RF-Link Technology NL6000 manual General Procedures

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6.1. General Procedures

Entering Programming Mode

Perform this procedure when you need to reset any of the existing configuration parameters for the NL6000.

Note: If the Programming Mode is Disabled, you must perform this procedure within five seconds of powering on the unit.

1.Open HyperTerminal or Procomm.

2.Type …//

The Main Menu opens.

Setting the Program Mode

The Program Mode parameter determines when the operator can enter programming mode from operational mode.

1.Select Serial ä Program Mode.

2.Select from the following options:

1-DisabledEnter programming mode within five seconds of power-on. Select this option under normal operating conditions to prevent accidental resetting of parameters.

2-EnabledEnter programming mode whenever you type the key sequence …// . There must be a pause before and after the sequence. Select this option during factory configuration or during initial configuration of a unit.

Saving Configuration Changes to Flash Memory

Select E - Exit from the Main Menu to save the updated parameter settings to the units flash memory. The unit immediately begins using the new configuration.

Saving Configuration Changes Temporarily

Select C - Continue from the Main Menu to temporarily save the updated settings for the current operating session. The configuration is not saved to flash memory. You can revert to the prior configuration by cycling power to the unit.

Reverting to the Prior Configuration

Select R - Restart from the Main Menu to ignore the changes you made and revert back to the prior configuration.

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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