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Campbell Manufacturing R410, RF400, RF415 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

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RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems

5.Software Setup

5.1Point-to-point

Set-up parameters are configured the same for the two RF400s. The RF400 defaults to radio address “0” (zero) which works for many applications.

See Section 4.2 for power supply options.

5.2 Point-to-multipoint

The radio addresses for a base RF400 and its remotes are typically configured to be different from one another. The base RF400 radio address might be 0, the first remote’s radio address might be 1, and the second remote’s radio address might be 2, etc.

For the base RF400 to be able to transmit to a remote RF400, the base’s Radio Address must be temporarily changed to match that of the remote. The address change is done by putting the base RF400 into command mode, changing the address with an ATDT command, and then putting it back into data mode with the ATCN command. You can accomplish this by entering these commands in the Generic Dial String in PC208W’s datalogger Setup Connections screen (see example below).

See Section 4.2 for power supply options.

5.3 Example Setups

The following procedures explain how to build a basic RF400 point-to-point network and a point-to-multipoint network with base station connected directly to the PC COM port. The PC should be running LoggerNet or PC208W. The remote station can consist of an RF400 connected to a datalogger.

5.3.1Direct PC to RF400 Series Base Station Setup

1.Connect the RF400’s RS-232 port to a PC COM port using a straight through serial cable Item # 10873, or equivalent. Use a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if necessary. This hardware configuration can serve (1) to do the set-up of the RF400, and (2) for base station communications with datalogger(s) in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint networks.

2.Run Hyper TerminalTM, ProcommTM, or other terminal emulator program.

a.Baud rate: 9600, 8-N-1

c.Flow control: none

d.Emulation: TTY

e.ASCII (raw)

f.COM1 (direct connect)

3.Power up RF400 (wait two seconds) and press “Program” button for one second to see the following display.

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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)