Motorola DS3478 User Manual

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Connect the digital scanner cradle directly to the host interface.

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

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

Ensure all connections are secure.

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

Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from 

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

Connect an external power supply if required.

Host Port

Connector

Interface Cable

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors may be different from those illustrated 
in 

, 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. 

The only required configuration is the port address. The IBM system controls most other digital scanner 
parameters.