Version “17” Pin Assignments for Keyboard Wedge,
The version “17” scanner head cable is terminated with a male
The version “17” scanner is designed to be used as a keyboard wedge. However, with the appropriate communication cable, the scanner will also provide an RS- 232 or light pen emulation interface. When configuring the scanner for one interface versus another, change all necessary parameters for that particular interface. For instance, when configuring the scanner for keyboard wedge emulation, recall defaults, select the PC type, keyboard country type and intercharacter delay. For further information, refer to the ScanSelect Scanner Programming Guide or ScanSet Scanner Configuration Guide.
The following is a list of the pin assignments. The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable’s connector.
Pin | Function | Pin | Function |
1 | AC Shield Ground | 14 | Power Ground 1 |
2 | 15 | Light Pen Source | |
3 | 16 | Light Pen Data | |
4 | CTS Input | 17 | PC Data |
5 | RTS Output | 18 | PC Clock |
6 | Reserved | 19 | Power (11 - 30 volts) DC |
7 | Signal Ground | 20 | DTR Input |
8 - 10 | Reserved | 21 | Keyboard Clock |
11 | PC +5 Volts DC | 22 | Keyboard Data |
12 | Ground | 23 - 24 | Reserved |
13 | Earth Ground | 25 | Power Ground 2 |
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