CodeXML® Router User Manual
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1. DO Universal Serie Dus USD Sap alien rele fas de hipt o Kaprbokss Erewing EHE dec AGLI dels locke peje under E Code Cie dopke Geral Port O After restarting your computer you will see a blue arrows icon in the system tray of your computer CodeXML Router was successfully installed El 1 52 PM C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 4 2 2 Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC Before inserting the CD for CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC in your disc drive make sure your Pocket PC device is in its cradle and Active Sync is installed and running on your desktop On your Pocket PC device open the Bluetooth Manager software found under the Start menu in the Settings System folder figure 1 Double click on the Bluetooth icon Open Serial Port folder and note the port number in the Inbound COM Port window figure 2 You will need this port number later in the installation process Note CodeXML Router BE also allows Pocket PC devices to connect via PC Card or Compact Flash Serial adapters dig Sellin Bluclusdlc Serial Purl All Lis service e Enald se vi lia regi ed E 4 thenhreticn Passe g id marta ind neat BackMght Eluebooth Clock Expansion l ach Ports abun SW u ryn ni CCA en b IFAD Audio IFAD WLAN Mask tue ttmos a anal sore BT ea nn Parsons bean awe EI Faj figure 1 figure2. upgrade the unit 4 2 AutoDownload Settings To enable auto upgrade right click the blue arrows icon in the system tray and select AutoDownloader Setup When the screen below appears figure 4 1 check the Enable AutoDownload box A i Note The AutoDownload feature cannot recognize a reader if the reader is connected with an interface that is different than what was selected during CodeXML Router installation If you selected USB during installation AutoDownload will not work via RF or RS 232 You can still check the enable box but the Router AutoDownloader cannot recognize if the reader is attached Next click the Browse button You will need to set the master file location This is the location of the firmware file that the CodeXML Router will attempt to download to the reader When a new firmware version is released users may place the new firmware file in the master file location and the CodeXML Router will automatically check that file and attempt to upgrade a connected reader to that version You may change the settings on how often the CodeXML Router software checks the master file location Default time is 2 hours O You may also set how often CodeXML Router software prompts the user to upgrade to new firmware Default time is 30 minutes O CodeXML AutoDownloader Setup Version 0046 OT Enable Autol ownload Schedule check new files in master tle location Remind download delay Every Hours Check Now After Min Mas
3. 2 Insert the CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC Devices CD into your PC s CD drive The CD will automatically begin the installation process Ifthe CD does not Auto Run double click the setup exe file on the CD C001527_CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 5 2 3 Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC con t E When you get to the screen pictured below figure 3 type in the 20 digit number found on the serial number card included in your CD case This number may also be found on your installation CD Click Next Note If you are upgrading the installation process will bypass this screen In the next screen that appears you must choose the repair selection to upgrade the software InstallShield Wizard Edit Data Enter requested data Please enter the 0 digit number found on the serial number card included in your CD case The serial number may algo be found on your installer CD Enter alphanumerical characters lettere and numbers only You can use lower or upper case letters Cancel figure 3 Choose a destination folder for CodeXML Router BE for Pocket PC Code recommends the default settings Click Next InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a d
4. 5 mumis Code page number IIC E Codes Cho doncs C Serial Pat CodeXML Client Application CodeXML Client Application is for custom application developed by the Code Corporation For most applications this setting is not applicable For more information see Chapter 4 of the CodeXML Router Users Manual email sales codecorp com or call 801 495 2200 Spp E A r t rn Karola E de AI ME e PIME Coda Chen dockan 2 Seral Pat Serial Port A general purpose communications port that enables you to connect external devices to a computer and transfer information The serial port standard supports data transfer rates of 1 Mbps million bits per second Most serial ports on computers conform to the RS 232 standards Sp da pia ets ate Ir a r p U Kepebola P bel 7 Dedi Chel dopin Sera Pat C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 11 Chapter 4 AutoDownloader C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 12 4 1 What is the AutoDownload Feature The CodeXML Router may be used to automatically download firmware files crb files and imf files to readers connected via USB cable RS 232 cable or Bluetooth radio This feature is primarily used to ease the process of upgrading units in the field to the latest firmware settings When the AutoDownload feature is enabled the CodeXML Router will recognize when a reader is attached to a host and attempt to
5. User s Manual CodeXML Router Bluet ooth Edi tion Windows 98 2000 XP Serial 13l ebxh jdh w to2 www codecorp com Copyright 1999 2005 Code Corpoation All Rights Reserved CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual Copyright 2004 the Code Corporation All Rights Reserved The software described in this manual may only be used in accordance with the terms of its license agreement No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the Code Corporation This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying or recording in information storage and retrieval systems NO WARRANTY This technical documentation is provided AS IS Further the documentation does not represent a commitment on the part of The Code Corporation The Code Corporation does not warrant that it is accurate complete or error free Any use of the technical documentation is at the risk of the user Code 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 Code to determine whether any such changes have been made Code shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furn
6. ations please call the Code Corporation at 801 495 2200 Application receives data through Tre code Reader E a tadiec tr AE Keystrokes Encoding Extended ASCII default pe Extended ASCII default ea i Codex I Shift JIS rai CA pa E figure 6 figure 7 CodeXML Router BE software is now installed on your Pocket PC device To open CodeXML Router BE for Pocket PC click on the Start Menu on your Pocket PC device and select CodeXML Router program figure 8 You will see the two arrows icon appear in the lower right corner of your device figure 9 The software is now running EG start afi 7 29 wD S o mE de ormation Ko figure 9 E figure 8 C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 7 2 3 Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC con t You must now set the Code Reader 2 0 to Radio Frequency RF Two Way Communication mode by scanning the code below Note For more information on the different Radio Frequency modes please download a version of the Code Reader 2 0 User s Manual Two Way Communication Mode el M129 02 You may now scan your Quick Connect Code to connect your Code Reader 2 0 to the Bluetooth radio in your Pocket PC device If you haven t generated a Quick Connect code the Code Corporation makes it easy to quickly link the Code Reader 2 0 to Bluetooth enabled devices by creating small Data Matrix codes that include the Bluet
7. e installation process 6 2 Technical Support Technical Support and Returns For returns or technical support call the Code Corporation Technical Support at 801 495 2200 For all returns Code will issue an RMA number which must be placed on the packing slip when the software is returned C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 18
8. ed with your Bluetooth adapter Code recommends Belkin products www belkin com Highlight the My Device Icon and the Bluetooth Serial Port will be on the right figure 4 1 My Bluetooth Places My Device File Edit View Bluetooth Favorites Tools Help Back ga P Search E Folders y d My Bluetooth Places My Device 2 Folders Service Startup Status Device na E Desktop MN E Bluetooth Serial Port Automatic serCi T Dial up Networking Automatic Started 3 My Documents Sy Fax Automatic Started 3 HalfBaked File Transfer Automatic Started E q My Network Places HA Information Exchange Automatic Started Recycle Bin ae Information Synchronizat Automatic Not Started My Bluetooth Places Es Network Access Automatic Started Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood El My Device Address Q Can I change the configuration after the software installation process A No If you would like to reconfigure the settings you will need to reinstall the software Q would like to use the CR2 to send data to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet from a CR2 unit to a USB Bluetooth adapter Can do that A Yes if during the software installation process you set the reader to Bluetooth Adapter Virtual COM Port see above and Keystrokes for application data Q Can I connect readers through USB RS232 PS 2 and Bluetooth interfaces at the same time A Yes Make sure to configure the software to the proper settings during th
9. en Would Use CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition ua una 3 Installation Guides Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition Software for Windows 5 Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition Software for Pocket PC 6 9 Settings Overview CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition Settings 3 1 1 Reader Interface Settings unse een 10 3 1 2 Application Interface SettingS ooccoccconncociconoconoconnnonnconncoroconnonnnonnnnnnns 10 11 AutoDownloader Settings AutoDownloader Settings nenne nnnn nenne nenn nano nnnnn nano nenne nennen 13 14 CodeXML Client Interface What is the CodeXML Client Interface nenn 16 Troubleshooting amp Support Frequently Asked Questions FAQ i 18 Code Technical Support C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 Chapter 1 Overview C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 1 1 1 What is CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition software is data acquisition and delivery software designed to work with the Code Reader 2 0 CR2 connected via Bluetooth radio or USB PS2 or RS 232 cable CodeXML Router software has four 4 primary functions 1 Easy Application Interfacing Depending on your application CodeXML Router BE allows you to easily connect a CR2 to serial or keystroke applications If
10. ep 22 17 31 28 2004 figure 4 4 If the reader fails to upgrade correctly CodeXML Router will alert the user Please try again or contact Code technical support at 801 495 2200 or email support codecorp com C001527_CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 14 Chapter 5 CodeXML Client Interface C001527_CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 15 5 1 What is the CodeXML Client Interface Through the CodeXML Client Interface CodeXML Router software can serve as a programmable filter Users work with the Code Corporation s support team to develop customizable rules that can manipulate scanned data e g add or delete characters reformat before it is sent to an application The CodeXML Client Interface may be customized to solve most data routing or data manipulation needs If your application requires data packet confirmation the CodeXML Client Interface can provide custom two way communication between a reader and application For more information on utilizing the CodeXML Client Interface please contact the Code Corporation at 801 495 2200 or email support codecorp com C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 16 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting amp Support C001527_CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual_100209 17 6 1 Frequently Asked Questions Q How do I find the Virtual COM port for my Bluetooth radio A Open the configuration software provid
11. ifferent folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files CodeCorp CodeXML Router BE Browse figure 4 At the screen pictured below figure 5 click Yes This allows CodeXML Router BE to use Active Sync to upload the program to the Pocket PC device Installing Applications Install Code Corporation Code Router Bluetooth Edition Pocket PC using the default application install directory figure 5 C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 6 2 3 Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Pocket PC con t CodeXML Router BE software will now be loaded on the Pocket PC device Check your Pocket PC device to see that the software is loading Once the software is loaded you will see a dialog box asking for the correct Inbound COM Port Input the COM Port number that was identified in step 2 figure 6 Click OK The next dialog box figure 7 will ask whether you would like to send data through Keystrokes or CodeXML Client Applications See Chapter 3 for more information on the various settings If you select Keystrokes you must also choose the appropriate encoding e g If your barcodes are encoded using the UTF8 specification choose the UTF8 setting The most common encoding is Extended ASCII Note CodeXML was developed to simplify linking AIDC applications to hardware For those interested in understanding more about developing custom applic
12. ishing performance or use of this material The Code Corporation does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product or application described herein NO LICENSE No license is granted either by implication estoppel or otherwise under any intellectual property rights of The Code Corporation Any use of hardware software and or technology of the Code Corporation is governed by its own agreement The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Code Corporation CodeXML Maker QuickMaker CodeXML Maker CodeXML Maker Pro CodeXML Router CodeXML Client SDK CodeXML Filter HyperPage CodeTrack GoCard GoWeb ShortCode GoCode Code Router All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged The software and or products of The Code Corporation include inventions that are patented or that are the subject of patents pending U S Patents 7072974 6957769 7428981 7185824 6758391 7392933 7070091 The Code Corporation 14940 S Pony Express Road Suite 500 Bluffdale UT 84065 www codecorp com C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 i Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 Chapter 2 2 1 2 2 Chapter 3 3 1 Chapter 4 4 1 Chapter 5 5 1 Chapter 6 6 1 6 2 What is CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition Luis 2 Wh
13. ooth Address of the radio you are connecting to When the code is scanned the CR2 will instantly connect with that device Please visit the link below to generate a Quick Connect code for your device http www codecorp com support bdaddr php Once your Code Reader 2 0 is connected to the Bluetooth radio in your Pocket PC device open any application that accepts keystroke data e g Word Excel and begin scanning Scan the Save Settings Code below if you want to save the settings on your Code Reader 2 0 If you do not scan the Save Settings code and your reader powers off you will lose your settings Save Settings tr n E M188 02 C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 8 Chapter 3 Settings C001527_CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 9 3 1 CR2 Interface Settings When installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition you will need to configure the software according to which interface the Code Reader 2 0 is connected Tha Frati ftw Far HD Bir lin I Ria ae la iia Fai Seta Pal Universal Sane Ous S07 Bluetooth Adapter Virtual Serial Port A general purpose non physical communications port utilized by Bluetooth configuration software for Bluetooth radio adapters You may find the virtual serial port of your radio adapter by the Bluetooth Configuration software see Frequently Asked Questions section of CodeXML Router Manual Serial Port A general purpose communication
14. s port that enables you to connect external devices to a computer and transfer information The serial port standard supports data transfer rates of 1 Mbps million bits per second Most serial ports on computers conform to the RS 232 standards USB Universal Serial Bus A general purpose communications port that enables you to connect external devices to a computer and transfer information The USB standard supports data transfer rates of 12Mbps million bits per second 3 2 Application Settings When installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition you will need to configure the software according to the type of data your application accepts Sy Ant ELE fa les Pe f Eayrbokss Encina Catered ASCII Ideal 3 E ge E n 1 I mi mm um e pm Li 2 Code Ciani doian Sea Pot Keystrokes 8 Encoding Scanned data sent via the keyboard port as if typed on a keyboard If you are sending data to a common Windows based application e g Word Excel Notepad select the Keystrokes setting You may also set data to encoding standards 1 Extended ASCII default Most common encoding standard for keyboard data 2 UTF7 or UTF8 a general purpose language encoding standard C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 10 3 2 Application Settings con t 3 ShiftJIS Japanese language encoding standard 4 Code Page Number IBM defined standard for keyboard mapping Fr kapha Ere icin Cede 029
15. stomizable rules to solve most data routing or data manipulation needs CodeXML Router BE software is available for Windows and Pocket PC C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 2 Chapter 2 Installation Guides C001527_CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual_100209 3 2 1 Installing CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition for Windows D Insert the Code Router Bluetooth Edition for Windows CD into your PC s CD drive The CD will automatically begin the installation process When you get to the screen pictured below please enter the CD Serial Key found on the card included in the CD case Enter Installation Serial Number Please enter the 20 digit serial number that came with your installer CD Enter alphanumerical characters letters and numbers only You can use lower or upper case letters i Cancel When you get to the screen pictured below please choose from the appropriate settings For a description of each setting please see Chapter 3 If connecting via Bluetooth radio you will need to know the Virtual COM port number your Bluetooth software has assigned see Frequently Asked Questions If you wish to enable the AutoDownload feature please check the appropriate box in the next screen Finish the installation process and restart your computer Hardware and Application Interface Type Selection The Code Races mag he ne F Elia ida lea viuda Sci Fai OH Seta Pol COMI
16. ter file location B Browse Cancel figure 4 1 C001527 CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition User s Manual 100209 13 4 2 AutoDownload Settings con t Once an new file is put in the Master file location users will be prompted to upgrade a reader after scanning a code figure 4 2 Select Download Now and the reader will begin upgrading figure 4 3 CodeXML AutoDownloader CodeXML AutoDownloader Reader Download Total Progress EHE Downloading No 1 file out of 1 file s W001914_2302_app d File Progress BEDA u Updates found on server Do you want to download now Remind Me Later Flash SS figure 42 Programming 130950 bytes out of 1041250 bytes were downloaded Cancel i figure 4 3 Note If the reader already has been upgraded with the same file in the Master file folder or a more recent version the user will not be prompted to upgrade the unit CodeXML Router will create a log file that will document the upgrade status of a reader and place it in the Master File folder The log file will document successful and unsuccessful upgrades figure 4 4 A unique log file will be created for every reader upgraded by reader serial number E 0010003484 log Notepad File Edit Format wiew Help AAA RARA RARA RARA RA O A A AA AA AURORA Reader ID and firmware versioni 1223222300600001 0003484406 sd sq ba a a a e a AAA AAA Download succeeded Mon Oct 18 10 00 02 2004 2301 dl Date Modified wed S
17. your application requires keystroke data CodeXML Router will map data from a physical or virtual serial port to the keyboard port If you are sending data from a CR2 to a Bluetooth adapter connected to a host computer you may route the data to any Windows or Pocket PC application that accepts keystroke data e g Word Excel Notepad CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition supports all Windows keyboard mapping options ASCII characters and function keys 2 Reliable Bi Directional Data Transfer If you application requires data packet confirmation the CodeXML Router will monitor each radio communication to ensure that data is not lost inadvertently even if the CR2 is taken out of range or loses radio communication 3 AutoDownloading CodeXML Router may be programmed to automatically download files to Code Readers For environments that have a large number of readers widely distributed throughout a facility the AutoDownload feature allows an IT manager to ensure that all units are running the same settings without having to collect and upgrade the units individually By placing setting files in a single server file location the units will prompt the user to upgrade when the file is different than what is currently on the reader This feature is only available in the Windows version of CodeXML Router 4 CodeXML Client Interface The CodeXML Router Bluetooth Edition software may also act as a programmable filter allowing users to develop cu
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