EPOC Lite Version

SerialPort is recommended by Psion as the Java serial port tool for EPOC and the Lite version ships on the PsiWin CD with every Java capable Psion device.

SerialPort is available in a Lite version for EPOC32 for free. The Lite version contains the classes SerialConfig, SerialPort, and SerialPortLocal. Aside from the following list, these classes have the identical functionality as the licensed version of SerialPort.

• Runs only on Psion EPOC32
• Controls only on the serial port (comm::0)
• 'Link to desktop' control is manual
• SerialPortLocal.getPortList not supported
• javax.comm.SerialPort implementation not supported
• Does not include source code
• Does not include support

The SerialPort JAR for the Lite version has the same name as the licensed version (Serialio.jar). This was done so that source code built with the Lite version would compile and run unchanged when used with the the licensed version.

To Upgrade to the licensed version from the Lite version, simply uninstall "JTermLite Tool" and run the JavaTerm.SIS that comes with the licensed version.

To download the Lite version click here. Note: The .ZIP file contains a .SIS installer file.

When running JTermLite be sure the "Link to desktop" is selected to "Off" before you attempt to open the port. If "Link to desktop" is not off then the open will fail with "Remote Link must be disabled". The licensed version of SerialPort provides software control of "Link to desktop".

To see "Link to desktop" go to the System app (tap the EPOC icon ) then press Ctrl-L, or use the System app menu selection "Tools | Link to desktop".

If your using a Series 5MX or Series 7, you need to install the JVM on the device. To install the JVM do the following:

• Insure the Psion connectivity software has been installed from the PsiWin2 CD
• Connect your Psion device to the PC with the PsiWin2 CD loaded
• Double-click on the PsiWin2 CD file \Extras\Internet\PsionJVM.SIS

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