Worth Data 7000 manual Performance Issues, Evaluating your area of planned operation

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Survey mode displays the success rate of sending 100 packets to the Base. The higher the number, the more successful your communications will be from that area. Site Survey does not require your Base Station be attached to your Host Computer. All you need is your Base Station, 5v power supply and RF Terminal. For detailed information on how to perform a Site Test and use the results to determine the best location for your Base Station, go to Chapter 4; Performance Issues.

Performance Issues

Evaluating your area of planned operation

Since every operational environment is different, it is impossible for us to tell you exactly what equipment you need and where you should put it to achieve maximum performance from your RF System. However with 3.3 miles of open area range, unless you are going through a lot of walls, you probably won't care where the Base is located and you probably will not need a Relay.

Site Survey was developed so that the user could start with a minimum system (RF Terminal and Base Station) and determine for themselves what their realistic operating range is, what additional equipment they need, and where to install their Base Stations to achieve optimum performance. Some other manufactures require expensive Site Surveys before you can even purchase any equipment from them. Our Site Survey allows you the flexibility to Site Survey whenever you choose, whether it is before you install your system or during operation to troubleshoot RF problems. Site Survey is the most valuable tool you have to help you achieve an efficient RF System with maximum range.

There is also some basic information about Radio Frequency itself that can help you make smart choices about the location and composition of your system:

•Metal walls are almost impenetrable by RF. If your warehouse computer is located in a metal shed, don’t locate the Base Station inside with the computer. Locate the Base Station outside the metal shed instead.

•The more walls you try to transmit through, the more the signal breaks down. Walls that have metal studs (interior office walls) and concrete walls with steel rebar slightly degrade the signal with each wall you try to go through. Metal walls may require the use of Relay Stations to achieve adequate coverage.

•Organic material absorbs RF energy. If you are trying to operate in an area with lots of densely packed organic material (bags of beans or corn), expect and plan for reduced operating ranges.

There are some additional measures (other than a Site Survey) you can take early on to maximize your range:

•Base Stations should be located at the center of the area of intended coverage. If they are not located in the center, they should be tilted in the direction of use.

•Raise the Base Station. Sometimes just raising the Base Station a foot or two will dramatically increase your operating range, especially in a warehouse or grocery store environment. Mounting the Base Station on the ceiling with the antenna pointing down is the best.

Performing a Site Survey

As we have said before, the Site Survey is your most valuable tool for evaluating your planned area of operation. All you need to perform a Site Test is a RF Terminal, a Base Station and it's 5v power supply. There are a few things you need to do though before you begin:

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Introduction DifferencesPage Installation Installation SequenceConnecting the Base Station to a serial port ComponentsBase station channel… Connecting the Base station…Configuring the Base station… Using the RF Terminal keypad… Battery Life IndicatorCharge Battery Hit Any Key Battery too Low to Operate Hit Any Key to Power DownTo change the internal battery Recharging the batteryCharging Battery Please Wait……… Battery Charge CompleteFirmware Uxxx HWyy-Rzz Opening screen can be bypassed upon power up. See ChapterTerminal Menu Functions Installing the RF Terminal Utilities Software Using the Windows 7000 RF Terminal Loader UtilityInstalling the Windows Terminal Loader Utility Windows Demo Programs and RF DLL Programmers LibraryTerminal Eprom Loader Help Uninstall Sign On Setup One Way Mode RF Site Survey RF System SetupUsing the Setup Menu on the RF Terminal RF Configuration RF Terminal IDRF Terminal Channel Security CodeSkip Opening Screens Control Keys OnlyCode 3 of 9 Code Bar Code OptionsAutomatic Check Back UPC-A / EAN-13 Options UPC-E / EAN-8 Options CodeCodabar 5 CodeDataBar / RSS-14 Options MSI and PlesseyCode 93 / Code RS-232 I/O Settings Set Time Set DateDate Format Year OutputSpeaker Settings Laser OptionsLCD Options Nnmm Other SettingsPreamble Settings menu PostambleReset to Factory Default System ToolsCharacters Download FileBase and Relay Setup Using the RF 7000 Configuration UtilityTesting the RF link between base station and host Operational Theory@@*EdataaaaaaaaEOT DataaaaaaaaCRHow the Two-Way RF System works Basic RF System communications…Little more in depth… Here is how it worksHow the One-Way RF System works Can I change a prompt after it has been sent?How Site Survey works Data Received Was Enter Data?Performing a Site Survey Performance IssuesEvaluating your area of planned operation Press Enter When Ready or F1 to Exit Site Testing in Progress Please Wait…………Relay n Cannot be Relay StationsHow Relay Stations work… Determining coverage areas for Base Stations and Relays Is radio traffic contention likely?Relay Installation Before you begin programming… Command without an ID Operator ErrorsFailure Planning Hardware FailuresProgramming for the RF Terminal LOW Level Ascii sequences directlyPlanning Host to Terminal ProgrammingColor Display Programming @Cfnfnfn...\cb= White Where n m @n,m,o,data@1,1,1,ITEM@2,1,1,QTY Page @2,1,1,ENTER Item no Base Station to Host Formats Serial ReplyAddressing a Terminal not SIGNed on Base Station Error FeedbackBase Shut Down Due to Host Logic Error Sequence Error Message Illegal Command?CR @1,1,1,Scan Serial NumberControl Keys for Possible Programming Base Station Initialized MessagePage PromptCOM/ActiveX Concepts ActiveX Object ProgrammingValid valuesNone, Even, Odd Properties ActiveX ObjectValid values True, False Methods ActiveX ObjectColor Codes for Line TerminalParameters line, position, prompt Parameters line, position, prompt, FG, BGParameters line, position, prompt,FG,BG Parameters line, position, prompt, shiftedParameters font, linecount Parameters FGcolor, BGcolor Events ActiveX ObjectData passedterminal, data Terminal Data PassedProgramming Considerations Network Setup PromptNET TCP/IP Active X ControlsClient Utility Server CommunicationsConcepts TCP/IP COM Test For Good CommunicationProblems Properties TCP/IP COMValid values blank or a valid file name Read OnlyParameters basename, channel, terminal, data Parameters basename, channel, terminalParameters basename, channel, terminal, line Parameters basename, channel, terminal, countParameters basename, channel, terminal, msgnum Parameters basename, channelEvents TCP/IP COM Data passedbasename, channelData passedbasename, channel, terminal, data OnTermEndKey Zebra Cameo Printer Portable PrintersCameo and QL 3 Common Information Zebra QL 3 Printer Part Number Description Price/RollWhy Use Voice Messages and Prompts? Tips for Using Voice PromptsAssigning Error Messages Voice Message OperationsDefault Voice Messages Troubleshooting Problems with a new installationChanging the Battery General ConsiderationsTerminal Error Messages MessageMeaning Action Required Message Meaning Action RequiredTroubleshooting specific problems Can’t communicate at allMy response time is poor Im not getting the distance I needRF Terminal Problems Problems reading Bar CodesGet 6 beeps when the RF Terminal powers up Reader wont beep when I try to read bar codesIf you have a problem… Have very poor read rates when scanning bar codesRMA #XXXXXX Channel and Jumper Changes Opening a BaseChanging a Base to a Relay RS-422 Termination JumpersConnecting a Relay Station Setting the Relay IDAdding Relays Channel ChangesRouting the Wiring Correct Routing for WiringRelay Test Plan and Failures Relay Failure Incorrect Routing for WiringRelay Station RS422 Pin-outs Testing the Relay Changing a Relay back to a BaseChanging the Channel on a Relay RS-422 TerminationSerial Pin-outs Base Station to Host Pin-outsF34 DB25 Null Modem Cable F36 DB9 Straight CableFirmware Upgrades Terminal Firmware UpgradesRelay Station RS422 Pin-outs Normal Firmware Download for a TerminalCode 39 Specifications Base Station Firmware upgradesFailsafe Firmware Download for a Terminal C39Code 39 Advanced Features and Functions Mod 43 Check CharacterMod 43 Check character calculation for Code Value 22 is the Check CharacterAccumulate Mode Full Ascii Extension to CodeCode 93 Specifications Clear EnterCodabar Specifications Code 128 SpecificationsA12345b Codabar start/stop transmissionInterleaved 2 of 5 Code Specifications UCC-128 Shipping Container CodeUPC / EAN Specifications Isbn Specifications Supplemental codesUPC/EAN checksum character MSI/Plessey Specifications How to scan a bar code Laser ScannersLaser Options Aiming the Laser DotAscii Code Equivalent Table BEL

7000 specifications

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