Motorola DS3478 - Manual (Page 160)

11 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide
Connecting Using Scanner Emulation
To perform scanner emulation, connect the digital scanner cradle to a mobile computer, or a controller that collects
the data and interprets it for the host.
Figure 11-1 Scanner Emulation Connection
1. Attach the modular connector of the scanner emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital
scanner cradle. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4 .
2. Connect the other end of the scanner emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile computer or
controller.
3. Ensure all connections are secure.
4. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
5. Scan Scanner Emulation Host on page 11-4 to enable the scanner emulation interface.
6. To modify parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
7. Connect an external power supply if required.
Host Port
Connector
Interface Cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors may be different from those illustrated
in
Figure 11-1 , but the steps to connect the digital scanner cradle are the same.
Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the digital scanner may not recognize the
new host.
CAUTION Connect the cradle to a 5 volt decoder only. Connecting to a 12 volt decoder can cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.