Configuration
Configuring AW400
Power supply requirements
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Figure 2-6. Configurations tab. Wireless subtab
7. In the Dealer Configuration subtab set the frequency and channel spacing (Figure 2-7 on
page 22). To save the changes click Save Config. button.
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Page 3: ...ction 11 1 1 Getting Acquainted 12 1 1 1 LEDs 12 1 1 2 Data and Power Port 12 1 1 3 External Antenna Connector 13 1 1 4 Cables 13 1 1 5 Mounting Bracket 13 1 1 6 Literature 14 1 1 7 External Antenna n...
Page 4: ...30 3 4 1 BOOT 30 3 4 2 HELP 30 3 4 3 SAVE 31 3 4 4 SLEEP 31 3 5 Diagnostics and Identification Commands 31 3 5 1 INFO 31 3 5 2 STATE 32 Appendix A Specifications 33 A 1 AW400 UHF Modem Specifications...
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Page 9: ...al recognition of their conformity and carries the CE marking accordingly 1 These products were tested in a typical configuration with JAVAD GNSS Inc products 2 AW400 is identical to HPT402 different...
Page 10: ...ptures This manual includes sample screen captures Your actual screen can look slightly different from the sample screen due to the receiver you have connected operating system used and settings you h...
Page 11: ...rom 13 dBm up to 33 dBm operating in 406 to 470 MHz The UHF transceiver is also capable of receiving RF signals through a 50 Ohm impedance external antenna port These signals are demodulated and outpu...
Page 12: ...1 2 Figure 1 2 AW400 front side Through the AW programming cable 2 meter interface cable DB15 DB9 12VDC Power CM 10001 the AW400 can be connected to PC and can be powered See Powering AW400 on page 15...
Page 13: ...AW400 back side 1 1 4 Cables The AW400 package includes standard communication and power cable for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem Accessory Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB1...
Page 14: ...the site requirements and may be directional or omni directional 1 1 8 Storage Precautions 1 Always clean the instrument after use Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush then wipe off dirt with a soft c...
Page 15: ...ducts with which you are familiar CAUTION To avoid the introduction of hazards when operating and installing before connecting of the equip ment to the supply make sure that the supply meets local and...
Page 16: ...configuring the UHF modem To configure the AW400 modem have the following ready Computer running Windows AWLaunch Software installed on the computer A serial cable 2 3 Installing AWLaunch AWLaunchTM...
Page 17: ...001 To configure or maintain AW400 you need to connect the modem and a computer using cable Accessory Data Ser Pwr Cable DB9 DB15 SAE p n CM 00215t Figure 2 2 Cable CM 00215 1 Connect the serial port...
Page 18: ...AW400 Power supply requirements 18 www arwestcom com 2 5 Configuring AW400 1 Connect the computer and AW400 as described in Connecting AW400 and Computer on page 17 2 Turn on the AW400 3 Start AWLaun...
Page 19: ...ation Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 19 www arwestcom com 4 Open the Preferences tab and select the COM port the modem is connected to Figure 2 4 and click Identify Figure 2 4 Connect to...
Page 20: ...ve Config button Table 2 1 Modem Parameters for the Wireless Subtab Parameter Base Modem Remote Modem Repeater Protocol Base Select from the List Simplex Transmitter Half Duplex or PCC transmitter if...
Page 21: ...ower supply requirements 21 www arwestcom com Figure 2 6 Configurations tab Wireless subtab 7 In the Dealer Configuration subtab set the frequency and channel spacing Figure 2 7 on page 22 To save the...
Page 22: ...ng AW400 Power supply requirements 22 www arwestcom com Set the frequency in band 406 470 MHz1 Figure 2 7 Dealer Configuration tab 8 When finished click Close 1 For both Base and Remote modems the fre...
Page 23: ...that you may not press Identify button if identification process has been complete successfully once Figure 2 8 Identification subtab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessori...
Page 24: ...he following steps must be performed 1 Download the new firmware package to your computer 2 Connect your modem and computer See Connecting AW400 and Computer on page 17 for this procedure 3 Select Dow...
Page 25: ...d Rate Data Bits 8 7 Parity Odd Even None Flow control None or RTS CTS Alarm Settings Radio Operation Modes Sleep modes On Off Activate by internal real time clock Activate through RTS CTS lines Activ...
Page 26: ...g automatically selected for the boot up unit the SAVE command must be asserted A command followed by F option displays the Parameters in the predefined frame format The display frame format is unique...
Page 27: ...uffered Escape Sequence from DTE to the air The unit sends all buffered data received from the air since step 2 to DTE and stays in data mode i e transmits data received from DTE over the air includin...
Page 28: ...sparent w EOT Repeater used with GMSK and 4FSK 10 Repeater ArWest Proprietary Simplex 11 TRMB Repeater used with GMSK modulation Reserved for future use 12 Transparent w EOT Receiver used with GMSK an...
Page 29: ...for maintenance serial port interface configurations such as data rate and number of bits in a byte MPORT Parameter Name Parameters List Parameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 Maintenance Port baud rate...
Page 30: ...prior parameterized BOOT commands 3 4 2 HELP The HELP command types the list of all available commands HELP Display this usage BOOT Reboot the unit LINK RF Link Operation Mode DPORT Data Port Configur...
Page 31: ...O Parameter Name Parameters List Parameter Name Parameter List CLK 0 Do not activate by internal real time clock 1 255 Activate by internal real time clock after 100 to 25500 msec of sleeping HW 0 Do...
Page 32: ...ntrol lines To specify a radio unit local or remote the CONNECT command must be used in prior of STATE command using STATE Parameter Name Parameters List The STATE command without Parameter Name indic...
Page 33: ...8PSK 30000 bps D16QAM Data Rate 12 5kHz Channel Spacing 4800 bps DBPSK GMSK 9600 bps DQPSK 4FSK 14400 bps D8PSK 19200 bps D16QAM Data Rate 6 25 kHz Channel Spacing 2400 bps DBPSK 4800 bps DQPSK 7200 b...
Page 34: ...Two tone Silver Gray Antenna Connector BNC 50W Parameter Specification Output Power DBPSK GMSK DQPSK 4FSK D8PSK D16QAM 13 dBm to 33 dBm in 1 dB steps 32 mW to 2 W 13 dBm to 33 dBm in 1 dB steps 32 mW...
Page 35: ...25kHz 117 dBm 12 5kHz 115 dBm 25kHz 116 dBm 12 5kHz 110 dBm 25kHz 111 dBm 12 5kHz 106 dBm 25kHz 107 dBm 12 5kHz 113 dBm 25kHz 114 dBm 12 5kHz Dynamic Range 115 to 15 dBm Max Input Signal Level 10 dBm...
Page 36: ...onnector The external antenna connector type is a TNC RF connector Number Signal Name Dir Details 1 DCD O Data Carrier Detect 2 DSR O Data Set Ready 3 RTS I Request To Send 4 DATAIN I Data from PC Ser...
Page 37: ...tween base and rover receivers Know the strengths and weaknesses of this technology to get the best use out of your receiver The quality and strength of the UHF signals translates into range for UHF c...
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Page 39: ...s Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power s...
Page 40: ...tion the adapter may be permanently damaged voiding your warranty Make sure cords are located so that will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Do not operate equi...
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