Connecting the mrc-921 to a host 8, Connecting to the host’s serial port, Connecting the mrc-921 to a host – Symbol Technologies MicroBase MRC-921 User Manual
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Connecting the MRC-921 to a host
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The MRC-921 MicroBase can communicate with a
variety of host devices, such as personal computers
and point-of-sale (POS) terminals. Each host can
accept data from the MRC-921 through its RS-232
serial port.
Follow the instructions in this section to connect your
MRC-921 to a host.
Connecting to the host’s serial port
1.
Make sure the MRC-921’s power pack is not
plugged into an electrical outlet.
2.
Turn off the host to which the MRC-921 will be
connected.
for a list of available
cables.
3.
Line up the 9-pin connector on the appropriate
MRC-921-to-host cable with the cradle’s DB-9
serial port.
or
Line up the RJ-41 connector on the appropriate
MRC-921-to-host cable with the cradle’s optional
RJ-41 serial port.
!
Do not force the connectors to-
gether. You could bend the pins.
4.
Gently press the two connectors together.
5.
Connect the other end of the cable to the host’s
serial port.
Refer to
for details.
6.
Plug the MRC-921’s power pack into an electrical
outlet.
7.
Turn on the host to which the cradle is connected.
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