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 +This is also available in Fresh Desk Solution: https://support.windwardsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/66000487034
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 ====== CipherLAB 8200 Series Configuration ====== ====== CipherLAB 8200 Series Configuration ======
 This page contains information on configuring the CipherLab 8200 Portable Data Terminal (PDT) aka: data collector. The 8200 model is replacing the 8000 series that have been used for about the past 10 years. This page contains information on configuring the CipherLab 8200 Portable Data Terminal (PDT) aka: data collector. The 8200 model is replacing the 8000 series that have been used for about the past 10 years.
  
-The installation of the 8200 is different to the 8000 and any application currently used for the 8000 model **MUST** be rewritten for the 8200 model. Loading an 8000 series application onto an 8200 handset will render it useless until the handset flash memory has been erased and the proper application is loaded.+The installation of the 8200 is different to the 8000 and any application currently used for the 8000 model **MUST** be rewritten for the 8200 model. Loading an 8000 series application onto an 8200 handset will render it useless until the handset flash memory has been erased and the program with the proper application is reloaded. 
 + 
 +The 8200 series comes preloaded with an application that fits the requirements of System Five. It allows the scanning of a barcode and the entry of the quantity, and when the data is read from the handset it is in a comma seperated (CSV) text file.
  
 All the information on this page is for the scenario of a brand new CipherLab 8200 PDT being set up for the first time on a Microsoft Windows PC All the information on this page is for the scenario of a brand new CipherLab 8200 PDT being set up for the first time on a Microsoft Windows PC
  
-<note important>**THIS PAGE IS NOT YET COMPLETE**</note> 
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 ===== Hardware Overview ===== ===== Hardware Overview =====
 +
 +Typical box contents for the product are shown below
 +
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-001.jpg |CipherLab shipping box content}}
 +<html><center><table border="0" width=35%><tr><td></html>
 +1 <html>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html> Power Supply <html></br></html>
 +2 <html>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html> Handset Battery <html></br></html>
 +3 <html>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html> Quick Start Guide <html></br></html>
 +<html></td><td></html>
 +4 <html>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html> Companion Disks <html></br></html>
 +5 <html>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html> 8200 Handset <html></br></html>
 +6 <html>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html> USB Cable <html></br></html>
 +<html></td></tr></table></center></html>
 +
  
 The image below is from the CipherLab 8200 english manual available on Disk 1 shipped with the handset. A copy of the manual may also be downloaded through the support area of the [[http://www.cipherlab.com/|CipherLab website]]. The image below is from the CipherLab 8200 english manual available on Disk 1 shipped with the handset. A copy of the manual may also be downloaded through the support area of the [[http://www.cipherlab.com/|CipherLab website]].
  
-{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-001.jpg |CipherLab 8200 handset illistration}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-002.jpg |CipherLab 8200 handset illistration}}
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-===== Configure Handset Port =====+ 
 + 
 +===== Installation ===== 
 +==== VCOM Driver ==== 
 + 
 +This section covers installing the priver file into Windows first. Once the handset is then plugged into the USB cable ad tuirned on, the device will be installed to the system. 
 + 
 +The files needed for this installation are on the Proprietary Mobile Computers (7 & 8 Series) Developement Kit Disc 1. After inserting the disk into the drive open the drive in Windows Explorer. 
 +  
 +  * Browse to **\CPT_Tools\USB VCOM Driver\Non-Windows\** 
 +  * Run the **CP210x_VCP_Win_XP_S2K3_Vista_7.exe** 
 +\\  
 +\\  
 +\\  
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Windows Software ==== 
 + 
 +This section covers installing the suite of software application onto a Microsoft Windows computer. This suite of programs includes the ones needed to read the information from the handset. 
 + 
 +The files needed for this installation are on the Proprietary Mobile Computers (7 & 8 Series) Developement Kit Disc 1. After inserting the disk into the drive open the drive in Windows Explorer. 
 + 
 +  * Browse to **\CPT_Tools\Application Generator\Batch\8 Series AG\** 
 +  * Run the file **Forge_Batch_Install_1000025.exe** 
 +  * There are a series of programs available in the Windows Start menu once the installation has completed 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-015.jpg |Start menu showing the CipherLab application shortcuts}} 
 + 
 +\\  
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 +\\  
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 + 
 + 
 +===== Configuration ===== 
 +==== Handset Port ====
  
 This section covers configuring the port that the handset will use to communicate with the computer. This scenario is for a handset being directly connected to a computer with a USB cable. No cradles or wireless. This section covers configuring the port that the handset will use to communicate with the computer. This scenario is for a handset being directly connected to a computer with a USB cable. No cradles or wireless.
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   * Select **3. USB VCOM**   * Select **3. USB VCOM**
   * Press [ENTER]   * Press [ENTER]
-  * Go to 4.Transmission Speed+  * Go to **4.Transmission Speed**
   * Select **1.115200 bps**   * Select **1.115200 bps**
   * Press [ENTER]   * Press [ENTER]
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 +==== Windows COM Port ====
  
-===== VCOM Driver Installation ===== +This section cover configuring the COM port within the Microsoft Windows operating system itself
- +
-This section covers installing the priver file into Windows first. Once the handset is then plugged into the USB cable ad tuirned on, the device will be installed to the system. +
- +
-The section on [[#Configure Handset Port|configuring the handset port]] should be completed before performing these steps. +
- +
- +
-  * Download the compressed file containing the driver and manual from {{cipherlab_8200_windows_xp_2k3_vista_7_vcom_driver_and_manual.zip|HERE}} (cipherlab_8200_windows_xp_2k3_cista_7_vcom_driver_and_manual.zip) +
-  * Remember where you saved the file +
-  * Browse to where the downloaded file is and unzip the archive to get the driver and manual. CP210x_VCP_Win_XP_S2K3_Vista_7.exe is the driver installer and the USB Virtual COM Installation Guide.pdf is the driver manual+
  
-{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-002.jpg |Extracted files from the downloaded archive}}+The section on [[#VCOM Driver|installing the vcom driver]] should be completed before performing these steps.
  
-  * Run the CP210x_VCP_Win_XP_S2K3_Vista_7.exe file +  * Make sure the handset is plugged into the USB cable and the USB cable is plugged into the PC
-  * Once the installation is complete, plug the handset into the USB cable +
-  * Plug the USB cable into the computer+
   * Turn on the handset   * Turn on the handset
   * Let Windows install the device to the system   * Let Windows install the device to the system
  
-{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-003.jpg |Windows 7 balloon tip installing}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-004.jpg |Windows 7 balloon tip installing}}
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-{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-004.jpg |Windows 7 balloon tip installation complete}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-005.jpg |Windows 7 balloon tip installation complete}}
  
 After Windows has completed its installation it is possible to [[#Checking The Device Installed Correctly|check that the installation has completed correctly]]. After Windows has completed its installation it is possible to [[#Checking The Device Installed Correctly|check that the installation has completed correctly]].
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-===== Configure the Windows COM Port ===== 
- 
-This section cover configuring the COM port within the Microsoft Windows operating system itself.  
- 
-The section on [[#VCOM Driver Installation|installing the vcom driver]] should be completed before performing these steps. 
- 
-  * Make sure the handset is plugged into the USB cable and the USB cable is plugged into the PC 
-  * Turn on the handset 
   * Open the Device Manager (If you don't know how to do this click [[#Accessing Device Manager|HERE]])   * Open the Device Manager (If you don't know how to do this click [[#Accessing Device Manager|HERE]])
   * In the list of devices, locate **Ports (COM & LPT)** and expand it to see the list of ports   * In the list of devices, locate **Ports (COM & LPT)** and expand it to see the list of ports
  
-{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-005.jpg |Windows 7 device manager console}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-006.jpg |Windows 7 device manager console}}
  
   * There should be an entry called **Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM6)**   * There should be an entry called **Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM6)**
  
-{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-006.jpg |Windows 7 device manager console showing virtual com port}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-007.jpg |Windows 7 device manager console showing virtual com port}}
  
   * Double click on the **Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM6)** entry to open the properties   * Double click on the **Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM6)** entry to open the properties
  
-{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-007.jpg|}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-008.jpg |Port propties page}}
  
   * Go to the **Port Settings** tab   * Go to the **Port Settings** tab
  
-{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-008.jpg|}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-009.jpg |Port properties settings page}}
  
   * Set the **Bits per second** to 115200   * Set the **Bits per second** to 115200
  
-{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-009.jpg|}}+{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-010.jpg |port properties settings page with 115200 baud rate}} 
 + 
 +  * Click **OK** to close the Properties window 
 +  * Close the Windows Device Manager
  
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-===== Troubleshooting =====+ 
 + 
 +====== Troubleshooting ======
  
 ==== Hardware ==== ==== Hardware ====
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 === Memory Test === === Memory Test ===
  
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 === Clear Flash Memory === === Clear Flash Memory ===
  
-<note warning>This will remove the application from the handset rendering it useless until a new program is loaded.</note>+<note warning>This will remove the application and program from the handset rendering it useless until a new program is loaded.</note>
  
   * 7 and 9 and power   * 7 and 9 and power
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 + 
 +=== Reloading Program === 
 + 
 +<note> This should only need to be done if the flash memory has been cleared</note> 
 + 
 +This can only be done after the [[#Windows Software|software suite is installed]] on the machine and the [[#Windows COM Port|Windows com port]] has been configured to talk to the handset. 
 + 
 +The following steps require work to be done on the handset as well as the PC. 
 + 
 +== PC == 
 +  * Go to **Start | All Programs | CipherLab | Forge | Batch | Application Generator | 8 Series Batch AG** 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-016.jpg |Windows 7 Start menu showing location of the application generator}} 
 + 
 +  * Select **Transfer | Send Program** 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-017.jpg |Application Generator showing menu for program transfer}} 
 + 
 +  * Set the **Comm settings | Comm type** to **RS-232 / IrDA** 
 +  * The **COM port** and **Baud rate** options would be set as per the Windows com port configuration 
 +  * The **File option | File type** setting **MUST** be set as **.SHX file** 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-018.jpg |Program transfer options}} 
 + 
 +  * Use the **Browse** button to go to **C:\CipherLab\Forge\Batch\8 Series\RunTime**and select the **U8200-v1021.shx** file 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-019.jpg |Open dialog showing location of .SHX files}} 
 + 
 +== Handset == 
 +  * Turn on the handset 
 +  * Select **1. Download** 
 +  * Select **1.  -----** 
 +  * Select **2. USB VCOM** 
 + 
 +== PC == 
 +  * Select **OK** to load the program 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-020.jpg |Dialog showing downloading}} 
 + 
 +  * Select **OK** to close the Download Complete 
 + 
 +{{ cipherlab_8200_configuration-021.jpg |Dialog showing download complete}} 
 + 
 +  * Select **Exit** to close the **Program download** screen 
 +  * Close the Forge program 
 + 
 +== Handset == 
 +  * Select **ESC** to skip the naming process 
 +  * Select **ESC** to go back to the Program Manager menu 
 +  * Select **2.Activate** 
 +  * Select **1.c AG8200-1.02. 448** 
 +  * Turn on the handset 
 +  * Select **ESC** to clear the file 
 +//  
 +// 
  
 ==== Microsoft Windows ==== ==== Microsoft Windows ====
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   * There should be an entry called **Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM6)**.   * There should be an entry called **Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COM6)**.
  
-<note> The com port number, COM2, will most likely be a different number on different systems. Just make sure that it is COM8 or under.</note>+<note> The com port number, COM6, will most likely be a different number on different systems. Just make sure that it is COM8 or under.</note>
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 === Accessing Device Manager === === Accessing Device Manager ===
  
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 <html> <html>
- <table border="0" width=50%>+ <table border="0" width=75%>
   <tr>   <tr>
    <td width="40"></td><td></html>**Windows XP**<html></td>    <td width="40"></td><td></html>**Windows XP**<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
- </table> 
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- <table border="0" width="75%"> 
   <tr>   <tr>
    <th rowspan="6" width="80"></th><td></html>- Click on **Start** and then **Run**<html></td>    <th rowspan="6" width="80"></th><td></html>- Click on **Start** and then **Run**<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
   <tr>   <tr>
-   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-010.jpg|Windows XP start menu with Run highlight}}<html></td>+   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-011.jpg|Windows XP start menu with Run highlight}}<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
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-   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-011.jpg|Windows XP run box with command entered}}<html></td>+   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-012.jpg|Windows XP run box with command entered}}<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
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 <html> <html>
- <table border="0" width=50%>+ <table border="0" width=75%>
   <tr>   <tr>
-   <td width="40"></td><td></html>**Windows 7**<html></td>+   <td width="80"></td><td></html>**Windows 7**<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
- </table> 
-</html> 
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-<html> 
- <table border="0" width="75%"> 
   <tr>   <tr>
    <th rowspan="6" width="80"><td></html>- Click on the Windows 7 Start button<html></td>    <th rowspan="6" width="80"><td></html>- Click on the Windows 7 Start button<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
   <tr>   <tr>
-   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-012.jpg|Windows 7 start menu showing search box}}<html></td>+   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-013.jpg|Windows 7 start menu showing search box}}<html></td>
   </tr>   </tr>
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-   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-013.jpg|Windows 7 start menu with command entered}}<html></td>+   <td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</html>{{cipherlab_8200_configuration-014.jpg|Windows 7 start menu with command entered}}<html></td>
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