Intermec 2480 User Guide
Configuring Terminal Emulation on the T2480 and T2485
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Uploading the TE Configuration File
You can use three different methods to upload the TE configuration file:
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FileCopy through a serial connection from your T2480 or T2485 to your PC
•
The Download Server feature on the DCS 300 or controller to a T2480 or T2485
loaded with UDP Plus protocol
loaded with UDP Plus protocol
•
The TFTP application on a PC or host to a T2480 or T2485 loaded with TCP/IP
protocol
protocol
This section covers the first two methods. To use the TFTP application, see the
TRAKKER Antares 248X Stationary Terminal User’s Manual (Part No. 066960).
TRAKKER Antares 248X Stationary Terminal User’s Manual (Part No. 066960).
FileCopy is a Windows utility that lets you transfer files to or from a terminal by using
serial communications. The FileCopy utility ships with the TRAKKER Antares
Programmer’s Software Kit (PSK) and EZBuilder. You can also download FileCopy
from the Intermec Technologies Corporation web site at this address:
serial communications. The FileCopy utility ships with the TRAKKER Antares
Programmer’s Software Kit (PSK) and EZBuilder. You can also download FileCopy
from the Intermec Technologies Corporation web site at this address:
www.intermec.com/products/ezbuildr.htm
Choose Utilities & Tools to review information about FileCopy and to download a free
copy of the utility to your PC.
copy of the utility to your PC.
To use FileCopy to upload the TE configuration file
1. Connect the T2480 or T2485 to a PC using COM1, COM2, or COM4 on the back
of the T2480 or T2485. For help, see the terminal user’s manual.
2. Use FileCopy to upload the TE configuration file from the terminal’s drive C to
your PC. For help using FileCopy, use the online Help.
3. Modify the TE configuration file using any text editor. For help, see “Modifying
the TE Configuration File” later in this instruction sheet.
To use the Download Server to upload the TE configuration file
1. Configure your T2480 with Ethernet or your T2485 to communicate with the
DCS 300 or Model 200 Controller. For help, see the terminal user’s manual.
2. Using the Download Server feature on the DCS 300 or controller, select the T2480
or T2485 that you want to upload the TE configuration file from. You can also
select a group of terminals. For help, see the DCS 300 System Manual (Part No.
067296) or Model 200 Controller System Manual (Part No. 063439).
select a group of terminals. For help, see the DCS 300 System Manual (Part No.
067296) or Model 200 Controller System Manual (Part No. 063439).
3. Choose the Command option button.
4. Enter the Transmit File reader command and choose Add. The command appears in
the Files and Data box.
%%R,c:
fromfilename,tofilename