RF-Link Technology NL6000 manual Features

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The NL6000s powerful and efficient packet communications protocol provides a solution to many of the problems affecting conventional wireless data networks. Bursts of noise, RF interference, inter-modulation, overload, and signal fade can corrupt and interrupt radio data links. The NL6000 eliminates these problems through the use of advanced technologies including sophisticated forward error correction technology.

The NL6000 can transmit in any of the following frequency ranges:

∙VHF 136 162 MHz

∙VHF 148 174 MHz

∙VHF 216 235 MHz

∙UHF 400 420 MHz

∙UHF 450 470 MHz

1.1.Features

The following list highlights the primary features of the NL6000:

Product Reliability	The NL6000 makes extensive use of Digital Signal
	Processing (DSP) technology resulting in outstanding
	performance under adverse environmental conditions.
Data Reliability	Advanced signaling end error control technologies
	provide exceptional performance under poor channel
	conditions.
RF Data Rate	The NL6000 can transmit or receive at over-the-air rates
	of 12,000 bps within narrowband or 22,050 bps within
	wideband channels.
Protocol Flexibility	The NL6000 provides three data transmission modes
	resulting in peak system performance for a wide range of
	data communication scenarios.
Easy Use Interface	An easy to follow menu-based user interface makes
	configuring the NL6000 a simple task.
Base Station Configuration	The NL6000 can be configured as a remote or a base
	station. A remote transmits data to a specific unit or group
	of units. A base station transmits data to multiple units or
	groups.
Repeater Configuration	In areas where you lack a reliable path, you can
	configure an NL6000 unit as a repeater to reach a
	hidden unit. This feature can fill in RF blind spots or
	extend the usable range of the systems desired
	coverage area.

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Contents NL6000 Wireless Modem Copyright Table of Contents RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Product Overview Use the NL6000 in a Simple ConfigurationFeatures Auto-Transmit Configuration TemplatesSingle and Multi- Point Addressing Acknowledgement406.0 to 406.1 MHz Operation Safety WarningRegulatory Information FCC PartGeneral Specifications SpecificationsReceiver UHF Radio SpecificationsCurrent Drain at 12 TransmitterVHF Radio Specifications Serial Port Hardware Installation and OperationPower Connections Parts DescriptionDCE DTELED Antenna ConnectionLEDs OperationPreparation Software ConfigurationTechnical Support PrerequisitesSource and Destination Addressing Unique Data Requirements for a Base StationAddressing with Wildcards Behavior of Repeater UnitsRepeat from a Base to a Remote Repeat to Multiple Remotes using Wildcard Packet Data Options Transmission ModeFEC CRCRF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Acknowledgements Over-the-Air Data RatesBasic Serial Parameters Carrier Sense Multiple AccessDCD Mode Serial Connection to an I/O DevicePlanning the RF Channel Factory Default ParametersPre- and Post-Data DCD Time Select Network ä Unit Type ProceduresGeneral Procedures Returning to the Previous Menu Displaying the Configuration Summary WindowSetting the Target Unit ID Toid Radio Network SetupSetting the Unit Type Select Network ä Unit Type Setting the Unit ID Myid Select Network ä MyidSerial Connection Setup Setting the Packet Mode Select Network ä Packet Mode Data SetupSetting the Max Retries Option Setting the Data Rate Select Network ä Data RateSetting the Request ACKs Option Setting the Contention Option Select Network ä ContentionTrigger ID Value Use Repeater SetupFile Management Downloading a Software UpgradeSaving Parameters to Disk Select Save/Restore Parameters ä Save Parameters to DiskRestoring Parameters from Disk Restoring Default Parameters Main Menu Summary Window Menu Quick ReferenceSerial Menu DCD RS-232 SubMenu Network Menu Repeater SubMenu Radio Menu Diagnostics Menu Save/Restore Parameters Menu Other Considerations TroubleshootingDuty Cycle Use a Faster Baud Rate Use a Fully-Wired RS-232 CableUnit Does Not Enter Programming Mode Use a Slower Baud RateSelect Diagnostics ä Transmit Continuous Random Data Appendix a Diagnosing and Correcting Performance ProblemsSetting the Frequency Trim includes setting Power Setting the Power Value∙ Select Radio Ä Transmit Frequency for Active Channel Setting the Deviation and Balance∙ Select Frequency Trim from the Diagnostics menu Select Diagnostics ä Transmit 100 Hz Square Wave∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Gain Setting the Receive Gain∙ Select Deviation from the Diagnostics menu ∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Diagnostic ModeCategory Parameter Default Value Custom Value Appendix B Factory Default ParametersFactory Default Values Index RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide