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Notices
LDS Plus is software developed by LXE. The software is installed in computer equipment. Any reference, whether
direct or implied, to any LXE RF equipment requires the reader to refer to the specific RF equipment’s User
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Upgrade From Revision F to Revision G
Rev. Section Explanation
F Notices Update Notices, Copyrights and Trademarks.
F Entire Manual Remove references to 2330. The 2330 is obsolete.
F Chapter 1 – Introductions Add sections “Getting Help”, “LDS Plus Related Manuals” and
“LXE 2.4 GHz Systems”.
Update “Stored Forms”, “LDS Plus Related Manuals” and
“Directory Structure” sections.
F Chapter 2 – Getting Started Add sections “Starting LDS Plus”, “Exiting LDS Plus”.
Update “Directory Structure”, “Forms and Stored Forms”,
“Maximum Number of Stored Forms” and “LDS Plus Stored
Forms” sections.
F Chapter 3 – Configuration
Utility
F Appendix E – Key Maps Add keymaps for VX4.
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Entire Manual Archived. 6200 system EOL 30-Jun-2005, expires 30-Dec-2010.
Add parameters: AutoLoginOn_A, Host_A, Prompt1_A,
Reply1_A, Prompt2_A, Reply2_A, Prompt3_A, Reply3_A,
PortNum_A, StationId_A, AutoLoginOn_B, Host_B, Prompt1_B,
Reply1_B, Prompt2_B, Reply2_B, Prompt3_B, Reply3_B,
PortNum_B, StationId_B, AutoLoginOn_C, Host_C, Prompt1_C,
Reply1_C, Prompt2_C, Reply2_C, Prompt3_C, Reply3_C,
PortNum_C, StationId_C, AutoLoginOn_D, Host_D, Prompt1_D,
Reply1_D, Prompt2_D, Reply2_D, Prompt3_D, Reply3_D,
PortNum_D, StationId_D.
Revise parameters: TwoForty, ScreenSize, NormalIO,
AutoLoginOn, Host, Prompt1, Reply1, Prompt2, Reply2, Prompt3,
Reply3, PortNum, StationId.
Remove parameters: MessageFiles, ScreenSizeRxC
Remove “Dual Terminal Emulation” section. This information is
now included in “Starting ANSI Plus” in Chapter 2.
Obsolete narrowband radios, 900MHz radios and LXE Legacy
equipment. Included DOS computers with 900MHz radio
capability. Added new LXE logo.
Removed all 900MHz and Legacy information. This information
can be accessed in the archived version of this manual located in
the ServicePass section of the LXE website.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
About this Guide.......................................................................................................1
LXE Legacy Terminals vs LXE DOS Computers....................................................................1
In This Guide............................................................................................................................2
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................3
Getting Help..............................................................................................................................3
LDS Plus Related Manuals.......................................................................................................4
System Overview...................................................................................................... 5
Radio Frequency Data Communication System.......................................................................
RFDC Component Functions.................................................................................................
How the RFDC System Works.................................................................................................8
Inbound Messages..................................................................................................................8
ACKs ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Retry Attempts................................................................................................................................. 8
Outbound Messages ...............................................................................................................9
Host Retry Attempts ........................................................................................................................9
Buffers ....................................................................................................................................10
Components..........................................................................................................................10
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LDS Plus TE Overview............................................................................................ 11
Entering Data..........................................................................................................................11
Keyboard Data Entry............................................................................................................11
Barcode Data Entry..............................................................................................................11
RS-232 Data Entry...............................................................................................................11
Stored Forms........................................................................................................................12
Remote Setup From Host........................................................................................................12
Keyboard Functions................................................................................................................
Legacy LDS / LDS Plus Incompatibility.................................................................
Autologin.................................................................................................................
12
13
14
DOS Computers......................................................................................................................14
Autologin Failure....................................................................................................................
14
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 15
Starting LDS Plus.................................................................................................... 15
Single TE................................................................................................................................15
The TE Selection Menu..........................................................................................................16
Multiple TEs.........................................................................................................................
Multiple Hosts......................................................................................................................
16
16
Modifying the TE Selection Menu.......................................................................................16
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Exiting LDS Plus ..................................................................................................... 17
System Requirements ............................................................................................ 18
Installation............................................................................................................... 18
File Structure...........................................................................................................
Memory, Disk Drives and File Storage..................................................................................
18
19
Directory Structure .................................................................................................................20
Keys and Key Sequences....................................................................................... 21
LDS Plus Special Keys...........................................................................................................21
LDS Plus Key Functions ........................................................................................................22
The Compose and Receive Buffers.......................................................................
Buffer Keypresses...................................................................................................................
24
24
Buffers and Data Entry...........................................................................................................25
Keyboard Data Entry............................................................................................................
RS-232 Data Entry...............................................................................................................
Send Data....................................................................................................................................... 25
25
25
Barcode Data Entry..............................................................................................................25
Compose Buffer and Automatic Transmit..............................................................................25
Host Initiated Auxiliary Output..............................................................................................26
Expanded Function A...........................................................................................................26
Expanded Function Q...........................................................................................................26
Transmitting a Message..........................................................................................................26
Successful Transmission......................................................................................................26
Unsuccessful Transmission..................................................................................................26
Using Function Keys While Transmitting to the Host.........................................................27
Forms and Stored Forms ....................................................................................... 28
Maximum Number of Stored Forms.......................................................................................28
LDS Plus Forms......................................................................................................................28
Field Size..............................................................................................................................
Barcode Brace Inhibit.................................................................................................................... 28
Field Control Characters ......................................................................................................
28
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Truncate/Advance Features..................................................................................................29
Cursor Keys..........................................................................................................................
29
Enter Key..............................................................................................................................29
Tab Key................................................................................................................................29
Previous Key [Shift] [Tab]...................................................................................................
Barcode Activated by Form .................................................................................................
29
30
Barcode Capability and Form Entry.....................................................................................30
LDS Plus Stored Forms..........................................................................................................
31
Creating Stored Forms .........................................................................................................31
Host Selecting a Form..........................................................................................................
Executing a Form.................................................................................................................
31
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Preview a Form ....................................................................................................................32
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CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION UTILITY 33
Introduction.............................................................................................................33
Password Access Levels .......................................................................................
Changed Radio Parameters...................................................................................
34
34
Accessing the Configuration Utility ...................................................................... 35
Pre-Configured Passwords......................................................................................................35
Menu Components..................................................................................................................36
Using the Configuration Program...........................................................................................38
Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 39
System Menu Option .............................................................................................. 40
Operating Mode......................................................................................................................
OperatingMode – Operating Mode......................................................................................
40
41
CommModeCfg – Comm Port Mode Config.......................................................................41
LocalIOCfg – Local I/O Configuration................................................................................42
NormalIO – Undocked I/O Configuration...........................................................................43
DockedIO – Docked I/O Configuration...............................................................................44
NormInterpretBC – Undocked Barcode Interpret................................................................46
DockInterpretBC – Docked Barcode Interpret.....................................................................46
InputFName – Input File Name ...........................................................................................46
Passwords ...............................................................................................................................47
Default Passwords................................................................................................................47
OperatorPasswd – Level 1 Password.................................................................................47
SupvPasswd – Level 2 Password.......................................................................................48
LxeEngPasswd – Level 3 Password ..................................................................................48
Reset Defaults.........................................................................................................................49
Reset Parameters..................................................................................................................49
Emulation Menu Option..........................................................................................
50
TwoForty – 240/520 Char Buffer...........................................................................................50
AutoXmitBufLen – Auto Transmit Buffer Length.................................................................
AutoSeqNumbers – Sequence Numbers Added to Messages ................................................
51
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PowerUpMessage – Power Up Message................................................................................52
CompressedXmit – Compressed Form Transmit Mode.........................................................52
KeybdBufLen – Keyboard Buffer Length..............................................................................
RcvSeqNumbers – Host Sends Sequence Numbers...............................................................
52
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AltAckMode – Clear Compose Buffer on Xmit.....................................................................53
InsertEnabled – Character/Line Insert and Delete..................................................................
FormScrollMode – Scroll Form Contents..............................................................................
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StoredFormCall – Recall Stored Form...................................................................................55
SwedishFldCntrl – Swedish Field Control Chars...................................................................56
FormIdHidden – First Three Chars Hidden............................................................................
57
CRLFtoAuxInhibit – Inhibit CR/LF to RS232 Output...........................................................58
HostFillEnabled – Host Only Data Fields..............................................................................
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GermanFldCntrl – German Field Control Chars....................................................................59
BCBraceInhibit – Barcode Braces..........................................................................................60
BarkeyPrefix – Signals Barcode Had F-key...........................................................................61
BarkeySuffix – Signals Barcode Has F-key...........................................................................62
ExtendedBarkeys – Permit Extra Barkeys..............................................................................63
KeybdCharInhibit – Inhibits Certain keypresses....................................................................63
ReturnToWand – Reactivate Barcode Wand State.................................................................64
FkeyXmitMode – Function Key Transmit .............................................................................64
FKeyInhibit – Function Key Inhibit.......................................................................................65
FKeyAsChar – Function Key As Character ...........................................................................65
CustomChar1 – Normal and Custom Character 1 of 12.........................................................66
CustomChar2 – Normal and Custom Character 2 of 12.........................................................67
CustomChar3 – Normal and Custom Character 3 of 12.........................................................67
CustomChar4 – Normal and Custom Character 4 of 12.........................................................68
CustomChar5 – Normal and Custom Character 5 of 12.........................................................68
CustomChar6 – Normal and Custom Character 6 of 12.........................................................68
CustomChar7 – Normal and Custom Character 7 of 12.........................................................69
CustomChar8 – Normal and Custom Character 8 of 12.........................................................69
CustomChar9 – Normal and Custom Character 9 of 12.........................................................69
CustomChar10 – Normal and Custom Character 10 of 12.....................................................70
CustomChar11 – Normal and Custom Character 11 of 12.....................................................70
CustomChar12 – Normal and Custom Character 12 of 12.....................................................70
Protocol Menu Option ............................................................................................ 71
TCPIP Autologin Parameters .................................................................................................72
AutoLoginOn – Automatic Login Enable............................................................................72
Host – Host Name ................................................................................................................72
Prompt1 – First Host String .................................................................................................73
Reply1 – First Response Sent to Host..................................................................................73
Prompt2 – Second Host String.............................................................................................73
Reply2 – Second Response Sent to Host .............................................................................
Prompt3 – Third Host String................................................................................................
Reply3 – Third Response Sent to Host ................................................................................
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PortNum – Port Number.......................................................................................................75
StationId – Station Identifier................................................................................................75
AutoLoginOn_A – Automatic Login Enable (Host A)........................................................
75
Host_A – Host Name (Host A) ............................................................................................76
Prompt1_A – First Host String (Host A) .............................................................................
76
Reply1_A – First Response Sent to Host (Host A)..............................................................76
Prompt2_A – Second Host String (Host A).........................................................................
Reply2_A – Second Response Sent to Host (Host A) .........................................................
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Prompt3_A – Third Host String (Host A)............................................................................77
Reply3_A – Third Response Sent to Host (Host A) ............................................................
78
PortNum_A – Port Number (Host A)...................................................................................78
StationId_A – Station Identifier (Host A)............................................................................
AutoLoginOn_B – Auto Login Enable (Host B).................................................................
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Host_B – Host Name (Host B).............................................................................................79
Prompt1_B – First Host String (Host B)..............................................................................79
Reply1_B – First Response Sent to Host (Host B) ..............................................................79
Prompt2_B – Second Host String (Host B) .........................................................................79
Reply2_B – Second Response Sent to Host (Host B)..........................................................80
Prompt3_B – Third Host String (Host B) ............................................................................80
Reply3_B – Third Response Sent to Host (Host B).............................................................80
PortNum_B – Port Number (Host B)...................................................................................80
StationId_B – Station Identifier (Host B) ............................................................................80
AutoLoginOn_C – Auto Login Enable (Host C).................................................................81
Host_C – Host Name (Host C).............................................................................................81
Prompt1_C – First Host String (Host C)..............................................................................81
Reply1_C – First Response Sent to Host (Host C) ..............................................................81
Prompt2_C – Second Host String (Host C) .........................................................................81
Reply2_C – Second Response Sent to Host (Host C)..........................................................82
Prompt3_C – Third Host String (Host C) ............................................................................82
Reply3_C – Third Response Sent to Host (Host C).............................................................82
PortNum_C – Port Number (Host C)...................................................................................82
StationId_C – Station Identifier (Host C) ............................................................................82
AutoLoginOn_D – Auto Login Enable (Host D).................................................................83
Host_D – Host Name (Host D..............................................................................................83
Prompt1_D – First Host String (Host D) .............................................................................83
Reply1_D – First Response Sent to Host (Host D)..............................................................83
Prompt2_D – Second Host String (Host D).........................................................................83
Reply2_D – Second Response Sent to Host (Host D) .........................................................84
Prompt3_D – Third Host String (Host D)............................................................................84
Reply3_D – Third Response Sent to Host (Host D) ............................................................84
PortNum_D – Port Number (Host D)...................................................................................84
StationId_D – Station Identifier (Host D)............................................................................84
Interface Parameters ...............................................................................................................85
DNS Parameters......................................................................................................................
85
General Parameters.................................................................................................................85
Kernel Parameters...................................................................................................................
85
Radio Parameters ................................................................................................... 85
Platform Menu.........................................................................................................
86
BeeperVolume – Beeper Volume...........................................................................................86
BeeperFrequency – Beeper Frequency...................................................................................87
InitialScrlDly – Initial Scroll Delay........................................................................................
RepeatScrlDly – Repeat Scroll Delay ....................................................................................
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Com1BaudRate – COM1 Baud Rate......................................................................................88
Com1DataBits – COM1 Data Bits .........................................................................................88
Com1Parity – COM1 Parity ...................................................................................................
88
Com1StopBits – COM1 Stop Bits..........................................................................................89
Com1HalfDuplex – COM1 Half Duplex................................................................................
Com1Xon – COM1 Software Flow Control...........................................................................
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Com1HwFlowCtrl – COM1 Hardware Flow Control............................................................90
Com1TimeOut – COM1 Time Out.........................................................................................90
Com1Power – COM1 Power Mode........................................................................................91
Com2BaudRate – COM2 Baud Rate......................................................................................91
Com2DataBits – COM2 Data Bits .........................................................................................91
Com2Parity – COM2 Parity ...................................................................................................92
Com2StopBits – COM2 Stop Bits..........................................................................................92
Com2HalfDuplex – COM2 Half Duplex................................................................................92
Com2Xon – COM2 Software Flow Control...........................................................................93
Com2HwFlowCtrl – COM2 Hardware Flow Control............................................................93
Com2TimeOut – COM2 Time Out.........................................................................................93
Com2Power – COM2 Power Mode........................................................................................94
BarcodePrefix – Barcode Prefix in Hex .................................................................................94
BarcodeSuffix – Barcode Suffix in Hex.................................................................................95
RFLogFS – RF Log File Size.................................................................................................95
Com1LogFS – COM1 Log File Size......................................................................................96
Com2LogFS – COM2 Log File Size......................................................................................96
ScreenSize – Screen Size Rows and Columns .......................................................................97
NormIntensity – Screen Character Intensity ..........................................................................98
CursorVisible – Cursor Visible ..............................................................................................98
CursorType – Cursor Type.....................................................................................................98
CursorBlink – Blinking Cursor...............................................................................................99
SafeKeys – Disable Hotkeys ..................................................................................................99
SuppressPrompt – Suppress Prompt.....................................................................................100
ForceDOSSeq1 – Exit LDS Plus..........................................................................................100
ForceDOSSeq2 – Exit LDS Plus..........................................................................................101
Exit With Save Option........................................................................................... 102
Exit Without Save Option..................................................................................... 102
CHAPTER 4 MESSAGES 103
For The Programmer ............................................................................................ 103
Message Format....................................................................................................
104
Field Identification ...............................................................................................................105
Outbound Fields.................................................................................................................105
Inbound Fields....................................................................................................................
105
Start of Line (SOL)...............................................................................................................106
Identification (ID1 and ID2).................................................................................................
Outbound DOS Terminal ID Placement ............................................................................
Terminal IDs................................................................................................................................107
Type (TYPE) ........................................................................................................................
Inbound Message With Data..............................................................................................
107
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108
Outbound Message With Data ...........................................................................................109
Protocol Messages..............................................................................................................
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Control Character (CTRL)....................................................................................................110
Explanation of Flashing 'r' and 'a'.......................................................................................111
CTRL Characters for Form Messages................................................................................112
CTRL Characters for Non-Form Messages .......................................................................112
CTRL Characters and the Beep Pattern .............................................................................112
Example....................................................................................................................................... 112
Beep Pattern Control Characters........................................................................................113
Automatic Transmit Buffer Length....................................................................................114
Typical Application .....................................................................................................................114
Control Characters or Number Symbol .......................................................................................115
Numeric Quantity/Expanded Function (N/EF).....................................................................116
Using the N/EF Character..................................................................................................116
N/EF and Control Characters.............................................................................................
LDS Control Codes............................................................................................................
116
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Sequence Number (SEQ #)...................................................................................................118
Sequence Numbers from the Host......................................................................................119
Sequence Numbers to the Host ..........................................................................................119
Power Up Sequence Number .............................................................................................120
Text (TEXT).........................................................................................................................121
Outbound Text....................................................................................................................121
Outbound Form Text ................................................................................................................... 121
Outbound Non-Form Text ........................................................................................................... 122
Inbound Text......................................................................................................................122
Inbound Form Text......................................................................................................................122
Inbound Non-Form Text.............................................................................................................. 122
End of Line (EOL)................................................................................................................123
Non-Form Messages............................................................................................. 124
Control Characters................................................................................................................125
Outbound Messages ...........................................................................................................125
Forced Non-Form Messages........................................................................................................125
Inbound Messages..............................................................................................................
Control Character and Beep Pattern Character.....................................................................
Beep Control Characters ....................................................................................................
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Beep Pattern Characters.....................................................................................................127
Control Character and Automatic Transmit Buffer Length..................................................
Forced ATBL Control Characters......................................................................................
Form Messages.....................................................................................................
128
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Outbound Form.....................................................................................................................129
Example..............................................................................................................................
Control Characters for Forced Outbound Forms................................................................
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Form Message Header..........................................................................................................131
First Character....................................................................................................................131
Second Character................................................................................................................
Third Character ..................................................................................................................
131
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Beep and Control Characters..............................................................................................132
Changing Beep Pattern and Buffer Length.................................................................................. 132
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Automatic Transmit Buffer Length....................................................................................133
Set the Automatic Transmit Buffer Length in Data Entry Field.................................................. 133
Set the Automatic Transmit Buffer Length With a Control Character........................................133
Specifying Unprotected Fields on a Form............................................................................134
Default Unprotected Coding Characters............................................................................
Swedish Unprotected Coding Characters...........................................................................
134
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German Unprotected Coding Characters ...........................................................................135
Examples............................................................................................................................136
Deleting and Recalling Forms in Buffers.............................................................................138
Deleting a Form from the Form Buffer..............................................................................138
Recalling a Form from the Form Buffer ............................................................................138
Operator Recalls Form from Buffer...................................................................................138
Host Recalls Form from Buffer..........................................................................................138
Sending Forms to a Host...................................................................................... 139
Control Characters Used for Inbound Forms........................................................................139
Transmit Uncompressed Forms............................................................................................140
Number of Inbound Uncompressed Characters.................................................................140
Braces.................................................................................................................................141
Transmit Compressed Forms................................................................................................142
Number of Inbound Compressed Characters.....................................................................142
CHAPTER 5 EXPANDED FUNCTIONS 143
For The Programmer ............................................................................................ 143
Introduction...........................................................................................................143
CTRL and N/EF Characters..................................................................................................143
Forced and Unforced Messages............................................................................................143
Stored Forms.........................................................................................................................144
Expanded Function Descriptions........................................................................ 144
Expanded Functions............................................................................................. 145
A: Send Messages to the RS-232 Port..................................................................................
Buffering Messages............................................................................................................
146
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ASCII Control Characters and the RS-232 Port.................................................................147
B: DOS Terminal-Generated Sequence Numbers................................................................
148
What Happens....................................................................................................................148
NMWS Parameter Equivalent............................................................................................
C: Call Up a Stored Form.....................................................................................................
148
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What Happens....................................................................................................................149
c: Call Up a Stored Form and Set the Automatic Transmit Buffer Length..........................
150
What Happens....................................................................................................................150
D: Turn Off Sequence Numbers for Inbound Messages ......................................................152
What Happens....................................................................................................................
G: Load the Form Buffer into the Compose Buffer and Fill with Data ...............................
152
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What Happens....................................................................................................................153
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g: Load a Form, Fill it, and Set the Buffer Length...............................................................155
Prerequisite.........................................................................................................................155
H: Clear the Compose Buffer to Header...............................................................................157
What Happens....................................................................................................................157
Function Key Setup............................................................................................................157
I: Leave the Compose Buffer Unchanged ............................................................................159
What Happens....................................................................................................................159
NMWS Parameter Equivalent............................................................................................159
J: Clear the Compose Buffer on ACK..................................................................................160
What Happens....................................................................................................................160
Auto Refresh Mode............................................................................................................160
K: Download a Form to Stored Form File............................................................................161
Stored Forms......................................................................................................................162
Maximum Number of Stored Forms............................................................................................162
Downloading Stored Forms.........................................................................................................162
Identifying Stored Forms.............................................................................................................162
Calling Up a Stored Form............................................................................................................ 162
Deactivating a Stored Form......................................................................................................... 163
L: Set the RcvSeqNumbers Parameter to Yes......................................................................164
What Happens....................................................................................................................164
M: Set RcvSeqNumbers Parameter to No............................................................................165
What Happens....................................................................................................................165
N: Set the ReturnToWand Parameter to Yes........................................................................166
What Happens....................................................................................................................166
O: Set the ReturnToWand Parameter to No.........................................................................168
What Happens....................................................................................................................168
P: Move a Blank Form from the Form Buffer to the Compose Buffer ................................170
p: Move a Form from the Form Buffer and Set the Buffer Length......................................171
Q: Send Data to the RS-232 Port then Clear the Receive Buffer.........................................172
What Happens....................................................................................................................172
ASCII Control Characters and the RS-232 Port.................................................................
R: Transmit the Compose Buffer to the Host Computer......................................................
173
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S: Return the DOS Terminal to the Compose Buffer Display..............................................175
What Happens....................................................................................................................
175
U: Load a Stored Form and Fill it with Data........................................................................176
u: Load a Stored Form, Fill it, and Set Buffer Length..........................................................
V: Load a Stored Form, Fill it with Data, and Change DOS Terminal Beeps.....................
178
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X: Send a Priority Forced Message......................................................................................180
Reset Key Sequence - ALT-R............................................................................................
180
$: Send the Computer Down Token ....................................................................................181
APPENDIX A LDS PLUS SCREEN MESSAGES 183
Introduction...........................................................................................................183
General Messages ................................................................................................
Comm Fail, Chn Busy, Press SEND. ...................................................................................
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Comm Fail, Config Prob, Press SEND.................................................................................183
Comm Fail, Out of Synch, Press SEND...............................................................................184
Comm Fail, Press SEND. .....................................................................................................184
Comm. Link Ok....................................................................................................................184
Computer Did Not Answer. Please Send Again...................................................................184
Connect Pending...................................................................................................................184
Disc, Appl NOT Installed, Power Down..............................................................................184
Disc, At User Limit, Power Down........................................................................................184
Disc, By Host, Power Down.................................................................................................185
Disc, Host Rejected Term, Power Down..............................................................................185
Disc, Protocol Error, Power Down.......................................................................................185
Failed to read VtConfig group..............................................................................................185
Flow Control Ind...................................................................................................................185
Hdw Prob. See LXE Techn. .................................................................................................185
Initializing . . ........................................................................................................................185
Invalid Primitive...................................................................................................................186
Invalid TSAP........................................................................................................................186
Invalid User ID.....................................................................................................................186
Message Acknowledged, Waiting for Host..........................................................................186
No Stored Forms Available. Press Any Key to Continue ....................................................186
Not Connected. Power Down...............................................................................................186
Please Send Again ................................................................................................................187
Rename error on: ..................................................................................................................187
Rename File from [formname] to [formname].....................................................................187
Rename Operation Failed. File already exists or name invalid. Press Any Key to Cont.....187
Rx Buffer too Small..............................................................................................................187
Stored form read error on: ....................................................................................................187
System Flow Control Error...................................................................................................187
Too Many TSAPs.................................................................................................................188
Too Many Users ...................................................................................................................188
Transmitting..........................................................................................................................
188
Transport Error - Connect Cnf..............................................................................................188
Transport Error - Connect Ind. .............................................................................................
Transport Error - Data Cnf. ..................................................................................................
188
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Transport Error - Data Ind....................................................................................................188
Unable to write form:............................................................................................................189
Undefined Reason. This message should never occur. Notify LXE. ...................................
User Flow Control Error.......................................................................................................
189
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User Name Unknown ...........................................................................................................189
Waiting .................................................................................................................................
189
PPENDIX B FILES 191
A
Introduction...........................................................................................................191
LDS24 Subdirectory.............................................................................................. 192
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LDS24\STForms...................................................................................................................192
Sample LXE.INI File .............................................................................................. 193
APPENDIX C CODE TABLES AND CHARACTER SETS 195
ASCII/HEX Character Bit Patterns ....................................................................... 195
Form Message Header.......................................................................................... 197
Control Character (CTRL)..................................................................................... 198
CTRL Function by Bit Position............................................................................................198
CTRL Pair: Bits 1 and 2 .......................................................................................................
CTRL Pair: Bits 3 and 4 .......................................................................................................
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LDS Control Characters .......................................................................................
CTRL Characters for Form Messages..................................................................................
201
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CTRL Characters for Non-Form Messages..........................................................................203
Control Characters Used for Inbound Forms..................................................... 204
Beep Pattern Control Characters ........................................................................ 204
Automatic Transmit Buffer Length...................................................................... 205
RS-232 Port and ASCII Control Characters ........................................................ 206
Using Tilde and DEL............................................................................................................207
ASCII Control Character and Character Pair to Send..........................................................207
Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart............................................................................... 209
APPENDIX D BROADCAST AND PROTOCOL MESSAGES 211
For The Programmer ............................................................................................ 211
Broadcast Messages ............................................................................................
Default DOS Terminal ID ....................................................................................................
Sequence Number.................................................................................................................
211
211
211
Broadcast Messages..............................................................................................................212
Protocol Messages ............................................................................................... 213
Protocol Message Format.....................................................................................................213
Message Characters............................................................................................................
213
XON and XOFF Control Type.............................................................................................214
Host to Network Device Protocol Message Type ................................................................
214
B – Busy.............................................................................................................................214
L – Start System.................................................................................................................
214
O – Stop System.................................................................................................................214
QC – Clear Host Counter...................................................................................................
QR – Request Host Counter Value ....................................................................................
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R – Roger ...........................................................................................................................214
Z – Reset.............................................................................................................................215
? – Request Retransmit.......................................................................................................215
Network Device to Host Protocol Message..........................................................................216
A – Acknowledgement.......................................................................................................216
B – Busy.............................................................................................................................216
C – Carrier Active..............................................................................................................216
D – Reset............................................................................................................................216
L – On-Line........................................................................................................................216
N – Non-Acknowledgement...............................................................................................216
O – Off-Line.......................................................................................................................216
Q – Counter Values............................................................................................................217
Ux – Hardware Error..........................................................................................................218
?x – Error............................................................................................................................219
APPENDIX E KEY MAPS 221
The MX1 Keypad................................................................................................... 221
Alpha-Numeric Keypad (60 Key) ........................................................................................221
Numeric-Alpha Keypad (41 Key) ........................................................................................223
The MX3 Keypad................................................................................................... 224
The 1380 Keyboard............................................................................................... 226
The VX1, VX2 and VX4 Keyboards.......................................................................227
INDEX 229
Illustrations
Figure 1-1 Wireless and Wired Networks ...........................................................................................................6
Figure 1-2 Inbound/Outbound Message Path......................................................................................................9
Figure 1-3 DOS Terminal Buffer Organization.................................................................................................10
Figure 2-1 Stored Forms Menu..........................................................................................................................31
Figure 2-2 Stored Forms, Executing A Form ....................................................................................................32
Figure 2-3 Stored Forms, Previewing A Form ..................................................................................................32
Figure 3-1 Configuration Utility - Menu Components...................................................................................... 36
Figure 4-1 Outbound and Inbound Message Formats......................................................................................104
Figure 4-2 Outbound Start of Line Character Placement.................................................................................106
Figure 4-3 Inbound Message with SOL Character ..........................................................................................106
Figure 4-4 DOS Terminal ID Character Placement.........................................................................................107
Figure 4-5 Outbound DOS Terminal ID Placement ........................................................................................107
Figure 4-6 Location of Type Character in Outbound Message........................................................................108
Figure 4-7 Inbound Message Type M..............................................................................................................108
Figure 4-8 Outbound Message Type S ............................................................................................................109
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Figure 4-9 Location of CTRL Character in an Outbound Message.................................................................110
Figure 4-10 Outbound Message with Control Character.................................................................................110
Figure 4-11 Location of CTRL Character in an Inbound Message .................................................................111
Figure 4-12 Inbound Message with Control Character....................................................................................111
Figure 4-13 Beep Pattern Example..................................................................................................................112
Figure 4-14 Location of N/EF Character in an Outbound Message ................................................................116
Figure 4-15 Outbound Message with CTRL Q and N/EF Character...............................................................116
Figure 4-16 LDS Plus Control Codes.............................................................................................................. 117
Figure 4-17 Location of Sequence # Character in an Outbound Message.......................................................118
Figure 4-18 Outbound Message with Sequence Number ................................................................................118
Figure 4-19 Location of SEQ # Character in an Inbound Message.................................................................118
Figure 4-20 Outbound Message with Sequence Number ................................................................................119
Figure 4-21 Inbound Message with Sequence Number...................................................................................119
Figure 4-22 Outbound Text Location..............................................................................................................121
Figure 4-23 Inbound Text Location.................................................................................................................122
Figure 4-24 Location of End Of Line (CRLF) Characters...............................................................................123
Figure 4-25 Inbound Message with EOL Characters.......................................................................................123
Figure 4-26 Set the Automatic Transmit Buffer Length to 40.........................................................................128
Figure 4-27 Control Character Location in Outbound Form Message............................................................130
Figure 4-28 Form Message Header Location ..................................................................................................131
Figure 4-29 Set the Automatic Transmit Buffer Length..................................................................................133
Figure 4-30 Protected Characters where SwedishFldCntrl = No .....................................................................136
Figure 4-31 Protected Characters where SwedishFldCntrl = Yes ...................................................................136
Figure 4-32 Example of Host Deletion............................................................................................................138
Figure 5-1 Expanded Function A Forced Message..........................................................................................146
Figure 5-2 Expanded Function B Forced Message..........................................................................................148
Figure 5-3 Expanded Function C Forced Message..........................................................................................149
Figure 5-4 Expanded Function c Forced Message...........................................................................................151
Figure 5-5 Expanded Function D Forced Message..........................................................................................152
Figure 5-6 Expanded Function G Forced Message..........................................................................................153
Figure 5-7 Expanded Function g Forced Message...........................................................................................155
Figure 5-8 Expanded Function H Forced Message..........................................................................................158
Figure 5-9 Expanded Function I Forced Message...........................................................................................159
Figure 5-10 Expanded Function J Forced Message..........................................................................................160
Figure 5-11 Expanded Function K Forced Message........................................................................................161
Figure 5-12 Downloading Stored Forms with N/EF K....................................................................................162
Figure 5-13 Stored Form Deactivation with N/EF K.......................................................................................163
Figure 5-14 Expanded Function L Forced Message........................................................................................164
Figure 5-15 Expanded Function M Forced Message.......................................................................................165
Figure 5-16 Expanded Function N Forced Message........................................................................................167
Figure 5-17 Expanded Function O Forced Message........................................................................................169
Figure 5-18 Expanded Function P Forced Message ........................................................................................170
Figure 5-19 Expanded Function p Forced Message.........................................................................................171
Figure 5-20 Expanded Function Q Forced Message........................................................................................172
Figure 5-21 Expanded Function R Forced Message........................................................................................174
Figure 5-22 Expanded Function S Forced Message ........................................................................................175
Figure 5-23 Expanded Function U Forced US ASCII Message......................................................................176
Figure 5-24 Expanded Function u Forced US ASCII Message.......................................................................178
Figure 5-25 Expanded Function V Forced Message........................................................................................179
Figure 5-26 Expanded Function X Forced Message........................................................................................180
Figure C-1 LDS Plus Control Codes ...............................................................................................................201
Figure C-2 Control Characters for Form Messages.........................................................................................202
Figure C-3 Control Characters for Non-Form Messages.................................................................................203
Figure C-4 Beep Pattern Control Characters ...................................................................................................204
Figure C-5 Automatic Transmit Buffer Length Table.....................................................................................205
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Figure C-6 Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart (0 to 139 Decimal)........................................................................209
Figure C-7 Decimal - Hexadecimal Chart (140 to 255 Decimal)....................................................................210
Figure D-1 Broadcast Message Example.........................................................................................................212
Figure D-2 Protocol Message Format..............................................................................................................213
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About this Guide
The LDS Plus Reference Guide provides a description of the use and operation of the LXE LDS
Plus terminal emulator (TE) in an LXE system. LDS Plus is designed for LXE certified DOS
computers operating in an LXE LDS I environment. The LDS Plus TE software program runs on
LXE DOS platforms that operate with the 2.4 GHz radios. Narrowband radios are not supported
in LDS Plus.
As the reference for LXE's LDS Plus, this guide provides detailed information on its features and
functionality. Use this reference guide as you would any other source book: reading portions to
learn about LDS Plus, and then referring to it when you need more information about a particular
subject. This guide takes you through all aspects of the installation and configuration of the LXE
LDS Plus TE.
Note: For details concerning LXE certified DOS devices and future capabilities, contact the
Chapter 1 Introduction
LXE Product Marketing department.
LXE Legacy Terminals vs LXE DOS Computers
The 900 MHz radio system is obsolete. Please see “Getting Help”, later in this
chapter, for information regarding this radio system and the LDS Plus terminal
emulation.
Devices used in the LXE Legacy LDS I system (LXE 1280, 1290, 2280, 2285, 2286 and 2315
terminals and the 5460 wireless modem) are frequently called “LXE RF terminals”.
To distinguish between the Legacy LDS I terminals and LXE certified DOS computers required
for LDS Plus (e.g. 13XX vehicle mount and MXX hand held computers) this reference guide
refers to LDS Plus devices as DOS terminals or DOS computers.
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2 About this Guide
In This Guide
Chapter 1, “Introduction”, describes this reference guide’s structure, the function and layout of
an LXE Radio Frequency Data Communication system, an overview of the LDS Plus TE system,
and describes RF backbone compatibility with LDS Plus.
Chapter 2, “Getting Started”, takes you through installation, initial setup of the LDS Plus
software and system, and logging in. Instructions are included for using LDS Plus key sequences,
manipulating the Compose and Receive buffers and working with forms.
Chapter 3, “Configuration Utility”, contains information and instructions relating to the
configuration utility resident in each LDS Plus device. Configuration parameter instructions are
included in this chapter.
Chapter 4, “Messages”, presents information and instruction for the host programmer when
working with LDS Plus messages. It includes information and instruction for LDS Plus inbound
and outbound messages, broadcast messages and protocol messages.
Chapter 5, “Expanded Functions”, presents information and instruction for the host
programmer when creating messages using CTRL characters and N/EF characters.
Appendix A, “LDS Plus Screen Messages”, contains an alphabetical list of LDS Plus messages;
general information, error messages and fatal error messages. The expected user response to each
message is included.
Appendix B, “Files”, outlines the LDS Plus file structure on a DOS computer running LDS Plus
and includes examples of important files.
Appendix C, “Code Tables and Character Sets”, contains graphics and tables portraying
decimal - hexadecimal equivalent values, CTRL Bit Patterns, Form and Non-Form characteristics,
the list of National Replacement Sets (NRC Sets), the 8-Bit Code Table, and the DOS U.S. ASCII
Character Set.
Appendix D, “Broadcast and Protocol Messages”, presents information and instruction for the
host programmer when working with LDS Plus broadcast and protocol messages.
Appendix E, “Key Maps”, describe the LDS specific keypresses to use when operating LXE
DOS certified computers.
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About this Guide 3
Document Conventions
This Reference Guide uses the following document conventions:
Convention Meaning
ALL CAPS
Menu|Choice
"Quotes"
< > Indicates a key on the keyboard (for example, <Enter> ).
ATTENTION
!
Note: Keyword that indicates immediately relevant information.
CAUTION
!
All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application
names.
Rather than use the phrase "choose the Save command from the File menu",
this manual uses the convention "choose File|Save".
Indicates the title of a book, chapter or a section within a chapter (for
example, "Document Conventions").
Indicates a reference to other documentation.
Differences in operation or commands due to radio type.
Keyword that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow.
Attention symbol that indicates vital or pivotal information to follow. Also,
when marked on product, means to refer to the manual or operator’s guide.
Keyword that indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Getting Help
LXE user guides are now available on CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE
ServicePass website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD or access
to the LXE ServicePass website. You can also check the LXE ServicePass website for the latest
manual releases.
Note: Obsolete/archived manuals are not available on the LXE Manuals CD. They are
available for download from the ServicePass website only.
You can get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in
the file titled “Contacting LXE”. This information is also available on the LXE website.
Explanations of terms and acronyms used in this manual are located in the file titled "LXE
Technical Glossary" on the LXE Manuals CD and on the LXE website.
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Information concerning operating the LXE LDS Plus Terminal Emulation on
obsolete systems can be found in the archived copy of this manual on the
ServicePass website.
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4 About this Guide
LDS Plus Related Manuals
The following lists the manuals that are available on the LXE Documentation CD-ROM or
Service Pass website. Obsolete equipment manuals are only available on the ServicePass website.
These manuals provide references that may be required when using ANSI Plus with LXE certified
DOS computers.
These manuals provide setup, operating instructions, software / accessory installation instructions:
• 1380 Reference Guide
• 1390 Reference Guide
• MX1 Reference Guide
• MX3 Reference Guide
• VX1 Reference Guide
• VX2 Reference Guide
• VX4D Reference Guide
• Telnet Manager Reference Guide
• DOS Autoconfigurator Instructions
Important
Obsolete/Archived Software Obsolete/Archived Equipment
3270 Terminal Emulation NC/RFU - 6220, 6230, 6280, 6281
5250 Terminal Emulation Terminal - 1280, 1290, 2280, 2285, 2286, 2315
ANSI Terminal Emulation Modem - 5232, 5420, 5460
LDS I and LDS II Terminal Emulation DOS Computer – 1320/30, 1380/90, 2320, 2330,
2335, MX1, MX3, VX2
6200 Network Management Workstation (Console) / TSIO Lettered Menus
Client Configuration Manager
6224 Session Manager Reference Guide
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System Overview 5
System Overview
LDS Plus Terminal Emulation (TE) is LXE’s DOS based LDS terminal emulator. LDS Plus will
run on LXE certified DOS devices. Throughout this reference guide, LXE certified DOS devices
will be referred to as DOS terminals and/or DOS computers.
For complete information and operating instructions for the LXE DOS computers,
please refer to the respective computer’s LXE manual.
The DOS computers are easily integrated into LXE’s RF systems and provide many of the same
capabilities as the Legacy LDS TE terminals (LXE 1280, 1290, 2280, 2285, 2286 and 2315) and
wireless modem (LXE 5460).
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6 System Overview
Radio Frequency Data Communication System
With LXE's Radio Frequency Data Communication (RFDC) data is collected in real-time by
operators using mobile data devices.
Integration is accomplished by using a qualified 2.4 GHz PCMCIA radio.
The PCMCIA radio in the DOS computer communicates with Access Points (APs). Access Points
communicate with either an LXE Telnet Manager (TM1) or the LDS Controller using an Ethernet
link.
Wired Network Traffic
Wireless Network Traffic
LDS
Host
Ter m inal
Server
TM1 or 6224
Controller
Network Media
2.4 GHz DOS Computer
Access Point
(AP)
2.4 GHz DOS Computers
Hardwired Te rmin als
Access Point
(AP)
Figure 1-1 Wireless and Wired Networks
The wire-linked system physically links a host computer to remote computers with wires. This link
obviously restricts the mobility of the computer operators and prevents them from moving about
freely (as in a warehouse application).
A radio frequency data communication system uses radios to link remote computers to a host
computer. RFDC allows RF computer operators to roam while communicating with a host
application in real-time.
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System Overview 7
RFDC Component Functions
Component Function
Host Computer An asynchronous computer system that runs application
programs and maintains data bases.
Telnet Manager (TM1)
6224 LDS Controller
Access Point (AP) An LXE device that links the TM1 / 6224 to the mobile
Examples of DOS mobile RF
computers
An LXE device that monitors and manages message
flow between the host computer and the RF mobile DOS
computers.
DOS computers using radio waves.
An LXE device that an operator uses to communicate
with the host computer. The DOS computer transmits
data to and receives data from the RFU using radio
waves.
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8 System Overview
How the RFDC System Works
This section provides an overview of how messages move through the Radio Frequency Data
Communication System.
Inbound Messages
An inbound message is a message that the DOS computer sends to the host.
For example:
1. The computer operator presses the Enter key to transmit the message.
2. The message is carried by radio to the AP which then passes it to the TM1/6224.
3. The TM1/6224 uses the path in step 2 above to send the computer an ACK.
4. The TM1/6224 forwards the message to the LDS host.
5. The host sends a Roger (an ACK) to the TM1/6224.
ACKs
ACKs, or acknowledgments, are generated by the DOS computer, TM1/6224, and host computer
and are received by these same devices. A receiving device generates an ACK to inform a
transmitting device that a message was received without errors. Otherwise, the transmitting device
assumes that the message failed the transmission attempt.
Retry Attempts
A DOS computer expects an acknowledgment for each message that it sends. If it does not receive
an acknowledgment, it retries the message.
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Outbound Messages
An outbound message is a message initiated by the host computer and sent to the TM1/6224. The
TM1/6224 forwards the message to the DOS computer.
The diagram below shows the basic steps and data path of both inbound and outbound messages.
1.
The computer
operator presses
the SEND key
to transmit
the message.
2.
The RFU
receives the
message and
passes it on
to the TM1
or 6224.
5.
The TM1/
6224 sends an
ACK to the
computer and
then sends
the message
to the host.
RF COMPUTER
ACCESS POINT
TM1 or 6224
HOST
COMPUTER
4.
The AP
passes the
ACK to the
computer.
3.
The TM1/
6224 receives
the message
and passes the
ACK to the AP.
6.
The host
sends the ACK
(Roger) to the
TM1/6224.
Figure 1-2 Inbound/Outbound Message Path
Host Retry Attempts
An LDS host computer expects an acknowledgment for each message that it sends. If the host
computer does not receive an acknowledgment, it may retry the message depending upon how the
software is written.
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Buffers
The LXE DOS computer contains different buffers that control how messages flow.
The following diagram illustrates, conceptually, the buffer organization in the LXE DOS
computer:
Components
RX Data
Receive Buffer
Optional Auxiliary
I/O Buffer
Display Buffer
Status Buffer
Form Buffer
Figure 1-3 DOS Terminal Buffer Organization
The following table describes each LXE DOS computer buffer:
Buffer Description
TX Data
Transmit
(Compose) Buffer
Stored Forms
Receive Buffer Every message that the LXE computer receives on the
RF channel comes in through the receive buffer.
Display Buffer Used to display information from the receive, compose,
and status buffers. What is seen on the physical display.
Status Buffer Contains error or status messages from the LXE
computer's software. Messages are displayed in a popup dialog box.
Form Buffer Contains a copy of the form the LXE computer is
currently using.
Transmit (Compose) Buffer Every message that the LXE computer transmits on the
RF channel must go through the compose buffer.
All input from the keyboard, barcode scanner or other
external device is entered into the Compose Buffer.
Stored Forms Text files stored in the C:\LDS24\STFORMS
subdirectory. The LDS host and the user can call up
stored forms for display at the LXE computer.
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LDS Plus TE Overview 11
LDS Plus TE Overview
LDS Plus is LXE’s DOS based LDS Terminal Emulator (TE) and allows an LDS host application
to communicate with an LXE DOS terminal.
Entering Data
For complete information and operating procedures for entering data and sending
messages, please refer to Chapter 2, “Getting Started”.
The LXE DOS terminal accepts data entry from the keyboard, barcode scanner and the auxiliary
(RS-232) input port. Data entry is possible only while the DOS terminal displays the compose
buffer.
Keyboard Data Entry
Once the LDS Plus TE is started, data can be entered with the keyboard. Keyboard data can be
entered into a data field and transmitted to the host; note that keyboard input is always enabled,
but it is subject to field control in forms. You might respond to a prompt sent by the host
application with a keyboard entry, such as a menu listing choices for your next action.
Barcode Data Entry
The LXE DOS computers support an accessory barcode reading device. Keyboard data entries can
be mixed with barcode data entries. Any scanner that decodes the barcode internally and outputs
an RS-232 data stream may be used. Barcode data entry can be enabled by a form header,
commands from the host or through the keyboard. Features of barcode data entry include
AutoAdvance, AutoTransmit, Truncation, Barkey (Scannable function key), Barcode Prefix and
Suffix and Barcode Braces. All these are described in a later chapter.
The serial port parameters may need to be changed (using the LDS Plus Configuration Utility) to
match the parameters of the scanner. Refer to the LXE DOS computer’s operator or reference
manual for more information on which COM ports are available for use with a scanner. The
default setting is Comm port 1 for the barcode scanner port and Comm port 2 for the standard
serial (AUX) port.
For example, the vehicle mount DOS computers feature a built in port for barcode input. The
handheld DOS computers feature an integrated laser scanner endcap. Many of the handheld
computers also have an RS-232 endcap that uses the same barcode reader as the vehicle mount
DOS computers.
RS-232 Data Entry
The LXE DOS computer accepts input from an RS-232 device connected to the RS-232 (AUX)
port of the computer. The AutoAdvance, AutoTransmit and Truncate features are also applied to
RS-232 input just as for barcode input. RS-232 input can be enabled by a form header, commands
from the host or by a keyboard keystroke.
The computer processes data from the RS-232 port the same way it processes barcode or keyed
data. The data is entered at the cursor position, and the data is subject to all of the barcode/RS-232
input menu parameters, such as truncate. The RS-232 Comm port must be activated before
sending data or receiving input.
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Stored Forms
For complete information when using the Stored Forms feature, please refer to Chapter 2 “Getting
Started” section titled “Forms and Stored Forms” in this guide. A stored form is text that, when
executed by the LDS Plus TE and displayed on the computer screen, appears as a fill-in form. The
commands and text that comprise the form are stored on the computer’s hard drive in the
following directory:
• C:\LDS24\STFORMS (for 2.4GHz radio equipped LXE computers).
Remote Setup From Host
The LDS Plus TE can take advantage of LXE’s Remote Setup feature. Host application
programmers can specify DOS computer software operating parameters in the host-to-terminal
data stream. Remote setup applies to Expanded Functions (see Chapter 4, “Messages”, and
Chapter 5, “Expanded Functions”).
Keyboard Functions
For complete information when using the DOS keys, please refer to Chapter 2,
“Getting Started”, section titled “Keys and Key Sequences” in this guide.
Keypresses used when LDS Plus is running are, essentially, the same as the keypresses used on
LDS Legacy terminals (1280, 1290, 2280, 2285, 2286, and 2315) in the Legacy LDS system. The
interaction with the LDS host is not changed when equivalent DOS keypresses are used.
For example, the [Shift] [number] combinations have changed to [Alt] [number] combinations.
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Legacy LDS / LDS Plus Incompatibility 13
Legacy LDS / LDS Plus Incompatibility
The following Legacy LDS hot keys have no equivalent in the LDS Plus TE:
[CTRL] [9] Swap Terminal Emulation
This hot key function is directed toward terminals with multiple terminal emulators
residing in the terminal. LDS Plus is the only terminal emulator residing in the DOS
terminals.
[CTRL] [0] Swap RF Channels
This hot key function is directed toward terminals with narrow band radios. DOS
terminals running LDS Plus do not support narrow band radios.
[SHIFT] [6] Electroluminescent
This Legacy LDS function is not supported by LDS Plus as this function is used
exclusively by the LXE 2200 series terminals.
The Legacy LDS procedures:
• Changing Backlight Mode
• Changing Beeper Loudness
• Changing the LCD Viewing Angle
are handled differently using LXE DOS computers and LDS Plus. Backlight and beeper are
adjusted using DOS computer keypresses and/or the LDS Plus Configuration Utility parameters.
LCD viewing angle cannot be changed on LXE’s DOS computers.
Legacy LDS keypresses that are unique to a terminal type, for example, the 2200 terminal’s OFF
and ON keys, have no equivalent in LDS Plus. LDS Plus functions are designed for LXE certified
DOS computers only -- for example, LXE’s VXX Series VMC (Vehicle Mounted Computer) and
the MXX Series HHC (Hand Held Computer).
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14 Autologin
Autologin
DOS Computers
Autologin data is maintained and stored in each computer and is modified using the CONFIG
program, also resident in the terminal. Autologin is always enabled in an LDS 2.4 GHz system.
Note: Autologin parameters are edited in the terminal’s CONFIG program, Main Menu option
“Protocol”, submenu “TCPIP Autologin.”
Autologin Failure
An Autologin failure results in the "Connect Failed" message appearing on the computer’s screen
display and the TELNET prompt is again displayed.
Connection failure may be caused by:
• Specifying an incorrect IP address for the host.
• Using a secondary terminal ID that is already connected.
• An unreachable IP address.
• Using a connection port already in use.
• Having any characters in the Prompt/Response fields. These fields must be blank for
LDS autologin.
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Starting LDS Plus
LDS Plus is configured to start as follows:
LDS Plus is started manually by returning to the TE Selection Menu with the followin g command:
Chapter 2 Getting Started
• LDS Plus is started automatically after the device boots if it is the only TE loaded on
the computer and LDS Plus is not configured for multiple hosts.
• If multiple Terminal Emulators (TE’s) are installed, the TE Selection Menu is
displayed after boot. To launch LDS Plus, select the appropriate choice from the
menu.
• If LDS Plus is configured for multiple hosts, the TE Selection Menu is displayed
after boot. To launch LDS Plus, select the appropriate choice for the desired host
from the menu.
c:\teselect
Single TE
• LDS Plus is started automatically if it is the only TE installed (and LDS Plus is
Power on the DOS computer and the LDS Plus welcome screen is automatically displayed. When
the TE is closed with an Alt-X keypress, the screen is cleared and the system returns to the DOS
prompt.
Note: This is the default behavior for an LDS Plus equipped computer. The TE can be
not configured for multiple hosts).
• The TE Selection Menu is displayed if multiple TE’s are installed or LDS Plus is
configured for multiple hosts. In either case, select the appropriate choice from
the TE Selection Menu.
configured to suppress the DOS prompt. Please refer to “SuppressPrompt” in Chapter
3, “Configuration Utility”, for more details.
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The TE Selection Menu
Multiple TEs
In the event there is more than one Terminal Emulator (TE) installed in the computer, the user is
presented with the TE Selection Menu listing the available terminal emulators that can be
accessed using the computer.
For example, a user could see:
[5] Launch 5250
[L] Launch LDSPlus
[E] Exit to DOS
Please select option: [5, L, E]?
Upon selecting one of the terminal emulator options, the desired TE is launched. When the user
selects E, the screen is cleared and the DOS prompt is displayed. When the TE is closed with an
<Alt-X> keypress, the screen is cleared and the menu is presented again.
Note: The system administrator may change almost every facet of the menu display, including
suppressing the “Exit to DOS” option, by modifying the variables found at the top of
TESELECT.BAT. Details on modifying the TESELECT.BAT file are included in the
“DOS Autoconfigurator Instructions”, included on the LXE Manuals CD. The TE can
be configured to suppress the DOS prompt. Please refer to “SuppressPrompt” in
Chapter 3, “Configuration Utility”, for more details.
Multiple Hosts
LDS Plus has been modified to support the selection of one of four possible auto-login hosts at
launch. Up to four distinct LDS Plus host options may be displayed in the TE Selection Menu.
Any of the four LDS Plus options can be enabled or suppressed by modifying the TE Selection
Menu. An example menu is shown below:
[5] Launch 5250
[L] Launch LDSPLUS (Host 1)
[M] Launch LDSPLUS (Host 2)
[N] Launch LDSPLUS (Host 3)
[O] Launch LDSPLUS (Host 4)
[E] Exit to DOS
Please select option: [5, L, M, N, O, E]?
Please refer to the “DOS Autoconfigurator Instructions”, included on the LXE
Manuals CD for complete details on editing the TE Selection Menu to include
multiple LDS Plus hosts.
Note: There is no automatic connection between setting up these options and actually having
the auto-login set up in the LXE.INI file by either the CONFIG.EXE application or
remotely via SNMP sets (by using Client Configuration Manager, for example).
Modifying the TE Selection Menu
Please refer to the “DOS Autoconfigurator Instructions”, included on the LXE
Manuals CD for complete details on modifying the TE Selection Menu.
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Exiting LDS Plus
The behavior of the LXE computer when exiting LDS Plus can be customized as follows:
• The “exit to DOS” option in the TE Selection Menu can be suppressed. For more
information on suppressing the prompt, please refer to the “DOS Autoconfigurator
Instructions”, included on the LXE Manuals CD.
• LDS Plus contains a “SuppressPrompt” parameter, which controls the <Alt-X> (exit)
action in the TE. For more information on this parameter, please refer to Chapter 3,
“Configuration Utility”.
If TE Selection Menu “Exit to DOS” Option is not Suppressed:
TE “Suppress Prompt” OFF TE “Suppress Prompt” On
Single TE: <Alt-X> from the TE takes
the system to a DOS prompt.
Dual TE: <Alt-X> from the TE takes the
system to the TE Selection Menu
with the “Exit to DOS” option.
If TE Selection Menu “Exit to DOS” Option is Suppressed:
TE “Suppress Prompt” OFF TE “Suppress Prompt” On
Single TE: <Alt-X> from the TE takes
the system to a DOS prompt.
Dual TE: <Alt-X> from the TE takes the
system to the TE Selection Menu
without the “Exit to DOS”
option.
<Alt-X> exits the TE and presents the
user with the message
“Disconnected. Press Enter to
Continue.” <Enter> returns the
user to the TE.
Single TE: <Control-DG> takes the
system to a DOS prompt.
Dual TE: <Control-DG> takes the
system to the TE Selection Menu
with the “Exit to DOS” option.
<Alt-X> exits the TE and presents the
user with the message
“Disconnected. Press Enter to
Continue.” <Enter> returns the
user to the TE.
Single TE: <Control-DG> takes the
system to a DOS prompt.
Dual TE: <Control-DG> takes the
system to the TE Selection Menu
without the “Exit to DOS”
option.
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System Requirements
LDS Plus will run on LXE certified DOS devices. Minimum requirements are:
• 640 KB of RAM
• 700 KB of free drive space
• Standard VGA display
• DOS 6.22 or greater
Installation
LDS Plus comes pre-installed on LXE certified DOS devices. Before using LDS Plus, it is
recommended that a software backup be performed.
IMPORTANT The LDS Plus drivers must be loaded prior to starting LDS Plus.
Re-Installation
To re-install the LDS Plus software, simply restore the application from backup. Refer to
commercially available DOS reference guides for DOS backup/restore procedures.
File Structure
This section lists the contents of the subdirectories and the general function of the files. Files
installed in each LXE DOS device are specific to the device -- for example, a MX1 will have a
different file structure than that of a VX1 or a VX2.
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Memory, Disk Drives and File Storage
Computer memory and disk drive activity are performed by operating system functions and
special file commands.
Terminology
Software is the set of programs, procedures, and related on-line documentation associated with a
computer system. A program is a coded set of instructions that interprets the information you give
to the computer with the keyboard or a mouse, and then directs your computer to carry out a task.
Memory is the area where the computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent and
inalterable (ROM) or temporary (RAM or Flash). Conventional memory is the first 640Kb where
the operating system runs programs and stores data. It is also called base memory.
DOS is an acronym for Disk Operating System. Several brands of DOS have been created by
various companies, but in all cases, DOS - whether ROM-DOS, MS-DOS, or X-DOS - is a set of
commands or codes which tells the computer how to process information.
A file is a defined set of related information which is electronically stored for use by your
computer. A file may be stored on a diskette (also called a floppy), on a hard drive, on a PC card,
or a file may reside in computer memory (RAM or ROM).
Computer information is stored in bytes regardless of where it resides. A byte can be thought of as
the amount of space it takes to store one character. Amounts of computer memory are often
measured in the following terms:
• Kb stands for kilobyte. Although one kilobyte is thought of as one thousand bytes, it
is actually 1,024 bytes in computer memory.
• MB stands for megabyte. Although one megabyte is thought of as one million bytes;
the real number is 1,048,576 bytes.
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Directory Structure
The directory structure of a DOS computer intended for LDS Plus TE operation is, essentially, the
same for each LXE DOS device.
LDS Plus requires each DOS computer have the following subdirectories and files:
Stored in this subdirectory ... Are the ...
Root Directory COMMAND.COM, AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS,
TERMTYPE.EXE, RADIO.SYS, RADIO.BAT, REV.BAT,
TELAUNCH.BAT AND TESELECT.BAT files.
C:\AGENT Location of the SNMP agent files.
C:\DOS DOS 6.22 files.
C:\LDS24 LDS Plus terminal emulator operating files.
C:\LDS24\STFORMS LDS Plus stored forms location. Created automatically
when the host uses Expanded Function K to save a stored
form at the DOS terminal.
C:\UTILS Utility files.
C:\PCMCIA PC card and socket services files.
C:\PCTCP TCP stack for 2.4 GHz radio.
C:\IRDA IrDA compliant DOS terminals only. IrDA port files.
See Appendix B, “Files”, for a list and explanations of the types of files loaded on each DOS
computer in an LDS system.
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Keys and Key Sequences
This section describes the LXE DOS computer keys and key sequences used when the LDS Plus
TE program is running.
For the purposes of this section, the LXE 13XX and MXX DOS computer keypresses are used
as examples.
LDS Plus Special Keys
Function DOS Key Sequence
Clear field Delete
Clear screen Backspace
Display Help screen Alt-H
Switch between receive and compose buffers Alt-R
Recall a form from the form buffer Alt-1
Load a stored form Alt-2
Allow input from barcode port Alt-3
Allow input from AUX port Alt-4
Send data to AUX port Alt-5
Transmit data to host Enter
Exit LDS Plus program Alt-X
Display LDS Plus version Alt-V
Delete Line Alt-UpArrow
Insert Line Alt-DownArrow
Delete Character Alt-LeftArrow
Insert Character Alt-RightArrow
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LDS Plus Key Functions
The following table lists keys, key sequences and the functions of each:
Key/Key Sequence Description
Auxiliary In
[Alt] [4]
Auxiliary Out
[Alt] [5]
Backtab
[Shift] [Tab]
Barcode Enable
[Alt] [3]
Character Insert
[Alt][Right Arrow]
Clear Field
[Delete]
Clear Screen
[Backspace]
The Auxiliary In [Alt] [4] key sequence allows input from an
auxiliary input device.
The Auxiliary Out [Alt] [5] key sequence sends data to an
auxiliary output device.
Moves the cursor to the beginning of an unprotected field
while in forms. If the cursor is already at the beginning of an
unprotected field, this key sequence moves the cursor to the
previous unprotected field.
The Barcode Enable [Alt] [3] key sequence allows input from a
barcode reading device.
The Character Insert [Alt][Right Arrow] key sequence inserts a
character at the cursor position in a non-form.
The Clear Field [Delete] key clears the field where the cursor
sits. Clears the compose buffer while a non-form is displayed,
leaving only the unchanged header.
The Clear Screen [Backspace] key sequence clears all
unprotected fields of the form (while in forms) or functions
exactly the same as the Clear Field keypress when not in forms.
Cursor Down
[Down Arrow]
Cursor Left
[Left Arrow]
Cursor Right
[Right Arrow]
Cursor Up
[Up Arrow]
Exit LDS Plus
[Alt] [X]
The Cursor Down [Down Arrow] key moves the cursor to the
beginning of an unprotected field in the line below. If the
cursor is on the last line, the key sequence has no effect.
The Cursor Left [Left Arrow] key moves the cursor (in
unprotected fields only) one position to the left each time it is
pressed. If the position to the left is a protected cell, the curso r
skips back to the previous field
The Cursor Right [Right Arrow] key moves the cursor (in
unprotected fields only) one position to the right each time it is
pressed, skipping to the next field if necessary.
The Cursor Up [Up Arrow] key moves the cursor to the
beginning of a field in the line above. If the cursor is on the
first line, the keystroke has no effect.
Use [Alt] [X] to exit from or close the LDS Plus program.
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Key/Key Sequence Description
Form Recall
[Alt] [1]
Function [F1-F40] The Function keys [F1 - F40] may transmit the header to the
HELP
[Alt] [H]
Line Delete
[Alt] [Up Arrow]
The Form Recall [Alt] [1] key sequence recalls the form from
the form buffer. Any data in the compose buffer is lost.
host, enter the header into the compose buffer, clear the
compose buffer or a combination of these, depending on the
settings of the LDS Plus configuration utility parameters:
FKeyXmitMode, FKeyInhibit, and FkeyAsChar.
Access the function keys by pressing the following key
sequences:
F1 - F10 [F1 - F10]
F11 - F20 [ALT] [F1 - F10]
F21 - F30 [Shift] [F1 - F10]
F31 - F40 [Ctrl] [F1 - F10]
Note: Some DOS keyboards may have physical F11 and F12
function keys. While the LDS Plus TE is running,
pressing the physical F11 or F12 keys has no effect.
Displays the help screen.
When a non-form is in the compose buffer, the Line Delete
[Alt] [Up Arrow] key sequence deletes a line containing the
cursor, while in compose mode. Configuration Utility
parameter InsertEnabled must be set to Yes. When displaying a
form, this key sequence has no effect.
Line Insert
[Alt] [Down Arrow]
[Tab] The [Tab] key does the following: Moves the cursor to the next
[Enter] [Enter] sends the data in the form to the host, but does not
Reset [Alt] [R] The Reset key sequence toggles the display between the
Space [SP] The [SP] key (or the Spacebar) enters a blank space into the
Stored Form Load [Alt] [2] The Stored Form Load [Alt] [2] key sequence allows selection
The Line Insert [Alt] [Down Arrow] key sequence inserts a
line. Configuration Utility parameter InsertEnabled must be set
to Yes. When displaying a form, this key sequence has no
effect.
unprotected field on a form, while in forms. Moves the cursor
to the first character position of the next line, when in nonform compose mode.
move the cursor position unless AltAckMode is Yes.
receive and compose buffers.
compose buffer (on the display) at the current cursor position.
of a form from the stored form subdirectory. Configuration
Utility parameter StoredFormCall must be set to Yes.
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The Compose and Receive Buffers
You can enter data from the keyboard, barcode scanner, or optional RS-232 device. When you
enter data, it is important to know which buffer the DOS computer is displaying—compose or
receive.
What are Buffers?
• The compose and receive buffers are the interface between data and the display.
• The cursor is visible when the compose buffer contents are displayed.
• The compose buffer is used for all data entry.
• The receive buffer is the first location in the DOS computer to receive a message
from the host computer. The receive buffer transfers the message to the next location
in the computer.
• When the receive buffer is empty, the display is blank except for a lowercase “e”
(for empty).
• Press [Alt] [R] to toggle the display between the compose buffer and the receive
buffer.
Buffer Keypresses
The following keys and key sequences directly affect the buffers.
Use the [Alt] [R] key sequence to switch between the receive and the compose buffers.
Keypress Function
[Alt] [1] Reload the form buffer.
[Alt] [2] Load a stored form.
[Alt] [3] Allow input from barcode port.
[Alt] [4] Allows input from an external device attached to the optional RS-232 port.
[Alt] [5] Sends the contents of the receive or compose buffer (whichever is presently
[Del]
or
[BackSpace]
Function
[F1 – F40]
being viewed) to an external device attached to the optional RS-232 port.
Clears the current field or clears the current form.
The Function [F1 – F40] keys clear the display and compose buffer to a three
character header: XX). Any previous message in the compose buffer is lost.
The number of the function key that you press appears on the display in the
XX position. This behavior happens if FKeyXmitMode is N and FKeyAsChar
is N.
F1 - F10 [F1 - F10]
F11 - F20 [Alt] [F1 - F10]
F21 - F30 [Shift] [F1 - F10]
F31 - F40 [Ctrl] [F1 - F10]
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Buffers and Data Entry
Keyboard Data Entry
Keyboard characters are displayed at the cursor position only when the DOS computer displays
the compose buffer.
If you type while the contents of the receive buffer are displayed, the DOS computer
automatically toggles to the compose buffer and discards the first character typed.
RS-232 Data Entry
Depending on the DOS computer hardware configuration, I/O through up to two RS-232 ports is
supported. These ports can be configured to supply power to a device (such as a barcode scanner)
through the LDS Plus Configuration Utility Platform parameters, Com1Power and Com2Power.
By default, Com1 is defined as the barcode port and Com2 as the Aux port, but this can be
changed in the LDS Plus Configuration Utility System menu using the RFFileModeCfg
parameter.
Data entry from the RS-232 ports into the compose buffer is strictly controlled by LDS Plus. Data
entry from the ports can be enabled by commands from the host computer, by a form as it is
loaded into the compose buffer or from the keyboard. Input from the Barcode port is enabled by
the [Alt]+[3] key sequence and Aux port input is enabled by the [Alt]+[4] key sequence.
Barcode input capability is also affected by the ReturnToWand parameter (see LDS Plus
Configuration Utility Emulation menu).
Send Data
Use the Auxiliary Out [Alt]+[5] key sequence to send data from the compose buffer to an external
device attached to the Aux port.
Barcode Data Entry
The DOS computers support a barcode reading device for reading preprinted labels. You can
activate the barcode reading device from the host computer, when you enter the Barcode Enable
[Alt] [3] key sequence from the DOS computer, or by a form. Barcode data input is possible only
while the contents of the compose buffer are displayed.
Compose Buffer and Automatic Transmit
DOS computers can be configured to automatically transmit data—without pressing the [Enter]
key. When input from Aux or barcode moves the cursor past a specified point, data is
automatically transmitted.
Keyboard data entries may be intermixed with barcode data entries, and are automatically
transmitted when a barcode or auxiliary input device reading occurs at or beyond the flag set for
automatic transmission.
See the AutoXmitBufLen parameter in the LDS Plus Configuration Utility.
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Host Initiated Auxiliary Output
The host can initiate the AUX Out function without operator intervention. The host-initiated AUX
output function has two modes: Expanded function A and expanded function Q.
Expanded Function A
A message from the host computer appears in the receive buffer as a normal received message; the
message appears on the DOS computer display, the DOS computer beeps once, and the message is
copied to the auxiliary output port.
Expanded Function Q
A message from the host computer is cleared from the receive buffer as soon as the message is
copied to the auxiliary output port. The beeper does not sound. The message does not appear on
the display.
Refer to Chapter 5, “Expanded Functions”.
Transmitting a Message
Transmit a message by pressing the [Enter] key (or exceed the automatic transmit buffer length
when the AutoXmitBufLen parameter is enabled).
A short message sent while the radio channel is not busy can be transmitted and verified by in less
than one second. More time may be required to complete a transmission when the RF channel is
busy or if the transmission path is marginal. During this time the following message appears on
the display:
*Transmitting*
Successful Transmission
The DOS computer displays the following message when the network device acknowledges
(ACKs) a successful transmission:
Message Acknowledged, Waiting for Host
The host may respond with a user-defined message or form informing the operator of the next
action to take.
Unsuccessful Transmission
If the host does not reply:
Computer Did Not Answer
Please Send Again
is displayed. Press [Enter] to send the message again.
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Using Function Keys While Transmitting to the Host
Pressing [F1] through [F10] while the “Message Acknowledged, Waiting for Host” message is
displayed clears the status window.
To display [F1] through [F40], first press any key to return to the compose buffer, then use the
normal sequence of accessing the upper level function keys to set up the appropriate header.
For example -- press any key (e.g. [f] ) to return to the compose buffer, then to display [F16],
press [Alt] [F6].
Pressing keys while the “Message Acknowledged, Waiting for Host” message is displayed does
not affect the host response.
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Forms and Stored Forms
Forms in the LDS Plus application are the electronic equivalent of paper forms.
Forms are written by the host application programmer and sent from the host to the DOS
computer. The form appears on the DOS computer display, where the operator fills in the data
entry fields. After a form has been filled out, the operator sends the data to the host.
A form that is sent from the host and stored on the DOS computer’s hard drive is a stored form.
The location of the stored forms is:
• C:\LDS24\STFORMS subdirectory.
You can recall a stored form from the DOS computer’s memory with [Alt] [2], fill out the form,
and send the data to the host computer at any time.
Maximum Number of Stored Forms
The maximum number of stored forms supported by the LDS Plus TE program is 94 and the
maximum size of each stored form is 520 bytes.
Stored forms are placed in the subdirectory listed above on the hard disk. The directory location is
not user configurable through LDS Plus or the LDS host.
LDS Plus Forms
In the LDS Plus application, a form usually consists of prompt characters associated with data
entry fields. A form is any message sent with a form type control code. Prompt characters identify
the type of data the operator should enter into the associated data entry fields.
Prompt characters are protected from operator input, and data entry fields are unprotected for
operator input.
The DOS computer display of a form shows unprotected data entry fields as underscores:
_ _ _ _.
Host input fields are shown as ??? if “host input” is disabled.
Field Size
The number of underscores in a field represents the size of that field. Field size may range from a
single character up to the maximum buffer size of 517 characters. The actual number of characters
permitted in a field is defined by the host application program.
The first three characters of a form and all prompt characters are protected and cannot be changed
by operator data entry.
Barcode Brace Inhibit
If you set the LDS Plus Configuration Utility parameter BCBraceInhibit to “Yes”, beginning and
ending braces are NOT added to all barcode data entries.
Note: Barcode brace inhibit does not apply to keyboard or aux data.
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Field Control Characters
Field control characters identify the unprotected fields of a form and indicate the type of keyboard
data that can be entered for each character position in a field.
Field control character restrictions apply only to keyboard input and do not apply to barcode and
auxiliary data input devices. Barcode and auxiliary data input devices enter all characters into a
field regardless of the defined type.
There are seven field control characters. You cannot distinguish among the seven types of fields
from the display appearance.
LDS Plus can be configured to use English, Swedish, or German field control characters. Each of
these languages has its own set of field control characters.
The field control characters for a particular language are selected from the parameters in the LDS
Plus Configuration Utility (GermanFldCntrl, SwedishFldCntrl).
LDS Plus will not accept more than one language set of field control characters at a time.
Truncate/Advance Features
If a field is too short, the data is truncated. For Aux and barcode input, if the data and braces do
not require the entire field, the cursor automatically tabs to the next field at the conclusion of a
scan and the remaining unused positions of the previous field remain filled with the underline
characters. A truncated scan does not trigger an AutoTransmit.
When LDS Plus parameter BCBraceInhibit is “Yes”, the data characters scanned in are the only
characters that are displayed.
Cursor Keys
The cursor keys (in the compose buffer) work essentially the same with forms and non-forms,
except that when using a form the cursor can be positioned only within unprotected data fields.
When the cursor is moved past the last position of an unprotected field, the cursor lands in the
first position of the next unprotected data field. The reverse is true for left cursor movement.
Enter Key
The [Enter] key sends data to the host, but does not adjust the cursor position.
Tab Key
The [Tab] key moves the cursor from anywhere in an unprotected field to the beginning of the
next unprotected field. The quickest way to move the cursor to the next unprotected field is to use
the [Tab] key. When a character is entered in the last character position of a field, the cursor
automatically moves to the next unprotected field.
Previous Key [Shift] [Tab]
The Previous [Shift] [Tab] key sequence moves the cursor from anywhere in an unprotected field
to the beginning of that field. If the cursor is already at the beginning of an unprotected field,
pressing the Previous [Shift] [Tab] key sequence moves the cursor to the beginning of the
previous unprotected field.
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Barcode Activated by Form
Barcode and auxiliary input features can be activated by the form itself according to the second
character position of the form. A typical form might appear as:
AB] Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
In the above display,
bracket occupies the third character position of a form. Refer to Chapter 4, “Messages”, for the
possible values of A and B in the first line.
A is the form number or letter and B activates barcode input. A right square
Barcode Capability and Form Entry
Transmitting a form affects barcode capability in these ways:
If a form... Then...
without barcode
capability is used
with barcode capability
is used
upon transmission of data to the host:
• the barcode mode is automatically deactivated.
• you must activate the barcode mode again from the
host or keyboard before you can continue to read
barcodes, unless the LDS Plus Configuration Utility
ReturnToWand parameter is set to “Yes.”
Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuration Utility”, for more details on the
ReturnToWand parameter
the barcode mode remains activated after transmission.
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LDS Plus Stored Forms
A stored form is a combination of protected and unprotected text that, when executed by the DOS
terminal emulation and displayed on the screen, appears as a fill-in form. The commands and text
that comprise the form are stored in the C:\LDS24STFORMS directory on the DOS computer’s
hard drive.
The hot key sequence [Alt] [2] displays a list of stored forms and enables you to preview or
execute a stored form from an alphabetical directory of up to 94 stored forms. You can scroll
through the directory using the PageUp, PageDn, Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys. Press [Esc] to
exit the stored forms menu.
Creating Stored Forms
Stored forms are written by the host application programmer and sent from the host to the DOS
computer. You cannot create a form from the DOS computer.
Host Selecting a Form
The host computer can select a form residing in the DOS computer by issuing a stored forms
command that includes an expanded function. See Chapter 5, “Expanded Functions”, “C and c”
for details.
LDS Plus Stored Forms
Form Size
A 0066
B 0030
D 0185
[MOVE TO SELECT: Up/Dn PgUp/PgDn] [EXECUTE: E] [PREVIEW: P] [EXIT: ESC]
Figure 2-1 Stored Forms Menu
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Executing a Form
To execute a stored form, follow the procedure below.
1. Press [Alt] [2] to access the Stored Forms menu.
2. Use the Up Arrow, Down Arrow, PageUp and PageDn keys to locate and highlight
the appropriate form name.
3. Press [E] (not case sensitive, may be E or e).
Preview a Form
To execute a stored form, follow the procedure below.
LDS Plus Stored Forms
Form Size
A 0066
B 0030
D 0185
[MOVE TO SELECT: Up/Dn PgUp/PgDn] [EXECUTE: E] [PREVIEW: P] [EXIT: ESC]
Figure 2-2 Stored Forms, Executing A Form
4. The TE immediately executes the selected form and the stored forms menu screen is
removed.
Press [ESC] to exit the Stored Forms menu.
1. Press [Alt] [2] to access the Stored Forms menu.
2. Use the Up Arrow, Down Arrow, PageUp and PageDn keys to locate and highlight
the appropriate form name.
3. Press [P] (no t case sensitive, may be P or p).
LDS Plus Stored Forms
Form Size
A 0066
B 0030 CB]_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
D 0185
[MOVE TO SELECT: Up/Dn PgUp/PgDn] [EXECUTE: E] [PREVIEW: P] [EXIT: ESC]
Figure 2-3 Stored Forms, Previewing A Form
4. The TE d isplays the form label and the first line of the form next to the form name.
Press [ESC] to exit the Stored Forms menu.
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Introduction
Chapter 3 Configuration Utility
The LDS Plus TE configuration pro gram provides the ability to modify the LDS Plus terminal
emulation (TE) setup parameters and hardware parameters. The configuration program is a DOS
program that is executed from the DOS command line. The configuration utility allows the
modification of the following parameters:
• Terminal emulation parameters.
• Radio configuration parameters.
• Hardware configuration parameters.
• User preferences parameters.
Configuration menu options displayed on the screens, and in this chapter, are unique to the
• computer being configured,
• the access level of the current user,
• computer screen display size
• and installed radio type.
Menus displayed on computers with half-screens (or smaller) will display all parameters relative
to the terminal emulation setup, although an extra keypress may be needed to move through multipage menus to see all available parameters.
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Password Access Levels
There are three (3) access levels associated with the configuration utility. The access levels are:
• Operator
• System Administrator
• LXE Technical staff
Access to the configuration utility is gained by entering the appropriate password at the Enter
Password text box. The password determines the access level of the user. Passwords are masked
upon entry. When a password is entered on some computers (but not all), each character is
displayed as an “*”.
Passwords are modified by selecting the System option from the main menu. The Password menu
option is then chosen:
Only passwords for the current access level (or any lower access levels) can be modified. For
example, the System Administrator may change his/her password and that of the Operator, but the
Operator can only change his/her password.
See the “Pre-Configured Passwords” section for password entry instruction. See the “Passwords”
option in the System menu for password edit instruction.
Changed Radio Parameters
Radio parameters are edited directly using an ASCII text editor (please refer to the specific DOS
computer reference guide for instruction). When changes are made to radio parameters the DOS
computer must be rebooted before the changes take effect.
(Access Level 1)
(Access Level 2)
(Access Level 3)
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Accessing the Configuration Utility
The LDS Plus Configuration utility is accessed only at the computer’s DOS prompt.
At the DOS prompt:
Type CD\LDS24
Press [Enter]
Type CONFIG at the prompt.
Press [Enter]
The LXE Configuration Utility welcome screen is displayed while the configuration utility loads.
On most computers the welcome screen is removed and the Enter Password text is displayed:
Enter Password
Password [ ]
The cursor is located at the beginning of the password field.
Pre-Configured Passwords
The LDS Plus TE is shipped with passwords pre-configured. The pre-configured passwords are:
• Operator Access (Level 1) = [Tab] [1] [2]
• System Administrator Access (Level 2) = [Tab] [3] [4] [5]
Refer to the “Passwords” section of this chapter for more information on changing the passwords.
If an incorrect password is entered, the user is placed back at the DOS prompt. If the correct
password is entered, the Main Menu appears.
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Menu Components
Each configuration menu is made up of several components.
Option List
Description of Selected
Title Bar Menu Name Page Number
Radio Page 1/1
Roaming Threshold
Roam Threshold: 70
Country: USA
BaseMode: Terminal
RxBuffSize: 256
TxBuffSize: 128
SlotTime: 9 READ ONLY
NumberOfSlots: 10 READ ONLY
HopSequence: 1 READ ONLY
SequenceGrp: 1 READ ONLY
FrintPorchDelay: 3 READ ONLY
P11SettleTime: 3
MaxRandomDelay: 20
ModemFile: [lxe900ss.hex]
Up/Dn Right/Left ESC
Pre-defined
Parameters
(no brackets)
NonModifiable
Parameters
(Read Only)
User-defined
Parameters
(in brackets)
Status Line
Options Available Keyboard Commands
Figure 3-1 Configuration Utility - Menu Components
Note: Configuration menu options and components displayed are unique to the computer being
configured, the current user’s access level, and the screen display size.
Title Bar
The title bar is the highlighted area at the top of the screen. The title b ar contains:
• Menu Name:
The name of the currently displayed menu. (Located in the center
of the bar.)
• Page Number:
The current page number as well as the total number of pages
used to display the current menu. (Located in the upper right
hand corner of the title bar.)
Option List
The list of parameters or additional menus available from the current menu.
Status Bar
The status bar is the highlighted area at the bottom of the screen. The status bar contains:
• Option Description:
A brief description of the currently highlighted (selected)
option. (Located above the status line.)
• Keyboard Commands:
The keyboard commands available from the current
menu. Typically commands used to select or modify a
parameter. (Located at the bottom of the status line.)
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Modifiable Parameters
There are two types of modifiable parameters within the configuration utility:
• Pre-defined
• User Defined
Pre-Defined Parameters
Pre-defined parameters are parameters with a specific set of pre-defined options. These
parameters may only be set to one of the pre-defined options.
User Defined Parameters
User defined parameters are parameter strings that have no pre-defined options. The user defined
parameter strings are denoted with [brackets]. The space within the brackets indicates the
maximum characters allowed:
[ ] Short parameter field
[ ] Longer parameter field
These parameters require the user to type in a parameter definition when modifying them. Some
parameters have a default setting. This default can be recalled by using the Reset to Defaults
option from the main menu.
ATTENTION
When using the Reset to Defaults option all parameters available for that user level are reset to
their factory default setting, with the exception of the passwords.
Non-Modifiable Parameters
The non-modifiable parameters are those which cannot be modified by Operators or System
Administrators. These parameters are not displayed for Operators and are marked as Read Only
for Administrators.
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Using the Configuration Program
Access to the parameters is dictated by the user’s login password: operators have access to level 1
parameters, system administrators have access to level 2 and level 1 parameters, and LXE
Engineering has access to level 3 or all parameters.
The set of keyboard commands used to select menu items and parameters, as well as modify
parameter values are as follows:
Action Keystrokes
Exit a menu [Esc]
Acknowledge message or prompt [Esc] or [Enter]
Select menu option (Menu or Parameter) [UpArrow] or [DownArrow] or
[LeftArrow] or [RightArrow]
Display menu [Enter]
Modify parameter [Space] or [LeftArrow] or
[RightArrow] or type in value
Next/Previous selection [UpArrow] or [DownArrow]
Next/Previous page selection [PageUp] or [PageDown]
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Main Menu
Configuration menu options and/or parameters displayed on the menu and activity screens are
unique to the computer being configured, the access level of the current user, and screen display
size.
The main menu of the configuration utility allows access to the System, Emulation, Radio, and
Platform parameters, as well as saving the modified parameters and exiting the configuration
utility program.
The Main menu is composed of the following menu options:
1
Main Menu Option Function
System
Opens submenu containing modifiable System
parameters:
- Operating Mode
- Passwords
- Reset Defaults
Emulation
Modify terminal emulation parameters such as
FormIdHidden or FKeyInhibit, etc.
Protocol
Opens a submenu containing modifiable
parameters:
- TCPIP Autologin
- Interface, DNS, General and Kernel parameters
are changed by editing the SOCKET.CFG file
Radio
Radio parameters are changed by editing the
NET.CFG file
Platform
Modify platform parameters such as Beeper
Volume, Comm Por t Settings, etc .
Exit with Save
Saves current settings and exits the configuration
program.
Exit Without Save
Exits the configuration program without saving
the changed parameter settings.
Access Level
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3
2 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1
Operator Access - Level 1.
System Administrator Access - Level 2.
LXE Engineering Access - Level 3
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System Menu Option
Upon choosing System at the Main Menu, the next screen displayed is the System submenu. To
return to the Main Menu press the [Esc] key.
Submenu Parameters
Operating Mode OperatingMode
CommModeCfg
LocalIOCfg
NormalIO
DockedIO
NormInterpretBC
DockInterpretBC
InputFName
Passwords OperatorPasswd
SupvPasswd
LxeEngPasswd
Reset Defaults
The last option on the System Submenu screen is the Reset Defaults parameter. Selecting this
option allows the user to choose to reset the LDS Plus TE parameters to their factory settings or
let the parameters remain unchanged.
Operating Mode
Selecting Operating Mode at the System menu displays the Operating Mode activity screen. Press
[Esc] to return to the System menu.
After changing parameters, press [Esc] to return to the System Menu. Wh en exiting the utility,
select the Exit with Save option.
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OperatingMode – Operating Mode
IMPORTANT RF is the only valid OperatingMode parameter for LXE DOS computers
running LDS Plus.
Function
The OperatingMode parameter specifies what form of input/output the computer will use for host
communications and local I/O.
Note to the Programmer: LDS Plus is fully qualified by LXE to work in RF, it’s normal mode of
operation. File and Comm Port are LXE internal operating modes and should not be used in the
field.
• When Comm Port is selected, set the CommModeCfg parameter accordingly. See
previous Note to the Programmer.
• When File is selected, set the InputFName parameter accordingly. See previous Note
to the Programmer.
Options
Valid options: RF, Comm Port, File
Default setting: RF (only valid option for LDS Plus)
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
CommModeCfg – Comm Port Mode Config
Function
The CommModeCfg parameter specifies which comm port to use as host input and which one to
use as local I/O (i.e. for either barcode input or printer output).
Note: This parameter is only valid when the OperatingMode parameter is set to Comm Port.
Options
Valid options: Com1 Host/Com2 LocalIO
Com1 LocalIO/Com2 Host
Default setting: Com1 LocalIO/Com2 Host
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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LocalIOCfg – Local I/O Configuration
Function
The LocalIOCfg parameter is used with Operating Mode. It specifies that the local I/O po rt will be
barcode or aux data.
Options
Valid options: Barcode, AuxIO
Default setting: Barcode
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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NormalIO – Undocked I/O Configuration
Function
The NormalIO parameter specifies which comm port to use as local input (for a barcode scanner)
and which one to use as local output (for a printer). This parameter only affects operation of the
MX1 and MX3 when they are not docked. The IR port on the MX1 and MX3 computers is not
available in an undocked configuration. This parameter is also valid for 1380, 1390, VX1, VX2
and VX4.
The MX1 supports endcaps with an integrated scanner, an RS-232 port or both. A selection of a
NormalIO configuration that is not fully supported by the endcap will result in partial
functionality. The TE will not attempt to correct the selection.
Options
MX1
Valid options: IS-IN:RS-OUT COM1 RS-232 Output
COM1 Scanner Input
COM2 IR N/A
RS-IN/OUT COM1 RS-232 Input/Output
COM1 Scanner N/A
COM2 IR N/A
IS-IN COM1 RS-232 N/A
COM1 Scanner Input
COM2 IR N/A
Default setting: IS-IN:RS-OUT
MX3
Valid options: CM1-IN:CM2 RS-IN/OUT COM1 Input
COM2 IR N/A
COM2 RS-232 Input/Output
CM1-IN/OUT:CM2 RS-IN COM1 Input/Output
COM1 IR N/A
COM2 RS-232 Input
Default setting: CM1-IN:CM2 RS-IN/OUT
VX1, VX2, VX4, 1380, 1390
Valid options: CM1-IN:CM2-IN/OUT COM1 Input
COM2 Input/Output
CM1-IN/OUT:CM2-IN COM1 Input/Output
COM2 N/A
Default setting: CM1-IN:CM2-IN/OUT
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Legacy LDS TE Equivalent None
Related Parameters DockedIO, OutInDelay, NormInterpretBC
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DockedIO – Docked I/O Configuration
Function
The DockedIO parameter specifies which comm port to use as local input (for a barcode scanner)
and which one to use as local output (for a printer). This parameter only affects operation of the
MX1 and MX3 when they are docked. This parameter is valid for MX1 and MX3 only.
The MX1 supports endcaps with an integrated scanner, an RS-232 port or both. A selection of a
DockedIO configuration that is not fully supported by the endcap will result in partial
functionality. The TE will not attempt to correct the selection.
The MX3 COM2 port supports both an IR port and an RS-232 port. The power is applied to the
port configured as input until the computer receives a print command. At that time, the power is
switched to the port configured as output. When the print command is completed, power is
returned to the input port. This configuration option allows dual scanning through a cradle.
Options
MX1
2
Valid options: Not supported
COM1 Scanner Not supported
COM2 IR Not supported
RS-IN/OUT:IR:IN COM1 RS-232 Input/Output
COM1 Scanner N/A
COM2 IR Input
IS-IN:IR-IN/OUT COM1 RS-232 N/A
COM1 Scanner Input
COM2 IR Input/Output
RS-IN:IR-IN/OUT COM1 RS-232 Input
COM1 Scanner N/A
COM2 IR Input/Output
IS&RS-IN:RS-OUT COM1 RS-232 Output
COM1 Scanner Input
COM2 IR Input
COM1 RS-232 Not supported
Default setting: Not supported
2
Defaults to undocked configuration. See Normal IO.
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MX3
3
Valid options: Not supported
COM2 IR Not supported
COM2 RS-232 Not supported
CM1-IN:CM2RS-IN/OUT COM1 Input
COM2 IR N/A
COM2 RS-232 Input/Output
CM1-IN/OUT:CM2RS-IN COM1 Input/Output
COM2 IR N/A
COM2 RS-232 Input
CM1-IN:CM2IR-IN/OUT COM1 Input
COM2 IR Input/Output
COM2 RS-232 N/A
CM1-IN/OUT:CM2IR-IN COM1 Input/Output
COM2 IR Input
COM2 RS-232 N/A
CM1&CM2RS-IN:IR-OUT COM1 Input
COM2 IR Output
COM2 RS-232 Input
CM1&IR-IN:CM2RS-OUT COM1 Input
COM2 IR Input
COM2 RS-232 Output
COM1 Not supported
Default setting: Not supported
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Related Parameters NormalIO, OutInDelay, DockInterpretBC
3
Defaults to undocked configuration. See Normal IO.
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NormInterpretBC – Undocked Barcode Interpret
Function
The NormInterpretBC parameter controls the barcode interpretation for normal operation.
Options
Valid options: Cm1 only, Cm2 only, Cm1 & Cm2
Default setting: Cm1 only
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Related Parameters NormalIO, OutInDelay
DockInterpretBC – Docked Barcode Interpret
Function
The DockInterpretBC parameter controls the barcode interpretation for docked operation.
Options
Valid options: Cm1 only, Cm2 only, Cm1 & Cm2
Default setting: Cm1 only
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Related Parameters DockedIO, OutInDelay
InputFName – Input File Name
Function
The InputFileName parameter specifies which file to use as host input.
Note: This parameter is only valid when the OperatingMode parameter is set to File.
Options
Valid options: any DOS file name
Default setting: ldstest.txt
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Change the parameter by typing the filename in the form AAAAAAAA.AAA. Use standard DOS
naming conventions: up to 8 alphanumeric characters, a period and a three character delimiter.
Press either [Esc] or [Enter] when finished typing.
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Passwords
Selecting Passwords at the System menu displays the Passwords activity screen. Press [Esc] to
return to the System menu.
Note: Passwords are NOT affected by the Reset Defaults function.
Default Passwords
Passwords entered by users are validated against user-defined entries found in the configuration
file (LXE.INI). If the configuration file (LXE.INI) does not exist, the configu ratio n u tility will use
the internally generated password.
The Level 3 default password is generated daily by the LDS Plus configuration utility, and
therefore does not remain the same. To obtain the generated password, contact LXE customer
support.
OperatorPasswd – Level 1 Password
Function
The OperatorPasswd parameter specifies the password that must be typed by Level 1 users before
they may have access to the Configuration Utility.
Note: When the OperatorPasswd value is changed, write it down and keep in a safe place.
Options
Valid options: user defined (3 character alphanumeric string)
Default setting: Tab 1 2 (pre-configured by LXE)
Change the parameter by typing the new password in the form AAA. Use 3 characters, consisting
of letters, numbers or other keyboard keys. Do not use spaces. Press either [Esc] or [Enter] when
finished typing.
A user with an access level of 1 (operator) can change the following options:
• System - Passwords - User can edit the Operator password.
• System - Reset Defaults - User can reset the system to the default values.
• Platform - User can edit the Beeper Volume parameter value.
Access Level
Parameter may be modified by a user with an access level of 1, 2 or 3.
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SupvPasswd – Level 2 Password
Function
The SupvPasswd parameter specifies the password that must be typed by Level 2 users before
they may have access to the Configuration Utility. This level allows modification of all
parameters, except LxeEngPasswd and those parameters marked “Read Only.”
Note: When the SupvPasswd value is changed, write it down and keep in a safe place.
Options
Valid options: user defined (4 character alphanumeric string)
Default setting: Tab 3 4 5 (pre-configured by LXE)
Change the parameter by typing the new password in the form AAAA. Use 4 characters,
consisting of letters, numbers or other keyboard keys. Do not use spaces. Press either [Esc] or
[Enter] when finished typing.
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
LxeEngPasswd – Level 3 Password
Function
The LxeEngPasswd parameter specifies the password that must be typed by Level 3 users before
they may have access to the Configuration Utility. This level allows modification of all parameters
(except for read-only parameters).
The Level 3 default password is generated daily by LDS Plus, and therefore does not remain the
same. To obtain the generated password, contact LXE customer support.
Note: When the LxeEngPasswd value is changed, write it down and keep in a safe place.
Options
Valid options: user defined (5 character alphanumeric string)
Default setting: Tab 6 7 8 9 (pre-configured by LXE)
Change the parameter by typing the new password in the form AAAAA. Use 5 characters,
consisting of letters, numbers or other keyboard keys. Do not use spaces. Press either [Esc] or
[Enter] when finished typing.
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 3.
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Reset Defaults
Note: Passwords are NOT affected by the Reset Defaults function.
The Reset Defaults option from the System menu allows the restoration of factory defaults. This
feature only allows the restoration of defaults for the parameters currently accessible to the logged
in user.
In other words, only the parameters available at the current user’s access level will be restored for
level 1, 2 and 3 users.
Note: Changes are saved only when the exit menu option “Save Changes and Exit” is selected
when exiting the Configuration Utility.
To return to the System Menu press the [Esc] key.
Reset Press the [Y] key and then the [Enter] key to reset the default values. System
values are returned to their default values and configuration files are changed.
See the sub-section titled “Reset Parameters” in this Section.
- or -
Ignore Press the [N] key and then the [Enter] key to ignore the Reset command and
remove the Reset text box from the screen display. System values are not
changed.
- or -
Ignore At the [N] prompt, press the [Enter] key to remove the Reset box from the
screen display. System values are not changed.
Reset Parameters
When parameters in a LDS Plus TE computer are changed or reset to default values, the LXE.INI
file is changed.
Note: The computer must be rebooted before the radio parameter changes will take effect. All
Configuration files are updated upon exiting the Configuration utility.
Note: Resetting to defaults erases all changes the user has made to LDS Plus configuration
other parameter changes are effective without rebooting the LDS Plus DOS computer.
parameters. Network and Terminal ID may need to be changed from their default values
before host connection can occur.
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Emulation Menu Option
The Emulation menu contains parameters pertaining to the LDS Plus terminal emulation.
Emulation parameters are displayed on multiple screens. To access the second screen of terminal
emulation parameters, press the [Page Down] key. To return to the first screen, press the [Page
Up] key. A detailed description of each terminal emulation parameter follows.
After changing parameters, press [Esc] to return to the Main Menu. When exiting the utility,
select the Exit with Save option.
Access Levels
Refer to the “Passwords” section of this chapter for more information on access levels.
TwoForty – 240/520 Char Buffer
Function
TwoForty sets the character buffer size provided by the computer.
Options
Valid options: Yes (240 Characters)
No (520 Characters)
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Related Parameters AutoXmitBufLen, KeybdBufLen
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AutoXmitBufLen – Auto Transmit Buffer Length
Function
AutoXmitBufLen sets the position at which automatic transmission is triggered. When the
barcode or auxiliary input equals or exceeds the value entered, the computer automatically
transmits the contents of the compose buffer to the host. This parameter is valid only with a
barcode device or auxiliary input. The value is doubled to give a position within the compose
buffer.
When the cursor position exceeds the transmission position, following non-truncated barcode or
aux input, transmission is triggered.
A setting of 255 turns this feature off.
Options
Valid options: 000 - 255
Default setting: 255
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Change the parameter by either typing a numeric value between 000 and 255 or pressing space, or
the left and right arrow keys until the desired value is displayed. Leading zeros are no t required.
AutoSeqNumbers – Sequence Numbers Added to Messages
Function
The AutoSeqNumbers parameter determines whether sequence numbers are added to each
message and transmitted to the host.
Note: The host computer can dynamically (but not permanently) change this parameter.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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PowerUpMessage – Power Up Message
Function
The PowerUpMessage parameter determines whether the computer automatically transmits a
power up message to the host computer each time power is applied to the computer. This message
serves as a computer log on to the host.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
CompressedXmit – Compressed Form Transmit Mode
Function
The CompressedXmit parameter determines whether the computer transmits form messages in a
shortened, compressed format or in the usual, uncompressed format.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
KeybdBufLen – Keyboard Buffer Length
Function
The KeybdBufLen parameter determines the maximum number of characters you can enter from
the keyboard into a non-form message.
This parameter accepts values from 000 to 255. Leading zeros are not required.
Note: An entry of 255 sets the keyboard buffer length to 520 characters. When the buffer length
is reached by keyboard entry, any additional characters entered simply replace the last
character entered.
Options
Valid options: 000 - 255
Default setting: 255
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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RcvSeqNumbers – Host Sends Sequence Numbers
Function
The RcvSeqNumbers parameter determines whether a computer receives sequence numbers from
the host. When the host is sending sequence numbers, this flag must be set to Yes. When the host
is not sending sequence numbers, this flag must be set to No.
When the parameter is set to Yes:
• The computer uses the first character of text in a host-to-terminal message as a
sequence number. The character does not appear on the display, nor is it sent to the
optional RS-232 port.
• If the next message has the same character in the first position of text, the message is
acknowledged by the computer but otherwise ignored.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
AltAckMode – Clear Compose Buffer on Xmit
Function
The AltAckMode parameter determines whether the compose buffer is cleared upon transmit.
When the parameter is set to Yes:
• When the computer transmits a message (and the network device acknowledges it),
the compose buffer is left in a “cleared-to-header” state (or, in the transmission of a
form message, a “cleared-to-protected-characters-only” state) and the computer is
ready to transmit again. This condition is known as the Auto Refresh mode.
• This setting is equivalent to sending Expanded Function J from the host to the
computer. Refer to Chapter 5, “Expanded Functions”.
When the parameter is set to No:
• When the computer transmits a message (and the network device acknowledges it),
the message sent by the operator remains in the compose buffer.
• This setting is equivalent to sending Expanded Function I from the host to the
computer. Refer to Chapter 5, “Expanded Functions”.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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InsertEnabled – Character/Line Insert and Delete
Function
The InsertEnabled parameter determines whether characters and lines can be inserted and deleted
in non-form messages.
When the parameter is set to Yes you can use the following keypresses to insert or delete
characters and lines:
Key Sequence Function
[ALT] [Right Arrow]
Insert Character
[ALT] [Down Arrow]
Insert Line
[ALT] [Left Arrow]
Delete Character
[ALT] [Up Arrow]
Delete Line
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: Yes
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Moves character at the cursor to the right, adding a space and
shifts all characters to the right of the cursor to the right one
space.
Expands the compose buffer by 40 spaces, allowing the
insertion of a full line of new characters.
Deletes the character at the cursor position and moves all
subsequent characters to the left.
Deletes the line on which the cursor resides.
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FormScrollMode – Scroll Form Contents
Function
The FormScrollMode parameter determines whether form contents can be scrolled up or down
using the arrow keys.
Regardless of the value set for this parameter, the cursor appears only in the unprotected character
positions of a form. If none of the lines on the display contain unprotected fields, the cursor
appears after the last character on the display. It will not allow any data entry as there are no
unprotected fields. Upon loading a form, the computer displays the line of the form that contains
the first unprotected field and as many of the preceding lines as possible.
When the parameter is set to Yes, use the [Arrow] keys to view all lines (whether these lines
contain unprotected fields or not).
When the parameter is set to No, certain lines of a form may not be available for viewing on the
display.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
StoredFormCall – Recall Stored Form
Function
The StoredFormCall parameter determines whether a form can be recalled using the keyboard.
When the parameter is set to Yes, stored forms can be accessed with the keyboard. The host can
also recall a stored form.
When the parameter is set to No, stored forms cannot be accessed with the keyboard.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: Yes
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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SwedishFldCntrl – Swedish Field Control Chars
Function
The SwedishFldCntrl parameter determines whether Swedish field control codes are used in LDS
Plus forms. There are seven control codes used in LDS Plus forms that allow you to restrict data
entry on the form fields. To avoid a conflict between the control codes and the Swedish character
set, select Yes.
Do not set both SwedishFldCntrl and GermanFldCntrl to Yes.
When the parameter is set to Yes, Swedish form field control codes are used. These control codes
are:
Control Code HEX Description
! 21 Keyboard lockout
@ 40 Upper case alpha/numeric. See below.
> 3E Numeric only
^ 5E Upper case alpha. See below.
_ 5F Any character
* 2A Hidden keyboard input/any character
? 3F Host fill only
When the parameter is set to Yes AND when using File operating mode (see System
Menu|Operating Mode parameter) the “at” (@) control character and the caret (^) control
character must be preceded by a backslash (\) since these characters have special meaning in LDS.
For example, \^.
When the parameter is set to No, English form field control codes are used. These control codes
are:
Control Code HEX Description
[ 5B Keyboard lockout
\ 5C Upper case alpha/numeric
] 3E Numeric only
^ 5E Upper case alpha
_ 5F Any character
| 7C Hidden keyboard input/any character
? 3F Host fill only
When the SwedishFldCntrl parameter is set to No AND when using File operating mode (see
System Menu|Operating Mode parameter) the backslash (\) control character and the caret (^)
control character must be preceded by a backslash (\) since these characters have special meaning
in LDS. For example, \\.
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See Also
HostFillEnabled
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
FormIdHidden – First Three Chars Hidden
Function
The FormIdHidden parameter determines whether the form identifier is displayed on the screen.
The first 3 characters of a form must still be included in the host computer outbound message.
These 3 characters contain all the information needed to properly use or store the form in the DOS
computer.
When the parameter is set to Yes, the first 3 characters of an LDS Plus form are not displayed on
the screen, nor are they transmitted to the host computer.
For example:
When FormIDHidden is set to No, form #AB might look like this:
AB]LOC:___ QTY: ___
When FormIDHidden is set to Yes, form #AB might look like this:
LOC:___ QTY: ___
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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CRLFtoAuxInhibit – Inhibit CR/LF to RS232 Output
Function
The CRLFtoAuxInhibit parameter determines whether a CR/LF sequence is added to the message
sent from the computer to the RS-232 port.
When the parameter is set to Yes, CR/LF is not added, by the computer, to the message to the RS232 port.
When the parameter is set to No, any message sent from the computer RS-232 port is terminated
by the CR/LF sequence. This is the normal setting for driving a prin ter.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
HostFillEnabled – Host Only Data Fields
Function
The HostFillEnabled parameter determines whether the host can enter any character in host fill
only fields. This parameter works with all language sets supported by LXE. Enabled host fill only
fields are specified by the ASCII underscore (_) character. The host could use these fields to
direct operator activity.
When the parameter is set to Yes, the host fill only fields are enabled (for host input only) and
displayed on the screen as underscores.
When the parameter is set to No, host fill only fields are inhibited and displayed on the screen as
question marks. No input is allowed in these fields from either the host or the computer operator.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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GermanFldCntrl – German Field Control Chars
Function
The GermanFldCntrl parameter determines whether German field control codes are used in LDS
Plus forms. There are seven control codes used in LDS Plus forms that allow you to restrict data
entry on the form fields. To avoid a conflict between the control codes and the German character
set, select Yes.
Do not set both SwedishFldCntrl and GermanFldCntrl to Yes.
When the parameter is set to Yes, German form field control codes are used. These control codes
are:
Control Code HEX Description
! 21 Keyboard lockout
@ 40 Upper case alpha/numeric (see below)
] 5D Numeric only
> 3E Upper case alpha
_ 5F Any character
* 2A Hidden keyboard input/any character
? 3F Host fill only
When the parameter is set to Yes AND when using File operating mode (see System
Menu|Operating Mode parameter) the “at” (@) control character must be preceded by a backslash
(\) since this character has special meaning in LDS. For example, \@.
When the parameter is set to No, English form field control codes are used. These control codes
are:
Control Code HEX Description
[ 5B Keyboard lockout
\ 5C Upper case alpha/numeric (see below)
] 3E Numeric only
^ 5E Upper case alpha (see below)
_ 5F Any character
| 7C Hidden keyboard input/any character
? 3F Host fill only
When the GermanFldCntrl parameter is set to No AND when using File operating mode (see
System Menu|Operating Mode parameter) the backslash (\) control character and the caret (^)
control character must be preceded by a backslash (\) since these characters have special meaning
in LDS. For example, \\.
See Also
HostFillEnabled
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Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
BCBraceInhibit – Barcode Braces
Function
The BCBraceInhibit parameter determines whether braces { } are placed around the barcode
reading when it appears on the display.
When the parameter is set to Yes, the computer does not display braces {} around barcode input
reading.
When the parameter is set to No, the computer places braces { } around the barcode input reading
when it appears on the display.
Note: When parameter is No, BarcodePrefix and BarcodeSuffix exclusions include
hexadecimal 7B ({) and 7D(}).
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: Yes
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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BarkeyPrefix – Signals Barcode Had F-key
Function
The BarkeyPrefix parameter value is the character that the RF computer will interpret as the prefix
of a barcode symbol that contains an F-key.
When BarkeyPrefix is space ( ), the scanned F-Keys feature is disabled. Entering any ASCII
character in both BarkeyPrefix and BarkeySuffix, other than a space ( ), will enable this feature.
In some applications, an RF computer operator may want to respond to the current screen by
entering one of the front-panel Function Keys. This often occurs when the operator wants to make
a menu selection or to revert to a previous screen. But in many materials-handling operations,
where the operator is hand-picking an item or handling a laser scanner, pressing any key on the
Computer keypad can be a difficult task. The LXE RF computer can be configured to interpret
scanned barcode labels as equivalent Function Key keypresses. The computer interprets the scan
as if it were a “manually-entered” Function key.
Barcode labels that are used in this manner must always be 5 characters in length. The proper
format is:
BarkeyPrefix : F : n : n : BarkeySuffix .
For example, if the BarkeyPrefix field contained an ‘X’, and the BarkeySuffix field contained a
‘Y’ character, the RF computer would recognize a barcode scan of “XF02Y” as an F2 keypress.
When such a label is scanned, the RF computer will send an F02 signal to the Host co mputer.
Note: Set BCBraceInhibit to Yes to inhibit braces { } around the Barkey.
Note: BarkeyPrefix should not be disabled when BarkeySuffix is enabled.
Options
Valid options: Space character ( ) (Disabled)
Any displayable ASCII (21-7E) character except Space
(upper and lower case)
Default setting: Space ( )
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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BarkeySuffix – Signals Barcode Has F-key
Function
The BarkeySuffix parameter value is the character that the RF co mputer will interpret as th e suffix
of a barcode symbol that contains an F-key.
When BarkeySuffix is zero (0), the scanned F-Keys feature is disabled. Entering any decimal
value of an ASCII character in both BarkeyPrefix and BarkeySuffix, other than a zero, will enable
this feature.
In some applications, an RF computer operator may want to respond to the current screen by
entering one of the front-panel Function Keys. This often occurs when the operator wants to make
a menu selection or to revert to a previous screen. But in many materials-handling operations,
where the operator is hand-picking an item or handling a laser scanner, pressing any key on the
Computer keypad can be a difficult task. The LXE RF computer can be configured to interpret
scanned barcode labels as equivalent Function Key keypresses. The computer interprets the scan
as if it were a “manually-entered” Function key.
Barcode labels that are used in this manner must always be 5 characters in length. The proper
format is:
BarkeyPrefix : F : n : n : BarkeySuffix .
For example, if the BarkeyPrefix field contained an ‘X’, and the BarkeySuffix field contained a
‘Y’ character, the RF computer would recognize a barcode scan of “XF02Y” as an F2 keypress.
When such a label is scanned, the RF computer will send an F02 signal to the Host co mputer.
Note: Set BCBraceInhibit to Yes to inhibit braces { } around the Barkey.
Note: BarkeySuffix should not be disabled when BarkeyPrefix is enabled.
Options
Valid options: Space character ( ) (Disabled)
Any IBM keyboard character (upper and lower case) except Space
Default setting: Space ( )
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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ExtendedBarkeys – Permit Extra Barkeys
Function
The ExtendedBarkeys parameter determines whether barkeys in the range F41 - F99 are legal
barkeys. These Fkeys are not available from the keyboard.
Refer to the tables in Appendix C, “Code Tables and Character Sets”, for code tables, decimalhexadecimal equivalencies and the DOS ASCII character set.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
KeybdCharInhibit – Inhibits Certain keypresses
Function
The KeybdCharInhibit parameter determines whether certain characters can be generated by the
operator using the keyboard.
KeybdCharInhibit does not apply to RS-232 or barcode entries.
When the parameter is set to Yes, the computer does not accept the following keyboard entries:
< less than
> greater than
{ left brace
} right brace
When the parameter is set to No, the computer accepts < > { } characters entered using the
keyboard.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: Yes
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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ReturnToWand – Reactivate Barcode Wand State
Function
The ReturnToWand parameter determines whether the previous state is activated or deactivated.
When the parameter is set to Yes, the barcode input state is immediately activated after
transmission.
When the parameter is set to No, the barcode input state is deactivated after transmission.
When a form is received at a DOS computer, the barcode input state is set via the form header. At
that time the ReturnToWand parameter is checked to determine the barcode input state after
transmission.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
FkeyXmitMode – Function Key Transmit
Function
The FKeyXmitMode parameter determines whether the function key description is transmitted to
the host or function keys operate in their normal manner.
When the parameter is set to Yes, pressing a function key causes the computer to transmit the
description of that particular function key to the host.
When the parameter is set to No, the function keys operate in their normal fashion by clearing the
compose buffer (cleared-to-header only). The operator can compose a message (with keyboard,
barcode device, or auxiliary device) and transmit it to the host by pressing [Enter].
Note: Wh en FKeyXmitMode parameter is set to Yes, FKeyInhibit must be set to No.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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FKeyInhibit – Function Key Inhibit
Function
The FKeyInhibit parameter determines whether function keys are allowed.
When the parameter is set to Yes, function keys are disabled regardless of other configuration
parameter settings.
When the parameter is set to No, the function keys operate in their normal fashion.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
FKeyAsChar – Function Key As Character
Function
When the FKeyAsChar parameter is set to Yes, the three character string “nn)” is entered at the
cursor position, overriding protected fields and field control characters. In non-forms,
KeybdBufLen is ignored. The compose buffer is not cleared. After the three characters are
entered, the compose buffer is transmitted.
When the parameter is set to No, the function key operates in the normal fashion.
Options
Valid options: Yes, No
Default setting: No
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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CustomChar1 – Normal and Custom Character 1 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar1 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the 8-Bit Code Tables in Appendix C, “Code Tables and Character Sets”, for
decimal, hexadecimal, and octal values for each character.
Examples
The first value of CustomChar1 is the ASCII screen character that is to be replaced.
CustomChar1: >23h< 20h
This switchover means: Display a space (20h) whenever a pound sign (23h) is to be placed on the
screen.
The second value is the hexadecimal value of the new ASCII character displayed on the screen
when the first key is pressed.
CustomChar1: b2h >23h<
2
This switchover means: Display a pound sign (23h) whenever a superscript
two (b2h) is to be
placed on the screen.
Note: This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only
affects the characters displayed on the screen.
Options
Valid options: First value: hexadecimal values between 0x20 and 0x7e
Second value: hexadecimal values between 0x20 - 0x7e,
0xa1 - 0xa3, 0xa5, 0xa7 - 0xab, 0xb0 - 0xb3, 0xb5 - 0xb7,
0xb9 - 0xbd, 0xbf, 0xc0 - 0xcf, 0xd1 - 0xdd, 0xdf - 0xef,
0xf1 - 0xfd.
So, in explanation, you can choose any twelve characters from the ASCII table in locations
0x20 - 0x7e, and replace them with any other characters in that same range, or any of the
printable characters from the DEC Supplemental Graphic table.
Default setting: First value: 20h
Second value: 20h (0x20 or 20h is the hexadecimal value of Space)
The cursor is in the “character to be replaced” field between the > and the <. Change the value by
either typing a hexadecimal value or pressing the left and right arrow keys until the desired value
is displayed.
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Press the [Tab] key to move the cursor to the “replace the character with” field. The > and < will
move to the second field.
Change the value by either typing a hexadecimal value or pressing the left and right arrow keys
until the desired value is displayed.
Note: Pressing [Shift]+[Tab] causes the two fields to toggle between their hex and decimal
values.
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
CustomChar2 – Normal and Custom Character 2 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar2 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar2
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar3 – Normal and Custom Character 3 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar3 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar3
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
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CustomChar4 – Normal and Custom Character 4 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar4 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar4
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar5 – Normal and Custom Character 5 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar5 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar5
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar6 – Normal and Custom Character 6 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar6 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar6
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
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CustomChar7 – Normal and Custom Character 7 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar7 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar7
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar8 – Normal and Custom Character 8 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar8 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar8
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar9 – Normal and Custom Character 9 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar9 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar9
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
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CustomChar10 – Normal and Custom Character 10 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar10 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar10
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar11 – Normal and Custom Character 11 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar11 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar11
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
CustomChar12 – Normal and Custom Character 12 of 12
Note: There are twelve (12) parameters available for custom characters (CustomChar1
through CustomChar12). The only difference in the parameter names is the number at
the end of the parameter. The functions of each are the same.
Function
The CustomChar12 (of 12) parameter contains the hexadecimal value of one normal and one
custom character switchover.
This feature does not change the keyboard or the characters sent to the host. It only affects the
characters displayed on the screen.
Note: See the previous parameter description of CustomChar1 for equivalent CustomChar12
examples, options, valid values and defaults, edit instructions and Legacy LDS
equivalents.
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Protocol Menu Option
Upon choosing Protocol at the Main Menu, the next screen displayed is the Protocol submenu:
To return to the Main Menu press the [Esc] key. A detailed description of Protocol parameters
follows.
Menu Option Parameters
TCPIP Autologin AutologinOn
Kernel
Note: AutologinOn must be enabled. A valid Host IP Address must be entered. An unused
StationID must be entered.
All except VX4 VX4 Only
AutologinOn_A,B,C,D
Host
Prompt1
Reply1
Prompt2
Reply2
Prompt3
Reply3
PortNum
StationID
Host_A,B,C,D
Prompt1_A,B,C,D
Reply1_A,B,C,D
Prompt2_A,B,C,D
Reply2_A,B,C,D
Prompt3_A,B,C,D
Reply3_A,B,C,D
PortNum_A,B,C,D
StationID_A,B,C,D
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TCPIP Autologin Parameters
The TCPIP Autologin screen contains parameters pertaining to user login. For the VX4, up to
four autologin hosts may be specified, and will be referred to as Host A, Host B, Ho st C and Host
D. There are ten autologin parameters for each host. For all other computers, there are ten
autologin parameters for a single host.
The TE Selection Menu allows the user to select the desired host for the Autologin process.
Please see Chapter 3, “Getting Started”, for more information. Multiple h osts can be sp ecified for
the VX4.
Autologin data is stored in the computer and edited using the CONFIG program.
Parameter Access Levels
Refer to the “System Passwords” section of this chapter for more information on access levels.
AutoLoginOn – Automatic Login Enable
Function
Set the AutoLoginOn parameter for Host to Enabled. Not available on VX4.
Options
Options: Disabled, Enabled
Default setting: Enabled
LXE Required Setting: Enabled
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Host – Host Name
Function
Specifies the specific host that the autologin mechanism will attempt to connect to. Not available
on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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Prompt1 – First Host String
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply1 back to the host.
Normally this is the Login: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by the user upon
login. Not available on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Reply1 – First Response Sent to Host
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt1 has been
received from the host. Normally this is the user name that is being logged in. Not available on
VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Prompt2 – Second Host String
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply2 back to the host.
Normally this is the Password: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by the user
upon login. Not available on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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Reply2 – Second Response Sent to Host
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt2 has been
received from the host. Normally this is the user’s password. The information in this parameter is
entered by the user upon login. Not available on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Prompt3 – Third Host String
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply3 back to the host.
Normally this is something distinctive in the host's prompt. The information in this parameter is
entered by the user upon login.
Use Prompt3 and Reply3 to issue a command (ie - to start a program) once the user has been auto
connected to the host. Not available on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Reply3 – Third Response Sent to Host
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt3 has been
received from the host. Not available on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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PortNum – Port Number
Function
The PortNum parameter is used to specify a TCP port number for connection during the
Autologin process for the host. PortNum is in decimal notation. Not available on VX4.
Options
Valid options: 0 - 9000 (Do not choose a well-known port)
Default setting: 4000
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
StationId – Station Identifier
Function
The StationId parameter is used to specify the station (or computer/terminal) identifier for the
host. The computer/terminal identifier must be unique for each computer on the same RF network.
Not available on VX4.
Options
The address is a 2 digit (1 byte) hex address.
Valid options: 01 - f0 (Hex)
Default setting: 1
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
AutoLoginOn_A – Automatic Login Enable (Host A)
Function
Set the AutoLoginOn_A parameter for Host A to Enabled. Available only on VX4.
Options
Options: Disabled, Enabled
Default setting: Enabled
LXE Required Setting: Enabled
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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Host_A – Host Name (Host A)
Function
Specifies the specific host (Host A) that the autologin mechanism will attempt to connect to.
Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Prompt1_A – First Host String (Host A)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply1_A back to the host
(Host A). Normally this is the Login: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by the
user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [ user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Reply1_A – First Response Sent to Host (Host A)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt1_A has been
received from Host A. Normally this is the user name that is being logged in. Available only on
VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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Prompt2_A – Second Host String (Host A)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply2_A back to the host
(Host A). Normally this is the Password: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by
the user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Reply2_A – Second Response Sent to Host (Host A)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt2_A has been
received from Host A. Normally this is the user’s password. The information in this parameter is
entered by the user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
Prompt3_A – Third Host String (Host A)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply3_A back to the host
(Host A). Normally this is something distinctive in the host's prompt. The information in this
parameter is entered by the user upon login.
Use Prompt3_A and Reply3_A to issue a command (ie - to start a program) once the user has
been auto connected to the host. Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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Reply3_A – Third Response Sent to Host (Host A)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt3_A has been
received from Host A. Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: [user defined]
Default setting: none
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
PortNum_A – Port Number (Host A)
Function
The PortNum_A parameter is used to specify a TCP port number for connection during the
Autologin process for Host A. PortNum_A is in decimal notation. Available only on VX4.
Options
Valid options: 0 - 9000 (Do not choose a well-known port)
Default setting: 4000
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
StationId_A – Station Identifier (Host A)
Function
The StationId_A parameter is used to specify the station (or computer/terminal) identifier for Host
A. The computer/terminal identifier must be unique for each computer on the same RF network.
Available only on VX4.
Options
The address is a 2 digit (1 byte) hex address.
Valid options: 01 - f0 (Hex)
Default setting: 1
Access Level
Parameter may only be modified by a user with an access level of 2 or 3.
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AutoLoginOn_B – Auto Login Enable (Host B)
Function
Set the AutoLoginOn_B parameter for Host B to Enabled. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of AutoLoginOn_A for equivalent
AutoLoginOn_B valid values, defaults and other information.
Host_B – Host Name (Host B)
Function
Specifies the specific host (Host B) that the autologin mechanism will attempt to connect to.
Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Host_A for equivalent Host_B valid values,
defaults and other information.
Prompt1_B – First Host String (Host B)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply1_B back to the host
(Host B). Normally this is the Login: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by the
user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Prompt1_A for equivalent Prompt1_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
Reply1_B – First Response Sent to Host (Host B)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt1_B has been
received from Host B. Normally this is the user name that is being logged in. Available only on
VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Reply1_A for equivalent Reply1_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
Prompt2_B – Second Host String (Host B)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply2_B back to the host
(Host B). Normally this is the Password: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by
the user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Prompt2_A for equivalent Prompt2_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
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Reply2_B – Second Response Sent to Host (Host B)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt2_B has been
received from Host B. Normally this is the user’s password. The information in this parameter is
entered by the user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Reply2_A for equivalent Reply2_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
Prompt3_B – Third Host String (Host B)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply3_B back to the host
(Host B). Normally this is something distinctive in the host's prompt. The information in this
parameter is entered by the user upon login.
Use Prompt3_B and Reply3_B to issue a command (ie - to start a program) once the user has been
auto connected to the host. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Prompt3_A for equivalent Prompt3_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
Reply3_B – Third Response Sent to Host (Host B)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt3_B has been
received from Host B. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Reply3_A for equivalent Reply3_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
PortNum_B – Port Number (Host B)
Function
The PortNum_B parameter is used to specify a TCP port number for connection during the
Autologin process for Host B. PortNum_B is in decimal notation. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of PortNum_A for equivalent PortNum_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
StationId_B – Station Identifier (Host B)
Function
The StationId_B parameter is used to specify the station (or computer/terminal) identifier for Host
B. The computer/terminal identifier must be unique for each computer on the same RF network.
Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of StationId_A for equivalent StationId_B valid
values, defaults and other information.
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AutoLoginOn_C – Auto Login Enable (Host C)
Function
Set the AutoLoginOn_C parameter for Host C to Enabled. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of AutoLoginOn_A for equivalent
AutoLoginOn_C valid values, defaults and other information.
Host_C – Host Name (Host C)
Function
Specifies the specific host (Host C) that the autologin mechanism will attempt to connect to.
Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Host_A for equivalent Host_C valid values,
defaults and other information.
Prompt1_C – First Host String (Host C)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply1_C back to the host
(Host C). Normally this is the Login: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by the
user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Prompt1_A for equivalent Prompt1_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
Reply1_C – First Response Sent to Host (Host C)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt1_C has been
received from Host C. Normally this is the user name that is being logged in. Available only on
VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Reply1_A for equivalent Reply1_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
Prompt2_C – Second Host String (Host C)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply2_C back to the host
(Host C). Normally this is the Password: prompt. The information in this parameter is entered by
the user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Prompt2_A for equivalent Prompt2_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
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Reply2_C – Second Response Sent to Host (Host C)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt2_C has been
received from Host C. Normally this is the user’s password. The information in this parameter is
entered by the user upon login. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Reply2_A for equivalent Reply2_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
Prompt3_C – Third Host String (Host C)
Function
The host string that the terminal's autologin must see in order to send Reply3_C back to the host
(Host C). Normally this is something distinctive in the host's prompt. The information in this
parameter is entered by the user upon login.
Use Prompt3_C and Reply3_C to issue a command (ie - to start a program) once the user has been
auto connected to the host. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Prompt3_A for equivalent Prompt3_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
Reply3_C – Third Response Sent to Host (Host C)
Function
The string that the terminal's autologin mechanism sends to the host after Prompt3_C has been
received from Host C. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of Reply3_A for equivalent Reply3_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
PortNum_C – Port Number (Host C)
Function
The PortNum_C parameter is used to specify a TCP port number for connection during the
Autologin process for Host C. PortNum_C is in decimal notation. Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of PortNum_A for equivalent PortNum_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
StationId_C – Station Identifier (Host C)
Function
The StationId_C parameter is used to specify the station (or computer/terminal) identifier for Host
C. The computer/terminal identifier must be unique for each computer on the same RF network.
Available only on VX4.
Note: See the previous parameter description of StationId_A for equivalent StationId_C valid
values, defaults and other information.
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