CONNECTING THE BASE STATION
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
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CONNECTING THE BASE STATION
This section shows how to connect the Base Station to a terminal, PC or other host
device.
Turn off the host before connection and consult the manual for that equipment (if nec-
essary) before proceeding.
Base Station Connection and Routing
Fully insert the Power Cable and Interface (I/F) Cable connectors into their respective
ports in the underside of the Base Station. Then connect to an AC Adapter, and plug the
AC power cord into the (wall) outlet.
Figure 10.Connection to the Base Station
Securing the DC Power Cord (Optional)
The DC power cord for the adapter can be secured to the bottom of the base in order to
maximize the mechanical retention of the cable as shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 11. Option for routing the DC Cord
Host Connection
Verify before connection that the reader’s cable type is compatible with your host
equipment.
NOTE: The QuickScan™ QBT/QM2500 can also be Powered by the Terminal.
For some specific interfaces or hosts or lengths of cable, the use of an
external power supply is recommended for full recharging capability (See
"QuickScan™ 2500 Technical Specifications" on page 292 for more details).
Wall Plug
Connector
AC/DC
Adapter
DC Power
Cord
I/F Cable
Datalogic QuickScan™
QBT2500