Andover Controls RoamIO User manual

RoamIO
User’s Guide

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RoamIO User’s Guide, Version: A January, 2003
Andover Controls part number: 30-3001-845
The information in this book is furnished for informational purposes only, is
subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment
by Andover Controls Corporation. Andover Controls Corporation, assumes no
liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.
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RoamIO User’s Guide III
Radio Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to FCC CFR47 Part 15, EN55022, AS/NZS3548 and VCCI requirements. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Note
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Avis
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruitsradioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareilsnumériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Contents
System Overview....................................................................................... 1
Before You Get Started ............................................................................. 2
Hardware and Software Requirements...................................................... 2
RoamIO Hardware..................................................................................... 3
Batteries and Power....................................................................................3
Connectors and Indicators ..........................................................................4
DB-9 Connector Pinout ...............................................................................4
Connecting to Controllers/Sensors..............................................................5
RoamIO Software Installation .................................................................... 6
Connect P/PC and RoamIO to the Infinet Controller.................................10
Using RoamIO ..........................................................................................11
Logging On/Preferences ...........................................................................11
Using the RoamIO Explorer Tree ..............................................................15
Editing Controllers ............................................................................16
CX Controller ............................................................................................. 17
Infinet Controller......................................................................................... 20
About Points .............................................................................................22
Types of Points .........................................................................................22
Hardware-Defined Points ..........................................................................22
Input Points................................................................................................ 22
Output Points ............................................................................................. 23
Viewing a Point List.................................................................................... 23
Input and Output Points.............................................................................. 24
Log Tab-All Points...................................................................................... 30
Xdriver Tab-All Points................................................................................. 33
Software-Defined Points............................................................................34
Numeric Points........................................................................................... 35
Date Time Points........................................................................................ 38
String Points............................................................................................... 40
Updating i2 Firmware................................................................................41
Overview...................................................................................................41
I2 Update Procedure.................................................................................41
Logging Off ...............................................................................................46

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RoamIO User’s Guide 1
RoamIO
Hand-Held Service Tool
This manual describes the installation, care and use of the RoamIO Hand-Held Service
Tool Interface.
System Overview
The RoamIO Hand-Held Service Tool (hereafter referred to as RoamIO) is a small,
battery-powered portable device that connects a laptop PC or Pocket PC (hereafter
referred to as P/PC) to the service port of any Infinet controller. A P/PC running the
RoamIO software application has the following features and capabilities:
• Equivalent DBSync functionality to the LSX280
• Firmware upgrading for i2 controllers.
• Point editors for editing:
o Controllers
o Inputs
o Outputs
o Numerics
o DateTime
o Strings
o System Variables
o Comm Ports
Note: Each RoamIO connected to the Infinet bus (up to a maximum of four at any given
time, including any LSX 280’s that may be connected) is assigned an InfinetID between
251 and 254.

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Before You Get Started
Before you get started, ensure that you have all of the following items:
• RoamIO and interface cables
• P/PC with serial cable and docking cradle
• Desktop PC or Laptop PC
• RoamIO software application
Hardware & Software Requirements
Before installing the RoamIO application, ensure that your P/PC and desktop or laptop
PC meet the following requirements:
Desktop or Laptop PC Hardware Requirements
Minimum Recommended
Any Hardware that is compatible with
ActiveSync 3.5
Any Hardware that is compatible with
ActiveSync 3.5
CD ROM Drive or access to
installation over a network
CD ROM Drive or access to
installation over a network
Available 9-pin or 25-pin
communications port, OR USB port
Available 9-pin communications port,
OR USB port
Desktop or Laptop PC Software Requirements
Minimum Recommended
ActiveSync 3.5 ActiveSync 3.5
Any Operating System that is
compatible with ActiveSync
Any Operating System that is
compatible with ActiveSync
P/PC Requirements
Minimum Recommended
PocketPC2002 Operating System PocketPC2002 Operating System
32 MB RAM 64 MB RAM
9-pin RS 232 serial cable to comm
port on P/PC.
9-pin RS 232 serial cable to comm
port on P/PC.
Note: The ActiveSync software is included as part of the P/PC package and is part of the
installation & configuration of the P/PC itself. Refer to the documentation supplied with
your P/PC for requirements, installation and operation of the ActiveSync program.

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RoamIO Hardware
The RoamIO serves as an interface between the Infinet bus and the P/PC. It consists of
a battery powered hand-held unit and a set of cables. The RoamIO connects between the
serial port of the P/PC and the service port of the Infinet controller.
Batteries and Power
Power is supplied via two AA type batteries (included). Recommended batteries are
Eveready X91 1.5V AA alkaline or equivalent. The battery compartment is located on the
back of the unit. To avoid damaging the unit, slide the power switch to the OFF position
before installing or removing batteries. During installation, be sure to observe correct
polarity when inserting batteries. Align the + and – symbols printed on the batteries with
the symbols indicated inside the battery compartment.
To apply power to the unit, slide the power switch to the ON position. The Power indicator
illuminates indicating that the batteries are fully operational. A new set of alkaline
batteries provides up to 50 hours of continuous use depending on the battery
manufacturer. To prolong battery life the RoamIO is designed to draw power from the i2
controller (once connected) instead of continuing to draw power from the batteries.
To further prolong battery life, the RoamIO goes into “Sleep Mode” after five minutes of
inactivity. Sleep mode is when some of the RoamIO internal circuitry powers down and
awaits the receipt of data from the P/PC to bring the RoamIO out of sleep mode and back
to normal operation. The power status LED briefly flashes every two seconds while in
sleep mode.
When the batteries are within 5% of their original voltage, the Power indicator (PWR)
flashes to indicate the batteries need to be replaced.
Battery
Compartment
Power
Switch

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Connectors and Indicators
The following diagram illustrates the connector and indicator areas of the interface unit.
DB-9 Connector Pinout
The following table shows the DB-9 connector pinout on the RoamIO.
Pin Signal
2 RXD (Received Data)
3 TXD (Transmitted Data)
5 GND (Ground)
Pin 9 Pin 6
Pin 5 Pin 1