Zebra DS8178

9 - 2 DS8178 Digital Scanner Product Reference Guide
Connecting an RS-232 Interface
Connect the digital scanner directly to the host computer.
Figure 9-1 RS-232 Direct Connection
To connect the cradle with a RS-232 interface:
1. Connect the other end of the RS-232 interface cable to the serial port on the host.
2. Attach the modular connector of the RS-232 interface cable to the cable interface port on the cradle.
See Connecting the Cradle on page 1-4.
3. If required, connect the power supply.
4. Ensure that all connections are secure.
5. Pair the digital scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
6. Select the RS-232 host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from RS-232 Host Types on page 9-6.
7. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
NOTE Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 9-1 are examples
only. The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the cradle remain
the same.
NOTE Disconnect the host cables before the power supply, or the digital scanner may not recognize the new
host.