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Symbol LS3478 Product Reference Guide 5-4
Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface
Figure 5-1. Keyboard Wedge Interface Connection with Y-cable
To connect the keyboard wedge interface Y-cable:
1. Turn off the host and unplug the keyboard connector.
2. Attach the modular connector of the Y-cable to the cable interface port on the scanner cradle. See Connecting the Cradle on
page 1-6 .
3. Connect the round male DIN host connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard port on the host.
4. Connect the round female DIN keyboard connector of the Y-cable to the keyboard connector.
5. If required, attach the optional power supply to the connector in the middle of the Y-cable.
6. Ensure that all connections are secure.
7. Turn on the host system.
8. Pair the scanner to the cradle by scanning the bar code on the cradle.
9. Select the keyboard wedge host type by scanning the appropriate bar code from the Keyboard Wedge Host Types section on
page 5-6 .
10. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in this chapter.
11. Connect an external power supply if desired.
Interface cables vary depending on configuration. The connectors illustrated in Figure 5-1 are examples only.
The connectors may be different from those illustrated, but the steps to connect the scanner cradle remain
the same.
Disconnect the power supply before changing host cables or the scanner may not recognize the new host.
Y-cable
Male DIN Host Connector
Female DIN Keyboard Connector Keyboard Connector