10 - 2 Symbol LS3408 Product Reference Guide
Connecting Using Scanner Emulation
To perform Scanner Emulation, connect the scanner to a mobile computer, or a controller which collects the data
and interprets it for the host.
Figure 10-1
Scanner Emulation Connection
1. Attach the modular connector of the Scanner 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 Scanner Emulation interface cable to the scanner port on the mobile computer or
controller.
3. Ensure that all connections are secure.
4. Scan the Scanner Emulation Host on page 10-4 to enable the Scanner Emulation host interface.
5. To modify any parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
Host Port Connector
Interface cable
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 10-1 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.