sounds.
This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host computer.
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RS-232 Direct Connection
Figure 7-1
NOTE For faster charging time, connect the power supply to the cradle.
To connect the RS-232 interface:
Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the host port on the bottom of the scanner
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cradle (see
Connecting the CR0078-S/CR0008-S Series Cradle on page 1-8
Series Cradle on page
Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
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Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply
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into an appropriate outlet.
Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
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To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
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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.
Chapter 4, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
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for information about linear imager scanner/cradle pairing
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RS-232 Host Types on page
Interface Cable
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Host
Power Supply
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Connecting the CR0078-P
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are examples only.
Figure 7-1