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Page 1 User Manual �� ...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents ................................... 2 Safety precautions ..................................3 General product description ................................ 4 Possible applications ..................................5 Functional elements..................................5 Interfaces......................................6 Putting into operation ................................... 7 Delivery status....................................7 Putting the radio module into operation ............................7 Possible settings in command mode ............................
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Mind the valid legal provisions for the protection of persons in electromagnetic fields when installing the antenna. Read the user manual carefully to be able to use the wealth of features of your new alpha DFM 5/868. You can also find further information on our website http://www.fmncom.com.
Page 4: General Product Description
General product description By means of two radio modems alpha DFM 5/868, a transparent RS232 track (half-duplex) can be set up. There- fore, a very simple cable replacement can be realized. Within the first 60 seconds after connection of the power supply, the configuration mode can be activated in which different parameters of the unit can be set by means of a terminal program.
Page 5: Possible Applications
General product description Possible applications l Cable replacement for the serial interface (RS232), USB (Host to Host) and optional LAN (virtual COM-Port driver) l M2M Machine to Machine (data communication of machines, vehicles, containers, automatic machines or other objects with a central control point) l Traffic management systems (bus stop information) l Transmission of measured values Functional elements...
Page 6: Interfaces
General product description Interfaces The power supply is possible via the USB interface. Alternatively, the power supply can also be realized over a power supply unit. �� Fig. 2: Functional elements RS232 socket, USB socket and socket for power supply unit Designation Function N.C.
Page 7: Putting Into Operation
Putting into operation Delivery status The parameters of the radio module alpha DFM 5/868 are set to the following values ex works: l data rate: 115.200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit and protocol RTS / CTS Handshake (see chapter “Setting the RS232 interface or settings at the terminal program”)
Page 8: Possible Settings In Command Mode
Possible settings Possible settings in command mode RS232 parameters: Data bits 7 or 8 Stop bits 1 or 2 Parity NO, ODD, EVEN Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800 and 115200 Protocol HW or NO User data length: from 1 byte up to max.
Page 9: Commands In Command Mode
Possible settings Commands in command mode Command Meaning Possibilities Config <CR> Currently set parameters are dis- Listing of the following parameters: played Baudrate Databits Stopbits Parity Protocol Myaddr Destaddr Paclen Freq Baudrate=<Baudrate><CR> Setting baud rate e. g. Baudrate=38400<CR> adjustable baud rates are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800 or 115200 Databits=<Databits><CR>...
Page 10: Usable Frequencies
Possible settings Usable frequencies Channel number Frequenzy range in MHz 868.150 868.450 868.825 869.075 869.525 869.850 Table 7: Adjustable operating frequencies of the radio modules...
Page 11: Setting The Interfaces
Setting the interfaces Setting the interfaces Setting the RS232 interface or settings at the terminal program In case your computer has a free COM-Port (9-pole), you can use this connection for the connection with the radio module. Then it will not be necessary to install additional drivers. The parametrisation can be done with any terminal program.
Page 12 Setting the interfaces �� ...
Page 13: Setting The Usb Interface
Automatic USB driver installation 1. Connect the radio module alpha DFM 5/868 with the computer by means of an USB cable. A message about newly found hardware is displayed. If this is not the case, please read the chapter “Manual USB driver installa- tion”.
Page 14 Setting the USB interface Fig. 6: Select driver source The driver is now searched on the supplied CD and installed. 5. Click on “Weiter” (Next) in the next window. Fig. 7: Driver files found 6. Click on “Fertig stellen” (Finish) in the next window. Fig.
Page 15: Manual Usb Driver Installation
In case you see the following symbol down right in the corner of the screen after connecting the radio module alpha DFM 5/868 and the dialogue for installing the USB driver does not appear, the USB hardware of the radio module was not detected automatically.
Page 16 Setting the USB interface Fig.12: Properties dialogue, install driver again 4. Click on “Weiter” (Next) in the next window. Fig. 13: Assistant for updating device drivers 5. Click on “Weiter” (Next) in the next window. Fig.14: Assistant for searching new drivers 6.
Page 17 Setting the USB interface Select "CD-ROM-Laufwerke" (CD-ROM drives) as source for the driver search. Click on "Weiter" (Next). Fig. 15: Select the source for the driver 7. Finish the installation with "Fertigstellen" (Finish). Fig. 16: Finish the manual driver installation If you can still see a yellow exclamation mark in the device manager, please carry out the instructions of this chapter a second time.
Page 18: Checking The Usb Driver Settings
Setting the USB interface Checking the USB driver settings To check the correct installation of the USB driver, please proceed as follows and open: 1. Start à Einstellungen à Systemsteuerung à System à Hardware à Gerätemanager 2. Click on the "+" in front of "Anschlüsse (COM und LPT)" (Connections (COM and LPT)) Fig.17: Device manager 3.
Page 19: Antennas
Antennas Antennas When visibility is clear, ranges of up to 400 m are possible by means of standard antennas between the modules. By means of a gain antenna, receiving and transmitting properties of the wireless measurement system can be improved. All antennas for the ISM band 868 MHz can be used in principle.
Page 20: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data If not given otherwise, the limits of the ETSI EN 300 220 and ETSI EN 301 489 will apply. Properties Value / description Dimensions L x W x H approx. 98 mm x 72 mm x 47 mm Weight approx.
Page 21: Conformity
Conformity Declaration of conformity Herewith, the FMN communications GmbH declares that the wireless measurement system complies with the essential requirements and the other relevant provisions of the directive 1999/5/EG (R&TTE directive). The complete declarations of conformity can be found in the Internet under http://www.fmncom.com.
Page 22 Notes...
Page 23 Copyright All rights reserved. Duplication of these instructions for use or parts thereof by any reproduction method whatsoever is not permitted without prior permission of the manufacturer. Amendments may be published without prior notification. Notwithstanding the above declaration, the manufacturer accepts no liability for errors in these instructions or their consequences.
Page 24 99734 Nordhausen / Germany P . O. Box 10 04 65 99724 Nordhausen / Germany Phone +49 (36 31) 56-34 41 +49 (36 31) 56-32 24 Email info@fmn.de Internet www.fmncom.com Subject to change. alpha DFM 5/868 Edition: No. 12/07 (1112-0942)