Metrologic Instruments MS860i manual Version 2 Pin Assignments for Parallel Communication, Eot

Version “2” Pin Assignments for Parallel Communication

The version “2” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. Connecting the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the host device. This can be ordered when the scanner is purchased.

The version “2” scanner is designed to be used for Parallel communication.

The following is a list of the pin assignments. The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable’s connector.

Pin	Function
1	AC Shield Ground
2	RS-232 Receive Input
3	RS-232 Transmit Output
4	CTS Input
5	RTS Output
6	Reserved
7	Signal Ground
8	Reserved
9	Edit Check
10	EOT
11	Data Ready
12	Adaptor Ready
13	Earth Ground
14	Power Ground 1
15	Light Pen Source
16	Light Pen Data
17	Data 1
18	Data 2
19	Power (11 - 30 volts) DC
20	DTR Input
21	Data 3
22	Data 4
23	Data 5
24	Data 6
25	Power Ground 2

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