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2.3 Connect the keyboard
The AKB500 series keyboard has a single cable, terminated with a 'Y' adapter, comprising a USB
connector or serial connector and an inline coaxial power connector.
The coaxial power connector is only required if you connect an external barcode reader (for
example, the Access-IS LSR120) to the keyboard's auxiliary serial port. Connect this to a 5 V >500
mA regulated power supply, or to a powered USB port on the host PC using an Access-IS power
injector cable (part number 5KBD133402).
Once connected, you can begin to use the keyboard and mouse (if fitted).
USB connection
Connect the keyboard to a powered USB port on the host PC. Windows recognises the keyboard,
and the
TrackPoint
(if fitted), as a plug-and-play keyboard and mouse respectively.
Serial connection
Connect a serial AKB500 series keyboard using an RS232 interface directly into a COM port.
2.4 Integrated mouse pointer (option)
An integrated TrackPoint USB mouse is available as an option. This uses standard Windows mouse
drivers, which are installed when the keyboard is connected to the host.
