Instructions

10 - 2 DS36X8 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Connecting an RS-232 Interface
Connecting DS3678 to RS-232 Interface
Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.
Figure 10-1 RS-232 Direct Connection
to DS3678
To connect the cradle with a RS-232 interface:
1. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
2. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle.
See Connecting the Cradle on page 1-5.
3. If required, connect the power supply.
4. Ensure that all connections are secure.
5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the barcode on the cradle.
6. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate barcode from RS-232 Host Types on page 10-7.
7. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate barcodes in this chapter.
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 10-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.
NOTE Disconnect the host cables before the power supply, or the digital scanner may not recognize the new
host.
NOTE When using the power on pin 9 RS232 cables, ensure that the host the cables are plugged into is
supplying 5V only. Some vehicle mounted computers have the option of supplying either 5V or 12V on
pin 9. Ensure the option is set to 5V or the cradle will not power up (the cradle does not sustain damage
whereas a corded scanner does sustain damage).
NOTE The interface cable automatically detects the host interface type and uses the default setting. If the default
(*) does not meet your requirements, scan another host barcode.