Using the Remote InterfaceYou can connect your scanner to either a PC or another BC796D using the remote interfacecable port. This allows you to either control and program your scanner using a PC and thesupplied software and cable (not supplied) or clone the memory from one BC796D intoanother BC796D (gender changer/coupler required, not supplied).PC Control ModeTo connect the Scanner to a PC, plug the scanner end of the RS232C cable (not supplied)into the remote port which is on the side of the scanner. Plug the other end of the cable intoyour PC’s serial port.Start the remote mode and set the scanner’s communications speed:3:SYSTEM OPTION → 5:PC CONTROLTo use PC control, set the scanner to any setting other than off. You will usually want to setthe speed to its highest setting. If you seem to be having communications problems betweenthe scanner and PC, set this setting to a lower value.Cloning Scanner SettingsYou will need to purchase an RS232C null modem adapter/gender changer to connect yourscanners together. (These items are available at your local electronics stores.)To connect the Scanners together, plug the scanner ends of the cables into the scanners,then connect the PC ends of the cables to the null modem adapter/gender changerClone all of the programming of one BC796D into another, by selecting:3:SYSTEM OPTION → 6:CLONEon both scanners. Then, on the scanner that has the data you want to transfer, selectMASTER and press E. On the scanner that you want to transfer the data into, select SLAVEand press E. Then, press SCAN on both scanner to start the transfer.Caution: This deletes all data from the unit you select as SLAVE. Make certain that youpick the correct settings for each scanner to prevent data loss.EXPANSION SLOT55