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RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems

CSI AC adapter Item # 15966 voltage regulation (typical) while plugged into an AC outlet delivering 120.0 VAC:

TABLE 3. 15966’s Voltage Regulation

Current Drain	Resistive Load	AC Adapter Output
(mA)	(Ohms)	(Volts)
0 (no load)	∞ (open circuit)	12.22
122	100 Ω	12.20
807	15 Ω	12.11

The voltage regulation of the 15966 is exceptionally good.

Power connector polarity: inner conductor positive (+)

TABLE 4. RF400 Series 12 V Power Supply Options

Network	RF400	Options — CSI Item #
Role	Connection
Base	Direct to PC	AC Adapter − 14220 (with serial cable)
Base		− 15966 (adapter only)
		If 12V on pin 8*
	Datalogger	CS I/O Port**
	Datalogger	If no 12V on pin 8
		If no 12V on pin 8
		Field Power Cable − 14291
		AC Adapter − 14220 (in base cable/power kit)
		− 15966 (adapter only)
	PS512M	PS512M null-modem connectors

		If 12V on pin 8*
Remote	Datalogger	CS I/O Port
	Datalogger	If no 12V on pin 8
		If no 12V on pin 8
		Field Power Cable − 14291
		AC Adapter − 14220 (in base cable/power kit)
		− 15966 (adapter only)

*See Quick Start − Section 3, Step 2, Table 1

**If powering RF400 from CS I/O port but communicating via RS-232 port, be sure to select “RS-232” as the Active Interface so CS I/O port is not auto selected by Auto Sense.

4.3 Serial Cables

In an RF400 base station, a straight-through DB9M/DB9F RS-232 cable will connect from the RF400’s RS-232 port to the PC COM port. This cable is part of the optional Base Cable/Power Kit (CSI Item # 14220).

A remote RF400 normally uses the included SC12 cable to connect the

RF400’s CS I/O port to the datalogger’s CS I/O port.

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Contents

RF400/RF410/RF415 Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modem Warranty and Assistance – CAUTION – Page RF400 Series Table of Contents Introduction Quick Start Software Setup Troubleshooting D. Advanced Setup Standby Modes E. RF400 Series Port Pin Descriptions Short-Haul Modems H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Page Page RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems 1. Introduction 2. RF400 Series Specifications 3. Quick Start Step 1 – Set Up Base RF400 Step 2 – Set Up Remote RF400 Step 3 – LoggerNet/PC208W Set-up Step 4 – Connect 4. System Components 4.1 RF400 Series Data Radios 4.1.1 Indicator LEDs 4.1.2 Setup Menu 4.1.3 Networking 4.1.4Error Handling and Retries 4.1.4.2 Number of Retries 4.1.4.3 Number of Time Slots for Random Retry 4.1.4.4 Number of Bytes Transmitted before Delay 4.1.4.5 Sync Timer Setting 4.1.5 Received Signal Strength 4.2Power Supplies The RF400 series radio will sustain damage if the DC Pwr jack voltage ever exceeds Volts 4.3 Serial Cables 4.4 Antennas for the RF400 Series FCC OET Bulletin No. 63 (October 1993) approved antennas Page Page 4.5 Antenna Cables and Surge Protection 4.5.1 Antenna Cables 4.5.2 Electro-staticIssues 4.5.3Antenna Surge Protector Kit 5.Software Setup 5.1Point-to-point 5.2 Point-to-multipoint 5.3 Example Setups 5.3.1Direct PC to RF400 Series Base Station Setup Page 5.3.2Remote Station Setup Page 5.3.3 LoggerNet Configuration 5.3.4PC208W Configuration Page 6. Troubleshooting Page Page Appendix A. Part 15 FCC Compliance Warning Page Appendix B. Setup Menu B-2 B-3 B-4 Appendix C. RF400 Series Address and Address Mask Combined Network/ Radio Addresses C-2 C-3 C-4 Appendix D. Advanced Setup Standby Modes D-2 Appendix E. RF400 Series Port Pin Descriptions CS I/O FUNCTION E-2 Appendix F. Datalogger RS-232Port to RF400 Series Radio Page Appendix G. Short-HaulModems G-2 Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other Factors Overview Link Analysis Transmitter Power Cable Loss Antenna Gain Receiver Sensitivity Path Loss Real World Distance Estimates Examples Range from ~9 to ~22 miles Range from ~14 to 30+ H-8 Appendix I. Phone to RF400 Series Page 2)AT Command Character: “-” Page Appendix J. Monitor CSAT3 via RF400 Series J-2 J-3 Page Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/Fail Tests TESTING SC12 CABLE and PC COM PORT K-2 TESTING RF400/RF410s TESTING ANTENNAS K-5 TABLE K-1.900 MHz Gain Antenna Test Distances Antenna Power Ratio Distance Apart Over ¼ Wave Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain Calculations L-2 EXAMPLE #1 It ≈ 6.1 mA L-3 EXAMPLE #2 It ≈ 6.9 mA L-4 EXAMPLE #3 It ≈ 12.4 mA L-5 EXAMPLE #4 It ≈ 2.4 mA L-6 EXAMPLE #5 It ≈ 4.1 mA L-7 EXAMPLE #6 It ≈ 0.6 mA L-8 EXAMPLE #7 It ≈ 0.43 mA L-9 L-10 Page Campbell Scientific Companies Campbell Scientific, Inc. (CSI) Campbell Scientific Africa Pty. Ltd. (CSAf) Campbell Scientific Australia Pty. Ltd. (CSA) Campbell Scientific do Brazil Ltda. (CSB)