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Connecting an IBM RS-485 Interface
Connect the MP6000 directly to the host interface.
Figure 2-4
IBM RS-485 Connections
To set up the MP6000:
1. Attach the modular connector of the IBM RS-485 interface cable to the POS interface port on the MP6000.
2. Connect the other end of the IBM RS-485 interface cable to the appropriate port on the host (typically Port
9). The unit should power up immediately upon connection. If not, wait for unit to power up.
3. Select the port address by scanning the appropriate bar code (refer to MP6000 Bar Code Programming
Guide, p/n 72E-172633-xx.).
4. If a scale is present in the unit, scan the appropriate scale port address (IBM Scale Port Addresses on
page 2-49).
5. To modify any other parameter options, scan the appropriate bar codes in the MP6000 Bar Code
Programming Guide, p/n 72E-172633-xx.
6. To prevent the IBM POS from configuring the MP6000, refer to the MP6000 Bar Code Programming Guide
for information about RS-485 and IBM USB configuration, beep, scale, and type directives.
NOTE For a list of supported scanner functionality by communication protocol Appendix E, COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOLS.
NOTE Older POS systems, and/or some retailers will require use of the external power supply
PWRS-14000-148R.
NOTE The only required configurations are the port addresses (IBM RS-485 port address, and a scale port
address if the model has a scale), and type directives (see Step 6). The IBM system typically
controls other MP6000 parameters.
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