INSTALLATION
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2.6 CONNECTING A SERIAL BARCODE SCANNER
Refer to the documentation received with the barcode scanner for complete instructions.
Read all warnings and caution labels and par. 2.6.1.
The COM2/Scanner port can be used to connect a barcode reader. Rhino-NET™ has been
designed to support 5V powered scanners through the COM2/Scanner port (5 Vdc supplied
on Pin 9 of the connector). The maximum current sourced is 500 mA.
COM2/Scanner
Figure 12 - Connect Serial Scanner Cable to COM2/Scanner
1. Turn the Rhino-NET™ power switch off before attaching the serial cable.
2. Seat the connector firmly over the pins and turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise
direction. Do not overtighten.
3. Turn Rhino-NET™ on.
Figure 13 - Rhino-NET™ with Tethered Barcode Scanner
It is possible to select and configure the port for connection to a scanner/reader, via the
Scanner Setup applet in the Control Panel, see par. 3.5.3.
Any Datalogic reader with serial interface and compatible pinout can be connected to the
COM2 port.
For linear barcode reading, the Dragon™ Series readers are the most suitable scanners for
the Rhino-NET™ environment:
- Dragon™ D: connect it without external power supply to COM2 through CAB-350/CAB-
408.
- Dragon™ M: connect it without external power supply to COM2 through STAR-Modem™.
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