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1. M7170 Vehicle Mount Terminal a 2008 American Microsystems LTD U Sse r S G u i a Effective Date March 2008 Website www amltd com M7170 VEHICLE MOUNT TERMINAL User s Guide Disclaimer American Microsystems Ltd reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice and the reader should in all cases consult American Microsystems Ltd to determine whether any such changes have been made The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of American Microsystems Ltd American Microsystems Lid shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of American Microsystems Ltd FCC Declaration of Conformity C lt Product Name Model 7170 Vehicle Mount Terminal Model Number M7170 This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This equipment may not cause harmful interference and 2 this equipment must accept any interference received including interference that may cause2. lt Save gt You must save the settings for them to take effect 37 Startup Options The Startup Options function allows the operator to setup various options used when the M7170 is first powered on Local Settings Startup Options Basic Dir home anl basic Real Time Clock Basic Mode Graphics erial Port Configuration Start Dir startup Options Start Prog Audio Settings Start Param Basic Dir Basic Mode Start Dir Start Prog Start Param Network Delay Enable Servers etwork Delay 500 msec LI Enable ftp server LI Enable telnet server CI Enable http server ave Settings gt This specifies the directory listing used when the basic option is selected from the Tools Utilities menu This is the default mode that Basic programs will run under This mode can be changed at the Basic function prompt This is the directory that the M7170 terminal will use for any auto start programs This is the program the M7170 will automatically start when the unit is powered on When a startup program is specified the M7170 will not start the internal telnet program These are any optional settings that the auto start program will use when started This is the delay in milliseconds the M7170 will wait before starting the auto start program This gives the network time to setup routers and paths to the M7170 This allows you to disable network connectivity to the M7170 This is usual
3. section of this manual The high speed USB data port is primarily used to load a new or updated operating system into the M7170 vehicle mount terminal Use the AML USB Flash utility software to load the operating system 12 3 4 5 OR6ES Re as OO OO 6 7 8 9 RS232 DB 9 Male USB Type Il Slave DB 9 Pin out RS 232 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 6 DSR Data Set Ready 2 RXD Receive Data 7 RTS Request To Send 3 TXD Transmit Data 8 CTS Clear To Send 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 9 Scanner Power S5VDC 1 Amp 5 GND Signal Ground 13 The M7170 Server Login This chapter describes the login functions of the M7170 terminal It also describes using Telnet and Terminal Emulation support arning If the M7170 vehicle mount terminal has improper security and or network settings the terminal will fail to connect to any network devices For helo see the Network Settings section of this manual The CommandLink Software The CommandLink software allows a Windows based PC to become a host server A host server is a master control PC that tells the M7170 vehicle mount terminal what to display and what to do with collected data If your network already has a host server then you may choose to login into that server Many servers use a Telnet session to connect them to their client devices By default the M7170 starts a telnet session when it is first turned on For more information ab
4. DHCP server attached to the network then the DHCP function can be used To select the DHCP function simply use the arrow keys to highlight the DHCP button If your network uses the BOOTP protocol then highlight that button Note that when using DHCP or BOOTP several of the items below are missing This is because the DHCP server or the BOOTP server will automatically assign these values If the wireless WLAN does not use the DHCP or BOOTP functions then the user must type in the appropriate values for the M7170 vehicle mount terminal to communicate Network Settings 100BRaseT PCHCIA Network Settings OStatic DHCP BOOTP atic 100BaseT PCNCIA OStatic CDHCP BOOTP 21 Warning These values are unique for each network and are assigned by your local Systems Administrator Improperly setting these functions or values will cause the M7170 to fail to communicate and can cause problems with other network devices Note Enabling DHCP or BOOTP will cause the M7170 vehicle mount terminal to take slightly longer to establish a connection to the RF network due to the overhead involved in obtaining network information from the server Radio Settings The Radio Settings allows the operator to set wireless network security settings Network Setup Radio Settings AML Netuork Radio Settings WEP ost Server List 126 Bit Terminal Options Key 2 Save Settings gt 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 2423 24 25 Network Connection Info 30
5. 31 92 293 34 35 IP 192 168 100 111 40 41 42 49 44 45 M SE 255 255 255 060 Infrastructure MAC 60 60 B3 6A 00 57 A SharedKey RF Comected AP Power save Chanel 6 The first radio setting is SSID Service Set Identifier a 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the network The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID The SSID is CASE sensitive You can leave the SSID blank and the M7170 will match to any access point regardless of its SSID as long as the WEP settings match Because an SSID can be sniffed in plain text from a transmitted data packet it does not supply any security to the network An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network Radio Settings AML Network Format 128 Bit Key ID Key 2 Key 10 11 124 13 14 15 1 20 21 22 23 24 25 Network SSID AML Network haredKey E Fouer save gt Channel 6 22 In the example above AML Network was chosen for the unique SSID name Your unique name should be assigned by your local Network Administrator The wireless security settings are referred to as WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy can be left un enabled or can be enabled from this menu It is HIGHLY recommend
6. 6176 This product is covered under U S Patent Nos 5 400 338 and 6 480 497 INTRODUCING THE M7170 What to Expect Warranty General Conventions M7170 TERMINAL OVERVIEW Using the M7170 Keyboard Key Values The M7170 Display Screen The M7170 Radio 802 11b Fallback Mode Interference and Coexiste Security Issues Ad Hoc Mode TABLE OF CONTENTS N po nce o oo oo oa W W The Optional M7170 Tethered Scanner 11 Installing an Optional Tethered Scanner 11 The M7170 Back Panel 12 The M7170 Communication Port 13 THE M7170 SERVER LOGIN 14 The CommandLink Software 14 Wait WLAN 14 Connecting 15 Login 15 Applications 16 Telnet 16 Switching virtual consoles 16 Terminal Emulation 17 Updating Firmware 18 THE M7170 MENU SYSTEM 19 Main Menu 19 Reconnect 19 Network Setup 20 Network Settings Radio Settings Host Server List Terminal Options Save Settings Diagnostic Menu RF Signal Strength Ping Server Print Test Label Firmware Version Local Settings Real time Clock Serial Port Configuration Startup Options Audio Settings Linux Prompt Journaling Flash File System FTP Tools Utilities Calculator Basic SmallBASIC Set Change Password Clear Password 20 22 26 27 30 31 31 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 40 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 44 THE M7170 ADVANCED FEATURES 45 File Transfer Protocol FTP The M7170 Web Server Application The M7170 Memory Allocation The Links Web Browser Applica
7. and one enter key The numeric keypad makes it easy to enter numeric data Twenty eight grey keys represent letters special characters and the space key The black menu key will bring up the built in menu system at any time a cal a a a a a a a a a a aaan m a a Pm rma em a ro rm om ea mm aj n a E a a a a a a mm a Fa a a a m w a E m B A a 8 a 5 aml as Key Values Powers unit off on You must press and hold the power key for the unit to power down this prevents accidental shut off when the key is bumped Blue Keys Up arrow Moves the display screen up one line at a time or moves the display screen up one menu level 4 Left arrow Moves the cursor left one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options Y Downarrow Moves the display screen down one line at a time or moves the display screen down one menu level screen down one menu level gt Right arrow Moves the cursor right one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options F1 F12 Selects special functions determined by the host system SHIFT Selects upper and lower case characters depending on the CAPS lock setting SHIFT also selects the special characters on the numeric keypad Deletes characters at the cursor position or if cursor follows a string of characters it deletes the characters to the left of the cursor Grey
8. j Warehousing tai service Related service Related sHealth Care Health Gare sp Transit ay Transit pEducation p Educwtion By changing User font size and Scale all images by you can get more information on one M7170 display screen The M7170 Vehicle mount terminal can be setup to automatically start the links program and go directly to a predetermined website This is done by using the M7170 menu system and selecting Local Settings gt Startup Options The following screen shots show the M7170 set up to start the links program in the graphics mode and to go to the AML website Startup Options Basic Dir home aml basic Basic Mode Graphics Start Dir bin Start Prog links Start Param g wuwu amltd com etwork Delay 500 msec LI Enable ftp server LI Enable telnet server LI Enable http server lt Saue Settings gt 49 Under Start Dir we have added the startup directory bin Under Start Prog we have added the startup program links case sensitive Under Start Param we have added the start parameters g www amltd com Remember to use the lt Save Settings gt to make your changes permanent We might also need to increase the Network Delay to a larger value to give the network time to connect to the internet and find the requested website The user can also use the M7170 menu system to force a Reconnect if the network i
9. performance capabilities of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal In addition you will learn how to e Connect to your host computer e Customize your M7170 Terminal e Create and execute programs e Collect and upload data GETTING STARTED e Send and receive data e Connect and use the M7170 serial interface Warranty A one year warranty against material defects and workmanship from the date of shipment is guaranteed by American Microsystems Ltd Products are sold on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of manufacture American Microsystems Ltd shall have no obligation to modify or update products once sold At our option we will repair or replace at no charge any unit that proves to be defective providing the appropriate steps are taken to procure an RMA Return Materials Authorization number and shipping instructions from American Microsystems Ltd General Conventions Before you begin to use the M7170 vehicle mount terminal it s important that you understand key conventions and terms used in this manual Keys Description SMALL CAPS Refers to a specific menu selection contained in the M7170 in order to continue or complete a task KEY The square brackets indicate a specific key on the M7170 vehicle mount terminal s key pad Bold Words you type for example when you are instructed to type A setup Bold also refers to existing filenames Italic Notes Italic Bold Warning And section reference
10. types of situations No access point at all There is no RF coverage in this area The SSID is set wrong The WEP is wrong and the authorization is set to SharedKey te ee Connected Ad Hoc This is when the M7170 is connected to one and only one RF card in a peer to peer mode like a laptop PC RF card Connected AP Normally this means everything is OK and the user should be able to communicate It is possible that the WEP settings are wrong but the authorization is set to OpensSystem Out of Range This means that there was a functioning connection and the unit has gone out of range The MAC 00 40 05 DF 88 64 is the hardware address of the currently connected Access Point This address is unique to each Access Point used In Ad Hoc mode this will display N A Ad Hoc Mode The TX Rate shows the speed in Mega Bits per Second Mbps that the unit is currently transferring data The transfer speed will start at 11 Mbps and fall back to lower speeds depending on the RF strength and quality This fall back is automatic and can not be set by the operator If you find this speed to be unacceptably low you must improve the wireless RF network coverage in your area The RF Strength function can be used to test the RF coverage of a wireless RF local area network 32 Ping Server The Ping Server function is a very powerful tool to test connectivity through the wireless RF netw
11. undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If you determine the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception this may be determined by monitoring the interference while turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AML could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2008 American Microsystems Ltd All rights reserved Web Address www amltd com American Microsystems Ltd 2190 Regal Parkway Euless TX 76040 Phone 817 571 9015 Fax 817 571
12. Bksp amp Del Parse as Esc 29 The Row Shift function determines how many rows the display will move each time the Shift lt arrow gt keys are used This allows the operator to pan around the currently displayed screen Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to change this setting gt wt220 Local Echo gt Med 30x40 Disable Scrolling Virtual 24x60 Follow Cursor Col Shift 1 Row Shift 1 Wraparound swap Eksp amp Del Parse as Esc Save Settings The lt Save Settings gt function allows the new network settings to be permanently stored in the M7170 vehicle mount terminal s non volatile memory etuork Settings Ji Radio Settings Host Server List 192 168 100 103 192 168 100 103 gt Z909 209 299 0 gt 299 209 209 0 gt 00 60 H 3 6 00 57 gt 00 60 53 6 00 57 Connected AP Connected AP If you do not save your settings they will be lost when you exit the Network Settings screen The terminal options will only be made permanent if you do a Save Settings otherwise they are lost when the unit is turned off and on 30 Diagnostic Menu The Diagnostic Menu has several powerful functions that can help pinpoint a variety of network problems The Diagnostic menu can be used to determine connectivity to the network as well as connectivity to the server or host computer Main Menu Reconnect Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt T
13. Keys Alpha Letters A Z and special characters when ALT key is pressed prior to letter key Space Enters the space character White Keys Numeric 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O period and Enter Use the ALT and SHIFT combination to select the special characters shown on the alpha keys Use just the SHIFT key to select the special characters on the numeric keys The M7170 Display Screen The M7170 vehicle mount terminal includes a 320 pixel by 240 pixel grayscale graphical Liquid Crystal Display LCD Programs can be written which mix text and graphics together on the display American Microsystems Ltd Warning This display is NOT a touch screen display and the operator should not use sharp objects on the plastic window protecting the LCD display The contrast on the M7170 display can be adjusted for different lighting and for viewing at different angles The knob on the top of the M7170 case adjusts the contrast of the display The M7170 Radio The M7170 vehicle mount terminal comes standard with an 802 11b radio and antenna This radio is specifically designed to communicate with any 802 11b Access Point The range of the radio depends greatly on the quality of the Access Point and the RF communications characteristic of the environment where the device is used The typical range for an 802 11b radio 1s 500 feet through free air Additional Access Points must be added to improve coverage in a larger area or i
14. Once the operator hits ENTER from the welcome screen then the control menu for the links program is selected by hitting the Esc key If the M7170 terminal has connectivity to the internet then the operator can type in any valid URL and the M7170 will display the web page If there is no connectivity to the internet or if a local firewall prohibits internet access then the M7170 will display a blank screen UWiew Setup Help oe sO la ra ie load Ctr 1 H Sale as Wlush all caches Once a web page is displayed the operator can pan around the screen by using the Shift key then an arrow key The thin bars on the right side and bottom of the M7170 display shows how far the screen has shifted from the top left corner 48 EMBED Wireless Hand Held Tamna FT Government sManutacdurinag Diatribution Warehousing Petail serice Related Health Cure p Transit Education Because the M7170 has a smaller screen than a standard PC not much of the web page can be displayed at one time The links program has several options that can make navigating the web page screen easier To select these options go to View gt Html options using the links menu File Betcha Setup Help Swap hemtiptain Wireless Hand Hete Ea Document info Saw Farnia XiDisplay tables X Display frames iDtsp img lioks X Display images Eext mT User font size cale all images by 4 OK Cancel
15. TER key while the Network Settings menu item is highlighted Network Setup ost Server List Terninal Options lt Saue Settings 192 166 100 111 gt Z990 209 209 0 gt 00 60 53 6 00 57 Connected AP In this screen you can see the current network information In the above example screen the IP address of the M7170 is currently set to 192 168 100 111 and the network mask is the typical 255 255 255 0 The MAC address of the network adaptor that is currently installed is 00 60 B3 6A 00 57 The M7170 is currently connected using an RF adaptor to an Access Point AP The M7170 vehicle mount terminal can use a standard 100BaseT fast Ethernet wired connection or it can use a Compact Flash radio card 802 11b You must select which style network you will be using By hitting ENTER the user can select the Network Settings screen The user will a screen shown similar to the one below 20 Network Settings O100BaseT PCMCIA OStatic DHCP BOOTP If a static IP address is to be assigned to the M7170 vehicle mount terminal then the Static button should be selected Static IP addresses should only be assigned by the Network Administrator IP address conflicts can occur if the wrong IP address is assigned Network Settings Static DHCP OBOOTP IP Addr 192 166 100 160 Subnet 255 255 255 0 ateway 192 168 100 1 DNS Sur 192 166 100 535 If the local area network has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
16. assword Enter Password freedtall 44 The M7170 Advanced Features This chapter describes some of the advanced features of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal File Transfer Protocol FTP The M7170 vehicle mount terminal includes a client side FIP program which makes it very easy to upload and download files and data Almost any computer using almost any FIP program can send and receive files to and from the M7170 using the radio link The host computer must have a logical network connection to the M7170 This can be tested by either pinging the M7170 or pinging the host from the M7170 See the M7170 User Manual for more details Once you have established connectivity you will need the M7170 s IP address the user name of aml and a password of turk182 to start the FTP session The current M7170 IP address can be determined by using the M7170 menu system and selecting Network Settings The M7170 Web Server Application The M7170 vehicle mount terminal includes a built in web server which makes it incredibly easy to upgrade the operating system or add a new startup splash screen The host computer must have a logical network connection to the M7170 This can be tested by either pinging the M7170 or pinging the host from the M7170 See the M7170 User Manual for more details By opening any standard web browser i e Internet Explorer you can type in the M7170 s IP address and t
17. canner Power out from terminal SVDC 1 Amp Max Description of the Compact Flash Port CF Card 1 Compact Flash Port Used primarily for 802 1 1b RF card Description of the LCD Contrast Adjustment Knob 1 LCD Contrast Adjustment Knob Description of the USB Port Type II Slave only 1 5 VDC 2 Data 3 Data 4 GND 12 The M7170 Communication Port The M7170 vehicle mount terminal has 2 different styles of communications ports RS 232 DB 9 Male and USB Slave Port Type II The RS 232 connector is used as standard serial port for external scanners printers and serial communications The USB Slave port is a high speed connection to a standard PC to load the M7170 operating system It can not be used to connect to other USB slave devices such as printers and scanners The RS 232 communication connector on the bottom of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal is wired as a DCE Data Communications Equipment device This means that the communications protocol used on the M7170 terminal is the same as if it were a standard computer The M7170 vehicle mount terminal has no internal RS 232 jumpers or switches that can be manually changed All RS 232 setup is done using the M7170 Menu System The RS 232 communication port is primarily used for connecting a tethered scanner to the M7170 vehicle mount terminal File transfers for the M7170 RF vehicle mount terminal can be done using FTP For more information on FTP see the FTP
18. default setting is Port 23 but some network systems require this to be changed If the AML CommandLink RF software is being used with your network then the IP address of the CommandLink RF server must be supplied This is the IP address of the computer where the CommandLink Communicator is running 26 The M7170 vehicle mount terminal has optional Terminal Emulation software available that enables it to communicate directly with most host systems including IBM mainframe and IBM AS400 systems This software has many more features than described in this manual Terminal Options The Term setting determines what terminal type the M7170 will emulate The default setting is amlterm which is a superset of VT100 Terminal Emulation If you are using CommandLink software set the Terminal type to amlterm When using amlterm with CommandLink the optional features are controlled by the CommandLink server Netuork Setup Terminal Opt ions etuork Settings Term amlterm Radio Settings Li Local Echo ost Server List Terminal Options Save Settings gt Network Connection Info IF 194 168 100 103 MASK 255 255 255 060 MAC 60 60 B83 6A 00 57 RF Connected AP The Local Echo feature enables or disables displaying of characters sent to the host system The default setting for most host systems is Local Echo disabled unchecked Terminal Options Local Echo anltern 100 220 uston The aml
19. e listed under the Connection Settings menu of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal Switching virtual consoles The LCD screen and the keyboard are collectively referred to as the console To let you interact with several applications all at once the M7170 permits multiple sessions to be run concurrently on consoles by means of virtual consoles The virtual consoles are defined as follows Console 1 Menus 16 Console 2 Communications Session or User Program Console 3 RESERVED Console 4 User Defined Console 5 Linux prompt Console 6 User Defined Console 7 RESERVED Console 8 User Defined Console 9 RESERVED Each virtual console is running a different foreground application that uses the entire screen The keyboard is attached to the virtual console that s currently visible You can switch from one virtual console to another and thus from one application to another by entering the following key strokes To switch to a different console press the Alt Func and a number key corresponding to the Console number The keys should be pressed one key at a time not all at once Terminal Emulation The M7170 vehicle mount terminal has three types of terminal emulation software installed as default They are amlterm VT100 and VT220 There is also a Custom option which is described later The amlterm terminal emulation software is specifically designed to work with the CommandLink software The CommandLink software controls t
20. ed that some sort of WEP standards be enabled in any wireless network This information is unique for each network and should be assigned by the local Systems Administrator Radio Settings Radio Settings WEP LA WEP Format N A Format 40 Bit Key ID N A Key ID Key 2 A A Key O 10 11 12 13 14 A A Key 1 20 21 22 23 Z24 N A Key 2 30 31 32 33 34 N A Key 3 40 41 42 435 44 Infrastructure Infrastructure Opensysten i Dpen ysten Power save Power save Chamel 6 Channel 6 The M7170 vehicle mount terminal supports both 40 bit and 128 bit WEP key encryption Note that the number of key sets change according to which format is chosen Radio Settings Radio Settings SalD AML Network LI WEP Format 128 Bit ey 3 40 41 424 43 44 Infrastructure Infrastructure Opensysten i Opensystem Power save Power save Chamel 6 Channel 6 The Key ID determines which key set is currently in use Only the Key ID set selected will be used all other key sets are ignored Radio Settings Radio Settings Bol AML Network a Key ID In Use set to Key 0 Set to Key 1 set to Key 2 Set to Key 3 Infrastructure Infrastructure Dpen ystenm i Dpen ysten Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 23 To modify an encryption key set simply highlight the appropriate key set Note that the number of key pairs will change depending on which encryption format you are using Radio Settings Radio Settings AML Netw
21. ely locked so too will a hacker tend to bypass a network where security measures are enabled Ad Hoc Mode Most installed wireless LANs today utilize Infrastructure mode that requires the use of one or more access points With this configuration the access point provides an interface to a distribution system e g Ethernet which enables wireless users to utilize the corporate network and the CommandLink server As an optional feature however the 802 11b standard specifies ad hoc mode which allows the radio network interface card NIC to operate in what the standard refers to as an independent basic service set IBSS network configuration With an IBSS there are no access points User devices communicate directly with each other in a peer to peer manner The next illustration shows the M7170 vehicle mount terminal using Ad hoc mode The next illustration shows the M7170 vehicle mount terminal in a typical wireless network Typical Wireless Network Vehicle mount Terminal M7170 Wireless Access Point s 802 11b Ethernet Connectio Personal Computer Server Handheld terminals M7100 10 The Optional M7170 Tethered Scanner The M7170 can support an optional handheld tethered scanner This scanner is attached through the serial port located on the bottom of the M7170 unit Remove the 4 screws holding on the rubber seals and install the scanner to the DB 9 connecter inside unit The PSC Po
22. erver will make the CommandLink programs un usable on the M7170 vehicle mount terminal The Ping Server function can be used to ping Access Points and other computers on the wireless local area network This is a useful tool in determining wireless network connectivity Like all computer equipment the M7170 Vehicle mount terminal can not ping to other equipment that isn t connected to the currently specified local area network Print Test Label The Print Test Label function allows the operator test a serial printer through the port on the back of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal Diagnostic Menu RF Signal Strength Ping Server Print Test Label irmuare Version The types of printers supported are shown in the Print Test Label sub menu function Diagnostic Menu RF Signal Strength Ping Server Print Test Label irmnuare Version If the M7170 vehicle mount terminal is setup for serial printing it sends the data to the serial port see Local Settings Menu for communications options 34 Firmware Version The Firmware Version function displays the information about the M7170 vehicle mount terminals firmware version and the date and time it was created 7 r rene A Se erp eke 9 pat oath Pinte C TAT UO z a a pa Recent sn t Ai i one ste z mie a E l Sign Strengthl Ping Server Print Test Label Firmuare Version There are three parts to the M7170 firmware The Bootloade
23. fault Terminal Options Tern wt220 CI Local Echo Font Med 30x40 J Disable Scrolling CI Virtual 24x60 LA Wraparound Li swap Bksp amp Del O Parse as Esc ENC 28 If the Virtual 24x80 check box is unchecked all the text sent to the terminal will be squeezed into the current display size which depends on the font size selected Most terminal emulation screens are written for a 24 column by 80 character display size so this box is checked by default Terminal Options gt ut22z0 Local Echo Med 30x40 Disable Scrolling Virtual 24x60 Follow Cursor Col Shift 1 Row Shift 1 Wraparound Swap Bksp amp Del Parse as Esc If the Follow Cursor check box is checked then the screen will scroll to wherever the cursor 1s on the display This box is unchecked by default Terminal Options gt ut22z0 Local Echo Med 30x40 Disable Scrolling Virtual 24x60 Follow Cursor Col Shift 1 Row Shift 1 Wraparound swap Bksp amp Del Parse as Esc The Col Shift function determines how many columns the display will move each time the Shift lt arrow gt keys are used This allows the operator to pan around the currently displayed screen Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to change this setting Terminal Options Tern ut220 L Local Echo gt Med 30x40 Disable Scrolling Virtual 24x60 Follow Cursor Col Shift 1 Row Shift 1 Wraparound swap
24. he M7170 will send back a unique web page screen By using this web page screen you can update the Linux operating system or modify the startup splash screen The web page screen shows instructions on how this is done and update files can be downloaded off the AML website www amltd com 45 The M7170 Memory Allocation To reduce cost and increase reliability the M7170 does not have a mechanical hard drive like a standard PC All programs and data must be stored in the M7170 s electronic memory devices The M7170 has two types of electronic memory devices Flash and RAM The RAM memory works much like a standard PC The Linux operating system and any programs currently being executed are utilizing the RAM memory Very large programs that exceed the RAM memory storage size can not be executed on the M7170 Just like in a standard PC this RAM memory is lost when the unit is powered off All permanent storage of the operating system programs and data must be done in the Flash memory Some of the Flash memory is used by the Linux operating system along with some associated programs On the expanded memory version of the M7170 there is a large percentage of Flash memory available for user programs These user programs are often added to the Linux kernel and downloaded to the M7170 as one large memory block Sometimes the users will wish to add programs at a later date or store temporary data in the Flash memory The M7170 has a special sub direct
25. he functionality of the terminal from the CommandLink host server The CommandLink host server runs on a Windows based PC connected to the same LAN as the access points In this mode the CommandLink host server controls all of the terminal s functions The VT100 and VT220 terminal emulation is for other types of host servers When using these two terminal emulation software types the menus change to allow the terminal to be setup manually to perform custom features such as font size scrolling options and virtual display size The Custom option allows you to set a custom terminal name for the M7170 which will be sent to the server during connection The terminal emulation will still be set to VT220 The expanded memory version of the M7170 supports 5250 and 3270 terminal emulation with optional software Custom screen mapping and keyboard redefinitions are also possible with this optional software 17 The M7170 has a built in feature which makes it easy to see when the terminal is out of range of an access point When the M7170 goes outside of RF coverage the following screen appears When the operator goes back into RF coverage the Out of Range screen will automatically disappear and return the operator to where they left off This feature is only available when using the built in terminal emulations described above Instructions on selecting the terminal emulation type are described in the Connection Settings section
26. he most troublesome devices are cordless telephones and microwave ovens Fortunately higher quality cordless phones tend to listen for a clear channel before becoming active and will thus avoid interfering with a wireless LAN e the cordless phone seeks a clear channel for itself so naturally avoids being interfered with or being a source of interference Jamming from microwave ovens is more severe but is usually restricted to the upper frequency range for 802 11b it should be noted that 802 11b divides the available frequency band into 11 channels The higher numbered channels are most susceptible to microwave oven interference In each instance jamming occurs only when the cordless telephone or microwave oven is active Security Issues Much has been publicized in the mass media recently about security problems with wireless LANs Although it cannot be denied that the encryption algorithms currently used in 802 1 1b are flawed the fact 1s that security breaches of a wireless LAN require a deliberate attempt to access the network by an intruder The primary issue is that many current users of wireless LAN have opted NOT to turn on security features If users were to enable the security features currently available including only allowing known systems access to the network and enabling WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption the intruder s work is much harder Much as a burglar will bypass a house whose doors and windows are secur
27. ic Mode 37 Broadcast Address 19 C Calculator 40 Calculator utility 40 Calendar 35 Connecting 14 Connection Settings 25 D Diagnostic Menu 30 Display Screen 6 7 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 20 E Encryption key 23 F Fall back 31 Fallback Mode 7 Firmware Version 34 FTP 39 G Graphic GFX 41 I Interference 7 Internal clock 35 IP Address 19 J Journaling File System 39 K Key ID 23 Key Values 4 Keyboard 3 L Links Web Browser 47 Linux Prompt 39 Local Settings 35 Login screen 14 M MAC Address 19 Main Menu 18 Menu System 18 N Network Mask 19 Network Setup 19 P Parity 36 Ping Server 32 51 Ping Status 32 Pinging 32 R Radio Settings 21 Real time Clock 35 Reconnect 18 RF Link Status 30 RF Quality 30 RF Strength 30 S Security 7 Serial Settings 36 Set Change Password 43 Setting the date 35 SmallB ASIC 42 SSID 21 Start Dir 37 Start Param 37 Start Prog 37 Startup Options 37 T Telnet 15 Terminal Options 26 Terminal Overview 3 Test Label 33 Text TXT 41 Tools and Utilities 40 TX Rate 31 W Warranty 2 WEP key encryption 22 Wireless Equivalent Privacy 22 Wireless Local Area Network 13
28. ions of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal Main Menu ou may access the menu system by pressing the Menu key on the M7170 vehicle mount terminal The menu screens pop up in front of the currently displayed screen Only the items in the menu screens are active when the menu items are displayed Main Menu Recomect Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt ToolsvUtilities The menus can be navigated by using the up and down cursor keys A selection is made by pressing the ENTER key on the M7170 vehicle mount terminal The ESC key will always exit the current menu Reconnect The reconnect option forces the terminal to reconnect to the CommandLink REF server This is useful if the connection is stalled for whatever reason Main Menu Reconnect Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt ToolsvUtilities 19 Network Setup By selecting the Network Setup function from the Main Menu the wireless network adapter can be configured The Network Connection Info dialog box displays the current IP Address IP Network Mask MASK MAC Address MAC and RF Status RF of the wireless Ethernet card that is installed in the M7170 The RF Status is described in more detail in the Diagnostics portion of this manual Main Menu Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities Network Settings The standard network settings are changed by hitting the EN
29. ly used to keep the M7170 more secure over a network Disabling these functions will prevent file transfers and operating system updates Do not disable the M7170 FTP server function if you are using the CommandLink Host server 38 Audio Settings The Audio Settings function allows the operator to setup various options used for the M7170 internal speaker or the audio jack port on the back of the unit udio Settings Volume 85 save Settings Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to adjust the volume 39 Linux Prompt The Linux Prompt function puts the M7170 vehicle mount terminal into its native Linux Operating System Main Menu Reconnect Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities You can simply hit the Menu key to return to the M7170 Menu system Journaling Flash File System The M7170 Vehicle mount terminal includes the capability to save programs and data There is a special non volatile sub directory to store user information This sub directory is jffs2 lower case only and can be accessed from the Linux prompt by typing cd jffs2 You can list the contents of this directory by typing 1s list Settings serial Settings termopts FTP You can easily upload and download to the M7170 vehicle mount terminal over the RF link by using a File Transfer Program FTP These programs are readily available over the Internet In order to c
30. n electrically noisy RF environments 802 11b Fallback Mode Wireless LAN technology is designed to make maintaining a connection between two devices as reliable and consistent as possible Since the speed of the connection between wireless devices will vary as range and signal quality varies the wireless devices will intentionally sacrifice throughput data rate or connection speed as measured in bits per second in exchange for maintaining a reliable connection In other words a reliable connection at a lower speed is preferred over an unreliable connection at a higher speed 1 e it is easier to maintain the connection if data rate 1s deliberately reduced or put another way lower data rates will tolerate a higher range and or worse signal quality This characteristic is known as fallback As example an 802 11b system will fallback from 11 Mbps to 5 5 Mbps as range increases or signal quality decreases Subsequent fallbacks from 5 5 Mbps to 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps are also supported Interference and Coexistence 802 11b operates in a range of radio frequencies known as an unlicensed band i e the FCC does NOT require the use of a license in order to operate a radio transmitter in this range This means that commercially available radio devices other than wireless LAN devices are permitted to use the same frequency band as 802 11b Consequently these co existing radio devices can interfere or jam the wireless LAN and vice versa Ironically t
31. o take effect Date Time 12 30 03 10 30 PM 4 i5 16 47 18 13 20 z1lzzlz3lzalzslzef27 zsm 36 Serial Port Configuration The Serial Port Configuration function allows the operator to configure the local serial ports Serial Port Configuration z Linux Console POERI eee Baud Rate 38400 bps Real Time Clock Data Type None 8 1 serial Port Configuration Flow Control None Serial Port 2 Barcode Scanner Audio Settings Baud Rate 9600 bps Data Type None amp 6 1 Flow Control None lt Saue gt Serial Port Configuration Serial Port Configuration Serial Port 1 Linux Console Baud Rate 38400 bps BOO bps Data Type None 8 1 Dali200 bps F li2400 bps MEY Aoo0 bps serial Port 1 Lower pen Baig600 bps Barcode Scanner Dali9z00 bps Serial Printer 38400 bps Linux Console When the RS 232 port is selected you must set up the port parameters Serial Port Open No Connection Available for use Barcode Scanner Data received is routed to the keyboard buffer Serial Printer Port in use for 2 way serial data transfer Linux Console Output Linux debugging and serial commands Baud 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 Parity None Even Odd Mark Data Type None 8 1 Even 8 1 Odd 8 1 None 7 1 Even7 1 Odd 7 1 None 7 2 Even 7 2 Odd 7 2 None 8 2 Even 8 2 Odd 8 2 Flow Control None RTS CTS Xon Xoff
32. of Chapter 4 Updating Firmware The M7170 has a built in web server function which makes updating the firmware very simple The M7170 vehicle mount terminal can be flash over the RF network using a standard web browser for example Internet Explorer The files will be transferred to the M7170 unit over the RF link and no cables or other software is required To upgrade the M7170 firmware the unit must be on and connected to the same network as your PC Open your internet web browser and type the IP address of your M7170 vehicle mount terminal into the Address box Once you have successfully connected to the M7170 you will see a green AML screen this is generated and sent to your PC by your M7170 unit Select the Reprogram Device Firmware link At the bottom of this page you will see several file options For each file type use the radio button to select the type of file being flashed then attach the file using the browse button do not unzip the rdiskxx gz file for this operation Finally click Submit to start the process do not turn the power off on your M7170 until the flash process is completed When finished the unit will either create a green OK screen or a red error screen based on the results If there are errors try sending the file again before power cycling the M7170 The latest firmware files can be downloaded off the AML website at www amltd com 18 The M7170 Menu System This chapter describes the Main Menu funct
33. ommunicate with the M7170 it must be turned on and you must know its current IP address Most FIP programs require you to supply the IP address User Name and Password for the connecting device The default user name is AMI and the default password is tU rk182 case sensitive 40 Tools Utilities The Tools and Utilities function includes the built in Calculator and Basic interpreter functions Main Menu Reconnect Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities Calculator The M7170 vehicle mount terminal comes equipped with a powerful calculator utility BC which can be activated from the Tools Utilities menu Too l s Ut ilities EC Calculator lear Password Utility Tupe quit to exit READY _ The calculator can do simple mathematical functions by simply typing the data from the keypad BC Calculator Utility Type quit to exit READY at S25 25 41 The calculator can do much more complicated math functions Note that the functions require the operand be in parentheses Type quit to exit w Ah Sn M we a ahia Basic The oM7170 vehicle mount terminal comes equipped with a BASIC interpreter Tools Utilities Basic pet Change Password lear Passuord The BASIC interpreter can be run in the Graphic GFX and Text TXT modes Hit the ENTER key to toggle screen mode BASIC Mode TXTI 42 To r
34. ools Utilities RF Signal Strength If the optional RF card is installed the RF Signal Strength function allows the operator to test the RF Link Status Diagnostic Menu RF Link Status RF Signal Strength RF Quality 100 Ping Server Print Test Label Aug Signal 1007 Firnuare Version SE SSS Aug Noise 13 WLAN Connected AP MAC 00 02 2D 3E AD D8 IX Rate 11 Mbp The RF Quality bar graph shows the RF signal strength of the closest Access Point If this bar graph is at 0 then there is no active Access Point in the area or your network settings are wrong Obviously the M7170 vehicle mount terminal can not function without a good quality signal from an Access Point The Avg Signal bar graph indicates how much of the RF signal being received is usable As this percentage lowers so will the TX Rate The Avg Noise bar graph indicates how much of the RF signal is un unusable If the RF signal is too low or the RF noise is too high the M7170 vehicle mount terminal will perform much more slowly or not at all 31 The WLAN shows the current connection status reported by the internal RF card This status can be a very useful tool to determine if an RF connection is being made The description of this status is shown below Disabled This normally means that either network settings are being changed or the RF card is malfunctioning or not making contact Searching This can appear in these
35. ork Diagnostic Menu Diagnostic Menu RF Signal Strength RF Signal Strength Ping Server Ping Server Print Test Label Print Test Label Firmware Version Firmware Version Address to Fing 192 166 100 229 When the Ping Server function is selected the dialog box includes a section to type an IP address on the bottom Once a valid IP address is typed hit ENTER to start the pinging process Press the ESC key when finished Ping Status server 192 168 100 229 Trans 5 packets Recud 5 packets PLoss On Min Aug Max 3 7 4 0 4 5 ms The Ping Status screen will show the M7170 vehicle mount terminal trying to contact the listed IP Address Once the connection is made the M7170 vehicle mount terminal will continuously send packets of data to time the connection speed in milliseconds ms The Ping Status screen will display the results of the ping process Ping Status Ping Status server 192 166 100 254 Performing Ping Trans 1 packets 192 168 100 254 Recud 0 packets PLloss 100 33 If the M7170 vehicle mount terminal does not receive a response to the pinging then the above right screen will appear It is very important that the M7170 vehicle mount terminal is able to communicate with the CommandLink RF communicator server PC The Avg transfer time in milliseconds and PLoss percentages is very important High ping transfer rates or failure to communicate with the s
36. ork AML Network WEF 126 Bit Key Z 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 235 24 25 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 41 42 43 44 45 40 41 4 Infrastructure Infrastructure Dpen ysten i Opensystem Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 Note Some manufacturers will call their 40 bit encryption 64 bit encryption or call their 128 bit encryption 160 bit encryption in any case they are the same settings Also some manufacturers will number their keys I to 4 these keys match the 0 to 3 keys on the M7170 The current key set MUST match exactly in the same sequence the key set that is currently enabled in the Access Points and be the same key set listed in the Key ID field The Mode setting determines what type of network is in use Sal AML Network SalD AML Network WEF WEP Format 126 Bit Key ID Key 2 Key O 10 11 12 13 14 15 Key 1 20 21 22 23 24 25 Key Z 30 31 32 33 34 35 Key 3 40 41 42 43 44 45 Infrastructure Opensysten Power save Chamel 6 Format 126 Bit Key ID Key 2 Key 10 11 12 13 Key 1 20 21 22 23 Key 2 30 31 32 33 Key 3 40 41 42 435 Opensystem Power save Channel 6 The Infrastructure Mode is for connecting the M7170 vehicle mount terminal to a network of access points The Ad Hoc Mode is used for connecting the M7170 to a single access point or a single radio card in a peer to peer network such as a single laptop computer for example The M7170 will not have acces
37. ory for all programs and data that are temporary but must be saved even when the unit is turned off This is the Journaling Flash File System sub directory also know as the jffs2 46 Flash Memory 16 MB RAM Memory 32 MB 128K Boot Loader 11 5MB Uncompressed running 896K Linux Zlmage Compressed Kernel Linux Kernel N 128K Splash Screen Bitmap 128K Boot Parameters 6 7MB rdisk gz Compressed Linux Applications 8MB jffs2 Non volatile File System User Available File Space Free User Memory volatile Uncompressed running Linux Applications Root File System Note The jffs2 sub directory is the only memory location that user files can be saved that will not be lost when the power is turned off 4MB Scratch Pad File System Volatile File Memory Area Free File Memory Area 47 The M7170 Expanded Memory Map The Links Web Browser Application The M7170 Expanded Memory version vehicle mount terminal includes a fully functional web browser application called links The links program can be started by using the M7170 menu system and selecting the Linux Prompt and typing links The optional g turns graphics mode on if this option is left off then the browser will start in text mode and graphic images will not be displayed The screen shots below show the links program running on the M7170 We Locome Welcome to linkst To display the menu press ESC COR I
38. out telnet see the Telnet section of this chapter Wait WLAN The following screen shows the M7170 vehicle mount terminal waiting to find a Wireless Local Area Network WLAN 14 If there is not a wireless Access Point AP for the vehicle mount terminal to connect to then the terminal will not proceed past this point For help in determining the presence and strength of an Access Point s transmission see the Network Diagnostics section of this manual Connecting The following screen shows the M7170 vehicle mount terminal connected to an Access Point The MAC address number for the access point is displayed at the bottom of the screen After the M7170 vehicle mount terminal connects associates with an access point it attempts to connect to an active CommandLink Server EE ae If there is not an RF Server active for the M7170 vehicle mount terminal to connect to then the terminal will not proceed past this point Login The following graphic shows a typical login screen for the CommandLink RF server If you are using your own server the login screen will be different For help in determining the presence of a CommandLink Server see the CommandLink documentation Please enter your User ID amp Password Incorrect username or password try again User IB BD Password AML If the User ID or Password is not listed on the CommandLink database a Login Error screen will appear 15 Applica
39. r which is a hardware level memory and can only be reprogrammed at the factory The RAM Disk Image is the built in software routines that control specific functions to the M7170 like the menu system The Linux Kernel is the standard Linux operating system that is found in other Linux based devices BOOTLOADER ANL Bootloader 1 2 1 DT RAM DISK IMAGE 1 0 0 12730703 11 26 LINUX KERNEL Linux M7140 2 4 15 Nov 16 Z003 10 38 01 The AML website www amltd com includes a support section that has the latest firmware revisions These revisions will have version numbers to indicate which is the latest available You MUST use only the M7170 firmware in this unit Please carefully check the firmware type before you attempt to re program the firmware in any AML product 35 Local Settings The Local Settings function sets much of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal s internal hardware and software Main Menu Reconnect Network Setup Diagnostic Menu Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities Real time Clock The Real Time Clock function sets the M7170 vehicle mount terminal s internal clock These setting are saved even if the unit 1s powered off Date Time Local Settings 12 00 AM Real Time Clock Saue gt erial Port Configuration Startup Options Audio Settings You can hit the ENTER key to pop up a calendar to make setting the date easier You must Save the settings for them t
40. s Click Select After selecting a procedure or menu Click means to press and release the left mouse button Select means that after you select the menu item or action you should press ENTER M7170 Terminal Overview This chapter describes the features of the M7170 vehicle mount terminal O save time in the future print a copy of this document Choose Print from the File menu and press Enter to receive all the pages of examples and instructions Using the M7170 Keyboard The M7170 Terminal is equipped with seventy seven keys that are divided into White grey blue red and black keys When pressed each key emits an audible beep to indicate that the M7170 terminal has detected the key press The red power key turns the M7170 on off You must press and hold this key down to power off the unit This prevents accidentally powering off the unit if this key is momentarily pressed The twenty four blue keys consist of four arrow keys twelve function keys F1 F12 an escape key ESC a tab key TAB a caps lock key CAPS two shift keys SHIFT an alternate and control key ALT CTRL and one ENTER key an additional enter key is on the numeric keypad described later The shift keys will toggle between upper and lower case characters and selects special characters on the alpha numeric keypad There are ten black numeric keys with a backspace key on the end There are ten white numeric keys with one white period key
41. s not ready when the M7170 is first powered on 32 0 and 5250 TE Clients The M7170 Expanded Memory version vehicle mount terminal can run an optional 3270 or 5250 terminal emulation client from Connect Inc The 3270 and 5250 TE clients are typically used with IBM AS 400 and IBM mainframe systems This optional software allows the M7170 vehicle mount terminal to work just like a standard IBM workstation terminal but with a smaller display The Connect TE software also has the ability to re format the larger IBM workstation display screens into the smaller M7170 terminal screens This process is referred to screen mapping screen formatting or screen scraping The ability to re format the keyboard is also included with the Connect software as well as PC based terminal manager software The M7170 Tool Chain The M7170 is supplied with open source Linux as a standard feature In accordance with the open source or GNU license all the M7170 source code is available to any M7170 owner upon request To obtain a copy of this code simply request the Tool Chain CD The Tool Chain CD comes with a StrongARM Linux GCC cross compiler and source code that can be used on any Intel Linux platform to cross compile applications Technical information on using the Tool Chain are included 50 index A Access Point 14 Applications Menu 15 Audio Settings 38 Avg Noise 30 Avg Signal 30 B Basic 41 Basic Dir 37 BASIC interpreter 41 Bas
42. s to network resources in Ad Hoc mode 24 The Auth setting determines what type of network system you are using Radio Settings Radio Settings Opensysten SharedKey Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 These two modes simply define how the above key sets will be used to encrypt the data sent over the radio Whichever mode is selected the access point MUST be set to the same mode for communications to take place Radio Settings Radio Settings ey 2 30 31 32 33 34 35 ey 2 30 31 32 33 34 35 ey 3 40 41 42 43 44 45 ey 3 40 41 424 43 44 45 ode Infrastructure ode Infrastructure Auth SharedKey Auth lt SharedKey Power save Power save Chamel 6 Channel 6 The Power Save setting will force the radio card to turn off when not in use to save power If you experience connection problems turn the Power Save feature off Battery life will be shortened with the Power Save feature shutoff The Channel setting determines which channel the radio card will start to communicate on This should be set to the same channel as the access points Radio Settings AML Network WEP 7126 Bit Key 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 202122324 25 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 41 42 43 44 45 Infrastructure SharedKey Power save Channel 6 25 Host Server List The Connection Settings determine how the M7170 vehicle mount terminal will communicate to a host server over the network When the M7170 vehicle mount terminal fir
43. st powers up it tries to establish a connection to an RF or standard network If this is successful it will then start a Telnet session using the settings described in this section Netuork Setup etuork Settings Radio Settings Host Server List Terminal Options Save Settings gt Network Connection Info IP 192 166 100 111 MASK 255 255 255 0 MAC 60 60 B83 6A 00 57 RF Connected AP During this start up process the M7170 will look to see if multiple host servers have been defined in the Host Server List If only one server is defined the M7170 will proceed to attempt to establish a connection with that server However if more than one host server has been defined the user will be prompted to choose a host server name from a list of servers If multiple host have been defined and a user wishes to select a different host then the user would hit the Menu key then Reconnect and the host list will be re displayed The user should then simply select the host they wish to connect to Host Server List 1 SERVER i Choose Host Server ACCTING SERVER NS SERVER Cance gt SERVER 2 192 168 100 175 23 ACCTING SERVER 192 168 100 165 23 WMS SERVER 192 168 100 170 Port 4 23 When defining hosts servers names can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 15 characters long The Port setting determines which network port the M7170 vehicle mount terminal will try to connect to The
44. term emulation is designed to be used with the AML CommandLink software Using this emulation with host servers designed for other types of emulation will produce unexpected results The vtl00 and vt220 terminal emulations are a standard type of emulation typically used with UNIX based host servers The custom selection allows the user to modify the vtl00 emulation for custom applications This emulation is rarely used The M7170 supports other types of terminal emulations using optional software 27 If a different terminal type is selected then the optional features for that emulation are displayed These features allow you to customize how the M7170 vehicle mount terminal will display the information from your host server Terminal Options Terninal Options gt ut 20 Local Echo Local Echo Hed E 30x40 Med B 30x40 Disable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Virtual 24x60 Virtual 24x60 Wraparound Wraparound swap Bksp amp Del swap Eksp amp Del Parse as Esc Parse as Esc The Font function allows you to select a custom font size which will change the amount of information displayed on the screen Terminal Font Terminal Font Small 244 rows x 53 cols 15 rows x 40 cols Sample If the Disable Scrolling check box is checked the screens will lock into the upper left hand corner of the display regardless of how much information is sent to the screen This box is unchecked by de
45. tion 3270 and 5250 TE Clients The M7170 Tool Chain Index 45 45 46 48 50 50 51 GETTING STARTED Introducing the M7170 This chapter describes how to get started using your M7170 vehicle mount terminal and get you up and running fast he M7170 vehicle mount terminal is an ultra versatile high performance compact vehicle mounted terminal It is rugged requires a limited amount of space and is easy to use The high resolution graphical display is capable of presenting a multitude of fonts and images The M7170 utilizes a true fully functional Linux operating system The Linux operating system is well known for its stability speed and conservative memory usage The Linux operating system coupled with the M7170 s high speed processor makes the M7170 one of the fastest vehicle mount terminals on the market today In test after test the Linux operating system has out performed DOS based and Windows based operating systems when compared on similar hardware platforms The M7170 is easy to use and program Our specifically designed CommandLink software makes it easy to create custom applications for any requirement Our terminal emulation software makes it easy to integrate the M7170 into legacy applications as well You can even utilize standard BASIC software on the M7170 vehicle mount terminal What to Expect This user s guide provides you with an overall physical description keypad values technical specifications and
46. tions If you are using the CommandLink software and the proper User ID and Password are entered then the Applications Menu is displayed These are the programs that are available on the CommandLink Server for this user Other users may see other programs depending on the settings in the CommandLink Administrator Connection Closed 4c letoun EncorePr intample Excel Invoic Hore Info smple ultiFormxample Projecti ScanPatients StatBarvamp le If no application is chosen then the connection will be closed Additional programs can be created and modified by using the CommandLink Developer Refer to the CommandLink documentation for instructions on how to use the CommandLink software Telnet For users who have their own Telnet applications the M7170 vehicle mount terminal can be setup to simply run a telnet session In the above examples it was assumed that the M7170 would be connecting to a CommandLink host server If you would like to connect to your own telnet server the procedure is exactly the same To run your telnet session you would simply enter the IP address of your telnet server An instruction on setting the IP address is explained under the section Connection Settings of this manual Once the M7170 vehicle mount terminal has successfully attached to a wireless network it automatically attempts to start a telnet session The server address and parameters for making this connection ar
47. un a program simply scroll to the program name and hit ENTER hit a hey to exit E Note Some BASIC programs end by themselves or you should just hit ENTER to quit Other programs must be interrupted by hitting the Ctl and C keys at the same time SmallBASIC The M7170 vehicle mount terminal uses a version of BASIC called SmallBASIC Information about SmallB ASIC can be obtained on the internet at http smallbasic sourceforge net SmallBASIC SB is a simple computer language featurmg a simple interface strong mathematics and graphics SmallBASIC comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY or support from American Microsystems Ltd The SmallBASIC program is free software you can use it redistribute it and or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 as published by the Free Software Foundation 43 Set Change Password The M7170 has the ability to set a password to prohibit unauthorized users from viewing or altering the network settings and Local Settings ToolsvUtilities Tools Utilities alculator Calculator Basic Basic set Change Password iSet Change Password Enter New Password freedtall Clear Password To set the password simply type in any alphanumeric string and hit ENTER To clear the password simply type in the existing password and hit ENTER Tools Utilities Tools Utilities Calculator alculator Basic Basic Set Change Password Bet Change Password Clear Password Clear P
48. werscan hand held scanners shown above use PSC cable 8 0423 03 B this cable has Power On Terminal POT Installing an Optional Tethered Scanner In order to install the Optional Tethered Scanner for the M7170 you must follow these steps 1 The scanner type must be a decoded serial keyboard wedge type 2 The scanner must have a DB 9 female connector 3 The scanner must have its own external power supply or draw its power from pin 9 on the M7170 DB 9 connector 5VDC 1 amp max load 4 The M7170 serial port must be set to Barcode Scanner 11 The M7170 Back Panel The M7170 has an 802 11b radio card and a USB slave port on the top of the unit under the plastic RF cover There is a knob to adjust the LCD contrast It also has a RS 232 communications port under the rubber seal on the bottom of the unit There is a black power cord to connect to the power from the vehicle that the unit is attached The description of these items is listed below Description of the Power Cord Black Cable from bottom of terminal 1 Red Wire 9 to 54 VDC 2 Amps maximum draw from vehicle Note This line must be fused 5 Amp Max DO NOT wire directly to the battery 2 Black Wire GND Description of the RS 232 Port DB 9 Male under wire seal on bottom 1 DCD 2 RxD in to terminal 3 TxD out from terminal 4 DTR out from terminal 5 GND 6 DSR in to terminal 7 RTS out from terminal 8 CTS in to terminal 9 S
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