Quick Reference Guide
5
Cradle Connections
Important:
Connect the interface cable and power supply in the following order to
ensure proper operation of the scanner and cradle:
1.
Insert the interface cable into the cradle’s host port.
2.
Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host.
3.
Connect the power supply to the cradle’s power port.
4.
Connect the appropriate cable to the power supply and AC power source.
5.
Thread the interface cable over the cable support hook (see
) and run the host and power cables into their respective cable grooves.
6.
If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code (for non-autodetected
interfaces). Refer to the
Symbol DS6878 Product Reference Guide, p/n
Changing the Host Interface
To connect to a different host, or to the same host through a different cable:
1.
Unplug the power supply from the cradle.
2.
Unplug the interface cable from the host.
3.
Connect the interface cable to the new host, or the new interface cable to the
existing host.
4.
Reconnect the power supply.
5.
If necessary, scan the appropriate host bar code with a paired scanner (for
non-autodetected interfaces). Refer to the
Symbol DS6878 Product Reference
.
Power Port
Host Port
Power Port
Host Port
Connect to
appropriate host
Power
Alternate
Host Groove
Alternate
Power Groove
If the cradle does not recognize the host, disconnect the power supply,
then reconnect after connecting the host cable.
