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AW400BT
UHF Modem
Operator's Manual
Version 2.0
Last Revised January 31, 2014
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by ArWest Communications.
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  • Page 1 Version 2.0 Last Revised January 31, 2014 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by ArWest Communications. All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written...
  • Page 2 © ArWest Communications, 2014 www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Preface ............. . 5 Terms and Conditions.
  • Page 4 1.1. Software Switching to Command Mode ....... . . 29 1.2.

  • Page 5: Preface

    Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. Terms and Conditions USE – ArWest modems are designed to be used by a professional. The user is expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of the user and safety instructions before operating, inspecting or adjusting.
  • Page 6 You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual. ArWest may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of AW400BT. All ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to ArWest.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Preface Regulatory Information Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    Preface Manual Conventions Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Example Description  Click the File menu and click Exit File Exit Link Space This format represents titles of dialog windows/boxes, names of menu options, identifies program interface objects, such as checkboxes, edit boxes, radio buttons, etc. This format is used to enter various string information (e.g., file and directory names) as Temp well as operator commands.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1 NTRODUCTION External extra rugged digital high power UHF radio transceiver programmable in frequency ranges from 406 to 470 MHz. It has GMSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 4FSK, D8PSK, and D16QAM modulations with advanced forward error correction and data scrambling. The output power is programmable up to 4 W. Figure 1.

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted

    Figure 2. AW400BT front side Through the DB15 port the AW400BT can be connected to PC with Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (6ft/1.8m) p/n 14-578108-02, or with ArWest receiver with Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE (6ft/1,8m) p/n 14-578110-02 and can be powered. See “Powering AW400BT”...

  • Page 11: External Antenna And Bluetooth Antenna Connectors

    Introduction Getting Acquainted 1.3. External Antenna and Bluetooth Antenna Connectors The external antenna connects to the BNC external antenna connector and Bluetooth antenna connects to the SMA connector which are placed on the back panel of AW400BT. External Bluetooth Antenna Antenna Figure 3.

  • Page 12: Literature

    Introduction Getting Acquainted 1.6. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional. Warning: Do not use AW400BT without antenna to avoid serious damage of your device. 1.7. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Configuration

    Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9... +36V, 4A. This may not be the same range as other ArWest products with which you are familiar. : To avoid the introduction of hazards when operating and installing, before connecting of the equip-...

  • Page 14: Antenna Installation

    Configuration Antenna Installation To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment, pull by the plug body rather than the output cord when disconnecting the equipment. Do not operate the supply if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Do not disassemble the supply.
  • Page 15 Configuration Antenna Installation 4. Place the antenna on the pole. Unscrew the cone-shaped cable part Attach to the Place the Ground Plane between UHF Antenna cable parts and screw all together UHF Antenna Ground Plane Use coaxial cable and connectors that are impedance-matched with the radio equipment, and make sure to use the shortest length of cable to move the signal between the radio and the antenna: •...

  • Page 16: Installing Awlaunch

    3. Installing AWLaunch AWLaunch is a Windows® application for the radio modem configuration. AWLaunch is available from the ArWest Communications website. Note: Refer to the AWLaunch Software Manual for full details on installing and using AWLaunch Software. 1. If downloading the program from the website, extract the program files into a folder on your hard drive.

  • Page 17: Connecting Aw400Bt And Computer

    Configuration Connecting AW400BT and Computer 4. Connecting AW400BT and Computer Once you have established a connection between the modem and the computer, you will be able to: • Configure the modem and its components • Send commands to the modem Use AWLaunch to load new firmware to the modem.

  • Page 18: Connecting Through Bluetooth

    Configuration Connecting AW400BT and Computer ® 4.3. Connecting through Bluetooth ® Note: Do not forget to attach the Bluetooth antenna to Bluetooth antenna connector on the back panel of the modem. ® The AW400BT modem contains Bluetooth wireless technology that allows synchronization between the ®...

  • Page 19: Configuring Aw400Bt

    Configuration Configuring AW400BT 5. Configuring AW400BT 1. Connect the computer and AW400BT, as described in “Connecting AW400BT and Computer” on page 17. 2. Turn on the AW400BT. 3. Start AWLaunch. Figure 4. Main window www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 20 Configuration Configuring AW400BT 4. Open the Preferences tab and select the COM port the modem is connected to (Figure 5), and click Identify. Figure 5. Connect to AWLaunch www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 21 Configuration Configuring AW400BT 5. Once the connection is established in the Configurations tab Identification subtab the unit’s infor- mation will appear (Figure 6), i.e. unit serial number, firmware, hardware and boot loader ver- sions: Figure 6. Identification tab • In the Unit Name text field the unit’s name can be inserted; •...
  • Page 22 Configuration Configuring AW400BT Figure 7. Configurations tab. Wireless subtab 7. In the Dealer Configuration subtab set the frequency and channel spacing (Figure 8 on page 23). To save the changes click Save Config. button. www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 23 Configuration Configuring AW400BT • Set the frequency in band 406-470 MH Figure 8. Dealer Configuration tab 8. When finished, click Close. 1. For both Base and Remote modems the frequency must be the same. www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 24: Sleep Mode And Alarm Settings

    Configuration Configuring AW400BT 5.1. Sleep Mode and Alarm settings The sleep mode and alarm settings can be configured in the Modem subtab of the Configurations tab. Figure 9. Configurations tab. Modem subtab To configure the sleep mode set the period of inactivity in milliseconds and how the modem will be activated: using internal real-time clock, command line, or internal sense line.

  • Page 25: Checking Firmware Version

    Figure 10. Identification subtab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessories and software properties. This list includes the following, which you will need if you contact ArWest Communications or your dealer: • Unit Type • Unit Name •...

  • Page 26: Loading New Firmware

    The modem uses AWLaunch to load firmware onto the modem. For more information, refer to the AWLaunch Software Manual, available on the ArWest website. To upgrade the firmware of radio modem the following steps must be performed: 1.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Command Line Interface

    Chapter 3 OMMAND NTERFACE The built-in user-friendly Command Line Interface (CLI) allows user to perform a full configuration of the unit and read the statistics and alarm status. It is the most powerful tool to configure the unit. It makes changes to all possible settings that system will not be able to determine automatically.

  • Page 28: Command Line Interface Convention

    Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention 1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in AW400BT Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>” prompt if Echo option is On.

  • Page 29: Software Switching To Command Mode

    Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention 1.1. Software Switching to Command Mode On power-up the radio modem is in data-mode. To switch to command mode the special byte-sequences with special meanings are used: • Escape-Sequence: “+++” with 20 ms guard time before and after the command characters •...

  • Page 30: Hardware Switching To Command Mode

    Command Line Interface Networking Commands 1.2. Hardware Switching to Command Mode As alternative to Software Switching, the switching through the MP/DP (Data Terminal Ready, DTR) control line can be used. To set Command Mode, the DTE must assert DTR signal active and then passive.
  • Page 31 9 - “Transparent w/EOT” Repeater (used with GMSK and 4FSK, Pacific Crest compatible) 10 - “Repeater” (ArWest Proprietary Simplex) 11 - “TRMB Repeater” (used with GMSK modulation, Trimble compatible) 12 - “Transparent w/EOT” Receiver (used with GMSK and 4FSK modulation, Pacific Crest compatible) 13 - “Transparent w/EOT”...

  • Page 32: Serial Interfacing Commands

    Command Line Interface Serial Interfacing Commands 3. Serial Interfacing Commands 3.1. DPORT The DPORT is an object that responsible for data port interface configurations like Bit Rate, Flow Control, etc. DPORT [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 –...

  • Page 33: Mport

    9 – 115200 baud, a default setting Note: ArWest radio modem’s does not support data flow and parity on the maintenance serial port.The radio modem with none-dedicated maintenance serial port must keep CTS line always active in MPORT mode (DP/MP is low).

  • Page 34: Save

    Command Line Interface Special Commands SLEEP- Set Sleep Mode Configuration STATE- Display Status and Statistics SAVE- Save Current Configuration into Configuration File INFO- Display Product ID along with Hardware/Software Versions ATI- Display Product ID along with Hardware/Software Versions MAP- Operates with Channel Map DATAMODE- Exit Command Mode [COMMAND] /?- Display Command Usage 4.3.

  • Page 35: Diagnostics And Identification Commands

    (range from 01 to 99) for engineering releases and alphabetic format (A to Z) for manufacturing releases Bluetooth serial number The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: AW400BT UHF Transceiver, ArWest Product ID =48 S/N =0000000123BB Hardware =Ver. 3.3 Software =Ver.
  • Page 36 Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands STATE [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Parameter List Name RSSI -15 to -137 dBm - Indicates the Receive Signal Strength in dBm 0 to 9.9E-3 - Indicates the BER level FREQ 406.000000 to 470.000000 MHz - Displays the central frequency of the operating channel TEMP -30.C to 100.C.

  • Page 37: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS 1. AW400BT UHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. 1.1. General Radio Specifications Table 1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406 - 470 MHz (EU) 406.1 - 470 MHz (USA) 406.1 - 430;450-470 MHz (Canada) Channel Spacing 25/12.5/6.25 kHz (USA, Canada)

  • Page 38: Environmental Specifications

    +9 to +36 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 18W / 2W / 0.01W –Transmit / Receive / Sleep Housing/Color Aluminum / Two-tone ArWest Green / Gray UHF Antenna Connector TNC, 50 1.3. Transmitter Specifications Table 3 lists the transmitter specifications.

  • Page 39: Receiver Specifications

    Specifications Compliance 1.4. Receiver Specifications Table 4 lists the receiver specifications. Table 4. Receiver Specifications Parameter Specification Noise Figure 3 dB Receiver Sensitivity DBPSK -116 dBm 25kHz / -117 dBm 12.5kHz (BER 1x10-4, 25 kHz CS DQPSK -115 dBm 25kHz / -116 dBm 12.5kHz D8PSK -110 dBm 25kHz / -111 dBm 12.5kHz D16QAM...
  • Page 40 Specifications Connector Specifications This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the AW400BT with DTE. About using and configuration RS-485 please contact ArWest support. Table 5. DB15 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details DCD_OUT Data Carrier Detect (RS-232) DTR_OUT Data Terminal Ready (RS-232)

  • Page 41: Appendix B. Uhf Radio Usage

    Appendix B UHF R ADIO SAGE Many countries require a license for radio users (such as the United States of America). Be sure you comply with all local laws while operating a UHF radio. Surveying in RTK mode has made UHF the most popular choice for communications between base and rover receivers.
  • Page 42 UHF Radio Usage www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 43: Appendix C. Safety Warnings

    Appendix C AFETY ARNINGS Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Clean only with a damp cloth. • Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 44: General Warnings

    Safety Warnings General Warnings 1. General Warnings AW400BT is a wireless device used in a mobile application, at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons. Note: Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained. This product should never be used: •...

  • Page 45: Appendix D. Warranty Terms

    ArWest’ Authorized Dealers During the warranty period, ArWest will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
  • Page 46 900 Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 USA Tel: + 1(408) 770-1790 Fax: + 1(408) 770-1799 www.arwestcom.com Copyright © ArWest Communications, 2014 All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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