RF-Link NL6000 - Manual (Page 6)

RF Neulink NL6000 User Guide 6
1. Product Overview
The RF Neulink NL6000 is an integrated radio modem that provides reliable bi-
directional RS-232 data transmissions on a land mobile radio channel. Configurable
RS-232, radio, and packet data parameters provide the NL6000 with the flexibility
necessary for use in both simple and complex networks.
In its simplest configuration, the NL6000 transmits wireless data from one modem to
another to send instructions and receive a response. In many cases, the factory-
configured default parameters make the unit ready to use after just setting two address
IDs. Figure 1 shows a simple system to transmit data between two terminals.
Figure 1: Use the NL6000 in a Simple Configuration
In a more sophisticated configuration, the NL6000 provides wireless communication
between multiple units in a network. A unit configured as a base station can transmit
instructions to multiple remote units and collect responses from those remotes for
analysis and management reporting. Configuration of multiple units is a simple task
using the menu-driven user interface. Figure 2 shows a system for maintaining the
water level for a number of water tanks.
Figure 2: Use the NL6000 in a Multi-Unit Network