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RadioLinx Industrial Wireless
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November 19, 2013
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  • Page 1 RLX-IFHS RadioLinx Industrial Wireless ® RadioLinx Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios November 19, 2013 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Your Feedback Please

    ProSoft Technology Product Documentation In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments. User Manuals, Datasheets, Sample Ladder Files, and Configuration Files are provided on the enclosed CD-ROM, and are available at no charge from our web site: www.prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded: WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT REPLACE ANTENNAS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. "THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: . PLEASE SEE FCC ID LABEL ON BACK OF DEVICE."...

  • Page 4: Antenna Spacing Requirements For User Safety

    RadioLinx IFHS: COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The ProSoft Technology, RadioLinx devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules as well as Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...

  • Page 5: Agency Approvals & Certifications

    RLX-IFH24S: "This device contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: NS907P22, Canada 3143A07P22" WARNING: Changes or modifications to this radio module not expressly approved by its manufacturer, ProSoft Technology, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Agency Approvals & Certifications Wireless Approvals Visit our web site at www.prosoft-technology.com for current wireless approval information.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Install ControlScape FH Configuration Software ............ 20 Planning the Network ....................21 1.5.1 Installation Questions ....................22 1.5.2 ProSoft Wireless Designer ..................23 Configuring the Radios .................... 25 1.6.1 Start ControlScape FH .................... 25 1.6.2 Set Up the Network ....................26 1.6.3...
  • Page 8 Intellectual Property Indemnity ................89 5.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ................89 5.2.6 Limitation of Remedies ** ..................90 5.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ..................90 5.2.8 No Other Warranties ....................90 Page 8 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 9 RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless Contents RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios User Manual 5.2.9 Allocation of Risks ....................90 5.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability ................91 Glossary of Terms Index ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 10 Contents RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios Page 10 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 11: Guide To The Rlx-Ifhs User Manual

    Functional Overview. Specifications (page Antenna Selection Glossary  Support, Service, and Support, Service This section contains Support, Service and Warranty and Warranty (page Warranty information. Index Index of chapters. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 11 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 12 Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios Page 12 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 13: Start Here

    Planning the Network ................21  Configuring the Radios ................25  Planning the Physical Installation ............44  Test the Network Installation Plan ............45  Verify Communication ................46 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 13 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 14: About The Radiolinx Industrial Frequency Hopping Radios

    230 kbps: -106 dBm @ 10-6 BER 172 kbps: -108 dBm @ 10-6 BER 19.2 kbps: -116 dBm @ 10-6 BER Outdoor Range 30+ miles pt-pt with high gain directional antennas and RF line-of-sight Page 14 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 15 UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'EQUIPMENT, COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 15 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 16: Product Specifications - Rlx-Ifh24S

    230 kbps: -106 dBm @ 10-6 BER 172 kbps: -108 dBm @ 10-6 BER 19.2 kbps: -116 dBm @ 10-6 BER Outdoor Range 15+ miles pt-pt with high gain directional antennas and RF line-of-sight (Americas version) Page 16 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 17 UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'EQUIPMENT, COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 17 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    Set ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and documentation for the RLX-IFHS module. If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts. Page 18 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 19: System Requirements

    In addition, you will need  Available serial port (COM port) or USB to Serial adapter cable with necessary drivers, required for communication between ControlScape FH software and the RadioLinx FH module. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 19 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 20: Install Controlscape Fh Configuration Software

    RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios Install ControlScape FH Configuration Software Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD in your CD-ROM drive. On most computers, a menu screen will open automatically. If you do not see a menu within a few seconds, follow these steps: Click the Start button, and then choose Run.

  • Page 21: Planning The Network

    As part of your planning, you may need to conduct a site survey. ProSoft Technology can perform this survey, you can do it yourself, or you can hire a surveyor.

  • Page 22: Installation Questions

    RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios The simplest way to design the physical network of radios, antennas, connectors, cables, amplifiers and other accessories, is to use ProSoft Wireless Designer (page 23). This application determines your hardware needs based on your answers to a few questions, and then generates a Bill of Materials specifying all the components you will need for your installation.

  • Page 23: Prosoft Wireless Designer

     Complete parts list Use ProSoft Wireless Designer when conducting a site audit for a customer, and then provide the customer with a complete list of components and a detailed description for each site and link. Customers can use this information to understand and visualize their network, and provide necessary information for technical support and maintenance.
  • Page 24 RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios System Requirements ProSoft Wireless Designer is designed for computers running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or newer. Minimum hardware requirements are:  400 MHz or faster Pentium PC ...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Radios

    To start ControlScape Click the Start button, and then choose Programs In the Programs menu, navigate to the ProSoft Technology folder, and then choose RadioLinx ControlScape FH. Allow a few moments for the program to load. When the program has finished loading, you will see a screen like this: ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 26: Set Up The Network

    PMP - Point to Multipoint (page 28)  E2E - Everyone to Everyone (page 29)  PTP - Point to Point (page 30) Note: There is only one Master radio for each network. Page 26 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 27 In the following illustration, the master radio is configured to broadcast to both radios. Each remote radio is configured to send data back to the master. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 27 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 28 RTU, DF1 or Modbus TCP/IP. Communications from remote radios is directed back to master radio. Master radio broadcasts to all other radios. In the following illustration, the Master radio is configured to broadcast data to Radios 2, 3 and 4. Page 28 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 29 Master. Note that this mode is very bandwidth-intensive, because all data is transmitted to all radios. In the following illustration, each radio broadcasts to all the other radios. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 29 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 30 In the network shown below, the Master Radio and Radio 4 transfer data between each other. Radios 2 and 3 only act as bridges to get the data between them. Page 30 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 31: General Radio Configuration

     select the icon of the radio to be configured by selecting it with a single left-click of the mouse and then choose the following menu items: Properties / Radio ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 31 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 32: Set Up The Master Radio

    Master radio. When you create a new network, ControlScape FH automatically populates the network with a pair of radios, as shown in the following illustration. Page 32 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 33 Click the Advanced button to make these additional options visible. When you have finished making your selections, click OK to save the radio configuration. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 33 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 34 When the radio is powered up, it will go through a brief self-test during which the LEDs (page 61) on the front of the radio will illuminate. The Power/Status LED should be green, meaning that the radio has power. Page 34 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 35 When the configuration has been transferred successfully, ControlScape FH will update the Radio Configuration dialog box with information retrieved from the radio, including the radio’s Serial Number and Last Date Configured. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 35 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 36: Add Remote Radios

    Continue on to Graphically Define the RF Link (page 38) to define the communication links between radios. Note: See When to Re-Configure Radios (page 42) to ensure all radios will be updated. Page 36 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 37: Add Repeaters

    Important: The items on this dialog box depend on what type of radio you select. The example in this topic shows a RadioLinx IFHS (Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial) radio. Refer to the user manual for your radio for an explanation of each configuration item. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 38: Graphically Define The Rf Link

    RF communication link. After the mouse button is released an arrowhead will appear at the end of the graphical link line at the Remote radio's link point. Page 38 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 39 Press the Delete key to remove the graphical link line between the radios. Now a repeater could be added between the two radios or the radios could be connected to other radios. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 39 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 40: Save The Network Configuration

    Explorer. Select:  Save Notes: DO NOT change the default directory. The ControlScape FH Setup/Diagnostic Application uses the default directory to maintain network-related data. The Network’s Definition can be printed. Page 40 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 41: Transfer The Configuration To The Remote Radios

    Master radio. ControlScape FH will prompt you to choose the location of radio to configure. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 41 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 42 The program will instruct when the radios need to be configured, as illustrated below: After all the radios are configured, the graphical layout will be displayed as follows: Page 42 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 43 Master radio. ControlScape FH will prompt you to choose the location of radio to configure. Repeat these steps for each Remote radio on your network. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 43 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 44: Planning The Physical Installation

    A good network installation plan includes time and resources for performance testing and installation changes. Test the installation plan (page 45) before the network installation is complete. Page 44 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 45: Test The Network Installation Plan

    Note: See When to Re-Configure Radios (page 42) to ensure all radios are updated. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 45 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 46: Verify Communication

    Master radio. If you are connected to a Remote or a Repeater radio, you will only be able to retrieve status information for the radio to which you are currently connected. Page 46 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 47: Viewing Signal Strength

    Status dialog box. This dialog box shows information about the radio, including serial number, hardware and firmware information, and signal strength. The appearance of this dialog box depends on the radio model and type. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 47 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 48: Query A Radio Directly

     Diagnostic Radio The Radio Parameters dialog box appears. Click the Get Data button to receive data. The following illustration shows the Serial Radio Parameters dialog BEFORE getting data Page 48 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 49: Query A Radio Remotely

    To remotely query a radio, cable (page 80) the Master radio to the Configuration PC. From the ControlScape FH Setup/Application Main Menu, select:  Diagnostic / Network the network, by name (as shown). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 49 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 50 Radio Properties  Double-click the radio’s icon The Radio Status dialog box displays the following fields and parameters: Note: The master radio status box does not include signal quality parameters. Page 50 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 51: Installing The Radios

    The Diagnostic view shows a diagram of the network’s wireless connections. Use this view to see whether all the radios are linked. Refer to Improve Signal Quality (page 53) for more information on overcoming poor connectivity. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 51 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 52: Radio Hardware

    PLC or the networked devices. The DC power wires must be less than 3 m to meet regulatory requirements. Label Connect to... 10 to 24 VDC — DC Ground Page 52 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 53: Connecting Antennas

    Select a new location for the radio and/or its antenna.  Decrease the length of the antenna cable.  Determine and resolve sources of interfering electrical noise.  Add a repeater between radios that are not communicating. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 53 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 54: Connecting The Radio To A Network Device

    (control and monitoring of modem signal lines) depends on the requirements of the networked device. If no hardware handshaking will be used, the cable to connect to the port is as shown below: Page 54 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 55 RS-232: Null Modem Connection (Hardware Handshaking) This type of connection is used when the device connected to the radio requires hardware handshaking (control and monitoring of modem signal lines). ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 55 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 56 Terminating resistors are generally not required on the RS-485 network, unless you are experiencing communication problems that can be attributed to signal echoes or reflections. In this case, try changing the settings for termination on the radio. Page 56 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 57 RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios User Manual RS-422 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 57 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 58 Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios Page 58 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 59: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    LED Indicators ..................61  Sources of Interference ................. 62  Troubleshoot ControlScape FH Error Messages ........66  Troubleshoot Missing Radios ..............68  RadioLinx OPC Server ................69 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 59 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 60: Diagnostics Overview

    The information obtained from the diagnostics function can be used to:  optimize network function  determine the source of failed communication Page 60 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 61: Led Indicators

    When the repeater or remote is linked, the LEDs will illuminate from bottom to top, with a blinking LED meaning a median signal strength between the lower LED and the blinking LED. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 61 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 62: Sources Of Interference

    Transmit Power sections in the Radio Configuration (page 31) screens for each type of network): Increase power to "drown out" competing noise Decrease power of the radios on the network if they are interfering with another network in the vicinity Page 62 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 63: Change A Network's Channel

    Note: Some fields are "grayed-out" in this dialog box because these parameters cannot be changed from here. Note: See When to Re-Configure Radios (page 42) to ensure all radios will be updated. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 63 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 64: Viewing Radio Channel Noise Level

    Scans for radios reachable only over the RF network may not be accurate. Note: Radio network communications are interrupted while the Spectrum Analyzer is active. Normal communication will resume when you close the dialog box. Page 64 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 65: Ifhe Spectrum Analyzer Dialog Box

    Show Mean Value: Displays the average value of the multiple measurements taken on each channel during a scan period.  Show Max Value: Displays the maximum value of the multiple measurements taken on each channel during a scan period. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 65 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 66: Troubleshoot Controlscape Fh Error Messages

     OK: Click the OK button to save your selection and close the dialog box.  Help: Click the Help button to read the online help for ControlScape. Page 66 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 67: Connection Errors

    (page 53) to receive signals from the Master radio  Eliminate sources of interference (page 62). If you are still unable to connect to a radio, contact ProSoft Technical Support (page 83) for assistance. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 67 of 107...

  • Page 68: Troubleshoot Missing Radios

    "Send Data To" field in the Radio Configuration dialog box. Verify that the radio is sending to and receiving from the correct radio ID. If radios do not communicate, investigate some of the sources of interference (page 62). Page 68 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 69: Radiolinx Opc Server

    Microsoft Excel. The clients can be programs running either on the same PC as the OPC Server or on a separate PC connected via a network connection. You can install the RLX OPC Server from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, included with your RLX-IFHS radio. 3.6.1 System Requirements The following system requirements are the recommended minimum specifications to successfully install and run RadioLinx OPC Driver.
  • Page 70 Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios Page 70 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 71: Reference

    Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios User Manual Reference In This Chapter  Antennas ....................72  Cable Connections ................79  Serial Port Basics .................. 81 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 71 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 72: Antennas

    Position directional antennas so they do not point at nearby antennas. Place antennas side by side if they point in the same direction. Place antennas back to back if they point in opposite directions. Page 72 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 73: Antenna Pattern

    For example, doubling one antenna gain has the same effect as doubling the transmitting power. Doubling both antenna gains has the same effect as quadrupling the transmitting power. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 73 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 74: Antenna Polarity

    (connected directly to the radio enclosure). These antennas do not require a ground plane. Articulating antennas and non- articulating antennas work in the same way. An articulating antenna bends at the connection. Page 74 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 75: Collinear Array Antennas

    Typical gain is 5 to 10 dBi. The antenna polarity is linear, or parallel to the length of the antenna. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 75 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 76: Yagi Array Antenna

    6 to 15dBi. The antenna polarity is Linear (parallel to the elements, perpendicular to the boom). Refer to the Antenna Types overview section for other types of approved antennas. Page 76 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 77: Parabolic Reflector Antennas

    The amplifier is designed to put maximum transmit power right at the antenna and boost the received signal primarily to overcome the cable loss. You can only use an amplifier from ProSoft Technology that is specifically approved for use with the RLX-IFHS radio, and only in countries where the amplifier option is approved.
  • Page 78 The bi-directional amplifier is weather proof and can be mounted outdoors. Refer to the bi-directional amplifier instructions for more information. Refer to the amplifier chart (page 77) for minimum and maximum cable lengths. Page 78 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 79: Cable Connections

    4.2.1 Radio RS-485 Cable Specification Note: In a 2-Wire Network the Rx+ and the Tx+ as well as the Rx- and the Tx- must be jumpered externally for this configuration. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 79 of 107 November 19, 2013...

  • Page 80: Radio Rs-232 Cable Specifications

    The following shows the wiring of the straight-through DB-9 serial cable used to connect:  A radio to a PLC, PC, or other DTE device  A radio to another DCE device Straight-through Serial Cable Null Modem Cable Wiring Diagram Page 80 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 81: Serial Port Basics

    This is commonly used as a quick and inexpensive way to transfer files between two PCs without having to install a dedicated network card in each PC. Note: The RadioLinx radio modem is a DCE device. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 81 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 82 Full-duplex mode utilizes two pairs of wires and the data can be transferred in both directions simultaneously. Page 82 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...

  • Page 83: Support, Service & Warranty

    Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ....85  LIMITED WARRANTY ................87 Contacting Technical Support ProSoft Technology, Inc. (ProSoft) is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following information to assist in expediting this process: Product Version Number...
  • Page 84 E-mail address: support@prosoft-technology.com Asia Pacific Tel: +603.7724.2080, E-mail: asiapc@prosoft-technology.com (location in Malaysia) Languages spoken include: Chinese, English Asia Pacific Tel: +86.21.5187.7337 x888, E-mail: asiapc@prosoft-technology.com (location in China) Languages spoken include: Chinese, English Europe Tel: +33 (0) 5.34.36.87.20, (location in Toulouse, E-mail: support.EMEA@prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 85: Return Material Authorization (Rma) Policies And Conditions

    The following Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions (collectively, "RMA Policies") apply to any returned product. These RMA Policies are subject to change by ProSoft Technology, Inc., without notice. For warranty information, see Limited Warranty (page 87). In the event of any inconsistency between the RMA Policies and the Warranty, the Warranty shall govern.

  • Page 86: Returning Units Under Warranty

    User Manual RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios 5.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty A Technical Support Engineer must approve the return of Product under ProSoft Technology’s Warranty: a) A replacement module will be shipped and invoiced. A purchase order will be required.

  • Page 87: Limited Warranty

    Product that is the subject of the sale will (1) conform to and perform in accordance with published specifications prepared, approved and issued by ProSoft, and (2) will be free from defects in material or workmanship; provided these warranties only cover Product that is sold as new.

  • Page 88: What Is Not Covered By This Warranty

    (including, but not limited to, programs developed with any IEC 61131-3, "C" or any variant of "C" programming languages) not furnished by ProSoft; (v) use of the Product for purposes other than those for which it was designed; (vi) any other abuse, misapplication, neglect or misuse by the Customer;...

  • Page 89: Intellectual Property Indemnity

    (whether or not ProSoft is a party) which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer’s acts or omissions under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products.

  • Page 90: Limitation Of Remedies

    RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios 5.2.6 Limitation of Remedies ** In no event will ProSoft or its Dealer be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages based on breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict tort or any other legal theory. Damages that ProSoft or its Dealer will not be responsible for include, but are not limited to: Loss of profits;...
  • Page 91 Warranty shall remain in full force and effect. Any cause of action with respect to the Product or Services must be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 91 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 92 Wireless network framework in which devices can communicate directly with one another without using an AP or a connection to a regular network. Advanced Encryption Standard. New standard for encryption adopted by the U.S. government for secure communications. Page 92 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 93 Bits per Second. A measure of data transmission speed across a network or communications channel; bps is the number of bits that can be sent or received per second. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 93 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 94 Internet. Device-to-Device Network (Peer-to-Peer Network) Two or more devices that connect using wireless network devices without the use of a centralized wireless access point. Also known as a peer-to-peer network. Page 94 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 95 Method of scrambling data so that only the intended viewers can decipher and understand it. Electrostatic Discharge. Can cause internal circuit damage to the coprocessor. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. A name used to identify a wireless network. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 95 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 96 Either parties on a radio conversation may talk or listen; but both cannot talk at the same time without corrupting each other's signal. If one operator is "talking", the other must be "listening" to have successful communication. Page 96 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 97 The graphical point next to a radio icon that represents the connection point for RF communications between radios. An RF connection between two radios is called an RF Link and is represented as a graphical black line between the radio’s link points. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 97 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 98 If a reply is required, the controller will construct the reply message and send it using Modbus protocol. Page 98 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 99 Modbus device. The data is only sent to the single Remote device based on its address. Each Remote radio sends its data only to the Master radio. The Master and Remote radios acknowledge that data was received correctly. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 99 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 100 The distance covered by a wireless network radio device. Depending on the environment and the type of antenna used, Wi-Fi signals can have a range of up to a mile. Page 100 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 101 A television station sends a TV signal but cannot receive responses back from the television sets to which it is transmitting. The TV sets can receive the signal from the TV station but cannot transmit back to the station. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 101 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 102 Wi-Fi network. TKIP greatly increases the strength and complexity of wireless encryption, making it far more difficult (if not impossible) for a would-be intruder to break into a Wi-Fi network. Page 102 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 103 Wireless Gateway Term used to differentiate between an access point and a more-capable device that can share an internet connection, serve DHCP, and bridge between wired and wireless networks. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 103 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 104 Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. AES supports 128-bit, 192-bit, and 256-bit encryption keys. Yagi Antenna An antenna type that radiates in only a specific direction. Yagi antennas are used in point-to-point situations. Page 104 of 107 ProSoft Technology, Inc. November 19, 2013...
  • Page 105 Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual • 11 Channel • 94 Client • 94 Collinear array antennas • 75 Half-Duplex • 96 Configuration PC • 94 How to Contact Us • 2 Configuring the Radios • 25 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 105 of 107 November 19, 2013...
  • Page 106 Install ControlScape FH Configuration Software • 20, Product Specifications - RLX-IFH24S • 16 Product Specifications - RLX-IFH9S • 14 Installation Questions • 22 ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation • 2 Installing the Radios • 51 ProSoft Wireless Designer • 22, 23 Intellectual Property Indemnity • 89 Protocol •...

  • Page 107: Prosoft Technology, Inc

    Wireless Gateway • 103 Wireless Network • 104 WLAN • 104 WPA • 104 WPA2 • 104 Yagi Antenna • 104 Yagi Array Antenna • 76 Your Feedback Please • 2 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 107 of 107 November 19, 2013...

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