FreeWave ZumLink Z9-PE User manual

Thank you for purchasing the FreeWave ZumLink™ Z9-PE.
This Quick Start Guide provides procedures for the hardware connection and
configuration of the ZumLink Z9-PE.
For detailed information about the ZumLink Z9-PE, download the User
Manual (LUM0076AA) from http://support.freewave.com/.
Warning! The ZumLink Z9-PE is sold as a fully enclosed device,
assembled at the FreeWave factory. Opening the ZumLink Z9-PE
device voids the FreeWave warranty.
ZumLink Z9-PE Included Equipment
The ZumLink Z9-PE package contains these items:
Qty Description
1 ZumLink Z9-PE wireless device
1 Power Cable w/ flying leads
(FreeWave Part Number: ASC0003ZL)
1 ZumLink Z9-PE Quick Start Guide
User-supplied Equipment
lUSB to micro-USB cable
lEthernet cable
lFCC approved antenna for the ZumLink Z9-PE.
Powering the ZumLink Z9-PE
The ZumLink Z9-PE is approved to operate with an input voltage range of +6 to
+30VDC.
FREEWAVE Recommends: 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.
Warning! Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectors to protect the
radio from electric shock and provide filtered conditioned power with
over-voltage protection.
Hardware Installation
ZumLink Z9-PE Connections
Figure 1: ZumLink Z9-PE Connections
ZumLink Z9-PE CLI Configuration
This procedure provides a Tera Term terminal connection to the ZumLink CLI.
The basic steps are:
A. Connect the ZumLink Z9-PE to the Computer (on page 1)
B. Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-PE 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 Z9-PE to the Computer
1. Connect the ZumLink Z9-PE to all four connections as shown in Figure 1.
The AutoPlay ZumLink, AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers, and ZumLink
windows open.
Figure 2: AutoPlay ZumLink window
Figure 3: AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window
Figure 4: ZumLink window
Important!: The ZumLink driver installs automatically.
Figure 5: Installing Driver message
Figure 6: Driver ready to use message
2. Continue with Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-PE Setup (on page 2).
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Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-PE 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 Z9-PE, open a terminal
program (e.g., Tera Term http://ttssh2.osdn.jp/).
2. In Tera Term, on the File menu, select New Connection.
Figure 7: 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 8: Select the ZumLink Z9-PE 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 9: Serial menu > Setup Port
The Tera Term: Serial Port Setup dialog box opens with the default
ZumLink settings.
Figure 10: 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 11: 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>.
Learn More
For additional product information about the ZumLink Z9-PE, 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 [e-mail].
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 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.
The ZumLink Z9-PE must be professionally installed and is only approved for use when installed in devices
produced by FreeWave or third party OEMs with the express written approval of FreeWave Technologies,
Inc. Changes or modifications should not be made to the device.
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: [phone]
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