INFORMATION RELEASE AB158
INTRODUCTION
1. The SYMBOL DATAWAND III is a hand held, pen sized, bar code
scanner and data capture device. It is
battery powered and cordless so it can be
carried around and read bar codes wherever needed.
It has a Charger/Cradle in which the Datawand III sits to recharge its battery and to allow the system to download the captured data.
The Cradle, called the Datawell, is usually connected to unique serial port on a Specialix MTS. See diagram below.
2. The installation consists of:-
* Setting Port Parameters and ensuring correct mtsd daemon is running on the host machine. This also keeps the port `open'.
* Configuring the Datawand to the required parameters.
* Testing the facility.
INSTALLATION.
3. SYSTEM PARAMETERS (using Specialix MTS).
3.1 The line must be set for `reverse raw' and this requires a TCP/IP port number.
The port numbers should be calculated during the Site Survey.
MTS number PLUS (2 x line no)
i.e. MTS no = 2200 line no = 3
= 2200 + (2 x 3) = 2206
3.2 Ensure that there is no conflict with numbers of existing
processes. You may only have a maximum number
of 4 reverse raw lines per MTS.
3.3 An mtsd daemon must be running on the host machine. This will
connect the port on the MTS to the fixed
UNIX character special device, this is
essential.
3.4 SET UP PORT PARAMETERS.
3.4.1 Connect the Datawand III and Datawell, BCR to the designated port of the Specialix MTS.
3.4.2 Logon to the Specialix MTS as the user admin, using the command telnet mts1
(where 1 is MTS1 use 2 for
MTS2 etc)
3.4.3 To set port parameters enter:-
set line X speed 2400 data 8 parity none flow soft type reverse raw 2YYY.
Where X is the line number and 2YYY is the port number.
3.4.4 Logout of MTS and log into root.
3.5 DAEMONS
3.5.1 Different versions of the mtsd daemon are available on diskette for the different
UNIX OS, i.e, SCO, SVR4,
RISCOS, RS6000 and ZENIX.
3.5.2 Check the mtsd daemon is running by entering:-
ps-ef|grep "mtsd"
and ensure the device exists in the /dev
If not go to 3.5.3, if it is, go to 3.5.6.
3.5.3 To load the mtsd daemon insert the floppy into the floppy drive.
3.5.4 From root enter:-
tar xvf
This creates a directory called amts containing approx 15 compressed files.
From amts uncompress the files by entering:-
uncompress *
chmod 777 *
3.5.6 The following commands must be added to the script that runs every time the host
machine is rebooted,
this differs from machine to machine but is
usually found in the /ect/rc* file.
Use vi editor to Enter:-
mtsd.
-dialout-mtsname -mtsport\
-linkfile & while :;do sleep 30000;done<
& stty raw -echo<
Where
is the name of the Operating system in use, this is likely to be either sco or svr4. Where
is the name of the UNIX character special device (for convention use the prefix pdtxx where xx is a unique number starting at 00).
Where
is the TCP/IP port number of the Specialix MTS. (See 3.1) Where
is the TCP/ip port number set up for the required line on the MTS. Use the MTS port number. (See 3.1)
3.5.7 Check the mtsd daemon processes are running by entering:-
ps -ef|grep "mtsd"
4. SETTING DATAWAND III PARAMETERS.
4.1 Each Datawand on a computer network must have a unique ID number.
This MUST be a six figure number
and be determined at the Site Survey, starting
at 000001.
4.2 The following bar codes in sequence can be used to configure the
Datawand. They are taken from pages
1 & 2 of the Datawand command cards where
you will find the full set. Use these rather than those listed
below.
5. DATAWAND III COMMAND CARD
To show layout, not to be used
6. TESTING
6.1 Use the Datawell and scan several bar codes. To denote quantities
of more than one, scan the object the
required number of times.
7. MEC IDENTITY
SYM-DATAWANDIII
SYM-DATAWELL
8. CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 CABLE TYPE H
Specialix to adapter
8.1 CABLE TYPE FU
COM PORT PDT 1000
9 pin 8 pin
D Type RJ 45
Female Male
GROUND---SCREEN----
2--------------------1
3--------------------5
5--------------------3
7--------------------4
8--------------------2
...4
|..1
8.2 CABLE TYPE FV
COM PORT PDT 1000
25 pin 8 pin
D Type RJ 45
Female Male
GROUND----SCREEN----
2-------------------5
3-------------------1
4-------------------4
5-------------------2
7-------------------3
...8
|.20
8.3 CABLE TYPE FW
Specialix MTS COM PORT CABLE
(TO CABLE TYPE FV ABOVE)
25 pin 25 pin
D Type D Type
Male Male
GROUND----SCREEN-------1
2-------------------3
3-------------------2
4-------------------4
5-------------------5
7-------------------7
...6
|..8
|.20
AND CONNECT THE SCREEN FROM THE 25 pin COM PORT CABLE TO PIN 1, IF USING THE ABOVE
8.4 CABLE TYPE FX
Specialix MTS PDT 1000
25 pin 8 pin
D Type RJ 45
Male Male
GROUND----SCREEN----
2-------------------1
3-------------------5
4-------------------4
5-------------------2
7-------------------3
...6
|..8
|.20