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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® ZLinx Xtreme Radio Modem TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ..............................iii 1 - Overview ................................1 1.1 P ..............................1 REREQUISITES 1.2 S ............................1 AFETY NFORMATION 1.3 I ..........................1 NSTALLATION NFORMATION 1.4 A ............................2 BOUT THIS ANUAL 1.5 P ..........................
Page 4 ® ZLinx Xtreme Radio Modem 3.2 IP67 C ........................8 ABLE LAND NSTALLATION 3.2.1 Cable Gland Description ........................... 8 3.2.2 Cable Gland Installation ..........................9 3.3 W ....................... 9 ATERTIGHT HREADED ONDUIT 3.3.1 Description ..............................9 3.3.2 Water Tight Threaded Conduit Installation ....................9 3.4 IP67 M ........................
Page 5 ® ZLinx Xtreme Radio Modem 5.3.2 Radio Modem Configuration Screen ....................... 25 5.3.3 Radio Modem Configuration Screen (Off-Line) ..................49 5.3.4 Radio Modem Firmware Update Screen ....................49 5.3.5 Return to Manager ..........................49 5.3.6 Exit ................................49 6 - Startup and Configuration ..........................50 6.1 B ...............................
Page 6 ® ZLinx Xtreme Radio Modem 7.2.1 Use Case Parameters ........................... 136 8 - Testing and Trouble Shooting ........................137 8.1 RSSI R ..........................137 ANGE Appendix A – Specifications..........................139 Appendix B – Default Configurations ......................142 B.1 R ..................... 142 ESTORE EFAULT ONFIGURATIONS...
Page 7: Overview
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 1 - OVERVIEW 1.1 PREREQUISITES This manual assumes you have a basic understanding of wireless communications, serial protocols (RS-232/422/485), and basic electronics. 1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in Docket 93-62 and OET Bulleting 65 Edition 97-01.
Page 8: About This Manual
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 1.4 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ® This manual has been created to assist you in installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting your Zlinx Xtreme Radio Modem. It is divided into key sections as follows: Product Information – covers what is included with your radio modem, operating modes, operating states and user interface components.
Page 9: Product Information
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 2 - PRODUCT INFORMATION 2.1 ZLINX® XTREME RADIO MODEM MODELS ZXT9-RM – 900 MHz ISM Band Radio Modem ZXT24-RM – 2.4 GHz ISM Band Radio Modem 2.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS Zlinx Xtreme Radio Modem Software CD Quick Start Guide Antenna Enclosure Mounting Ears and Hardware...
Page 10: Operating States
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 2.4. OPERATING STATES The Zlinx Radio Modem has a variety of operating states: 2.4.1 IDLE STATE Checks for valid RF data received and discards invalid data Checks for serial data to be packaged and RF transmitted Received valid RF data in buffer to be output serially Checks if Sleep Mode condition is met Checks for Command Mode commands...
Page 11: Receive Led
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 2.5.3 RECEIVE LED The green receive LED flashes when data is received by the serial port. See Figure 2-2 below. Figure 2-2 Transmit and Receive LEDs 2.5.4 POWER LED The green power LED is ON when power is applied. Figure 2-3 Power LED 2.5.5 INTERNAL USER INTERFACES...
Page 12: Push Button
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 2.5.6 PUSH BUTTON Push Button PB1 is located on the circuit board behind the radio modem cover. It is used to temporarily set the serial port to a known condition. To do this, use the RS-232 port. Press and hold the button while power cycling the device. Once power comes up, release the button and the unit will temporarily be restored to a known condition and in command mode for about 20 seconds.
Page 13: Terminal Block
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 2.5.8 TERMINAL BLOCK The terminal block is used to connect serial signals and power. Figure 2-6 shows the TB location. Figure 2-6 Terminal Block 2.5.9 DIP SWITCH Switch RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 RS-485 4-Wire 2-Wire 4-Wire 2-Wire 4-Wire 2-Wire...
Page 14: Hardware Installation
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 3.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3.1 MECHANICAL DIAGRAM The mechanical diagram in Appendix C contains information for mounting your radio modem. Note: Cable Glands cannot be used for Class 1/Division 2 applications. See the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1/Division 2 installation instructions.
Page 15: Cable Gland Installation
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 3.2.2 CABLE GLAND INSTALLATION The Cable Gland will accept cable diameters from 5.99 to 11.99 mm (0.236 to 0.472 in). Insert the non-tapered end of the Body (D) through the conduit knock-out on the radio modem enclosure. Place the Gasket around the body on the outside of the enclosure.
Page 16: Ip67 Membrane Cable Gland
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 3.4 IP67 MEMBRANE CABLE GLAND Note: the Cable Glands cannot be used for Class 1/Division 2 applications. Please see the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1/Division 2 installation instructions. 3.4.1 DESCRIPTION The membrane cable gland is used to plug an unused hole in the enclosure. Figure 3-5 IP67 Membrane Cable Gland 3.4.2 IP67 MEMBRANE CABLE GLAND INSTALLATION...
Page 17: Zxt24-Rm Supplied Antenna
Omni-directional antennas are a good choice if you need to mount your antenna on a mast to increase its elevation. Please note that mounting brackets must also be purchased. Also note that these antennas have an N style connector. Refer to section 3.9 to select the correct cable. (Contact Advantech for antenna model information and availability.) Figure 3-8...
Page 18 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Model FG9023 – High Gain Omni Directional (900 MHz) Use With ZXT9-RM (900 MHz) Impedance Connector N Female VSWR 2:1 maximum (In Band) Gain 3 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 63.5 cm (25 in) Mounting Brackets (Not Included) Model FG24008 –...
Page 19: Yagi Antenna Description
This arrangement increases antenna directionality and gain in the preferred direction over a single dipole. (Contact Advantech for antenna model information and availability.) Note: Since Yagi Antennas are directional, they must point directly at the other antenna through a clear line of sight.
Page 20: Antenna Cables
3 dB of loss, your system will lose half the output power emitted from the radio. Advantech offers three basic cable types: LMR100, LMR195, and LMR400. LMR400 cable offers lower loss but is thicker and more difficult to work with.
Page 21: Lightning Arrestors
RPSMA Male (plug) since the supplied antenna has an RPSMA female (jack). Antenna Cable Part Numbers Advantech has a variety of standard cables for purchase. The cable part number is relatively easy to interpret: TTTT-AABB-LLLL TTTT = Cable Type (400M = LMR400, 195M = LMR195, 100M = LMR195)
Page 22: Electrical Installation
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 4 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Note: Please see the Quick Start Guide for UL Class 1/Division 2 installation instructions. 4.1 WIRING 4.1.1 TERMINAL BLOCK Both power and data signals are connected to the terminal block. Figure 4-1 shows the layout. Operating Voltage 10 to 20 VDC Maximum Surrounding Ambient Air Temperature...
Page 23: Connections
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 4.1.3 RS-232 CONNECTIONS 4.1.3.1 RS-232 SIGNAL CONVENTION (DTE / DCE) There are two types of RS-232 ports: DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and DCE (Data Communications Equipment). The signal names and pin numbers are the same, but signal flow is opposite. The pin labeled TD can be input, and RD the output.
Page 24: Two-Wire Connections
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 4.1.4 RS-485 TWO-WIRE CONNECTIONS Figure 4-4 RS-485 2-Wire Wiring 4.1.5 RS-422/485 FOUR-WIRE CONNECTIONS Figure 4-5 RS-422 / 485 4-Wire Wiring...
Page 25: Termination And Biasing
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 4.1.6 TERMINATION AND BIASING The radio modem has built in 1.2 -up and pull-down resistors( R17 and R14) (R21). These resistors are located on the PCB behind the cover. Termination is switchable using DIP Switch Position 3. To enable the termination, set switch 3 to ON “Termination IN”.
Page 26 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 4-8 RP – RSSI PWM Timer, ZXT9-RM Figure 4-9 Fault Output Wiring...
Page 27: Software Installation
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 5 - SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 5.1 ZLINX® MANAGER SOFTWARE OVERVIEW 5.1.1 COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Zlinx Manager software requires the following computer hardware and operating systems: A PC with a USB port One of the following operating systems installed Windows XP (32 or 64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit) Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)
Page 28 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 5-2 Software Release Notes Screen Click the Next button. The software license agreement screen will be displayed. Accept the License Agreement and click the Next button. Figure 5-3 License Agreement Screen The User Information screen will be displayed. Fill in the required information and click the Next button. Figure 5-4 User Information Screen...
Page 29 Xtreme Radio Modem The Destination Folder screen will be displayed. You can accept the default location (C:\Program Files\Advantech) or choose your own location by clicking on the Browse Button. When your selection is complete, click on the Next Button. Figure 5-5 Destination Folder Screen The Ready to Install Application screen will be displayed.
Page 30: Installing Usb Drivers
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 8. The Installation Complete screen will be displayed. Click the Finish button. Figure 5-8 Installation Progress Screen 5.2.2 INSTALLING USB DRIVERS The USB driver is installed with the manager software. You should not connect to the USB port before installing the manager software.
Page 31: Radio Modem Configuration Screen
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 5-10 Radio Modem Configuration Screen 5.3.2 RADIO MODEM CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Radio Modem Configuration screen is used to configure your radio modem The first screen contains options that configure your PC COM port to communicate with the radio modem. Use the pull-down menu items to select the following options.
Page 32 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 5-12 COM Port Pull-down Menu Baud Rate: This allows you to specify the COM Port baud rate. Choices are from 1200 to 230400 baud. Figure 5-13 Baud Rate Pull-down Menu Data Bits: This allows you to select the number of data bits. Choices are from five to eight. Figure 5-14 Data Bits Pull-down Menu...
Page 33 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem The number of data bits in each character can be 5 (for Baudot code), 6 (rarely used), 7 (for true ASCII), or 8 (for any kind of data, as this matches the size of a byte). Eight data bits are almost universally used in newer applications. 5 or 7 bits generally only make sense with older equipment.
Page 34 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Connect Button connects to a radio modem using the configuration selected using the pull-down menu items. Figure 5-17 Connect Button When you press the Connect button, the manager software will attempt to connect to the radio modem using the settings selected with the pull-down options.
Page 35 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 5-19 Radio Modem Settings screen If settings are not correct, an error screen will be displayed. Correct the COM Port Settings or use the Auto Search button. Figure 5-20 Radio Modem Not Found screen Auto Search Button: The Auto Search button will search for Zlinx devices connected to a COM port and connect.
Page 36 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 5-21 Auto Search Button Your PC will attempt to connect to any radio modem connected. The radio modem search screen will be displayed (figure 5-18). Click the OK button and the manager software will display the Radio Modem Settings screen (Figure 5-19). If a modem is not attached, the Radio Modem Not Found screen will be displayed (Figure 5-20).
Page 37 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Advanced Command Button is used to select the character sequence to enter command mode as well as required “quiet times” before and after the command sequence. It is recommended that you do not change these values. Figure 5-22 Advanced Command Button Pressing the Advanced Command button will bring up the following screen.
Page 38 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Return Button: The Return button is used to return to the manager main screen. Figure 5-24 Return Button 5.3.2.1 RADIO MODEM SETTINGS (ZXT9-RM) Figure 5-24 Basic Radio Modem Settings (ZXT9-RM)
Page 39 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Basic Modem Settings Tab: The Basic Modem Settings tab is used to configure the following parameters: Model Number: Displays the model number of the radio modem. Function Set: Dependent on firmware. Version: Dependent on firmware. Channel Number: Set/read spread spectrum channel on which modem communicates.
Page 40 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Networking and Security: Used to configure addressing and security options. Figure 5-26 Networking and Security Options (ZXT9-RM) ID – Modem VID: Set on the Basic Tab. Set/read radio modem Vendor Identification Number (VID). Only radio modems with matching VIDs can communicate with each other.
Page 41 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem TT – Streaming Limit: Set/read maximum number of continuous bytes transmitted by one module before forcing a delay that allows other modules to transmit. 0 = disabled. The range is 0x0to 0xFFF KY – AES Encryption Key: Set/read AES encryption settings. Set 256-bit key (64 hex digits) on multiple radios for encrypted RF communication.
Page 42 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem BD – Baud Rate: Select serial interface rate (speed for data transfer between radio modem and host). Serial data rate does not have to match RF data rate which is adjustable using the BR command. If the serial data rate is set higher than the RF data rate, CTS may need to be observed to prevent DI buffer overrun.
Page 43 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem RT – Pin 10 Configuration: Select function for serial Terminal Block position 8 (RTS). This is a pull-down option. Selections are: 0 – Unused 1 – Binary Command Indicator 2 – RTS Flow Control FL – Software Flow Control: Select flow control options. Enables software flow control (XON/XOFF) between radio modem and host.
Page 44 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem TX – Transmit Only: Select TX/RX or TX Only. This is a pull-down option. Selections are: 0 – Transmit and Receive 1 – Transmit Only FS – Forced Sync Time: Set/read forced re-sync period. Normally only the first packet of a transmission event contains the sync preamble.
Page 45 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem %V – Board Voltage: Read supply voltage to module (VCC) multiplied by 65536 (eg. 5.02V = 5.02*65536 = 0x5051F, maximum of 5 digits returned). Read-only function. DB – Receive Signal Strength: Read signal level of last good packet received (RSSI) in dB (reports absolute value, eg. - 88dBm = 0x58, accurate between -40 dBm to RX sensitivity).
Page 46 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem HT – Time Before Wakeup Initializer: Set/read time of inactivity (no serial or RF data is sent or received) before a Wake- up Initializer is sent. HT should be set shorter than ST of all remote radios. The range is 0x0 to 0xFFFF. LH –...
Page 47 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 5.3.2.2 RADIO MODEM SETTINGS (ZXT24-RM) Figure 5-33 Basic Radio Modem Settings (ZXT24-RM) Basic Modem Settings Tab is used to configure the following parameters: Model Number: Displays the radio modem model number. Function Set: Functions supported by firmware. Version: Firmware version.
Page 48 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Advanced Modem Settings Tab: The Advanced Settings tab is used to configure Networking/Security, RF Interfacing, Sleep Modes (Non Beacon), Serial Interfacing, Diagnostics, and AT Command Mode features. Click Update to save changed settings. Click Restore Defaults to restore the default settings. Click Exit to exit. Figure 5-34 Advanced Radio Modem Settings (ZXT24-RM) Networking and Security: Used to configure addressing and security options.
Page 49 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem ID – PAN ID: Set the PAN (Personal Area Network) ID. Use 0xFFFF to send message to all PAN's. The range is 0x0 to 0xFFFF. DH – Destination Address High: Set/read the upper 32 bits of the 64 bit destination address. Set the DH register to zero and DL less than 0xFFFF to transmit using a 16-bit address.
Page 50 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem A1 – End Device Association: Set/read End Device association options. Options enabled when bits are set: bit3 - Poll coordinator on pin wake, bit2 - Auto Associate, bit1 - Allow Channel reassignment, bit0 - Allow PanId reassignment. This is a pull-down option.
Page 51 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem PL – Power Level: Select/Read transmitter output power. This is a pull-down option. Selections are: 0 – 10dBm (Lowest) 1 – 12dBm (Low) 2 – 14dBm (Medium) 3 – 16dBm (High) 4 – 18dBm (Highest) CA –...
Page 52 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem SP – Cycle Sleep Period: Set/read Cyclic sleep period for cyclic sleeping remotes. Set SP on Coordinator to match End Device. Coordinator will discard indirect messages after a period of 2.5*SP, set Coordinator SP = 0 to send direct messages.
Page 53 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem D6 – DIO6 Configuration: Configure options for the DIO6 line of the module. Options include: RTS flow control. This is a pull-down option. Selections are: 0 – Disable 1 – RTS Flow Control D5 – DIO5 Configuration: Configure options for the DIO5 line of the module. Options include: Associated LED indicator (blinks when associated).
Page 54 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem RP – RSSI PMW Timer: Set/read PWM timer register. Set duration of PWM (pulse width modulation) signal output. The signal duty cycle is updated with each received packet and is shut off when the timer expires. The range is 0x0 to 0xFF. AT Command Options: Change AT command mode behavior.
Page 55: Radio Modem Configuration Screen (Off-Line)
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 5.3.3 RADIO MODEM CONFIGURATION SCREEN (OFF-LINE) The Off-Line Configuration is used to view the normal default settings for the radio modem when a modem is not connected. This can be used when providing telephone assistance to a field technician, and to look at the settings available while reviewing the manual.
Page 56: Startup And Configuration
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6 - STARTUP AND CONFIGURATION 6.1 BASIC SETTINGS Figure 6-1 Radio Modem Basic Settings 6.1.1 CHANNEL NUMBER This identifies the channel within the 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz band that you are using. The channel you select must be the ®...
Page 57: Serial To Rf Packetization
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.3.2 SERIAL TO RF PACKETIZATION Data is buffered in the input buffer until one of the following causes the data to be packetized and transmitted: No serial characters are received for the amount of time determined by the RO (Packetization Timeout) parameter.
Page 58: Flow Control
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.3.4 FLOW CONTROL Input Buffer When serial data received by modem, the data is stored in the Input Buffer until it can be processed. Hardware Flow Control (CTS) When the input buffer is 17 bytes away from being full, by default, the modem de-asserts CTS (high) to signal to the host device to stop sending data [refer to FT (Flow Control Threshold) and CS (GPO1 Configuration) Commands].
Page 59: Sleep Mode
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.3.5 SLEEP MODE Sleep Modes enable the module to enter states of low-power consumption when not in use. Three software Sleep Modes are supported: Pin Sleep (Host Controlled) Serial Port Sleep (Wake on Serial Port activity) Cyclic Sleep (Wake on RF activity) In order to enter Sleep Mode, one of the following conditions must be met (in addition to the modem having a non-zero SM parameter value):...
Page 60: Cycle Sleep Mode
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.3.5.3 CYCLE SLEEP MODE Cyclic Sleep (SM = 4-8) Cyclic Sleep Modes allow modems to periodically wake and check for RF data. The modem wakes according to the times designated by the Cyclic sleep settings. If the modem detects a wake-up initializer during the time it is awake, the modem synchronizes with the transmitting modem and receives data after the wake-up initializer runs its duration.
Page 61: At Command Mode
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.3.7 AT COMMAND MODE 6.3.7.1 ENTERING AT COMMAND MODE Send the 3-character command sequence "+++" and observe guard times before and after the command characters. Default AT Command Mode Sequence (for transition to Command Mode): No characters sent for one second [refer to the BT (Guard Time Before) Command] Input three plus characters (“+++”) within one second [refer to the CC (Command Sequence Character) Command ].
Page 62 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem After sending serial data, is there a minimum time delay before CMD can be asserted? Is a time delay required after CMD is de-asserted before payload data can be sent? How does one discern between live data and data received in response to a command? The CMD pin (pin 10) must be asserted in order to send binary commands to the modem.
Page 63: Zxt9-Rm Configuration
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.4 ZXT9-RM CONFIGURATION 6.4.1 ADVANCED PROGRAMMING 6.4.1.1 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES USING AT COMMANDS The programming examples in this section require the installation of a hyper terminal program and a connection to a PC. ‘CR’ stands for carriage return: Method 1 (One line per command) Send AT Command System Response_...
Page 64: Command Reference Table
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.4.2 COMMAND REFERENCE TABLE Modems expect numerical values in hexadecimal. Hexadecimal values are designated by a “0x” prefix. Decimal equivalents are designated by a “d” suffix. Binary Command # Bytes AT Command Name Parameter Range Default Command Command...
Page 65 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Power) 0x07 (7d) Software Flow Control 0 - 1 Serial Interfacing 0x3E (62d) Forced Sync Time 0 - 0xFFFF [x 10 msec] RF Interfacing 0 - (DI buffer size - 0x11) DI buffer size 0x24 (36d) Flow Control Threshold [Bytes] Serial Interfacing...
Page 66 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Channel 0x0E (14d) Restore Defaults (Special) Ambient Power - All Channels No parameter - 0x7D0 Diagnostics Networking & 0x19 (25d) Delay Slots 0 - 0xFF [slots] Security 0 - 0xFFFF [x UART 0x21 (33d) Packetization Timeout character time] Serial Interfacing 0x22 (34d)
Page 67: At Commands & Descriptions
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 6.4.2.1 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS Command descriptions in this section are listed alphabetically. Command categories are designated within "< >" symbols that follow each command title. Zlinx Xtreme Radio Modems expect parameter values in hexadecimal (designated by the "0x"...
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Page 87: Zxt24-Rm Configuration
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Page 135: Firmware Update
6.6.2 FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE Download the new firmware file and store it in the firmware directory: C:\Program Files\Advantech\Zlinx\Zlinx Manager\update Connect your PC to the radio modem using a USB cable. From the manager launch screen, click on the radio modem firmware update link.
Page 136 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Once connected, the software will determine which firmware versions are available on the PC and what version is loaded in the modem. The firmware updater screen will appear. This screen is used to choose which firmware version to load: Firmware Updater Screen Select the firmware and version from the pull-down menu.
Page 137: Use Case Parameters
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 7 - USE CASES ** With any RF system it is best to set up and bench test before field installation. ** 7.1 POINT-TO-POINT SERIAL 7.1.1 USE CASE PARAMETERS Serial RS-232 wire replacement. RS-232, 115.2 kbps, hardware flow control (CTS/RTS). 900 MHz Radio Modem with encryption.
Page 138 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Select a unique Network Identifier. This is the same for both radio modems Select a destination address. This should be different for each radio modem. For example, radio modem number 1 could be 0001 and radio modem number two could be 0002. Another option is to leave the destination address at its default value of 0000 and proceed to the next step.
Page 139 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem On the Advanced Modem Settings Tab, under the Networking and Security Tab, select the Source Address (MY – Source Address). This sets the address of the modem and should be comparable with the destination addresses set above.
Page 140 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem On the Basic Modem Settings Tab, select parity and stop bit as desired. Save settings by clicking the update button. On the Advanced Modem Settings Tab, set encryption. Under the Networking/Security tree, double click the KY – AES Encryption Key.
Page 141 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem The key entry box will appear. Enter up to 64 HEX digits and click OK. Click the Update Button to save the key. Record this key and save in a safe location. Set the same key on the other radio modem. Your radio modems are now configured.
Page 142: Point-To-Point Serial To Xtreme I/O
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 7.2 POINT-TO-POINT SERIAL TO XTREME I/O 7.2.1 USE CASE PARAMETERS In this parameter, a radio modem is being used to connect PLC or similar device to a remote Xtreme I/O module. Wire the radio modem input and power as described in section three. Configure the radio modem as described in section 7.1.1.1.
Page 143: Testing And Trouble Shooting
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 8 - TESTING AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 8.1 RSSI RANGE TEST The RSSI Range Test is used to check communication between two radio modems. ® 1. Connect the first modem to a computer running the Zlinx Manager software.
Page 144 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Figure 8-2 RSSI Range Test Results Screen RSSI Range Test Features Test Results section of the screen shows the total packets sent. The section also shows the percentage of good packets received back from the modem. Test Signal Strength checkbox will turn on/off the Signal Strength value displaying graphically on the progress bar.
Page 145: Appendix A - Specifications
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS RF Properties Physical Standard IEEE 802.15.4 Frequency ZXT9-RM – 900MHz ISM Band (902- 928 MHz) ZXT24-RM – 2.4 GHz ISM Band (2.4-2.5 GHz) Transmit Power (ZXT9-RM) 1 mW 10 mW 100 mW 500 mW Transmit Power (ZXT24-RM) 10 mW...
Page 146 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Baud (ZXT9-RM) 1.2 kbps to 230.4 kbps Baud (ZXT24-RM) 1.2 kbps to 115.2 kbps Data Bit Parity None Stop Bit RS-232 Connector Terminal block Lines TD, RD, RTS, CTS, GND RS-422 Connector Terminal Block Lines TDA (-), TDB(+), RDA (-), RDB (+), GND Termination 120 Ohm selectable (in or out)
Page 147 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Agency Approvals EN55022: 2006 Class A Emissions EN61000-6-2 Generic Standards for Industrial Environments Class A FCC ID – ZXT9-RM – OUR-9XTEND FCC ID – ZXT24-RM – OUR-XBEEPRO LED Status Front Panel LED Status RSSI (Signal Strength) 8 Green LED’s indicate signal from weak to strong Power...
Page 148: Appendix B - Default Configurations
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem APPENDIX B – DEFAULT CONFIGURATIONS B.1 RESTORE DEFAULT CONFIGURATIONS Push Button 1 – Located behind the cover in the upper right corner. Used to restore default configuration Refer to section 2.5.6 and figure 2-4. B.2 ZXT9-RM DEFAULT CONFIGURATION Basic Modem Settings Channel Number –...
Page 149: Zkt24-Rm Default Configuration
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Diagnostics RP – RSSI Timer – 20 Sleep (Low Power) SM – Sleep Mode – 0 ST – Time Before Sleep – 64 HT – Time Before Wake-up Initializer – FFFF LH – Wake-up Initializer Timer – 1 PW –...
Page 150 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem Serial Interfacing BD – Interface Data Rate – 3 RO – Packetization Timeout – 3 D7 – DIO7 Configuration – 1 D6 – DIO6 Configuration – 0 D5 – DIO5 Configuration – 1 P0 – PWM0 Configuration – 1 AP –...
Page 151: Appendix C - Dimensional Diagram / Mounting Instructions
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem APPENDIX C – DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM / MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS C.1 DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM...
Page 152: Mounting
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem C.2 MOUNTING The radio modem can be mounted directly to a panel or bulkhead or by attaching the supplied mounting ears. In either case, the cover must be removed to allow access to the screw pass-through holes. The mounting ears are packaged with screws. If you want to mount the device without using the ears, you will need to procure longer number 6 screws...
Page 153: Supplied Antenna
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem C.3 SUPPLIED ANTENNA The supplied antenna has a male RPSMA connector. The antenna is attached to the female RPSMA jack on the enclosure. In order to operate, the antenna must be vertical. 900 MHz Antenna Mechanical Drawing:\...
Page 154 ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem 2.4 GHz Antenna Mechanical Drawing:...
Page 155: Appendix D - Radio Frequency Basics
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem APPENDIX D – RADIO FREQUENCY BASICS D.1 WHAT IS DBM? Radio Frequency (RF) power is measured in milli-Watts (mW) or, more usefully, in a logarithmic scale of decibels (dB), or decibels referenced to 1 mW of power (dBm). Since RF power attenuates as a logarithmic function, the dBm scale is most useful.
Page 156: You Must Consider Rf Noise
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem D.4 YOU MUST CONSIDER RF NOISE RF background noise comes from many sources, ranging from solar activity to high frequency digital products to all forms of other radio communications. That background noise establishes a noise floor which is the point where the desired signals are lost in the background ruckus.
Page 157: Rf Attenuation And Line Of Sight
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem D.7 RF ATTENUATION AND LINE OF SIGHT In a clear path through the air, radio signals attenuate with the square of distance. Doubling range requires a four-fold increase in power, therefore: Halving the distance decreases path loss by 6dB. Doubling the distance increases path loss by 6dB.
Page 158: Path Loss Rule Of Thumb
ZLinx ® Xtreme Radio Modem D.8 PATH LOSS RULE OF THUMB To ensure basic fade margin in a perfect line of sight application, never exceed 50% of the manufacturer’s rated line of sight distance. This in itself yields a theoretical 6dB fade margin – still short of the required 10dB. De-rate more aggressively if you have obstacles between the two antennas, but not near the antennas.

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