The left and right LEDs flash alternately and the Node searches for a Gateway in binding mode. After the Node binds, the
LEDs stay solid momentarily, then they flash together four times. The Node automatically exits binding mode and reboots.
5. Label the Node with the assigned address number for future reference.
6. Press BACK on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific Node address.
The Node LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that Node address.
7. Repeat these steps for as many DX80 Nodes as are needed for your network.
8. When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.
Bind a MultiHop Radio to a DXM and Assign the Device ID
Before beginning the binding procedure, apply power to all the devices. Separate radios by two (2) meters when running binding
procedure. Put only one DXM MultiHop master radio into binding mode at a time to prevent binding the slave radios to the wrong
master radio.
Binding MultiHop radios ensures all MultiHop radios within a network communicate only with other radios within the same network.
The MultiHop radio master automatically generates a unique binding code when the radio master enters binding mode. This code
is then transmitted to all radios within range that are also in binding mode. After a repeater/slave is bound, the repeater/slave radio
accepts data only from the master to which it is bound. The binding code defines the network, and all radios within a network must
use the same binding code.
1. Enter binding mode on the DXM radio:
a) Use the arrow keys select the ISM Radio menu on the LCD and press ENTER.
b) Highlight the Binding menu and press ENTER.
2. Assign the device address to the repeater or slave radios. Valid device IDs are 11 through 60.
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For MultiHop radios without rotary dials: Use the DXM arrow keys to select the device ID to assign to the MultiHop
radio about to enter binding mode. The DXM assigns this device ID to the next radio that enters binding mode. Only
bind one slave radio at a time.
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For MultiHop radios with rotary dials: Use the MultiHop radio's rotary dials to assign a device ID . The left rotary dial
represents the tens digit (1 through 6) and the right dial represents the ones digit (0 through 9) of the device ID. You can
leave the DXM "Bind to" address set to 1 because the MultiHop's rotary dials will override that setting.
3. Start binding mode on the DXM radio by pressing ENTER on the DXM radio.
4. After entering binding mode on the DXM, put the MultiHop repeater or slave radio into binding mode.
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For housed radios, triple-click button 2.
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For board-level radios, triple-click the button.
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For radios without buttons, refer to the radio's datasheet for instructions on entering binding mode.
After binding is completed, the MultiHop radio automatically exits binding mode and begins operation.
5. Press BACK on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific device address.
The Multihop radio's LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that MultiHop radio.
6. Label the MultiHop radio with the assigned address number for future reference.
7. Repeat these steps, changing the device address, for as many MultiHop radios as are needed for your network.
8. When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.
All radio devices begin to form the network after the master data radio exits binding mode.
Conduct a Site Survey from the DXM
Conduct a Site Survey to verify the wireless communication between the radios without your wireless network.
For a DX80 network, the Gateway controls the site survey and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a DX80
network does not affect the throughput of the DX80 network. The DX80 Gateway-Node system can run a site survey analysis while
the network is operational. For a MulitHop network, the master device passes the site survey request to the intended Modbus slave
device. The Site Survey runs and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a MultiHop network stops all network
traffic to that device.
1. On the DXM: Use the arrow buttons to select the ISM Radio menu and press ENTER.
2. Select the Site Survey menu and press ENTER.
3. Use the Up or Down arrows to select the radio ID number and press ENTER to run the site survey with that Node or slave.
The site survey results display as green, yellow, red, and missed packets. Green indicates the highest signal strength, then
yellow, and red. Missed packets were not received.
4. When you are finished running the Site Survey, press Back twice to return to the main menu.
Exit Site Survey mode when you have finished to avoid causing system problems and reducing the battery life of any
battery-powered radios.
DXM Controller Quick Start Guide
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