July 07, 2023
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R70ER Ethernet Data Radio
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Controller configuration to broadcast to all devices: DIP switches 1 ON, 2 OFF
Peripheral configuration to route to controller: DIP switches 1 OFF, 2 OFF
Tree network in broadcast mode configuration
Client
Server
Server
Repeater
Server
A tree network using MultiHop radios is the most powerful wireless system possible; many repeaters and peripheral radios can be combined
to cover vast areas and get around hills or buildings. In the other networks, the wireless "hops" are minimized. In this system, you can "hop"
as much as you need to, but the trade-off is speed. This is the slowest of the network layouts.
Controller configuration to broadcast to all devices: DIP switches 1 ON, 2 OFF
Repeater configuration to broadcast to all devices: DIP switches 1 OFF, 2 ON
Peripheral configuration to broadcast to all devices: DIP switches 1 OFF, 2 OFF
IMPORTANT: Star and tree topologies use a Broadcast radio technique. Broadcasting allows for many radios and large
complex systems but also introduces a small chance that a data packet can be lost. These networks topologies require
the control system to automatically resend missing data packets. Most control protocols (like Modbus) will work fine.
Other serial stream based protocols may not be as tolerant and should only be used with point to point topologies.
Apply Power to the R70ER
The
R70ER
is fitted with a 4-pin M12 connector for fast installations. Use straight splitter cordsets to connect multiple devices and power to
the
R70ER
. For a list of splitter and cordset options, see
4-pin M12 Male Connector
Pin
Wire Color
Wiring Description
1
4
3
2
1
Brown (bn)
10 to 30 V DC
2
White (wh)
Reserved
3
Blue (bu)
DC common (GND)
4
Black (bk)
Reserved
Bind the R70ER Ethernet Radio to Form a Network
To create your network, bind the R70 to the designated controller/primary radio.
Binding the radios ensures all radios within a network communicate only with the other radios within the same network. The data radio
controller/primary automatically generates a unique binding code when the radio controller enters binding mode. This code is transmitted to
all radios within range that are also in binding mode. After a repeater/peripheral radio is bound, the repeater/peripheral radio accepts data
only from the controller to which it is bound. The binding code defines the network, and all radios within a network must use the same binding
code.
Apply power to all radios and place the
R70ER
radio at least two meters away from the controller/primary radio.
1.
Remove the cover. See
"Configure the R70ER DIP Switches" on page 2
2.
On the controller/primary radio: Triple-click the binding button to enter binding mode.
Both LEDs flash red.
3.
On the repeater/peripheral radio: Triple-click the binding button to put the
R70ER
into binding mode.
The radio enters binding mode and searches for any controller/primary radio in binding mode. While searching for the controller/
primary radio, the two red LEDs flash alternately. When the radio finds the controller/primary radio and is bound, both red LEDs are
solid for four seconds, then both red LEDs flash simultaneously four times.
4.
Re-install the
R70ER
's cover.
5.
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