B&B Electronics ZP24D-250RM-SR, ZP24D192RM-MR, ZP24D-96RM-MR, ZP9D-192RM-MR, ZP9D-96RM-MR Quick Start Manual

Documentation Number –p/n 8576 ZPxxD-xxxRM-SR(MR)(LR-AU)-4109qsg

International Headquarters: 815-433-5100 www.bb-elec.com

European Headquarters:

[phone]

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 ZLINX™ Radio Modem (one of the following models)

o ZP24D-250RM-SR
o ZP24D192RM-MR
o ZP24D-96RM-MR
o ZP9D-192RM-MR
o ZP9D-96RM-MR
o ZP9D-115RM-LR-AU

 This Quick Start Guide
 CD with ZLINX™ Manager Software and manual
 Antenna
 Terminal Block (Attached)
 Additional items required but not included:

o 10 – 48 VDC / 18 – 30 VAC, 6.0 W Power Supply
o Serial Cable

Special Precautions for UL
Maximum Ambient Air Temperature: 85°C (185°F)
Wiring Terminals:

Copper Wire Only
One Conductor per Terminal
Wire Range 28 to 16 AWG
Tightening Torque 1.7 lb-in
Temperature Rating of Field Wiring – 105° C (221° F)
sized for 60° C (140°F) ampacity.

Radio Modem Options Screen

Quick Start Guide

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 Insert the CD into your CD ROM Drive. The Zlinx™

Manager Install Wizard should start. Follow the on­screen instructions to install the software.

 If auto run is disabled, locate the Zlinx Manager file on

the CD and double click it. The Install Wizard should
start. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 Start the Zlinx™ Manager Software.
 Click the Radio Modem Button.
 Click the Radio Modem Configuration Button.

o Select your COM port and configure it for 9600 baud,

Data Bits: 8, Parity: None, Stop Bit: 1.

 Click the Connect Button.
 When the software locates the Radio Modem, the Basic

Modem Settings Screen will be displayed. This screen
will display the Model Number, Function Set Type,
Firmware Version, Network Identifier, Destination
Address, Baud Rate, and Parity.

 If the settings where changed from the default, Auto

Modem Search can be used to locate the modem. The
Auto Search will use a sequence of COM Ports and
settings until a response is received. If there is still no
response, double check the power supply and serial
cable. Also, make sure that no other devices are
attached and that the unit is not set to RS-422/485 2­wire.

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 A 10 to 48 VDC or 18 to 30 VAC external power supply

is required.

 Connect the power supply to the power terminal block

located on the top of the radio modem.

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 Connect a straight through RS-232 cable between the

Radio Modem and your PC.

 Connect the antenna to the Radio Modem.

Zlinx™ Manager Start Screen

Documentation Number –p/n 8576 ZPxxD-xxxRM-SR(MR)(LR-AU)-4109qsg

International Headquarters: 815-433-5100 www.bb-elec.com

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 Click the Update Button to store the settings.
 Click the Advanced Modem Settings TAB. Check the Power

Level (PL). Select the appropriate power level for your
application. For bench testing, PL should be set to 0 and
Radio Modems should be separated by at least 1 meter.
When using higher power levels, separate the modems by
at least 7 meters. PL is adjustable on SR and LR modems.

 If you changed any settings, store them by clicking the

Update button.

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 Exit Configuration. Power off the Radio Modem (wait at least

30 seconds before re-applying power to this Radio Modem.

 Configure your second Radio Modem using the same

procedure. Do not proceed to the RSSI Range Test step until
you have a second modem configured. Two properly
configured units are required to proceed to the next step.

 Configure the second unit with the same settings.

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 Configure the Radio Modems to match the serial devices

you will be connecting to.

 The DB9 is wired as a DCE device. If you are connecting to

another DCE device, a cross-over cable will be required.

 For the RS-422/485 terminals, TD is output, RD is input.

Ensure you match the signal polarity.

o 2-Wire Mode: TDA(-), TDB(+), SW1 & 2

ON.

o Wiring Examples are located in the

manual.

 You are now ready to install your Radio Modems in the field.

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 Set one the remote modem to Loopback Mode. Loopback

connections can be made using the RS-422/485 interface
by setting switch 1 and 2 to ON and 3 and 4 to OFF
(internal loopback with echo on). You can also use the DB9
connections by bridging pins 2 and 3.

 On the Radio Modem that is NOT set up for Loopback Mode,

run the RSSI Range Test. Observe the following
indications:

o The DATA and RSSI will flash as data is

sent between the two units.

o Test results will be displayed on the RSSI

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 Select a unique Network Identifier. This is especially

important if you have other units operating in the same
area.

 Set the Destination Address to FFFF (broadcast).
 If desired, you can change the baud rate and parity on the

Basic Modem Settings Screen. Remember to change your
COM port to match.

Basic Modem Settings Screen

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