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  • Page 1 Zlinx™ Radio Modem Model ZP9D-115RM-LR USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem Advantech B+B SmartWorx - Americas 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone 1 (815) 433-5100 Fax 1 (815) 433-5105 Advantech - European Headquarters Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore, Co.Galway, Ireland Phone +353 91-792444 Fax +353 91-792445 www.advantech.com...

  • Page 3: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2019 Advantech. All rights reserved. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Advantech. Advantech assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem CONTENTS About This Manual .................... ii FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......... ii Introduction...................... 1 Contents of Package ..................1 Hardware Installation ..................2 DIP Switch Settings ................... 2 Mounting and Power .................. 2 Serial Connections ..................3 RS-232 ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem INTRODUCTION Easy to install, up to 22.5 km (14 mi) range. No wires, no cables. Zlinx™ radio modems get your data moving farther, easier and at less cost than running cable. Plug- n-play, Modbus compatible, signal strength indicator, space saving DIN rail mounting.

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem HARDW ARE INST ALLATION DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Dipswitch 4-wire 2-wire 4-wire 2-wire No termination Termination RS-422 RS-485 MOUNTING AND POWER • Install on properly grounded DIN rail. Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 °C Operating Humidity: 10-90%, non-condensing •...

  • Page 7: Serial Connections

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem SERIAL CONNECTIONS RS-232 RS-232 is always present on DB9. Wiring Terminal Identification DB9F Pin Signal Name Direction Data Carrier Detect* Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready* Request To Send Clear To Send Not used * Pins 1 &...
  • Page 8 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem RS-422/485 RS-422/485 (4-wire)

  • Page 9: Wireless Link Failure Output

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem WIRELESS LINK FAILURE OUTPUT • The Zlinx Radio Modem offers a source (PNP) transistor output when the wireless signal strength drops below a critical level (link failure or miss packets). • 40 mA maximum current Note: In order for the RSSI LED to continuously indicate the signal strength, set the RP command (RSSI PWM timer) to FF.

  • Page 10: Radio Frequency Information

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION • Model ZP9D-115RM-LR has an indoor range of up to 914 m (3000 ft) and an outdoor range of up to 22.5 km (14 mi). • These ranges are for line-of-sight installations using the supplied antenna.

  • Page 11: Zlinx Manager Software

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ZLINX MANAGER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION • The Zlinx Manager Software is contained on included CD. • Insert the CD into the drive. • The installation program should auto-start. • Follow the on-screen prompts. SET UP 1. Connect your PC to the modem using a straight through serial cable. 2.

  • Page 12: On-Line Configuration

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem 3. Click on the Radio Modem Configuration button to configure the modem on-line or the Radio Modem Configuration Button (Offline) to configure the modem offline. Follow the on-screen directions. Note: using the off-line configuration button skips the auto-modem discovery process. ON-LINE CONFIGURATION 1.
  • Page 13 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem 3. Click the Auto Modem Search button. The Zlinx Manager software will find the radio modem. If the modem is not found, the following screen will appear. 4. When the modem is found, the following screen will appear.
  • Page 14 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem 5. Click OK. The following screen will appear.
  • Page 15 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem 5. On the Basic Modem Setting tab, configure a unique channel number, network identifier, and destination address. This will prevent interference from other modems. Click the Update button to save the parameters. Click the Restore Defaults button to revert to the default configuration.

  • Page 16: Test / Troubleshoot

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem TEST / TROUBLESHOOT 1. The RSSI Range Test allows you test your installation. Cross connect TD and RD on the remote modem before running the test. 2. The basic screen shows test results and signal strength. Check the Show Advanced Options box to customize the test.

  • Page 17: Firmware Update

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem FIRMWARE UPDATE 1. Connect your PC to the radio modem using a straight-through serial cable and the auto-connect function. The new firmware must be stored on the PC’s local drive. 2. From the Zlinx Manager Radio Modem launch screen, click the Firmware Update button.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem SPECIFICATIONS RF Properties Physical Standard Proprietary radio Range Up to 91m (3000 ft) indoor or 22.5km (14 mi) outdoor Frequency 900 MHz Transmit Power 1W (selectable) Software Zlinx Radio Modem Windows OS Support 2000, 2003 Server, XP, Vista, 10, 7, 8, 8.1 Features AT command Terminal emulation...
  • Page 19 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem Input Voltage 10–48 VDC, 18-30 VAC Power Consumption 5.0W, maximum Dimensions (3.1W x 8.4D x 11.9H cm) (1.2W x 3.3D x 4.7H in) Environmental Intended for indoor use only Operating -40 to +85 ºC (-40 to +185 ºF) Temperature Storage Temperature -40 to +85 ºC (-40 to +185 ºF)

  • Page 20: Special Precautions For Ul Class 1/Division 2

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR UL CLASS 1/DIVISION 2 Special Instructions for Installation and Operation in a UL and UL Class 1 Division 2 Environments THIS APPARATUS IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.

  • Page 21: Advanced Programming

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ADVANCED PROGRAMMING AT COMMANDS Example: Using Hyper Terminal Software to change the module's DT (Destination Address) parameter and save the new address to non-volatile memory. A serial connection to a PC is required. Method 1 (One line per command) Send AT Command System Response OK <CR>...

  • Page 22: Binary Commands

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem BINARY COMMANDS To Send Binary Commands: Example: Use binary commands to change the RF module's destination address to 0x1A0D and save the new address to non-volatile memory. RT Command must be set to '1' in AT Command Mode to enable binary programming.

  • Page 23: Command Reference Table

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem COMMAND REFERENCE TABLE ZLINX COMMANDS Note: Zlinx Radio Modems expect numerical values in hexadecimal. Hexadecimal values are designated by a “0x” prefix. Decimal equivalents are designated by a “d” suffix. AT _ Binary _ Parameter Command _ # Bytes Factory AT Command Name...
  • Page 24 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem 0x0F (15d) Receive Error Count 0 - 0xFFFF Diagnostics Force Wake-up 0x0D (13d) Sleep (Low Power) -- Initializer Software Flow 0x07 (7d) 0 - 1 Serial Interfacing Control [x 10 RF Inter- 0x3E (62d) Forced Sync Time 0 - 0xFFFF msec] facing...
  • Page 25 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ZP9D-115RM-LR Commands Note: Zlinx Radio Modems expect numerical values in hexadecimal. Hexadecimal values are designated by a “0x” prefix. Decimal equivalents are designated by a “d” suffix.) AT _ Binary _ AT Command Parameter Command _ # Bytes Factory Comman Command...
  • Page 26 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem Firmware 0 - 0xFFFF 0x14 (20d) Diagnostics Version [read-only] Active Warning Returns Diagnostics Numbers string Returns Warning Data Diagnostics string 0x08 (8d) Write (Special) Sticky Warning Returns Diagnostics Numbers string * Firmware version in which command and parameter options were first supported.

  • Page 27: Command Descriptions

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS • Commands in this section are listed alphabetically. • Command categories are designated between the "< >" symbols that follow each command title. • By default, the Zlinx Radio Modem expects numerical values in hexadecimal since the default value of the CF (Number Base) Parameter is '1'.
  • Page 28 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem AT (Guard Time After) Command AT Command: ATAT Command Mode Options> AT Binary Command: 0x05 (5 decimal) Command is used to set/read the time-of-silence that follows the Parameter Range: 2 - (ATST-3), up to 0x7FFC command sequence character (CC [x 100 milliseconds] Command) of the AT Command Default Parameter Value: 0x0A (10 decimal)
  • Page 29 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem Non-standard Interface Data Rates: Any value above 0x38 will be interpreted as an actual baud rate. When a value above 0x38 is sent, the closest interface data rate represented by the number is stored in the BD register.
  • Page 30 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem Refer to the ‘AT Command Mode’ section for more information regarding the AT Command Mode Sequence. AT Command: ATCC CC (Command Sequence Character) Command Binary Command: 0x13 (19 decimal) <AT Command Mode Options> Parameter Range: 0x20 - 0x7F The CC command is used to set/read the ASCII character used Default Parameter Value: 0x2B (ASCII “+”)
  • Page 31 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem AT Command: ATCF CF (Number Base) Command <Command Mode Options> CF Parameter Range: 0 – 2 command is used to set/read the Parameter Configuration command formatting setting. The following commands are always Commands utilize default entered and read in hex, no matter number base;...
  • Page 32 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem CT (Command Mode Timeout) AT Command: ATCT Command Binary Command: 0x06 (6 decimal) <Command Mode Options> The CT Parameter Range: 2 - 0xFFFF [x 100 command is used to set and read milliseconds] the amount of inactive time that elapses before the module Default Parameter Value: 0xC8 (200d) automatically exits from AT...
  • Page 33 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem AT Command: ATE0 E0 (Echo Off) Command <Command Mode Options> E0 Binary Command: 0x0A (10 decimal) Command turns off character echo in AT Command Mode. By default, echo is off. E1 (Echo On) Command AT Command: ATE1 <Command Mode Options>...
  • Page 34 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem FS (Forced Synch Time) Command <RF Interfacing> The FS command only applies to streaming data. Normally, only the first packet of a continuous stream contains the full RF initializer. Zlinx Radio Modems then remain synchronized for subsequent packets of the stream. This parameter can be used to periodically force an RF initializer during such streaming.
  • Page 35 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem HT (Time before Wake-up AT Command: ATHT Initializer) Command <Sleep (Low Power)> The HT Binary Command: 0x03 (3 decimal) command is used to set/read the Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFFFF [x 100 time of inactivity (no serial or RF milliseconds] data is sent or received) before a wake-up initializer is sent by a TX...
  • Page 36 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem KY (AES Encryption Key) Command <Networking & Security> The KY AT Command: ATKY command is used to set the 256-bit Binary Command: 0x3C (60 decimal) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) key for encrypting / Parameter Range: 0 - (any other 64-digit hex decrypting data.
  • Page 37 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ATMD MD (RF Mode) Command Command: <Networking & Security> The MD command is used to select/read the Binary Command: 0x31 (49 decimal) settings that enable the Polling and Parameter 0 - 6 Repeater Modes on the module. Range: Parameter Configuration...
  • Page 38 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem MT (Multi-transmit) Command AT Command: ATMT <Networking & Security> The MT Binary Command: 0x3D (61 decimal) command is used to enabled multiple transmissions of RF data Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFF packets. When Multi-transmit Mode Default Parameter Value: 0 (no forced is enabled (MT >...
  • Page 39 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem NB (Parity) Command ATNB <Serial Interfacing> The NB Command: command is used to select/read the Binary Command: 0x23 (35 decimal) parity settings of the RF module for Parameter UART communications. 0 - 4 Range: Parameter Configuration 8-bit (no parity or 7-bit (any parity) 8-bit even 8-bit odd...
  • Page 40 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem PD (Minimum Polling Delay) AT Command: ATPD Command Binary Command: 0x47 (71 decimal) <Networking & Security> The PD command is used to set/read Polling Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFFFF_ (Base: [x 1ms], Delay (Base, MD=3) or Remote: [x 10ms]) Polling Timeout (Remote, MD=4).
  • Page 41 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem PK (Maximum RF Packet Size) AT Command: ATPK Command Binary Command: 0x29 (41 decimal) <RF Interfacing> The PK command is used to set/read the maximum size of Parameter Range: 1 - 0x800 [Bytes] RF packets transmitted from an RF Default Parameter Value:0x100* or 0x800* (256 module.
  • Page 42 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem PW (Pin Wake-up) Command ATPW <Sleep (Low Power)> Under normal Command: operation, an RF module in Cyclic Binary Command: 0x1D (29 decimal) Sleep Mode cycles from an active state to a low-power state at regular Parameter 0 - 1 intervals until data is ready to be Range: received.
  • Page 43 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem RC (Ambient Power – AT Command: ATRC Single Channel) Command Parameter Range (read-only): 0 - 0x31 [dBm] <Diagnostics> The RC command is used to examine and report the power Number of Bytes Returned: 1 level on a given channel. Related Commands: RM (Ambient Power - All Channels) Sample output: -78 dBm [when CF = 0]...
  • Page 44 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem RN (Delay Slots) Command <Networking & Security> The RN AT Command: ATRN command is used to set/read the time delay that the transmitting RF Binary Command: 0x19 (25 decimal) module inserts before attempting Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFF [38 ms slots] to resend a packet.
  • Page 45 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem RP (RSSI PWM Timer) Command AT Command: ATRP <Diagnostics> RP Command is used Binary Command: 0x22 (34 decimal) to enable a PWM ("Pulse Width Modulation") output on the Parameter Range: 0 - 0xFF [x 100 milliseconds] Config/RSSI pin (pin 11 of the OEM RF Module).
  • Page 46 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ATRT RT (GPI1 Configuration) Command: Command <Serial Interfacing> The RT Binary Command: 0x16 (22 decimal) command is used to set/read the Parameter 0 - 2 behavior of the GPI1 pin (pin 10) of Range: the OEM RF Module. The pin can be Parameter Configuration configured to enable binary...
  • Page 47 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem SL (Serial Number Low) AT Command: ATSL Command Binary Command: 0x26 (38 decimal) <Diagnostics> SL Command is used to set/read the serial number low Parameter Range (read-only): 0 - 0xFFFF word of the RF module. Default Parameter Value: varies Number of Bytes Returned: 2 Related Commands: SH (Serial Number High) SM (Sleep Mode) Command...
  • Page 48 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem ST (Time before Sleep) Command AT Command: ATST <Sleep Mode (Low Power)> The ST Binary Command: 0x02 (2 decimal) Command is used to set/read the period of time (in milliseconds) in Parameter Range: (ATAT+3) - 0x7FFF [x 100 which the RF module remains milliseconds] inactive...
  • Page 49 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem The TT command can be used to simulate full-duplex behavior. TX (Transmit Only) Command ATTX <RF Interfacing> The TX command Command: is used to set/read the Binary Command: 0x3F (63 decimal) transmit/receive behaviors of the RF module. Setting a module to TX-only Parameter Range: 0 - 1 (TX = 1) may reduce latency...
  • Page 50 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem WN (Warning Data) Command AT Command: ATWN <Diagnostics> WN command is used to report the following data for all active Parameter Range: returns string and sticky warnings: • Warning number & description • Number of occurrences since the last WN or WS command •...
  • Page 51 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem WR (Write) Command AT Command: ATWR <(Special)> The WR command is used to write Binary Command: 0x08 configurable parameters to non-volatile memory (Values remain in the module's memory until overwritten by another use of WR Command). If changes are made without writing them to non-volatile memory, the module will revert back to previously saved parameters the next time the module is powered-on.

  • Page 52: Api Operation

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem API OPERATION By default, ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem acts as a serial line replacement (Transparent Operation) - all UART data received through the DI pin is queued up for RF transmission. When the module receives an RF packet, the data is sent out the DO pin with no additional information.
  • Page 53 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem API Operation - with Escape Characters (AP parameter = 2) When this API mode is enabled (AP = 2), the UART data frame structure is defined as follows: UART Data Frame Structure with escape control characters: MSB = Most Significant Byte, LSB = Least Significant Byte Escape Characters.
  • Page 54 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem API Types Frame data of the UART data frame forms an API-specific structure as follows: UART Data Frame & API specific Structure: The cmdID frame (API-identifier) indicates which API messages will be contained in the cmdData frame (Identifier-specific data). Refer to the sections that follow for more information regarding the supported API types.
  • Page 55 ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem Example: TX Packet API Frames TX (Transmit) Status API Identifier Value: 0x89 When a TX Request is completed, the module sends a TX Status message. This message will indicate if the packet was transmitted successfully or if there was a failure. TX Status Frames Note: “STATUS = 1”...

  • Page 56: Technical Support

    ZP9D-115RM-LR Radio Modem TECHNICAL SUPPORT USA/Canada: 1 (800) 346-3119 (Ottawa IL USA location) Europe: +353 91 792444 (Ireland location) Email: support@advantech-bb.com Web: www.advantech.com Documentation Number: ZP9D-115RM-LR_1519m...

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