Memory Transfer Program; Hardware Setup; Set Communications Parameters - Symbol Series 3800 Reference Manual

Series 3800 Product Reference Guide

Memory Transfer Program

Command Mode includes a memory transfer utility that transfers data from a terminal to a
host PC for program troubleshooting. Programmers can analyze an application using tools
provided in the Series 3000 Application Development Kit and described in the Series 3000
Application Programmer's Reference Manual.

Hardware Setup

1. Turn off the terminal and host PC. Disconnect or unplug the cradle, if used.
Always power off the terminal before attaching or removing cables or adapt-
ers.
2. Connect a null modem to the PC's serial port.
a. Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the null modem.
b. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the cradle.
c. Plug the power cord on the cradle into a wall plug.
d. Place the terminal in the cradle.
3. Power on the host PC.

Set Communications Parameters

Host
1. Start the communications program, such as DMX or RCVHEX.EXE from the Series
3000 Application Development Kit.
2. Set up the host communication parameters (these parameters must match the
terminal's parameters). Refer to the data transfer program's operator's manual for
details.
Terminal
1. Boot the terminal to Command Mode (refer to Chapter 5, Operating the Series 3800
for the appropriate key sequence).
2. Select the Memory Transfer function from the Command Mode menu. Use UpArrow
or DownArrow to scroll through the Command Mode options until Memory
Transfer is displayed and press <ENTER>.
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