1 Introduction

1.1 Features
1.2 Documentation Set
1.3 Example Code Segment
1.4 Installation
1.5 Uninstalling
1.6 Ordering
1.7 Updates

2 Library Overview

2.1 Dynamic Link Libraries
2.2 Compiling Programs

3 Example Programs

3.1 WSCVER (WSC Version)
3.2 SIMPLE
3.3 DEVICE
3.4 MODEM
3.5 XMS and XMR
3.6 YMS and YMR

4 Revision History

1 Introduction

The Windows/CE Standard Serial Communications Library (WSC/CE) is an asynchronous communications dynamic link library (DLL) which uses the standard Windows API (Application Programmer's Interface) to communicate with any device connected to a serial port.

The evaluation and registered versions are identical except that the evaluation version displays the "SW Info" screen.

1.1 Features

WSC/CE features include:

• Can control any serial device connected to the serial port.
• Can control multiple ports simultaneously.
• Is fully thread safe.
• Supports Windows/CE (Pocket PC and Handheld PC).
• Can send Windows messages on completion of events (incoming character, etc.)
• Does not depend on support libraries. Makes calls to Windows/CE API functions only.
• The same DLL can be used both eVC and eVB programs.

A good selection of  Embedded Visual Basic (eVB) example programs with full source code are included.  Refer to Section 6  for more details on each of the example programs.

     [PROGRAM]    [DESCRIPTION]
     WSCVER     :  Program that displays the WSC version number and build.
     SIMPLE     :  A simple terminal emulator program.
     DEVICE     :  Sends a user command to a serial device.
     MODEM      :  Same as SIMPLE but controls flow control, modem lines, etc.
     XMS , XMR  :  XMODEM send/receive programs.
     YMS , YMR  :  YMODEM send/receive programs.

1.2 Documentation Set

The complete set of documentation consists of four manuals in three formats (MS WORD, ASCII text, and HTML). This is the first manual (WSC_CE_USR) in the set.

• WSC/CE Programmer's Manual (WSC_4eVB.DOC, WSC_4eVB.TXT, WSC_4eVB.HTM)
• WSC/CE User's Manual (WSC_eUSR.DOC, WSC_eUSR.TXT, WSC_eUSR.HTM)
• WSC/CE Reference Manual (WSC_eREF.DOC, WSC_eREF.TXT, WSC_eREF.HTM)
• ASYNC User's Manual (ASYNC.DOC, ASYNC.TXT, ASYNC.HTM)

Each manual comes in three formats:

• Microsoft Word (files ending in .DOC). The best format for printing manuals.
• Hyper Text (files ending in .HTM). Use any web browser to read.
• ASCII Text (files ending in .TXT).

The WSC User's Manual (WSC_eUSR) discusses language independent serial communications programming issues. Read this manual after reading the WSC Programmer's Manual.

The WSC Reference Manual (WSC_eREF) contains details on each individual WSC function.

The Asynchronous Serial Communications Manual (ASYNC) contains background information on serial port hardware.

Use Microsoft Word or Microsoft WordPad to print the document files.

1.3 Example Code Segment

     ' pass keycode (0 for evaluation version) to WSC
     Code = SioKeyCode(0)
     ' open the port
     Code = SioReset(Port, 1024, 1024)
     If Code<0 Then
       Begin
        ' SioReset fails
        MsgBox("Cannot open port")
       End
     Else
       Begin
        ' set baud rate (default is 19200)
        Code = SioBaud(Port, 115200)
        ' set DTR and RTS
        SioDTR(Port, ASC("S"))
        SioRTS(Port, ASC("S"))
        ' set hardware (RTC/CTS) flow control
        Code = SioFlow(Port, ASC("H"))
        ' set parity, stop bits & data bits (default is 8N1)
        Code = SioParms(Port, WSC_NoParity, WSC_OneStopBit, WSC_WordLength8)
        ' transmit "AT" followed by a carriage return
        X = "AT" + Chr(13)
        Code = SioPuts(Port, X, 3)
        ' close port
        Code = SioDone(Port)
       End

1.4 Installation

1. Unzip WSC4eVB33.ZIP (or WSC4eVB.ZIP for registered users) using WINZIP or PKZIP for Windows.
   
   
2. Run the installation program SETUP.EXE which will install all WSC4eVB files to your desktop computer.

The SETUP program creates a directory (default WSC4eVB) on the desktop machine with the following sub-directories (folders).

    APPS : All example code.
    DOCS : All documentation.
    LIBS : All LIB files for each of the different CPUs.
    DLLS : All DLL files for each of the different CPUs.
    COPY : Files to copy to your Win/CE machine's \WINDOWS directory.

After SETUP completes, the DLL's in the COPY directory (folder) must be copied to your Win/CE machine's \WINDOWS directory (folder) using ActiveSync.

Microsoft Embedded Tools v3.0 must be installed on your desktop in order to compile the example programs.

1.5 Uninstalling

Uninstalling WSC4eVB is very easy. WSC4eVB does not modify the registry. First, delete the WSCeVB project directory created when installing WSC4eVB. Second, delete WSC32.DLL and XYM32.DLL your Win/CE machine's \WINDOWS directory (folder) using ActiveSync.

1.6 Ordering

WSC4eVB can be registered for $115 (or $195 with source code). See the section "Ordering" in the WSC4eVB User's Manual (WSC_eUSR) for details on ordering.

1.7 Updates

An update for WSC4eVB may be purchased for $30 (for email delivery) if ordered within one year of the original purchase (or previous update). After one year, WSC4eVB can be updated for $55. See the section "Ordering" in the WSC/CE User's Manual (WSC_eUSR) for details on ordering.

Note that the registered DLL's do not expire.

2 Library Overview

2.1 Dynamic Link Libraries

WSC4eVB is implemented as a Win/CE dynamic link library (DLL). A DLL is characterized by the fact that it need not be loaded until required by an application program and that only one copy of the DLL is necessary regardless of the number of application programs that use it. Contrast this to the traditional static library which is bound to each and every application that uses it at link time.

2.2 Compiling Programs

Microsoft Embedded Tools v3.0 must be installed on your desktop computer in order to compile the example programs.

1. Use the "Open Project" menu item in Microsoft Embedded Tools to open the eVB project files (*.vbp) in the APPS directory (folder).
   
   
2. Choose "Start Debug" or "Execute" from the "Run" menu. your program should be compiled and uploaded to tour Win/CE machine via ActiveSync.
   
   
3. If your program is not uploaded automatically (by ActiveSync), copy it to the your Win/CE machine using ActiveSync where it can be executed. You can copy the program executable to any Win/CE directory that you choose.
   
   
   
   

3 Example Programs

3.1 WSCVER

The first example program is the WSCVER ("WSC Version") program which displays the WSC library version number.

3.2 SIMPLE

SIMPLE is a very simple communications program using WSC4eVB. Everything typed on the keyboard is sent to the serial port, and everything incoming from the serial port is displayed on the screen.

The easiest way to test SIMPLE is to connect to a modem. Typing "AT" should result in an "OK" being displayed.

3.3 DEVICE

The DEVICE program is designed for talking to an arbitrary serial device. Use this program as a guide when communicating with serial devices other than modems and other computers.

3.4 MODEM

MODEM is similar to SELFTEST, but with enhanced capability. It can set flow control (hardware, software, or none), DTR line (set or clear), RTS line (set or clear), display the transmit & receive queue sizes, detect a break signal, detect changes in DSR and CTS. It can also check for various line errors such as parity error, framing error, data overrun, receive queue overflow, and transmit buffer full.

3.5 XMS and XMR

XMS (XMODEM Send) and XMR (XMODEM Receive) are programs that send and receive files using the XMODEM protocol.

3.6 YMS and YMR

YMS (YMODEM Send) and YMR (YMODEM Receive) are programs that send and receive files using the YMODEM protocol.

4 Revision History

Version 3.3: July 21, 2003

• The initial release of WSC4eVB. The version number "3.3" reflects the fact that WSC4eVB was built starting with from version 3.3 of the desktop version of WSC (WSC4VB).