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Campbell Manufacturing R410, RF400, RF415 5.3.4PC208W Configuration, a.Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint

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RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems

		3 dBd Omni Collinear
6 dBd Yagi			9 dBd Yagi
6 dBd Yagi
	0 dBd Half-wave
CS I/O	CS I/O	RS-232	CS I/O
RF400	RF400	RS-232	RF400
		RF400
DATALOGGER	DATALOGGER		DATALOGGER
CS I/O	CS I/O		CS I/O
			AC Adapter

FIGURE 8. Point-to-Multipoint System

5.3.4PC208W Configuration

a.Point-to-point

(1) Device Map - COM1 CR10X1

(2)Set station CR10X1 baud rate to 9600 baud in network map

(3)Datalogger extra response time – 0 mS b. Point-to-multipoint

(1) Device Map - COM1

Generic1

10X3001

10X3005

(2)Set Generic Modem baud rate to 9600 in device map.

(3)Generic Modem Settings

(a)√ “Make DTR Active”

(b)√ “Hardware Flow Control”

(c)Extra Response Time (Standby Mode Max Response Delay + 200 ms; see Table D-1)

(i)0 mS with 24 mA Standby Mode

(ii)1200 mS with 1/2 sec cycle default Standby Mode delay

(iii)4200 mS with 2 sec cycle Standby Mode delay

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)