Motorola DS4208 Product Reference Guide

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Connecting a USB Interface
Figure 5-1 USB Connection.
The digital scanner connects with USB-capable hosts including:
• Desktop PCs and notebooks
• Apple™ iMac, G4, iBooks (North America only)
• IBM SurePOS terminals
• Sun, IBM, and other network computers that support more than one keyboard.
The following operating systems support the digital scanner through USB:
• Windows
®
98, 2000, ME, XP
• MacOS 8.5 - MacOS 10.6
• IBM 4690 OS.
The digital scanner also interfaces with other USB hosts which support USB Human Interface Devices (HID).
Interface cable
USB series A
shielded connector
NOTE When connecting via USB use the shielded connector cable (e.g., p/n CBA-U21-S07ZAR). Refer to
Solution Builder for guidance about cables. If upgrading an LS2208 or LS4208 to a DS4208, the shielded
connector cable must be used.
NOTE If using a MacOS, the USB Keystroke Delay may need to be set to Long Delay (40 msec).

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)