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Campbell Manufacturing R410, RF400, RF415 5.3.3 LoggerNet Configuration, Point-to-point, (1)Point-to-multipoint, (2)Point-to-point (represented)

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RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems

power and intermittent repeater sites may not be a problem. Test such a site with a representative setup before committing to it (see Troubleshooting Section 6). Keep in mind that commercial sites tend to evolve. Such a site may work now but could change in the future with the addition of new equipment.

5.3.3 LoggerNet Configuration

There are two ways of configuring the Setup map for a point-to-point ‘network.’ You can represent the RF400s in the Setup map or simply leave them off. The simple map usually results in a quicker connection and requires less typing.

(1)Point-to-point(not represented)

(a)Setup map:

ComPort_1 CR10X

(2)Point-to-point (represented)

(a)Setup map:

ComPort_1 RF400

RF400Remote

CR10X

(3)The station’s Maximum Baud Rate is typically 9600

(4)Extra Response Times are typically 0 s

In the case of point-to-multipoint, the RF400s are always represented in the

LoggerNet Setup map so that LoggerNet can temporarily change the base

RF400’s Radio Address to communicate with one out of a group of remote

RF400s.

(1)Point-to-multipoint

(a)Setup map:

ComPort_1 RF400

RF400Remote_1 CR10X_1 RF400Remote_2 CR10X_2 RF400Remote_3 CR10X_3

(2)All RF400Remotes have the same Network Address but each RF400Remote must have a unique Radio Address.

(3)Extra Response Times are typically 0 s

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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)