Symbol Technologies 72E-86039-04 - Manual (Page 24)

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Connecting a Synapse Cable Interface (Symbol DS6708 0nly)
Synapse Smart Cables enable interfacing to a variety of hosts. The Synapse cable has built-in intelligence to
detect that host.
Figure 1-4 Synapse Cable Connection
1. Plug the Synapse adapter cable (p/n 25-32463-xx) into the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in
Installing the Interface Cable on page 1-3 .
2. Align the ‘S’ on the Synapse adapter cable with the ‘S’ on the Synapse Smart Cable and plug the cable in.
3. Connect the other end of the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.
Connecting Power (if required)
If the host does not provide power to the digital scanner, connect an external power supply to the digital scanner:
1. Connect the interface cable to the bottom of the digital scanner, as described in Installing the Interface Cable
on page 1-3 .
2. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host (refer to the host manual to locate the correct port).
3. Plug the power supply into the power jack on the interface cable. Plug the other end of the power supply into
an AC outlet.
Configuring the Digital Scanner
To configure the digital scanner, use the bar codes included in this manual, or the 123Scan configuration program.
See Chapter 4, User Preferences & Miscellaneous Digital Scanner Options and Chapter 5, Decoding Preferences
for information about programming the digital scanner using bar code menus. Also see each host-specific chapter
to set up connection to a specific host type.
See Chapter 12, 123Scan to configure the digital scanner using this configuration program. The program includes
a help file.
NOTE Refer to the Synapse Interface Guide provided with the Synapse cable for detailed setup instructions .
Synapse Adapter Cable
To digital scanner
Synapse
Smart Cable
To host