ProSoft Technology Product Documentation In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments. User Manuals, Datasheets, Sample Ladder Files, and Configuration Files are provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, and are available at no charge from our web site: www.prosoft-technology.com Printed documentation is available for purchase.
(EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. Regulatory Approvals Wireless Approvals Visit our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com for current wireless approval information. Hazardous Locations ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D cULus C22.2 No.
RLXIB: CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and N. American Standard ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 listing In accordance with Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 213-M1987 and ANSI Standard ISA 12.12.01, the RLXIB series radios have been UL listed for operation in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Locations. THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D, HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY IF INSTALLED IN AN APPROVED ENCLOSURE AND POWERED BY A CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY.”Limited Power Source”.
European CE certification The radio modem has been approved for operation under the RTT&E directive, passing the following tests: ETS300- 826 (EMC), ETS300-328 (Functionality), and EN60950 (Safety). The following is the appropriate label that is applied to the radio modem product line to indicate the unit is approved to operate with CE certification: The following is the appropriate label that is applied to the radio modem product line shipping package to indicate the unit is approved to operate with CE certification:...
About the RadioLinx Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client ...... 9 Package Contents ....................11 System Requirements ..................... 11 Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool ..............12 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer ................12 Planning the Network ....................12 Configuring the Radios .................... 15 Verify Communication ..................... 22 Installing the Radios Connecting antennas ....................
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Radio hardware....................... 82 Antennas ......................... 84 Support, Service & Warranty How to Contact Us: Technical Support ..............91 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ....... 92 LIMITED WARRANTY .................... 93 Index Page 8 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Verify Communication ................22 For most applications, the installation and configuration steps described in the following topics will work without additional programming. ProSoft Technology strongly recommends that you complete the steps in this chapter before developing a custom application.
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Weight 1.06 lbs (479g) Environmental Operating Temperature -30° C to +60° C Humidity To 90% RH, non-condensing External Power 10 to 24 VDC PoE Injector 48 VDC Average Power <6W Page 10 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Contains sample programs, utilities and Solutions CD documentation for the RLXIB-IESC module. If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts. System Requirements The RadioLinx IH Browser configuration tool is designed for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and 2003.
User Manual Install the IH Browser Configuration Tool Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD in your CD-ROM drive. On most computers, a menu screen will open automatically. If you do not see a menu within a few seconds, follow these steps: Click the Start button, and then choose Run.
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You can use these names later when configuring the radios in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility. As part of your planning, you might want to conduct a site survey. ProSoft Technology can perform this survey, you can do it yourself, or you can hire a surveyor.
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Complete parts list Use ProSoft Wireless Designer when conducting a site audit for a customer, and then provide the customer with a complete list of components and a detailed description for each site and link. Customers can use this information to understand and visualize their network, and provide necessary information for technical support and maintenance.
The value of "X" indicates the number of seconds the network will be offline. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the radio and plug it into the next radio to be configured. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 15 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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The remainder of the topics in this section describe each of these steps in more detail. 1.7.1 Start IH Browser Click the S button, and then navigate to P TART ROGRAMS ECHNOLOGY Page 16 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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The front panel LEDs will illuminate after approximately two seconds. The entire startup procedure can take up to 30 seconds. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 17 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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If a DHCP server is not available, or if you prefer to assign a static IP address, you can enter a temporary IP here. You will use the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (page 31) to assign a permanent IP address. Page 18 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Important: The radio configuration is protected by a login password. The default password for the radio is "password" (lower case, no quotes). To prevent unauthorized access to the radio configuration, you should change the password when you have finished the initial configuration. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 19 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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Turn ON the radio power, or cycle the power if the radio is already on. Turn ON the device. Watch the radio to see if it initializes. The Auto setting will work if the device advertises its MAC ID to the radio. Page 20 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Encryption Type: Encryption scrambles data so that only intended viewers can decipher and understand it. Although "none" is an available encryption type, ProSoft Technology strongly recommends encrypting all data sent and received from every radio on your network, to help prevent your data from being intercepted and decoded.
(for Repeater), or a C (for Client) in the IH Browser window. Look at the LEDs to ensure good link quality, as explained in LED display (page 26). After a repeater is configured, you can unplug the Ethernet cable from it. Page 22 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
RLX-IH Browser. The Topology view shows a diagram of the network’s wireless connections. Use this view to see whether all the radios are linked, and that you approve of the ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 23 of 98 May 25, 2010...
"electrical" noise which may be interfering with the radio transmission add a repeater between the radios that are not communicating or reconfigure an existing radio as a repeater if line of sight is available Page 24 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Check the Ethernet cable (page 26) Retrieve the default password (page 27) For more troubleshooting information, go to the ProSoft Technology web site at www.prosoft-technology.com Diagnostics The Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility (the web configuration form for the radio) provides information that can help you troubleshoot problems with the radio.
Troubleshoot RLX-IH Browser error messages (page 28) Troubleshoot missing radios in the RLX-IH Browser (page 28) For more troubleshooting information, visit the ProSoft web site at www.prosoft-technology.com Check the Ethernet cable If you connect a radio and the Ethernet LED does not light on the radio, there may be a problem with the Ethernet cable.
Turn on power to the radio, and hold down the reset button for 30 seconds. The radio will be reset to its default settings, including the password. You should now be able to log in using the default password, which is "password". ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 27 of 98 May 25, 2010...
If you are in topological view, any unlinked radios may be at the bottom of the window. Scroll down to see all radios. If you still cannot see radios with the RLX-IH Browser, call technical support. Page 28 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Select a new location for the radio and/or its antenna. Decrease the length of the antenna cable. Determine and resolve sources of interfering electrical noise. Add a repeater between radios that are not communicating. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 29 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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RLXIB-IESC ♦ 802.11a, b, g Diagnostics and Troubleshooting RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client User Manual Page 30 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
On the shortcut menu, choose Connect. The Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility will open in your web browser. Double-click the selected radio to launch the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 31 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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To view a brief help message about any field on the screen, move your mouse pointer over the field, or use the [Tab] key, and refer to the text that appears at the bottom of the screen. Page 32 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client To view more help about the selected field, click the field name. This action opens a help page in a new browser window. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 33 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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To view the complete online documentation for your RLXIB-IESC Radio, click button. This action opens the online documentation in a new browser window. Use the Contents, Index and Search tabs in the left frame to navigate the help system. Page 34 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Click this button to view a list of MAC addresses for devices entered in the radio’s address table. Port Status Click this button to view spanning tree status of each switch port, for RF ports and the RJ45 (Ethernet) port. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 35 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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The length of time (in seconds) since the radio last saw a packet from this MAC address Hops The number of hops to the Master. A value of 0 (zero) is shown for non-ProSoft devices. Page 36 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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"Cost" in the preceding table. The cost calculation is based not only on the strongest signal, but on several other factors to provide optimum network communication. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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If the table has more MAC addresses than it can display in the window, use the Next and Prev buttons to move up and down through the table. Refresh Click Refresh to update the table. Page 38 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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The primary reason for creating a Spanning Tree is that it allows you to create fully redundant paths. If any single radio in a redundant path loses its connection, another path still exists, and the connection will be updated and communication restored. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 39 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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If the table has more ports than it can display in the window, use the Next and Prev buttons to move up and down through the table. Refresh Click Refresh to update the table. Page 40 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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To display the redundant paths, select the toolbar button denoting two "parents." To view the redundancy on a per-radio basis, select the single "parent" button, and then click on the radio to view its available redundancies. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 41 of 98 May 25, 2010...
The MAC ID of the device connected to the radio, only if the device does not advertise its MAC address. Advanced Config Click this button to open the Advanced Settings form. Serial Settings Click this button to open the Serial Settings form. Page 42 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Length of 1 is chosen, the IH will link only to the Master radio. If Branch Length of 2 is chosen, the IH will link only to an IH that is linked to the Master radio, and so on. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 43 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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The Automatic Parent Selection algorithm uses a calculation to create a cost for each possible parent radio that it detects. The following graph describes how the cost is calculated when the signal strength threshold is set to -60 dBm. Page 44 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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IH will link only to the Master radio. If Branch Length of 2 is chosen, the IH will link only to an IH that is linked to the Master radio, and so on. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 45 of 98...
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Follow List Priority The IH will select its parent from the list giving preference to the first entry, followed by the second entry, and so on. Page 46 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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However, increasing the Range beyond what is necessary can cause a slight decrease in throughput. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 47 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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TCP Client: In TCP Client mode, a TCP connection will be established with this address. When the session is established, the serial port is enabled to transmit and receive packets. Page 48 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Parity Select the parity (None, Even, Odd, 1 or 0) from the dropdown list. The parity on the radio must match the parity on the connected serial device. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 49 of 98 May 25, 2010...
Enter a WPA pass phrase of between eight and 63 normal keyboard characters. WEP key (page 51) Enter five normal text characters in the WEP key field The following topics describe each security setting in more detail. Page 50 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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128-bit key, enter 13 normal text characters, which convert to 26 hex digits, or enter 26 hex digits (0 to 9, a to f, A to F) directly. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 51 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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(If "****" remains in the key field, the previously programmed key will not be changed when changes are applied) Page 52 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
DHCP can request and receive an IP address from the DHCP server. RLXIB-IESC radios support DHCP; by default, they attempt to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 53 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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Discards your changes without updating the radio configuration. The RLXIB-IESC SNMP agent supports SNMP protocol version 1.4 and 2 MIBs: RFC12133-MIB (partial; internet.mgmt.MIB-2.system, .interfaces, .snmp) ROMAP-MIB (included on the CD; internet.private.enterprises.romap) Page 54 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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You can enter any alphanumeric value between one and 31 characters. The password is case-sensitive. If you forget your password, you will be unable to change the radio settings. To get the default password again, see Troubleshooting (page 28). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 55 of 98 May 25, 2010...
Click the Factory Defaults button to reset the radio to the default settings. Important: This action discards all your radio configuration settings. You will be prompted to confirm this action before it takes effect. Page 56 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Clear from the File menu. You can then refresh the list by clicking Scan. If you have trouble viewing radios in the RLX-IH Browser, see Troubleshoot missing radios (page 28). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 57 of 98 May 25, 2010...
In addition, there are more options in the File menu. You can print either a list of the radios' properties or a topology view. Change how the RLX-IH Browser scans for radios. Page 58 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
RLX-IH Browser and the radio to be scanned, the IP address of the radio or a range of addresses can be added to the scan list. At each interval determined by the scan rate, each IP address is individually queried. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 59 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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5.2.5 Export This command creates and saves an XML file containing the current configuration and status of all radios discovered by the RadioLinx IH Browser. Use this command under the direction of ProSoft Technical Services, for troubleshooting purposes. 5.2.6 Freeze Use this command to temporarily stop the display from updating.
IP address (either manually or with DHCP). Alternatively, you can select the Connect option in the AP Operations menu. Enter your password to log in to the radio. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 61 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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Ethernet Client that allows it to communicate and exchange data between devices, using the radio as a network connection. Different versions of the firmware communicate with other radios in different ways, and provide different levels of functionality. Page 62 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Click the Browse button to locate the Image File (firmware version) to update. Both versions of firmware are available both on the CD that came with in the box with the radio, and at our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com Click Update to begin copying the new firmware to the radio. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off power to the radio during this operation.
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The Ping Options dialog box opens when you click the Show Options button on the Ping Results (page 63) dialog box. Use this dialog box to choose ping parameters, logging options, and response to other stations. Page 64 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
5.4.1 Wireless Clients This dialog box opens when you open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Wireless Clients. Use this dialog box to see information about wireless clients attached to the radio. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 65 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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MAC ID) attached to the Ethernet port of Tourmaline_14. In addition to the IP and MAC ID it gives an age for each entry, which is the amount of time since a packet has been heard from that device. Page 66 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Actual RSSI from each given in dBm Channel of each radio Use this information to help choose a channel that is least utilized, or to select appropriate antenna types and alignments to minimize interference. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 67 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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The event log allows you to extract a log from the selected radio. The log shows a history of the radio. You can save the event log to a file for troubleshooting purposes. Page 68 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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The Event Filter dialog box allows you to include or exclude specific event types from the event log. 5.4.6 Properties This dialog box opens when you select a radio, and then open the AP Dialogs menu and choose Properties. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 69 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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Boot Version Image The image type can be Primary or Secondary. Compression Indicates whether the radio’s firmware images are compressed or not. Ethernet The Ethernet connection status, either Attached or Detached. Page 70 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Status Bar, you can see the status of the Caps Lock and Num Lock keys on your computer keyboard. Use the corner of the status bar to drag and resize the RLX-IH Browser window. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 71 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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To change the way a radio is linked to the network, connect to it and make changes through its Web page. For information on these settings, see Parent Link settings (page 43). Page 72 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Master; always shown at the top Radio linked to the network Radio not linked; no parent An Ethernet connection exists to the radio; does not indicate the number of devices on the connection ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 73 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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Signal strength; the width of the line is not calibrated Alternate parents. 5.5.5 Zoom In Use the Z command in Topology View to enlarge the size of the items in the RadioLinx IH Browser window. Page 74 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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5.5.7 Zoom to Fit Use the Z command in Topology View to change the size of the items OOM TO so that the entire network fits within the RadioLinx IH-Browser window. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 75 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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By selecting All, alternate paths for all repeaters in the network will be shown. By selecting One, alternate paths will be shown only for the one repeater that is currently selected. Page 76 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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Browser window that you can print using the Print command on the File menu. 5.5.11 Reset Columns Use the Reset Columns command to restore the column size and order to their default values. You will be prompted to confirm this action. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 77 of 98 May 25, 2010...
Each keyword is linked to one or more help topics. Click a keyword to see a list of topics, and then click a topic from the list to view the help page. Page 78 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client 5.6.2 About RLX-IH Browser Use this command to view version information about the RadioLinx IH Browser. You may be asked to provide this information if you contact ProSoft Technical Services. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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RLXIB-IESC ♦ 802.11a, b, g RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot Browser RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client User Manual Page 80 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
You can update firmware at any time from anywhere on the network, even over the wireless link or over the Internet. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 81 of 98 May 25, 2010...
Reference RadioLinx® Industrial 802.11abg Serial and Ethernet Client User Manual ProSoft Technology radios can easily be installed into new or existing systems. The software and manuals can be downloaded from the CD or ProSoft Technology’s web site at www.prosoft-technology.com. Radio hardware...
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In this case, you must ensure that the switch position and cable type agree. Refer to Ethernet cable configuration (page 84) for a diagram of how to configure Ethernet cable. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 83 of 98 May 25, 2010...
A slice taken in a horizontal plane through the center (or looking down on the pattern) is called the azimuth pattern. A view from the side reveals a vertical plane slice called the elevation pattern. Page 84 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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If the two antennas have linear polarizations oriented at 45° to each other, half of the possible maximum power will be received. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 85 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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Typical gain is 5 to 10 dBi. The antenna polarity is linear, or parallel to the length of the antenna. Page 86 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
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The antenna pattern is a beam pointed away from the concave side of the dish. Beamwidth and antenna gain vary with the size of the reflector and the antenna construction. Typical gain values are 15 to 30 dBi. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 87 of 98 May 25, 2010...
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In the U.S. and Canada, you can only use antennas that are specifically approved by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada for use with the RLXIB-IESC radio. Contact ProSoft Technology or visit www.prosoft-technology.com for a current list of approved antennas.
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Mexican regulatory standards. At the time of this printing, only channels 9 through 11 can be used outdoors (1 through 8 cannot); however, channels 1 through 11 can all be used indoors. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 89 of 98...
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Position directional antennas so they do not point at nearby antennas. Place antennas side by side if they point in the same direction. Place antennas back to back if they point in opposite directions. Page 90 of 98 ProSoft Technology, Inc. May 25, 2010...
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ....92 LIMITED WARRANTY ................93 ProSoft Technology, Inc. (ProSoft) is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following information to assist in expediting this process:...
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions The following RMA Policies and Conditions (collectively, "RMA Policies") apply to any returned Product. These RMA Policies are subject to change by ProSoft without notice. For warranty information, see "Limited Warranty". In the event of any inconsistency between the RMA Policies and the Warranty, the Warranty shall govern.
Product that is the subject of the sale will (1) conform to and perform in accordance with published specifications prepared, approved and issued by ProSoft, and (2) will be free from defects in material or workmanship; provided these warranties only cover Product that is sold as new.
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(including, but not limited to, programs developed with any IEC 61131-3, "C" or any variant of "C" programming languages) not furnished by ProSoft; (v) use of the Product for purposes other than those for which it was designed; (vi) any other abuse, misapplication, neglect or misuse by the Customer;...
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(whether or not ProSoft is a party) which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer’s acts or omissions under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products.
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User Manual 7.3.6 Limitation of Remedies ** In no event will ProSoft or its Dealer be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages based on breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict tort or any other legal theory. Damages that ProSoft or its Dealer will not be responsible for included, but are not limited to: Loss of profits;...
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