Find out how DCConnect is now able to work with several different models of RF terminals from third party hardware vendors.
Cost, size, weight, and battery capacity are the big differences. See the table below:
7524-05x 7524-10x Approximate List (no radio) $1,300 $1,900 Weight (approx) 431 g (15.2 oz.) 810 g (29 oz) Display Size (max) 9x16 chars 21x26 chars Keys 47 57 or 37 Battery Capacity 650mAh 900mAh (typ 8 hours) (typ 12 hours) Memory 512RAM/512 FLASH 512RAM/512 FLASH Transaction Storage (ETS) 730 730 Ruggedness Good Better* * Rubber bumper around LCD gives better drop resistance.
The IBM 7524 model 050 and model 100 batch portable data collection terminals may be ordered with a non-RF batch version of 7524 Extended Terminal Services. This ETS flash memory load allows the 7524 terminal to be loaded with 7527-type files from any data collection controller which supports 7527 terminals.
The DOS-based Data Collector, DCC/2r (32-bit runtime only), and DCConnect support the native COM ports (COMx), while with DCC/2 (16-bit runtime) you could use an ARTIC daughter card which has 4 or 8 RS-232 ports. Use one of the RS-232 communications cables listed below for the connection
Feat Description IBM PN Marked as... Code 3570 7524-05x/10x Program Load cable 9-pin 61G3570 216-807-001 for 9-pin communication port 3571 7524-05x/10x Program Load cable 25-pin 61G3571 216-825-001 for 25-pin communication port
Docking stations differ by the model 7524 being used:
Feat Description IBM PN Marked as... Code 8998 Powered Communications Adapter for 05x 38H8998 225-502-002 2580 Deskmount kit for FC 2578/8998 61G2580 203-282-003 (Includes universal AC power supply and heavy metal base ) 2578 Powered Communications Adapter for 10x 61G2578 225-503-002 2580 Deskmount kit for FC 2578 61G2580 203-282-003 (Includes universal AC power supply and heavy metal base )The DOS-based Data Collector and DCC/2r (32-bit runtime only) support the native COM ports (COMx), while with DCC/2 (16-bit runtime) you could use an ARTIC daughter card which has 4 or 8 RS-232 ports. Use one of the RS-232 communications cables listed below for the connection
Feat Description IBM PN Marked as... Code 2583 Nine-pin RS232 host, 6 feet 61G2583 216-884-001 2584 Twenty-five pin RS232 host , 6 feet 61G2584 216-885-001
Use an RS-485 port (either a PC COMx card or an ARTIC port) as supported by all of the data collection controller software products. Connect a third-party RS-485-to-RS-232 converter at any point along the RS-485 trunk line. This converter must feature:
Note: These converters have not been tested for this use by IBM
Model 285 for 110 VAC $148 (Catalog #8) Model 285-220 for 220 VAC $148 Has 25-pin connector for RS-232 port, terminal blocks for RS-485 TELEBYTE TECHNOLOGY INC. 270 Pulaski Road Greenlawn, New York 11740 1-800-835-3298 Fax 516-423-3232
Model 485OIC $79.95 Power supply 485PS2 (110v) $14.95 Has 25-pin male connector for RS-232 port, terminal blocks for RS-485 Model 485CSP $74.95 Power supply 485PS2 (110v) $14.95 Has 25-pin female connector for RS-232 (will require gender changer for use with cable FC 3571), terminal blocks for RS-485, and provide LED indicators for TX and RX. B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co. 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-0846 Fax 815-434-7094Use one of the following cables to connect from the RS-485-to-RS-232 converter to the 7524-050/100 terminal's 6-pin mini-DIN round connector:
Feat Description IBM PN Marked as... Code 3570 7524-05x/10x Program Load cable 9-pin 61G3570 216-807-001 for 9-pin communication port 3571 7524-05x/10x Program Load cable 25-pin 61G3571 216-825-001 for 25-pin communication port
Use an RS-485-to-RS-232 converter as described above.
The terminal is inserted into the docking station and locks into place. If a power supply is connected to the dock, contacts to the terminal will provide charging power. Contacts are also automatically made to the RS-232 port on the terminal, so no manual cable insert is required. ETS can be configured to automatically switch to host communication mode when charging power is detected.
Docking stations differ by the model 7524 being used:
Feat Description IBM PN Marked as... Code 8998 Powered Communications Adapter for 05x 38H8998 225-502-002 2580 Deskmount kit for FC 2578/8998 61G2580 203-282-003 (Includes universal AC power supply and heavy metal base ) 2578 Powered Communications Adapter for 10x 61G2578 225-503-002 2580 Deskmount kit for FC 2578 61G2580 203-282-003 (Includes universal AC power supply and heavy metal base )The DOS-based Data Collector and DCC/2r (32-bit runtime only) support the native COM ports (COMx), while with DCC/2 (16-bit runtime) you could use an ARTIC daughter card which has 4 or 8 RS-232 ports. Use one of the RS-232 communications cables listed below for the connection
Feat Description IBM PN Marked as... Code 2583 Nine-pin RS232 host, 6 feet 61G2583 216-884-001 2584 Twenty-five pin RS232 host , 6 feet 61G2584 216-885-001
Note:
Using 7524 ETS with batch terminals does not require use of the 7524 Interface Support for OS/2 and Windows/NT program. This program is required only for DCC/2 connection to RF terminals.The batch terminal can store over 700 buffered transactions before requiring connection to the host computer for uploading.
Press the number of the setting on the menu in order to change that setting. Press the up and down arrow keys to spin through the list of values for the setting.
Select a character address which is unique among the terminals which could be plugged into one of the docking stations on the communications line from the controller. You cannot have more than one terminal with a particular address plugged into a communications line simultaneously -- they both will respond to polls and errors will result.
If you have more than 32 of the 7524 batch terminals working and if your application requires that the terminals receive unique programming or that data be processed differently based on the physical terminal from which it originates, you will need to inform the terminal operators that they may only dock their batch terminal in the docking station(s) located on a particular communications cable leading to the controller. On that cable, it does not matter where you plug in or dock -- the controller knows you by the communications port and single-character address which were assigned. But if you connect the terminal via a dock located on another communication line, your terminal would either be identified as the terminal with that address on that physical line, or it may not be polled at all if no such addressed is defined on that line.
Select the Baud rate to match the settings of the communications line.
Set the resend timer based on the discussion above for RF terminals.
Set the TRIGGER to the desired type of operation for the RS-232 serial connection to the host computer. To save battery power, the RS-232 port electronics are turned off as much as possible. This complicates use of the port for polling from a controller, so 3 options are offered to match the application conditions:
ON Always have RS-232 port power active. The terminal may be plugged into an RS-232 cable at any time and be ready to respond to polls from the controller. You may need to use this option if the terminal must also be ready to accept serial input from a peripheral device. PWR Leave power to the RS-232 port off except when in use by a transaction program (e.g. to print on a portable printer). Automatically turn power on for the port whenever battery charging POWER is detected (as when the terminal is dropped into a docking station). KEY Turn on power to the port whenever the 'hot key' is pressed. When the key is pressed, the Transaction Count screen is shown. Power remains on as long as this screen is showing.
7524 RF terminals can be attached the RISC System/6000 processors using IBM program product Wireless Network Access Server for AIX Ordering information is:
WNAS for AIX 7697-204 FC 9001 License FC 0147 One-time charge FC 5805 MediaThis program allows:
Note: Specifiy the 7524-30x controller with ASYNC flash.
Find the IBM feature code and matching Norand part number below for the 7524 machine port to Host/PC port desired:
Machine Machine ----------Host or PC Port Type------------- Type Port PC DB9 PC DB25 MODEM -------- --------- ----------- ----------- ------------ 7524-30X RC3250 Diag 216-787-001 216-773-002 216-771-002 FC 6501 FC 2612 FC 2614 Host 216-787-001 216-773-002 216-771-002 FC 6501 FC 2612 FC 2614 RCB4030E Diag 216-842-002 216-841-002 216-840-002 FC 3694 FC 3695 FC 3696 Host 216-787-001 216-773-002 216-771-002 FC 6501 FC 2612 FC 2614 7524-402 RB4020 Diag 216-842-002 216-841-002 216-840-002 FC 3694 FC 3695 FC 3696 RB4030 Diag 216-842-002 216-841-002 216-840-002 FC 3694 FC 3695 FC 3696 7524-422 RB4030E Diag 216-842-002 216-841-002 216-840-002 FC 3694 FC 3695 FC 3696 7524-10X RT1700 RS-232/ 216-807-001 216-825-001 Flash FC 3570 FC 3571 Cloning 216-909-001 7524-20X RT5900 RS-232/ 816-831-001 FLASH FC 3572
The cable from the 7524-301 UHF controller COM1/COM2 25-pin port to the 7524-401 UHF base with RS-232 communications port looks like the following. (Marking is 216-737-xxx). 7524-301/ 7524-401/ RC3250 RB3000 Male Male Shell-----------------1 2---------------------2 3---------------------3 4---------------------4 7---------------------7 8---------------------8 20-------------------23
The -+ means all lines are tied together. -+ -+ The V.24 host connect/diag cable for the RC3250/7524-30x looks like: (marking is 216-773-xxx) RC3250 Host Male Female 1---------------------1 2---------------------3 3---------------------2 4--+ +--4 5--+ +--5 7---------------------7 6---+----------------20 8---+ 15--+ +---15 17--+------------+---17 18--+ +--8 20-----------------+--6
FROM PC SERIAL PORT TO RF TERMINAL ------------------------- ---------------------- PC 25-pin PC 9-Pin 7524-102 6-PIN MINI DIN (See pg. D-2 of manual) ----------- --------- -------- 2 3 2 3 2 1 4 7 5 5 8 4 7 5 3 5 6
Frequently customers will already have a communications line to a remote site, with IBM 3x74 (3270) or 5x94 (5250) controller(s) at the remote site to support existing CRT terminals. You can 'multi-point' connect the IBM 7524-30x RF controller on the same line by utilizing a line sharing device. This device repeats the V.24 or V.35 signal to all the controllers in the remote location. The SDLC address of each controllers allows the host machine to address each controller. Be sure to set-up the host line/controller definition as 'multipoint' and use a unique address for each controller.
Suitable line sharing devices available from BlackBox Corp. include the following:
* V.24 RS-232: RS-232 LINE SHARER SQ-TL601A-R2 (2 PORTS) $280 SQ-TL553A-R3 (4 PORTS) $515 SQ-TL554A-R3 (8 PORTS) $715 * V.35 V.35 LINE SHARER SQ-TL555A (2 CHANNEL) $595 SQ-TL570A (4 CHANNEL) $1095 EHANCED V.35 SQ-TL316A (4 CHANNEL) $1330 LINE SHARER V.35 devices have female M-block connectors. Mating cable is 216-775-001 (IBM FC 2609) V.35 Modem Synch Cable with GMCT34 Male connector , 6 ft.
The RS-485 SST LAN install kits which are offered for use with 7524 bases and controllers include the following piece parts:
FC 2633 / 61G2642 7524-402 Install Kit -------------------------------------- The 7524-402 Install Kit contains: QTY DESCRIPTION EQUIV. ALA CARTE --- -------------------------------- ----------------- 1 Y-Cable (aka T-Cable) FC 2621 / 61G2621 1 Terminator FC 2623 / 61G2623 4 Nylon cable ties 4 3/4" cable mounts 6 Cable ties 4 Rubber Feet 2 D-Sub 9 connector shells FC 2627 / 61G2627 1 9P D-Sub Male connector housing FC 2625 / 61G2625 1 9P D-Sub Female connector housing FC 2626 / 61G2626 4 Socket contacts 4 Pin contacts FC 2628 / 61G2628 2 Standoffs 1 Piece copper adhesive tape FC 2629 / 61G2629 (WHOLE ROLL)
FC 2634 / 61G2643 7524-422 Install Kit -------------------------------------- The 7524-422 Install Kit contains: QTY DESCRIPTION EQUIV. ALA CARTE --- -------------------------------- ----------------- 1 Y-Cable (aka T-Cable) FC 2621 / 61G2621 1 Terminator FC 2623 / 61G2623 1 Transformer/Terminator combo. FC 2624 / 61G2624x2 4 Nylon cable ties 4 3/4" cable mounts 6 Cable ties 4 Rubber Feet 2 D-Sub 9 connector shells FC 2627 / 61G2627 1 9P D-Sub Male connector housing FC 2625 / 61G2625 1 9P D-Sub Female connector housing FC 2626 / 61G2626 4 Socket contacts 4 Pin contacts FC 2628 / 61G2628 2 Standoffs 1 Piece copper adhesive tape FC 2629 / 61G2629 (WHOLE ROLL)
FC 2644 / 61G2644 7524-302 Install Kit -------------------------------------- The 7524-302 Install Kit contains: QTY DESCRIPTION EQUIV. ALA CARTE --- -------------------------------- ----------------- 2 Transformer FC 2622 / 61G2622 2 Terminator FC 2623 / 61G2623 2 Transformer/Terminator combo. FC 2624 / 61G2624 6 Cable ties 2 D-Sub 9 connector shells FC 2627 / 61G2627 1 9P D-Sub Male connector housing FC 2625 / 61G2625 1 9P D-Sub Female connector housing FC 2626 / 61G2626 4 Socket contacts 4 Pin contacts FC 2628 / 61G2628 2 Standoffs 1 Piece copper adhesive tape FC 2629 / 61G2629 (WHOLE ROLL)
'I-Safe' terminals are 'Intrinsically-Safe', having limited energy circuitry so they may be used in many hazardous (flammable or explosive) environments. Refer to the description following this section for details.
Note:
IBM offers these intrinsically safe terminals in the USA only. They are not certified to other geographie's standards.I-safe (intrinsically-safe) terminals differ from other terminals in that:
* A special battery must be used at all times. Standard
NiCd and NiMH batteries may not be used.
* The terminal has no battery charging circuits.
Batteries must be removed for charging. ('In-Terminal'
chargers may not be used; use the 'Personal Pack' charger)
* The terminals have no display back light
* The Powered Communications Adapter (FC 2578) cannot be used
in a hazardous environment.
The I-Safe rating for 7524-100/101/102 terminals which are factory-equipped
with the I-Safe feature code means that they are certfied for use in Division
1 and 2; Classes I, II, and III environments. Approvals by ETL Testing
Laboratories cover all groups within each hazardous environment class except
those in Group A (i.e. Acetylene) or Group B (i.e. hydrogen).
Certification of the equipment is to ANSI/UL 913, ETL control number 94393.
The phrase 'intrinsically safe' describes equipment which is certified for use in areas which contain explosive or flammable concentrations of gas, vapors, metal filings, dust or fiber. Labels attached to intrinsically safe equipment show the safety classification (I, II, or III) and division (1 or 2) for which the equipment is certified.
CLASS I Device is certified for use in areas containing explosive or flammable gases or vapors. CLASS II Device is certified for use in areas containing explosive, flammable or conductive (capable of providing an electrical path) concentrations of dust or metal filings. CLASS III Device is certified for use in areas containing a flammable concentration of fibers.Class I or II equipment must also be labeled with the specific group(s) of gas, vapor, metal filings, or dust the device can be used in. Class I includes groups A, B, C, and D as possibilities, while Class II includes groups E, F, and G.
GROUP A Atmospheres containing acetylene. GROUP B Atmospheres containing butadiene, ethylene oxide, hydrogen (and gases and vapors equivalent in hazard to hydrogen, such as manufactured gas), and propylene oxide. GROUP C Atmospheres containing acetaldehyde, cyclopropane, diethyl ether, ethylene, unsymmetrical dimenthyl hydrazine (UDMH), and other gases or vapors equivalent in hazard. GROUP D Atmospheres containing acetone, acrylonitrile, alcohol, ammonia, benzine, benzol, butane, ethylene dichloride, gasoline, hexane, isoprene, lacquer, solvent vapors, naptha, natural gas, propane, propylene, styrene, vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, xylenes, and other gases or vapors of equivalent hazard. GROUP E Atmospheres containing metal dusts, including aluminum, magnesium, and their commercial alloys, and other metals with similar hazardous characteristics. GROUP F Atmospheres containing carbon black, coal, or coke dust. GROUP G Atmospheres containing flour, starch, or grain dust, and other dusts of similar hazardous characteristics.Division ratings refer to the normal environmental conditions of the area in which the device is used.
A Division 1 rating for Class I equipment means the device is certified for use in areas with continuous, intermittent, or periodic concentrations of hazardous (explosive or flammable) gases or vapors in the applicable group (A, B, C, or D) for which the product has been certified. A Division 2 rating for Class I equipment means the device is certified for use in areas where hazardous concentrations of gases or vapors (in the applicable group) are not usually present, but may be present if an accidental break-down or other abnormal condition occurs.
A Division 1 rating for Class II equipment means the device is certified for use in areas with continuous, intermittent, or periodic concentrations of hazardous dust or metal filings in the applicable group (E, F, or G) for which the product has been certified. A Division 2 rating for Class II equipment means the device is certified for use in areas where hazardous concentrations of dust or metal filings (in the applicable group) are not usually present, but may be present if an accidental break-down or other abnormal condition occurs.
A Division 1 rating for Class III equipment means the device is certified for use in areas where readily-ignitable fibers or materials producing combustible flyings are handled, manufactured, or used. A Division 2 rating for Class III equipment means the device is certified for use in areas where readily-ignitable fibers (except those in process of manufacture) are stored.
Memory available after ETS is loaded depends on the model (based on total memory installed and how much is used by the built-in communications systems).
Memory for up to 736 transaction records is already allocated before your programs are loaded (changing the transaction buffer size on 7524 ETS has no effect). Thus, all of the memory shown below is available for your:
Model Available Memory for Files ------- ------------------------------------------------------- 7524-50 288K 7524-51 (Didn't have this, but should be 278K by extrapolation) 7524-52 164K 7524-100 285K 7524-101 275K 7524-102 161K 7524-201 273K 7524-202 167K
7524 ETS currently supports SEND TO RS-232 and CFR ComWrite APIs so that you can attach serial printers to the 7524 RF or batch terminal. There currently is NO support for reading from RS-232.
3278, 5291, and VT-220 terminal emulations offer extended commands which allow your host application to direct output to the serial port. Refer to the respective Norand terminal emulation programmers reference manuals for details.
Many companies offer portable, battery-powered printers suitable for use the 7524 terminals:
* Comtec Information Systems Inc. 30 Plan Way Warwick, Rhode Island, USA 02886 401-739-5800/800-556-7266, Fax 401-732-2586 * Monarch Marking Systems - Pitney Bowes (Renegade 9490 Printer) (Rascal 9450 Printer) 1-800-543-6650 Canada: 1-800-263-4650 * Extech Instruments Corporation 335 Bear Hill Road Waltham, MA 02154 617-890-7440, Fax 617-890-7864 * Datasouth P.O. Box 240947 Charlotte, NC 28224 704-523-8500, Fax 704-523-9298
It is recommended that batteries be conditioned every 60 days or when they seem to have a decreased run-time capacity. Batteries that have been stored more that 60 days should also be conditioned.
Battery life averages 1.5 to 2 years or approximately 500 charge cycles. The 1.5 to 2 years applies to batteries in storage as well. The chemical composition of batteries will deteriorate when stored, so it is not advisable to store them for extended periods of time. The ideal storage temperature for nicads is 68 degrees F.
Under normal conditions a battery will provide 6 hours of life. This may vary depending on scanner and radio activity. Terminals with a significant amount of radio and scanner usage will not last this long. In addition, extreme low or high operating temperatures will severely impact battery life.
IBM 7524 (Norand 1700) Super Capacitor (super cap)
The super cap is used to maintain menory in the terminal for battery changes. The super cap is only fully charges if power is applied over a period of several hours. For this reason, it is recommended that terminals remain powered throughout the workday rather than constantly powering them off and on. To reduce the risk of loosing terminal memory it is also recommended that batteries be replaced as soon a the low battery condition is detected and that terminals not be left with the battery removed for more than a few minutes.