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ArWest AW400 User Manual

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AW400
User Manual
Version 1.1
Last Revised July 9, 2009
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by ArWest Communications.
All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied,
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  • Page 1 Version 1.1 Last Revised July 9, 2009 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...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4. Connecting AW400 and Computer ........
  • Page 4 A.1. AW400 UHF Modem Specifications........

  • Page 5: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by ArWest Communications (“ArWest”) for owners of ArWest Communications products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of the AW400 and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 6 Terms and Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single AW400 or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of ArWest Communications.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Preface Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance Regulatory Information The following sections provide information on this product's compliance with government regulations. 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.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Härmed intygar ArWest att denna AW400 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav [Swedish] och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir ArWest yfir því að AW400 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru [Icelandic] í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk ArWest erklærer herved at utstyret AW400 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige...
  • Page 9 1) These products were tested in a typical configuration with JAVAD GNSS, Inc products 2) AW400 is identical to HPT402, different names are used for marketing purpose This Declaration of Conformity is based on the following documents: Doc No...

  • Page 10: Weee Directive

    This is normal and not a cause for concern. Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, request technical support using the ArWest Communications World Wide Web site at: www.arwestcom.com Return Material Authorization Initially, the customer contacts support to r e p or t a p r o b l e m .

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    These signals are demodulated and output to the RS-232 serial port. AW400 delivers a reliable radio link at up to 38.4 kbps over the air for the 25 kHz channel spacing, 30 kbps for 20 kHz, 19.2 kbps for 12.5 kHz, and 9.6 kbps for 6.25 kHz.

  • Page 12: Getting Acquainted

    Introduction Getting Acquainted LEDs 1.1. Getting Acquainted The AW400 is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high, 488 g. weighs 1.1.1. LEDs External LED's (see Figure 1-2) are used for Link and Line status indication:...

  • Page 13: External Antenna Connector

    Introduction Getting Acquainted External Antenna Connector 1.1.3. External Antenna Connector The external antenna connects to the TNC external antenna connector placed on the back side of AW400. Antenna Connector Figure 1-3. AW400 back side 1.1.4. Cables The AW400 package includes standard communication and power cable for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem.

  • Page 14: Literature

    Introduction Getting Acquainted Literature 1.1.6. Literature AW400 literature, including manuals and other product information are available on the ArWest Communications website (http://www.arwestcom.com): • AW400 Read This First Guide • AW400 Operator’s Manual • AW400 Data Sheet 1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Configuration

    The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. A single external power supply is necessary to operate AW400. The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries, it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9 to +16 V, 5A.

  • Page 16: Configuring Aw400

    • Programming the radio modem’s settings. • Loading the new modem firmware. See the AWLaunch Software Manual available on the ArWest Communications website for details on configuring the UHF modem. To configure the AW400 modem, have the following ready: • Computer running Windows®;...

  • Page 17: Connecting Aw400 And Computer

    The user can connect whatever connector is required to the ‘open-end’ of the cable following the correct pin protocol for this cable (CM-10001). To configure, or maintain AW400, you need to connect the modem and a computer using cable Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (p/n CM-00215t.) Figure 2-2.

  • Page 18: Configuring Aw400

    Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 2.5. Configuring AW400 1. Connect the computer and AW400, as described in “Connecting AW400 and Computer” on page 2. Turn on the AW400. 3. Start AWLaunch. Figure 2-3. Main window www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 19 Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 4. Open the Preferences tab and select the COM port the modem is connected to (Figure 2-4), and click Identify. Figure 2-4. Connect to AWLaunch www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 20 Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 5. Once the connection is established in the Configurations tab Identification subtab the unit’s infor- mation will appear (Figure 2-5), i.e. unit serial number, firmware, hardware and boot loader ver- sions: Figure 2-5. Identification tab •...
  • Page 21 Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements Figure 2-6. Configurations tab. Wireless subtab 7. In the Dealer Configuration subtab set the frequency and channel spacing (Figure 2-7 on page 22). To save the changes click Save Config. button. www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 22 Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements • Set the frequency in band 406-470 MH Figure 2-7. 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 23: Checking Firmware Version

    Figure 2-8. 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 24: Loading New Firmware

    1. Download the new firmware package to your computer. 2. Connect your modem and computer. See “Connecting AW400 and Computer” on page 17 for this procedure. 3. Select Download Firmware subtab of Utilities tab;...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Command Line Interface Convention

    Software Switching to Command Mode 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in AW400 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>”...

  • Page 27: Happy Flow

    Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Hardware Switching to Command Mode Happy Flow 1. In data-mode the unit starts looking for the Escape-sequence if there is no data from DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) for more than 20 ms (Start Guard Time). 2.

  • Page 28: Networking Commands

    8 - “TRMB Transmitter” (used with GMSK modulation, Reserved for future use) 9 - “Transparent w/EOT” Repeater (used with GMSK and 4FSK) 10 - “Repeater” (ArWest Proprietary Simplex) 11 - “TRMB Repeater” (used with GMSK modulation, Reserved for future use) 12 - “Transparent w/EOT”...

  • Page 29: Serial Interfacing Commands

    Command Line Interface Serial Interfacing Commands DPORT In the Frequency Hoping mode, the Frequency Pattern generator must generate the random numbers smaller than the number of frequencies listed in the unit's frequency list. 3.3. Serial Interfacing Commands 3.3.1. DPORT The DPORT is an object that responsible for data port interface configurations like Bit Rate, Flow Control, etc.

  • Page 30: Special Commands

    Special Commands BOOT Note: ArWest Communications 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). 3.4. Special Commands 3.4.1.

  • Page 31: Save

    3.4.4. SLEEP The SLEEP command determines the sleep mode parameters. The sleeping AW400 can be activated by real-time CLK, DTR/RTS lines, and command received through TTL inputs. The user can select one, two, or all three conditions.

  • Page 32: State

    Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands STATE The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: AW400 UHF Radio Modem, ArWest Communications Product ID =31 S/N =000000000007 Hardware =Ver. 1.0 Software =Ver. 1.6 Rev 12 B9 BootLoader =Ver. 2.0 Rev 01 3.5.2.

  • Page 33: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS A.1. AW400 UHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. A.1.1. General Radio Specifications Table A-1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406 - 470 MHz Channel Spacing 25/20/12.5/6.25 kHz...

  • Page 34: Environmental Specifications

    Specifications AW400 UHF Modem Specifications Environmental Specifications A.1.2. Environmental Specifications Table A-2 lists the modem’s environmental specifications. Table A-2. Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Temperature Operating –40 C to +60 Storage –40 C to +85 Environmental IP 66 Dimensions (H x W x D)

  • Page 35: Receiver Specifications

    Specifications AW400 UHF Modem Specifications Receiver Specifications A.1.4. Receiver Specifications Table A-4 lists the receiver specifications. Table A-4. Receiver Specifications Parameter Specification Noise Figure 4 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...

  • Page 36: Connector Specifications

    Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications A.2. Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the AW400 with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Connector Table A-5. Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name...

  • Page 37: Appendix B. Uhf Radio Usage

    Appendix B UHF R ADIO SAGE Many countries require a license for radio users (such as the United States). 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 38 UHF Radio Usage www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 39: Appendix C. Safety Warnings

    This product should never be used: • Without the user thoroughly understanding operator’s manual. • After disabling safety systems or altering the product. • With unauthorized accessories. • Contrary to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. AW400 ANGER SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 40: Power Supply

    Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shock if you do! Inform ArWest immediately if this product does not function properly. Only allow authorized ArWest warranty service centers to service or repair this product.

  • Page 41: Appendix D. Warranty Terms

    REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE RADIO OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, THE CLAIMS 1. The warranty against defects in ArWest adapter, antenna, battery, charger, or cable is 90 days. www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 42 Warranty Terms OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS AND INJURY TO PROPERTY. THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITS ON WARRANTIES, OR ON REMEDIES FOR BREACH IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS. IN SUCH STATES, THE LIMITS IN THIS PARAGRAPH AND THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY.
  • Page 43 What do you like least about the manual? __________________________________________________ Optional Name _____________________________________________________________________ Company __________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Telephone ____________________________ Fax __________________________________ Please mail to the ArWest local office listed on the back cover. All comments and suggestions become the property of ArWest Communications. www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 44 1731 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 USA Tel+1 408 452 7719 Fax: +1 408 452 7743 www.arwestcom.com Copyright © ArWest Communications, 2009 All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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