6–1 
Communications  
 
Enable Light Pen/Wand Communication –  
Use this option if scanner should be used in 
place of a light pen. 
 
*  Enable RS232 – The scanner will work with  
RS232 +/- 12V serial output. 
 
Load Keyboard Wedge Defaults – Scan this 
code before selecting Normal or Stand Alone 
Wedge Mode. 
 
Enable Stand-Alone Keyboard Scanner – 
Allows scanner to be used without an external 
keyboard. 
 
Enable Keyboard Wedge Emulation – Select if 
the scanner provides keyboard emulation by 
converting the scanned bar code data to the PC 
keyboard scan code equivalent. 
 
Load OCIA Defaults – Scan this code before 
selecting Enable OCIA output. 
 
Enable OCIA Output – Select this option if the 
communications requirement is on Optically 
Coupled Interface Adapter (OCIA). This is a 
docked (by the host) serial interface. 
 
 
 
Enable RS485 Communication – Select this 
option for RS485 SIOC/RS485 communications. 
Not all scanners support this interface. The 
correct interface board is required. 
 
Enable No Communication Mode – Select this 
option if the scanner does not interface with the 
host device. 
 
Reserved 
† Applicable for IBM
®
 Host applications.