B&B Electronics Zlinx ZP User Manual

Zlinx Radio Modem

ZP Series

Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-2907

This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA

of domestic and imported parts by

707 Dayton Road -- P.O. Box 1040 -- Ottawa, IL 61350 USA

Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]

Phone [phone] -- General Fax [phone]

Westlink Commercial Park -- Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Phone [phone] -- Fax [phone]

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B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. -- June 2008

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Manual Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-2508 Table of Contents

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This document contains information that is proprietary and confidential to B&B
Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. The methods described herein are for the exclusive use of
B&B Electronics authorized personnel. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of the
information contained in the document is strictly forbidden.

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TableofContents

Introduction 1

Hardware Installation 2

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 2
MOUNTING AND POWER 2
SERIAL CONNECTIONS 3
RS-232 3
RS-422/485 4
WIRELESS LINK FAILURE OUTPUT 5
LED INDICATORS 6
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION 6

Zlinx Manager Software 7

INSTALLATION 7
SET UP 7
ON-LINE CONFIGURATION 9
TEST / TROUBLESHOOT 12
FIRMWARE UPDATE 15

Specifications 16

Advanced Programming 19

SAMPLE CONFIG: MODIFY RF DESTINATION ADDRESS 19
COMMAND REFERENCE TABLE 20
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS 34
API OPERATION 60

Manual Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-2508 Table of Contents

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Introduction

Easy to install, up to 1 mile range. No wires, no
cables! Zlinx radio modems get your
data moving farther, easier, and at less cost than
running cable. Plug-n-play, Modbus compatible,
signal strength indicator, space saving DIN rail
mounting. Heavy-duty, wide temperature design
handles most industrial power configurations and
tough indoor/outdoor environments.

Model # Frequency Radio

Power

ZP24D-250RM-SR 2.4GHz Configurable

Up To
100mW

Check Package Contents

• Radio Modem

• Antenna

• Software CD

• Manual (On CD)

• Will require separate 18-30VAC or 10-48VDC Power

Supply

ZP24D-250RM-SR = 2.0W max

RF Data Rate
250Kbps

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Hardware Installation

Dip switch Settings

Dipswitch OFF ON

1 4-wire 2-wire
2 4-wire 2-wire
3 No termination Termination
4 RS-422 RS-485

Mounting and Power

• Install on properly grounded DIN rail

o Operating Temperature is -40 to 85C
o Operating Humidity is 10-90% non-condensing

• Connect Power Supply

o Power supply is 10-48 VDC or 18-30 VAC

10-48 VDC

or

18-30 VAC

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Serial Connections

RS-232

RS-232 always present on DB9

DB9F Pin Signal Name Direction

RS-232

1 Data Carrier Detect Out
2 Receive Data Out
3 Transmit Data In
4 Data Terminal Ready In
5 Signal Ground --­6 Data Set Ready Out
7 Request To Send In
8 Clear To Send Out
9 Not used ---

Note: The DTR input is
used to put the radio
into sleep mode. The
radio sleep option must
be enabled first using
the configuration
software. Once
enabled, lowering the
DTR signal will put the
radio in sleep mode
and raising the DTR
signal will put the radio
in idle mode, ready to
receive or transmit
data.

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RS-422/485

RS-485 (2-Wire)

RS-422/485 (4-Wire)

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Wireless Link Failure Output

• Zlinx Radio modems offer a source
(PNP)transistor output when the wireless signal
strength drops below a critical level (link failure
or miss packets)

• 40 mA max current

Note: In order for the RSSI LED to continuously indicate the signal strength, set the
RP command (RSSI PWM Timer) to FF.

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LED Indicators

Front Panel LED Status

Power Red = ON

OFF = No Power

RSSI (Signal Strength) Green = Strong

Yellow = OK
Red = Weak
OFF = No Signal

Wireless Data Green = Blink ON with

data

Note: In order for the RSSI LED to continuously indicate the signal strength, set the
“RP” command (RSSI PWM Timer) to FF.

Radio Frequency Information

• The ZP24D-250RM-SR has an indoor range up to
300 feet and an outdoor range up to one mile.

• These ranges are for line of sight installations using
the supplied antenna. Performance may vary
depending on your particular installation.

• The antenna connection on the radio modem is an
RPSMA female plug.

• B&B Electronics has a wide variety of accessory

antennas. Visit www.bb-elec.com for more
information.

Model # Frequency Radio

Power

ZP24D-250RM-SR 2.4GHz Configurable

RF Data
Rate

250Kbps
Up To
100mW

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Zlinx Manager Software

Installation

• The Zlinx Manager Software is contained CD.

• Insert the CD into the drive.

• The installation program should auto start.

• Follow the on screen prompts.

Set Up

1. Connect your PC to the modem using a straight through serial
cable.

2. Start the Zlinx Manage Software and click on the radio modem
button.

3. The radio modem launcher screen will appear

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3. Click on the Radio Modem Configuration button to configure the

modem on-line or the Radio Modem Configuration Button (offline) to
configure the modem offline. Follow the on screen directions to
configure the modem. Note: using the off-line configuration button
skips the auto modem discovery process.

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On-Line Configuration

1. Click the Radio Modem Configuration Button. The following screen will

appear.

2. Use the pull down menu items to set up the communication
parameters.

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3. Click the Auto Modem Search button. The Zlinx Manager
software will find the radio modem. If the modem is not found,
the following screen will appear.

4. When the modem is found, the following screen will appear.

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5. Click OK. The following screen will appear.

5. On the Basic Modem setting tab, configure a unique channel
number, network identifier, and destination address. This will
prevent interference from other modems. Click the Update

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button to save the parameters. Click the Restore Defaults
button to revert to the default configuration.

6. Use the advanced tab to configure additional parameters.
When each option is highlighted, the text box will display an
explanation of the command and the associated hex range.
Click the update button to save the parameters. Click the
Restore Defaults button to revert to the default configuration.

Test / Troubleshoot

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1. The RSSI Range Test allows you test your installation. Cross connect TD

and RD on the remote modem before running the test.

2. The basic screen shows test results and sig nal strength. Check

the Show Advanced Option Box to customize the test.

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Firmware Update

1. Connect your PC to the radio modem using a straight through serial cable

and the auto connect function. The new firmware must be stored on the
PC’s local drive.

2. From the Zlinx Manager Radio Modem launch screen, click the firmware

update button.

3. Once connected, the software will determine which firmware versions

are available on the PC and what version is loaded in the modem. The
following screen allows you to chose which firmware version to load.

4. Select the firmware version to load from the pull down menu and

click the update button.

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Specifications

RF Properties

Physical Standard IEEE 802.15.4

Range up to 300 feet indoor or 1 mile outdoor

Frequency 2.4GHz

Transmit Power 100mW

Software

Support Windows 2000, 2003 Server, XP, and Vista

Antenna Options

Radio Address
Serial settings

Baud 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,

Data bit 8 only

Parity None only

Stop bit 1 only

RS-232

Connector DB9F DCE

Lines TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI, GND

Connector Removable terminal block

Lines TX, RX, GND

RS-422

Connector Removable terminal block

Lines 2 or 4 wire – TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-, GND (2 or 4

Termination 120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable

RS-485

Connector Removable terminal block

Lines 2 or 4 wire with SD control – TX+, TX-, RX+,

SD control Bit wise

Termination 120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable

Transistor link
failure

Zlinx Manager
External Reverse Polarity SMA male jack

connector, omni directional (included with
product)
Defaulted at factory, set by software otherwise

115200

wire dipswitch selectable)

RX-, GND (2 or 4 wire dipswitch selectable)

No wireless signal or RSSI LED off

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Connector Removable terminal block with RS-422/485

Output type Open collector, dry contact, 40mA

Power Supply

Connector Removable terminal block

Input Voltage 10–48VDC, 18-30VAC

Power

Consumption

Dimensions
Environmental

Operating

2.0W max

1.2W x 3.3D x 4.7H
Intended for indoor use only

-40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185ºF)

Temperature

Storage

-40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185ºF)

Temperature

Operating

10 to 90% non-condensing

Humidity

Enclosure
Rating

Rating IP30

Mounting DIN rail mount, 35mm

LED Status

Front Panel LED Status
Power Red = On

OFF = No Power
RSSI (Signal
Strength)

Green = Strong

Yellow = OK

Red = Weak

OFF = No Signal
Wireless Data Green = Blink on with

data

Note: In order for the RSSI LED to continuously indicate the
signal strength, set the RP command (RSSI PWM Timer) to
FF.

Certifications

FCC

FCC Part 15 Class B
CISPR (EN55022) Class B

CE

EN61000-6-1 Generic Standards for Residential,
Commercial, & Light Industrial
EN61000-4-2 ESD
EN61000-4-3 RFI
EN61000-4-4 EFT
EN61000-4-5 Surge
EN61000-4-6 CI

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