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MODEL WN900BST USER MANUAL DRAFT 28 Au . 1998 1.1 Product Description The Model WN900BST is designed to read RF/LD (Radio Frequency Identification) tags in the 900 Mhz band using a Back Scatter Technology, It is normally installed in a WaveNet Model 3100 Portable AEl (Automatic Equipment Identification) Terminal. When the trigger button on the Model 3100 is depressed, the module generates a carrier wave at 9I5 Mhz at a level of 33dbm for a maximum duration of 15 seconds. The module receives the back scattered data which is rectifiedt amplified and decoded In order to conserve battery power, the maximum read time may be decreased by entering the following command in the ‘RADlO‘ screen of the Model 3100. rad Itnn “nn” is the required time duration in 0.1 second increments. eg: To reduce the read time to I second enter the following: rad Ith For testing purposes only the transmit duration time may be increased, however, this is not recommended as it may resulting in over heating of the power amplifiert 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gu de WuveNetfl flWuveNet 3100 PORTABLE AEI TERMINAL PRODUCT GUIDE (Draft, July 1998) Re ations andA rovals This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. pursuant to Part l5 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. The equipment generates. uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. All external cables must be shielded to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits. ***WARNING*** Changes or modifications not expressly approved by WaveNet International Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and void the warranty. WaveNel International Inc. 5825 Kennedy Road Telephone : 1 905 712-4700 Mississauga, Ontario Facsimile : 1 905 712-4703 A, Canada L4Z 2G3 Email : wavenethavenet-rl.com © l‘NI WaveNet Intemational Inc. All rights reserved. Wachet International inc tserves the tight to amend the ‘ tents of this guide at any time to reflect product development and mducr tm rovements mammals The 3100 Series Portable AEI Tenninal (PHD equipment has been designed to comply with iniemational standards for product safety. electromagnetic compatibility. and radio transceiver operation. These standards can vary by the country of use. frequency of operation. and modulation technique. At the time or writing. the 3100 has been certified to the several applicable standards for various markets, In the United States. the 3100 Series PET has been designed to comply with UUCSA requirements for safety, and the mdio transceivers are type approved to FCC Parts 2 and 90 (for 450 to 470 MHz and 900 MHz namiw hand operation). FCC Part 15 (for 9112 to 92x MHz direct sequence spread spectrum operation and 2.4 to 2.5 Griz direct sequence or frequency hopping spread spectnrm operation). In Canada. the Blot) Series PET has been designed to comply wrth UL/CSA requirements for safety. and the radio transceivers are type approved to lC R381 19 (for 450 to 470 MHz narrow band operation), IC RSSIS7 (for 900 MHz narrow band npemtinn). and K: RSSZIO (for 902 to 928 MHz direct sequence spread spectrum operatlon and 2.4 In 2.5 GHz direct sequence or frequency hopping spread spectrum operation). These sundards are designed to provide reasonable pmtectiuti against harmful interference when the equipment is upemted in a commercial environment The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if "0! installed and used in accordance with the proper insu’ucdorts. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area will cause harmful interference. in which case the user will be required in correct the interference at the user's own expense. All external cables must be shielded to ensure Compliance with the Class A RJC limits. in situations where the userelccts to install WaveNer specified equipment including high gain antenna kits, the user will be responsible for adhering to all pertinent telecommunicauons. fire and safety/building code regulations pcnaining to the installation. WARNING: Changes or modifications u) the equipment, not expressly approved by WaveNet lntenistional Inc. could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment and void the warranty. This product may be covered iiy one or more ofthe following Symbol Technology Inc. Patents: U.S. Patent No. 4.360.798: 4.369.36I : 4387297: 4,460.120. 4.496.831: 4,593,136: 4601262; 4607.56: 4.652.750: 4,673.805; 4.736,l)95:4.758.7l7: 4,816,661): 4.84535”: 4.1496.026:4.897.532: 4,923.21“; 4931538: 4,992,717: 5.01533}; 51117765:5,021.641;5.029.183. 5,047,617: 5.103.461: 5.1 13.445: 5,130.520: 5,140.144; 1142550: 5,149.950; 5157687: 5161148: 5.168.149;5.18l1.904' 5,229.59115.230.088: 5.235.l67:5.243.655: 5.247.162:5.250.791: SJSO.792;5.262.627: 62.628. 5.280.16315.280.164 5,280,498; 5304.78 5.304.7SB;5.321.246; 5.377.361;5.367.151; 5373.148;5.37S.3321 96.053 396.055, 99346. . 408.081: 5410.13 . 410.1401. 412.1911: 5.413.812:5.420.411: 5,436.44025.444,231: 5,449,891: 5.44939}: 5468349: 5,479.000: 5,479.002: 5,479.44“: 5504322: 5528.621: 5,532,469: 5543.6“): 5,545.889: 5552592: 5.5733 10: 5581630: 5608102: 5.612531: 5.619.0281 5.664129: 5668.80}: 5693929: 5.698.835: 5.714.746 Table of Contents List of Figures Preface CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION IO WHAT IS A 3100 PORTABLE AEI TERMINAL? RF PORT EXTERNAL INTERFACE PORT EXTERNAL SCANNER PORT DISPLAY KEVPAD ENCLOSURE BATTERY PACK PISTOL GRIP WHAT IS THE WAVENET TRANSACTION NETWORK (WTN) NETWORK DEVICES REMOTE DEVICES WTN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES NARROW BAND (UHF-FM) SPREAD SPECTRUM (900 MHZ) SPREAD SPECTRUM (2.4 GHz) RADIO TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON CHOICE OF RADIO TECHNOLOGY RADIO DATA PROTOCOLS THE WAVENET PROPRIETARY RADIO DATA PROTOCOL INDUSTRY STANDARD RADIO DATA PROTOCOLS (2,4 GHz SPREAD SPECTRUM) WTN OPERATION wowwmmwwummmmmaanummm» ROUTE OPTIMIZATION 10 SINGLE AND MULTI-CHANNEL OPERATION. 10 MULTIPLE RADIO TECHNOLOGY OPERATION 10 MULTIPLE RADIO DATA PROTOCOL OPERATION 10 w—A PRELIMINARY CHECKS 11 POWERING UPIDOWN 11 RESTARTING 12 CHANGING THE BATTERY 12 WW LCD SCREEN 13 LCD CONTRAST CONTROLS 13 Table of Cantems - i THE TERMINAL SESSIONS 14 THE ACTIVE SESSION 14 SWITCHING BETWEEN SESSIONS 14 MENU BAR & MENU BAR NAVIGATION 15 SAVING MENU SETTINGS 15 THE KEYPAD 15 ASSIGNING A HOT KEY 16 CHAPTER 4 : USING THE PRESENTATION MANAGER 17 PRESENTATION WINDOW MENU BAR 17 PM\TASKS MENU ITEMS 19 SESSION LIST 19 SEOURITV OPTIONS 19 LOG-ON PASSWORD (PASSWORD MENU ITEM) 20 SESSION MENU BAR PASSWORD (MENUPAsstRD MENU ITEM) 20 SECURITY LEVELS 21 PM/GLOBAL MENU ITEMS 22 KEYBOARDS MENU ITEM 22 COMMAND KEvs (COMMAND KEY MENU ITEM) 22 KEY LISTS (COMMAND KEYS) 24 CUSTOM KEY MENUS (CUSTOM KB MENU ITEM) 26 ASSIGNING KEY NAMES & FUNCTIONALITY 26 CONSOLIDATING A CUSTOM KEYBOARD 27 ASSIGNING A HOT KEY To A CUSTOM KEY MENU 27 PMILOCAL MENU ITEMS 27 BACKLIGHT MENU ITEM 27 SAVING CONFIGURATION SEI'TINGS (WRITEPRMS MENU ITEM) 28 POWER CONSERVATION (SHUT TIMEOUT, WAKE TMO MENU ITEMS) 213 EXTERNAL BAR CODE READER PORT (BARCODE MENU ITEM) 29 INTERNAL BAR CODE READER (INTBARCODE) 29 CODEID MENU ITEM 29 ADDCR MENU ITEM 29 AUTO REPEAT 29 PMIDEBUG MENU ITEMS 29 PMIABOUT MENU ITEMS 30 LEW-J RADIO SESSION MENU BAR 31 RADIO\SETUP MENU ITEMS 34 RADIO OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS (PARAMETERS MENU ITEMS) 34 NARROW BAND FREQUENCIES (FREQUENCIES ITEMS - 3110 ONLY) 34 PARAMETER CLONING (CLONEPAFIAM’S ITEMS) 35 RADIO\TEST MENU ITEMS 35 RADIO\MONITORING MENU ITEMS 36 RADIO/ASSIGNKEY MENU ITEMS 36 RF SITE SURVEY KEYS 36 RADIO STATISTICS SUMMARY 37 Table of Conlems - ii CHAPTER 6 : USING THE SESSION MANAGER 39 ON-LINE AND LOCAL USER SESSIONS 39 ON-LINE USER SESSIONS 39 LOCAL USER SESSIONS 4c ON-LINE USER SESSIONS 41 MENU BAR 41 SETUP\EMULATION MENU ITEMS 43 SETUMCOMMUNICATION MENU ITEMS 43 SETUP\DISPU\Y MENU ITEMS 45 SETUMKEVBOAHD MENU ITEMS 47 SETUF'\OTHER MENU ITEMS 48 ABOUT MENU ITEMS 48 SESSION STATUS MESSAGES 49 LOCAL USER SESSIONS 49 MENU BAH 49 FILE/No PROGRAM... 51 SAVE/POHT1 & SAVE/SLP/SIO 51 SAVE/RADIO 51 ABOUT MENU ITEMS 52 LOCAL USER SESSION UPLOAD DATA FORMAT 52 Table of Contents - iii List of Figures FIGURE 1-1 : 3100 PORTABLE AEI TERMINAL 2 FIGURE 1-2 : 3100 BOTTOM VIEW 3 FIGURE 1-3 : 3000 PT PROGRAMMABLE SIDE KEYS 3 FIGURE 1-4 : 3100 WITH OPTIONAL SHOULDER HOLSTER AND EXTERNAL BAR CODE READER 4 FIGURE 1-5 : 3100 AND 3020 BATTERY CHARGER 4 FIGURE 1-6 I 3100 WITH OPTIONAL PISTOL GRIP 5 FIGURE 2-1 : CHANGING THE 3100 BATTERY 12 FIGURE 3-1 : THE SYSTEM MENU 13 FIGURE 32 : 3100 KEYPAD 15 FIGURE 4-1 : CUSTOM KEYBOARD MENU 26 FIGURE 4—2 : NAMING A CUSTOM KEYBOARD 26 List of Figures - i Introduction Preface This user guide is intended for use by technical support personnel who require infon-nation to configure, operate or maintain a WaveNet Model 3100 Portable AEI Terminal unit. This unit is a mobile data device of the WaveNet Transaction Network (WTN) which supports real time, interactive radio data communications within a local area of radio coverage This guide assumes that the 3100 Portable AE] Tcnmnal is, at least. a minimally configured unit as supplied by WaveNet. The 3100 Portable Terminal has several product radio data technology conflgumtions, all of which are relevant to this manual : 3100 Portable AEI Terminal : No radio data communications technology used. 3110 Portable AEI Terminal : 450-470 MHz Narrow Band radio data communications technology. 3120 Portable AEI Terminal : 9027928 MHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio data communications technology, 3130 Portable AEI Terminal : 2.4-2.5 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio data communications technology. How to Use this Guide This guide is organized into seven chapters, a glossary and an index. The following chapter descriptions indicate the scope of this guide: Chapter 1 : Introduces the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal, its major hardware features, and its operational network environment. Chapter 2 : Discusses how to power up the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal, change the battery pack and power down the 3100. Chapter 3 : Discusses how to optimize the LCD display and configure the 3100 for operation. Alsoi, screen features of the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal are detailed. Chapter 4 : Explains how to utilize the Presentation Manager window menu functions of the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal. Chapter 5 : Explains how to utilize the Radio Manager window menu functions of the 3100 Portable AEI Temunal. Chapter 6 : Explains how to utilize the Session Manager window menu functions of the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal. In general, labeled keys, menu items and first occurrences afkey terminology are depicted in bald type and with similar character case. In addition, the labeled keys are shown within angle brackets. For example.- - thekeyi - the PM\GIohaI\Keyboards menu item. Comments to be noted are highlighted with: (E) 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction . 1 Introduction Chapter 1 : Introduction This chapter introduces the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal, its major hardware features, and its operational network environment. WHAT IS A 3100 PORTABLE AEI TERMINAL? The WaveNet Model 3100 Portahle AEI Terminal (3100) is a hand held radio data device which operates in the WaveNet Transaction Network (WTN), or independently as a batch terminal. and is capable of reading ISO (International Standards Organization) Intermodal AEI Tags. or AAR (American Association of Railways) Rail AEI Tags with a fully integrated AEI reader. The WTN facilitates radio data communications among various mobile and static data devices within a local area network environment and stationary host computer systems interfaced to the WTN. The function of the WTN is to allow these mobile and static data devices, usually operating in remote locations, interactive access to the software applications residing on the host computer systems. ISO and AAR Tags are devices which electronically store digital data, and can transfer this data to an appropriate reading device, using radio frequency technology. This system of data transfer is also known as Radio Frequency Identification (RFIDL ISO and AAR Tags are those which have standardized characteristics which are specified by these organizations in order to promote standardization of implementation and use, rrgm r-r : 3m Portable arr Terminal In addition to the integrated AEI reader. the 3100 provides a keypad interface and display for interactive multi—session communications with host computer systems and their applications, or for interaction with one or more locally stored and executed programs When equipped with a radio data communications technology, the 3100 communicates to a host computer system via radio data technology compatible WaveNet Network Devices (Model 7000 Base Controllers and 6000 Access Points), or through an 1157232 compatible communications link when not equipped with a radio data communications technology. The 3100 can work independently of the WTN, storing data. until the 3100 retums to the coverage range of the WTN Network Devices and then it will automatically upload the stored data, The 3100 supports an optional internal integrated bar code reader (Class ll/III Laser product). The 3100 provides one RF port at the antenna connector. The unit also provides one external interface port (incorporating a console port and external RSv232 Interface) and a bar code scanner port at the bottom ofthe unit (see Figure I-2). 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction - 2 lntroduetion RF Port This port uses an RF connector, (SMA type) bulkhead jack, to connect a 1/4 wave whip radio antenna that matches the installed radio transceiver. The coaxial connector is typically ‘reverse threaded‘ to prevent an inappropriate antenna from being inadvertently attached, External Interface Port The square External Port (20 pins) provides a servicing interface for the configuring testingv monitoring, and reporting functions that can be applied to the 3100 (Console Port). This port supports full RS-232 modem (RTS, CT 5) functionality for RS»232 based data exchange with a host computer system. (E) The Console Part is disabled when the integrated Scanner is installed and enabled. External Scanner Port The round External Scanner Port is RS-232 compatible and is primarily used to attach a tethered decoding bar code laser scanner. This port can also be used for other serial input/output applications. This pen is enabled via the BarCode menu item of the Presentation Manager’s Local menu. The 3100 supports an internal integrated bar code scanner (a Class 11/111 Laser product). Scanning is typically triggered by the side keys (see Figure 1-3) or by the pistol grip trigger switches, but this function can be programmed for activation in a number of ways, Scanning remains active for a four second period following initialization. Figure 1-3 : 3m Programmnbk sm- my; @ The 3100 with the internal scanner option is a Class ll or Class III device and appropriate Care should be taken in its use: Please observe the warning labels aflixed to the 3100 when this option is installed. Display The 3100 is assembled with a display screen (2.5 inches square) which houses a Transflective Monochrome LCD (192 x 192 pixels) with automatic LED back-lighting, 4 gray scale levels, and maximum of 24 lines it 32 characters (various fonts can he used which result in differing line and column formats). Optimum contrast is maintained by an integrated ambient light- Figure I-2 : 311!) Minn Vltw level sensor, 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction — 3 Introduction The screen should be kept clean (use a mild cleaning agent) and away from corrosive materials, so as to ensure viewing clarity and dependable operation. Keypad The 3100 supports 58 keys offering full alpha-numeric and function key control. The keypad is used for both unit configuration and manual data entry. All keys may be assigned functionality other than the labeled default function by the user. but typically this is confined to the Fl-IO and the side keys. Key areas are color-coded and sized for easier verification. The yellow keys are function keys; other keys are numeric data entry (larger keys); alpha-numeric data entry; and cursor control keys. The more frequently used keys being larger or colored more vividly. Enclosure The 3100 is packaged in a dust and water resistant polycarbonate enclosure suitable for operation in industrial environments See Figure l—l for a front view of the enclosure. See Figure l-2 for a bottom view of the enclosure. The 3100 can operate within a «20 to +50 degree Celsius temperature range and within a 5 to 95 % relative humidity range. With optional internal heater, the 3 I00 can operate in temperatures as cold as -30 degrees Celsius. The enclosure occupies a space 4.1 inches wide, 10.1 inches long, and 2.8 inches deep rig-m 1.4 x 3m with Opliluul Shoulder Hnlslcr and Emmi 5" cm: RM" The enclosure may be used with or without the pistol grip option. Figure 1-4 shows the unit with the optional holster and tethered barcode scanner. Battery Pack The 3100 is powered by a 2200 mAh (Ni-MH) 7.2 Volt removable battery pack mounted in the back of unit. A battery pack can be charged using WaveNet’s Model 3020 Battery Charger. This charging system allows simultaneous standard or quick charge of two battery packs (either battery option) as well as charging of a complete 3100 with battery installed, The individual battery pack slots also allow optional “battery conditioning" of the battery packs, a process which completely discharges the battery pack before charging. This process typically extends the battery pack life and prevents “memory" effects which artificially limit the battery capacity. Figure t-s : stoo-na 3020 Ballery Charger The Figure l-S shows the 3100 and additional battery pack with the 3020 Battery Chargerl 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gulde (Dralt) Introduction - 4 Introduction Pistol Grip An optional pistol grip may be attached to the 3100. The two grip trigger switches assume the functionality of the two pairs of (assignable) side swttches on the 3100. The upper and lower trigger switches correspond to the upper and lower side swttches respectively The following figure shows a side view ofa 3100 with an installed pistol grip. AEI Reader The AEI reader circuitry is enclosed within the 3100 itselfl However. the antenna for the AEI Reader is integrated into front-bottom of the terminal. The nominal range of the AEl Reader is designed to be l2- l 5 feet (varying by the mounting method used, quoted range is using ISO and AAR specified mounting conditions). Figure 145 : 3100 with Option-I risin- Grip @ For a timal readin aflSO and AAR AEI tags, the terminal should be pointed at the tag, at an P 3 angle ofappraximatel)‘ 20 degrees” (so reading of the display is comfortable). The nominal range may be extended ifa slight up-dawn waving motion of the terminal is used while reading the tag, WHAT IS THE WAVENET TRANSACTION NETWORK (WTN) The WTN is a local area radio data network. designed for scaleable, real-time. bi-directional. digital radio data communications, which allows a variety of computer systems to communicate, interactively. to a number of mobile data devices. A WTN consists of a combination of WaveNet products, These products are categorized into two groups : Network Devices and Remote Devices. Network Devices Network Devicts connect to computer systems and provide zones of mdio data coverage — enabling a real time, bi-directional pathway between the various mobile data devices within the coverage zones and the software applications residing on the host computer systems. The various Network Devices provided by WaveNet are : Model 7000 Base Controller - provides host computer connectivity functions and a radio data coverage zone, communicates via wired Ethernet based network paths to other 7000 Base Controllers and 6000 Access Points and can utilize radio data communications to 6000 Access Points located in it‘s coverage zone. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction - 5 Introduction Model 6000 Access Point - provides a radio data coverage zone, communicates via wired Ethernet based network paths to other 7000 Base Controllers and 6000 Access Pointsand can also utilize radio data communications to 7000 Base Controllers or 6000 Access Points located in it’s coverage zone. Remote Devices Remote Devices, when in the coverage zones of the Network Devices, utilize the real time. bi- directional radio data communications pathway to the various computer systems connected to the Network Devices - enabling interactive communications to the transaction—based applications resident on each computer system. In addition to the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal. other Remote Devices provided by WaveNet are : Model 5000 Mobile Terminal - utilizes a full 24x80 LCD screen and integrated touch-screen interface, housed in a full metal enclosure. for multi-windowed interactive multi-session communications. External bar code scanner and external RS-232 communications for printers. process controllers etc.. are also supported The SOOOMT is designed for use within industrial vehicles of all types. or stationary wired terminal replacement Model 3000 Portable Terminal - utilizes a full keypad and large LCD display, housed in a small plastic enclosure. for interactive multi—session communications External bar code scanner and external RS-232 communications for printers, process controller. etc., are also supported. The 3000 also has several optional selections such as internal or bar code readers, a pistol grip, various holsters, battery technologies and charging systems The 3000 is designed for portable industrial applications of all types. Model 1100 Network AEI Reader - provides remote. unattended reading of ISO and AAR Tags with read reporting Via the WTN or a RS-232 modem, Model 1000 Network Modem - provides connectivity to external RS-232 devices and allows these devices to utilized the WTN for communications to remote computer systems. The 1000 is well suited for remote printer. process control or monitoring, on on-board vehicular control applications. WTN RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES Three types of radio technologies can be used within a WTN. These technologies are the Narrow Band (UHF-FM) and two types of Spread Spectrum (900 MHz and 2,4 GHz) Each WaveNet product is independent of the radio communications technology. All radio technologies are designed into radio modules which can be exchanged at any time in any WaveNet product without affecting the radio network operations. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction - 6 Introduction Narrow Band (UHF-FM) This technology takes the digital information, converts it to an audible analog signal (like a common computer modem) and uses radio circuitry to modulate this analog signal onto a single radio frequency (the “carrier frequency"). The digital to analog conversion utilizes a proprietary WaveNet scheme. and the modulation of the analog signal onto the radio frequency uses Frequency Modulation (which changes the carrier frequency in accordance with the digital data). The process is reversed at the receiving device, The deviation of the carrier frequency is called the channel bandwidth or spacing, and the can'ier frequency and channel bandwidth is commonly called the radio frequency (RF) channel. in the WTN , digital synthesized radio transceivers with up to eight different pre-programmed radio channels are used. These transceivers are available in various frequency bands within 380 to 512 MHz, and various channel bandwidths, The radio channels can be re-programmed to different carrier frequencies if desired. WTN Narrow Band communications typically operate at a baud rate of 14.4 Kbps (25 kHz channel spacing, or 9.6 Kbps at 12.5 KHz channel spacing). WaveNet data compression schemes increase the effective baud rate by a 3-4 times factor (typical). The maximum RF power is 2.0 Watts, but can be adjusted to operate as low as l00 mW, In each country, official government organizations regulate the use of Narrow Band radio systems (voice and digital), and appropriate licensing procedures must be observed by the manufacturer and user of such systems. These licenses specify the allowed operating frequencies, power, channel bandwidth. and antenna systems. The purpose of these licenses is to co-ordinate frequency usage and eliminate interference from Narrow Band transmitters operating in close proximity. Spread Spectrum (900 MHz) This technology takes the digital information and passes it directly to a spread spectrum transceiver (SST). The SST “spreads" the digital information over a large band of frequencies using a high speed coding scheme. The receiving SST “recovers" the digital information by a reverse decoding scheme. Originally developed for military uses, the concept of SS technology is to avoid concentrated interference on several discrete frequencies by the spreading process. The coding and spreading technique is called “Direct Sequence". Like Narrow Band. the SST uses a center frequency around which the spreading process occurs. Unlike Narrow band. which uses a relatively small bandwidth of [2.5 or 25 kHz, the spreading process takes place over several MHz of bandwidth. Digital radio transceivers with synthesized frequencies for seven Channels in the 902 - 928 MHZ band are used in a WTN 900 MHz Spread Spectrum system The center frequency of each channel is fixed and cannot be changed. Spread Spectrum communications have a maximum nominal baud rate of 122 Kbps (6 MHz channel width). WaveNet data compression schemes increase the effective baud rate by a 3—4 times factor (typical). The maximum RF power IS approximate 350 mW, and cannot be adjusted. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction - 7 Introduction 900 MHz Spread Spectrum systems are only allowed by certain countries (Canada, United States. Australia, South Africa are some examples). The governments of these countries do not require licenses for these systems. however, users do not have exclusive use of the operating frequencies. Spread Spectrum (2.4 GHz) This technology operates in two fashions : the Direct Sequence method described in the 900 MHz Spread Spectrum system, and the Frequency Hopping method. The channel hopping method is similar to the Narrow Band system, but along with wider bandwidths and higher modulation rates, the can'ier frequency is changed rapidly along a pro-programmed sequence, Thus the modulated carrier frequency “hops" around the total allowed bandwidth. “Virtual” operating channels are created by different hopping sequences, designed to never, or rarely. interfere with each other. Various digital radio transceivers are used in the WTN 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum system. These digital radio transceivers utilize Direct Sequence as well as Frequency Hopping, and allow for l to [5 channels of operation (physical and “virtual"), These digital radio transceivers can be used with the WaveNet Proprietary Protocol, while others are employed to be compatible with several recognized and de~facto protocols (see followmg section on Radio Data Protocols). The WTN 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum systems maximum nominal baud rate of between 1.0 - 2.0 Mbps (depending on actual digital radio transceiver). WaveNet data compression schemes increase the effective baud rate by a 3-4 times factor (typical). The maximum RF power is ranges between 100 - 500 mW (depending on local regulations), and cannot be adjusted, 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum systems are allowed by many countries. The governments of these countries do not require licenses for these systems, however, users do not have exclusive use of the operating frequencies Radio Technology Comparison ln broad terms, Narrow Band technology offers secure. lower speed radio data communications with a large coverage. Spread Spectrum technologies offer unsecure. higher speed radio data communications with smaller coverage areas. Choice of Radio Technology The choice of technology is best determined by application profiles and licensing logistics. Application throughput, transaction rates and desired response time are the first determination of which technology to use. Narrow Band systems offers lower throughput, handles less transactions per second, and provides slower response times in comparison to Spread Spectrum systems. However, many applications can be well served by the capabilities of Narrow Band systems. Other applications required the higher throughput, and higher transaction rates available with Spread Spectrum systems. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Introduction - 8 Introduction Coverage requirements are a second determination of the technology choice. Typically, Narrow Band technology offers four times the coverage area as 900 MHz Spread Spectrum technology, and up to 15~20 times the coverage area as 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum technology, Small facilities are well served by 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum systems, medium sized facilities by 900 MHz Spread Spectrum systems. and extremely large or complicated facilities by Narrow Band. Large facilities may require an un-attractive number of Network Devices to provide 2.4 GHz or even 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Coverage. Certain mission critical applications require a high level of redundancy in the Network Devices. Narrow Band provides for less Network Devices for a given coverage area, while the Spread Spectrum systems provide for progressively more Network Devices. With more Network Devices required for Spread Spectrum systems. the higher the probability of downtime, and cost/complexity of providing redundancy increases The licensed channel required of Narrow Band system also provides additional security againSt outside interference. and a method of legal recourse if such interference is received. No such security or recourse is provided with Spread Spectrum systems. Narrow Band systems require a discrete licensing procedure for each application site. With many application sites. this can create a large logistical challenge, and also significant yearly licensing fees. Spread Spectrum systems. with unlicensed usage. do not present any logistical challenge. and do not require yearly licensing fees. RADIO DATA PROTOCOLS The WaveNet system can use a proprietary radio data protocol, as well as industry standard protocols with the 2.4 GHz Spread Spectmm radio technology. The WaveNet Proprietary Radio Data Protocol In all types of radio technologies. the proprietary WaveNet protocol is used. This protocol is a dynamic Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Collision Sense Multiple Access with Carrier Detection (CSMA/CD) scheme which continually adapts itself to radio data transaction loading for optimal throughput and minimal response time. Industry Standard Radio Data Protocols (2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum) With certain 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum digital radio transceivers, other industry standard (de-facto) radio data protocols can be utilized. Such protocols are those which are utilized by other mainstream vendors of 2A Gl-lz digital radio transceiver systems, or those protocols supported by lntemational Standards organizations. WaveNet constantly engineers such protocols into the WTN. WTN 0 PE RATION In the WTN, Network Devices work together. via wired Ethemet based network links and radio data links, to provide a seamless coverage area comprised of an overlapping series of coverage zones. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Dralt) Introduction - 9 introduction Data from any Remote Devicei located anywhere in the coverage area, is reliably routed to the appropriate computer systems, and vice versa As Remote Devices move within the coverage area, the routing paths through the Network Devices to the various computer systems changes automatically. Route Optimization Each Remote Device is constantly aware of each possible route, from it's present location, through the Network Devices to each computer system that it must communicate with As it moves through the various coverage zones in the complete coverage area, it is informed of altemnte routes, and constantly changes to the most optimal route - based on a complicated formula of criteria such as mdio signal strength, communications quality, and required wired or radio data “hops“ to the 7000 Base Controller which desired computer system is connected to. At all times the radio signal strength and communications quality is maximized, and the number of “hops“ minimized. Single And Multi»ChanneI Operafion. Each different radio technology offers multiple channels of operation. Each coverage zone in the WTN can utilize different radio channels, and the Remote Device will include cellular switching between channels, if required, in determining the best route. Multiple Radio Technology Operation Different radio technologies can be utilized within coverage zones in the WTNi The network operation of the WTN remains unchanged even though different radio technologies may be used from coverage zone to coverage zone. However, Remote Devices with one type of radio technology will only be able to communicate to those Network Devices employing the same radio technology. This capability is exceptional for tailoring the WTN to differing physical areas with differing transaction loading or Remote Device populations For example, a high speed Spread Spectrum technology can be utilized for a high transaction, localized shipping/receiving zone in a warehouse, where a lower speed Narrow Band technology can be used for picks and putawflys in the remaining areas of the warehouse, Multiple Radio Data Protocol Operation Like the capability with different radio technologies, the WTN can also operation in a similar fashion with different radio protocols used with different radio data transceivers in the 2,4 GHz Spread Sprectum systems. However, Remote Devices utilizing one type of radio data protocol and the corresponding digital radio transceiver will only be able to communicate to those Network Devices utilizing the same radio data protocol and digital radio transceiver. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Dralt) introduction - 10 Setting Up Chapter 2 : Setting Up This chapter discusses how to set up the MOD Portable AEl Terminal (3100) to prepare for configuration, monitoring. or operation. PRELIMINARY CHECKS Before beginning any operation on the 3100 Portable AEl Terminal unit, the following items should be checked: 1. Ensure that the 1/4 wave whip antenna, if used, is directly connected to the RF SMA connector part. The connection can be tightened by hand. The 3100 Portable AEl Terminal will not use such an antenna. while the 3110 - 3130 Portable AEI Terminals will use such an antenna. 2. install a charged battery pack in the back of the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal. If the battery pack has not been energized, it must be charged with the WaveNet battery chargert 3A The pistol grip can be attached with or without the battery pack. POWERING UPIDOWN Power up the 3100 by pressmg the key. If the terminal has been re-started (see “restarting“) the LCD screen will display the Presentation Manager (PM) and the WaveNet logo. Pressing any key on the keypad will clear this logo. lt' terminal security is enabled (see section on ‘Security Levels‘ in Chapter 4), this logo will momentarily be displayed, then the LCD screen will change automatically to a “secure" information display. If the terminal has not been re-started, then the terminal will immediately display on the LCD the information present at the time that the 3100 was powered down. If the battery is low the 3100 will automatically display an on-screen window showing the state of charge, unless this feature has been specifically disabled. @ The 3110, 3120 or 3130 models should not be powered up without their antenna. Improper antenna port termination cause: impedance mismatches which can reflect damaging levels of RF power back tn the transceiver, 63) At the start ofa power up sequence the terminal an audible “Click " will be produced by the terminal However, several seconds may be required for the unit to conduct internal checks. and initialize the LCD display. Pressing <2""><0> (the System key) causes the terminal to display the on-screen system menu. This menu is directly mapped to the number key pad. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gulde (SCOOPG v1.1) Chapter 2 » 11 Setting Up Powering down the 3100 is accomplished by pressing <2nd> <0> which displays a pop—up menu screen. This menu screen corresponds to numeric keypad on the 31001 Pressing <1> or <0ff> will power down the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal. The 3100 internal battery unit provides RAM Backup for up to 48 hours. Thus, if the 3100 is powered down and then powered up within 48 hours‘ the most recent RAM memory entries will be restored. RESTARTING The 3100 is never completely turned off. As long as the battery is installed and has some charge the terminal is only in a “powered down" state, and ready to immediately “power up" and continue on from the point that it was “powered down'i To completely restart the 3100 for a fresh initialization. a specific keystroke must be invoked‘ or the battery must be un-installed for several days. The 3100 can be restarted by pressing the <2nd> <0> (to invoke the popup menu screen) followed by pressing <4> <4> <4> <1> in rapid succession. This will power-down the terminal. To finish the restart of the 3100, press the key. Provided that no security levels have been assigned (see section on Security Levels’ in Chapter 4), the terminal will then display the Presentation Manager (Pth) window and the WaveNet logo. Pressing any key on the overlay keypad will clear the logo and allow operation of the terminal CHANGING THE BA'I'I'ERY The 3100 does not require to be powered down prior to changing the battery - when the battery is removed, the terminal will sense this event and immediately power- down. Upon replacement. the terminal can be powered- up and resume operations with no re-start required, The following figure demonstrates changing the 3100 battery pack Figure 2-l : Changing the 3100 Bllkry ® The battery is retained by a 1/4 turn locking screws 3100 Ponabls AEI Terminal Product Guide (SOOOPG V1.1) Chapter 2 - 12 Using Display & Keypad Features Chapter 3 : Using Display & Keypad Features This Chapter discusses the LCD interface and how to navigate through the menu structure of the 3100 Portable AEl Terminal (3100) unit In particular the following areas are addressed: 0 Display Attributes - Session & Service Windows G Hot Key Assignment LCD SCREEN The LCD screen displays the terminals' radio communications status‘ current session name, security level, data from the various computer systems that the 3100 may in communications with, and visual confirmation of keyed or scanned data Each of these areas are explained in more detail in this Chapter and following Chapters, The LCD used is a high contrast, 192x192 graphics display with capability of translating color information into 4 gray—scale levels. LCD displays, by their nature, are prone to variations in contrast (and therefore legibility) due to ambient temperature and light levels. The unit is equipped with controls which allow the user to optimize performance for his work conditions. LCD Contrast Controls Figure 3—1 shows the 3100 LCD Screen with the System Menu displayed. The LCD contrast controls may be adjusted at any time by accessing the System menu‘ The System screen may be activated by pressing <2nd> <0> (the key). This brings up a menu which consists of on- screen “buttons” which correspond to actual keypad buttons “2m" through to ““.9 The LCD contrast is mapped to the “8" key (to increase contrast) and the “9“ key (to decrease contrast). The new settings should be saved using the Save button (Space on the keypad), Flguu 3~1 : rm System Mom: 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gulds (3000PG V1.1) Chapter 3 - 13 Using Display & Keypad Features ® The contrast level is affected by temperature so if the terminal is being used in a refrigerated environment, then you should adjust for optimum contrast in this location and not outside where the temperature is higher. The Terminal Sessions The 3100 is a multiAtaking, multi—session device. Various tasks simultaneously ““run in the 3100, and some of these tasks create and control the LCD display via sessions Sessions are separated into two types ; the Local and User Sessions. The Local Sessions are created by tasks that manage local functions of the 3100, and provide various interfaces to configure and monitor these functions. User Sessions are created by tasks which work specifically with computer systems connected to the WTN, or local programs in the 3100. These tasks also provide some configuration ability to tailor the operation of these sessions. Local Sessions are : 0 Presentation Manager Session - used to control and configure all aspects of the LCD and keypad. . Radio Manager Session - used to control and configure all aspects of the radio transceiver and radio data communications. 0 Console Session - used to provide direct access to the 3100 operating system when the external RS—232 Console Port is disabled by use of the external or internal barcode reader. The Active Session Although the 3100 can display several sessions simultaneously (in the form of session windows) this capability is not normally used due to the smaller relative size of the LCD screen. In normal operation, there is one session showing on the LCD screen. This session is the Active Session, and all AEl reader. bar code reader and keypad input is directed to this Active Session. Other sessions not displayed may still update with information from local tasks or the radio link, but no bar code reader or keyboard input will be directed to these sessions. Switching Between Sessions Any available session may become the visible or Active Session by pressing the <2""> or <2M> key sequences (hereafter referred to the key sequence). Repeating this sequence will “swap" through all sessions in turn. Various security levels can be employed to restrict the accessibility of sessions. and if security is in effect. only those sessions which have the appropriate security level will be displayed when the <2""> key sequence is used 3100 Ponable AEl Terminal Product Guide (GOODPG v1.1) Chapter 3 - |4 Using Display & Keypad Features MENU BAR & MENU BAR NAVIGATION In any Active Session, the Menu Bar is displayed on-screen when the key is pressed. If security is enabled (see Chapter 4 : Security), a password entry will be required to access the Menu Bar. The current possible selection is shown in reverse video, and can be selected by . Current possible selections can be changed by using the or keys. Upon making a particular selection. additional sub-menus may be shown, which can be navigated using the and key repeatedly until the menu bar disappears, Saving Menu Settings Some parameter changes need to be saved manually while others are saved automatically. This topic is fully covered subsequent Chapters associated with Session Configuration v see the Table of Contents for details. THE KEYPAD Your portable terminal has a 49 keypad design structure. There are a number of distinct areas on the keypad which are reserved for unique functions. See Figure 3-2. The <2“"> key is used to access secondary key functions (labeled in green on applicable keys). Any key function may be rte-assigned as a Hot Key to perform various Menu Bar functions. or as a Command Key for various functions or repetitive entries (See Chapter 4 : Presentation Manager). Normally only the keys assigned to perform as Hot Keys or Custom Keys are Fl-FlO keys, the side keys on the terminal, and the 2’“’-Menu keys (located in the number key area) as these keys normally do not have any particular function, aside from those which are meaningful to the computer system application. Specifically hot keys are most often used for selecting : I Any standard or custom Key Menu in the Presentation Manager Session KB Assign menu 0 Any Presentation Manager Session Global Menu item. Figum 34:3100Keypld Once a hot key has been assigned you can use these keys, regardless of which window is active. 3100 Portable AEl Terminal Product Guide (GOOOPG V1 .1) Chapter 3 - 15 Using Display & Keypad Features Assigning a Hot Key To assign a menu function to a hot key. you must make the desired session the Active Session, press the Mode Key to show the Menu Bar, then navigate the Menu Bar to the desired Menu item. To assign the hot key use the following procedure: 1. Press (Hot Key Assign). A pop-up field showing the current hot key sequence will be displayed adjacent to the menu item, 2. Press a hot key or a hot key sequence. The selection will show in the pop-up key field. Ifthe selection is already taken then the function will be executed. If that happens press twice and repeat the procedure making an altemate selection 3. Press the key. The selected menu item will now show the hot key or hot key sequence. The following example whenever the assigned hot keys are touched, the corresponding menu item function will be enacted. The following example procedure illustrates assigning the hot key sequence (<2""><3>) to the WritePrms menu item in the Presentation Manager’s Local menu. Make the Presentation Manager the Active Session by the <2“"> key sequence. Show the Menu Bar by using the . Navigate to the PM\Local\WrilePrms menu item. Press the key. Press the (<2nd> <3>) key sequence. Press the key. QMFFNT From now on, whenever the key sequence is pressed, the terminal will write all current Presentation Manager configurations to memory. You can remove hot keys from assigned menu items. To remove a hot key from a selected menu item. use the following procedure: 1. Press the key. A pop-up field for showing the current hot key sequence will be displayed adjacent to the menu item. 2. Press the key (Back Space). The hot key sequence entry in the pop-up field will be deleted, 3. Press the key. The selected menu item will no longer show a hot key assignment. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (GUOOPG V1.l] Chapter 3 - 16 Using the Presentation Manager Chapter 4 : Using the Presentation Manager This chapter explains how to utilize the Presentation Manager Session Menu Bar of the 3100 Portable AEl Terminal unit. This chapter discusses the menu items associated with: . Task (Sessions Listst Security Options) - Global (Key Functions. Standard and Customer Key Menus, Command Keys) 0 Local (Backlight Control, Power Conservation. Bar Code Reader Functions, Parameter Saving) - Debug (Debug Options) - About (Installed Software Versions) PRESENTATION WINDOW MENU BAR The Presentation Manager window supports a menu stmcture consisting of a pop-up menu bar and a hierarchy of drop-down lists of menu items. When this window is active (has keyboard focus), you can press the key to activate the menu bar, See the section on 'Menu Navigation' in Chapter 3 for general operational details. The following outlines the menu bar and the scope and organization of the menu item options : Menu Bar Item 2" Sub-Menu TASKS GLOBAL Keyboards SymbKB SysteCtrI detection Power-u -/re-start mssword Session menu bar -assword List of current terminal sessions (Multiple Entries will be shown Current hot key assignment for this standard key menu Current hot key assignment for this standard key menu Current hot key assignment for this standard key menu Current hot key assignment for this standard key menu Current hot key assignment for this standard key menu Current hot key assignment for this standard key menu Current hot key assignment for custom key menus (u to Four ke menus ma be shown Current hot key assignment for this function (default of <2'“> ) Funch VT220Kh 5250Kb KeyList 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide [3000136 V1 1) Chapter 4 - 17 Tile Cascade Command Key Custom Kb Enable —m ZMSub—Menu Using the Presentation Manager Current hot key assignment for this function (default of <2"°> Current hot key assignment for this function (not commonl used on 3l00) Not commoul used on 3100) Starts Command Key creation / assignment/ review rooedures Starts Custom Key Menu creation / assignment/ review urocedures Enables automatic backlighting of LCD disla Level Sets ambient light level to turn on LCD backlighting Hist, Sets ambient light variation before backlighting is tumed on or off. Timeout Sets amount of time (in seconds) before backlighting is automatically turned off Features WaveNet WaveDemo Colors Blocks Displays WaveNet logo when selected (any key cancels) Displays WaveNet product information when selected an function ke cancels) Displays greyscale bars when selected (any key cancels) Displays a large random block pattern when selected {an ke cancels Displays a random translucent block pattern Inactive time period, which when expired‘ the terminal automatically turns off LCD and backlighting gincrements of 6 seconds) Inactive time period, which when expired. the terrmnal automatically powers down (in Enable the external bar code reader port ZofS Lenl ZofS Len2 Codel D AddCR AutoRep 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gutde (BOOOPG V1 1) Blocksx when selected (an ke cancels ShutTmo WakeTmo increments of 6 seconds) BarCode lntBarCode Enable ScanTrig Enable the internal bar code reader Current hot key assignment to tum on the internal bar code reader First code len th for Code 2 of 5 bar code Second code len fit for Code 2 of 5 bar code Stri s the UPC identifier from UPC code Includes the bar code identifier from the bar code reader Add a to the scanned bar code Enables automatic repetition of any key when depressed for more than 1 sec. Repetition increases in frequency with a greater time duration Enables window for debugging various terminal in uts Enables window for debugging various internal terminal 0 erutions. Chapter 4 — 18 Using the Presentation Manager Comments The following sections describe some of the above Menu Bar items in greater detail, 1" Sub-Menu 2'“ Sub-Menu Menu Bar Item PM\TASKS MENU ITEMS These items deal with terminal security options. Session List All the menu items below the menu item MenuPassword constitute the list of the current sessions. This list contains the Local PM (Presentation Manager) session, the local Radio session, and at least one User Session (naming used is configurable in each User Session). There may be up to 8 session listed. If the bar code scanner port is enabled, there will be a Local Console Session listed. The order of the session list can change with any new session activation. Adjacent to each window entryt may be an optional assigned security level code (F1, F2, or F3). See the section on “Security Levels" in this chapter for details. ® Selecting any listed session rwit-e, will make that session the Active Session. Security Options Access to certain operations of the 3 [00 can be secured via user password and security level assrgnments. There are two types of passwords: - Power-Up Password : this prevents unauthorized use of the 3100. . Session Menu Bar Password : this prevents unauthorized access to the menu bar of Sessions with F2 or F3 security level assignments, provided that menu password protection is currently enabled. ® Passwords are case sensitive. 3100 Portable AEi Terminal Product Guide (GOOOPG V1.1) Chapter 4 - 19 Using the Presentation Manager Log-on Password (Password Menu Item) You may assign a new log—on password if you have access to the PM Session (i.e. there is no previous password assigned or the current password is known) and access to the menu bar (Le. this window does not have menu protection enabled). Also, you may remove any current password if you have access to the menu bar. To assign a new log-on password. use the procedure while the PM Session is the Active Session : Select the PMITasks/Password menu bar item. A text entry keyboard will pop up. Enter a password (up to 7 characters) at the ‘New passwotd' prompt Press the key. Re»enter your password at the Confirm password' prompt. Press the key. Select the Local\WritePrms menu item to Wl’llE the password to the 3100's configuration memory. P‘P‘PP'NE Whenever you power»up or restart the 3100. you will be prompted for a password before any further operations can be conducted with the 3 100. ® To remove the current password, use the procedure ofSteps l. 3. 5. and 6 (Skip Step: 2 and 4). Whenever you restart the 3100, there will be rm prompt for a password. Session Menu Bar Password (MenuPassword Menu Item) You may assign a new Session Menu Bar Password (Menu Password) if you have access to the PM. window‘s menu bar. Also. you may remove any current password if you know the password. This feature is used to guard against unauthorized changes to the terminal session configurations. This password is used in conjunction with sessions in the session list which have F2 or F3 security level assignments (see the section on Security Levels'. in this chapter), This password can be assigned and saved once. but must be enabled each time after each assignment or save. To assign a new menu password, use the procedure: Select the PM\Tasks\MenuPassword menu item. A text entry keyboard will pop up. Enter a password (up to 7 characters) at the New password' prompt. Press the key. Re—enter your password at the Confirm password' prompt. Press the key. Select the PM\Local\WritePrms menu item to write the password to the 3100’s configuran'on memory. 999K“? (E) To remove the current password, use the procedure nfSteps I. 3, 5, and 6 (skip Steps 2 and 4). 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (BOOOPG V1 1) ChapterA - 20 Using the Presentation Manager To enable the Menu Password protection. select the PM\Tasks\Prntect menu bar item. This will enable the menu password protection without having to reboot the 3100. That is, whenever [he key is touched for an active window that is assigned a security level of F2 or F3, a text entry keyboard will pop up and prompt for a password. Once a valid password has been entered. pressing the key again will pop up the menu bar, and the protection will be disabled. Alternatively. hard reboot the terminal and let the terminal restart normally. The terminal will automatically restrict session window access according to the pre-set security levels, Security Levels A security level can be assigned to any window listed in the Tasks drop-down menu items list. There are three possible assignments which define increasing limits to window functionality: Fl 7 No limits to window functionality. F2 ~ Menu password protection is available. F3 — Menu password protection is available. and window sizing/relocation is disabled. (E) In practical terms. Securit) Levels F2 and F3 are identical for the 3100 (this is not the casefar the 5000 Mobile Terminal). The security level of the active window is indicated on the Status Bar. The reverse video square at the bottom of the LCD screen contains the current security level number (1, 2. or 3). GE) The bottom ofthe LCD screen can display a Status Line showing the Active Session name, the Current security level, radio data activ _ 'nzlit'ationx, and various key pad indicator: ( CAPS lock, Control Keys, etc. The Status Line can be displayed or hidden by striking the <2M> key twice in rapid succession. To assign a security level to a window. use the procedure: Select the PM/T asks menu bar item. Select the applicable Session in the Session List. Press the key. Press the or or key for level 1 or 2 or 3. Press the key. She-roar)— For security levels F2 and F3. ensure that the menu password is also assigned (see previous section on ‘Window Menu Password'. in this chapter). 63) An) Local Sessions can be assigned F2 or F3 security levels. but any assignment other than F1 is ignored by the terminal. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (GOOOPG v1.1) Chapter 4 - 21 Using the Presentation Manager PM/GLOBAL MENU ITEMS One of the unique features of the 3100 is the ability to re-configure the operation of the keypad, as well as design custom key menus for use specifically with computer system applications. Configuring the key pad and creating custom key menus are contained in this area of the Presentation Manager Menu Bar. Keyboards Menu Item Selecting this menu item will display a list of pre-designed standard key menus that can be assigned hot keys which will display the key menu on the LCD at any time. In addition to the standard key menus, there can be up to four custom keyboards (see Custom Kb section following) which can also be assigned hot keys. ® 77m various key menu selections are usually mapped to the keys The key menus are selected by the configured key sequence. and cleared by the some key sequence. The available standard key menus are : SymbKB Displays a menu of Symbol and Punctuation characters. Some of these characters are accessible via the normal keypad, while others are not. SysCtrl The System Key Menu, which controls the LCD contrast, the immediate power down and restarting of the 3100. The . keys are not implemented on the 3100. and the , keys are implemented. but not normally used on the 3100) Funch Allows access to Function Keys Fl 1 - F30, VT220Kb Allows access to special keys used specifically for DEC VT220 terminal functions used with some DEC and UNIX computer systems. 5250Kb Allows access to special keys used specifically for terminal terminal functions used with IBM AS/400 computer systems. KeyList Allows access to special local terminal functions when building macro key functions with the Command Key capability of the 3 I00 (See Command Keys section). Command Keys (Command Key Menu Item) Command Keys are allow complete re-assignment of any key on the key pad to a different value. next string or macro function. Whereas Hot Keys allow assignment of specific Menu Bar items to a key, Command keys have a complete. unhindered flexibility of re-assigning the operation of any key. @ CAUTION! Ensure care NOT to assign Command Key functionality to those kqs which are required for global terminal operations. Such keys are or . Command Keyfimctions cannot be assigned to <2'd> or keys. Selection of I’M/Globol/Command Key displays the Command Key dialog box which has the following options ; Review (I). and NewKey (2). 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (GOOOPG V|.1) Chapter A - 22 Using the Presentation Manager Selecting Review (I) allows review of the current Command Key assigmnents. The following selections are available : Next (1 ), Change (2). and Delete (2). Next and Delete functions are self explanatory and the Change function is identical to the NewKey function of the previous option menu. ® The key exits the current operation and returns to the previous operation. Use the key to return to previous Command Key Dialog options. Any other key will become part of the NewKey assignment macro. The NewKey selection starts the assignment of a new Command Key. The following example, which creates a Command Key for the Battery Fuel Gauge show the assignment procedure : ® A Command Key cannot be created for a key that already has a Hot Key assignment. ® Many specialfitnetions such as “Enter", "CTRL' “ESC” can be generatedfrom the Key List Standard Menu. Ensure that the Key List Standard Menu is assigned to a hot key before defining a Command Key. This example assumes that the Menu List is assigned to Hot Key . Select PM/Glohal/Command Key 2. Select NewKey (2). A dialog box is displayed which asks for the desired new Command Key to be pressed. 3. Press the key. A dialog box is displayed which asks for the key or function sequence to be entered. 4. Press the <2""><9> or key to display the Key List. 5. Use the <0> and key to scroll through the Key List until “Battery" is displayed. Enter the number beside “Battery” to select this function. 6. Clear the Key List by the key sequence . 7. Use to complete the Command Key assignment. Strike the key to return to the Global sub-menu. and strike the key to display the battery charge fuel gauge, This gauge will disappear in a few seconds. or can be immediately cleared from the display by hitting any key. ® The key can be used to delete entries in the NewKey macro string. Note that multiple alpha-numeric keys can be used to build up a text string which will be processed as key pad entries when the Command Key is pressed. Using the Menu List, which also provides access to the Standard Key Menus. macros can be built up of multiple keystrokes or functions. Function keys can also be included in the macros, and their assigned function will be included in the Command Key. In this manner. nested Command Keys can be created. ® CA U TlON.’ Once the New/Key assignment operation is started, the operation cannot be cancelled. The operation must he completed as shown above. terminating with the key and then the Command Key can be deleted if desired. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (SOOOPG V1.1) Chapter 4 - 23 Using the Presentation Manager Key Lists (Command Keys) The Key List actually automatically places into the Command Key string the key code which internally represents each key for the terminal. The Key List contains the following terminal functions and corresponding key codes : Terminal Function Key Code Enter a ContDown Contrast Down RemAlle (Remove All Keyboards) R-List (Menu List) PF4 _aS RqSZSOKh AR: PA 1 _C6 PAZ _C7 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (SOOOPG V1 1) Chapter 4 - 24 Using lhe Presentation Manager _— _— _— _— _— _— _— __ __ ‘n— R- R-Cusl4K When configuring a command key string, the codes can be iyped in manually, bypassing the Key List Menu. In addition. the following key codes and functions are available for manual entry, but not in the Key List 1 _C8 _CS _5 3 S4 A52 _S l _C: _C9 _SS _S7 _R< R> Terminal Function Function ke 'n‘ Ctrl function ke 'n' Ah function kc 'n' Shftfunclionke ‘n' _K _u_Id/rll l i I n. (E) The AEI Reader is normally cuntmlled by the $1051 key, 47! the large TRIGGER button (ifthe pisml grip is installed) as defined in the Command Keys. A Command Key assignment must be made in order to control the AEI Rem/en 3100 Portable AEI Termmal Product Guide (SCOOPS v1.1) Chapter 4 - 25 using the Presentation Manager Custom Key Menus (Custom Kb Menu Item) Figur! 4-1 : Custom keyboard Mum Flgun 4-1 : Nan-mg A Custom Keyboard When this option is selected, a dialog box appears, which asks which of four available custom key menus is desired, A selection from <1> to <4> can be made at this point. When the selection is made, the menu of Figure 4-1 is displayed showing several options of: Review Key by pressing any one of the keys 1-9 you can review the custom title and data: KB Name - assign a unique keyboard name: Review Kb - this allows you to review the keyboard as it currently exists in memory; Consolidate - this function re-orders the new keyboard segments into a contiguous memory block and saves it. This action is normally carried out when a custom keyboard has been edited As a first step assign your new keyboard a name by pressing on the alpha keypad. This will show the screen of Figure 4- 2, in which you can enter the new name (this may be up to four characters long) - NEW and press . Assigning Key Names & Functionality Select a key to which you wish to assign a name; To change 7 to Pick for example press 7. A box will appear displaying the current name displayed for key 7 and the data assigned to it. You may now select either: A » to change the displayed name; B ~ to change the associated data. Press and enter Pic k and then press . To assign data to a key select the B option as described above and enter the data you wish to associate with the key - 0 4 PIC K and , This data string will be transmitted each time the 7 key is used when the new custom keyboard is active. ® Each key may be selected in turn, renamed mid have data appended as described above. To return to the Custom Key Option Menu/“mm the individual key menus, simply hit any key, ® The data assignment procedure is similar in the Command Key assignment procedure. ® To review the current Custom Key Menu, select Option B from the Custom Key Option Menu 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (GUOOPG V1,1) Chapter A - 26 Using the Presentation Manager Consolidating A Custom Keyboard When you have edited your Custom Key Menu it is necessary to consolidate the data within the 3100‘s memory and save it for future use To do this press C on the alpha keypadl This action will automatically consolidate and save the keyboard and then return you to the editing process. If you do not wish to edit or generate any further Custom Key Menus press the button to escape from the menu structure. Your Custom Key Menu is now almost ready for use however before you do so you must assign a means by which to call it up as needed and this is done by assigning a Hot Key to it, Assigning A Hot Key To A Custom Key Menu To assign a hot key to your new Custom Key Menu or to change an existing designation, select the Keyboards item from the Global menu. This will display a drop down list of key menus which are currently stored in your unit. Use the arrow keys to select the keyboard you want and then press . Choose a key or key sequence to assign and press . Your Custom Key Menu may now be accessed by using the hot key(s) you assigned. @ To clear a Custom Key Menu screen you should use the same hot key assignment as you used to display the Custom Key Menu. PMILOCAL MENU ITEMS The menu items under the Local Menu Bar selection control operation of various terminal hardware BackLight Menu Item The sub-menu under PM\Local\Backlight controls at which light level (default of 0) the Backlight will automatically turn on and how long the Backlight will remain in effect. ® The 3100 Backlight wrll only turn on when the ambient light falls below the pre-set level AND any key on the keypad is depressed, OR the internal or external barcode reader is triggered, OR a radio data message is received. (E) Hysteresis prevents flickering ofthe backlight when the ambient light remains very close to the pry-set threshold. A recommended valuefor this setting is 4, 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (3000PG v1.1) Chapter 4 - 27 Using the Presentation Manager Saving Configuration Settings (WriteF’rms Menu Item) In general. to save any new configuration settings select the WritePrms option in the Local menu. However. the 3100 does require rebooting for most new parameters to take effect. (E When configuring the 3100 with any ofthe capabilities described in this section, it is good practice to save the new configuration settings, Comnwmd Keys, Custom Key Menus and other changes using the WritePRMs option, and to re-start the 3100 via the <4><4><4><1> sequence (see Chapter 2). ® In most cases, when configuration changes have been made, and the WritePrms option should be selected, a diamond shape will appear in front afthis option. Power Conservation (Shut TimeOut, Wake Tmo Menu Items) The 3100 is designed to operate for eight hours on a single battery charge. Factors adversely effecting battery life are: low temperature, excessive transmission time (operating in less than optimum coverage areas where repeats are required) and poor lighting conditions (use of backlight option). Avoiding these conditions or minimizing their effects is desirable In applications where the 3100 is not in constant use there are several configuration settings you can use to minimize battery draw and therefore prolong its life. These are located in the PM/Local : Shut TimeOut This feature allows you to program the 3100 to shut down the LCD if no keys have been pressed for a predetermined time - much like a conventional screen saver feature. The default setting is 0 and is inoperative if this value is selected lncrementing the value by one adds six seconds to the wait period; a value of 10 gives a wait—before- sleep period of 60 seconds or one minute. Wake Tmo if the shut down timer feature is active in your terminal, a wake up time should also be programmed. The wake time setting will govem the time that the 3100 will wait and when any key is pressed, simply turn on the LCD again. If the wake time period has expired the key must be used to power-up the 3100. Other steps to conserve battery power which may be taken include: Minimize your use of the backlight option in the PMILocaI/Backlight menu items. 0 Use the optional protective holster to regulate temperature if working in refrigerated areas. 3100 Portable AEi Terminal Product Guide (SOOOPG VH) Chapterd - 28 Using the Presentation Manager External Bar Code Reader Port (BarCode Menu Item) The port for the external bar code scanner may be toggled on or off at any time. The action of going from one state to the other is known as "toggling". To use this feature. activate the BarCode option in the Local menu. Internal Bar Code Reader (IntBarCode) in addition to the external bar code reader your 3 [00 may have an internal reader. To enable this internal reader, select . To assign a trigger key. select and use the Hot Key procedure to assign the desired key trigger. @ Normally, the ride keys or corresponding pistol grip triggers are used to trigger the intemal bar code scanner. CodeID Menu Item This menu item is used in conjunction with external bar code scanners. Generally, the Codeld data is sent from the scanner to the 3100. If you are using a scanner which cannot be configured to send Codeld. you should activate the Codeld option. This will cause the 3100 to add a default Codeld to a data string from the scanner. AddCFl Menu Item The AddCR menu item is used in conjunction with extemal bar code scanners. In some cases a is desired at the end of a bar code scan to automatically return the data to the computer system that the 3100 is communicating with. If you are using a scanner which cannot be configured to send carriage returns, you should activate the AddCR option. This will cause the 3100 to add carriage returns to the data strings from the scanner. Auto Repeat This option causes any key which is continuously pressed to start sending a continuous character string after a preset time has elapsed. The longer the key is depressed, the faster the repetition rate. PM/DEBUG MENU ITEMS The Debug menu consist of two options; Input and Debug. These options are used by service personnel for monitoring reference operation parameters. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (SOOOPG V1.1) Chapter 4 - 29 Usrng the Presentatron Manager PM/ABOUT MENU ITEMS The About menu bar selection is used to display a list of the current firmware (EPROM) and other software module release dates (YYYYMMDD format). The “system" date code is your version release identifier. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gmde (SCOOPG v1.1) Chapter 4 - 30 Using the Radio Manager Chapter 5 : Using the Radio Manager This chapter explains how to utilize the Radio Session Menu Bar of the 3100 Ponable AEI Terminal unit. This Chapter is only applicable to the 3110. 3120 and 3130 versrons of the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal. This chapter discusses the menu items associated with: Setup Test Options Monitor Options The AssignKey RF Site Survey Keys ooooo @ CAUTION! Procedures detailed in this Chapter should only be performed by certified Wave/Vet technicians. Unauthorized use uflhe radio spectrum may occur, or significant degredation of the 3100'.\ performance may result, or significant degradation ofthe WTN system may result if the following configuration parameters are not correctly set. RADIO SESSION MENU BAH The Radio Manager window supports a menu structure consisting of a pop-up menu bar and a hierarchy of drop-down lists of menu items. When this window is active. you can press the key to activate the menu bar. See the section on New Navigation in Chapter 3 for general operational details. The following outline illustrates the menu bar and the scope and organization of the menu item which are unique to WTN Narrow Band systems used in the 3110 Portable AEI Terminal : Menu Bar Item SETUP Size (in characters) of synchronization header (Narrow Band) (default = 12) 1"Suh-Menu 2 ‘ Sub-Menu Parameters Header Size Channel RF channel used when the 3100 first powers up ChanSelecr RF channels which can be switched to (consequetive numbers indicate order) when the 3100 n-rforms cellular channel switchinu Uni ue radio data network address for the 3100 14.4 Kbs radiodata hnk s- - d 7200 7200 bps radio data link s - 1' Center channel fre-uenc for Radio Channel 1 : Center channel freuenc for Radio Channel 2 3 Center channel fre uene for Radio Channel 3 4. Center channel fre none for Radio Channel 4 Node Address 14.4 9600 Fre-uencies 3100 Portable AEl Terminal Product Gume (SOOOF‘G v1.1) Chapter 5 - 31 Using the Radio Manager Center channel fr - uenc for Radio Channel 6 Center channel freuenc for Radio Channel 8 Save current radio conft uration in memo Debug Turns on additional on-screen reporting during the I" Sub-Menu CloneParam’ s arameter clonin rocess NewVer Sets the version number to be used after the cloning .rocess Sets the version number of current narameters Clones arameters, re ardless of version numbers Configures cloned parameter recepient terminal to re-start after cloned -ararneters received Starts the clonin_ recess OldVer AllVersions TESTS Fre-uenc Sets the fre- uenc of the tests Adjust Power Adjusts the radio RF ouput power through use of - the TAB key when selected, Speaker Adjusts the speaker volume through use of the TAB key when selected Deviation Adjusts the radio deviation through use of the TAB ke when selected Frequency Adjusts the radio frequency error through use of the TAB ke when selected StopAil Stos all radio functions when selected Stu-Test Sto PS the current test when selected XmitLon Transmits a long test nattem when selected Rchnalo_ Receives an ana10_sinal when selected Turns on voice operation when selected RcvMs Receives a data message when selected thBro Continuously broadcasts a test message when selected thBrotZO) Broadcasts a test messae 20 times when selected —-— Transmit the entered characters when selected The following outline illustrates the menu bar and the scope and organization of the menu item which are unique to WTN Spread Spectrum systems which are used in the 3120 and 3130 Portable AEI Terminals : 1“ Sub-Menu Parameters 2 ‘ Sub-Menu Channel RF channels which can be switched to (consequetive numbers indicate order) when the 3100 - rfonns cellular channel switchin_ Uni ue radio data network address for the 3100 SavePararn‘s Save current radio confiuration in memo CloneParam’s Turns on additional onscreen reporting during - the arameter clonin_ rocess e er Sets the version number to be used after the -_ 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gutde (SOOOF’G Vl.1) Chapter 5 - 32 Comments RF channel used when the 3100 first powers up Menu Bar Item Using the Radio Manager Comments Sets the version number of current uarameters Clones -arameters, re- ardless of version numbers Configures cloned parameter recepient terminal Menu Bar Item 1" Sub-Menu 2M Sub-Menu OldVer AllVerstons to re-start after cloned arameters received Stans the clonm_ . ocess Adjusts the radio RF ouput power through use of the TAB ke when selected. Speaker Adjusts the speaker volume through use of the TAB key when selected Deviation Adjusts the radio deviation through use of the TAB key when selected Frequency Adjusts the radio frequency error flirough use of the TAB key when selected StoEAll Stops all radio functions when selected SlopTest Stops the current test when selected XmiLLong Transmits a [on test attem when selected Rchnang Receives an analo sl_nal when selected Voice Turns on voice oration when selected RcvMsn Receives a data messave when selected thBro Continuously broadcasts a test message when selected thBro(20) Broadcasts a test messae 20 times when selected thMs Transmit the entered characters when selected The following outline illustrates the menu bar and the scope and organization of the menu item which are common to both WTN Narrow Band and Spread Spectrum systems : Menu Bar Item 1“ Sub-Menu Z’” Sub-Menu Comments |_ MONITOR Data Receive Provides real time display of received data Xmit Provides real time dis-Ia of transmitted data Provides real time display of received data in error Stats DIS la 5 current radio statistics Info Disla s summ of radio confiuration Rchro Provides real time display of received network broadcasts Mac Provides real time dis-la of MAC level activi Net Provides real time dis-la of NET level activi Rout Provtdes real time dis-la of current routes Sess Provides real time dis-Ia of SESS level activi Assigns text string of up to [5 characters to a Hot Ke used With radio tests) 3100 Portable AEl Terminal Product Guide (3000PG Vt .1) Chapter 5 - 33 Using the Radio Manager RADIO\SETUP MENU ITEMS Radio Operational Parameters (Parameters Menu Items) You can modify any of the main radio parameters by selecting the Parameters menu item in the Setup menu. The radio parameters are as follows for the 3110 Portable AEI Terminal : HeaderSize The number of radio message headers to be transmitted before actual message transmission begins (default: 12). Channel The first radio channel number used when the} 100 initializes (default = 1). ChanSelect The channels and which the 3100 can search when in cellular operation (default = l, non-cellular mode). Since any channel number is a single digit, the channel numbers can be entered With no spaces or commas, For example, 234 represents channel numbers 2, 3, and 4. The order of entry is the search order used by the 3100 when a cellular search is performed. NndeAddress A unique network node address number (I » 65555) for the 3100. Bit Rate One of three possible rates: 144 Kbps. 9600 bps, or 7200 bps. Only one can be selected The first four parameters are each entered via a numeric keyboard which pops up when the corresponding menu item 15 selected. The fifth parameter is one item selected from the three corresponding menu items. These parameters are only slightly different for the 3 I 20 and 3130 Portable AEI Terminals : Channel The first radio channel number used when the3100 initializates (default: 1) ChanSeIect The channels and which the 3100 can search when in cellular operation (default = 1, non-cellular mode). Since any channel number is a single digit. the channel numbers can be entered with no spaces or commas, For example, 234 represents channel numbers 2. 3, and 4, The order of entry is the search order used by the 3100 when a cellular search is performed. NodeAddress A unique network node address number (1 - 65555) for the 3100. In the WTN Spread Spectrum systems. the Header and Bit Rate parameters are not used, as these configurations are pre-set. Narrow Band Frequencies (Frequencies Manu Item - 3110 Only) if a Narrow Band radio has been installed. the available radio frequencies are determined by the frequencies licensed and assigned to the site. These frequencies need to be assigned to specific channels. The assignments can be in any order. 3100 Portable AEI Termmai Product Gurde (30pr V1 1) Chapter 5 - 34 Using the Home Manager You may assign a licensed frequency to a channel by selecting the Frequencies menu item in the Setup menu. which will produce a list of 8 channel numbers. Selecting a 'channel number' menu item will pop up a numeric keyboard. Enter a frequency (MHZ) in the format of xxx.xxxx. Parameter Cloning (CloneParam's Items) The WTN technology allows the cloning of one 3100's parameter setup (excluding terminal—unique parameters) onto one or more other 31005 in the network. via radio data transmission. To clone the current parameter setup. use the procedure: 1. Select the Clonel’aram’s menu item in the Setup menu. 2. Select the NewVer menu item. which will pop up a numeric keyboard. Add l to the current value and enter the new value. 3. Select the OldVer menu item, which will pop up a numeric keyboard. Add 1 to the current value and enter the new value, 4. Enable each of the menu items, Debug. AllVersions, and Reboot. 5. Activate the menu item Clone - this will cause the 3100 to transmit it’s current parameter setup to other receptive 3100s. RADIO\TEST MENU ITEMS Test options are available for analyzing or troubleshooting radio operations Testing is done by WaveNet certified technical support personnel. The test parameters are accessed via the Tests menu. This menu allows the following actions: 0 Selecting a test radio frequency (Frqz). - Adjusting RF Power output, Speaker volume level. Deviation, or frequency (Freq) error, Each of these adjustments are accomplished by pressing the Tab Right key for increasing a value or the Tab Left key for decreasing a value (3110 Only). Entering a test message (thMsg) up to 8 characters. The message will show on the menu item. Broadcasting (thBro) the test message continuously. Broadcasting (thBro(20)) the test message 20 times only. Transmitting (XmitLong) a ‘long' test message. Stopping the current test (StopTesr), Stopping all radio operations (StopAll). Receiving messages (RcvMsg). Enabling/disabling Voice operation which disables/enables data operation. This causes the radio (Narrow Band only) to switch to Channel 8 for analog voice operation. - Receiving an analog signal (Rchnalog). au-uooo- 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (SOOOFG V1.i) Chapter 5 - 35 Using the Radio Manager FIADIO\MONITOF|ING MENU ITEMS Data monitoring options are available for analyzing or troubleshooting communication operations. Monitoring is usually done by WaveNet certified technical support personnel. The monitoring options are accessed via the Monitor menu. This menu allows the following actions: Enabling/disabling the monitoring of up to three kinds of Data; Receive, Transmit (Xmit), or Error. Displaying of radio statistics (Stats). Displaying of radio configuration information (Info). Displaying of receive broadcast (Rchro) history. Enabling/disabling MAC layer (Mac) monitoring, Enabling/disabling NET layer (Net) monitoring Enabling/disabling route information (Rout) monitoring. Enabling/disabling SESSION layer (Sess) monitoring. soo- HADlO/ASSIGNKEY MENU ITEMS The AssignKey menu item provides a way of assigning a text string up to 15 characters to any key on the overlay keypad. The assignment allows the repeated entry of a text string by using only one or two keys. RF SITE SURVEY KEYS An RF site survey involves the transmitting of predefined messages to a reference terminal which returns the messages - the ensuing statistics provide the RF coverage measurements Three Function keys F3. F4. and F8 are reserved for RF site surveys whenever the Radio window is the active window. A site survey is done by WaveNet certified technical support personnel. These function keys will only perform the described operations when the Menu Bar is not being used. Pressing the F3 key will pop up (or remove) a dialogue box for entering site identification infon'nation and modifying any site survey parameters. Pop-up keyboards are used for entering data. You may select (activating a text cursor) any data field by pressing it or move across the data fields by pressing the cursor arrow keys or the tab keys. Pressing the F4 key will toggle the text cursor between the dialogue box and the Radio window screen. The text cursor must be removed from the dialogue box before using the F3 key to remove the dialogue box. Pressing the F8 key will start (or stop) the site survey test. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (3000PG v1.1) Chapter 5 - 36 Using the Radio Manager RADIO STATISTICS SUMMARY Pressing the F2 key when the Menu Bar is not being used will display a summary of current mdio statistics. which is updated in real time during the display. 3100 Portable AE\ Terminal Product Guide (3000PG V1 1) Chapter 5 » 37 Using the Session Manager Chapter 6 : Using the Session Manager This chapter explains how to utilize the User Session Menu Bar functions of the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal unit. A User Session is a dialogue interface to a software application residing on a computer system connected to the WTN (On—Line User Session) OR a local program residing in the 3100 (Local User Session) The 3100 supports a minimum of I and a maximum of 8 On-line or Local User Sessions, Each User Session type supports an identical menu structure and can be assigned a user key to pop up the menu bar. See the section on ‘Menu Navigation‘ in Chapter 3 for general operational details. The following outline illustrates the menu bar and the scope and organization of the menu item options. Menu Bar Item 1“ Sub-Menu 2"’ Sub-Menu Comments Backs-ace the DEC PFl-PF4 functions Backs-ace Sets on-line session to utilize 7000BC 5250 interface services Sets on-line session to utilize 7000BC TN5250 interface services 3270 Sets on-line session to utilize 7000BC 3270 interface services TN3270 Sets onfline session to utilize 7000BC TN3270 Service 5250 I COMMUNICATION TNSZSO interface services Telnet Sets on—line session to utilize 7000BC TNANSI interface services SLP—TCP Set on-line session to utilize 7000 BC ANSI interface service usin_ SLP and TCPIIP PC Link Sets on-Iitte session to utilize 7000BC serial SLP/SIO interface services on Port 1, PC Link (2) Sets on-Iine session to utilize 7000BC serial SLP/SIO interface services on Port 2. PC Link (3) Sets on-Iine session to utilize 7000BC serial SLP/SIO interface services on Port 3. Demo Sets on-line session to utilize 7000BC computer 5 stem simulation service Copy Copy the current on-line user session settings to a new user session Rename the current on-Iine user session with a new name Delete the current on-line user session (not shown on default user session) The unique network identifier of the 7000 Base Controller which will provide the selected interface service to the desired comuter s stem 3i00 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapters - 41 Using the Session Manager 1“ Sub-Menu 2 ‘ Sub-Menu Comments 8 Bit Set to YES for 23-bit ANSI data stream or NO for 7-bit ANSI data stream communications Page Caching The number of computer system screens which can be stored in the terminal memo Character Set ASCII Data from the computer system processed as ASCII data when selected Chinese Data from the computer system processed as MSB doublebyte Chinese characters when selected Korean Data from the computer system processed as MSB double-byte Korean characters when selected Terminal display uses this font onscreen when selected (ASCII data must be selected) F8x16 Terminal display uses this font on-screen when selected (ASCII data must be selected) Terminal display uses this font on-screen when selected ASCII data must be selected TF16x32 Terminal display uses this font on-screen when selected ASCII data must be selected) F6x8 Temtinal display uses this font on-screen when selecwd ASCII data must be selected) F6xl2 Temtinal display uses this font on-screen when selected (ASCII data must be selected Koreanlfi Terminal display uses this font on-screen when selected (Korean data must be selected) Chineselo Terminal display uses this font on-screen when selected (Chinese data must be selected) Chinese Song Terminal display uses this font onscreen when I6 selected (Chinese data must be selected) Chinese I-Iei Terminal display uses this font on—screen when 16 selected (Chinese data must be selected) Font = n Allow mapping of fonts to numeric values which can be referenced by the computer system for pie-set font selection of the terminal display. Screen Size Rows Allows setting of the maximum number of rows which will be handled by the terminal from the com uter 5 Stem. Allows setting of the maximum number of columns which will be handled by the terminal from the com uter s stern. Origin Scroll Minimizes screen shifts which can be caused by cursor ositionin . Enables grey scale representation of computer 8 stem colors Enables automatic tabbing to the next available field after the bar code reader input has been inserted in the screen Cursor When enable, the temtinal will allow the cursor Captive to only be moved within and between entry fields Font Map Gray Scale KEYBOARD Barcode Tab 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Dratt) Chapter 6 - 42 Using the Session Manager Mem- Barltem 1"Sub-Menu mm— OTHER Serial l/O ' ' ' Assigns the serial input/output terminal function SETUP\EmuIation Menu Items Io this User Session The 3100 supports three types of host application session terminal emulators: - WaveNet (ANSI) - VT220 ' Unix You can select one of the emulators by selecting the Emulation menu item in the Setup menu. and then selecting the chosen emulation menu option. The VT220 emulation allows the Function keys Fl — F4 to be used for the VT220 PFI - PF4 keys, SETUP\Communication Menu Items The communication settings for each session window involve: - Selecting the desired host communications service. - Entering the required host identifier. 0 Setting the number of data bits (protocol). You can access these settings by selecting the Communication menu item in the Setup menu. Ho t ices rvi Menu Item Select the Service menu item to display a list of possible host services. Select one of the following communication services: 0 5250 IBM 5250 data stream via SDLC/SNA, o TN5250 IBM 5250 data stream via TCP/IP/Telnet. o 3270 IBM 3270 data stream Via SDLC/SNA. - TN3270 IBM 3270 data stream via TCP/IP/l'elnet. - Telnet ANSI data stream via TCP/IP/l'elnet. - PC Link ANSI data stream via RS-232lWaveNet SLP/SIOP. using Port It - PC Link[2] ANSI data stream via RS~232IWaveNet SLP/SIOP, using Port 2. 0 PC Link[3] ANSI data stream via RS-232/WaveNet SLP/SIOP, using Port 3. G SLP-TCP ANSI data stream via TCP/lP/WaveNet SLP. - Demo ANSI data stream per WaveNet host simulation Session Menu Items The 3100 display is capable of presenting multiple sessions originating from multiple and disparate hosts. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 43 Using the Session Manager This feature lets mobile operators switch between applications on different hosts or switch between different sessions originating from the same host or any combination of both with minimal disruption to the user's work flow, Swrtching between sessions requires that the user <2nd> (Tab switch Active Sessions Once the multr—session capability has been activated and configured. the terminal display confined to the User Sessions security options in the Presentation Manager. Upon power up. users will see only the authorized pre-configured User Sessions. You can copy the current session window by using the Copy menu item : Select the Copy menu item which will display the Title: menu item. Select the Title: menu item which will pop up a keyboard. Enter a distinctive title for the new session window, Use dnd> to switch to the new User Session 3“ri ® The User Session name is located in the Status Display between the Security Level indicator and the Radio Communication Gauges. Press <2""><2""> in display or clear this Status Display. You can also rename the title of the new session window by using the Rename menu item. Press to display the Rename menu item title Use (ENTER > again to bring up an alpha entry box. Enter a new title, This title will appear in the title bar of the window. Any User Session can be removed by using the Delete menu item : 1. Select the Session menu item which will display the Delete menu item. 2. Select the Delete menu item. 3. Re-start the 3100. The deleted User Session will have been removed ® The Delete item will not appear if the current window is the 'original' session window. Host ID Menu Item The host identification entry links the 3100 to the 7000 Base Controller which connects to the desired host. The chosen host ID must be the same as that assigned to the appropriate Base Controller. Any User Session can reference the same or different host ID used by another User Session. The default host ID is 0. You can enter the host ID number via the Host ID menu item which will pop up a numeric keyboard. The entered ID will show in the menu item 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gutde (Draft) Chapter 6 » 44 using the Session Manager Dgtg Bits Mgng Item You can use the menu item 8 Bit to set the number of data bits per data byte to either 7 or 8. Touch the menu item. which will pop up a keyboard, and enter Yes for 8 or No for 7. The default is 8. Yes or No will show in the menu item. SETUP\DispIay Menu Items You can customize the display characteristics of a session window in terms of: o Page Caching ' Character Set Font Font Map Screen Size Origin Scroll Page Qaching Menu "gm You can set the number of pages for caching purposes via the Page Caching menu item which will pop up an entry box. The entered number of pages will show in the menu item. The new value will take effect upon rebooting the 3100. The default value is 0 which denotes that page caching is disabled. ® Page Caching in the WTN system is automatic for IBM computer systems which use the 5250 or 3270 data stream, All other computer system: must use software applications which explicitiv control the 3100 Page Caching function. Qharactgr gt Menu ltem The 3100 can support one or more different character sets, depending on installation requirements and available memory. The current available character sets are: 0 ASCII - Chinese - Korean A character set determines how the terminal will interpret the character codes sent from a host computer. This establishes the graphical rendition the terminal will use for representing information from the host computer. - Selecting ASCII will enable use ofeither the FSXS. F8xl6, TF8xl6, F16x16, Fl6x32, TFl6x32 and English fonts. with ASCII single byte processing. Only these fonts should be used with this character set, (See Font for selection) . Selecting Chinese will enable use of the 16xl6 Chinese standard font, with double byte ASCII processing enabled through use of MSB signaling. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 45 Using the Session Manager - Selecting Korean Will enable use of the 16x16 Korean standard font, with double byte ASCII - processing enabled through use of MSB signaling Only the 16x16 Korean font should be used with this character Sell The font names are font types that can be supported depending on installation requirements and available memory. The current available fonts are listed via the Font menu item See the section on ‘Font' in this chapter. You can list the current available font types by selecting the Font menu item. You can enable the specific font by pressing twice the appropriate menu item. The display will immediately change to reflect the font selection. When selecting a font. you need to account for the screen size generated by the host and expected by the terminal. See also. the section on ‘Screen Size“ in this chapter. Font My Menu ltgm You can assign numerical font identifiers to represent each of the fonts listed via the Font menu item. The 3100 provides a default set of identifiers. The identifiers are listed via the Font Map menu item. You may modify the identifiers via the appropriate menu item which will pop up a keyboard. The entered identifier will show in the menu item. These font references can be used by the computer system to select the font to be used to display the information from the computer system. Using this capability, the computer system can cause different screens to use different fonts. (E) This capabililv cannot be used with IBM computer system using the 5250 or 3270 data stream Screen Size Menu Item You can select a User Session screen size by selecting the number of character rows and the number of character columns that can be handled by the 3100 However, depending on the font selection. not all rows and columns may be visible at one time on the LCD screen. ® Rows and columns that are not visible at any time can he scrolled m by using the <2"'> keys. Pressing <2"> again will disable the scroll feature and luck the current screen position in place ® At all times in normal operation, the LCD screen will automatically shlfi‘, if necessary, to keep the cursor visible. This feature over-rides the scrolling feature — ifthe manually scrolled screen positioning does not include the cursor, when the scroll feature is disabled. the screen will automatically shifi to make the cursor visible. at 00 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 4S Using the 595510” Manager The following chart correlates example font options with the character rows and columns that can be displayed on the LCD Screen at one time F8x8 24 F8x 16 24 12 TFSx l 6 24 12 F 16x32 12 TF16x32 12 FGxS 32 F6x 12 32 16 fioH Koreanlé 12 12 Chinese16 12 12 Chinese Son 16 12 Chinese Hei 16 The screen size settings depend on the host application If the host screen size is larger than that of the row and column setting. the terminal will truncate that screen display. You can modify the screen size settings by selecting the Screen Size menu item and then selecting the Rows or Columns menu item, A numeric keyboard will pop up. Enter an appropriate value. The value will show in the menu item. ri in r H M Item I! is possible that, with the current screen size and font settings, the screen will automatically locate on the cursor in such a way that useful information preceding the cursor may not be seen. You could use the scrolling feature to locate the cursor. but this could be time- consuming. The origin scroll toggle is an alternate Way of keeping the cursor ctr-screen with the necessary preceding information. Whenever the Origin Scroll menu item is enabled. the terminal will attempt to locate the screen in such a manner as to include the origin (00) coordinates at the upper left comer of the window screen with the cursor at the same time SETU P\Keyboard Menu Items Barcod T enu It m You can use the Barcode Tab menu item in the Keyboard menu to enable or disable the automatic tabbing of the text cursor to the next data entry field for bar code scanner application sessions. 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 ~ 47 Using the Session Manager C r r liveMen I in You can use the Cursor Captive menu item in the Keyboard menu to enable or disable the automatic constraining of the text cursor to the data entry fields only. SETU P\Other Menu Items Serial ug Menu Item You can use the Serial l/O menu item in the Other menu to enable or disable the Extemal Interface Port Wthh is RS-232 compatible. Selecting the Serial l/O menu item will pop up a keyboard for entering Yes to enable or No to disable the port. The entry will show in the menu item, (E) When this flirtation is enabled. the Serial 1/0 capability is attached to the current User Session only. It cannot be enabled for other User Sessions The computer system being used with the enabled User Session is the only computer system that can direct or accept data from the terminal Serial Port. Only one User Session can have Serial I/O : Yes. ABOUT Menu Items You can obtain specific information about the Active On-Line User Session with this menu item. Four pieces of information is displayed (for example) : Ver=19970409 Version of the session manager software installed in the 3100s specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format). Node=48 This value was entered via the NodeAddress menu item in the Radio Manager window’s Setup/Parameters menui Sess=2 The session sequence number (1 - 8). The sequence number shows the chronological creation of each session. “48.3nsj“ The node number and session name corresponding to session number). User Sessions are internally named by the 3100 in the following manner : Session ll Session Name I ansi 2 ansj 3 ansk 3100 Portable AEl Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 48 Using the Session Manager 4 ansl 5 ansm 6 ansn 7 anso 8 ansp Session Status Messages Only one of the following session status messages Wlll be displayed in a pop up display box whenever the message is warranted : NoBase N oServ NoDala Omin Wait Error The terminal has not established a connection to the configured base controller according to the parameter Host ID The terminal session has not been accepted by the base controller. The service specified within the Service menu is not active on the base controller identified by Host ID, The terminal session has been established to the base controller, but no data has been received (Note; that the telnet> prompt from the base controller is counted as data and therefore does not necessarily indicate that the host application has responded.) Indicates that the terminal is offline and is no longer communicating with the base controller. If the terminal has attempted to transmit to the base controller and has not received an acknowledgement, then the lerrninal declares itself offline; also whenever it receives a broadcast from the base controller that declares it offline and is unable to re connect to the base controller. Indicates that the terrninal's keyboard is locked and will reject any operator input. Although this state 15 automatically entered when the terminal transmits a block mode response, it is normally reset by a control in the data stream from the host application, Indicates that the terminal is in an error state as determined by the application program. The error state corresponds to the processing and displaying of the Error Message Window. a mechanism for halting the terminal operator until the error message is confirmed by using the Clear key. LOCAL USER SESSIONS Menu Bar A Local User Session Manager window supports a menu structure consisting of a pop-up menu bar and a hierarchy of drop»down lists of menu items. To access this menu structure you must first be in 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 49 Using the Session Manager any Local type task from where you can press the key to pop up the menu bar. See the section on ‘Menu Navigation’ in Chapter 3 for general operational details. The following outline illustrates the menu bar and the scope and organization of the menu item options. 2"‘’ Sub-Menu Commenls Saves the Current Local User Session Parameters Menu Bar Item 1" Sub-Menu FILE NewSession Copy the current local user session settings to a new local user sessron (Only appears on default local user session . DeleteSess Delete the current user session (not shown on default user session No Program Highlighting this selection and hitting will deselect any local program for this local user session. Available A list of local programs will be shown, Local highlighting any selection and hitting Programs will select the local program to he used for this local user session Disables any data saving from keyboard scanner or AEI reader input into the local user session. When enabled, the terminal will save data, and upload this data through the RS-232 port to a com uters stem usin the RAW data rotocolt SLP/SIO When enabled, the terminal will save data, and upload this data through the RS-232 port to a computer system using the WaveNet SLP/SIO data rotocol. When enabled, the terminal will save data, and upload this data through the radio data link to the host corn uter Telnet When selected, the tenninal will use a local on- line Telnet user session to connect and upload data over the radio data link. when available. When selected the terminal will use a local on- line SLP-TCP user session to connect and upload data over the radio data link, when available, When selected, the terminal will use a local on- line PCLink user session to connect and upload data over the radio data link, when available. When selected, the temtinal will use a local on- PCLink2 line PCLink2 user session to connect and upload data over the radio data link, when available. PCLink3 When selected, the temiinal will use a local on» line PCLink3 user session to connect and upload data over the radio data link, when SLP-TCP PCLink 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapters - 50 Using the Session Manager Comments available. Menu Bar Item 1“ Sub-Menu FILE/No Program... This option allows selection of the local program to be used in the local user session. Any local programs loaded into the terminal will appear under the “No Program" selection, using the name of the program as defined in the local program. Moving the highlight to the desired local program. and hitting will select the program to be used. The setting must be saved using the FlLE/Wn'tel’rms menu item(highlight and hit ). and then the terminal must be reset. Using this feature, combined with the FILE/New Session menu item. allows multiple Local User Sessions to be configured in the 3100 and different local programs to be executed within each Local User session. SAVE/Pom & SAVE/SLP/SIO These menu items control the data upload over the RS-232 Serial Port of the terminal. If the computer system that will accept the data is a Window595 or WindowsNT system. WaveNet can provide a DLL which will implement the protocols used in the Portl or SLP/SIO menu items. This DLL greatly simplifies the RS-232 interface procedure and the control/configutation of the host computer system COM Port used to connect to the 3100. For other host computer systems please contact WaveNet for additional information required. Portl uses a simple ASCII based protocol to connect and transfer data records to your PC. SLP/SIO uses a more secure. industrial protocol. Both protocols have been developed by WaveNet for other uses and either are adequate for RS-232 data transfer. It is recommended for simplicity that the Port] setting be used. See Local Session Upload Data Format section in this chapter for more information on the data formats used. SAVE/Radio This setting enables the use of the radio data upload method. In this method, an online user session, configured with the appropriate Communications parameters. is used to provide a radio link to the 7000 Base Controller which is attached to the computer system accepting the upload data Using these parameters. a Telnet link can be used to connect to most UNIX, Windcws95 or WindowsNT computer systems via Ethemet-TCP/lP communications. and the other options can be used to connect to Windows95 or WindowsNT computer systems via RS—232 COM Ports (again. the WaveNet DLL will greatly simplify the required software development for Windows based systemslt The data format used over the radio data link is identical to the data format used for the RS-232 based data upload. 3100 Portable AEl Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 51 Using the Session Manager ABOUT Menu Items You can obtain specific information about the Active Local User Session with this menu item. Four pieces of information 15 displayed (for example) : Eprom Version of the EEPROM software installed in the 3100, specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format), OS Version of the Operating System software installed in the 3100, specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format). System Version of the Session Manager software installed in the 3100, specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format). LCD Version of the Program Manager software installed in the 3100, specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format). Radio Version of the Radio Manager software installed in the 3100, specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format). WW Version of the session manager software installed in the 3100, specified by the software release date (YYYYMMDD format). Local User Session Upload Data Format The format of the data record taken from each terminal, whether over RS—232 or radio data link. is based on a multiple “Page & Field" structure used within the WaveC program, A sample of the data is as follows (data taken from actual operation with several 3100 Portable AEI Terminals) : 85056028>2 1 fe5 d RailCurSDEX l0262 RIGHT4 5708" Spare a , (d8 d LEPT RailCar SDEXltJ262 RIGHT 4 57‘08" $pam p35055I'ee d tl00 001). EX 10262 1351156263>2 p3505604i d Rm lCarSDEX l 0262 RlGHT4 5TtlB“ Spare p3505605f d<§idc>1iEIT RtlilCar SDEX10262 RJGHT 4 57'08” $pare 1350562fc>2 [335056Zfh d RailCarSDEX 1li262<5ide>RlGHT4 57‘08" Spare (3505630h>2 050563 la>Z p35056309 d kailCarSDEX l f)262 RlGlrfr4<1fi>57‘08“ 8pare 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Dran) Chapter 6 - 52 Using the Session Manager in the above data log, the following delimiting characters are used : Delimiting Explanation Note Character Oxl 1 For purposes of depiction only, actual character is non-printable < For purposes of depiction only. actual character is non-printable w start of exchan_e The initial header. (eg. t3505630b>32) before any actual data records is the 3100 identification line ; time of exchange (hex) "lon_ time" = seconds since Janl, 1970 Terminal number (hex) which corresponds to the terminal node number The actual data record is illustrated in the following example : p350563U9 RaiICarSDEX l 0262 RIGHT45T08“ Spare 35056309 time of -_ae collection (hex) page name (up-to 4 chars). as defined in WaveC program. Always (1 first delimited text label. key "entering" the page (hex) = ENTER, as defined in WaveC i , . , , . _ram. [f -resent. alwa s after the - - field name (up—to 4 chars). as defined in WaveC program, delimited by < & > characters (see above). Note that only field names that have data fields that have been modified are sent. field data (up-to field size characters), as either entered by user. via keyboard. bareode or RFID reader. Note that only “modified" field data is sent and that field data may be “null" if data was entered. then cleared b user, RailCnr. SDEX. |0262. RIGHT. 4. 57'08", Spare The data transfer protocols used by the 3100 are fail safe protocols. Data records (each record corresponds to a terminal screen, with each screen containing one or more fields of data ) are transferred sequentially by the terminal, and acknowledgement of each record must be given by the host computer to cause the terminal to discard that record from memory. If the data transfer connecti n is lost, the terminal will simply continue to retain records until such time as the serial connecti n is rte-established, Note that the page line may be received more than once if the communication error 1760qu afler the record have been sent, but before the acknowledgement is received by the terminal. If this occurs, the 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapters - 53 Using the Session Manager “X" character which indicates end aflransmijsinn will rm! be present, and when the terminal does upload the record again. [he “page time” will be the same Common key values which may be used to “enter" or “save" page contents at the terminal by a WaveC program are : d Emer 10x Function key x (for example 103 : F3) 90x AltFunc ke x for exam -le 303 = ALT_F3) CtrIFuncke (forexamle1103=CI'RL_F3) 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Chapter 6 - 54 Index Index “memory" effects » 3 Tower up" , 12 “powered down” 12 “sccum” information display - I 1 key: 15. 21 <0> - 1 1 - 14 <2“> » 14 <4> <4) <4> <|> 12 key- 11. 12. 15. 112121212519. 37 2’“‘-Menu keys.» 15 3020 Batwty Charger - i. 3 6000 Access Point- I. 5 64100 Access Plums - 1. S 7(1(1()I]asc Controller - 11 4. 5. Q 38. 41 7001! Base Controllers - 5 9410 MHz Spread Spectrum 6.7.11 fl tethered decoding bar code laser scanner - 2 11 Transflcclive Mnnnchmmb LCD - 2 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Gums (Draft) ABOUT » t'i.ili. I9 Abnut the Current Session ' 37 Active Session ~ ii. I4. 15.16. I9. 20. 21.40 AddCR menu ttem ~ 27 AlIVeI’s'Iotts - SU‘ 31. 33 alpha-numeric data entry - 3 altemale mules » 9 and 601)” Access Points 1 ANSI data swam ~ 38. 40 antenna connectnr ~ 1 Appltcatiun throughput — 7 ASCII slngte byte processing » 42 ASSIGNKEY ll. 31. 34 AssignKey menu item - 34 avmlable session 1 14 bar code scanner pom l. 19 BarCnde menu « 2 1321101113 option - 27 Barcode Tab menu item 4 44 Bamode Tab Toggle ~ 37 balmy charge fuel gauge - 23 balwry charger 11 hattery conditionmg ~ 3 Battery Fuel Gauge » 23 batterypack- 11.12 hatlcry pack It 5 3 battery pack slom- "4 baud rate - 6. 7 hi—directjnnal . 4. 5 BII Rate - 32 carrier frequency - 6. 7 cellular switdtlug - 9 Channel » i. 91 29. 30. 32. 33 channel bandwldllt - 6 channel spactng - 6 ChaItSelett 1 29 31). 32 Character Set -1 S. 41. 42 Chinese standard font v 42 Chis: II or Class III devic! - 2 Clan ll/lll Laser product - 1. 2 Clone - ll. 30. M. 33 Clonel’amm‘s menu ttem - $3 cloning ~ 30. 31. 33 Coaxial Conneclnr 1 Codeld dala - Z7 Index- 1 CodeId opljml , 27 Pool-111.18. 39, 41. 42. 43 Colllslon Sense Multiple Access with Cnrrler for inleractive multi-se. on communications - 1 Detection (CSMA/CD) - 3 for remote serviclng ~ 2 Command Key » ii. 15. 17. 18.22.2125. 26 frequency hands~6 Command Key dialog box - 22 Frequency Hopplng - 7 Command keys 4 22 Frequency Modulation . 6 COMMUNICATION » i. Hi. 37 frequency usage . 6 Communicauun Settings 37 funcllon keys - . . 34 communications quality » 9 cumpulersysremm 1.4. 5. 9. 13, 14.22.42 configuration-2.11. 141 16. 20. 26. 29. 30. 3]. 32. 34 G Console Port . i. 2. I4 Console Session» (4. 19 eonlrasl‘ 2. I3, 14.22 ganleallgfitnulzlsl 22 mm!“ m“ ' 7- 8- 9‘ 25 grayrscale levels- 13 Coverage requirements . 8 coverage zone . 4. 5. 9 coverage zones « 4. 5, 9 H cunenlsessiuns. » 19 Cursor Captive menu llem - 44 Cursor Capllve Toggle - 37 Hedelfilzv - 32 cursor control keys - 3 holster ~ 3. 5. 26 Custom Key Menu - n. 18. 24. 25. 26 hops 7. 9 Custom Key 01mm Menu - 24. 25 hosl C("firmer systems - I. 4 Hot Key - ii. 13. 15. IS, 22. 23. 25. 27. 31 Hot Key Assignmenb 13 fi— data trlmprcssiun - 6. 7 1 DEBUG > u. 17. 18. 27. 30. 33 de-l’aclo protocol» 7 IBM 3271) data stream . 40 Delele menu item - 4] IBM 5250 data stream . 40 digital radio data communications . 4 illduSUia-l vehicles > 5 mm; seq“ ms! . 5. 7 industry standard protocols ~ 8 DISPLAY— as ulstalled radio transceiver l Display Attributes . 13 interactive communications - 5 D‘splay swings . 37 interactive multi»session communicaliuns » 1. 5 double byte ASCII processing - 42 iflwml “mime fender ‘ 14 internal healer , 3 intemal integralcd bar code reader . 1 E _ _ mlemal lntegmred bar code scanner 2 inlemal RFID - 5 International Standards organizations . 8 erfecuvc baud ra is 115-232 compatible - z. 44 EMULATION - . EmuIaLlon Sailings » 37 enabled UserSexsitm - 45 K English fonts - 42 Ermr . 31. 34. 4s Mamet based new,“ _ 4_ 54 9 Key Menu ~ n. 15. 17. ls. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26 External bar code scanner 4 5 KEYBOARD ' i- 39 ext/ema] lmerl'acc port» 1 kaypad» 1.2. $11.12. I3. 14. 15. 22. 24. 25. 34 uxtemal 115-232 commumcallons - 5 Korean standard fnm 4 42 Extemnl Sumner Pun - i. 2 —* LCD display - l. 111.171.1418 Fl-lt) . 3 LCD mlerface< 13 171717“) keys- 15 LED hackrlighdng > Z 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Draft) Index - 2 licensing prom-alum - 6. 8 0 licensing procedures » 5 LOCAL 1 it. 18 local area network environment» 1 local area radio data network . 4 Local Radio session ~ IQ Logron Password » ii. 20 Offlin - 46 Olchr menu item » 33 operating frequencies » s. 7 optimal rout: ~ 9 Optimum contra“ - 2 opLional external tethered bar code scanner - 1 M optional pistol grip - 4 Origin Scroll ~ 39.41.44 MAC layer.“ OTHER “1.39 manual data entry — 2 memory» 12. 16. 21). 24. 25. 3“. 1X, 42 P Menu Bur > ii. 15.16. 17. [Q 20‘ 22. 25‘ Z9. 30‘ 31. 34. 5. 37 mer3lu lilncunm » i. 37 Page Caching 37. 38. 41. 42 Menu item- 15.16. 19. 22 viswl grip - 2-3 4. .11. 27 Menu Ln: - 23 pistol grip oprjon - 3 Menu Password zu. 21 pistol gnll trigger switches — 2 mission Critical , 8 I’M/GLOBAL Menu - ii mobile data devices -4 PM/Global/Command Key ~ 22‘ 23 Remote Device ~ i, 4, 5. 9 I’M/Tasks menu bar 21 Rgmm Devices - 1. 4. 5. 9 PMlGlubunKeylmrds » i Mode Key 16 PM\lea.l\Back.ligh1 - 25 Model 1000 But: Modem - 5 leLttthrltePrms - 16. 20 Model 3100 Fumble AEI Terminal - i. 5 PM\T8§ks\MenuP-sword ~ 2“ Model 5000 Mobile Terminal - 5 PM‘THSKSWFOWCI > 21 Model 6000 Am Point - 5 polycarbonate “0105” 3 Model 7000 um Controller - l. 4 Portable mdustrial an Model 7000 Base Cnnuollers l I’Oer-Up I’mword ~ 19 modulation rates 7 Presenlation Manager". i. 2. II. 12. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. MONITOR ~ 31 ,22‘ 40 Monitor menu » 34 pnnller 1. 5 monitoring . Z, 5< 1117.34 process controller 1.5 muldple sessions . 40 proprietary radio data protocol — 8 muliirsession capability » 40 mulu sslon dcv1ce - 14 mullj-Iaking« 14 R radlo antennar 1 N radio channels - 6. 9 radio communications status - I3 Narrow Band (UHF-FM) . i. 5_ 6 radio communications technology 4 5 NET layer 4 34 radio clan Communications . 1. A. 5. 7. 14 radio data coverage - A. 5 Radio Dalz Prolocols » i. 7. 8 mun frequency (RF) channel - 6 Radio Manager ii. i. 14. 29. 45 Network Devices - l. 4. 5. 8. 9 Nt’ltKP_V uni-ignmenmpemnnn . 23 NewVer menu item 33 NoBme - 45 NoDam - 46 radio modules - 5 Nuuenaurus 32. 45 fad?" signal strength - 9 momma] hnuu me . 6. 7 radio statistics BI. 34. 35 NoServ - 46 radio technologies , 5. 8. 9 radio technology . 8. 9 radio transceivers - 4. 6. 7. 8 RAM memory » 12 real-timc - d Reboot. . 33 relative humidity range , 3 Rename munu ilnm - 41 numher key pad 11 numeric data cnlry 3 3100 Portable AEI Terminal Product Guide (Dratt) Index - 3 response 11me . 7. 8 re-smned- ll, 12 RFconneclor- 1 RF Port - i RF power 6. 7. 11 RF sire survey - 34 mute , 9. 31. 34 routing paths 4 9 R57232 device I RS~232 devices > 5 RS-232 modem 4 2 Save button - 13 scaleable » A Scanner Prm » i. 2 Screen Size » 111. 39, 41. 42. 43. 44 SDLC/SNA - 40 securiiy level 12. 1314.19.20. 21 security levels » 12. 14. 21 5mm 1/0 capabiliry , 45 Serial l/O menu item . 44 Serial 1/0 Toggle - 37 serial input/output - 2, 39 Session & Service Winduws - 13 Sessinn Cloning - 37 SESSION layer- 34 Session List » ii. 17. 19. 21 Scssinn Manager - ii. 1. 37 Session menu ilem ~4l se S101“! name‘ 13. 4S seslon wlndows‘ 14 Sessions iii. 14. I7. 19. 21. 37, 40. 45 Shut TimeOut . ii. 26 side switches 4 4 single radio frequency 4 6 SMA 1. 11 mfiwnre applications 4 1. 4. 42 software module release dates . 28 Spread Spectrum (2.4 GHz) 4 i. 7 Spread Speclrnm (900 MHz and 2.4 CHI) - s Spread Spectrum (900 MHZ) ~ i. 6 spread spectrum iranscewer 6 Standard Key Menu , 23 51.1"de key menus . 22 5mm- Une . 21 Syslcm Menu - i, 13 TASKS ~ 11. 14. 17.19 TCPIlP/Telnei - 411 3100 Portable AEl Terminal Product Guide (Draft) TCP/IPIWaveNel SLP » 44) Iemperature range ~ 3 ‘ ~ 11. 17. 19 Tests menu - 33 tethered harcode scanner 4 3 the 5250 or 3270 data 117mm - 42. 4.1 me hear route - 9 The Local Sessions 14 the Newark Devic ~ 5. 11. 9 the side keys 4 2. 3.1. , 27 the sun: of charge - 1 Time Dlvlslan Multiplexing (TDM) - 8 much-screen ~ 5 transaction loading 3. 9 transaction rare; 4 7 transaction—based applications - 5 nigger switches . 2. 4 Mo battery capacrly aptinns - 3 user password- 19 User Session . 14. 19. 37. 39. 40, 41. 43. 45 User Sessions . 14. 37. 40. AS vehicular control - 5 via RS-ZEZIWAVBNEI SLP/SIOP - 40 VT220 emulation > 39 Walt - 46 Wake Tmu - ii. 26 WaveNet host simulation . 40 WaveNel Prnpfiemry Protocol - 7 WuveNer Prupriemry Radiu Dam Protocol - 1. 8 WaveNel Trnlsncllon Network > i whip antenna» 11 wired terminal - 5 WrirePrms menu item . 16, 20 Writean uprinn » 26 WTN - 1. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9.14. 29. 30. 31. 32. 3}, 37.42 yearly licensing fees 41 Index - 4
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