Afar AR-24010E, Operator'S Manual

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pulsAR radio Operator's Manual
The radios implements a transparent bridge algorithm, where each unit automatically learns the
addresses of all stations in the network and forwards over RF only the traffic that needs to be
delivered to the remote units. In the mesh tree network where packets may need to go through
multiple hops, the radios always route the packets to reach their destination with the minimum
number of hops.
If the application requires a serial synchronous interface, the radios can be paired with the Afar
NetCrossing™ Gateway to provide both an Ethernet and a serial link of up to 2048 kbps across the
same wireless connection. In this case the NetCrossing™ Gateway provides both the power and data
to the radio across the single CAT5 cable. Refer to the NetCrossing™ Gateway Operator’s Manual
for complete details.
The pulsAR radios are the building block for the Afar “Synchronized PulsAR Network” (SPAN). In a
SPAN network all radios synchronize their transmissions such that all co-located radios transmit and
receive at the same time, thereby avoiding self-generated interference. This technique allows
deploying large networks with upwards of 24 radios co-located without generating self-interference.
Each pulsAR radio can be configured over a local serial interface or over the Ethernet using an
“Ethernet console” program provided by Afar. Once a unit is configured with an IP address you can
also configure and monitor the unit using Telnet or SNMP. The radio firmware, in non-volatile
memory, can also be updated remotely.
1.2 Radio Components
Table 1.1 below shows the part numbers of various accessories related with the pulsAR radio. You
may have received some of these accessories bundled with your radios.
Table 1.2: pulsAR accessories
Description Part No.
Bracket hardware for securing the pulsAR unit to an outdoor mast KIT-0601
Bracket hardware for securing the pulsAR unit to a flat surface KIT-0605
AC Power Inserter Module with 110-240 VAC power supply
with a 6 ft USA 3-prong power cord:
with a 6ft European connector (Schuko) power cord
PWI-0109-06A
PWI-0109-06B
DC Power Inserter Module with pigtail for external DC connection PWI-0210
CD with this Operator’s Manual, Econsole program, and other application notes.
Outdoor rated cat5 cable for connection between pulsAR radio and power inserter
module (xxx is the length is feet)
CBL-0503-xxx
Auxiliary port cable for RS-232 connection (3 ft) CBL-0403-003
Auxiliary port cable with Audio jack for antenna alignment CBL-0404
Lightning arrestor for the antenna ports SUR-0205
Surge suppressor for the Ethernet and Power CAT5 cable SUP-0207
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