Campbell Scientific RF401-series and RF430-series Spread Spectrum Data Radios/Modems - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Introduction ................................................................. 1
1.1 RF401-series Radios ............................................................................ 2
1.2 RF430-series Radios ............................................................................ 2
1.3 Combination Mode Communications .................................................. 3
1.4 Retired Spread Spectrum Radios .......................................................... 4
1.4.1 RF400-series Radios ..................................................................... 4
1.4.2 CR205, CR210, CR215 Dataloggers ............................................ 4
2. Specifications ............................................................. 4
3. Installation ................................................................... 6
3.1 Site Considerations ............................................................................... 6
3.2 Quick Start (Point-to-Point or PakBus) ................................................ 6
3.2.1 Step 1 – Set Up Base RF401 or RF430 ......................................... 6
3.2.2 Step 2 – Set Up Remote RF401 .................................................... 9
3.2.3 Step 3 – LoggerNet Set-up .......................................................... 10
3.2.4 Step 4 – Connect ......................................................................... 11
3.3 Antenna Considerations ..................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Line of Sight ............................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Mounting ..................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 Antenna Cable Routing ............................................................... 12
3.3.4 Antenna Cable Weather Sealing ................................................. 12
4. System Components ................................................ 12
4.1 RF401 or RF430 Radios ..................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Indicator LEDs ............................................................................ 12
4.1.2 Radio Configuration .................................................................... 13
4.2 Power Supplies ................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Base Radio Site (radio connected to a PC) ................................. 13
4.2.2 Remote Sites with Datalogger ..................................................... 15
4.2.3 Non-datalogger Remote Site ....................................................... 15
4.3 Serial and USB Cables ....................................................................... 15
4.4 Compatible Antennas ......................................................................... 16
4.5 Antenna Cables and Surge Protection ................................................ 21
4.5.1 Antenna Cables ........................................................................... 21
4.5.2 Electro-static Issues..................................................................... 21
4.5.3 Antenna Surge Protector Kit ....................................................... 21
5. Software ..................................................................... 22
5.1 DevConfig .......................................................................................... 22
5.1.1 Using DevConfig ........................................................................ 22
5.1.2 RF401/RF411/RF416 or RF430/RF431/RF432 Tab ................... 23
5.1.2.1 Active Interface ................................................................ 24
5.1.2.2 SDC Address or CSDC Address ...................................... 24
5.1.2.3 Protocol ............................................................................ 24
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