RadioLinx RLX-FHS Quick Start Manual

Manual is about: Wireless Serial Modem

Summary of RLX-FHS

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    Rlx-fhs wireless serial modem quick start guide june 9, 2004.

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    Table of contents before you begin .................................................................................................... 5 install the configuration software on your pc............................ 6 connect your pc to a rlx-fhs ............................................................

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    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. 5.

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    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. 6.

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    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. 7.

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    Configure remote and master rlx-fhs wireless serial modems 8.

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    Once you click the configure radio button, a dialog box appears showing the progress of the configuration download. 9.

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    Test communications (optional) this test sends the contents of a simple text file through the master radio to the remote radio and back. Using notepad ( start → programs → accessories → notepad ), create a text file that simply says “hello” and save the file to a location on your hard drive. Name th...

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    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 r...

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    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 advanc...

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    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. Mar...

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    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 generate...

  • 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. Use the rlx diagnostics ma...