Introduction; Unpacking; Cables; Setting Up The Cradle - Symbol P 370 RF Reference Manual

Introduction

This chapter covers the procedures for setting up the RF scanner and its accessories.

Unpacking

Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged
in transit, call one of the telephone numbers listed in the section Symbol Support Centers on
page x. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved shipping container and should be used if
you ever need to return your equipment for servicing.

Cables

The following cables are used with the PL 370/470 Cradle:
Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-17821-01). Contact Symbol for the part number of
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the appropriate Synapse cable.
RS-232 cable (p/n 25-17817-01).
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Setting Up the Cradle

Set up of the cradle consists of:
connecting the cradle to a host
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mounting the cradle on a wall, if desired
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pairing the scanner to the cradle.
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Connecting to a Host

With some host types, the scanner is unable to answer host terminal polls if the appropriate
host type is not selected. This may result in an error message generated by the host. To correct
this situation, select the proper parameter set and initialize the host terminal. See Chapter 5,
Parameter Menus for more information.
There are two basic host communications options available:
using an RS-232 cable
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using a Synapse cable.
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