Electronic Systems Technology ESTEEM192S Wireless Modem User Manual part 1

Electronic Systems Technology Wireless Modem part 1

user manual part 1

CHAPTER 1STARTING OUTBEFORE YOU STARTESTEEM UTILITYInstalling ESTeem Utility Software – Windows 95/98/NTRunning The ProgramSTARTING OUTBASIC ESTEEM PROGRAMMINGHELP FunctionsSaving A ProgramRestoring Factory Defaults
CHAPTER 1STARTING OUTRevised: 11 Feb 99 1-2BEFORE YOU STARTCongratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem WirelessModem! This section of the manual will describe the basicfunctioning and programming of the ESTeem to get yourwireless network up as soon as possible. It is recommendedthat any first time user of the ESTeem and those that areunfamiliar with its operation complete all steps in thissection before proceeding.Take a few minutes to inventory your equipment before youproceed. Report any missing or damaged items toCustomer Support as soon as possible. We at ElectronicSystems Technology, Inc. (EST) are constantly trying toimprove our products and support system so if you have anycomments or suggestions on improvement of this manual,please contact us at (509) 735-9092.The completion of this section requires loading the ESTeemUtility program on your computer. The following sectionwill describe the installation and use of this valuable utilityprogram.ESTEEM UTILITYThe ESTeem Utility is designed to assist the ESTeem userin programming and troubleshooting. The Utility coversbasic operation, programming, PLC applications, anddiagnostics of the ESTeem. The ESTeem Utility Programis designed to operate with Windows 95®, Windows 98®and Windows NT®.Installing ESTeem Utility SoftwareWindows 95/98/NT1. Place the ESTeem CD in your CD-ROM drive(Figure 1).2. Select Run on the Start Menu.3. Type (your CD-ROM drive letter):\Utility\Setup.exe4. Click the OK button and the program will begininstallation.Running The Program1. Select the ESTeem Utility Icon on Start>Programsmenu. Figure 2 shows an example of the Main UtilityMenu.STARTING OUTThis section covers the basics setup and testing for theESTeem wireless modem. If this is your first experiencewith the ESTeem wireless modems or you are unclear onhow to set the frequency, squelch, or test communication,the ESTeem Starting Out section will guide you throughthe basics of wireless communication. Figure 2: ESTeem Utility Main MenuRS-232C Interface Cable(EST P/N AA061)12 VDC Power Supply(EST P/N AA174)2 Pin MolexConnectorESTeem Model 192SRear ViewESTeem Model 192 UtilitySoftware Windows VersionComputer Running Windows 95/98/NTS/N:T/ETXRXPWRIRPortPhoneModel 192SAntenna12 VDCRESETRubber Duck Antenna(EST P/N AA01S)Figure 1: Installation Diagram
CHAPTER 1STARTING OUTRevised: 11 Feb 99 1-31. Select ESTeem Starting Out from the main menu. Awindow like the one in Figure 3 will be displayed. Ifthis is your first time using the ESTeem wirelessmodems, select ESTeem Setup Guide for a completedescription of all ESTeem functions. Proceed to step2.2. Step 1 – Installing External Power window will bedisplayed (Figure 4). Select Model 192S on themenu and the voltage and current specifications willbe displayed. The ESTeem model AA174 powersupply can be used with all ESTeem products. If youare using the ESTeem in a solar power application,press Calculate Solar Consumption button for theAmp/Hours required. 3. Press Test External Power Connection button. If youhave connected your power cable correctly yourPower LED should be illuminated. Press OK tocontinue. Press Go To Step 2 button to proceed.4. Step 2 – ESTeem Familiarization window will bedisplayed (Figure 5). This step will explain theconnections to ESTeem Model 192S front panel andprovide a setup diagram for testing.5. Press the Front Panel Description button and awindow containing the ESTeem Model 192S frontpanel will appear (Figure 6). Press any one of thebuttons for a complete description of the item’sfunction. For example, press the Power LED buttonand the description of the power LED and its use willFigure 3: Starting Out Main MenuFigure 4: Step 1 - Installing External PowerFigure 5: Step 2 – ESTeem FamiliarizationAntenna Connector(TNC-R)12 VDC InputPower Connector(2 Pin Molex)Reset SwitchRS-232, 422 and 485Input/Output Connector(25 Pin DB Connector)Phone ModemInterfaceRS-232/422/485Setup SwitchesPower LEDIR PortTransmit LEDReceive LEDT/E LED•Link Connect/Disconnect•Auto Connect Enable•Serial Port Framing ErrorFigure 6: ESTeem Front Panel
CHAPTER 1STARTING OUTRevised: 11 Feb 99 1-4be displayed.6. Press the Testing Configuration button and a windowcontaining the Testing Diagram (Figure 1) will bedisplayed. Press Go To Step 3 button to proceed.7. Step 3 – Serial Connection window will be displayed(Figure 7). This step will help configure thecomputer and the ESTeem to communicate with eachother.8. Press Display Cable Diagrams button and all serialpins to the ESTeem Model 192S will be displayed. Press OK to continue. Note: A standard 9-Pin serial port on a computer toESTeem interface cable is the ESTeem AA061(Figure 1). 9. Press Change Port Settings. This window willconfigure the communications port on your computerto operate with the ESTeem modem. Select theoperating parameters you wish or set to the default of19,200,N,8,1. Click OK to continue.10. Press Set Dip Switches button. This window willconfigure the ESTeem’s RS-232/422/485 to operateat the setting selected in step 8. Turn both Switches 1and 2 on the RS-232 setup switches (Figure 6) to theOFF/Down position and press the Reset Button on theESTeem. Press Download Port Settings button toreturn to the Step 3 menu. Return Switch 1 on theRS-232/422/485 port setup switches to the ONposition and press the reset button.11. Press Test ESTeem button. If the ESTeem serialinterface cable and communication port are operatingcorrectly the ESTeem Welcome Message will bedisplayed. This will confirm communication betweenthe computer and the ESTeem. If you do not receivea welcome message, follow the on-screentroubleshooting guide that will be displayed. PressGo to Step 4 button to proceed.12. Step 4 – ESTeem Setup Parameters window will bedisplayed (Figure 8). This step will complete thesetup for your ESTeem Model 192S.13. Press Set Address button. You must give eachESTeem a unique address in the system. Type in theaddress number and press OK to continue.14. Press Set Squelch/Antenna button. This section willgive you instructions on antenna placement andinstallation. Press the Set Squelch button and followthe on-line guide to configure the ESTeem squelch. Press OK to continue.15. Press Set Frequency button. Select the centerfrequency for your ESTeem Model 192S and pressSet Frequency to continue. Set all ESTeems to thesame frequency for operation within this section.16. Press Complete Setup. You have just configured alloperating parameters within the ESTeem. If this isyour first ESTeem you have programmed for testing,press the Express Setup button on the Setup MainMenu (Figure 3) to program subsequent ESTeemModems. The Express Setup will allow you toquickly configure the remaining ESTeem modemswithout additional instruction. If you have at least Figure 7: Step 3 – Serial ConnectionFigure 8: Step 4 – ESTeem Setup Parameters
CHAPTER 1STARTING OUTRevised: 11 Feb 99 1-5two ESTeems programmed and wish to testcommunication, proceed to step 17.17. Press Test Communication button. This section willallow you to test the radio frequency (RF)communications between two or more ESTeems. Two types of tests are listed in this window (Figure6). If you have a computer attached to both ESTeemsproceed to step 18 and if you only have one computerto test both ESTeems proceed to step 19.18. The first test will be used if you have a computerattached to both ESTeems. Select the first of twoitems and press ENTER. Follow the instructions onthe screen to establish a communication link betweenmodems.19. This second test will allow you to use the remoteESTeem as a digi-repeater for your local modem. This procedure is explained in the window and cantest communication with only one computer.20. You now have completed the basic programming andsetup of your ESTeem modems. You have testedtheir operation with each other and are now ready toproceed in programming them for your application. Press Exit to Main Menu and continue with theprogramming of the ESTeem for your application.BASIC ESTEEM PROGRAMMINGMost of the ESTeem commands outlined in this sectionhave been automatically input to the modem by theESTeem Utility program. A few of the commands usedmost often in troubleshooting and programming arecovered here. These commands can be programmed tothe modem directly by the Terminal Emulation section ofthe utility or by any other terminal software package.HELP FunctionsThe ESTeem has over a hundred software commands toaid the user in their application. The HELP commandallow the user to list the various software commands andtheir respective values.From the COMMAND mode, type HELP<cr>. Yourdisplay should list the following:Help switches are:ALL (Lists all settings).CHANGE (List settings changed from factory default).CONTROL (List settings dealing with control).PLC (List settings for PLCs).RADIO (List settings for ESTeem radio).RS232 (List settings for RS-232/422/485)SETUP (List settings for control).SYSTEM (List settings for system).These are the different software categories.Example: HELP SETUP<cr> , will list all theprogrammable variables and their settings for the SETUPcategory.You can interrogate a discrete software command by justtyping the command followed by a <cr>.Example: ADD<cr> , will list the current address savedin the connected ESTeem.Note Appendix E of this manual will have thecomplete listing of software commands andcategories for the factory default of theESTeem.Saving A ProgramA program is saved by typing in the SAVE command atthe CMD: prompt. The programming variables that havebeen changed will be written to the non-volatile memory.The programming parameters will be loaded each time themodem is powered up or reset.Restoring Factory DefaultsThe ESTeem has a very simple procedure to restore theprogram variables in the unit to the factory default setting. When the FA<cr> command is entered from thecommand mode the ESTeem will be configured from avariable table located in its EPROM. It is a good practiceto restore the ESTeem to a factory defaults before anyprogramming of the unit.To ensure the modem is in the COMMAND MODE to setit back to the factory default perform the following:1. Set Bit 2 on the RS-232 setup switches to the OFFposition.
CHAPTER 1STARTING OUTRevised: 11 Feb 99 1-6 2. Reset the ESTeem. 3. Type FA<cr> and the ESTeem welcome messageshould be displayed. The characters may not beechoed on the screen. 4. Type SA<cr> to save the factory default table.

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