ESI RF BRIDGE, User Manual

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ESI RF BRIDGE User Guide version 1.0.4.0
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A. ESI RF Devices and RQ Devices
— Initial Setup
The ESI RF Bridge communicates with all ESI RF devices as well as RQ motor controls or RQ motors that are
connected to ESI RF RQ Transceivers.
ESI RF Motors and Remotes
An ESI RF Motor should be in the following state before joining to a network:

Limits set, network information cleared, then unplugged.
NOTE : Limits can be set, cleared, and adjusted on an ESI RF motor after it joins the network by
using the motor head buttons or a SUITE remote.
SUITE Remote
— at factory default and asleep.
For details about using a SUITE remote in an ESI RF network, see the M40/50RF System Quick
Setup Guide on the ESI website: SUITE Arc Remote web page .
RQ Devices (Motors and Motor Controls)
— Connected to ESI RF RQ Transceiver
Prepare RQ devices for inclusion into an ESI RF network, but do not plug in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver yet.
1. The RQ device must be in the following state before connecting to an ESI RF RQ Transceiver:
a. Factory Default
— all options set to factory default.
b. Limits set:
i. If RQ control, limits on the motor being controlled must be set and the control
calibrated.
ii. If RQ motor, the limits must be set.
2. Follow the setup instructions contained in the ESI RF RQ Transceiver Install Guide on the ESI website:
ESI RF RQ Transceiver web page .
3. The RQ device
— motor or motor control — must be powered up. The ESI RF RQ Transceiver will be
connected in a later step. An RQ motor control must have a standard motor connected to provide
feedback (jogs), as the ESI RF network is set up.
B. ESI RF Bridge
— Connections
Hardware Requirements

ESI RF Bridge (with 5 volt DC power supply and
“USB to Mini-B” cable).

PC computer or laptop with DB-9 style (DE-9) serial port, or USB port for a USB Serial Adaptor cable.
o
Terminal program for the PC, such as HyperTerminal or TeraTerm. Do not use Hercules.
o
RS-232 male to female cable or USB Serial Adaptor cable (USB with DB-9 style male connector).

OPTIONAL : one or more SUITE remotes, which provide an additional method of motor administration
and control for up to 16 motors each (Arc remote) or up to 4 motors each (Step remote).
Terminal Emulator Settings
NOTE: these settings are for HyperTerminal . Other terminal emulators may require Local Echo ON.

Serial Port Settings: 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

Flow Control: Software Xon/Xoff

Local Echo: OFF

Do not insert a linefeed after CR.
RS-232 Cable and Pinout
Standard DB-9 style to DB-9 style RS-232 serial cables are used to connect a PC/laptop or automation
system to the ESI RF Bridge. See the illustration below.