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- Page 1 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Version 6.1 FreeWave Technologies, Inc. 1880 South Flatiron Court Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 444-3862 (303) 786-9948 Fax www.FreeWave.com LUM0002AD Version 6.1...
- Page 2 FreeWave Technologies will, at its discretion, repair or replace the product. FreeWave Technologies, its suppliers, and its licensors shall in no event be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this product. This includes business interruption, loss of business information, or other loss which may arise from the use of this product.
- Page 3 UL N OTIFICATION Model# FGRO9CSU is suitable for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-hazardous locations only. Input voltage for Model# FGRO9CSU is 6 to 30 volts DC. Model# DGRO9RFS is suitable for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-hazardous locations only.
- Page 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: Whenever any FreeWave Technologies module is placed inside an enclosure a label must be placed on the outside of that enclosure which includes the module's FCC ID. LUM0002AD...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................V ABOUT FREEWAVE TRANSCEIVERS.........................7 ................8 HOOSING OINT ULTI OINT OR OINT OINT PERATION QUICK START ON A POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT SYSTEM ................9 ........................9 OINT ULTI OINT PERATION QUICK START ON A POINT-TO-POINT SYSTEM...................10 .........................10... - Page 6 FGR-115WC W ASC0612WW............56 ATERPROOF NCLOSURE PIN OUT FOR ABLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................56 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................57 900 MH ........................57 RANSCEIVER PECIFICATIONS 2.4 G H .........................59 RANSCEIVER PECIFICATIONS OEM B ......................60 OARD EVEL ECHANICAL RAWING FREEWAVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT .........................61 LUM0002AD Version 6.1...
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Page 7: About Freewave Transceivers
FreeWave transceivers operate in virtually any environment where RS232 data communications occur. The transceivers function as a 9-pin null modem cable. If the FreeWave transceivers are to be used in an application where a null modem cable is used, such as communication between two computers, then the FreeWave transceivers can be connected directly. -
Page 8: Choosing Point-To-Multipoint Or Point-To-Point Operation
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Choosing Point-to-MultiPoint or Point-to-Point Operation A Point-to-Point system is limited to one Master and one Slave transceiver. Repeaters may be added in to extend the reach of the network, but no other Master or Slave may be added. In a MultiPoint system the transceiver, designated as a Master, is able to simultaneously be in communication with numerous Slaves. -
Page 9: Quick Start On A Point-To-Multipoint System
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Quick Start on a Point-to-MultiPoint System The following is a quick start up to setting up two transceivers in Point-to-MultiPoint mode. This mode allows for a Master to communicate with several Repeaters and Slaves simultaneously. Connect the transceiver to the serial port of your computer either through a serial cable or via the diagnostics cable. -
Page 10: Quick Start On A Point-To-Point System
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Quick Start on a Point-to-Point System When purchased as a pair, the FreeWave® Wireless Data Transceivers are shipped from the factory pre- configured to operate in Point-to-Point applications. To establish communications between a pair of... -
Page 11: Choosing A Location For The Transceivers
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Choosing a Location for the Transceivers Placement of the FreeWave transceiver is likely to have a significant impact on its performance. Height is key. In general, FreeWave units with a higher antenna placement will have a better communication link. -
Page 12: Setting Up The Transceiver Using Hyperterminal
While the words have different meanings, the two terms should be treated as one and the same for the purposes of use of the FreeWave product. Note: Included on the User Manual CD is the optional “EZ Config” transceiver setup program and instructions. - Page 13 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual In the Name text box, type in a descriptive name. Select an icon from the Icon selection box. Click on the OK button. The following “Connect To” dialog box appears. Select the connection type to be used from the Connect using drop-down menu. In most cases the connection type will be either Direct to Com1 or Direct to Com2.
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- Page 15 After selecting the appropriate menu items for each setting, click on the OK button. The following HyperTerminal dialog box appears. To connect HyperTerminal to the transceiver, press the Setup button on the back of the FreeWave transceiver. If connected to the diagnostics port, type U (Capital ‘U’) to invoke the setup menu. Setup...
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Page 16: Connecting And Disconnecting From Hyperterminal
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual When the Setup button is pushed, the FreeWave Setup Main Menu will display in the HyperTerminal dialog box. All three LEDs on the transceiver will light green and stay green as long as the transceiver is in the Setup mode. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Hyperterminal
HyperTerminal are set the same. HyperTerminal’s parity settings are under Properties and the FreeWave parity is found under the Baud Rate in the Setup mode. For additional troubleshooting for HyperTerminal, call FreeWave Technical Support at (303) 444 3862. -
Page 18: Setting Up A Transceiver
Operation Mode The Operation Mode option designates the method FreeWave transceivers use to communicate with each other. FreeWave transceivers operate in a Master to Slave configuration. Before the transceivers can operate together, they must be set up to properly communicate. - Page 19 Repeater has no security features. When a transceiver is designated a Point-to-Point Slave/Repeater, it will allow any Master to use it as a Repeater. FreeWave allows the use of up to four Repeaters in a Point-to-Point Point-to-Point communications link, significantly extending the operating range. When Repeater (5) designated as a Repeater a transceiver behaves as a pass-through link.
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Page 20: Set Operation Mode
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Set Operation Mode Selecting 0 Set Operation Mode from the Main Menu displays the following window. Select the appropriate operation mode by typing the associated number or letter after Enter Choice. When the selection is accepted the Set Modem Mode menu will refresh and display the updated mode. -
Page 21: Script File Or At Commands
RF Data Rate ATXP RF Transmit Power ATDT Position in Call Book to Call Allows a specific FreeWave Serial Number to be entered to call Used in conjunction with the ATD command, instructs ATXC transceiver which Repeater path to follow ATXS... - Page 22 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual 2. Send the AT-command(s) to the transceiver on the Data Receive Line. 3. Hold DTR line asserted until the communication link between the local and remote transceivers is established over the RF channel or your protocol requires to timeout. 4.
- Page 23 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual ATD_ This command does not work if Entry to Call is set to ‘All’ or if the Call Book is empty. If Entry to Call is set to ‘All’, the transceiver which received the ATD_ command will try to communicate with any Slave in the network that is listening, regardless of the serial number specified in the ATD_ command.
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Page 24: Baud Rate
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Baud Rate This setting is the communication rate between the transceiver and the instrument to which it is connected. It is important to note that this is independent of the baud rate for other transceiver(s) in the network. - Page 25 There are six data word length and parity configurations available to be used with Data, Parity (A) FreeWave transceivers. The default setting is 0 (8,N,1) and is the most commonly used serial communications protocol. When Data, Parity are selected from the Baud Rate menu, a prompt to enter a value for Data, Parity.
- Page 26 FGR-115RC and the FGR-115RE. An adapter cable for this port (ASC0409DC) is available from FreeWave. In the FGR09xx OEM modules, this part is a 2-row, 2 mm PCB female strip connector. An adapter cable for this port ((ASC2009DC) is available from FreeWave.
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Page 27: Call Book
The Master must be programmed to call the Slave. The Call Book allows users to use up to 10 FreeWave transceivers, designate 2 or more Repeaters to be used with each transceiver, and designate which Slave the Master will call. A specific Slave may be called by entering (C) at the prompt, followed by the menu number corresponding to that Slave. -
Page 28: Programming Point-To-Point Extended Call Book To Use Three Or Four Repeaters
HREE OR EPEATERS In a Point-to-Point link FreeWave transceivers can utilize up to 4 Repeaters. To use 3 or 4 Repeaters, program the Call Book with the Slave being called, followed by the first 2 Repeaters being used from the perspective of the Master calling out to the Slave. -
Page 29: Programming Point-To-Multipoint Call Book
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual ROGRAMMING OINT ULTI OINT In a MultiPoint network, the Slaves and Repeaters are not listed in the Master's Call Book. A Slave must have the Master and any Repeater it is going to use in its Call Book. The following example shows the Call Books of a MultiPoint system comprised of a Master, Repeater and Slave in which the Slave can communicate either through the Repeater or directly to the Master: MultiPoint Master Call Book (Unit Serial Number 555-0001) -
Page 30: Radio Transmission Characteristics
This is to minimize the interference with other FreeWave transceivers operating in the area. For instance, if there were 10 pairs of FreeWave transceivers operating on different networks in close proximity, setting different FreqKey values reduces the chance that transceivers will hop to the same frequency slot. -
Page 31: Hop Table Version
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Available options (0) H ABLE ERSION Entry 0 allows the user to choose the portion of the band in which the transceiver will operate. Selection Name Band Standard Full 902-928 MHz Australia 915-928 MHz International 902-928 MHz, 16 fewer frequencies than full U.S. -
Page 32: Frequency Zone
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual (3) F REQUENCY Frequency Zone: The idea of frequency zoning is to divide the available band (902MHz to 928 MHz) into smaller bands, in this case 16 smaller bands each consisting of 7 Frequency channels. These 16 Zones are stored in a Word, which is made up of 16 bits numbered 0-15. - Page 33 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual WARNING: In order to stay within FCC regulations it is required that a minimum of 50 separate frequency channels be used within a hop pattern. This means that a minimum of 8 frequency zones along with the Standard hop table is required for legal communications.
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Page 34: Freqkey In 2.4 Ghz Transceivers
EY IN RANSCEIVERS The Frequency Key for the FreeWave Technologies 2.4GHz transceivers offers the ability to select more than just a different pseudo-random hop table, but also the portion of the band which the transceiver will use. In Point-to-Point networks the FreqKey is inherited from the Master transceiver or controlling Repeater. - Page 35 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual exclude that particular zone from the hopping pattern. These settings are applied to the whole band regardless of the Hop Table Version selected. If for example hop table version 2 is selected, the upper two thirds of the frequency zones will have no effect on the hopping pattern.
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Page 36: Max Packet Size And (2) Min Packet Size
Selections (1) and (2) allow the user to designate the size in bytes of the packets used by the transceiver in its communication link. This may be of particular value when using FreeWave with different communications software packages. Throughput can be optimized when packet sizes are customized by the transceiver. -
Page 37: Xmit Rate
Send LED. A solid red CTS LED indicates a strong signal, the less the LED is on, the weaker the signal. (4) RF D FreeWave transceivers have two settings for the RF Data Rate. This is not to be confused with the RS232 Baud Rate. Setting 2 should be used when the transceivers are close together and data throughput needs to be optimized. -
Page 38: Rts To Cts
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual (7) RTS Menu selection RTS to CTS in the Radio Parameters provides the option of allowing the RTS line on the Master transceiver to control the CTS line of the Slave. This pass-through control can be enabled in both Point-to-Point and Point-to-MultiPoint. -
Page 39: Lowpower Mode
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual (9) L OWPOWER The Lowpower Mode is an option that, when enabled, allows the transceiver to function as a MultiPoint Slave while consuming less power. This is achieved primarily by dimming the transceiver's LEDs. When set to 2 through 63, the transceiver will sleep between slots. -
Page 40: (B) Mcu Speed
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual (B) MCU SPEED Use this menu to set the speed of the Micro Controller Unit in the transceiver. The default setting is 0 for low speed. The following table describes the MCU speed settings. Setting Description Notes... -
Page 41: Antenna Reflected Power
EMPERATURE The radio temperature value is the current operating temperature of the radio in degrees Celsius. For proper operation, FreeWave radio transceiver must be in the temperature range of -40° to +75° C. MultiPoint Parameters When installing MultiPoint systems it is important that some planning is done up front. Unlike Point-to- Point networks, a Point-to-MultiPoint network requires that several parameters are set consistently on all transceivers in the network. -
Page 42: Edit Multipoint Parameters
ACKET EPEAT In Point-to-Point operation FreeWave transceivers acknowledge every data packet transmitted. In a Point-to-MultiPoint network, the Slaves do not acknowledge transmissions from the Master. If the Slaves acknowledged all data transmissions from the Master in a large MultiPoint system, then the system capacity would be spent on the Master listening for acknowledgments from the Slaves. -
Page 43: Max Slave Retry
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual ASTER ACKET EPEAT IN ULTI OINT YSTEMS WITH EPEATERS The Master Packet Repeat parameter must also be set in MultiPoint Repeaters since they operate as a Master to Slaves that connect to it. Therefore, the Repeater will send the packet out the number of times corresponding to its Master Packet Repeat parameter. -
Page 44: Network Id
ULTI ASTER YNCH MultiMaster Synch is reserved for applications, either Point-to-Point or MultiPoint, with concentrations of Master units where it is necessary to reduce interference between the Masters. Please contact FreeWave Technologies for more information. (9) 1 PPS E NABLE... -
Page 45: (B) Diagnostics
A second computer to run the diagnostics software A diagnostics cable, available through FreeWave Technologies Diagnostics software, also available through FreeWave Technologies For more information on Diagnostics, please contact FreeWave Technical Support at (303) 444-3862. (C) S UBNET In a MultiPoint Network where the Network ID is used a Slave will connect with the first Repeater or Master that it hears with the same Network ID. -
Page 46: (D) Radio Id
Overlapping MultiPoint Systems Overlapping MultiPoint systems may be set up effectively with FreeWave transceivers several key parameters are set correctly. Overlapping MultiPoint systems are defined as systems using different Masters which share or overlap in a specific geographic area. It may also include co-located transceivers configured into different networks. -
Page 47: Passwords
Repeat this step 3 more times (hold Alt and type 0255 a total of 4 times). Important Note: If the password feature is enabled and the password is forgotten, the transceiver will need to be returned to FreeWave to have the password disabled. Time Divisible Multiple Access (TDMA) Time Divisible Multiple Access (TDMA) allows radios to do various operations on specific time slots. -
Page 48: Additional Settings
FreeWave Technologies. The most common additional settings used by users are described below. Low Baud Rates The transceiver's RS232 baud rate may be set to 300, 600, or 900 baud. Please contact FreeWave Technical Support for more information regarding this feature. Setup Timeout When enabled, this mode invokes a timeout feature for the Setup Menu. -
Page 49: Factory Default Settings
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Factory Default Settings FreeWave transceivers are shipped from the factory with the following Default Settings: Operation Mode Default Ethernet Options: Default Point to Point Slave (0) Ethernet Mode Set Baud Rate Default (1) Half/Full Duplex... -
Page 50: Examples Of Data Communication Links
Examples of Data Communication Links FreeWave transceivers’ versatility allows data communication links to be established using a variety of different configurations. This, in turn, makes it possible to extend the range of FreeWave and operate in a number of applications. - Page 51 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual In the next example a setup is shown where a Master routinely calls a number of Slaves at different times. The Master is communicating with a transceiver designated as a Slave/Repeater that is connected to a remote device.
- Page 52 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual The last example is a Point-to-MultiPoint system. This system uses one of the sites as a Slave/Repeater. This system works in the same manner as a standard MultiPoint system with Repeaters. However, the number of radios needed is reduced with the use of the MultiPoint Slave/Repeater feature.
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Page 53: Additional Transceiver Information
The most common operation of RS-485 is a two-wire comprised of a 120 ohm impedance single twisted pair. In this system the loading of the FreeWave transceiver is as described above which allows up to 256 1/8 unit load units on the bus. Maximum line length is also 4,000 feet with a third wire required for data common. -
Page 54: Rs-422 And Rs-485 Full Duplex Pin-Outs
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual RS-422 RS-485 F UPLEX Function Bare Board Pin Number DE-9 Pin Number Signal Ground 4 or 6 RS-485 H UPLEX Function Bare Board Pin Number DE-9 Pin Number Wire to both pins for Bus + Short 5 and 7 Short 2 and 3 Wire to both pins for Bus -... -
Page 55: Fgro Rf Board Only Pinout
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual FGRO RF Board only Pinout The FGRO Small Footprint Series transceivers are available in both TTL and RS232 versions. The TTL versions use reverse polarity from standard RS-232 at 0 to 5 Volt levels. All pin descriptions and pin numbering are the same as the RS232 version. -
Page 56: Fgr-115Wc Waterproof Enclosure Pin Out For Cable Asc0612Ww
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual FGR-115WC Waterproof Enclosure pin out for Cable ASC0612WW Color Function Signal Brown Carrier detect Output Transmit data Output Orange Receive data Input Yellow Input Green Ground Signal ground Blue Diagnostics TXD Output Violet Input Gray Clear to send... -
Page 57: Technical Specifications
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual Technical Specifications 900 MHz Transceiver Specifications Specification Frequency 902 to 928 MHz Transmit Output Power 5 mW to 1 W (+30 dBm) See RF transmit power settings. Range 60 miles Line Of Sight, 0 dB antenna gain Modulation Spread spectrum GSK, 120 or 170 Kbps Spreading method... - Page 58 Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual FGR09xx FGR-115RE FGF-115RC FGR-115WC Data Port 10-pin PCB connector Ethernet RJ-45 RS232, DB-9 RS232, circular connector Enclosure Bare board Extruded aluminum Extruded aluminum Extruded aluminum, waterproof Dimensions 16 mm H x 62 mm W x 57 mm H x 74 mm W x 57 mm H x 74 mm W x 60 mm H x 78 mm W x...
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Page 59: 2.4 G Hz Transceiver Specifications
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual 2.4 G Hz Transceiver Specifications Specification Frequency 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz Transmitter Output power 0.5 mW to 500 mW (+27 dBm) See RF transmit power settings. Range 20 miles Line Of Sight with 5dB omni antenna Modulation GFSK, 115.2 or 153.6 Kbps Occupied bandwidth... -
Page 60: Oem Board Level Mechanical Drawing
Spread Spectrum Wireless Data Transceiver User Manual OEM Board Level Mechanical Drawing LUM0002AD Version 6.1... -
Page 61: Freewave Technical Support
For up-to-date troubleshooting information check the Support page at www.FreeWave.com. FreeWave provides Technical Support, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mountain Time (UTC +7) Call us toll-free at 1-800-548-5616 or factory direct after hours at 303-444-3862 or email us moreinfo@FreeWave.com...
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