RLX-IFHE ♦ RadioLinx Industrial Wireless Contents
RadioLinx® Industrial Frequency Hopping Ethernet Radios User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 7 of 109
November 19, 2013
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology
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Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
RLX-IFHxE Recommended Antennas ............................................................................................... 3
Recommended Antennas ................................................................................................................... 3
Antenna spacing requirements for user safety ................................................................................... 4
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 4
EU Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 4
RadioLinx IFH: FCC Part 15 & Industry Canada Rules ...................................................................... 4
RadioLinx IFHE: COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .................................................................................. 4
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
Agency Approvals & Certifications ...................................................................................................... 5
Guide to the RLX-IFHE User Manual 11
1 Start Here 13
1.1 About the RadioLinx Industrial Frequency Hopping Radios ................................... 13
1.1.1 Product Specifications - RLX-IFH9E ....................................................................... 13
1.1.2 Product Specifications - RLX-IFH24E ..................................................................... 15
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 16
1.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 17
1.4 Installing ControlScape FH Configuration Software ................................................ 18
1.5 Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 19
1.5.1 Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 20
1.5.2 ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 21
1.6 Configuring the Radios ............................................................................................ 23
1.6.1 Start ControlScape FH ............................................................................................ 23
1.6.2 Set Up the Network ................................................................................................. 24
1.6.3 General Radio Configuration ................................................................................... 34
1.6.4 Set Up the Master Radio ......................................................................................... 35
1.6.5 Adding Remote Radios ........................................................................................... 40
1.6.6 Add Repeaters ........................................................................................................ 41
1.6.7 Graphically Defining the RF Link ............................................................................. 43
1.6.8 Saving the Network Configuration ........................................................................... 45
1.6.9 Transfer the Configuration to the Remote Radios .................................................. 46
1.7 Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 48
1.8 Testing the Network Installation Plan ...................................................................... 49
1.9 Verifying Communication ........................................................................................ 50
1.9.1 Viewing Operating Network ..................................................................................... 50
1.9.2 Viewing Signal Strength .......................................................................................... 51
1.9.3 Getting Radio Status ............................................................................................... 52
2 Installing the Radios 55
2.1 Radio Hardware ...................................................................................................... 56
2.1.1 Radio power requirements ...................................................................................... 56
2.1.2 Connecting antennas .............................................................................................. 56
