PS6U1UPE
USB-Peripheral
Mobility Electronics, Inc
9918 Via Pasar,
San Diego, CA
92126, USA
to
Ethernet Adapter
Phone: (858) 880-2225
Fax: (858) 530-2733
www.invisioncradles.com
User Guide
InVision USB-Peripheral to Ethernet Adapter User Guide
Copyright© 2005 Mobility Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
Mobility Electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this user guide. Mobility Electronics, Inc. assumes n o responsibility for any loss or
claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. Mobility Elect ronics,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result
of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important
data on other media to protect against data loss.
First Edition — December 2005 Rev: A
Trademarks
Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Window CE, ActiveSync, and Windows Mobile are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Contents
CONTENTS ..........................................................................................III
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1
GETTING STARTED................................................................................. 2
Before You Begin .......................................................................................2
Connecting to the PS6U1UPE.......................................................................2
Setting up the MC50 ............................................................................... 2
Installing the MC50 Software Drivers.................................................................. 2
Connecting the MC50 to the PS6U1UPE............................................................... 5
Setting up the MC3000............................................................................6
Connecting the PS6U1UPE to your Network ...................................................7
PRODUCT/TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................... 8
Product Registration................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting......................................................................................8
Other ActiveSync Problems ......................................................................9
APPENDIX A – REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................... 10
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement .............................................. 10
FCC Statement.............................................................................................. 10
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada.......................................... 10
APPENDIX B – WARRANTY .................................................................... 11
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Introduction
The InVision PS6U1UPE serves as an essential data communications device, enabling you
to synchronize the information on your Symbol® MC50 and a host computer using
ActiveSync® technology, or your Symbol® MC3000 using your customized synchronizing
software, across a standard Ethernet network.
There are 3 connection ports on the PS6U1UPE. These are described below:
Ports Function
5VDC (Power)
USB Mini-B (use with custom USB
Adapter Cable)
Ethernet (RJ45 Ethernet Port)
Lights Function
Off (MC3000) No USB Host connectivity
USB LED
Ethernet
Green LED
(left)
Solid Green (MC3000) USB Host connectivity/power
Off (MC50) USB Host Mode not-enabled
Solid Green (MC50) USB Host Mode enabled
Solid Green Link established
Flashing Green Link activity
Off No link established
A standard barrel port used for connecting the Power
Adapter.
This power adapter (PN 170140-000) is required for the
MC50 and optional for the MC3000. The power adapter is
available separately.
Used to connect to the MC50 or MC3000 USB ports for
ActiveSync, or other communications, to other computers on
the Ethernet networks.
A special USB adapter cable is required. The cable is
available separately for the MC50 (PN 190087-000) or
MC3000 (PN 170373-000).
Used to connect to your Ethernet network for ActiveSync, or
other communications, to other computers on the networks,
using a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable
The standard Ethernet cable is not provided.
Yellow LED
(right)
Off 10 Mb connection Ethernet
Solid Yellow 100 Mb connection
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Getting Started
Before You Begin
Before you can successfully connect your Symbol MC50 or MC3000 to your
network with your PS6U1UPE, you must have successfully configured your
device for ActiveSync operations. For assistance with ActiveSync operations,
please refer to your Symbol Integrator Guide.
Only after you have successfully created an ActiveSync partnership between
your MC50 or your MC3000 and your host computer, and completed an
ActiveSync operation, should you attempt to connect your device to your
network. This is important even if you plan to us e other 3
synchronization software, because using ActiveSync allows you to validate
your software/hardware installation. Then, if you have problems later making
your 3
configuration because you know everything else works fine.
Connecting to the PS6U1UPE
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Party software work, you can focus on the 3rd Party software
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Party
Setting up the MC50
Installing the MC50 Software Drivers
The MC50 requires the installation of software drivers to enable it to communicate through
your network to complete ActiveSync, or synchronization operations. By design, the MC50
functions as a USB client device. With the installation of these drivers, the MC50 will now be
able to also function as a USB host device.
If you have not already done so, go to
PS6U1UPE drivers. The drivers are provided in a self-extracting ZIP file. Simply dow nload
the file to your computer and follow these simple steps:
Step 1 – Unpack the software
Double-click the downloaded file to extract the drivers. The ZIP file will automatically
unpack the MC50 driver software components to a default directory called C:\MC50Drivers.
You may change this directory if you wish. However, if you change the directory be sure
that you remember where you put it, because this is the location where you will move the
files “from.”
Step 2 – Verify MC50 Configuration
Before you start to install the MC50 driver software,
you must ensure you have successfully completed an
ActiveSync between the MC50 and your computer via
the MC50’s USB cable.
www.invisioncradles.com and download the latest
If you have not already configured ActiveSync, please
do so now and ensure that you successfully
synchronize between the MC50 and your PC before
you continue. If you need help, refer to your MC50
Integrator’s Guide, or contact Symbol Technical
Support for assistance.
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Step 3 – CAB File Installation
To install the CAB file directly onto the MC50, follow these simple steps:
Connect the MC50 USB cable to a USB port on your computer.
Open your Windows Explorer and browse to the
\MC50 Drivers folder to locate the file
USBOTG.MC50.CAB.
Next, open ActiveSync and click on the Explore button.
Then “drag & drop” the
USBOTG.MC50.CAB file onto the My
Pocket PC icon in the ActiveSync window.
You will be prompted that the file may need
conversion. Simply click OK to continue.
Step 4 – Install the CAB File
Use the MC50’s stylus to open
Start>>Programs>>File Explorer. You
should find the USBOTG.MC50.CAB file
below the bottom of the folder list. Use the
stylus to double-click on the
USBOTG.MC50.CAB file and execute it
After the CAB file installation completes, you will need to use the stylus to
perform a soft reset the MC50. The reset button can be found on the bottom of
the MC50. Consult your MC50 documentation if you need help finding the reset
button.
Step 5 – Install the Additional Drivers
After the MC50 has reset, return to your
computer’s ActiveSync Window and double-
click on the My
Pocket PC icon to
display the main
folder structure on
the MC50. When you
see the adjacent file structure, double-click
on the \Windows folder to gain access to
the bvd_udc_ser.dll file which must be
replaced by a custom version of the USB
function driver. This new driver is included in
the MC50 Drivers folder. To correctly replace
the file, browse to the MC50 \Windows folder with the ActiveSync File Explorer
and rename the bvd_udc_ser.dll file to bvd_udc_ser_old.dll.
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Next, click on the Windows Explorer and select
the four files shown in the adjacent window –
(1) USBMode.cpl, (2) USBMode.exe, (3)
bvd_udc_ser.dll, and (4) USBPSMDM.dll. To
select all four files at one time, press the CTRL
key as you “left-click” on each file’s name.
When finished, all four files will be highlighted.
Now, drag & drop all four of the files to the
\Windows folder on the MC50. The
bvd_udc_ser.dll file should automatically
overwrite the older file. If prompted to
overwrite the existing file, select “YES” and
continue.
If you have problems getting the new version to replace the old version, then and
try it again.
After you have successfully copied all four files to \Windows, the MC50 must be
reset (soft reset).
Step 6 – Configure the USB Mode
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To use the USB client modem on the MC50, go to Start>>Settings>>System>>USB Mode.
Select "Enable Host mode only"
Check "Load modem driver at startup"
Check "Set Host mode on port open"
Tap OK in the upper right corner of the MC50 display screen
Step 7 – Finishing Up
Place the MC50 into its cradle and connect the MC50 USB cable to the PS6U1UPE
device with the USB Adapter Cable as described in the next section.
From this point on, Host mode will be enabled whenever COM9 is opened.
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Connecting the MC50 to the PS6U1UPE
Setting up your PS6U1UPE is easy and includes only these simple steps.
1. Connect the Power Supply (PN
170140-000)
2. Connect the Mini USB Adapter
Cable (PN 190087-000) to the
MC50 USB cable and to the
PS6U1UPE,
3. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the
network (see the Section
“Connecting the PS6U1UPE to your
Network” for more information.)
, as shown below.
as shown below.
The PS6U1UPE requires a power supply when it is connected to the MC50.
Although the solid green LED is lit whenever the USB cable is correctly
connected, there is not enough power to operate the device. Failure to connect
the power supply before using could damage the device.
The PS6U1UPE is provided without a power supply or any USB adapter cables.
Since the MC50 uses a different cable than the MC3000, and the MC3000
doesn’t require a power supply, each peripheral device is provided separately
to ensure you don’t have to buy items you cannot use.
To purchase a cable or power supply, contact Mobility.
If you have any questions regarding requirements or availability, please
contact Mobility.
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Setting up the MC3000
Setting up your PS6U1UPE is easy and includes only these simple steps.
1. Connect the USB Mini-A to Mini-B Adapter Cable (PN 170373-000)
to the MC3000 cradle and to the PS6U1UPE, as shown below.
2. Connect the Power Supply (PN 170140-000), if you have one, as
shown below. The power supply is not required because the
PS6U1UPE can draw power directly from the MC3000.
3. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the network (see the Section
“Connecting the PS6U1UPE to your Network” for more information)
The PS6U1UPE is provided without a power supply or any USB adapter cables.
Since the MC50 uses a different cable than the MC3000, and the MC3000
doesn’t require a power supply, each peripheral device is provided separately
to ensure you don’t have to buy items you cannot use.
To purchase a cable or power supply, contact Mobility.
If you have any questions regarding requirements or availability, please
contact Mobility.
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Connecting the PS6U1UPE to your Network
Completing the setup of the PS6U1UPE to your network is simple:
1. Connect one end of a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to the PS6U1UPE, as shown
below.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an open port on your network’s hub,
switch, or router, as shown below.
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Product/Technical Support
Mobility is committed to providing its customers with first-class customer service and
technical support. For your convenience, a few troubleshooting techniques are provided
below that might help you fix your problem quickly and easily. If you have a different issue,
or if you have tried these and they didn’t resolve your problem, please feel free to contact
Technical Support at:
Mobility Electronics
9918 Via Pasar
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone (858) 880-2225
Fax: (858) 530-2733
E-mail:
Web:
handheld_connectivity@mobl.com
www.invisioncradles.com
If you use the website, please select the Cradles & Adapters menu option from the Support
menu.
Product Registration
A product registration card is included with your PS6U1UPE product. Please fill out the
registration card and drop it in the mail so that we will know who you are if y o u ever need
to call. While registration is not required to resolve warrant y claims, it will help make any
warranty claim easier to complete. For your convenience, you may also register online at:
www.invisioncradles.com
Troubleshooting
Symptom: Nothing Works!
Possible Cause Action
Poor cable connections
Faulty or defective cables
Check the cables to ensure you have them connected
correctly and securely. For more information, see the
earlier sections on how to connect the cables.
When properly connected and in good working order,
the lights on the adapter ends will be lit.
Low power (MC50) The MC50 requires a power adapter (PN 170140-000)
to work correctly. A solid green light on the USB end
of the adapter does NOT mean that there is enough
power to make it work with an MC50. The light is an
indicator that the cable is connected correctly and the
MC50 has been configured for “host mode”
operations.
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Symptom: It won’t ActiveSync!
Possible Cause Action
ActiveSync partnership between host
computer and your MC50/MC3000 is not
correctly established
MC50/MC3000 not configured for DHCP Reconfigure device to accept DHCP IP address
Cannot find DHCP server Ensure PS6U1UPE adapter is connected to a router,
Missing, or improperly configured, software
drivers (MC50 only)
Won’t automatically ActiveSync when inserted
into the cradle
Reconnect the MC50/MC3000 directly to the host
computer and try an ActiveSync operation.
If it fails, refer to the Symbol Integrator Guide for
guidance with ActiveSync problems, or contact Symbol
Technical Support.
If ActiveSync works OK when directly connected to the
host computer, see the remaining “possible cause”
items.
switch, or hub that is serviced by a DHCP server.
Reset (hard reset) the MC50 as directed in Symbol
Integrator Guide. Reinstall and reconfigure software
drivers in accordance with current instructions.
The autodetect/autostart capability of ActiveSync does
not function whenever your device is not connected
directly to your host computer via the USB cable.
Synchronization operations must be initiated from the
MC50/MC3000 device. They cannot be started from
the host computer unless there is a “direct
connection.”
Custom synchronization software does not
have the ability to “launch” a synchronization
function
The MC3000 uses the Windows CE operating system
which does not include an ActiveSync launch button.
Therefore, the MC3000 cannot initiate a
synchronization operation unless the synchronization
software contains a feature that allows the user to
initiate the synchronization action.
Other ActiveSync Problems
If you require more information on the ActiveSync process, please refer to the ActiveSync
chapter in your Symbol Integrator Guide or visit
ActiveSync. For help with other technical issues, contact Mobility Technical Support using
the contact information provided at the start of this chapter.
www.Microsoft.com and search for
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Appendix A – Regulatory Information
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for
help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mobility Electronics could void the
user’s authority to operate the product.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Appendix B – Warranty
Mobility Electronics, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship to the original purchaser (or the first purchaser in the case of the
remanufactured product being sold) for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment.
This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product. To obtain warranty
service, the purchaser must first call Mobility Electronics, Inc. for an RMA number, then
return the product to Mobility Electronics, Inc. for repair or replacement.
Purchaser shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to Mobility Electronics, Inc.
Mobility Electronics, Inc. will pay for return of the products to purchaser, except that
purchaser shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Mobility
Electronics, Inc. from a country other than the United States.
Mobility Electronics, Inc. makes no other warranty of any kind with regard to this material.
Mobility Electronics, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage
due to customer negligence; purchaser has the right to return the product for a full refund
of the purchase price. If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another Mobility
Electronics, Inc. product within the thirty (30) day period, purchaser has the right to return
the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of the other product. Any
other return will be subject to Mobility Electronics, Inc.’s existin g restocking policy.
MOBILITY ELECTRONICS, INC. WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT IS NEW OR HAS BEEN
REMANUFACTURED TO MEET NEW STANDARDS USING NEW OR SERVICEABLE USED PARTS.
MOBILITY, INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH
RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. MOBILITY, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN
NO EVENT SHALL MOBILITY, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
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Mobility California, Inc.
9918 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA 92126, USA
Phone (858) 880-2225 • Fax (858) 530-2733
Email: invisioncradles@mobl.com • www.invisioncradles.com
Part Number 190086-000 Rev A
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