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1. 8 5 aee Cc 8 TRADEMARKS 8 LIFE POLICY 8 CONTACT 8 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 1 of 8 Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Installation Guide RC232 DT deployment tool DT is a part of Radiocrafts RCTools PC suite tailored for use with Radiocrafts RF Modules For full installation procedure please read RCTools Installation Guide available at www radiocrafts com The DT can work with multiple modules and requires access to the modules UARTs via one or more available COM ports together with access to the individual modules CONFIG pin Typically UART access is obtained via an UART to RS232 or UART to USB converter The Demo Boards DB from Radiocrafts contains onboard level shifter for direct plug in to a PC and further access to the related COM port Screen Settings It is recommended to run the application with screen size at least 1024x768 and font resolution 96dpi Introduction RC232 Deployment Tool DT enables you to easily configure any number of modules with the commands crucial for communication between modules in point to multipoint networks The commands are explained in detail in the RC232 User Manual For compl2. a System ID Unique ID C Lock transmission Node Descripton E a uipe o P eO Paste Mode Reset UID Change Channel Change Syetem ID Leave asis Next UID 4 TS UID Unique ID Radiocra ft BA Broadcastaddress Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Figure 2 RC232 addressing and broadcast example Toolbar and Panel Descriptions The DT screen is divided in 3 parts the Upper Toolbar Right Panel and the Network Window where the modules forming a network are placed and connected tFirstesotct dpt 232 Doptoymoss Upper toolbar Right click menu inside Right Panel network window Vorbed nt Wirtbess Setenoes RC232 DT Figure 2 Main window with toolbars 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 3 of 8 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Upper Toolbar Description RC232 Deployment Tool v1 00 File Edit Selection File New Open Save Save as Dump to a Text File Exit Edit Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Remove Assign Unknown UID Assign All UID Arrange Selection Select All Select None Invert Selection Select Invalid Configuration Show markers Reset markers Configuration About creates a new project opens a saved project save the project with a current name save the project with new name write a text file with all the mo
3. device s Connection is seen only when modules has all the other configuration Parameters entered Connection is created for modules that have the same model name system ID unique ID and channel It is possible to do aggressive connection Ctrl Alt then source modules get Model SID and channel from destination module Connecting different models Some modules can connect even though they have different model names RC1280 RC1280HP Auto connection is not implemented for those connections have to be manually entered Auto assign UID by clicking When clicking a module holding alt key a new UID is assigned form Next UID box Markers on modules in Network Window Modules can have square markers with following interpretation Red configuration is invalid Orange configuration lacks Unique ID or Destination ID Other To select multiple items hold shift key while left click next module Custom devices are for visualization purposes only and do not influence configuration or performance of modules 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 7 of 8 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Document Revision History 1 0 New Revision Disclaimer Radiocrafts AS believes the information contained herein is correct and accurate at the time of this printing However Radiocrafts AS reserves the right to make changes to this product without notice Radiocrafts AS does not assume
4. their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Radiocrafts AS for any damages resulting from any improper use or sale 2008 Radiocrafts AS All rights reserved Contact Information Web site www radiocrafts com Address Radiocrafts AS Sandakerveien 64 NO 0484 OSLO NORWAY Tel 47 4000 5195 Fax 47 22 71 29 15 E mails radiocrafts radiocrafts com sales radiocrafts com support radiocrafts com 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 8 of 8
5. Pasted modules still selected after paste for which Assign All Unknown UID Ctrl 1 can be performed Change channel automatic resolve channels so pasted systems do not collide Ctrl 2 Change system ID automatic resolve SID so pasted systems do not Collide Ctrl 3 Leave as is do not change anything Ctrl 4 Note causes Numerous bindings Next UID Next UID used when auto assigning UID Dec hex Toggles between decimal or hexadecimal display parameters 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 5 of 8 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Right click Menu in Network Window Load Configuration Send Configuration Add a New Module Add a New Custom Device Remove Channel Destination ID Model System ID Unique ID Description Connection with Custom Devices Whole Device Load Configuration load configuration from module connected to the port Send Configuration send configuration to a module connected to a port specified in connection tab Connection marker will change must be enabled When sending or loading Configuration the following window pops up ix a vn ress CONEXS Dotor Figure 4 Waiting for prompt The CONFIG pin on the module must then be pulled low On Radiocrafts Demo Board this is done by pressing the CONFIG button Program will wait 15 seconds for a prompt sign which is sent from the modu
6. Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT RC232 Deployment Tool DT User Manual I Firstsketch dpt RC232 Deployment Tool v1 00 Ele Edit Selection Configuration About Parameters Connection Model RC1280 22 Channel System ID 1 Unique ID 1 Broadcast 3 address f Destination ID C Lock transmission Node Description Concentrator gc Paste Mode Reset UID Change Channel Change System ID Leave as is Nee up 2 n6232 DT Table of Contents CONTENTS 2 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 SCREEN Ejguagiccp 2 INTRODUCTION 2 iE 2 RC232 ADDRESSING AND BROADCAST 3 TOOLBAR AND PANEL DESCRIPTIONS eene nennen nennen nnns 3 UPPER TOOLBAR 4 RIGHT PANEL DESCRIPTION ci cinsicectssccestisveneatecdicpestectnceulecascvcsndevsneasconncsenbestervectstscsenteencerestee 5 RIGHT CLICK MENU IN NETWORK WINDOWN eere nnne nnne 6 MISCELLANEOUS 7 DOCUMENT REVISION
7. any responsibility for the use of the described product neither does it convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others The latest updates are available at the Radiocrafts website or by contacting Radiocrafts directly As far as possible major changes of product specifications and functionality will be stated in product specific Errata Notes published at the Radiocrafts website Customers are encouraged to check regularly for the most recent updates on products and support tools Trademarks RC232 is a trademark of Radiocrafts AS The RC232 Embedded RF Protocol is used in a range of products from Radiocrafts The protocol handles host communication data buffering error check addressing and broadcasting It supports point to point point to multipoint and peer to peer network topologies All other trademarks registered trademarks and product names are the sole property of their respective owners Life Support Policy This Radiocrafts product is not designed for use in life support appliances devices or other systems where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in significant personal injury to the user or as a critical component in any life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system or to affect its safety or effectiveness Radiocrafts AS customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at
8. dules listed with its configuration parameters exit the application un does last action in network window does not undo changes in modules parameters re does last undo cut selected elements copy selected elements paste cut copied elements using a selected paste mode see Paste Mode under Right Panel Description remove selected items Ctrl del for selected items assign UID automatically Only modules with UID 1 are reassigned Modules pasted with Reset UID ticked will be assigned UID 1 for selected items assigns unique ID automatically Starting UID is the one typed in Next UID box arrange selected modules in square horizontal vertical arrangements Press Alt a without moving the mouse to toggle between the different arrangements select all elements in design deselect all elements in design invert selection selects all modules which configuration is not complete toggle between show hide markers indicating that configuration settings have been transferred to the module reset configuration markers 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 4 of 8 Radiocrafts Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Right Panel Description Parameters Model When one or more modules are selected in the Network window this roll down menu allows the user to specify Model whereafter the proper Parameters Connection _ master file is loaded into the program Channel channe
9. ete configuration of all parameters available in Radiocrafts modules outside those mentioned in this document and for controlling test modes and sending messages please check the Configuration and Communication Tool CCT Setup Physically connect the DB or your own hardware with the Radiocrafts module to the COM port If you are using the module on your own hardware make sure to include the UART to RS232 or UART to USB converter Start the program and the main window will look similar to what is shown in Figure 1 To be able to enter numbers in the Parameters window the proper module Model has to be selected manually from the menu or loaded from the connected module H RC232 Deployment Tool v1 00 LULL Lock transmission Figure 1 Main window 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 2 of 8 Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT RC232 addressing and broadcast feature To understand the strengths of the RC232 protocol embedded in the Radiocrafts modules the below screenshot should be studied as it shows how three modules can be configured to send point to point for data collection or for point to multipoint broadcast to several modules El Example dpt RC232 Deployment Tool v1 00 Ele Edt Selecton Confguraton About Parameters Connection Data Fel lection Data distribution matching UID and DID Matching DID and BA F x e EE and ea 1
10. l restricted 1 maximum channel from master file System ID SID see RC232 User Manual for definition 1 Unique ID UID see RC232 User Manual for definition J Broadcast Address BA see RC232 User Manual for definition Destination ID DID see RC232 User Manual for definition Lock Transmission do not show transmission arrows as if the selected module do not transmit or receive The module still needs to have all the defined S parameters specified All 5 parameters crucial for communication Channel SID UID BA and DID accepts both decimal and hexadecimal entries Use the Dec Hex toggle switch see below for selecting in which format the parameters are Node Description displayed and converted Parameters may be set to 1 with interpretation i undefined 05 Connection jm e Port name Lock transmission Paste Mode e Baud rate 9 Reset UID Used when loading sending configuration data Before connecting select Change Channel the proper settings for your serial port Change System ID name of an available communication port COMx O Leave as is e baud rate used to communicate with the module Next UID se Node Description Text text of description label Set on Enter Alignment align labels on up down left right side of the Radiocrafts item Shortcut keys Ctrl arrows Embedded Wireless Solutions Mode Reset UID changes UID to 1 for all pasted modules All
11. le when configuration mode is entered If you use an RTS line to control the CONFIG line into the module the program asserts RTS low automatically If you use RTS line for some other purpose you can disable this feature with the RTS Lock button When the configuration is loaded you can see the modules name and Parameter settings Add a New Module add a new empty module Ctrl insert Add a New Custom Device add anew custom device type is the same as last added of same Remove remove selected items Module Add a New Module as above Reset Unique ID set to 1 applies also for all other Resets of parameters Description empty description field Connection with Custom Devices clear connection with custom devices Whole Device reset all but connection with custom devices 2008 Radiocrafts AS RC232 Deployment Tool User Manual rev 1 0 Page 6 of 8 Embedded Wireless Solutions RC232 DT Custom Device Add a New Actuator add a new actuator same applies for other devices Reset as in Module gt Reset Whole Device reset all connections Miscellaneous Connecting with custom devices Select custom device that you want to connect with and Ctrl left click item you want to connect to Connection marker will appear Repeat to erase connection Auto connecting modules Select source modules transmitting modules and Ctrl left click on a target module receiving module Unique ID of a target device is copied to source
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