APPENDIX B
Pin Assignments for the Mil spec Connector
Each TECH 10®scanner has a 19-pin male Mil spec connector that is on the side of the unit. To connect the
scanner to the host device, use a communication cable with a female Mil spec connector. The communication
cable may include a power transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the host device. This
item can be ordered when the scanner is purchased.
The following is a list of the pin assignments. The pin numbers are impressed on the male Mil spec connector The
Tech 10® scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. For easier
reference, refer to Figure 5 for pin locations.
PIN FUNCTION
A R Data
B RTS Output
C Signal Ground
D CTS Input
E R Data Return
F RS-232 Output
G Clock in
H Clock In Return
J Clock Out
K Shield Ground
L DTR Input
M Clock Out Return
N Power to Scanner & 24 VDC
P Earth Ground
R Power Ground
S RS-232 Input
Figure 5
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