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Campbell Scientific RF401-series and RF430-series Spread Spectrum Data Radios/Modems User Manual

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Appendix D. Setting Up RF401-to-CR206(X) Communications

RF401 Setup for Example 1 (see FIGURE D-5):

1. Since the RF401 will connect to a PC, select AutoSense or RS-232 Active

Interface.

2. Choose PakBus Aware for the Protocol.

3. Must use 9600 baud rate to communicate with a CR206(X). The baud rate

setting in the LoggerNet Setup screen must also be set to 9600.

4. Select Hop Sequence 0, which matches the CR206(X)'s hop sequence.

FIGURE D-5. DevConfig Deployment panel showing the RF401 setup

for Example 1.

5. Select Net Address 0, which matches the CR206(X)'s address.

6. The Radio Address is fixed at 0 when the Protocol is "PakBus Aware".

7. Select <2ma - 1 Sec Header for the Power Mode.

8. Select Retry Level Low.

9. Entry of a PakBus Address is disabled in DevConfig for the "PakBus

Aware" protocol.

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