Datalogic Scanning QD 2300 manual Connecting an RS-232 Interface, RS-232 Direct Connection

RS-232

Connecting an RS-232 Interface

This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer.

Figure 8. RS-232 Direct Connection

Interface Cable

Serial Port

Connector

to Host

Power

Supply Cable

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 8 are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

NOTE

1.Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner (see Installing the Interface Cable on page 6).

2.Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3.Connect the power supply1 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 36.

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

Refer to RS-232 Host Commands on page 179 for a listing of host

commands the scanner will respond to when in RS-232 interface mode.

NOTE

1. Use only aDatalogic power supply approved for this product.

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