Intermec 6980 Series User Manual

6980 Series Network Manager

USER’S GUIDE

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PN: 961-055-003

Revision C
June 2000

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SECTION 1

General Information

Introduction 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Panel LED Legends 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting Brackets 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting IR System Configuration 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Description 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6980 Series Network Manager Specifications 1-8. . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2

Error Codes

Introduction 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Error Code Categories 2-1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Error Code Ranges 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IPL and CE Loader Error Codes 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Software Warning Error Codes 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Software Fatal Error Codes 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Application Error Codes 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3

Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to 4921 3-1. . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade: 698X to 6920 via dial up, Ethernet LAN or

WAN 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

698X Upgrade Option 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote 498X to 4920 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade: 698X to 6920 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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698X Upgrade Option 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dual Systems Through Upgrade Migration Steps 3-6. . .

698X Upgrade Option 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote 498X to 498X to 6920 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade: 698X to 6920 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

698X Upgrade Option 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote Dial-Up to Host 4980 to Async Host 3-10. . .

Upgrade: Remote dial-up to 698X to Async Host 3-10. . . . . . . .

Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote Dial-Up to Host 4980 to AS/400 Host 3-12. .

Upgrade: Remote dial-up to 698X to AS/400 Host 3-12. . . . . . .

Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to Async Host 3-14. . . . .

Upgrade: Remote 698X direct to Async Host replacing Async

with Ethernet or PPP Dial-up 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

698X Upgrade Option 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to Bisync Host 3-16. . .
Upgrade: Remote Dial-up to 698X to Bisync AS/400 Host 3-16

Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to AS/400 Bisync

Host 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade: Remote 698X direct to Bisync Host replacing Bisync

interface with Ethernet 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet Upgrade and Migration Steps 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . .

698X Upgrade Option 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6980 and 6985 Configurations 3-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6920 Host TCP/IP Connect Option 3-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6920 Host Async Connect Option 1 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6920 Host Async Connect Option 2 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Async Host TCP/IP Connect Option 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Async Host Direct Connect Option 1 3-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Async Host Direct Connect Option 2 3-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AS/400 Host TCP/IP Connect Option 3-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AS/400 Host Direct Connect Option 1 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AS/400 Host Direct Connect Option 2 3-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 4

Configuration Interface

General Considerations 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Options 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Manager Configuration Entry Screen 4-4. . . . . . . . .

System Date and Time 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Identification 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Manager Port Default Settings 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet Port Configuration Options 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TCP/IP Protocol Options 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet EM311 TCP/IP Configuration Options 4-11. . . .

Ethernet Port Disabled 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-485 Ports A1 and A2 Configuration Options 4-14. . . . . . . . .

RS-485 NPCP Protocol Options 4-15..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-485 Port Disabled Option 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Serial Ports B1 and B2 Configuration Options 4-17. .

RS-232 TTY Protocol Options 4-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 EM311 Direct Connect Protocol Options 4-23. . . .

RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options 4-25.. . . . . .

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options 4-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS-232 Port Disabled Option 4-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Port C1 Configuration Options 4-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TTY Protocol Options 4-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options 4-42..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PPP Protocol Options 4-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Port Disable Option 4-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FIGURES

Figure 1-1 Front Panel LEDs 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-2 Back Panel 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-3 Bottom Panel 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-4 Wall Bracket 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-5 Desktop Bracket 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-1 LED Error Identification 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-2 Network Manager LEDs Displaying Binary Error

Code Values 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-3 LEDs Displaying Error Code 11 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-4 IPL and CE Loader Error Code LEDs and Binary Val-

ues 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 2-5 System Software Warning Error Code LEDs and

Binary Values 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-6 System Software Fatal Error Code LEDs and Binary

Values 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-7 Application Error Code LEDs and Binary

Values 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-8 Category of Error Codes LEDs and Binary

Values 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-1 Remote 498X to Local 498X to 4921 3-1. . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-2 Upgrading 698X to 6920 via Dial Up Ethernet

LAN or WAN 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-3 Remote 498X to 4920 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-4 Upgrading to 698X with 6920 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-5 Remote 498X to 498X to 6920 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-6 Upgrading to 698X with 6920 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-7 Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to Async Host 3-10. .
Figure 3-8 Remote Dial-up to Host 698X to Async Host 3-11..
Figure 3-9 Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to AS/400 Host 3-12.

Figure 3-10 Remote Dial-up to 698X to AS/400 Host 3-13. . . .

Figure 3-11 Remote 498X to Local 498X to Async Host 3-14. .
Figure 3-12 Remote 698X Direct to Async Host Replacing

Async with Ethernet or PPP Dial Up 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-13 Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to Bisync Host 3-16
Figure 3-14 Remote 498X to Local 498X to AS/400 Bisync

Host 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-15 Remote 698X Direct to Bisync Host Replacing

Bisync Interface with Ethernet 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-16 6920 Host TCP/IP Connect Option 3-20. . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-17 6920 Host Async Connect Option 1 3-21. . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-18 6920 Host Async Connect Option 2 3-22. . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-19 Async Host TCP/IP Connect Option 3-23. . . . . . . .

Figure 3-20 Async Host Direct Connect Option 1 3-24. . . . . . .

Figure 3-21 Async Host Direct Connect Option 2 3-25. . . . . . .

Figure 3-22 AS/400 Host TCP/IP Connect Option 3-26..... . .

Figure 3-23 AS/400 Host Direct Connect Option 1 3-27. . . . . .

Figure 3-24 AS/400 Host Direct Connect Option 2 3-28. . . . . .

Figure 4-1 Configuration Interface Entrance Screen 4-4. . . .

Figure 4-2 System Date and Time Updates 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-3 Daylight Savings and Submit or Reset 4-6. . . . . . .

Figure 4-4 System Identification Registration 4-7. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-5 Network Manager Port Default Settings 4-8. . . .

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Figure 4-6 Ethernet TCP/IP Protocol Options 4-9. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-7 Ethernet TCP/IP Protocol Options (continued) 4-10
Figure 4-8 Ethernet EM311 TCP/IP Protocol Options 4-11...
Figure 4-9 Ethernet EM311 TCP/IP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-10 Ethernet Port Disabled 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-11 RS-485 Ports A1 and A2 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-12 RS-485 Port NPCP Protocol Options 4-15. . . . . . .

Figure 4-13 RS-485 Port NPCP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-14 RS-485 Port Disabled Option 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-15 RS-232 Ports B1 and B2 4-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-16 RS-232 TTY Protocol Options 4-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-17 RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued) 4-19..
Figure 4-18 RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued) 4-20..
Figure 4-19 RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued) 4-21..
Figure 4-20 RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued) 4-22..
Figure 4-21 RS-232 EM311 Direct Connect Protocol

Options 4-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-22 RS-232 EM311 Direct Connect Protocol

Options (continued) 4-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-23 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options 4-25
Figure 4-24 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-25 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-26 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-27 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-28 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options 4-30. . . . . . .

Figure 4-29 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-30 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-31 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-32 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-33 RS-232 Port Disabled Option 4-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-34 Modem Ports C1 and C2 4-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 4-35 Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options 4-37. . . . . . . .

Figure 4-36 Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options

(continued) 4-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-37 Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options

(continued) 4-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-38 Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options

(continued) 4-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-39 Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options

(continued) 4-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-40 Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol

Options 4-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-41 Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-42 Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-43 Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options

(continued) 4-45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-44 Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options 4-46. . .
Figure 4-45 Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options

(continued) 4-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-46 Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options

(continued) 4-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-47 Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options

(continued) 4-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-48 Modem Port Disable Option 4-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLES

Table 1-1 Front Panel LEDs 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 2-1 IPL and CE Loader Error Codes 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 2-2 System Software Warning Error Codes 2-6. . . . . . .

Table 2-3 System Software Fatal Error Codes 2-7. . . . . . . . . .

Table 2-4 Application Error Codes 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table 2-5 Category of Application Error Codes 2-9. . . . . . . . . .

INDEX

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Section 1

General Information

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Introduction

The 6980 Series Network Manager bridges the transfer of
files and application software between a number of mobile
computers and a host computer. It connects networks using
several different methods and protocols.

The 6980 Series, an embedded network manager device, is
based on MicrosoftRWindows CE operating system execut­ing on an AMDRElan SC400 microprocessor based system.
The Network Manager provides:

" Ethernet, PPP, or Asynchronous connectivity to a host

computer

" Connectivity to remote clients using modems -- up to

three (one internal PC card, two external RS-232
ports)

" RS-232 -- two ports available
" RS-485 -- two ports available
" Connectivity to mobile computers on an RS-485 net-

work using Norand Portable Communications Protocol
(NPCP)

" 512K Flash memory
" 16 MB on board RAM
" IrDA debug and configuration
" Up to two Type III PC card slots

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" Compact flash storage
" Remote distribution of client application software
" Through the host software you can do remote broad-

casting of application files; application version control,
and mobile computer Flash version control.

The Network Manager has two power options. Each can
drive the required internal power supplies. The power sup­ply may be used to supply charge converter power to a mul­tidocks through the first RS-485 port.

There are 12 indicator LED’s to allow you to quickly know
the status of your Network Manager. There is also a beeper
that sounds when the Network Manager is first powered up
and when a fatal error occurs.

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SECTION 1 General Information

Front Panel LED Legends

The LEDs give you a status of the Network Manager activi­ty.

Table 1-1

Front Panel LEDs

Normal Operation
ON:

On Device powered and functional.
Off Unit is powered off.
Blinking Error State. See Error Code Chart

(Section 2).

Net:

On Port configured but not Active.
Off Port not configured.
Blinking
(fast)

Port LEDs:

On Port configured but not active.
Off Port not configured.
Blinking
(fast)

Port active.
Passing data.

Port active.
Passing data.

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IrDA
Port

On

Net

RS-485 Ports

RS-232 Ports

SECTION 1General Information

PCMCIA Modem
Card Slots

Figure 1-1

Front Panel LEDs

Mounting Pins

Figure 1-2

Back Panel

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AC Wall Power Jack

SECTION 1 General Information

RS-485 Ports

10BaseT Ethernet

PCMCIA Modem
Connectors

RS-232 Ports

3.5 Amp Power Jack

Figure 1-3

Bottom Panel

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Mounting Brackets

7 1/4”

Figure 1-4

Wall Bracket

5/8”

1 7/8”

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3 13/16”

1 7/8”

7 5/8”

7 3/4”

6”

Figure 1-5

Desktop Bracket

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6 1/4”

4 7/16”

SECTION 1 General Information

Resetting IR System Configuration

The IrDA port allows you to reset your Network Manager to
the default configuration. This provides a fail safe reset in
case your unit is configured incorrectly and it is unable to
communicate properly.

When a laptop (or other IR device) using a terminal emula­tion setting attaches to the IR port program, a menu dis­plays.

EXAMPLE: 698X IR Support Program v1.01

Copyright (C) 2000, Intermec Technologies Corp.
R = Reset 698x To Factory Configuration

B = Boot 698x
? = Help

Command Description

R

Selection of this option copies the 6980ini.def file over the
6980ce.ini to restore the 698x to factory default configura­tion. It removes all files on the Compact Flash in the “UPD­FILES” folder. The files in this folder are used to override
the files which are resident in the CE kernel image. Remov­ing these files returns the 698x to the factory image.

B

Performs a reboot of the unit.

?

Redisplays the above menu.

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6980 Series Network Manager
Specifications

Size: 9.3 in. (23.6 cm) width

4.8 in. (12.2 cm) depth

4.6 in. (11.7 cm) height

Temperature:

Extreme Operating: 32 to +122_F (0 to +50_C)

Weight: 1.9 lb. (861.83 g)
Humidity: 95% noncondensing
Static

Protection: 15 kV (air discharge) 8 kV (current injection)
Communication:

Interface to industrial
mobile computer: RS-232, RS-485

Two way TTY/y modem
boot Norand Portable
Communications Protocol
(NPCP).

Ethernet or PPP protocol
to industrial mobile
computer for configuring
and diagnosing:

SECTION 1General Information

Protocol to host: RS-232 EM311, Ethernet TCP/IP EM611

System Components:

FLASH: 512K FLASH array (standard)
RAM: 16 Megabytes
Operating

System: Windows CE version 2.12
Card Options: CompactFlash Type ll
Processor: 33 MHz (6985) 99 MHz (6980) AMD Élan

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Section 2

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Error Codes

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Introduction

The 6980 Series Network Manager LED Error Codes can be
broken down into three major groups:

" System Warning Errors
" System Fatal Errors
" Application Errors

Error Code Categories

The 6980 Series uses the left two LEDs for visually helping
identify the category of error occurring. All errors will blink
the ON (Power) LED. A System Warning Error blinks only
the ON LED. A System Fatal Error lights the NET LED
and causes the Network Manager to “beep.” An Application
Error error shows both the ON and NET LEDs blinking.

= BLINKING
= ON

= OFF

ON

ON NET

ON NET

Figure 2-1

LED Error Identification

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 2-1

NET

= System Warning

= System Fatal Erro

= Application Error

SECTION 2Error Codes

NetworkManagerLEDsDisplayingBinaryErrorCodeValues

The error codes are assigned based on binary numbers. The
Binary System works by doubling the previous value.
Therefore, if you start with the number 1 the next would be
2 followed by 4, then 8, 16, etc. Here is how this works us­ing the four RS-485, the four RS-232, and the two PC card
slot LEDs on your 6980 Series Network Manager. The
binary number 1 starts with the far right LED and doubles
with each one to its left.

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Figure 2-2

EXAMPLE: If your Network Manager is experiencing an Error Code of 11, look-

ing at the front panel of your Network Manager this example shows
which LEDs will be ON and OFF.

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= BLINKING
= ON

Figure 2-3

= OFF

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LEDs Displaying Error Code 11

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= 118 12+ +

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Error Code Ranges

The error codes have been assigned by software groupings.
These ranges are:

" 1--31 are Initial Program Loading (IPL) and CE Load-

er Errors

" 32--127 are System Software Errors
" 128--2047 are Application Errors

IPL and CE Loader Error Codes

When your 6980 Series Network Manager displays Initial
Program Loading (IPL) and CE Error Codes the ON LED
blinks and the NET LED remains on. The four LEDs on the
right (B3--C2) display the error codes for this type of error.

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IPL and CE Loader Error Code LEDs and Binary Values

IPL and CE Loader Error Codes

ON NET Error Description B3 B4 C1 C2

Binary Code 2: Initialization of the ATA
Compact Flash card has failed. Indicates
the Compact Flash is missing or can not
be accessed.

Binary Code 3: Access to ATA Compact
Flash has timed out due to a busy or
never ready condition.

3264

Figure 2-4

Table 2-1

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Table 2-1 (continued)

IPL and CE Loader Error Codes

Binary Code 4: Raw ATA Read. This is
the lowest read access to the ATA
Compact Flash. This indicates a
programming problem trying to request
from the ATA device an invalid head,
sector, and cylinder combination

Binary Code 5: File not found. The IPL
code could not find the file
“LOADER.BIN” or “LOADER.BIN” could
not find “NK.BIN” in the directory of the
compact disk.

Binary Code 6: The file system on the
ATA Compact Flash is not a FAT12 or
FAT16 file system format.

Binary Code 7: Not a valid partition boot
section on the Compact Flash. The
Compact Flash must be single
partitioned drive.

Binary Code 8: Not a valid FAT
partition. The IPL code found a partition
boot sector, but it is not a FAT partition.

Binary Code 9: The first boot partition is
not bootable. The Compact Flash must
have only one boot partition.

Binary Code 10: No master boot record
exists on the Compact Flash. This drive
is formatted in an unknown state or is
corrupt.

Binary Code 11: A file named “NK.BIN”
was found but did not contain the valid
CE BIN header ID in the file. The file
must be corrupt or invalid.

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Table 2-1 (continued)

IPL and CE Loader Error Codes

ON C2C1B4B3Error DescriptionNET

Binary Code 12: The CE image in
“NK.BIN” is invalid. A checksum error
was found after copying the CE record to
memory then validating the checksum.
This could indicate RAM problems
within the Network Manager, a corrupt
“NK.BIN” or a programming error.

Binary Code 13: The CE image file
“NK.BIN” is fragmented beyond the
maximum fragmentation allowed by the
loader. Delete “NK.BIN”, defragment the
Compact Flash, then copy “NK.BIN”
back to the Compact Flash.

Binary Codes 14--31: Reserved for future
use

System Software Warning Error
Codes

When your Network Manager displays System Software
Warning Error Codes (32--127) the ON LED blinks.

Error Codes 32--39 require no action. These errors generally
occur because the Network Manager is losing power during
operation. If these Warning Error Codes persist, a UPS may
be required.

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Figure 2-5

System Software Warning Error Code LEDs and Binary Values

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Table 2-2

System Software Warning Error Codes

ON NET Error Description B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2

Binary Code 32: Compact
Flash disk dirty volume

Binary Code 33: Compact
Flash disk retry

Binary Code 34: Compact
Flash disk scan bad data

Binary Code 35: Compact
Flash disk bad clusters

Binary Code 36: Compact
Flash disk bad size

Binary Code 37: Compact
Flash disk bad index

Binary Code 38: Compact
Flash disk cross linked file
fixed

Binary Code 39: Compact
Flash disk FAT wasted

Binary Code 40: DHCP
unable to get address from
DHCP server. Network
Manager is configured for
DHCP. Ensure DHCP
server is available then
reset.

Binary Code 41: DHCP
lease expired. Ensure
DHCP server provides
lease for proper amount of
time then reset Network
Manager to receive new
lease.

Binary Codes 42--127:
Reserved for future use

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System Software Fatal Error Codes

When your Network Manager displays System Software

Fatal Error Codes (32--127) the ON LED flashes and the
NET LED remains on.

If these Fatal Error Codes ever occur it is most likely be­cause of a bad CompactFlash card in the 6980. Reload soft­ware, then send it to service to replace the CompactFlash
card.

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Figure 2-6

System Software Fatal Error Code LEDs and Binary Values

Table 2-3

System Software Fatal Error Codes

ON NET Error Description B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2

Binary Code 32: Compact
Flash disk is compressed

Binary Code 33: Compact
Flash disk uncertain

Binary Code 34: Compact
Flash disk unsupported

Binary Code 35: Compact
Flash disk is compressed

Binary Code 36: Compact
Flash disk format done

Binary Code 37: Compact
Flash disk format error

Binary Code 38: Compact
Flash disk write verify

1632

1248

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SECTION 2Error Codes

Table 2-3 (continued)

System Software Fatal Error Codes

Binary Code 39: Compact
Flash disk scan error
unknown

Binary Codes 40--127:
Reserved for future use

Application Error Codes

When your Network Manager displays Application Error
Codes (128--?) both the ON and NET LEDs blink.

Application Error require a specific action as defined in the
following table.

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Figure 2-7

Application Error Code LEDs and Binary Values

Table 2-4

Application Error Codes

ON NET A1 A2 A3 A4 Type of Error

RAS
Network Manager
NPCP
Winsock
TTY
Host
File Manager

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Table 2-4 (continued)

Application Error Codes

ON Type of ErrorA4A3A2A1NET

Log Manager
File
Memory
Reserved for future use
Reserved for future use
Reserved for future use
Reserved for future use

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Figure 2-8

Category of Error Codes LEDs and Binary Values

Table 2-5

Category of Application Error Codes

ON NET Category B1 B2 B3

General error
Resource unavailable
Device error
Communication device

error
Configuration error

Reserved for future use
Reserved for future use
Reserved for future use

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Section 3

Sample System Configurations

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This section shows some configuration drawings. These
configurations show possible current configurations in 14
different scenarios and the migration steps necessary to
incorporate the 6980 Series Network Manager products.

Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to
4921

Remote 498X to Local 498X to 4921

Figure 3-1

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-1

Upgrade: 698X to 6920 via dial up,
Ethernet LAN or WAN

Upgrade and Migration Steps

1. Replace the 4920 with a 6920.

This may require an upgrade of the PC Operating System
to Windows 95/98 or NT to support the 6920 communica­tion software. Host programs retrieving data from the 4920
must be modified to accept individual upload data files
rather than a single upload file.

2. Replace the remote 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X,
first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach the pow­er supply to the bottom connector on the 698X.

Configure the 6920 port(s) for modem or Ethernet direct
connect to the 698X.

3. Most synchronous modems are capable of asynchro­nous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external
modems will be required.

4. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the 6920)
until each of the remote sites has been upgraded.

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Figure 3-2

Upgrading 698X to 6920 via Dial Up Ethernet LAN or WAN

698X Upgrade Option

When implementing a 698X in remote locations the
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up
portion.

This allows your existing hand-held computers to communi­cate with the 698X across the Wide Area Network (WAN)
connection.

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-3

Current: Remote 498X to 4920

Figure 3-3

Remote 498X to 4920

Upgrade: 698X to 6920

Single System Through Upgrade
Migration Steps

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

1. Replace the 4920 with a 6920.

This may require an upgrade of the PC Operating System
to Windows 95/98 or NT to support the 6920 communica­tion software.

Host programs retrieving data from a 4920 must be modi­fied to accept individual upload data files rather than a
single upload file.

A change may need to be made from <Host.dnl> files to
<session.ctl> files. Assistance in making this transition is
available from your Intermec Norand Mobile Systems Divi­sion support team.

2. Add a host 4980 on the 6920 allowing remote the
498Xs to communicate with the 6920.

This requires one 6920 port per host 4980. Each host 4980
can communicate with up to two remote 4980s at a time
using a 9600 bps synchronous modem. This requires two ac
outlets near the host 4980.

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3. Replace the remote 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place Y cable between the 698X, first
multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

Configure the 6920 port(s) for modem or Ethernet direct
connect to the 698X.

4. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X. Otherwise, external
modems are required.

5. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the 6920)
until each of the remote sites are upgraded.

Figure 3-4

Upgrading to 698X with 6920

698X Upgrade Option

When implementing a 698X in remote locations the
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion
of this upgrade.

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SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi­cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN)
connection.

Dual Systems Through Upgrade
Migration Steps

1. Add a second PC with Windows 95/98 or NT to run the
6920, this system is independent of the 4920 being re­placed.

This may require an upgrade of the PC Operating System
to Windows 95/98 or NT to support the 6920 communica­tion software.

Host programs retrieving data from the 4920 must be modi­fied to accept individual upload data files rather than a
single upload file.

2. Replace a remote 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

The 698X should be configured to communicate with a 6920
server. This requires you to manage separate download and
upload files for each server (4920 and 6920).

If replacing the 4980, place Y cable between 698X, first
multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

Configure the 6920 port(s) for modem or Ethernet direct
connect to the 698X.

3. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X. Otherwise, external
modems are required.

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4. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the 6920)
until each of the remote sites are upgraded.

698X Upgrade Option

When implementing a 698X in remote locations the
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion
of this upgrade.

This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi­cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN)
connection.

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SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote 498X to 498X to 6920

Figure 3-5

Remote 498X to 498X to 6920

Upgrade: 698X to 6920

Upgrade and Migration Steps

1. Evaluate the 6920 installation.

Review the number of ports available and determine
whether more need to be added to support traffic from the
sites being upgraded.

2. Replace the remote 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place Y cable between the 698X, first
multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

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Configure the 6920 port(s) for modem, or Ethernet direct
connect to the 698X.

3. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on 698X. Otherwise, external
modems are required.

4. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the 6920)
until each of the remote sites are upgraded.

Figure 3-6

Upgrading to 698X with 6920

698X Upgrade Option

When implementing the 698X in remote locations the
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion
of this upgrade.

This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi­cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN)
connection.

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SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote Dial-Up to Host 4980 to
Async Host

Figure 3-7

Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to Async Host

Upgrade: Remote dial-up to 698X to
Async Host

Upgrade and Migration Steps

1. Replace the host 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X,
first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

Configure the 6920 port(s) for modem or Ethernet direct
connect to the 698X.

2. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at

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RemoteDial-uptoHost698XtoAsyncHos

t

both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external
modems will be required.

Figure 3-8

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-11

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote Dial-Up to Host 4980 to
AS/400 Host

Figure 3-9

Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to AS/400 Host

Upgrade: Remote dial-up to 698X to
AS/400 Host

Upgrade and Migration Steps

1. Evaluate the current host bisync interface program.

Convert the existing program, using the interface guide­lines provided by your support team, to accept data from a
sockets connection from a TCP/IP Ethernet network inter­face.

As an alternative, an async interface could be used if
Ethernet is not available. Bisync is not supported.

2. Replace the host 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X,
first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

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If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

3. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external
modems will be required.

Figure 3-10

Remote Dial-up to 698X to AS/400 Host

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-13

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to
Async Host

Figure 3-11

Remote 498X to Local 498X to Async Host

Upgrade: Remote 698X direct to Async
Host replacing Async with Ethernet or
PPP Dial-up

Upgrade and Migration Steps

1. Evaluate the current host async interface program.

Convert the existing program, using the interface guide­lines provided by your support team, to accept data from a
sockets connection from a TCP/IP Ethernet network inter­face.

2. Replace the host 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X,
first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

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3. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external
modems will be required.

4. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the Async
Host) until each of the remote sites are upgraded.

Figure 3-12

Remote 698X Direct to Async Host Replacing Async with

Ethernet or PPP Dial Up

698X Upgrade Option

When implementing the 698X in remote locations the
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion
of this upgrade.

This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi­cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN)
connection.

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-15

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to
Bisync Host

Figure 3-13

Remote Dial-up to Host 4980 to Bisync Host

Upgrade: Remote Dial-up to 698X to
Bisync AS/400 Host

Upgrade and Migration Steps

1. Evaluate the current AS/400 bisync interface pro­gram.

Convert the existing program, using the interface guide­lines provided by your support team, to accept data from a
sockets connection from a TCP/IP Ethernet network inter­face.

2. Replace the host 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X,
first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

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3. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external
modems will be required.

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SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to
AS/400 Bisync Host

Figure 3-14

Remote 498X to Local 498X to AS/400 Bisync Host

Upgrade: Remote 698X direct to Bisync
Host replacing Bisync interface with
Ethernet

Ethernet Upgrade and Migration
Steps

1. Evaluate the current host bisync interface program.

Convert the existing program, using the interface guide­lines provided by your support team, to accept data from a
sockets connection from a TCP/IP Ethernet network inter­face.

2. Replace the host 498X with a 698X (retaining 4A
power supply from the 4985 for in line power if appli­cable).

If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X,
first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced.

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t

If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power
supply to bottom connector on the 698X.

3. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of
asynchronous communications.

Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would
like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at
both ends of the system. Up to two 56K internal PC card
modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external
modems will be required.

4. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the AS/400
host) until each of the remote sites are upgraded.

Figure 3-15

Remote 698X Direct to Bisync Host Replacing Bisync Interface with Etherne

698X Upgrade Option

When implementing the 698X in remote locations the
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion
of this upgrade.

This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi­cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN)
connection.

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-19

6980 and 6985 Configurations

6920 Host TCP/IP Connect Option

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Figure 3-16

6920 Host TCP/IP Connect Option

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SECTION 3 Sample System Configurations

6920 Host Async Connect Option 1

Figure 3-17

6920 Host Async Connect Option 1

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SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

6920 Host Async Connect Option 2

6920 Host Async Connect Option 2

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Figure 3-18

SECTION 3 Sample System Configurations

Async Host TCP/IP Connect Option

Figure 3-19

Async Host TCP/IP Connect Option

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-23

Async Host Direct Connect
Option 1

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Figure 3-20

Async Host Direct Connect Option 1

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Async Host Direct Connect
Option 2

Async Host Direct Connect Option 2

Figure 3-21

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-25

AS/400 Host TCP/IP Connect
Option

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

Figure 3-22

AS/400 Host TCP/IP Connect Option

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AS/400 Host Direct Connect
Option 1

Figure 3-23

AS/400 Host Direct Connect Option 1

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-27

AS/400 Host Direct Connect
Option 2

SECTION 3Sample System Configurations

AS/400 Host Direct Connect Option 2

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Figure 3-24

Section 4

Configuration Interface

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General Considerations

There are some general rules to keep in mind about several
of the screens and options you have. Take a few minutes to
review the design logic of the following considerations be­fore completing your configuration options.

" File Transfer Protocol entries require you to enter a

username and password. The Username on the entry
screen is “intermec” and the password is cr52401..

" The Password on the entry screen (page 4-4) is neces-

sary before you begin configuring your Network Man­ager. Enter cr52401 to get into the system screens.

" The Password on the RS-232 Serial Ports PPP options

(page 4-34) requires a User Name and Password com­bination when dialing into the PPP server. The person
setting up your Network Manager for this type of com­munications gets this from the person administrating
the PPP dial-in server.

" Do not set up two host ports. The configuration

screens will not allow it. If you do set up two, the Net­work Manager will flag it as a fatal error.

" A modem string resets the modem to a known state.

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-1

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

" When Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is

enabled, a DHCP server somewhere on the LAN will
supply an IP address for the Network Manager when
it boots. In this case the INI entries for IP Address
and Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS and others
will be ignored because they are all supplied by DHCP.
The supplied IP address for the 6980 will generally
not be known, except that after the IP is available
there is a beacon broadcast from the Network Manag­er on the network (generally only works in same sub­net). Once you know the IP address, you can of course
use a web browser or FTP to access the Network Man­ager.

" IP addresses are a maximum of three characters rep-

resenting a decimal number between 0--255.

" PrimaryIP, is the IP address of the host for the Net-

work Manager to connect to. This will be used if
DHCP is not enabled.

" SecondaryIP, is the same as PrimaryIP unless RS-232

Serial Ports PPP is attempted, and even the IP used
will likely be supplied by the host you are dialing in to
(especially if DHCP is enabled).

" At this time, only the RS-232 Serial Ports PPP case

will attempt to connect to a secondary host. Normal
Ethernet only attempts to connect to the PrimaryIP.

" PrimaryPhone, the first number to try to connect for

RS-232 Serial Ports PPP. It will be retried a specified
number of times.

" Log Level, the higher the number the more detail pro-

vided in the history look up files.

" Dialing Windows are implemented to generally control

when TCOM is allowed with the host. Host Connec­tion Dialing Rules:

1. The Network Manager application should only dial a
host connection at times within configured Dial Win­dows.

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2. The Network Manager application should not hang up
a host connection while any communication session is
active.

" HangUpDelay is the period of time the Network Man-

ager waits for additional activity before hanging up.
Any communication activity within this period of time
will stop the Network Manager from hanging up the
call and resetting the timer. However, even if the Han­gUpDelay is configured to “0” the Network Manager
will not hang up until the end of the window.

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SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Configuration Options

The following pages show the options for each port. It is
necessary to reboot the unit after you make the settings.

Network Manager Configuration Entry
Screen

Network Manager registration
information

Password entry

Web site registration

Figure 4-1

Configuration Interface Entrance Screen

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System Date and Time

1

Defaults

2

Time Zone Settings

Figure 4-2

System Date and Time Updates

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3

1. Daylight Savings Check Box

2. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset

Daylight Savings and Submit or Reset

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-3

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System Identification

1

Click to configure

2

1. Enter Network Manger ID (eight
characters) Setting. This is used
in file processing and to establish
the identification to the host.

2. Back to Ports or Submit

System Identification Registration

Figure 4-4

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SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Network Manager Port Default Settings

Figure 4-5

Network Manager Port Default Settings

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Ethernet Port Configuration Options

TCP/IP Protocol Options

1

1. Ethernet Port NET Options

2. Click Configure button

2

1. Selected Protocol (TCP/IP)

2. Domain Name

3. Enable DHCP Check Box

4. IP Address

5. Subnet Mask

6. Default Gateway

Figure 4-6

Ethernet TCP/IP Protocol Options

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3

Log Level

4

1. Domain Name Server

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2. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset

Figure 4-7

Ethernet TCP/IP Protocol Options (continued)

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Ethernet EM311 TCP/IP
Configuration Options

1

1. Selected Protocol (EM311 TCP/IP)

2. Domain Name

3. Enable DHCP Check Box

4. IP Address

5. Subnet Mask

6. Default Gateway

2

Log Level

Figure 4-8

Ethernet EM311 TCP/IP Protocol Options

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-11

EthernetEM311TCP/IPProtocolOptions(continued)

3

1. DHS

2. Primary Host IP Address

3. Secondary Host IP Address

4. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-9

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Ethernet Port Disabled

1

1. Disabled Selected

2. Click Configure button

2

Port Disabled, click on the
Confirm button or Back to Ports
to configure the next port.

Figure 4-10

Ethernet Port Disabled

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SECTION 4Configuration Interface

RS-485 Ports A1 and A2 Configuration
Options

RS-485 Ports

Figure 4-11

RS-485 Ports A1 and A2

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SECTION 4 Configuration Interface

RS-485 NPCP Protocol Options

1

1. Port Protocol Options

2. Click Configure button

2

1. Selected Protocol (NPCP)

2. Port Data Transmission Speed Options
(ports must be set for the same speed)

3

Simultaneous Connections Options
It is recommended to set three chan­nels for 6000 terminals and five chan­nels for 4000 terminals.

RS-485 Port NPCP Protocol Options

Figure 4-12

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-15

4

1. Enable 4000 Booting Check Box

2. Back to Ports; Submit and repeat
for second RS-485 port, or Reset

RS-485 Port NPCP Protocol Options (continued)

RS-485 Port Disabled Option

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-13

1

1. RS-485 Port Disabled

2. Click Configure button

2

Port Disabled, click on the Confirm button
or Back to Ports to configure the next
RS-232 Port

Figure 4-14

RS-485 Port Disabled Option

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RS-232 Serial Ports B1 and B2
Configuration Options

1

RS-232 Ports

2

1. Port Protocol Options

2. Click Configure button

Figure 4-15

RS-232 Ports B1 and B2

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RS-232 TTY Protocol Options

1

1. TTY Protocol option selected

2. Click Configure button

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

2

1. Selected Protocol (TTY)

2. TTY Configuration options

Figure 4-16

RS-232 TTY Protocol Options

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3

TTY Port Speed options

4

TTY Data Bit options

Figure 4-17

RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued)

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5

TTY Stop Bit options

6

TTY Parity options

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-18

RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued)

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7

TTY Modem options

8

1. Optional Modem Reset Configuration

2. Optional Modem Configuration Commands

3. Enable 4000 Booting Check Box

Figure 4-19

RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued)

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9

1. TTY Log Level Options

2. Back to Ports; Submit and repeat
for second RS-232 port, or Reset

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-20

RS-232 TTY Protocol Options (continued)

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RS-232 EM311 Direct Connect
Protocol Options

1

1. EM311 Direct Connect protocol option
selected

2. Click Configure button

2

1. Selected Protocol (EM311 Direct Connect)

2. Configuration options

RS-232 EM311 Direct Connect Protocol Options

Figure 4-21

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-23

3

EM311 Port Speed options

4

EM311 Data Bit options

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-22

RS-232 EM311 Direct Connect Protocol Options (continued)

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RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol
Options

1

1. EM311 TCP IP/PPP protocol option selected

2. Click Configure button

2

1. Selected Protocol (EM311 TCP IP/PPP)

2. Configuration options

RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options

Figure 4-23

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-25

3

EM311 TCP IP/PPP Port Speed options

4

EM311 TCP IP/PPP Modem options

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-24

RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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5

1. Optional Modem Reset Configuration
and Configuration Commands

2. Primary Host Address and Telephone
Number

6

EM311 TCP IP/PPP Answer Mode options

Figure 4-25

RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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7

1. Hangup Delay

2. Dial Retries and Retry Delay

3. Enable DHCP Check Box and IP Address

4. Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

5. Domain Name Server

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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Figure 4-26

SECTION 4 Configuration Interface

8

EM311 TCP IP/PPP Log Level options

9

1. Domain Name and User Name

2. User Password

3. Dial Start1 and Start2

4. Dial End1 and End2

5. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset

RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

Figure 4-27

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-29

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol
Options

1

1. EM311 PPP protocol option selected

2. Click Configure button

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

2

1. Selected Protocol (PPP)

2. Configuration options

Figure 4-28

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options

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3

EM311 PPP Port Speed options

4

EM311 PPP Modem options

Figure 4-29

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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5

1. Optional Modem Reset Configuration
and Configuration Commands

2. Primary Host Address and Telephone
Number

6

EM311 PPP Answer Mode options

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-30

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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7

1. Hangup Delay

2. Dial Retries and Retry Delay

3. Enable DHCP Check Box and IP Address

4. Domain Name Server

Figure 4-31

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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8

EM311 PPP Log Level options

9

1. Domain Name and User Name

2. User Password

3. Dial Start1 and Start2

4. Dial End1 and End2

5. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Figure 4-32

RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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RS-232 Port Disabled Option

1

1. RS-232 Port Disabled

2. Click Configure button

2

Port Disabled, click on the Confirm button
or Back to Ports to configure the next
RS-232 Port

Figure 4-33

RS-232 Port Disabled Option

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SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Modem Port C1 Configuration Options

1

Modem Port

Modem Ports C1 and C2

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Figure 4-34

SECTION 4 Configuration Interface

TTY Protocol Options

1

1. TTY Protocol option selected

2. Click Configure button

2

1. Selected Protocol (TTY)

2. TTY Configuration Options

Figure 4-35

Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options

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3

TTY Port Speed options

4

Modem Data Bits Options

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options (continued)

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Figure 4-36

SECTION 4 Configuration Interface

5

TTY Stop Bit options

6

TTY Parity Options

Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options (continued)

Figure 4-37

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-39

7

TTY Modem Options

8

1. Optional Modem Reset Configuration

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

2. Optional Modem Configuration Commands

3. Enable 4000 Booting Check Box

Figure 4-38

Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options (continued)

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9

1. TTY Log Level Options

2. Back to Ports; Submit and
repeat for second Modem
Port, or Reset

Figure 4-39

Modem Ports TTY Protocol Options (continued)

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-41

EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options

1

1. EM311 IP/PPP Protocol option selected

2. Click Configure button

2

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

1. Selected Protocol (EM311 IP/PPP)

2. EM311 TCP/IP/PPP Configuration Options

Figure 4-40

Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options

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3

EM311 TCP/IP/PPP Port Speed options

4

Modem Options

Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

Figure 4-41

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-43

5

1. Optional Modem Reset Configuration
and Modem Configuration Commands

2. Primary Host Address and Telephone
Number

6

EM311 TCP IP/PPP Answer Mode Options

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

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Figure 4-42

SECTION 4 Configuration Interface

7

1. Dial Retries

2. Retry Delay and Hangup Delay

3. Enable DHCP and IP Address

4. Subnet Mask and Default Gateway

5. Domain Name Server

8

1. Log Level

2. Domain Name; User Name

3. User Password

4. Dial Start1 and Start2

5. Dial End1 and End2

6. Back to Ports; Submit and repeat for
second Modem Port, or Reset

Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued)

Figure 4-43

6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-45

PPP Protocol Options

1

1. PPP Protocol option selected

2. Click Configure button

2

SECTION 4Configuration Interface

1. Selected Protocol (PPP Only)

2. PPP Configuration Options

Figure 4-44

Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options

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