7 - 2 Symbol DS6708 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide

Connecting an RS-232 Interface
Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.
Figure 7-1
RS-232 Direct Connection
Figure 7-2
RS-232 Direct Connection for Scanner with Base
1. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interfa ce port on the digital scanner
(see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3).
Interface Cable
Serial Port Connector to
Host
Power Supply Cable
Interface Cable
Base
Serial Port
Connector to Host
Power Supply Cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2
are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the
scanner are the same.