
6. In the Network ID field, type a unique number between 0 and 4095 (excluding 255). This is
used to communicate with RF451/RF452 devices in the network. Make note of this number.
All radios in the network require the same Network ID.
7. Select a Frequency Key between 0 and 14 and make note of this number. Generally all
radios in the network will have the same Frequency Key.
8. Apply to save your changes.
9. Connect the RF451/RF452 radio to the computer communications port selected in the
previous step.
B.1.2 Configuring endpoint RF451/RF452 data loggers
Follow these instructions multiple times to set up multiple data loggers. In this case, each must be
given a unique name and PakBus address. For more complicated networks, it is recommended
that you use Network Planner.
1. Ensure your RF451/RF452 data logger is connected to an antenna and power.
2. Using
Device Configuration Utility
, connect to the RF451/RF452 data logger.
3. On the Deployment > Datalogger tab, assign a unique PakBus address.
4. On the Deployment > RF451 tab, set the Radio Operation Mode to Endpoint.
5. In the Network ID field, type the same number set in the previous section:
RF451/RF452 radio connected to the computer
6. Select the same Frequency Key set in the previous section.
7. Apply to save your changes.
B.1.3 Setting up communications between the
RF451/RF452 data logger and the computer
These instructions provide an easy way to set up communications between the RF451/RF452 data
logger and the computer with an RF451/RF452 radio. Follow these instructions multiple times to
set up multiple data loggers. 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/RF452 data logger to the computer communications port that was
selected as the active interface in
Device Configuration Utility
.
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