FreeWave ZumLink Z9-PE-DEVKIT User manual
Z9-PE-DEVKIT Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the FreeWave ZumLink™ Z9-PE-DEVKIT.
This Quick Start Guide provides procedures for the hardware connection and
configuration of the Z9-PE-DEVKIT.
For detailed information about the Z9-PE-DEVKIT, download the ZumLink
Z9-PE User Manual (FreeWave Part Number: LUM0076AA) from
http://support.freewave.com/.
Warning! The ZumLink Z9-PE-DEVKIT is sold as a fully enclosed
device, assembled at the FreeWave factory. Opening the ZumLink Z9-
PE-DEVKIT device voids the FreeWave warranty.
Included Equipment
This is the equipment included with the ZumLink device:
Qty Description
2 Z9-PE-DEVKIT wireless device
Included with the Z9-PE-DEVKIT
2 ½ Wave 900 MHz Stub Antenna, 2 dBi, SMA Male RF connector
(FreeWave Part Number: EAN0900SR)
2 Power Supply: 12VDC @ 800 mA
(FreeWave Part Number: EMD1280UW)
2 6.5 foot long shielded Ethernet cable
(FreeWave Part Number: ECD0658EB)
2 TNC Male to SMA Female Adapter
(FreeWave Part Number: ECN0313TS)
2 Power Adapter
(FreeWave Part Number: ASC0002ZL)
User-supplied Equipment
lUSB to micro-USB cable
Power Setup of the Z9-PE-DEVKIT
The Z9-PE-DEVKIT is approved to operate with an input voltage range of +6 to
+30VDC.
FREEWAVE Recommends: All input power supply wires should be at least
20AWG wires. A dedicated power supply line is preferred. The power supply
used MUST provide more current than the amount of current drain listed in
the specifications for the product and voltage. (at least mA at 12V)
Warning! Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectors to protect the
radio from electric shock and provide filtered conditioned power with
over-voltage protection.
CLI Configuration
This procedure provides a Tera Term terminal connection to the ZumLink CLI.
The basic steps are:
A. Connect the ZumLink to the Computer (on page 1)
B. Tera Term Activation and ZumLink Setup (on page 2)
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
Connect the ZumLink to the Computer
1. Connect the Z9-PE-DEVKIT to all four connections as shown in Figure 1.
The AutoPlay ZumLink, AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers, and ZumLink
windows open.
Figure 1: AutoPlay ZumLink window
Figure 2: AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window
Figure 3: ZumLink window
Important!: The ZumLink driver installs automatically.
Figure 4: Installing Driver message
Figure 5: Driver ready to use message
2. Continue with Tera Term Activation and ZumLink Setup (on page 2).
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Tera Term Activation and ZumLink Setup
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. On the computer connected to the ZumLink device, open a terminal
program (e.g., Tera Term http://ttssh2.osdn.jp/).
2. In Tera Term, on the File menu, select New Connection.
Figure 6: File menu > New Connection
The Tera Term New Connection dialog box opens.
3. Click the Port list box arrow and select the COM port the ZumLink device is
connected to.
Figure 7: Select the Z9-PE-DEVKIT COM port
Important!: The Port assignment varies from computer to computer.
4. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
The Tera Term window shows the connected COM port and Baud rate in
the title bar of the window.
5. In the Tera Term window, click the Setup menu and select Serial Port.
Figure 8: Serial menu > Setup Port
The Tera Term: Serial Port Setup dialog box opens with the default
ZumLink settings.
Figure 9: Tera Term: Serial Port Setup dialog box with default
settings
6. Verify the COM port settings are:
Baud Rate: 115200
Data: 8 bit
Parity: none
Stop: 1 bit
7. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
8. In the Tera Term window, press <Enter>.
The ZumLink CLI Login returns.
9. Type admin to login and press <Enter>.
10. When prompted, type admin for the password and press <Enter>.
Note: The password does not appear when typing - it looks blank.
The FreeWave Shell returns.
Figure 10: The FreeWave Shell returns.
11. At the > prompt, type ip_address=192.168.1.nnn and press <Enter>.
12. At the > prompt, type nodeId=nnn and press <Enter>.
Note: Where nnn = the same unique 3 digit number.
13. At the > prompt, type save and press <Enter>.
Note: Go to http://support.freewave.com/ to login and download the latest
firmware for the Z9-PE-DEVKIT..
Registration is required to use this login.
Learn More
For additional product information about the Z9-PE-DEVKIT, visit http://support.freewave.com/.
For additional assistance, contact a local reseller, or contact FreeWave Technologies, Inc. at 303.381.9200 or
1.866.923.6168, or by email at moreinfo@freewave.com.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this document or the product described
within it without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of this document or the
infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.
The ZumLink Z9-PE-DEVKIT complies with FCC Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
5395 Pearl Parkway, Suite 100
Boulder CO 80301
www.freewave.com
Local: 303.381.9200
Toll Free: 1.866.923.6168
Fax: 303.786.9948
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