Wasp Bar Code WLS 8400 ER, WLS 8400 FZ Connecting an RS-232 Interface, RS-232 Direct Connection

6-4WLS 8400 Product Reference Guide

Connecting an RS-232 Interface

This connection is made directly from the scanner to the host computer.

Serial Port Connector to

Interface

Power supply

Figure 6-1. RS-232 Direct Connection

Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 6-1are examples only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain the same.

1.Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner. (See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-5.)

2.Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.

3.Connect the power supply to the serial connector end of the RS-232 interface cable. Plug the power supply to an appropriate outlet.

4.Ensure that all connections are secure.

5.Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the RS-232 Host Types section on page 6-9.

6.To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.