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1. 2 4 L 8jor by scanning this bar code Enter Test and Service Mode Note If your terminal has a Left Enter key you must use it when entering the key sequences in Step 1 otherwise just use the key From the Main Menu choose System Menu and then choose File Manager The File Manager screen appears Select drive C and press A list of applications that are loaded on your terminal appears Select DCBT24 BIN and press The dcBrowser client starts and the terminal s home page appears The home page is the starting screen of the application If you need to restart the home page or if communication between the client and the dcBrowser gateway is disconnected press Ctrl to restart communications with the dcBrowser gateway or to return to the home page Running the dcBrowser Client When you are running your HTML application follow these guidelines Use the cursor keys or Tab key to navigate from field to field Use the device s scanner and keyboard to enter data 3 7 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide e Use auto transmit fields to cause a screen to automatically transmit when data is scanned into a specific field For help see Using Auto Transmit Fields in Chapter 2 e Access the hypertext links by pressing the appropriate function key e Press Ctrl Pto restart communications with the dcBrowser gateway if you want to restart at the home page
2. DCBG001 eps DCBG001 eps 3 Set the Activate field to 2 4 GHz RF Ethernet or 802 11 Set the Host IP Address field or the controller IP address to the dcBrowser gateway IP address Set the Terminal IP Address field to the IP address of the terminal and press The Communications menu appears 6 Choose Advanced Network The Advanced Network screen appears TCP IP UDP Plus ADVANCED NETHORK ADVANCED HETHORK Hetwork Port 4655 Hetwork Port 05555 Subnet Mask Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Default Router Default Router 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TCP IP Maximum TCP IP Maximum Transmit Timeout Transmit Timeout B20 sec aad sec OK CANCEL OK CANCEL DCBG004 eps DCBG003 eps 7 Set the Network Port field to 4055 for TCP IP or 05555 for UDP Plus and press The Communications menu appears You may still need to configure your terminals to communicate with the access points For help see your terminal user s manual and your access point user s manual Trakker Antares Terminals 3 Connecting to the dcBrowser Gateway After you start the Web server and the dcBrowser gateway you can start running your HTML application on your devices To connect to the dcBrowser gateway Or On your terminal access the Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System by pressing 9 Q Scan this bar code Run Program C DCBT24 C DCBT24 BIN
3. If you reboot the terminal the terminal restarts the dcBrowser client when it finishes rebooting The following table lists special dcBrowser client key combinations that you may want to use while you are running your HTML application Client Keys Description Ctrl Clear screen Ctrl Toggle Debug mode Ctrl Restart communications with dcBrowser gateway and return to home page Ctrl N Ping the dcBrowser gateway Ctrl 7 Toggle Timing mode Ctrl w Refresh screen Ctrl 4 Decrease contrast Ctrl Increase contrast Ctrl A Increase volume Ctrl V Decrease volume JANUS Devices JANUS Devices f This chapter explains how to determine if the dcBrowser client is loaded on your JANUS device and how to load and run the dcBrowser client verview Use this chapter to e load the dcBrowser client e configure the dcBrowser client e connect to the dcBrowser gateway e run the dcBrowser client i Note JANUS 900 MHz and batch devices do not support dcBrowser JANUS UDP Plus devices do not support deBrowser Loading and Configuring the dcBrowser Client This section explains how to load the deBrowser client DCBJ24T EXE on your JANUS devices using the JANUS Image Manager utility which ships on the deBrowser client CD When you installed the simulator this utility loaded in the INTERMEC TOOLS JANUSIMAGEMANAGER directory on your PC For help using this utility s
4. Ctrl Shows a series of terminal keys you must press and hold in the order shown For example Press Ctrl v to ping the DCS 300 Other Intermec Manuals You may need additional information when working with dcBrowser in a data collection system Please visit our Web site at www intermec com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative or distributor Getting Started Getting Started I This chapter describes the Data Collection Browser and explains the environments that you must set up in order to run the Data Collection Browser Learning About the Data Collection Browser The Intermec Data Collection Browser dcBrowser provides a HyperText Markup Language HTML application development environment for Intermec data collection devices Use dcBrowser to run HTML applications in your data collection network and to send the information to your enterprise information system Using the dcBrowser has many advantages You can simplify application development by using state of the art tools You can leverage access to legacy information through existing HTML applications for your PC You only need to develop new Web pages for the devices You can use the same application for all your data collection devices since dcBrowser can reformat Web pages for different screen si
5. later in this chapter 4 Copy your application and Web pages to the appropriate directories on the Web server For help see Testing Your Application later in this chapter Installing the Client Environment and Simulator The dcBrowser simulator ships on each deBrowser client CD ROM You can also download the simulator from the Intermec Web site at www intermec com To load the simulator 1 Place the deBrowser client CD into the CD ROM drive on your Windows 95 98 NT 2000 ME computer 2 If you have AutoPlay enabled for your CD player the CD automatically opens and the dcBrowser Setup Launcher screen appears otherwise run SETUP EXE on the top level of the CD The Welcome screen appears 3 Read the Welcome screen and click Next The Software License Agreement screen appears 4 Read the Intermec Software License Agreement and click Yes The Choose Destination Location screen appears 5 Choose the path where you want to install the simulator The default directory is C INTERMEC You can choose Browse to modify the default directory structure to meet your needs however Intermec recommends that you change only the drive letter not the directory structure 6 Click Next The Setup Type screen appears 7 Click Complete or Custom Intermec recommends that you perform a complete setup The Select Program Folder screen appears 2 21 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 8 Choose the Program Folder T
6. C JAVA HTML editor and etc editors and development development tools tools Simulator Ee _ 0300U028 eps Logical data flow Setting Up the Test Software Only Gateway Environment Use the test software only gateway environment to simulate running the HTML application on your PC Minimum Requirements e PC not provided by Intermec Intel based Pentium 32 MB RAM 10 MB available hard disk space Screen must use a VGA device CD ROM drive Windows 95 98 NT 2000 ME e Web server e Web browser Internet Explorer 4 0 or higher Netscape Navigator 4 5 or higher not provided by Intermec e dcBrowser simulator on deBrowser client CD 2 20 Developing and Testing Your Application 2 Note A free Web server is provided in INTERMEC DCBROWSER DEVTOOLS Intermec does not provide product support for the server For help installing the Web server see the README TXT To set up the test software only gateway environment 1 Load a Web server and a Web browser on your PC For help see the documentation that came with your Web server and Web browser 2 Load the deBrowser simulator on your PC For help see Installing the Client Environment and Simulator later in this chapter This manual assumes that you keep the default directory and directory structure 3 Verify that your test environment works by running the sample application and Web pages For help see Setting Up the Sample Application and Web Pages
7. Never neglect an injury no matter how slight it seems Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing Any delay could result in death To work on or near high voltage you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority Energized electrical equipment is dangerous Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide CAUTION Cautions and Notes The cautions and notes in this manual use the following format Caution A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data Conseil Une precaution vous avertit d une procedure de fonctionnement d une methode d un tat ou d un rapport qui doit tre strictement respect pour emp cher l endommagement ou la destruction de l quipement ou l alteration ou la perte de donn es Notes Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances About This Manual This manual contains information necessary
8. This release supports the heading hierarchy by using extra spacing and indentation Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Unsupported HTML Features 2 4 The following list explains some of the HTML features that are not currently supported by dcBrowser Contact your local Intermec representative to determine which features will be implemented in future releases HTML tags that are inappropriate for the devices These tags are either implemented as far as possible or ignored The dcBrowser gateway filters the HTML tags that are beyond the device s capability Plug ins or other extension mechanisms such as Java or ActiveX Client side scripting languages such as JavaScript or JScript Graphics deBrowser supports the image tag by using the alternate text attribute ALT The device displays the ALT text instead of the graphic HTML like security Audible alerts other than the standard beeps for the device You can sound an optional beep a chosen number of times when the device displays a new screen Cookie support is limited to the session Differences between scanner input and keypad input deBrowser cannot differentiate between the two Developing and Testing Your Application 2 Summary of HTML 3 2 Tags The Worldwide Web Consortium W3C has recommended that Web browsers support the following HTML 3 2 tags The device supports each of the tags in one of these three HTML Tag Shen amp lt amp amp am
9. gateway 502X connecting 5 6 700 connecting 7 7 Anchor tag using 2 8 as test environment 2 19 configuring 2 24 Custom ID column 2 13 JANUS connecting 4 7 Paragraph tag interpreting 2 13 RT1700 using with 6 3 setting up 2 20 Trakker Antares connecting 3 7 troubleshooting 8 3 Index gateway continued understanding 1 4 with test environment 1 5 H Headings tag 2 9 hex to ASCII conversion A 3 hidden attribute for Input tag 2 11 host connection configuring for 6400 6 8 href attribute for Anchor tag 2 8 HTML 3 2 tags summary of 2 5 to 2 7 code example 2 17 viewing 2 16 special tags 2 8 to 2 15 Anchor 2 8 Beep 2 9 Headings 2 9 Image 2 10 Input 2 11 Meta 2 13 Paragraph 2 13 Print 2 13 Table 2 14 supported features 2 3 unsupported features 2 4 HTML application running 502X Data Collection PC 5 7 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 8 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 7 testing 2 26 HTTP 2 3 id attribute for Meta tag 2 13 Image Manager utility 4 3 Image tag 2 10 IMDCB INL 6 4 INI parameters changing 5 6 7 7 Input tag 2 11 int attribute for Input tag 2 11 Intermec Product Support Web page accessing 8 4 Intersvr Interlnk 6 6 ITCSO DLL 7 3 ITC64XFR EXE 6 5 J JANUS devices configuring the deBrowser client 4 3 connecting to the dcBrowser gateway 4 7 continually reboots 8 3 Data Collection Browser Client User s Gu
10. see the documentation that came with your Web browser To use a text editor to view the HTML code 1 Choose Open from the File menu 2 Goto the INTERMEC DCBROWSER HTML directory and then choose RFSIGN HTM 3 Click OK To use Internet Explorer to view the HTML code e Choose Source from the View menu 2 16 Developing and Testing Your Application To use Netscape Communicator to view the HTML code e Choose Page Source from the View menu The RFSIGN HTM file is printed next RFSIGN HTM lt HTML gt lt HEAD gt lt TITLE gt RF SIGN ON lt TITLE gt lt HEAD gt lt BODY gt lt CENTER gt lt H1 gt SIGN ON lt H1 gt lt FORM METHOD POST ACTION cgi bin cgi exe gt lt BR gt lt BR gt lt TABLE gt lt TR ALIGN LEFT gt lt TD ALIGN RIGHT gt OPERATOR lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt lt INPUT TYPE text NAME UserID SIZE 8 MAXLENGTH 16 gt TR ALIGN LEFT gt lt TD ALTGN RIGHT gt PASSWORD lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt lt INPUT TYPE Password NAME Password SIZE 8 MAXLENGTH 16 gt lt TABLE gt lt BR gt lt BR gt lt TABLE BORDER gt lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt F1 amp gt ENTER lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TD ALIGN CENTER gt lt TABLE gt lt INPUT TYPE hidden NAME FormName VALUE RfSign htm gt lt INPUT TYPE submit
11. your Intermec sales representative To install ActiveSync and establish a partnership with your 700 l Connect the 700 to your desktop PC using a serial cable an ActiveSync cable or a 700 Series Single Dock For help see the documentation that came with your cable or dock Download ActiveSync from the Microsoft Web site and follow the onscreen instructions for installing it on your desktop PC When this process is complete the Get Connected dialog box appears Get Connected Get Connected After installing batteries or plugging in the AC adapter do one of the following Use the serial cable to connect to a COM port on the back of this desktop computer and click Next Use the USB cable to connect to the USB port on the back of this desktop computer ActiveSync will automatically detect the device connection You can also connect your mobile device using infrared 1 For more information click Help Cancel Help Select the Next button on the desktop PC The 700 should shortly be communicating with your desktop PC Follow the onscreen instructions for establishing a partnership When the partnership has been established the device name of your 700 appears in the ActiveSync window on your desktop PC Microsoft ActiveSync File View Tools Help 0538 Sync Stop Details Explore Options Pocket_PC Connected Synchronized Data Collection Browser Client Use
12. 8 Choose Access Point and tap Edit Profile 9 In the Network Name field enter the network name 10 Tap OK twice 11 To exit the Control Panel select another application from the Start menu To start deBrowser for the first time on the 700 1 From the Start menu select dcb700 A splash screen appears showing the dcBrowser title and version number 2 To set the IP and port number of the deBrowser gateway tap Press Here for Setup 3 Press Enter to save your configuration Using ActiveSync 7 4 CAUTION You can use ActiveSync to establish a connection between your desktop PC and a 700 for file viewing and synchronization remote debugging and other device management activities Caution The 700 should be powered by an AC power source when you use ActiveSync Conseil Il faut alimenter le 700 par une source de courant AC lors de l ex cution du ActiveSync When you perform a cold boot you lose the configuration settings that enable a connection to ActiveSync IrDA RF or Ethernet settings remain after a cold boot Installing ActiveSync Instructions for using ActiveSync are provided with the product ActiveSync can be downloaded from the Microsoft Web site at www microsoft com mobile pocketpc default asp 700 Series Mobile Computer j To establish a partnership between a 700 and a desktop PC you must use a serial cable an ActiveSync cable or a 700 Series Single Dock To order a cable or dock contact
13. Antares terminal running the dcBrowser client Check with your Intermec sales representative for the availability of the Print feature with other products For the Print tag you must have a printer connected to the serial port of your device For more information contact your Intermec sales representative The device will send whatever is between the Print tags to the printer see the example lt ITCPRINT gt Company Name for Label Heading lt ITCPRINT gt The printer attached to the device prints Company Name for Label Heading TABLE TABLE border scrollable Determines how many table rows TR are displayed on the device s screen at a time If the table contains more rows than this setting you need to decide how a user will scroll through the rows up If links are enabled this attribute assigns a function key to be associated with scrolling to the previous section of the table down If links are enabled this attribute assigns a function key to be associated with scrolling to the next section of the table If you have a scrollable table and links are disabled 5 is hard coded to scroll to the previous section of the table and F6 is hard coded to scroll to the next screen You must add HTML tags to your Web page to provide this information for your user The width of a column in a table is the size of the largest cell in the column This includes the lt TH gt tag Column data is flattened to a sing
14. NAME Action VALUE F1 gt lt INPUT TYPE submit NAME Action VALUE F2 gt lt INPUT TYPE submit NAME Action VALUE F3 gt lt INPUT TYPE submit NAME Action VALUE F4 gt lt BR gt lt INPUT TYPE submit NAME Action VALUE F5 gt lt INPUT TYPE submit NAME Action VALUE F6 gt lt INPUT TYPE reset NAME Action VALUE F7 gt lt INPUT TYPE submit NAME Action VALUE F8 gt lt CENTER gt 2 17 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide RFSIGN HTM continued lt FORM gt lt BODY gt lt HTML gt Advanced Features 2 18 This section explains some features of deBrowser that may not be standard for HTML applications Using the Links Feature When you enable the links feature deBrowser assigns the Enter key EN gt and then it assigns function keys to anchor tags and input type submit tags Up to ten function keys are assigned to links in the order they are encountered in the HTML file Only http links are supported and you can control the function that is assigned For example lt INPUT TYPE submit VALUE Help NAME HlpScrn1 gt In a normal Web browser a button that contains the name Help appears When the user clicks this button the form processing sequence begins and the application tells the Web server HlpScrn1 Help If you enable the links feature the device displays a function key a greater than sign and the value that is the name
15. deBrowser Client 7 8 Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions 8 3 Using the Intermec Product Support Web Page 8 4 Vii Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide ASCII to Hex Conversion ASCII to Hex Conversion A 3 Index viii Before You Begin Before You Begin This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions safety precautions warnings and cautions document formatting conventions and sources of additional product information A documentation roadmap is also provided to help you find the appropriate information Warranty Information To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product contact your local Intermec support services organization In the U S A call 1 800 755 5505 and in Canada call 1 800 668 7043 Otherwise refer to the Worldwide Sales amp Service list for the address and telephone number of your Intermec sales organization Safety Summary Your safety is extremely important Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book before handling and operating Intermec equipment You can be seriously injured and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury
16. option 1 For help filling out the new case form see the online help 8 5 ASCII to Hex Conversion ASCII to Hex Conversion A This appendix provides a table for converting ASCII characters to their hexadecimal values ASCII to Hex Conversion Hex 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0E 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F ASCII NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF CR so SI DLE DCI DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US Hex 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F ASCII AA I BOR ER I P vo AUAA UN CC T gt VIA A 3 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide ASCII to Hex Conversion Table continued Hex ASCII Hex ASCII 40 60 s 41 A 61 a 42 B 62 b 43 C 63 44 64 4 45 65 46 66 f 47 G 67 g 48 H 68 h 49 I 69 i 4A J 6A j 4B K 6B k 4C L 6C 1 4D M 6D m 4E N 6E n 4F O 6F 50 70 51 Q 71 q 52 R 72 53 S 73 5 54 74 t 55 U 75 u 56 76 57 w 77 w 58 X 78 x 59 Y 79 y 5A Z 7A 2 5 7B 5 7 5D 7D SE A TE SE _ 1 This column lists the hexadecimal value 2 This column lists the ASCII character 3 SP is the SPACE character 4 The Code 39 characters P through Y may be in
17. product family of 6400 computers which includes RF and batch models The term 700 identifies the product family of 700 series mobile computers which includes RF and batch models Conventions for Software Screens and Messages This manual includes illustrations that represent how the devices display software screens and messages Here are two examples Configuration Menu Diagnostics Menu Sustem Menu About TRAKKER 24008 N Select item Enter Next screen F1 Help Escl Exit File Manager Load Default Values Store Configuration Upgrade Firmware TL Select item Enter Hext screen F1 Help Escl Exit DCBG009 eps xi Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Xii Conventions for Input From a Keypad or Keyboard This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC keyboards host computer keyboards and terminal keypads Convention How to Interpret the Convention Bold text Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or a host keyboard For example press Enter means you press the key labeled Enter on the PC or the host keyboard A Shows the key you must press on the terminal For example press directs you to press the A key on the terminal keypad 3412 Shows series of terminal keys you must press and release in the order shown For example Press Ct 1 2 4 8 to run the Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System
18. save and reboot For help see the DCS 30X online help Verify that your Web server is running Verify that the host IP address has 80 at the end of it in the dcBrowser gateway configuration page Verify that either 641223 EXE or 64SCN7B EXE started on reboot in your AUTOEXEC BAT Ensure 64SCN7A EXE was run before N6400 EXE and after the above listed files Using the Intermec Product Support Web Page The Product Support page provides many ways to get help e Internet resources to link to the Product Support home page for the DCS 30X and other Intermec products e Fax document retrieval services to access many Intermec documents frequently asked questions and other literature at any time e Telephone number to contact Product Support if you are a U S customer e E mail address and fax number to contact Product Support with a specific question using a new case form Troubleshooting To access the Product Support page e From the DCS 30X home page click Support The Product Support page appears Product Support fatermec Technologies Corporation ACCNET SE Home Internet Resources Unit Management Configuration World Wide Web links Management DCS 301 specific support Diagnostics dcBrowser specific support Gascon General support for all Intermec Technologies products Support Help FAX Document Retrieval Service Inthe United States Toll free number 1 800 755 5505 and Select
19. tag The JANUS devices do not support bold B emphasized lt EM gt and underline U tags Emphasized displays as inverse text Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Special HTML Tags This section describes HTML tags with special attributes or notes that are particular to using these tags with deBrowser For a complete description of HTML tags see an HTML reference manual Anchor Syntax Attributes Special Attributes Notes Example 2 8 lt A gt lt A gt href key Assigns a function key to the anchor when links are enabled Using this attribute overrides the default function key assignments To use the href attribute you must enable the links feature When links are enabled the dcBrowser gateway maps the first ten anchor tags in a Web page to the device s function keys in the order that they appear on the 502X the dcBrowser gateway maps the first 12 anchor tags mapping the last two to MI and M2 On the device the user sees the function key e g Fl a greater than sign gt and the link The user presses the appropriate function key to jump to the link Only http links are supported lt A HREF HELP HTM KEY F5 gt HELP lt A gt Wi Device 100 4342313 SIGN ON OPERATOR l PASSWORD xxxxxxxx F1 gt ENTER F5 HELP If you press F5 the Web server finds the HELP HTM file and the device displays the help Web page Beep Syntax Attributes No
20. the IP configuration screen tap Press Here for Setup only at the 700 splash screen Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes solutions to some common problems It also explains the diagnostics and how you can get help from Intermec Product Support Symptoms and Solutions If you have problems running deBrowser in your data collection network look for your symptom in the table below and then try the solutions in the order that they are listed If your problem is not listed in the table you can look at the diagnostics or refer to the Product Support Web page Symptom From your device you cannot connect to the DCS 30X From your PC you cannot connect to the DCS 30X After you reboot the DCS 30X the response time between the device and the Web server is slower than expected UDP Plus device continually reboots The dcBrowser gateway starts and then stops Solution View the current connections to be sure that you have a connection configured between the deBrowser client and the dcBrowser gateway Ping the DCS 30X Make sure that you have configured the network port on the device to 4055 for TCP IP or 05555 for UDP Plus Make sure that you have correctly configured your RF network parameters on the device access point and DCS 30X On the DCS 30X access the command prompt Ping the device IP address If you are using a UDP Plus or WTP terminal check your configurations an
21. the application responds For help see Chapter 2 Developing and Testing Your Application Runtime Environment Use the runtime environment to run the HTML application in your data collection network If necessary load the deBrowser client on your devices and then copy your application and Web pages to a Web server You configure the dcBrowser gateway on the DCS 30X When you turn on your devices they request a Web page from the Web server For help see the user s manual that ships with your DCS 30X or the online help for the dcBrowser gateway software 1 5 Developing and Testing Your Application Developing and Testing Your Application 2 This chapter provides a list of the HTML features that are supported the features that are not supported and additional information about some of the tag attributes It also provides a summary of the HTML tags and how dcBrowser supports them and a sample HTML file About the Development Environment i dcBrowser provides a runtime environment for data collection devices For more information about the development environment see Chapter 1 Getting Started Note Compile your CGI scripts for whatever environment your Web server uses If you want to put your CGI scripts and your Web pages on the DCS 30X you must compile your CGI scripts for OS 2 You can put your CGI executables into the D USERDATA CGI BIN directory and you can put your Web pages into the D USERDATA HTDOCS
22. to install configure operate and troubleshoot the Data Collection BrowserTM This manual was written for the MIS personnel operations personnel analysts and programmers who need to know how to install configure test and use dcBrowser You should be knowledgeable of your company s network and data collection software You should be familiar with data communications and network protocols Terminology Before You Begin You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual Term Host DCS 30X Device Trakker Antares JANUS 502X 6400 700 Description The term host refers to a personal computer or other computer that communicates with the terminal The term DCS 30X can refer to the DCS 300 DCS 301 or the software only dcBrowser gateway dcBrowser does not work with the Model 200 Controller The generic term device indicates any data collection device that works with dcBrowser The term Trakker Antares identifies the product family of Trakker Antares terminals which includes the hand held terminals vehicle mount terminals and stationary terminals dcBrowser does not work with the 2460 and 2461 terminals The term JANUS identifies the product family of JANUS devices which includes the hand held terminals and vehicle mount terminals The term 502X identifies the product family of 5020 and 5023 Data Collection PCs The term 6400 identifies the
23. way that you set up the sample application and Web pages To run your application 1 Copy your EXE files to the CGI BIN directory for your Web server Note If you put your CGI scripts in a different directory than CGI BIN you may need to modify your HTM files to tell them where to look for the CGI scripts 2 Copy your HTM files to the HTML or home directory for your Web server Start your Web server 4 Start the local dcBrowser gateway For help starting the local dcBrowser gateway see the online help for the DCS 30X or for the software only dcBrowser gateway A DOS window appears 5 Configure the local deBrowser gateway For help see Configuring the Local dcBrowser Gateway in the next section 6 A simulator window appears Press Ctrl F1 to change the screen size Configuring the Local dcBrowser Gateway When you configure the local deBrowser gateway you must define Device 0 which is the default configuration Any devices that communicate with the same Web server and require the same home page do not need a unique configuration When a device connects to the gateway and it doesn t have its own configuration as determined by the device s IP address the gateway assigns it a new device ID and uses the Device 0 configuration This device ID and configuration appear in the dcBrowser Device Mapping Configuration table An asterisk by the device number indicates that this device uses the Device 0 configuration After you s
24. with scan ahead data and type ahead data For help see Using Auto Transmit Fields in Chapter 2 e Access the hypertext links by pressing the appropriate function key e Press and release Ctrl and then press U to restart communications with the gateway 1f your device has been inactive for a period of time If you reboot the device the device restarts the deBrowser client when it finishes rebooting This table lists special deBrowser client key combinations that you may want to use while you are running your HTML application Client Keys Description Ctrl o Toggle Debug mode Ctrl v Restart communications with dcBrowser gateway Ctrl Ping the dcBrowser gateway Ctrl Toggle Timing mode Ctrl w Refresh screen Ctrl x Exits the deBrowser client 6 11 700 Series Mohile Computer Overview 700 Series Mobile Computer j This chapter explains how to load and run the dcBrowser client on your 700 Series Mobile Computer Use this chapter to e configure and start the dcBrowser client e connect to the dcBrowser gateway e run the dcBrowser client Configuring and Starting the dcBrowser Client You can use the Application Manager component of Unit Manager for PlanNET or ActiveSync to load the dcBrowser client on your 700 e Use File Manager to load applications on your 700 over a network e Use ActiveSync to establish a serial connection between you
25. 0 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 8 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 7 sample setting up 2 23 testing 2 26 ASCII to hex conversion A 3 auto transmit fields 2 18 B C batch file JANUS example 4 7 baud attribute for Print tag 2 13 Beep tag 2 9 border attribute for Table tag 2 14 Break tag 2 14 buffered data 2 19 CAB file 5 3 CGI scripts placing on DCS 30X 2 3 CGI scripts using 2 24 CGI BIN 2 15 changing device configuration 2 25 chgparms 6 5 client 502X installing 5 3 running 5 7 starting 5 6 6400 loading 6 4 to 6 10 required configurations 6 4 required files 6 4 running 6 11 starting 6 11 verifing it is loaded 6 3 700 loading 7 3 running 7 8 starting for first time 7 4 dcBrowser client CD 2 21 JANUS loading and configuring 4 3 running 4 8 starting 4 7 Trakker Antares configuring 3 5 loading 3 4 running 3 7 starting 3 7 verifying it is loaded 3 3 troubleshooting 8 4 understanding 1 4 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide commands HTML See tags configuring 6400 devices for your network 6 5 dcBrowser gateway 2 24 JANUS devices 4 3 RT1700 devices 6 3 software only gateway 2 24 TCP IP on 502X 5 4 TCP IP on 700 7 3 test environment 2 24 Trakker Antares terminals 3 5 connecting to a 700 with ActiveSync 7 6 connecting to the deBrowser gateway 502X Data Collection PC 5 6 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7
26. 55 port is the port number the gateway is communicating through The default is 4060 Only change the port number if you change the DCS_ PORT parameter in the DCB INI file For more information about the DCB INI file see the online help for the dcBrowser gateway for NT simid is a unique ASCII string that identifies the simulator copy starts the loopback test Setting Up the Sample Application and Web Pages Optional When you load the simulator a sample application and Web pages are also loaded Before you run your application and Web pages in the test environment test your test environment using the sample application and Web pages To set up the sample application and Web pages 1 Copy the EXE files from the INTERMEC DCBROWSER EXAMPLES CGI_BASED CGI BIN directory to the CGI BIN directory for your Web server Note If you use a Microsoft Web server you may need to create a virtual CGI BIN that points to the directory where the files are installed Make sure to choose the Execute check box when configuring that directory 2 Copy the HTM files from the INTERMEC DCBROWSER EXAMPLES CGI_BASED HTML directory to the HTML directory for your Web server Start your Web server 4 Start the Local dcBrowser Gateway A DOS window appears Start your Web browser 2 23 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Configuring the Test Software Only Gateway Environment 2 24 Test your application and Web pages the same
27. 6400 s IP address and network configuration which your network administrator provides For more information about setting the 6400 s IP address and network configuration see the 6400 Hand Held Computer User s Guide 3 Choose 4 to set up the access point security ID which your network administrator provides For more information on the access point s security ID see the user s manual for the access point 6 5 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 6 6 Transferring Files Using TFTP Before you can transfer files using TFTP you need to set up the device IP address and establish a radio connection For help see the 6400 Hand Held Computer User s Manual You can use TFTP with your 6400 on Windows 2000 Windows NT and Windows XP To set up the 6400 for TFTP e Ata DOS prompt on the 6400 type tftp serve and press Enter To transfer files 1 Make sure you have the IP address for the 6400 and that the 6400 is communicating through an access point to your PC 2 Start a DOS session on your PC 3 Typetftp i host put filename c filename where i specifies binary image transfer mode also called octet In binary image transfer mode the file is transferred byte by byte Use this mode to transfer files host 1s the IP address for the 6400 put indicates that the file is going to the 6400 To transfer files from the 6400 to the PC replace put with get filename 15 the name of the file that you want to tra
28. 7 JANUS devices 4 7 Trakker Antares terminals 3 7 cookie how dcBrowser supports 2 4 cursor attribute for Input tag 2 11 D data attribute for Print tag 2 13 DCBJ24T EXE loading 4 3 ruming 4 7 dcBrowser advanced features 2 18 to 2 19 advantages 1 3 learning about 1 3 thin client for 6 11 troubleshooting 8 3 understanding 1 4 dcBrowser client configuring 502X Data Collection PC 5 3 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 3 JANUS devices 4 3 Trakker Antares 3 5 key combinations 502X Data Collection PC 5 7 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 8 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 8 loading 502X Data Collection PC 5 3 6400 devices 6 4 to 6 10 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 3 JANUS devices 4 3 Trakker Antares 3 4 required configurations for 6400 devices 6 4 required files for 6400 devices 6 4 1 4 dcBrowser client continued running 502X Data Collection PC 5 7 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 8 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 7 starting 6400 devices 6 11 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 7 symptoms and solutions 8 3 verifying it is loaded 6400 devices 6 3 Trakker Antares 3 3 dcBrowser gateway changing device configuration 2 25 configuring local gateway 2 24 RT1700 devices 6 3 connecting 502X Data Collection PC 5 6 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 7 JANUS devices 4 7 Trakker Antares 3 7 for Windows NT See software only gateway
29. HTM 2 17 RL2PCM COM 6 5 RT1700 devices configuring 6 3 dcBrowser gateway using with 6 3 running dcBrowser client 502X Data Collection PC 5 7 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 8 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 7 your application 2 24 running multiple copies of the simulator 2 23 runtime environment described 1 5 setting up 2 26 sample application setting up 2 23 scan ahead 2 19 scanonly attribute for Input tag 2 11 screen size changing 2 24 scripts using CGI 2 24 scrollable attribute for Table tag 2 14 setting the network configuration 6400 6 5 setting up runtime environment 2 26 sample application 2 23 software only gateway environment 2 20 test environment 2 20 SETUP EXE 5 4 simulator changing the screen size 2 24 described 2 15 loading 2 21 running multiple copies 2 23 software only gateway configuring 2 24 environment 2 19 requirements 2 20 setting up the environment 2 20 starting 502X dcBrowser client on 5 6 6400 devices dcBrowser client on 6 11 7700 dcBrowser client on 7 7 JANUS devices dcBrowser client on 4 8 starting continued TCP IP dcBrowser client on 700 7 4 TCP IP on 502X 5 4 stop attribute for Print tag 2 13 submit attribute for Input tag 2 11 syntax HTML 2 3 T Table tag 2 14 tags how dcBrowser supports 2 4 HTML 3 2 summary of 2 5 to 2 7 special 2 8 to 2 15 TCP IP configuring 502X 5 4 configuring 700 7 3 start
30. Intermec 72 User s Guide ho Data Collection Browser Client Intermec Technologies Corporation 6001 36th Avenue West Everett WA 98203 9280 U S service and technical support 1 800 755 5505 U S media supplies ordering information 1 800 227 9947 Canadian service and technical support 1 800 668 7043 Canadian media supplies ordering information 1 800 268 6936 Outside U S and Canada Contact your local Intermec service supplier The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice 2002 by Intermec Technologies Corporation All Rights Reserved The word Intermec the Intermec logo JANUS IRL MobileLAN Trakker Antares Data Collection Browser dcBrowser EZBuilder Universal Access Point UAP TE 2000 and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Throughout this manual trademarked names may be used Rather than put a trademark or symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement Manual Change Record This page records the changes to th
31. accept only scanned data with a certain set of leading characters the data is routed to that field when you scan the bar code even if the cursor is not in that field dti_strip Removes the data type identifier identified by the dti_capture from the scanned bar code noscan Disables scanned input for the field This field accepts input from the device s keypad Use the value attribute to set a default value for the input field that is specified by the name attribute The input field cannot extend beyond the right edge of the device s screen deBrowser does not support viewporting The MAXLENGTH field supports scrolling fields You can set MAXLENGTH to any number but only the number set as SIZE will show at a time lt INPUT TYPE text NAME Birthday SIZE 8 MAXLENGTH 8 TRANSMIT gt fg Device 100 _ m x1 1667 BIRTHDAY NAHE JACK AGE 232 B DAY 19670913 VVVVHHDD When you scan bar code data into the B DAY field the device automatically sends the screen data to the Web server Meta Syntax Special Attributes Notes Paragraph Syntax Attributes Notes Print Syntax Special Attributes Developing and Testing Your Application 2 lt META gt id Sets the identification that appears in the dcBrowser gateway configuration screen in the Custom ID column You can use this identification to identify a specific relationship between that device and the server The identification can be any al
32. connection method e Choose Infrared if you are using the IrDA port e Choose Network Connection if you are using a radio e Choose one of the default baud rates to connect serially Choose the baud rate that your desktop PC uses 5 Tap the down arrow by the Connect to field and choose your desktop PC or another device with which you want to establish the connection 700 Series Mobile Computer f 6 Tap Connect The Connecting to Desktop message box appears When ActiveSync has established the connection the Connection Status dialog box appears Connection Status Connected up to date Up to date m Disconnect when complete Sync Now Disconnect To disconnect a 700 using ActiveSync e Disconnect in the Connection Status dialog box The 700 disconnects itself from the desktop PC and closes the Connection Status dialog box Connecting to the dcBrowser Gateway After you have loaded and configured the dcBrowser client on your 700 change the following parameters in the INI file for the dcBrowser gateway Parameter Change Value to INPUT HIGHLIGHT INVERSE _ HIGHLIGHT UNDERLINE SUBMIT HIGHLIGHT UNDERLINE TAB TO SUBMIT TRUE TAB TO ANCHOR TRUE For the software only dcBrowser gateway the INI file is DCB INI For the dcBrowser on a DCS 30X the INI file is WBS INI To change the INI parameters Open the INI file in a text editor such as Notepad Change the parameters to the required val
33. containers in uppercase letters with a blank line before and after the heading Image Syntax IMG Attributes alt Notes Since some device s screens cannot render graphics deBrowser displays the alt text 2 10 Image continued Example Input Syntax Attributes Special Attributes Developing and Testing Your Application lt IMG SRC TRIANGLE GIF ALT gt 1998 Player Roster fm Device 100 _ 151 731 MELBOURNE HUD HINNOUS x1998 Player Roster Hoon HcNair Bettis Bennett Thigpen Johnson Sharpe Stoyanovich F5 gt UP F1 gt RETURN F6 gt DOUN The device displays the asterisk instead of the TRIANGLE GIF graphic lt INPUT TYPE gt hidden int password reset submit text cursor transmit key scanonly Positions the cursor in the last field containing the cursor attribute Creates an input field that is automatically submitted when it is filled with bar code data from the scanner For more information see Using Auto Transmit Fields later in this chapter Assigns a function key to be associated with the input type when links are enabled Using this attribute overrides the default function key assignments Accepts only scanner input for the field 2 11 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Input continued 2 12 Notes Example dti_capture Puts data in a field based on data type identifier If a field is tagged to
34. d Lowercase parameters For help see the online help for the DCS 30X or for the software only dcBrowser gateway Click Update Verify your changes to Device 0 in the table Click Save Your changes are saved You can also edit a device configuration To change a device configuration 1 2 3 Click the device ID Change the configuration fields and runtime parameters Click Update If the device ID had an asterisk after it indicating that it used the Device O configuration the asterisk disappears 2 25 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Testing Your Application 1 Verify that the correct home page appears for each device 2 Using the simulator run the application Make sure that the data the Web server returns is the data you expect 3 Using the simulator test the application for unexpected user input or keystrokes Verify that appropriate error messages appear Setting Up the Runtime Environment To set up the runtime environment for the DCS 30X see the documentation that came with your DCS 30X To set up the runtime environment for the software only dcBrowser gateway see the online help 2 26 Trakker Antares Terminals Overview Trakker Antares Terminals 3 This chapter explains how to determine if the dcBrowser client is loaded on your Trakker Antares terminal and how to load and run the dcBrowser client Use this chapter to e verify that the dcBrowser client is loaded e load
35. d correct if necessary You may access the Internet by using a proxy server Make sure that you have added the DCS 30X IP address to your Exceptions list You can continue to send data from the device The network will speed up in about 30 minutes Stop the deBrowser gateway Start the deBrowser gateway and then turn on ONE device When the device s home page appears then you can turn on the other devices Verify that deBrowser gateway is running Verify that the downline network is running Verify that the device is configured in downline connections Verify port number The dcBrowser gateway is already running as a service on the PC Close one copy of the gateway Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Symptoms and Solutions continued Symptom You start the deBrowser client for the device and Thin client for dcBrowser is not replaced by the device s Web page You start the deBrowser client for the device and Thin client for dcBrowser is replaced by an error message The scanner in the 6400 is not working Solution Use the PING command from the PC to verify that the device s radio is configured properly If you have a 6400 verify that the host IP address is correct in PSKNET INI Verify that the deBrowser gateway is running Verify that the Web page is configured for the device Verify that the DCS 30 is configured properly After you change the DCS 30X configuration you must
36. directory on the DCS 30X Once you have moved your Web pages you must add user to the URL of the Web page For example if you moved RFSIGN HTM to the D USERDATA HTDOCS directory the URL would be user rfsign htm Also if you wanted RFSIGN HTM to use CGI executable in the D USERDATA CGI BIN directory you would need to change the following code lt FORM METHOD POST ACTION cgi bin cgi exe to FORM METHOD POST ACTION user cgi cgi exe gt You would need to make similar changes in CGLC to allow for the correct virtual directories upported HTML Features dcBrowser supports a subset of HTML 3 2 syntax dcBrowser also supports the Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP 1 0 standard Generally dcBrowser supports the tags that provide simple display and data entry capabilities such as text password and input types It automatically filters content that cannot be displayed or processed on the data collection devices dcBrowser also supports hypertext links such as anchor by assigning them to the device s function keys Since the 700 Series Mobile Computer does not have function keys use the stylus to select hypertext links When you write your application be sure you understand the user interface and screen capabilities of the devices Devices can only display one font with no attributes such as lt CITE gt You may want to use some of the tags to indicate how the text is used not how it is displayed on the device
37. e and stay resident TSR program If you use a scanner on the 6400 run this file before running N6400 EXE RT1700 and 6400 Devices Required Files for the dcBrowser Client continued File Description RL2PCM COM This file is a radio driver If you are using OpenAir TCP IP copy this file to the 6400 After you reboot the 6400 this file automatically runs PSKNET INI This file defines the host IP address You need to edit this file to point to the server running the deBrowser gateway ITC64XFR EXE This file is a utility that you can use to transfer files without using Interlnk Intersvr You can use ITC64XFR EXE in conjunction with FileCopy by setting up FileCopy to transfer a file using XMODEM 1K In FileCopy you must set the serial port to the following settings Baud rate 19200 Parity None Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 SOM x02 EOM x03 LRC Disabled Handshake Disabled Commands Enabled no TMF Initially you can move these files to the 6400 using only TFTP or Interlnk Intersvr You can use FileCopy after you move ITC64XFR EXE Setting the Network Configuration Before you can run the dcBrowser client you must set the 6400 s network configuration using chgparms To set the network configuration using chgparms 1 Ata DOS prompt on your 6400 type chgparms and press Enter A menu appears For help getting to a DOS prompt see the 6400 Hand Held Computer User s Guide 2 Choose 1 to set up the
38. e 6400 s DOS prompt where baudrate is the new baud rate 5 Click the FileCopy tab Intermec FileCopy Utility Terminal Type 6400 X FileCopy COM Port Setup Serial Setup PC filename and path Po Download SE Browse Terminal filename and path Delete Terminal File For TRAKKER ANTARES use After Upload C and D for flash drive Upload E for RAM drive G for Extended Delete Now For examples C example bin 6 Under PC filename and path click Browse and select the path to the N6400 EXE For a standard installation N6400 EXE should be in INTERMEC DCBROWSER CLIENT I6400 7 Under Terminal filename and path type c 1n6400 exe 8 Click Download On the PC a status window appears showing the progress of the transfer 6 10 RT1700 and 6400 Devices Starting the dcBrowser Client After you have loaded and configured the deBrowser client you are ready to start the client To start the deBrowser client on the 6400 Type loadscan Two TSR programs run and then the DOS prompt returns 2 Type n6400 The following text appears Thin client for dcBrowser Then the Web page for the device appears Running the dcBrowser Client When you are running your HTML application follow these guidelines e Use the cursor keys to navigate from field to field e Use the device s scanner or keyboard to enter data e Use auto transmit fields
39. e dcBrowser Client You can use the Application Manager component of Unit Manager or ActiveSync to load the dcBrowser client on your 502X Use File Manager to load applications on your 502X device over a network Use ActiveSync to load applications on your 502X device The first time you connect to ActiveSync you must connect the 502X device to your PC s serial port and establish a connection After the initial connection you can connect to ActiveSync over the radio network You can establish a serial link using an L502X Serial Communications Adapter a D502X Serial Communications Dock or a serial I O card in the PC card slot For more information about Application Manager and ActiveSync see the 502X Data Collection PC System Manual Part No 071479 To install the dcBrowser client on the 502X l 2 3 Press 9 and then press to open the Start menu Press A or V to highlight Run and then press Select Browse and then press Note You can also choose to delete the CAB file as it is installed Type setup d yourfile CAB in the Run dialog box where yourfile is the name of the CAB file Press The application will be installed and the CAB file deleted Select the Windows list box Select the CAB file and press Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 5 4 The 502X system software automatically associates the CAB file with SETUP EXE and installs the application SETUP EXE extracts the entire contents o
40. ee the online help To load the deBrowser client on your JANUS device you must use the JANUS Image Manager utility v1 71 or later and you must have a disk with FTP PC TCP v5 0 To load DCBJ24T EXE on your devices 1 Connect the JANUS device to your PC For help see your JANUS device user s manual 2 On the PC start the JANUS Image Manager utility The Device Selection dialog box appears 4 3 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide The Device Selection Dialog Box Janus Image Manager 3 Choose the JANUS device that you connected to your PC and then choose 2 4 GHz 4 Fill in the rest of the fields and then choose the right arrow The Load Images dialog box appears C PROGRAM FILESWANUS IMAGE MANAGER 4 4 JANUS Devices 5 Fill in the fields and then choose the right arrow The Network and Protocol dialog box appears Janus Image Manager No Stack t e PC TCP FTP Corp n C TCP IP Novell C Intermec TNVTxxx Emulation C Dp C Novell Intermec 3270 Emulation Intermec 5250 Emulation C Novell TNVT xxx Emulation C Netware Client Get the Terminal Emulation Files from Path a Pal Curent 2010 24BHz US Customer pplication PE TEP 6 Choose Customer application and PC TCP FTP Corp and then choose the right arrow The FTP PC TCP Options dialog box appears JANUS Image Mana
41. er data e Use auto transmit fields to simplify data input For help see Using Auto Transmit Fields in Chapter 2 e Press the appropriate function key to access the hypertext links or input buttons e Press Ctrl to return to the home page This table lists special deBrowser client key combinations that you may want to use while you are running your HTML application Client Keys Ctrl c Ctrl Ctrl N Ctrl Ctrl w Ctrl A Ctrl V Ctrl x Description Clear screen Restart communications with dcBrowser gateway Ping the deBrowser gateway Toggle Timing mode Refresh screen Increase volume Decrease volume Exit the deBrowser client A configuration screen appears the first time you start the deBrowser client You can restart this configuration screen by pressing Ctrl ED at the splash screen RT1700 and 6400 Devices Overview l RT1700 and 6400 Devices This chapter explains how to load and run the dcBrowser client on your 6400 device and how to use dcBrowser with the RT1700 Use this chapter to e the dcBrowser gateway on the RT1700 e verify that the dcBrowser client is loaded e load the dcBrowser client if it is not loaded e Start the dcBrowser client e run the dcBrowser client Note You can use the 6400 with either TCP IP or WTP Each protocol uses an EXE file and an INI file The EXE file is ident
42. erminals in one of the following four ways Note Currently you can use the DCS 300 to download the dcBrowser client only to your UDP Plus terminals e Use the Windows based FileCopy utility e Use the DOS utility LOADER EXE e Use the Receive File or Transmit File reader commands e Usea host application This section explains how to use the FileCopy utility For help using LOADER EXE reader commands or a host application refer to your Trakker Antares terminal user s manual The FileCopy utility ships on the dcBrowser client CD When you installed the simulator this utility was loaded in the INTERMEC TOOLS FILECOPY directory on your PC To load DCBT24 BIN on your terminals using the FileCopy utility 1 Connect the terminal to your PC For help see your Trakker Antares terminal user s manual 2 Run FileCopy The Intermec FileCopy Utility dialog box appears Intermec FileCopy Utility Trakker Antares Terminals 3 Click the Terminal Type field down arrow A list of terminals that the FileCopy utility supports appears Choose TRAKKER Check the COM port parameters and the serial parameters to verify that the settings for your PC match the values that are set for the terminal s serial port The FileCopy online help contains detailed information about using the utility Use the Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System to configure the serial port parameters on the terminal For help see the Trakker Antares termi
43. evices 12 In the JANUS C column double click AUTOEXEC BAT A text editor opens the AUTOEXEC BAT file 13 Find and delete these two lines IF EXIST APP BAT CALL APP BAT IF EXIST UNNET BAT CALL UNNET BAT You can also add a REM before each of these lines rather than delete them 14 Choose the Make Save and Load icon JANUS device The new image with the dcBrowser client is downloaded to your JANUS device You do not need to configure the JANUS device for the host IP address or the network port You can define these parameters when you run the application or you can create a batch file that automatically runs the deBrowser client You add this batch file to the JANUS C drive The following example also frees up space on the JANUS C drive by unloading the reader wedge TSR Example Batch File rwtsr dcbj24t dcbrowsergatewayIP 4055 rwtsr d where dcbrowsergatewayIP is the dcBrowser gateway IP address Connecting to the dcBrowser Gateway e From the command line type DCBJ24T dcbrowsergatewayIP 4055 where dcbrowsergatewayIP is the DCS 30X or dcBrowser gateway IP address The device s home page appears The home page is the starting screen of the application If you need to restart the home page or if communication between the client and the dcBrowser gateway is disconnected press _P to restart communications with the dcBrowser gateway 4 7 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Running
44. f the CAB file into the SETUPMP directory SETUP EXE then uses the information in the INF file to copy files to their destinations make registry changes configure the application on the 502X store the INF file in the application directory and store the uninstall information in the registry Note When you run SETUP EXE the contents ofthe CAB file are preserved You can also use D d delete or DELETE to remove the CAB file as the setup process progresses Ifthe CAB file you are installing is very large or the available space on the 502X is limited you may need to use the DELETE option which frees more program memory by reducing the size of the CAB file as application files are extracted IMPORTANT SETUP EXE writes status messages about the installation to the SETUP LOG file The SETUP LOG is a text file located in the WINDOWS directory of the 502X Errors or problems with the installation are not displayed on the 502X screen only the messages in the SETUP LOG indicate what has occurred To configure TCP IP on the 502X 1 Run the Configuration application 2 From the Network menu choose Advanced and ensure that UDP Plus is disabled 3 Choose Radio and give the 502X an IP address and subnet mask If you have an 802 11B HR radio give the network name under NETWORK If you have a 2 4 GHz OpenAir radio give a domain number and security ID number if set To start TCP IP on the 502X 1 Start deBrowser from the run menu
45. from the Web server The Web server sends the requested home page to the deBrowser gateway 4 The deBrowser gateway interprets the Web home page creates a compressed data format and sends it to the device 5 Information from the device is sent to the dcBrowser gateway which takes the compressed data format converts 1t to HTML and sends it to the Web server The Web server may send other Web pages to the device based on information that it receives Getting Started 1 About the Environments You should understand the following three environments Development Environment Use the development environment to create the HTML application for your data collection devices Your application development tool must support the HTML v3 2 syntax You should test and debug your application in the development environment before you use the test environment For help see Chapter 2 Developing and Testing Your Application Test Environment Use the test environment to simulate running the HTML application Copy your application and Web pages to a Web server and then load a Web browser and the simulator on your PC Using the Web server the Web browser and the simulator you can run your application The simulator contains a local dcBrowser gateway that runs on your PC and it simulates the deBrowser gateway on the DCS 30X or the software only dcBrowser gateway The simulator also simulates the device screens so you can enter data and see how
46. g Files Using FileCopy The FileCopy utility ships on the deBrowser Client CD When you installed the simulator this utility was loaded in INTERMEC TOOLS FILECOPY on your PC To load the deBrowser client using FileCopy 1 On your PC start FileCopy 2 Click the down arrow for the Terminal Type field and select 6400 Terminal Type Field Intermec FileCopy Utility Terminal Type FileCopy Setup PC filename and pat RT1700 and 6400 Devices Terminal filename and path Download Run program Upload Delete Terminal File After Upload Delete How Intermec FileCopy Utility Terminal Type 6400 FileCopy COM Port Setup serial Setup Communications Parameters Protocol Protocol 3 Click the COM Port Setup tab PC COM Port M TRAKKER ow Om COM Port Communication Configurable Inst FieTransfer ETA Baud Rate 19200 v Parity Types Hone Odd About Even Data Bits Kori C8 Stop Bits 1 I I Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 4 Set the following port settings e PC COM Port the COM port that the 6400 is connected to e TRAKKER COM Port COMI e Communication Protocol Configurable e File Transfer Protocol XMODEM e Baud Rate 6400 s baud rate To set the 6400 s baud rate type Mode Comi Baud baudrate at th
47. ger for 005 Station IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router eo 8 e Curent 2010 24GHz US CustomerApplication PC TCP 7 Insert the FTP PC TCP v5 0 disk in the disk drive Enter the path name in the PC TCP for DOS field Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 8 Fillin the rest of the fields and choose the right arrow The Radio Parameters dialog box appears is Radio Parameters Node ss EEE Station Master C Altemate Master Master Name Auto Detect 65k impact on D Channel Subchannel Domain Inactiyity Minutes Inactiyity Seconds Wakeup on Broadcast Yes 28 Curent 2010 24GHz US Customer pplication PC TCP 9 Fillin the fields and choose the right arrow The Manager Images dialog box appears JANUS Image Manager BEI DeskTop JANUSC JANUS D Maintenance aes Cim flash current C3 DRIVEC A drivecx C3 DRIVED Get Cim flash Y current Sim flash Y current CDRIVE 4 074 CHKDSK EXE Total 2087936 bytes Free 471547 bytes 28 Curent 2020 2 4GHz US CustomerApplication PC TCP 10 In the first PC column click the directory that contains the DCBJ24T EXE file The default directory is INTERMEC DCBROWSER CLIENTVANUSTCP 11 Copy the DCBJ24T EXE file to the middle JANUS C column JANUS D
48. he default program folder is Intermec You can select another folder into which you want to copy your program icons 9 Click Next The Start Copying Files screen appears 10 Review the current settings and click Next If you need to return to a previous screen to make changes click Back 11 Wait for the simulator to be installed on your PC The Setup Complete screen appears When you restart your computer a new program folder appears containing two icons Run Simulator and Local dcBrowser Gateway During installation the files are loaded into a directory tree as shown next INTERMEC DCBROWSER CLIENT JANUS TRAKKER 15020 16400 1700 DEV TOOLS GATEWAY DOCS Docs EXAMPLES ASP CGI BASED SIMPLE GATEWAY TOOLS FILECOPY JANUSIMAGEMANAGER 2 22 Developing and Testing Your Application 2 Running Multiple Copies of the Simulator Optional If you want to run a loopback test with many end devices or have the simulator connect to a dcBrowser gateway that is not on the same PC as the simulator you can set up multiple copies of the simulator Note Only the first copy of the simulator is associated with the function keys To set up the simulator to run multiple copies e Froma DOS prompt type hx x x x pport isimid 1 and press Enter where x x x x is the IP address for the PC running the dcBrowser gateway where x is a value from 0 to 2
49. ical for each protocol however the INI file settings are different for each protocol Instructions for changing the INI file settings are included in this chapter Using the dcBrowser Gateway on the RT1700 To use RT1700 devices with the dcBrowser gateway you must configure the RT1700 To configure the RT1700 device e Configure the RT1700 to run Native terminal emulation as described in the RT7700 Radio Data Terminal User s Guide Part No 961 047 068 You must configure the RT1700 as a WTP device in the DCS 30X The RT1700 does not support highlighting and tab to anchors Verifying the dcBrowser Client Is Loaded If your 6400 came preloaded with the dcBrowser client go to Starting the deBrowser Client later in this chapter To determine if you have the dcBrowser client loaded on your 6400 1 Type dir at the DOS prompt A list of the files loaded on your 6400 appears 2 Look for the following two files e N6400 EXE the client program e PSKNET INI the protocol parameter file 6 3 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide If these files are not on your 6400 go to Loading the deBrowser Client in the next section If these files are on your 6400 go to Starting the deBrowser Client later in this chapter Loading the dcBrowser Client This section explains how to load the deBrowser client on your 6400 device You can load the deBrowser client in one of the following ways e Use TFTP e Use In
50. ide JANUS devices continued example batch file 4 7 Image Manager utility 4 3 key combinations 4 8 loading the dcBrowser client 4 3 running the deBrowser client 4 8 Java how dcBrowser supports 2 4 JavaScript how dcBrowser supports 2 4 JScript how dcBrowser supports 2 4 1 key combinations 502X Data Collection PC 5 7 6400 devices 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 8 JANUS devices 4 8 Trakker Antares 3 8 key attribute for Anchor tag 2 8 key attribute for Input tag 2 11 license file 2 19 links feature 2 18 loading dcBrowser client 502X Data Collection PC 5 3 6400 devices 6 4 to 6 10 700 Series Mobile Computer 7 3 JANUS devices 4 3 Trakker Antares 3 4 the simulator 2 21 loopback test 2 23 M N MAXLENGTH field using 2 12 messages attribute for Print tag 2 13 Meta tag 2 13 N6400 EXE described 6 4 finding on 6400 6 3 starting 6 11 transferring 6 6 network port configuring for Trakker Antares 3 5 noscan attribute for Input tag 2 12 P Paragraph tag 2 13 parity attribute for Print tag 2 13 password attribute for Input tag 2 11 plug ins how deBrowser supports 2 4 Print tag 2 13 problems running dcBrowser 8 3 product support Web page 8 4 PSKNET INI changing 6 8 described 6 5 PSKNET INI continued finding on 6400 6 3 transferring 6 6 R repeat attribute for Beep tag 2 9 reset attribute for Input tag 2 11 response time is slow 8 3 RFSIGN
51. ing dcBrowser client on 700 7 4 starting on 502X 5 4 test and service mode 3 3 test environment configuring 2 24 described 1 5 requirements 2 20 setting up 2 20 testing your application 2 26 text attribute for Input tag 2 11 TFTP transferring files to 6400 6 6 thin client for deBrowser 6 11 8 4 Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System 3 3 configuring 3 5 continually reboots 8 3 key combinations 3 8 loading the dcBrowser client 3 4 Index Trakker Antares continued network port configuring 3 5 running the dcBrowser client 3 7 starting the dcBrowser client 3 7 test and service mode 3 3 verifying the dcBrowser client is loaded 3 3 transferring files to 6400 devices FileCopy utility 6 8 Interlnk Intersvr 6 6 TFTP 6 6 transmit attribute for Input tag 2 11 troubleshooting 8 3 type ahead 2 19 U V W UDP Plus device continually reboots 8 3 UDP Plus configuring 502X 5 4 Unit Manager application 5 3 7 3 ups attribute for Table tag 2 14 verifying the deBrowser client is loaded 6400 devices 6 3 Trakker Antares 3 3 viewing HTML code 2 16 wait attribute for Print tag 2 14 Web page example 2 15 placing on DCS 30X 2 3 product support 8 4 sample setting up 2 15 2 23 viewing code 2 16 Web server free 2 21 window size changing 2 24 fatermec Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www intermec com Data Co
52. ins on in the Notification Tray indicating that the 502X is communicating with the dcBrowser gateway If the WR icon appears see the 5020 Data Collection PC User s Manual or 5023 Data Collection PC User s Manual Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Connecting to the dcBrowser Gateway After you have loaded and configured the dcBrowser client on your 502X change the following parameters in the INI file for the deBrowser gateway Parameter Change Value to INPUT_HIGHLIGHT INVERSE ANCHOR_HIGHLIGHT UNDERLINE SUBMIT_HIGHLIGHT UNDERLINE TAB_TO_SUBMIT TRUE TAB_TO_ANCHOR TRUE For the software only dcBrowser gateway the INI file is DCB INI For the deBrowser on a DCS 30X the INI file is WBS INI To change the INI parameters Open the INI file in a text editor such as Notepad Change the parameters to the required values Save the changes to the INI file ARA opas Exit the text editor You are now ready to start the deBrowser client and connect to the gateway To start the deBrowser client on your 502X e Choose Run from the Start menu If you installed the application using the CAB method press Ctrl Esc until the dcBrowser icon is highlighted and then press Enter 502X Data Collection PCs 5 Running the dcBrowser Client When you are running your HTML application follow these guidelines e Use the cursor keys or Tab key to navigate from field to field e Use the device s scanner or keyboard to ent
53. is manual The manual was originally released as version 001 Version Date Description of Change 002 10 99 This manual was changed to support new features 003 12 00 This manual was changed to support deBrowser rev 2 0 and 2 1 004 01 02 This manual was changed to add attributes to the input tag to add special attributes to the meta tag to explain how to run multiple simulator sessions and to explain how to transfer files to the 6400 using TFTP Contents Contents Before You Begin ix Warranty Information ix Safety Summary Cautions and Notes x About This Manual x Other Intermec Manuals xii Getting Started 1 Learning About the Data Collection Browser 1 3 About the Environments 1 5 Developing and Testing Your Application 2 About the Development Environment 2 3 Supported HTML Features 2 3 Unsupported HTML Features 2 4 Summary of HTML 3 2 Tags 2 5 Special HTML Tags 2 8 Anchor 2 8 Beep 2 9 Headings 2 9 Image 2 10 Input 2 11 Meta 2 13 Paragraph 2 13 Print 2 13 Table 2 14 Example Web Page and HTML Code 2 15 Advanced Features 2 18 Using the Links Feature 2 18 Using Auto Transmit Fields 2 18 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide vi About the Test Software Only Gateway Environment 2 19 Setting Up the Test Software Only Gateway Environment 2 20 Installing the Client Environment and Simulator 2 21 Running Multiple Copies of the Simulator Optional 2 23 Setting Up the Sample Application a
54. le row That is data does not wrap within a column cell The cell width is widened to accommodate the data Rows are automatically wrapped Using the break tag lt BR gt in a table tag has no effect Developing and Testing Your Application 2 Table continued Example lt TABLE BORDER SCROLLABLE 6 UP F5 lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt QB lt TD gt Moon lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt QB lt TD gt McNair lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt RB lt TD gt Bettis lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt RB lt TD gt Bennett lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt WR lt TD gt Thigpen lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt WR lt TD gt Johnson lt TR gt lt TD ALIGN LEFT gt TE lt TD gt Sharpe lt TR gt lt TD lt TR gt lt TD lt TR gt lt TD lt TR gt lt TD lt TR gt lt TD lt TABLE gt ALIGN LEFT gt D lt TD gt Giants ALIGN LEFT gt WR lt TD gt Reed ALIGN LEFT gt RB lt TD gt Dunn ALIGN LEFT gt RB lt TD gt Levens AR _ ICH xi mi Device 100 _ 01 A 13 7 A 11 MELBOURNE HUD MELBOURNE MUD HINNOUS HINNOUS 1998 Player Roster 1998 Player Roster QB Hoon TE Sharpe QB HcNair K Stoyanovich RB Bettis D Giants RB Bennett WR Reed WR Thigpen RB Dunn WR Johnson RB Leuens F5 gt UP F6 gt DOWN F5 gt UP F6 gt DOWN F1 gt RETURN F1 gt RETURN DOWN F6 gt ALIGN LEFT gt K lt TD gt Stoyanovich Since the scrollable attribute is set to 6 the device only displays the first six lines of the table If you press F6 the next lines ap
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56. nal user s manual If you are in the Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System exit the menu system Select the FileCopy tab In the PC filename and path box type C INTERMEC DCBROWSER CLIENT TRAKKER DCBT24 BIN In the Terminal filename and path box type C DCBT24 BIN Choose Download The deBrowser client is downloaded to your terminal Configuring Your Trakker Antares Terminals Before the Trakker Antares terminal can communicate with the deBrowser gateway you must set the host IP address or the controller IP address to the deBrowser gateway IP address You must then set the network port to 4055 for TCP IP terminals or 05555 for UDP Plus terminals To configure the network port 1 On your terminal access the Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System by pressing 9 Q 2 _4 _8 or by scanning this bar code Enter Test and Service Mode Note If your terminal has a Left Enter key you must use it when entering key sequences in Step 1 otherwise just use the key 3 5 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 2 Fromthe Main Menu choose Configuration Menu Communications Menu and then Primary Network The Primary Network screen appears TCP IP UDP Plus PRIMARY HETHORK Activate Activate Disabled Host IP Addr Controller Addr 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 Terminal IP Address Terminal IP Address 0 0 0 0 6 6 6 6 CANCEL OK CANCEL
57. nd Web Pages Optional 2 23 Configuring the Test Software Only Gateway Environment 2 24 Configuring the Local deBrowser Gateway 2 24 Testing Your Application 2 26 Setting Up the Runtime Environment 2 26 Trakker Antares Terminals Overview 3 3 Verifying the deBrowser Client is Loaded 3 3 Loading the deBrowser Client 3 4 Configuring Your Trakker Antares Terminals 3 5 Connecting to the deBrowser Gateway 3 7 Running the dcBrowser Client 3 7 JANUS Devices Overview 4 3 Loading and Configuring the dcBrowser Client 4 3 Connecting to the dcBrowser Gateway 4 7 Running the dcBrowser Client 4 8 502X Data Collection PCs Overview 5 3 Installing and Configuring the dcBrowser Client 5 3 Contents Connecting to the deBrowser Gateway 5 6 Running the deBrowser Client 5 7 RT1700 and 6400 Devices Overview 6 3 Using the deBrowser Gateway on the RT1700 6 3 Verifying the deBrowser Client Is Loaded 6 3 Loading the deBrowser Client 6 4 Setting the Network Configuration 6 5 Transferring Files Using TFTP 6 6 Transferring Files Using Interlnk Intersvr 6 6 Configuring the Host Connection 6 8 Transferring Files Using FileCopy 6 8 Starting the dcBrowser Client 6 11 Running the dcBrowser Client 6 11 700 Series Mobile Computer Overview 7 3 Configuring and Starting the dcBrowser Client 7 3 Using ActiveSync 7 4 Installing ActiveSync 7 4 Reconnecting to Your Desktop PC 7 6 Connecting to the deBrowser Gateway 7 7 Running the
58. nsfer c is the destination drive on the 6400 4 Press Enter Transferring Files Using Interink Intersvr To transfer files using Interlnk Intersvr your PC must be running Interlnk which is part of MS DOS Note Interlnk Intersvr are not available in Windows NT and Windows 2000 Use TFTP to transfer files To transfer files 1 Load Interlnk as a device driver in your CONFIG SYS file on the PC by inserting the following statement at the end of CONFIG SYS DEVICE C DOS INTERLNK EXE DRIVES 2 RT1700 and 6400 Devices The previous statement assumes that MS DOS is located in the CADOS directory on your PC The DRIVES 2 parameter allows mapping of two drives from the 6400 Reboot the PC Connect the serial port on the 6400 to the serial port on the PC For help see the 6400 Hand Held Computer User s Manual Press Ctrl Alt Del on the 6400 and then press Alt The boot selection menu appears Note If Ctrl Alt Del does not boot the 6400 press Enter Enter Blue Shift Yellow Shift at the same time Select 5 The 6400 boots to the DOS prompt At the DOS prompt on the PC type interlnk and press Enter The following chart appears C wIN gt interlnk Port COM2 This Computer Other Computer Client Server F equals A G equals C Copy the files to Drive G Set the network configuration For help see Setting the Network Configuration earlier in this chapter 6 7 Data Collection Browser Client User
59. of the button in a normal Web browser F1 gt Help When you press Fl the form processing sequence begins and the application tells the Web server that HlpScrn1 Help just as it would if the anchor was selected with a mouse in a standard browser If you disable the links feature the value is ignored and the name is whichever function key was pressed The application tells the Web server that Action function key That is if you press Fl the application tells the Web server that Action F1 The application handles function key responses Using Auto Transmit Fields dcBrowser supports using auto transmit fields and it supports using the scan ahead and type ahead features to enter data Although not standard for HTML applications these features are most useful for repetitive screens with long refresh rates such as a timecard system in which people scan a badge as they walk through a door i Developing and Testing Your Application 2 Scan ahead and type ahead are always available While the device is waiting for a new screen all scanned and keyed data is buffered When the device receives a new screen with input fields it applies the buffered data to the new screen If an auto transmit field is filled in before the end of the screen is reached the screen is transmitted and the remainder of the scan ahead or type ahead data waits for the next screen If the device receives a new screen that has no input fields the device assumes
60. or the desktop icon if set 2 To set the IP and port number of the deBrowser gateway press Ctrl F1 when the splash screen appears showing the title and version number 3 Press Enter to save your configuration To configure UDP Plus on the 502X 1 Run the Configuration application 2 Press D to access the Configure menu 3 Press W to select Network and then press The Network configuration screen appears 502X Data Collection PCs 5 The 502X Network Configuration Screen 10 File Edit Configure Troubleshoot x Protocols Radio Advanced Identification E UDP Plus El TFTP Defaults Det Refresh start i 10 00 AM Select and enable UDP Plus and configure any UDP Plus parameters For help see the 502X Data Collection PC System Manual Press gt to expand the UDP Plus parameter list For a definition of each parameter see the 502X Data Collection PC System Manual Set the Controller IP Address to the IP address of the DCS 30X or the dcBrowser gateway Select the Apply button and then press to save your changes Press D to exit the Configuration application Press W to highlight Exit and then press Warm boot the 502X to enable UDP Plus parameters For help see the 5020 Data Collection PC User s Manual Part No 068975 or 5023 Data Collection PC User s Manual Part No 070698 After you have configured the 502X for a UDP Plus network the icon appears and rema
61. p gt lt A gt lt ADDRESS gt lt APPLET gt lt AREA gt lt B gt lt BASE gt lt BEEP gt lt BIG gt lt BLOCKOUOTE gt lt BODY gt lt BR gt lt CAPTION gt lt CENTER gt lt CITE gt lt CODE gt lt DD gt lt DFN gt lt DIR gt ways e The device displays the tag as expected and documented in an HTML reference manual e The device displays the text however since the device only supports one font it displays the text but ignores the attributes e The device ignores the tag For a complete description of HTML tags see an HTML reference manual Supported as Text Displayed Description Documented Comment X Escape sequences X Anchor Address Java Applet Area Bold X Base Beep X Big text Block quote Body X Line break X Caption Center X Citation Code Definition definition Definition Directory list X Not Supported No Format Ignored X X X X X X X X X X X Supported with Special Attributes or Notes Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Summary of HTML 3 2 Tags continued HTML Tag lt DIV gt lt DL gt lt DT gt lt EM gt lt EMBED gt lt FONT gt lt FORM gt lt FRAME gt lt FRAMESET gt lt H1 gt lt H6 gt lt HEAD gt lt HR gt lt HTML gt lt I gt lt IMG gt lt INPUT gt lt ISINDEX gt lt ITCPRINT gt lt KBD gt lt LI gt lt LINK gt lt MAP gt lt MENU gt lt META gt lt NOBR gt l
62. pear Example Web Page and HTML Code The RFSIGN HTM file contains the HTML code for the home page of the sample application This table shows two different ways that you can see the home page If you run the sample application using the simulator the simulator will display a Web page similar to the screen on the left If you use a Web browser to open the RFSIGN HTM file your browser will display a Web page similar to the screen on the right To set up the sample application and Web pages 1 Copy the EXE files from the INTERMEC DCBROWSER EXAMPLES CGI_BASED CGI BIN directory to the CGI BIN directory for your Web server 2 15 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide 2 Copy the HTM files from the INTERMEC DCBROWSER EXAMPLES CGI_BASED HTML directory to the HTML directory for your Web server Simulator Web Browser imi Device 100 ioj x 3 RF SIGN ON Microsoft Internet Explorer E4 14508547 File Edit View Go Favorites Help SIGN ON eo zo fat Back Forward Stop Refresh Home Address E Cw Ww WAHTML sign htm all SIGN ON OPERATOR PASSWORD xxxxxxxx F1 gt ENTER OPERATOR PASSWORD F1 gt ENTER 23 My Computer i Note To run the sample application you must disable the links feature After you open the Web page you can use either a text editor or a Web browser to view the HTML code If you use a Web browser other than Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator
63. phanumeric and special characters You must set the SHOW_USERID parameter in DCB INI For help see the online help for the dcBrowser gateway lt P gt None The deBrowser gateway puts a blank line before a paragraph and left justifies the paragraph Multiple paragraph tags have no cumulative effect lt ITCPRINT gt lt ITCPRINT gt baud Sets the baud rate on the device to allowed values for example 9600 For valid baud rates see the user s manual for your device data Sets the data bits to 7 or 8 If this attribute is not used the data bits are set to 8 flow Sets the flow control Valid values are D DSR with XON XOFF X XON XOFF N None default message Defines the message displayed on the device screen while printing Use HTML code for non alphanumeric characters The default message is RS 232 PORT IN USE PLEASE WAIT parity Sets the parity Valid values are O Odd E Even N None default stop Sets the stop bits to 1 or 2 The default is 1 2 13 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Print continued Note Example Table Special Attributes 2 14 Syntax Attributes Notes wait Causes wait for clear to send CTS Use this attribute when communicating with a modem The default is no wait You can set the device to wait from 00 to 99 seconds Use the Print tag to pass control and data messages from the Web server to a printer attached to the COM port of a Trakker
64. r s Guide Now that the partnership has been established all future connects and disconnects will be handled through ActiveSync Note On the 700 PC Connection sets a baud rate of 19200 when first establishing an ActiveSync partnership If you change the 700 baud rate setting after a partnership has been established it may take several connection attempts before ActiveSync can automatically match the desktop PC to the new baud rate After the connection is made at the new baud rate this becomes the default ActiveSync baud rate Reconnecting to Your Desktop PC After you have created a partnership using ActiveSync use it to re establish the connection between the 700 and your desktop PC To reconnect a 700 to a desktop PC using ActiveSync 1 If you are using a batch 700 connect it to your desktop PC through a serial cable an ActiveSync cable or a 700 Series Single Dock If ActiveSync is set to automatically connect with devices the 700 immediately establishes a connection and the 700 ActiveSync window appears on your desktop PC If you are using an RF 700 be sure it is within range of an access point 2 From the Start menu tap Programs and then Connections 3 Tap ActiveSync The ActiveSync dialog box appears ActiveSync Choose a method to connect to the selected desktop computer network Connection y Connect to Computer y Connect Cancel 4 Tap the down arrow by the Method field and choose a
65. r desktop PC and a 700 You can establish a serial link using a 700 Series Single Dock a serial cable or an ActiveSync cable For more information contact your Intermec sales representative For more information about Application Manager see the online help for Unit Manager for PlanNET For more information about ActiveSync see Using ActiveSync later in this chapter Note If your 700 has firmware v1 05 or higher you need to load ITC50 DLL along with the dcBrowser client You can find this file on the dcBrowser CD in Intermec deBrowser client I700 Before you can run the deBrowser client you need to configure TCP IP on the 700 You also need to find the IP address and port number for the PC or DCS 30X that the dcBrowser gateway is running on To configure TCP IP on the 700 From the Start menu select Settings The Control Panel appears Tap the Connections tab 1 2 3 Tap Network 4 Under Adapters installed tap the Ethernet card driver you are using for your network 5 If you are using a dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP server select Use server assigned IP address Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide If you are not using a DHCP server select Use specific IP address and enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway for your 700 Your network administrator should provide you with this information 6 Tap OK A message appears tap OK 7 Tap the System tab and tap Wireless Network
66. s Guide Configuring the Host Connection You configure the host connection in the PSKNET INI file which you download to the 6400 This file determines which protocol is used WTP or TCP IP and the connection information for that protocol To edit PSKNET INI 1 Complete the PSKNET INI file for each 6400 A sample of the PSKNET INI file is shown below For WTP For TCP IP net use net use loaded wtp stack true loaded wtp stack false loaded tcp stack false loaded tcp stack true wtp addresses pctcp addresses host name DCS1 server ip IP of gateway domain lanID 2 port use 4055 terminal number 2 do not change this value Note The PSKNET INI file contains unique information for each 6400 You must complete the PSKNET INI file for each 6400 Set net use section to match the protocol you are using 2 Setthe wtp addresses or pctcp addresses section with the correct values for the system configuration Note For WTP the host name and domain lanID may be the same for several or all of the terminals in a configuration The host name is a unique name that you configure through your DCS 30X The domain lanID is a unique name that you configure through your access point software Each device has a unique terminal number that corresponds to the device number on the deBrowser Device Mapping Configuration screen When configuring your devices be sure to select WTP for the device connection type Transferrin
67. t NOEMBED gt lt NOFRAMES gt lt OL gt lt OPTION gt lt P gt 2 6 Description Division Definition list Definition term Emphasized Embed Font Form Frame Frame set Heading 1 6 head Horizontal rule HTML Italic Inline image Form input Is index Print Keyboard List item Link Map Menu list Meta No break No embed No frames Ordered list Option Paragraph Supported as Documented NUR gt Text Displayed No Format X X X Not Supported Ignored Supported with Special Attributes or Notes Summary of HTML 3 2 Tags continued HTML Tag lt PARAM gt lt PRE gt lt S gt lt SAMP gt lt SELECT gt lt SMALL gt lt SPAN gt lt STRIKE gt lt STRONG gt lt STYLE gt lt SUB gt lt SUP gt lt TABLE gt lt TD gt lt TEXTAREA gt lt TH gt lt TITLE gt lt gt lt gt lt U gt lt UL gt lt VAR gt lt WBR gt Description Parameters Preformatted text Strike Sample Form select Small text Span Strike Strong Style Subscript Superscript Table Table data Form text area Table header Title Table row Teletype Underline Unordered list Variable Word break Developing and Testing Your Application 2 Supported as Text Displayed Documented gt X No Format Supported with Not Special Supported Attributes or Ignored Notes X X X X X X X The 6400 devices do not support the bold lt B gt
68. tart the simulator in a test environment with no unique device configurations a device with IP address 127 0 0 1 appears in the table You must create a unique configuration for any devices that do not communicate with the host defined for Device 0 or that need a home page different from Device 0 Assign the device a unique device number and then fill in the rest of the fields The device number and configuration for this device appear in the dcBrowser Device Mapping Configuration table No asterisk appears by the device number Developing and Testing Your Application 2 To configure the local deBrowser gateway for the default configuration Note If you access the Internet by using a proxy server you must add 127 0 0 1 to your Exceptions list The Exceptions list contains the addresses that you do not want to use with a proxy server 1 2 Start the Web browser In the Address line or the Go to line type http 127 0 0 1 4050 The dcBrowser Device Mapping Configuration screen appears In the table below the configuration screen click 0 The Device 0 information appears in the configuration screen fields In the Host IP Port field enter the IP address and port of the Web server If the Web server is on the same PC as the simulator type 127 0 0 1 80 In the Home Page field enter the name of the Web page that the Web server sends to the device when the device is turned on Enable or disable the Links Post Device ID an
69. terchanged with the numbers 0 through 9 A 4 Index Numbers 1700 devices See RT1700 devices 2400 Menu System 3 3 502X Data Collection PC configuring TCP IP 5 4 configuring UDP Plus on 5 4 continually reboots 8 3 dcBrowser client loading and configuring 5 3 running 5 7 HTML application running 5 7 key combinations 5 7 starting TCP IP on 5 4 Unit Manager application 5 3 6400 devices configuring for your network 6 5 configuring host connection 6 8 dcBrowser client loading 6 4 to 6 10 required configurations 6 4 required files 6 4 running 6 11 starting 6 11 verifying that it is loaded 6 3 key combinations 6 11 PSKNET INI 6 8 rebooting 6 7 scanner not working 8 4 TFTP setting up for 6 6 transferring files 6 6 64SCN7A EXE 6 4 700 Series Mobile Computer ActiveSync using 7 4 to 7 7 configuring TCP IP 7 3 dcBrowser client loading and configuring 7 3 running 7 8 HTML application running 7 8 key combinations 7 8 running client with firmware v1 05 7 3 starting TCP IP dcBrowser client on 7 4 Unit Manager application 7 3 A ActiveSync connecting with 700 7 6 disconnecting 700 from 7 7 establishing a partnership with 700 7 5 installing on 700 7 5 ActiveX how dcBrowser supports 2 4 advanced features 2 18 to 2 19 auto transmit fields 2 18 links 2 18 alt attribute for Image tag 2 10 Index Anchor tag 2 8 application running 2 24 502X Data Collection PC 5 7 640
70. tersvr Interlnk e Use the Windows based FileCopy utility To use the deBrowser client on the 6400 you must use one of the following two configurations 1 6400 with the original terminal emulation that includes Native terminal emulation i Note Some deBrowser client features are limited when used with this configuration and if you have a WTP network you will need to use a DCS 30X 2 The TCP IP bundle for either the WLI Forum OpenArr radio or 802 11b radio You can order your 6400 to come with either configuration or you can purchase the bundles separately and load them For help loading the bundles see the documentation that came with the bundle and the 6400 Hand Held Computer User s Manual Part No 961 047 093 For the second configuration you need to copy the files in the following table to drive C on the 6400 For a standard installation of the DCS 30X or software only deBrowser gateway the files are in INTERMEC DCBROWSER CLIENT I6400 File Description IMDCB INI This file provides commands needed to configure the scanner symbology The file provides some example symbologies but you can edit different symbologies using the reader configuration commands For help using reader configuration commands see the 6400 Application Development Tools System Manual Part No 070130 N6400 EXE This file is the deBrowser client for the 6400 64SCN7A EXE This file is the utility for accessing the scanner and runs as a terminat
71. tes Example Headings Syntax Notes Developing and Testing Your Application 2 lt BEEP gt repeat Sets the number of beeps The default number of repeats is 0 The valid range for repeats is O to 32 767 To set the beep volume and frequency see the user s manual for your device lt BEEP REPEAT 3 gt The device beeps three times lt Hl gt lt Hl gt lt H2 gt lt H2 gt lt H3 gt lt H3 gt lt H4 gt lt H4 gt lt H5 gt lt H5 gt lt H6 gt lt H6 gt Hl is centered in uppercase letters with a blank line before and after the heading H2 is left justified with a blank line before and after the heading H3 is left justified in uppercase with a two character indentation and a blank line before the heading H4 is left justified with a four character indentation and a blank line before the heading H5 is left justified with a six character indentation and a blank line before the heading H6 is left justified with an eight character indentation and a blank line before the heading Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Headings continued Example lt Hl gt containers lt Hl gt m Device 100 _ P x 1755 CONTAINERS AUTH 1234567 7654321 CRU 8881 8662518 ID This is a demonstration authorization Count 8 1 F6 gt DELETE F8 gt CALC F4 gt BULK FS gt INST F2 COUHP F3 gt UIEU F1 gt ENTER F7 gt CANCEL The device displays
72. that the screen is an error message All scan ahead data and type ahead data are discarded Type ahead can include the arrow keys and any of the alphanumeric keys but it cannot include action keys such as a function key or the enter key Note Screens with input fields have no way to ensure that the scan ahead data or type ahead data is put in the correct field The receiving application must validate the data About the Test Software Only Gateway Environment Use the test environment to simulate running your HTML application before you run it in your data collection network You can run your application on your PC using the client simulator When you run the application on your PC you are using three main parts the Web server the local dcBrowser gateway and the client simulator To set up this test environment follow the guidelines in Configuring the Test Software Only Gateway Environment later in this chapter Note In the software only dcBrowser gateway environment the test environment is the local dcBrowser gateway that you use on the Windows NT 2000 ME server The server requires an additional license file For help placing the license file and configuring the dcBrowser gateway see the online help for the gateway 2 19 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Understanding the Test Environment Development Computer Web HTML N lt Local dcBrowser gateway Database Language
73. the dcBrowser Client When you are running your HTML application follow these guidelines Use the cursor keys to navigate from field to field Use the device s scanner or keyboard to enter data Use auto transmit fields with scan ahead data and type ahead data For help see Using Auto Transmit Fields in Chapter 2 Access the hypertext links by pressing the appropriate function key Press amp P to restart communications with the dcBrowser gateway if your device has been inactive for a period of time If you reboot the device the device restarts the dcBrowser client when it finishes rebooting This table lists special dcBrowser client key combinations that you may want to use while you are running your HTML application Client Keys Description Ctrl Clear screen Ctrl D Toggle Debug mode A P Restart communications with dcBrowser gateway Ctrl N Ping the dcBrowser gateway Ctrl 7 Toggle Timing mode Ctrl w Refresh screen Ctrl 4 Decrease contrast Ctr Increase contrast Ctrl A Increase volume Ctrl V Decrease volume 502X Data Collection PCs 502X Data Collection PCs 5 This chapter explains how to load and run the dcBrowser client on your 502X Data Collection PC Overview Use this chapter to install and configure the deBrowser client connect to the deBrowser gateway run the dcBrowser client Installing and Configuring th
74. the dcBrowser client if it is not loaded e configure your Trakker Antares terminals e connect to the dcBrowser gateway e run the dcBrowser client Verifying the dcBrowser Client is Loaded If your Trakker Antares TCP IP or UDP Plus terminals came preloaded with the dcBrowser client go to Configuring Your Trakker Antares Terminals later in this chapter To determine if you have the dcBrowser client loaded on your terminal 1 On your terminal access the Trakker Antares 2400 Menu System by pressing 1 Q 2 4 _ 8jor by scanning this bar code Enter Test and Service Mode Note If your terminal has a Left Enter key you must use it when entering key sequences in Step 1 otherwise just use the key 2 Choose System Menu from the Main Menu and then choose File Manager Select drive C and press A list of applications that are loaded on your terminal appears Look through this list for DCBT24 BIN which is the dcBrowser client filename If you have the deBrowser client loaded on your terminal go to Configuring Your Trakker Antares Terminals later in this chapter If you do not have the dcBrowser client loaded go to the next section Loading the dcBrowser Client 3 3 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Loading the dcBrowser Client A This section explains how to load the dcBrowser client on your terminals You can load the deBrowser client on your t
75. troubleshooting 8 3 DCBT24 BIN finding on terminals 3 3 loading 3 4 running 3 7 DCS 30X cannot connect 8 3 putting CGI scripts and Web pages on 2 3 RT1700 devices with 6 3 deleting the CAB file 5 3 development environment described 1 5 device continually reboots 8 3 directory CGI BIN 2 15 DCBJ24T EXE 4 6 DCBT 24 BIN 3 5 FileCopy utility 3 4 free Web server 2 21 HTML example 2 15 JANUS Image Manager utility 4 3 RFSIGN HTM 2 16 tree 2 22 disconnecting ActiveSync from 700 7 7 down attribute for Table tag 2 14 dti_capture attribute for Input tag 2 12 dti_strip attribute for Input tag 2 12 E editing device configuration 2 25 environments development described 1 5 runtime described 1 5 setting up 2 26 software only gateway 2 19 test described 1 5 setting up 2 20 equipment required for ActiveSync with the 700 7 4 example Anchor tag 2 8 Beep tag 2 9 Headings tag 2 10 HTML code 2 17 Image tag 2 11 Input tag 2 12 JANUS batch file 4 7 Print tag 2 14 setting up example Web pages 2 15 Table tag 2 15 Web pages illustrated 2 16 F G features advanced dcBrowser 2 18 to 2 19 auto transmit fields 2 18 links 2 18 supported HTML 2 3 unsupported HTML 2 4 file directory See directory File Manager 5 3 7 3 FileCopy utility directory 3 4 using to load deBrowser client 6400 devices 6 8 on Trakker Antares 3 4 flow attribute for Print tag 2 13 fonts supported 2 3
76. ues Save the changes to the INI file B gx ee Exit the text editor You are now ready to start the dcBrowser client and connect to the gateway Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide To start the deBrowser client on your 700 From the Start menu select dcb700 Running the dcBrowser Client 7 8 i Note You need to use the soft keyboard for the key sequences that include the Ctrl key When you are running your HTML application follow these guidelines U U Press Ctrl Use the cursor keys Tab key or stylus to navigate from field to field se the device s scanner or keyboard to enter data se auto transmit fields to simplify data input For help see Using Auto Transmit Fields in Chapter 2 Use the stylus to access the hypertext links or input buttons to return to the home page These tables list special deBrowser client key combinations that you may want to use while you are running your HTML application The following table lists key combinations for the virtual keyboard Virtual Keys Description Ctrl c Clear screen Ctrl N Ping the dcBrowser gateway Ctrl 7 Toggle Timing mode Ctrl w Refresh screen Ctrl A Increase volume Ctrl W Decrease volume This table lists key combinations for keys on the 700 Client Keys Gold 7 Gold 9 Description Restart communications with dcBrowser gateway Exits the deBrowser client To open
77. zes You have reduced support costs You can easily upgrade your applications since they reside in a central location on the Web server You reduce project risk by using Web based middleware servers In other words you can deploy a data collection network and retain the flexibility to change the back end system You use less bandwidth in your data collection network because the data collection devices only provide the user interface while the Web server provides all of the computational power You create applications using standard Web technology software tools These applications reside on a Web server The dcBrowser gateway converts standard Web HTML v3 2 syntax pages received from Web servers into condensed ASCII and sends them to the dcBrowser client running on the device Refer to the illustration and explanation on the next page 1 3 Data Collection Browser Client User s Guide Understanding dcBrowser dcBrowser Access point client Screen and control data on TCP IP UDP Plus or WTP Ethernet HTTP over TCPAP dcBrowser gateway em tn DCS 30X or software only dcBrowser gateway gt Database Logical data flow J DCBG007 eps 1 A device running the deBrowser client is turned on and it requests a Web page 2 The dcBrowser gateway identifies the Web home page for this device The dcBrowser gateway requests this home page

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