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NTRODUCTION
The Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit contains the materials nec-
essary to connect a WeatherLink
modem. You will need to obtain the radio modem (RM) directly from YDI. See
the accompanying sheet for YDI product and contact information.
Three versions of the installation kit are available. One includes an omni-direc-
tional antenna (#7623-003) and mounting hardware, one a directional (Yagi)
antenna (#7623-008) and mounting hardware, and one includes the mounting
hardware, with no antenna (it is intended for use with the 12dB Yagi antenna
from YDI). Installation instructions for all three kits are contained in this man-
ual. You will need one installation kit for each node in your communications
net. Two are required for a point-to-point link.
C
OMPONENTS
All versions of the installation kit contain the following components. Please
make sure you have all components before continuing.
Power Adapter
Mounting Plate
Velcro Strap
#6 x 3/8" Sheet Metal Screws
#4 x 3/8" Sheet Metal Screw
#6 x 3/4" Wood Screws
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data logger to a YDI model 910-DAVIS radio
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Power Cable
Terminal
Block
Phone Modem
Adapter (L1)
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AOM Wires (Yellow, Green, & White)
Modular Cable,
4' (1.2 m)
WeatherLink
PC Radio DB-25
Adapter (L2)
Product # 7632-003, 7632-008 & 7632-912
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N T E N N A S
Jumper
Battery Wire
Tab Adapter
Modem Configuration
Disc

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Summary of Contents for DAVIS SPREAD-SPECTRUM RADIO MODEM

  • Page 1 I R E C T I O N A L A G I N T E N N A S NTRODUCTION The Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit contains the materials nec- essary to connect a WeatherLink data logger to a YDI model 910-DAVIS radio ®...
  • Page 2 (Yagi) Antenna package. 2-3/8" U-Bolts & Hardware 1-1/4" U-Bolts & Hardware 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws Washers Antenna Mast Antenna, 896-940 MHz 2-1/8" U-Bolts & Hardware Brackets 8.5 dB Yagi, with cable Mast-Mounting Blocks Page 2 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 3 This kit provides all necessary hardware to mount and use a third-party Yagi antenna, such as the 12dB Directional (Yagi) Antenna (available from YDI: model 918-10), which allows a greater transmission distance than the Davis- supplied 8.5dB antenna (#7632-008). 2-3/8" U-Bolts & Hardware 1-1/4"...
  • Page 4 Terminal Box (#7774) If you need to extend the length of the antenna cable and the connection is not weather-proof, you may house the connection inside Davis’s Ter- minal Box. Page 4 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 5: Tools And Materials Required

    OOLS AND ATERIALS EQUIRED In addition to the components listed above, you may need some of the follow- ing tools and materials. Please be sure you have everything you need before beginning the installation. 3/4" Galvanized Pipe or Antenna Mast, maximum outside diameter of 1-1/4" (32 mm) This pipe/mast is required to mount the directional (Yagi) antenna and may be used in conjunction with the Antenna Mast-Mount Kit to mount...
  • Page 6: Installations

    Plug the power adapter into a power outlet and its cable into the RM’s power jack. Make sure the Power indicator light on the RM is on. Page 6 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 7 AC-Powered Base Station The illustration below shows an AC-powered base station and radio modem (RM). Multi-Purpose Shelter Radio Mounting Modem Plate Short-Range Modem PC RADIO and Adapter DB-25 (optional) Adapter (L2) Radio Surge Protector (optional) Power Adapter To Antenna To Base Computer (PC) +12 V You must complete the following steps for this installation.
  • Page 8 6. Install RM (see “Installing Radio Modem” on page 20). 7. Install Timer (see “Installing Timer” on page 24). 8. Install terminal block (see “Installing Terminal Block” on page 24). 9. Connect Timer wires (see “Connecting Timer Wires” on page 25). Page 8 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 9 10. Check wiring. Before you apply power to the system, review your wiring to make sure all connections are correct and all wires firmly secured in the proper terminal. 11. Connect power to system. Make sure the rest of your installation is complete before connecting power. In par- ticular, make sure the antenna is connected to the RM before connecting power;...
  • Page 10 B2 on the regulator circuit. Connect the solar panel cable to B1 on the reg- ulator circuit. 12. Finalize the installation by programming and testing the AOM (see “Finalizing the Installation” on page 28). Page 10 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 11 ONFIGURING ADIO ODEM As shipped from the factory, the radio modem (RM) may not be compatible with your WeatherLink. Follow the instructions below to configure the RM. Connect the RM to your Computer The first part of the procedure requires you to connect the RM to your computer. 1.
  • Page 12 7. Select the channel on which you want the RM communicating from the Channel drop- down list (all radios in the network must use the same channel). Consult the manual supplied by the radio modem manufacturer for infor- mation on choosing a channel. Page 12 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 13 8. Choose between Point-to-Point and Multi-Point operation. The Point-to-Point option configures the "Base" radio and the "Remote 1" to act as a transparent connection. Thus it will work with all existing Davis Instruments software. You must configure both the "Base" radio and the "Remote 1"...
  • Page 14: Testing The Radio

    3. Connect the field station radio modem as shown below. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and make sure the radio modem’s Power light comes on. FIELD STATION: To Power Adapter To WeatherLink ® WeatherLink PHONE MODEM Radio Modem Adapter Part 7870 To Antenna Page 14 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 15 4. Connect the base station radio modem as shown below. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and make sure the radio modem’s Power light comes on. BASE STATION: To Power Adapter To PC ® WeatherLink PC RADIO Radio Modem DB-25 Adapter Part 7943...
  • Page 16: Installation

    8-32 × 3/4" Screw Flat Washer Onmi Ground Plane Antenna 1" Sensor Mounting Arm Ground Plane Flat Washer Split Lock Washer If necessary, drill holes using #8 Hex Nut 7/32" (5.5mm) drill bit. Antenna Cable Page 16 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 17 Installing Directional Antenna The directional antenna may be mounted in either the vertical or horizontal plane. If it is communicating with an omni-directional antenna it must be mounted in the vertical plane. If communicating with another directional antenna, the two may be either vertical or horizontal; both must be in the same plane, however.
  • Page 18 Sensor Mounting Arm Pipe 2-3/8" (60 mm) Outside Diameter Maximum 1/4" Hex Nut Lock Washer Flat Washer 2-3/8" Antenna U-Bolts Mast Antenna Mast Bracket Saddle 1-1/4" U-Bolt 2-3/8" Saddles Flat Washer Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Nut Page 18 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 19 Mounting Antenna to Wooden Post Attach the antenna to the antenna mast, as shown below. If the outside diameter of the antenna mast is less than 1.16" (30 mm), omit the mast- mounting blocks. If installing the 12dB Yagi from YDI, connect the antenna cable (N-to-BNC) to the short antenna cable attached to the Yagi.
  • Page 20 Before installing the battery, slide the tab adapter onto the black (ground) terminal. Attach the black battery wire (supplied with the Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit) and the black wire on the battery cable (supplied with the Solar Power Kit) to the tab adapter;...
  • Page 21 2. Install the mounting plate in either the Complete System Shelter, Multi-Purpose Shel- ter, or on the wall of a shed or similar structure. To install in the Complete System Shelter, secure the mounting plate to the wall of the shelter using the double- sided foam (which is pre-installed on the back of the plate), as shown below.
  • Page 22 4’ modular cable to the PC RADIO DB-25 Adapter (L2). Connect the other end of the cable to the Radio/SR Modem Adapter (attached to the Short-Range Modem). Page 22 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 23 If this is a field station, connect the WeatherLink cable to the Phone Modem Adapter (L1). BASE STATION: Radio Modem 40' (12 m) Standard Cable Power PC RADIO DB-25 SR Modem Short-Range Adapter (L2) Adapter Modem 4' (1.2 m) Modular Cable Antenna Cable Antenna (Omni or...
  • Page 24 Installing Terminal Block To mount the terminal block in the Complete System Shelter snap the tabs into the appropriate holes, as shown below. Snap In Tabs Location of Timer Back Panel of Complete System Shelter Page 24 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 25 Connecting Timer Wires If using solar power in conjunction with the Timer, connect the system accord- ing to the wiring diagram below. Supplied with Tab Adapter Solar Power Kit Battery Regulator Black Red/Wht 5 3 2 1 Terminal Block Timer Black Power Cable...
  • Page 26 Connect the white and black wires from the Timer to the Wht and Blk terminals (respectively) at B4 on the regulator circuit. Jumper together the two terminals (Yel and Grn) at B3 on the regulator circuit using the bare jumper wire. Page 26 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 27 Connecting Alarm Output Module Wires If using solar power in conjunction with the Alarm Output Module (AOM), connect the system according to the wiring diagram below. Supplied with Tab Adapter Solar Power Kit Battery Regulator Black Terminal Block Contacts Alarm Output Module Black Power...
  • Page 28 Run the test for at least 1 minute; you should not encounter more than a few errors in that time. Note: When finished testing, make sure the jumper at J7 is in the Normally-Open position. Page 28 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 29: Power Conservation Mode

    OWER ONSERVATION If a radio modem is operating on solar/battery power, the Timer or AOM will be used to switch power to the radio, causing it to turn on. The radio will not answer any incoming communications unless the Timer or the AOM turns it AOM Power Saving The AOM enables the RM at 5 minutes past each even-numbered hour (using the station console’s clock) and keeps it enabled for 4 minutes.
  • Page 30 GroWeather, using the Timer to turn the RM on for six four-minute periods each day. OMPONENT URRENT RAIN Console, SIM/junction box & WeatherLink 0.018 1440 25.9 Alarm Output Module/Timer 0.012 RM On 0.180 Total System Drain per Day = A+B+C: 30.5 Amp-min Page 30 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 31 Line E (Panel Current at 1000 W/m The charging current provided by the solar panel when solar irradiance is 1000 Watts per square meter. The panel included with the Davis Solar Power Kit provides 0.6 Amp at 1000 W/m Line F (Peak Solar Irradiance)
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    If using directional antennas check that they are aligned (aimed at each other) and have the same orientation (horizontal or vertical). If one antenna is an omni and one a Yagi, the Yagi must be vertical. Page 32 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 33 Using LEDs to Diagnose Connection Problems The YDI radio modem has four LED indicators to display its status. Power (Red) Indicates that 12-Volt power is applied when lit. Traffic (Green) Flashes when the receiver detects a signal from another radio. Connected (Green) Indicates connection with another radio is established when lit.
  • Page 34: Power Circuit

    OWER IRCUIT CHEMATICS 12 V Radio Modem AC-Power Timer Regulator Red/ Battery Radio Modem Solar Solar-Powered Using Timer Panel Contact B Regulator Battery Radio Modem Solar Solar Powered Using AOM Panel Page 34 Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit...
  • Page 35 Power Circuit Schematics Page 35...
  • Page 36 This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC. WeatherLink is a registered trademark of Davis Instruments Corp. VELCRO is a trademark of Velcro Industries, Manchester, NH. © Davis Instruments Corp. 1997. All rights reserved.