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- Page 1 PRJ-TXP-MAN-002 RFD TX Pole User Manual RFDesign Pty Ltd 7/1 Stockwell Place Archerfield, QLD 4108 rfdesign.com.au...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TX Pole User Manual Table of contents Document revision history ........................2 Introduction ............................ 3 Features ..........................3 Applications ..........................3 Description ..........................3 Package Contents ..............Error! Bookmark not defined. Typical application diagram ....................3 Getting to know the product ....................4 Getting Started .......................... -
Page 3: Document Revision History
TX Pole User Manual Document revision history Version Date Changes 01/09/2020 Initial release Page 2 of 24 – Version 1 – Status – ISSUED FOR USE Document Number – PRJ-TXP-MAN-002... -
Page 4: Introduction
TX Pole User Manual 1 Introduction 1.3 Description 1.1 Features • The RFD TX Pole is a rugged data and control Long range using RFD900x telemetry system for long term outdoor deployment. modem Providing long range connection through RFD •... -
Page 5: Getting To Know The Product
1.5 Getting to know the product Figure 2 - TX Pole product parts description Table 1 - TX Module Description Item Description/Operation 1. Long-Range Female RPSMA antenna connector. Connect an antenna matched to the Modem 902-928MHz ISM band. For antenna recommendations refer to section 4. Antenna Ports (x2) Use of both antennas enables diversity operation. - Page 6 TX Pole User Manual Table 2 – Main connector pinout PINOUT PIN Name Description ESP_TX0 ESP transmit serial 0 +V_PLUG Device external supply with priority over internal battery. ESP_RX0 ESP receive serial 0 Ground EXT_ON_N A switch can be connected across EXT_ON_P and EXT_ON_N to turn on the EXT_ON_P device while mounted far up to a pole.
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Page 7: Getting Started
TX Pole User Manual 2 Getting Started 2.1 Product Setup The TX Pole has two communication links that require configuration before operation: Wi-Fi and 900 MHz telemetry. The easiest way to set up your TX Pole for its initial use is through the ‘First Run Wizard' as explained in this section. - Page 8 TX Pole User Manual Figure 2 - Configuration homepage. Click on ‘Go to First Run Wizard!’ button to access the wizard on figure 8 which will guide you through the steps to get your module ready to use. Figure 3 - First run wizard To complete the wizard, the remote modem on the aircraft should be powered up, have the same firmware version, and be bound to the TX Pole.
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Page 9: Wi-Fi Configuration
TX Pole User Manual remote modem the same firmware version being used on the TX Pole, which is displayed on the ‘Device Info’ section of the homepage interface of figure 2 under ‘Internal modem version:’. If both firmware versions are already the same, reset remote modem to default settings and the green LED on the modem should go green indicating it has been bound to the TX Pole. - Page 10 TX Pole User Manual The Wi-Fi settings of figure 4 are described in table 5: Table 5 - Wi-Fi Settings Description Parameter Description This sets the module to act as an access point (default) or as a station on Wi-Fi mode an existing access point, such as a home network.
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Page 11: Tx Pole As A Station
TX Pole User Manual 2.2.2 TX Pole as a station To use the TX Pole on an existing Wi-Fi network to provide telemetry data to a GCS while still allowing access to the internet, for example to download maps, there are a couple of possible implementations. Basic users Windows and Linux users will require the installation of a support software. -
Page 12: Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
Table 6 - RFD900x parameters. For further information regarding the internal modem on which the TX Pole is based on, refer to the RFD900x Peer to Peer Firmware and RFDesign Modem 900x Datasheet documents using the links in section... - Page 13 TX Pole User Manual Must be the same S Register Default Maximum Minimum at both ends of Description Value Value Value the link? OP_RESEND Opportunistic resend allows the node to resend packets if it has spare bandwidth 915000 927000 902000 MIN_FREQ /868000 /870000...
- Page 14 TX Pole User Manual Must be the same S Register Default Maximum Minimum at both ends of Description Value Value Value the link? Rate and Frequency Band Switches between valid settings for the frequencies, channels and airspeeds that can be set on compliant modems ensuring compliance is maintained.
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Page 15: Modifying Parameters With The Tx Pole Web Interface
TX Pole User Manual 2.3.1 Modifying parameters with the TX Pole web interface The settings described in table 6 can be set up on the TX Pole and on any modem it may be bond to by using the browser interface. The TX Pole will appear as local and the aircraft modem as remote. Click on ‘View/Edit 900x Radio Setup’... - Page 16 TX Pole User Manual Once the new SPIFFS is uploaded, you will be required to reboot your TX Pole. The subsequent bootup might also update the internal radio firmware. For that reason, ensure you have no other RFD900x or RFD900ux modems on at the same time, and allow up to 10 minutes for the device to bootup completely.
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Page 17: Vehicle Modem
TX Pole User Manual 2.5 Vehicle Modem If the vehicle modem to be used is the one supplied with the TX Pole, unless changed by the user, it will have a compatible firmware version and it will be bound to the modem in the TX Pole. If that is the case, the easiest way to configure it is through the browser interface already explained in the previous section. - Page 18 TX Pole User Manual Figure 8 – Vehicle modem configuration on RFD900 tools. First ensure the firmware on the vehicle modem is the same as the one on the TX Pole, the version of which can be obtained in the first page of the browser interface of figure 2. If both versions don’t match download the one currently in use on the TX Pole through the links in section Then on the RFD900 tools click on ‘Upload Firmware’...
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Page 19: Applications
TX Pole User Manual 3 Applications 3.1 Ground Control Station Wi-Fi 900MHz Ground Drone fitted with RFD900x Control Station Figure 10 - Typical Application Diagram. The immediate application for the TX Pole is to set up a ground station for unmanned aircraft applications were long range and reliable communications are a must. -
Page 20: Antenna Recommendation
Figure 12 - Tower configuration on Android. 4 Antenna Recommendation The RFD TX Pole has three antenna connectors: one for the Wi-Fi and two for the 900 MHz communication link. Any antenna with a male RPSMA fitting and matched to the 2.4 GHz and to the 902-928MHz ISM band respectively can be used, however the ones supplied along with the TX Pole and shown in figure 13 are recommended for almost every application. -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
TX Pole User Manual 5 Technical Specifications 5.1 Power Consumption Table 7 – Power Consumption vs Mode of Operation Mode of operation Average Expected Battery Consumption [A] Life [Hours] Modem constantly transmitting while connected via 0.53 Wi-Fi in AP Modem constantly receiving MAVLINK stream while connected via Wi-Fi in AP Modem not transmitting (just bound) and Wi-Fi in AP 0.19... -
Page 22: Wi-Fi Specifications
TX Pole User Manual 5.3 Wi-Fi Specifications Table 11 - Wi-Fi Parameters Wi-Fi Protocols 802.11 b/g/n (802.11n up to 150 Mbps) A-MPDU and A-MSDU aggregation and 0.4 µs guard interval support Frequency Range 2.4 GHz - 2.5 GHz Wi-Fi mode Access Point (AP) /station (STA) Security WPA/WPA2... -
Page 23: Ordering Guide
TX Pole User Manual 5.5 Ordering Guide Order code Description TXPOLE-900 TX Pole – unlocked region 902-928MHz TXPOLE-868 TX Pole – unlocked region 865-870MHz TXP-HRN-01 External Mast Power Harness 5m 5.6 Physical Dimensions Figure 14 - TX Pole physical dimensions in millimeters. Page 22 of 24 –... -
Page 24: Useful Links
TX Pole User Manual 6 Useful Links TX Pole Wi-Fi firmware http://files.rfdesign.com.au/firmware/ RFDesign Modem 900x Datasheet http://files.rfdesign.com.au/Files/documents/RFD900x%20DataSheet.pdf Firmware http://files.rfdesign.com.au/firmware/ Peer to Peer firmware - User Manual http://files.rfdesign.com.au/Files/documents/RFD900x%20Peer-to- peer%20User%20Manual%20V1.1.pdf RFDesign Programming Tools Software: http://files.rfdesign.com.au/tools/ Manual: http://files.rfdesign.com.au/Files/documents/RFD%20Modem%20Tools%20Manual%20V1.1.pdf Mission Planner http://ardupilot.org/planner/docs/common-install-mission-planner.html Page 23 of 24 –... -
Page 25: Appendix A - Txp-Hrn-01 - External Mast Harness 5M
TX Pole User Manual Appendix A – TXP-HRN-01 – External Mast Harness 5m Table 16 – Main connector pinout PINOUT PIN Name Wire colour Description Not connected +V_PLUG Device external supply with priority over internal battery. Not connected Blue Ground EXT_ON_N Green A switch can be connected across EXT_ON_P and EXT_ON_N to switch on and off TX Pole...
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