Digi XTend-PKG-R Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
XTend-PKG-R™
RS-232/422/485 RF Modem
Create a Long Range Wireless Link In Minutes.

Connect Hardware

To install the modem and test its range, you need:
• 2 XTend RF Modems. The two XTend RF Modems are referred to as "Radio1" and "Radio2".
• Accessories (Loopback adapter, RS-232 cable, 2 RPSMA antennas, 2 power supplies)
• 1 Windows PC loaded with X-CTU Software

Hardware Setup

1. Set both Radio DIP Switches to RS-232, point-to-point modes. [Switches 1
and 5 are ON (up), and the remaining 4 switches are OFF (down)].
2. Connect the included RS-232 cable to the female DB-9 connector of
Radio1 and the male DB-9 connector of the PC.
3. Attach the serial loopback adapter to the female DB-9 connector of Radio2.
(The serial loopback adapter configures Radio2 to function as a repeater by
looping data back into the module for retransmission, as shown.)
4. Attach RPSMA antennas to each RF modem.
5. Power Radio1 & Radio2 through their respective power connectors.
Host PC
RS-232 cable
WARNING: When operating with 1 Watt power output, transmitting in close
proximity of other RF modems can damage modem front-ends. Observe a
minimum separation distance of 2' (0.6 m) between RF modems.

Install Software

Go to the X-CTU Software page at www.digi.com/xctu and launch the latest X-CTU installer.
Follow the prompts on the installation screens.
• PC Settings: Set up PC serial com ports to interface with the RF modem
• Range Test: Test RF modem's range under varying conditions
• Terminal: Read/Set RF modem parameters and monitor data communications
• Modem Configuration: Read/Set RF modem parameters
Radio1
RPSMA antennas
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N
Radio2
(w/ loopback adapter)
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