CalAmp Dataradio HiPR-900 User manual

HiPR-900
Dataradio HiPR-900® Wireless Radio Modem
242-5099-100 HiPR-900
User Manual
001-5099-000 Rev6
January 2009

What's new in this version:
History
Version 6 January 2009
•Deleted all references to HiPR-900 model S
•HiPR-900 E changed to HiPR-900
Version 5 September 2007
•Updated HiPR picture
•Updated company information
Version 4
•Applies to HiPR-900 FHSS 900 PROD V2.8_Rxxx
•Added Feature Key Capability
•Added Section 6.7.6.6: Feature Options
•Added Figure 6
•Updated Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 21, Figure 29, and Figure 30
•Added Appendix 1
•Updated Section 6.7.5
•Updated Appendix 3
Version 3 April 2007
•Restructured several sections and general order of the
user manual
•Added Section 4: Browser-Based Interface
•Added Section 5: Network Applications
•Added Forwarding Mode Selection Overview, Section 6.7.2.1.1
•Added Access Point (Default Gateway) description, Section 6.7.3.1.1
•Added Section 6.7.3.3.1:SNMP Overview
•Added TDMA Segment Configuration description, Section 6.7.3.9.1
•Added Section 6.7.7 Neighbor
•Updated NAT Overview, Section 6.7.3.3.2
•Updated IP Broadcast/Multicast Overview, Section 6.7.3.4.1
•Updated Firmware Upgrading, Section 7.6
•Updated screen captures in Sections: 6.6.1, 6.7.1, 6.7.2.1, 6.7.3.3 6.7.3.8, 6.7.3.9,
6.7.5, and 6.7.8

Version 2 23 November 2006
•Added UL Class I Div 2 information
•Removed FTP Client, Section 4
•Added Package Control, Section 4.8.7.
•Stop test value was 60 seconds, changed to 20 seconds, Section 4.8.8.
•Updated screen shots
•Added Firmware Upgrading, Section 5.6
•Added NAT Overview, Section 4.8.3.3.1
•Added IP Broadcast/Multicast Overview, Section 4.8.3.4.1
•Added UL listing
Version 1 17 March 2006
•Updated Figure 22, Mask address
•Updated Figure 23 and Table Descriptions, Unit status
•Updated Figure 29, Advanced IP Configuration, LAN (IP)
•Updated Figure 35, Advanced IP Configuration, Time Source
•Updated Figure 31, DHCP Server
•Updated Figure 33, IP Optimization & Tuning, Bridge Mode
•Updated Section 3.1, LEDs
Version 0 21 September 2005
•Initial release of Dataradio® HiPR-900™ wireless modem User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................1
1.1 INTENDED AUDIENCE....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 Characteristics.........................................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................2
1.2.3 Accessories and Options..........................................................................................................................3
1.3 FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................3
1.4 PRODUCT WARRANTY,RMA AND CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................3
1.4.1 RMA REQUEST.......................................................................................................................................4
1.4.2 PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................4
1.5 UNPACKING ..................................................................................................................................................4
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 UL APPROVED FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2OR ZONE 2.....................................................................................5
2.2 ANTENNA INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Professional Installation & RF Exposure Compliance Requirements.....................................................5
2.2.2 Antenna Connection ................................................................................................................................5
2.2.3 Spacing and Constraints..........................................................................................................................6
2.2.4 RF Path and communications range .......................................................................................................7
2.2.5 Antennas ..................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 PARALLEL DECODE.......................................................................................................................................7
3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................8
3.1 LEDS............................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 USER CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS ........................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Ethernet LAN Port...................................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 SETUP & COM Ports............................................................................................................................10
4. BROWSER-BASED INTERFACE.................................................................................................................11
4.1 INTERFACE SETUP AND STATUS..................................................................................................................11
5. NETWORK APPLICATIONS........................................................................................................................12
5.1 OPERATING MODES ....................................................................................................................................12
5.1.1 Master mode..........................................................................................................................................12
5.1.2 Remote mode..........................................................................................................................................12
5.1.3 Repeater Mode ......................................................................................................................................12
5.2 IP FORWARDING MODES.............................................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Bridge mode...........................................................................................................................................12
5.2.2 Router mode...........................................................................................................................................12
5.3 CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................................................................13
5.4 SELECTABLE DATA RATES..........................................................................................................................14
5.5 NETWORK TOPOLOGY.................................................................................................................................15
5.5.1 One Coverage Area ...............................................................................................................................15
5.5.2 Extending the coverage area.................................................................................................................16
5.5.2.1 Repeater Mode: Keeping your network in Sync...........................................................................................16
5.5.2.2 Broadcast Relay Point: Relaying information to distant units ......................................................................16
6. OPERATION & CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................18
6.1 LAN SETUP ................................................................................................................................................18
6.2 DEFAULT IP SETTINGS................................................................................................................................18
6.2.1 Ethernet Interface..................................................................................................................................18
6.2.2 RF Interface...........................................................................................................................................18
6.3 IP NETWORK SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................19
6.3.1 Factory Settings in Bridge Mode...........................................................................................................19
6.3.2 IP Network Settings in Bridge Mode .....................................................................................................19
6.3.3 IP Network Settings in Router Mode (with Host) ..................................................................................20

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6.3.4 IP Network Settings in Router Mode (with Router)...............................................................................21
6.3.5 IP Network Settings in a Network with Repeater Unit ..........................................................................21
6.4 LOGIN SCREEN............................................................................................................................................23
6.4.1 Initial Installation Login........................................................................................................................23
6.5 WEB INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................................23
6.5.1 Apply, Cancel, Save Config, and Reset Unit..........................................................................................23
6.6 SETUP WIZARD (BRIDGE MODE).................................................................................................................25
6.6.1 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................25
6.7 BASIC AND ADVANCED PARAMETER SETTINGS ..........................................................................................28
6.7.1 Unit Status .............................................................................................................................................28
6.7.1.1 Unit Status ....................................................................................................................................................28
6.7.2 Setup (Basic)..........................................................................................................................................29
6.7.2.1 Setup (General).............................................................................................................................................29
6.7.2.1.1 Forwarding Mode..................................................................................................................................... 30
6.7.2.2 Basic IP Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 32
6.7.2.3 RF Setup .......................................................................................................................................................33
6.7.2.4 Serial Ports Setup.......................................................................................................................................... 34
6.7.2.5 Diagnostics....................................................................................................................................................36
6.7.2.5.1 Diagnostic Connections ...........................................................................................................................37
6.7.3 Setup (Advanced)...................................................................................................................................41
6.7.3.1 LAN (IP)....................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.7.3.1.1 Access Point (Default Gateway).............................................................................................................. 41
6.7.3.2 RF (IP).......................................................................................................................................................... 42
6.7.3.3 IP Services Setup ..........................................................................................................................................43
6.7.3.3.1 SNMP Overview...................................................................................................................................... 44
6.7.3.3.2 NAT Overview......................................................................................................................................... 47
6.7.3.4 IP addressing modes .....................................................................................................................................52
6.7.3.4.1 IP Broadcast/Multicast Overview ............................................................................................................ 53
6.7.3.5 IP Optimization & Tuning ............................................................................................................................61
6.7.3.6 IP Routing ....................................................................................................................................................61
6.7.3.7 Time Source.................................................................................................................................................. 62
6.7.3.8 Ethernet (PHY) .............................................................................................................................................63
6.7.3.9 RF Link.........................................................................................................................................................63
6.7.3.9.1 TDMA Segment Configuration................................................................................................................ 64
6.7.4 Security..................................................................................................................................................66
6.7.4.1 Pass Control..................................................................................................................................................66
6.7.4.2 Access List....................................................................................................................................................67
6.7.5 Statistics.................................................................................................................................................68
6.7.5.1 Interfaces.......................................................................................................................................................68
6.7.6 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................69
6.7.6.1 Ping Test....................................................................................................................................................... 69
6.7.6.2 Unit Configuration Control...........................................................................................................................70
6.7.6.3 Package Control............................................................................................................................................71
6.7.6.4 Radio Tests ...................................................................................................................................................71
6.7.6.5 Spectrum Analyzer .......................................................................................................................................72
6.7.6.6 Feature Options.............................................................................................................................................72
6.7.7 Neighbor Discovery...............................................................................................................................73
6.7.7.1 Local Info...................................................................................................................................................... 74
6.7.7.2 Neighbor Table.............................................................................................................................................74
6.7.7.3 Neighbor Management (Advanced).............................................................................................................. 76
6.7.8 Site Map and Help.................................................................................................................................77
7. OPTIMIZATION & TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................78
7.1 BUILT-IN SPECTRUM ANALYZER.................................................................................................................78
7.2 SPECTRUM DISPLAY....................................................................................................................................78
7.2.1 Display Characteristics.........................................................................................................................79
7.2.2 Multi-path Interference..........................................................................................................................79
7.3 MAXIMIZING TCP/IP..................................................................................................................................80
7.4 MAXIMIZING VIA SETUP PAGES ..................................................................................................................80

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7.4.1 Use Router Mode...................................................................................................................................80
7.4.2 Reduce RF MTU size.............................................................................................................................81
7.4.3 Reduce RF network bit rate...................................................................................................................81
7.4.4 Increase OIP Retries Limit....................................................................................................................81
7.5 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS.........................................................................................................................81
7.5.1 Network Connectivity.............................................................................................................................81
7.5.2 Configuration Information ....................................................................................................................82
7.5.3 Statistics Information.............................................................................................................................82
7.6 FIRMWARE UPGRADING..............................................................................................................................83
7.6.1 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................83
7.6.1.1 File Integrity Failure.....................................................................................................................................84
8. SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................85
FIGURE 1-HIPR-900 .....................................................................................................................................................1
FIGURE 2-SAMPLE EQUATION .......................................................................................................................................6
FIGURE 3-ANTENNA SPACING.......................................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 4-HIPR-900 FRONT PANEL ..............................................................................................................................8
FIGURE 5-WEB INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 6-BASIC SETUP...............................................................................................................................................13
FIGURE 7-SETUP USING SWITCH (OR HUB)AND POEPOWER INJECTOR.......................................................................14
FIGURE 8-POINT-TO-POINT IP NETWORK SYSTEM.....................................................................................................15
FIGURE 9-POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT SYSTEM.................................................................................................................15
FIGURE 10 -TWO RF COVERAGE AREAS......................................................................................................................16
FIGURE 11 -SIMPLE BACKBONE ...................................................................................................................................16
FIGURE 12 -EXPANDED NETWORK...............................................................................................................................17
FIGURE 13 -FACTORY IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN BRIDGE MODE WITH NO SERVICES ..................................................19
FIGURE 14 -IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN TRANSPARENT BRIDGE MODE WITH SERVICES ................................................19
FIGURE 15 -IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH HOST)..........................................................................20
FIGURE 16 -IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH ROUTER)......................................................................21
FIGURE 17 -IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH REPEATER)...................................................................21
FIGURE 18 -IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN BRIDGE MODE (WITH REPEATER) ...................................................................22
FIGURE 19 -ENTER NETWORK PASSWORD SCREEN (APPEARANCE MAY VARY WITH BROWSER USED)..........................23
FIGURE 20 -WEB USER INTERFACE –WELCOME SCREEN............................................................................................24
FIGURE 21 -ATTENTION SUB-WINDOW.........................................................................................................................24
FIGURE 22 -SETUP WIZARD -STEP ONE ......................................................................................................................25
FIGURE 23 -SETUP WIZARD -STEP TWO......................................................................................................................25
FIGURE 24 -SETUP WIZARD -STEP THREE...................................................................................................................26
FIGURE 25 -SETUP WIZARD -STEP FOUR.....................................................................................................................26
FIGURE 26 -SETUP WIZARD -STEP FIVE (BRIDGE MODE) ...........................................................................................27
FIGURE 27 -SETUP WIZARD –STEP FIVE (SWITCH TO BRIDGE MODE)..........................................................................27
FIGURE 28 -UNIT STATUS............................................................................................................................................28
FIGURE 29 -SETUP (BASIC)GENERAL -HIPR-900.......................................................................................................29
FIGURE 30 -BRIDGE MODE:SAMPLE SETUP WITH ONE COVERAGE AREA.....................................................................31
FIGURE 31 -SETUP (BASIC)–BASIC IP CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................32
FIGURE 32 -SETUP (BASIC)–RF SETUP.......................................................................................................................33
FIGURE 33 -SETUP (BASIC)–SERIAL PORT SETUP .......................................................................................................34
FIGURE 34 -DIAGNOSTICS –THINNING VALUE.............................................................................................................36
FIGURE 35 -PACKETS COUNTS FOR PER......................................................................................................................38
FIGURE 36 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION -LAN (IP) .............................................................................................41
FIGURE 37 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION -RF (IP).................................................................................................42
FIGURE 38 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –IP SERVICES SETUP .............................................................................43
FIGURE 39 -SNMP: MANAGER/AGENT MODEL.............................................................................................................44
FIGURE 40 -BRANCH OF THE 1234.MIB OID TREE........................................................................................................45

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FIGURE 41- HIPR-900 OID TREE ................................................................................................................................46
FIGURE 42 -BASIC NAT OPERATIONS .........................................................................................................................47
FIGURE 43 -NAT ON HIPR-900: ETHERNET INTERFACE IS PRIVATE ............................................................................48
FIGURE 44 -NAT ENABLED ON ETHERNET INTERFACE................................................................................................48
FIGURE 45 -PRIVATE TO PUBLIC..................................................................................................................................49
FIGURE 46 -NAT ON HIPR-900 ENABLED:RF INTERFACE IS PRIVATE ........................................................................49
FIGURE 47 -NAT ENABLED ON RF INTERFACE............................................................................................................49
FIGURE 48 -PRIVATE TO PUBLIC..................................................................................................................................50
FIGURE 49 -NAT ENABLED ON RF INTERFACE............................................................................................................50
FIGURE 50 -PRIVATE TO PUBLIC..................................................................................................................................51
FIGURE 51 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –IP ADRESSING MODES..........................................................................52
FIGURE 52 -BROADCAST WINDOW DETAIL .................................................................................................................53
FIGURE 53 -EXAMPLE-DIRECTED BROADCAST FOWARDING ENABLED.........................................................................54
FIGURE 54 -EXAMPLE-DIRECTED BROADCAST FORWARDING DISABLED......................................................................55
FIGURE 55 -EXAMPLE-LIMITED BROADCAST FORWARDING ENABLED .........................................................................56
FIGURE 56 -EXAMPLE-LIMITED BROADCAST FORWARDING DISABLED ........................................................................57
FIGURE 57 -REGISTRATION TO MULTICAST GROUP (FIRST STEP) .................................................................................58
FIGURE 58 -REGISTRATION TO MULTICAST GROUP (SECOND STEP).............................................................................58
FIGURE 59 -TYPICAL HIPR-900 MULTICAST GROUPS .................................................................................................59
FIGURE 60 -MULTICAST WINDOW DETAILS (ON THE MAIN HIPR-900 UNIT)..............................................................60
FIGURE 61 -REGISTRATION TO MULTICAST GROUP ......................................................................................................60
FIGURE 62 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –IP OPTIMIZATION &TUNING (ROUTER MODE) ...................................61
FIGURE 63 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –IP ROUTING.........................................................................................61
FIGURE 64 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –TIME SOURCE......................................................................................62
FIGURE 65 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –ETHERNET (PHY)................................................................................63
FIGURE 66 -ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION –RF LINK..............................................................................................63
FIGURE 67 -TWO RF COVERAGE AREAS:OPEARTION THROUGH A SINGLE REPEATER .................................................64
FIGURE 68 -EXAMPLE OF TIMING BREAKDOWN FOR A 3UNIT NETWORK:PRESET TIME SEGMENTS.............................64
FIGURE 69 -REPEATER AND TWO REMOTES..................................................................................................................65
FIGURE 70 -SECURITY –PASS CONTROL......................................................................................................................66
FIGURE 71 -SECURITY –ACCESS LIST .........................................................................................................................67
FIGURE 72 -STATISTICS –INTERFACES .........................................................................................................................68
FIGURE 73 -MAINTENANCE –PING TEST .....................................................................................................................69
FIGURE 74 -MAINTENANCE -UNIT CONFIGURATION CONTROL (INITIAL SCREEN).......................................................70
FIGURE 75 -PACKAGE CONTROL..................................................................................................................................71
FIGURE 76 -RF TESTS..................................................................................................................................................71
FIGURE 77 -MAINTENANCE –SPECTRUM.....................................................................................................................72
FIGURE 78 -AVAILABLE FEATURE OPTIONS ................................................................................................................72
FIGURE 79 -NEIGHBOR DISCOVERY MODULE..............................................................................................................73
FIGURE 80 -LOCAL INFO..............................................................................................................................................74
FIGURE 81 -NEIGHBOR TABLE.....................................................................................................................................75
FIGURE 82 -NEIGHBOR MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................76
FIGURE 83 -SITE MAP LINK AND HELP ICON ...............................................................................................................77
FIGURE 84 -IDEAL SPECTRUM SAMPLE........................................................................................................................78
FIGURE 85 -REPRESENTATIVE MULTI-PATH CITY SPECTRUM EXAMPLE......................................................................79
FIGURE 86 -SAMPLE FTP PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................83
TABLE 1-ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................................................3
TABLE 2-STATES &TRANSITIONS OF POEINPUT VERSUS DC INPUT............................................................................8
TABLE 3-HIPR-900 LEDS INDICATIONS........................................................................................................................9
TABLE 4-PIN-OUT FOR IEEE-802.3AF RJ-45 RECEPTACLE CONTACTS..........................................................................9
TABLE 5-PIN-OUT FOR DCE J11A &B, 9-CONTACT DE-9 CONNECTOR .....................................................................10
TABLE 6-IP FORWARDING MODES..............................................................................................................................31
TABLE 7-SIMPLIFIED RATING OF OUTPUT VALUE REPRESENTING PACKET ERROR RATE (PER)...................................38

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TABLE 8-DECODING SAMPLE OUTPUT FOR ROUTER MODE ........................................................................................40
TABLE 9-DECODING SAMPLE OUTPUT FOR ROUTER MODE ........................................................................................88
TABLE 10 -HIPR-900 WIRELESS RADIO MODEM FIRMWARE VERSIONS......................................................................89
APPENDIX 1- DIAGNOSTIC OUTPUT FORMAT FOR HIPR-900 UNITS FIRMWARE BUILD V2.7_RXXX OR EARLIER .......87
APPENDIX 2- HIPR-900 WIRELESS RADIO MODEM FIRMWARE VERSIONS ...................................................................89
APPENDIX 3-DATA TELEMETRY WARRANTY..............................................................................................................90

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Definitions
Item Definition
Access Point Communication hub for users to connect to a LAN. Access Points are important
for providing heightened wireless security and for extending the physical range
of service a wireless user has access to.
ACT LED Ethernet data activity.
AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Airlink Physical radio frequency connections used for communications between units.
ARP Address Resolution Protocol – Maps Internet address to physical address.
Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together,
and handles the most data.
Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device, network, or physical channel.
Dwell Interval Time between channel changes
Browser An application program that provides a way to view and interact with all the in-
formation on the World Wide Web.
CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance - A method of data transfer
that is used to prevent data collisions.
COM Port Both RS-232 serial communications ports of the HiPR-900 wireless radio modem
are configured as DCE and are designed to connect directly to a DTE.
Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DCE Data Communications Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such
as modems. DCE is designed to connect to DTE.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol that allows ad-
ministrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing"
an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning perma-
nent IP addresses.
DNS Domain Name Server - translates the domain name into an IP address.
Domain A specific name for a network of computers.
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such as ter-
minals, PCs, RTUs, PLCs, etc. DTE is designed to connect to DCE.
Dynamic IP Addr A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.
Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and re-
trieved from a common transmission medium.
Endspan PSE Power Sourcing Equipment – Equipment used to inject PoE over the unused
conductors, over the data baring conductor, or over both types of conductors of a
4-pair standard cable (E.g: CAT-5).
Feature Key Method used to implement customer’s option(s) selected at the time of radio
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FHSS Frequency Hop Spread Spectrum: a modulations technique which spreads data
across the entire transmission spectrum by transmitting successive data on differ-
ent channels ("hopping").
Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the
resources of a network from users from other networks.
Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device.
Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium
that cannot support the original size of the packet.
FTP File Transfer Protocol - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.
Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communica-
tions protocols.
HDX Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single
line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.
HiPR-900™ Frequency hopping spread spectrum wireless modem that operates in the license
free 902-928 MHz band.
HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol - The communications protocol used to connect to
servers on the World Wide Web.
IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-
working device.
LNK LED Ethernet connection established.
MAC Media Access Control - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each
networking device.
MIB Management Information Base (MIB)-a logical, hierarchically organized data-
base of network management information. Used in SNMP.
Midspan PSE Power Sourcing Equipment – Equipment used to inject PoE over the unused
conductors of a 4-pair standard cable (E.g.: CATS)
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit - The largest TCP/IP packet that the hardware can
carry.
NAT Network Address Translation - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local
area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, sto-
rage, and/or transmission between users.
Network speed This is the bit rate on the RF link between units.
Node A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.
OIP Optimized IP – Compresses TCP and UDP headers, and filters unnecessary ac-
knowledgments. This makes the most use of the available bandwidth.
OTA Over-The-Air - Standard for the transmission and reception of application-related
information in a wireless communications system
Parallel Decode Patented technology used by HiPR-900 products featuring dual receivers for
added data decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments. (United
States Patent No: 6,853,694 B1)
PHY A PHY chip (called PHYceiver) provides interface to the Ethernet transmission
medium. Its purpose is digital access of the modulated link (usually used together
with an MII-chip).
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Ping Packet Internet Groper - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particu-
lar IP address is online.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. A user-provided intelligent device that can
make decisions, gather and report information, and control other devices.
PoE Power over Ethernet. Technology that allows the electrical current, necessary for
the operation of each device, to be carried by the wired Ethernet LANs data
cables rather than by power cords.
Powered Device Device that is drawing power from an Ethernet cable. A powered device is com-
patible with both midspan PSE and endspan PSE; it is insensitive to polarity
PWR LED Indicates presence of PoE or DC power input.
RIPv2 Dynamic IP routing protocol based on the distance vector algorithm.
Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer.
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication- an indicator of the strength of the received
signal. Units are dBm. The lower the number the stronger the signal.
RTU Remote Terminal Unit. A user-provided SCADA device used to gather informa-
tion or control other devices.
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A general term referring to systems
that gather data and/or perform control operations.
Smart Combining Digital processing method used to combine “Spatial Diversity” signals to optim-
ize performance.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. Provides a means to monitor and control
network devices, and to manage configurations, statistics collection, perfor-
mance, and security.
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol - Protocol for synchronizing the clocks of com-
puter systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks. Uses UDP
as its transport layer.
Spatial Diversity Composite information from independent diversity branches using antennas
spaced apart is used with “Smart Combining” to minimize fading and other unde-
sirable effects of multi-path propagation.
Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for reliable and secure data transmis-
sion.
Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.
Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.
Subnet Mask An Ethernet address code that determines the size of the network.
Switch A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a
large number of devices to share a limited number of ports.
Sync Data transmitted on a wireless network that keeps the network channels synchro-
nized.
TCP Transmission Control Protocol - A network protocol for transmitting data that re-
quires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - A set of protocols to commu-
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TDD Time Division Duplex - Allows (virtually) simultaneous transmission in both di-
rections. The uplink and downlink transmissions use the same frequency, but are
allocated different time slots.
TDD Segment A way of allocating a unique time slice to every unit in the network, so that no
units collide in the RF domain (see TDMA).
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access-A method of sharing a channel, by assigning dif-
ferent time slots to different users.
Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol – UDP/IP based file transfer protocol.
Topology The physical layout of a network.
Transparent A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, formats
etc.
Terminal Server Acts as a converter between Ethernet/IP and RS-232 protocols.
Tx/Rx LED Airlink data activity
UDP User Datagram Protocol - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not
require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.
Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
URL Universal Resource Locator - The address of a file located on the Internet.
VPN Virtual Private Network - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one net-
work and goes to another over the Internet.
WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-
working device.
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network - A group of computers and associated devices that
communicate with each other wirelessly.

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1. Product Overview
This document provides information required for the operation and verification of the DATARADIO®
HiPR-900®Spread Spectrum wireless modem.
1.1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for system designers, professional installers, and maintenance technicians.
1.2 General Description
CalAmp’s Dataradio HiPR-900 FHSS modem with patented Parallel Decode®is a Frequency-Hopping
Spread-Spectrum wireless radio modem that operates in the license-free 902-928 MHz band. HiPR-900 is
designed for SCADA, telemetry, control, and industrial applications in Point-to-Point, Point-to-
Multipoint, and complex network topology configurations.
HiPR-900 supports serial and Ethernet/IP Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and programmable logic con-
trollers (PLC). It is standard IEEE 802.3af compliant.
Figure 1 - HiPR-900

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The HiPR-900 wireless modem consists of a logic PCB that includes modem circuitry and a radio module
installed in a cast aluminum case.
The HiPR-900 wireless modem “hops” from channel to channel several times per second using a “hop”
pattern defined by the unit user-configured as Master. Spread-spectrum users can share the frequency
band with other microwave radio users without one group interfering with the other. A distinct hopping
pattern is used by HiPR-900 units based on System IDs to minimize the chance of interference with other
spread spectrum networks. In the United States and Canada, no license is necessary to install and operate
this type of spread spectrum system.
The unit is not hermetically sealed and should be mounted in a suitable enclosure when dust and/or a cor-
rosive atmosphere are anticipated. There are no external switches or adjustments; all operating parameters
are set via a web browser.
1.2.1 Characteristics
HiPR-900 has the following operational characteristics:
•HiPR RF deck, frequency range of 902 to 928 MHz (simplex), 490 kHz channel bandwidth, and 51
RF channels.
•High-speed user-selectable data rates of 256 or 512 Kbps.
•Built-in adjustable 0.1 to 1 watt transceiver.
•Used as an access point or an end point with each configurable in:
♦Bridge IP Forwarding mode – for quick setup of units on same network
♦Router IP Forwarding modem – for advanced networks
•Embedded web server to access status and/or setup information.
•Remote access for over-the-air system firmware upgrades.
•Parallel Decode®with SMART COMBINING dual receivers for added decode sensitivity in multi-
path and fading environments.
•Wide input power range of 10 to 30 volts DC
•Flexibility of Power over Ethernet (PoE).
•AES 128-bit data encryption
•Superior data compression
•Native UDP and TCP/IP support
•Optimized IP (OIP) protocol reduction
•Diagnostics
•Built-in Spectrum Analyzer
1.2.2 Configuration
HiPR-900 units are factory-configured to default settings. Configuration changes or upgrades are web
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1.2.3 Accessories and Options
Table 1 lists various accessory items available for the HiPR-900 Wireless Modem.
Table 1 - Accessories
Accessory Dataradio Part Number
POE Power Injector 250-5099-001
HiPR-900 DIN-rail Mounting Kit 250-5099-005
Antenna kits
8.5 dBi Yagi Antenna Kit 250-5099-011
12.1 dBi Yagi Antenna Kit 250-5099-021
5.1 Omni Antenna Kit 250-5099-031
Stand-alone Antennas
8.5 dBi Yagi Antenna 250-5099-010
12.1 dBi Yagi Antenna 250-5099-020
5.1 Omni Antenna 250-5099-030
HiPR-900 Repeater Station Contact your Account Representative
For information on accessories and options, contact your sales representative. In the United States, call 1-800-992-7774 or 1-507-
833-8819. For International inquiries, call 507-833-8819.
1.3 Factory Technical Support
M-F 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time
CalAmp
299 Johnson Ave.
Ste 110, Waseca, MN 56093
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Email [e-mail]
For application assistance, consult the Technical Support Application Notes (TSAN) at:
www.calamp.com
1.4 Product Warranty, RMA and Contact Information
CalAmp guarantees that every HiPR-900 Radio Modem will be free from physical defects in material and
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the
Specifications section of this manual.
The manufacturer's warranty statement is available in Appendix 2. If the product proves defective during
the warranty period, contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

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1.4.1 RMA REQUEST
Contact Customer Service:
299 Johnson Ave., Ste 110, Waseca, MN 56093
Tel [phone] Email [e-mail]
BE SURE TO HAVE THE EQUIPMENT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER, AND BILLING AND
SHIPPING ADDRESSES ON HAND WHEN CALLING. You may also request an RMA online at
www.calamp.com
When returning a product, mark the RMA clearly on the outside of the package. Include a complete de-
scription of the problem, as well as the name and telephone number of a contact person. RETURN
REQUESTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION.
For units in warranty, customers are responsible for shipping charges to CalAmp. For units returned out
of warranty, customers are responsible for all shipping charges. Return shipping instructions are the re-
sponsibility of the customer.
1.4.2 PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION
CalAmp reserves the right to update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify
any individual or entity. Product updates may result in differences between the information provided in
this manual and the product shipped. For the most current product documentation, visit www.calamp.com
for datasheets, programming software, and user manuals.
1.5 Unpacking
When ready for installation, carefully unpack your HiPR-900 shipping carton and identify each item as
listed below:
•One HiPR-900 radio modem
•Power cable (5 ft) and connector with in-line 3A fuse
•Ethernet cable (5 ft)
•Quick Start Guide
If damage has occurred to the equipment during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.

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2. Installation
2.1 UL Approved for Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2
The HiPR-900 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, A, D or non-hazardous locations.
To meet UL compliance, the HiPR-900 must be installed in an enclosure and power must be supplied by a
SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), non-energy hazardous source. This device may be powered via Pow-
er-over-Ethernet (PoE) when it remains internal to the building and/or via the terminal block (+) connec-
tion.
Warning – Explosion Hazard – Do not disconnect while circuit is live unless area is know to be non-
hazardous. Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 operation.
2.2 Antenna Installation
2.2.1 Professional Installation & RF Exposure Compliance Requirements
The HiPR-900 radio modem is intended for use in the Industrial and SCADA market. The HiPR-900 must
be professionally installed and must ensure a minimum separation distance of more than 14.58 in. (37 cm)
between the radiating structure and any person. An antenna mounted on a pole or tower is the typical in-
stallation in some (this allows for mount) instances, a 1/2-wave whip antenna is used.
The HiPR-900 radio modem uses a low power radio frequency transmitter. The concentrated
energy from an antenna may pose a health hazard. People should not be in front of the anten-
na when the transmitter is operating.
The installer of this equipment must ensure the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an
RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population. Recommended safety guidelines for
the human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy are contained in the Canadian Safety
Code 6 (available from Health Canada) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Bulletin 65.
Proper installation of the transceiver antenna of HiPR-900 products, as summarized in section 2.2.2 be-
low, will result in user exposure substantially below the recommended limits for the general public.
The HiPR-900 complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and must be professionally installed. Operation
must conform to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Notes: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance (in the country where used) could void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment.
2.2.2 Antenna Connection
This equipment has been tested and approved with antennas having a maximum gain of 10 dBi. Transmit
antennas with a higher gain are strictly prohibited (by Industry Canada regulations). The required antenna
impedance is 50 ohms. In order to reduce potential radio interference, the antenna type and its gain should
be chosen to ensure the effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) is not more than required for successful
communication.
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FCC/IC Rule: The output power is not to exceed 1.0 watt (30 dBm) and the EIRP not to exceed 6 dBi
gain (+36dBm). A sample calculation is provided below.
Referring to Figure 2:
Sample Calculation: Yagi Antenna: 8.5 dBi, which exceeds 6 dBi gain by 2.5 dB
Cable Loss: 1.5 dB
HiPR-900 output initially set to 30 dBm (1 watt).
(Initial output level) dBm - (excess antenna gain) dB + (cable loss) dB = (new power setting) dBm
Therefore, the sample calculation becomes: 30dBm – 2.5 dB + 1.5dB = 29 dBm
The HiPR-900 output must be reduced by 1 dB to 29 dBm.
Figure 2 - Sample equation
2.2.3 Spacing and Constraints
Referring to Figure 3 HiPR-900 radio modems commonly use two separate antennas
•“T” - Main transceiver – Constraints are the limit of 14.58 in/37 cm (see 2.2.1 above) and omni-
directional factors
•“R” - Auxiliary receiver – Constraints are the receiver spacing of at least 5/8 λ(wavelength) from
transceiver antenna and omni-directional requirements (8in. / 21cm). There is no gain restriction.
For installation of ground-plane dependent antennas, the center of the surface used for mounting is pre-
ferable for best omni-directional pattern. For ground-plane independent antennas, installation may be
close to the edges of the mounting surface.
29 dBm
“T” = TX/RX
“R” = RX
8.5 dBI Gain Yagi
ERIP = 36 dBM
27.5 dBM

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Figure 3 - Antenna Spacing
2.2.4 RF Path and communications range
The range of the HiPR-900 is dependent on terrain, RF (radio frequency) path obstacles, and antenna sys-
tem design. To assure reliable communications, a competent professional should study the RF path to de-
termine what antennas are required and whether or not a repeater is needed.
2.2.5 Antennas
The antennas listed in Table 1 (page 3), were tested and typed for maximum gain. These antennas are
FCC-approved for use with the HiPR-900. Similar antenna types from other manufacturers are equally
acceptable.
2.3 Parallel Decode
Dataradio's patented1Parallel Decode technology combines Spatial Diversity and Smart Combining to
provide increased sensitivity plus improved immunity to multi-path fading. Even in the absence of mo-
tion, the changing wavelengths inherent in frequency-hopping systems make it possible for stationary
sites to experience frequency-selective interference. Parallel Decode technology receives and continuous-
ly combines signals from two antennas a short distance apart, ensuring a more reliable link.
Full 1W transmit power can be used with up to 6 dBi antenna gain on the TX/RX port. The dual antenna
connections also permit the use of a higher-gain antenna for the receiver (RX only).
Dual antenna ports also permit receiving from a far distant site with a high- gain antenna while using an
omni directional to serve local stations. The Parallel Decode receiver algorithm automatically and conti-
nually decodes signals from both antennas.
In special applications such as rotating machinery, dual antenna ports allow the use of cross-polarized
antennas, automatically selecting the best received signal regardless of the orientation of the machine.
1(United States Patent No: 6,853,694 B1)
≥5/8λ
900MHz: 8”/21cm
R
T
37cm
14.58in.

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3. Physical Description
Figure 4 - HiPR-900 Front Panel
Only the front panel has connections and indicators. They are:
•One standard RJ-45 auto-sensing 10/100 UTP Ethernet connection with Auto-MDIX. Supports
direct connection to both Terminal Devices and Ethernet hubs or switches without resorting to
crossover cables. LED indicators make it simple to verify that Ethernet cables and connections
are good.
•Two DE-9F RS232 ports. Serial baud rates from 300 to 115,200 are supported. HiPR-900 units
are factory set (default) for 115,200 b/s, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
•The antenna connector for the transceiver is a female 50-ohm TNC type. The HiPR-900 is de-
signed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 10 dBi. Transmitting antennas with
higher gain are strictly prohibited (FCC and Industry Canada).
•One TNC-type female antenna connector for the PD receiver (RX antenna used may be of higher-
gain than the RX/TX antenna)
•One right-angle power connector. The 10 to 30 VDC wide-range switching power supply permits
powering from 12 volt as well as 24 volt systems, and the high-efficiency switching design runs
cooler with less loss. The HiPR-900 can be supplied power at its DC input (10-30V) or its PoE
input; the DC input is given priority. The unit will switch between power sources according to the
transition table below. This minimizes the load on PoE Ethernet switches while allowing them to
possibly act as a backup to the local power supply.
Table 2 - States & Transitions of PoE Input versus DC Input
Note: Area shading identifies the steady states
Draws
power from
DC
Restarts
Draws
power from
PoE
May
restart
No effect
Shuts down
Shuts down
Restarts
Draws
power from
DC
Shuts down
Off
Starts up
No effect
Restarts
Starts up
Starts up
A
PPLY
A
BSENT
REMOVE
PRESENT
PRESENT
REMOVE
ABSENT
APPLY
PoE
I
nput
S
tates &
T
ransitions
DC Input
(10-30V)
States &
Transitions