B&B Electronics Zlinx ZP Series User manual

Manual Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-2508 Table of Contents
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax [phone] –www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink CommercialPark – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland –Ph [phone] – Fax [phone] – www.bb-europe.com
Zlinx Radio Modem
ZP Series
Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-2907
pn#7337R2
This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA
of domestic and imported parts by
707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]
Website: www.bb-elec.com
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics
Westlink Commercial Park -- Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Phone [phone] -- Fax [phone]
Website: www.bb-europe.com
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. -- June 2008

B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax [phone] –www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink CommercialPark – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland –Ph [phone] – Fax [phone] – www.bb-europe.com
This document contains information that is proprietary and confidential to B&B
Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. The methods described herein are for the exclusive use of
B&B Electronics authorized personnel. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of the
information contained in the document is strictly forbidden.

Manual Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-2508 Table of Contents
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax [phone] –www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics – Westlink CommercialPark – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland –Ph [phone] – Fax [phone] – www.bb-europe.com
TableofContents
Introduction 1
Hardware Installation 2
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 2
MOUNTING AND POWER 2
SERIAL CONNECTIONS 3
RS-232 3
RS-422/485 4
WIRELESS LINK FAILURE OUTPUT 5
LED INDICATORS 6
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION 6
Zlinx Manager Software 7
INSTALLATION 7
SET UP7
ON-LINE CONFIGURATION 9
TEST /TROUBLESHOOT 12
FIRMWARE UPDATE 15
Specifications 16
Advanced Programming 19
SAMPLE CONFIG:MODIFY RF DESTINATION ADDRESS 19
COMMAND REFERENCE TABLE 20
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS 34
API OPERATION 60

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Introduction
Easy to install, up to 1 mile range. No wires, no
cables! Zlinx radio modems get your
data moving farther, easier, and at less cost than
running cable. Plug-n-play, Modbus compatible,
signal strength indicator, space saving DIN rail
mounting. Heavy-duty, wide temperature design
handles most industrial power configurations and
tough indoor/outdoor environments.
Check Package Contents
•Radio Modem
•Antenna
•Software CD
•Manual (On CD)
•Will require separate 18-30VAC or 10-48VDC Power
Supply
ZP24D-250RM-SR = 2.0W max
Model # Frequency Radio
Power RF Data Rate
ZP24D-250RM-SR 2.4GHz Configurable
Up To
100mW
250Kbps

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Hardware Installation
Dip switch Settings
Dipswitch OFF ON
1 4-wire 2-wire
2 4-wire 2-wire
3 No termination Termination
4 RS-422 RS-485
Mounting and Power
•Install on properly grounded DIN rail
oOperating Temperature is -40 to 85C
oOperating Humidity is 10-90% non-condensing
•Connect Power Supply
oPower supply is 10-48 VDC or 18-30 VAC
10-48 VDC
or
18-30 VAC

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Serial Connections
RS-232
RS-232 always present on DB9
RS-232
DB9F Pin Signal Name Direction
1 Data Carrier Detect Out
2 Receive Data Out
3 Transmit Data In
4 Data Terminal Ready In
5 Signal Ground ---
6 Data Set Ready Out
7 Request To Send In
8 Clear To Send Out
9 Not used ---
Note: The DTR input is
used to put the radio
into sleep mode. The
radio sleep option must
be enabled first using
the configuration
software. Once
enabled, lowering the
DTR signal will put the
radio in sleep mode
and raising the DTR
signal will put the radio
in idle mode, ready to
receive or transmit
data.

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RS-422/485
RS-485 (2-Wire) RS-422/485 (4-Wire)

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Wireless Link Failure Output
•Zlinx Radio modems offer a source
(PNP)transistor output when the wireless signal
strength drops below a critical level (link failure
or miss packets)
•40 mA max current
Note: In order for the RSSI LED to continuously indicate the signal strength, set the
RP command (RSSI PWM Timer) to FF.

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LED Indicators
Note: In order for the RSSI LED to continuously indicate the signal strength, set the
“RP” command (RSSI PWM Timer) to FF.
Radio Frequency Information
•The ZP24D-250RM-SR has an indoor range up to
300 feet and an outdoor range up to one mile.
•These ranges are for line of sight installations using
the supplied antenna. Performance may vary
depending on your particular installation.
•The antenna connection on the radio modem is an
RPSMA female plug.
•B&B Electronics has a wide variety of accessory
antennas. Visit www.bb-elec.com for more
information.
Front Panel LED Status
Power Red = ON
OFF = No Power
RSSI (Signal Strength) Green = Strong
Yellow = OK
Red = Weak
OFF = No Signal
Wireless Data Green = Blink ON with
data
Model # Frequency Radio
Power RF Data Rate
ZP24D-250RM-SR 2.4GHz Configurable
Up To
100mW
250Kbps

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Zlinx Manager Software
Installation
•The Zlinx Manager Software is contained CD.
•Insert the CD into the drive.
•The installation program should auto start.
•Follow the on screen prompts.
Set Up
1. Connect your PC to the modem using a straight through serial
cable.
2. Start the Zlinx Manage Software and click on the radio modem
button.
3. The radio modem launcher screen will appear

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3. Click on the Radio Modem Configuration button to configure the
modem on-line or the Radio Modem Configuration Button (offline) to
configure the modem offline. Follow the on screen directions to
configure the modem. Note: using the off-line configuration button
skips the auto modem discovery process.

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On-Line Configuration
1. Click the Radio Modem Configuration Button. The following screen will
appear.
2. Use the pull down menu items to set up the communication
parameters.

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3. Click the Auto Modem Search button. The Zlinx Manager
software will find the radio modem. If the modem is not found,
the following screen will appear.
4. When the modem is found, the following screen will appear.

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5. Click OK. The following screen will appear.
5. On the Basic Modem setting tab, configure a unique channel
number, network identifier, and destination address. This will
prevent interference from other modems. Click the Update

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button to save the parameters. Click the Restore Defaults
button to revert to the default configuration.
6. Use the advanced tab to configure additional parameters.
When each option is highlighted, the text box will display an
explanation of the command and the associated hex range.
Click the update button to save the parameters. Click the
Restore Defaults button to revert to the default configuration.
Test / Troubleshoot

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1. The RSSI Range Test allows you test your installation. Cross connect TD
and RD on the remote modem before running the test.
2. The basic screen shows test results and signal strength. Check
the Show Advanced Option Box to customize the test.

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Firmware Update
1. Connect your PC to the radio modem using a straight through serial cable
and the auto connect function. The new firmware must be stored on the
PC’s local drive.
2. From the Zlinx Manager Radio Modem launch screen, click the firmware
update button.
3. Once connected, the software will determine which firmware versions
are available on the PC and what version is loaded in the modem. The
following screen allows you to chose which firmware version to load.
4. Select the firmware version to load from the pull down menu and
click the update button.

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Specifications
RF Properties
Physical Standard IEEE 802.15.4
Range up to 300 feet indoor or 1 mile outdoor
Frequency 2.4GHz
Transmit Power 100mW
Software Zlinx Manager
Support Windows 2000, 2003 Server, XP, and Vista
Antenna Options External Reverse Polarity SMA male jack
connector, omni directional (included with
product)
Radio Address Defaulted at factory, set by software otherwise
Serial settings
Baud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200
Data bit 8 only
Parity None only
Stop bit 1 only
RS-232
Connector DB9F DCE
Lines TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND
Connector Removable terminal block
Lines TX, RX, GND
RS-422
Connector Removable terminal block
Lines 2 or 4 wire – TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-, GND (2 or 4
wire dipswitch selectable)
Termination 120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable
RS-485
Connector Removable terminal block
Lines 2 or 4 wire with SD control – TX+, TX-, RX+,
RX-, GND (2 or 4 wire dipswitch selectable)
SD control Bit wise
Termination 120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable
Transistor link
failure No wireless signal or RSSI LED off