Datalogic Modem User manual

STAR«Modem™
Quick Reference
Guida Rapida
Guide Rapide
Kurzanleitung
Guía Rápida

STAR«Modem™
Quick Reference
Guida Rapida
Guide Rapide
Kurzanleitung
Guía Rápida

STAR

Modem™
QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDA RAPIDA
GUIDE RAPIDE
KURZANLEITUNG
GUÍA RÁPIDA

DATALOGIC S.p.A.
Via Candini, 2
40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna - Italy
STARModem™
Ed.:07/2003
ALL RIGTHS RESERVED
Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification.
Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
© Datalogic S.p.A. 2002 - 2003
822000142 (Rev. B)

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CONTENTS
Using STARModem™..............................................................................................2
Installation...................................................................................................................3
System Connections...................................................................................................3
RS232 Interface Connection.........................................................................4
Pen Emulation Interface Connection.............................................................4
Wedge Interface Connection.........................................................................5
STARModem™ Initial Setup....................................................................................5
STARModem™ Setup for Stand Alone Mode.............................................................7
STARModem™ Setup for STAR-System™ Mode.................................................10
STARModem™ Default Configuration...................................................................12
Warranty ...................................................................................................................12
Technical Features....................................................................................................13
Compliance...............................................................................................................13
Antenna.....................................................................................................................68
Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................................68
Overall Dimensions...................................................................................................69
STARModem™ Cable Pinout................................................................................70
Typical Layout Applications.......................................................................................71
INDICE
STARModem™ - Descrizione e Uso......................................................................16
Installazione..............................................................................................................17
Sistema Radio - Collegamento .................................................................................17
Connessione con Interfaccia RS232...........................................................18
Connessione con Interfaccia Pen ...............................................................18
Connessione con Interfaccia Wedge ..........................................................18
Configurazione Preliminare di STARModem™......................................................19
Configurazione di STARModem™ in Modalità Stand-Alone..................................21
Configurazione di STARModem™ in Modalità STAR-System™............................24
STARModem™ - Configurazione di Default ..........................................................25
Garanzia ...................................................................................................................25
Caratteristiche Tecniche ...........................................................................................26
Conformità ................................................................................................................27
Antenna.....................................................................................................................68
Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................................68
Overall Dimensions...................................................................................................69
STARModem™ Cable Pinout................................................................................70
Typical Layout Applications.......................................................................................71

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SOMMAIRE
Utilisation de STARModem™................................................................................29
Installation.................................................................................................................30
Connexion Systeme..................................................................................................30
Connexion RS232.......................................................................................31
Connexion Emulation Crayon .....................................................................31
Connexion Interclavier................................................................................32
Configuration Initiale de STARModem™...............................................................32
Configuration de STARModem™ en Mode Monoposte.........................................34
Configuration de STARModem™ en Mode STAR-System™ ................................37
STARModem™ - Configuration par Defaut............................................................39
Garantie....................................................................................................................39
Caracteristiques Techniques.....................................................................................40
Conformite ................................................................................................................41
Antenna.....................................................................................................................68
Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................................68
Overall Dimensions...................................................................................................69
STARModem™ Cable Pinout................................................................................70
Typical Layout Applications.......................................................................................71
INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
Beschreibung und Gebrauchsanweinsung................................................................43
Installation.................................................................................................................44
Systemanschluß........................................................................................................44
RS232 - Schnittstelle...................................................................................45
Lesestiftschnittstelle....................................................................................45
Tastaturschnittstelle....................................................................................45
STARModem™ Anfangskonfiguration...................................................................46
STARModem™ Konfiguration für Stand-Alone-Mode...........................................48
STARModem™ Konfiguration für STAR-System™ Mode ....................................51
STARModem™ Grundeinstellung..........................................................................52
Gewährleistung.........................................................................................................52
Technische Daten.....................................................................................................53
Konformität................................................................................................................53
Antenna.....................................................................................................................68
Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................................68
Overall Dimensions...................................................................................................69
STARModem™ Cable Pinout................................................................................70
Typical Layout Applications.......................................................................................71

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INDICE
Utilización de los STARModem™..........................................................................55
Instalación.................................................................................................................56
Conexión del Sistema...............................................................................................56
Conexión RS232.........................................................................................57
Conexión Emulación Lápiz..........................................................................57
Conexión Emulación Teclado .....................................................................57
Configuración Inicial del STARModem™...............................................................58
Configuración del STARModem™ en Modo de Configuración Unitaria.................60
Configuración del STARModem™ en Modo de Configuración STAR-System™...64
STARModem™ - Configuración Predefinida .........................................................65
Garantia....................................................................................................................66
Características Técnicas...........................................................................................66
Conformidad .............................................................................................................67
Antenna.....................................................................................................................68
Mounting Brackets ....................................................................................................68
Overall Dimensions...................................................................................................69
STARModem™ Cable Pinout................................................................................70
Typical Layout Applications.......................................................................................71

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1
STAR

Modem™
RADIO MODEM
QUICK REFERENCE

STARModem™
2
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USING STAR

Modem™
STARModem™ is a radio modem developed to provide wireless
433 MHz (European models) / 910 MHz (USA model) RF communication between
any serial device (Host) and Datalogic RF devices or base stations, such as:
- Gryphon™ M Readers
- Dragon™ M Laser Scanners
- STARModem™ Radio Modems
- Formula Basic Line RF Terminals (F734-E/RF, F725-E/RF, F660-E/RF)*
- STARGATE™ Base Stations
* not compatible with STAR  Modem™ USA model.
STARModem™ can be used in two different modes: Stand Alone mode and
STAR-System™ mode.
In Stand Alone mode, STARModem™ can be setup in uni-directional
communication to either receive (Server) data via radio from Datalogic RF devices, or
transmit (Client) data via radio to Datalogic RF devices. When working as Server,
currently supported devices are RF hand-held readers, another STARModem™ or
RF terminals loading STAR&Play™ software (not compatible with STARModem™
USA model). All the multistandard interface selections are valid (RS232, Wedge, Pen
Emulation).
When working as Client, currently supported devices are another STARModem™
or a Datalogic OM-cradle. The only valid interface selection in RS232.
In Stand Alone mode, the system implements a different RF Narrow Band radio
protocol than STAR-System™.
In STAR-System™ mode, STARModem™ uniquely provides a wireless
bi-directional communication between the Host and the RF devices.
STARModem™ is connected to the Host only through the RS232 interface.
For more details about the modem configuration options refer to the
STARModem™ Reference Manual provided on the installation CD-ROM.

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The LEDs signal the STARModem™ functioning, as described in the following
table:
LED DESCRIPTION
Power On Green constant STARModem™ is powered.
TX/RX Yellow blinking STARModem™ is receiving or transmitting data.
Off STARModem™ is working correctly.Status Red constant
- at startup, after firmware upload, it indicates that
the system is working with default configuration.
- during normal functioning it signals a wrong
connection to the Host.
Red blinking - it blinks during a programming command
execution. In case of wrong command, it will blink
faster.
- It blinks once when STARModem™ radio
transaction fails.
INSTALLATION
STARModem™ can be installed to operate in different positions by means of two
mounting brackets and an adjustable antenna.
The four screw holes (M4 x 5) on the body of the modem are for mechanical fixture.
See "Antenna", "Mounting Brackets" and "Overall Dimensions" at the end of this
Quick Reference Manual for more details.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
Connections should always be made with power off!
STARModem™ can be connected to the Host through the dedicated 9-pin female
connector, or by means of an adapter and the Datalogic standard cable
corresponding to the desired interface. In addition, a power supply must be
connected to the power jack provided on the same connector.
See "STARModem™ Cable Pinout" at the end of this Quick Reference Manual for
more details.

STARModem™
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RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTION
Connect the modem cable directly to the PC COM Port.
PEN EMULATION INTERFACE CONNECTION
CAUTION
Before proceeding with this connection, configure STAR  Modem™
software parameters through the RS232 interface and then set the
hardware jumper position (see "STAR
 Modem™ Configuration").
For Pen Emulation interface connection, it is necessary to use the adapter as shown
in the following figure:
STARModem™ Adapter
90ACC1859
Datalogic Standard Pen Emulation Cable

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WEDGE INTERFACE CONNECTION
CAUTION
Before proceeding with this connection, configure STAR  Modem™
software parameters through the RS232 interface and then set the
hardware jumper position (see "STAR
 Modem™ Configuration").
For Wedge interface connection, it is necessary to use the adapter as shown in the
following figure:
STAR

Modem™ INITIAL SETUP
For a correct STARModem™ configuration keep in mind the following guidelines.
NOTE
When using the modem for the first time, set the desired
STAR  Modem™ address via RS232 serial interface, since its factory
default address is "Undefined".
For Stand Alone configurations using Wedge/Pen Emulation interface connections,
set all parameters via RS232 interface using either the DL Sm@rtSet software
program or sending configuration strings to STARModem™. Then, set the correct
hardware jumper position as indicated in the table given in "STARModem™ Setup
For Stand Alone Mode" (see also the figure below).
For changing any configuration parameter in Wedge/Pen Emulation interface
connections, send the new configuration commands via radio using Datalogic RF
devices. Otherwise, set the jumper in the RS232 position (RS232 communication
parameters are set to default values) to send the configuration strings to
STARModem™ via serial interface and set the jumper back in the Wedge/Pen
Emulation position to enable this kind of connection.
STARModem™ Adapter
90ACC1859
Datalogic Standard Wedge Cable

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Position 1 = RS232/Digital interface
Position 2 = Wedge/Pen Emulation interface
STARModem™ configuration can be performed in three ways: by using the
DL Sm@rtSet software configuration program, by sending configuration strings from
the Host via the RS232 interface or by reading configuration barcodes with a
Datalogic RF device and sending the commands to STARModem™ via radio.
DL Sm@rtSet
DL Sm@rtSet is available on the STARModem™ CD-ROM and can be installed on
your PC.
DL Sm@rtSet is a Windows-based utility program providing a quick and user-friendly
configuration method via the RS232 interface.
It also allows upgrading the software of the connected device (see the DL Sm@rtSet
User's Manual for more details).
Configuration Strings
STARModem™ initial setup must be performed via serial interface by sending the
configuration strings to the modem using any terminal emulation program, for
example Hyper Terminal.
NOTE
Ensure that your PC COM port is set as follows:
9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, handshaking disabled.
The programming sequence is the following:
$+ Command $-CR
Enter configuration environment
Character sequence in following tables
Exit and Save configuration
Carriage return character (0D Hex.)
Position 1Position 2
Screws

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Example
Command programming sequence:
$+ MA0RC1237 $- CR
Enter configuration environment
Carriage return character (0D Hex.)
STAR-Modem address in Stand Alone system: 1237
Exit and Save configuration
Each configuration parameter setting removes the condition previously active for that
parameter.
Refer to the STARModem™ Reference Manual for changing the default
parameters.
STAR

Modem™ SETUP FOR STAND ALONE MODE
STAR

Modem Receiver (Server)
RESTORE DEFAULT
Whenever necessary, send the following string to STARModem™ via RS232 to
restore its default values:
Restore STAR

Modem™ Default $+$*CR
This command does not change the STARModem™ address nor the RF Baud
Rate parameters.
SET RADIO ADDRESS
Follow the procedure below to set the STARModem™ radio address and prepare it
to receive data from the RF devices of the system:
1. Enter Configuration $+
2. Set STAR

Modem™ Radio Address
xxxx = four digits for the STARModem™ address (from
0000 to 1999). This address must be unique. MA0RCxxxx
3. Set RF Baud Rate (not for USA model)
x = 0defines 9600 baud
1defines 19200 baud MFx
4. Exit and Save Configuration $-CR

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INTERFACE SELECTION
Select the desired interface string for your application, then set the correct hardware
jumper position (see "STARModem™ Initial Setup" for jumper setting).
Among the following interface selection strings, send only the string that suits
your application:
Jumper
Position
RS232 Interface $+CP0$-CR 1
Pen Emulation Interface $+CP6$-CR 2
Wedge Interface
IBM AT or PS/2 PCs $+CP500$-CR 2
IBM XT $+CP503$-CR 2
PC Notebook $+CP505$-CR 2
IBM SURE1 $+CP506$-CR 2
IBM Terminal 3153 $+CP504$-CR 2
IBM Terminals 31xx, 32xx, 34xx, 37xx
To select the interface for these IBM Terminals, send the correct KEY
TRANSMISSION string. Select the KEYBOARD TYPE if necessary (default =
advanced keyboard).
Make-only keyboard
$+CP502$-CR 2
Make-break keyboard
$+CP501$-CR 2
Advanced keyboard
$+FK1$-CR 2
Typewriter keyboard
$+FK0$-CR 2
ALT MODE
The ALT-mode selection allows barcodes sent to the PC to be interpreted correctly
independently from the Keyboard Nationality used. You do not need to make a
Keyboard Nationality selection.
(default = Num Lock Unchanged).
Make sure the Num Lock key on your keyboard is ON.
IBM AT- ALT mode $+CP507$-CR 2
PC Notebook - ALT mode $+CP508$-CR 2
Wyse Terminal - ANSI Keyboard $+CP509$-CR 2
Wyse Terminal - PC Keyboard $+CP510$-CR 2
Wyse Terminal - ASCII Keyboard $+CP511$-CR 2
Wyse Terminal - VT2200 style Keyboard $+CP514$-CR 2
APPLE ADB Bus $+CP513$-CR 2
Digital Terminal VT2xx/3xx/4xx $+CP512$-CR 1

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CAUTION
For changing the configuration parameters when using the Digital
Terminal interface, send the new values via radio through Datalogic
RF devices. Otherwise, send the $+CP0$-CR string via radio to set
the RS232 interface and define the parameters via serial interface.
This operation sets the RS232 parameters to default values and
erases the current header and terminator selection. Thus, after
configuration setting, you must restore the Digital Terminal interface,
Header and Terminator selection by sending a command string
similar to the one given in the following example:
$+CP512EA0141EA1102$-CR.
If you selected the Wedge interface, you should also send among the following
strings the one the matches your Keyboard Nationality:
English $+FJ4$-CR
Deutsch $+FJ3$-CR
Svenskt $+FJ5$-CR
Français $+FJ2$-CR
Italiano $+FJ1$-CR
USA $+FJ0$-CR
Español $+FJ6$-CR
Belge $+FJ7$-CR
STAR

Modem Transmitter (Client)
RESTORE DEFAULT
Whenever necessary, send the following string to STARModem™ via RS232 to
restore its default values:
Restore STAR

Modem™ Default $+$*CR
This command does not change the STARModem™ address nor the address of
the Stand Alone destination device, nor the RF Baud Rate parameters.

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SET RADIO ADDRESS
Follow the procedure below to set the STARModem™ radio address and prepare it
to transmit data to the destination device of the system:
1. Enter Configuration $+
2. Set STAR

Modem™ Radio Address
xxxx = four digits for the STARModem™ address (from
0000 to 1999). This address must be unique. MA0RCxxxx
3. Address of the Stand Alone Destination Device
xxxx = four digits for the address of the Stand Alone
Destination Device (from 0000 to 1999).
This address must be unique.
MSxxxx
4. Set RF Baud Rate (not for USA model)
x = 0defines 9600 baud
1defines 19200 baud MFx
5. Exit and Save Configuration $-CR
No interface selection is required, since STARModem™ can transmit data only if
connected to the Host via its RS232 serial interface.
STAR

Modem™ SETUP FOR STAR-System™ Mode
RESTORE DEFAULT
Whenever necessary, send the following string to STARModem™ via RS232 to
restore its default values:
Restore STAR

Modem™ Default $+$*CR
This command does not change the STARModem™ address nor the
address of the STAR-System™ destination devices, nor the RF Baud Rate
parameters.

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SET RADIO ADDRESSES
Follow the procedure below to set the STARModem™ radio address and prepare it
to receive and transmit data to all devices included in the range from the First to the
Last STAR-System™ destination device.
1. Enter Configuration $+
2. Set STAR

Modem™ Radio Address
xxxx = four digits for the STARModem™ address (from
0000 to 1999). This address must be unique. MA1RCxxxx
3.
First STAR-System™ Destination Device Address
xxxx = four digits for the Destination Device address (from
0000 to 1999). MSxxxx
4.
Last STAR-System™ Destination Device Address
xxxx = four digits for the Destination Device address (from
0000 to 1999).
If transmitting to one Destination device only, this selection
is not required.
MTxxxx
5. Set RF Baud Rate (not for USA model)
x = 0defines 9600 baud
1defines 19200 baud MFx
6. Exit and Save Configuration $-CR
When defining a range of destination device addresses, STARModem™ activates
roaming towards all the devices included within this range.
No interface selection is required, since all STAR-System™ transactions occur via
serial interface.

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STAR

Modem™ DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
RS232 DEFAULT SETTINGS
9600 baud, parity disabled, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, handshaking disabled, ACK/NACK
protocol disabled, inter-character delay disabled, 5 sec. rx timeout, FIFO enabled,
frame packing = frame + [CR].
PEN EMULATION DEFAULT SETTINGS
Interpret operating mode, minimum output pulse 600 µs, conversion to Code 39,
overflow medium, output level normal, idle level normal, inter-block delay disabled.
WEDGE DEFAULT SETTINGS
USA keyboard, caps lock off, num lock unchanged, inter-character and intercode
delay disabled, control character emulation = Ctrl + Shift + Key.
DATA FORMAT
Code identifier disabled, no header, terminator: RS232 = CR-LF; WEDGE = ENTER,
header position = first frame field, code length tx not transmitted, address stamping
disabled, address delimiter disabled.
RADIO PARAMETERS
Transmission mode 1 way, radio protocol timeout 2 sec., single store disabled,
ACK/NACK from remote host disabled, RF baud rate 19200 (European models),
fixed RF baud rate 36800 (USA model), beacon disabled.
WARRANTY
Datalogic warranties this product against defects in workmanship and materials, for a
period of 24 months from the date of shipment, provided that the product is operated
under normal and proper conditions.
Datalogic has the faculty to repair or replace the product, these provisions do not
prolong the original warranty term.
The warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to misuse,
accidental damage, unauthorized repair or tampering.