Intermec 2430 User Guide
Chapter 3—Developing and Using Applications
Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual
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How to Download Applications
You can download applications and files to the programmable terminals by
using any of the following methods:
using any of the following methods:
• Serial port
• DCS 300
• Host application
These methods are described in the next procedures.
You can also use reader commands to transfer files. For help, see
“Transmit File” on page 116 and “Receive File” on page 105. To learn
how to run applications on the terminal, see “Running Applications on the
Terminal” on page 65.
“Transmit File” on page 116 and “Receive File” on page 105. To learn
how to run applications on the terminal, see “Running Applications on the
Terminal” on page 65.
Use a serial port to download applications and files to the terminal
1
Create your applications using the Trakker Antares Programmer’s
Software Kit (PSK) or EZBuilder. For help, see “Creating Applications
for the Terminal” on page 48.
Software Kit (PSK) or EZBuilder. For help, see “Creating Applications
for the Terminal” on page 48.
2
(.BIN applications) Convert each application to a binary file.
• Use the PSK utility EXE2ABS.EXE. For help, see “Converting the
Application to a Binary File” on page 51.
• Use FileCopy or EZBuilder.
3
Connect the terminal’s serial port to the host computer or PC. For help,
see your terminal user’s manual.
see your terminal user’s manual.
4
Use the FileCopy utility, VIEW246X.EXE, or LOADER.EXE on the
host computer or PC to download applications and files to the terminal.
For help, see “Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files”
on page 55.
host computer or PC to download applications and files to the terminal.
For help, see “Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files”
on page 55.
5
(.BIN applications) Use the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System to
load and run an application. For help, see “Running Applications on the
Terminal” on page 65.
load and run an application. For help, see “Running Applications on the
Terminal” on page 65.
6
(DOS .EXE applications) If you ordered the DOS option, start DOS
on the terminal and run a DOS application. For help, see “Using DOS
on the Terminal” on page 313.
on the terminal and run a DOS application. For help, see “Using DOS
on the Terminal” on page 313.