RFXCOM RFXtrxLAN 433 User manual

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RFXtrxLAN 433
and
RFXtrxLAN 868
www.rfxcom.com

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Contents. .......................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Installation of the RFXtrxLAN 433/868............................................................................................. 4
4. LAN version ...................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1. Configure the LAN controller ................................................................................................... 4
4.2. Configure the Serial Port ......................................................................................................... 5
4.3. Configure the TCP communication.......................................................................................... 6
5. Restore factory settings.................................................................................................................... 7
6. Configure the transceiver ................................................................................................................. 8
7. Update transceiver firmware ............................................................................................................ 9
8. Warning: ......................................................................................................................................... 11
9. License ........................................................................................................................................... 11
10. Copyright notice......................................................................................................................... 11
11. Revision History......................................................................................................................... 11

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1. Introduction
The RFXtrxLAN 433 contains the RFX433 transceiver.
The RFXtrxLAN 868 contains the RFX868 transceiver.
The transceiver is accessed using TCP/IP.
The default settings are:
- TCP port 10001 and DHCP
- Username/Password: admin / admin
Important:
The USB connection of the RFXtrx cannot be used as USB port and is only used to power the
module!!
2. Contents.

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3. Installation of the RFXtrxLAN 433/868
Connect the antenna.
Connect the 5V/1Amp DC power supply and the Ethernet cable.
The red LED of the RFXtrx should be on for about 3 seconds followed by a short blink of the
green/yellow LED. And the right LED on the Ethernet connector should blink and the left LED should
be on.
Note: Do not locate the RFXtrxLAN close to metal objects, electronic equipment, or power lines.
4. LAN version
4.1. Configure the LAN controller
The RFXtrxLAN is delivered with DHCP.
To find the IP address of the RFXtrxLAN use for example the free NetScan tool
https://www.netscantools.com
Use a browser to configure the LAN-controller and enter the IP address of the RFXtrxLAN, for
example: http://192.168.1.237 or use the Host Name http://rfxtrxlan
Default Username / Password: admin admin
Set a fixed IP address for normal use. (select DHCP OFF) or configure the RFXtrxLAN in your router.
If multiple RFXtrxLAN devices are in use set the Host Name unique.
Advice: If you change the Username/Password write it down on a label inside the RFXtrxLAN

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4.2. Configure the Serial Port
The COM port is delivered with the correct settings.

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4.3. Configure the TCP communication
The RFXtrxLAN is delivered with the correct configured TCP Server with port 10001
You can change the Local Port and Max Accept if required.
Set Max Accept to 1 unless you want to connect the RFXtrxLAN with multiple applications

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5. Restore factory settings
The reload button is behind the very small hole in the front panel next to the antenna connector.
To restore the module to factory settings, press the reload button with a needle for at least 3 seconds.

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6. Configure the transceiver
The transceiver can be tested and configured with the RFXmngr program.
Set the IP address of the RFXtrxLAN or use the Host Name.
Connect port 10001:
Select the protocols necessary for receive and click Set Mode followed by Save Settings.
No need to select protocols for transmit!
Note that you can only select 1 protocol for receive in the RFX868 because each protocol uses
different frequencies and modulation!!!
RFX433 settings:
RFX868 settings:

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7. Update transceiver firmware
If required, the transceiver firmware can be updated with the RFXflash program.
Stop all connections with the transceiver and be sure that no other program connects the
transceiver during flash of the transceiver!
Start the RFXflash program, select the IP address and select the port (normally 10001).
Click the connect button:
Click the Open HEX file and select the correct firmware file.

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Click the Write device button. The firmware will be flashed in about one minute:
At the end of the flash proceure click the Normal Execution Mode button:
Test the RFXtrx with RFXmngr.