Campbell Scientific RF300-Series DRL VHF/UHF Radio Transceivers - Manual (Page 3)

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RADIOTELEMETRY NETWORK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. GENERAL RADIOTELEMETRY NETWORK
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Field
Station ........................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Base Station ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Repeater................................................................................................................................. 1-4
2. ASSEMBLING THE RADIOTELEMETRY NETWORK
2.1 Final Layout............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Install
Base Station................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.1 Base Station Hardware .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2 PC208W Datalogger Support Software ................................................................................. 2-1
2.3
Install Nearest Repeater/Field Station ................................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Test the Radiotelemetry Link ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4.1 A Successful Test .................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4.2 An Unsuccessful Test ............................................................................................................ 2-5
2.5 Troubleshooting
Unsuccessful Communication Attempts ..................................................... 2-5
2.5.1 Troubleshooting Physical Link Between Base and Field Station........................................... 2-5
2.5.2 Error Messages...................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.3 Troubleshooting with the Terminal Emulator ......................................................................... 2-6
3. RADIOTELEMETRY NETWORK COMPONENTS
3.1 RF95A Modem ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Physical Description............................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 RF95A States ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.3 Setting Station ID ................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 The Carrier Detect Light......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5 Data Transfer Rate................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.6 RF95A Modem Communication Protocol............................................................................... 3-3
3.1.7 RF95A Modem and the RF Link............................................................................................. 3-3
3.1.8 RF95A Connections ............................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2 RF300 Radios ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.2.1 Radio Description................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2 Radio Specifications............................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Radio Installation.................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3 Antennas and Cables............................................................................................................. 3-7
3.3.1 Antenna Mounts ..................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.2 Antenna Orientation ............................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.3 Antenna Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................... 3-7
3.4 Tripods, Towers, Enclosures, and Power Supplies ............................................................... 3-9
3.4.1 Tripods and Towers for Mounting .......................................................................................... 3-9
3.4.2 Enclosures.............................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.4.3 Power Supply ......................................................................................................................... 3-9
3.5 RF232A Base Station........................................................................................................... 3-10
3.5.1 RF232A Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3-10
3.5.2 220, 230, and 240 VAC Conversion .................................................................................... 3-11