Worth Data 7000 Adding Relays, Connecting a Relay Station, Channel Changes, Setting the Relay ID

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Channel Changes

To determine the current channel of a Base Station , power up the Base and watch the LED light on the front of the unit. On power UP, a Base LED will blink "channel +3" times. For example, a unit that blinks 5 times on power up is operating on channel 2. Channel 0 blinks 3 times, channel 5 blinks 8 times.

Changing the Channel on a Base/Relay

The Base Station and its related Relays must have their channel set to the same channel as the R/F Terminals in their network. The channel is set on a Base or Relay by turning a rotary switch to the setting 0-5 (6 different channels to choose from). Use a very small flat head screwdriver to turn the switch to the desired number. See the circuit board diagram on page A-1 for location of the rotary switch.

Setting the Relay ID

Each Relay must also have a unique ID, which is set by the RF Terminal Serial Configuration Utility.

Adding Relays

Connecting a Relay Station

How it works…

A Relay station allows you to extend the area of your R/F coverage. Relays are connected by cable to the Base station, acting as a remote antenna. More than one Relay can be added by “multi-dropping” additional Relays. Using a Relay requires changing the setup on the Base station in addition to added cabling. The diagram below shows how Relays are added:

Although Relays will extend your R/F range, they do slightly slow down your response time. If response time is your problem, Relays may help only if the problem occurs on the outer limits of your range. Use Site Testing to help you determine if adding a Relay will help. If you are considering Relays, read Chapter 4; Performance Issues first.

If adding only one Relay, the cabling should run between the unlabeled port on the Base station and the unlabeled port on the Relay. In this example, both the Base Station and Relay should have jumpers set to “terminated”.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Introduction DifferencesPage Installation Installation SequenceConnecting the Base Station to a serial port ComponentsConfiguring the Base station… Connecting the Base station…Base station channel… 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 CompleteTerminal Menu Functions Opening screen can be bypassed upon power up. See ChapterFirmware Uxxx HWyy-Rzz 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 Using the Setup Menu on the RF Terminal RF System SetupSign On Setup One Way Mode RF Site Survey RF Configuration RF Terminal IDRF Terminal Channel Security CodeSkip Opening Screens Control Keys OnlyAutomatic Check Back Bar Code OptionsCode 3 of 9 Code UPC-A / EAN-13 Options UPC-E / EAN-8 Options CodeCodabar 5 CodeCode 93 / Code MSI and PlesseyDataBar / RSS-14 Options RS-232 I/O Settings Set Time Set DateDate Format Year OutputSpeaker Settings Laser OptionsLCD Options Preamble Other SettingsNnmm 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?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… 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 ReplyBase Shut Down Due to Host Logic Error Base Station Error FeedbackAddressing a Terminal not SIGNed on 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 values Properties ActiveX ObjectValid valuesNone, Even, Odd 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 Cameo and QL 3 Common Information Portable PrintersZebra Cameo Printer 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 Station RS422 Pin-outs Incorrect Routing for WiringRelay Test Plan and Failures Relay Failure 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

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