RF-Link Technology NL6000 Software Configuration, Technical Support, Prerequisites, Preparation

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The NL6000 comes factory-configured for the broadcast mode of operation and tuned and tested on the default frequency of 464.550 MHz (UHF), 154.6000 MHz (VHF) and 221.5 MHz for the 216-235 MHz band.

The NL6000 operates automatically after you properly install the physical units and configure the software parameters. In most networks with more than two units, you must set the MYID and TOID parameters before operation. Sections 5 and 6 discuss the available software parameters and the procedures for setting them.

4.7.Technical Support

Telephone support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Time at (858) 549-6340.

5. Software Configuration

5.1.Prerequisites

To configure the NL6000, you must connect a computer to the RS232 port and run a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal or ProComm.

5.2.Preparation

Plan the network before configuring the parameters that control each individual unit. The network plan must address the following questions:

∙What is the location of each unit in the network?

∙Which units are remotes and base stations?

∙Does the network require any repeaters?

∙How many frequencies are available?

∙Which transmission mode should be used?

You can configure the NL6000 as a remote or a base station. A remote is limited to transmitting data to a pre-programmed destination. A base station can transmit data to any remote using a destination ID specified in the data string it receives from the serial port. See Section 5.3 for additional detail on the data requirements for a base station.

Assign each NL6000 with a unique address (MYID). If the unit is a remote, you also assign a destination address (TOID). The destination address can be specific to a single unit or can include wildcards for transmitting to a group of units. If the unit is a base station, the software determines the TOID from the received data string. See Section 5.4 for examples of addressing and wildcards.

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Contents NL6000 Wireless Modem Copyright Table of Contents RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Use the NL6000 in a Simple Configuration Product OverviewFeatures Configuration Templates Single and Multi- Point AddressingAcknowledgement Auto-TransmitSafety Warning Regulatory InformationFCC Part 406.0 to 406.1 MHz OperationSpecifications General SpecificationsUHF Radio Specifications Current Drain at 12Transmitter ReceiverVHF Radio Specifications Hardware Installation and Operation Power ConnectionsParts Description Serial PortDTE DCEAntenna Connection LEDsOperation LEDSoftware Configuration Technical SupportPrerequisites PreparationUnique Data Requirements for a Base Station Source and Destination AddressingBehavior of Repeater Units Addressing with WildcardsRepeat from a Base to a Remote Repeat to Multiple Remotes using Wildcard Transmission Mode Packet Data OptionsCRC FECRF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Over-the-Air Data Rates AcknowledgementsCarrier Sense Multiple Access DCD ModeSerial Connection to an I/O Device Basic Serial ParametersPlanning the RF Channel Factory Default ParametersPre- and Post-Data DCD Time Procedures Select Network ä Unit TypeGeneral Procedures Displaying the Configuration Summary Window Returning to the Previous MenuRadio Network Setup Setting the Unit Type Select Network ä Unit TypeSetting the Unit ID Myid Select Network ä Myid Setting the Target Unit ID ToidSerial Connection Setup Data Setup Setting the Packet Mode Select Network ä Packet ModeSetting the Data Rate Select Network ä Data Rate Setting the Request ACKs OptionSetting the Contention Option Select Network ä Contention Setting the Max Retries OptionRepeater Setup Trigger ID Value UseDownloading a Software Upgrade File ManagementSaving Parameters to Disk Select Save/Restore Parameters ä Save Parameters to DiskRestoring Parameters from Disk Restoring Default Parameters Menu Quick Reference Main Menu Summary WindowSerial Menu DCD RS-232 SubMenu Network Menu Repeater SubMenu Radio Menu Diagnostics Menu Save/Restore Parameters Menu Other Considerations TroubleshootingDuty Cycle Use a Fully-Wired RS-232 Cable Unit Does Not Enter Programming ModeUse a Slower Baud Rate Use a Faster Baud RateAppendix a Diagnosing and Correcting Performance Problems Setting the Frequency Trim includes setting PowerSetting the Power Value Select Diagnostics ä Transmit Continuous Random DataSetting the Deviation and Balance ∙ Select Frequency Trim from the Diagnostics menuSelect Diagnostics ä Transmit 100 Hz Square Wave ∙ Select Radio Ä Transmit Frequency for Active ChannelSetting the Receive Gain ∙ Select Deviation from the Diagnostics menu∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Diagnostic Mode ∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive GainCategory Parameter Default Value Custom Value Appendix B Factory Default ParametersFactory Default Values Index RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide