Getting Started2 MagellanTM 3200VSiConnecting the ScannerThe scanner kit you ordered to match your interface should provide a compatible cable for yourinstallation. Alternatively, if your scanner receives Power Off the Terminal (POT) it might bepossible to connect using a cable from a previously existing installation (except for USB). If youwish to connect using an existing cable, but cannot use POT, a short adapter cable is available.Check with your technical support representative about compatibility before connecting. Usethe appropriate instructions below when you’re ready to connect the scanner to the terminal, PCor other host device.Upon completing the connection via the appropriate interface instructions below, proceed tothe Interface Related Features section of this manual and scan the bar code to select the correctinterface type.RS-232 Serial Connection — Turn off power to the terminal/PC and connect the scanner to theterminal/PC serial port via the RS-232 cable as shown in Figure 1a. If the terminal will not sup-port POT (Power Off the Terminal) to supply scanner power, use the approved power supply(AC Adapter) as shown in Figure 1b. Plug the AC Adapter barrel connector into the socket onthe RS-232 cable connector and the AC Adapter plug into a standard power outlet.Figure 1. Connecting the ScannerUSB Connection — Connect the scanner to a USB port on the terminal/PC using the correctUSB cable for the interface type you ordered. Reference Figure 1.IBM Connection — Connect the scanner to the IBM port on the terminal/PC using the correctIBM cable. Reference Figure 1.NOTEUSB installations may require a power connection via an approved A/CAdapter as shown in Figure 1b or Figure 1c. For example, this would bethe case if the scanner is connected along with a number of other devicesto a non-powered USB hub.USBIBMor...or...Terminal (PC)RS-232aPower Offthe Terminal(POT)USBRS- 232To Terminal (PC)To Terminal (PC)Other Non-POT CablesPowered by AC Adaptervia short adapter cablebcKeyboard Wedge, RS-232and USB CablesPowered by AC AdapterKeyboardWedge
