Ethernet Cradles
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1. The attention AT prefix is required prior to entering any command All commands require a carriage return or lt CR gt following the entry of the desired command and are not case sensitive All command responses are encapsulated by a carriage return and line feed or lt CR gt lt LF gt The ASCII display of these characters is suppressed with only the modem response being presented Ethernet Cradle does not support multiple command such as ATEO 18W Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual Normally the cradle is in TCP server mode and waiting for the connection request call from a remote device When r nRING r n is received the mobile computer has to accept it by issuing ATA However when the mobile computer issues ATDTXxx xxx xxx xxx kkkk to create a connection with a remote device the cradle will be in TCP client mode Note The RING message will be sent to the mobile computer up to ten times at an interval of 7 5 seconds The mobile computer has to respond before the counter times out Escape Sequence lt gt The escape sequence consists of three characters Once a connection has been established type the escape sequence to return to command state When entering the next command after an escape sequence always wait to receive r nOK r n An escape attempt in the interval may fail because the modem is not in on line data state There are equal guard time periods before2. Ethernet Cradle as a telnet server Default Settings of Ethernet Cradle gt Current IP or 192 168 1 1 default gt Working mode set to Modem Mode gt Port 8000 DHCP enabled 4 The Main Menu is displayed for configuring the cradle Proceed with related settings for a specific working mode Press Enter to continue J Kernel Version Kernel 1 01 Lib version Ethernet Cradle 1 03 MACID 00 D0 17 C0 01 8C IP 192 168 6 97 lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem Configuration Save and Exit 0 Exit without Saving Choose a Number gt _ 13 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 5 If you are satisfied with the new settings select 7 from the Main Menu The cradle will reboot and re initialize with the new settings Main Menu Options 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Applicable to Working Mode Any Default Settings Check local IP if you don t remember Modem mode Timer only 2 Set LED Indicator Setting Data mode or Modem mode Default to Network Rx Tx 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Status 3 Set Connection Settings Data mode Default to TCP Server Set Modem Configuration Modem mode 4 Set Working mode Select working mode Default to Modem mode 5
3. AT IP Ethernet Cradle will respond with its IP address to the mobile computer AT DNS Ethernet Cradle will be assigned with the IP address of DNS server AT DNS Ethernet Cradle will respond with the IP address of DNS server AT GWY Ethernet Cradle will be assigned with the IP address of Gateway AT GWY Ethernet Cradle will respond with the IP address of Gateway ATS7 Ethernet Cradle will wait for the specified period of time 5 50 sec for receiving a carrier from the remote modem before hanging up By default it is set to 10 seconds gt S7 wait for carrier after dialing ATDT ATS7 Ethernet Cradle will respond with the current setting of waiting time for receiving a carrier from the remote modem before hanging up AT IDLETI MEOUT Ethernet Cradle will wait for the specified period of time 10 180 sec for sending receiving data before hanging up By default it is set to 30 seconds gt For Ethernet Cradle to wait permanently set 0 AT IDLETIMEOUT Ethernet Cradle will respond with the current setting of waiting time for sending receiving data before hanging up Note New settings are only valid for the current configuration if you are using AT commands They will be reset to defaults after re connecting the power to the cradle To change settings permanently access the configuration menus Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 1 2 CONNECTING ETHERNET CRADLES No matter which connection or mode
4. 18 C to 25 C for optimal performance The charging devices will not charge the battery when the temperature exceeds 40 C 1 1 WORKING MODES Ethernet Cradles support three different working modes while networking via Ethernet gt Baud Rate Ethernet Cradles are set to work at the baud rate of 115 200 bps by default For the Cradle IR functionality you have to set the mobile computer to 115 200 bps or change the baud rate setting of Ethernet Cradle by using the software utility Note The baud rate setting of Ethernet Cradle will be reset to 115 200 bps automatically upon re connecting to the power Settings by Working Mode Refer to Configuring Ethernet Cradles for the configuration menus Modem Mode Default Description 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP View IP settings 2 Set LED Indicator Setting 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Select status for Network or IR 3 Set Connection Settings gt 2 Timer amp Line Terminator Configure Timer setting only 4 Set Working mode Select working mode 7 Set Modem Configuration Configure dialing idle time out Data Mode Description 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP View IP settings 2 Set LED Indicator Setting 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Select status for Network or IR 3 Set Connection Settings Configure connection settings 4 Set Working mode Select working mode 5 Set Working type Select Work Onl
5. Power Jack RX Ethernet Port RJ 45 DIP Switch Auto LAN Introduction HOW IT WORKS Ethernet Ethernet Board IR Board Ethernet Setting 115 200 bps RS 232 Driver K ssen Switch Cradle Command Auto Detect If RS 232 Cable Is Present Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual FEATURES v v v v v v v v v 16 bit CMOS CPU low power consumption Firmware upgradeable 10 100 Mbps auto switching mechanism Front panel LED indicators for monitoring status of operation Supports 3 operation modes Data mode Modem mode and Transparent mode Supports DHCP IP Allocation Supports TCP UDP Server Client Reserves Cradle IR functionalities for switching to Ethernet by cradle commands Supports Name Resolution via DNS Modem mode only INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the cradle Y v v v Ethernet Cradle complete set including power adaptor and supply cord Cat 5 cable 1 meter long Rechargeable Li ion battery pack for 8500 Ethernet Cradle only Software amp Manual CD Chapter 1 USING ETHERNET CRADLES Ethernet Cradle is a charging amp communication cradle that is specifically designed for networking CipherLab Mobile Computers via Ethernet This chapter explains the usage of Ethernet Cradles Warning It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature
6. Set Working type Data mode Default to Work Offline 6 Reset Configuration to Default Any 7 Default to 10 seconds for dialing time out and 30 seconds for idle time out 8 Save and Exit Any 0 Exit without Saving Any Note In the sample screenshots the default settings are highlighted in red box 14 Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2 1 IP CONFIGURATION Select 1 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for configuring Ethernet networking settings choose a Number gt Local IP Address 192 168 6 97 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 pefault Router IP Address 192 168 6 253 P Address 192 168 7 1 COMMANDS 1 Local_IP_Address 2 Subnet_Mask 3 Default_Router_IP 4 DHCP 5 DNS_Server O Return to Main Menu EXAMPLES set the Les IP address to 192 168 1 1 1 192 168 1 1 set the ee mask to 255 255 255 0 2 255 255 255 0 set DHCP to ENABLE DISABLE gt 4 ENABLE Enter Command gt _ This is the IP address of Ethernet Cradle on your local area network LAN gt By default it is set to 192 168 1 1 gt To assign a new IP address e g 168 95 192 1 Type 1 168 95 192 1 and press Enter A subnet mask is used to determine which bits of the IP address are considered to be part of the Network Number and which bits of the IP address are considered to be part of the Host ID Normally it is set to 255 255 255 0 that is the
7. Settings O Return to Main Menu choose a Number gt _ Note Only the Timer setting is applicable to Modem mode as well 2 3 1 CONNECTION TYPE REMOTE IP ADDRESS LOCAL PORT amp REMOTE PORT Select 1 from the Setup Connection menu The following submenu will be displayed 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port 2 Timer amp Line Terminator 3 Echo settings O Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt Connection Type TCP SERVER Local Port 4000 Remote IP Address 0 0 0 0 Remote Port 4000 COMMANDS 1 Connection Type O TCP SERVER 1 TCP CLIENT 2 UDP SERVER 3 UDP CLIENT 2 Local Port 3 Remote IP Address 4 Remote Port O Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt _ Connection Type The cradle can be configured as a server or client and you can choose to use TCP or UDP as the transport layer protocol of data communications By default the connection type of the cradle is TCP Server 18 Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles To change the connection type e g to UDP SERVER type 1 2 and press Enter Connection Type Local Port Remote IP Address Remote Port 0 TCP Server Available N A N A 1 TCP Client N A Available Available 2 UDP Server Available N A N A 3 UDP Client N A Available Available Local Port When the cradle is configured as a TCP server or UDP server you have to defin
8. is in use you can always use cradle commands to switch between RS 232 and Ethernet when both cables are connected 1 2 1 AUTO DETECT MODE If you connect both cables the default connection is via RS 232 That is the RS 232 connection will override Ethernet connection gt When a connection via RS 232 is desired simply connect the RS 232 cable gt When Ethernet connection is desired simply connect the Cat 5 cable 1 2 2 LAN MODE 8500 ONLY If the 8500 Ethernet Cradle is set with LAN enabled only Ethernet connection is allowed Note To enable Auto detect toggle the DIP switch to your left on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle and vice versa 10 Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles 1 3 STATUS INDICATORS 1 3 1 8000 8300 ETHERNET CRADLES The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection status LED 1 LED 3 LED 1 LED 3 LED 2 LED 2 Front Panel LEDs Tasks Indication of Connection Status LED 1 Line status Solid red Waiting to connect Flashing Connected Off Hardware initializing LED 2 Tx Rx status Flashing red Data transmission Configurable when working mode set to Data or Modem Mode Off No activity LED 3 LAN status Flashing green A 10 Mbps connection is available Flashing red A 100 Mbps connection is available Off No activity 11 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual The cradle provides four LED indicators on the front panel to i
9. may occur because the buffer will be cleared in the following conditions Timer times out The cradle is unexpectedly disconnected with a remote host This means data will not be sent out immediately When the cradle is unexpectedly disconnected with a remote host data received over IR will be temporarily saved in the buffer and then sent out when the connection is re established Note Ethernet Cradle can buffer up to 128 Kbytes of data 23 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2 6 RESET TO DEFAULTS Select 6 from the Main Menu This will restore the default settings 2 7 MODEM CONFIGURATION Select 7 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for changing the elapsed time before hanging up gt Dialing time out 10 seconds by default Idle time out 30 seconds by default lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem Configuration Save and Exit 0 Exit without Saving Choose a Number gt Dialing wait Time 10 Idle Time Out 30 Modem Contig 1 set Default Dialing wait Time 5 50 sec 2 Set Default Idle Time Out 10 180 sec 0 turn off O Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt 2 8 SAVE AND EXIT Select 8 from the Main Menu This will save the current se
10. 3 ZO LSet Work Online 23 2 5 2 Set Work Offline default Ae 23 2 0 RESEE 16 Deal Si sits Eens EENS 24 2 1 Modem Configuratio Nesis neneka e appe aeaa arpea E a aE AEE DEEE AEE 24 2 8 DAVE aNd EXIE TE 24 UPGRADING TE 25 3 1 Download Via Gd EE 25 3 2 Download via Mobile Computer 26 PROGRAMMING YOUR MOBILE COMPUTER cisss scccccsiactesserseccoccesccccessseceooseveecetbasactencvsecccsevsuccbenuseceals 27 4 1 Programming in C Language ue 27 4 2 Cradle Commande EE 27 4 2 1 Select Modem Ethe net Au 29 4 2 2 SEICCURS EE 29 4 2 3 Get Version Information 30 4 2 4 Change Serial Port Gettinge kA 30 4 2 5 Unknown Commande 31 SPECIFICATION Sisi a 33 INTRODUCTION Seeing the need to connect CipherLab Mobile Computers to your existing Ethernet networks CipherLab is now providing an easy solution by introducing Ethernet Cradles for 8000 8300 8500 Series Mobile Computers This manual serves to guide you through how to install configure and operate Ethernet Cradle We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes To avoid any improper disposal or operation please read the manual thoroughly before use Thank you for choosing CipherLab products Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH ETHERNET CRADLES RS 232 Port IP Reset Switch pel Ethernet Port RJ 45 DC Power Jack RS 232 Port IP Reset Switch Ethernet Port RJ 45 DC Power Jack DC
11. ASIC languages for enabling cradle commands Refer to CipherLab C and BASIC Programming Guide for details C SetCommType 1 COMM_IR E HANDSHAKE_NONE CRADLE_COMMA open_com 1 Baud_115200 DATA_BIT8 PARITY_NON ND Unless you have changed the baud rate setting via the DIP switch onboard pass the factory setting BAUD_115200 for Ethernet Cradle and BAUD_57600 for Modem Cradle write_com 1 vErSiOn r while com_eot 1 SetCommType 1 COMM_TR open_com 1 BAUD_57600 DATA_BIT8 PARITY_NONE HANDSHAKE_NONE CRADLE_COMMAN D write_com 1 fOrMaT 2 r set to 7 0 2 mode while com_eot 1 BASIC SET_COM_TYPE 1 3 SET_COM 1 Baudrate Parity Data 1 Unless you have changed the baud rate setting via the DIP switch onboard pass the factory setting 1 115200 bps for Ethernet Cradle and 3 57600 bps for Modem Cradle Parity 4 for cradle commands Data 2 for 8 data bits OPEN_COM 1 SendbaseS vErSiOn WRITE_COM 1 Sendbase E Note 1 Unless you have changed the baud rate setting via the DIP switch onboard 28 pass the factory setting BAUD_115200 for Ethernet Cradle and BAUD_57600 for Modem Cradle 2 Baud rate will be reset to the DIP switch setting whenever you plug or unplug the RS 232 cable 3 If you are programming in BASIC language make sure the default delimiter Ox0d CR
12. CipherLab Reference Manual Ethernet Cradles For 8000 8300 amp 8500 Series Mobile Computers Version 1 08 cier Copyright 2007 2008 CIPHERLAB CO LTD All rights reserved The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO LTD it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited Due to continued product development this information may change without notice The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between Cl PHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO LTD If you find any problems in the documentation please report them to us in writing CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error free No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO LTD For product consultancy and technical support please contact your local sales representative Also you may visit our web site for more information The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO LTD CI PHERLAB CO LTD Website http www cipherlab com IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
13. Natural Mask of a Class C network Note By default the subnet mask IP is obtained from the DHCP server If the remote IP is not on the same segment of the network data will need to be transmitted through a router gt When DHCP is disabled you need to specify the IP address for the router Gateway For example type 3 192 168 1 254 and press Enter Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual Note By default the router IP is obtained from the DHCP server gt By default DHCP is enabled and all of the settings can be obtained from the DHCP server If static IP addresses are desired disable the DHCP server by typing 4 DISABLE and pressing Enter gt When DHCP is disabled you need to specify the IP address for the DNS server For example type 5 192 168 70 1 and press Enter Note By default the DNS server IP is obtained from the DHCP server Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2 2 LED SETTING DATA MODEM MODE Select 2 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for configuring LED indicators setting Note This setting applicable to Data Mode or Modem Mode on the 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle only lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Defa
14. This cradle is intended for indoor use only It may do damage to the cradle when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet When the body of the cradle gets dirty use a clean and wet cloth to wipe off the dust DO NOT use mix any bleach or cleaner Always keep the cradle dry If you shall find the cradle malfunctioning write down the specific scenario and consult your local sales representative RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes 1 08 July 15 2008 Modified Specifications Power Consumption 1 07 July 10 2008 Modified section 1 1 3 Modem Mode no space between ATDT and IP address or host name 1 06 Mar 18 2008 Apply new template and structure gt New section 4 2 Cradle Commands fOrMaT x 1 05 Apr 13 2007 Modified all 8001 descriptions changed to 8000 1 04 Mar 03 2007 Modified section 3 Cradle Commands 1 03 Nov 27 2006 Modified section 1 7 1 8001 8300 Ethernet Cradle LED 3 1 02 Nov 06 2006 New section 1 5 3 Escape Sequence lt gt Timeout 10 seconds gt New section 1 5 3 AT IDLETIMEOUT AT IDLETIMEOUT 1 01 Oct 09 2006 Modified section 1 3 Cradles drawing AC to DC Power J ack 1 00 Sep 18 2006 Initial release CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOT CES EE 3 For USA cut a Eege 3 Dale Te EE 3 Safety reesen ees Ee Eege Eege 4 Care Maintenane iciccsc ieee ee A eek iste a hc ey 4 RELEASE NOTE S EE 5 INTRODUC TION EE 1 Getting F
15. al Apparatus CES 003 of Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur Appareils Numeriques NMB 003 edictee par I l ndustrie SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS The use of any batteries or charging devices which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself DO NOT disassemble incinerate or short circuit the battery DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources For green environment issue it s important that batteries should be recycled in a proper way Under no circumstances internal components are self serviceable The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor A socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Make sure there is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly CARE amp MAINTENANCE
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17. digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FOR CANADA This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digit
18. e a port number for the clients to connect Note Port 8000 is reserved for the use of configuring the cradle over Ethernet connection Port 3000 is reserved for downloading such as a firmware download Remote IP Address amp Port Number When the cradle is configured as a TCP client or UDP client you have to define the remote IP and port number for setting up a connection For example type 3 192 168 6 36 and press Enter Select 2 from the Setup Connection menu The following submenu will be displayed 3 Echo Settings O Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt Timer 10 ms Transmit on Line Terminator ENABLED Transmit Line Terminator ENABLED Line Terminator ODh COMMANDS 1 Timer 1 10000 ms 2 Transmit on Line Terminator O Disabled 1 Enabled 3 Transmit Line Terminator O Disabled 1 Enabled 4 Line Terminator 00h FFh O Return to Previous Menu EXAMPLE to set timer to 20 ms gt 1 20 to set Si as the LT_Character gt 4 24 Enter Command gt _ Data sent to the cradle over IR is first buffered in the memory The cradle will then transmit the buffered data to a remote host when any of the following conditions is met The amount of data reaches the maximum data byte count that can be held in an IP packet The cradle has not received any data for a period of time longer than the value of the Timer setting 19 Ethernet Cradles Reference Man
19. eve the version information of the IR board Command VErSiOn lt CR gt Response Ver02 20 lt CR gt Example in C SetCommType 1 COMM_IR open_com 1 BAUD_57600 DATA_BIT8 PARITY_NONE HANDSHAKE_NONE CRADLE_COMMAND write_com 1 vErSiOn r while com_eot 1 Remarks There will be no response if the IR board version is no later than v3 00 Change the serial port settings of the cradle Command fOrMaT x lt CR gt D Meaning 0 Set serial port mode to 8 N 1 1 Set serial port mode to 7 N 2 2 Set serial port mode to 7 O 2 3 Set serial port mode to 7 E 2 Response DONE lt CR gt Example in C SetCommType 1 COMM_IR open_com 1 BAUD_57600 DATA_BIT8 PARITY_NONE HANDSHAKE_NONE CRADLE_COMMAND write_com 1 fOrMaT 2 r set to 7 0 2 mode while com_eot 1 30 Chapter 4 Programming Your Mobile Computer Remarks This cradle command is supported by firmware version 3 50 and later Command Unknown Response FNAK lt CR gt 31 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 32 SPECIFICATIONS 8000 Ethernet Cradle 8300 Ethernet Cradle 8500 Ethernet Cradle Processor amp Memory CPU 16 bit CMOS low power consumption Memory Firmware upgradeable gt Up to 128K bytes of buffer provided in Data mode when only one connection is established and set to work offline Powe
20. ia TCP IP v1 40 x gt Current IP or 192 168 1 1 default gt Port 3000 Target IP address e Port number 3000 Ethernet Cradle 4 Cancel 20 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 4 5 During downloading LED 1 and LED 2 will be flashing by turns on the 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle Then they will become solid red for approximately 3 seconds The downloading process will not be completed until LED 1 turns solid red and LED 2 goes off Note There is no such LED indication on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle 6 Wa After the Download Successfully message appears on your computer wait for approximately 5 seconds The cradle will reboot itself rning DO NOT disconnect the power to the cradle before the downloading process is completed 3 2 DOWNLOAD VIA MOBILE COMPUTER 1 2 3 4 5 26 Download the latest version of Ethernet Cradle firmware from our website to a specific mobile computer 8000 8300 8500 The mobile computer will display a selection menu Disconnect the power supply cord to the cradle Press the IP Reset switch while re connecting the power cord to the cradle Seat the mobile computer in the cradle From the menu on the mobile computer select Kernel version x xx to download new kernel or select User version x xx to download new user program Chapter 4 PROGRAMMING YOUR MOBILE COMPUTER You may write your own code for the mobile computer to comm
21. ine Offline Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual Transparent Mode Description 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP View IP settings 4 Set Working mode Select working mode TCP IP Pros This working mode is exactly the same as supported on CipherLab 350 Ethernet Box No modification to the current program code is needed It can automatically connect to any specific IP via assigned port number gt It will automatically reconnect to the target device when disconnection occurs It supports TCP UDP server client mode Cons The mobile computer cannot detect the connection status gt Noise is also packed into a complete data packet No configuration is allowed because everything is treated as a data packet y TCP IP ED TCP IP Features gt Ethernet Cradle acts as a physical layer bridge Everything is controlled by the mobile computer or remote computer gt It is possible for the mobile computer to work as a FTP client Virtual MAC ID amp software MAC ID filter In transparent mode the mobile computer will use a virtual MAC ID to transmit receive data Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles This virtual MAC ID is a number which is based on and add one to the MAC ID of Ethernet Cradle For example if the MAC ID of Ethernet Cradle is 0x00d017c00100 its virtual MAC ID will be 0x00d017c00101 In order to reduce the traffic of communication
22. is in use otherwise call COM DELIMITER Chapter A Programming Your Mobile Computer Set the working mode of cradle to Ethernet mode After issuing the command the baud rate of the cradle will be reset to the DIP switch setting Command mOdEm lt CR gt Response DONE lt CR gt Example in C SetCommType 1 COMM_IR open_com 1 BAUD_57600 DATA_BIT8 PARITY_NONE HANDSHAKE_NONE CRADLE_COMMAND write_com 1 mOdEm r set to MODEM mode while com_eot 1 Remarks Select Modem here actually means Select Ethernet because the Modem board has been replaced by the Ethernet board Reset the serial port settings of the cradle to defaults N 8 1 however the baud rate depends on the current DIP switch setting 57600 bps by default After issuing the command the baud rate of the cradle will be reset to the DIP switch setting Command FSeRiAl lt CR gt Response DONE lt CR gt OK CABLE lt CR gt No RS 232 cable detected Example in C SetCommType 1 COMM_TR open_com 1 BAUD_57600 DATA_BIT8 PARITY_NONE HANDSHAKE_NONE CRADLE_COMMAND write_com 1 SeRiAl r set to default while com_eot 1 Remarks This cradle command is supported by firmware version 3 30 and later Baud rate will be reset to the DIP switch setting whenever you plug or unplug the RS 232 cable 29 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual Retri
23. leading and after trailing Note The escape sequence will break the connection The timing for this escape sequence as illustrated below If the escape sequence is not followed by another command within 50 milliseconds trailing guard time the cradle will hang up after another 10 seconds Normally the mobile computer will receive r nOK r n during the 10 second interval unless the line is abnormally busy Note The Guard Time is 50 milliseconds and cannot be changed Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles AT Commands Tasks ATDT Ethernet Cradle will create a connection with a remote PC gt By IP address for example 192 168 6 123 via port 5000 ATDT192 168 6 123 5000 gt By host name for example www cipherlab com tw via port 1024 The IP address associated with the host name will be obtained from the DNS server ATDTwww cipherlab com tw 1024 AT MACID Ethernet Cradle will respond with its MAC ID to the mobile computer AT GCI Ethernet Cradle will respond with its country code which is fixed to FE Taiwan to the mobile computer ATXX Ethernet Cradle will simply respond with r nOK r n to the mobile computer AT DHCP Ethernet Cradle will respond with r nENABLE r n to the mobile computer when DHCP is enabled otherwise it will respond with r nDISABLE r n ATA The mobile computer accepts the connection request when it receives r nRING r n
24. ndicate connection and charging status Front Panel LEDs Tasks Indication of Connection Status engl SE Solid red Charging D Solid green Charging done Flashing red green Error occurs Off Battery not ready No redundant battery RX Receiving Solid red Receiving data from Ethernet or host ae Off No activity TX Transmitting Solid red Transmitting data to Ethernet or host did Off No activity POWER Line status Solid red Ethernet connection via RJ 45 Solid green Direct connection via RS 232 Off Power off 12 Chapter 2 CONFIGURING ETHERNET CRADLES Ethernet Cradle can be configured through the provided Main Menu over Ethernet connection You can configure related networking parameters as well as working mode or type over the networks 1 Connect a Cat 5 crossover cable from the cradle to the computer 2 Connect the power supply cord from Ethernet cradle to a nearby outlet 3 Run a telnet client program on your computer and connect to the cradle via port 8000 If you forgot the current IP of the cradle you will need to press the IP Reset switch while connecting the power cord to the cradle This toggle switch is right next to the RJ 45 port at the back panel of the cradle The IP address of the cradle will be reset to 192 168 1 1 default temporarily for configuration Note This default IP is used for accessing the Main Menu and will not override the current IP
25. r Adapter Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Output 5V DC 5V DC 6V DC Power Consumption 5V DC Standby 275 mW 55 mA for cradle only 455 mW 91 mA when battery is charged to full 3025 mW 605 mA while charging 3375 mW 675 mA while charging with backlight on Operating 1015 mW 210 mA when battery is charged to full e 3550 mw 710 mA while charging 3650 mW 730 mA while charging with backlight on Enclosures Materials ABS plastic Dimensions 110 mm L 110 mm L 190 mm L 100 mm W 100 mm W 125 mm W 60 mm H 78 mm H 124 mm H Weight Approx 220g Approx 230g Approx 730g Notifications Status Indicators 3 LEDs for connection Same as 8000 Ethernet Same as 8000 Ethernet status Cradle Cradle plus 1 LED for charging status Communication Ports Ethernet TCP UDP Server Client gt IP address set to 192 168 1 1 by default 33 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual RS 232 Peer to peer gt Transmission rate set to 115 200 bps by default Temperature Operating 0 C to 60 C Storage 20 C to 70 C Humidity Operating 10 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 95 non condensing Regulations EMC Regulations FCC CE C Tick 34
26. s on the IR side a software filter is implemented so that packets destined to any MAC ID other than that of the mobile computer will be discarded Only DHCP broadcasting packets or packets for the specified MAC ID the virtual one will be forwarded to the mobile computer Ethernet Cradle will automatically detect the transaction from the mobile computer Note For the 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle once the transaction is confirmed LED 1 will flash indicating that 1 the mobile computer is connected to Ethernet through the cradle and 2 the filter is active However for infrared safety concerns the cradle will stop forwarding packets when there is no packet received from the mobile computer for more than 3 minutes LED 1 will become solid red indicating the status is waiting to connect 1 1 3 MODEM MODE AT Command Data ED TCP IP Features gt It works almost the same as a modem device gt It can connect to any specific IP via an assigned port number using syntax as in the following examples SS ATDT162 168 1 1 5000 IP address port number ATDTwww cipherlab com 1024 Host name port number gt It supports TCP server client mode gt It supports AT commands to configure the cradle gt It supports to escape to command mode AT Commands Ethernet Cradle can be controlled via the use of a DTE Data Terminal Equipment platform Issue the AT commands via IR interface in Modem Mode
27. se a Number gt Communication Mode Setting Modem Mode 1 Data Mode 2 Transparent Mode 3 Modem Mode O Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt _ If you select Data Mode proceed to configure the following items in the Main Menu gt LED Indicator Setting for 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Connection Settings Working Type If you select Transparent Mode you only need to configure general settings in the Main Menu such as Local IP Subnet Mask Router IP etc Either the mobile computer or the remote computer will control and handle data This is the default mode Proceed to configure the following items in the Main Menu LED Indicator Setting for 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle only Working Type Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2 5 WORKING TYPE DATA MODE Select 5 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working type lt lt lt lt lt Main Menu Set Local IP Subnet Mask Default Router IP 2 Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem Configuration Save and Exit Exit without Saving choose a Number gt working Type Setting work Online COMMANDS 1 Set work Online 2 set work offline O Return to Main Menu Enter Command gt _ This refers to real time transmission However data loss
28. tor Echo settings Return to Main Menu Choose a Number gt Client Echo DISABLED Echo string Connection OK COMMANDS 1 Client Echo O Disabled 1 Enabled 2 Echo string 0 31 characters O Return to Previous Menu Enter Command gt 20 Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles Note The cradle must be configured as a TCP server or UDP server Client Echo gt By default this setting is disabled To enable Echo type 1 1 and press Enter Echo String When Echo is enabled the cradle will send a predefined string to a remote device client as soon as the connection is established The client will then start to communicate with the cradle after it receives the Echo String gt By default the Echo String is Connection OK You can specify a new string which allows 31 characters at most Type 2 NewString and press Enter 21 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2 4 WORKING MODE Select 4 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working mode The cradle supports three working modes Note By default the cradle is set to Modem Mode 1 Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode Set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem Configuration Save and Exit Exit without Saving 0040 dun Choo
29. ttings and exit the configuration mode If you want to abort the current settings and exit the configuration mode simple select 0 24 Chapter 3 UPGRADING FIRMWARE Ethernet Cradle allows for firmware upgrade via Ethernet or the mobile computer We suggest that you first download the kernel program Kernel SHX and then the user program User SHX Warning DO NOT upgrade firmware unless the version of new firmware is greater than that of your cradle For information of the current firmware version check the Main Menu for configuration 3 1 DOWNLOAD VIA ETHERNET 1 Connect a Cat 5 crossover cable from Ethernet Cradle to the computer When in Auto detect mode you must disconnect the RS 232 connection or use cradle command to switch to Ethernet 2 Connect the power supply cord from the cradle to a nearby outlet If you forgot the current IP of the cradle you will need to press the IP Reset switch when connecting the power cord to the cradle This toggle switch is right next to the RJ 45 port at the back panel of the cradle The IP address of the cradle will be reset to 192 168 1 1 default temporarily for configurations Note This default IP is used for accessing the Main Menu and will not override the current IP you set 3 Run CipherLab utility on your computer and connect to the cradle via port 3000 for updating firmware UDP_Load exe gt Ethernet Cradle as a UDP server Download v
30. ual The Line Terminator configured is received Timer Specify a timer setting from 1 to 10 000 in units of millisecond gt By default the timer is set to 10 milliseconds To change the timer setting e g to 20 milliseconds type 1 20 and press Enter Transmit on Line Terminator gt By default this setting is enabled so that data received over IR will not be sent out as a TCP IP packet until the Line Terminator character is received gt To disable it type 2 0 and press Enter Transmit Line Terminator gt By default this setting is enabled so that the Line Terminator character will be included in the TCP IP packet and sent out gt To disable it type 3 0 and press Enter The Line Terminator character will be discarded from the received buffer before transmission Line Terminator Specify a Line Terminator character from OOh to FFh gt By default the Line Terminator is ODh Carriage Return gt Below are examples for setting a new Line Terminator character To set as the Line Terminator type 4 24 and press Enter To set A 41h as the Line Terminator type 4 41 and press Enter Select 3 from the Setup Connection menu and press Enter The following submenu will be displayed Enter Command gt lt lt lt lt lt Setup Connection 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port Timer Line Termina
31. ult Set Modem Configuration Save and Exit Exit without Saving Choose a Number gt LED setting Network Rx Tx Status COMMANDS 1 Set LED to Network Rx Tx Status 2 Set LED to IR Rx Tx Status O Return to Main Menu Enter Command gt _ For the 8000 8300 Ethernet Cradle the 2 LED indicator middle will flash when data transmission activity occurs regardless of which working mode you select However it can be further configured here when in Data Mode or Modem Mode to indicate data transmission over Ethernet or IR 2 2 1 NETWORK RX TX STATUS DEFAULT By default the 2 LED flashes to indicate data transmission occurs over Ethernet port 2 2 2 IR RX TX STATUS You may change the setting so that the LED flashes to indicate data transmission occurs over IR port 17 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2 3 CONNECTION SETTINGS DATA MODE Select 3 from the Main Menu The following submenu will be displayed for configuring connection settings Set Local IP Subnet Mask amp Default Router IP Set LED Indicator Setting Set Connection Settings Set working mode set working type Reset Configuration to Default Set Modem Configuration Save and Exit Exit without Saving CONAuUBWN fF choose a Number gt lt lt lt lt lt Setup Connection 1 Connection Type Remote IP Address Local Port amp Remote Port 2 Timer amp Line Terminator 3 Echo
32. unication with Ethernet Cradle via the Cradle IR interface 4 1 PROGRAMMING IN C LANGUAGE The associated functions are listed below Refer to CipherLab C Programming Guide for details Working Mode Available Functions Data Mode open_com read_com nwrite_com write_com close_com clear_com com_eot com_overrun com_cts com_rts Transparent Mode Netl nit 6L Socket programming NetClose Modem Mode open_com read_com nwrite_com write_com close_com clear_com com_eot com_overrun com_cts com_rts AT Commands 4 2 CRADLE COMMANDS No matter which connection or mode is in use you can always use cradle commands to switch between RS 232 and Ethernet when both connections are ready When both RS 232 cable amp Ethernet cable are present 8000 8300 Auto detect The RS 232 connection will override Ethernet connection Ethernet Cradle To enable Ethernet connection you must use cradle commands 8500 Ethernet Auto detect The RS 232 connection will override Ethernet connection Cradle To switch to Ethernet connection you must use cradle commands LAN Only Ethernet connection can be established unless you use cradle commands to switch to RS 232 Note To enable Auto detect toggle the DIP switch to your left on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle and vice versa Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual Below are functions provided in C and B
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