Hand Held Products Dolphin 7200 Setting Up for Communications, IBM AT DB9 DTE IBM XT DB25 DTE

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Setting Up for Communications

The Dolphin terminal and Dolphin Compact HomeBase support RS-232 communications through the RS-232 Main Communications Port on the back of the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase. The HomeBase translates the RS-232 signals from the host computer into infrared signals to communicate with the Dolphin terminal.

The HomeBase RS-232 interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a personal computer, modem, or any standard RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and communications software.

Follow these steps to set up the Dolphin HomeBase and Dolphin terminal for communications:

1.Set up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase.

2.Set-up the Dolphin terminal.

3.Follow the data transfer sequence as described by your application.

Setting up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase

Set the Dolphin Compact HomeBase on any dry, stable surface such as a desktop. Before mounting the Compact HomeBase, check to ensure that all AC wall transformers have a nearby electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase.

Connecting the Cables

Connect the Compact HomeBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port on the rear of the HomeBase. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.

The HomeBase RS-232 Port is configured as a DCE device. To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or straight-through) RS-232 cable. To communicate with a DCE device, use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable.

You can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the chart below. To do so, you must determine if your host RS-232 device is 9-pin or 25-pin, and whether it is configured as a DCE or DTE device.

Pin Configuration

HomeBase /Host Port (DCE)

IBM AT DB9 (DTE)

IBM XT DB25 (DTE)

Modem DB25 (DCE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 (RD)

2

3

2

 

 

 

 

3 (TD)

3

2

3

 

 

 

 

5 (SG)

5

7

7

 

 

 

 

4 (DTR)

4

20

6

 

 

 

 

6 (DSR)

6

6

20

 

 

 

 

7 (RTS)

7

4

5

 

 

 

 

8 (CTS)

8

5

4

 

 

 

 

With the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase, connect each device to the RS-232 Communications Port on the back of the HomeBase. The Compact HomeBase cannot be networked.

Connect the power supply to the Compact HomeBase. Plug the AC transformer into the Dolphin HomeBase 12 Volt DC power supply connector. The AC wall transformer provided can power only one Dolphin Compact HomeBase.

Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin Compact HomeBase connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.

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Contents User’s Guide Disclaimer TrademarksTable of Contents Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Troubleshooting Compact HomeBase Appendix a Technical Specifications Appendix F Declarations of Conformity Introduction FeaturesMultiple Configurations ErgonomicsSafety Required Safety LabelsStatement of Agency Compliance Cdrh Laser Safety Statement 7200 BatchEN 60825-1 Laser Safety Statement FCC Class a Compliance Statement Canadian NoticeParameter Specification Regulatory and Safety Agency ApprovalsCare and Cleaning of the Dolphin BatteriesGetting Started Accessories for the DolphinDolphin HomeBase Power Adapter Dolphin MultiCharger About the DolphinConnects the Dolphin HomeBase to your desktop PC Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Terminal Dolphin 7200 ModelsDolphin 7200 Batch Terminal Dolphin 7200 2D TerminalBar Code Symbologies Supported Using Dolphin for the First TimeRemoving the Battery Pack Inserting the Battery PackTurning the Dolphin On To Set the Date on a Numeric Terminal Turning the Dolphin OffTo Set the Date on an Alphanumeric Terminal To Set the TimeDolphin 7200 Basics System FeaturesFront Panel Features CPUUsing the Alphanumeric Keypad Variety of functionsSPC Shift + U ESC Shift + BkspCLR Shift + a Using the Numeric Keypad Key Combinations for Functions and Special Characters Display SymbolsBattery Charging Symbol Entering Alpha and Special CharactersKeyboard Mode Back Panel FeaturesIcon Indicates Which means that … Battery Charging Contacts Battery WellReset Switch Laser EngineNiMH Battery Pack Internal NiMH Backup BatteryMaintaining the Dolphins Batteries Servicing the Battery Pack Resetting the Dolphin Terminal Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Charging the Battery Through the RS-232 PortPin # Signal Description Direction About Dolphin 7200 RS-232Sending and Receiving Data Dolphin 7200 2D Mobile Computer Supported SymbologiesAbout the Dolphin 7200 2D Mobile Computer Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol Reading BarcodesLighting Conditions Re-Installing the Dolphin 7200 Demo ApplicationsCapturing Images Dolphin 7200 2D Demo SoftwareF1 Decoding Demo Dolphin Demo Main ScreenTo scan a bar code F3 I.Q. Imaging Demo F2 Imaging DemoTo Take an Image Tracking Number 231498324 Address To use the demoDirectory Contents InstallationDefault Installation Directories Dolphin OS and System Development SoftwareHelp File, Document and Utility Icons Icon Tapping this icon, …BURN.EXE Dolphin UtilitiesBMP2LCD.EXE DCOMM2.EXE Dolphin File Transfer UtilityDWIZARD.EXE Dolphin Upgrade Wizard HBCFG.EXE HomeBase Configuration UtilityYX.EXE STL.EXEExamples ROM Image ZZZ.EXEUtility Description Compiling Applications for the Dolphin Dolphin Application DevelopmentSample Applications Compiling the Sample Programs Building the SamplesTo Add dolphinx.lib to an Applications Project Sending a File From Dolphin to Your PC Transferring Files to or from the Dolphin TerminalSending a File to the Dolphin Sending Files at a Higher RateUsing the Dolphin File Transfer Program and YX in Menu Mode Sending Files to the DolphinUpgrading the Dolphin ROM Image Dolphin ROM Image and BootloaderDolphin EVS Engine EVS engine consists of three basic partsUpgrading the Dolphin Bootloader To Load or Reload Dolphins Boot LoaderIf You Have This Problem/Symptom Try This TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Dolphin Terminal and HomeBase Dolphin Terminal and HomeBaseTroubleshooting with Dolphin 7200-2D Image is not readable … Try ThisHub of the System Battery ManagementDolphin HomeBase IrDA Optical CommunicationsComm Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Parts and FunctionsFront Panel OFFBack Panel Solid green LEDMain Communications Port Side PanelsMulti-HomeBase Port Charging Batteries in the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Charging a Dolphin TerminalCharging an Additional NiMH Battery Pack Deep-Cycling the BatteryCommunications Setting the Configuration Switches Setting up the Dolphin HomeBaseConnecting the Cables IBM AT DB9 IBM XTVersion Number Configuring a Single Dolphin 7200 HomeBaseSetting the Baud Rate Baud Rate SelectionSwitch Setting Function How to Daisy Chain the Dolphin HomeBasesProgramming Commands Creating a Dolphin 7200 HomeBase NetworkAddress Assignment Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal Baud Rate per Value of n Ascii Value of n Selected Baud RateDolphin 7200 User’s Guide Compact HomeBase Dock LED Comm LEDBack Panel Power Supply ConnectorRS-232 Communications Port Baud Rate Switch Powering the Dolphin TerminalBaud Rate Switches Bottom PanelMounting the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase Charging a Dolphin TerminalDeep-Cycling Batteries Desk MountingWall Mounting Dolphin 7200 User’s Guide Pin Configuration HomeBase /Host Port DCE Setting Up for CommunicationsSetting up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase IBM AT DB9 DTE IBM XT DB25 DTECommunicating with the Dolphin Terminal Dolphin 7200 User’s Guide Connecting The Serial Cable Basic FeaturesSetting Up the Dolphin VehicleBase Dolphin Vehicle BaseSwitch Position Binary Value Baud Rate Supplying Power to the Dolphin VehicleBaseSelecting the Baud Rate Side Panel Features Inserting the Dolphin Terminal into the VehicleBase Battery TemperaturesCharging Batteries in the VehicleBase Making Your Own Cable Cables for the VehicleBaseStandard Serial Cable IBM AT DB9 IBM XT DB25Dolphin 7200 User’s Guide Intelligent Battery Charging Basic FeaturesDolphin MultiCharger Supplying Power to the Dolphin MultiCharger Setting Up the Dolphin MultiChargerTop Panel Charging Batteries in the Dolphin MultiCharger Servicing the Battery PackInserting the Dolphin Battery Pack GreenTroubleshooting Problem IssueDeclaration of Conformity Dolphin 7200 User’s Guide Product Service and Repair Customer SupportOnline Technical Assistance Online Product Service and Repair AssistanceTechnical Assistance North America/CanadaLimited Warranty Product Standard Factory WarrantyDolphin 7200 User’s Guide Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications Technical SpecificationsCPU Temperature Humidity Environmental Specifications OperatingTemperature Storage Rating Bar Code Specifications Standard scanDigital Camera Cmos Camera Batch RS-232 Bar code symbolTypes Image EngineDolphin 7200 User’s Guide Code Bar Code SamplesCode 39 Code 3 UPC-ADolphin 7200 User’s Guide 2D Decoding Demo Diagram Decoding Demo Menu LayoutExample Selecting ALD decoding mode Setup MenuSymbologies 2D Decoding Demo Screen ShotsDecode Mode Decoding OptionsCentering Window EnterALD Window Dolphin 7200 User’s Guide IQ Imaging Test Target Dolphin 7200 User’s Guide Help GS-DOS CommandsInternal Commands Supported by GS-DOS BreakCLS DelayCD Chdir CopyGoto EchoExit MD MkdirRD Rmdir RebootPrompt REMTruename SyncTime TypeSyntax VOL drive Declarations of Conformity Product IdentificationDolphin 7200 User’s Guide Product Identification Test Report Page Hand Held Products, Inc
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