CipherLab 8000GC GPRS Cradle User Manual 8000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 093009

CipherLab Co., Ltd. GPRS Cradle 8000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 093009

Users Manual

8000 GPRS Cradle
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FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FOR CANADA This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie. This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. IMPORTANT NOTICES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself. DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery. DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources. For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a proper way. Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable. The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adaptor. A socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly. CARE & MAINTENANCE This cradle is intended for indoor use only. It may do damage to the cradle when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet. When the body of the cradle gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe off the dust. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the cradle dry. If you shall find the cradle malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult your local sales representative. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.5 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
Version Date Notes 1.08 July 13, 2009 Modified: Features Modified: Specifications 1.07 May 27, 2009 Modified: Introduction — replace 8061 with 8062 1.06 Feb. 27, 2009 Modified: Installation — step 1 Modified: Inserting SIM Card Modified: Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle — step 9 Modified: 2.3.1 Download Settings — add steps 3, 4, 7 and 8 1.05 Aug. 07, 2008 Modified: Overview — illustration updated Modified: Installation — illustration updated Modified: 1.4 Download Mode — illustration updated 1.04 July 15, 2008 Modified: 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle – update screenshots by adding a submenu “5. Cradle Settings” to collect information on the current settings of the cradle New: 2.1.2 View the Current Cradle Settings Modified: Specifications – Power Consumption 1.03 June 24, 2008 New: 4.2.3 ATDT — ATDT[HostName:Port]<CR> 1.02 June 04, 2008 Modified: 4.2 AT Commands Supported – Extend the max. characters allowed for AT+APN, AT+PSW, and AT+USER Maximum characters allowed Before Now AT+APN 20 char. 128 char.AT+PSW 32 char. 64 char. AT+USER 32 char. 64 char. 1.01 May 23, 2008 Modified: Inside the Package Modified: section 4.2.9 Examples 1.00 Apr. 25, 2008 Initial release RELEASE NOTES
1Capable of charging the 3.7 V, 700 mAh Li-ion battery (inside 8001/8062/8071), the 8000 GPRS Cradle is specifically designed for 8000 Series Mobile Computers to connect to WWAN via GPRS data services. This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the 8000 GPRS Cradle. We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use. Thank you for choosing CipherLab products! INTRODUCTION
28000 GPRS Cradle Reference ManualOVERVIEWThe cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection status. Refer to the flow chart for information on the initialization stages after powering on the cradle.Front Panel LEDsTasks Indication of Connection Status Solid red Power ON LED 1 Power status Off Power OFF Flashing green Transmitting or receiving data LED 2 Tx / Rx status Off No activity Flashing green Dialing out Solid green Connected LED 3 Link status Off Disconnected
3IntroductionINSTALLATION 1) Screw the antenna to the cradle. 2) Remove the rubber cover at the back of the cradle. 3) Insert your SIM card and replace the rubber cover. 4) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle. 5) Connect the power supply cord to a suitable power outlet, and the cradle’s LED will become red (see LED 1). The cradle is ready for charging the mobile computer. INSERTING SIM CARD The SIM card orientation is as shown in the illustration above, with contacts facing down. Refer to Chapter 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle.REMOVING SIM CARD You will need pliers to take out your SIM card when it is not desired in use. Always disconnect the power supply cord before removing the SIM card.
48000 GPRS Cradle Reference ManualFEATURES Quad-band 850/900 MHz and 1800/1900 MHz GPRS multi-slot Class 10 Full PBCCH support INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the cradle. 8000 GPRS Cradle, complete set including power adaptor and supply cord AntennaQuick Installation Guide Note: This manual is included on Product CD shipped with CipherLab 8000 Series Mobile Computers.
5The 8000 GPRS Cradle is a charging & communication cradle that is specifically designed for connecting CipherLab 8000 Series Mobile Computers to WWAN via GPRS data services. Refer to Chapter 4 Programming Your Mobile Computer.This chapter explains how it works and the three working modes supported by the 8000 GPRS Cradle. Please contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator for information on GPRS related settings, such as APN (name of access point that connects the mobile network to the Internet) IP address (DHCP or static) User name and password (may be optional, depending on Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol) For quick deployment, we provide a utility (.SHX) that can be downloaded to your mobile computer and used to configure, test, and upgrade firmware of as many cradles as you have. Refer to Chapter 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle and Chapter 3 Upgrading Firmware.Warning: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. The charging devices will not charge the battery when the temperature exceeds 40°C. Chapter 1USING THE 8000 GPRS CRADLE
68000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual1.1 HOW IT WORKS Referring to the flow chart on the next page, LED 2 and LED 3 are used to indicate a specific stage of initialization, data connection, as well as firmware download. They are explained below (by number). 1) Initializing After powering on, the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns at the time interval of 0.25 seconds for about 30 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process. 2) Initialization OK If initialization is done successfully, the LED of Link will flash at the time interval of 1 second, waiting for AT commands. 3) Initialization NG If initialization fails, the LED of Tx/Rx will flash at the time interval of 0.5 seconds, indicating an error occurs. For example, it might fail to pass PIN authentication, the signal strength is weak for the GPRS network, the Access Point name is incorrect, etc. For details on the specific initialization error, use “AT+ERR?” to get the error code. Although initialization fails, the cradle can still accept AT commands. In case of the “ATDT” command, it will re-initialize before dialing out. 4) Dialing out When in Dial mode (ATDT), the LED of Link will flash at the time interval of 0.3 seconds for about 20 seconds. 5) Connected When in Dial mode (ATDT), the LED of Link will be green after successfully establishing a connection. 6) Data Transmission When in Dial mode (ATDT), the LED of Tx/Rx will flash as long as data transmission occurs.7) Download Ready When in Download mode (AT+DOWNLOAD), the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns to indicate the cradle is ready. 8) Downloading When in Download mode (AT+DOWNLOAD), the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash simultaneously to indicate downloading is in progress.
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88000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual1.2 DIAL MODES When the mobile computer is seated in the cradle, it can send the collected data back to a remote server, as well as download lookup files, via GPRS. When dialing out (ATDT), the LED of Link will flash at the time interval of 0.3 seconds for about 20 seconds. When connected, the LED of Link will be green after successfully establishing a connection. The LED of Tx/Rx will flash as long as data transmission occurs.Note: It is suggested to issue the command “AT” every five seconds for best practice, in order to check whether the mobile computer is seated in the cradle. The escape sequence, consisting of three characters “+++”, is used to terminate the data connection. 1.2.1 GPRS CONNECTION When initialization is done, issue ATDTxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:kkkk or ATDT[HostName:Port] to establish data connection via GPRS. The buffer size of the cradle is 1460 bytes, and data packet will be sent out as long as it satisfies any of the following requirements: buffer is full (= maximum packet size is 1460 bytes) delimiter character is encountered end of transmission timeout (= no transmission for 5 milliseconds) Due to the limited memory size, the cradle cannot send three packets at the same time, and therefore, the third packet will be discarded. We suggest you enable the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) setting for best practice.
9Chapter 1 Using the 8000 GPRS Cradle1.3 CONFIGURATION MODE Regardless of the result of initialization, you can issue AT commands to configure the cradle, such as Perform the echo test between the mobile computer and the cradle. Write the current settings to flash or load factory defaults. Get the hardware version (Serial Number) or firmware version of the cradle. Set PIN authentication, enable or disable. Change PIN code of SIM card. Send delimiter during data transmission. For GPRS connection — Change Access Point name, apply Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP), and so on. 1.3.1 GENERAL SETTINGS AT Commands Description GPRS AT Get echo from the cradle. ¥ ATF Load factory defaults. ¥ ATW Write the current settings to flash. ¥ AT+KVER? Get the firmware version of the cradle kernel program. ¥ AT+SN? Get the serial number of the cradle. ¥ AT+VER? Get the firmware version of the cradle user program. ¥ 1.3.2 CONNECTION SETTINGS AT Commands Description GPRS AT+CLCK=SC, 2 Get the information about whether PIN authentication is applied to the facility lock of SIM card. ¥ AT+CLCK=SC,<Parameter>, <PIN>Set PIN authentication, enable or disable. ¥ AT+CPIN? Get the information about whether PIN or PUK code is required. ¥ AT+CPIN= Set PIN code for authentication. ¥ AT+CPWD=SC Change PIN code of SIM card. ¥ AT+DLMT? Get the delimiter check status, as well as the delimiter character if in use. ¥ AT+DLMT= Set the delimiter check, enable or disable. ¥ AT+APN? Get the Access Point Name (APN) currently in use.¥
108000 GPRS Cradle Reference ManualAT+APN= Set the Access Point Name (APN) you want to connect to. ¥ AT+CHAP? Get the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) setting. ¥ AT+CHAP= Set the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) setting, enable or disable. ¥ AT+DHCP? Get the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) setting. ¥ AT+DHCP= Set the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) setting, enable or disable. ¥ AT+IP? Get the fixed IP address of the cradle. ¥ AT+IP= Set the fixed IP address of the cradle. ¥ AT+PSW? Get the password for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP). ¥ AT+PSW= Set the password for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP). ¥ AT+USER? Get the user name for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP). ¥ AT+USER= Set the user name for Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP). ¥
11Chapter 1 Using the 8000 GPRS Cradle1.4 DOWNLOAD MODE Regardless of the result of initialization, you can issue “AT+DOWNLOAD” to upgrade to a new firmware version when available. Refer to Upgrading Firmware for downloading updates via the mobile computer. 1) Connect a spare 8000 cradle to your computer and make sure its baud rate is 57,600 bps. If not, adjust the DIP switch. 2) Connect the power supply cord of the spare cradle and the 8000 GPRS Cradle to a suitable power outlet separately. 3) Hold the spare cradle upside-down so that its IR port is facing to the IR port of the 8000 GPRS Cradle, as shown in the illustration. 4) Run HyperTerminal on your computer. Type “AT+DOWNLOAD”, and press the [ENTER] key.5) When the cradle is ready to download a new program, the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns.
128000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual6) Exit HyperTerminal. 7) Run CipherLab download utility, such as ProgLoad.exe, on your computer. 8) While downloading, the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash simultaneously. 9) The 8000 GPRS Cradle will restart itself automatically upon completion of program download.
13For deployment engineers, you can download the utility “8000DeployGPRS.shx” to your mobile computer, and then use it to deploy a set of standard settings to the cradles, as well as perform light functionality testing. 1) Run one of the CipherLab download utilities on your desktop computer, for example, “ProgLoad.exe”. Choose the correct interface, COM port, baud rate, file type, and browse the file system to locate the utility “8000DeployGPRS.shx”. 2) Press [8]+[Power] on the mobile computer to turn it on and access the Program Manager menu. You may download the program directly to the active memory sector “AC”, or to an empty sector and activate the program later. Choose the correct interface and baud rate that match the settings on your desktop computer. 3) Upon completion of the download process, you will have to activate the program if it is downloaded to an empty sector. 4) The utility “8000DeployGPRS.shx” will start itself in a few seconds. 5) Go to 1. Settings > 2. Configure to configure GPRS settings, such as PIN code, name of access point, etc. Note: You must input the correct PIN code even though authentication is disabled!You can check all these settings via 1. Settings > 1. Information.Go through the following steps on each cradle. 6) Screw the antenna to the cradle. 7) Connect the power supply cord to a suitable power outlet. Note: The cradle’s LED will be red (see LED 1). The LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns at the time interval of 0.25 seconds for about 30 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process. Then, the LED of Tx/Rx will flash, indicating initialization failed due to lack of SIM card. Ignore it. 8) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle. Chapter 2CONFIGURING THE 8000 GPRS CRADLE
148000 GPRS Cradle Reference ManualGo to 1. Settings > 4. Default Set to reset the cradle. 9) Disconnect the power supply cord. 10) Re-connect the power supply cord. Note: The cradle’s LED will be red (see LED 1). The LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns at the time interval of 0.25 seconds for about 30 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process. Then, two conditions are encountered: (1) If the LED of Tx/Rx flashes, it means initialization fails due to incorrect PIN; (2) If the LED of Link flashes, it means initialization is done successfully – correct PIN or PIN not required. 11) Go to 1. Settings > 3. Download to download your settings to the cradles. 12) Disconnect the power supply cord. 13) Re-connect the power supply cord. Note: The cradle’s LED will be red (see LED 1). The LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns at the time interval of 0.25 seconds for about 30 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process. Then, two conditions are encountered: (1) If the LED of Tx/Rx flashes, it means initialization fails due to incorrect PIN; (2) If the LED of Link flashes, it means initialization is done successfully – correct PIN or PIN not required. 14) Perform echo tests if necessary.
15Chapter 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle2.1 VIEW THE SETTINGS 2.1.1 PREVIEW THE NEW SETTINGS In order to double-check the GPRS configuration you are working on, information of the new settings can be previewed here. Press the Up or Down key to turn pages. PIN (for authentication) When enabled, it means you need to provide PIN code for authentication while connecting the cradle to a GPRS network. If the current and new PIN codes listed below this entry are blank, you will have to input them via the Configure menu. When disabled, it means authentication is disabled; however, you still have to input the correct PIN code as the current one in use. APNName of access point that connects the mobile network to the Internet — For establishing a GPRS connection, you will have to provide the access point name. CHAPChallenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol — When enabled, user name and password are required. DHCPWhen enabled, DHCP server is in use. When disabled, you will have to specify a static IP address for the cradle. Note: You must input the PIN code even though authentication is disabled! The default PIN, APN, CHAP, as well as IP settings should be obtained from your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator.
168000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual2.1.2 VIEW THE CURRENT CRADLE SETTINGS You may like to find out the current cradle settings, before or after configuring the cradle. Such information is especially helpful when you fail to configure the cradle. When it fails to collect information on the current settings of the cradle, the LED of Tx/Rx will flash to indicate the cradle is not ready. A warning message is displayed along with the error code, as shown below. Refer to ᙑᎄ! ބլࠩ೶ᅃࠐᄭΖ.Ver: (version number) The current firmware version of the cradle. Refer to ᙑᎄ! ބլࠩ೶ᅃࠐᄭΖ.+CPIN: (status) The current PIN code status. Refer to ᙑᎄ! ބլࠩ೶ᅃࠐᄭΖ.APN: (access point name of ISP) The current access point you are connecting to. Refer to ᙑᎄ! ބլࠩ೶ᅃࠐᄭΖ.CHAP: (status), USER & PSW The current status of Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP). Refer to ᙑᎄ! ބլࠩ೶ᅃࠐᄭΖ. When CHAP is enabled, user name and password are required. DHCP & IP The current status of DHCP server. Refer to ᙑᎄ! ބլࠩ೶ᅃࠐᄭΖ.IP address assigned to the cradle is displayed in the second line: dynamic IP address when DHCP server is enabled static IP address when DHCP server is disabled
17Chapter 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle2.2 CONFIGURE SETTINGS 2.2.1 AUTHENTICATION Set or modify the security setting of your SIM card. When enabled, PIN code is required. 2.2.2 PIN CODE Set or change the PIN code used for authentication. Note: You must input the correct PIN code even though authentication is disabled!2.2.3 GPRS SETTINGS The access point name, CHAP, and IP settings should be the same as obtained from your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator.
188000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual2.3 DOWNLOAD SETTINGS 2.3.1 DOWNLOAD SETTINGS After configuring settings, download new connection settings to the cradle, or the cradles one by one. 1) On your mobile computer, go to Settings > Default Set.2) Seat your mobile computer in the cradle. Note: For initial downloading, you are advised to load the default settings to the cradle first. 3) Disconnect the power supply cord. 4) Re-connect the power supply cord. 5) On your mobile computer, go to Settings > Download.6) Seat your mobile computer in the cradle. 7) Disconnect the power supply cord. 8) Re-connect the power supply cord. Below are two common errors when it fails to download. This error message is displayed due to the incorrect PIN. You are required to provide the correct one while re-configuring settings.
19Chapter 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS CradleThis error message is displayed due to PUK issue. You are required to use your cellular phone to unlock the SIM card, with the PUK code provided by the network operator.2.3.2 RESET TO DEFAULTS For initial downloading, or in case the cradle is malfunctioning, you are advised to load the default settings to the cradle first. 1) On your mobile computer, go to Settings > Default Set.2) Seat your mobile computer in the cradle.
208000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual2.4 TEST You may find it necessary to test the basic functionalities of the cradle. Seat your mobile computer in the cradle and run the Echo Test utility on your desktop computer. Note: (1) Echo Test – Dial Test and Dial GPRS are for internal testing. (2) CMU200 Test is for manufacturing use. 2.4.1 GPRS TEST On your desktop computer, select [TCP/IP - Server] and change settings if necessary. Then, click [Start]. On your mobile computer, go to Test > Echo Test > GPRS Echo Test.
23Processor & MemoryCPU 16-bit CMOS, low power consumption Memory Firmware upgradeable Power Adapter Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output 5V DC Power Consumption 210 mW : 42 mA for cradle only 275 mW : 55 mA when battery is charged to full 3000 mW : 600 mA while charging Standby 3500 mW : 700 mA while charging with backlight on 2000 mW : 400 mA when battery is charged to full 3500 mW : 700 mA while charging Operating (dial-out & transmission) 4000 mW : 800 mA while charging with backlight on Peak 10000 mW : 2000 mA, 577µs EnclosuresMaterials ABS plastic Dimensions 110 mm (L) × 100 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) Weight Approx. 220g NotificationsStatus Indicators 3 LEDs for connection status CommunicationsGPRS multi-slot Class 10 GPRS mobile station Class B IP Packet via GPRS Transmit power — Class 4 (2W) at 850/900; Class 1 (1W) at 1800/1900 TemperatureOperating -10 °C to 55 °C SPECIFICATIONS
248000 GPRS Cradle Reference ManualStorage -20 °C to 70 °C HumidityOperating 10% to 90%, non-condensing Storage 5% to 95%, non-condensing

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