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Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

This connection is made directly from the scanner cradle to the host interface.

Figure 8-1

IBM Direct Connection

1.

Connect the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner
cradle. See

Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4

.

2.

Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).

3.

Ensure all connections are secure.

4.

Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.

5.

Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from the

Port Address

section on

page 8-4

.

6.

To modify other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.

7.

Connect an external power supply if desired.

Host Port

Connector

Interface Cable

NOTE

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in

Figure 8-1

are examples

only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner cradle
remain the same.

Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.

NOTE

The only required configuration is the port address. Most other scanner parameters are typically controlled
by the IBM system.