The products described in this manual can fail in a variety of modes due to misuse, age, or malfunction and is not
designed or intended for used in systems requiring fail-safe performance, including life safety systems. Systems
with the products must be designed to prevent personal injury and property damage during product operation
and in the event of product failure.
Warning! Do not remove or insert any of the cables while the unit is powered on unless the area is
known to be free of ignition concentrations of flammable gasses or vapors.
Warranty Information
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. warrants the FreeWave® ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE (Product) that you have purchased
against defects in materials and manufacturing for a period of two years from the date of shipment, depending 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). The replacement product will remain under warranty for 90
days or the remainder of the original product warranty period, whichever is longer.
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, INABILITY TO ACCESS OR SEND COMMUNICATION OR DATA, PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE, OR OTHER LOSS
WHICH MAY ARISE FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
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ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
FreeWave’s Warranty does not apply in the following circumstances:
1. If Product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements are required due to accident, neglect, or undue
physical, electrical, or electromagnetic stress.
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.
Warning! The Z9-P is sold as a multi-board solution, assembled at the FreeWave factory.
Separation of the individual boards voids the FreeWave warranty.
Warning! The ZumLink Z9-PE is sold as a fully enclosed device, assembled at the FreeWave
factory. Opening the ZumLink Z9-PE device voids the FreeWave warranty.
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Note: Emphasis of specific information relevant to the text or procedure.
Provides time saving or informative suggestions about using the product.
Warning! Indicates a situation that WILL cause damage to personnel, the radio, data, or
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ZumLink™ Z9-P / Z9-PE: User Manual
1. ZumLink Overview
Thank you for purchasing the FreeWave ZumLink™ Z9-P / Z9-PE.
l The ZumLInk Z9-P is a 900 MHz Ethernet radio attached to a mounting plate.
l The ZumLink Z9-PE is a 900MHz enclosed Ethernet radio.
ZumLink is the latest generation of radios offered by FreeWave which consists of enclosed and
board level radios.
The ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE 900MHz Series:
l Operates in the unlicensed 900MHz ISM band (902-928 MHz).
l Provides a maximum of 30dBm transmit output power.
l Is FCC compliant as both a Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) and a Digital
Modulating (DM) radio.
Note: The frequency hopping capability is available at all bandwidths and the single channel
operation is available for bandwidths of at least 500 kHz.
The ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE has one Ethernet port, two serial ports, and one micro USB port.
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Included Equipment
QtyDescription
1ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE wireless device
1Power Cable w/ flying leads
l Z9-P FreeWave Part Number: ASC2402PT
l Z9-PE FreeWave Part Number: ASC0003ZL
1Quick Start Guide
2. Equipment
2.1. Included Equipment
This is the equipment included with the ZumLink:
Note: See the Available Accessories (on page 147).
2.1.1. User-supplied Equipment
l USB to micro-USB cable
l Ethernet cable
l FCC approved antenna for the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE**.
Note: **See Approved Antennas (on page 63) for detailed information.
Approved antennas can be purchased directly from FreeWave.
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3. Installation
l Powering the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE (on page 9)
l Connections and Installation (on page 10)
3.1. Powering the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE
l The ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE is approved to operate with an input voltage range of +6 to
+30VDC.
l See the Technical Specifications - 900MHz (on page 149) for additional information.
FREEWAVE Recommends: All input power supply wires should be at least 20AWG wires.
A dedicated power supply line is preferred.
The power supply used MUST provide more current than the amount of current drain listed in the
specifications for the product and voltage. (at least 270 mA at 12V)
Warning! Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectors to protect the radio from electric shock
and provide filtered conditioned power with over-voltage protection.
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3. Installation
3.2. Connections and Installation
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
3.2.1. Z9-P Connections
3.2.2. Z9-PE Connections
Figure 1: Z9-P Connections
Figure 2: Z9-PE Connections
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1. Install an FCC-approved antenna.
2. Connect the antenna feed line to the ZumLink.
Warning! Only FCC approved antennas may be used. See Approved Antennas (on
page 63). The antenna must be professionally installed on a fixed, mounted, and
permanent outdoor structure to satisfy RF exposure requirements.
Any antenna placed outdoors must be properly grounded.
Use extreme caution when installing antennas and follow all instructions included with
the antenna.
If installing a directional antenna, preset the antenna’s direction appropriately.
3. Connect the ZumLink to a power supply.
The ZumLink requires a continuous +6 to +30VDC power source that can supply at least
0.8 Amps.
Caution: All input power supply wires should be at least 20AWG wires.
A dedicated power supply line is preferred.
The power supply used MUST provide more current than the amount of current drain
listed in the specifications for the product and voltage.
The LED lights blink to show startup.
Note: See LEDs (on page 158) for more information.
4. Connect the USB cable to the computer and the micro-USB end to the ZumLink.
The AutoPlay ZumLink, AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers, and ZumLink windows open.
Important!: The USB does NOT power the ZumLink. It only provides a configuration
interface.
Figure 3: AutoPlay ZumLink window
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3. Installation
Figure 4: AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window
Figure 5: ZumLink window
5. Use the Ethernet port for data communications.
6. Upgrade the ZumLink to the latest firmware using either of these procedures:
l Firmware Upgrade - Drag and Drop (on page 35)
l Firmware Upgrade - Web Interface (on page 43)
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4. Drag and Drop Configuration
Caution: This procedure requires the Windows® Explorer file extension to be visible.
See the Microsoft® topic Show or Hide File Name Extensions to view the extensions.
Important!: Windows® 7 or later is required to use the USB Drag and Drop.
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
Procedure
1. Connect the USB cable to the computer and the micro-USB end to the ZumLink.
The AutoPlay ZumLink, AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers, and ZumLink windows open.
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Figure 6: AutoPlay ZumLink window
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4. Drag and Drop Configuration
Figure 7: AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window
Figure 8: ZumLink window
2. Close the AutoPlay windows.
3. In the ZumLink window, double-click the connected ZumLink.
The files of the ZumLink appear in the window.
Figure 9: Opened ZumLink window showing the ZumLink files
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4. Select the config.txt file and copy it to the clipboard (press <Ctrl+C>).
5. Leave the ZumLink window open - it is used later in the procedures.
6. Open a Windows® Explorer window and create a designated folder for changed
configuration files.
Example: C:\ZumLink Config File.
7. Paste (press <Ctrl+V>) the copied config.txt file into the designated folder.
Important!: The txt file must be copied to a separate location on the computer to edit.
The file CANNOT be changed directly in the ZumLink folder.
Figure 10: Copied config.txt file in the designated configuration folder.
8. Double-click the config.txt to open it in the default text editor.
Note: This example uses Notepad®.
9. Click the Notepad®File menu and click Save As.
Figure 11: Notepad® window - File > Save As menu.
The Save As dialog box opens.
10. In the File Name text box, enter a file name with either the .cfg or .cfg.txt extension.
Note: The file name used in this example is for illustration purposes only.
Any name can be used. NO SPACES are allowed in the file name.
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4. Drag and Drop Configuration
Caution: A .cfg file extension is required for Windows® 7.
A .cfg.txt file extension is required for Windows® 8 and Windows® 10.
Failure to save the file with the correct extension type results in the file NOT being able
to integrate with the ZumLink config.txt file when copied to the ZumLink window.
11. Click the Save as type list box arrow and select All Files.
Figure 12: Save As dialog box with All Files (*.*) selected.
12.
Click.
The dialog box closes and the text editor returns with the new .cfg or .cfg.txt file open.
13. As applicable, change these general settings:
l [Page=systemInfo]
l systemInfo.deviceName
l systemInfo.deviceId
Note: See systemInfo (on page 138) for detailed information about these settings.
l [Page=radioSettings]
l radioSettings.txPower
l radioSettings.rfDataRate***
l radioSettings.radioMode
l radioSettings.networkId***
l radioSettings.nodeId**
l radioSettings.radioFrequency***
l radioSettings.radioHoppingMode***
l radioSettings.beaconInterval
Note: See radioSettings (on page 111) for detailed information about these settings.
**Each radio with the same networkId must have a UNIQUE nodeId.
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***These are the Golden Settings and they MUST match between the ZumLink Gateway
and Endpoints.
Important!: With radioHoppingMode enabled, only one radio can be designated as a
Gateway. All other radios MUST be designated as Endpoints. For detailed information, see
radioSettings (on page 111) in the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Settings and Descriptions section.
Example: For illustration, the radioSettings.radioMode was changed from Endpoint to
Gateway.
Figure 13: Notepad® with the .cfg file open.
14. Press <Ctrl+S> or, on the File menu, click Save to save the updated file.
15. Close the text editor.
16. Locate and open the ZumLink window so it is side-by-side with the changed configuration
file window.
17. Open the Windows® Explorer designated folder for changed configuration files.
18. Select the changed .cfg or .cfg.txt file.
Figure 14: Select the changed .cfg or .cfg.txt file.
19. Drag and drop the .cfg or .cfg.txt file to the ZumLink window.
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4. Drag and Drop Configuration
Figure 15: Drag and drop the .cfg or .cfg.txt file to the ZumLink window.
20. Wait for the .cfg or .cfg.txt file to integrate with the ZumLink config.txt file.
Note: The more changes made in the .cfg or .cfg.txt file, the longer the ZumLink takes to
process the file and update the config.txt file.
Figure 16: Changed .cfg file copied to the ZumLink window.
When the config.txt is updated, the changed .cfg or .cfg.txt file is removed from the list of
files in the ZumLink window.
21. Double-click the result.txt file to verify there are No errors Detected with the identified
changes in the file.
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Figure 17: Opened result.txt file.
If an error was detected, the result.txt file will indicate that errors are present.
22. As appropriate, repeat the Drag and Drop procedure to correct any errors.
23. Optional: Double-click the config.txt file to view the new ZumLink configuration.
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5. CLI Configuration
This procedure provides a Tera Term terminal connection to the ZumLink CLI.
The basic steps are:
A. Connect the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE to the Computer (on page 21)
B. Optional: Installing the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Driver (on page 23)
C. Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Setup (on page 28)
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
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5. CLI Configuration
5.1. Connect the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE to the Computer
1. Connect the USB cable to the computer and the micro-USB end to the ZumLink.
The AutoPlay ZumLink, AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers, and ZumLink windows open.
Figure 18: AutoPlay ZumLink window
Figure 19: AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window
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Important!: The ZumLink driver installs automatically.
Figure 21: Installing Driver message
Figure 22: Driver ready to use message
Note: If the ZumLink driver does NOT automatically install, complete the Installing the
ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Driver (on page 23) procedure.
2. Continue with Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Setup (on page 28).
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5. CLI Configuration
5.2. Installing the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Driver
Note: Follow this procedure if the ZumLink driver does NOTautomatically install.
The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. In the AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window, make a note of the drive letter (in this
example image, it is E).
2. Click the Windows® Start button and right-click on Computer.
3. In the right-click menu, click Properties.
Figure 23: Right-click Properties on the menu.
The System window opens.
4. Click Device Manager.
Figure 24: Click Device Manager.
The Device Manager window opens.
5. Under Other Devices, right-click the CDC Serial device and select Update DriverSoftware.
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Figure 25: Right-click CDC Serial and click Update Driver Software.
The Update Driver Software - CDC Serial dialog box opens.
6. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
Figure 26: Update Driver Software - CDC Serial dialog box
The Update Driver Software - CDC Serial dialog box refreshes with the active Browse
option.
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5. CLI Configuration
Figure 27: Update Driver Software - CDC Serial dialog box with Browse
option
7.
Click.
The Browse For Folder dialog box opens.
8. Select the drive letter identified in the Removable Disk AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers
window.
Note: The driver letter shown in the image is an example only.
Figure 28: Browse For Folder dialog box
9. Click OK to save the selection and close the dialog box.
The Update Driver Software - CDC Serial dialog box returns with the selected drive.
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Figure 29: Update Driver Software - CDC Serial dialog box with selected
10. Click Next.
The Windows Security dialog box opens.
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11. Click Install.
The driver software is installed.
The dialog box refreshes showing a successful driver install.
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Figure 30: Windows Security dialog box
Figure 31: Installing driver software
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12. Click Close.
The Device Manager window returns showing the FreeWave Configuration Console
added to the Ports.
Figure 32: Successful driver installation.
Figure 33: The Device Manager window showing the FreeWave
Configuration Console device and its assigned COM Port number.
Important!: The Port assignment varies from computer to computer.
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5.3. Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Setup
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. On the computer connected to the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE, open a terminal program (e.g.,
Tera Term http://ttssh2.osdn.jp/).
2. In Tera Term, on the File menu, select New Connection.
Figure 34: File menu > New Connection
The Tera Term New Connection dialog box opens.
3. Click the Port list box arrow and select the COM port the ZumLink device is connected to.
Figure 35: Select the ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE COM port
Important!: The Port assignment varies from computer to computer.
4. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
The Tera Term window shows the connected COM port and Baud rate in the title bar of the
window.
5. In the Tera Term window, click the Setup menu and select Serial Port.
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5. CLI Configuration
The Tera Term: Serial Port Setup dialog box opens.
Note: The image shows the default ZumLink settings.
Figure 36: Serial menu > Setup Port
Figure 37: Tera Term: Serial Port Setup dialog box with default settings
6. Verify the COM port settings are:
Baud Rate: 115200
Data: 8 bit
Parity: none
Stop: 1 bit
7. Click OK to save the changes and close the dialog box.
8. In the Tera Term window, press <Enter>.
The ZumLink CLI Login returns.
9. Type admin to login and press <Enter>.
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10. When prompted, type admin for the password and press <Enter>.
Note: The password does not appear when typing - it looks blank.
The FreeWave Shell returns.
Figure 38: The FreeWave Shell returns.
Note: The login times out after 3600 seconds. Repeat the login procedure if needed.
11. At the > prompt, type pages and press <Enter>.
The available ZumLink information appears.
Figure 39: ZumLink Z9-P / Z9-PE Pages information
12. At the > prompt, type network and press <Enter>.
The ZumLink network settings appear.
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