Cirronet HN 210X Betriebsanweisung Seite 1

HN-2010 Repeater User’s Guide 5375 Oakbrook ParkwayNorcross, Georgia 30093 www.cirronet.com +1 678 684-2000

HN-2010 About HopNet Products Introduction This section provides operational information about the HopNet products. Operating Frequency The HopNet fam

HN-2010 HN-2010 Repeater Introduction The HopNet Repeater (HN-2010) provides extended range capability between two HopNet networks. This repeater capa

HN-2010 Antenna and Power Connections There are three external connections going into the repeater enclosure and one internal connection: • Two RF po

HN-2010 DB-9 Connector The DB-9 connector is located inside the back panel of the enclosure and is used to configure the HN-2010. See the illustration

HN-2010 LED Status Three external LEDs are on the front panel to inform you of the status of the repeater. The following illustration shows the three

HN-2010 Antenna Connectors The external antenna connectors are located on the front panel and are female TNC connectors. See the illustration below.

HN-2010 Configuring the Repeater Complete these steps to configure the HN-2010 Repeater to the desired mode: 1. Remove the back panel of the repeate

HN-2010 Technical Specifications Refer to the following tables for the technical specifications for the HN-2010. General Specification Value Transmi

HN-2010 Mechanical Specification Value Case • NEMA 4X, IP 66 Size • 8.4 in. x 5.65 in. x 3.0 in. • 213mm x 143.5mm x76mm (including mounting fla

HN-2010 Configuring the Network Overview Introduction You can configure the HopNet network using a PC and the WinCom 24 software provided by Cirronet,

Important Regulatory Information Cirronet Product FCC ID: HSW-2410 IC 4492A-2410 Note: This unit has been tested and found to comply with t

HN-2010 WinCOM Provided with the developer’s kit is a configuration program designed especially for Cirronet’s wireless industrial transceivers or WI

HN-2010 WinCom’s menu structure is typical of Windows conventions with File, Edit, Options, Tools and Help selections. Under File, Save Settings (Ct

HN-2010 Starting the program When started, WinCOM de-asserts and re-asserts the DTR line to the radio which resets the radio causing the sign-on banne

HN-2010 To change configuration parameters, the radio must be put into configuration mode by clicking on the Config Mode button on the WinCOM window i

HN-2010 If the other radio is sending data, the received data will be displayed in the WinCOM window. If the Binary box is checked, all characters

HN-2010 Function Keys All of the function key shortcuts are described below: F1 — Toggles state of DTR (Sleep). State is shown in status line. F2 — T

HN-2010 WinCom Tools There are seven selections under the Tools menu. The first, Obey CTS is useful when just a three wire connection is made between

HN-2010 The fourth, Transmit Tools allows for testing of the Transparent, WIT2410/WIT910 or WIT2411 settings. Parameters related to how the transmissi

HN-2010 WinCOM has the ability to perform any function or sequence of functions WinCOM can perform through a script file. A script file is a text file

HN-2010 This script file sets the baud rate of the PC COM that WinCOM is using to 115,200 kbps, de-asserts DTR, waits 200 milliseconds, asserts DTR, w

Declaration of Conformity Warning! The RLAN transceiver within this device uses a band of frequencies that are not completely harmonized within the

HN-2010 Finally, the eighth tool is Save to File which launches a Save As dialog that allows any data received to be loaded into a file. © 2000- 2004

HN-2010 Demonstration Procedure The procedure below provides a quick demonstration of the WIT241x. 1. Attach a transceiver to each computer, preferab

HN-2010 Modem Commands The HopNet is configured and controlled through a series of commands. These commands are sent to the modem directly when the m

HN-2010 Set Data Rate Divisor Sets the serial bit rate between the modem and the host. This command takes effect immediately and will require adjusti

HN-2010 Network Commands Network commands are used to set up a HopNet network and to set radio addressing and configuration. Command Description wb[?|

HN-2010 Enable Global Network Mode For networks with multiple base stations, remotes are ordinarily only able to link to one base station, set by the

HN-2010 Set Range Optimization This command applies an adjustment factor to the over-the-air timing of remotes to compensate for the effects of propag

HN-2010 Protocol Commands These commands can be used to tune the transceiver for optimum transmission of data across the RF link. For most applicatio

HN-2010 Set Alternative Frequency Band When set to 1, limits the operating RF channel set to the 2448 to 2473MHz frequency band for compliance with

HN-2010 Set Maximum Number of Remotes (base only) This parameter limits the number of remotes that can register with a given base. The default is 62

Table of Contents Overview...

HN-2010 Set Base Slot Size (base station only) Sets the amount of time allocated for transmission on each hop for the base station time slot in 69.4µs

HN-2010 Status Commands These commands deal with general interface aspects of the operation of the HopNet. Command Description zb[?|0|1] Banner

HN-2010 Read Factory Serial Number High, Middle and Low Bytes. These read only commands return one of the three bytes of the unique factory-set serial

HN-2010 Memory Commands The user is able to store a configuration in nonvolatile memory, which is loaded during the initialization period every time t

HN-2010 Modem Command Summary Serial Commands sd[?|00..ff] Set Data Rate Divisor sp[?|00..14] Set Protocol Mode Network Commands wb[?|0|1] Se

HN-2010 Guidelines for Installation When installing your system, always consider the following points: • Directional antennas are best for remote uni

HN-2010 Typical HopNet Applications Introduction The illustration below shows a complete network of multiple data sources connected to a central base.

HN-2010 Troubleshooting Overview Introduction Troubleshooting the HopNet products is not difficult, but it does require a logical approach. It is best

HN-2010 Common System Problems The following table offers suggestions for resolving some common system problems that the operator may experience from

HN-2010 Guidelines for Reducing Interference Introduction The transceivers share the same frequency spectrum with other services and other Part 15 dev

Set Transmit Power...29 Read Receive Signal

HN-2010 Guidelines for Avoiding Terrain Obstructions The HopNet transceivers operate in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. While this band offers many advant

HN-2010 Customer Support Introduction Cirronet, Inc. products are designed for long life and trouble free operation. The following information is prov

HN-2010 Warranty Seller warrants solely to Buyer that the goods delivered hereunder shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when give

HN-2010 Overview Introduction The HopNet 10 Series family of products provides reliable wireless connectivity for either point-to-point or point-to-mu

HN-2010 Design Features The HopNet modems have many advanced features: • Employ frequency hopping technology with up to 75 channels in the 2401 to 24

HN-2010 Glossary of Terms Refer to the following list of terms that may be unfamiliar to you. These terms are used throughout this document. Term Def