Brady PAM 3000 - Manual (Page 48)

Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000 48
14 Optionen
Keyboard Adapter
The keyboard adapter option offers to connect the printer to a standard PC keyboard,
preferably "Cherry" brand or any other compatible input device (e.g. a bar code scanner) via
its serial interface. Using the keyboard, print jobs of an internal PC card may be loaded and
variable data may be altered. Input data requests as well as data received from the keyboard
will be shown in the display of the printer.
The keyboard adapter is designed for use with all keyboards which fulfill the following
requirements : MF-2 compatible, having a 5pin DIN plug, supporting code set 3, and also
operating with a maximum of 15 kBaud.
CAUTION !
The current consumption of the connected keyboard or scanner must not
exceed 100 mA.
Installation of the Keyboard Adapter
1 2
1 - 25 pin SUB-D plug
2 - 5 pin DIN connector
1. Change the interface setting to "RS232C, 9600 Baud, RTS/CTS" and confirm.
2. Switch the printer OFF !
Connect the 25 pin plug (1) of the keyboard adapter to the serial interface connector at
the side of the printer.
3. Connect the keyboard to the 5 pin DIN connector (2) of the keyboard adapter.
Fig. 14a Keyboard adapter