Serial (Com) Port Assignments; Ep10 Hdk Application Development Software; Psion Mobile Devices Sdk; Ep10 Hdk Development Files - Psion EP10 User Manual

3.6

Serial (COM) Port Assignments

The default serial port assignments for the EP10 are shown in the following table. Ports not listed
are unassigned.
Table 3.4 Default EP10 Serial (COM) Port Assignment
Serial
Port
COM0: ActiveSync
COM2: GPS
COM5: External USB-serial adaptor
COM6: USB port replicator
COM7:
COM9: WWAN virtual serial port
COM18 WWAN hardware (private)
COM19 GPS hardware (private)
COM20 Bluetooth hardware (private)
COM24 GPS power (private)
Note: 1. The proper name for COM ports above COM9 is \$device\COMxx
(no ":" following the COM port number).
2. COM ports cannot be reassigned on the EP10.
3. Bluetooth creates and destroys many virtual ports.
3.7

EP10 HDK Application Development Software

To develop software applications for the EP10 and its peripherals using the Mobile Devices SDK, you must
install the following software packages on your development system. All packages are available on the
Psion Community website (http://community.psion.com), in the Downloads section (free registration is re-
quired for downloading).
3.7.1

Psion Mobile Devices SDK

The Mobile Devices SDK contains many APIs designed specifically for interacting with Psion mobile devices
and peripherals. Very simple and generic applications may not require these APIs, so it may not be neces-
sary to install this package, but it is recommended.
This package is located in the Mobile Devices SDK subfolder of the Community website Downloads section
as "MDSDK [version] - Installer" (the current version at the time of this publication is 5.4). Download and
execute the setup program, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the package.
3.7.2

EP10 HDK Development Files

The EP10 HDK files provide an API library of C functions to interact with custom-built hardware connected
to the EP10 docking ports, as well as an HDK Demo application program.
The installation program for these files is included in the EP10 HDK package. See
HDK" for instructions on how to download this package to your computer.
Default Assignment
ActiveSync Port - Reserved.
This COM port is opened by applications that require GPS data.
This COM port may instead be opened by the GPS
intermediate driver.
External USB-to-serial adaptor WA4015 can be plugged into
microA/B USB port on RV4001 snap module.
RS-232 port on RV4002 snap-on module.
RS-232 port on vehicle cradle.
Reserved.
WAN COM port.
Reserved for internal use.
Reserved for internal use.
Reserved for internal use.
Reserved for internal use.
Chapter 3: Software
Serial (COM) Port Assignments
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