Campbell Scientific RF310, RF312, RF313 Narrowband Radios - Manual (Page 3)

CSI Maxon Radiotelemetry Network
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1. General Radiotelemetry Network ............................1-1
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
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 ...................................... 2-2
2.3 Install Nearest Repeater/Field Station .................................................. 2-6
2.4 Test the Radiotelemetry Link ............................................................... 2-6
2.4.1 A Successful Test........................................................................ 2-6
2.4.2 An Unsuccessful Test ................................................................. 2-6
2.5 Troubleshooting Unsuccessful Communication Attempts ................... 2-7
2.5.1 Troubleshooting Physical Link Between Base and Field Station 2-7
2.5.2 Error Messages ........................................................................... 2-7
2.5.3 Troubleshooting with the Terminal Emulator............................. 2-9
3. Radiotelemetry Network Components....................3-1
3.1 RF310M Modem .................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Physical Description ................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 RF310M States............................................................................ 3-1
3.1.3 Setting Station ID........................................................................ 3-2
3.1.4 The Carrier Detect Light ............................................................. 3-3
3.1.5 Data Transfer Rate ...................................................................... 3-3
3.1.6 RF310 Modem Communication Protocol ................................... 3-4
3.1.7 RF310M Modem and the RF Link.............................................. 3-5
3.1.8 RF310 Connections..................................................................... 3-8
3.2 RF310 Radios ....................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.1 Radio Description ....................................................................... 3-8
3.2.2 Radio Specifications ................................................................... 3-9
3.2.3 Radio Installation ........................................................................ 3-9
3.3 Antennas and Cables ............................................................................ 3-9
3.3.1 Antenna Mounts........................................................................ 3-10
3.3.2 Antenna Orientation.................................................................. 3-10
3.3.3 Antenna Cables and Connectors ............................................... 3-11
3.4 Tripods, Towers, Enclosures, and Power Supplies............................. 3-12
3.4.1 Tripods and Towers for Mounting ............................................ 3-12
3.4.2 Enclosures ................................................................................. 3-12
3.4.3 Power Supply ............................................................................ 3-13
3.5 RF310B Base Station.......................................................................... 3-15
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