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ACTiSYS IrDA & Dual-Mode Computer Serial Adapter


Model#: ACT-IR200L/ACT-IR220L
- The ACT-IR200L/ACT-IR220L attaches to the serial port of desktop PC to give the user
wireless data transfer for record synchronization, file back-up and network access,
directly from IR-capable notebook PCs and PDAs. In most case, No external power is
needed!
- ACT-IR200L uses the IBM chipset and is compatible with multiple IR standards; ASK
(500KHz) used by Sharp's Wizard and Zaurus, and Apple Newton
- ACT-IR220L is IrDA compatible from 9.6K to 115.2K bps that in most cases, can reach
communication distance of 0 cm to 200 cm, by using serial-port power only! AC
adapter is optional. The ACT IR220L uses the HP chipset which is supported by
HP-LX/Omnibook, IBM-Thinkpad 755, Gateway 2000-Liberty, Psion Series 5 and 3C, and many
IrDA capable notebook PCs, PDAs, etc.
- IR head can be attached conveniently to any desktop location using Velcro.


Specifications
- Sub-Carrier/IR Interface
- IR200L: Multi-standard; compatible with IrDA1.0 and ASK (500KHz) specifications
- IR220L: IrDA1.0 compatible only
- Communication Speeds and Distance
- IR200L: IrDA Speeds at 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2k bps and a distance up to 100 cm and
ASK speeds at 9.6, 19.2K bps
- IR220L: IrDA Speeds at 9.6, 19.2, 57.6, 115.2k bps and a distance of 0 cm to 200 cm and
ASK speeds at 9.6, 19.2K bps
- Connectors
- An integral 4-foot cable with DB9F connector
- Power Source
- Serial port directly!
- Power Consumption
- 0.30 W(peak)
- Dimensions/Weight
- 2.0"L x 1.63" W x 0.63" H (51mm x 41mm x 16mm), 2 oz (54gr.)
- Compatible with the following IrDA capable devices
- Notebook: AcerNote 950C/CX, AST Ascentia 950N, Cannon Note PC, Compaq LTE, NEC Infrared
Notebook PC, HP Omnibook, Sharp PC 8900G, Toshiba PV3000...
- Software: Windows 95 -IR driver, HP LaserJet - 5MP driver, Puma -TranXit, Sharp Zaurus
Application Partner, RuppLynx 3.1 and Clipboard Link
- Printer: HP-5MP Laser Printer and others
- Cellphone: Nokia XPANDER and others
- Palmtop PC/PDA: Norand, HP200LX, Sharp Wizard/Zaurus and others
Microsoft did
not design IrDA into NT 4.0, therefore there is no IrDA hardware/software support.
You will need 3rd party software.

ACT-IR100M: Modular unit for both IR wireless and
cable-based printing, powered by AC adapter
ACT-IR220L: Computer Serial Adapter for PC's PDAs, Palmtops, Smart
Cellular Phones, Industrial Handheld PCs, and other data communication devices with serial
ports. No IR driver installation required.
Compatibility Chart

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