Chapter 1 • Introduction Description Based on a 486 processor, the Formula 7400 is a powerful, compact and lightweight portable terminal, with open system architecture, integrated full RS232 and IrDA ports, and IP53 protection. This portable terminal is based on PC technology and offers optional WIRELESS communication, with the integrated µISA card that supports the 2.4 GHz SSFH Radio.
Introduction Setup Requirements Installation of PowerNet Twin Client requires, at a minimum, the following: • A Pentium-class processor • 32 MB of RAM • 10 MB of free hard disk space available • Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, or NT/2000 operating system Accessories Accessories for the 7400 terminal include: •...
Chapter 2 • Terminal Setup Downloading from the Web The PowerNet Twin Client software package can be downloaded from the Connect web site at . Click on Partner Services and then click on Software http://www.connectrf.com Downloads. Select the file named PowerNet Twin Client for Datalogic.
Terminal Setup Click on the application and proceed to the following section entitled Installation Setup for further instructions. Installation The InstallShield wizard runs and presents the following screen. Click on to begin the installation process. Next • Supported Equipment Manual May, 2006...
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Installation To change the default Destination Location, click on and select a location. Then Browse click on Next The default folder is . This default may be changed either by selecting an PowerNet existing program group or by typing in a new name at the prompt. Then click on Next.
Terminal Setup When the installation is complete, reboot the system to initialize the Twin Client software. a. To reboot the system immediately, click on Finish b. To reboot later, click on the option to restart the computer later, and click on Finish Running the Manager The PowerNet Twin Client Manager is the utility that manages the terminal software and...
Quick Start Toolbar Under the menu bar, the tool bar provides shortcuts to major features. The toolbar can be turned on or off by changing the Toolbar parameter found on the menu. The View shortcuts available from the toolbar are as follows. Create a new terminal configuration.
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Terminal Setup Click on , select the desired emulation, and click on Emulation Setting the Servers The Servers are the Telnet host systems the terminals will access. To set these addresses from the menu, click on and then click on Settings Servers Enter the name of each server, its IP Address and IP port (normally 23 for Telnet...
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Quick Start Repeat this step for each Telnet server the terminals are required to access. If an error is made in the name, IP Address, IP Port number, or Terminal emulation type, click on the line that is in error and then click on the button to make the corrections.
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Terminal Setup Setting Auto-Configuration The configuration download and IP address assignment for each terminal will take place automatically by setting the Auto-Configuration options. Click on the option in the menu. Auto-Configuration Settings If the Auto-Configuration window does not display the options, click on the Note: button.
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Quick Start This powerful software management tool is described in detail in Auto-Configuration. For now, it is sufficient simply to use it for assignment of the initial terminal configuration and IP address, both of which can be easily changed later. Ensure that all of the check boxes are checked as shown above.
Terminal Setup Click on the sign in front of to access the default terminal Terminal/Group Manager Group. Next, click on the icon and use the button to select the New Group Browse configuration file saved earlier. Check the box, and the system is now configured to automatically download IP Active addresses, software, and configuration files to the terminals.
It is not necessary to authorize the terminal at this time, so press any key to continue. The terminal will establish a connection with the host system and start emulation. If the terminal fails to connect to the host, refer to the following tables for the possible causes and the related corrective actions.
Standard Setup Standard Setup The default terminal setup is sufficient for most installations. However, to meet site- specific requirements, it may be necessary to customize terminal operation. The standard setup options simplify this process and can be modified using one of the following methods: •...
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Terminal Setup Quadrant Mode The scrolling list option defines the rules by which the terminal display is positioned in the larger host display. As defined by Twin Client, quadrants are fixed position “windows” in the host display, and the terminal display is located on whatever quadrant contains the current cursor position.
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Standard Setup Key Click This check box enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) audible key clicks from the terminal. Default is on (checked). Printer Type This scrolling list selects the attached printer type. The default value is , indicating none no printer is attached. 5250 Settings Select the 5250 emulation setup by clicking on the menu and then the...
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Terminal Setup Quadrant Mode The scrolling list option defines the rules by which the terminal display is positioned in the larger host display. As defined by Twin Client, quadrants are fixed position “windows” in the host display, and the terminal display is located on whatever quadrant contains the current cursor position.
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Standard Setup Key Click This check box enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) audible key clicks from the terminal. Default is on (checked). Printer Type This scrolling list selects the attached printer type. The default value is , indicating none no printer is attached. 3270 Settings Select the 3270 emulation setup by clicking on the menu and then the...
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Terminal Setup Quadrant Mode The scrolling list option defines the rules by which the terminal display is positioned in the larger host display. As defined by Twin Client, quadrants are fixed position “windows” in the host display, and the terminal display is located on whatever quadrant contains the current cursor position.
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Select this option to obtain the terminal's Identification Code, which is used to obtain the Authorization code from the Connect web site, as described in the next section. The 12-digit value displayed at the top of the terminal screen is the Identification Code for the terminal.
Each PowerNet Twin Client will run for 30 minutes at a time without authorization. Uninterrupted operation for a production environment is the result of authorizing the software. Authorization codes are obtained from the Connect web site at on the page. Click on the http://www.connectrf.com...
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Terminal Setup (in this case, ) is the value that is entered as the System ID 0A5914D8 Identification on the Connect web site Authorization page. Code In the case of , all punctuation Note: individual licensing for single terminals characters and spaces will be filtered out of the System ID before the code is generated.
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Standard Setup A pop-up box appears with the Machine ID and a space for the additional licenses Authorization code. Use the Machine ID in the pop-up box instead of the original Machine ID to get your Authorization code. If adding users, click on the button before generating the Authorization Add Licenses code to get the most current Machine ID.
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Terminal Setup Transferring Licenses The Transfer Licenses feature is used when moving a site license from one PC to another. After Twin Client Manager is installed on a new PC, you will need the System/Machine ID for it. From Twin Client Manager, select from under the menu.
Software Management Software Management In addition to providing functions for the download of files to the terminal, the Twin Client Manager also provides for the management of terminal software and configurations automatically over the wireless network. Software Management describes the automated capability in detail. Additional manual operations involving serial download options are described at the end of it.
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Terminal Setup Synchronizing Configuration Files Click to put a check in the Synchronize Configuration Files box to enable automatic synchronization of configuration files on the terminal. When the terminal is booted, its configuration files will be compared with the most recent on the PC. The terminal is updated automatically if it does not have the latest revision.
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Software Management Enter the desired range in the boxes as shown above, and then click on From Add. Creating New Groups New groups, with different configurations, can be created by clicking on , and then clicking the right mouse button as shown. Terminal/Group Manager After the new group has been created, the group settings option becomes available for change, as shown below.
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Terminal Setup After the Configuration File and all of the other parameters have been set, the group is made active by clicking on the check box. Active • 2-28 Supported Equipment Manual May, 2006...
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Software Management Setting the Segment Checking the button restricts a terminal group to a range of IP addresses. The Segment IP Address can be any valid address on the segment, as it is used only to identify the segment. The setting of the Net Mask can be used to restrict the range. This feature is useful for segregating terminal groups by location.
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Terminal Setup Then, holding the mouse button down, drag the terminal icon to the desired group as shown next. Release the mouse button, which reassigns the terminal. The next time the terminal is rebooted, it will be reconfigured as defined in the group specification.
Software Management Manual Download of Configuration Files The automated configuration management provided by the Twin Client Manager eliminates the need for manual terminal configuration. However, this function can be accomplished manually by clicking on Terminal Send Configuration Files to On the terminal, type “ ”...
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Chapter 3 • Keypad Configuration 24-key Diagrams (The diagrams for the 24-key terminal begin on the following page.) • Supported Equipment Manual May, 2006...
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Keypad Configuration vt emulation Scan ◄ ▲ ▼ ► a b c A B C d e f D E F g h i G H I Enter F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 j k l J K L m n o M N O p q r P Q R F22 F23 F24...
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24-key 3270 emulation Scan ◄ ▲ ▼ ► a b c A B C d e f D E F g h i G H I Enter F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 j k l J K L m n o M N O p q r P Q R F22 F23 F24...
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Keypad Configuration 5250 emulation Scan ◄ ▲ ▼ ► a b c A B C d e f D E F g h i G H I Enter F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 j k l J K L m n o M N O p q r P Q R F22 F23 F24...
Chapter 4 • Error Message Resolution Guide Twin Client Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note ENTRY TOO LONG; Trying to key beyond the field size. Ensure that you are entering input into the correct field. ALPHABETIC ONLY; Trying to key a character that is not Ensure that you are entering input into the alphabetic.
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T1171, T1187 and correct Port. T1194 FUNCTION: \n\nFILE: \nLINE: \nCODE; Encountered an error from which Notify Connect over the web incident you can NOT continue. reporting system. Press any key\nFor More Details...; Press Enter for more information.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Connection ERROR.\nREBOOT Could not Connect. Verify that your Network settings are correct T1113, T1114, T1161, MOBILE UNIT; and you are in the correct mode using the T1171, T1187 and correct Port.
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Mobile Unit. Contact the Mobile Unit manufacturer. Invalid TIP Command; Bad internal protocol. Notify Connect over the web incident reporting system. Session Ended\nBy User or Host; User, Host, application or network If the user did not end the session, most T1113, T1114, T1161, has ended the session.
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Mobile Unit is in the wrong mode for Server operation. Error starting\nhost application; Connected to the server but can Configure the server handler to access the not connect to the distant end. host application. Select Host or App; Need to choose your User selection required.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note User Count Exceeded.\n Session Possible authorization issue. Verify that you have the correct number of Ended; licenses for the number of Mobile Units you are using. Primary Unavailable\nTrying Alternate; First Host IP address not available Verify the host address.
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Can not print. Check cable, battery, communication Retry\nC to Cancel Print; settings and paper in the printer. Mobile Unit in\nDemonstration Running in demo mode. Purchase a license from Connect. Mode\nfor TwinClient; Connected to Host; Successful connection to the target Advisory message. Host.
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Advisory message. TwinClient TN3270; Prompt. Advisory message. TwinClient TN5250; Prompt. Advisory message. TwinClient TNVT; Prompt. Advisory message. (c) 1991-2006 Connect; Prompt. Advisory message. Edit Menu Options; Menu Title. Advisory message. Edit Mobile Unit IP; Menu Option. Advisory message. Edit Server/Host IPs;...
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T1113, T1114, T1161, area. host or network issue. Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and customer’s environment. T1194 CONNECT SERIAL CABLE; Serial cable not connected to the Check cable, battery and communication Mobile Unit. settings for the Mobile Unit. REMOVE SERIAL CABLE;...
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Responding; or network issue. Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and customer’s environment. T1194 Connection Failed\nHost Unreachable; Could not connect to the Host. Most likely a range, access point, radio, T1113, T1114, T1161, host or network issue. Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and customer’s environment.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Mobile Unit Out\nOf Range, Mobile Unit out of the coverage Most likely a range, access point, radio, Unable\nTo Receive; area. host or network issue. Troubleshoot the customer’s environment. Printer Not\nResponding; Can not print.
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Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and customer’s environment. T1194 Domain Name Server\nUnavailable; Could not connect to the DOMAIN Most likely a range, access point, radio, T1113, T1114, T1161, NAME SERVER. host or network issue. Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and customer’s environment.
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Host Name; Host name prompt. Enter target host Name. Port; Host IP port required. Enter 23 for Telnet or 1800 for a Connect T1113, T1114, T1161, Server. Could also be a different number T1171, T1187 and depending on the customer’s environment.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Mobile Unit Type; Prompt. Advisory message. WARNING: This will \nend any\ncurrent Prompt. Advisory message. session; Continue (Y/N)?; Prompt. Advisory message. HOST ENTRY; Prompt. Advisory message. VT(100/220) Setup; Prompt. Advisory message. Mobile Unit Info;...
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