Phoenix Contact RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD User manual

User Manual
RAD-UHF-…
Wireless Radio System for PTP and PTMP Data
Communication on the UHF Band
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Designation Version Order No.
RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD A 5606857
RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD/64F01 A 5606114
RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD/63F01 A 5606858
RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD/51F01 A 5607055
RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD/65F01 A 5607056
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About This Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Product Overview....................................................................................................................1-3
1.1 RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD/… Overview...............................................................1-3
1.1.1 RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD/… Features and Benefits ...........................1-3
1.2 RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD Overview...................................................................1-4
1.2.1 RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD Features and Benefits ...............................1-5
1.3 System Architecture...........................................................................................1-5
1.3.1 Generic Connectivity ..........................................................................1-5
1.3.2 Industries and Applications .................................................................1-6
1.3.3 Application Detail ................................................................................1-6
1.3.4 Systems Architecture ..........................................................................1-6
1.4 Compliance Information .....................................................................................1-9
1.4.1 R&TTE Notice (Europe) ....................................................................1-10
1.4.2 Important Notices for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D Hazardous
Locations ..........................................................................................1-10
1.4.3 Low Voltage Safety (Europe) ............................................................1-11
2 System Planning and Design ..................................................................................................2-3
2.1 Accessing the Site..............................................................................................2-3
2.2 Path Quality Analysis .........................................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Signal Strength ...................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Antennas and Cabling ........................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Coaxial Cable Considerations ............................................................2-4
2.2.4 Antenna Mounting Considerations .....................................................2-6
2.2.5 Maintaining System Performance .......................................................2-6
3 Making Connections and Powering Up ...................................................................................3-3
3.1 Data Connectivity...............................................................................................3-3
3.1.1 The V24 Standard ..............................................................................3-3
3.1.2 RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD Ports ..........................................................3-4
3.1.3 RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD Ports ..........................................................3-5
3.1.4 Hardware Handshaking (RAD-UHF-FL… Only) .................................3-5
3.2 Power Supply and Environmental Considerations.............................................3-5
3.2.1 General ...............................................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Power Supply .....................................................................................3-6
3.2.3 Solar Applications ...............................................................................3-6
3.2.4 Grounding ...........................................................................................3-6
4 Programming...........................................................................................................................4-3
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................4-3
4.2 Installation..........................................................................................................4-3
4.2.1 Software .............................................................................................4-3
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4.3 RAD-Link 400 Software Main Screen.................................................................4-4
4.4 RAD-UHF-SL Programmer.................................................................................4-4
4.4.1 Main Window ......................................................................................4-4
4.4.2 Pull-Down Menus and Toolbar Buttons ..............................................4-6
4.4.3 Port Configuration ...............................................................................4-8
4.4.4 RF Parameters .................................................................................4-11
4.4.5 System Parameters ..........................................................................4-13
4.4.6 Messages .........................................................................................4-15
4.4.7 Status Bar .........................................................................................4-16
4.5 RAD-UHF-FL Programmer...............................................................................4-16
4.5.1 Main Window ....................................................................................4-16
4.5.2 Pull-Down Menus and Toolbar Buttons ............................................4-17
4.5.3 Port Configuration .............................................................................4-21
4.5.4 RF Parameters .................................................................................4-26
4.5.5 TX/RX (Frequency) Trim ..................................................................4-28
4.5.6 System Parameters ..........................................................................4-29
4.5.7 Messages .........................................................................................4-36
4.5.8 Status Bar .........................................................................................4-36
5 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................5-3
5.1 RAD-UHF… Radio.............................................................................................5-3
5.1.1 Power .................................................................................................5-3
5.1.2 Received RF Signal ............................................................................5-3
5.1.3 Data Port Transfer ..............................................................................5-3
5.1.4 Radio Errors .......................................................................................5-4
5.1.5 Antenna Alignment and RSSI Testing ................................................5-4
5.1.6 Link Establishment and BER Testing .................................................5-5
5.1.7 Performing a Loop Back Test .............................................................5-6
6 Diagnostics..............................................................................................................................6-3
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................6-3
6.1.1 Features .............................................................................................6-3
6.2 Main Screen.......................................................................................................6-4
6.3 Operating Instructions........................................................................................6-4
6.3.1 Main Menu ..........................................................................................6-4
6.3.2 Modem Connection ............................................................................6-5
6.3.3 Introduction (Polled Diagnostics) ........................................................6-5
6.3.4 Introduction (Automatic Diagnostics) ..................................................6-6
6.3.5 File Menu ............................................................................................6-6
6.3.6 Settings Menu ...................................................................................6-13
6.3.7 Polling ...............................................................................................6-23
6.3.8 Data Logging ....................................................................................6-25
6.3.9 Tools .................................................................................................6-28
6.3.10 Interpreting Poll Results ...................................................................6-31
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6.4 Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)..............................................................6-33
7 Technical Data.........................................................................................................................7-3
7.1 RAD-UHF-SL-RS232-BD...................................................................................7-3
7.2 RAD-UHF-FL-RS232-BD\…...............................................................................7-4
8 Ordering Information................................................................................................................8-3
8.1 Ordering Information ..........................................................................................8-3
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