Symbol Technologies DS 3408 - Manual (Page 86)

DS 3408 Product Reference Guide 7-4
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
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.
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 1-4 ).
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 7-8 .
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