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User's Manual

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Version 1.2
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10981 EICHER DRIVE
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LENEXA, KS 66219
LENEXA, KS 66219
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LENEXA, KS 66219
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  • Page 1: User's Manual

    ConnexLink ConnexLink ConnexLink ConnexLink User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual User’s Manual Version 1.2 Version 1.2 Version 1.2 Version 1.2 10981 EICHER DRIVE 10981 EICHER DRIVE 10981 EICHER DRIVE 10981 EICHER DRIVE LENEXA, KS 66219 LENEXA, KS 66219 LENEXA, KS 66219...
  • Page 2 Document Information Document Information Document Information Document Information Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright Copyright © 2001 A , Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this manual and the accompanying Information Information Information Information software programs are copyrighted and all rights are reserved by , Inc.
  • Page 3 FCC Information FCC Information FCC Information FCC Information FCC Notice FCC Notice FCC Notice FCC Notice WARNING: WARNING: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to WARNING: WARNING: the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.2.6 Out of Range....................19 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................20 Figures Figures Figures Figures Figure 1 - Multiple Networks Of ConnexLink Units ............. 5 Figure 2 - ConnexLink Bottom View ................6 Tables Tables Tables Tables Table 1 - System Command Set .................. 13 Table 2 - ConnexLink Command Set ................

  • Page 5: Overview

    The ConnexLink products provide a wireless RS232 connection between different devices. Each ConnexLink unit can be programmed as a Server or a Client, allowing for the creation of a two device or multiple device wireless network. In addition, multiple networks can be created by programming each network of ConnexLink units with unique Channel Number and System ID combinations.

  • Page 6: Connexlink Definitions

    Link LED remains activated on Server units. Client units activate the Link LED when in range of the Server unit 3. Rx Rx: Red LED indicates when a ConnexLink unit is receiving data. 4. Tx Tx Tx Tx: Green LED indicates when a ConnexLink unit is sending data.

  • Page 7: Cable Pinout Definitions

    ConnexLink Configuration Utility Software ConnexLink Configuration Utility Software The software CD included with your ConnexLink units provides a utility for changing the settings on each unit. The software is compatible with Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT and XP.

  • Page 8: Software Definitions

    Maximum Maximum ransmit Attempts ransmit Attempts the maximum number of times a data packet can be sent by the ConnexLink units. The default value is 16 attempts. If communication is lost and the Client’s Link Link Link Link LED is on, try increasing this value in small increments until communication is reestablished.
  • Page 9 Packet Length will be parsed and sent consecutively by a ConnexLink. For example, if the Packet Length is 128 bytes and the Host sends 150 bytes, a ConnexLink will send 128 bytes and then 22 bytes after the Interface Timeout expires.

  • Page 10: Programming

    1.3.3 Programming Programming Each ConnexLink unit must be set up in Program Mode before any settings can be changed. Units without Program Buttons do not require Step 5. This is accomplished with the following procedure: 1. Connect a ConnexLink unit to a serial communications port on your computer.
  • Page 11 Changing ConnexLink Settings Changing ConnexLink Settings Changing ConnexLink Settings After the ConnexLink unit has been set up in Program Mode, any settings can be changed and saved in the unit. This is accomplished with the following procedure: 1. Select Read Radio Read Radio to display the current settings of the ConnexLink unit.

  • Page 12: Api Command Set

    ConnexLink to signal completion of the issued command. This serves as flow control for the information going to the ConnexLink. 2) When a command is issued by the ConnexLink to the Host, the Host must be ready to accept the command and any data following the command. The ConnexLink will not get an Acknowledge Acknowledge command from the Host.

  • Page 13: System Command Set

    Reset Reset Reset The Host issues this command to a ConnexLink. This command provides a software reset to a ConnexLink, initializing the code at the same location as a hardware reset. The Host must wait for the Acknowledge Acknowledge command before issuing any additional commands. This command must...

  • Page 14: Control

    2.1.2 2.1.2 Control Control The Host issues this command to a ConnexLink to write and read EEPROM addresses as well as for NOP. The Host must wait for the Diagnostic Result Diagnostic Result command before issuing any additional Diagnostic Result Diagnostic Result commands.

  • Page 15: Standby

    Status Request Status Request The Host issues this command to a ConnexLink to determine various statistics associated with the RF Data Link Layer. A Data value of 00h will reset the Error Counters while a value of 01h will leave them at their current values. The Host must wait for the Status Reply...

  • Page 16: Update Eeprom Checksum

    Update EEPROM Checksum Update EEPROM Checksum The Host issues this command to a ConnexLink to recalculate the checksum. The Host typically issues this command after it has completed writing data to the EEPROM. The Host must wait for the Acknowledge Acknowledge Acknowledge command before issuing any additional commands.

  • Page 17: Acknowledge

    ConnexLink Command Set ConnexLink Command Set ConnexLink Command Set The ConnexLink Commands allow the OEM to control the flow of data into and out of a ConnexLink as well as initialization of a ConnexLink. The table below summarizes the commands.

  • Page 18: Send Data

    Send Data Send Data The Host issues this command to a ConnexLink before sending a data packet to it. Broadcast frames are sent to all registered Clients at the same time without RF-Layer acknowledgements. Broadcast frames are not required to reach all destinations. The Host must wait for the Send...

  • Page 19: Received Data

    Received Data Received Data A ConnexLink issues this command upon reception of data from the RF interface. The information in the data frame is the received data. Since more than one Client can transmit to a Server, multiple Received Data...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Problem Problem Problem Solution Solution Solution Solution 1. Make sure the ConnexLink unit is in Read Radio Read Radio displays error message: “Radio Read Radio Read Radio Program Mode Program Mode. See Section 1.2.3 Program Mode Program Mode Section 1.2.3...

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