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E-EQ-MX6RG-E-ARC MX6 Reference Guide
Tethered Scanners
Tethered scanners connect to the MX6 communication port or to the communication port on an
MX6 vehicle cradle.
An adapter cable is required to attach a tethered scanner directly to the MX6
(MX6A056CBL3IND17D9M) or to the MX6 vehicle cradle (MX6A057CBL3IND9MD9M). See
“Accessories”.
When using the 8500 series tethered scanners (LS3408), the tethered scanner Power Mode must be
set to “Reduced Power Mode”. The default is “Continuous On”. Setting the scanner to reduced
power mode will not impact performance of the 8500 series tethered scanners. Refer to the
manufacturers user guide for instruction.
The MX6 Scan buttons have no effect on tethered barcode scanners (connected to a serial port).
Tethered scanners read barcode scans only when the trigger on the tethered scanner is pressed.
To set the MX6 to use a tethered scanner, select Start | Settings | System | Scanner | COM1.
Tap the checkbox for "Tethered scanner on COM 1" to enable the tethered scanner. Scanner data
can be configured for data rate, parity, stop bits and data bits using the COM1 tab.
Perform a warm boot after enabling the tethered scanner to power it on.
