Series 8001
Please note that the scanner must be configured after all the necessary cables have been attached to the PC and docking station.
The following files are required:
CipherLab ProgramLoad.exe (version 1.23)
Programload.ini
Metrocipher.exe (version 4.00 22/10/2009)
MetroCipherWeb.cab (installed via the web installation package)
Metrofiler_Serial.syn (version date 22/10/2000) only used with Metrofiler Document & Warehouse Manager & Web- when loaded screen display <V4.00>
Metrofiler_Serial.ini
Metrofiler_SerialIR.syn (version date 22/10/2009 - Infra Red Docking)only used with Metrofiler Document & Warehouse Manager & Web - when loaded screen display <V4.00>
Metrofiler_SerialIR.ini
MetrofilerProxyLoc_Serial.syn (version date 22/10/2009) only used with Metrofiler Web track and trace - when loaded screen display <V4.00 PL>
MetrofilerProxyLoc_Serial.ini
MetrofilerProxyLoc_SerialIR.syn (version date 22/10/2009 - Infra Red Docking) only used with Metrofiler Web track and trace - when loaded screen display <V4.00 PL>
MetrofilerProxyLoc_SerialIR.ini
Program download communication settings based on the type of docking stations and cable being utilized.
Comm type options : RS-232/IrDA or Cradle -IR or TCP/IP
COM port : COM 1 to 255 select the PC port where the docking station is connected to, this setting needs to be configured
Baud rate: options
Where infrared is used to communicate with the cradle, sometimes the transmission speeds is too high.
Go to the scanner Utilities => System Settings => Transmission speed menu and set it to 38400bps.
Then use the MetroCipher.exe and also set the transmission speed to 38400bps in this version.
If it does not want to download please unplug the scanner from the power outlet and also from the PC
and then plug it back in to reset the connection.
Select the File option, file type .syn which is to be downloaded use the browse button to located the appropriate .syn file.
Select OK to save settings and Exit to close.
To Program the Metrofiler program or Metrofiler Proxy Location
1. Press 7 and 9 and Power simultaneously
2. Choose 6 > Load Program
3. Choose 2 > Load Basic
4. Download Basic > Choose 1 Cradle-IR or IrDA
5. Baud Rate > Choose 115200 or 38400
6. Place scanner in cradle *Down Load Ready*
7. Open Program Load exe upload File Metrofiler.syn or MetrofilerProxyLoc.syn (Using ProgLoad.exe)
8 Switch on Scanner > New Program Select any button [Other] Skip (if ESC is selected program is cleared and new program loaded)
Screen display
<METROFILER> <V4.00> or <V4.00 PL>
1. Collect Data
2. Upload Data
3. Utilities
Number of records on scanner (00000)
Date / Time - This can be set by accessing the Utilities menu
To access the Utilities menu a password is required, this can be obtained from your system administrator.
Uploading from Cipher Lab
Accessed via the File Proxy Acceptance menu option.
Communication port and Transmission Speed can be configured by selecting the config tab.
Place the barcode scanner in the docking station select the upload button you will be prompt for confirmation select the OK button.
Data uploaded will be displayed.
Select the GO button and the result will be displayed, before next upload select the clear button.