CipherLab 8000 GPRS Cradle Reference Manual
GPRS Cradle
For 8000 Series Mobile Computers
Version 1.05
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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 t he 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 th e following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int erference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FOR CANADA
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
"Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th e following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful int erference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Cet appareil numerique respecte les limites de bruits radioelectriques applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le material brouilleur:
"Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.
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 adaptor. 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
1.05 Aug. 07, 2008
1.04 July 15, 2008
1.03 June 24, 2008
1.02 June 04, 2008
Modified: Overview — illustration updated
Modified: Installation — illustration updated
Modified: 1. 4 Download Mode — illustration updated
Modified: 2 Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle – update
New: 2.1.2 View the Current Cradle Settings
Modified: Specifications – Power Consumption
New: 4.2.3 ATDT — ATDT[HostName:Port]<CR>
Modified: 4.2 AT Commands Supported – Extend the max.
screenshots by adding a submenu “5. Cradle Settings” to collect
information on the current settings of the cradle
characters allowed for AT+APN, AT+PSW, and AT+USER
Maximum characters allowed Before Now
AT+APN 20 char. 128 char.
AT+PSW 32 char. 64 char.
AT+USER 32 char. 64 char.
1.01 May 23, 2008
Modified: Inside the Package
Modified: section 4.2.9 Examples
1.00 Apr. 25, 2008 Initial release
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -
Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -
RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 -
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Inserting SIM Card........................................................................................................................ 3
Removing SIM Card...................................................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................................................................. 4
Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 4
USING THE 8000 GPRS CRADLE ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 How It Works ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Dial Modes .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.1 GSM Connection ................................................................................................................ 8
1.2.2 GPRS Connection ............................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Configuration Mode.................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.1 General Settings................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.2 Connection Settings........................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Download Mode........................................................................................................................11
CONFIGURING THE 8000 GPRS CRADLE .........................................................................................13
2.1 View the Settings ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.1 Preview the New Settings ................................................................................................15
2.1.2 View the Current Cradle Settings .................................................................................... 16
2.2 Configure Settings .................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Authentication .................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.2 PIN Code ........................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.3 GPRS Settings ..................................................................................................................17
2.3 Download Settings.................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Download Settings ........................................................................................................... 18
2.3.2 Reset to Defaults .............................................................................................................19
2.4 Test............................................................................................................................................ 20
2.4.1 GPRS Test......................................................................................................................... 20
2.4.2 GSM Test ..........................................................................................................................21
UPGRADING FIRMWARE.................................................................................................................... 23
PROGRAMMING YOUR MOBILE COMPUTER.....................................................................................25
4.1 Programming in C Language.................................................................................................... 25
4.2 AT Commands Supported ........................................................................................................26
4.2.1 AT Command Syntax ........................................................................................................28
4.2.2 AT ......................................................................................................................................29
4.2.3 ATDT ..................................................................................................................................30
4.2.4 ATF ....................................................................................................................................32
4.2.5 ATW ................................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.6 AT+APN ............................................................................................................................. 34
4.2.7 AT+CHAP........................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.8 AT+CLCK=SC .................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.9 AT+CPIN ............................................................................................................................37
4.2.10 AT+CPWD=SC.................................................................................................................38
4.2.11 AT+DHCP ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.2.12 AT+DLMT ........................................................................................................................ 40
4.2.13 AT+DOWNLOAD..............................................................................................................41
4.2.14 AT+ERR...........................................................................................................................42
4.2.15 AT+IP............................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.16 AT+KVER.........................................................................................................................44
4.2.17 AT+PSW ..........................................................................................................................45
4.2.18 AT+SN............................................................................................................................. 46
4.2.19 AT+USER ........................................................................................................................47
4.2.20 AT+VER ...........................................................................................................................48
4.3 Error Code ................................................................................................................................. 49
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................ 51
INTRODUCTION
Capable of charging the 3.7 V, 700 mAh Li-ion battery (inside 8001/8061/8071), the
8000 GPRS Cradle is specifically designed for 8000 Series Mobile Computers to connect
to WWAN via GPRS or GSM data services.
This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the 8000
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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OVERVIEW
The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate connection status.
Refer to the
cradle.
flow chart for information on the initialization st ages after powering on the
Front Panel LEDs
LED 3 Link status
Tasks Indication of Connection Status
2
Solid red Power ON LED 1 Power status
Off Power OFF
Flashing green Transmitting or receiving data LED 2 Tx / Rx status
Off No activity
Flashing green Dialing out
Solid green Connected
Off Disconnected
Introduction
INSTALLATION
1) Screw the antenna to the cradle.
For initial configuration, skip steps 2 and 3.
2) Remove the rubber cover at the back of the cradle.
3) Insert your SIM card and replace the rubber cover.
4) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.
5) Connect the power supply cord to a suitable power outlet, and the cradle’s LED will
become red (see LED 1). The cradle is ready for charging the mobile computer.
INSERTING SIM CARD
The SIM card orientation is as shown in the illustrat ion above, with con tacts facing dow n.
Do not insert your SIM card while resetting the cradle. Refer to Chapter 2
Configuring the
8000 GPRS Cradle.
REMOVING SIM CARD
You will need pliers to take out your SIM card when it is not desired in use. Always
disconnect the power supply cord before removing the SIM card.
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FEATURES
Dual-band EGSM900 and GSM1800
GPRS multi-slot Class 10
Full PBCCH support
Comply with GSM phase 2/2+
Output power — Class 4 (2W) for EGSM900 and Class 1 (1W) for GSM1800
Power consumption — GSM connection: Typical 900 mA (while charging battery)
GPRS connection: Typical 1200 mA (while charging battery)
INSIDE THE PACKAGE
The following items are included in the package. Save t he box and pack aging mat erial f or
future use in case you need to store or ship the cradle.
8000 GPRS Cradle, complete set including power adaptor and supply cord
Antenna
Quick Installation Guide
Note: This manual is included on Software & Manual CD shipped with CipherLab 8000
Series Mobile Computers.
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USING THE 8000 GPRS CRADLE
The 8000 GPRS Cradle is a charging & communication cradle that is specifically designed
for connecting CipherLab 8000 Series Mobile Computers to WWAN via GPRS or GSM data
services. Refer to Chapter 4
This chapter explains how it works and the three working modes supported by the 8000
GPRS Cradle. Please contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator for
information on 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)
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 2
Firmware.
Programming Your Mobile Computer.
Configuring the 8000 GPRS Cradle and Chapter 3 Upgrading
Warning: 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 exceeds 40°C.
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1.1 HOW IT WORKS
Referring to the flow chart on the next page, LED 2 and LED 3 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 LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash by turns at the time interval
of 0.25 seconds for about 30 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process.
2) Initialization OK
If initialization is done successfully, t he LED of Link will flash at th e time interval of 1
second, waiting for AT commands.
3) Initialization NG
If initialization fails, the LED of Tx/Rx 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 GSM network, the Access Point name is incorrect, etc.
For details on the specific initialization error, use “
Although initialization fails, the cradle can still accept AT commands. In case of the
ATDT” command, it will re-initialize before dialing out.
“
AT+ERR?” to get the error code.
4) Dialing out
When in Dial mode (
ATDT), the LED of Link will flash at the time interval of 0.3
seconds for about 20 seconds.
5) Connected
When in Dial mode (
ATDT), the LED of Link will be green after successfully
establishing a connection.
6) Data Transmission
When in Dial mode (
ATDT), the LED of Tx/Rx will flash as long as data transmission
occurs.
7) Download Ready
When in Download mode (
AT+DOWNLOAD), the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will fla sh by
turns to indicate the cradle is ready.
8) Downloading
When in Download mode (
simultaneously to indicate downloading is in progress.
AT+DOWNLOAD), the LEDs of Tx/Rx and Link will flash
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1.2 DIAL MODES
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 GPRS.
When dialing out (
ATDT), the LED of Link will flash at the time interval of 0.3 second s for
about 20 seconds. When connected, the LED of Link will be 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.
1.2.1 GSM CONNECTION
When initialization is done, issue ATDT(phone number) to establish data connection via
GSM.
1.2.2 GPRS CONNECTION
When initialization is done, issue ATDTxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:kkkk or ATDT[HostName:Port] to
establish data connection via 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)
Due to the limited memory size, the cradle cannot send three packets at the same time,
and therefore, the third packet will be discarded. We suggest you enable the
Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) setting for best practice.
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1.3 CONFIGURATION MODE
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 GPRS connection — Change Access Point name, apply Challenge-Handshake
Authentication Protocol (CHAP), and so on.
1.3.1 GENERAL SETTINGS
AT Commands Description GSM 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.
√ √
√ √
1.3.2 CONNECTION SETTINGS
AT Commands Description GSM GPRS
AT+CLCK=SC, 2 Get the information about whether PIN
authentication is applied to the facility lock of
SIM card.
AT+CLCK=SC,
<Parameter>, <PIN>
AT+CPIN? Get the information about whether PIN or PUK
AT+CPIN= Set PIN code for authentication. √ √
AT+CPWD=SC Change PIN code of SIM card. √ √
Set PIN authentication, enable or disable. √ √
code is required.
√ √
√ √
AT+DLMT? Get the delimiter check status, as well as the
delimiter character if in use.
AT+DLMT= Set the delimiter check, enable or disable. √ √
AT+APN? Get the Access Point Name (APN) currently in
use.
√ √
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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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