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Datalogic Keyboard Wedge Cable PN 8-0741-17

Datalogic Keyboard Wedge Cable PN 8-0741-17 is a genuine Keyboard Wedge (KBW) interface cable designed to connect compatible Datalogic barcode scanners directly to a computer or POS system through a PS/2 keyboard interface. The cable allows scanned barcode data to be transmitted as standard keyboard keystrokes, eliminating the need for additional software or serial communication drivers. It is ideal for retail point-of-sale systems, inventory management, warehouse operations, manufacturing, healthcare, libraries, and commercial barcode data-capture applications where keyboard emulation is required.

The 8-0741-17 features an 11-foot (3.35 m) cable with a 6-pin Mini-DIN (PS/2) male connector for connection to the host computer and a 6-pin Mini-DIN (PS/2) female connector that allows the existing keyboard to remain connected. This keyboard pass-through design enables both the scanner and keyboard to operate simultaneously using a single PS/2 port, making it an excellent solution for legacy POS systems and industrial workstations.

Unlike a standard keyboard extension cable, the Datalogic 8-0741-17 includes external power support, allowing compatible scanners to receive dedicated power when the host interface cannot provide sufficient operating current. This ensures reliable scanner performance in demanding commercial environments while maintaining dependable keyboard wedge communication. The cable uses high-quality copper conductors and is engineered for continuous operation in professional installations.

Keyboard Wedge communication is widely used because it allows barcode data to appear exactly as though it were typed on a keyboard. Any application capable of accepting keyboard input—including point-of-sale software, spreadsheets, inventory systems, databases, ERP software, and custom business applications—can immediately receive scanned barcode information without requiring serial-port configuration or specialized drivers. This makes the cable particularly valuable when integrating scanners with legacy software that does not directly support barcode scanners.

Datalogic identifies PN 8-0741-17 as a Keyboard Wedge Assembly Cable with external power, commonly used with compatible QuickScan® and PowerScan® barcode scanners, including legacy QuickScan QS6500BT and PowerScan 7000 series configurations. As with all interface cables, compatibility should be verified with the specific scanner model before deployment.

Whether you’re replacing a damaged cable, installing a new barcode scanner, or integrating a legacy Datalogic scanner into an existing POS or industrial workstation, the Datalogic Keyboard Wedge Cable PN 8-0741-17 provides a dependable connectivity solution. Its 11-foot length, PS/2 Mini-DIN male-to-female keyboard wedge configuration, keyboard pass-through capability, and external power support make it an excellent accessory for professional barcode scanning and commercial data-capture environments.

Cable, KBW, 6MDIN, P&S, POT/External Power, 12 ft.

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