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Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m
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Xtreme
IP67 Radio Modem
ZXT9-RM
ZXT24-RM
Model Number: ZXT9-RM, ZXT24-RM
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  • Page 1 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m ® Zlinx Xtreme IP67 Radio Modem ZXT9-RM ZXT24-RM Model Number: ZXT9-RM, ZXT24-RM Page 1...
  • Page 2 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Zlinx Xtreme IP67 Radio Modem ZXTx-RM Series Documentation Number: ZXTx-RM-2310m This product was designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA Using domestic and imported parts by International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone: (815) 433-5100 General Fax: (815) 433-5105 Website: www.bb-elec.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Table of Contents Contents Overview ............................6 ............................6 REREQUISITES ..........................6 AFETY NFORMATION ........................6 NSTALLATION NFORMATION ........................... 6 BOUT THIS ANUAL ......................... 7 RODUCT EATURES UMMARY Product Information ........................8 ® ....................8 LINX TREME ADIO ODEM ODELS...
  • Page 4 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m .......................... 21 IGHTENING RRESTORS Electrical Installation ........................22 ............................... 22 IRING Terminal Block ........................22 4.1.1 Power Supply Connections ..................... 22 4.1.2 4.1.3 RS-232 Connections ......................23 RS-232 Signal Convention (DTE / DCE) ..............23 4.1.3.1 Wiring an RS-232 Device to the Radio Modem ............23 4.1.3.2 4.1.4 RS-485 Two Wire Connections ..................
  • Page 5 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 6.4.1.2 ..................67 ROGRAMMING USING BINARY COMMANDS 6.4.2 ........................68 OMMAND EFERENCE ABLE 6.4.2.1 ........................70 OMMAND ESCRIPTIONS ZXT24-RM C ........................91 ONFIGURATION 6.5.1 ........................91 DVANCED ROGRAMMING ..........................140 IRMWARE PDATE 6.6.1 ..............................140 AUTION 6.6.2 ......................

  • Page 6: Overview

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section One – Overview 1.0 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 7: Product Features Summary

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 1.4 About this Manual This manual has been created to assist you in installing, configuring, operating, and trouble shooting ® your Zlinx Xtreme Radio Modem. It is divided into eleven major sections. Product Information – covers what is included with your radio modem, operating modes, operating states, and user interface components.

  • Page 8: Product Information

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Two – Product Information 2.0 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 ...

  • Page 9: Idle State

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 •...

  • Page 10: Power Led

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Transmit and Receive LED’s Figure 2-2 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 The remaining user interfaces are located inside the radio modem enclosure. To access these interfaces, the cover must be removed.

  • Page 11: Usb Connector

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Parity = None Stop bit = 1 Figure 2-4 Push Button 2.5.7 USB Connector The USB connector is located on the circuit board inside the radio modem enclosure. It is used to connect a PC to the radio modem to perform configurations and firmware updates. The connector is a type b female.

  • Page 12: Dip Switch

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 2-6 Terminal Block 2.5.9 DIP Switch Switch RS-422 RS-485 4- RS-485 2- Wire Wire 4 Wire 2 Wire 4 Wire 2 Wire Termination Out Termination In OFF* OFF* OFF* RS-422 RS-485 Note: The use of built in termination is optional and depends on your application Note: For RS-232 operation, set all switches OFF Figure 2-7 DIP Switch...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Three – Hardware Installation 3.0 Hardware Installation 3.1 Mechanical Diagram The mechanical diagram in Appendix C contains information for mounting your radio modem. 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.

  • Page 14: Cable Gland Installation

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 3.2.2 Cable Gland Installation The cable gland will accept cable diameters from 0.236 to 0.472 inches (5.99 to 11.99 mm). 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 15: Water Tight Threaded Conduit Installation

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 3.3.2 Water Tight Threaded Conduit Installation Insert the treaded end of the body into the conduit knock-out from the outside of the enclosure. The rubber gasket should be on the outside of the enclosure. Thread the Nut onto the conduit body from inside the enclosure. 1/2 and 3/8 inch conduit fittings as well as 1/2 Inch, rigid, threaded conduit can be attached to the threaded hub.

  • Page 16: Zxt24-Rm Supplied Antenna

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 3-8 ZXT9-RM Supplied Antenna 50Ω Impedance Connector RPSMA Female VSWR 2.0 Max (in-band) Gain 3.0 dBi Polarization Vertical Replacement Part Number ZXT9-ANT1 3.5.2 ZXT24-RM Supplied Antenna Your Zlinx Xtreme 2.4 GHz product comes supplied with a “rubber duck” style antenna which can be articulated up to 90 degrees.

  • Page 17: Optional Antennas

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 3.6 Optional Antennas 3.6.1 Omni Antenna Description In some applications, a higher gain Omni directional antenna may be required. An Omni- directional antenna is an antenna system which radiates power uniformly in one plane with a directive pattern shape in a perpendicular plane. This pattern is often described as "donut shaped".

  • Page 18: Yagi Antenna Description

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m FG9026 – High Gain Omni Directional (900 MHz) Use With ZXT9-RM (900 MHz) 50Ω Impedance Connector N Female VSWR 2:1 Max (In Band) Gain 6 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 65 inches (165.1 cm) Mounting Brackets (Not Included) FG24008 –...
  • Page 19 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 3-12 Representative Yagi Antenna Photograph YS8963 – High Gain Yagi (900 MHz) Use With ZXT9-RM (900 MHz) 50Ω Impedance Connector N Female VSWR 1.5:1 Max (In Band) Gain 6 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 16.8 inches (42.7 cm) Mounting Brackets Included YS8966 –...

  • Page 20: Antenna Cables

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m YS24008 – High Gain Yagi (2.4 GHz) Use With ZXT24-RM (2.4 GHz) 50Ω Impedance Connector N Female VSWR 1.5:1 Max (In Band) Gain 12.5 dBi Polarization Vertical Length 18 inches (45.7 cm) Mounting Brackets Included 3.7 Antenna Cables If you decide to use one of the optional antennas, you will need to select the appropriate cable and connector.

  • Page 21: Lightening Arrestors

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 3-15 LMR100 Cable Cross Section Along with the type of cable, you need to select the correct connector. Our product uses an RPSMA Male (plug) connector. Therefore, you will need a cable that has a RPSMA Female (jack) on one end. If you are using one of the optional antennas, you will need an N type Male connector, since these antennas have an N type Female on them.

  • Page 22: Electrical Installation

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Four – Electrical Installation 4.0 Electrical Installation 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.

  • Page 23: Connections

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 4-3 RS-232 Wiring 4.1.4 RS-485 Two Wire Connections Figure 4-4 RS-232 Wiring Page...

  • Page 25: Rs-422/485 Four Wire Connections

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 4.1.5 RS-422/485 Four Wire Connections Figure 4-5 RS-422 / 485 4-Wire Wiring 4.1.6 Termination and Biasing The radio modem has built in 1.2 kΩ pull-up and pull-down resistors R17 and R14). There is also a built in 120 Ω termination resistor (R21). These resistors are located on the PCB behind the cover.

  • Page 26: Fault Output

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 4.1.7 Fault Output The radio modem has a sourcing (PNP) 50 mA output that is used as a fault indicator. This output is activated when the received signal strength drops below a critical level. To use this function, the RSSI indicator must be set to continuously update. This is accomplished by setting the RP-RSSI PWM Timer to FF in the diagnostics section of the advanced modem settings tab.
  • Page 27 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m RP – RSSI PWM Timer, ZXT9-RM Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 Fault Output Wiring Page...

  • Page 28: Software Installation

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Five – Software Installation 5.0 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 0r 64 bit)
  • Page 29 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Click the “Next” Button. The software release note screen will be displayed. This screen displays important information about the latest release of the manager software. 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”...
  • Page 30 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-4 User Information Screen The Destination Folder Screen will be displayed. You can accept the default location (C:\Program Files\B&B Electronics) 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 31 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-6 Ready to Install Application Screen The Installation Wizard will start to copy files to your system. It may take a few minutes to copy all of the required files. The status bar will show the progress of the installation.

  • Page 32: Installing Usb Drivers

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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. If the found new hardware wizard appears after attaching the cable, follow the wizard. The drivers are located in the “USB Drivers”...

  • Page 33: Radio Modem Configuration Screen

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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. Model: This allows you to specify the model number you are trying to connect to.
  • Page 34 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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.
  • Page 35 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Parity: This allows you to select the parity. Choices are None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or 9 Bit Passing. Figure 5-15 Parity Pull Down Menu Parity is a method of detecting errors in transmission. When parity is used with a serial port, an extra data bit is sent with each data character, arranged so that the number of 1 bits in each character, including the parity bit, is always odd or always even.
  • Page 36 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Stop bits sent at the end of every character allow the receiving signal hardware to detect the end of a character and to resynchronize with the character stream. Electronic devices usually use one stop bit. If slow devices are used, one-and-one half or two stop bits are required.
  • Page 37 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-19 Radio Modem Settings Screen If the settings are not correct an error screen will be displayed. Correct your COM Port Settings or use the Auto Search Button. Figure 5-20 Radio Modem Not Found Screen Page...
  • Page 38 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Auto Search Button: The Auto Search Button will search for Zlinx devices connected to a COM port and connect. This is useful if you do not know the radio modem configuration. 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).
  • Page 39 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Pressing the Advanced Command Button will bring up the following screen. Figure 5-23 Advanced Command Button CC – Command Sequence: The CC command is used to set/read the ASCII character used between guard times of the AT Command Mode Sequence (BT + CC + AT). This sequenc e enters the modem into AT Command Modeso that data entering the modem (from the h ost) is recognized as a command instead of payload.

  • Page 40: Radio Modem Settings (Zxt9-Rm)

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 5.3.2.1 Radio Modem Settings (ZXT9-RM) Figure 5-24 Basic Radio Modem Settings (ZXT9-RM) 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.
  • Page 41 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m need to be observed to prevent buffer overrun. Range is 1200 to 230400 baud. Default is 9600. Parity: Refer to section 5.3.2 Stop Bit: Refer to section 5.3.2 Flow Control: Select flow control options. Enables software flow control (XON/XOFF) between radio modem and host.
  • Page 42 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 43 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m MT – Multiple Transmit: Set/read number or retransmissions. If MT parameter is a non-zero value, RR is ignored and all packets are sent MT+1 times, without any delay between the transmissions. RANGE: 0x0 to 0xFF RN – Delay Slots: Set/read the maximum number of delay slots used for random back-off algorithm after transmission failure.
  • Page 44 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Serial Interfacing: Used to change modem interfacing options. Figure 5-28 Serial Interfacing (ZXT9-RM) BD – Baud Rate: Select serial interface rate (speed for data transfer between radio modem and host). Serial data rate does not have to match the RF data rate which is adjustable using the BR command.
  • Page 45 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m RB – Packetization Threshold: Set/read character threshold. RF transmission is begun after receiving RB bytes, or after receiving at least 1 byte and seeing RO character times of silence on the UART. RO – Packetization Timeout: RF transmission begins after receiving RB bytes, or after receiving at least 1 byte and seeing RO character times of silence on the UART.
  • Page 46 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-28 RF Interfacing (ZXT9-RM) BR – RF Data Rate: Select RF data rate (over-the-air transmission rate). This is a pull down option. Selections are: 0 – 9600 bps 1 – 115200 bps Selecting 9600 can extend the radio modem‟s range, but limit its throughput.
  • Page 47 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-29 Diagnostics (ZXT9-RM) Diagnostics: Access diagnostic parameters. VR – Firmware Version: Read module firmware version number. Read Only Function. HV – Hardware Version: Read module hardware version number. Read Only Function. SH – Serial Number High: Read high 16 bits of 32 bit unique serial number.
  • Page 48 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m GD – Receive Good Count: Set/read number of RF Packets successfully received. Read Only Function. TR – Delivery Failur Count: Read number of RF packets sent where retries expire with no ACK received (when RR>0). Read Only Function. Sleep –...
  • Page 49 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m LH – Wake-up Initializer Timer: Set/read time of the Wake-up Initializer used to wake remote radios that are in cyclic sleep mode. Time of Wake-up Initializer should be longer than that of the remotes radio's cyclic sleep cycle (SM 4-8). The range is 0x0 to 0xFF. PW –...

  • Page 50: Radio Modem Settings (Zxt24-Rm)

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 5.3.2.2 Radio Modem Settings (ZXT24-RM) Figure 5-29 Basic Radio Modem Settings (ZXT24-RM) Basic Modem Settings Tab: The 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 51 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Click “Update” to save changed settings. Click “Restore Defaults” to restore the default settings. Click “Exit” to exit. 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.
  • Page 52 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Networking and Security: Set/read the channel number (Uses 802.15.4 channel numbers). The range is 0xC to 0x17. 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 –...
  • Page 53 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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. Selections are: 0 –...
  • Page 54 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 – CCA Threshold: Set/read the Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) threshold.
  • Page 55 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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. Maximum sleep period is 268 seconds (0x68B0).
  • Page 56 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m D7 – DIO7 Configuration: Configure options for the DIO7 line of the module. Options include: CTS flow control. This is a pull down option. Selections are: 0 – Disable 1 – CTS Flow Control D6 – DIO6 Configuration: Configure options for the DIO6 line of the module.
  • Page 57 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-35 Diagnostics (ZXT24-RM) 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.

  • Page 58: Radio Modem Configuration Screen (Off-Line)

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m CT – AT Command Mode Timeout: Set/read command mode timeout parameter. If no valid commands have been received within this time period, modem returns to Idle Mode from AT Command Mode. The range is 0x2 to 0xFFFF GT –...

  • Page 59: Return To Manager

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 5-38 Firmware Update Screen 5.3.5 Return to Manager The Return to Manager Link is used to take you out of the radio modem screen back to ® the main Zlinx screen 5.3.6 Exit Exit is used to exit the program. Page...

  • Page 60: Startup And Configuration

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Six – Startup and Configuration 6.0 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 ®...

  • Page 61: Rf Modem Operation

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 6.3 RF Modem Operation 6.3.1 Transport Operation By default, modem operates in Transparent Mode. When operating in this mode, the modems act as a serial line replacement - all received UART data is queued up for RF transmission.

  • Page 62: Flow Control

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m The API operation option facilitates many operations such as the examples cited below: Transmitting data to multiple destinations without entering Command Mode Receive success/failure status of each transmitted RF packet Identify the source address of each received packet To implement API operations, refer to API sections.

  • Page 63: Sleep Mode

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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): The modem is idle (no data transmission or reception) for the amount of time defined...

  • Page 64: Cycle Sleep Mode

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m The period of time the modem sleeps is determined by ST (Time before Sleep) Command. Once a character is received through the input, the modem returns to Idle Mode and is fully operational. 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.

  • Page 65: Modem Configuration Switch

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 6.3.6.1 Modem Configuration Switch The Configuration Switch provides an alternate method for entering into Command Mode. To enter Command Mode at the default RF data rate of the modem, remove power, hold the Configuration Switch (PB1) down and power up the modem, then release the Configuration Switch.

  • Page 66: Binary Command Mode

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m To exit the AT command mode, send the ATCN (Exit Command Mode) command (followed by a carriage return). 6.3.6.6 Binary Command Mode Sending and receiving parameter values using binary commands is the fastest way to change operating parameters of the modem. Binary commands are used most often to sample signal strength [refer to DB (Received Signal Strength) parameter] and/or error counts;...

  • Page 67: Zxt9-Rm Configuration

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 68: Command Reference Table

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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. Command # Bytes Binary Command AT Command Name Parameter Range Default Command Category Returned...
  • Page 69 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Flow Control 0 - (DI buffer size - 0x11) Serial DI buffer size 0x24 (36d) Threshold [Bytes] Interfacing minus 0x11 0x10 (16d) Receive Good Count 0 - 0xFFFF Diagnostics Networking & 0x11 (17d) Hopping Channel 0 - 9 Security Time before Wake-up Sleep (Low...

  • Page 70: Command Descriptions

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Security 0 - 0xFFFF [x UART Serial 0x21 (33d) Packetization Timeout character time] Interfacing 0x22 (34d) RSSI PWM Timer 0 - 0xFF [x 100 msec] Diagnostics 0x20 (32d) Networking & 0x18 (24d) Retries 0 - 0xFF Security 0x0A (10d) Serial 0x16 (22d)
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  • Page 91: Zxt24-Rm Configuration

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 6.5 ZXT24-RM Configuration 6.5.1 Advanced Programming Page...
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  • Page 140: Firmware Update

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 6.6 Firmware Update 6.6.1 Caution A firmware update should never be interrupted before it is finished. 6.6.2 Firmware update procedure Download the new firmware file and store it in the firmware directory: C:\Program Files\B&B Electronics\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 141 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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: Figure 6-1 Firmware Updater Screen Select the firmware and version from the pull down menu.

  • Page 142: Use Cases

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Seven – Use Cases 7.0 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 143 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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.
  • Page 144 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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. For example, if you set the destination address on modem number two to 0002, the source address on modem number one should be 0002.
  • Page 145 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 11. On the Basic Modem Settings Tab, select parity and stop bit as desired. 12. Save settings by clicking the update button. 13. On the Advanced Modem Settings Tab, set encryption. Under the Networking/Security tree, double click the KY – AES Encryption Key. A button will appear that says “set”.
  • Page 146 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 14. 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. 15. Set the same key on the other radio modem. 16.

  • Page 147: Point-To-Point Serial To Xtreme I/O

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 148: Testing And Trouble Shooting

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Section Eight – Testing and Trouble Shooting 8.0 Testing and Trouble Shooting 8.1 RSSI Range Test The RSSI Range Test is used to check communication between two radio modems. ® Connect the first modem to a computer running the Zlinx Manager software.
  • Page 149 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Figure 8-2 RSSI Range Test Results Screen 5. 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 150: Appendix A - Specifications

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Appendix A – Specifications Appendix A – Specifications RF Properties Physical Standard IEEE 802.15.4 ZXT9-RM 900MHz ISM Band (902 – 928 MHz) Frequency ZXT24-RM – 2.4 GHz ISM Band (2.4 – 2.5 GHz) Transmit Power 1 mW ZXT9-RM 10 mW 100 mW...
  • Page 151 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m RS-422 Connector Terminal Block Lines TDA (-), TDB(+), RDA (-), RDB (+), GND Termination 120 Ohm selectable (in or out) RS-485 (2/4 Wire) Connector Terminal Block Lines TDA (-), TDB(+), RDA (-), RDB (+), GND Data A (-), Data B (+), GND SD control Automatic Bit Wise Termination...
  • Page 152 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m LED Status Front Panel LED Status 8 Green LED‟s indicate signal RSSI (Signal Strength) from weak to strong Power Green LED Green LED – blinks when Receive Data SERIAL data is received Green LED – blinks when Transmit Data SERIAL data is transmitted.

  • Page 153: Appendix B - Default Configurations

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Appendix B – Default Configuration Settings 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 ZKT9-RM Default Configuration Basic Modem Settings Channel Number –...

  • Page 154: Zkt24-Rm Default Configuration

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 – Pin Wake-up – 0 Command Mode Options BT –...
  • Page 155 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m AT Command Options CT – AT Command Mode Timeout – 64 GT – Guard Times – 3E8 CC – Command Sequence Character – 2B Page...

  • Page 156: Appendix C - Dimensional Diagram / Mounting Instructions

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Appendix C – Dimensional Diagram Appendix C – Dimensional Diagram / Mounting Instructions C.1 Dimensional Diagram Page...

  • Page 157: Mounting

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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...

  • Page 158: Supplied Antenna

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 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 Diagram Page...
  • Page 159 Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m 2.4 GHz Antenna Diagram Page...

  • Page 160: Appendix D - Radio Frequency Basics

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Appendix D – Radio Frequency Basics 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 161: You Must Consider Rf Noise

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m You can often improve your receive sensitivity, and therefore your range, by reducing data rates over the air. Receive sensitivity is a function of the transmission baud rate so, as baud rate goes down, the receive sensitivity goes up. Many radios give the user the ability to reduce the baud rate to maximize range.

  • Page 162: Remember Your Math

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Remember Your Math Contrary to popular opinion, no black art is required to make a reasonable prediction of the range of a given radio signal. Several simple concepts must be understood first, and then we can apply some simple rules of thumb.

  • Page 163: Path Loss Rule Of Thumb

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m Beware leafy greens. While a few saplings mid-path are tolerable, it‟s very difficult for RF to penetrate significant woodlands. If you‟re crossing a wooded area you must elevate your antennas over the treetops. Industrial installations often include many reflective obstacles leading to numerous paths between the antennas.

  • Page 164: Latency And Packetization

    Document Number: pnZXTxRM-0712m While long cable runs to an antenna create signal loss, the benefit of elevating the antenna another 25 feet (7.6 m) can more than compensate for those lost dB. Latency and Packetization D.11 Before you lift a finger towards the perfect wireless installation, think about the impact of wireless communications on your application.

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