Symbol Technologies DS6708 - Manual (Page 90)

7 - 2 DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Connecting an RS-232 Interface
This connection is made directly from the digital scanner to the host computer.
Figure 7-1 RS-232 Direct Connection
1. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital
scanner (see
Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 ).
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
3. Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply
into an appropriate outlet.
4. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 7-6 .
5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Interface Cable
Serial Port Connector to
Host
Power Supply Cable
NOTE
Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1
are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to
connect the scanner remain the same.