LI-COR LI-8100A User guide

LI-8100/A
Automated Soil CO2Flux System
Configuring PDAs
for use with the LI-8100A
®

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Table of Contents
Wireless Communication Packages ........................................................................................... 4
HP iPAQ Configuration Procedure.............................................................................................. 5
Palm T/X Configuration Procedure.............................................................................................. 9
Palm LifeDrive Configuration Procedure .................................................................................... 19
Palm Tungsten C Configuration Procedure ................................................................................. 28

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Wireless Communication Packages
The LI-8100/A can be controlled via compatible handheld devices such as
Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and Smartphones. Application software for
Palm OS and Windows Mobile (5.0 or greater) is available for free, and can be
found on the software CD included with the instrument, or on
LI-COR’s web site. The HP iPAQ is the currently recommended PDA for
wireless communication with the LI-8100A. The Palm LifeDrive and Palm
Tungsten C (both discontinued), and Palm T/X are the only brands of Palm
PDAs currently supported for use with the LI-8100A. Wireless devices used
with the LI-8100A require 802.11b/g wireless capability, and must support RS-
232 protocols with a baud rate of at least 57,600.
As of this printing, the 8100-564 Wireless Communication Package includes
the following:
●8100-567 HP iPAQ
● 8100-552 Cisco Wireless Card
● 8100-568 Compact flash serial I/O adapter cable
● 8100-569 iPAQ Travel Charger
● PDA Configuration Instruction Manual

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HP iPAQ Configuration Procedure
Introduction
Before you start the configuration process, make sure the HP iPAQ is fully
charged.
●Connect the iPAQ to the Travel Charger. Let it charge fully (this can take a
few minutes to a few hours).
●When done charging the iPAQ, insert the Software Installation CD and
follow the iPAQ software installation process.
●Next, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the iPAQ, if you are
not already.
Configuring the Serial I/O Cable
The 8100-568 Compact Flash serial I/O Adapter Cable requires a driver be
installed before using the cable. The driver is included on the LI-8100A
software CD, along with the LI-8100A Windows Mobile Application.
Connect the iPAQ to your computer, and use Windows Explorer to navigate to
the Mobile Device.
The iPAQ is mounted like
other external devices.