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Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files
You can download or upload applications and files between a PC or host computer and
the terminal using serial communications. You connect the terminal’s serial port to the
host by using one of these accessories or options:
•
Communications dock
•
Optical link adapter
•
Serial interface module
•
(T2420 option only) Modem
For help connecting the terminal, see “Using Serial Communications on the Terminals” in
Chapter 4. Once the terminal is connected, you can transfer files to or from a terminal.
There are two ways to transfer files:
•
Use the FileCopy utility that ships with the TRAKKER Antares Programmer’s
Software Kit (PSK) and EZBuilder.
•
Use the Receive File or Transmit File reader commands. For help, see Chapter 8,
“Reader Command Reference.”
This section explains how to use the FileCopy utility to download or upload applications
and files to or from the terminal.
To run an application on the terminal, it must be stored as an executable binary file
(
*.BIN
). The FileCopy utility will automatically convert any
*.EXE
file to a binary file
(
*.BIN
) before downloading the file. With the FileCopy utility, you can download either
*.EXE
or
*.BIN
application files.
Note: If you have a T2425, you can download or upload files to or from the terminal
using either the serial port or RF communications through the DCS 300 or host.
To download or upload applications and files to or from the terminal
1. Connect the TRAKKER Antares terminal to your PC.
2. Start Microsoft Windows on your PC
3. From Program Manager, start FileCopy. The TRAKKER Antares FileCopy utility
screen appears.
FileCopy includes detailed online help. Click the Help button or press F1 anytime
to get more information.
Summary of Contents for Trakker Antares 2420
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Page 25: ...nuggetf code39 Getting Started 1...
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