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XG1 Radio
Installation Manual
A4-00103-011-02, Rev. 1.11
May, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Adapt4, LLC

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  • Page 1 XG1 Radio Installation Manual A4-00103-011-02, Rev. 1.11 May, 2007 Copyright © 2007 Adapt4, LLC...

  • Page 3: Operational And Safety Warnings

    Operational and Safety Warnings Antenna Connection and Lightning Arrestor The warranty requires that the radio must not be powered-up without an antenna connected. The warranty also requires that a lightning arrestor be installed. RF Exposure The equipment described herein emits radio frequency (RF) energy and requires professional installation.
  • Page 4 However, questions regarding the information contained in this document are welcomed. Adapt4, Inc. also reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the XG1 Series and to the information contained in this document at any time without notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operational and Safety Warnings ................3 Table of Contents......................5 Overview........................7 1.0.1 Brief System Description................... 7 1.0.2 Front Panel Indicators....................14 Admin Tab ........................15 Download Tab......................16 Startup Config Tab....................... 17 1.3.1 Network Configuration Panel .................. 18 1.3.2 Network Status Panel....................

  • Page 7: Overview

    The XG1 Installation Software provides a tool that enables a field installer to configure an Adapt4 XG1 radio as part of its installation in the field. The field installer “installs” the radio to make it capable of communicating on the correct network. Subsequently, the Network Operator will “commission”...
  • Page 8 Figure 1.0-1 illustrates an XG1 radio network, which is comprised of three XG1 radio Remote Sites and a Base Station (Hub). The Remote Sites are further comprised of an antenna, the XG1 radio and end-user equipment. The end-user equipment is attached to the radio via Ethernet and/or RS-232 serial cables.
  • Page 9 The XG1 radio must be installed vertically, typically on a wall, as illustrated in Figure 1.0-3. Warning: the radio was designed for vertical mounting for heat dissipation; if it is mounted any other way without approval from Adapt4, this will void the warranty.
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  • Page 12 Figure 1.0-2: Connecting XG1 Radio to a Laptop...
  • Page 13 Figure 1.0-3. Typical Wall-Mounted Remote Site...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Indicators

    1.0.2 Front Panel Indicators Table 1.0 -2 describes the front panel indicators of the XG-1. Table 1.0-2: Front Panel Indicators Base Station Radio Indicator State Meaning LED A Green/Solid The radio is operational LED B Green/Flashing Packet received over-the-air Amber/Flashing Packet transmitted over-the-air RJ-45 Ethernet --Green LED...

  • Page 15: Admin Tab

    1.1 Admin Tab General: Use the Admin tab (Figure 1.1-1) to log onto the XG1 radio Installation Software for operator authentication and to test communications with the radio connected to the laptop via the Ethernet port. In addition, the operator may save some default configuration parameters (such as the default radio IP address) for convenience during subsequent installations.

  • Page 16: Download Tab

    may later change the IP address over-the-air.) To change your laptop’s IP address, use the Network Connect tool on the Windows Control Panel to set the static IP address (instructions vary with Windows version). Note: make certain your firewall is not interfering with communications with the radio.

  • Page 17: Startup Config Tab

    Read-only text 1.3 Startup Config Tab General: Use this tab to give the XG1 radio the minimum network configuration that it needs to join (become part of) the network. After the radio has this information, it will receive further configuration over-the-air from the EMS. The radio needs the proper Network ID to join the network and needs the Radio Function to perform the correct role: Base Station or Remote Station.

  • Page 18: Network Configuration Panel

    The installer may also use the Antenna Pointing Tool on this tab to point the Remote Site s directional antenna towards the Base Station. Note: The Channel Set must be set before the radio can become operational; this is described in the Channels Tab section Figure 1.3-1: Startup Config Tab 1.3.1...

  • Page 19: Network Status Panel

    2. Set the Encryption Key All stations in the network must have the same encryption key. The Network Operator provides this key. The key may be entered in one of three ways: • Default Key: a default encryption key is used •...

  • Page 20: Antenna Pointing Tool Panel

    until the EMS configures the site.) Click the Get Values from Radio button in this panel The network status will be displayed, including: • Run Status: If Run Status is in the joined state, the radio has connected with the network •...
  • Page 21 Table 1.3-1: Description of Startup Config Tab Fields Startup Config Tab Description Type Network ID Select the Network ID for your Read-write integer network from the radio buttons. Some installations may have more selections than others.. The Network ID uniquely identifies the network within your area.

  • Page 22: Interfaces Config Tab

    1.4 Interfaces Config Tab General: Use the Interfaces tab shown in Figure 1.4-1 to configure the RS-232 serial port(s), if these are used in the end-user s application. Figure 1.4-1: Interfaces Config Tab Procedure for Serial Port Configuration 1. For each serial port being used, enter values for baud rate, protocol, line discipline, duplex, and RTS/CTS delay.

  • Page 23: Spectrum Analyzer Tab

    1.5 Spectrum Analyzer Tab General: A unique feature of the XG1 radio is that it does a continuous, distributed/network-wide spectral analysis of each band. Each Remote Site contributes its local view of the spectrum and the Base Station creates a composite view. This screen plots 480 channels of the band and shows a graphic representation of the detected radio signals.
  • Page 24 Figure 1.6-1: Spectrum Analyzer Tab Figure 1.6-2: Zoomed In Plot...
  • Page 25 Adapt 4, Inc. 605 N. John Rodes Boulevard Melbourne, FL 32934 (321) 751-2811 www.adapt4.com info@adapt4.com...

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