InfoWave User`s Guide
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1. Identification Name INNOMEDIA TECHNOLOGY INC OK EE EE OE pO ho A a OK OK OK SOR WMN Disconnect ep No Connection mmm qe LLL L1 13 WMO 2x i d C o ee WMOx 0 o 14 WMP SAX 2x o o f WWE Dsomwad w oc OK y is wey w 16 WMS Disconnected 0x00 one Disconnected byte binary OK number WMS or Connected with x one byte Connected with address x WMSx address x x is binary OK the current number partner WMS Create anew 9 Comedmg O The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 16 wireless link and it is done successfully WMSx Create a new wireless link but the desired partner not found WMSx Create a new wireless link but the desired partner is busy 17 WM amp Bx Disconnected 18 WM amp Cx Disconnected 9 WM amp O 20 Invalid command III cr Escape sequence NW cd ue di ue di OK WM amp Bx Connected N Can not set parameter during radio connection OK m NENNEN TS WM amp Cx Can not set parameter during radio connection OK pause Connect to Address x enter data mode Connecting pause Partner Not Found Disconnected OK Connecting pause Partner Busy Disconnected OK2. InfoWave User s Guide Model 9008 and Model 9208 Version 1 0 InnoMedia Inc 90 Rio Robles Suite 100 San Jose CA 95134 The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 1 Preface Disclaimer The information in this document is preliminary and subject to change without notice InnoMedia reserves the right to change any portion of this product for reasons such as improving performance or enhancing functionality InnoMedia assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of this product for anything other than its intended purpose Copyright This document is copyrighted material No part of this document may be copied by any means without the written permission of InnoMedia Inc InfoWave User Guide Model 9008 and Model 9208 First Edition November 1999 This document describes the InfoWave system from InnoMedia Inc This document is the official reference source for all revisions releases of this product until rescinded by an update Copyright 1997 1998 and 1999 by InnoMedia Incorporated All rights reserved FCC Certification This device has been tested and complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operations If this device causes or receives interference from other equipment the user can reori
3. o 3 ee a o NENNEN p zZ z Table 3 The Definition of WMRxy Command The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 13 eene yi Type Flag Table 4 The Data Structure of Numerical Response of WML Command Flag1 Description Definition BitO Numerical or Text Response 1 Numerical Response 0 Text Response Bit1 Response Control Response On 0 Response Off Bit2 Echo Control 1 Echo On 0 Echo Off Bit3 Saveto EEPROM 1 Save 0 Don t Save Bit4 Auto Scan Channel Control 1 Enabled 0 Disabled Bit5 Auto Channel Change Control 1 Enabled 0 Disabled Flag2 Description Definition BitO RF Link Status 1 Connected 0 Disconnected Bit 1 Asynchronous Interface Type 1 DTE 0 DCE Table 5 Definition of Flag and Flag2 The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 14 Table 6 shows the detailed information of responses of all commands Please note that the string enclosed by is ASCII character In contrast the number prefixed by Ox is a binary number Another thing is that 2x denotes 2 byte ASCII characters 3x denotes 3 byte ASCII characters and so on Command Condition Numerical Text Response Response WMA x x s er i o pw oe WMAx Connected N Can not set parameter during radio c
4. gt TE X OK Table 6 The Responses of WM Command Set The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless Configuring Your Computer s Serial Port InfoWave uses hardware flow control to ensure reliable data transmission Your PC COM port needs to be configured as shown below To configure the serial port do the following 1 At Windows 95 and 98 desktop area issue the command sequences Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager gt Ports gt COMI or COM2 Communications Port COM1 Properties Driver Resouces 00 Hardware All the parameters should be set as shown in the above figure except the Bits per second box Choose the correct baud rate that matches your InfoWave setting The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 18 Changing Your Cable Wiring to Bypass InfoWave Hardware Flow Control For a device does not support hardware flow control special cable wiring is needed to bypass the hardware flow control Pin 4 6 and 7 of the InfoWave female connector need to be connected together T following figure and table show the female connector layout and pin assignment respectively Note that once the hardware flow control is disabled the user needs to exercise caution to prevent data overrun that can result in loss of data packets Female Connector of InfoWave Unit Pin No Pin Name I O IO Comm
5. 15 1999 PN4 B386A45E5F670D4848BECE1A1A917D9C ID 010203 My Address 1 Maximum Frame Length 512 Echo ON Response ON Auto Scan Channel On Auto Channel Change On Current RF Channel 8 Type of RS232 Port DCE Current Baud Rate 115200 Default Baud Rate 115200 Wireless Link Disconnected Identification Name INNOMEDIA TECHNOLOGY INC The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 11 Query the setting of my address Set up my address xxx can not exceed a 3 digit decimal number ranging from 1 to 254 Switch to data mode from command mode Query the stored partner s PN code WMOxx Temporarily set the local PN code to the partner s PN code xx cannot exceed a P Query the setting of PN code of local station WM WMPxx Set up the PN code of local station xx cannot exceed a 2 digit decimal number ranging from 1 to 20 WMRxy Set up the baud rate and data format of the RS 232 interface of remote station x A O y l 5 For detailed definition see Table 3 WMSxxx Create a radio link with a partner addressed by xxx xxx cannot exceed a 3 digit decimal number ranging from 1 to 254 Once the radio link is established the InfoWave switches from command to data mode A ESCAPE sequence can return the InfoWave to the command mode The ESCAPE sequence consists of three contiguous I characters and a CR WM amp Bxxx Set up the BOTH_IDLE time constant in units of minute xxx ca
6. Devices Communication Model 9008 and Model 9208 Desktop PC InfoWave The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless InfoWave Hardware The following figure and table describe the InfoWave hardware DTE DCE Reference Function Description 1 Power Indicator Indicates power is on when lit 2 DCD Indicator Indicates unit is connected when lit Light blinks when transferring data and turns off after 30 seconds of inactivity 3 DTE Indicator Set unit to DCE mode for connection to a computer or to DTE mode for connection to a peripheral When it turns on the unit is in the DTE mode 4 Antenna Transmits Receives signal to from another unit 5 Power Switch Press into the lock position to turn on the unit Press again to turn off the unit 6 DTE DCE Switch Select DCE to connect a computer like device and DTE to connect a modem like device 7 DC Power Input 5V DC power input Positive polarity is at the center 8 9 pin Serial Port Female 9 pin connector for serial connection to a PC or serial communication device 9 25 pin Parallel Port Reserved for OEM use Optional The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless InfoWave Model 9008 and 9208 The InfoWave units of Model 9008 and Model 9208 can be set to be connected to computer like devices or modem like devices The selection is done by setting the DTE DCE switch The following
7. figure shows that one unit is set to the DCE mode and the other one is set to the DTE mode Unit connected to computer like DTE devices Set to DCE mode o DTE DCE PWR DCD DTE OFF The InnoMedia Wireless Group eria Unit connected to modem like DCE devices Set to DTE mode er o DTE DCE ON http www innomedia com wireless Installing the Hardware The steps below show you how to connect a InfoWave unit to a computer 1 Power off the computer 2 Take one serial cable out of the InfoWave kit Connect one end of the serial cable to the 9 pin male communications COM port on your computer If your computer has a 25 pin COM port use the 9 to 25 pin adapter included in the package 3 Connect the other end of the serial port to the 9 pin female COM port on the back of the InfoWave unit 4 Plug the power supply pack into the 5V DC power input in the back of your InfoWave unit Hardware installation is now completed on one computer Remember to perform the entire procedure for the other computer to be networked InfoWawve aD Back of Desktop PC D Type 9 25 Pin Connector AC Outlet AC DC Adapter RS 232 Cable Back of Infow Notebook PC n prave OE pese Gb d B PS 2 Power Cable RS 232 Cable Using the Power Adapter Cables Two power adapter cables are included in the InfoWave kit The power adapter cab
8. 0 automatically be turned off Whenever any station has data to send the radio will turn on again This avoids mutual interference if there are more than one set of InfoWave located in close proximity Command Description WMA Query the setting of auto channel scan function WMAx Set up the auto channel scan function x 0 Disable scan channel x l Enable scan channel Query the setting of default baud rate WMBx Set up the default baud rate xz 1 115200 x 2 57600 x 3 38400 xz 4 19200 x 5 9600 WMCx Set up the auto channel change function x 0 Disable auto change x I Enable auto change WMD Disconnect the radio link established previously Query the setting of echo and response function WMEx Set up the echo and response function x A P For detailed definition see Table 2 WMF Query the setting of number of maximum bytes in one packet WMFxxxx Set up the number of maximum bytes in one packet xxxx cannot exceed a 4 digit decimal du ranging from 1 to 1024 WMIxxxxxx Set up the group ID xxxxxx must be exactly a 6 digit hexadecimal number A station can only communicate with other stations with the same Group ID Set up the station name to be xxx The length of xxx cannot exceed 31 characters and it can not contain List current setting of important parameters The format is as follows Version InfoWave V GO Date 05
9. C to Peripheral Connection Model 9210 Two InfoWave units can provide a point to point communication between a PC and a data communication device like an external V 90 modem without any software installation PC to Multiple Devices Communication Model 9208 For point to multipoint applications one InfoWave unit can serve as a base station to poll many remote stations For example one computer can control multiple mobile robots by using the InfoWave units Using a simple InfoWave command set users can easily integrate the InfoWave into their remote data collection and control applications The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 3 Installing InfoWave InfoWave can be installed in just minutes This chapter discusses the hardware installation of the InfoWave system including a description of the InfoWave hardware components and an installation procedure The InfoWave kit consists of Model 9208 1 2 InfoWave units 2 Power adapters mini Din PS 2 power cable 1 Din power cable 2 9 pin to 25 pin adapters 2 9 pin to 9 pin RS 232 cables User s manual and 1 one year warranty card Gn Su dg OA e D 13 Model 9008 InfoWave unit Power adapter mini Din PS 2 power cable 9 pin to 25 pin adapter 9 pin to 9 pin RS 232 cable User s manual and 1 one year warranty card DL M de Se The illustrations below show the typical applications for the InfoWave PC to Multiple
10. ent the device s antenna or move the device to a different location Modifications to this device without the manufacturer s approval could void the user s authority to operate this device Trademark Acknowledgment The InnoMedia logo design is a registered trademark of InnoMedia PTE Ltd All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 2 Customer Support United States Customer Service 408 432 5400 Technical Support 408 432 5442 Singapore Customer Service 65 872 0828 Technical Support 65 872 0828 Taiwan Customer Service 886 3 564 1299 Technical Support 886 3 564 1299 For troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions visit our Web site at http www innomedia com wireless The InnoMedia Wireless Group The InnoMedia Wireless Group offers wireless products ranging from OEM components to complete end user products With expertise in radio design baseband signal processing firmware device drivers spread spectrum technology and communications system design the InnoMedia Wireless Group is dedicated to working with its OEM customers and business partners to help them develop innovative wireless products The InfoWave product family consists of InfoWave and OEM transceiver transmitter and receiver modules All members of the InfoWave families use direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and dependi
11. ents DCE DTE 1 DCD O I In DCE mode when the radio link is established DCD is asserted When the link is torn down DCD becomes de asserted 2 RXD O I 3 TXD I O 4 DTR I O In DCE mode DTR must be asserted before data can be sent out normally 5 GND 6 DSR O I 7 RTS I O Hardware flow control signal 8 CTS O I Hardware flow control signal 9 RI O I For device does not support hardware flow control Pin 4 6 and 7 of the InfoWave female connector need to be connected together The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 19
12. er will introduce you to InfoWave and describe some of the advantages and possible uses of your new product What is InfoWave InfoWave is a low cost solution for such applications as cable replacement wireless home networking and remote data collection and control Using the digital spread spectrum technology InfoWave is a plug and play RS 232 cable replacement just connect it to a serial port and it provides transparent wireless connectivity InfoWave offers reliable and secure communications between computers or data devices at distances of up to 350 feet indoors and 1000 feet outdoors PC to PC Networking Model 9209 By simply connecting an InfoWave unit to each computer s serial port the two InfoWave units establish a point to point connection between two computers You can download and install the InfoWave Networking Software from InnoMedia s web site or use other software applications such as HyperTerminal and pcANYWHERE The InfoWave Networking Software turns two computers into a mini network Now the peripherals and files of the two computers can allows two users to print with the same printer fax or email with same modem exchange files and play games with each other Moreover both users can simultaneously and independently surf the Web using the same phone line and the same Internet Service Provider account Users can download the InfoWave Networking software from our web site http www innomedia com wireless P
13. le allows you to power up the InfoWave unit from a desktop or notebook PC instead of using the DC power supply To use the cable do the following 1 Connect one end to the InfoWave DC power supply and connect the other end of the cable to a PS 2 pass through connector 2 Remove either the PS 2 mouse or keyboard connector first then plug in the PS 2 pass through connector Finally plug in the PS 2 mouse or keyboard connector on top of the PS 2 pass through connector The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 9 InfoWave Command Set InnoMedia Wireless Group offers a WM command set for the InfoWave spread spectrum data modem and development tools This command set allows users to rapidly develop wireless prototypes and applications before going through lengthy hardware development cycles Each command is prefixed by two letters WM followed by some other characters as parameters and then ended by a carriage return CR Please note that these commands can only be used in the Data Communication Equipment DCE mode This command set is not supported in the Data Terminal Equipment DTE mode Definitions e Point to Point Connection InfoWave only supports one point to point connection at atime A polling or inquiry scheme is needed to implement point to multipoint communication e Primary Station The station that initiates a connection e Secondary Station The station that communicates with a P
14. ng on country specific regulations can be customized to operate in either 902 928 MHz or 2 4 2 483 GHz bands The InfoWave unit has been certified by FCC and Industry Canada For users who prefer to directly control the transceiver transmitter or receiver InfoWave OEM modules can be customized to meet their requirements InfoWave technology has been used to support wireless data collection home security systems and the control of such devices as mobile robots surveillance cameras studio lighting systems and electronic white boards Points of Contacts OEM Business Development wireless 9innomedia com OEM Business Development wireless innomedia com tw The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 3 Table of Contents PHGEACE e 2 DiSclatmet 2i eei an oor papi Pola dad cube buen e up bnda Pula bcr ad Puoi ra UR ODER ERR edu du GE 2 Avus di MP ee 2 FCC Cercato NN Um 2 Trademark Acknowledgment cia 2saccsnresaacerenndaceestanagnezcanndavdaiacscavsdanunizendeeduemeeeusidacaneeee 2 CUB USNS SHDDDEL ue eie EE E E ruta E o riden a UN UdiN 3 The InnoMedia Wireless Group A eee ee eerte ee ee ee ee sete sese sese tese s tese s tese se eeaoe 3 Introducing Dbo V VE aseosssn iun RES ORRER RA QU NRRPN RR I Utque HERE APR ERN ERR MU RI MAN NE RR RE PAR ERE 5 Wh at is Info Waye l ao vea iced s Ert Lu GuUcub ad dd
15. nnot exceed a 3 digit decimal number ranging from 0 to 255 If x 0 the BOTH_IDLE timer is disabled WM amp Cxxx Set up the CREATE_LINK time constant uniting in second xxx cannot exceed a 3 digit decimal number ranging from 0 to 255 If x 0 the CREATE_LINK timer is disabled WM amp 0 Restore the default setting Table 1 The WM Command Set The command could be entered in low or upper case Note that the timing of issuing the Escape Sequence is important Enter an escape sequence Ill CR where the Carriage Return or Enter You need to consecutively and quickly enter the three and then hit the CR The timing between the keystrokes should be less than 0 5 second in After seeing the InfoWave respond with an 0 or OK you can then type in the WMx commands For software programming the detailed timing is shown below P e TI I TI A I T2 CR T3 Next WM Command Where T1 500 ms T2 800 ms and T3 50 ms The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 12 Save setting to Echo control Response control Text or numerical EEPROM or not 0 Echo On 0 Response On response selection 0 Don t Save 1 Echo Off 1 Response Off 0 Text Response Numerical Response WMEP Restore previous setting Table 2 The Definition of WMEx Command B T E i 2 579 _ 7 0 1 3 3M M 3 N42 E 2 o 0 2
16. onnection E eje A WMB x OS qo 5 oec WMBx peoa Ww ok S WMBx Connected N Can not set parameter during radio connection Sicilia i omm WMC x x a a a RN E mr pe Fog Can not set parameter AE radio connection OK a Connected 0 Pause Disconnected OK pam ee 0 Disconnected ae ee LIES i 29 y 29 OK Pw 0 OK WME Discomected Ww oc WMFx Connected N Can not set parameter during radio connection eae 7 WMH Hx Hx si nass e WMHx Dimas W oK OK y Home el OK The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 15 WMJ 31x 31x OK Wi Discomecied w oc MUZE X Can not set parameter e radio connection OK un pue Version InfoWave VGO Table 4 Date 05 15 1999 PN4 B386A45E5F670D4848BECE1A1A917D 9c D2010203 My Addressz1 Maximum Frame Length 512 Echo On Response On Auto Scan Channel On Auto Channel ChangezOn Current RF Channel 8 Type of RS232 Port DCE Current Baud Rate 115200 Default Baud Rate 1 15200 Wireless Link Disconnected
17. rimary station e My Address The address of the local station e Partner Address The address of the remote station e Default Baud Rate The baud rate used by the RS 232 interface at a Secondary Station e Auto Channel Scan InfoWave will automatically scan all the available RF channels and record the interference level of each channel after a power up initialization e Auto Channel Change InfoWave will automatically choose a clear channel if any interference occurs and disturbs the data transmission during a radio connection e Group ID Each station has a Group ID and can only communicate with other stations with the same Group ID e PN Code Pseudo random PN code used by InfoWave that is a direct sequence spread spectrum communication system InfoWave has 20 sets of PN codes This allows two sets of InfoWave to operate in close proximity by choosing different PN codes e Create Link Time Constant After receiving set up link command a Primary Station continuously tries to create a radio link with a Secondary Station for a CREATE LINK duration If the timer times out and the Primary Station still could not find the target Secondary Station Primary Station will get a message as Partner Not Found e Both Idle Time Constant If a radio link is established and there is no data to be sent between two stations for a BOTH IDLE period the radio transmission power will The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 1
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