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1. InfoWave User s Guide Model 9209 9211 9213 24211 24213 Model 9210 9212 9214 24212 24214 Version 1 1 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 9209 921 1 9213 24211 24213 and Model 9210 9212 9214 24212 24214 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from InnoMedia Inc This document is the official reference source for all revisions releases of this product until rescinded by an update Copyright 1997 1998 1999 by InnoMedia Incorporated All rights reserved FCC Certification This device has been tested and complies with Part 15 of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 If2. 1 Din power cable 2 9 pin to 9 pin RS 232 cables 2 9 pin to 25 pin adapters 1 User s manual and 1 one year warranty card lee ON ol rae a onl a The illustration below shows a general diagram of how the two computers are set up with InfoWave units PC to Peripheral Connection PC to PC Networking PST External Moderns or SON TA Model 9209 921 1 9213 2421 1 24213 Model 9210 9212 9214 242 12 24214 The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 6 InfoWave Hardware The following figure and table describe the InfoWave hardware InfoWave 9 gt PWR_DCD DTE CS re Go cal DTE DCE Reference Function Description 1 Power Indicator Indicates power is on when lit Flashes when in Sync mode 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 connecting to a computer and the indicator is off When it turns on the unit is set to Sync mode In Sync mode two InfoWave units synchronize their PN codes 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 Slide to the left for synchronization and to the right for normal data communication 7 DC Power Input 5V DC power inp
3. COM1 Properties Driver Resouces 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 12 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 The 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 Comments 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 ICTS O I Hardware flow control signal 9 RI O I For device that does not support hardware flow control Pin 4 6 and 7 of the InfoWave female connector need to be connected together The InnoMedia Wireless
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5. of the InfoWave families use direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS technology and depending 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 innomedia com OEM Business Development wireless innomedia com tw The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 3 Table of Contents PV CLACE ions scessacscssvaios casscedessdscopacansdasscnswedascspaconesesdsans tagsdneuacanacancegatecanadaussscnessessconeadencapacassaas 2 Disclaimer essee ane E E E A E E onehvaniesstacasneaes 2 COPYN SNE eeaeee ee aE a a e E a nee teates 2 FCC Certification 5 55jssn va serene uns sinis osen EEEE EEEE EEEE AEE RE AA 2 Trademark Acknowledgment eisai ccasnessancetaserhivassanascavestavns sha dacdetaandvnssnnnsezavadnacsbeanscszayesie 2 Customer S ppor serea terre te een Pe ra er eee eeer wee eee var ere rate once eee eee rer 3 The InnoMedia Wireless Group esseesssesssecssocssoosscosssocessecesoce
6. www innomedia com wireless 4 Introducing InfoWave Congratulations on purchasing InfoWave You have made the right decision to bring the power of wireless technology into your hands and you will soon discover the many delightful advantages and the wonderful benefits made possible through the magic of wireless connectivity This chapter 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 921 1 9213 2421 1 24213 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 Hyper Terminal and ppeANYWHERE The InfoWave Networking Software turns two computers into a mini network Now the peripherals and files of the two computers can allows two u
7. ass through connector Changing the InfoWave Baud Rate The default baud rate of the InfoWave is 115 2 Kbps A user can change the baud by doing the following steps However please notice that you only can change the baud of DCE mode InfoWave by issuing commands For DTE mode InfoWave please contact our technical support to get a different firmware you needed 1 Power on the InfoWave unit and connect it to one of the RS 232 ports 2 Use the Microsoft Hyper Terminal application by doing Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Hyper Terminal 3 Enter an escape sequence Ill lt CR gt and a WMBx lt CR gt where lt CR gt is the Carriage Return or Enter You need to consecutively and quickly enter the three and then hit the lt CR gt The timing between the keystrokes should be less than 0 5 second After seeing the InfoWave respond with an 0 or OK you can then type in the WMBx to set the baud rate Where x l for 115 2 Kbps x 2for 57 6 Kbps x 3 for 38 4 Kbps x 4for 19 2 Kbps x Sfor 9 6 Kbps 4 Power off the unit and then power it back on 5 Repeat the step 1 to 4 for the second InfoWave unit Synchronize Your InfoWave Units If two InfoWave units are configured for replacing an RS 232 cable the unique identification code of this pair is pre set during the manufacturing process A synchronization step is needed when two units fail to connect to each other due to a new firmware upgrade o
8. puter 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 The following picture shows the detailed information about how to complete the hardware installation InfoWave Caesa Back of Desktop PC D Type 9 25 Pin Connector AC peg Outlet AC DC Adapter RS 232 Cable Back of InfOWave Notebook PC Eas Pee lt P 5 PS 2 Power Cable RS 232 Cable Using the Power Adapter Cables One PS 2 power adapter cable is included in the InfoWave kit The power adapter cable allows you to power up the InfoWave unit from a desktop or notebook PC instead of using the AC DC power adapter 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 The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 9 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 p
9. r another pair of InfoWave operating in the close proximity The synchronization steps are 1 Turn off the power of each unit by pressing the power switch The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 10 2 If it is a DCE InfoWave unit which connects to a computer slide the switch to DTE side and if it is a DTE InfoWave unit which connects to a modem slide the switch to DCE side Please note that you need to unplug the RS 232 cable during the synchronization procedures 3 Turn on the power of each InfoWave unit by pressing the power switch again 4 After each unit s PWR LED has slowly blinked 3 times and then begun to flash faster slide the switch back to the original position 5 The PWR LED will now slowly blink 3 times and then light up solid After these steps are completed the two InfoWave units should be able to operate flawlessly If you still encounter any difficulties please contact InnoMedia s technical support The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless 11 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 COM1 or COM2 Communications Port
10. sers 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 PC to Peripheral Connection Model 9210 9212 9214 24212 24214 Two InfoWave units can provide a point to point communication between aPC and a data communication device like an external V 90 modem without any software installation PC to Multiple Devices Communication 9208 9218 9228 24218 24228 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 5 Hardware Installation 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 Model 9209 9211 9213 24211 24213 9210 9212 9214 24212 24214 consists of 2 InfoWave units 2 Power adapters 1 mini Din PS 2 power cable
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12. this device causes or receives interference from other equipment the user can reorient 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
13. ut 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 9209 921 1 9213 2421 1 24213 The DTE DCE switch should be set to the right position as shown below and the DTE indicator should be off If the switch is set to DTE left position the unit is in the synchronization mode and the PWR indicator will be flashing Please refer to the synchronization section Unit 1 to Computer Unit 2 to Computer Cat Gaia DTE DCE O DTE DCE PWR DCD DTE PWR DCD DTE OFF OFF InfoWave Model 9210 9212 9214 24212 24214 One unit is set to the DCE mode and the other unit is set to the DTE mode as illustrated below If the switch is set to the opposite position the unit is in the synchronization mode and the PWR will be flashing Please refer to the synchronization section Unit 1 to Computer Unit 2 to Peripheral ae Fel ey PWR DCD DTE PWR DCD DTE OFF ON The InnoMedia Wireless Group http www innomedia com wireless Installing the Hardware The steps below show you how to connect an 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 com
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