Rice Lake ConnexLink 212753 User manual

September 27, 2022 PN 214716 Rev A
LaserLight3™
ConnexLink™ Wireless Radio Installation
The ConnexLink Wireless Radio kit (PN 212753) allows communication from a LaserLight3 to a device with the matching radio
(such as an indicator or remote display).
Manuals and additional resources are available from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at www.ricelake.com
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
NOTE: For more information about LaserLight3, see LaserLight3 Large Display Indicator Technical Manual (PN 213589) or
LaserLight3 Remote Display Technical Manual (PN 214748).
ConnexLink documentation and resources can be found at www.lairdconnect.com.
CAUTION: The LaserLight3 does not have a power switch. Before working with the unit, ensure the power cord is
disconnected from the power outlet.
Parts List
Item Part No. Description Qty
129662 RF Pair Transceivers
1
N/A Antenna (Included with 129662) 1
166240 Antenna Extension Cable
1
180683 ConnexLink Transceiver to Display Cable
1
214713 LaserLight3 ConnexLink Power Cable
1
214698 Adhesive Standoff with #6 Screw
4
Table 1. ConnexLink Wireless Radio Kit Parts List

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Installation
IMPORTANT: Each ConnexLink radio is marked as Client or Server. Install the server type in indicators and the client type in
remote displays.
Figure 1. ConnexLink Type Information
1. To attach adhesive feet to ConnexLink, align adhesive standoffs with ConnexLink mounting holes then secure with
provided screws
Figure 2. Align and Attach Adhesive Standoffs to ConnexLink
2. Disconnect LaserLight3 power cable from power outlet.
3. Open the LaserLight3 enclosure.
IMPORTANT: The ConnexLink power cable has a black (negative) wire and a black with white segments (positive) wire.
Ensure power cables wires are connected to the power supply terminals with the same polarity.
4. Attach the black negative power wire’s spade to the free -V0 terminal on LaserLight3 power supply.
5. Attach the black and white positive power wire’s spade to the free +V0 terminal on LaserLight3 power supply.
Figure 3. Connect Power Cable Spade Connectors to LaserLight3 Power Supply
LaserLight3 Type or
Operating Mode
ConnexLink Type in
LaserLight3
Paired ConnexLink
LaserLight3 Indicator Server Client
LaserLight3 Remote
Display Client Server
Communication Type
Black Cable Black and White Cable

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6. Attach the power supply cable barrel connector to the ConnexLink 7-18VDC jack.
Figure 4. Connect Power Cable to ConnexLink 7-18VDC Jack
7. Unscrew the antenna hole screw plug (bottom of enclosure) then collect the nut and washer (inside enclosure).
Figure 5. Remove Antenna Hole Plug Hardware
8. Remove nut and tooth washer from antenna extension cable.
Figure 6. Remove Retaining Hardware from Antenna Extension Cable
9. Inside enclosure, insert threaded end of antenna extension cable into antenna hole.
Figure 7. Insert Antenna Cable in Mounting Hole
7-18VDC
I/O Antenna
Screw Plug
Nut and Washer

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10. Install washer and nut (previously removed) on threaded end of extension cable protruding from bottom of enclosure.
11. Turn antenna clockwise onto the antenna extension cable until tight.
Figure 8. Install Antenna and Retaining Hardware
12. Turn the free end of the antenna extension cable clockwise onto the antenna jack on ConnexLink until tight.
Figure 9. Attach Antenna Extension Cable to ConnexLink
13. Attach transceiver 6-pin connector to RS-232 port (J3) on LaserLight3 CPU board.
Figure 10. Attach Transceiver 6-Pin Connector to RS-232 Port
7-18VDC
I/O Antenna
J3 Pin Assignment
J3
Pin RS232-1 RS232-2
1 GND –
2 RX1 –
3 TX1 –
4 – GND
5 – RX2
6 – TX2

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14. Attach the transceiver cable 9-pin connector to the ConnexLink I/O port and finger tighten retaining screws.
Figure 11. Connect Transceiver Cable 9-Pin Connector to ConnexLink
15. Clean mount surface with Isopropyl Alcohol, and let dry.
16. Peel protective backing off adhesive standoffs and position ConnexLink with power jack at top (vertically) in left side of
LaserLight3 enclosure.
IMPORTANT: Ensure ConnexLink position will not obstruct enclosure door operation or make contact with circuit boards.
17. Apply firm pressure to adhesive pads for 30 seconds.
Figure 12. Attach ConnexLInk with Adhesive Standoffs to Enclosure
7-18VDC
I/O
Antenna
7-18VDC
I/O Antenna

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Serial Configuration
After hardware installation, LaserLight3 software must be configured to communicate from its RS-232 port with the ConnexLink.
In order to function correctly, the Baud and Bits parameters in the LaserLight3 require setup.
NOTE: By default LaserLight3 is configured with the required parameters to operate the ConnexLink. Ensure that the
following settings are configured. If LaserLight3 default serial communication configuration has been altered, the system
will not function. For more information about LaserLight3, see LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator Technical
Manual (PN 213589) or LaserLight3 Remote Display Technical Manual (PN 214748).
Figure 13. Baud/Bits Parameter Menu Path
1. Enable Setup mode by either pressing the key (if a shunt is installed on J24 pins two and three) or opening
the LaserLight3 and shorting J25 pins momentarily.
NOTE: Enabling Setup mode grants access to various LaserLight3 menus that are restricted in normal operation, including
the Setup menu.
Figure 14. J24 Audit Jumper and J25 Setup Jumper
2. Perform one of the following:
• For LaserLight3 Remote Display, navigate to Setup ▼Comm ▼Serial ▼ RS232 1/2 ▼ Trigger ► Baud
• For LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight Indicator, navigate to Audit ► Setup ▼Comm ▼Serial ▼ RS232 1/2 ▼
Trigger ► Baud
3. Press . The configured Baud parameter setting displays.
4. Press or repeatedly until 9600 is selected.
5. Press . The Bits parameter displays.
6. Press . The configured Bits parameter setting displays.
7. Press or repeatedly until 8None is selected.
8. Press . The Stop Bits parameter displays.
9. Press . The configured Stop Bits parameter setting displays.
RS232 1 RS32 2
20
M
A
Serial USBWiFi
CommRemote Config
Trigger Baud Bits
Setup SetpntAudit
Stop Bits
RS232 1 RS32 2
20
M
A
Serial USBWiFi
CommRemote
Format
Trigger Baud Bits
Setup
Mac ID
Version
Stop Bits
LaserLight3 Remote Display Serial Menu
LaserLight3 Large-Display Weight indicator Serial Menu
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10. Press or repeatedly until 1 is selected.
11. Press .
12. Press to exit the menu.
Specs
This kit features a ConnexLink communication module. Visit www.lairdconnect.com to view the latest list of technical
specifications on the communication module.
Frequency Band
• 902-928 MHz
Modulation
• FHSS FSK
Interface
• Standard: RS-232 (DB9 Male)
• ConnexLink Pro: RS-485 (6-Pin Terminal Block)
Serial Interface Data Rate
• Up to 115-200 kbps
Output Power
• 5 mW-1000 mW variable
Input Power
• 7-18 VDC
Current Draw (at 12 VDC)
• 400 mA TXD, 40 mA RXD
Channels
• 32 selectable channels
Security
• 1-byte system ID, DES
Sensitivity
• -99dB at full RF data rate
Range (line-of-sight):
• Up to 20 miles (32 km)
Temperature:
• -40°F to 176°F (-40ºC to 80°C)
Humidity (non-condensing):
• 10% to 90%
Weight:
• <6 oz (<170 g)
Dimensions:
• 4.75 x 2.75 x 1.17 in (121 x 70 x 30 mm)
Antenna Connector:
• Reverse polarity SMA jack (female)
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PN 214716 Rev A
September 27, 2022
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