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Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Range Test Setup

Range Test Procedure

Optional Configurations

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Create a long range wireless link in minutes.

9XTend-NEMA™ Weatherproof RS-232/485 RF Modem

WARNING: When operating with 1 Watt power output, transmitting in close 
proximity of other RF modems can damage modem front-ends. Observe a minimum 
separation distance of 2' (0.6 m) between modems.

Refer to the 9XTend-PKG-R RS-232/485 product manual for information regarding
operation of the 9XTend-NEMA RF Modem.

Summary of Contents for 9XTend-NEMA 485 RF

Page 1: ... wireless link in minutes 9XTend NEMA Weatherproof RS 232 485 RF Modem WARNING When operating with 1 Watt power output transmitting in close proximity of other RF modems can damage modem front ends Observe a minimum separation distance of 2 0 6 m between modems Refer to the 9XTend PKG R RS 232 485 product manual for information regarding operation of the 9XTend NEMA RF Modem ...

Page 2: ...ata communications Modem Configuration Read Set RF modem parameters Hardware Setup Figure 1 Hardware Setup Host PC PKG R Loopback adapter RS 232 cable The XTend NEMA RF Modem remote will be referred to as NEMA The XTend PKG R RF Modem base will be referred to as PKG R 1 Verify DIP Switches of NEMA PKG R are set to their default positions RS 232 Point to point Mode Switches 1 and 5 are ON up and th...

Page 3: ...ps 1 8 of Range Test 1 Launch the X CTU Software Start Programs MaxStream X CTU Under the PC Settings tab Figure 2 select the PC serial com port from the dropdown list that will be used to connect to NEMA Select the PC interface baud rate that matches the RF data rate of NEMA Use default values for remaining fields Figure 2 4 Select the Range Test tab Figure 3 Optional Check the box in the RSSI se...

Page 4: ...ntain Standard Time Using the RF Modem DIP Switch The DIP switch allows users to configure the several RF modem settings Figure 4 DIP Switch Se ings Se ings applied only when powering on To Restore Defaults DIP Switch Method Serial Interface Switches 1 2 1 2 TX RX Mode Switches 5 6 5 6 O N 1 2 3 4 5 6 RS 485 422 Termination Optional Switches 3 4 2 wire RS 485 Termination 4 wire RS 485 422 Terminat...

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