ProSoft Technology RLX-IFH9E-A User Manual
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RLX-IFHE ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless
Contents
RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet Radios
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 7 of 109
November 19, 2013
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology
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Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
RLX-IFHxE Recommended Antennas ............................................................................................... 3
Recommended Antennas ................................................................................................................... 3
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 4
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 4
EU Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 4
RadioLinx IFH: FCC Part 15 & Industry Canada Rules ...................................................................... 4
RadioLinx IFHE: COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................................................. 4
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
Guide to the RLX-IFHE User Manual
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1
Start Here
13
1.1
About the RadioLinx Industrial Frequency Hopping Radios ................................... 13
1.1.1
Product Specifications - RLX-IFH9E ....................................................................... 13
1.1.2
Product Specifications - RLX-IFH24E ..................................................................... 15
1.2
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 16
1.3
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 17
1.4
Installing ControlScape FH Configuration Software ................................................ 18
1.5
Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 19
1.5.1
Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 20
1.5.2
ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 21
1.6
Configuring the Radios ............................................................................................ 23
1.6.1
Start ControlScape FH ............................................................................................ 23
1.6.2
Set Up the Network ................................................................................................. 24
1.6.3
General Radio Configuration ................................................................................... 34
1.6.4
Set Up the Master Radio ......................................................................................... 35
1.6.5
Adding Remote Radios ........................................................................................... 40
1.6.6
Add Repeaters ........................................................................................................ 41
1.6.7
Graphically Defining the RF Link ............................................................................. 43
1.6.8
Saving the Network Configuration ........................................................................... 45
1.6.9
Transfer the Configuration to the Remote Radios .................................................. 46
1.7
Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 48
1.8
Testing the Network Installation Plan ...................................................................... 49
1.9
Verifying Communication ........................................................................................ 50
1.9.1
Viewing Operating Network ..................................................................................... 50
1.9.2
Viewing Signal Strength .......................................................................................... 51
1.9.3
Getting Radio Status ............................................................................................... 52
2
Installing the Radios
55
2.1
Radio Hardware ...................................................................................................... 56
2.1.1
Radio power requirements ...................................................................................... 56
2.1.2
Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 56