10 - 2 Symbol LS4208 Product Reference Guide

Connecting Using Scanner Emulation

To perform Scanner Emulation , connect the scanner to a mobile comput er, or a controller which collects the data
and interprets it for the host.
Figure 10-1
Scanner Emulation Co nnection
1. Attach the modular connector of the Scanner Emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the
scanner (see Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3).
2. Connect the other end of the Scanne r Emulation interf ace cable to the scanner port on th e mobile computer or
controller.
3. Scan the Scanner Emulation host bar code from Scanner Emu lation Host on p age 10- 4 to enable the Scanner
Emulation host inter fa ce.
4. To modify any 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 10-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain
the same.
CAUTION Con nect the scanner to 5 volt decoders only. Connecting the scanner to a 12 volt decoder can
damage the scanner and invalida te the warranty.