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
2. Basic Radio Programming and Setup
FGR3
User-Reference Manual
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2.4.12. RF Data Rate (Golden Setting)
Note: In MultiPoint networks, the RF Data Rate parameter must be set the same in all radios. Any
radio with an RF Data Rate setting different from the Master will not establish a link. In Point-to-
Point networks the Master setting takes precedence over the Slave.
RF Data Rate (Golden Setting)
Setting Description
Default Setting (3) Normal
Options l (2) High - 153.6 kbps
l (3) Normal - 115.2 kbps
Terminal Menu (3) Edit Transmission Characteristics > (4)RF Data Rate
Description:
Important!: Do NOT confuse the RF Data Rate with the serial port Baud
Rate.
FreeWave radios have these RF Data Rate settings:
l 2 (High).
l Use setting 2 (RF Speed of 153.6 kbps) when the radios are close together
and need to optimize data throughput.
l 3 (Normal).
l Use setting 3 (RF Speed of 115.2 kbps) when the radios are farther away
and a solid data link is preferred over data throughput.
2.4.13. RTS to CTS
Important!: The RTS to CTS option is only available in RS232 mode.
It is NOT recommended to enable this feature when operating at Baud Rates above 38,400.
RTS to CTS
Setting Description
Default Setting (0) Disabled
Options l (0) Disabled
l (1) Enabled
l (2) Line Alarm
Note: Setting 2 is described in detail in the Application Note #5437, DTR
to CTS Line Alarm Feature.
Terminal Menu (3) Edit Transmission Characteristics > (7) RTS to CTS