Campbell RF400 Manuale delle Istruzioni

INSTRUCTION MANUALRF400/RF410/RF415 SpreadSpectrum Data Radio/ModemRevision: 3/05Copyright (c) 2001-2005Campbell Scientific, Inc.

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems2FIGURE 1. RF400The RF400 has a 9-pin serial CS I/O port and a 9-pin serial DCE RS-232 port.The CS I/O

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems3Quiescent Current in Standby Modes*Avg. QuiescentCurrent (mA)Advanced SetupStandby ModeStandardSetupRF4

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems4For this system you will need the following hardware or the equivalent:1. Two RF400s2. Two RF400 antenn

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems5apxTECHNOLOGIESINC.CLASS2TRANSFORMERMODELNO: AP2105WINPUT: 120VAC60Hz20WLISTED2H56E144634MADEIN

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems6Current dataloggers and wiring panels (not mentioned in Table 1) provide12 V on pin 8. For older produ

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems7Auto SenseThe RF400 has a default feature called “Auto Sense” that automaticallyconfigures certain RF40

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems8Green LED activity indicates that there is an RF signal being received whosehopping sequence correspond

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems9The Standard Setup standby modes automatically configure:• Time of Inactivity to Sleep• Time of Inact

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems104.1.3.2 ATDT Command ModeThis mode is not required for basic point-to-point communication.For point-t

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems11Retries”, “Time-slots for Random Retry”, and “Bytes Transmitted beforeDelay” settings.STANDARD RETRY L

Warranty and AssistanceThe RF400 SERIES SPREAD SPECTRUM DATA RADIO/MODEMS arewarranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, INC. to be free from defects inmaterial

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems12For example, if you input a value of 50, then packets with hop sync info will besent out every 5 secon

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems13(CSI Item # 14291) with tinned leads to connect to power at the datalogger 12V output terminals and ba

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems14CSI AC adapter Item # 15966 voltage regulation (typical) while plugged intoan AC outlet delivering 120

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems15A remote RF400 can be connected to a CR23X’s or CR5000’s RS-232 portwith a null modem DB9M/DB9M cable

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems16WISP24015PTNF, boom length 17 inches, diameter 3inches, W/ END MOUNT to fit 1 to 2 in. O.D. mast(requi

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems17ITEM # 14204 900 MHZ OMNI ½ WAVE WHIP 0 dBdITEM # 14201 900 MHZ YAGI 9 dBd w/MOUNTSITEM #14205 9

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems18ITEM #15970 900 MHZ Indoor OMNI 1 dBd Window/Wall MountedITEM #16005 2.4 GHz OMNI HALF WAVE WHIP 0

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems19FIGURE 5. Example COAX RPSMA-L Cable for Yagi or Omni ColinearFIGURE 6. Antenna Surge Protector4.5

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems20• When use of COAX RPSMA would result in too much signal loss (seepage H-3)• When the RF400 series r

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems215. Software Setup5.1 Point-to-pointSet-up parameters are configured the same for the two RF400s. Th

– CAUTION –Where an AC adapter is used, CSI recommendsItem # 15966. This AC adapter is included as part ofItem # 14220 RF400 Series Base Station Cable

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems22Main MenuSW Version 6.425 (for example)(1) Standard Setup(2) Advanced Setup(3) Restore Defaults(4) Sho

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems23c. Select a Radio Address (0 – 1023). The radio addresses must be thesame in point-to-point communica

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems242. Point-to-multipointa. Complete steps 1 to 4 above making the remote stations’ NetworkAddresses and

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems25power and intermittent repeater sites may not be a problem. Testsuch a site with a representative set

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems26RF400 RF400RF400RF400DATALOGGER DATALOGGERDATALOGGERFIGURE 8. Point-to-Multipoint System5.3.4 PC208W

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems27(4) Datalogger Station Settings(a) Example “Dialed Using Generic Dial String”:D1000 T"+++" R

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems286. TroubleshootingIf you can’t connect, check out these possible causes:1. Datalogger or Wiring Panel

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems297. RF400 receiver “de-sensing” from nearby transmitterThis problem can be observed from LED behavior w

RF400 Series Spread Spectrum Data Radio/Modems3010. PC208W.dnd file corruptedThe remote possibility exists that this file has become corrupted in your

A-1Appendix A. Part 15 FCC ComplianceWarningChanges or modifications to the RF400 series radio systems not expresslyapproved by Campbell Scientific,

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B-1Appendix B. Setup MenuHere is the structure of the RF400 series’ built-in Setup Menu system which can beaccessed by configuring a terminal emulato

Appendix B. Setup MenuB-2ii) Radio Standby Modes(1) Standby Mode(0 => 24 mA Always ON 3 => 4 mA 1/2 sec Cycle)(4 => 2 mA 1 sec Cycle 5

Appendix B. Setup MenuB-34 => 38.3k(2) RS-232 Parity:0 => None1 => Odd2 => Even(3) RS-232 Character Length:0 => 8 bits1 => 7 bits

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C-1Appendix C. RF400 Series Address andAddress MaskAddressAn RF400’s address is 16 bits:(0 - 1111,1111,1111,1111) binary(0 - ffffh) hexadecimal0 – 65

Appendix C. RF400 Series Address and Address MaskC-2four bits are not compared, any remote RF400 with Radio Address of 0 to 1111(decimal 0 to 15) wil

Appendix C. RF400 Series Address and Address MaskC-3NET ADDRESS(decimal)RADIO ADDRESS(decimal)COMBINED 16-BIT ADDRESS(hexadecimal)0 29 001D0 30 001E0

Appendix C. RF400 Series Address and Address MaskC-4NET ADDRESS(decimal)RADIO ADDRESS(decimal)COMBINED 16-BIT ADDRESS(hexadecimal)15 0 3C0015 1 3C011

D-1Appendix D. Advanced Setup StandbyModesThe Standard Setup menu selections should fill the majority of user needs. Thefollowing information is giv

iRF400 Series Table of ContentsPDF viewers note: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Usethe Adobe Acrobat® bookmarks t

Appendix D. Advanced Setup Standby ModesD-2In general, these inactivity timers should be set so that the RF400 stays on(receiving or transmitting, no

E-1Appendix E. RF400 Series Port PinDescriptionsRS-232 PortThe “RS232” port is a partial implementation of RS-232C. It is configured asData Communic

Appendix E. RF400 Series Port Pin DescriptionsE-2CS I/O CONNECTOR, 9-PIN D-SUB MALEPIN FUNCTION I/O DESCRIPTION1 5V I Sources 5 VDC to power periphe

F-1Appendix F. Datalogger RS-232 Port toRF400 Series RadioA connection from RF400 RS-232 port to CR23X or CR5000 RS-232 portrequires a 9-pin male to

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G-1Appendix G. Short-Haul ModemsSet SRM-5A at PC end to “DCE” mode.Set SRM-5A at RF400 end to “DTE” mode.The PC to SRM-5A cable is typically a 9-pin

Appendix G. Short-Haul ModemsG-2With short-haul modems it is necessary to configure the basestation RF400’s “RS-232 Auto Power Down Enable” (in theAd

H-1Appendix H. Distance vs. AntennaGain, Terrain, and Other FactorsRF Path ExamplesDistanceAchieved(miles)Antennas Path Between Radios214204 OMNI ½ W

Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other FactorsH-2How Far Can You Go?Distance Estimates for Spread Spectrum RadiosOverviewThere is

Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other FactorsH-3Pr => signal power at the radio receiver in dBmThe signal power at the receive

RF400 Table of ContentsiiC. RF400 Series Address and Address Mask ...C-1D. Advanced Setup Standby Modes ...D-1E. RF40

Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other FactorsH-4Antenna GainAntenna gain is specified either in dBi (decibels of gain relative to

Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other FactorsH-5As mentioned before, free space conditions are the ideal, but seldom actuallyseen

Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other FactorsH-6Here is a table which gives calculated path loss (Lp) values at 900 MHz for the2n

Appendix H. Distance vs. Antenna Gain, Terrain, and Other FactorsH-7Use –107 dBm for Pr, solve for Lp: Lp = 135 dBUse the 3rd to 4th power tables:

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I-1Appendix I. Phone to RF400 SeriesWhere a phone to RF400 Base is desired, the following configurations willprovide Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multi

Appendix I. Phone to RF400 SeriesI-2c. Phone Modem1) Baud Rate – 96002) Modem Pick List – per PC’s phone modem3) Extra Response Time – 2000 msd. Data

Appendix I. Phone to RF400 SeriesI-3PC208W SETUPa. Network MapCOM1Modem1Generic1CR10X_1CR10X_2b. COM port - default settingsc. Phone Modem1) Baud Rat

Appendix I. Phone to RF400 SeriesI-4FIGURE I-1. LoggerNet Point-to-Multipoint Setup4. HARDWAREAfter configuring LoggerNet or PC208W and the RF400s y

J-1Appendix J. Monitor CSAT3 via RF400SeriesProcedure for installing a pair of RF400 series spread spectrum radios formonitoring a CSAT3 system at a

RF400 Table of ContentsiiiK-1. 900 MHz Gain Antenna Test Distances...K-6L-1. Advanced Setup Menu ...

Appendix J. Monitor CSAT3 via RF400 SeriesJ-2(5) Select “1” for “Standard Setup” and configure the following(a) Active Interface – leave at defau

Appendix J. Monitor CSAT3 via RF400 SeriesJ-3(2) Remote station(a) Connect 12 V power supply to RF400 (can be either 120V ACadapter or 12V Field Po

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K-1Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/FailTestsThis appendix describes a method to functionally test RF400/RF410 systemcomponents including:• PC COM port•

Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/Fail TestsK-2(d) Emulation: TTY(e) ASCII(f) COM1 (or any available COM port)With some versions of HyperTerminalTM after

Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/Fail TestsK-3TESTING RF400/RF410sAfter verifying the functionality of the terminal program and the integrity ofthe seria

Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/Fail TestsK-4(9) Make sure that no antennas are attached to the RF400/RF410s(10) Label the other RF400/RF410, “Remote”

Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/Fail TestsK-5(b) Choose an open area free of large2 metal objects within 10 feet of theRF400/RF410s (can be indoors or

Appendix K. RF400/RF410 Pass/Fail TestsK-6FIGURE K-3. 3 dBd 900 MHz Collinear Omni Antenna(d) Set up remote RF400/RF410 with NO antenna and with an

L-1Appendix L. RF400/RF410 AverageCurrent Drain CalculationsFor remote sites with tight power budgets due to solar or battery powersupplies, the foll

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Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-2The base RF400/RF410’s total average current (It) can be calculated over aninterval (T)

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-3EXAMPLE #1 (Remote RF400/RF410 in default standby mode)There is a Point-to-Point system

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-4EXAMPLE #2 (Base RF400/RF410 in default standby mode)The base RF400/RF410 in the above

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-5EXAMPLE #3 (Base RF400/RF410 in “<0.4 mA, 8 sec Delay” standby mode)The RF400/RF410s

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-6EXAMPLE #4 (Remote RF400/RF410 in “<0.4 mA, 8 sec Delay” standby mode)The RF400/RF41

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-7EXAMPLE #5 (Base RF400/RF410 in default “<4 mA, 1 sec Delay” standby mode)The RF400/

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-8EXAMPLE #6 (Base RF400/RF410 in “<0.4 mA, 8 sec Delay” standby mode)The RF400/RF410s

Appendix L. RF400/RF410 Average Current Drain CalculationsL-9EXAMPLE #7 (Remote RF400/RF410 in “<0.4 mA, 4 sec Cycle” standby mode )The RF400/RF

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1RF400 Series Spread Spectrum DataRadio/Modems1. IntroductionThis manual covers the RF400 series radios — the RF400, RF410, and RF415.These radios di

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