User's Manual Part 3

PERFORMING DOWNLOADS
Download Methods
58 OMNI 3600 REFERENCE MANUAL
Download
Methods
The following four methods are available for file and data downloads through the
Omni 3600 download and upload procedures:
• Direct downloads: Files and/or data transfer directly from the sending system
(a host computer) to the receiving system (an Omni 3600 terminal docked on
the base station or connected using the MOD10 adapter). A special cable (PN
056051-00) connects the RS-232 serial ports of the two systems.
• Downloads by telephone: Files and data transfer over a telephone line from
the sending system (a host computer) to the receiving system (an Omni 3600
terminal docked on the base station). The modem of the sending host
computer, and the internal modem of base station are connected by a
telephone line connection. Data transfers into the Omni 3600 terminal through
the docking port contacts on the base unit.
• Back-to-back downloads: Files and data transfer from a docked, sending
Omni 3600 terminal to a docked receiving Omni 3600 terminal. A special
cable (PN 056051-00) connects the RS-232 serial ports of the two base
stations.Two undocked terminals can also be connected with the MOD10
adaptor.
• Wireless downloads (Omni 3600 GSM models only): Files and data
transfer over your wireless system provider’s network. The Omni 3600
terminal does not need to be docked in the base station for this type of
download. Large downloads can take a long time. It is recommend that the
unit be connected to the power pack during this process.
Download
Tools
Three software tools are available from VeriFone for performing downloads.
The following three software tools are for performing direct downloads and
downloads by telephone from a host computer to an Omni 3600 terminal:
• VeriCentre Download Management Module (DMM): Multi-user environment
for software downloads. DMM supports Windows NT clients and has a
sophisticated database to manage up to 100,000 terminals. The Omni 3600
operating system supports file decompression for archives created using
DMM.
NOTE
The Omni 3600 terminal can complete the first three types of downloads listed
above only when docked in the base station. The base unit contains the ports to
make the required wired connections (RS-232 and modem).
NOTE
Because of the large size of some download files, VeriFone recommends only
using download tools provided by VeriFone. CRC and other error checking is not
supported on the GSM system. VeriFone download tools provide these error
checking mechanisms.