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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Multi-Point Network ........................ 20 Repeater Network ........................20 Broadcast Network ......................... 22 Network Software Utilities ....................23 Copyright © 2002 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice. February 2002...
Page 4 ComPort Intercept ........................23 TCP/IP Intercept ........................24 ActiveX Library ........................24 DOS Library..........................24 Chapter 4: Conﬁguring Your Transceiver ............25 Getting Status ........................26 The Toolbar ........................27 Exiting the program ......................27 Quick Configuration ....................27 Modifying Settings ..................... 31 Applying and Storing Changes ..................
Page 5 Chapter 6: Setting up a Network with TCP/IP ..........55 TCP/IP Configurator ......................56 Advanced View ........................57 Entering and Changing Information ..................58 Adding TCP/IP Ports .......................58 Editing Ports ...........................60 Setting Control Line Parameters....................61 Remove Unit ID Number ......................61 Remove TCP/IP COM Port ......................62 Renaming TCP/IP Ports ......................62 Monitoring Activity ......................
Page 6 Using Hyperterminal ....................... 80 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ................81 Chapter 10: Learning Exercises............... 83 Point to Point ......................83 Materials Needed ......................83 Procedure ........................83 Multi-Point ComPort Intercept................... 86 Materials Needed ......................86 Procedure ........................86 Multi-Point TCP/IP Intercept ..................91 Materials Needed ......................
Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview1
RS232 port of an existing product and can be Technology used to create wireless data networks in the license- • Frequency free band at 2.4 GHz. AirStream Transceivers can Hopping function in a wide array of network topologies. This • Security manual provides the information you need to install, conﬁgure, and test this transceiver in a variety of...
Page 8: Airstream Technology
• Lower Cost Wireless devices are installed at prices that can be a fraction of the cost of wires. AirStream devices can be moved or reconﬁgured at no additional cost. AIRSTREAM TECHNOLOGY AirStream uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology to ensure secure, reliable long-range data transmissions.
Page 9: Frequency Hopping
The broader radio frequency (RF) bandwidth needed to transmit higher data rates dramatically reduces range. In contrast, the lower data rates used by AirStream allow narrow bandwidths to be used. This is ideal for intermittent, repetitive data transfer, where the premium is on accuracy and long-range transmission.
Page 10: Sessions And Links
Any device (host or remote transceiver) can be a master or a slave depending on who initiates the data transfer. AirStream Transceivers transmit data using sessions and links. A session represents a complete data transfer cycle between two devices.
Page 11: Transmit Power Control
Forward Error Correction (FEC) can be used to correct for a speciﬁc number of bit errors within x -number of bits transmitted. AirStream uses a ‘Half Rate Coding’ algorithm which achieves a correction rate of 1 bit-error in 4 bits transmitted.
Page 12: Security
SECURITY Frequency hopping is inherently more secure than other RF technologies. In addition, each AirStream Transceiver has a Vendor ID set in the ﬁrmware shipped straight from the factory. As you conﬁgure each transceiver you may provide additional network ID numbers and assign varying hop tables for independent networks.
Page 13: Using This Manual
Provide the conﬁgurabilitiy to support a variety of network topologies. • Can be upgraded in the ﬁeld. USING THIS MANUAL All AirStream software applications are Windows® based and adhere to Windows software conventions. The conventions used for instructions in this manual are as follows: Convention...
Page 14: Assumptions
(e.g., double-click to open). All instructions in this manual assume default mode (as delivered) operation. GETTING HELP Each software program has on-line help accessible through the help menu within the program. For Technical Support call 1-800-472-6703. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation And Speciﬁcations
In this Chapter This chapter discusses the physical installation of the transceiver and the installation of the software • Hardware needed to conﬁgure each transceiver. All AirStream Installation Transceivers need to be conﬁgured for a speciﬁc • Interface network topology. This process involves...
Page 16 Connect the other end of this cable to the matching serial port on the device. Note: Prior to installation on the desired device, all transceivers must ﬁrst be connected to and conﬁgured with a PC. In the case of some network installations, it must be the Host PC. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 17: Interface Requirements
High > 3.5 Volts @ 20uA High +3.0 to +30 Output levels Low < 0.4 Volts; Low < -5.0 Volts; High > 3.7 Volts @ 6 mA High > +5.0 Volts @ 3mA Open Collector Low < 0.7 Volts @12mA Output AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 18: Stand-Alone Transceiver Pin Out
Output Always Asserted (High) RTS – Request to Send Input HW Flow Control (internally pulled CTS – Clear to Send Output HW Flow Control (default: asserted/ High) RI – Ring Indicate Output Status Change (default: de-asserted/ Low) AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 19: Serial Communications
Once conﬁguration is complete, you may opt to use a 3 or 5 wire cable during ﬁeld communication with Stand-alone transceivers. These cables are not provided by AirStream. They can be purchased from a number of sources. To determine which cable you need in the ﬁeld...
Page 20 Pin 7 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 8 5 Wire Null Cable TxD Data Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 RxD Data Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Device Transceiver Pin 7 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 8 AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 21: Hardware Specifications
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Design-in Stand-alone Transceiver Frequency 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz license-free ISM band in same U.S. (varies in other countries where AirStream Transceivers have been certiﬁed) Radio Type Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum same Number of 417 independent, non-interfering frequencies same Channels Data Rate 600bps to 9.6 kbps full duplex, up to 19.2kbps...
Page 22: Software Requirements
Insert the Installation CD-ROM or diskette 1 into the appropriate drive. Open the contents of the drive in your usual manner. You can use Windows Explorer or My Computer on the desktop, for example. Double-click Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 23: Network Software Utilities
Transceiver uses a unique mechanical connection (reverse thread SMA connector) for all external mount antennas to ensure that only compliant antennas are used with the transceiver. AirStream does not endorse the use of omni-directional antennas other than those listed below.
Page 24 Antennas Installation and Specifications AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 25: Chapter 3: Point To Point And Network Topologies
Network Software Utility. POINT TO POINT PAIR In a Point to Point topology, AirStream Transceivers are used to connect two devices (e.g., a bar code reader and a printer), or a PC with a single remote device. The Point to Point topology can be considered a virtual wire replacement (e.g., data in on one side equals data...
Page 26: Multi-Point Network
GPIO mode. The Host has a GPIO register so it can detect which remotes are using GPIO. Repeater Network AirStream Transceivers in a Repeater Network function similarly to a Multi-Point Network. They expand the range of the Multi-Point Network by relaying data packets between otherwise out-of-range remote devices and a Host PC.
Page 27 • DOS Library GPIO, power management modes, and asymmetrical data ﬂow rates are Note: not applicable to Repeater Networks. Even though you can use GPIO with ComPort Intercept, you cannot implement this function on a Repeater Network. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 28: Broadcast Network
Broadcast Networks operate solely as conﬁgured by the Conﬁguration Manager. The AirStream Broadcast Network has two modes of operation; Remote To All and Remote To Host. In both modes all transmissions sent by the...
Page 29: Network Software Utilities
Point to Point and Network Topologies 4 wire connection is replaced with the Remote to Host mode and the 2 Wire connection is replaced with Remote to all mode. The AirStream RS232 to RS485 converter is needed to conﬁgure AirStream Transceivers for RS485 devices.
Page 30: Tcp/Ip Intercept
238 devices. This feature is currently being tested and will not be documented further in this version of the manual. You can use this utility for the following network topologies: • Multi-Point • Repeater AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 31: Chapter 4: Conﬁguring Your Transceiver
A Tip of The Day window also appears. A new tip of the day will appear each time you open the conﬁguration program. You can turn this off by unchecking the box. Click OK to dismiss the window. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 32: Getting Status
Indicates that the unit is in Ready Command Mode. This mode is utilized by the network software. Ready To Send This is a hardware ﬂow control indicator Clear To Send A hardware control indicator Data Set Ready Reserved for future use AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 33: The Toolbar
Conﬁguration loads settings directly into EEPROM. These settings will remain in effect until a unit is reconﬁgured. To use Quick Conﬁgure Click Quick Conﬁguration on the General tab, click it on the toolbar, or select it from the Commands menu. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 34 ﬁrst, the wizard will provide options for conﬁguring remotes. See Broadcast Network on page 22 for a more detailed explanation of Broadcast modes. To operate transceivers in Multi-Point or Repeater modes you will need to Note: install a Network Software Utility. Click OK. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 35 Depending on which network you selected in the previous screen, certain ID ﬁelds may be grayed and inaccessible. Click Change in the Serial settings group The Serial Settings dialog appears. This allows you to set the various serial port parameters. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 36 Continue to conﬁgure as many transceivers as required. Disconnect the transceiver attached to the computer. Connect a new one. Wait until this transceiver’s information is displayed. Follow the on- screen instructions. Transceivers can be reconﬁgured as needed. Note: AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 37: Modifying Settings
The following features can be selected from the Commands menu or you can click the appropriate button on the toolbar. These features write the information entered into temporary or permanent storage. Transceiver Host PC Apply Store EEPROM Note: Settings must be Applied before they can be Stored. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 38: Generating Reports
Reports can be generated during the Quick Conﬁgure (if the box was checked) or can be generated at any time using menu commands. Two types of reports can be generated. Information in each report can be cleared separately. Both reports generate text (.txt) ﬁles. The default AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 39 You can clear the contents of a report by clicking Clear Report. If you wish reports to be generated when you run Quick Conﬁguration, the Report generation box must be checked. Click OK. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 40: Power Management
The Host will be normal as it is always sending and receiving data. The transceiver attached to the printer can doze as it will AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 41 Doze mode. Response time in receiving data from another unit may be slightly longer than under Normal power. LED on unit will blink very rapidly when the unit is in Doze mode. Click Apply and/or Store. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 42: Passwords And Access
You can change your password as frequently as you desire. A password consists of any combination of numbers or letters up to 29 characters. If you forget your password, contact AirStream for a new password ﬁle. All units are shipped with as the password.
Page 43: Using Hop Tables
Hop Table sets, each with no more than three consecutive frequencies. Each individual network can only utilize one Hop Table. Entering Hop Table Numbers Hop Table numbers can only be entered or changed by using the Quick Conﬁguration wizard. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 44: Validating The Hop Table
(i.e., noise source) may have moved somewhere else. Session Holdoff This will only be enabled for a host transceiver and is required to manage the communication from multiple remotes. It prevents a host unit from AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 45: Assigning Ids
ID Type Explanation Vendor ID Assigned at the factory and burned into the ﬁrmware. This number is not modiﬁable. This ensures that no other AirStream customer can intercept data assigned to your ID. There are 64,000 unique Vendor IDs. Network ID A number that identiﬁes the network and makes it unique from...
Page 46 It is a dynamic number. The remote units have the matching destination of zero but source numbers are unique. Host PC Transceiver 2 Transceiver 1 Source=0 Source=2 Source=1 Dest.=X Dest.=0 Dest.=0 AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 47: Signal Analysis
9600 full duplex during periods of peak bi-directional data exchange. The default setting is 9600. For a Host transceiver the setting must be 9600. Supported values are: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, and 9600. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 48 When setting up a Host device within a Network setting, the conﬁguration Note: program will automatically preset the serial parameters to: 9600, 8, N, 1. These settings are required for the Network Software Utility to ensure the best possible data transfer speeds. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 49: Data Threshold
If the buffer were to ﬁll up before a transfer, all additional data would be lost. Size Up to 4096 bytes of data can be collected before a data transfer is initiated. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 50 Data Threshold Configuring Your Transceiver AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 51: Chapter 5: Setting Up A Network With Comport
Chapter 5: Setting up a Network with ComPort Note that network software utilities are optional; In this Chapter contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for details. • ComPort Intercept ComPort Intercept™ is a Windows communication • ComPort driver (software application) that intercepts all RS232 Conﬁgurator...
Page 52: Comport Configurator
All instructions given are based on clicking an icon. To run ComPort Conﬁgurator In Windows, select Start then ComPort Intercept Program and then ComPort Conﬁgurator. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 53 If this is the ﬁrst time that you have used the Port Conﬁgurator program, this area should be blank. When the program is opened, only the Add Virtual Port icon and Help icons on the Toolbar are active. Other icons are deactivated. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 54: Advanced View
The number of virtual ports can vary depending on network size (15 remotes maximum) and the number of physical ports in use (if 4 Physical Ports are in use, the maximum number of virtual ports will be 12). AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 55 You can now associate each virtual port with a physical host port as displayed in the Physical Port window. Click the Left Assignment arrow. This will transfer the virtual ports to the host transceiver and establish the virtual communication link between the host transceiver and remote devices. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 56 Each time a virtual port is Added or Deleted, a message asking if you want to restart windows will be displayed. Windows must be restarted when virtual ports are added or deleted (this is a Microsoft Windows requirement). AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 57: Setting Control Line Parameters
You can set the buffer size and the amount of seconds before time-out. By default, Purge Control is enabled with a maximum threshold (8192 bytes) and a timeout setting (1000 seconds). Select the desired port. Right-click. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 58: Remove Unit Id Number
Click Remove Unit ID. The ID is removed. If an ID is removed and you are letting the program increment IDs, the ID removed will be skipped and not reassigned. You will have to reassign it manually, if desired. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 59: Remove Virtual Communications Port
Suspend or unload ComPort Activator when using the Conﬁguration Manager to make changes. For Developer Kits only, the white hardware key must be connected to the Note: parallel port of the computer for the ComPort Activator to run. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 60: Comport Activator
A red symbol indicates that ComPort Activator is now inactive. To start ComPort Activator when you start windows Right-click the ComPort Activator icon. Select Load With Windows. ComPort Activator will automatically start each time you restart Windows. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 61: Chapter 6: Setting Up A Network With Tcp/Ip
Chapter 6: Setting up a Network with TCP/IP Note that network software utilities are optional; In this Chapter contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for details. • TCP/IP Intercept TCP/IP Intercept™ is a software package that provides • TCP/IP all the functionality you need to route wireless data Conﬁgurator...
Page 62: Tcp/Ip Configurator
In Windows, select Start then Programs then TCP/IP Intercept Program and then TCP/IP Conﬁgurator. If you already have TCP/IP ports conﬁgured, you can also open this program by right clicking the TCP/IP icon at the bottom right of your desktop and selecting Show Conﬁgurator. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 63: Advanced View
This check box allows you to change the ﬁelds displayed in the main window. Advance view provides more detailed information and options by adding new columns. These include Input and Output which are described in this chapter. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 64: Entering And Changing Information
To Add TCP/IP Ports: Click Add TCP/IP Port on the toolbar. You can also right-click and select Add TCP/IP Port from the menu. This applies to many features in this application. The Add TCP/IP Port dialog appears. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 65 This will transfer the TCP/IP ports to the host transceiver and establish the TCP/IP communication link between the host transceiver and remote devices. If your Host PC has more than one physical port, make sure you assign the TCP/IP ports to the correct physical port number. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 66: Editing Ports
You can change the assigned TCP/IP port number and the maximum amount of connections at any time. Select the desired port. Right-click. Select the Edit TCP Port from the pop-up menu. Select the desired criteria. Click OK. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 67: Setting Control Line Parameters
Click Remove Unit ID. The ID is removed. If an ID is removed and you are letting the program increment IDs, the ID removed will be skipped and not reassigned. You will have to reassign it manually, if desired. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 68: Remove Tcp/Ip Com Port
“Printer”, may help you remember what equipment each port represents. MONITORING ACTIVITY You can monitor communication port, TCP/IP port, and connection activity on your network. To Monitor activity Open TCP/IP Conﬁgurator. Click Load Driver (if the Activator is not already loaded). AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 69 Setting up a Network with TCP/IP Click the Control Tab. Double-click the Communication port. Information about the port is displayed on the right side of the window. The TCP/IP ports are displayed. Double-click the desired TCP/IP port. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 70: Using Tcp/Ip Activator
TCP/IP Activator to run. TCP/IP Activator To run TCP/IP Activator Double click the TCP/IP Activator icon in the right hand corner of your desktop or click Load Driver in the Conﬁgurator Main window. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 71 TCP/IP Activator A red symbol indicates that is now inactive. To start TCP/IP Activator when you start windows Right-click the TCP/IP Activator icon. Select Load With Windows. TCP/IP Activator will automatically start each time you restart Windows AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 72 Using TCP/IP Activator Setting up a Network with TCP/IP AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 73: Chapter 7: Activex Network Applications
Chapter 7: ActiveX Network Applications Note that network software utilities are optional; In this Chapter contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for details. • Location of sample ﬁles The ActiveX Library provides a number of API system • ActiveX API calls which can be used to create custom network...
Page 74: Wci_Close
The identity of the destination unit that data will be transmitted to. lHandle The handle of the communications port being used. Return Value Result > 0 The length of transmitted data. = 0 No data was transferred. < 0 No transceiver is available to transfer. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 75: Wci_Getdestinationid
This function is used to set the output device to log all incoming data. All data received from any remote device will be passed up to the application program as well as forwarded to the listed devices. Syntax void wCi_SetOutputDeviceID(short iPrintID, long lHandle); AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 76: Wci_Startstopprinting
The handle of the communications port being used. WCI_GETSOURCEID This function is used to get the host transceiver’s ID. Syntax Result = wCi_GetSourceID(long lHandle) as long; Parameters lHandle The handle of the communications port being used. Return Value Result Returns the host transceiver’s ID. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 77: Wci_Setgpiooutput
Manager as described in Quick Conﬁguration on page 27. Syntax Result = wCi_GetGpioOutput(long lDestID, long lHandle) as short; Parameters lDestID The destination ID. lHandle The handle of the communications port being used. Return Value Result Returns the status. 0 is OFF, 1 is ON. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 78: Wci_Getgpioinput
Manager as described in Quick Conﬁguration on page 27. Syntax Result = wCi_GetGpioMode(long lDestID, long lHandle) as short; Parameters lDestID The destination ID. lHandle The handle of the communications port being used. Return Value Result Returns a 1 if GPIO is enabled. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 79: Wci_Ping
This function is used to display the About message box (i.e., version number). Syntax void AboutBox(); NEWMESSAGE This is an event/callback function that occurs whenever a new message has been received from the driver. Syntax void NewMessage(short iStatus, long lDestID, VARIANT DataInfo, long Datalen); AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 80: Activex Design Time Properties Page
ACTIVEX DESIGN TIME PROPERTIES PAGE: CommPort The speciﬁc Serial Port connected to the host transceiver. Range: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Timeout A global timeout value (in seconds) used when attempting to communicate with a remote device. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 81: Chapter 8: Testing Your Units
Destination Unit ID of unit B and vice-versa. In addition, both units must have matching Vendor ID numbers, Network ID numbers and Hop Table numbers. • One of these units is connected to a PC with the Conﬁguration Manager loaded. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 82: Performing The Test
The Loopback Test screen allows you to perform two functions; to test that two units can communicate and to determine the best placement of one unit relative to another based on received signal strength. This test is only used for stand-alone models. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 83: What You Need
Click the Loopback Test tab. Click Test. Click Instantaneous RSSI. In Test String, enter some text. Enter the desired criteria in other ﬁelds in this group. The default values are recommended for this type of testing. Click Start. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 84 Loopback Test Testing Your Units AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 85: Viewing Data In The Rx And Tx Panes
You can use the Clear buttons on the toolbar or the commands in the Edit menu to clear the panes of data. To clear data in the panes, select Clear RX Pane or Clear TX Pane. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 86: Using Hyperterminal
If you type but do not see the characters on screen and wish to see them, select File> Properties> Settings> ASCII setup> Echo Typed Characters Locally. Note: If you are testing Multi-Point or Repeater with ComPort Intercept or TCP/ IP Intercept their Activators must be running. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 87: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Zeus cable. Network Software Utility. The Conﬁguration Program ComPort or TCP/IP Suspend or unload Activators will not start Activator program is when using the Conﬁguration running in the Program to make changes. background. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 88 Increase the period that the user “timeout” while waiting for delay compared with application waits before declaring a response from another cable. a “timeout.” (Suggest 1500 to user-supplied device (e.g. 2000 msec.) printer or computer) connected to the remote transceiver. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 89: Chapter 10: Learning Exercises
Power up your PC. Insert the Conﬁguration Manager CD into the appropriate drive. Using your usual method (Windows Explorer, My computer etc.) to view the contents of the drive. Double-click Setup.exe. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 90 Select Conﬁguration Manager form the Start menu in Windows. The Main window appears. Click Quick Conﬁguration. Click Point-to-Point. Click OK. Enter the information as shown in the dialog below. Click Submit. Generate a Report (if desired) Click Report Generation. Click Close. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 91 Insert the RS232 connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. Note that all of the ﬁelds are grayed out except Alias Source name. Click Submit. Uncheck Report Generation. Click Close. View the Report In your Windows Explorer, open C:\Program Files\Conﬁguration Manager\RReport.txt. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 92: Multi-Point Comport Intercept
Insert the Conﬁguration Manager software into the appropriate drive. Using your usual method (Windows Explorer, My computer etc.) view the contents of the drive. Double-click Setup.exe. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the ComPort Intercept Software into the appropriate drive. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 93 Conﬁgure Transceiver 1 Select Conﬁguration Manager from the Start menu in Windows. The Main window appears. Click Quick Conﬁguration. Click Host to Multi-Point (Host) Click OK. Enter the information as shown in the dialog below. Host Click Submit. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 94 Insert the RS232 connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. Note that all of the ﬁelds are grayed out except Alias Source name and Source Unit ID. Make sure that Auto increment is checked. Click Submit. Uncheck Report Generation. Click Close. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 95 Enter 1 and click OK. This will be assigned to the remote called Device 1. Right-click the second virtual port. Click Assign Unit ID. Enter 2 and click OK. This will be assigned to the remote called Device 2. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 96 If you are using hyperterminal, remember to connect the Virtual Port Note: number and not the physical port number (COM1). You will need to open two HyperTerminals to connect to both remote transceivers at the same time. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 97: Multi-Point Tcp/Ip Intercept
Attach the power supply to transceiver 1. Plug the power supply into power source. Verify that LED 1 on the front panel of the transceiver blinks 3 times and remains lit. Attach an antenna to transceiver 1. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 98 Click Report Generation. Click Close. Click Yes. Click OK. Connect and Conﬁgure Transceiver 2 Disconnect serial connector from transceiver 1. (You can leave it on the computer.) Attach power supply to transceiver 2. Plug power supply into power source. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 99 Insert the RS232 connector into the serial connector in back of the transceiver. Note that all of the ﬁelds are grayed out except Alias Source name and Source Unit ID. Make sure that Auto increment is checked. Click Submit. Check Report Generation. Click Close. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 100 This would work for any existing wired connection on a local LAN. Another example would be to use HyperTerminal. This requires that your peripherals are also PCs or that you use a loop back connector to see the data sent returned in your HyperTerminal Window. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 101: Repeater Tcp/Ip Intercept
Plug the power supply into power source. Verify that LED 1 on the front panel of the transceiver blinks 3 times and remains lit. Insert the RS232 cable connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 102 Disconnect serial connector from transceiver 1. (You can leave it on the computer.) Attach power supply to transceiver 2. Plug power supply into power source. Verify that LED 1 on the front panel of the transceiver blinks three times and remains lit. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 103 Note that all of the ﬁelds are grayed out except Alias Source name and Source Unit ID. Make sure that Auto increment is checked. Click Submit. Check Report Generation. Click Close. Click Cancel. Select Exit from the File menu. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 104 Host PC and select File>print. The information would be printed out on the printer just as if it had been connected by wire. This would work for any existing wired connection on a local LAN. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 105 Move transceiver 2 and resend data to transceiver 3 until data is again received. Connect transceiver 3 to peripheral devices. (Note power supply and connector connections must be made.) Resend data. Instead of being looped back, data is received on the peripheral attached to transceiver 3. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 106: Broadcast Remote-To-All
Plug the power supply into power source. Verify that LED 1 on the front panel of the transceiver blinks 3 times and remains lit. Insert the RS232 cable connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 107 Click Yes. Click OK. Click Remote to All. Connect and Conﬁgure Transceiver 2 Disconnect serial connector from transceiver 1. (You can leave it on the computer.) Attach power supply to transceiver 2. Plug power supply into power source. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 108 Insert the RS232 connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. Note that all of the ﬁelds are grayed out except Alias Source name and Source Unit ID. Make sure that Auto increment is checked. Click Submit. Check Report Generation. Click Close. Click Cancel. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 109 HyperTerminal Window. The data appears on both peripheral at once. Send data from the peripheral device to a the host. The data appears on the Host and on the other peripheral device. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 110: Broadcast Remote-To-Host
Plug the power supply into power source. Verify that LED 1 on the front panel of the transceiver blinks 3 times and remains lit. Insert the RS232 cable connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 111 Click Yes. Click OK. Click Remote to Host. Connect and Conﬁgure Transceiver 2 Disconnect serial connector from transceiver 1. (You can leave it on the computer.) Attach power supply to transceiver 2. Plug power supply into power source. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 112 Insert the RS232 connector into the serial connector in the back of the transceiver. Note that all of the ﬁelds are grayed out except Alias Source name and Source Unit ID. Make sure that Auto increment is checked. Click Submit. Check Report Generation. Click Close. Click Cancel. AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 113 HyperTerminal Window. The data appears on both peripheral at once. Send data from the peripheral device to a the host. The data appears on the Host but not on the other peripheral device. AirStream User’s Manual...
Page 114 Broadcast Remote-To-Host Learning Exercises AirStream User’s Manua...
Page 115: Glossary
Directional Antenna An antenna with range extended in a particular direction. DOS Library A Network Software Utility to port AirStream software to controllers and embedded microprocessors that are not Windows PCs. Ethernet A type of data transmission technology that enables LAN/WANs, Internet, and Intranet connectivity.
Page 116 Network Software Utilities All software used to create network topologies. Network Topology Used to describe the conﬁgurations of networks. Original Equipment Manufacturer. Typically uses AirStream Design- in Transceivers. Also refers to a level of access in the Conﬁguration Manager. Omni-directional Antenna An antenna with range extended in a 360 degree transmission pattern.
Page 117 Spread Spectrum A radio transmission that spreads the user information over a wide bandwidth. Stand-alone Transceiver A AirStream Transceiver in a case with an RS232 port and external power adaptor. Systems Integrator Designs or Integrates equipment systems using AirStream Stand- alone Transceivers or OEM products built with AirStream Design-in Transceivers.
Page 118 Glossary AirStream User’s Manual G-112...
Page 119: Warranty
THIS WARRANTY SHALL HAVE ANY LEGAL EFFECT UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY A RLWS CORPORATE OFFICER OF AND THE UYER © 2002 Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. Rice Lake, WI USA. All Rights Reserved. RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS • 230 WEST COLEMAN STREET • RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 • USA...
Page 120 FCC Warning This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation of this device is subject to the condition that it does not cause harmful interference; this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.

Rice Lake AirStream Operation Manual

Chapter 1: Overview1

Why Wireless

Airstream Technology

Security

Transceiver Features

Using this Manual

Assumptions

Getting Help

Chapter 2: Installation and Speciﬁcations

Hardware Installation

Interface Requirements

Serial Communications

Hardware Specifications

Software Requirements

Software Installation

Antennas

Chapter 3: Point to Point and Network Topologies

Point to Point Pair

Networks

Network Software Utilities

Chapter 4: Conﬁguring Your Transceiver

Chapter 5: Setting up a Network with Comport

Chapter 6: Setting up a Network with TCP/IP

TCP/IP Configurator

Monitoring Activity

Using TCP/IP Activator

Chapter 7: Activex Network Applications

Wci_Open

Wci_Close

Wci_Writedataex

Wci_Getdestinationid

Wci_Checkrxque

Wci_Setoutputdeviceid

Wci_Startstopprinting

Wci_Getsourceid

Wci_Setgpiooutput

Wci_Getgpiooutput

Wci_Getgpioinput

Wci_Getgpiomode

Wci_Ping

Aboutbox

Newmessage

Activex Design Time Properties Page

Chapter 8: Testing Your Units

Terminal Mode Test

Loopback Test

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

Chapter 10: Learning Exercises

Glossary

Warranty

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