Dataradio HiPR-900 User Manual
HiPR-900™
Wireless Radiomodem
User Manual
Version 1.00
Preliminary
The entire contents of this manual are copyright 2005 by DATARADIO Inc.
Copyright DATARADIO Inc.
February, 2005
Part no.: 120 40515-100a (FCC-2)
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Table of Contents
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................9
NTENDED AUDIENCE......................................................................................................................................9
1.1 I
ENERAL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................9
1.2 G
1.2.1 Characteristics.....................................................................................................................................10
1.2.2 Accessories and Options......................................................................................................................10
1.2.3 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................11
ACTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................11
1.3 F
RODUCT WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................11
1.4 P
EPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................................................................................11
1.5 R
1.5.1 Factory Repair.....................................................................................................................................11
NPACKING...................................................................................................................................................12
1.6 U
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................13
2.1 P
ARALLEL DECODE.......................................................................................................................................13
NTENNAE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................13
2.2 A
2.2.1 Professional Installation & RF Exposure Compliance Requirements.................................................13
2.2.2 Antenna Connection ............................................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Spacing and Constraints......................................................................................................................14
2.2.4 Acceptable Antennae ...........................................................................................................................15
ETWORK APPLICATION................................................................................................................................15
2.3 N
2.3.1 Modes ..................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1.1 Bridge mode.................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1.2 Router mode.................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.2 RF Path and communications range ...................................................................................................16
2.3.3 COMMON CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................16
2.3.4 Basic connections ................................................................................................................................16
2.3.5 POINT-TO-POINT SYSTEM...............................................................................................................16
POINT-MULTIPOINT SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................17
ELECTABLE DATA RATES............................................................................................................................18
2.4 S
OMBINED ACCESS POINT AND REMOTE.......................................................................................................18
2.5 C
NLINE & OFFLINE DIAGNOSTICS.................................................................................................................18
2.6 O
UILT-IN SPECTRUM ANALYZER...................................................................................................................18
2.7 B
3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................19
3.1 F
RONT PANEL................................................................................................................................................19
ABLES AND CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS.............................................................................................................20
3.2 C
4. OPERATION & CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................21
4.1 L
OCAL AND REMOTE (OTA) CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................21
VER-THE-AIR FIRMWARE UPGRADE ...........................................................................................................21
4.2 O
ROWSER-BASED SETUP AND STATUS..........................................................................................................21
4.3 B
4.3.1 LAN Setup............................................................................................................................................21
4.3.2 Login Screen........................................................................................................................................21
4.3.2.1 Initial Installation Login ..............................................................................................................................22
4.3.3 Interface...............................................................................................................................................23
4.3.3.1 Test & Save Parameters Buttons Behavior..................................................................................................23
4.3.3.2 Unit Status ...................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.3.3 Setup (General)............................................................................................................................................24
4.3.3.4 Basic IP Configuration.................................................................................................................................24
4.3.3.5 RF Setup ......................................................................................................................................................24
4.3.3.6 Terminal Server Configuration....................................................................................................................25
4.3.3.7 Advanced IP Configuration .........................................................................................................................25
4.3.3.8 RF Network Setup........................................................................................................................................25
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4.3.3.9 Broadcast / Multicast...................................................................................................................................25
4.3.3.10 IP Optimization & Tuning...........................................................................................................................26
4.3.3.11 Simple Network Time Protocol ...................................................................................................................26
4.3.3.12 Hopper Network...........................................................................................................................................26
4.3.3.13 Security........................................................................................................................................................26
4.3.3.14 Network Statistics........................................................................................................................................27
4.3.3.15 Packet Statistics ...........................................................................................................................................27
4.3.3.16 Event Log.....................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.3.17 RF Test.........................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.3.18 FTP Transfer................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.3.19 RSSI Table...................................................................................................................................................29
4.3.3.20 Manuals & Support......................................................................................................................................29
5. TROUBLESHOOTING & TESTING..........................................................................................................30
ARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 30
5.1 H
OFTWARE REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................30
5.2 S
5.2.1 Ping......................................................................................................................................................30
5.2.2 HiPR-900 Web interface......................................................................................................................30
5.2.2.1 RF and IP Information.................................................................................................................................30
5.2.2.2 Status and Statistics......................................................................................................................................30
5.2.2.3 RF Tests.......................................................................................................................................................30
5.2.3 Windows/Unix Tools............................................................................................................................30
5.2.3.1 Network Connectivity..................................................................................................................................30
5.2.3.2 Configuration Information...........................................................................................................................30
5.2.3.3 Statistics Information...................................................................................................................................30
5.2.3.4 DNS .............................................................................................................................................................31
6. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................32
FIGURE 1 - HIPR-900...................................................................................................................................................9
IGURE 2 - SAMPLE EQUATION...................................................................................................................................14
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IGURE 3 - ANTENNA SPACING...................................................................................................................................15
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IGURE 4 - BASIC SETUP ............................................................................................................................................16
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IGURE 5 - POINT-TO-POINT IP NETWORK SYSTEM...................................................................................................17
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IGURE 6 - POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT SYSTEM...............................................................................................................17
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IGURE 7 - HIPR-900 FRONT PANEL..........................................................................................................................19
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IGURE 8 - ENTER NETWORK PASSWORD SCREEN......................................................................................................22
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IGURE 9 - WEB USER INTERFACE (PRELIMINARY)....................................................................................................22
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IGURE 10 - PARAMETER COMMAND BUTTONS BEHAVIOR........................................................................................23
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IGURE 11 - STATION RESET CONFIRMATION ............................................................................................................23
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TABLE 1 - ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................10
ABLE 2 - ACCEPTABLE ANTENNAE...........................................................................................................................15
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ABLE 3 - HIPR-900 LEDS INDICATIONS...................................................................................................................19
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ABLE 4 - UNIT STATUS.............................................................................................................................................24
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ABLE 5 - SETUP (GENERAL).....................................................................................................................................24
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ABLE 6 - BASIC IP CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................24
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ABLE 7 - RF SETUP ..................................................................................................................................................24
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ABLE 8 - TERMINAL SERVER CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................25
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ABLE 9 - ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................25
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ABLE 10 - RF NETWORK SETUP...............................................................................................................................25
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ABLE 11 - BROADCAST / MULTICAST.......................................................................................................................25
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ABLE 12 - IP OPTIMIZATION & TUNING...................................................................................................................26
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ABLE 13 - SIMPLE NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL ........................................................................................................26
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TABLE 14 - HOPPER NETWORK ..................................................................................................................................26
ABLE 15 - SECURITY ................................................................................................................................................26
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ABLE 16 - NETWORK................................................................................................................................................27
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ABLE 17 - PACKET STATISTICS.................................................................................................................................27
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ABLE 18 - EVENT LOG .............................................................................................................................................28
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ABLE 19 - RF TEST ..................................................................................................................................................28
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ABLE 20 - FTP TRANSFER........................................................................................................................................28
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ABLE 21 - RSSI TABLE............................................................................................................................................29
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ABLE 22 - MANUALS & SUPPORT.............................................................................................................................29
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APPENDIX 1 - DATA TELEMETRY WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................34
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What's New in this version
History
Version 1.00, February 2005
• Preliminary version of Dataradio® HiPR-900™ wireless radiomodem.
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About Dataradio
Dataradio is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced wireless data products and systems for mission critical applications. Our products are found at the heart of mobile data and SCADA networks
around the world.
With over 20 years dedicated to data technology and innovation, Dataradio is the premier source for wireless data solutions. Our products include mobile data products, telemetry devices, integrated wireless modems for fixed point-to-point and point to multi-point applications, and OEMs. Our product line is one of
the broadest in the industry covering the most often-used frequency bands.
Dataradio COR Ltd.
Dataradio COR Ltd. designs and manufactures radios and integrated wireless modems to serve a wide
variety of data communication needs. Dataradio produces equipment for the fixed data market including
SCADA systems for utilities, petrochemical, waste and fresh water management markets and RF boards
for OEM applications in the Radio Frequency Data Capture market.
Product Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty statement for this product is available in Appendix 1 .
www.dataradio.com
Dataradio provides product brochures, case studies software downloads and product information on our
website. Every effort is taken to provide accurate, timely product information in this user manual.
Product updates may result in differences between the information provided herein and the product
shipped. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
DATARADIO is a registered trademark, HiPR-900 and PARALLEL DECODE are trademarks of Dataradio Inc
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Definitions
Item Definition
Access Point Communication hub for users to connect to a wired
providing heightened wireless security and for extending the physical range of
service a wireless user has access to.
ACT LED Ethernet data activity.
Airlink Physical radio frequency connections used for communications between units.
ARP Address Resolution Protocol – Maps Internet address to physical address.
Asynchronous Information that can be sent at random times, and not synchronized to a clock.
Transmission characters begin with a “start” bit and end with a “stop” bit.
Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together,
and handles the most data.
Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
Dwell Interval Time between channel changes
Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the in-
formation on the World Wide Web.
CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer
that is used to prevent data collisions.
COM Port Both RS-232 serial communications ports of the HiPR-900 wireless radiomodem
are configured as DCE and are designed to connect directly to a DTE.
CTS Clear to Send. An RS-232 output signal from the HiPR-900 signifying that it is
ready to accept data (used in RTS mode).
DCE Data Communications Equipment. This designation defines the direction (input
or output) of the various RS-232 interface signals and is applied to equipment
such as modems. DCE is designed to connect to DTE.
Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows ad-
ministrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing"
an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the
names of websites into IP addresses.
Domain A specific name for a network of computers.
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such as ter-
minals, PCs, RTUs, PLCs, etc. DTE is designed to connect to DCE.
Dynamic IP Addr A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.
Encryption AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - uses 128-bit encryption to secure data.
Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and re-
trieved from a common transmission medium.
Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the
resources of a network from users from other networks.
LAN. APs are important for
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Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device.
Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium
that cannot support the original size of the packet.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP net-
work.
Gateway A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communica-
tions protocols.
HDX Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single
line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.
HiPR-900™ Frequency hopping spread spectrum wireless modem that operates in the license
free 902-928 MHz band.
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect
to servers on the World Wide Web.
IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-
working device.
IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure ex-
change of packets at the IP layer.
LNK LED Ethernet connection established.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer as-
signs to each networking device.
NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a lo-
cal area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, stor-
age, and/or transmission between users.
Network speed This is the bit rate on the RF link between units. Could be different from COM
port baud rate.
Node A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.
OIP Optimized IP – Compresses TCP and UDP headers, and filters unnecessary ac-
knowledgments. This makes the most use of the available bandwidth.
OTA Over-The-Air - Standard for the transmission and reception of application-related
information in a wireless communications system
PD PD = PARALLEL DECODE ™ technology
Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a par-
ticular IP address is online.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. An user-provided intelligent device that can
make decisions, gather and report information, and control other devices.
PoE Power Over Internet. Technology that allows the electrical
current, necessary for
the operation of each device, to be carried by the wired Ethernet LANs data cables rather than by power cords.
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to
Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also
used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.
PWR LED Indicates presence of PoE or DC power input.
Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer.
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RTU Remote Terminal Unit. A user-provided SCADA device used to gather informa-
tion or control other devices.
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A general term referring to systems
that gather data and/or perform control operations.
SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming
packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.
Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data
transmission.
Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.
Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.
Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network.
Switch A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a
large number of devices to share a limited number of ports.
Sync Data transmitted on a wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that
requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use
to communicate over a network.
Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has
no directory or password capability.
Topology The physical layout of a network.
Transparent A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, etc.
Tx/Rx LED Airlink data activity
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does
not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.
Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one
network and goes to another over the Internet.
WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-
working device.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices
that communicate with each other wirelessly.
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1. Product Overview
This document provides information required for the operation and preventive maintenance of the
DATARADIO
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HiPR-900™ Spread Spectrum wireless modem.
1.1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for system designers, professional installers, and maintenance technicians.
1.2 General Description
Dataradio’s HiPR-900 with Parallel Decode™ is a Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum wireless radiomodem that operates in the license free 902-928 MHz band using IP/Ethernet connectivity. HiPR-900 is
designed for SCADA, telemetry, control, and industrial applications in Point-to-Point and Point-toMultipoint configurations.
HiPR-900 supports both serial and Ethernet/IP Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and programmable logic
controllers (PLC). It is standard IEEE 802.3af compliant.
DATARADIO is a registered trademark, HiPR-900 and PARALLEL DECODE are trademarks of Dataradio Inc
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The HiPR-900 wireless modem consists of a logic PCB (which includes modem circuitry) and a radio
module. Each logic PCB and radio module is constructed in the factory to optimize performance as a
wireless modem. The two boards are installed in a cast aluminum case.
The HiPR-900 wireless modem “hops” from channel to channel several times per second using a “hop”
pattern applied to the Master and Remotes in a network. A distinct hopping pattern is provided for each of
the available System IDs. This distinct pattern minimizes the chance of interference with other spread
spectrum networks. In the United States and Canada, no license is necessary to install and operate this
type of spread spectrum system.
The unit is not hermetically sealed and should be mounted in a suitable enclosure when dust and/or a corrosive atmosphere are anticipated. Physically, there are no external switches or adjustments. All operating
parameters are set using web browser.
1.2.1 Characteristics
HiPR-900 has the following operational characteristics:
• High-speed user-selectable data rates of 256 and 512
• Built-in adjustable 0.1 to 1 watt transceiver.
• Used as an access point or an end point with each configurable in:
♦ Bridge mode - for fast setup between networks
♦ Router mode - for advanced networks
• Embedded web server with browser access (locally or remotely) to status or setup information.
• Remote access for over-the-air system firmware upgrades.
• Parallel Decode™ with SMART COMBINING dual receivers for added decode sensitivity in multi-
path and fading environments.
• Wide input power range of 10 to 30 volts DC and flexibility of Power over Ethernet (PoE).
• AES 128-bit data encryption
• Native UDP and TCP/IP support
• Optimized IP (OIP) protocol reduction
• Diagnostics
• Built-in Spectrum Analyzer
Kbps and superior data compression.
1.2.2 Accessories and Options
Table 1 lists various accessory items available for the HiPR-900 Wireless Modem.
Accessory DRL Part Number
Cables, Power kit, Power cable TBD
Adapters, RF cables, Ethernet cables, etc… TBD
Technical manual on CD ROM TBD
For information on accessories and options, contact your sales representative. In the United States, call 1-800-992-7774 or 1-507833-8819. For International inquiries, call 507-833-8819.
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Antenna kit Contact Sales Representative
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