TIM1B - TNET NETWORK CONTROLLER THE TIM1B IS THE HEART OF THE TNET SYSTEM. The TNET (TransTerm Network) is a “Message System” where up to 250 data collection terminals send and receive messages from a single host computer. The TIM1B Network Controller simplifies the interface by performing all of the detailed network device maintenance. The TIM1B is a self contained device with a high-speed microprocessor, data storage memory, and five high-speed serial communication ports (up to 19.2K baud). One port plugs into the host computer (RS-232C via a DB25F). The other ports go out to TNET network devices (RS-422/485 compatible using RJ-45s). THE TIM1B CAN COMMUNICATE IN REAL-TIME with the host computer. The HOST computer generates prompting message strings computer and sends them to the TIM1B. The TIM1B sends the message immediately to the addressed terminal. Data entered on the terminal polled and collected by the TIM1B. The HOST can ask for the messages on at a time or take them as fast as they come. This configuration gives the host the power to validate the data, time/date stamp transactions and respond to the TNET terminals faster and with greater flexibility. THE TIM1B CAN STORE DATA TO BE LATER BATCH-UPLOADED to the host computer. The TIM1B generates a se- quence of prompting message strings and sends them continuously to the connected terminals. Data entered on the terminal is polled and collected by the TIM1B. The TIM1B has 32K bytes of internal data storage memory (expandable to 64K bytes). Ni-Cad batteries inside the TIM1B provide backup for the memory. An optional internal clock can time and/or date stamp each entry. TNET TERMINALS Include a variety of Computerwise products. These devices must have the RS-422 TNET interface option. TNET terminals include the TT4B, TT5, TT5A & B, TT6, TT6A & B, TT9A & B, TK1 and TSD1. Barcode readers, (wands, lasers, CCDs, card readers) magnetic card readers, extra serial ports and several other options are available on most models. Other network devices include TLD2 hubs and TIM2Bs. TLD2s are distribution/line drivers. The TIM2B is a remote RS-232 gateway into TNET. Modems, scales, printers and other types of RS-232 products can be connected to the TNET via a TIM2B. TIM2Bs are independently addressable. POLLING OF DEVICES - TIM1B polls a list of terminal addresses. If a terminal has data, the data is transmitted to the TIM1B as a DATA BLOCK. If a terminal does not have data, the TIM1B proceeds to the next address on the polling list. Data transfer between the TIM1B and the host computer (both directions) is by DATA BLOCK. A DATA BLOCK consists of a unit address and the ASCII data to be transmitted. The address field and the data field are separated by a delimiter character and the data field is followed by a terminator. NETWORK CONFIGURATION - Four TNET terminals can be connected directly to the TIM1B or up to 250 devices can be connected to the TIM1B using the TLD2 hubs in a “star-node” topology. Each TLD2 has one input port and seven output ports (RS-422 via RJ-45 connectors). Output ports can be connected to TNET terminals or TLD2s. (See diagram.) THE TIM1B CAN POWER TNET TERMINALS with some limitations. Powered terminals cannot be more than 100 feet from the TIM1B. A device with it’s own power supply, can be up to 2000 feet from the TIM1B. Devices can also be powered by the TLD2 Hubs (also with limitations). THE HOST COMPUTER INTERFACE is a THE TNET INTERFACE consists of four RS-422 serial ports. standard RS-232C configured as a DCE device. The The RS-422 interface allows cable lengths as great as 2000 feet Interface can connect directly to a PCs COM1 or COM2 between devices. These ports use RJ-45 modular connectors and serial port and looks just like a modem to the host. connect directly to TNET terminals or TLD2s. HOST INTERFACE SIGNAL LIST (RS-232C) TNET INTERFACE SIGNAL LIST (RS-422/RS-485) —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— —————————————————————————— DB25 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION RJ45 NAME DESCRIPTION ———————————————————————————————————————————-——————————————————— ————————————————————————— 1 GND Frame Ground, common to pin #7 1 PWR 12VDC supply to power for Terminals 2 TD Received Data from Host 2 GND Signal Ground, common to pin #7 3 RD Transmitted Data to Host 3 DRD+ RS-422/RS-485 Receive Data (+) 4 RTS Request-to-Send from Host 4 DRD- RS-422/RS-485 Receive Data (-) 5 CTS Clear-to-Send to Host 5 DTD+ RS-422/RS-485 Transmit Data (+) 6 DSR Data Set Ready 6 DTD- RS-422/RS-485 Transmit Data (-) 7 GND Logic Ground, common to pin #1 7 GND Signal ground, common to pin #2 8 DCD Data Carrier Detect 8 OPW Optional 12VDC power for Terminals 20 DTR Data Terminal Ready from Host —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— —————————————————————————— HOST SOFTWARE FOR TNET - Developer software is available from Computerwise for communicating with an IBM or compatible PC. Contact Computerwise for more information. SPECIFICATIONS o Host Communication Port o TNET Communication Port Serial asynchronous ‘DCE’ orientation (modem) Serial asynchronous compatible. EIA RS-232C interface (DB-25S connector). Both EIA RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces (RJ45 connector) format; 1 Start Bit, 1 Stop Bit format; 1 Start Bit, 1 Stop Bit 7 or 8 Data Bits 7 or 8 Data Bits 1 Parity Bit (MARK, SPACE, EVEN, ODD) 1 Parity Bit (MARK, SPACE, EVEN, ODD) Baud rates; 110,150,300,1200,2400,4800,9600,19.2K Baud rates; 110,150,300,1200,2400,4800,9600,19.2K o Construction o Dimensions Light weight aluminum extrusions on left Height: 1.75" (4.4 cm) and right sides, aluminum top and bottom Width: 6.9" (17.5 cm) panels with front and back ABS end caps. Depth: 5.75" (14.6 cm) o Operating Environment o Weights Temperature - 0’to 50' C (32' to 120' F) Basic Unit - 1.330 lbs. Humidity - 5% to 95% Non-condensing Power Adapter - 1.150 lbs o Storage Environment o Max Power Consumption Temperature - -20' to 70' C (-4' to 158' F) TIM1B; 1.8 VA Humidity - 0% to 100% TIM1B & powered terminals 12 VA o Standard Power adapter o Optional switchable Power Adapter Input: 95 - 125V rms single phase 2-wire 47-63 Hz Input: 198 - 256V or 95V -125V rms 2-wire 47-63 Hz Output: 12 VDC (unregulated) 1000ma Output: 12 VAC (unregulated) 500ma RS-232 (MODEM CABLE) HOST TIM1B TO OTHER TLD2s RS-422 TO OTHER TLD2s TLD2 TLD2 TT TT RS-422 RS-422 TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT TT