Connecting An Rs-232 Interface - Motorola Symbol DS6708 Product Reference Manual

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Connecting an RS-232 Interface

This connection is made directly from the digital scanner to the host computer.
Serial Port Connector to
RS-232 Direct Connection
Figure 7-1
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 RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner
1.
(see Installing the Interface Cable on page
Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
2.
Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply
3.
into an appropriate outlet.
Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from
4.
To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
5.
Host
Power Supply Cable
Interface Cable
1-3).
Figure 7-1 are examples
RS-232 Host Types on page 7-6.