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7. Test Operation. Connect transceiver no. 1 to the host PC. Connect trans- ceiver no. 2 to the loopback connector. Ensure all transceivers have power and have antennas properly con- nected. Run the loopback test in the Unit Testing section of this manual. Repeat with the host and each remote unit. ADVANCED CONFIGURATION The Configuration Manager is used to configure all trans- ceivers being used in the network. The procedures in this sec- tion describe how to configure the transceiver to meet y
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Fig. 8 — Configuration Manager Modifying Settings — You can run the Quick Configu- ration wizard to modify settings or you can change entries manually in the fields in the modification tabs provided. When manually changing entries, you must click apply and/or store Fig. 9 — Status Bar for the changes to take effect. (See Fig. 11.) To manually change data in fields: 1. Click the desired tab. 2. Click in and highlight the data to be changed. 3. Change the data. 4. Click Apply and Store to save cha
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4. Example: To import reports into Microsoft Excel: Generating Reports — Reports can be generated dur- ing the Quick Configure (if the box was checked) or can be a. Select Report Settings from the File menu. generated at any time using menu commands. Two types of re- b. Check Tab Delimited. ports can be generated. Information in each report can be c. Open Microsoft Excel. cleared separately. Both reports generate text (.txt) files. The default location for reports is C:\Program Files\Configura-
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Fig. 15 — Change Password Window ENTERING HOP TABLE NUMBERS — Hop Table num- bers can only be entered or changed by using the Quick Con- figuration wizard. Fig. 14 — Power Management Window Enter the desired identification numbers. See Assigning IDs section for acceptable parameters. Select a Hop Table (0 to USER FUNCTIONS — To change the password as a user: 100). The Hop Table selected must be the same for all trans- 1. Select Change Password from the File menu. Change ceivers in a Point-To-Poi
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Session Holdoff — (Adjustment of these settings is not recommended.) This will only be enabled for a host transceiver and is re- quired to manage the communication from multiple remotes. It prevents a host unit from starting a new session until it com- pletes its current session. It keeps other devices from establish- ing a session with the host until the host has completed its cur- rent session with a particular device. Assigning IDs — Using a combination of firmware and software assigned IDs,
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Test Communications Between Units: 4. Enter the desired criteria in other fields in this group. The default values are recommended for this type of testing. 1. Open the Configuration Manager. See Fig. 17. The minimum for Repeat Every field is 100 msec. 2. Click the Terminal Mode tab. 5. Click Start. 3. In Test String, enter some text. Test the Placement of a Unit: 4. Click Resend. 1. Click the Loopback Test tab. See Fig. 19. The test string is transmitted to the Destination Unit. 2. Click Test.
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Fig. 18 — RX Configuration Window Fig. 19 — Loopback Test Window 13
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TROUBLESHOOTING (See Table 7) Table 7 — Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION “Timeout?” messages are displayed in the The equipment is not connected properly. Check that all connections are secure. Configuration Manager general tab fields. Make sure transceiver has power (LED 1 is lit). Wrong serial port is selected. Select the correct serial port in the serial tab of the Configuration Manager Antenna cannot be threaded onto the antenna Antenna and antenna connector have “
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Q: Should I incorporate lightning surge protection for my Q: Is it possible for CCN communication retries to happen transceiver? because of wireless interference? A: It is a good idea whenever your coaxial cable lengths are A: Yes, although Carrier wireless modems are designed to 20 feet or more. Contact your Carrier representative. avoid communication interruption, it is possible for the user to see duplicate alarms on a ComfortWORKS® or Comfort- Q: What is the highest baud rate of the Carrier
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Copyright 2001 Carrier Corporation Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations. Book 1 4 PC 111 Catalog No. 533-378 Printed in U.S.A. Form 33CN-1SI Pg 16 4-01 Replaces: New Tab 11a 13a
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33CN
Wireless Transceiver
Installation, Start-Up and Service
Instructions
Part Numbers 33CNWIRMOD, 33CNSNGMOD, 33CNOAANT1
CONTENTS Two wireless transceiver kits are available from Carrier.
The 33CNWIRMOD kit contains the following: 2 wireless
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transceivers, 2 power supplies, 2 RS-232 to RS-485 converters,
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2 RS-232 cables, Carrier Wireless Transceiver Configuration
Frequency Hopping. . . . .
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PREINSTALLATION Every installer should perform site evaluation prior to installing the transceivers. In order to perform this evaluation the following minimum equipment must be purchased from Carrier. The two modem starter kit (33CNWIRMOD) is re- quired to begin performing a site evaluation. The following components are in the two modem kit: 2 — standalone transceivers Fig. 1 — Loopback Configuration 2 — high gain omni-directional antenna 2 — transceiver power supplies 2 — RS-232 to RS-485 conve
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Table 1 — Hardware Specifications Frequency 2.400-2.4835 GHz license-free ISM band in U.S. (varies in other countries where transceivers have been certified) Radio Type Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Number of Channels 417 independent, non-interfering frequencies Data Rate 600 bps to 9.6 kbps full duplex Transmit Power Output 10mW to 500mW nominal, self-adjusting (lower maximum power output where required) Indoor Range Up to 1,500 feet (457 m) in normal construction Up to 2 miles (3.2 km) wit
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Table 2 — Stand-Alone Transceiver Pin Out PIN NAME I/O FUNCTION 1 DCD — Data Carrier Detect Output Session Status (True) 2 TxD — Transmit Data Output Data from transceiver to the attached device 3 RxD — Receive Data Input Data into transceiver from the attached device 4 DTR — Data Terminal Ready Input Data/Command Mode 5 Gnd — Signal Ground 6 DSR — Data Set Ready Output Always Asserted (High) 7 RTS — Request to Send Input HW Flow Control (internally pulled up) 8 CTS — Clear to Send Output HW Fl
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NOTE: Not recommended for use on sites with secondary buses. Fig. 3 — Wireless Multiple Bus Extensions of Primary Bus NOTE: Not recommended for use on sites with secondary buses. Fig. 4 — Wireless Workstation NOTE: Not recommended for use on sites with secondary buses. Fig. 5 — Wireless Bus Extension of Primary Bus 5
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Wireless links can only be used to extend a CCN primary Broadcast Remote-to-All — Materials/equipment bus (bus D). Do not use bridges when using a wireless link. needed: Utilizing this primary bus wireless connection to access CCN 1 Host PC devices through a bridge will cause communication messages 2 or more transceivers to be generated on the primary bus. 2 or more antennas The wireless bus extension setup allows primary bus to be 2 or more power sources (outlet and/or surge strips) a
