SCANNER PINOUT CONNECTIONS

Version “1” Pin Assignments for RS-232, OCIA and

Light Pen Emulation

The version “1” 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 “1” scanner is designed to be used for RS-232, OCIA or Light Pen Emulation 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 - 12

 

Reserved

13

 

Earth Ground

14

 

Power Ground 1

15

 

Light Pen Source

16

 

Light Pen Data

17

 

OCIA Clock In Return

18

 

OCIA Clock In

19

 

Power (11 - 30 volts) DC

20

 

DTR Input

21

 

OCIA Clock Out

22

 

OCIA Clock Out Return

23

 

OCIA RDATA

24

 

OCIA RDATA Return

25

 

Power Ground 2

35

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Metrologic Instruments MS863 manual Scanner Pinout Connections

MS863 specifications

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