Campbell Scientific RF500M Radio Modem - Manual (Page 3)

RF500M Table of Contents
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1. General Radiotelemetry Network ...............................1
1.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................1
1.2 Field Station..............................................................................................1
1.3 Base Station ..............................................................................................2
1.4 Repeater ....................................................................................................2
2. Radiotelemetry Network Components....................2-1
2.1 RF500M Modem ......................................................................................1
2.1.1 Physical Description .......................................................................1
2.1.1.1 Specifications ........................................................................2
2.1.2 RF500M States................................................................................2
2.1.3 Setting the RF Address ...................................................................2
2.1.4 RF500M Modem Lights .................................................................2
2.1.5 RF500M Connections .....................................................................3
2.2 RF500M Compatible Radios ....................................................................3
2.2.1 Analog Radio Description...............................................................3
2.2.3 Digital Radio Description ...............................................................5
2.3 Antennas and Cables ................................................................................5
2.3.1 Antenna Mounts..............................................................................5
2.3.2 Antenna Orientation........................................................................5
2.3.3 Antenna Cables and Connectors .....................................................6
2.4 Tripods, Towers, Enclosures, and Power Supplies...................................8
2.4.1 Tripods and Towers for Mounting..................................................8
2.4.2 Enclosures.......................................................................................8
2.4.3 Power Supply..................................................................................8
2.4.3.1 Lead Acid Batteries...............................................................8
3. Assembling the Radiotelemetry Network ...............3-1
3.1 Final Layout..............................................................................................1
3.2 Configure the RF500M.............................................................................1
3.2.1 Device Configuration Utility ..........................................................1
3.2.2 Install Base Station .........................................................................3
3.2.3 Install Nearest Repeater/Field Station.............................................3
3.3 LoggerNet Setup.......................................................................................4
3.4 Test the Radiotelemetry Link ...................................................................4
3.4.1 A Successful Test............................................................................5
3.4.2 An Unsuccessful Test .....................................................................5
3.5 Troubleshooting Unsuccessful Communication Attempts .......................5
3.5.1 Troubleshooting the Physical Link Between Base and Field Station
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