ProSoft Technology RLX-IFH24S-A - Manual (Page 7)

RLX-IFHS ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless Contents
RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Serial Radios User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 7 of 107
November 19, 2013
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
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Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
Recommended Antennas ................................................................................................................... 3
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 4
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EU Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 4
RadioLinx IFH: FCC Part 15 & Industry Canada Rules ...................................................................... 4
RadioLinx IFHS: COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................................................. 4
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
Guide to the RLX-IFHS User Manual 11
1 Start Here 13
1.1 About the RadioLinx Industrial Frequency Hopping Radios ................................... 14
1.1.1 Product Specifications - RLX-IFH9S ....................................................................... 14
1.1.2 Product Specifications - RLX-IFH24S ..................................................................... 16
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 18
1.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 19
1.4 Install ControlScape FH Configuration Software .................................................... 20
1.5 Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 21
1.5.1 Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 22
1.5.2 ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 23
1.6 Configuring the Radios ............................................................................................ 25
1.6.1 Start ControlScape FH ............................................................................................ 25
1.6.2 Set Up the Network ................................................................................................. 26
1.6.3 General Radio Configuration ................................................................................... 31
1.6.4 Set Up the Master Radio ......................................................................................... 32
1.6.5 Add Remote Radios ................................................................................................ 36
1.6.6 Add Repeaters ........................................................................................................ 37
1.6.7 Graphically Define the RF Link ............................................................................... 38
1.6.8 Save the Network Configuration ............................................................................. 40
1.6.9 Transfer the Configuration to the Remote Radios .................................................. 41
1.7 Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 44
1.8 Test the Network Installation Plan ........................................................................... 45
1.9 Verify Communication ............................................................................................. 46
1.9.1 View Operating Network.......................................................................................... 46
1.9.2 Viewing Signal Strength .......................................................................................... 47
1.9.3 Query a Radio Directly ............................................................................................ 48
1.9.4 Query a Radio Remotely ......................................................................................... 49
2 Installing the Radios 51
2.1 Radio Hardware ...................................................................................................... 52
2.1.1 Radio power requirements ...................................................................................... 52
2.1.2 Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 53