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Interfaces
This digital scanner supports the following host interfaces through communication with a cradle:
• Standard RS-232 connection to a host.
• Keyboard wedge connection to a host, where scanned data is interpreted as keystrokes. The following
international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North American, German, French,
French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.
• IBM
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468X/469X hosts.
• USB connection to a host. The digital scanner autodetects a USB host and defaults to the HID keyboard
interface type. Select other USB interface types by scanning programming bar codes. The following
international keyboards are supported (for Windows™ environment): North America, German, French,
French Canadian, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, UK English, Japanese, and Brazilian-Portuguese.
• Configuration via 123Scan
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Unpacking the Scanner
Remove the digital scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the digital scanner was damaged in
transit, contact Motorola Support. See page xviii for contact information. KEEP THE PACKING. It is the approved
shipping container and should be used if the equipment ever needs to be returned for servicing.
The Cradle
The cradles serve as a charger and radio communication interface for the DS3578 cordless digital scanner. Some
models also provide a host communication interface. There are four versions of the cradle:
• The STB3508 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS3578 cordless digital
scanner. An external power supply or a powered host cable charges the digital scanner.
• The STB3578 cordless cradle sits on a desktop or mounts on a wall, and charges the DS3578 cordless digital
scanner This cradle also provides host communication by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and
sending that data to the host through an attached cable. An external power supply or a powered host cable
charges the digital scanner.
• The FLB3508 cordless cradle charges the DS3578 cordless digital scanner. The cradle attaches to a
mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklift surface. A portable power
supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.
• The FLB3578 cordless cradle charges the DS3578 cordless digital scanner, and provides host communication
by receiving scanner data via a Bluetooth radio, and sending that data to the host through an attached cable.
The cradle attaches to a mounting bracket using three isolators, and the bracket then mounts on the forklift
surface. A portable power supply on the forklift provides power to the cradle.
These cradles CAN be used with the LS3578 scanners for charging and radio communication.
DO NOT use these cradles with LS3478 and DS3478 scanners. Likewise, DO NOT use cradles designed for the
LS3478 and DS3478 to charge or provide communication for LS3578 and DS3578 scanners.
NOTE For more information about communication between the digital scanner, cradle, and host, see Chapter 4,
Radio Communications.