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This document explains how to use the Zmodem file transfer protocol to transfer files between a host computer and Technologic Systems Embedded PCs (EPCs). It describes downloading a batch file called DL.BAT from the manufacturer's website, which uses the Zmodem program DSZ to send files to the EPC using any terminal program supporting Zmodem, such as Windows 95 Hyperterminal. It also allows sending files from the EPC to the host using another batch file called UL.BAT. The document provides tips for increasing transfer speeds and notes that DSZ is shareware that requires payment for continued use.

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Ap 101

This document explains how to use the Zmodem file transfer protocol to transfer files between a host computer and Technologic Systems Embedded PCs (EPCs). It describes downloading a batch file called DL.BAT from the manufacturer's website, which uses the Zmodem program DSZ to send files to the EPC using any terminal program supporting Zmodem, such as Windows 95 Hyperterminal. It also allows sending files from the EPC to the host using another batch file called UL.BAT. The document provides tips for increasing transfer speeds and notes that DSZ is shareware that requires payment for continued use.

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Transferring Files with the Technologic Systems

Zmodem Protocol Application Note AP-101


Chris Davis
May 12, 1998

DL.BAT, CONSOLE.EXE, and DSZ.COM to the


Introduction directory A:\UTIL\ on the EPC.
This document explains the use of the Zmodem
To send a file to the EPC, simply execute DL.BAT
file transmission protocol as a replacement for
on the command line of the EPC using the
Manufacturing Mode in transferring files between a
terminal program, then start your Zmodem
host computer and Technologic Systems
transmission. Zmodem automatically sends the
Embedded PCs.
filename to the EPC and the file is stored in the
location where DL.BAT was executed.
Background Information
To send a file from the EPC to the host, use
All Technologic Systems Embedded PCs (EPCs) UL.BAT filename.
filename You can also specify
are able to send and receive files using a feature wildcards, for example:
of the BIOS called Manufacturing Mode (MM). In
conjunction with a serial and a device driver on a UL.BAT *.EXE
host computer, MM allows a disk drive on the EPC
to appear as a 'remote' drive on the host. Files can Going Faster
then simply be copied from one drive to another,
Unlike MM, DL.BAT uses the baud rate currently
or even edited in place on the EPC with an editor
in use on the console by default -- 9600 baud.
running on the host. However, there are some
There are several ways to change this. The simple
drawbacks to MM, including:
method would be to put a line calling
• Only works with hosts running DOS. CONSOLE.EXE in the AUTOEXEC.BAT on the
• EPC must be rebooted to enter MM. EPC that changes the console speed to 19200 or
• Slow. 38400. See AP-100 for further information. If you
are using baud rates higher than 9600, the solid
To avoid these and other problems, we have put state disk will have problems keeping up. In this
together a small batch file called DL.BAT which case, perform the download to the RAM disk (drive
calls the classic Zmodem transfer program DSZ, C: by default on our EPCs) then copy the file to its
by Omen Software. DL.BAT allows files to be final destination.
transferred to the EPC using any terminal
emulation program that supports the Zmodem
protocol. The Windows95 Hyperterminal Other Notes
accessory is a perfect example. Please note that DSZ is shareware -- it is not
free. If you continue to use it, you are obligated to
pay Omen Technologies. Currently the cost is $20.
Installation & Usage
Further info is available in the DSZ zip file.
If you purchased your EPC after the date of this
App Note, then the necessary files are already Occasionally there may be errors in transmission
located on the unit and you can skip the next due to background solid state disk operations.
paragraph. This is not a problem -- Zmodem uses very
accurate CRC checks to detect errors and simply
First, obtain the DL archive DL.ZIP from the resends bad data. Once the file transfer is
Technologic Systems web site (listed below). complete the file is completely error free.
DL.ZIP contains a simple batch file, DL.BAT, the
CONSOLE utility (see AP-100), and an archive of
the DSZ program. Using MM one last time, copy

Technologic Systems
16610 East Laser Drive Suite 10
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: (480) 837-5200
Fax: (480) 837-5300
Email: [email protected]
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