User`s manual

CHAPTER 1
STARTING OUT
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STARTING OUT
This section covers the basics of operating the ESTeem
wireless modem. If this is your first experience with the
ESTeem wireless modems or you are unclear on how to
set the frequency, squelch, or test communication, the
ESTeem Setup section will guide you through the basics
of wireless communication.
1. Select ESTeem Setup from the main menu. A
window like the one in Figure 3 will be displayed.
This window is a check sheet for setting all
operating parameters of the ESTeem. As you
complete each section, a check mark will be
displayed next to the item you finished. This will
allow you to verify that all steps were taken in
programming the ESTeems to communicate.
Proceed to step 2.
2. Select Install External Power to ESTeem from the
menu. You are instructed to plug the power
converter into the power source and the ESTeem
modem. The voltage and current specifications are
displayed. The ESTeem model AA174 power supply
can be used with all ESTeem products. Press any
key to proceed.
3. Select Attach RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Cable from
the main menu. All the cable configurations for the
ESTeem serial port are listed. Press ENTER to
scroll through the pin-outs. Press the ESC key when
finished. Attach a serial cable to the computer and
ESTeem modem.
Note: A standard 9-Pin serial port on a computer to
ESTeem interface cable is the ESTeem AA061
(Figure 1).
4. The Description of ESTeem Front Panel section will
show the location and description of the four lights
on the front of all ESTeem modems (Figure 4). For
example, place the cursor dot over the PWR location
and press ENTER. A small dialog on the meaning
of the PWR light indicator will be displayed.
Familiarize yourself with the meaning of all the
display lights on the ESTeem and press ESC to
continue.
5. Select Set RS-232 Comm Port of PC and press
ENTER. This section will configure the
communications port on your computer to operate
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WIRELESS MODEM COMMAND CENTER
Terminal Emulation
ESTeem Setup
ESTeem Programming
PLC Applications
ESTeem Diagnosic Programs
Product Information
About
Quit
Use to manually progam
or configure your
ESTeem modem with the
computer
Starting Out
Install External Power to ESTeem
Attach RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 Cable
Description of ESTeem Front Panel
Set RS-232 Comm Port of PC
Set RS-232 Switches of the ESTeem
Turn ESTeem ON
Attach Antenna & Adjust Squelch
Set Address of ESTeem
Set Transceiver Frequency
Repeat for Next ESTeem
Test Communication Between ESTeems
Exit to Main Menu
Figure 3: Starting Out Menu
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RS-232C, 422, and 485
Input/Output Connector
(25 Pin DB Ccnnector)
RS-232C, 422, and 485
Setup Dip Switches
12 VDC Input
Power Connector
(2 Pin Molex)
Antenna Connector
(TNC)
Figure 5: ESTeem Rear Panel Diagram
Power
LED
Receive
LED
Transmit
LED
T/E LED
•Link Connect/Disconn
e
•Auto Connect Enable
•RS-232/422 Framing E
r
On/Off/Reset
Figure 4: ESTeem Front Panel