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Installation, Start-Up and Service
Part Numbers 33CNWIRMOD, 33CNSNGMOD, 33CNOAANT1
CONTENTS
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Frequency Hopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Transmit Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PREINSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Site Evaluation Testing - Loopback Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Software Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Antenna Selection and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation onto a CCN Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NETWORK TOPOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TYPICAL SET UP (QUICK START). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,7
Quick Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Broadcast Remote-to-All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Getting Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Exiting the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Modifying Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Generating Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Serial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Passwords and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Hop Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assigning IDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Signal Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unit Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,15
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
GENERAL
The Carrier wireless transceivers enable connection to the
Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) in areas where standard wir-
ing cannot be used. The wireless transceiver can be plugged
into any standard serial port (RS-232 or RS-485) on a wide
variety of devices to provide CCN communications.
Wireless bus extension is only recommended if there are
no CCN secondary busses. Wireless extension of secondary
busses is not recommended.
The wireless transceiver operates in the license-free portion
of the FCC designated ISM (industrial, scientific, and medical)
frequency band at 2.4 GHz. It is ideal for transmissions over
long distances: up to 1500 ft indoors and line-of-sight to the
horizon outdoors. Data is transmitted reliably and securely
with wireless communications which enable service-interface
mobility.
The wireless transceivers operate in point-to-point pairs and
broadcast networks.
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
PC 111
Book 1
4
Tab
11a 13a
Instructions
Page
Catalog No. 533-378
Printed in U.S.A.
Wireless Transceiver
Two wireless transceiver kits are available from Carrier.
The 33CNWIRMOD kit contains the following: 2 wireless
transceivers, 2 power supplies, 2 RS-232 to RS-485 converters,
2 RS-232 cables, Carrier Wireless Transceiver Configuration
Manager, 2 antennas, and a loopback connector.
The 33CNSNGMOD kit contains the following: wireless
transceiver, power supply, RS-232 to RS-485 converter,
RS-232 cable, and an antenna.
In order to communicate outdoors between structures, an
additional outdoor antenna (part number 33CNOAANT1) is
required for each wireless transceiver.
Frequency Hopping -
ers use Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technol-
ogy to ensure secure, reliable long-range data transmissions.
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology was devel-
oped by the U.S. military to prevent interference or intercep-
tion of radio transmissions on the battlefield.
Frequency hopping devices concentrate their full power into
a very narrow signal and randomly hop from one frequency to
another within that spectrum up to 200 times per second. If they
encounter interference on a particular frequency, the devices re-
tain the affected data, randomly hop to another point on the
spectrum, and continue transmission. There are always spaces
without interference somewhere in the allotted radio spectrum.
A frequency hopping device will find those spaces and com-
plete a transmission where other wireless technologies fail.
Carrier wireless transceivers use demand-based frequency
hopping where RF (Radio Frequency) is only transmitted when
there is data available to transmit. The initiating transceiver is
termed the master and the receiving transceiver is called the
slave. Any device (host or remote transceiver) can be a master
or a slave depending on which device initiates the data transfer.
Transmit Power Control -
proximity often experience desensing or overloading. Carrier
Wireless Transceivers minimize this problem by providing ad-
justments in the Power Level Feedback Control Loop based on
the time-averaged Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
values and the Actual Power Level Setting as shared between
both devices during a communication session.
Security -
Frequency hopping is inherently more secure
than other RF technologies. In addition, each transceiver has a
Carrier ID set in the firmware shipped straight from the factory.
As the user configures each transceiver, additional network ID
numbers may be provided and varying hop tables for indepen-
dent networks may be assigned. The combination of firmware,
software IDs, and frequency hopping technology ensures safe
and secure data transmissions. Carrier wireless transceivers
also support your data encryption software.
Form 33CN-1SI
Pg 1
33CN
The Carrier wireless transceiv-
Wireless devices in close
4-01
Replaces: New
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Frequency hopping is inherently more secure than other RF technologies. In addition, each transceiver has a Carrier ID set in the firmware shipped straight from the factory. As the user configures each transceiver, additional network ID numbers may be provided and varying hop tables for indepen- dent networks may be assigned. -
Page 2: Preinstallation
In order to perform this evaluation the following minimum equipment must be purchased from Carrier. The two modem starter kit (33CNWIRMOD) is re- quired to begin performing a site evaluation. The following components are in the two modem kit: 2 —... -
Page 3: Serial Communications
The 9-wire cable must be used in the following cases: • when using the Configuration Manager to initialize/ setup a transceiver • when a Carrier CCN Interface is connected via the RS-232 port • when field upgrading the transceiver software... -
Page 4: Antenna Installation
Without an antenna, two units will not communicate. The higher the gain of the an- tenna, the longer the range of the transceiver signal. All Carrier transceivers ship with a 5 db omni-directional 9-in. antenna. - Page 5 NOTE: Not recommended for use on sites with secondary buses. Fig. 3 — Wireless Multiple Bus Extensions of Primary Bus NOTE: Not recommended for use on sites with secondary buses. Fig. 4 — Wireless Workstation NOTE: Not recommended for use on sites with secondary buses. Fig.
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Page 6: Typical Set Up (Quick Start)
See Broadcast Network for a more detailed explanation of Broadcast modes. IMPORTANT: All other selections are NOT appli- cable to Carrier CCN set ups. 4. Click OK. The Unit Settings screen appears. Broadcast Remote-to-All —... -
Page 7: Typical Set Up (Quick Start)
NOTE: It is important to note that any changes in any tab not stored in EEPROM will be lost. Table 3 — Status Definitions ABBREVIATION NAME Ring Indicator Data Carrier Detect Data Terminal Ready Ready To Send Clear To Send Data Set Ready... -
Page 8: Modifying Settings
Modifying Settings — You can run the Quick Configu- ration wizard to modify settings or you can change entries manually in the fields in the modification tabs provided. When manually changing entries, you must click apply and/or store for the changes to take effect. (See Fig. 11.) To manually change data in fields: 1. -
Page 9: Generating Reports
Excel spreadsheet. Serial Settings NOTE: This unit is factory set for Carrier CCN use. Do not change the unit Serial Settings. Power Management — are preset for the Carrier CCN application and do not need to be altered. -
Page 10: Using Hop Tables
Fig. 14 — Power Management Window USER FUNCTIONS — To change the password as a user: 1. Select Change Password from the File menu. Change password dialog appears. See Fig. 15. 2. Enter the desired criteria. Enter user name and new password. Retype the new pass- word in Confirm Password. -
Page 11: Assigning Ids
RX Pane. The TX Pane shows the test string as typed in the dialogue box. To perform a communication link test it will be necessary to use two Carrier wireless transceivers, two antennas, a loopback connector and a computer. Perform the following tests: •... - Page 12 Test Communications Between Units: 1. Open the Configuration Manager. See Fig. 17. 2. Click the Terminal Mode tab. 3. In Test String, enter some text. 4. Click Resend. The test string is transmitted to the Destination Unit. LOOPBACK TEST — The Loopback Test screen allows you to perform two functions;...
- Page 13 Fig. 18 — RX Configuration Window Fig. 19 — Loopback Test Window...
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
Q: Can I use an external antenna? A: Yes, many different versions of 2.4 GHz omni-directional or directional antennas can be used. Please contact Carrier for additional information. Q: Can I use other, longer runs of coax than what is provided from Carrier? A: Yes. - Page 15 A: It is a good idea whenever your coaxial cable lengths are 20 feet or more. Contact your Carrier representative. Q: What is the highest baud rate of the Carrier RS-485 adapter? A: 9600 Baud. Q: How many network IDS are available?
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