Software Configuration, Prerequisites | RF-Link Technology NL6000

The NL6000 comes factory-configured for the broadcast mode of operation and tuned and tested on the default frequency of 464.550 MHz (UHF), 154.6000 MHz (VHF) and 221.5 MHz for the 216-235 MHz band.

The NL6000 operates automatically after you properly install the physical units and configure the software parameters. In most networks with more than two units, you must set the MYID and TOID parameters before operation. Sections 5 and 6 discuss the available software parameters and the procedures for setting them.

4.7.Technical Support

Telephone support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Time at (858) 549-6340.

5. Software Configuration

5.1.Prerequisites

To configure the NL6000, you must connect a computer to the RS232 port and run a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal or ProComm.

5.2.Preparation

Plan the network before configuring the parameters that control each individual unit. The network plan must address the following questions:

∙What is the location of each unit in the network?

∙Which units are remotes and base stations?

∙Does the network require any repeaters?

∙How many frequencies are available?

∙Which transmission mode should be used?

You can configure the NL6000 as a remote or a base station. A remote is limited to transmitting data to a pre-programmed destination. A base station can transmit data to any remote using a destination ID specified in the data string it receives from the serial port. See Section 5.3 for additional detail on the data requirements for a base station.

Assign each NL6000 with a unique address (MYID). If the unit is a remote, you also assign a destination address (TOID). The destination address can be specific to a single unit or can include wildcards for transmitting to a group of units. If the unit is a base station, the software determines the TOID from the received data string. See Section 5.4 for examples of addressing and wildcards.

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Contents

NL6000 Wireless Modem Copyright Table of Contents RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Use the NL6000 in a Simple Configuration Product Overview Features Configuration Templates Single and Multi- Point AddressingAcknowledgement Auto-Transmit Safety Warning Regulatory InformationFCC Part 406.0 to 406.1 MHz Operation Specifications General Specifications UHF Radio Specifications Current Drain at 12Transmitter Receiver VHF Radio Specifications Hardware Installation and Operation Power ConnectionsParts Description Serial Port DTE DCE Antenna Connection LEDsOperation LED Software Configuration Technical SupportPrerequisites Preparation Unique Data Requirements for a Base Station Source and Destination Addressing Behavior of Repeater Units Addressing with Wildcards Repeat from a Base to a Remote Repeat to Multiple Remotes using Wildcard Transmission Mode Packet Data Options CRC FEC RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide Over-the-Air Data Rates Acknowledgements Carrier Sense Multiple Access DCD ModeSerial Connection to an I/O Device Basic Serial Parameters Planning the RF Channel Factory Default ParametersPre- and Post-Data DCD Time Procedures Select Network ä Unit Type General Procedures Displaying the Configuration Summary Window Returning to the Previous Menu Radio Network Setup Setting the Unit Type Select Network ä Unit TypeSetting the Unit ID Myid Select Network ä Myid Setting the Target Unit ID Toid Serial Connection Setup Data Setup Setting the Packet Mode Select Network ä Packet Mode Setting the Data Rate Select Network ä Data Rate Setting the Request ACKs OptionSetting the Contention Option Select Network ä Contention Setting the Max Retries Option Repeater Setup Trigger ID Value Use Downloading a Software Upgrade File Management Saving Parameters to Disk Select Save/Restore Parameters ä Save Parameters to DiskRestoring Parameters from Disk Restoring Default Parameters Menu Quick Reference Main Menu Summary Window Serial Menu DCD RS-232 SubMenu Network Menu Repeater SubMenu Radio Menu Diagnostics Menu Save/Restore Parameters Menu Other Considerations TroubleshootingDuty Cycle Use a Fully-Wired RS-232 Cable Unit Does Not Enter Programming ModeUse a Slower Baud Rate Use a Faster Baud Rate Appendix a Diagnosing and Correcting Performance Problems Setting the Frequency Trim includes setting PowerSetting the Power Value Select Diagnostics ä Transmit Continuous Random Data Setting the Deviation and Balance ∙ Select Frequency Trim from the Diagnostics menuSelect Diagnostics ä Transmit 100 Hz Square Wave ∙ Select Radio Ä Transmit Frequency for Active Channel Setting the Receive Gain ∙ Select Deviation from the Diagnostics menu∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Diagnostic Mode ∙ Select Diagnostics ä Receive Gain Category Parameter Default Value Custom Value Appendix B Factory Default ParametersFactory Default Values Index RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide