Worth Data 7000 PromptNET TCP/IP Active X Controls, Programming Considerations Network Setup

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PromptNET TCP/IP Active X Controls

PromptNET/ActiveX is a drop in COM component that allows programmers to easily add the ability to send prompts to and receive data from their R/F Terminal via an RF Base Station across a TCP/IP network connection.

PromptNET requires a "Client" computer on a TCP/IP network (to which up to 4 serial Base Stations can be attached) and a "Server" computer visible on the network to the Client.

The client computer runs the PromptNET Client Utility program as a background task. The server computer runs your application which uses the PromptNET ActiveX component to communicate with the Client.

The ActiveX component is compatible with Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi, and most other 32-bit development platforms. The client program requires Windows 98 or later. See the help file for installation instructions.

Programming Considerations

Network Setup

The network settings on both client and server must support TCP/IP communications.

It is critical that the client and server computers are "visible" to each other across your network. Both computers must have an IP address in the same subnet. The server requires a static IP address while the Client can either have a static address or use an assigned IP address via a DHCP server or equivalent. Refer to your Windows networking administration utility in the Control Panel to configure computer IP address settings.

PromptNET uses ports 54123 (server) and 54124 (client).

You can link server and client through a dial-up or DSL internet link as long as the server has a static IP address and your router passes the above ports.

If you are unsure of how to set up your IP configuration properly, refer to your network administrator for help.

Client Utility

Make sure the Client Utility is properly installed on the client computer and communicating with at least one Base Station. Test the Client by cycling power on the Base Station. You should see a "Base SignOn" message in the monitor window.

Server Communications

Run the Server Test Utility on the server computer. Now go to the client computer, set the IP address for the server computer and a unique "Base Name" for the Client Utility and attempt to connect to the Server Test Utility. If the Client Utility connects, you are configured properly. Go to the server computer, shut down the Server Test Utility and begin work on your PromptNET server application.

For Client/Server communications, the Client Utility is required to be running on the PC that the serial Base Stations are attached to.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Introduction DifferencesPage Connecting the Base Station to a serial port InstallationInstallation Sequence ComponentsConfiguring the Base station… Connecting the Base station…Base station channel… Charge Battery Hit Any Key Using the RF Terminal keypad…Battery Life Indicator Battery too Low to Operate Hit Any Key to Power DownCharging Battery Please Wait……… To change the internal batteryRecharging the battery Battery Charge CompleteTerminal Menu Functions Opening screen can be bypassed upon power up. See ChapterFirmware Uxxx HWyy-Rzz Installing the Windows Terminal Loader Utility Installing the RF Terminal Utilities SoftwareUsing the Windows 7000 RF Terminal Loader Utility Windows Demo Programs and RF DLL Programmers LibraryTerminal Eprom Loader Help Uninstall Using the Setup Menu on the RF Terminal RF System SetupSign On Setup One Way Mode RF Site Survey RF Configuration RF Terminal IDSkip Opening Screens RF Terminal ChannelSecurity Code Control Keys OnlyAutomatic Check Back Bar Code OptionsCode 3 of 9 Code UPC-A / EAN-13 Options Codabar UPC-E / EAN-8 OptionsCode 5 CodeCode 93 / Code MSI and PlesseyDataBar / RSS-14 Options RS-232 I/O Settings Date Format Set TimeSet Date Year OutputSpeaker Settings Laser OptionsLCD Options Preamble Other SettingsNnmm Settings menu PostambleCharacters Reset to Factory DefaultSystem Tools Download FileBase and Relay Setup Using the RF 7000 Configuration Utility@@*EdataaaaaaaaEOT Testing the RF link between base station and hostOperational Theory DataaaaaaaaCRLittle more in depth… How the Two-Way RF System worksBasic RF System communications… 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?Evaluating your area of planned operation Performance IssuesPerforming a Site Survey Press Enter When Ready or F1 to Exit Site Testing in Progress Please Wait…………How Relay Stations work… Relay StationsRelay n Cannot be Relay Installation Is radio traffic contention likely?Determining coverage areas for Base Stations and Relays Before you begin programming… Failure Planning Command without an IDOperator Errors Hardware FailuresPlanning Programming for the RF TerminalLOW Level Ascii sequences directly 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 ReplyBase Shut Down Due to Host Logic Error Base Station Error FeedbackAddressing a Terminal not SIGNed on ?CR Sequence Error MessageIllegal Command @1,1,1,Scan Serial NumberControl Keys for Possible Programming Base Station Initialized MessagePage PromptCOM/ActiveX Concepts ActiveX Object ProgrammingValid values Properties ActiveX ObjectValid valuesNone, Even, Odd Color Codes for True, FalseMethods ActiveX Object Line TerminalParameters line, position, prompt,FG,BG Parameters line, position, promptParameters line, position, prompt, FG, BG Parameters line, position, prompt, shiftedParameters font, linecount Parameters FGcolor, BGcolor Events ActiveX ObjectData passedterminal, data Terminal Data PassedClient Utility Programming Considerations Network SetupPromptNET TCP/IP Active X Controls Server CommunicationsConcepts TCP/IP COM Test For Good CommunicationValid values blank or a valid file name ProblemsProperties TCP/IP COM Read OnlyParameters basename, channel, terminal, line Parameters basename, channel, terminal, dataParameters basename, channel, terminal Parameters basename, channel, terminal, countEvents TCP/IP COM Parameters basename, channel, terminal, msgnumParameters basename, channel Data passedbasename, channelData passedbasename, channel, terminal, data OnTermEndKey Cameo and QL 3 Common Information Portable PrintersZebra Cameo Printer Zebra QL 3 Printer Part Number Description Price/RollAssigning Error Messages Why Use Voice Messages and Prompts?Tips for Using Voice Prompts Voice Message OperationsDefault Voice Messages Changing the Battery TroubleshootingProblems with a new installation General ConsiderationsMeaning Action Required Terminal Error MessagesMessage Message Meaning Action RequiredMy response time is poor Troubleshooting specific problemsCan’t communicate at all Im not getting the distance I needGet 6 beeps when the RF Terminal powers up RF Terminal ProblemsProblems reading Bar Codes Reader wont beep when I try to read bar codesIf you have a problem… Have very poor read rates when scanning bar codesRMA #XXXXXX Changing a Base to a Relay Channel and Jumper ChangesOpening a Base RS-422 Termination JumpersAdding Relays Connecting a Relay StationSetting the Relay ID Channel ChangesRouting the Wiring Correct Routing for WiringRelay Station RS422 Pin-outs Incorrect Routing for WiringRelay Test Plan and Failures Relay Failure Changing the Channel on a Relay Testing the RelayChanging a Relay back to a Base RS-422 TerminationF34 DB25 Null Modem Cable Serial Pin-outsBase Station to Host Pin-outs F36 DB9 Straight CableRelay Station RS422 Pin-outs Firmware UpgradesTerminal Firmware Upgrades Normal Firmware Download for a TerminalFailsafe Firmware Download for a Terminal Code 39 SpecificationsBase Station Firmware upgrades C39Mod 43 Check character calculation for Code Code 39 Advanced Features and FunctionsMod 43 Check Character Value 22 is the Check CharacterAccumulate Mode Full Ascii Extension to CodeCode 93 Specifications Clear EnterA12345b Codabar SpecificationsCode 128 Specifications 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

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