Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Basic Radio Programming and Setup
- 2.1. Setting the Radio's Role in the Network and the Network Type
- 2.2. Establishing Communication with Instrumentation and Computers
- 2.3. Establishing Communication with Other Radios in the Network
- 2.4. Designate the RF Transmission Characteristics
- 2.4.1. 900MHz Channel Select Parameters
- 2.4.2. 900MHz Frequency Key (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.3. 900MHz Frequency Zones
- 2.4.4. High Noise
- 2.4.5. 900MHz Hop Frequency Offset
- 2.4.6. 900MHz Hop Table Size
- 2.4.7. 900MHz Hop Table Version
- 2.4.8. Max Packet Size and Min Packet Size (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.9. MCU Speed
- 2.4.10. Remote LED
- 2.4.11. Retry Time Out
- 2.4.12. RF Data Rate (Golden Setting)
- 2.4.13. RTS to CTS
- 2.4.14. Slave Security
- 2.4.15. Transmit Power
- 2.4.16. Transmit Rate
- 3. Configuring Point-to-MultiPoint Networks
- 3.1. Point to MultiPoint Network Characteristics
- 3.2. Point-to-MultiPoint Network Quick Start
- 3.3. Point-to-MultiPoint Operation LEDs
- 3.4. Overlapping MultiPoint Networks
- 3.5. Establishing Communication with Other Radios in a MultiPoint Network
- 3.6. Routing Communications through the Network
- 3.7. Setting Other MultiPoint Parameters
- 3.7.1. 1 PPS Enable Delay
- 3.7.2. Diagnostics
- 3.7.3. DTR Connect
- 3.7.4. Local Mode
- 3.7.5. Master Packet Repeat
- 3.7.6. Master Packet Repeat in MultiPoint Networks with Repeaters
- 3.7.7. Max Slave Retry
- 3.7.8. Radio ID
- 3.7.9. Radio Name
- 3.7.10. Repeaters
- 3.7.11. Repeater Frequency
- 3.7.12. Retry Odds
- 3.7.13. Slave / Repeater
- 3.8. Conserving Power
- 3.9. Reading Diagnostics in Tool Suite
- 4. Configuring Point-to-Point Networks
- 5. Advanced Programming
- 6. Viewing Radio Statistics
- 7. Approved Antennas
- 8. FGR3 Wireless Data Radios Pinouts
- 9. Troubleshooting
- 10. FGR3 Release Notes
- Appendix A: FGR3 Technical Specifications
- Appendix B: FGR3 Board Level Mechanical Drawing
- Appendix C: 900MHz Factory Default Settings
- Appendix D: 900MHz Channel Frequency IDs
- Appendix E: FreeWave Legal Information
Appendix A: FGR3 Technical Specifications
FGR3
User-Reference Manual
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FGR3 Technical Specifications
Dimensions l FGR3-C-U: 137 L x 62 W x 15 H (mm)
l FGR3-CE-U: 173 L x 107 W x 35 H (mm)
l FGR3-T-U: 137 L x 62 W x 15 H (mm)
l FGR3-WC: 165 L x 78 W x 60 H (mm)
Weight l FGR3-C-U: 58g
l FGR3-CE-U: 504g
l FGR3-T-U: 58g
l FGR3-WC: 496g
Diagnostics Connector l FGR3-WC: Fischer 11-pin
Data Connector l FGR3-C-U:
l 10-pin shrouded header with locking ramp
l 0.1 inch spacing
l power / data connector
l FGR3-CE-U: DB9
l FGR3-T-U:
l 10-pin shrouded header with locking ramp
l 0.1 inch spacing
l power / data connector
l FGR3-WC: Fischer 11-pin
RF Connector l FGR3-C-U: SMA Female
l FGR3-CE-U: TNC Female
l FGR3-T-U: SMA Female
l FGR3-WC: N type female connector
Enclosure l FGR3-C-U: None. Board-level
l FGR3-CE-U: Extruded aluminum
l FGR3-T-U: None. Board-level
l FGR3-WC: Extruded aluminum, waterproof
* Contact a FreeWave reseller or sales representative for implementation details.
FREEWAVE Recommends: ** UL approved FGR2 radios are approved for use between +6.0 to
+30.0 VDC.
However, for optimal performance, FreeWave recommends using a power supply between +7.5VDC
and +30VDC.