8400 GPRS Cradle For 8400 Series Mobile Computers Version 1.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES 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.
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.
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CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ................................................................................- 3 For USA .............................................................................................. - 3 For Canada.......................................................................................... - 3 Safety Precautions................................................................................. - 4 Care & Maintenance...................................................................
INTRODUCTION Capable of charging the battery, the 8400 GPRS Cradle is specifically designed for 8400 Series Mobile Computers to connect to WWAN via GPRS or GSM data services. This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the 8400 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.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual OVERVIEW The 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.
Introduction INSTALLATION 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.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual FEATURES Quad-band EGSM 850/900 MHz and GSM 1800/1900 MHz GPRS multi-slot Class 10 Full PBCCH support Comply with GSM phase 2/2+ Output power — Class 4 (2W) for EGSM 850/900; Class 1 (1W) for GSM 1800/1900 Power consumption — GSM connection: Typical 900 mA (while charging battery) GPRS connection: Typical 1200 mA (while charging battery) INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package.
Chapter 1 USING THE 8400 GPRS CRADLE The 8400 GPRS Cradle is a charging & communication cradle that is specifically designed for connecting CipherLab 8400 Series Mobile Computers to WWAN via GPRS or GSM data services. Refer to Chapter 4 Programming Your Mobile Computer. This chapter explains how it works and the three working modes supported by the 8400 GPRS Cradle.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 1.1 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.
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8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 1.2 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 GSM or 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.
Chapter 1 Using the 8400 GPRS Cradle 1.3 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.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual AT+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.
Chapter 2 CONFIGURING THE 8400 GPRS CRADLE For deployment engineers, you can download the utility “8400DeployGPRS.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 “8400DeployGPRS.shx”.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual Go 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.
Chapter 2 2.1 VIEW THE SETTINGS 2.1.1 PREVIEW THE NEW SETTINGS In order to double-check the GSM/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 GSM or 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.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 2.1.2 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.
Chapter 2 2.2 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.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 2.3 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.
Chapter 2 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.
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual 2.4 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].
Chapter 2 2.4.2 GSM TEST On your desktop computer, select [Modem - TAPI] and change settings if necessary. For an external modem device, select [Modem – COM] and change settings if necessary. Then, click [Start]. On your mobile computer, go to Test > Echo Test > GSM Echo Test.
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SPECIFICATIONS Processor & Memory CPU 16-bit CMOS, low power consumption Memory Firmware upgradeable Power Adapter Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output 5V DC Power Consumption Standby Operating (dial-out transmission) 210 mW : 42 mA for cradle only 275 mW : 55 mA when battery is charged to full 3000 mW : 600 mA while charging 3500 mW : 700 mA while charging with backlight on 2000 mW : 400 mA when battery is charged to full & 3500 mW Peak : 700 mA while charging 4000 mW : 800 mA while
8400 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual Temperature Operating -10 °C to 55 °C Storage -20 °C to 70 °C Humidity Operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing Storage 5% to 95%, non-condensing 22
