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If you are connecting to multiple dataloggers, you will have to assign unique PakBus
addresses to each data logger using Device Configuration Utility. (Connect to each data
logger, set the PakBus Address on the Deployment | Datalogger tab.)
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Use data logger support software to set up communications between the computer with
the RF451 radio and the dataloggers.
Configuring the RF451 radio connected to the computer
Configure the RF451 radio connected to the computer (see image in
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1. Ensure your RF451 radio is connected to an antenna and power.
2. If connecting via USB for the first time, you must first install USB drivers using Device
Configuration Utility (select your radio, then on the main page, click Install USB Driver).
Plug the RF451 radio to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Using Device Configuration Utility, connect to the RF451 radio.
4. On the Deployment tab, set the Active Interface to USB or RS-232 (depending on how your
computer will be connected to the radio).
5. Set the Radio Operation Mode to Multi-Point Master.
6. In the Network ID field, type a unique number between 0 and 4095 (excluding 255). This is
used to communicate with RF451 devices in the network. Make note of this number. All
radios in the network require the same Network ID.
7. Select a Frequency Key between 0 and 14 and make note of this number. Generally all
radios in the network will have the same Frequency Key.
8. Apply the changes.
9. Connect the RF451 radio to the computer communication port selected in the previous
step.
Configuring slave RF451 dataloggers
Follow these instructions multiple times to set up multiple dataloggers. In this case, each must be
given a unique name and PakBus address. For more complicated networks, it is recommended
that you use Network Planner.
1. Ensure your RF451 data logger is connected to an antenna and power.
2. Using Device Configuration Utility, connect to the RF451 data logger.
3. On the Deployment | Datalogger tab, assign a unique PakBus address.
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