9 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide
Connecting a Wand Emulation Interface
To perform Wand Emulation, connect the scanner to a portable data terminal, or a controller which collects the
wand data and interprets it for the host.
Figure 9-1
Wand Emulation Connection
1. Attach the modular connector of the Wand Emulation interface cable to the cable interface port on the scanner.
(See Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3.).
2. Connect the other end of the Wand Emulation interface cable to the wand port on the mobile computer or
controller.
3. Ensure that all connections are secure.
4. Select the Wand Emulation host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the Wand Emulation Host
Types section on page 9-4.
5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Wand port
Mobile computer
Interface cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 9-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different than those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner remain
the same.
WARNING! The scanner must be connected to 5 volt decoders. Damage caused by connecting the
scanner to a 12 volt decoder invalidates the warranty.