User Manual Part 1

CHAPTER 1
STARTING OUT
Revised: 15 Oct 03 1-3 EST P/N AA104
8. Press Set Serial Switches button. This window will
configure the ESTeem’s RS-232/422/485 to operate at
the setting selected in step 7 to match the computer
port setting. Follow the on-line guide to configure the
data rate.
9. Press Test ESTeem button. If the ESTeem serial
interface cable and communication port are operating
correctly the ESTeem Welcome Message will be
displayed. This will confirm communication between
the computer and the ESTeem. If you do not receive a
welcome message, follow the on-screen
troubleshooting guide that will be displayed. Press
Go to Step 4 button to proceed.
10. Step 4 – ESTeem Setup Parameters window will be
displayed (Figure 9). This step will complete the setup
for your ESTeem Model 192.
11. Press Set Frequency button. Select the operating frequency for
your ESTeem Model 192 and press Set Frequency to continue. Set
all ESTeems to the same frequency for operation within this
section.
12. Press Set Squelch/Antenna button. This section will give you
instructions on antenna placement and installation. Press the Set
Squelch button and follow the on-line guide to configure the
ESTeem squelch. Press OK to continue.
13. Press Set Address button. You must give each ESTeem a unique
address in the system. Type in the address number and press OK
to continue.7
14. Press Complete Setup. You have just configured all operating
parameters within the ESTeem. If this is your first ESTeem you
have programmed for testing, press the Express Setup button on
the Staring Out Menu (Figure 4) to program subsequent ESTeem
Modems. The Express Setup will allow you to quickly configure
the remaining ESTeem modems without additional instruction.
If you have at least two ESTeems programmed and wish to
test communication, proceed to step 17.
15. Press Test Communication button. This section will allow
you to test the radio frequency (RF) communications between
two or more ESTeems. Two types of tests are listed in this
window (Figure 10). If you have a computer attached to both
ESTeems proceed to step 18 and if you only have one
computer to test both ESTeems proceed to step 19.
16. The first test will be used if you have a computer attached to
both ESTeems. Select the first of two items and press
ENTER. Follow the instructions on the screen to establish a
communication link between modems.
17. This second test will allow you to use the remote ESTeem as
a digi-repeater for your local modem. This procedure is
explained in the window and can test communication with
only one computer.
18. You now have completed the basic programming and setup of
your ESTeem modems. You have tested their operation with
Antenna Connector
(TNC-R)
12 VDC Input
Power Connector
(2 Pin Molex)
Reset Switch
RS-232, 422 and 485
Input/Output Connector
(25 Pin DB Connector)
RS-232/422/485
Setup Switches
Power LED
IR Port
Transmit LED
Receive LED
T/E LED
•Link Connect/Disconnect
•Auto Connect Enable
•Serial Port Framing Error
Figure 7: ESTeem Front Panel
Figure 8: Step 3 – Serial Connection
Figure 9: Step 4 – ESTeem Setup Parameters