Connecting Using Scanner Emulation - Motorola Symbol DS6708 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting Using Scanner Emulation

To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the
data and interprets it for the host.
Scanner Emulation Connection
Figure 11-1
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 Scanner Emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital
1.
scanner (see Installing the Interface Cable on page
Connect the other end of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile computer or
2.
controller.
Scan the Scanner Emulation Host bar code from
3.
Emulation host interface.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
4.
! Connect the digital scanner to 5 volt decoders only. Connecting the digital scanner to a 12
WARNING
Host Port Connector
volt decoder can damage the digital scanner and invalidate the warranty.
Interface Cable
1-3).
Scanner Emulation Host on page 11-4
Figure 11-1 are examples
to enable the Scanner