9 - 2 Symbol LS3578 Product Reference Guide

Connecting to an IBM 468X/469X Host

This connection is made directly from the cradle to the host interface.
Figure 9-1
IBM Direct Connection
1. Connect the modular connector of the IBM 46XX interface cabl e to the cable interface port on the crad le. See
Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.
2. Connect the other end of the IBM 46XX interface cab le to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port 9).
3. Connect an external power supply.
4. Ensure all connections are secure.
5. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
6. Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code from Port Address on page 9-4.
7. To modify other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Host Port Connector
Interface cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration . The connectors illustrated in Figure 9-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.
NOTE Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.
NOTE The only required configuration is the port address. Most other scanner parameters are typically controlled
by the IBM system.