CipherLab 3GC 8001 User Manual

3G/GPRS Cradle

For 8 Series Mobile Computers

Version 1.03

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

FOR EUROPE

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

- EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

- EN 301 908-1 V6.2.1: 2013

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Base Stations (BS), Repeaters and User Equipment (UE) for IMT-2000 Third-Generation cellular networks; Part 1: Harmonized EN for IMT-2000, introduction and common requirements, covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

- EN 301 908-2 V6.2.1: 2013

IMT cellular networks; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive; Part 2: CDMA Direct Spread (UTRA FDD) User Equipment (UE)

- EN 301 511 V9.0.2: 2003

- Global System for Mobile communications (GSM); Harmonized standard for mobile stations in the GSM 900 and DCS 1800 bands covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE directive (1999/5/EC)

-EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2011

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

-EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1: 2005

ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment ad services; Part 7: Specific conditions for mobile and portable radio and ancillary equipment of digital cellular radio telecommunications systems (GSM and DCS)

-EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1: 2010

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 24: Specific conditions for IMT-2000 CDMA Direct Spread (UTRA) for Mobile and portable (UE) radio and ancillary equipment

-EN 62311: 2008

Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz-300 GHz)

(IEC 62311:2007 (Modified))

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a

proper way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adapter. A socket outlet

shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 This cradle is intended for indoor use only. It may do damage to the cradle when

being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.

 When the body of the cradle gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe off the dust.

DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the cradle dry.

 If you shall find the cradle malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and

consult your local sales representative.

RELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

1.03 Jan. 20, 2014 Designed with the antenna inside

1.02 Nov. 09, 2012 Add:

 3.1 Detect Baud Rate  AT Commands (AT+BAUD)

Modification:

 Main Menu pictures (with “DetectBaudRate” item) updated

1.01 May.25,2012 Add CE/IC Warning information

1.00 March.12,2012 Initial release

INTRODUCTION

Capable of charging the 3.7 V, 700 mAh Li-ion battery, the 3G/GPRS Cradle is specifically designed for 8000 Series Mobile Computers to connect to WWAN via 3G/GPRS or GSM data services.

This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the 3G/GPRS Cradle. We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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3G/GPRS CRADLE

No. Description No. Description

1 LED Indicators (POWER, TX/RX, LAN) 3 SIM Card Slot

3 Power Jack

Note: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature

(18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. The charging devices will not charge the battery when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.

Introduction

INSTALLATION

1) Remove the rubber cover at the back of the cradle.

2) Insert your SIM card and replace the rubber cover.

The SIM card orientation is as shown in the illustration below, with contacts facing down. Refer to Chapter 3 Using 8000 to Configure 3G/GPRS Cradle.

3) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.

4) Connect the power supply cord to a suitable power outlet, and the cradle’s POWER

indicator will become red. The cradle is ready for charging the mobile computer.

Note: You need to take out your SIM card when it is not in use. Always disconnect the

power supply before removing the SIM card.

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HARDWARE FEATURES

GPRS Cradle:

 Quad-band EGSM 850/900 MHz and GSM 1800/1900 MHz  GPRS multi-slot Class 10  Full PBCCH support  Comply with GSM phase 2/2+

3G/GPRS Cradle:

 WWAN – 3.75G UMTS/HSUPA  Supported Bands

- HSUPA: 850/900/AWS/1900/2100

- GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900

 Technology Supported

- HSUPA Release 6

- GPRS/EDGE Multislot class10

- GSM CS SMS

Note: Depending on carrier support.

IN THE PACKAGE

The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the cradle.

 3G/GPRS Cradle, complete set including power adapter and supply cord  Quick Start Guide

Note: This manual is included in the Product CD shipped with CipherLab related

products.

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USING 3G/GPRS CRADLE

The 3G/GPRS Cradle is a charging & communication cradle, specifically designed for connecting CipherLab 8000 Series Mobile Computers to WWAN via 3G/GPRS or GSM data services. Refer to Appendix I Programming Support.

This chapter explains the working mode supported by the 3G/GPRS Cradle. For quick deployment, we provide a utility (.SHX) that can be downloaded to your mobile computer and used to configure, test, and upgrade firmware of as many cradles as you have. Refer to Chapter 3 Using 8000 to Configure 3G/GPRS Cradle and Chapter 4 Upgrading

Firmware.

Please contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator for information on 3G/GPRS related settings, such as

 APN (name of access point that connects the mobile network to the Internet)  IP address (DHCP or static)  User name and password (may be optional, depending on Challenge-Handshake

Authentication Protocol)

Note: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature

(18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. The charging devices will not charge the battery when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.

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1.1 WORKING MODE

1.1.1 MODEM MODE

It works as a 3G/GPRS modem. Refer to Chapter 2 How Modem Mode Works

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1.2 UNDERSTANDING STATUS INDICATORS

The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate status. Refer to Chapter 2 How Modem Mode Works for information on the initialization stages after powering on the cradle.

Normally, when the power cord is good and properly connected, the POWER indicator will become solid.

POWER

Solid Red -- -- Power on

Off -- -- Power off

Solid Red Flashing Green Flashing Green Initializing

Solid Red Off Slow Flashing Green (1s period) Standby

Solid Red Flashing Green Off Initialization Error

Solid Red Off Fast Flashing Green (0.3s period) Dialing Out

Solid Red Off Solid Green Connected

Solid Red Flashing Green Solid Green Data Transferring

TX/RX LAN STATUS

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HOW MODEM MODE WORKS

Referring to the flow chart on the next page, the TX/RX and LAN indicators are used to indicate a specific stage of initialization, data connection, as well as firmware download. They are explained below (by number).

1) Initializing

After powering on, the TX/RX and LAN indicators will flash in turn at the time interval of 0.25 seconds for 30 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process.

2) Initialization OK

If initialization is done successfully, the LAN indicator will flash at the time interval of 1 second, waiting for AT commands.

3) Initialization NG

If initialization fails, the TX/RX indicator will flash at the time interval of 0.5 seconds, indicating an error occurs. For example, it might fail to pass PIN authentication, the signal strength is weak for the network, the Access Point name is incorrect, etc. For details on the specific initialization error, use “AT+ERR?” to get the error code. Although initialization fails, the cradle can still accept AT commands. In case of the “ATDT” command, it will re-initialize before dialing out.

4) Dialing out

When in Dial mode (ATDT), the LAN indicator will flash at the time interval of 0.3 seconds for 20 seconds.

5) Connected

When in Dial mode (ATDT), the LAN indicator will become green after success establishing a connection.

6) Data Transmission

When in Dial mode (ATDT), the TX/RX indicator will flash as long as data transmission occurs.

7) Download Ready/Downloading

When in Download mode (AT+DOWNLOAD), the TX/RX and LAN indicators will flash to indicate the cradle is ready for downloading or downloading is in progress.

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Chapter 2

How Modem Mode

2.1 DIALING OUT

When the mobile computer is seated in the cradle, it can send the collected data back to a remote server, as well as download lookup files, via GSM or 3G/GPRS.

When dialing out (ATDT), the LED of LAN will flash at the time interval of 0.3 seconds for 20 seconds. When connected, the LED of LAN will become green after successfully establishing a connection. The LED of TX/RX will flash as long as data transmission occurs.

Note: It is suggested to issue the command “AT” every five seconds for best practice, in

order to check whether the mobile computer is seated in the cradle. The escape sequence, consisting of three characters “+++”, is used to terminate the data connection.

2.1.1 GSM CONNECTION

When initialization is done, issue ATDT(phone number) to establish data connection via GSM.

Note: GSM support is dependant on your Network operator and your ISP. Typically GSM

is used with 2G SIM cards.

2.1.2 3G/GPRS CONNECTION

When initialization is done, issue ATDTxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:kkkk or ATDT[HostName:Port] to establish data connection via 3G/GPRS. The buffer size of the cradle is 1460 bytes, and data packet will be sent out as long as it satisfies any of the following requirements:

 buffer is full (= maximum packet size is 1460 bytes)  delimiter character is encountered  end of transmission timeout (= no transmission for 5 milliseconds)

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2.2 CONFIGURING THE CRADLE

Regardless of the result of initialization, you can issue AT commands to configure the cradle, such as

 Perform the echo test between the mobile computer and the cradle.  Write the current settings to flash or load factory defaults.  Get the hardware version (Serial Number) or firmware version of the cradle.  Set PIN authentication, enable or disable.  Change PIN code of SIM card.  Send delimiter during data transmission.  For 3G/GPRS connection — Change Access Point name, apply Challenge-Handshake

Authentication Protocol (CHAP), and so on.

2.2.1 GENERAL SETTINGS

AT Commands Description GSM 3G/GPRS

AT Get echo from the cradle. √ √

ATF Load factory defaults. √ √

ATW Write the current settings to flash. √ √

AT+KVER? Get the firmware version of the cradle kernel

program.

AT+SN? Get the serial number of the cradle. √ √

AT+VER? Get the firmware version of the cradle user

program.

AT+CGSN? Get the IMEI number. √ √

AT+BAUD= Set Baud rate (only for 3G Cradle) √ √

√ √

2.2.2 CONNECTION SETTINGS

AT Commands Description GSM 3G/GPRS

AT+CLCK=SC, 2 Get the information about whether PIN

authentication is applied to the facility lock of SIM card.

AT+CLCK=SC,

AT+CPIN? Get the information about whether PIN or PUK

AT+CPIN= Set PIN code for authentication. √ √

Set PIN authentication, enable or disable. √ √

code is required.

√ √

AT+CPWD=SC Change PIN code of SIM card. √ √

AT+DLMT? Get the delimiter check status, as well as the

AT+DLMT= Set the delimiter check, enable or disable. √ √

√ √

delimiter character if in use.

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AT+APN? Get the Access Point Name (APN) currently in

use.

√

AT+APN= Set the Access Point Name (APN) you want to

connect to.

AT+CHAP? Get the Challenge-Handshake Authentication

Protocol (CHAP) setting.

AT+CHAP= Set the Challenge-Handshake Authentication

Protocol (CHAP) setting, enable or disable.

AT+DHCP? Get the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP) setting.

AT+DHCP= Set the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP) setting, enable or disable.

AT+IP? Get the fixed IP address of the cradle. √

AT+IP= Set the fixed IP address of the cradle. √

AT+PSW? Get the password for Challenge-Handshake

Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

AT+PSW= Set the password for Challenge-Handshake

Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

AT+USER? Get the user name for Challenge-Handshake

Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

AT+USER= Set the user name for Challenge-Handshake

Authentication Protocol (CHAP).

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USING 8000 TO CONFIGURE 3G/GPRS CRADLE

For deployment engineers, download the runtime program “8000Deploy3G.shx” to the mobile computer, and then use it to deploy a set of standard settings to the cradle, as well as perform functionality testing.

1) Run one of the CipherLab download utilities on your desktop computer, for example,

“ProgLoad.exe”. Choose the correct interface, COM port, baud rate, file type, and browse the file system to locate the utility “8000Deploy3G.shx”.

2) Press [8]+[Power] on the mobile computer to turn it on and access the Program

Manager menu.

You may download the program directly to the active memory sector “ACT”, or to an empty sector and activate the program later. Choose the correct interface and baud rate that match the settings on your desktop computer.

3) Upon completion of the download process, you have to activate the program if it is

downloaded to an empty sector.

4) The program “8000Deploy3G.shx” will start itself in a few seconds.

5) Set Baud rate, if necessary (please refer to 3.1 Detect Baud Rate).

6) Go to 2. Settings | 2. Configure to configure cradle settings, such as PIN code,

name of access point, etc.

Note: You must input the correct PIN code even though authentication is disabled!

You can check all these settings via 2. Settings | 1. Information.

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