Instruction Sheet
Base Station Modem
The Modem is connected to the PC as the base station. To set up this modem:
1.Connect the Modem to a free USB port on the PC using the supplied USB cable.
2.The Windows “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear on the PC. Click the “Next” button to start the driver installation.
Specifications
Performance
Indoor/Urban Range: | Up to 1500 ft (450 m) |
Outdoor LOS Range: | Up to 7 miles (11 km) w/ dipole |
| antenna |
Serial Data Throughput: | 9600 bps |
RF Baud Rate: | 10,000 bps |
Transmit Power Output: | 140 mW (21.5 dBm) |
Receiver Sensitivity: |
3.Depending on the version of Windows, select either the “Install from a specific list or location” or “Search for a suitable driver” option, then click “Next”.
4.Verify the MaxStream CD is inserted. Check “Search removable media
5.If a “Windows Logo Testing” alert box pops up, click “Continue Anyway”.
6.Click the “Next”button again if necessary to accept the selected driver.
7.Click the “Finish” button.
8.Repeat steps 2 through 7 to install the next driver.
9.Connect the supplied antenna to the Modem.
Remote Station
Set up a
Operation
Start the Hydra software and turn the Hydra Data Logger power on.
Connect through the Hydra software as if using a standard
The Modem will operate in its default factory setting as an accessory to the Hydra Series. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and supplied software for operating the Modem in other applications.
To reset the Modem to its factory settings, push the Reset Switch located on the
General
Frequency: | |
Spread Spectrum: | Frequency Hopping, Wide band |
| FM modulator |
Network Topology: | |
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Channel Capacity: | 7 hop sequences share 25 |
| frequencies |
Serial Data Interface: | USB |
I/O Data Rate: | Software selectable 1200 - |
| 57600 bps |
Power Requirements | |
Supply Voltage: | USB |
| external |
Transmit Current: | 215 mA |
Receive Current: | 85 mA |
Physical Properties |
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Enclosure: | 7.1 oz (200 g), extruded |
| aluminum, black anodized |
Enclosure Size: | 2.75 in x 5.50 in x 1.124 in |
| (7.90 cm x 13.90 cm x 3.80 cm) |
Operating Temperature: | 0 to 70 °C (commercial) |
Antenna |
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Type: | ½ wave dipole whip, 6.75 in |
| (17.1 cm), 2.1 dBi Gain |
Not licensed for operation outside of the United States.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information,
then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Fluke Corporation | Fluke Europe B.V. |
P.O. Box 9090 | P.O. Box 1186 |
Everett, WA | 5602 BD Eindhoven |
U.S.A. | The Netherlands |
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