Casio PA-2500 User manual

PA-2400/PA-2500

Connection Method For File Transfer

Manual

(Version 1.00 )

March 1998

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Overview 3

Chapter 2. Installation 4

2.1 Installation of PC 4

2.1.1 Connection 4

2.1.2 Start Up 4

2.1.3 Environment Setup 5

2.2 Direct Connection of H/PC to Host PC 6

2.3 Connection of H/PC to Host PC via I/O Box 6

2.4 Installation of Satellite I/O Box (1 unit) 7

2.5 Installation of Satellite I/O Box (multiple units) 8

Chapter 3. File Transmission/Reception 9

3.1 File Upload 9

3.1.1 Specifying File from PC Side 9

3.1.2 Specifying File from H/PC Side 11

3.2 File Download 13

3.2.1 Specifying File from PC Side 13

3.2.2 Specifying File from H/PC Side 15

1. Overview

This manual describes the connection method for implementing file transfers between a Host PC

(Windows-version Upload/Download Utility) and PA-2400/PA-2500 (hereinafter referred to as

H/PC). Only the PA-2400 can be connected via a Satellite I/O Box.

Fig. 1.1 Example of Connection via Satellite I/O Box

Fig. 1.2 Example of Direct Connection of H/PC to Host PC

RS-232C cable: TPX1375-010100 (Part no. 33356594)

PC HOST PA-2400/

PA-2500

RS-232C

PC HOST Satellite

I/O Box PA-2400

RS-232C IrDA

Satellite

I/O Box

Satellite

I/O Box

RS-422

PA-2400

IrDA

RS-422

2. Installation

2.1 Installation of PC

2.1.1 Connection

Plug the connection cable into the COM1 connector of the Host PC.

Note:

There are two types of connection cables: one is for direct connection to an H/PC, and the other is

for connection via the I/O Box.

2.1.2 Start Up

Turn on the power to the PC to boot Windows95, then execute the Upload/Download Utility.

Make sure that the main menu screen of the Upload/Download Utility appears.

Fig. 2.1 Upload/Download Utility Main Menu Screen

2.1.3 Environment Setup

Select "RS-232C" from the Configure menu of the Upload/Download Utility, and then select

“Settings”..

Fig. 2.2 Environment Setup Screen

Set up appropriate conditions by comparing them to the data described above.

Click on the [OK] button if setup has been completed.

Note:

The maximum baud rate that is achieved in communication may differ from the setting in the "Baud

rate" entry field, depending on the state of the PC at that point in time.

2.2 Direct Connection of H/PC to Host PC

Connection

Plug the communication cable into the 16-pin interface of the H/PC to connect the Host PC.

Start-up

Turn on the power of the H/PC.

2.3 Connection of H/PC to Host PC via I/O Box

Connection

Mount the H/PC on the I/O Box.

Start-up

Turn on the power of the H/PC.

2.4 Installation of Satellite I/O Box (1 unit)

Environment Setup

1) Make sure that the POWER switch of the I/O Box is set to OFF.

2) Set the DIP switches provided on the rear panel to the following.

Table 2.1

12345678910

ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON

Note:

The above settings assume that the communication speed is set to 115,200 bps.

To set a different baud rate modify the SW6, SW7, and SW8 settings as follows:

Table2.2

Baud Rate SW6 SW7 SW8

9,600 bps OFF ON OFF

19,200 bps ON ON OFF

38,400 bps OFF OFF ON

57,600 bps ON OFF ON

115,200 bps OFF ON ON

Connection

1) Connect the AC adaptor to the I/O Box.

2) Connect the I/O Box to the PC with the RS-232C cross-type cable.

Start-up

1) Set the POWER switch to ON.

2) Make sure that the “READY POWER” lamp lights in green.

2.5 Installation of Satellite I/O Box (multiple units)

Note that the DIP switch settings should be made according to whether the I/O Box is connected

directly to the PC or daisy-chained to other I/O Boxes.

The following environment setup example assumes a baud rate of 115.2 Kbps has been set.

Environment setup

1) Make sure that the POWER switch is set to OFF.

2) Set the DIP switches of the I/O Box to be connected with the PC as follows.

Table 2.3

12345678910

ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

3) Set the DIP switches of other I/O Boxes as follows.

Table 2.4

12345678910

ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON

Note:

Set No.5 of the DIP switch to ON if the C-OUT terminal is not chained to other I/O Boxes.

A terminator should be connected to it.

Table 2.5

Connection

1) Connect an AC adaptor to each I/O Box.

2) Connect the I/O Box to the PC with the RS-232C cross-type cable.

3) Connect the C-OUT terminal of the I/O Box, which is connected to the PC, and the C-IN

terminal of the other I/O Box with the RS-422 cable.

4) Chain together the remaining I/O Boxes. The I/O Box attached to the terminator must be at the

end of the chain.

Start-up

1) Set the POWER switches of all the I/O Boxes to ON.

3. File Transmission/Reception

3.1 File Upload

Transfers the files on the H/PC to the PC side.

3.1.1 Specifying File from PC Side

Setup at Host PC

Initiate the Upload/Download Utility on the PC, then select "Command" from the "Execute"

menu to invoke the Communication Command screen.

Fig. 3.1 Communication Command Screen

In the Communication Command screen set up the following communication options:



Set the "Command" field to "Receive".

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In the "File" field enter the pathname of a file to be transferred to the H/PC.

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In the "Destination Dir" field enter the file transfer destination pathname on the PC side.

Click on the [OK] button if the setup has been completed.

Setup at H/PC

Execute "Run by specifying the file name" of the Start menu on the H/PC.

Fig. 3.2 H/PC File Name Specification Screen

Enter the following commands, according to the connection method used with the Host PC, and

click on the [OK] button.

If I/O Box is used :



Windows



flce.exe

If RS-232C cable is used:



Windows



flce.exe /Y={com1, 115200, }

(baud rate: 115.2 Kbps)

Creation of the above described shortcut enables start-up from the shortcut.

If the [OK] button is clicked on, the following screen appears.

Fig.3.3

For information about the File Transfer Utility refer to the C Library Manual.

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