Motorola DS4208 Product Reference Guide

Chapter 8 Keyboard Wedge Interface
Introduction
This chapter describes how to set up a Keyboard Wedge interface with the digital scanner. With this interface, the
digital scanner is connected between the keyboard and host computer, and translates bar code data into
keystrokes. The host computer accepts the keystrokes as if they originated from the keyboard. This mode adds bar
code reading functionality to a system designed for manual keyboard input. Keyboard keystrokes are simply
passed through.
Throughout the programming bar code menus, asterisks (
*) indicate default values.
*North American
Feature/Option
* Indicates default
NOTE Most computer monitors allow scanning the bar codes directly on the screen. When scanning from the
screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can see the bar code clearly, and
bars and/or spaces do not merge.

Motorola DS4208 Specifications

General

Connectivity	Wired
Sealing	IP43
Voltage	5 VDC ± 10%
Scan Pattern	Omnidirectional
Interface	USB, RS232, Keyboard Wedge
Decode Capability	1D
Drop Specification	Withstands multiple 6 ft. (1.8 m) drops to concrete
Operating Temperature	32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Lighting	Tolerant to typical artificial indoor and natural outdoor (direct sunlight) lighting conditions
Power Consumption	2.5 W (typical)
Current	500 mA
Cable Length	6 ft (1.8 m)