CRADLE 4GC-8001 For 8001 Series Mobile Computers Version 1.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself. DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery. DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
RELEASE NOTES Version Date Notes 1.00 Apr.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES .......................................................................... .- 3 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. - 3 Care & Maintenance................................................................................................................ - 3 – FOR USA...........................................................................................................................
3.5.1 4G Test .................................................................................... 25 4G Cradle Reference Manual UPGRADING FIRMWARE ........................................................................ 27 4.1 Download via Mobile Computer .......................................................... 27 4.2 Cradle Download Mode...................................................................... 28 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Capable of charging the 3.7 V, 700 mAh Li-ion battery, the 4G Cradle is specifically designed for 8001 Series Mobile Computers to connect to WWAN via 4G data services. This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the 4G Cradle. We recommend keeping one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 4G CRADLE No. Description No. Description 1 LED Indicators (POWER, TX/RX, LAN) 2 SIM Card Slot 3 Power Jack Note: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. The charging devices will not charge the battery when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.
Introduction INSTALLATION 1) Remove the rubber cover at the back of the cradle. 2) Insert your SIM card and replace the rubber cover. The SIM card orientation is as shown in the illustration below, with contacts facing down. Refer to Chapter 3 Using 8001 to Configure 4G Cradle. 3) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle. 4) Connect the power supply cord to a suitable power outlet, and the cradle’s POWER indicator will become red. The cradle is ready for charging the mobile computer.
4G Cradle Reference Manual HARDWARE FEATURES 4G Cradle: WWAN – 4G Supported Bands - B4 / B12 /B13 Note: Depends on carrier support. IN THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the cradle.
Chapter 1 USING 4G CRADLE The 4G Cradle is a charging & communication cradle, specifically designed for connecting CipherLab 8001 Series Mobile Computers to WWAN via 4G data services. This chapter explains the working mode supported by the 4G Cradle. For quick deployment, we provide a utility (.SHX) that can be downloaded to your mobile computer and used to configure, test, and upgrade firmware of as many cradles as you have.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 1.1 WORKING MODE 1.1.1 MODEM MODE It works as a 4G modem.
Chapter 1 Using 4G Cradle 1.2 UNDERSTANDING STATUS INDICATORS The cradle provides three LED indicators on the front panel to indicate status. Refer to Chapter 2 How Modem Mode Works for information on the initialization stages after powering on the cradle. Normally, when the power cord is good and properly connected, the POWER indicator will become solid.
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Chapter 2 HOW MODEM MODE WORKS Referring to the flow chart on the next page, the TX/RX and LAN indicators are used to indicate a specific stage of initialization, data connection, as well as firmware download. They are explained below (by number). 1) Initializing During powering on, the TX/RX and LAN indicators will flash in turn at 0.25-second time intervals for 60 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process.
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Chapter 2 How Modem Mode 2.1 DIALING OUT When the mobile computer is seated in the cradle, it can send the collected data back to a remote server, as well as download lookup files, via 4G . When dialing out (ATDT), the LED of LAN will flash at the time interval of 0.3 seconds for 20 seconds. When connected, the LED of LAN will become green after successfully establishing a connection. The LED of TX/RX will flash as long as data transmission occurs.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 2.2 CONFIGURING THE CRADLE Regardless of the result of initialization, you can issue AT commands to configure the cradle, such as Perform the echo test between the mobile computer and the cradle. Write the current settings to flash or load factory defaults. Get the hardware version (Serial Number) or firmware version of the cradle. Set PIN authentication, enable or disable. Change PIN code of SIM card. Send delimiter during data transmission.
Chapter 2 How Modem Mode √ AT+DLMT= Set the delimiter check, enable or disable. AT+APN? Get the Access Point Name (APN) currently in use. √ AT+APN= Set the Access Point Name (APN) you want to connect to. √ AT+CHAP? Get the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) setting. √ AT+CHAP= Set the Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) setting, enable or disable. √ AT+DHCP? Get the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) setting.
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Chapter 3 USING 8001 TO CONFIGURE 4G CRADLE For deployment engineers, download the runtime program “8000Deploy4G.shx” to the mobile computer, and then use it to deploy a set of standard settings to the cradle, as well as perform functionality testing. 1) Run one of the CipherLab download utilities on your desktop computer, for example, “ProgLoad.exe”. Choose the correct interface, COM port, baud rate, file type, and browse the file system to locate the utility “8000Deploy4G.shx”.
4G Cradle Reference Manual Go through the following steps with each cradle: 7) Connect the power supply cord to a suitable power outlet. Note: After powering on, the POWER indicator will become red. The TX/RX and LAN indicators will flash in turn at 0.25-second time intervals for 60 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process. Then, TX/RX indicator will keep on flashing, indicating a failure in initialization due to lack of SIM card. Ignore it! 8) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.
Chapter 3 Using 8001 to Configure 4G Cradle 13) Disconnect the power supply cord. 14) Re-connect the power supply cord. Note: After powering on, the POWER indicator will become red. The TX/RX and LAN indicators will flash in turn at 0.25-second time intervals for 60 seconds, indicating the cradle is in initialization process.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 3.1 DETECT BAUD RATE 4G Cradle provides users with the function to switch between Baud rates (57600 or 115200 bps). The default value is 115200bps for greater amounts of data transmission. Select 1. DetectBaudRate on the main menu. After entering the “DetectBaudRate” item, the mobile computer will detect and display the current Baud rate. Press the [1] or [2] key to select the corresponding Baud rate, or press the [ESC] key to back to the previous menu.
Chapter 3 Using 8001 to Configure 4G Cradle 3.2 VIEW THE SETTINGS 3.2.1 PREVIEW THE NEW SETTINGS In order to double-check the cradle configuration you are working on, information of the new settings can be previewed here. Press the Up or Down key to turn pages. PIN (for authentication) When enabled, it means you need to provide PIN code for authentication while connecting the cradle to a 4G network. If the current and new PIN codes are blank, you have to input the PIN code via the Configure menu.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 3.2.2 VIEW THE CURRENT CRADLE SETTINGS You may like to find out the current cradle settings, before or after configuring the cradle. Such information is especially helpful when you fail to configure the cradle. Ver: (version number) The current firmware version of user program and cradle kernel program. Refer to 錯誤! 找不到參 照來源。 and 錯誤! 找不到參照來源。. +CPIN: (status) The current PIN code status. Refer to 錯誤! 找不到參照來源。.
Chapter 3 Using 8001 to Configure 4G Cradle 3.3 CONFIGURE SETTINGS 3.3.1 AUTHENTICATION Set or modify the security setting of your SIM card. When enabled, PIN code is required. 3.3.2 PIN CODE Set or change the PIN code used for authentication. Note: You must input the correct PIN code even though authentication is disabled! 3.3.3 SETTINGS The access point name, CHAP, and IP settings should be the same as obtained from your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 3.4 DOWNLOAD SETTINGS 3.4.1 DOWNLOAD OK After configuring settings, download new connection settings to the cradle, or the cradles one by one. 1) On your mobile computer, go to Settings | Default Set. 2) Seat your mobile computer in the cradle. Note: For initial downloading, you are advised to load the default settings to the cradle first. 3) Disconnect the power supply cord. 4) Re-connect the power supply cord. 5) On your mobile computer, go to Settings | Download.
Chapter 3 Using 8001 to Configure 4G Cradle 3.4.2 DOWNLOAD FAIL — INCORRECT PIN This error message is displayed due to the incorrect PIN. You are required to provide the correct one while re-configuring settings. 3.4.3 DOWNLOAD FAIL — PUK REQUIRED This error message is displayed due to PUK issue. You are required to use your cellular phone to unlock the SIM card, with the PUK code provided by the network operator. 3.4.
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Chapter 3 Using 8001 to Configure 4G Cradle 3.5 TESTING You may find it necessary to test the basic functionalities of the cradle. Seat your mobile computer in the cradle and run the Echo Test utility on your desktop computer. Note: (1) Echo Test – Dial 4G are for internal testing. CMU200 Test is for manufacturing use. (3) Signal Level – Show you the signal quality presently. (2) 3.5.1 4G TEST On your desktop computer, select [TCP/IP - Server] and change settings if necessary. Then, click [Start].
Chapter 4 UPGRADING FIRMWARE 4.1 DOWNLOAD VIA MOBILE COMPUTER The 4G Cradle allows you to upgrade firmware via the mobile computer. When firmware upgrade is available, download the utility “8000Deploy4G.shx” to your mobile computer. Warning: DO NOT upgrade firmware unless the version of firmware is newer than that your cradle has. For information of the current firmware version, check AT commands. 1) Download the utility “8000Deploy4G.shx” to your mobile computer.
4G Cradle Reference Manual 4.2 CRADLE DOWNLOAD MODE Regardless of the result of initialization, you can issue “AT+DOWNLOAD” to upgrade to a new firmware version when available. 1) Connect a spare IR cradle to your computer and make sure the cradle baud rate is 115,200 bps (best suggestion). 2) Connect the power supply cords of the spare cradle and the 4G Cradle to a suitable power outlet separately.
SPECIFICATIONS 4G CRADLE Processor & Memory CPU 32-bit MCU Memory Firmware Upgradeable Power Adapter Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Output 5V DC 2000mA Power Consumption Standby 80 mA : Cradle only, no terminal : Established connection : No communication Operating (dial-out transmission) 250 mA & : Dial-out, data transmission : Terminal is beeping : Terminal’s backlight is turned off : Terminal’s battery is full Charging 700 mA : Terminal powered off Full Power 1000 mA : Dial-out, data tra
4G Cradle Reference Manual Frequency Bands Power Class IR LTE ( B4 / B12 / B13) Radio Mode Band Power Class LTE 4 / 12 /13 3 Baud rate = 115200 bps (default) or 57600 bps Temperature Operating -10 °C to 60 °C Storage -20 °C to 70 °C Humidity Operating 90% RH, non-condensing at 60 °C Storage 95% RH, non-condensing at 70 °C Note: Power consumption depends on network coverage in the real world.
