FreeWave LRS-140CSU User Manual

FreeWave Technologies

User Manual Addendum

1.427-1.432 GHz Transceiver

V1.0f

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

1.47 – 1.432 GH z

User Manual Addendum

(LRS-140CSU)

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FreeWave Technologies, Inc. products may be subject to control by the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Export, re-export, or
transfer of these products without required authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau
of Industry and Security, or the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, as
applicable, is prohibited. Any party exporting, re-exporting or transferring FreeWave products is
responsible for obtaining all necessary U.S. government authorizations required to ensure compliance
with these and other applicable U.S. laws. Consult with your legal counsel for further guidance.

Safety Information

Warning! Do not remove or insert diag nos tic s cabl e w hile cir cuit is live.

Warranty

FreeWave Technologies, Inc. warrants your FreeWave® Wireless Data Transceiver against defects in materials
and manufacturing for a period of two years from the date of shipment, depend on model number. In the event of
a Product failure due to materials or workmanship, FreeWave will, at its discretion, repair or replace the Product.
For evaluation of Warranty coverage, return the Product to FreeWave upon receiving a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) for evaluation of Warranty Coverage.

In no event will FreeWave Technologies, Inc., its suppliers, or its licensors be liable for any damages arising from
the use of or inability to use this Product. This includes business interruption, loss of business information, or
other loss which may arise from the use of this Product. OEM customer’s warranty periods can vary.

Warranty Policy will not apply in the following circumstances:

1. If Product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements are required due to acc ide nt, n eglect, or undue
physical, electrical, or electro magn eti c stres s.

2. If Product is used outside of FreeWave specifications as stated in the Product's data sheet.

3. If Product has been modified, repaired, or altered by Customer unless FreeWave specifically authorized
such alterations in each instance in writing. This includes the addition of conformal coating.

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Any product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.

This manual is for use by purchasers and other authorized users of FreeWave products.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,

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right to make changes to this manual without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of
this manual or the infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.

FreeWave products are designed and manufactured in the United States of America.

Printed in the United States of America.
Copyright © 2012 by FreeWave Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved

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The FreeWave Technologies LRS Family 1.427–1.432 GHz Licensed Radios operate
in substantially the same manner as the 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz transceivers. They
can be used in point to point and multipoint modes, with essentially the same
parameter options.

UL Certification

LRS-140CSU:

“This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or
non-hazardous locations only.”

“Warning – Explosion Hazard – Substitution of components may impair suitability for
Class I, Division 2.”

The diagnostics port and cable do not have a latching connector and cannot be used
in a hazardous location.

GENERAL:
The device covered by this Report is a wireless data transceiver. It must be installed

in a suitable enclosure.
RATINGS:
Model LRS-140CSU is supplied by a NEC Class 2 Power Supply.

6 V dc to 30 V dc at 500 mA (Avg) @ 115.2K bd max.
The ambient rating is -20°C to 40°C.

Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the
following considerations are to be examined:

1. The transceivers shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the
intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2
wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian
Electrical Code, as applicable.

2. The transceivers must be used within their Recognized ratings and
transmission rate.

3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical
Code or Canadian Electri c al Code, as appli cable.

4. The end product shall be marked with a warning for the end user indicating
that changes to the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I,
Division 2 Hazardous Locations.

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5. The suitability of field wiring connections shall be determined in the end use
application.

6. The devices were evaluated for use in 40°C ambient, use of these devices
above 40°C may require additional testi ng .

7. The diagnostics port and cable do not have a latching connector and cannot
be used in a hazardous location.

Quick Start on a Point-to-Multipoint System

The following is a quick start guide for setting up two transceivers in Point-to­Multipoint mode. This mode allows for a Master to communicate with several Slaves
simultaneously. In addition to the Quick Start Guide, detailed instructions on how to
set up the frequency and min and max packet sizes ar e also pr ovided.

NOTE: The following is a step by step procedure for radio setup through
HyperTerminal. The device may also be setup via EZConfig. When using EZConfig,
please reference the tables in this procedure for proper radio configuration.

1. Connect the transceiver to the serial port of a computer either through a data
cable (9 pin serial) or via the diagnostics cable.

2. Open up a HyperTerminal session.

• Use the following settings in connecting with HyperTerminal

• Connect to COMx (the COM port to which the cable is connected)

• Set; Bits per second to 19200, Data bits- 8, Parity- None, Stop bits- 1, Flow

control- None.

3. Press the setup button next to the serial port on the radio. If the diagnostics
cable is being used, press Shi ft-U (capital U).

• The three lights on the board should all turn green, indicating Setup mode.

• The main menu will appear on the screen.

4. Press 0 to get into the Operation Mode menu.

• Press 2 to set the radio as a point to Multipoint Master.

• Press 3 to set the radio as a point to Multipoint Slave.

• Press Esc to get back to Main menu.

5. Press 1 in the main menu to change the Baud Rate.

• The baud rate in setup mode will default to 19200.

• The baud rate must be changed to match the baud rate of the device that the

radio is attached to.

6. At the Main Menu, press 3.

• All of the following settings must be the same on all radios throughout the

network.

• FreqKey- This setting is discussed later in this manual.

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