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AW900BT
User Manual
Version 1.2
Last Revised April 12, 2013
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 1 Version 1.2 Last Revised April 12, 2013 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...
  • Page 2 www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Connecting AW900BT and Computer ........
  • Page 4 3.1.3. Software Switching to Data Route Mode....... 23 3.1.4. Return from Data Route Mode ........23 3.2.
  • Page 5 3.5.3. NAPL............32 3.5.4.
  • Page 6 www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by ArWest Communications, Corp. (“ArWest”) for owners of ArWest products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of AW900BT and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 8 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 AW900BT or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of ArWest. This license is effective until terminated.

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    Preface Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance Regulatory Information 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 10: Manual Conventions

    Preface Manual Conventions WEEE Directive Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Example Description  Click the File menu and click Exit File Exit Link Space This format represents titles of dialog windows/boxes, names of menu options, identifies program interface objects, such as checkboxes, edit boxes, radio buttons, etc. This format is used to enter various string information (e.g., file and directory names) as Temp well as operator commands.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The firmware of the AW900BT radio transceiver resides in a flash memory. The updating of the radio modem programs is entirely software-based. The flash memory is reprogrammable through an RS232 interface, USB, or Bluetooth.

  • Page 12: Getting Acquainted

    The product is designed for maximum performance and reliability even in the harshest environments. 1. Getting Acquainted The AW900BT is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high, 488 g.

  • Page 13: External Antenna And Bluetooth Antenna Connectors

    The mounting bracket (Figure 4) connects the modem to a standard pole/adapter (Figure 4). Figure 4. Mounting Bracket 1.5. Cables The AW900BT package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE...

  • Page 14: External Antenna (Not Included)

    1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional. Warning: Do not use AW900BT without antenna our attenuator to avoid serious damage of your device. 1.8. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Configuration

    1.1. Power supply requirements A single external power supply is necessary to operate AW900BT. 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...

  • Page 16: Antenna Installation

    Use ModemVU to load new firmware to the modem. 3.1. Connecting through serial port To configure, or maintain AW900BT, you need to connect the modem and a computer using an Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (1,8m), p/n14-578108-02. Figure 2. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cables DB9/DB15/SAE Default parameters for Serial port are: •...

  • Page 17: Connecting Through Usb Port

    Make sure the computer has special USB driver installed (available from www.arwestcom.com) before continuing. To configure, or maintain AW900BT using USB port, you need to connect the modem and a computer using special cable Access Data-Ser Cable, USB/DB15/SAE (1,8m) (p/n 14-578123-02).

  • Page 18: Configuring Aw900Bt

    1. Connect the computer and AW900BT, as described in“Connecting AW900BT and Computer” on page 16. 2. Turn on the AW900BT. 3. Start ModemVU. Main window appears (Figure 4). Choose AW900BT modem and click OK. Then select the COM port the modem is connected to, and click Connect.: Figure 4. Main window 4.

  • Page 19: Checking Firmware Version

    Identification tab shows versions of AW900BT components: Figure 6. Identification tab 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: www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 20: New Firmware Downloading

    3. Click Download FW MCU, select the file with the new MCU firmware and click OK. 4. Use the latest firmware version, available for download from the ArWest website www.arwest- com.com, to ensure your modem has the most recent updates.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Software Switching To Maintenance Mode

    Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Software Switching to Maintenance Mode Error Code Short Description 0x03 The parameter is out of allowed range. 0x04 The command is not valid for specific radio model. 0x05 Unspecified Error 3.1.1. Software Switching to Maintenance Mode To switch to Maintenance mode the special byte-sequences with special meanings are used: •...

  • Page 23: Software Switching To Data Route Mode

    Command Line Interface Modem Commands Software Switching to Data Route Mode • The data received over the air goes from buffer to DTE. If you need clear the buffer before going to datamode use the CLI command “DATAMOD<LF>”. • If no valid CLI commands received from DTE within 1 minute, the unit will automatically switch back to data-mode.

  • Page 24: Map F

    Command Line Interface Modem Commands MAP F Parameter Name Parameter List 0 – “Any transmits, any receives”. At the receiver side neither the source nor the recipient is validated. If parameter PMP =0, then its value is not displayed in a “link\n”...

  • Page 25: Trfc

    Command Line Interface Modem Commands TRFC RGN [Parameters List] Parameter List Short Description Sets EUR region Sets USA region (a default setting) Sets AUS region The RGN command without parameter prints the Region number. 3.2.7. TRFC The TRFC command is also responsible for configuring radio’s operation mode. TRFC [Parameters List] Parameter List Short Description...

  • Page 26: Dcrc

    Command Line Interface Modem Commands DCRC 3.2.9. DCRC The DCRC (“Data CRC”) command is manage the output of the received data to the port. DCRC [Parameters List] Parameter List Short Description 0 - received data are distributed to the port, regardless of the received data CRC.

  • Page 27: Wht

    Command Line Interface Modem Commands LBT [Parameters List] Parameter List Short Description 0 - Listen Before Talk mode is turned off. 1 - Listen Before Talk mode is enabled. (a default setting) The LBT command without parameter prints LBT parameter. 3.2.13.

  • Page 28: Special Commands

    Command Line Interface Special Commands BOOT KNW [Parameters List] Parameter List Short Description XXX - the certified data source (three hex symbols). The KNW command without parameter prints KNW code. 3.3. Special Commands 3.3.1. BOOT The BOOT command is intended to reboot the unit. 3.3.2.

  • Page 29: Cfg2Dflt

    Command Line Interface Identification and Diagnostics Commands CFG2DFLT 3.3.4. CFG2DFLT The CFG2DFLT command cleans current Configuration. After BOOT command all configuration parameters will be default. 3.3.5. XMOD IMAGE The XMOD IMAGE command in Maintains Mode activates X-modem protocol to download the Modem part of the Firmware Image.

  • Page 30: Fcc Id

    Command Line Interface Identification and Diagnostics Commands STA TE [Parameter Name][/?] Parameter Name Short Description Region 0-EU; 1-USA; 2-Australia Displays the initial frequency of the transmitter Displays the initial frequency of the receiver -30°C to 100°C – Displays the temperature inside of enclosure The STA TE command without Parameter Name indicates all values: Region =1 Tx =915000000...

  • Page 31: Rssi

    Command Line Interface Identification and Diagnostics Commands RSSI -85.7 - RSSI (dBm) calculated along the last Packet; After reading both the received Packets Number and the received Packets Number with bad Checksum are cleaned. 3.4.7. RSSI The RSSI command send to port RSSI (dBm) calculated along the last Packet. 3.4.8.

  • Page 32: Scns

    Command Line Interface Modem protection from interference SCNS 3.4.13. SCNS The command SCNS stop scanning. 3.5. Modem protection from interference If interference contains a big power at some frequency such frequency (“unwanted frequency”) can be excluded from the use. To eliminate unwanted frequencies they should be placed to list and saved in configuration file.

  • Page 33: Data Route Mode Commands

    Command Line Interface Data Route Mode Commands JLDEV NDEL [Parameters List] Parameter List Short Description HH – hex frequency number The command “ndel 43\n” deletes frequency 915600000 Hz from the list. Example: 3.6. Data Route Mode Commands 3.6.1. JLDEV The JLDEV command is responsible for configuring of unit interface. JLDEV [/?] JLDEV [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] Parameter Name...

  • Page 34: Jlbt

    JLBT [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] Parameter Name Short Description NAME Setting of Bluetooth name (maximum 14 symbols) For example: JLBT NAME AW900BT OWNADDR Retrieves the Bluetooth own address Retrieves the software version of Bluetooth module Setting of PIN code (maximum 8 symbols)

  • Page 35: Jlinfo

    Hardware version of RF board Software version Bootloader version Type of Radio modem The JLINFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: AW900BT RADIO Product ID =51 S/N =00001 Hardware =Ver. 1 Hardware RF =Ver. 1 Software =Ver. 1.0 Rev 03 B8 BootLoader =Ver.

  • Page 36: Xmod Image

    Command Line Interface Data Route Mode Commands XMOD IMAGE JLSTATE [Parameter Name] Parameter Name Short Description TEMP Retrieves the temperature (in degree). The JLSTATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values: TEMP =29.87 3.6.6. XMOD IMAGE The “XMOD IMAGE” command in Data Route Mode activates X-modem protocol to download the Data Route part of the Firmware Image.

  • Page 37: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS The Spread Spectrum module provides half-duplex communication with transmitter output power of 1 W (+30 dBm) in the frequency band 902-928 MHz z. In 868-870 MHz band module provides half-duplex communication with transmitter output power up to 0.5W (+27 dBm) with channel spacing 25.0/12.5 kHz.

  • Page 38: Radio Transmitter

    Specifications Technical Specifications Radio Transmitter A.1.2. Radio Transmitter Table A-2. Transmitter Specifications Parameter Details Output Power USA, AUS 15 dBm to 30 dBm in 1 dB steps (32mW to 1W) 7 dBm up to 27 dBm in 1 dB steps (5mW to 0.5W) Output Power Control Accuracy ±1.5 dB (at normal test conditions) Carrier Frequency Stability...

  • Page 39: Compliance

    ETSI EN 300 220-1, EN 301 489-1 A.2. Connector Specifications A.2.1. DB15 Connector This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the AW900BT with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Fem Connector Note: About using and configuration RS-485 please contact ArWest support.

  • Page 40: External Antenna Rf Connector

    Specifications Connector Specifications External Antenna RF Connector TX-/TX_OUT Transmit Data negative line (RS-422) / Transmit Data (RS-232) Ground Power Ground USB_D+ Positive line (USB) USB_D- Negative line (USB) Ground Power Ground A.2.2. External Antenna RF Connector The external antenna connector type is a TNC RF connector AEP Connectors 6001-7051-003. www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 41: Appendix B. Safety Warnings

    Appendix B AFETY ARNINGS Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Clean only with a damp cloth. • Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 42: General Warnings

    Safety Warnings General Warnings B.1. General Warnings AW900BT is a wireless device used in a mobile application, at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons. Note: Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained.

  • Page 43: Appendix C. Warranty Terms

    ArWest’ Authorized Dealers During the warranty period, ArWest will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
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