Modem Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Range Test Setup

Range Test Procedure

Optional Configurations

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MD0025

Create a long range wireless link in minutes.

9XTend-NEMA™ Weatherproof RS-232/485 RF Modem

WARNING: When operating with 1 Watt power output, transmitting in close

proximity of other RF modems can damage modem front-ends. Observe a minimum

separation distance of 2' (0.6 m) between modems.

Refer to the 9XTend-PKG-R RS-232/485 product manual for information regarding

operation of the 9XTend-NEMA RF Modem.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Quick Start Guide 9XTend-NEMA™ Weatherproof RS-232/485 RF Modem Introduction Range Test Setup Range Test Procedure Optional Configurations Create a long range wireless link in minutes. www.maxstream.net © 2005 MaxStream, Inc. All rights reserved. MD0025 WARNING: When operating with 1 Watt power output, transmitting in close proximity of other RF modems can damage modem front-ends. Observe a minimum separation distance of 2' (0.6 m) between modems.
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Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instruction on how to setup a wireless link and test the modem's ability to transport data over varying ranges and conditions.
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Range Test Procedure Use the "PC Settings" and "Range Test” tabs of the X-CTU Software to: • Setup a PC Serial Com Port for communications with the XTend RF Modem [step 2 of "Range Test"]. • Determine RF modem's range [steps 1-8 of "Range Test"]. Range Test 1. Launch the X-CTU Software (Start --> Programs --> MaxStream --> X-CTU). 2 Under the "PC Settings" tab [Figure 2], select the PC serial com port from the dropdown list that will be used to connect to NEMA.
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Optional Configurations Out-of-box, the XTend-NEMA RF Modem is configured to provide immediate wireless links between devices. The modem's default configuration supports a wide range of RF communications. If the RF Modem must be configured to support specific needs of a data system, many programming options are available. The RF modem recognizes an extensive set of AT and binary commands. Several of the commands can be sent to the modem using the DIP Switch that is located inside the weatherproof enclosure.