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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 FCC Class A Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1. Software Switching to Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Escape-Sequence in Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by ArWest Communications (“ArWest”) for owners of ArWest Communications products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of the AW400 and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”). Note: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.
Preface Terms and Conditions LICENSE AGREEMENT – Use of any computer programs or software supplied by ArWest Communications or downloaded from a ArWest website (the “Software”) in connection with the AW400 constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions.
Preface Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance Regulatory Information The following sections provide information on this product's compliance with government regulations. FCC Class A Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Preface Declaration of Conformity Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements Declaration of Conformity Cesky [Czech] ArWest tímto prohlašuje, že tento AW400 je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede ArWest erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AW400 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014 Manufacturer s Name: Manufacturer s Address: declares, that the products Product Name: Product Number: Product Options: JAVAD GNSS, Inc 1731 Technology Drive San Jose, CA 95110 USA HPT402 (AW400) UHF RADIO TRANSCEIVER 01-587300-01, 01-00001-210 All conforms to the following Product Specification: Safety: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60950-1:2006 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 300 113 -1, EN 300 113 - 2 EN 301 489 -1, EN 301 489 - 5
Preface WEEE Directive Canadian Emissions Labeling Requirements WEEE Directive The following information is for EU-member states only: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION External extra rugged digital high power UHF radio transceiver programmable in frequency ranges from 406 to 470 MHz. It has GMSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 4FSK, D8PSK, and D16QAM modulations with advanced forward error correction and data scrambling. The output power is programmable up to 2 W. Figure 1-1.
Introduction Getting Acquainted LEDs 1.1. Getting Acquainted The AW400 is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high, weighs 488 g. 1.1.1. LEDs External LED's (see Figure 1-2) are used for Link and Line status indication: Positio n LED Name Color Description 1 PWR Green Active if Power connected to modem 2 SYNC Red Active whenever a signal with a level exceeding the level required for reception exists on the radio channel (min. light on 200ms).
Introduction Getting Acquainted External Antenna Connector 1.1.3. External Antenna Connector The external antenna connects to the TNC external antenna connector placed on the back side of AW400. Antenna Connector Figure 1-3. AW400 back side 1.1.4. Cables The AW400 package includes standard communication and power cable for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (p/n CM-00215) Figure 1-4. CM-00215 Cable 1.1.5.
Introduction Getting Acquainted Literature 1.1.6. Literature AW400 literature, including manuals and other product information are available on the ArWest Communications website (http://www.arwestcom.com): • AW400 Read This First Guide • AW400 Operator’s Manual • AW400 Data Sheet 1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional. 1.1.8. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use.
Chapter 2 CONFIGURATION 2.1. Powering AW400 You can use the rechargeable battery or power supply with using cable Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (p/n CM-00215.) Figure 2-1. Cable CM-00215 2.1.1. Power supply requirements The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. A single external power supply is necessary to operate AW400.
Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment, pull by the plug body rather than the output cord when disconnecting the equipment. Do not operate the supply if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Do not disassemble the supply. Warning: Before connecting the external power source and the receiver, make sure that the power source matches the receiver’s voltage and current requirements. 2.2.
Configuration Connecting AW400 and Computer Power supply requirements 2.4. Connecting AW400 and Computer In order to interface an AW400 to a third party system ArWest have developed an ‘open-ended’ transparent cable. The user can connect whatever connector is required to the ‘open-end’ of the cable following the correct pin protocol for this cable (CM-10001). To configure, or maintain AW400, you need to connect the modem and a computer using cable Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (p/n CM-00215t.
Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 2.5. Configuring AW400 1. Connect the computer and AW400, as described in “Connecting AW400 and Computer” on page 17. 2. Turn on the AW400. 3. Start AWLaunch. Figure 2-3. Main window 18 www.arwestcom.
Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 4. Open the Preferences tab and select the COM port the modem is connected to (Figure 2-4), and click Identify. Figure 2-4. Connect to AWLaunch www.arwestcom.
Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements 5. Once the connection is established in the Configurations tab Identification subtab the unit’s information will appear (Figure 2-5), i.e. unit serial number, firmware, hardware and boot loader versions: Figure 2-5. Identification tab • In the Unit Name text field the unit’s name can be inserted; • In the Owner field the owner’s name can be inserted. To save the changes click Save Config. button. 6.
Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements Figure 2-6. Configurations tab. Wireless subtab 7. In the Dealer Configuration subtab set the frequency and channel spacing (Figure 2-7 on page 22). To save the changes click Save Config. button. www.arwestcom.
Configuration Configuring AW400 Power supply requirements • Set the frequency in band 406-470 MHz1. Figure 2-7. Dealer Configuration tab 8. When finished, click Close. 1. For both Base and Remote modems the frequency must be the same. 22 www.arwestcom.
Configuration Checking Firmware Version Power supply requirements 2.6. Checking Firmware Version Use AWLaunch to check the firmware version of your AW400. 1. Select Identification subtab of Configurations tab; 2. Press Identify button (note that you may not press Identify button if identification process has been complete successfully once); Figure 2-8. Identification subtab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessories and software properties.
Configuration Loading New Firmware Power supply requirements 2.7. Loading New Firmware Use the latest firmware version, available for download from the ArWest website www.arwestcom.com, to ensure your modem has the most recent updates. The modem uses AWLaunch to load firmware onto the modem. For more information, refer to the AWLaunch Software Manual, available on the ArWest website. To upgrade the firmware of radio modem the following steps must be performed: 1.
Chapter 3 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE The built-in user-friendly Command Line Interface (CLI) allows user to perform a full configuration of the unit and read the statistics and alarm status. It is the most powerful tool to configure the unit. It makes changes to all possible settings that system will not be able to determine automatically. The CLI commands allow user to configure and reconfigure the unit’s settings.
Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Software Switching to Command Mode 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in AW400 Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>” prompt if Echo option is On.
Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Hardware Switching to Command Mode Happy Flow 1. In data-mode the unit starts looking for the Escape-sequence if there is no data from DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) for more than 20 ms (Start Guard Time). 2.
Command Line Interface Networking Commands LINK 3.2. Networking Commands 3.2.1. LINK The LINK command is responsible for configuring radio’s operation mode. It has parameters listed below.
Command Line Interface Serial Interfacing Commands DPORT In the Frequency Hoping mode, the Frequency Pattern generator must generate the random numbers smaller than the number of frequencies listed in the unit's frequency list. 3.3. Serial Interfacing Commands 3.3.1. DPORT The DPORT is an object that responsible for data port interface configurations like Bit Rate, Flow Control, etc.
Command Line Interface Special Commands BOOT Note: ArWest Communications radio modem’s does not support data flow and parity on the maintenance serial port.The radio modem with none-dedicated maintenance serial port must keep CTS line always active in MPORT mode (DP/MP is low). 3.4. Special Commands 3.4.1. BOOT The factory software image and default configuration is set for the new unit. The BOOT command is intended to reboot the unit using specified software image and selected configuration.
Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands SAVE 3.4.3. SAVE The SAVE command is intended to store the unit’s currently used configuration into the User Configuration file. The configuration stored in the User Configuration file is activated by automatically after unit’s reboot. 3.4.4. SLEEP The SLEEP command determines the sleep mode parameters. The sleeping AW400 can be activated by real-time CLK, DTR/RTS lines, and command received through TTL inputs.
Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands STATE The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: AW400 UHF Radio Modem, ArWest Communications Product ID =31 S/N =000000000007 Hardware =Ver. 1.0 Software =Ver. 1.6 Rev 12 B9 BootLoader =Ver. 2.0 Rev 01 3.5.2. STATE The STATE command is used to check the state of the wireless link, the unit in the link, and the alarm control lines.
Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS A.1. AW400 UHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. A.1.1. General Radio Specifications Table A-1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406 - 470 MHz Channel Spacing 25/20/12.5/6.
Specifications AW400 UHF Modem Specifications Environmental Specifications A.1.2. Environmental Specifications Table A-2 lists the modem’s environmental specifications. Table A-2. Environmental Specifications Parameter Temperature Specification Operating –40oC to +60oC Storage –40oC to +85oC Environmental IP 66 Dimensions (H x W x D) 152 mm x 84 mm x72 mm Weight 900 g Power Supply Voltage +9 to +16 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 6W / 2W / 0.
Specifications AW400 UHF Modem Specifications Receiver Specifications A.1.4. Receiver Specifications Table A-4 lists the receiver specifications. Table A-4. Receiver Specifications Parameter Specification Noise Figure Receiver Sensitivity (BER 1x10-4, 25 kHz CS 4 dB DBPSK DQPSK D8PSK D16QAM GMSK -116 dBm 25kHz / -117 dBm 12.5kHz -115 dBm 25kHz / -116 dBm 12.5kHz -110 dBm 25kHz / -111 dBm 12.5kHz -106 dBm 25kHz / -107 dBm 12.5kHz -113 dBm 25kHz / -114 dBm 12.5kHz Dynamic Range -115 to –15 dBm Max.
Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications A.2. Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the AW400 with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Connector Table A-5.
Appendix B UHF RADIO USAGE Many countries require a license for radio users (such as the United States). Be sure you comply with all local laws while operating a UHF radio. Surveying in RTK mode has made UHF the most popular choice for communications between base and rover receivers. Know the strengths and weaknesses of this technology to get the best use out of your receiver. The quality and strength of the UHF signals translates into range for UHF communications.
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Appendix C SAFETY WARNINGS • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Warnings Power Supply C.2. Power Supply Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the unit in the slot. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it. If the unit will not the used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet. Note: Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made.
Appendix D WARRANTY TERMS ArWest Communications Corp., Inc. (“Company”) warrants, to the end-user only, that the Narrow Band Radio Modems (“Radios”) purchased (a) conforms to the Company’s published specifications for the model purchased, and (b) is free from defects in material or workmanship.
Warranty Terms OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS AND INJURY TO PROPERTY. THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITS ON WARRANTIES, OR ON REMEDIES FOR BREACH IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS. IN SUCH STATES, THE LIMITS IN THIS PARAGRAPH AND THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY. No employee of the Company, or any other party, is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this document.
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