4. On the Deployment | RF451 tab, set the Radio Operation Mode to Point to Multi-Point
Slave.
5. In the Network ID field, type the same number set in the previous instruction: "Configuring
a Connection to an RF451 Radio."
6. Select the same Frequency Key set in the previous instruction: "Configuring a Connection
to an RF451 Radio."
7. Apply the changes.
Setting up communications between the RF451 data logger and the computer
These instructions provide an easy way to set up communications between the RF451 data logger
and the computer with an RF451 radio. Follow these instructions multiple times to set up multiple
dataloggers. For more complicated networks, it is recommended that you use Network Planner.
1. Ensure the data logger is connected to an antenna and power.
2. Connect the RF451 data logger to the computer communication port that was selected as
the active interface in Device Configuration Utility.
3. Using data logger support software, launch the EZSetup Wizard and add the data logger.
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PC200W and PC400 users, click Add Datalogger
.
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LoggerNet users, click Setup
, then the View menu to ensure you are in the EZ
(Simplified) view, then click the Add Datalogger button.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the CR6Series data logger from the list, type a name for your data logger (for
example, a site or project name), and click Next.
6. If prompted, select the Direct Connect connection type and click Next.
7. Select the communication port used to communicate with the RF451 from the COM Port
list.
8. Accept the default value of 00 seconds in the COM Port Communication Delay - this box is
used to allow time for hardware devices to "wake up" and negotiate a communications
link. Click Next.
9. You do not need to select a baud rate. The PakBus address must match the hardware
settings for your data logger.
10. Click Next.
11. By default, the data logger does not use a security code or a PakBus encryption key.
Therefore, the Security Code can be left at 0 and the PakBus Encryption Key can be left
3. Setting up the CR6
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