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AW400
User Manual
Version 1.1
Last Revised July 9, 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
FCC Class A Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
WEEE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Screen Captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Return Material Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.1. Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.1.1. LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.1.2. Data and Power Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.1.3. External Antenna Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.1.4. Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.1.5. Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.1.6. Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.1.8. Storage Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Chapter 2. Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.1. Powering AW400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.1.1. Power supply requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.2. Configuring AW400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.3. Installing AWLaunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.4. Connecting AW400 and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.5. Configuring AW400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.6. Checking Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.7. Loading New Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Chapter 3. Command Line Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1. Command Line Interface Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1.1. Software Switching to Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Happy Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Escape-Sequence in Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1.2. Hardware Switching to Command Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1.3. Switching to Data Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.2. Networking Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2.1. LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3. Serial Interfacing Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.1. DPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.2. MPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4. Special Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.1. BOOT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.2. HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.3. SAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.4.4. SLEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5. Diagnostics and Identification Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5.1. INFO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5.2. STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix A. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
A.1. AW400 UHF Modem Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
A.1.1. General Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
A.1.2. Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
A.1.3. Transmitter Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
A.1.4. Receiver Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
A.2. Connector Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DB15 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
External Antenna RF Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix B. UHF Radio Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix C. Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
C.1. General Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
C.2. Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
C.3. Usage Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appendix D. Warranty Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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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”).
Note: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
Terms and Conditions
COPYRIGHT – All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of, and copyrighted
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consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your AW400. The information
and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of ArWest Communications and are developed by the
expenditure of considerable work, time and money, and are the result of original selection, coordination
and arrangement by ArWest Communications.
TRADEMARKS – AW400TM, ArWest Communications®are trademarks or registered trademarks of
ArWest Communications. Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Product and
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY – EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN THIS MANUAL OR A
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CLAIMS BY OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, ARWEST
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER
PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE AW400.

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LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or software supplied by ArWest
Communications or downloaded from a ArWest website (the “Software”) in connection with the AW400
constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these
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. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate the license at any time by
destroying the Software and Manual. ArWest may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of
the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of
the AW400. All ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong
to ArWest. If these license terms are not acceptable, return any unused software and manual.
CONFIDENTIALITY – This Manual, its contents and the Software (collectively, the “Confidential
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you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets. Nothing in this paragraph shall
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appropriate to operate or care for the AW400. Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality
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WEBSITE; OTHER STATEMENTS – No statement contained at the ArWest website (or any other
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contractor of ArWest modifies these Terms and Conditions (including the Software license, warranty and
limitation of liability).
SAFETY – Improper use of the AW400 can lead to injury to persons or property and/or malfunction of
the product. The AW400 should only be repaired by authorized ArWest warranty service centers. Users
should review and heed the safety warnings in Appendix C on page 39.
MISCELLANEOUS – The above Terms and Conditions may be amended, modified, superseded, or
canceled, at any time by ArWest. The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by, and construed in
accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without reference to conflict of laws.

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Regulatory Information
FCC Class A Compliance
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Note: Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity
Cesky
[Czech] ArWest tímto prohlašuje, že tento AW400 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish] Undertegnede ArWest erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AW400 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
German] Hiermit erklärt ArWest, dass sich das Gerät AW400 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab ArWest seadme AW400 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, ArWest, declares that this AW400 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish] Por medio de la presente ArWest declara que el AW400 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ ArWest ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ AW400 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Francais
[French] Par la présente ArWest déclare que l'appareil AW400 est conforme auxexigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian] Con la presente ArWest dichiara che questo AW400 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian] Ar šo ArWest deklare, ka AW400 atbilst Direktivas 1999/5/EK butiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviu
[Lithuanian] ŠiuoArWest deklaruoja, kad šis AW400 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart ArWest dat het toestel AW400 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese] Hawnhekk, ArWest, jiddikjara li dan AW400 jikkonforma mal-.ti.ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o.rajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian] Alulírott, ArWest nyilatkozom, hogy a AW400 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish] Niniejszym ArWest oświadcza, że AW400 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Portugues
[Portuguese] ArWest declara que este AW400 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] ArWest izjavlja, da je ta AW400 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] ArWest týmto vyhlasuje, že AW400 spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish] ArWest vakuuttaa täten että AW400 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish] Härmed intygar ArWest att denna AW400 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Íslenska
[Icelandic] Hér með lýsir ArWest yfir því að AW400 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk
[Norwegian] ArWest erklærer herved at utstyret AW400 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014
Manufacturer s Name: JAVAD GNSS, Inc
Manufacturer s Address: 1731 Technology Drive
San Jose, CA 95110
USA
declares, that the products
Product Name: HPT402 (AW400) UHF RADIO TRANSCEIVER
Product Number: 01-587300-01, 01-00001-210
Product Options: All
conforms to the following Product Specification:
Safety:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60950-1:2006
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 300 113 -1, EN 300 113 - 2
EN 301 489 -1, EN 301 489 - 5
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-6
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the essential requirements of the directive 1999/5/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications
terminal equipment (R&TTE) and the mutual recognition of their conformity and carries the CE marking
accordingly
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:
European contact for regulatory topics only: ALLSAT GmbH Am Hohen Ufer 3A, 30159 Hannover, Germany
USA contact: JAVAD GNSS, Inc 1731 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110. Phone [phone]
San Jose, April 24, 2009 Vladimir Zhukov, Product Regulations Manager
Revision 1.0
Doc No Type of Product Test Specification Laboratory / Date of issue
ARWT01-B1 RevA HPT402/AW400 EN 300 113-2 MiCOM Labs / Pleasanton 29.08.2005
ARWT01-B1 RevA HPT402/AW400 EN 300 113-1 MiCOM Labs / Pleasanton 29.08.2005
ARWT01-B2a RevA HPT402/AW400 EN 301 489-1 MiCOM Labs / Pleasanton 02.09.2005
ARWT01-B2a RevA HPT402/AW400 EN 301 489-5 MiCOM Labs / Pleasanton 02.09.2005
3176893MPK-002 HPT402/AW400 EN 60950-1:2006 Intertek / Menlo Park 24.03.2009

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WEEE Directive
Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements
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WEEE Directive
The following information is for EU-member states only: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling
of this product, please contact your supplier where you purchased the product or consult.
Screen Captures
This manual includes sample screen captures.Your actual screen can look slightly different from the
sample screen due to the receiver you have connected, operating system used and settings you have
specified. 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 report a problem. Please refer to support:
[email protected]. If support determines the problem cannot be resolved over e-mail/internet, it
will authorize the return of the unit for repair or replacement, depending on the nature of the problem.

Chapter 1
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I NTRODUCTION
External extra rugged digital high power UHF radio transceiver programmable in frequency ranges from
406 to 470 MHz. It has GMSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 4FSK, D8PSK, and D16QAM modulations with
advanced forward error correction and data scrambling. The output power is programmable up to 2 W.
Figure 1-1. AW400
It takes incoming data, modulates it with GMSK, FSK, PSK or most spectrum efficient QAM modulation
and transmits it at RF power output levels from 13 dBm up to 33 dBm operating in 406 to 470 MHz.
The UHF transceiver is also capable of receiving RF signals through a 50 Ohm impedance external
antenna port. 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.
The unmatched features of AW400 include data scrambling, frequency hopping, user selectable transmit
output power level, low power consumption sleep modes, autoscanning for base.
The unit’s user settings can be changed through the built-in Command Line interface (CLI), or through
AWLaunch.

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1.1. Getting Acquainted
The AW400 is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm
high, weighs 488 g.
1.1.1. LEDs
External LED's (see Figure 1-2) are used for Link and Line status indication:
1.1.2. Data and Power Port
The AW400 data and power port (DB15 connector) s placed on the front of the unit (Figure 1-2).
Figure 1-2. AW400 front side
Through the AW programming cable (2 meter); interface cable DB15 - DB9 + 12VDC Power (CM-
10001) the AW400 can be connected to PC and can be powered. See “Powering AW400” on page 15 for
detailed information.
Positio
nLED Name Color Description
1 PWR Green Active if Power connected to modem
2 SYNC Red Active whenever a signal with a level exceeding the level required for reception exists
on the radio channel (min. light on 200ms).
3 TX/RX Green Active if modem receives or transmits Data over serial interface (min. light on 200ms)
4 ALARM Red Reserved
Data and
LEDs
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1.1.3. External Antenna Connector
The external antenna connects to the TNC external antenna connector placed on the back side of AW400.
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.
Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (p/n CM-00215)
Figure 1-4. CM-00215 Cable
1.1.5. Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket p/n PT-10001 (Figure 1-5) allows connecting the modem to a standard pole/
adapter.
Figure 1-5. AlphaWave Mounting Bracket
Antenna
Connector

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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.
1.1.8. Storage Precautions
1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with
a soft cloth.
2. Store in a location with a temperature of -40° - +85°C, and no exposure to direct sunlight.
3. Use a clean cloth, moistened with a neutral detergent or water, to clean the modem. Never use an
abrasive cleaner, ether, thinner benzene, or other solvents.
Always make sure the instrument is completely dry before storing. Dry the modem with a soft, clean
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C ONFIGURATION
2.1. Powering AW400
You can use the rechargeable battery or power supply with using cable Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable,
DB9/DB15/SAE (p/n CM-00215.)
Figure 2-1. Cable CM-00215
2.1.1. Power supply requirements
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. This may not be the same range as other
ArWest Communications products with which you are familiar.
C AUTION : To avoid the introduction of hazards when operating and installing, before connecting of the equip-
ment to the supply, make sure that the supply meets local and national safety ordinances and
matches the equipment’s voltage and current requirements.
C AUTION : Never attempt any maintenance or cleaning of the supply while plugged in. Always remove supply
from AC power before attempting service or cleaning.
Warning: If the voltage supplied is below the minimum specification, the receiver will suspend operation. If the voltage
supplied is above the maximum specification, the receiver may be permanently damaged, voiding your
warranty.
Make sure cords are located so that will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or plug – replace immediately.

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To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment, pull by the plug body rather than the output cord
when disconnecting the equipment.
Do not operate the supply if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Do
not disassemble the supply.
Warning: Before connecting the external power source and the receiver, make sure that the power source matches the
receiver’s voltage and current requirements.
2.2. Configuring AW400
AWLaunch is ArWest Communications’s configuration utility for external modems and modems
embedded in ArWest Communications modems. AWLaunch provides the following functions:
• Connecting a computer to an UHF modem via a serial port.
• Displaying information about the radio modem installed in the modem.
• 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®;
• AWLaunch Software installed on the computer;
• A serial cable.
2.3. Installing AWLaunch
AWLaunchTM is a Windows® application for the radio modem configuration. AWLaunch is available
from the ArWest Communications website.
Note: Refer to the AWLaunch Software Manual for full details on installing and using AWLaunch Software.
1. If downloading the program from the website, extract the program files into a folder on your hard
drive.
2. Navigate to the location of the AWLaunch program and double-click the AWLaunch.msi icon.
3. Follow the on-screen installation wizard instructions. Click Next to continue, Back to get back to
previous step, or Cancel to quit the installation.
4. Keep the default installation location or select a new location
5. Click Close to complete the installation and quit wizard. If desired, create a shortcut on the com-
puter’s desktop for quick access to AWLaunch.
To uninstall AWLaunch use the Add and Remove Programs from the Control Panel.
1. Open the Control Panel, then Add or Remove Programs tool. Find AWLaunch, and click Remove.
This will uninstall AWLaunch.

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2.4. Connecting AW400 and Computer
In order to interface an AW400 to a third party system ArWest have developed an ‘open-ended’
transparent cable. 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. Cable CM-00215
1. Connect the serial port of the computer or USB-to-Serial adapter to the serial port of the modem
at the switched off power supply by using of a cable.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Power AW400.
Once you have established a connection between the modem and the computer, you will be able to:
• Configure the modem and its components
• Send commands to the modem
• Use AWLaunch to load new firmware to the modem

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2.5. Configuring AW400
1. Connect the computer and AW400, as described in “Connecting AW400 and Computer” on page
17.
2. Turn on the AW400.
3. Start AWLaunch.
Figure 2-3. Main window

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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

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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
•IntheUnit Name text field the unit’s name can be inserted;
•IntheOwner field the owner’s name can be inserted.
To save the changes click Save Config. button.
6. In the Configurations tab, Wireless subtab, set the following parameters (Table 2-1) and click
Identify (Figure 2-6 on page 21). To save the changes click Save Config. button.
Table 2-1. Modem Parameters for the Wireless Subtab
Parameter Base Modem Remote Modem Repeater
Protocol Base
Select from the List Simplex
Transmitter, Half Duplex, or
PCC transmitter if Pacific crest
protocol is used.
Remote
Select from the List Simplex
Receiver, Half Duplex Remote,
or PCC Receiver if Pacific crest
protocol is used.
Remote
Select from the List Repeater,
if the modem will be used as
Repeater, or PCC Repeater, if
Pacific crest protocol is used.
Modulation type Specifies a modulation scheme that will be used by your modem1. DQPSK is recommended.
Forward Error
Correction (FEC) Enable
Scrambling Enable Enable
RF power Select the transmission power for the radio modem in the RF modem slider, or type the value in
the edit box
1. For both Base and Remote modems the modulation type must be the same.