Chapter 6. Ssi Interface; Introduction; Connecting Using Simple Serial Interface - Motorola Symbol DS6607 Product Reference Manual

Introduction

This chapter describes how to set up the digital scanner with a Simple Serial Interface (SSI) host. When using SSI, program the digital
scanner via bar code menu or SSI host commands.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, default values are indicated with asterisks (
Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the screen, be sure
to set the document magnification to a level where the bar code can be seen clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not
Note merging.

Connecting Using Simple Serial Interface

Connect the digital scanner to an SSI host.
Serial Port Connector to Host
1. Attach the modular connector of the interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital scanner (see
Interface Cable on page
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the serial port on the host.
3. Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the interface cable. Plug the power supply into an appropriate outlet.
4. Scan the appropriate baud rate bar code from
5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
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Baud Rate 9600
Indicates Default
Power Supply Cable
Figure 6-1. SSI Host Connection
1-4).
Baud Rate on page 6-5
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Feature/Option
(06h)
Option Hex Value for
programming via SSI command
Interface Cable
that matches the host's baud rate setting.
SSI Interface 6-3
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Installing the