Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
HopNet Benefits........................................................................................................... 1
Operating Frequency ............................................................................................... 1
HopNet Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Advantages....................................1
HopNet Data Integrity............................................................................................... 2
Flexible Power Management....................................................................................2
Advanced Features...................................................................................................... 2
The HopNet Family of Products ...................................................................................3
Accessories..............................................................................................................3
Getting Started................................................................................................................4
Install the HopNet Configuration Wizard on a PC. .......................................................4
Connect the HopNet radio to the PC............................................................................4
Set one HopNet radio to act as the Base..................................................................... 5
Run a communications test..........................................................................................7
The Serial Adapter Box................................................................................................8
3 Wire Operation...................................................................................................... 8
Remote Pin-Out, RS-232......................................................................................... 9
Guidelines for Installation........................................................................................... 10
Aiming the Antenna and Placing the Remote.............................................................10
Interconnect Cable..................................................................................................... 10
Configuring the Network................................................................................................ 11
HopNet Configuration Wizard (5.0 or later)................................................................ 11
About the INIT.INI File................................................................................................ 13
Parameters Tab ..................................................................................................... 14
RF Tools ................................................................................................................ 23
WinCom Window.................................................................................................... 27
Function Keys ........................................................................................................ 30
Recover.................................................................................................................. 30
Restart ...................................................................................................................31
Saving Configurations................................................................................................ 31
Modbus Operation...................................................................................................... 31
Automatic Addressing............................................................................................ 32
Serial Commands....................................................................................................... 33
Network Commands................................................................................................... 34
Status Commands...................................................................................................... 39
Memory Commands...................................................................................................40
Modbus Adapter Commands...................................................................................... 41
Modem Command Summary ..................................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................43
Overview.................................................................................................................... 43
Introduction ............................................................................................................43
Transceiver Requirements.....................................................................................43
Common System Problems........................................................................................ 44
Guidelines for Reducing Interference.........................................................................45
Introduction ............................................................................................................45
