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3. 1 Click the Windows Start button and select Programs gt Accessories gt Communications and then HyperTerminal A window similar to the following displays E HyperT erminal Hypertrm exe Application Modified 5 11 98 8 01 PM s E C Program Files Accessories HyperT erminal AT amp T Mail CompuServe hticons dll E Hypertrm MCI Mail Freewave User hypertrm dil 2 Double click the Hypertrm exe icon The following window displays lt Connection Description 3 Inthe Name field enter a descriptive name for the connection and select an icon from the Icon selection box 4 Click OK The Connect To dialog box displays LUMOO47AA Rev B 11 Chapter 1 Introduction Connect To 5 Inthe Connect Using field select the connection type to use Select the active Com Port to which the radio is connected In most cases the connection type will be either Direct to Com1 or Direct to COM2 6 Click OK The Properties dialog box displays for the selected connection type COM1 Properties Enter the following port settings for a proper connection Bits per second LUMOO47AA Rev B 12 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Flow control 7 After selecting the option for each setting click OK The following HyperTerminal dialog box displays FreeWave User Manual HyperT erminal Oy x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Ole
4. A Warning If the password feature is enabled and the password is forgotten you need to return the transceiver to FreeWave to have the password disabled To set a password 1 3 4 From the Setup main menu in the terminal interface select 8 Chg Password to display the following prompt New PW lt esc gt to exit To back out of the process and not enable the password press Esc To set a password type exactly four characters Passwords are case sensitive Press Esc to cancel the process at any point After you enter the four characters the following prompt displays lt Enter gt to accept lt esc gt to quit To accept the password as entered and enable the feature press Enter To quit the process and not enable the password press Esc If you press Enter the password displays on the line above The password is case sensitive and every keystroke is a character To change a password After the password feature has been enabled it is possible to change to a new password 1 2 3 From the Setup main menu in the terminal interface select 8 Chg Password At the Enter Security Code prompt enter the current four character case sensitive password After entering the password correctly the prompt to enter the new password displays Enter the new four character case sensitive password Press Esc to cancel this process at any point To accept the password as entered and enable the feature press Ente
5. Slave 4 Receive subnet 0 Le V Transmit subnet 0 oe di A X n Pg N wae 4 77 Pod AN pod di 4 Master Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Receive subnet 0 Receive subnet 0 Receive subnet 1 Transmit subnet 0 Transmit subnet 1 Transmit subnet 2 Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Receive subnet 0 Receive subnet 1 Receive subnet 2 Transmit subnet F Transmit subnet F Transmit subnet F Subnet ID Settings for this Example Transceiver enje Other Information Master 0 F The default settings F F actually use 0 0 The Rx Subnet on the Master has no effect on the network Repeater A 0 forces the transceiver to link only to the Master Repeater2 Rx Subnet 1 forces communication through Repeater1 Repeater1 transmits on SubnetID 1 Slave 1 OorF Rx Subnet 0 forces communication through Master EU NE Mm TLI Rx Subnet 1 forces communication through Repeater1 Em CEN ed Rx SubnetID 2 forces communication through Repeater2 Slave 4 0 The 0 0 setting allows the Slave to link with the first Master or Repeater it hears with the same Network ID Setting Other MultiPoint Parameters The other MultiPoint Parameters options allow you to modify several different parameters in the transceiver that determine the characteristics of a MultiPoint network Set the following parameters in the MultiPoint Parameters tab These settings are available in the MultiPoint Parameters menu in the terminal interface 1 PPS Enable Delay Default Setting 255
6. FGR Wireless Data Transceivers FGRO9 CA FGRO9 CSU FGROY TSU FGRSR CSU FGRSR TSU FGR 115RC FGR 115WC Covering Firmware 2 69 User Manual and Reference Guide Part Number LUM0047AA Revision B Last Updated 09 25 2012 Safety Information The products described in this manual can fail in a variety of modes due to misuse age or malfunction Systems with these products must be designed to prevent personal injury and property damage during product operation and in the event of product failure Warning Do not remove or insert diagnostics cable while circuit is live unless the area is known to be free of ignition concentrations of flammable gases or vapors Warranty FreeWave Technologies Inc warrants your FreeWave Wireless Data Transceiver against defects in materials and manufacturing for a period of two years from the date of shipment In the event of a Product failure due to materials or workmanship FreeWave will at its option repair or replace the Product The Product must be returned to FreeWave upon receiving a Return Material Authorization RMA for evaluation of Warranty Coverage In no event will FreeWave Technologies Inc its suppliers and its licensors be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this Product This includes business interruption loss of business information or other loss which may arise from the use of this Product Please be advised that OEM customer s warranty p
7. 0 FregKey gt F gt 0 Hop Table Version Determines the section of the 900 MHz band the transceiver uses In the terminal interface enter the number that corresponds to the frequency band Number to Enter in Terminal Menu Frequency Band 902 928 MHz uses the full band 903 744 926 3232 MHz 31 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup ka NE Terminal Menu Freguency Band 5 902 911 919 928 MHz uses 902 928 MHz with center freguencies of 911 919 MHz notched out Max Packet Size and Min Packet Size Golden Setting Note In MultiPoint networks the Max Packet Size and Min Packet Size must be set identically in all transceivers In Point to Point networks the Master s settings take precedence over the Slave Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Max Packet Size 8 Min Packet Size 9 Any number between 0 and 9 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 1 Max Packet Size and 2 Min Packet Size The Max and Min Packet Size settings and the RF Data Rate determine the number of bytes in the packets Throughput can be enhanced when packet sizes are optimized In Point to Point mode the Max and Min Packet Size settings do not have material impact on throughput unless 115 2 KBaud is desired However this may have an impact on latency For example if small amounts of data are sent and large packet sizes are selected a certain amount of time wasted between each pac
8. 7 Select the Transmission Characteristics tab Set the following parameters so they are identical on all radios in the network e Frequency Key e Max Packet Size e Min Packet Size e RF Data Rate If several independent MultiPoint networks are located in close proximity it becomes very important to include as much frequency and time diversity as possible through use of different Frequency Key Min and Max Packet Size and Hop Table settings Changing these settings from the factory defaults may help to eliminate interference from other FreeWave networks 8 Select the MultiPoint Parameters tab In the Network ID field set the value to any value between 1 and 4095 except 255 FreeWave recommends setting the Network ID to the last three or four digits of the Master radio s serial number as this is anumber you can look up if necessary This value must be the same in all radios in the network Point to MultiPoint Network Quick Start Terminal Interface 1 Connect the transceiver to the serial port of a computer either through a serial cable or via the diagnostics cable Make sure to connect the radio to a power source Power supply ranges and recommendations vary depending on model Verify the specifications for the model you are using prior to connecting power LUMOO47AA Rev B 41 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks 2 Open a terminal emulator session and use the following settings when connecting the radio You c
9. Call Book from the main Setup menu to display the following window s FreeWave User Manual Hyper Terminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help D 23 08 MODEM CALL BOOK Entry to Call is ALL Number Repeater1 Repeater2 960 0405 912 2890 911 4419 000 0000 000 0000 000 0000 880 8800 000 0000 000 0000 000 0000 000 0000 Change Entry to Use 0 9 or A ALL c Exit to Main Menu er all zeros 000 0000 as your last number in list 5 lt Ent 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C Es Ent lt Connected 1 38 52 Auto detect 19200 8 N 1 Enter the number or letter associated with the option you want to select Enter the seven digit serial number of the transceiver being called LUMOO47AA Rev B 63 Chapter 4 Configuring Point to Point Networks 4 The system prompts for Repeater 1 s serial number If no Repeaters are being used press Esc and continue with step 6 Otherwise enter the 7 digit serial number of the Repeater 5 The system prompts for Repeater 2 s serial number Enter the 7 digit serial number of the second Repeater If only one Repeater is being used press Esc The system refreshes the transceivers Call Book menu with the new changes 6 Press Esc to return to the Main menu Programming Point To Point Extended Call Book to Use Three or Four Repeaters In a Point to Point configuration FreeWave transceivers can use up to four Repeaters To use three or four Repeaters program th
10. For more information about modem modes see Setting the Transceiver s Role in the Network and the Network Type on page 19 e Press Esc to return to the Main menu Press 1 in the Main menu e Change the Baud Rate Data Parity and Modbus RTU to match the device that the radio is to be attached to e Press Esc to return to the Main menu Press 2 in the Main menu to update the Call Book Enter the Slave serial number in the Masters Call Book Enter the Master s Serial number in the Slave s Call Book or disable Slave Security in the Slave For more information about setting up the Call Book see Using the Call Book in Point to Point Networks on page 62 Press 3 in the Main menu e Set the following parameters so they are the same on all radios in the network e FregKey e Max Packet Size e Min Packet Size e RF Data Rate The Frequency Key options is located in the F submenu after you press 0 to access the Frequency Key menu in Main menu 3 Changing these values may help to eliminate interference from other FreeWave networks e Press Esc to return to the Main menu LUMOO47AA Rev B 61 Chapter 4 Configuring Point to Point Networks Shortly after both transceivers are plugged in they should establish a communications link with each other and the connection is complete Using the table below verify that the radios are operating as expected 9 Press Esc to exit the Setup menu and resume normal radio operation Point to Po
11. Modbus RTU defined 23 Modem Mode defined 19 mounting 6 Multi Master Synch defined 68 LUMOO47AA Rev B Multi Point networks Call Book setup 44 45 characteristics 40 Network ID 44 overlapping 43 routing communication 45 MultiPoint parameters 1 PPS Enable Delay 48 Diagnostics 49 DTR Connect 50 LocalMode 50 Master Packet Repeat 50 Max Slave Retry 51 Multi MasterSynch 68 RadioID 52 RadioName 52 Repeater Frequency 52 Repeaters 53 Retry Odds 53 Slave Repeater 54 N network diagnostics 56 Network ID defined 26 MultiPoint networks 44 setting 44 network type setting 19 Noise Level defined 70 notational conventions xi Number of Disconnects defined 70 O Operation Mode parameters Modem Mode 19 Setup Mode Timeout 8 Operation Mode defined 19 98 P packets maximum size 32 minimum size 32 parallel Repeaters 65 setting unique frequency 52 parameter reference 1 PPS Enable Delay 48 Baud Rate 22 Data Parity 22 Diagnostics 49 DTR Connect 50 factory default settings 90 Flow Control 22 Frequency Key 27 Frequency Zones 28 High Noise 30 Hop Table Size in 900 MHz tranceivers 31 Hop Table Version 31 Local Mode 50 Low Power Mode 54 Master Packet Repeat 50 Max Packet Size 32 Max Slave Rety 51 MCU Speed 34 Min Packet Size 32 Modbus RTU 23 Multi MasterSynch 68 packet size 32 RadioID 52 RadioName 52 RemoteLED 34 Repeater Frequency 52 Repeaters 53 Retry Odds 53 Retry Time Out 35 RF Data Rate 35 RS232
12. means a delay equivalent to the duration of a full character The default is zero delay For data rates of 1200 bits S or slower avoid setting the Turn Off Delay parameter higher than 4 At those rates the functionality of the microprocessor changes so that a Turn Off Delay of 5 has the same effect as if set to 1 and a setting of 6 has the same effect as 2 and so on Note Turn Off Delay must be set to a value of at least 4 for RS422 and RS485 operation 0mS Any number between 1 and 9 mS 1 Set Baud Rate gt E Turn On Delay Sets the delay between when the line drivers are turned on and when the data leaves the data port Use Break to Access Setup Note This setting is typically only used in OEM scenarios Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B Disabled e 0 Disabled The break command is disabled in the radio e 1 Enabled The Setup menu is sent at 19200 bps e 2 Enabled The Setup menu is sent at the radio s current baud rate This setting is only available through the terminal interface 2 Set Baud Rate gt G Use break to access setup Enables a break command to put the transceiver into Setup mode over the data port To send a break character the end device must hold the Tx data line in the space voltage level for longer than 1 character time If a character is defined as having 1 start bit 8 data bits and 1 stop bit the character time is 10 bits thus
13. C 40 F to 167 F Dimensions Weight Humidity LUMOO47AA Rev B Board Level 136 mm L x62 mm Wx 14 mm H Enclosed 173 mm L x 107 mm W x35 mm H Board Level 60 g Enclosed 390 g 0 to 95 humidity non condensing 85 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information FGRSR CSU and FGRSR TSU Transceiver Specifications Specifications may change at any time without notice For the most up to date specifications information see the product s data sheet available at www freewave com Specification Frequency Output Power Range Modulation Occupied Bandwidth Hopping Patterns Hopping Channels Hopping Bands Frequency Zones RF Connector Receiver Sensitivity Selectivity System Gain Data Transmission Error Detection Data Encryption Link Throughput Data Interface Protocol Data Connector Power Requirements Operating Voltage Current LUMOO47AA Rev B po oo oo o o TJ po 100 dBm at 10 4 bit error rate 98 dBm at 10 bit error rate 20 dB at fc 230 kHz 2nd IF 120 dB 32 bit CRC retransmit on error Dynamic Key Substitution 115 2 Kbps RS232 RS485 422 1200 Baud to 115 2 Baud Board Level 10 pin header with locking ramp 0 1 spacing power data connector 6 0 to 20 0 VDC Mode 6 0 VDC 12 VDC 20 VDC Transmit 120 mA 68 mA 46 mA Receive 68 mA 36 mA 28 mA Idle 22 mA 13 mA 10 mA Transmit is at 1 W power at 100 duty cycle 86 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers OOo E Operating Tem
14. Options 255 to disable 1 PPS 0 to 254 to enter the delay Setup Terminal Menu 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt 9 1 PPS Enable Delay LUMOO47AA Rev B 48 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Description The 1 PPS Enable Delay setting allows the a 1PPS signal to propagate from the Master to all Slaves in a MultiPoint network When this parameter is enabled a properly generated pulse applied on the DTR line of the Master provides a 1 PPS pulse on the CD line of any Slave in the network Follow the steps below to use the 1 PPS Enable Delay feature To setup 1PPS Enable Delay 1 Set the 1 PPS Enable Delay parameter to 0 in the Master The Master must have a 1 PPS pulse on the DTR pin 2 Enable the 1 PPS Enable Delay parameter on the Slaves Slaves are calibrated at the factory To calibrate a Slave in 1PPS Enable Delay mode 1 Trigger an oscilloscope on the 1 PPS pulse on the DTR line of the Master 2 Monitor the CD line of the Slave 3 If the timing on the Slave differs from the Master it may be adjusted via the value in the Slave s 1 PPS Enable Delay parameter The difference in time between each incremental integer value is 542 534 nS Changing the parameter to higher values decreases the Slave time delay and changing the parameter to lower values increases the time delay When properly calibrated the CD line Slave transceiver outputs a pulse that goes high for about 2 ms in synch with the 1 PPS pulse on the Master The output on
15. Table Version the limitations of that selection would be applied to the hopping pattem as well For example if you select 916 920 as the Hop Table Version only the middle of the band would be available in the pattern Then if frequency zones 5 6 7 8 and 9 were set to 0 no allowable frequencies would be available for the transceiver to use 28 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers A Warning FCC regulations require a minimum of 50 separate channels be used within a hop pattern Use the table below to determine the number of frequency zones required for legal communication EXAMPLE 1 Using zones 1 7 is equal to 49 channels this is not legal according to the FCC 2 Using Zones 0 6 is equal to 50 channels this is legal according to the FCC Binary Zone Number LSB First Beginning Freq MHz Ending Freq MHz Number Of Channels O e f resne f o O e m m O e f e O e To enable Frequency Zones in Tool Suite 1 Inthe Tool Suite Configuration application select the device to program and click the 3 Transmission Characteristics tab 2 Click Frequency Zones in the Transmission Characteristics tab to display the frequency zones available 3 Select the check boxes next to the Frequency Zones to enable To enable Frequency Zones in the terminal interface 1 From the main Setup menu select 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics 2 Select option 0 FreqKey LUMOO47AA Rev B 29 Ch
16. cece cece cee ceeeeeeeeeeeees 80 RF Board Level Pinout 2 222200 ooo eee 81 FGR 115WC Waterproof Enclosure Pinout for Cable ASC0613WW 82 LUMOO47AA Rev B ix FGRO9 CA FGRO9 CSU and FGRO9 TSU Transceiver Specifications 84 FGRSR CSU and FGRSR TSU Transceiver Specifications 86 FGR 115RC and FGR 115WC Transceiver Specifications 88 Factory Default Settings 90 FGR OEM Full Size Board Level Drawing 91 OEM Mini Board Level Mechanical Drawing 92 Appendix A Firmware Updates ccc cece cece cece ceceeeeeeeeesees 93 ER oei ROE eas ee en et ee esos Ge eae a Ne Se 97 LUMOO47AA Rev B x Preface This document includes the following regarding the FreeWave FGR transceivers e A basic introduction to the transceiver and how to determine the mode you want to run it in Examples of how FreeWave transceivers can exist in a network with other transceivers How to access the setup parameters available on the transceiver Basic transceiver programming and setup information that applies to all network types Considerations and quick starts for your network design including charts of LED displays Details about defining a MultiPoint network including the use of subnet IDs to route information through the network Steps to view statistics about a transceive
17. contained in the poll request For example if a poll is 64 bytes the data poll increases by 64 bytes after the poll LUMOO47AA Rev B 76 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 4 The sites you identify may be configured as RS232 but wired as RS485 Send a technician to the site to verify the wiring 5 Ifthe site is wired for RS485 and the device connected to the radio is an RS485 device correct the following parameter settings in the Baud Rate tab and send the new settings to the radio e Serial Interface Set to RS485 e Setup Port Set to Diagnostics Only e Modbus RTU Set to 1 e Turn Off Delay Set to 4 If the site is wired for RS485 and device connected requires RS232 correct the wiring from the radio to the device e Pin 5onthe FreeWave radio to device RX e Pin 7 on the FreeWave radio to device TX e Pin6 onthe FreeWave radio to device signal ground LUMOO47AA Rev B 77 LUMOO47AA Rev B 78 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information This section contains additional important information about the FreeWave transceivers described in this manual e Operational RS422 and RS485 information e Connector pin assignments e FGRO OEM board pin assignments e FGR 115WC Waterproof Enclosure pin assignments for 11 pin Waterproof cable part ASC0612WW e Factory default settings e Specifications e Mechanical drawings Operational RS422 and RS485 Information For RS422 and RS485 the FreeWave transceiver can driv
18. corresponding configuration tab for the device in Tool Suite is 0 Operation Mode 0 operation Mode fs sava Rate 2 Call Book 3 Transmission Characteristics 5 MultiPoi 4 gt Device Information Modem Mode 0 Point to Point Master z Setup Mode Timeout Disabled O Ethernet Mode Disabled gt Slave IP Stack Disabled s Slave UDP Mode 0 Duplex 0 Set Operation Mode et Daud Kate 2 Edit Call Book l l Local IP Address 255 255 255 255 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics e em vi pt Meg dia dit MultiPoint Parameters 5 Local Port 6553 5 TDMA Menu 8 Chg Password Reply IP Address 255 255 255 255 Esc Exit Setup Reply Port 65535 Enter Choice Connected 1 02 50 v Auto detect 19200 8 N I ie You can also use the Setup Terminal application within Tool Suite to use and view the terminal menus It displays the same menus and provides the same programming settings as you see using a terminal emulator Throughout this document if the setup procedure in the terminal emulator is different than the procedure in Tool Suite the terminal instructions are also included Transceiver Setup Mode To read the current settings from or to program a transceiver the transceiver must be in Setup mode When a transceiver is in Setup mode all three LEDs display solid green See the sections below for details about how to access the transceiver s Setup mode using T
19. document send them to us at techpubs freewave com Please include the title of the document or the document s part number in your email Additional Information This guide covers settings and configurations that apply to FreeWave spread spectrum transceivers Some transceiver models have specific settings and configurations that apply to only that model For information about a specific model or additional information about using the radios in your network see the addendums and application notes listed below e FGR Radio Modem in Mirrored Bit Mode User Manual Addendum e Application note 5412 Synchronizing Collocated Masters Multi Master Sync Mode e Application note 5476 Mode 6 e Application note 5424 Using the FGR 115MB Radio with Schweitzer Engineering Labs Mirrored Bits Communications e Application note 5437 DTR to CTS Line Alarm Feature e Application note 5457 Local Mode For information about installing your transceivers see the 900 MHz Wireless Transceiver Installation Guide All FreeWave documentation is available on the User Manual and System Tools CD and at www freewave com LUMOO47AA Rev B xii Chapter 1 Introduction FreeWave transceivers operate in virtually any environment where serial data communications occur A pair of transceivers functions as a 9 pin null modem cable If the FreeWave transceivers are to be used in an application where a null modem cable is used such as communication between two computers
20. especially for remote sites that are difficult to access You can conserve power using the following options available in the Transmission Characteristics tab These settings are available in the Radio Transmission Characteristics menu in the terminal interface e Low Power Mode Available in MultiPoint Slaves using RS232 Conserves power primarily by dimming the transceiver s LEDs For more information see Low Power Mode on page 54 e Remote LEDs If the transceiver has the optional 20 in connector you can use this option to connect remote LEDs through the diagnostics port This feature may be used to save power in MultiPoint Repeaters where the other options are not available For more information see Remote LED on page 34 Low Power Mode Note This setting applies only to MultiPoint Slaves using a RS232 protocol Low Power does not work with MultiPoint Repeaters because they are constantly transmitting Default Setting 0 Options Any number between 0 and 31 The higher the number the greater the power consumption decrease A Warning For firmware version 2 68 and later a Low Power Mode setting other than 0 for RS485 422 causes the Slave to disassociate from the network LUMOO47AA Rev B 54 Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt 9 Low Power Mode Allows a MultiPoint Slave to consume less power primarily by dimming the
21. has either a Transmit Subnet of 0 or an F F Subnet ID The following illustration depicts a network in which subnet IDs are used to force communication The subnet settings follow Master gt Repeater1 v Repeater2 lt gt Slave Receive Subnet O lt ReceivesubnetO Receivesubnet1 Receive subnet 2 Transmit Subnet 0 Transmit subnet 1 7 Transmit subnet 2 Transmit subnet F Can only connect Can only connect through repeater 1 through repeater 2 Subnet ID Settings for This Example rame e ana ration Master The default settings F F actually use 0 0 The Rx Subnet on the Master has no effect on the network Repeater1 A 0 forces the transceiver to link only to the Master Repeater2 Rx Subnet 1 forces communication through Repeater 1 Repeater 1 transmits on subnet 2 LUMOO47AA Rev B 46 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers ew ee ana ration Slave 2 F Rx SubnetlD 2 forces communication through Repeater 2 The Slave is the end of the network so its Tx Subnet is F In the following example Repeater 2 must communicate through Repeater 1 the Slave connected to Repeater 1 must route through Repeater 1 The other two Slaves must route through Slave Repeater 2 Slave 1 Si IR in Slave 4 p 2 Receive subnet 0 ave l Repeater Receive subnet 2 Master Transmit subnet F oo sma H Tanan subnet F Receive subnet 0 Repeater 1 S Transmit subnet Wee Receive subnet 0 Transmit subnet 1 Sl
22. immediately Connecting and Disconnecting from HyperTerminal The HyperTerminal dialog box displays several icons in the toolbar To reconnect to HyperTerminal you need to disconnect your current session Click the Disconnect 5 icon and then click the Call te icon to reconnect If the settings have not been saved they must be re selected when HyperTerminal reconnects to the transceiver Troubleshooting HyperTerminal The following are some common issues encountered while using HyperTerminal Important When a change is made to the HyperTerminal settings in an open terminal sessions the connection must be disconnected then reconnected before the settings take effect Nothing displays on the screen after placing the transceiver into Setup mode This usually indicates one of two things either the wrong COM port is selected or a null modem cable is being used Follow the steps below to change the COM ports 1 Click the Disconnect icon From the File menu select Properties Click the Connect To tab and verify that the correct COM port is selected Click OK to close the Properties dialog box Click the Call icon Return the transceiver to Setup mode The Setup menu screen displays oa BR v DN LUMOO47AA Rev B 15 Chapter 1 Introduction In addition if the radio has been previously configured you could be using the wrong port to access the Setup menu For more information see Setup Port on page 24 Try connecting to the ot
23. is done through the data port e 2 Diagnostics Only Programming and reading a transceiver s setup information is done through the diagnostic port If the Serial interface is set to anything other than RS232 then the Setup Port must be set to Diagnostics Only e 3 Both Programming and reading a transceiver s setup information is done through either the data port or the diagnostic port 1 Set Baud Rate gt D Setup Port Determines which port on the transceiver Main or Diagnostics is used to access the parameter settings in Tool Suite or enter the Setup main menu in the terminal interface The main data port is the RS232 port The diagnostics port is a 3 pin connector on the rear panel of the OEM Mini series transceivers The diagnostic cable for this port ASCO409DC is available from FreeWave The OEM modules use a 2 row 2mm female connector The diagnostic cable for this port ASC 2009DC is available from FreeWave 24 Turn Off Delay Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Turn On Delay Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 0 Any number between 0 and 9 ms 1 Edit Baud Rate gt Tum Off Delay Specifies the time after the end of transmission of a character to the RS485 bus that the transceiver stops driving the bus and releases the bus to other devices The units are of a character with a range of 0 9 An entry of 4
24. mode must be enabled and Turn Off Delay set to at least 4 23 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Setup Terminal Menu Description Setup Port e 2 Half Duplex RS485 Modbus RTU mode must be enabled and Turn Off Delay set to at least 4 e 3 DOT DOT causes the CD line to indicate when data is transmitted on the serial port from the transceiver When the transceiver is not sending data to the serial port CD is de asserted When the transceiver is sending data to the serial port CD is asserted The CD line no longer has any radio link state functionality Turn Off Delay works as described in all radios Turn On Delay works as described on any Slave or Slave Repeater it has no functionality on the Master If set to anything other than 0 the Setup Port parameter in the Baud Rate tab must be set to Diagnostics Only 1 Set Baud Rate gt C RS232 485 Use this option to set the protocol of the data port This setting must be 0 in TTL RF board products FGRO9Tx Important Do not change this setting unless the correct programming cable is available for the new setting Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 3 Both The factory setting is based on the transceiver type A setting of 2 is used with Ethernet products and Mirrored Bit products a setting of 3 is used otherwise e 1 Main Only Programming and reading a transceiver s setup information
25. polls Slaves once a day to retrieve sparse data several hundred Slaves could be configured to a single Master However if each Slave transmits larger amounts of data or data more frequently fewer Slaves can link to the Master while receiving the same network performance When larger amounts of data are sent more frequently the overall network bandwidth is closer to capacity with fewer Slaves Data Communication Link Examples FreeWave transceivers versatility allows data communication links to be established using a variety of different configurations The example below shows the most common and straight forward link a communicating to a Slave in a Point to Point link The example below shows how a link might be set up using a Repeater The Repeater may be located on a hilltop or other elevated structure enhancing the link from the Master to the Slave In this configuration it may be desirable to use an external Omni directional antenna at the Repeater Yagi antennas may be used at both the Master and Slave transceivers When a Repeater is used the RF throughput is cut in half Fame an The example below shows a link with two Repeaters between the Master and Slave With two Repeaters there is more flexibility in getting around obstacles and greater total range is possible Again it may be desirable to use external Omni directional antennas with the Repeaters and attaching a Yagi to the Master and Slave to increase the range of
26. same statistics using the Setup Terminal option in Tool Suite To display the Radio Transmission Characteristics in the terminal interface 1 Select 4 Show Radio Statistics from the Setup main menu to display the following window Review the radio characteristics Each characteristic is described in detail in the sections below Antenna Reflected Power This is ameasurement of the transmitted power that is reflected back into the transceiver from mismatched antennas or cables or loose connections between the transceiver and antenna A reading of 0 to 5is good 5 to 20 is marginal 20 or higher indicates that the connections should be inspected for loose connections and cable quality A reading of 30 or higher indicates a definite problem in the system The most likely reason for a higher Antenna Reflected Power reading is a cable issue between the radio and the antenna loose connections cable kinks breaks in cable shielding moisture in the fittings or connections LUMOO47AA Rev B 69 Chapter 6 Viewing Radio Statistics etc Less commonly a high Antenna Reflected Power reading can indicate a hardware problem with the radio itself such as a damaged RF connector Lastly a high reading may indicate a problem with the antenna itself although antenna problems are the least likely indicator Master Slave Distance The physical distance between the slave radio and the master radio in your network This distance is most accurate at a dis
27. sli cle s Disconnected Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS V 8 From the File menu select Save to save the Hyper Terminal connection settings Important To make changes to the connection properties you must first disconnect the terminal session 9 To connect Hyper Terminal to the transceiver press the Setup button on the back of the FreeWave transceiver If connected to the diagnostics port type U Capital U to invoke the Setup menu Button a o Model FGR 115WC Model FGR 115RC Waterproof Rugged LUMOO47AA Rev B 13 Chapter 1 Introduction When Setup is invoked the FreeWave Setup Main Menu displays in the HyperTerminal dialog box All three LEDs on the transceiver light green and stay green as long as the transceiver is in Setup mode LUMOO47AA Rev B 14 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers z FreeWave User Manual HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help De 583 029 MAIN MENU D2 Version 8 69 09 29 2008 902 928 MHz Modem Serial Number 960 0390 Model Code DV2C Set Operation Mode Set Baud Rate Edit Call Book Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics Edit MultiPoint Parameters TDMA Menu Chg Password 0 1 2 3 Hi Show Radio Statistics 6 8 Esc Exit Setup Enter Choice Connected 1 02 50 Auto detect 19200 8 N 1 As you navigate through the Setup menu and make changes to the parameters the parameters are sent to the transceiver
28. the Master transmits up to 172 bytes on every hop If fewer than 172 bytes are transmitted the balance is allocated to the Slave s transmission plus the quantity in the Min Packet Size setting For example if a Master transmits 100 bytes the Slave then has a total of 116 bytes available 72 leftover bytes 44 Min packet size MCU Speed Default Setting 0 Normal Options e 0 Normal low speed Reduces current consumption e 1 Fast high speed Required for 230 KBaud and greater data port rate Setup Terminal Menu 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt B MCU Speed Description Controls the speed of the Micro Controller Unit MCU in the transceiver Remote LED Note This feature is available in firmware versions 2 64 and higher Default Setting 0 Local Only Options e 0 Local Only Only the LEDs on the radio board are enabled e 1 Remote and Local LEDs on the radio board and remote LEDs through the diagnostic port are enabled e 2 Remote Only LEDs on the radio board are disabled Remote LEDs through the diagnostic port are enabled Setup Terminal Menu 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt C Remote LED Description If you are using a transceiver with the optional 20 pin connector you can use this option to connect remote LEDs through the diagnostics port This feature may be used to save power in MultiPoint Repeaters By turning off the on board LEDs setting 2 the
29. the Tx data line must be held in the space voltage level for a period of time longer than 10 bits 25 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Establishing Communication with Other Transceivers in the Network For the transceivers in your network to communicate successfully you need to tell the transceivers what other devices are available for them to communicate with Use one of the following options Network ID Used in MultiPoint Networks the Network ID parameter is available in the MultiPoint Parameters tab Each transceiver in a single network should be assigned the same network ID A Slave links with the first Master or Repeater that it hears that has a matching Network ID Because the Network ID does not use serial numbers MultiPoint Masters and Repeaters may be replaced without reprogramming all of the Slaves in the network The Network ID function should be used in conjunction with the Subnet ID feature if necessary to route data through the transceiver network Without having the serial numbers in the Call Book Slaves may establish communications with different Masters that match the transceiver s golden settings described below though not at the same time This is very useful in mobile MultiPoint applications For information about setting the Network ID parameter in a MultiPoint Network see Using the Network ID in MultiPoint Networks on page 44 Call Book The Call Book is required in Point to Point netwo
30. then the FreeWave transceivers can be connected directly If FreeWave transceivers are to be used to replace a straight through RS232 cable then a null modem cable must be placed between the transceiver and the Data Communication Equipment DCE instrument to which it is connected Choosing a Location for the Transceivers Placement of the FreeWave transceiver is likely to have a significant impact on its performance The key to the overall robustness of the radio link is the height of the antenna In general FreeWave units with a higher antenna placement will have a better communication link In practice the transceiver should be placed away from computers telephones answering machines and other similar equipment The RS232 cable included LUMOO47AA Rev B Chapter 1 Introduction with the transceiver usually provides ample distance for placement away from other equipment FreeWave Technologies Inc offers directional and Omni directional antennas with cable lengths ranging from 3 to 200 feet When using an external antenna placement of that antenna is critical to a solid data link Other antennas in close proximity are a potential source of interference use the Radio Statistics to help identify potential problems The Show Radio Statistics page is found in option 4 in the main terminal menu or in the Diagnostic information in Tool Suite An adjustment as little as 2 feet in antenna placement can resolve some noise problems In extreme
31. to 0 and RF Data Rate must be set to 3 for Low Power Mode to operate properly e Tocommunicate to an RS232 port of a transceiver that is in Low Power Mode the RTS line must be held high to wake it up The transceiver wakes up within approximately 20 milliseconds of when RTS goes high e Ifthe Request to Send RTS line on the Slave is held high the transceiver remains in normal operation regardless of the Low Power Mode setting After RTS is dropped the transceiver reverts to the Low Power Mode e Ifthe transceiver has the DTR Connect option In the MultiPoint Parameters tab set to 1 or 2 and if the Low Power Mode is enabled set to 1 31 the RTS line on the transceiver must be asserted for the DTR Connect feature to operate properly e The diagnostic pins must be disabled or terminated to a cable for the Sleep 55 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks current in Lower Power Mode to match the specifications To disable the diagnostic pins ensure the following are set e Inthe Baud Rate tab the Setup Port parameter is set to 1 Main Only e Inthe MultiPoint Parameters tab the Diagnostics parameter is set to 0 Off e Torealize full power savings in Low Power Mode the serial port must be deactivated between operation To do that the RTS line must be asserted However because RS485 422 operation uses the RTS line as part of the data bus it cannot be asserted to wake up the radio Therefore FreeWave recommends that a
32. transceiver s LEDs When set to 2 through 31 the transceiver sleeps between slots For example at a setting of 2 the transceiver sleeps 1 out of 2 slots at a setting of 3 the transceiver sleeps 2 out of 3 slots and so on When the transceiver is asleep it hears nothing from the Master The following table shows the changes at different Low Power Mode settings The actual current draw depends on many factors The table below gives only a qualitative indication of supply current savings A low number reduces latency and a high number reduces current consumption sewing Description Current Draw E Low power disabled LEDs dimmed transceiver remains awake More transceiver is listening to the Master s transmissions on every slot and transceivers data port is shut down if the RTS line is de asserted low In this case the transceiver needs to be awakened before it is able to send data to the Master oe LEDs dimmed transceiver sleeps every other slot Ea LEDs dimmed transceiver sleeps 2 of 3 slots LEDs dimmed transceiver sleeps the number of slots corresponding to the setting For example with a setting of 31 the transceiver sleeps 30 of 31 slots Note the following about the Low Power Mode parameter e Power savings occur only when the Slave is linked No power savings occur when the Slave is transmitting data Low Power Mode is of little value when a Slave has a constant high throughput MCU Speed must be set
33. user software controls the retries as needed Master Packet Repeat in MultiPoint Networks with Repeaters The Master Packet Repeat parameter must also be set in MultiPoint Repeaters because a Repeater appears as a Master to a Slave Therefore the Repeater sends the packet out the number of times corresponding to its own Master Packet Repeat parameter If this parameter is set improperly the reliability of the overall network may be diminished For example if a Master s Master Packet Repeat setting is 3 the link between the Master and Repeater should be robust If the Repeater s Master Packet Repeat is set to 0 this could cause marginal communications between the Repeater and the Slaves The Slaves communicating through this Repeater only receive the initial packet from the Master with no repeats Therefore if the packet is not received on the first try the Slave does not respond as expected Note The Master Packet Repeat setting in any MultiPoint Repeater must be less than or equal to the Master s setting Max Slave Retry Default Setting 9 Options Any number between 0 and 9 Setup Terminal Menu 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt 2 Max Slave Retry LUMOO47AA Rev B 51 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks Description Radio ID Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Radio Name Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Repeater Frequency Default Set
34. with lots of lightning and my transceiver has not worked since have replaced the transceiver but it still does not link Verify that the coax cable or antenna were not damaged in the storm have a new network My radios are linked but am not able to pass data Gas Company X has had a FreeWave network out here in the same area for a long time and they are not having issues What is wrong Your network is likely using the default settings for Frequency Key Network IDs Minimum Packet Size and Maximum Packet Size Refer to the user manual for the transceiver you added and change your settings from the default settings LUMOO47AA Rev B 75 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Most of my sites report in and I can poll but cannot poll any of the Slaves that talk back to Repeater 2 Repeater 2 is experiencing high noise My network has been running flawlessly for the last 2 years Now all of a sudden have a group of Slaves that cannot poll A Parallel Repeater has been added changed in the network and has the same frequency settings and is now interfering with the other Repeater Program the new Repeater with a different set of parameters My network keeps locking up If cycle power on the Master the network is restored and can poll again until the next time the network locks up There is a chatty Slave in the network The Slave is not getting acknowledgement of data it sends to the Master and it keeps trying to resend data
35. 3 Tool Suite setup 63 communication settings 21 26 configuration tools 7 LUMOO47AA Rev B FGR Wireless Data Transceivers D data communication link examples 3 Data Parity defined 22 default settings 10 diagnostics running 56 identifying transceivers 52 parameter setting 49 requirements 56 DTR Connect defined 50 F factory default settings 10 90 FCC notifications iv firmware upgrading serial transceivers 17 Flow Control defined 22 FreeWave Technical Support contating xii Frequency Key defined 27 Frequency Zones defined 28 G golden settings about 26 Frequency Key 27 Max Packet Size 32 Min Packet Size 32 Network ID 26 RF Data Rate 35 H High Noise defined 30 Hop Table Size defined 31 Hop Table Version defined 31 Hyper Terminal and Tool Suite 8 connecting 15 described 7 disconnecting 15 97 Index Setup menu accessing 10 troubleshooting 15 IC notifications iv installation location choosing 1 mounting notes 6 L LEDs displaying remotely 34 Point to Point 62 Point toMultiPoint 43 legal notifications FCC iv IC iv UL iii Local Mode defined 50 locating transceivers 1 low baud rates 68 Low Power Mode defined 54 M Master Slave Distance defined 70 Master Packet Repeat defined defined 50 in MultiPoint networks with Repeaters 51 Max Packet Size defined 32 Max Slave Retry defined 51 MCU Speed defined 34 mechanical drawings 91 92 Min Packet size defined 32
36. 3 RS232 RS485 RS422 operational information 79 RTS to CTS defined 36 S Serial Interface defined 23 serial number locating 5 Setup mode about 8 accessing using Break command 25 LUMOO47AA Rev B HyperTerminal 10 port assignment 24 terminal interface 10 Tool Suite 9 troubleshooting 75 Setup Mode Timeout defined 8 Setup Port defined 24 setuptools 7 Signal Level defined 71 Slave Security defined 37 Slave Repeater defined 54 specifications FGR 115 models 88 FGRO9 models 84 FGRSR models 86 statistics viewing 69 Status parameters Antenna Reflected Power 69 Master Slave Distance 70 Noise Level 70 Number of Disconnects 70 Radio Temperature 70 Rate 70 Signal Level 71 Transmit Current 71 viewing 69 Subnet ID assigning 46 examples 46 T TDMA defined 68 Technical Support contacting xii temperature reading 70 terminal emulator described 7 Time Divisible Multiple Access TDMA defined 68 Tool Suite and HyperTerminal 8 100 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers connect to transceivers 9 7 X transceiver type setting 19 described Xmit Power defined 37 Transmission Characteristics parameters Xmit Rate defined 38 Frequency Key 27 Frequency Zones 28 High Noise 30 Hop Table Size 31 Hop Table Size in 900 MHz transceivers 31 Low Power Mode 54 Max Packet Size 32 MCU Speed 34 Min Packet Size 32 packet size 32 RemoteLED 34 Retry Time Out 35 RF Data Rate 35 RTStoCTS 36 Slave Securi
37. Manual available on the User Manual and System Tools CD or by selecting File gt Help in the Tool Suite software Use the steps below to upgrade a transceiver to the latest firmware 1 With the transceiver connected to your computer through the Com port open Tool Suite and click Configuration in the Applications pane to display the Configuration application 2 Click Upgrade Radio in the Firmware section of the Configuration ribbon 3 Click Yes at the prompt to proceed or No to cancel without installing the new firmware Tool Suite identifies and displays the firmware version that is loaded on the connected device and displays the latest version of firmware available for that model 4 Click Yes to proceed with the upgrade or No to exit The system displays the progress of the firmware upgrade After the firmware upgrade is complete a message displays that the firmware upgrade was successful LUMOO47AA Rev B 17 LUMOO47AA Rev B 18 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup As you set up your network whether it be a Point to MultiPoint network or a Point to Point network the process for setting up and programming a transceiver is the same This chapter describes the following aspects of programming and setting up a transceiver regardless of the network type e Setting the transceiver s role in the network and the network type e Entering parameters that establish communication with the instrument or computer to wh
38. Networks on page 62 Ina MultiPoint network the Slaves and Repeaters are not listed in the Master s Call Book A Slave must have the Master and any Repeater it is going to use in its Call Book The following examples show the Call Books of a MultiPoint network comprised of a Master Repeater and Slave in which the Slave can communicate either through the Repeater or directly to the Master MultiPoint Master Call Book Unit Serial Number 900 0001 Entry Number Repeater 1 Repeater 2 0 000 0000 1 000 0000 No serial number entries are necessary in the Masters Call Book MultiPoint Repeater Call Book Unit Serial Number 900 0002 Entry Number Repeater 1 Repeater 2 0 900 0001 1 000 0000 MultiPoint Slave Call Book Unit Serial Number 900 0003 LUMOO47AA Rev B 44 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Entry Number Repeater 1 Repeater 2 0 900 0001 1 900 0002 2 000 0000 At times you may want to force a Slave to go through a specific MultiPoint Repeater In this scenario the Slave s Call Book should contain only the serial number for that Repeater as the entry on line 0 Programming Point to MultiPoint Extended Call Book In a MultiPoint network a Slave can be programmed to roam between Masters and Repeaters using the MultiPoint Extended Call Book function A Slave with its Call Book configured as below communicates with any transceiver whose serial number appears in any of the three columns Do the following to enable t
39. RS485 23 RTStoCTS 36 LUMOO47AA Rev B FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Serial Interface 23 Setup Mode Timeout 8 Setup Port 24 Slave Security 37 Slave Repeater 54 TDMA 68 Time Divisible Multiple Access TDMA 68 Transmit Power 37 Transmit Rate 38 Turn Off Delay 25 TurnOnDelay 25 Use Break to Access Setup 25 Xmit Power 37 Xmit Rate 38 passwords about 67 changing 67 disabling 68 setting 67 pinouts FGR 115WC Waterproof Enclosure 82 RF board level 81 RS232 DB 9 80 RS422 and RS485 full duplex 80 RS485 half duplex 80 Point to MultiPoint about 2 Call Book setup 45 getting started 40 quick start 40 Point to MultiPoint networks Call Book setup 44 characteristics 40 LEDs 43 Network ID 44 operationLEDs 43 62 overlapping networks 43 routing communication 45 Point to Point about 2 99 Index Call Book with Repeaters 64 getting started 59 illustrated 3 quick start 59 Point to Point networks Call Book 62 power conserving 54 Low PowerMode 54 supplying 6 product serial numbers locating 5 programming tools 8 R Radio ID defined 52 Radio Name defined 52 Radio Temperature defined 70 Rate defined 70 Reflected Power defined 69 Remote LED defined 34 Repeater Frequency defined 52 Repeater adding 66 Repeaters defined 53 Repeaters parallel 65 Retry Odds defined 53 Retry Time Out defined 35 RF Data Rate defined 35 routing communication 45 RS232 RS485 defined 2
40. VE UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITION CONCENTRATIONS OR FLAMMABLE GASES AND VAPORS Input voltage for models FGRO 9CA FGRO9 CSU FGRO9 TSU FGR 115RC and FGR 115WC is 6 5 to 30 VDC Input voltage for models FGRSR CSU and FGRSR TSU is 6 0 to 20 0 VDC Important Input power shall be derived from a single Class 2 power source LUMOO47AA Rev B iii FCC Notifications This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device must be operated as supplied by FreeWave Technologies Inc Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of FreeWave Technologies Inc may void the user s authority to operate the device Warning The model number FGRO9 has a maximum transmitted output power of 955 mW It is recommended that the transmit antenna be kept at least 23 cm away from nearby persons to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements Whenever any FreeWave Technologies Inc module is placed inside an enclosure a label must be placed on the outside of the enclosure The label must include the text Contains FCC ID with the module s FCC ID number IC Notifications This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the followin
41. all Book in Point to Point Networks on page 62 Shortly after both transceivers are plugged in they should establish a communications link with each other and the connection is complete Using the table below verify that the radios are operating as expected Point to Point Network Quick Start Terminal Interface 1 Connect antennas to the transceivers 2 Connect the transceiver to the serial port of a computer either through a serial cable or via the diagnostics cable Make sure to connect the radio to a power source Power supply ranges and recommendations vary depending on model Verify the specifications for the model you are using prior to connecting power LUMOO47AA Rev B 60 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 3 Open a terminal emulator session and use the following settings in connecting the radio You can also use Setup Terminal within Tool Suite if a terminal emulator is unavailable e Connect to COMx where x is the number of the port being connected e Set the following e Data Rate 19 200 e Data Bits 8 e Parity none e Stop bits 1 e Flow control none Press the Setup button on the radio If using the diagnostics cable press Shift U capital U e Thethree LEDs on the radio should all turn green indicating Setup mode e The Main menu displays on the screen Press 0 to access the Operation Mode menu e Press0 to set the radio as a Point to Point Master or press 1 to set the radio as Point to Point slave
42. allel Repeater issues up front before deploying the Repeater in the network 1 From within Tool Suite run a network diagnostics file You can also gather the settings from all the Repeaters that are currently in your network 2 Review the network diagnostics file paying special attention to the following settings on each Repeater and the Master e Frequency Key e Repeater Frequency e Rxand Tx Subnet IDs LUMOO47AA Rev B 66 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 3 Onapiece of paper draw your network noting the above settings for each Repeater ensuring there are no duplicates If there are duplicates change the Repeater Frequency and the Frequency Key parameters as described above If the Repeater you are adding is the only Repeater in the network set the Frequency Key to match the Master the Rx Subnet ID to match the Master s Tx Subnet ID setting and the Tx Subnet ID to 1 In the Master set the Repeaters parameter to Enabled Setting Transceiver Passwords Use passwords to prevent access to or changing of any of the transceiver s parameters This option is useful if you want to prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to the transceiver settings If the Setup Port option in the Baud Rate tab is set to 1 Main Only or 3 Both the password is only accepted if the option is accessed from the main data port To use the Password function using the diagnostics port the Setup Port option must be set to 2 Diagnostics Only
43. ame for all transceivers In other networks where parallel Repeaters are introduced the Frequency Key value needs to change Master to Slave Communication Master to Slave communication within a MultiPoint network has the following characteristics e Data packets sent from the Master include a 32 bit CRC e The Master repeats its data broadcast between 0 to 9 times depending on the setting in the Master Packet Repeat setting For more information see Master Packet Repeat on page 50 e Slaves and Repeaters do not send acknowledgements to the Master when they receive data When any Slave in the network receives the data packet from the Master with the 32 bit CRC that Slave ignores any additional repeats of the data and passes the data to its RS232 port e Repeaters in the network send data to Slaves and other Repeaters Slave to Master Communication Slave to Master communication within a MultiPoint network has the following characteristics e Data packets sent from the Slave to the Master include a 32 bit CRC e When the Master successfully receives data it sends an acknowledgement to the Slave and passes the data to its RS232 port Point to MultiPoint Network Quick Start The following is a quick start guide for setting up two transceivers in Point to MultiPoint mode This mode allows for a Master to communicate with several Repeaters and Slaves simultaneously Point to MultiPoint Network Quick Start Tool Suite 1 Connect the t
44. an also use Setup Terminal within Tool Suite if a terminal emulator is unavailable e Connect to COMx where x is the number of the Com port being connected e Set the following e Data Rate 19 200 e Data Bits 8 e Parity none e Stop bits 1 e Flow control none 3 Press the Setup button on the radio If using the diagnostics cable press Shift U capital U e Thethree LEDs on the radio should all turn green indicating Setup mode e The Main menu displays on the screen 4 Press 0 to access the Operation Mode menu e Press 2 to set the radio as a Point to MultiPoint Master or press 3 to set the radio as a Point to MultiPoint Slave e Press Esc to return to the Main menu Note A network can have only one Master 5 Press 1 inthe Main menu e Change the Baud Rate Data Parity and Modbus RTU to match the device that the radio is to be attached to e Press Esc to return to the Main menu 6 Press 3 in the Main menu e Set the following parameters so they are the same on all radios in the network e FreqKey e Max Packet Size e Min Packet Size e RF Data Rate The Frequency Key options is located in the F submenu after you press 0 to access the Frequency Key menu in Main menu 3 Changing these values may help to eliminate interference from other FreeWave networks e Press Esc to return to the Main menu 7 Press 5 inthe Main menu e Set the Network ID value to any value between 1 and 4095 except 255 FreeWave recommends se
45. apter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup 3 Select F for More 4 Select option 3 Frequency Zone 5 Enter 1 to enable a frequency zone and 0 to disable a frequency zone Frequency Zone entries begin with 1 LSB and continue through 16 MSB Comm 8 USB HyperTerminal lof x file Edt yew Cal pande tho ols s 3 di Zone 18 Zone 21 Zone 30 Zone 41 Zone 50 Zone 61 Zone 70 Zone 81 Zone 98 Zone 101 Zone 11 0 Zone 121 30 41 5 6 61 N o z o e e a na a na a nter Choice _ Hop Table Parameters 8 Hop Table Version 8 s 1 Hop lable Size 112 Every other Zone is p Freq set i Z 1i Eana Zone 0101010101010101 4 sabled Zone 1 is Esc Exit to Radio Menu represented as the 0 on the left while Zone i 16 is the 1 on the right Connected 0 08 54 Aho detect 19200 8 N 1 Nm 1 High Noise Default Setting 0 Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt A High Noise Use to determine if out of band interference is affecting a radio link A setting of 1 provides a reduction of gain in the front end circuit thereby decreasing the effect of any out of band noise The results are seen as a lower signal value and a much lower noise value as found in Radio Statistics or Diagnostics If the noise is not reduced by a greater amount than the signal the interference is m
46. ate devices and you want to increase overall network capacity If DTR Connect is set to 1 and the RTS to CTS function is enabled on the radio then RTS to CTS takes precedence over DTR Connect If DTR Connect is set to 2 and RTS to CTS is enabled then RTS to CTS is ignored The transceiver has two separate transmit and receive user data buffers These buffers are 2 Kbytes each In case of a buffer overflow the transceiver outputs unpredictable data Local Mode Default Setting 0 Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Setup Terminal Menu 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt E Local Access Description Enable Local Mode to access a Slave with a local Master This Master is not the network Master For more information see application note 5457 Local Mode Note This feature is only available with firmware versions 2 64 or newer firmware Master Packet Repeat Note When using the transceiver in Modbus RTU mode the Master Packet Repeat setting must match in every transceiver regardless of whether the network is in Point to Point or MultiPoint mode Default Setting 3 Options Any number between 0 and 9 Setup Terminal Menu 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt 1 Master Packet Repeat Description In a Point to MultiPoint network Slaves do not acknowledge transmissions LUMOO47AA Rev B 50 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers from the Master If Slaves did acknowledge all data transmissions ina large network the Master wo
47. ave 5 Receive subnet 2 Slave 3 Transmit subnet F Receive subnet 1 Slave 2 Transmit subnet F Receive subnet 0 Transmit subnet F Subnet ID Settings for This Example Transceiver Rx Tx Additional Information Master The default settings F F actually use 0 0 The Rx Subnet on the Master has no effect on the network Slave 1 0 F Rx Subnet 0 forces the transceiver to link only to the Master The Slave does not transmit to any device except the Master so its Tx Subnetis F Repeater Rx Subnet 0 forces the transceiver to link only to the Master Transmits on subnet 1 Slave 2 0 F Rx Subnet 0 forces the transceiver to link only to the Master Slave Repeater 1 2 Rx Subnet 1 forces the transceiver to link only to Repeater 1 It transmits 2 on Tx Subnet 2 to Slave 4 and 5 Slave 3 Rx Subnet 1 forces the transceiver to link only to Repeater 1 The Slave does not transmit to any device except Repeater 1 so its Tx Subnet is F Slave 4 2 F Rx Subnet 2 forces the transceiver to link with Slave Repeater 2 Rx Subnet 2 forces the transceiver to link with Slave Repeater 2 In the following example Repeater 1 must talk directly to the Master Repeater 2 must talk directly to Repeater 1 Slaves 1 2 and 3 are forced along the direction of the solid lines Slave 4 may link to the first Master or Repeater it hears in the network LUMOO47AA Rev B 47 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks
48. cases such as when interference is due to a Pager or Cellular Telephone tower the band pass filters that FreeWave offers may reduce this out of band noise FreeWave also offers a waterproof version of the 900 MHz transceivers This model can be placed outdoors without additional weather protection The waterproof enclosure requires an external antenna and includes a 6 foot data and power pigtail cable Choosing Point to Point or Point to MultiPoint Operation A Point to Point network is best suited when your network consists of one Master and one Slave transceiver You can add up to four Repeaters to extend the reach of the network Important Adding a Repeater to a network cuts the network throughput by 50 In a Point to MultiPoint network also referred to as MultiPoint network the Master transceiver is able to simultaneously communicate with numerous Slaves In its simplest form a MultiPoint network functions with the Master broadcasting its messages to all Slaves If requested by the Master the Slaves respond to the Master when given data by the device connected to the data port This response depends on your setup You can extend the reach of the network with as many Repeaters as is required As with Repeaters in a Point to Point network adding Repeaters to a network cuts the throughput by half It is important to note the differences between Point to Point and MultiPoint networks In a Point to Point network all packets are acknowled
49. cs cable Available from FreeWave e Diagnostics software Available on the User Manual and System Tools CD and on www freewave com For more information about Diagnostics contact FreeWave Technical Support To run diagnostics using Tool Suite 1 Connect the Master to the computer running Tool Suite 2 Open Tool Suite and click Network Diagnostics in the Applications pane LUMOO47AA Rev B 56 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 3 From the drop down menu in the Networks section of the ribbon select the serial network for which you want to run diagnostics If you do not have a network defined click Add and follow the instructions in the wizard For more information see the Tool Suite User s Manual 4 From the ribbon click Start 5 To stop running diagnostics click Stop If you move away from the Network Diagnostics application without selecting Stop the program continues to poll for diagnostic data Important Tool Suite is not optimized for the collection and management of large amounts of diagnostic data from continuous polling Collection of excessive amounts of data results in overall performance degradation in Tool Suite and network throughput degradation LUMOO47AA Rev B 57 LUMOO47AA Rev B 58 Chapter 4 Configuring Point to Point Networks Point to Point networks are the most basic type of network and do not require much more than setting up the basic network as described in the basic programming and se
50. current consumption is reduced To reduce current consumption in Slaves use Low Power setting 1 Low Power does not work with MultiPoint Repeaters because Repeaters are constantly transmitting Remote LED drives the Diagnostic port which has LUMOO47AA Rev B 34 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers a small amount of current draw When using remote LEDs the center TX LED does not output a signal for a green LED when in Setup mode The Green TX LED has no remote pinout Retry Time Out Default Setting 255 Options Any number between 0 and 255 in MultiPoint networks Any number between 151 and 255 in Point to Point networks Setup Terminal Menu 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 8 Retry Time Out Description The Retry Time Out parameter in a Slave or Repeater sets the delay the unit waits before dropping the connection to a Master or Repeater The factory default is set at the maximum of 255 The maximum setting means that if 1 packet in 255 is sent successfully from the Master to the Slave or Repeater the link is maintained The minimum setting is 8 This allows a Slave or Repeater to drop a connection if less than 1 in 8 consecutive packets is successfully received from the Master The function in the Master is effectively the same With a setting of 255 the Master allows a Slave or Repeater to stay connected as long as 1 packet in 255 is successfully received at the Master The Retry Time Out parameter is useful when a Mu
51. data is correct but the remaining data is in unrecognizable characters This usually indicates a parity mismatch To resolve this issue ensure that the parity of the transceiver and the parity of HyperTerminal are set the same HyperTerminal s parity settings are under Properties and the FreeWave parity is found under the Baud Rate in the Setup menu 1 Click the Disconnect icon 2 From the File menu select Properties 3 Click Configure change the Parity to None and click OK LUMOO47AA Rev B 16 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 4 Click OK button to close the Properties dialog box 5 Click the Call icon 6 Return the transceiver to Setup mode The Setup menu screen displays Upgrading Transceivers to the Latest Firmware If Tool Suite is connected to a transceiver and a new version of the firmware is available for that transceiver model an indication displays within the Configuration application s Device Information tab You can use Tool Suite to upgrade firmware on a serial transceiver that is connected directly to the computer using the diagnostic cable You cannot complete an over the air upgrade using Tool Suite Note If you are using a USB to serial converter cable a firmware upgrade can take a long time to complete FreeWave recommends using only USB to serial cables that include the FTDI Chip Set This inclusion is listed on the cable s packaging For more information about using Tool Suite see the Too Suite User
52. e nano a 5 PR ii Ral ait Zines Nougnnslsi YOLOSNNOD 0 1 00L 0S9 0 000 XOW SFIONV LHS 1HOd WNNALNV SISOd JUVNDS SZO 9NIOVAS WOldAL SIMld YOLOSNNOD MJOVIH Nid OL S31OH ONUNNOW YI3IWYVIA C60 Fit Hr E3 ZO SL S SYOLO3NNOOD ANVIIXNY GNV SOILSONODVIG QAY iF Z0 S1 S 41437 NO JIOH SNILNNON X04 WIG Gay Hr zo 9 S JAIS OTJIHS dX Ol SIHYdA JAON OAdY avo NOILJINOSJA Em 92 LUMOO47AA Rev B Appendix A Firmware Updates As of this document s release the following firmware has been released for the model numbers to which this document applies The latest firmware versions are available on the FreeWave Web site at www freewave com You can also view the latest firmware available for most models in Tool Suite The sections below describe the updates and any known limitations in each firmware revision The most recent version is listed first Version 2 69 Release Date September 2011 Additions Updates e Miscellaneous updates e PPT RF sync fixes e Wire replacement bug fix Version 2 68 Release Date March 2011 Additions Updates Wire replacement disconnect options and relink improvement LUMOO47AA Rev B 93 Appendix A Firmware Updates Version 2 66 Release Date February 2011 Additions Updates Various TDMA improvements Version 2 64 Release Date February 2007 Additions Updates Critical bug fix in Ethernet mode Version 2 61 Release Dat
53. e i S ss toes A ee ee ed JE eh er See 49 DTR Connect 2 2 2 2 eo eee E se ee ee ee 50 Local MOJE sesa nei ane o EN ev en pe epa ove id naje ene dojela 50 Master Packet Repeat cece cece cece cece cece cece cece cesses seeeeeseteeeees 50 Master Packet Repeat in MultiPoint Networks with Repeaters 51 Max Slave Retry ae 51 ke oe DR EN se A A A RE r NOR V K a 52 Radio NAME se srn nee ii aed cad ote See Uri iSi izi EA EEEE 52 Repeater Freguency ee 52 LUMOO47AA Rev B viii Retry Odds ae 53 Slave Repeater c cece ce cece cece cece cece cece ee eeeseeeeeeeeteeeeneenees 54 Conserving Power 54 Low Power Mode eee 54 Reading Diagnostics in Tool Suite ccc ccc cece cece cece eeeeeeeeeees 56 Chapter 4 Configuring Point to Point Networks 59 Point to Point Network Quick Start 59 Point to Point Operation LEDs ccc cee cece ccc cece ccc ccc cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 62 Using the Call Book in Point to Point Networks 62 Programming Point To Point Extended Call Book to Use Three or Four Repeaters 64 Chapter 5 Advanced Programming cece cece cece cece ccc e cee ceeeeeeeeeeees 65 Working with Parallel Repeaters 2 2 22 eee cece cece cece cece cece cccccccecceceeeceeees 65 Setting Transceiver Passwords
54. e December 2006 Additions Updates e Radio Name added e U fixed in PTT when waiting for PPS e dBm readings in menu 4 e 2 60 over the air update bug fixed Version 2 54 Release Date December 2005 Additions Updates Added Brazil Frequency Key Version 2 51 Release Date August 2005 Additions Updates e Improved UDP e Added Serial Modbus Diagnostics feature LUMOO47AA Rev B 94 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Version 2 47 Release Date May 2005 Additions Updates Added Vendor ID option Version 2 44 Release Date October 2004 Additions Updates Fixed a Repeater issue Version 2 40 Release Date August 2004 Additions Updates Several new features added Details not provided Version 2 34 Release Date December 2003 Additions Updates Retry Odds issue fixed Version 2 33 Release Date November 2003 Additions Updates Added Modbus for Slave Repeater LUMOO47AA Rev B 95 LUMOO47AA Rev B 96 Index 1 1 PPS Enable Delay defined 48 A Antenna Reflected Power defined 69 B Baud Rate defined 22 lowrates 68 Baud Rate parameters Baud Rate 22 Data Parity 22 Flow Control 22 Modbus RTU 23 RS232 RS485 23 Serial Interface 23 Setup Pot 24 Turn Off Delay 25 Turn On Delay 25 Use Break to Access Setup 25 C Call Book about 62 defined 26 Point to MultiPoint networks 44 45 Point to Point 3 or 4 repeaters 64 terminal interface setup 6
55. e 32 standard unit loads and loads the bus with only 1 8 unit load This means you can tie up to 256 devices on the bus if all of the line receivers have 1 8 unit load RS422 is used for 4 wire or full duplex communication with one Master and multiple Slaves The FreeWave Master transceiver keeps the line driver asserted at all times The maximum line length is 4 000 feet using 2 120 ohm twisted pair cables with a 5th wire for data common RS485 full duplex using 4 wire plus common is the same as RS422 except the system can have multiple Masters on the bus LUMOO47AA Rev B 79 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information The most common operation of RS485 is a two wire comprised of a 120 ohm impedance single twisted pair In this system the loading of the FreeWave transceiver is as described above which allows up to 256 1 8 unit load units on the bus Maximum line length is also 4 000 feet with a third wire required for data common The transceiver will check the line to be certain no other device is transmitting before enabling the line driver for data transmission When setting the transceiver to RS485 enable Modbus and set Master Packet Repeat to 3 in the transceiver s that will use RS485 Also set Turn Off Delay to 4 The Turn Off Delay parameter is used to control the length of time the transmitter driver stays asserted after data transmission has finished This is needed to allow the last transmitted character to reach the end of a lo
56. e Call Book with the Slave s serial number followed by the first two Repeaters On the next line enter 999 9999 as the transceiver to call When prompted for the Repeaters enter the third and fourth Repeaters in the link The illustration below shows a Point to Point link where a Slave is called through four Repeaters In this example the Master is calling the Slave 571 3872 through Repeater 1 901 1234 then Repeater 2 910 0234 then Repeater 3 571 3456 and finally Repeater 4 571 4567 Entering the serial number 999 9999 in line 1 instructs the Master to continue calling through the Repeaters programmed on that line Entry T T Rencaler O 571 3872 901 1234 910 0234 SS 1 999 9999 571 3456 571 4567 2 gt NI 4 5 6 7 8 9 To call a Slave through one or more Repeaters that Slave must be called individually With Call All selected the Master will not connect with any Slaves through Repeaters The Master calls every Slave in the list and connects with the first Slave that responds When calling through a Repeater the Master must first call that Repeater and establish a communication link with it prior to making contact with the Slave LUMOO47AA Rev B 64 Chapter 5 Advanced Programming The settings and scenarios covered in this chapter are considered advanced programming and are settings and scenarios that you are not as likely to use in your network Working with Parallel Repeaters As you add Repeaters to y
57. e radio s Setup button to put the radio in Setup mode e When in Setup mode all three LEDs on the radio display solid green Select the Operation Mode tab Inthe Modem Mode field select to set the radio in Point to Point mode For example set one radio as a Point to Point Master Mode 0 and the other as a Point to Point Slave Mode 1 For more information about modem modes see Setting the Transceivers Role in the Network and the Network Type on page 19 Note A network can have only one Master Select the Baud Rate tab Change the Baud Rate Data Parity and Modbus RTU to match the device that the radio is to be attached to Select the Transmission Characteristics tab Set the following parameters so they are identical on all radios in the network e Frequency Key e Max Packet Size e Min Packet Size e RF Data Rate If several independent MultiPoint networks are located in close proximity it becomes very important to include as much frequency and time diversity as possible through use of different Frequency Key Min and Max Packet Size and Hop Table settings Changing these settings from the factory defaults may help to eliminate interference from other FreeWave networks Select the Call Book tab Enter the Slave serial number in the Masters Call Book Enter the Master s Serial number in the Slave s Call Book or disable Slave Security in the Slave For more information about setting up the Call Book see Using the C
58. e transceiver s current settings 7 Make the necessary parameter changes and do one of the following to send the changes to the transceiver e Tosend only the parameters you have changed within the Configuration application in the Network Title ribbon click Quick This option is only available if you clicked Read Radio and are not sending parameter settings from a template to the transceiver e Tosend all the settings for all parameters within the Configuration application in the Network Title ribbon click All e Toseta device back to its factory default settings within the Configuration application in the Network Title ribbon click Default For more information about using Tool Suite see the Too Suite User Manual available on the User Manual and System Tools CD or by selecting File gt Help in the Tool Suite software Accessing the Setup Menu Using a Terminal Emulator This section provides the steps to access the transceiver setup menu using HyperTerminal You can use a terminal emulator of your choice The setup is similar in that you need to tell the emulator to which Com port the transceiver is connected entering the proper port settings and setting the transceiver into Setup mode after the connection is established Note The screen shots in the following sections represent HyperTerminal in Windows XP The display may vary slightly if you are using a different operating system LUMOO47AA Rev B 10 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers
59. elating to the DTR Connect feature Note Slave Security has no effect in Point to MultiPoint networks where the Network ID is used Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Transmit Power Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 0 0 1 Off 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 6 Slave Security On On Slave Security allows Slave transceivers to accept transmissions froma Master not included in the Call Book The default setting of 0 On means only Masters in the Slaves Call Book may link to that Slave Slave Security may be disabled setting of 1 allowing any Master to call the Slave Slave Security must be set to 1 when the unit is operating in Mode 6 Slave Master Switchable or a Point to Point network where the Slave may need to accept calls from more than 10 different Masters When Slave Security is set to 1 the transceiver accepts calls from any other FreeWave transceiver Additional network security measures may be taken to prevent unauthorized access such as changing default settings for Frequency Key Hop Table or Frequency Zones 10 Any number between 0 and 10 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 5 RF Xmit Power Sets the output power of the transceiver Note When testing transceivers at your facility and they are in close proximity to one another set the Transmit Power to a low number When you deploy transceivers t
60. er Using a diagnostic cable and the diagnostic port is recommended Connect the power supply to the transceiver and the power source and turn on the transceiver With the transceiver is connected to the computer in Tool Suite click Configuration in the Application pane to display the Configuration application Ensure the correct port is selected in the Com Port field in the Configuration ribbon Place the transceiver in Setup mode by pressing the Setup button on the back of the FreeWave transceiver If you are connected to the diagnostics port the transceiver changes to Setup mode automatically when you click Read Radio in Tool Suite A aN 5 9 M Setup te Button Model FGR 115WC Model FGR 115RC Waterproof Rugged Chapter 1 Introduction To place a board level transceiver into Setup mode e Short pins 2 amp 4 Brown to Black on the 10 pin header next to the LEDs e If using a data cable FreeWave part number ASC3610DB or ASC3610DJ press the Setup button on the data cable If you are using Setup Terminal or HyperTerminal and using the gray ribbon diagnostic cable part number AC2009DC or the black diagnostic cable part number ASCO409DC the transceiver changes to Setup mode automatically when you click Read Radio in Tool Suite All three LEDs on the transceiver light geen and stay green as long as the transceiver is in Setup mode 6 Click Read Radio in the Configuration ribbon to read th
61. eriods may vary Warranty Policy may not apply 1 If Product repair adjustments or parts replacements is required due to accident neglect unusual physical electrical or electromagnetic stress 2 If Productis used outside of FreeWave specifications 3 If Product has been modified repaired or altered by Customer unless FreeWave specifically authorized such alterations in each instance in writing This includes the addition of conformal coating Special Rate Replacement Option A special rate replacement option is offered to non warranty returns or upgrades The option to purchase the replacement unit at this special rate is only valid for that RMA The special replacement rate option expires if not exercised within 30 days of final disposition of RMA Restricted Rights Any product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and is proprietary and confidential to FreeWave Technologies Inc This manual is for use by purchasers and other authorized users of FreeWave transceivers No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical or for any purpose without the express written permission of FreeWave Technologies Inc FreeWave reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice Unless otherwise agreed to in wri
62. ers FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Note This parameter needs to be set in the MultiPoint Master only The setting has no effect if set on a MultiPoint Slave Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Retry Odds Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 1 Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt 0 Number Repeaters m Indicates if any number of Repeaters exist in the network 0 Any number between 0 and 9 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt 3 Retry Odds While packets transmitted from the Master to the Slaves in a MultiPoint network are not acknowledged packets transmitted from Slaves to the Master are acknowledged It is possible that more than one Slave attempts to transmit to the Master at the same time Therefore it is important that a protocol exists to resolve contention for the Master between Slaves This is addressed through the Max Slave Retry and Retry Odds parameters After the Slave has unsuccessfully attempted to transmit the packet the number of times specified in the Max Slave Retry parameter it attempts to transmit to the Master on a random basis The Retry Odds parameter determines the probability that the Slave attempts to retransmit the packet to the Master a low setting assigns low odds to the Slave attempting to transmit Conversely a high setting assigns higher odds An example of how this parameter m
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64. g two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes permis exemptes du Canada RSS d industrie L op ration est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes 1 ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l interference et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter n importe quelle interference y compris l interf rence qui peut causer le fonctionnement peu d sir du dispositif LUMOO47AA Rev B Document Revision History 09 25 2012 The reference to AES encryption in FGRO9 CA FGRO9 CSU and FGRO9 TSU Transceiver Specifications on page 84 has been removed AES encryption is not and has not ever been an option in the FGR models 04 26 2012 A This document replaces the Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual v6 3 and now covers only FGR radios IM Series radios are documented in the M Wireless Data Transceivers User Manual and Reference Guide The following content has been added e Examples of how to use subnet IDs to route communication through your network on page 46 e Working with parallel repeaters on page 65 e Troubleshooting information starting on page 73 In addition the organization of the document has been updated to address content that applies to all networks content that applies to MultiPoint networks and content that applies to Point to Point networks Refe
65. ged whether sent from the Master to the Slave or from the Slave to the Master In a MultiPoint network you determine the number of times outbound packets from the Master or Repeater to Slaves or other Repeaters are sent The receiving transceiver Slave or Repeater accepts the first packet received that passes the 32 bit CRC However the packet is not acknowledged On the return trip to the Master all packets sent are acknowledged or retransmitted until they are acknowledged Therefore the return link in a MultiPoint network is generally very robust Traditionally a MultiPoint network is used in applications where data is collected from many instruments and reported back to one central site The architecture of such a network is different from Point to Point applications The following parameters influence the number of transceivers that can exist in a MultiPoint network 1 Data block size The longer the data blocks the fewer number of deployed Slaves can exist in the network 2 Baud rate The data rate between the transceiver and the device to which it is connected could limit the amount of data and the number of transceivers that can exist in a network 3 The amount of contention between Slaves Polled Slaves vs timed Slaves 4 Repeater Use Using the Repeater setting in a Point to Point or MultiPoint network decreases overall network capacity by 50 LUMOO47AA Rev B 2 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers For example if the network
66. gnal return for all signal lines shared with Pin 9 DSR Data Set Output Always high when the radio is powered from the 2 5 mm power Ready connector Indicated power is on to the radio Also this pin can be used for 12 Volts when powering the transceivers directly through the RS232 port Note This is not used on the OEM module RTS Request to Input The transceiver does not recognize RTS for flow control RTS is Send used as a control line in RTS CTS mode CTS Clearto This signal is used to tell the system device connected to the transceiver that the transceiver is ready to receive data When asserted the transceiver will accept data when de asserted the transceiver does not accept data This should always be used for data rates above 38 4KB or a risk of lost data may occur if an RF link is not very robust GND Ground Signal return for all signal lines shared with Pin 5 RF Board Level Pinout The RF board Level transceivers are available in both TTL and RS232 versions The TTL versions use reverse polarity from standard RS232 at 0 to 5 Volt levels All pin descriptions and pin numbering are the same as the RS232 version The RS232 versions use standard RS232 polarity and voltage levels for all of the RS232 signal lines DTR Transmit Data Receive Data Carrier Detect RTS and Clear to Send and TTL standard polarity and voltage level for the Interrupt pin Pin 1 B Power input Pin 2 Interrupt INT Input A 0 Vol
67. gnostics port when try to place the radio into Setup mode all three LEDs flash green and then go back to their previous state Additional symptoms of this problem include Carrier Transmit Clear to Detect Tx Send CD CTS MultiPoint Master Solid red bright gg Solid red dim Off MultiPoint Slave unlinked Solid red bright gg Off sa Blinking red MultiPoint Slave linked Solid green gg Off sa Solid red bright gg Point to Point Master unlinked Solid red bright gap Solid red dim Solid red bright gg Point to Point Master or Slave Solid green gg Intermittent flash red Intermittent flash red o o Two scenarios could be causing the radio to not enter Setup mode The radio is wired for RS485 and Pins 5 and 7 on a board level radio or Pins 2 and 3 on an enclosed radio or one with a DB9 connector are shorted together 1 Separate the wires and place the radio into Setup 2 Change the Setup Port parameter in the Baud Rate tab to Diagnostic Only If there is a data source PLC RTU PC or Terminal Server connected to the data port data is coming into the data port while you are trying to access Setup through the diagnostics port 1 Disconnect the data source and place the radio into Setup 2 Change Setup Port parameter in the Baud Rate tab to Diagnostic Only My transceivers are linked but cannot pass data Verify that the Baud Rate and Data Parity settings match between devices We recently had a bad storm
68. gs described in the previous chapters and provides details about the following setup that applies specifically to a MultiPoint network Point to MultiPoint network characteristics Using the Network ID or the Call Book to establish which transceivers in the network can communicate with each other Using subnet IDs to route communication through the network back to the Master Settings and recommendations for additional parameters that apply to a MultiPoint network Conserving power in devices within the network Running network diagnostics LUMOO47AA Rev B 39 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks Point to MultiPoint Network Characteristics A Point to MultiPoint network has the following unique characteristics Golden Settings A Point to MultiPoint network requires that the golden settings as described on page 26 are set the same on all transceivers in the network If several independent MultiPoint networks are to be located in close proximity the planning becomes more critical In such cases it becomes very important to include as much frequency and time diversity as possible through use of different Min and Max Packet Size In some instances the use of the MultiMaster Sync option may be required For more information about the MultiMaster Sync setting see application note 5412 Synchronizing Collocated Masters or contact FreeWave Technical Support In almost all MultiPoint networks the Frequency Key is the s
69. guency table If you are viewing statistics in the terminal interface press Enter when the Radio Statistics menu displays to view the freguency table For a reliable link the margin should be at least 26 dB Low average signal levels can often be corrected with higher gain antennas better antenna placement and or additional Repeaters Note See the installation manual for antenna and FCC reguirements Transmit Current The Transmit Current measures the current draw of the transmitter in milliamps mA See the transceiver specifications for typical values LUMOO47AA Rev B 71 LUMOO47AA Rev B 12 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble with your network use the following to initially troubleshoot and help identify the problem with the network or a radio within it e LEDs onthe radio See Point to MultiPoint Operation LEDs on page 43 and Point to Point Operation LEDs on page 62 e Radio Settings e RF Quality Use the following flow chart and the troubleshooting list in this chapter to walk through basic checks to help diagnose the issue If you need assistance contact FreeWave Technical Support LUMOO47AA Rev B 73 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Flowchart uogsanb xeu O NONE NOJOJ UIRISEJ DU UDJE 0 BABIS Ul pi JJOMJBU e ueyg uousenb xeu 0 NONE NOJOJ Sey eu UJE 0 6425 Ul BE BIEp JU eGueEYD uopsanb PEU O MOJE MOJOJ WISE YY VIA YOIEW O BARS Ul SBZIS JaxORd UI Key
70. h software Slave Master commands A number of key parameters in the FreeWave user interface may Switchable 6 be changed either directly with a program such as Windows Terminal or through the use of script files Additionally when the Point to Point Slave Master Switchable option is selected and the transceiver is not calling a Slave it functions as a Slave and accepts any appropriate calls from other transceivers For more information see application note 5476 Mode 6 Point to MultiPoint This option allows the transceiver to operate as a Repeater in a MultiPoint Repeater 7 network You can have as many Repeaters as necessary in a MultiPoint network If the Repeater is to act as a Slave Repeater also set the Slave Repeater parameter in the MultiPoint Parameters tab to Enabled Adding a Repeater to a network cuts the network throughput by 50 Mirrorbit Master A For information about Mirrored Bit Communication see FreeWave application note 5424 Using the FGR 115MB Radio with Schweitzer Engineering Labs Mirrored Bits Communications and the FGR Radio Modem in Mirrored Bit Mode Addendum Mirroroit Slave XE Mirrored Bit Communication is supported in firmware version 2 60 and later and has all the functionality of the FGR 115MB in addition to the standard FGR functionality Ethernet Options F This menu is needed for Ethernet transceivers only Although the menu is included here it is unrelated to this transceiver Estab
71. her port Gibberish displays on the screen after placing the transceiver into Setup mode This usually indicates a Baud Rate problem Follow the steps below to change the Baud Rate The problem may also be that the transceiver under test is a TTL version or has been set to RS485 and not RS232 If the radio is TTL or in RS485 mode ensure that you are connected through the Diagnostic port Gibberish before the Setup button is pressed indicates Diagnostics is enabled in a Master 1 Click the Disconnect icon 2 From the File menu select Properties 3 Click Configure change the following and click OK e Baud Rate to 19200 e Data Bits to8 e Parity to None e Stop Bits to 1 e Flow Control to 1 4 Click OK to close the Properties dialog box 5 Click the Call icon 6 Return the transceiver to Setup mode The Setup menu screen displays The Setup menu displays on the screen but nothing happens when keys on the keyboard are pressed This usually indicates flow control is turned on in a three wire connection Rx Tx and Gnd Follow the steps below if the connection uses a three wire connection Click the Disconnect icon From the File menu select Properties Click Configure change the Flow Control to None and click OK Click OK to close the Properties dialog box Click the Call icon oa B WN m Return the transceiver to Setup mode The Setup menu screen displays A connection exists HyperTerminal is receiving data and some
72. his functionality 1 Set the Network ID to 255 2 Inthe Call Book enter 999 9999 as the last entry in the first and second columns 3 Inthe Call Book set Entry to Call to All FreeWave Users Manual HyperTerminal Ele Eat yew Cal Transfer Hel De 3 0D gG MODEM CALL BOOK a Entry to Call is ALL Repeater2 Entries at the bottom of the Number and ia Repeater Columns are 999 9999 19200 8 N I Routing Communication Through the Network When using the Network ID feature a Repeater or Slave links to the first Repeater or Master it hears with the same ID Using subnet IDs you can determine the path a Repeater or Slave uses to communicate back to the Master Subnet IDs are particularly helpful to force two Repeaters in the same network to operate in series rather than in parallel or if desired to force Slaves to communicate to a specific Repeater for load balancing purposes By forcing the communication path you can optimize performance of the network by ensuring the Repeater or Slave links to a Repeater or Master with robust RF communications Subnet IDs can help to minimize latency By designing paths in a network you can create the most efficient communication paths LUMOO47AA Rev B 45 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks Assigning Subnet ID Values Subnet IDs consist of two parts both available in the MultiPoint Parameters tab e Rx This setting identifies which transceiver a Re
73. ich the transceiver is connected e Establishing communication with other transceivers in the network e Setting RF transmission characteristics Setting the Transceiver s Role in the Network and the Network Type Radio networks consist of a Master and any number of other components including Repeaters Slaves and transceiver s that act as both a Slave and a Repeater The first parameter to set in a transceiver is to select its Operation Mode or Modem Mode The mode tells the transceiver what network type it is in Point to Point or Point to MultiPoint and what role it plays Master Slave Repeater etc in that network Note The network type must match for all transceivers in a network For example if you are configuring a Point to MultiPoint network ensure the Modem Mode selection for transceivers in the network starts with Point to MultiPoint options 2 3 and 7 In a Point to Point configuration Master or Slave mode may be used on either end of the communication link without performance degradation When setting up the transceiver remember that the Master s settings control a number of parameters Therefore deploying the Master on the communications end where it is easier to access is advised but not necessary LUMOO47AA Rev B 19 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Set the Modem Mode in the Operation Mode tab using the Modem Mode field These settings are available in the Operation Mode menu in the terminal
74. ight be used would be when considering two different Slaves in a MultiPoint network one with a strong RF link and the other with a weak RF link to the Master If a Slave has a week or poor link set Retry Odds to 0 as it may become a chatty Slave and lockup your network causing a loss of communication When Retry Odds is set to 0 after the Slave has exhausted the number of retries set in the Max Slave Retry parameter and still not gained the Master s attention the Slave s data buffer is purged A Retry Odds set to 0 is recommended for most networks 53 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks Slave Repeater Default Setting 0 Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Setup Terminal Menu 5 MultiPoint Parameters gt A Slave Repeater Description The Slave Repeater mode allows a transceiver in a MultiPoint network to switch between Slave and Repeater functions When in this mode a transceiver repeats any packets sent across the network as well as uses the data port Thus where one Repeater and one Slave may be required in another vendor s network FreeWave networks require only one transceiver To operate a transceiver as a MultiPoint Slave Repeater the following must be set e The Modem Mode parameter in the Operation Mode tab must be set to Multi Point Repeater e The Slave Repeater parameter in the MultiPoint Parameters tab must be enabled Conserving Power Power consumption can be essential
75. inding the Product Serial Number Each FreeWave transceiver is assigned a unique serial number If you need to contact FreeWave Technical Support you will be asked for the serial number on the transceiver you are calling about The serial number is three digits followed by a hyphen and four digits for example 111 1111 and is printed on the FreeWave label on the transceiver The example below is fora GXM model however the serial number information will be in the same location on different models me gt WY VOX ANA The serial number Model GXM T24 i displays on the label 3 3 5 VDC found on the radio Ths dev ce as no Deen Butro zed as ea ec Sy te of the Federal Communcatons Comm ssion Ths derce s ot and may not be offered for sale ease soid o eased unti authorization is obtained Proudly Made in the U S A FreeWave Technologies inc Boulder CO 80301 1 303 444 3862 www freewave co Sample lable for GXM T24 model The label on your radio contains the correct model number and may contain addition information including regulatory IDs On transceivers that are not in an enclosure you can also find the serial number printed on a label on the back the flat smooth side of the transceiver This label is in larger print LUMOO47AA Rev B Chapter 1 Introduction On board level radios the serial WA AT number is also on the back side of the XXX XXXX radio in larger print 38G1C Mount
76. ing Notes Mount the transceiver to the flat stable surface using mounting holes in the corners of the transceiver FreeWave recommends a minimum stand off height of inch The following mounting bracket solutions are available from FreeWave e Model number ONTWK 001 e Model number PMB ENCL Transceiver models sold under FCC ID KNY 6231812519 are to be installed professionally in NEMA enclosures A Warning Do not use Velcro to mount the radio e Attaching and detaching Velcro pieces creates an ESD Electro static Discharge hazard ESD can damage the radio s circuitry It also has the potential to damage other electronic devices close by e Mounting a radio to a metal surface with Velcro does not provide enough distance between the surfaces and can result in an electrical short across the radio Powering the Transceiver To provide power to the transceiver connect it to a positive supply with 6 5 to 30 VDC typically 12 VDC If you are powering a short range transceiver FGRSR C SU or FGRSR TSU connect the transceiver to a positive supply with 6 0 to 20 0 VDC LUMOO47AA Rev B FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Using a dedicated power supply line is preferred The power supply you use must provide more current than the amount of current drain listed in the specifications for the product and voltage you are using For example if you are using 12 VDC the power supply must provide above the drain that is required for tra
77. ings are available in the Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics menu in the terminal interface and apply to both Point to Point and Point to MultiPoint networks unless indicated otherwise in their description Frequency Key Golden Setting Note In MultiPoint networks the Frequency Key must be set identically in all transceivers Any transceiver with a Frequency Key different from the Master will not establish a link In Point to Point networks the Master s settings take precedence over the Slave Default Setting 5 Options Oto 9andA to E Note Do not use Freguency Key E with the 915 928 MHz 916 920 MHz LUMOO47AA Rev B 27 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Setup Terminal Menu Description Frequency Zones and 921 928 MHz hop tables 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt 0 FreqKey Fifteen choices are available for the Frequency Key setting representing 15 different pseudo random hop patterns Hopping patterns minimize the interference with other FreeWave transceivers operating in the area For example if 10 pairs of FreeWave transceivers are operating on different networks in close proximity setting a different Frequency Key value reduces the chance that transceivers hop to the same frequency at the same time If two networks were to hop to the same frequency the next hop would be to a different frequency for both networks You can gain additional network separation by adjusting the Ma
78. int Operation LEDs Psa Tom JJ rom Carrier Clear to Carrier Clear to Carrier Clear to Detect Transmit Send Detect Transmit Send Detect Transmit Send Condition CD Tx CTS CD Tx CTS Tx Powered no link Solid red Solid red Solid red Solid red Blinking Solid red Blinking bright gg bright gg bright gg bright gg red a bright gg red Linked no Repeater Solid Intermittent Intermittent Solid Intermittent Intermittent n a n a n a sending sparse data green gu flash red 9 flashred 9 green gu flash red 9 flash red 9 Master calling Slave Solid red Solid red Solid red Solid red Off sa Blinking Solid red Off Blinking through Repeater bright gg dim bright gg bright gg red a bright gg red a Master linked to Flashing Solid red Solid red Solid red Off sa Blinking Solid Red Solid red Solid red Repeater not to orange 4 dim bright gg bright gg red a bright guy dim bright gg Slave Repeater linked to Solid Intermittent Intermittent Solid Intermittent Intermittent Solid Intermittent Intermittent Slave green gu flash red 9 flashred 9 green gu flash red 9 flash red 9 green flashred o flash red 9 Mode 6 waiting for Solid red Off Blinking Solid red Off sa Blinking n a n a n a ATD command bright gg red a bright gg red a Setup Mode Solid Solid Solid Solid Solid Solid Solid Solid Solid green gu green gu green gu green gg green gu green ga green gu green gu green gu Using the Call Book in Point to Point Netw
79. int to Point or MultiPoint mode The Modbus RTU mode must be set to 1 when transceivers are configured in RS485 or RS422 mode Default Setting 0 Disabled Options Oto9 Setup Terminal Menu Description Serial Interface Default Setting Options LUMOO47AA Rev B 1 Set Baud Rate gt B Modbus RTU A setting other than 0 in this parameter causes the transceiver to wait for an amount of time gathering data before sending out the radio link e O Disabled The transceiver sends data out through its radio link as soon as the data is received into the serial port This is the default setting 1 The transceiver waits for a number of slots equal to two times the Master Packet Repeat setting before sending the received data out the radio link For example if the Master Packet Repeat parameter is set to 3 the transceiver waits for 6 slots gathering data up the whole time At the end of the 6 slots the transceiver sends all received data in one burst This is the appropriate setting for most Modbus RTU devices 2 or higher The transceiver waits for a number of slots calculated using the following formula Modbus RTU setting Master Packet Repeat setting 1 x 2 For example in a transceiver where the Modbus RTU setting is 2 and the Master Packet Repeat setting is 3 the transceiver waits for 2 3 1 x 2 or 12 slots 0 RS232 e 0 RS232 Also used for TTL e 1 RS422 Full Duplex RS485 Modbus RTU
80. interface Select from the following options Point to Point Master 0 Point to Point Slave 1 Point to MultiPoint Master 2 Point to Multi Point Slave 3 Point to Point Slave Repeater 4 This mode designates the transceiver as the Master in Point to Point mode The Master may call any or all Slaves designated in its Call Book In Point to Point mode the Master determines the setting used for most of the radio transmission characteristics regardless of the settings in the Slave and or Repeaters The settings not determined by the Master are e RF Xmit Power e Slave Security e Retry Time Out e Hop Table settings A quick method of identifying a Master is to power the transceiver Prior to establishing a communication link with a Slave all three of the Master s LEDs are solid red This mode designates the transceiver as a Slave in Point to Point mode The Slave communicates with any Master in its Call Book either directly or through up to four Repeaters When functioning as a Slave the Entry to Call feature in the transceiver s Call Book is not operational Set Slave Security to 1 to bypass the Call Book in the Slave For more information see Slave Security on page 37 This mode designates the transceiver as a Master in MultiPoint mode This mode allows one Master transceiver to communicate simultaneously with numerous Slaves and Repeaters A Point to MultiPoint Master communicates only with other tran
81. ket would be seen The following table defines the minimum packet size in bytes by charting the Min Packet Size setting versus the RF Data Rate setting Using the default settings the actual minimum packet size in bytes is 44 om LUMOO47AA Rev B Minimum Packet Size Definition RF Data Rate 2 RF Data Rate 3 eS ess 32 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Minimum Packet Size Definition Min Packet Size Min Packet Size RF Data Rate 2 RF Data Rate 3 4 The following table defines the maximum packet size in bytes by charting the Min Packet Size setting versus the Max Packet Size setting where the RF Data Rate is set to 2 High Maximum Packet Size Definition with RF Data Rate of 2 Maximum Setting Minimum setting o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 e 9 The following table defines the maximum packet size in bytes by charting the Min Packet Size setting versus the Max Packet Size setting where the RF Data Rate is set to 3 Normal Using the default settings the actual maximum packet size in bytes is 172 Maximum Packet Size Definition with RF Data Rate of 3 Maximum Setting LUMOO47AA Rev B 33 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Maximum Packet Size Definition with RF Data Rate of 3 Maximum Setting P Maximum setting 7 7Z V o minseting o 1 2 3 4 s e 7 e os sz ae e so os te ram a 10 16 CAOC 44 60 Referencing the default settings
82. link Overlapping MultiPoint Networks Overlapping MultiPoint networks may be set up effectively with FreeWave transceivers when several key parameters are set correctly Overlapping MultiPoint networks are defined as networks using different Masters which share or overlap in a specific geographic area It may also include co located transceivers configured into different networks For more information see application note 5412 Synchronizing Collocated Masters Multi Master Sync Mode Co located MultiPoint networks require the following parameters be unique for each network e Network ID unless using the Call Book e Frequency Key in conjunction with Repeater Frequency e Max Packet Size e Min Packet Size For more information about the installation of Point to MultiPoint networks contact FreeWave Technical Support Establishing Communication with Other Transceivers in a MultiPoint Network For the transceivers in your network to communicate successfully you need to tell the transceiver what other devices are available for them to communicate with You can use the Network ID or the Call Book FreeWave LUMOO47AA Rev B 43 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks recommends using the Network ID option instead of the Call Book in MultiPoint networks Because the Network ID does not use serial numbers MultiPoint Masters and Repeaters may be added or replaced without reprogramming all of the Slaves in the network Usi
83. lishing Communication with Instrumentation and Computers The settings in the Baud Rate tab are the communication settings between the transceiver and the instrument or computer to which it is connected transceiver serial port to the device These settings are unique to each transceiver and do not need to match across the network For example a pair of transceivers may be used in an application to send data from remote process instrumentation to an engineer s computer In this application the baud rate for the transceiver on the instrumentation might be set to 9600 and the transceiver on the polling host might be set to 57 600 Set the following parameters in the Baud Rate tab These settings are available in the Baud Rate menu in the terminal interface and apply to both Point to Point and Point to MultiPoint networks LUMOO47AA Rev B 21 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Baud Rate Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Data Parity Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description Flow Control Default Setting Options LUMOO47AA Rev B 19200 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 76800 115200 230400 1 Set Baud Rate The communication rate between the transceiver s data port and the instrument to which it is connected This setting is independent from the baud rate for the other transceivers in the network Set the baud rate to the highest level
84. ll radios set to RS485 or RS422 use a Low Power Mode of 0 Reading Diagnostics in Tool Suite The Network Diagnostics application provides a place to view diagnostic data for all the devices connected to the Master in your network in real time This application is not meant to replicate the functionality of an NMS system but rather it is a tool that can be used for diagnostics and troubleshooting in the field Important The Network Diagnostics application is intended for occasional network monitoring or troubleshooting not for continuous long term collection of diagnostic data This section provides basic steps for reading diagnostics using Tool Suite Tool Suite stores the diagnostic data in the database and you can import or export a diagnostic file For information regarding the data available recommended best practices and importing and exporting files using the Network Diagnostics application see the Tool Suite User Manual available on the User Manual and System Tools CD or by selecting File gt Help in the Tool Suite software Note To help identify the transceivers in your network when running Network Diagnostics set the Radio Name and Radio ID fields in the MultiPoint Parameters tab The diagnostic program must be run from the Master transceiver Diagnostics requires the following e Asetting of this parameter on the Master between 1 and 128 e A second computer or serial connection to run the diagnostics software e Adiagnosti
85. ltiPoint network has a roving Master or Slave s As the link gets weaker a lower setting allows a poor link to break in search of a stronger one Note Setting Retry Time Out to 20 in the MultiPoint Master is recommended in areas where several FreeWave networks exist This recommended setting allows Slaves and Repeaters to drop the connection if the link becomes too weak while at the same time prevent errant disconnects due to interference from neighboring networks While intended primarily for MultiPoint networks the Retry Time Out parameter may also be modified in Point to Point networks However the value in Point to Point mode should not be set to less than 151 RF Data Rate Golden Setting Note In MultiPoint networks the RF Data Rate must be set identically in all transceivers Any transceiver with an RF Data Rate different from the Master will not establish a link In Point to Point networks the Master s settings take precedence over the Slave Default Setting 3 Normal Options e 2 High 154 kbps e 3 Normal 115 2 kbps Setup Terminal Menu 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 4 RF Data Rate LUMOO47AA Rev B 35 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Description RTS to CTS FreeWave transceivers have two RF Data Rate settings 2 High and 3 Normal RF Data Rate should not be confused with the serial port Baud Rate Use setting 2 RF Speed of 153 6 kbps when the transceivers are close
86. ng line and is normally set to one character length of time This setting also allows 3 complete reflections to the end of the line to ensure the ringing on the line has fully dampened before releasing the bus to another device Shorter line lengths may use shorter delays but four one quarter character delay times are recommended In Modbus a Turn Off Delay setting of Ocauses internal timing errors No provision for hand shaking is made in any of the above modes of operation so data rates of 57 6 KBaud and above are not recommended without a protocol that can handle error detection properly RS422 and RS485 Full Duplex Pin Outs Bare Board Pin Number DB 9 Pin Number wo ppo o P re s Aj RS485 Half Duplex Pin Outs DB 9 Pin Number 12 pin Waterproof Function Bare Board Pin Number Connector Wire to both pins for Bus Short 5 and 7 Short 2 and 3 Wire to both pins for Bus Short 9 and 10 Short 7 and 8 RS232 Pin Assignments DB 9 1 CD Carrier Output Used to show an RF connection between transceivers Detect 2 TX Transmit Output Used to transmit data bits serially from the transceivers to the Data system device LUMOO47AA Rev B 80 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers com Receive Input Used to receive data bits EE ee from the system device Data connected to the transceivers Used only in transceivers in Point to Point Slave Master Terminal switchable mode or for DTR Connect Ready 5 GND Ground Si
87. ng the Network ID in MultiPoint Networks The Network ID parameter is located in the MultiPoint Parameters tab A transceiver from the factory has a Network ID setting of 255 which enables the Call Book Assign each transceiver in a single network the same Network ID A Slave links with the first Master or Repeater it hears that has a matching Network ID Keep the following in mind when setting the Network ID e The value can be any value between 0 and 4095 except 255 e Tohelp ensure your ID is unique to your network avoid using numbers that coincide with nearby landmarks or highways e FreeWave recommends a Network ID of four characters For example the last four digits of the Master s serial number which is ensured to be unique and does not overlap with other nearby FreeWave networks e Use the Network ID function in conjunction with the Subnet ID feature if necessary to route data through the transceiver network Using the Call Book in MultiPoint Networks Although not recommended the Call Book is an option in MultiPoint networks If the Network ID feature is used in a MultiPoint network no entries are needed in the Call Book of any of the transceivers Important FreeWave recommends using the Network ID feature in a MultiPoint network Using the Call Book in a MultiPoint network can cause delay in resuming communication if a Master is damaged For information about setting the Call Book see Using the Call Book in Point to Point
88. nsmit as listed in the specifications A Warning If the power supply is above approximately 18 0 to 20 0 VDC use a 1 ohm resistor inline with B input to the radio For more information about pinouts see RF Board Level Pinout on page 81 If the power supply line runs outside the radio enclosure use electrostatic discharge ESD protectors to protect the radio from electric shock and transient voltage suppressors TVS to protect from an over voltage situation Using both helps to ensure long term reliable operation FreeWave does not supply these items however they can be purchased at most electronic supply stores Configuration Tool Options Note The terms modem and transceiver are used interchangeably in this document and in the text within the setup tools While the words have different meanings the two terms should be treated as one and the same when referring to FreeWave products When the transceiver is in Setup mode you can use the following setup tools to configure the settings on the transceiver e Tool Suite Tool Suite is the newest configuration software and replaces EZConfig and is the recommended method for programming your transceivers It provides a group of tools for configuring the devices in your network and for monitoring your network s performance Using the Configuration application within Tool Suite you can program changes to your transceiver s settings Tool Suite is available on the User Manual and Sy
89. o the field raise the Transmit Power number accordingly 37 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup Transmit Rate Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 1 Normal 0 Diagnostics 1 Normal 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 3 Xmit Rate FreeWave transceivers have two available Transmit Rate settings The setting for normal operation of the transceiver is 1 When set to 0 the transceivers transmit back and forth continuously regardless if they have any actual data 0 should be used only as a diagnostic tool and not for normal operation The strength of the signal may be gauged by the Clear to Send CTS LED A solid red CTS LED indicates a strong signal a blinking CTS LED indicates a weaker signal 0 is useful to qualitatively gauge signal strength in Point to Point mode 38 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks When installing MultiPoint networks it is important to do some up front planning around the devices you are going to implement and the route your data is going to take back to the Master A MultiPoint network can contain the following devices Only one Master All communications are from and to the Master e Anunlimited number of Slaves remote sites e Anunlimited number of Repeaters between any Slave and the Master Serial Repeaters can be Slaves and Repeaters at the same time This chapter builds on the settin
90. onizing Collocated Masters or contact FreeWave Technical Support Time Divisible Multiple Access TDMA Available in some transceiver models the FreeWave Time Division Multiple Access TDMA protocol is an enhanced and sophisticated version of Point to MultiPoint communications The TDMA protocol provides timing and other parameters which in turn allow large transceiver networks to work in a non polled environment This option is only used for peer to peer communications or when applications are very time specific For additional information about TDMA contact FreeWave Technical Support LUMOO47AA Rev B 68 Chapter 6 Viewing Radio Statistics When you read a radio the system displays data transmission statistics the transceiver has gathered during the most recent session This information is valuable when you need to know the signal strength and noise levels of the link Statistics are gathered during each data link and are reset when the next link begins In addition you can view more data transmission characteristics in the Network Diagnostics application For information about running network diagnostics using Tool Suite see the Tool Suite User Manual To display the radio statistics in Tool Suite 1 Inthe Tool Suite Configuration application click Read Radio and then click the Device Information tab 2 Review the radio characteristics Each characteristic is described in detail in the sections below You can also view the
91. ool Suite or a terminal emulator Note OEM boards may also enter Setup when Pin 2 is grounded or using a break command For more information about the break command see Use Break to Access Setup on page 25 The Setup Port parameter in the Baud Rate tab determines whether the main data port or the diagnostics port is used to access the setup parameters for the transceiver For more information see Setup Port on page 24 Using the Setup Mode Timeout parameter in the Operation Mode tab you can set the transceiver to exit Setup Mode automatically When the setting is enabled if the transceiver has not received any menu selections or programming information within 5 seconds it exits Setup and resumes its previous mode LUMOO47AA Rev B 8 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers For Setup mode troubleshooting information see Troubleshooting on page 73 Using Tool Suite to Connect to and Program Transceivers To read and program a transceiver using Tool Suite you need to connect the transceiver to a computer that runs the Tool Suite software You can also use Tool Suite to set up a template version of a transceiver Templates include settings that apply to more than one transceiver in your network For more information about using templates see the Too Suite User Manual available from the File gt Help menu within the application 1 LUMOO47AA Rev B Connect a serial or diagnostic cable between the computer or laptop and the transceiv
92. ork Diagnostics application Radio Temperature The Radio Temperature value is the current operating temperature of the transceiver in degrees Celsius For proper operation a FreeWave transceiver must be in the temperature range of 40 to 75 C Some of the transceivers are only tested to 0 C See the transceiver specifications later in this document for details Rate The Rate measures the percentage of data packets that were successfully transmitted from the Master to the Slave on the first attempt A number of 75 or higher indicates a robust link that provides very good performance even at high data transmission rates A number of 15 or lower indicates a weak or marginal link LUMOO47AA Rev B 70 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers that provides lower data throughput A Rate of 100 provides approximately 100 KBaud of bandwidth with an RF Data Rate setting of 3 and approximately 150 KBaud of bandwidth with an RF Data Rate of 2 These numbers are reduced approximately 50 if one or more Repeaters are in the network Signal Level The Signal Level indicates the level of received signal at this transceiver and at each of the Repeaters in the link For each of these the signal source is the transceiver that transmits to it The number is an average of the received signal levels measured at each frequency in the transceiver s frequency hop table i The individual measurement values at each freguency hop channel are shown in the fre
93. orks The Call Book is reguired in Point to Point networks While the Call Book is an option in Point to MultiPoint networks FreeWave strongly recommends using the Network ID feature in most applications If a large MultiPoint network is implemented using the Call Book and you want to add a transceiver to the network or need to replace a transceiver you must physically travel to all transceivers in the network and enter the new serial number in the transceiver s Call Book Using the Call Book offers both security and flexibility in determining how FreeWave transceivers communicate with each other You must set the following for two FreeWave transceivers to communicate in Point to Point mode 1 The Master s serial number must be listed in the Slave s Call Book or Slave Security is turned off in the Slave 2 The Slave s serial number must be listed in the Master s Call Book 3 The Master must be programmed to call the Slave The Call Book allows you to incorporate up to 10 FreeWave transceivers designate 1 to 4 Repeaters to use with each transceiver and designate which Slave the Master calls To set the Entry to Call option select the number in the Entry to Call field select All to direct the Master to call all Slaves LUMOO47AA Rev B 62 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Note To set the Entry to Call option in the terminal interface enter C at the Call Book menu followed by the menu number corresponding to that Slave To call an
94. ost likely an in band issue When a noise problem is shown to be helped using the High Noise option chances are that the noise may be further decreased using a bandpass filter available from FreeWave 30 Hop Table Size FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Note All transceivers in a network must have identical Hop Table settings to function properly Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description 112 50 to 112 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt 0 FregKey gt F gt 1 Hop Table Size Defines how many separate channels a given network uses FreeWave recommends using Frequency Zones instead of the Hop Table Size setting A Warning FCC regulations require a minimum of 50 separate frequency channels be used within a hop pattern Using the Standard hop table a minimum of 5 frequency zones are required for legal communication Hop Table Version Note All transceivers in a network must have identical Hop Table settings to function properly Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 902 928 MHz e 902 928 MHz fullband e 921 928 MHz e 915 928 MHz e 902 911 919 928 MHz uses 902 928 MHz with center frequencies of 911 919 MHz notched out e 903 744 926 3232 MHz e 902 915 MHz e 916 920 MHz Do not use Frequency Key E 916 920 MHz with the 915 928 MHz 916 920 MHz and 921 928 MHz hop tables 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt
95. our network plan accordingly do avoid creating a parallel Repeater scenario A parallel Repeater is defined as two or more Repeaters linked to the same point in the network LUMOO47AA Rev B 65 Chapter 5 Advanced Programming The Slave in the middle has overlapping coverage from both the Repeaters parallel Repeaters Data from the Repeaters is transmitted on the same Frequency Key in the same time slot which creates message collisions To resolve this scenario change the following settings on one or more of the Repeaters in conflict e Repeater Frequency Set the Repeater Frequency parameter in the MultiPoint Parameters tab to any number other than 0 If set to a number other than 0 the transceiver uses the frequency key set in the Frequency Key parameter in the Transmission Characteristics tab instead of the key assigned to the Master Frequency Key Set the Frequency Key parameter in the Transmission Characteristics tab to a key other than that of the conflicting Repeater Repeater 1 Repeater Frequency 0 Frequency Key 5 Rx Subnet 0 Tx Subnet 1 902 MHz 911 MHz Master Slave Frequency Key 5 Frequency Key 6 Rx Subnet 0 Rx Subnet 2 Tx Subnet 0 Tx Subnet F Repeater 2 Repeater Frequency Frequency Key 6 Rx Subnet 0 Tx Subnet 2 If you need to add a Repeater to your network use the following steps to help ensure that you resolve any par
96. peater or Slave listens to In the terminal interface this is the Rev Subnet ID e Tx This setting identifies the ID on which this device transmits and in turn which devices listen to it The Tx Subnet ID parameter is relevant for MultiPoint Masters and Repeaters only In the terminal interface this is the Xmt Subnet ID The default disable setting for both Rx and Tx is F which is a visual way to indicate that the device is the final in the line of communication and does not use a subnet ID A MultiPoint Slave with a Subnet ID of F F does not roam from one Repeater or network to the next it only links to a Master or Repeater that has either a Tx setting of 0 or an F F Subnet ID Setting both Rx and Tx Subnet ID to 0 allows a mobile Slave to roam from subnet to subnet and possibly from network to network provided the Network ID Max and Min Packet Size and RF Data Rates are the same between networks Note A Master with firmware before 2 40 always transmits and receives on 0 With firmware 2 40 and greater the Master may be set to use alternate Subnet ID values Changing these settings on the Master is not recommended under normal circumstances With firmware 2 40 and above the Subnet ID default is F F A Multi Point Master with an F F Subnet ID behaves the same as if the Subnet ID was set to 0 0 A MultiPoint Slave with a Subnet ID of F F does not roam from one Repeater or network to the next it only links to a Master or Repeater that
97. perature Range 40 C 75 C 40 F to 167 F Dimensions 127 mmLx61 mm Wx16 mmH Humidity 0 to 95 humidity non condensing LUMOO47AA Rev B 87 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information FGR 115RC and FGR 115WC Transceiver Specifications Specifications may change at any time without notice For the most up to date specifications information see the product s data sheet available at www freewave com REN Selectivity 20 dB at fc 230 kHz 2nd IF Data Connector Operating Voltage 6 5 to 30 VDC LUMOO47AA Rev B 88 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Current Mode 6 5 VDC 12 VDC 30 VDC Transmit 1A 500 mA 200 mA Receive 152 mA 86 mA 43 mA Idle 40 mA 21mA 12 mA Sleep 8mA 6 mA 3mA Uncompressed measured assuming 75 frequency availability LUMOO47AA Rev B 89 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information Factory Default Settings FreeWave serial transceivers are shipped from the factory with the following default settings Operation Mode MultiPoint Parameters Point to Point Slave 0 NUMBER OF REPEATERS 1 Set Baud Rate 1 MASTER PACKET REPEAT 2 PF orevona A jormemasesne fe Radio Parameters pota osmem fo oreeson fo jase ido Tanorrncoorser fo asemene fo owes fe id s po osmem fo pasne fo jerowrowenwone fo omame je C jp C fe LUMOO47AA Rev B 90 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers FGR OEM Full Size Board Level Drawing
98. r If you choose to use the Call Book instead of the Network ID or are running a Point to Point network the appropriate serial numbers must be listed in the Call Book for each transceiver If you are working with parallel Repeaters the Frequency Key setting may differ Setting RF Transmission Characteristics The Transmission Characteristics parameters allow you to modify settings that determine how data is sent between transceivers in your network Many of these parameters must be maintained throughout the network for proper functionality Important The parameters in the Transmission Characteristics tab are only for the advanced user who has a good understanding of the principles of RF transmission Several settings on a Slave or Repeater transceiver come from the Master and are therefore set only at the Master Settings that you must set on each Slave or Repeater include the following e Transmit Power e Slave Security e Retry Time Out e Hop Table Size e Hop Table Version e Hop Table Offset You can leave most parameters in the Transmission Characteristics tab set to their default settings when completing basic setup However you must set the following parameters and they must be the same for all transceivers in your network e Frequency Key e Hop Table properties Size Version and Offset e Max Packet Size e Min Packet Size e RF Data Rate Set the following parameters in the Transmission Characteristics tab These sett
99. r To quit the process and not enable the password press Esc LUMOO47AA Rev B 67 Chapter 5 Advanced Programming If you press Enter the password displays on the line above The password is case sensitive and every keystroke is a character To disable a password After the password features has been enabled it is possible to disable the password if you know the current password Important You can only disable a password using the prompt when you read the radio in Tool Suite or through a terminal emulator You cannot disable the password using Setup Terminal within Tool Suite 1 From the Setup main menu in the terminal interface select 8 Chg Password 2 Hold down the Alt key and type 0255 using the number pad on your keyboard and release the Alt key 3 Repeat this step three more times hold Alt and type 0255 a total of 4 times Important You must type the 0255 using the NUM Pad on your computer not the top row of numerals After the fourth entry the password is disabled Low Baud Rates The transceiver s baud rate may be set to 300 600 or 900 baud For more information about using a low baud rate contact FreeWave technical support Multi Master Synch The Multi Master Synch setting is reserved for applications in both Point to Point and MultiPoint modes with concentrations of Master units where it is necessary to reduce interference between the Masters For more information see application note 5412 Synchr
100. r s performance Pin out and mechanical drawings For information about the firmware releases that apply to the transceiver see Appendix A The contents of this document assumes that you have a basic understanding of Tool Suite and its components For more information about using Tool Suite see the Too Suite User Manual available on the User Manual and System Tools CD or by selecting File gt Help in the Tool Suite software Notational Conventions This guide uses the following notational conventions e Bold Indicates items that you select parameter settings and parameter names s Warning Indicates a situation that might cause damage to your radio data or network e we Provides time saving or informative suggestions about using the product LUMOO47AA Rev B xi Preface The term radio and transceiver are used throughout this manual to refer to the FGR radios Contacting FreeWave Technical Support For up to date troubleshooting information check the Support page at www freewave com FreeWave provides technical support Monday through Friday 7 30 AM to 5 30 PM Mountain Time GMT 7 Call toll free at 1 866 923 6168 within Colorado call 303 381 9200 or contact us through email at moreinfo freewave com Documentation Feedback Your feedback is important to us FreeWave Technologies Inc is committed to continually improving the quality of our documentation If you have any comments or suggestions about this
101. r to the Table of Contents LUMOO47AA Rev B LUMOO47AA Rev B vi Table Of Contents re SEE A O A ANE ar Pe eR ee REN xi Chapter 1 Introduction 00 0000 000000000000 0000000000000000 ejo Sobek oe SEE Sd ei lasts 1 Choosing a Location for the Transceivers cece eee c eee e ccc cece cc eceeceeeeeees 1 Choosing Point to Point or Point to MultiPoint Operation 2 Data Communication Link Examples ccce cece cece cc cceeeeccccceccceeeeeeeeeceeees 3 Finding the Product Serial Number 2 22 22 eee cece cece cece cee ccccececcecccecceeeeeeeees 5 Mounting Notes 6 Powering the Transceiver cece cece cece 0a 0a oaa 0AA aa Aa Aa aa aa oaran nannan 6 Configuration Tool Options 7 Tool Suite and Terminal Emulators 2 222220 222200 8 Transceiver Setup Mode 8 Using Tool Suite to Connect to and Program Transceivers 9 Accessing the Setup Menu Using a Terminal Emulator 10 Connecting and Disconnecting from Hyper Terminal 15 Troubleshooting Hyper Terminal 15 Upgrading Transceivers to the Latest Firmware 17 Chapter 2 Basic Transceiver Programming and Setup 19 Setting the Transceiver s Role in the Network and the Network Type 19 Establi
102. ransceiver to the serial port of a computer either through a serial cable or via the diagnostics cable Make sure to connect the radio to a power source Power supply ranges and recommendations vary depending on model Verify the specifications for the model you are using prior to connecting power LUMOO47AA Rev B 40 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers 2 Open a Tool Suite session select the Configuration application and ensure the correct port is selected in the Com Port field in the upper left of the Configuration ribbon 3 From the Networks section of the Configuration ribbon select the network in which the radio resides or click Add Network to create a new network in Tool Suite 4 Click Read Radio in the Configuration ribbon to read the radio s current settings e If you are using a diagnostics cable to connect to the radio the radio automatically goes into Setup mode e f you are using a data cable to connect to the radio you are prompted to press the radio s Setup button to put the radio in Setup mode e When in Setup mode all three LEDs on the radio display solid green 5 Select the Operation Mode tab Inthe Modem Mode field select 2 to set the radio as a Point to MultiPoint Master or select 3 to set the radio as a Point to MultiPoint Slave Note A network can have only one Master 6 Select the Baud Rate tab Change the Baud Rate Data Parity and Modbus RTU to match the device that the radio is to be attached to
103. rks The Call Book stores serial numbers of transceivers in the network that are allowed to talk to a transceiver Using the Call Book offers both security and flexibility in determining how FreeWave transceivers communicate with each other Important While the Call Book is an option in Point to MultiPoint networks FreeWave strongly recommends using the Network ID feature in most applications If a large MultiPoint network is implemented using the Call Book and you want to add a transceiver to the network or need to replace a transceiver you must physically reprogram each radio in the network and enter the new serial number in the transceiver s Call Book This can be a time consuming process and can cause a delay in getting your network back up and running For more information about defining the Call Book in a Point to Point network see Using the Call Book in Point to Point Networks on page 62 For more information about defining the Call Book in a Point to MultiPoint network see Using the Call Book in MultiPoint Networks on page 44 Golden Settings A standard network requires that the following parameters are set the same on all transceivers in the network FreeWave refers to these as the golden settings Frequency Key Min Packet Size Max Packet Size Network ID RF Data Rate LUMOO47AA Rev B 26 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Transceivers that contain the same settings in all these parameters can communicate with each othe
104. sceivers designated as Point to MultiPoint Slaves or Point to Multi Point Repeaters This mode designates the transceiver as a Slave in MultiPoint mode This mode allows the Slave to communicate with a MultiPoint Master The Slave may communicate with its Master through one or more Repeaters This mode designates the transceiver to act as eithera Slave or Repeater depending on the instructions from the Master The transceiver cannot act as both a Slave and a Repeater at the same time True Slave Repeater functionality is only available in a MultiPoint mode Adding a Repeater to a network cuts the network throughput by 50 Note Point to Point Slave Repeaters have no security features Whena transceiver is designated a Point to Point Slave Repeater it allows any Master to use it as a Repeater LUMOO47AA Rev B 20 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Point to Point FreeWave allows the use of up to four Repeaters in a Point to Point Repeater 5 communications link significantly extending the operating range When designated as a Repeater a transceiver behaves as a pass through link All settings for the Call Book baud rates and radio transmission characteristics are disabled A Repeater connects with any Master that calls it The Repeater must be set up properly in the Master s Call Book Adding a Repeater to a network cuts the network throughput by 50 Point to Point Mode 6 allows the transceiver to be controlled entirely throug
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106. stem Tools CD and is also available for download from www freewave com For more information about using Tool Suite see the Too Suite User Manual available on the User Manual and System Tools CD or by selecting File gt Help in the Tool Suite software e Terminal Emulator A terminal emulator program such as HyperTerminal or Tera Term offers many of the same configuration options that are available in the Configuration application in Tool Suite Terminal emulators vary in cost and several are downloadable free of charge If you run versions of the Windows operating system prior to Windows 7 HyperTerminal is included in the operating system installation However if you are run Windows 7 or newer HyperTerminal is no longer available You can use the terminal emulator program of your choice to program the transceiver The Setup Terminal application within Tool Suite provides the same interface that is available using a terminal emulator You can also still use EZConfig to program your older transceiver models however Tool Suite is the recommended programming option Newer transceiver models and newer firmware versions are not available in EZConfig LUMOO47AA Rev B 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Tool Suite and Terminal Emulators If you are using a terminal emulator the tabs for a device in Tool Suite mirror the Setup main menu selections For example option 0 from the Setup main menu in the terminal menu setup is Set Operation Mode The
107. supported by the device to which it is connected With a poor radio link however this may actually result in slower data communications With a Baud Rate setting of 38 400 or higher FreeWave recommends that you use the Flow Control lines Note The Setup port baud rate always defaults to 19 200 no matter how the data port Baud Rate is set The only exception is Mode 6 For more information see application note 5476 Mode 6 0 8 N 1 See table below 1 Set Baud Rate gt A Data Parity Six data word length and parity configurations are available for use with FreeWave transceivers The default setting is 8 None 1 and is the most commonly used serial communications protocol The following table describes each option 0 None e 0 None No flow control CTS is active and de asserts when buffering is 98 full Can pass XON XOFF data but does not use it in any way 22 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers e 1 RTS Uses standard RTS CTS control lines e 2 DTR e 3 DOT Half Duplex Setup Terminal Menu 2 Set Baud Rate gt F FlowControl Description Modbus RTU Specifies the hardware flow control for the data port on the transceiver FreeWave recommends using Flow Control if you are using a baud rate higher than 19200 Note When using the transceiver in Modbus RTU mode the Master Packet Repeat setting in the MultiPoint Parameters tab must match in every transceiver regardless of whether the network is in Po
108. t level on this pin switches the radio into Setup mode Pin 1 on the board level transceiver is the pin farthest from the three LEDs and pin 10 is closest to the LEDs LUMOO47AA Rev B 81 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information eye r ene Rei som E E jek Carrier Detect DCD i LUMOO47AA Rev B 82 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers The following diagram illustrates the pin orientation for the waterproof connector LUMOO47AA Rev B 83 Chapter 8 Additional Transceiver Information FGRO9 CA FGRO9 CSU and FGRO9 TSU Transceiver Specifications Specifications may change at any time without notice For the most up to date specifications information see the product s data sheet available at www freewave com pects forme JJ 16 Zones 7 Channels per zone Type SMA TNC Enclosed version only Female connectors no RF a Porn TV O Link Throughput 115 2 Kbps Standard Speed 80 Hbps Low Speed Uncompressed measured assuming 75 frequency availability Data Connector Board Level 10 pin header with locking ramp 0 1 spacing power data connector Encolsed ruggedized DB9 Operating Voltage 6 5 to 30 VDC LUMOO47AA Rev B 84 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Mode 6 5 VDC 12 VDC 30 VDC Transmit 1A 500 mA 200 mA Receive 152mA 86mA 43 mA Idle 40 mA 21mA 12mA Sleep 8mA 6mA 3mA Transmit is at 1 W power at 100 duty cycle Operating Temperature Range 40 C 75
109. tance greater than 2 5 miles Noise Level The Noise Level indicates the level of background noise and interference at this transceiver and at each of the Repeaters in the link The number is an average of the noise levels measured at each frequency in the transceiver s frequency hop table i The individual measurement values at each freguency hop channel are shown in the frequency table If you are viewing statistics in the terminal interface press Enter when the Radio Statistics menu displays to view the frequency table Ideally the difference between the average signal level and average noise level should be 26or more Noise levels significantly higher than this are an indication of a high level of interference that may degrade the performance of the link High noise levels can often be mitigated with band pass filters antenna placement or antenna polarization Number of Disconnects Anytime the link between the Master and the Slave is broken and the radios lose Carrier Detect The value indicates the total number of disconnects that have occurred from the time the transceiver is powered on until the radio is put into Setup mode Under ideal operating conditions the number of disconnects should be 0 One or more disconnects may indicate a weak link the presence of severe interference problems or loss of power to any of the radios in the link Note In Tool Suite the disconnect information is available in the Summary View in the Netw
110. the MultiPoint Parameters tab Master transmit times are completely asynchronous to the occurrence of any change of the RTS line the latency time from RTS to CTS is variable The Max and Min Packet Size parameters determine this duration Setting both parameters to their maximum value of 9 produces a maximum latency time of approximately 21 ms given no Repeaters in the network At the minimum settings for Max and Min Packet Size 0 the time is approximately 5 9 ms This latency can increase significantly if packets are lost between the Master and Slave In Point to MultiPoint mode no absolute guarantee is made that the state change is communicated to all Slaves In MultiPoint networks with Repeaters present the latency is cumulative for each serial Repeater 36 Slave Security FGR Wireless Data Transceivers For example if the latency between the Master and the first Repeater is 15 ms and two serial Repeaters are present the total latency is 45 ms M R1 15 ms R1i R2 15 ms R2 S 15 ms 45 ms Note The RTS to CTS feature does not function in Point to Point networks that contain a Repeater If this feature is needed in such network the mode should be changed to Point to MultiPoint If DTR Connect in the MultiPoint Parameters tab is enabled and set to 2 the RTS to CTS feature does not work If DTR Connect is enabled and set to 1 RTS to CTS mode takes precedence over the functionality of the CTS line on the Slave r
111. the Slave occurs within 20 microseconds of the input to the Master Important When 1 PPS is enabled the Master must have a 1 PPS pulse on its DTR pin otherwise the RF network does not function Diagnostics Default Setting 0 Disabled Options Any number between 0 and 128 Setup Terminal Menu 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt B Diagnostics Description Allows diagnostics data in the Network Diagnostics application within Tool Suite to be viewed at the Master in parallel with application data The setting in this parameter determines how many slots out of 128 are dedicated to diagnostics For example if set to 10 1 out of every 10 data slots is for diagnostics data if set to 100 1 out of every 100 data slots is for diagnostics data Diagnostics is always secondary to actual transmitted data For more information see Reading Diagnostics in Tool Suite on page 56 LUMOO47AA Rev B 49 Chapter 3 Configuring Point to MultiPoint Networks DTR Connect Default Setting 0 Off Options e 0 Off When set to off in the Slave the transceiver transmits when the data is received e 1 DTR Sensing Forms a Point to Point link with the Master when the DTR line is high to send data e 2 Burst Mode The transceiver transmits data in bursts Setup Terminal Menu 5 MultiPoint parameters gt 4 DTR Connect Description Determines how the transceiver sends its data This mode is valuable when a network has many low data r
112. the link When two Repeaters are used no further degradation in the RF throughput of the link is experienced The example below shows a configuration where a Master routinely calls a number of Slaves at different times The Master is communicating with a transceiver designated as a Slave Repeater that is connected to a remote device Since this device is placed in an elevated location the transceiver may also be used as a Repeater when it is not used as a Slave At any time the Master may call any of the Slaves establish a connection and send and receive data LUMOO47AA Rev B 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 4 gt The next example illustrates a standard Point to MultiPoint network From the Master any data is broadcast to all three Slaves one of which receives it through a Multi Point Repeater The data is in turn sent out of the serial port of each of the three Slaves The end device should be configured to interpret the serial message and act on it if necessary Multipoint Repeater The last example is a Point to Multi Point network that uses one of the sites as a Slave Repeater This network functions in the same manner as a standard MultiPoint network with Repeaters However the number of radios may be reduced with the use of the MultiPoint Slave Repeater feature LUMOO47AA Rev B FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Multipoint Slave Repeater li Multipoint Repeater F
113. ting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B Defines how many times the Slave attempts to retransmit a packet to the Master before beginning to use a back off algorithm defined by the Retry Odds parameter Slave retries stop when the Slave receives an acknowledgement from the Master Blank Any 4 digit user defined number 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt D Radio ID Use this option to designate a transceiver with an arbitrary user defined 4 digit number that identifies the transceiver in Diagnostics mode Blank Any combination of letters or numbers up to 20 characters 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt G Radio Name Use this parameter to give a transceiver a name such as its location Naming transceivers can be helpful to identify a transceiver when in Diagnostics mode 0 Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 5 Edit MultiPoint Parameters gt 5 Repeater Freguency Enable this parameter when you need a Freguency Key other than that of the Master This condition occurs when parallel Repeaters in a network may have overlapping areas of responsibility The default setting of 0 Disabled causes the Repeater to use the key set in the Freguency Key field in the Transmission Characteristics tab Note When Repeater Freguency is disabled and Subnets are not configured the Freguency Key setting in each Slave must match the Master or Repeater acting as the Master for the transceiver 52 Repeat
114. ting FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this manual or the infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right FreeWave shall deem nothing contained in this manual as warranty or guarantee FreeWave s Wireless Data Transceivers are designed and manufactured in the United States of America FreeWave Technologies Inc 1800 South Flatiron Court Boulder CO 80301 303 381 9200 Toll Free 1 866 923 6168 Printed in the United States of America Fax 303 786 9948 Copyright 2012 by FreeWave Technologies Inc All rights reserved www freewave com LUMOO47AA Rev B ii This product is licensed by The United States Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited Export or re export of this product outside of The United States may require authorization by the U S Bureau of Industry and Security Please contact FreeWave Technologies Inc for assistance and further information UL Notifications Models FGRO9 CSU FGRO9 TSU and FGRSR CSU are suitable for use in Class 1 Division 2 Groups A B C and D or non hazardous locations only Do not connect or disconnect any connectors while the circuit is live unless the area is known to be non hazardous Note Models FGRO9 CA FGRSR TSU FGR 115RC and FGR 115WC are not UL approved Warning EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS 1 DIVISION 2 Warning DO NOT REMOVE OR INSERT THE DIAGNOSTICS CABLE WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LI
115. to the Master locking out all other communications to the Master This is typically caused by a bad signal from the Slave to the Master Verify line of sight antenna direction and noise levels at the Slave installed a new Slave in my network but cannot get it to link The CD light is solid red and the CTS light is blinking red LOS Line of Sight issue or settings issue have a site that used to perform flawlessly Now cannot reliably get data from the RTU at this site Antenna reflected power causing problem Reflected power may be caused by defects or damage in the antenna cabling connections etc Verify that the cabling connectors and the antenna are connected correctly and have not sustained any damage When connect directly to my RTU am able to poll data successfully When add in the transceivers cannot get any data from my poll Baud rate above 38 400 may need flow control line connected My Master is receiving odd or incorrect data after a poll reguest There is a serial interface mismatch between the site the device or the radio 1 From within Tool Suite save a network diagnostic file for your network 2 Scan the file for serial radios whose Serial Interface parameter is set to RS232 3 Forthe RS232 radios look at the Data TX information in the summary view for any radio that has an excessively high Data TX Y ou are looking for one or more sites that increase the data count by the number of bytes
116. together and you need to optimize data throughput Use setting 3 RF Speed of 115 2 kbps when the transceivers are farther away and a Solid data link is preferred over data throughput Note The RTS to CTS option is only available in RS232 mode It is not recommended to enable this feature when operating at baud rates above 38 4 kB Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B 0 Disabled e 0 Disabled e 1 Enabled e 2 Line Alarm Setting 2 is described in detail in the application note 5437 DTR to CTS Line Alarm Feature 3 Edit Transmission Characteristics gt 7 RTS to CTS Use this option to set the RTS line on the Master transceiver to control the CTS line of the Slave In MultiPoint networks the Master RTS line controls all Slaves CTS lines When enabled the CTS line ceases to function as flow control With RTS to CTS enabled the Master senses the RTS line prior to all scheduled packet transmissions If the state has changed the Master then transmits a message to the Slave with the new status This transmission occurs regardless of data being sent If data is ready to be sent the RTS status message is sent in addition to the data In Point to Point mode the Master continues sending the new status message until it receives an acknowledgment from the Slave In MultiPoint mode the Master repeats the message the number of times equal to the Master Packet Repeat value in
117. tting the Network ID to the last three or 4 digits of the radio s serial number e Ensure this value is the same on every radio in the network 8 Press Esc to exit the Setup menu and resume normal radio operation LUMOO47AA Rev B 42 FGR Wireless Data Transceivers Point to MultiPoint Operation LEDs Pf y oe y Steve Repeater Carrier Clear to Carrier Clear to Carrier Clear to Detect Send Detect Transmit Send Detect Transmit Send Condition CD Tx CD Tx CTS Powered not linked Solid red Solid red Blinking Solid red Blinking bright a i bright gg red bright w red ra Repeater and Slave Solid red Soli linked to Master no data bright es Repeater and Slave Solid red i Solid red Solid Solid red Solid red linked to Master Master bright w i bright a green gu dim bright gg sending data to Slave Repeater and Slave Solid green i Intermittent Solid Intermittent Solid red Solid Solid red Solid red linked to Master Slave RCV data di flash red green flashred bright gg green bright qm bright gp sending data to Master or Solid red o o bright gg Master with diagnostics Solid red Solid red Intermittent Solid Intermittent Solid red Solid Solid red Solid red program running bright gg dim flash red green flash red bright gg green bright gp bright gp o o in an idle condition the CTS LED is solid red with a solid link as the link weakens the CTS LED on the Repeater and Slave begins to b
118. tup chapter This chapter provides e A brief quick start to setup a Point to Point network e An LED chart for LED function within a Point to Point network e Information about programming the Call Book Point to Point Network Quick Start To establish communications between a pair of FreeWave transceivers just received from the factory complete the steps described below for each transceiver Point to Point Network Quick Start Tool Suite 1 Connect the transceiver to the serial port of a computer either through a serial cable or via the diagnostics cable Make sure to connect the radio to a power source Power supply ranges and recommendations vary depending on model Verify the specifications for the model you are using prior to connecting power 2 Open a Tool Suite session select the Configuration application and ensure the correct port is selected in the Com Port field in the Configuration ribbon 3 From the Networks section of the Configuration ribbon select the network in which the radio resides or click Add Network to create a new network in Tool Suite 4 Click Read Radio in the Configuration ribbon to read the radio s current settings LUMOO47AA Rev B 59 Chapter 4 Configuring Point to Point Networks 5 6 7 e If you are using a diagnostics cable to connect to the radio the radio automatically goes into Setup mode e If you are using a data cable to connect to the radio you are prompted to press th
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121. uld soon become overwhelmed with acknowledgments from the Slaves Without acknowledgements 100 confidence every Slave has received every packet cannot be met To address this issue you can modify the Master Packet Repeat parameter assigning a value between 0 the packet is transmitted once to 9 the packet is transmitted 10 times For networks with solid RF links this parameter should be set to a low value such as 1 or 2 If anetwork has some weak or marginal links it should be set with higher values If a Slave receives a good packet from a Master more than once it discards the repeated packets Similarly after a MultiPoint Repeater receives a good packet from the Master it discards any further repeated packets In turn the Repeater sends the packet out to the next Repeater or Slaves the number of times corresponding to its own Master Packet Repeat setting Increasing the Master Packet Repeat setting increases the probability of a packet getting through but also increases latency in the network because each packet from the Master or Repeater is being sent multiple times Therefore it is important to find the optimal mix between network robustness throughput and latency In general a setting of 2 to 3 works well for most well designed networks Note The Master Packet Repeat may be set to 0 if the user software is capable of or requires acknowledgment In this case if the Master sends a packet that the Slave does not receive the
122. x Packet Size and Minimum Packet Size Use the Hop Table Version Hop Table Size and Frequency Zone fields to define more network differentiation by way of limiting the number and location of frequencies the transceivers may hop on in the 902 928 MHz band Note 900 MHz transceivers do not use the Hop Frequency Offset setting Note In MultiPoint networks this setting only needs to be set on the Master Ina Point to Point network the Master and the Slave must have matching Frequency Zone settings Default Setting Options Setup Terminal Menu Description LUMOO47AA Rev B All zones selected See below 3 Edit Radio Transmission Characteristics gt 0 FregKey gt F gt 3 Frequency Zone Divides the available band 902 MHz to 928 MHz into smaller bands in this case 16 smaller bands each consisting of 5 7 and 8 frequency channels depending on the frequency zone These 16 zones are stored in a Word which is made up of 16 bits numbered 0 to 15 When displayed in LSB to MSB these bits directly represent the zones that the transceiver operates on from lowest frequency to highest A value of 1 in the bit sequence instructs the transceiver to operate within the represented band A value of 0 instructs the transceiver to bypass the represented band This feature should only be used with the standard hop table Note You must set the Hop Table Version to 902 928 MHz when using frequency zones If you select another Hop
123. y available Slave in the list enter C then enter A to direct the Master to Call All It is important that the Call Book slots 0 9 are filled sequentially starting with slot 0 When a Master is instructed to Call All it calls all Slaves listed until it reaches the first serial number of 000 0000 or a blank slot If a serial number is entered after the all zero number or as a Repeater the Master does not recognize it as avalid number Note When entering numbers into the Call Book you need only define Repeaters in the Master s Call Book The Slave Call Book only requires the Master s serial number A Repeater need not have anything listed in its Call Book To set the call book in Tool Suite 1 In the Tool Suite Configuration application select the device to program and click the 2 Call Book tab In the Number column in Row 0 enter the seven digit serial number of the transceiver being called Inthe Repeater 1 column enter Repeater 1 s seven digit number If no Repeaters are being used leave the column empty Inthe Repeater 2 column enter the second Repeater s seven digit number If only one Repeater is being used leave the column empty If Repeaters are being used select the appropriate Entry to Call option in the Master s Call Book To apply the changes select either the Quick or All icon Tool Suite applies the changes to the transceiver To set the Call Book in the terminal interface 1 2 3 Select 2

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