Intermec SG20B - Connecting the Base Station to a Host; USB Interface Connection

Chapter 3 — Connect the Scanner and Base Station as a System
28 SG20B Cordless Scanner + Bluetooth Base Station User’s Guide
Connect the SG20 Bluetooth Base Station to a
Host
The SG20 Bluetooth Base Station is connected to a host device using
different cables depending on the interface for your application.
This section provides information on the following interfaces:
• USB
• RS-232
• Keyboard Wedge
USB Interface
For a USB interface a standard or Intermec SG20 USB cable is
connected to the USB connector or to the 10-pin modular connector.
See
“Accessories” on page 25 for a list of available cables.
The default USB interface is Keyboard HID. To switch to Virtual Com
Port mode, see
“USB Cable Mode” on page 42.
Connect to the USB Connector
Use a standard USB cable to connect from the USB connector of the
base station to the USB port of your host. The host must provide 500
mA to power the base station and charge a scanner by slow charge. To
charge a scanner by fast charge you must also connect an external
power supply to the DC connector.