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Summary of Contents for RadioLinx RLX-FHS
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
RLX-FHS Wireless Serial Modem Quick Start Guide June 9, 2004... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....................5 INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC......6 CONNECT YOUR PC TO A RLX-FHS ................ 7 CONFIGURE REMOTE AND MASTER RLX-FHS WIRELESS SERIAL MODEMS .......................... 8 TEST COMMUNICATIONS (OPTIONAL) ............... 11 ................13... -
Page 5: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Your RLX-FHS Wireless Serial Modem is shipped with the following: You will also receive a RadioLinx Solutions CD. In addition, you will need: • A PC or Laptop computer • RS-422/485 wiring connector (shipped with the modem) – not shown. -
Page 6: Install The Configuration Software On Your Pc
Install the Configuration Software on Your PC Note: Some of the examples contained in this guide are based on the Microsoft XP Professional operating system. Your screens may differ if you are using a different operating system. -
Page 7: Connect Your Pc To A Rlx-Fhs
Connect Your PC to a RLX-FHS Note: This Startup Guide assumes that you have two (2) RLX-FHS modems. During the procedure, one RLX-FHS will be set up as a Master (base) modem and the other a Remote. -
Page 8: Configure Remote And Master Rlx-Fhs Wireless Serial Modems
Configure Remote and Master RLX-FHS Wireless Serial Modems... - Page 9 Once you click the Configure Radio button, a dialog box appears showing the progress of the configuration download.
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Page 11: Test Communications (Optional)
“hello” and save the file to a location on your hard drive. Name the file looptest.txt. You will use this file later in this procedure. Note: If you do not want to create your own loopback.txt file, one is included for you on the RadioLinx CD. - Page 12 Browse for the looptest.txt file you created at the beginning of this procedure (or select it from the CD. The information from this text file is transferred from the Master radio to the Remote radio. The Remote radio sends the data through the loopback connector and the data is sent back from the Remote radio to the Master radio.
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Page 13: Advanced Configuration Screens
Advanced Configuration Screens The Advanced Configuration screens provide additional options during wireless radio configuration. Under normal circumstances, the default settings will suffice. For changes to other fields, use the online Help system for more detail. Note: While the majority of Advanced Configuration views are identical between protocols, some views may contain additional fields not found in the same view for a different protocol. -
Page 14: Modbus Rtu Or Ascii Network
Modbus RTU or ASCII Network If you are setting up a Modbus RTU or ASCII network, you will have to associate device IDs on the Modbus network. The following screen appears when you press the Associate Modbus ID button on the radio configuration screen. Refer to the online Help system for details. -
Page 15: Dnp Network
DNP Network If you are setting up a DNP network, you will have to associate device Ids on the DNP network. The following screen appears when you press the Associate DNP ID button on the radio configuration screen. Add your device IDs and choose OK. Encryption Keys A random encryption key is generated for you. -
Page 16: If You Encounter Problems
If You Encounter Problems Make sure you have a link light illuminated on the remote RLX-FHS (the Link Light is always illuminated on a RLX-FHS Master). If not, repeat the procedure. Make sure the Configuration/App cable is connected properly to the PC and the Master radio.
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