Symbol Technologies DS6708 Scanner User Manual


 
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Connecting Using Scanner Emulation
To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the digital scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which 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 (see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3).
2. Connect the other end of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile
computer or controller.
3. Scan the Scanner Emulation Host bar code from Scanner Emulation Host on page 11-4 to enable the
Scanner Emulation host interface.
4. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Host Port Connector
Interface Cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 11-1
are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to
connect the scanner remain the same.
WARNING! Connect the digital scanner to 5 volt decoders only. Connecting the digital scanner to a 12
volt decoder can damage the digital scanner and invalidate the warranty.