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by Brent Raynor

       Laptop Connection

• Connect the 9XTend RF modem to the laptop using a usb cable.
• Connect the 9Xtend power adapter.
• Install the latest X-CTU installer software:  http://www.digi.com/support/productdetl.jsp?pid=3157&osvid=0&tp=5&tp2=0

       Remote Site

• The 9XTend RF modems have been tested up to 2 miles (3.21868 km) using the standard 2.1  dbi dipole antennas. The RF modems must have line of sight, with no obsticles blocking the path.

• The maximum legal antenna gain is + 6 dbi for a 1 watt transmitter @ 900 MHz. Combining a +8 dbi Yagi antenna  with a 10 foot coaxial RF antenna (-2 dbi) will meet this requirement. The diagram below shows the components for the remote location. A good power invertor for the 9XTend will ensure a successful test.

       X-CTU Software

• Select the PC Settings tab.
• Select the com port that is connected to the 9XTend.
• Select the Test/Query tab.
• A Com test/ Query Modem box will appear to confirm communication with the 9XTend modem, that is connected to the laptop. 

• Select the Range Test tab.
• Select Loop Back and the Transmit tab.
• Select the Start tab and the stats will appear.
• When satisfied with the results click the Stop tab.

      Weblinks

• http://www.digi.com/pdf/ds_xtend.pdf  (9XTend brochure)
• http://www.fcc.gov/ (FCC - Federal Communications Commission)
• http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/presentations/files/oct05/Unlicensed_Devices_JD.pdf  (Unlicensed Devices General Technical Requirements – see page 94)
• http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/h_00000.html?OpenDocument (Industry Canada)

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by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

RS-232 and RS-485 Port Test

Windows XP Setup

• Change the properties of the Local Area Connection.
• Go to Start,Settings, and then Network Connections.
• SelectLocal Area Connection andthenProperties.
• Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).IfIP information is shownunderUse the following IP address, make sure to write it down before proceeding.
• Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP addressthat issimilar totheNPort 5110, except for the last two digits.

Hardware Setup

• Connectanethernet cross-over cable from the computer to the NPort 5150.

Moxa NPort Management Suite

• The first step is to configure the ethernet side of theNPort 5110.
• Open theNPort Management Suiteand select Configuration.

• Select the NPort (MAC Adress) andconfigure the settings.
• SelectNetworkand modify the IP Address, NetMask, and Gateway.

• SelectSerial, then select Modify, double clicktheinformation line and select theSettings.

• Set the baud rate to 9600, 8,N,1, No flow Control, enable FIFO. The Interface tab is eitherset toRS-232 or RS-485, 4 wire, depending on what signalis being tested.

• SelectOperation Mode, then select the Modify tab, double clicktheinformation line and selectView Settings tab. Set it for Real Com Mode.
• SelectOK and the settings will be updatedin the NPort 5110.

• The next step is to configurethe com port.
• SelectCOM Mappingand double clicktheinformation line to change the serial settings. If there is no information is shown, select Add Target.

• Select the NPort required and click OK.

• SelectBasicSettings and choose a com port.

• SelectSerial Parametersand set for 9600,8,N,1, no flow control.Click OK.

• SelectExit.

Reboot the computer at this point, before doing the loopback test.

HyperTerminal Loopback Test

TesttheRS-232communication port

• Jumperpins 2 to3on theMoxa NPort DE-311 DB9 com port.
• Pin 2 -> TXD Pin 3 -> RXD
• InWindows XP,go to start, programs,accessories,communications, and select HyperTerminal.
• Type aname for this project.

• Select the com port that was assigned inRealCOM Installer.

• Com port settings are 9600, 8, N, 1, None. Click OK.

• Type a message and it willappearon theHyperTerminalscreen. ThisconfirmstheRS-232 communication portworks accordingly. Test this procedure by removing the jumper. As you type, the characters will notappear on theHyperTerminalscreen.

TesttheRS-422/485communication port

• Jumperpins 2 to3 and1 to 4 on theMoxa NPort DE-311 DB9 com port usingtwopaperclips.
• Pin 2 -> RXD+(B) Pin 3 -> TXD+(B)
• Pin 1 -> RXD-(A) Pin4 -> TXD-(A)
• Repeatthe HyperTerminal Loopback Test.

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How to configure the StreetSmart ethernet port

• Connect an RS232 cable to COM O of the Adaptive StreetSmart controller board

  

• Open the Diagnostic program in the AlphaNet software
• Configure the Serial Settings, 9600, 8, N, 1 and select OK

• Select Set Custom Commands

• Select Command 3
• Select Open Ini File

When entering the IP address or subnet mask make sure to enter three numbers before each dot. ie. 010.011.011.254

• Input the IP address and Subnet Mask
• Type under Command 3 in capital letters
• _01Z00_02EUi010.001.001.060_04
• Type under Command 4 in capital letters
• _01Z00_02EUs255.255.255.000_04
• Save and close

• Select Command 3 and the button will turn on.
• Click on Refresh and the IP address will update.
• Select Send (takes 30 seconds to update the EPROM)

• Confirm the IP address in StreetSmart display by typing _01Z00_02FUi_04
• Select Enter Your Own Command Text
• and after 30 seconds the changes will appear in the Results box

• Recycle power on the StreetSmart led display and the new IP address will appear on the diagnostic startup of the display.

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Courtesy of Adaptive

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