PRESS RELEASE - Xbee Digi Zigbee Pro ZB Mesh Networking with Terminal on Palm Centro
The picture above shows an ECYPH wireless adapter which utilizes a Digi Zigbee Pro (100mW) Zigbee radio.
This is one example of a RS232 to Zigbee Pro adapter. There are many other companies which also offer this
type of adapter, which makes it easy to access Zigbee networks with a simple Palm terminal program.
This solution is useful for Wireless Sensor networks and Smart Grid applications. Many people are
interested in experimenting with these Zigbee Mesh Networks and in setting up field workers with handheld
devices to control with Zigbee and record sensor data. Many workers are starting new careers in fields
which utilize this technology, including the Smart Grid, Solar, Renewable Energy, Stimulus Projects,
Geothermal, Smart Meters, Wind Energy, Solar Hot Water heaters, Photovoltaic, and other modern networks
which utilize low power sensor and control networks.
An inexpensive solution to interface with these networks is an Unlocked Palm Centro with a PDC65-M9-47HT-6
cable, which can be purchased on http://www.pcables.com/cat1.html. The concept is to use this RS232 serial
cable adapter to plug into the Palm Centro, which has a good RS232 Serial Port. This connects to the RS232
port on the RS232 Zigbee adapter from Digi or others. It's easy to find a VT100 terminal
for Palm Centro, such as .
The Digi Xbee Pro offers AT commands for the configuration of the Zigbee radio, and all you have to do is
set up your wireless sensors to transmit ASCII data and it can be viewed and recorded on the terminal.
No reason to wait if you want to get started with the Smart Energy! The first step is to obtain a RS232 to
Zigbee adapter as was mentioned earlier. A Palm Centro running CS Online and the PDC65-M9-47HT-6 adapter
cable will make your setup complete. There is a lot you can do with Renewable Energy with this new
technology in your hands!
New Serial Cable offered for Windows Mobile platform
ECYPH LLC, well known for their rugged serial cable solutions for handheld computers, is now offering an
excellent RS232 Serial Cable solution for anyone who prefers the Windows Mobile Operating System. The part
number is PPH-M9-6. Those familar with the lineup of ECYPH LLC cables will notice that is is from the
widely popular M9-6, or modem pinout, family. ECYPH LLC is
introducing this new Serial Cable for a particular Windows Mobile 5 handheld, the Pharos Traveller GPS 535V.
Many people like the
Windows Mobile platform, but find it difficult to locate a handheld with support for serial cables.
However, the Pharos
Traveler GPS 535V is different. It has an excellent serial port on the docking connector which works great!
Compatibility problems with RS232 Serial Cables are a thing of the past when you pick Pharos 535V for your Windows
Mobile platform. Compatibility: This is a full-power RS232 design. This cable is compatible with
most any diagnostics, modem, or data equipment. Ruggedness: This cable design is a market leader for use
in rugged usage for technicians and field personnel. It includes all the proven features which make M9-6
cables the choice of the field man, including the special internal metal cable grip and the no-slip
strain relief. Click on the "Pharos Data Cables Catalog" link on the left to order this cable.
Unlocked Palm Centro has the best RS232 serial port solution you can find on a
handheld!
Palm (www.palm.com) continues to sell the unlocked Palm Centro smart phone. Below $200, it's the best deal
around for a smart phone for which one can readily obtain programs that access the serial port and for
which RS232 serial cables are available. It's a great deal for folks that want a simple handheld computer
that works great. Technicians and field workers especially will appreciate the great price, the simplicity
of the PalmOS interface, and the very solid Palm platform. No other handheld, PDA, or smart phone can beat
the ease of use, value, and availability of RS232 programs.
A great many companies have been successful at using the PalmOS SDK for writing simple custom applications
which use the Palm serial port. There are a large number of available software titles which use RS232
serial, including some such as which offer standard VT100 serial terminals.
And for mobile workers on the go, it's always possible to obtain a SIM card and to use the Centro to
its full smart phone potential. The low cost of the unlocked Centro solution from Palm means that
technicians and repair men can use the phone without the network if they appreciate a low cost handheld
RS232 serial solution, or they can pay a little extra and have a full featured internet smart phone with
them at all times. They can literally use the same Palm as their mobile phone and as their field
diagnostic solution.
The PDC65-M9-47HT-6 cable from the Treo/Centro Data Cables Catalog link on the left will convert the
serial port on the
Centro into a 9 pin male Dsub connector with the same standard pinout as is found on the serial port
of a PC. So, a serial application which has an available PC Data Cable (most do) will be able to connect
to the Centro!
Garmin eTrex H GPS is inexpensively available in many popular stores such as Best Buy.
Turn your Palm Centro into a GPS Navigation System now!
is a very good, tried and true, inexpensive
GPS for the regular PDA/smart phone user. If you have a Palm Centro, you likely have been wishing
to turn your smart phone into a Nav system for your car. Here's how. You just need a mapping program and
a data cable such as the PDC65-GE (click the Garmin GPS Data Cables Catalog link on the left for details.)
The eTrex H GPS is a wonderful product in itself. It's better to have than the GPS units which come built
into many cell phones. And, when paired with a smartphone such as the Palm Centro, it can be used with a
proper GPS mapping program. This combination can be better than a standalone GPS, as the Centro is able
to download the latest map updates.
PDCT5-H9 Serial Cable for QPST with Palm Centro and Treo
Qualcomm Product Support Tool (QPST) is a program from Qualcomm for reprogramming cell phones with their
chipset. QPST is copyrighted, and its use is strictly meant for developers, providers and maintenance
technicians. There are many such individuals who will need an appropriate serial cable in order to connect
it to their Palm Centro or Treo. The right serial cable for Palm Centro and Treo is PDCT5-H9 from the
following web page: http://www.pcables.com/cat1.html. From the pcables.com web page, just click "Treo Data
Cables Catalog" on the left. This web page has cables for Treos, but the same
cable works on a Palm Centro as well. This is a great cable because one end plugs into the Palm Centro,
and the other end has a 9 pin female Dsub connector, which plugs right into the serial port of your PC. Many
folks have been struggling with a USB connection from QPST to their Palm, but there is no need for the
struggle if you obtain a PDCT5-H9.
Details on using QPST with Palm Centro and a Serial Cable
Many developers, providers, and maintenance technicians are interested in the procedure to connect
a Palm Centro to QPST 2.7 and to use a serial cable in order to make a good connection. These
instructions will explain in a simple fashion how to do it. If a PDCT5-H9 is needed, click on the
Treo Data Cables Catalog link on www.pcables.com.
Procedure to get QPST started on WinXP PC with a Centro and a PDCT5-H9 Serial Cable
1) Turn on WinXP laptop
2) Plug the PDCT5-H9 cable into a USB to serial adapter
3) Plug the USB portion of the USB to serial adapter into the laptop USB port
4)On the Smart Phone, enter the command to put the phone into Diag mode.
For a Palm Centro, the command is ##3424#. As soon as the last # is typed, the screen of the
phone will go to a Carrier Splash screen, and then a little bit later, transition to the Diag
screen. It says, Diag Mode is now Active.
5)Start QPST Configuration program on the WinXP laptop
6)Click on Ports tab across the top
7)In "Ports," the Phone column will have a name for the phone when it gets recognized.
Use a Palm Centro as a RS232 Serial Terminal
Palm Centro is still the world's best portable RS232 Serial terminal. It's a great phone which, if you are
like me, is with you all the time. So what happens when you happen to need to talk with a piece of machine
gear which has an RS232 Serial Port? You're all ready to go! All you need is a . As well, you need a serial
cable. For the Palm Centro, click Treo Data Cables Catalog along the left of this page and you can get a
PDC65-M9-47HT-6 from the top of the page. This is a great cable because one end plugs into the Palm Centro,
and the other end has a 9 pin male Dsub connector. This type of Dsub is the same as is found on a standard
PC serial port. Almost any type of serial gear will have a "PC Serial Data Cable" available, which is
compatible with this.
Single Cable to connect Macbook Mini DisplayPort to HDMI HDTV
At last - the wait is over! Everyone has been waiting for a single cable which connects from the Mini
Displayport(MDP) connector on your Macbook to the HDMI 1.3 input on your HD TV. One crucial part is the
audio cable, which for the Macbook needs to connect to the 3.5mm stereo audio output. This cable has the
electronics built-in which adapts from Mini Displayport the HDMI, and also has the audio cable integrated.
So this one cable includes every single thing you need to connect your Macbook to your Hi-Def to enjoy
Netflix, or many other things besides. When you buy this cable, it becomes really easy to plug your Macbook
into your HDTV.
Click on the "Apple Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Catalog" link on the left to order this cable.
Get to the Smart Energy Homeplug with a waterproof ECYPH Ethernet link
Have the Smart Grid dogs in the hood been snapping at your tail? If so, it's time to show them how you roll.
Move up a position in your pack when you get the Waterproof Homeplug 1.0 Ethernet link from ECYPH. When
the pups of the litter show up with a plastic box that they bought down at Radio Shack, you get to smack down
the bone-crushing NEMA-compliant metal box and spoil their show. Lots of wannabes are talking big about the new
Smart Energy. Likely, they still can't make up their mind whether they'll go with SE1 or SE2. With the
PHP1-EWP from ECYPH LLC, you get to sidestep this dilemna by sticking with the proven Homeplug technology
and leave the bridge-over to Smart Energy with a adapter from the (Smart Energy Adapter sold separately.) For today's project, you might go with SEP1 as it can
be purchased today from Freescale and others. And the best part is, you're not locked-in or over-committed,
because when the SE2 becomes available, you get to leave the core of your solution in place and simply
upgrade the adapter. When you go with a rugged Homeplug 1.0 Ethernet link like this one, you're making the
right choice. Whether its in your garage, out in the shed, or back in the barn, you won't be afraid of
anything Mother Nature can throw at you. And, you won't be afraid to turn around and put the other doggies
in their place.
Click on the Smart Energy Catalog link on the left and order a PHP1-EWP today!
ADAPTER CABLES FOR GARMIN GPS
We have adapter cables to connect just about any kind of Garmin GPS to your Palm OS
handheld. Click on the "Garmin Data Cables Catalog" link on the left for details.
