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MRX-900 Operating Manual: Configuration Options

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3. Configuration Options

In configuration mode, the
default serial rate for the
MRX-900 is 9600 baud.

Refer to Appendix A (page
15) for a menu navigation
chart to facilitate use of the
configuration menus.

Configuration options are
immediately stored in non-
volatile memory when
selected and become active
after exiting configuration or
power-cycling the unit.

3.0  Configuration Parameters

The MRX-900 is easily configured to meet a wide range of needs and
applications.  Configuration is fully menu-driven and requires only a terminal
with a 9600 baud RS-232 port.  Configuration mode is initiated by depressing
the Configuration Button on the back panel of the MRX-900 and holding it
for at least two or three seconds.  The main configuration menu is then
displayed:

                Microhard Systems Inc
                MRX-900 Configuration
1) Operating Mode       Slave  - Point to Point
2) Serial Baud Rate     115200
3) Wireless Link Rate   Turbo
4) Network Address      1
5) Unit Address         1
6) Hopping Pattern      A
7) Encryption Key       0
8) Output Power Level   1 mW
9) Packet Parameters
A) Radio Stats
ESC to exit

Select an Item to Configure : _

Note that 9600 baud is the default rate for configuration only, and that the
actual data communications rate during operation is user-defined, with rates
from 2400 to 115,200 bps.  (With reference to the serial data port, 

baud

 and

bps

 can correctly be used interchangeably since no modulation occurs to

increase the bit rate over the baud rate.  This may not always be the case with
modulated signals transmitted between DCEs.)  No terminal emulation is
required, although a “TTY” setting can be used if mode selection is required
by your communications software.

Most menu items are hot-key driven, requiring minimal keypresses to quickly
navigate and set parameters.  Current parameters are indicated to the right of
each item in the main configuration menu (see above), and preceded by an
asterisk (

*

) for each chosen option in parameter submenus (shown on

following pages).  Configuration parameters are saved in non-volatile
memory as soon as they are selected.  This allows quick configuration of the
modem and reactivation in operation mode by either pressing ESC on the
terminal from the main configuration menu, or simply power-cycling the unit
(momentarily disconnecting power to the MRX-900).

3.1  Operating Mode

The Operating Mode partly defines the “personality” of the MRX-900.
When item 1 is chosen from the configuration menu, the following options
are available:

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Страница 1: ...MRX 900 Operating Manual Contents i MRX 900 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Wireless Modem Operating Manual Microhard Systems Inc Leaders in Wireless Telecom...

Страница 2: ...ife The electronic equipment described in this manual generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause radio interference in which case th...

Страница 3: ...in Configuration Menu 7 3 1 Operating Mode 7 3 2 Serial Baud Rate 9 3 3 Wireless Link Rate 9 3 4 Network Address 10 3 5 Unit Address 10 3 6 Hopping Pattern 10 3 7 Encryption Key 11 3 8 Output Power Le...

Страница 4: ...ii MRX 900 Operating Manual...

Страница 5: ...ty The MRX 900 s versatility makes it the ideal solution for applications ranging from office productivity to industrial data control and acquisition While a pair of MRX 900 modems can link two termin...

Страница 6: ...performance from your equipment using the MRX 900 Although the manual is intended for all MRX 900 users from the novice to the professional it is recommended that new users of the MRX 900 thoroughly r...

Страница 7: ...n when preparing to install your MRX 900 wireless modem These represent typical requirements but due to the large variation of user needs and applications the items are user supplied and are not acces...

Страница 8: ...minal keyboard Receive LED Lights up when the modem receives data over the wireless link as well as during internal carrier search and synchronization operations Transmit LED Lights to indicate that t...

Страница 9: ...rear of your MRX 900 and pressing it for two to three seconds A menu similar to the following should appear on your terminal screen Microhard Systems Inc MRX 900 Configuration 1 Operating Mode Slave...

Страница 10: ...odems n All modems must use the same Encryption Key Each of the parameters above are defined using the terminal to display the menu driven configuration screens and setting the appropriate items Setti...

Страница 11: ...600 baud is the default rate for configuration only and that the actual data communications rate during operation is user defined with rates from 2400 to 115 200 bps With reference to the serial data...

Страница 12: ...Master either directly or through a repeater whose network address unit address and hopping pattern matches its own 3 Master Point to Multipoint In a point to multipoint network one unit should be se...

Страница 13: ...E communication will fail 3 3 Wireless Link Rate The Wireless Link Rate is the speed and optimization method for which modems will communicate over the RF link The possible settings are Wireless Link...

Страница 14: ...urrently in close proximity it is suggested that an atypical value be chosen perhaps something meaningful yet not easily selected by chance or coincidence 3 5 Unit Address In point to point operation...

Страница 15: ...iguration menu and select one of the following Power Output Level 1 1 mW 2 10 mW 3 100 mW 4 1000 mW 5 Adaptive ESC to exit Select Power Output Level _ Ideally you should test the communications perfor...

Страница 16: ...essary for reliable communications If the wireless link is consistently good and solid a maximum size of 255 is recommended However if the link is poor e g experiencing excessive interference and data...

Страница 17: ...ich point it wraps around to 0 again Number of errors detected by CRC Each packet transmitted by the MRX 900 includes a checksum against which the data on the receiving end is checked If the CRC value...

Страница 18: ...iously entered slave from the Slave List When selected the prompt Delete Slave Address _ appears A value from 0 to 65535 should be entered followed by Enter Return 3 Show List This option displays the...

Страница 19: ...te Wireless Link Rate Maximum Size Timeout Interval Power Output Level Slave List Radio Stats Packet Parameters Retry Timeout 1 115200 2 57600 3 38400 4 28800 5 19200 6 14400 7 9600 8 7200 9 4800 A 36...

Страница 20: ...16 MRX 900 Operating Manual...

Страница 21: ...Mode Unit Address Output Power Level Serial Baud Rate Wireless Link Network Address 0 65535 Hopping Pattern A T Encryption Key 0 65535 Master S N _________ o 1 mW o 10 mW o 100 mW o 1000 mW 1W o 11520...

Страница 22: ...ve S N _________ Unique Unit Address 0 65535 o 1 mW o 10 mW o 100 mW o 1000 mW 1W o 115200 o 57600 o 38400 o 28800 o 19200 o 14400 o 9600 o 7200 o 4800 o 3600 o 2400 Slave S N _________ Unique Unit Ad...

Страница 23: ...o Send A handshaking signal which is asserted by the DTE when it is ready to transmit data Typically the DCE responds by activating CTS Essentially RTS is the DTE s way of saying I am ready to send da...

Страница 24: ...l as its connection to another DCE via DCD these are relayed together as a ready state indicator from the DTE via DTR Wiring diagrams for the most common cables of this type are provided for your refe...

Страница 25: ...be no larger than 5 16 diameter with outer screw shaft of no more than about 1 8 If mounted with the rubber footprint on bottom of unit about 1 4 clearance should be left between surface and bottom of...

Страница 26: ...22 MRX 900 Operating Manual...

Страница 27: ...oint operation ensure that each Slave has a unique Unit Address and they are included in the Slave List of Repeaters if applicable and of the Master In point to point mode ensure the Unit Address on b...

Страница 28: ...cy Check to see that this option is enabled recommended and see if the situation improves 2 If CRC 16 error detection is enabled and this problem is occurring it is likely due to the link between the...

Страница 29: ...itivity 105 dBm Output Power 1mW 10mW 100mW 1W user selectable or adaptive Spreading Code Frequency Hopping Hopping Patterns 20 pseudo random user selectable Error Detection CRC 16 with auto re transm...

Страница 30: ...26 MRX 900 Operating Manual...

Страница 31: ...cy Check An error detection scheme for transmitted data Performed by using a polynomial algorithm on data and appending a checksum to the end of the packet At the receiving end a similar algorithm is...

Страница 32: ...or communications device RS 232 Recommended Standard 232 more accurately RS 232C or EIA TIA 232E Defined by the EIA a widely known standard electrical and physical interface for linking DCEs and DTEs...

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