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ClassNet Terminal User Manual 

 

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Technical Specifications 

Barcode:

 

Decodes Code 39 barcodes of up to 30 characters in length.  Barcode 
scanning is bi-directional  A fixed barcode length can be set. 

IDTag

 

Decodes the 16-character tag ID. 

Display

 

Four digit 6mm high seven segment display. 

Clock

 

The time is displayed and stored in 12 hour format.  The clock is 
battery-backed to maintain the time and date in the absence of power.  
Each barcode and IDTag stored in memory is time and date stamped. 

Storage 
Memory

 

Approx. 30,000 characters are available for data storage.  Storage 
memory is battery-backed to maintain the data when power is off. 

To calculate the amount of data that can be stored between 
downloads, divide the amount of storage memory (ie 30,000) by the 
length of the barcode or IDTag number, plus an overhead 8 bytes for 
barcodes, or 7 bytes for IDTags.  The overhead consists of 6 bytes for 
the time and date, plus one byte to indicate the length of the scan, and 
one byte for the direction indicator (only for barcodes). 

For example, with 8 character barcodes, 1875 scans would fit in 
memory (ie 30000 / (8 + 8) = 1875), while 1304 IDTags would fit (ie 
30000 / (16 + 7) = 1304). 

Network

 

Up to 31 ClassNet Terminals can be attached to a single RS-485 
network, with up to 1200 metres of cable.  Network ID numbers can 
be set from 01 to 98. 

Communications are at 9600 baud, using 8 data bits, no parity and 1 
stop bit, using an RS-485 interface. 

To maintain compatibility with the previous model of the ClassNet 
Terminal, downloading is performed approximately 2000 bytes at a 
time.  If more than this amount of data is stored in memory, the 
remaining data is retained until the next download. 

The first and last units on the RS-485 network must be terminated 
using the jumper included on each unit.  The first unit in an RS-485 
network is usually the Intelligent Converter. 

DataTag 
Download

 

DataTags hold approximately 8000 bytes of data.  If a DataTag 
download is commenced and there is more than this amount of data is 
stored in the memory of the ClassNet Terminal, the DataTag will be 
filled, the display will show 

LOAD

 and the DataTag must be returned 

to the PC for data retrieval.  The remainder of the data stored in the 
ClassNet Terminal’s is retained until the next download. 

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Страница 1: ...s 14 Business Park Drive Notting Hill Victoria 3168 Australia Telephone 03 9578 7600 Fax 03 9578 7727 Email solutions asp com au www asp com au ASP Microcomputers is a division of Grayline Holdings Pt...

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Страница 3: ...a IDTag 7 Collecting Data from your ClassNet Terminals 7 ClassNet Anywhere 7 ClassNet Polling Program 7 ClassNet DataTag Utility 8 Installation 10 Setting the Network ID 11 RS 485 Network Cabling 12...

Страница 4: ...like a lithium battery and is fitted to a key tag or card The ClassNet Terminal is normally powered by a low voltage plug pack and connected on a simple two wire daisy chained RS 485 network cable to...

Страница 5: ...ck to a computer where an Intelligent RS 485 Adaptor is installed Software running on the computer such as ASP s Polling Program automatically downloads the collected data over the cable on a schedule...

Страница 6: ...TimeTag which is configured using the ClassNet DataTag Utility See the section later in the manual for details on how to use the ClassNet Terminal with DataTags Barcodes or IDTags The ClassNet Termin...

Страница 7: ...the fixed location of the slot reading mechanism The centre of the barcode must be 9 5mm from the outside edge of the card and if the card is laminated remember to include this in the calculation of t...

Страница 8: ...DTags are normally supplied as part of a key tag but they can optionally be attached to cards or other devices by adhesive or press fit stainless steel retainers If you have any special requirements p...

Страница 9: ...e polled according to a Schedule Units are individual ClassNet Terminals One or more units are connected by RS 485 cabling to an Intelligent RS 485 Adaptor which is connected to the serial port of a P...

Страница 10: ...column shows the number of items downloaded from the terminal If for some reason a terminal does not respond to a poll a dark blue question mark is displayed to the left of the Unit Number column and...

Страница 11: ...show you the data that has been downloaded or to display various messages When you remove the tag the window will close and the DataTag Utility will return to the system tray next to the clock at the...

Страница 12: ...l using a 2mm Allen Key Then pull the bottom of the case forward off the bottom of the stainless steel plate which also forms the bottom of the scanning slot and lift the ClassNet Terminal slightly to...

Страница 13: ...d without the expense of a technician Should you decide to take this self reliant approach we suggest one person be appointed to this role This person should also maintain records of all installed uni...

Страница 14: ...network ID number for a short time and it will sound a beep to signal that the network ID number has been set If you make a mistake while setting the network ID number you should continue setting it t...

Страница 15: ...Net Terminal to the next ClassNet Terminal and so on as shown in the diagram on the right Because of the low data rate used by the ClassNet Terminal it is acceptable to use a small number no more than...

Страница 16: ...pplied over the CAT5 network cable The Intelligent RS 485 Adaptor requires 9 to 18 volts DC at 100mA which is normally supplied by a 9v DC 300mA plug pack power supply via a centre positive 2 5mm DC c...

Страница 17: ...The two RJ 45 connectors are wired in parallel to facilitate the daisy chain wiring scheme that the ClassNet Terminal network requires As noted above the ClassNet Terminal CANNOT be connected to an Et...

Страница 18: ...read since the last download and therefore has not been stored again POLL Data is being retrieved from the ClassNet Terminal Wait until the time display returns before using the terminal CLR The down...

Страница 19: ...or example with 8 character barcodes 1875 scans would fit in memory ie 30000 8 8 1875 while 1304 IDTags would fit ie 30000 16 7 1304 Network Up to 31 ClassNet Terminals can be attached to a single RS...

Страница 20: ...e required to correct the interference at his or her expense Warranty To the extent permitted by law ASP s warranty in respect of the ClassNet Terminal and the Intelligent RS 485 Adaptor and their use...

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