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CipherLab 8000 Series Reference Manual

Ethernet cradles for mobile computers
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Ethernet Cradles
For 8000, 8300 & 8500 Series Mobile Computers
Version 1.14

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  • Page 1 Ethernet Cradles For 8000, 8300 & 8500 Series Mobile Computers Version 1.14...
  • Page 2 Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing.

  • Page 3: For Canada

    IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

  • Page 5: Release Notes

    RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes Modified: 1.1.3 Modem Mode – AT+DHCP=, AT+IP=, 1.14 Nov. 20, 2014 AT+SUBNETMASK=, AT+SUBNETMASK?, AT+WMODE=, commands added Modified: 1.1.1 Data Mode — 350-related description 1.13 Jul. 09, 2010 Modified: 1.1.3 Modem Mode — escape sequence description Modified: 1.1 Working Modes —...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Care & Maintenance ........................- 4 - RELEASE NOTES ..........................- 5 - INTRODUCTION ............................ 1 Getting Familiarized with Ethernet Cradles ..................2 8000 Series Ethernet Cradle ...................... 2 8300 Series Ethernet Cradle ...................... 2 8500 Series Ethernet Cradle ...................... 2 How It Works............................3 Features.............................
  • Page 8 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.4.1 Data Mode ........................25 2.4.2 Transparent Mode......................25 2.4.3 Modem Mode (default) ....................25 2.5 Working Type (Data Mode).......................26 2.5.1 Set Work Online (default) ....................26 2.5.2 Set Work Offline ....................... 26 2.6 Reset to Default........................27 2.7 Modem Configuration.......................27 2.7.1 Dialing Wait Time ......................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Seeing the need to connect CipherLab Mobile Computers to your existing Ethernet networks, CipherLab is now providing an easy solution by introducing Ethernet Cradles for 8000/8300/8500 Series Mobile Computers. This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate Ethernet Cradle.

  • Page 10: Getting Familiarized With Ethernet Cradles

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH ETHERNET CRADLES 8000 SERIES ETHERNET CRADLE 8300 SERIES ETHERNET CRADLE 8500 SERIES ETHERNET CRADLE...

  • Page 11: How It Works

    錯誤! 尚未定義樣式。 HOW IT WORKS...

  • Page 12: Features

    Ethernet Cradle, complete set including power adaptor and supply cord Cat. 5 cable, 1 meter long Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (for 8500 Ethernet Cradle only) Quick Installation Guide Note: This manual is included on Product CD shipped with CipherLab 8000/8300/8500 Series Mobile Computers.

  • Page 13: Using Ethernet Cradles

    USING ETHERNET CRADLES Ethernet Cradle is a charging & communication cradle that is specifically designed for networking CipherLab Mobile Computers via Ethernet. This chapter explains the usage of Ethernet Cradles. Note: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance.

  • Page 14: Data Mode

    1.1.1 DATA MODE Pros This working mode is exactly the same as supported on CipherLab 350 Ethernet Box. It can automatically connect to any specific IP via assigned port number. It will automatically reconnect to the target device when disconnection occurs.

  • Page 15: Transparent Mode

    Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles 1.1.2 TRANSPARENT MODE Features Ethernet Cradle acts as a physical layer bridge. Everything is controlled by the mobile computer or remote computer. It is possible for the mobile computer to work as an FTP client. Virtual MAC ID &...

  • Page 16: Modem Mode

    It can connect to any specific IP via an assigned port number, using syntax as in the following examples — “ATDT162.168.1.1:5000” (IP address: port number) “ATDTwww.cipherlab.com:1024” (Host name: port number) It supports TCP server/client mode. It supports AT commands to configure the cradle. It supports “+++” to escape to command mode.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles Note: The “RING” message will be sent to the mobile computer up to ten times at an interval of 7.5 seconds. The mobile computer has to respond before the counter times out. Escape Sequence <+++> The escape sequence consists of three characters (+++).
  • Page 18 Ethernet Cradle will create a connection with a remote PC: By IP address, for example, 192.168.6.123, via port 5000 — ATDT192.168.6.123:5000 By host name, for example, www.cipherlab.com.tw, via port 1024. The IP address associated with the host name will be obtained from the DNS server —...

  • Page 19: Connecting Ethernet Cradles

    Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles This human readable name will be converted to an IP address by DNS server. Refer to 2.1.6 Set Local Name. AT+LOCALNAME? Ethernet Cradle will respond with its human readable name to the mobile computer. AT+WMODE= Set new working mode for the Ethernet Cradle.

  • Page 20: Status Indicators

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 1.3 STATUS INDICATORS 1.3.1 8000/8300 ETHERNET CRADLES The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection status. Front Panel LED Tasks Indication of Connection Status Power Line status Solid red Waiting to connect to network Flashing red Connected to network Power off or hardware initializing*...

  • Page 21: 8500 Ethernet Cradle

    Chapter 1 Using Ethernet Cradles 1.3.2 8500 ETHERNET CRADLE The cradle provides four LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection and charging status. Front Panel LED Tasks Indication of Connection Status Spare battery Solid red Charging charging status Solid green Charging done Flashing red/green...
  • Page 22 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual...

  • Page 23: Configuring Ethernet Cradles

    Chapter 2 CONFIGURING ETHERNET CRADLES Ethernet Cradle can be configured through the provided Main Menu over Ethernet connection. You can configure related networking parameters, as well as working mode or type over the networks. 1) Connect the networking cable from the cradle to the computer. 2) Connect the cradle to power.
  • Page 24 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 5) If you are satisfied with the new settings, type [9] and press [Enter]. The cradle will reboot and re-initialize with the new settings. Main Menu Options Applicable to Working Mode Default Settings 1. Set Local IP, Subnet Mask, Check local IP if you don’t Default Router IP &...

  • Page 25: Ip Configuration

    Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2.1 IP CONFIGURATION 1) From the Main Menu, type [1] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for configuring Ethernet networking settings. 2.1.1 LOCAL IP ADDRESS This is the IP address of Ethernet Cradle on your local area network (LAN). To assign a new IP address, e.g.

  • Page 26: Default Router Ip

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.1.3 DEFAULT ROUTER IP If the remote IP is not on the same segment of the network, data will need to be transmitted through a router. When DHCP is disabled, you need to specify the IP address for the router (Gateway).

  • Page 27: Led Setting (Data/Modem Mode)

    Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2.2 LED SETTING (DATA/MODEM MODE) 1) From the Main Menu, type [2] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for configuring LED indicators setting. For the 8000/8300 Ethernet Cradle, the 2 LED (TX/RX) will flash when data transmission activity occurs, regardless of which working mode you select.

  • Page 28: Connection Settings (Data Mode)

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.3 CONNECTION SETTINGS (DATA MODE) 1) From the Main Menu, type [3] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for configuring connection settings. Note: The Timer setting is applicable to Modem mode as well.

  • Page 29: Connection Type, Remote Ip Address, Local Port & Remote Port

    Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2.3.1 CONNECTION TYPE, REMOTE IP ADDRESS, LOCAL PORT & REMOTE PORT 1) From the Setup Connection menu, type [1] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed. Connection Type The cradle can be configured as a server or client, and you can choose to use TCP or UDP as the transport layer protocol of data communications.

  • Page 30: Timer & Line Terminator

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.3.2 TIMER & LINE TERMINATOR 1) From the Setup Connection menu, type [2] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed. Data sent to the cradle over IR is first buffered in the memory. The cradle will then transmit the buffered data to a remote host when any of the following conditions is met: The amount of data reaches the maximum data byte count that can be held in an...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles Line Terminator Specify a Line Terminator character from 00h to FFh. By default, the Line Terminator is “0Dh” (Carriage Return). Below are examples for setting a new Line Terminator character. To set “$” as the Line Terminator, type “4 24” and press [Enter]. To set “A”...

  • Page 32: Echo Settings

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.3.3 ECHO SETTINGS 1) From the Setup Connection menu, type [3] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed. Note: The cradle must be configured as a TCP server or UDP server. Client Echo By default, this setting is disabled.

  • Page 33: Working Mode

    Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2.4 WORKING MODE 1) From the Main Menu, type [4] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working mode. The cradle supports three working modes. Note: By default, the cradle is set to Modem mode. 2.4.1 DATA MODE If you select Data...

  • Page 34: Working Type (Data Mode)

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.5 WORKING TYPE (DATA MODE) 1) From the Main Menu, type [5] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working type. 2.5.1 SET WORK ONLINE (DEFAULT) This refers to real-time transmission. However, data loss may occur because the buffer will be cleared in the following conditions: Timer times out.

  • Page 35: Reset To Default

    Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2.6 RESET TO DEFAULT From the Main Menu, type [6] and press [Enter]. This will restore the default settings. 2.7 MODEM CONFIGURATION 1) From the Main Menu, type [7] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for changing the elapsed time before hanging up.

  • Page 36: Password Configuration

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 2.8 PASSWORD CONFIGURATION 1) From the Main Menu, type [8] and press [Enter]. 2) The following submenu will be displayed for selecting a working type. 2.8.1 PASSWORD SETTING For security concerns, you may specify a password to prevent unauthorized user intervention.

  • Page 37: Save And Exit

    Chapter 2 Configuring Ethernet Cradles 2.9 SAVE AND EXIT From the Main Menu, type [9] and press [Enter]. This will save the current settings and exit the configuration mode. If you want to abort the current settings and exit the configuration mode, type [0] and press [Enter].
  • Page 38 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual...

  • Page 39: Upgrading Firmware

    192.168.1.1 (default) temporarily for configurations. Note: This default IP is used for accessing the Main Menu and will not override the current IP you set. 3) Run CipherLab utility on your computer and connect to the cradle via port 3000 for updating firmware. UDP_Load.exe Ethernet Cradle as a UDP server Current IP or 192.168.1.1 (default)

  • Page 40: Download Via Mobile Computer

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 4) During downloading, the 1 LED (POWER) and 2 LED (TX/RX) on the 8000/8300 Ethernet Cradle will be flashing by turns. Then, they will become solid red for approximately 3 seconds. (There is no such LED indication on the 8500 Ethernet Cradle.) 5) The downloading process will not be completed until the 1 LED (POWER) turns solid red and the 2...

  • Page 41: Programming Your Mobile Computer

    You may write your own code for the mobile computer to communication with Ethernet Cradle via the Cradle-IR interface. 4.1 PROGRAMMING IN C LANGUAGE The associated functions are listed below. Refer to CipherLab C Programming Guide for details. Working Mode...
  • Page 42 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual Below are functions provided in C and BASIC languages for enabling cradle commands. Refer to CipherLab C and BASIC Programming Guide for details. SetCommType(1, COMM_IR); open_com(1,Baud_115200|DATA_BIT8|PARITY_NONE|HANDSHAKE_NONE|CRADLE_COMMAND); // Pass the factory setting BAUD_115200 for Ethernet Cradle. write_com(1, “#vErSiOn?\r”);...

  • Page 43: Select Modem (=Ethernet)

    Chapter 4 Programming Your Mobile Computer 4.2.1 SELECT MODEM (=ETHERNET) Set the working mode of cradle to Ethernet mode. Command #mOdEm<CR> Response #DONE<CR> Example in C SetCommType(1,COMM_IR); open_com(1,BAUD_115200|DATA_BIT8|PARITY_NONE|HANDSHAKE_NONE|CRADLE_COMMAND); write_com(1,“#mOdEm\r”); // set to MODEM mode while (!com_eot(1)); … Remarks “Select Modem” here actually means “Select Ethernet” because the Modem board has been replaced by the Ethernet board.

  • Page 44: Get Version Information

    Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual 4.2.3 GET VERSION INFORMATION Retrieve the version information of the IR board. Command #vErSiOn?<CR> Response #Ver02.20<CR> Example in C SetCommType(1,COMM_IR); open_com(1,BAUD_115200|DATA_BIT8|PARITY_NONE|HANDSHAKE_NONE|CRADLE_COMMAND); write_com(1,“#vErSiOn?\r”); while (!com_eot(1)); … Remarks There will be no response if the IR board version is no later than v3.00! 4.2.4 CHANGE SERIAL PORT SETTINGS Change the serial port settings of the cradle.

  • Page 45: Unknown Command

    Chapter 4 Programming Your Mobile Computer Remarks This cradle command is supported by firmware version 3.50 and later. 4.2.5 UNKNOWN COMMAND Command (Unknown) Response #NAK<CR>...
  • Page 46 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 8000 Ethernet Cradle 8300 Ethernet Cradle 8500 Ethernet Cradle Processor & Memory 16-bit CMOS, low power consumption Memory Firmware upgradeable Up to 128K bytes of buffer provided in Data mode when only one connection is established and set to work offline Power Adapter Input 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 48 Ethernet Cradles Reference Manual RS-232 Peer-to-peer Transmission rate set to 115,200 bps by default Temperature Operating 0 °C to 60 °C Storage -20 °C to 70 °C Humidity Operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing Storage 5% to 95%, non-condensing Regulations EMC Regulations FCC, CE, C-Tick Note: Power consumption data is obtained based on connecting the cradle to a 100BASE-TX network.

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