SunScan User Manual v 1.05
Appendices
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D. File transfer between Workabout and PC
Choice of different programs
For the transfer of data files from the Workabout to a PC, the SunData software that
resides in the Workabout and on your PC provides all you need, but it is specific for
this purpose. There are other occasions however when you may want to transfer
other files between the PC and the Workabout, for example to send an upgraded
version of the SunData.app file to the Workabout.
To do this, there are three routes. We provide two DOS utility programs from Psion
plc on the SunData diskette called
SLINK
and
RCOM
. The main difference
between these programs is that RCOM is operated from your PC keyboard with
DOS-like commands, whereas SLINK lets you use the Workabout's own file and
directory screens, and no input is required from the PC. Documentation text files are
included on the SunData diskette.
If you are familiar with the Workabout's screens then you will probably find SLINK
is the easiest route to master quickly.
In addition, we offer as an option the Psion
PsiWin
program for Windows, which is
an excellent application program for handling communications between PCs and
various computers in the Psion range. Contact your agent or Delta-T if you wish to
purchase a copy.
The Workabout Remote Link
We give you below some notes on using each of these programs. In every case you
must set the Workabout's Remote Link on. Access this from the Psion System screen
with
∪
∪
∪
∪
+L
, or press
Menu, Spec, Remote Link, Enter.
Warning! Don't forget to turn the Remote Link off when you have finished.
If you
neglect this, you will get a "Failed to open Serial Port In use" message when you
next try to run SunData in the Workabout.
PsiWin
PsiWin is a well documented program with a full User Manual and on-screen Help.
It uses a screen layout very similar to Windows File Manager. When communication
is established between your PC and the Workabout, you can drag and drop files
between different drives and directories, and of course do very much more
♦
Install and run PsiWin on your PC.
♦
Connect the Workabout to your PC COM port with the SunScan RS232 comms
cable.
♦
On your Workabout, exit from the SunData program if necessary (
∪
∪
∪
∪
+X
). Access
the Remote Link dialog (
∪
∪
∪
∪
+L
) and set the link on, port A and with 19200 Baud.
In PsiWin:
The
Setup, Communications...
menu deals with COM ports and serial data
parameters. Check that they correspond exactly with those of the Workabout remote
link.
The
Setup, Conversions...
menu deals with file conversions. This is not needed for
any file transfer. Make sure Conversion is Off.
Window, Refresh
is worth doing when verifying that a file has been transferred to a
new drive or directory.
