OdaLog Technical Bulletin
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1. Brisbane Head Office 13 6 Pinacle Street PO Box 5533 BrendaleQlid 4500 Telephone Australia 07 3881 3850 International 61 7 3881 3850 Facsimile Australia 07 3881 2713 International 61 7 3881 2713 E mail Tech odalog com Web Page www odalog com IC INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD Technical Bulletin AAN Precautions When Using OdaLog IR Communications Precautions required when using Infra Red Communications on the OdaLog The Infra Red communications system used by the OdaLog to communicate and transfer data to a computer has been designed as a fast and convenient method of data communication that does not compromise the durability of the OdaLog construction Like all communication systems the Infra Red system has some vulnerabilities that can interfere with normal communications As more portable devices are utilising Infra Red technology to communicate the possibility for interference between devices is increasing and precautions should be taken to ensure that communications between the OdaLog and the PC are reliable and trouble free Conditions that have the potential to disrupt OdaLog to computer communications are e Infra Red ports on notebook computers and desktop PC s other than the Infrared Data Communication Link supplied with the OdaLog These built in or add on ports are usually active even when not in use e Infra Red ports on organisers phones modems etc that have been activated or are in use e Infra Red por2. o ensure that they have been received correctly Note In severe cases of Infra Red interference the OdaLog may stop responding If this occurs contact your nearest OdaLog distributor or service centre for advice on restoring normal operation to the OdaLog X Design Technical Bulletins Source documents 03 TB 911 09 2001 doc Page 1 of 1
3. ts on printers e Strong light sources such as holding the OdaLog very close to a bright light while in the Irdc IrdA mode e Infra Red remote control devices from TV s air conditioners etc Note The OdaLog is only susceptible to communication interference when it has been placed into Irdc IrdA mode It is not possible for any other device or source of Infra Red interference to affect the OdaLog if the user has not placed the OdaLog into the Irdc IrdA mode Steps to ensure reliable IR communication e Position the OdaLog correctly with respect to the supplied Infrared Data Communication Link as described in the user manual e f you are using a computer with an Infra Red port attached other then the Infrared Data Communication Link supplied with the OdaLog disable this port to prevent any Infra Red transmissions from it Never attempt to use a built in Infra Red port on a computer or other infrared ports Always use the Infrared Data Communication Link supplied with the OdaLog e Ensure that other devices with Infra Red ports phones other computers organisers etc that are within about 10 metres of the OdaLog do not have their Infra Red ports activated e Ensure that strong light sources are not directed onto the OdaLog while the instrument is in Irdc IrdA mode e When changing the configuration of the OdaLog using the PC software always read back the settings from the OdaLog after they have been changed t
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