Category: Cipherlab Mobile Computers

Here I will explain how to set the Cipherlab 8001 to accept and work with a Lookup file. The lookup file will allow the user to scan an item and see the matching description or any other information in the lookup file on the display. We will use the Forge Batch Application Generator explained in…

A tutorial on the Cipherlab Forge Batch Application Generator for the 8001 PDT. It will work the same for the rest of the 8 Series PDT’s from Cipherlab. Screen sizes may differ and there will be additional features but the basics stay the same. To install the USB Drivers and the Forge Batch Application Generator…

Cipherlab 8001 Erasing Flash Memory – There might come a time when you find it necessary to erase the memory. Here is a step by step guide on the procedure and to reload the firmware file. Three Modes Available Lets first look at the three modes that can be selected on the Cipherlab 8001. Application…

Reloading firmware on the Cipherlab 8001 is needed after erasing the flash memory explained in a previous article. We will be loading the file “U8000-v4020.shx” which will take the unit back to its factory default state illustrated in the pic below. Forge Batch Application Generator You should have the USB Drivers and the Forge Batch…

A short tutorial on how to install the Cipherlab 8001 and 8200 on your computer. This covers the USB kit, the RS232 model is slightly simpler. Install the USB Drivers First download USB Drivers (CP210x_VCP_Windows_v6.7) and install. This will install the USB Driver needed to make the Cipherlab 8001 communicate with your PC via the USB…