Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
HopNet Benefits ........................................................................................................... 1
Operating Frequency ............................................................................................... 1
HopNet Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Advantages .................................... 1
HopNet Data Integrity............................................................................................... 2
Flexible Power Management.................................................................................... 2
Advanced Features ...................................................................................................... 2
The HopNet Family of Products ................................................................................... 3
Accessories.............................................................................................................. 3
Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 4
Install the HopNet Configuration Wizard on a PC. ....................................................... 4
Connect the HopNet radio to the PC. ........................................................................... 4
Set one HopNet radio to act as the Base. .................................................................... 5
Run a communications test. ......................................................................................... 7
The Serial Adapter Box ................................................................................................ 8
3 Wire Operation ...................................................................................................... 8
Remote Pin-Out, RS-232 ......................................................................................... 9
Guidelines for Installation ........................................................................................... 10
Aiming the Antenna and Placing the Remote............................................................. 10
Interconnect Cable ..................................................................................................... 10
Configuring the Network................................................................................................ 11
HopNet Configuration Wizard (5.0 or later) ................................................................ 11
About the INIT.INI File................................................................................................ 13
Parameters Tab ..................................................................................................... 14
RF Tools ................................................................................................................ 23
WinCom Window.................................................................................................... 27
Function Keys ........................................................................................................ 30
Recover.................................................................................................................. 30
Restart ................................................................................................................... 31
Saving Configurations ................................................................................................ 31
Modbus Operation...................................................................................................... 31
Automatic Addressing ............................................................................................ 32
Serial Commands....................................................................................................... 33
Network Commands................................................................................................... 34
Status Commands...................................................................................................... 39
Memory Commands ................................................................................................... 40
Modbus Adapter Commands...................................................................................... 41
Modem Command Summary ..................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 43
Overview .................................................................................................................... 43
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 43
Transceiver Requirements ..................................................................................... 43
Common System Problems........................................................................................ 44
Guidelines for Reducing Interference ......................................................................... 45
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 45
