Instruction Sheet
Controller Radio and Board Replacement Kit
Part Number 0094080
Kit Contents
1 Desiccant pack (0087630)
2 Radio (0075330)
3 Controller board (0098610 ver2012A)
It is important to install radio (0075330) only on controller board
(0098610 ver2012A) or later. Prior versions of the controller
board are not compatible with this radio.
Programming Module Purchased Separately
A programming module (0085410) is necessary for programming the radios with the
network settings.
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Radio Settings Definitions
MK – Address Mask
The Address Mask is used with the Destination Address.
DT – Destination Address
The Destination Address is used with the Address Mask to establish Parent/Child
relationships and to determine which radios communicate with each other.
ID – Modem VID
The Modem VID must be unique for each installation. This prevents radios from
communicating with radios at another location. However, radios with different VIDs may
still interfere with each other if they use the same hopping channel (HP).
HP – Hopping Channel (0-6)
The Hopping Channel defines a subset of the radio frequency range. Radios set with
the same hopping channel will communicate with each other. Radios set to different
hopping channels will not interfere with each other.
SM – Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode is used to put the radio in low power mode when not in use. Sleep mode is
set to a value of 1 (Pin Sleep) only on buoy radios. The SM setting must be set to 0 on
host modem and controller radios.
Program Radio Network Settings
Inspect the buoy transceiver, controller, or repeater housing for a label listing the
existing radio settings so you can program the settings to the new radio. It may also be
possible to obtain documentation from site files. If documentation is unavailable, you
can read the settings from an existing radio to establish a starting place. See page 4.
1. Locate the replacement radio and the programming module.
2. Align the radio pins with the sockets on the programming module and press the
replacement radio into place.
3. Attach signal and power cables to the programming module.
4. Connect the cables to a computer with Digi-MaxStream software installed.
You can download the software from www.digi.com/support.
5. Go to Start>Programs>Digi>X-CTU and open the software.
6. Select the appropriate COM port.
7. Select the Modem Configuration tab and scroll to the Networking section.
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8. Click the following labels one at a time and enter the proper network settings: HP,
DT, MK, and SM. See page 2.
If you do not know the network settings you might be able to
determine them from a known-good radio on the network. See
page 4.
9. Click the Write button to write the settings to the new radio.
10. Click the Terminal tab to change the Modem VID.
11. All radios in a network must be set with the same VID.
12. Type +++ to put the radio into programming mode for 20 seconds.
13. Type atid followed by the 4-digit ID number (e.g. atid3456) and click Enter.
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14. Type atwr and click Enter.
15. Disconnect the programming module from power and the computer.
16. Remove the replacement radio from the programming module and set it aside.
17. Pull the non-functional radio from the main board and properly discard it.
18. Align the radio pins with the sockets and press the replacement radio into place.
19. Replace the housing and attach the cables.
Determining Settings from a Known-Good Radio
1. Find a known-good radio from which you would like to determine settings.
2. Disconnect power and remove the known-good radio from its housing.
3. Place the known-good radio on the programming module.
If the radio does not fit on the programming module, it is probably
an obsolete radio. You can determine the settings from a large
obsolete radio by connecting it to the Host radio board.
4. Connect the signal and power cables to the programming module.
5. Connect the cables to a computer with Digi-MaxStream/X-CTU and open the
software.
6. Select the appropriate COM port.
7. Select the Modem Configuration tab.
8. Click the Read button. The settings appear on screen and are temporarily stored in
memory.
9. Remove the known-good radio and return it to its original housing.
10. Put the replacement radio on the programming module.
11. Click the Write button to copy the settings to the replacement radio.
12. Change the ID parameter.
13. In most cases you must change some of the new settings to properly complete the
installation. See page 4.
14. Click the following settings one at a time and enter the proper network settings. See
page 6.
Copy Guidelines
Copying Settings from Buoy to Buoy
When you copy settings from one buoy to another in a network that does not include a
repeater, you do not need to change any settings.
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Copying Settings from Buoy to Controller or Controller to Buoy
When you copy settings from a buoy to a controller or vice versa, the sleep mode
setting (SM) must be changed. The buoy SM must be set to 1, and the controller SM
must be set to 0.
Copying Settings from a Host Radio Modem to a Controller or a Buoy
Installations that do not include a repeater allow you to copy settings from a host radio
modem to a controller or to a buoy. However, you must exchange the DT and MK
settings and increment the DT value by one.
Install Desiccant Pack
A desiccant pack is included in the kit. After the replacement radio module is installed
on the board and the settings are correct, place a desiccant pack inside the instrument
housing, while taking care not to disturb the wiring connections.
Replace the desiccant pack before the indicator beads change
from blue to pink.
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Standard Radio Network Diagram
Radio Network Diagram Including a Repeater
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