Campbell Scientific RF500M Radio Modem - Manual (Page 4)

RF500M Table of Contents
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4. Operation of the Radiotelemetry Network ............. 4-1
4.1 Monitoring and Collecting Data with LoggerNet .................................... 1
4.1.1 Basic Concepts ............................................................................... 1
4.1.2 Using the LoggerNet Setup Screen ................................................ 1
4.1.3 Automated Data Collection with LoggerNet.................................. 2
4.1.4 General Communication – LoggerNet Connect Screen ................. 3
4.2 Datalogger Initiated Communications ..................................................... 4
4.2.1 – One Way Data – RF500M network.............................................. 4
Appendices
A. Fundamentals of Radiotelemetry........................... A-1
A.1 Radio Waves ........................................................................................... 1
A.2 Antennas ................................................................................................. 2
A.3 RF500M Modem..................................................................................... 2
A.4 Transceiver.............................................................................................. 3
Appendix B. Power Calculations ................................ B-1
Glossary
Figures
2-1. RF500M Modem ................................................................................. 2-1
2-2. RF500M Radio Jumper Location ......................................................... 2-4
2-3. RF500M Radio Jumper Expanded View............................................. 2-5
2-4. The PD237 Crossover Plate Antenna Mount....................................... 2-6
2-5. The PD46 Clamp Mount...................................................................... 2-7
2-6. Type-NM (male), BNC, and Type-NF (female) Connectors............... 2-7
4-1. LoggerNet Main Tool Bar ................................................................... 4-1
4-2. LoggerNet Setup Screen - Schedule Tab............................................. 4-3
4-3. LoggerNet Connect Screen.................................................................. 4-4
Tables
2-1. RF500M CS I/O to Datalogger Connector Description....................... 2-3
2-2. Common Antennas and Characteristics............................................... 2-7