B&B Electronics ZP24D-250RM-SR User Manual

Zlinx Radio Modem

ZP Series

Documentation Number: ZP24D-250RM-SR-0812

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

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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 13
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

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Model #

Frequency

Radio
Power

RF Data Rate

ZP24D-250RM-SR

2.4GHz

Configurable
Up To
100mW

250Kbps

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.

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

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Dipswitch

OFF

ON

1

4-wire

2-wire

2

4-wire

2-wire

3

No termination

Termination

4

RS-422

RS-485

10-48 VDC

or

18-30 VAC

Hardware Installation

Dip switch Settings

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

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DB9F Pin

Signal Name

Direction

1

Data Carrier Detect*

--- 2 Receive Data

Out 3 Transmit Data

In 4 Data Terminal Ready

In 5 Signal Ground

--- 6 Data Set Ready*

--- 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.

Serial Connections

RS-232

RS-232 always present on DB9

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* - Pins 1 & 6 are not used. They are tied together

RS-232

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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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

Model #

Frequency

Radio
Power

RF Data
Rate

ZP24D-250RM-SR

2.4GHz

Configurable
Up To
100mW

250Kbps

LED Indicators

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.

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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

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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.

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Test / Troubleshoot

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 signal 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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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

Zlinx Manager

Support

Windows 2000, 2003 Server, XP, and Vista

Antenna Options

External Reverse Polarity SMA male jack
connector, omni directional (included with
product)

Radio Address

Defaulted at factory, set by software otherwise

Serial settings

Baud

1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200

Data bit

8 only

Parity

None only

Stop bit

1 only

RS-232

Connector

DB9F DCE

Lines

TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, 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
wire dipswitch selectable)

Termination

120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable

RS-485

Connector

Removable terminal block

Lines

2 or 4 wire with SD control – TX+, TX-, RX+,
RX-, GND (2 or 4 wire dipswitch selectable)

SD control

Bit wise

Specifications

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Termination

120 Ohm Dipswitch selectable

Transistor link
failure

No wireless signal or RSSI LED off

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

2.0W max

Dimensions

1.2W x 3.3D x 4.7H

Environmental

Intended for indoor use only

Operating

Temperature

-40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185ºF)

Storage

Temperature

-40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185ºF)

Operating

Humidity

10 to 90% non-condensing

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

CE

CISPR (EN55022) Class B

EN61000-6-1 Generic Standards for Residential,
Commercial, & Light Industrial

EN61000-4-2 ESD

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