10 - 2 Symbol DS3478 Product Reference Guide
Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface
To perform wand emulation, connect the digital scann er cradle to a portable data terminal, or a controller that
collects the wand data and interprets it for the ho st.
Figure 10-1
Wand Emulatio n Connection
1. Attach the modular connector of the wand emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the digital
scanner cradle. See Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.
2. Connect the other end of the wand emulation interface cable to the wand port on the mobile computer or
controller.
3. Ensure all connections are secure.
4. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
5. Select the wand emulation host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from Wand Emulation Host Types
on page 10-4.
6. To modify other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
7. Connect an external power supply if required.
Wand Port
Mobile
Computer
Interface Cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on config uration. The connectors may be different from those illustrated
in Figure 10-1, but the steps to connect the digital scanner cradle are the same.
Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the digital scanner may not recognize the
new host.
CAUTION Con nect the cradle to a 5 volt decoder only. Connecting to a 12 volt decoder can cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.