B&B Electronics ZXT9-MB2A-KIT - Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Document Number: ZXTxRM-5110m
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1.4 About this Manual
This manual has been created to assist you in installing, configuring, operating, and trouble shooting
your Zlinx
® Xtreme Radio Modem.
It is divided into eleven major sections.
Product Information –
covers what is included with your radio modem, operating modes, operating
states, and user interface components.
Hardware Installation –
covers how to install your radio modem. Additional information is provided
about RF considerations, accessory antennas, and cable selection.
Electrical Installation –
covers wiring connections and powering your radio modem.
Software Installation –
covers installing the manager software and basic software functionality.
Startup and Configuration –
contains more detailed information about how to configure your radio
modem.
Use Cases –
contains information concerning the most widely used configurations.
Testing and Troubleshooting –
contains information about trouble shooting aids.
Appendix –
has additional information.
1.5 Product Features Summary
Need to extend an RS-232/422/485 signal across a highway or across the building? Your Zlinx ®
Xtreme Radio Modem will do the job faster, easier, and less expensively than stringing cable. The
Zlinx
® Xtreme Radio Modem connects serial devices which can be set up in point to point or point to
multi point networks. Easy plug-and-play set-up saves installation and maintenance time. In addition,
Zlinx
® Xtreme Radio Modem meets the IP67 standard and is built to handle the heat, cold, and
environments of industrial operations.
• Modbus compatible – no additional converters needed
• RS-232, 422, 485 (2-Wire & 4-Wire) serial communications
• Frequency range: ISM band, 902 to 928 MHz or 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
• Signal strength indicators aids troubleshooting.
• 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz antenna included.
• 256 Bit AES Encryption
• Wide, -40 to 74°C, Operating Temperature
• Rugged Circuitry for Indoor and Outdoor Applications
• IP67 Rated for total protection against dust and water up to 1 meter
• Software support Windows XP, Vista, and 7 (32 / 64 Bit)
• Field Upgradable Firmware