FreeWave ZumLink Z9-PE User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the FreeWave ZumLink™ Z9-PE.
This Quick Start Guide provides procedures for the hardware connection and
configuration of the ZumLink Z9-PE.
For detailed information about the ZumLink Z9-PE, download the User
Manual (LUM0076AA) from http://support.freewave.com/.
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.
ZumLink Z9-PE Included Equipment
The ZumLink Z9-PE package contains these items:
Qty Description
1 ZumLink Z9-PE wireless device
1 Power Cable w/ flying leads
(FreeWave Part Number: ASC0003ZL)
1 ZumLink Z9-PE Quick Start Guide
User-supplied Equipment
l USB to micro-USB cable
l Ethernet cable
l FCC approved antenna for the ZumLink Z9-PE.
Powering the ZumLink Z9-PE
The ZumLink Z9-PE is approved to operate with an input voltage range of +6 to
+30VDC.
FREEWAVE Recommends: 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.
Warning! Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) protectors to protect the
radio from electric shock and provide filtered conditioned power with
over-voltage protection.
Hardware Installation
ZumLink Z9-PE Connections
Figure 1: ZumLink Z9-PE Connections
ZumLink Z9-PE CLI Configuration
This procedure provides a Tera Term terminal connection to the ZumLink CLI.
The basic steps are:
A. Connect the ZumLink Z9-PE to the Computer (on page 1)
B. Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-PE Setup (on page 2)
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
Connect the ZumLink Z9-PE to the Computer
1. Connect the ZumLink Z9-PE to all four connections as shown in Figure 1.
The AutoPlay ZumLink, AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers, and ZumLink
windows open.
Figure 2: AutoPlay ZumLink window
Figure 3: AutoPlay FreeWave Drivers window
Figure 4: ZumLink window
Important!: The ZumLink driver installs automatically.
Figure 5: Installing Driver message
Figure 6: Driver ready to use message
2. Continue with Tera Term Activation & ZumLink Z9-PE Setup (on page 2).
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FreeWave ZumLink Z9-PE Specifications

General

Frequency Range	902-928 MHz
Data Rate	Up to 4 Mbps
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +75°C
Interface	Ethernet, Serial
Range	Up to 60 miles with line of sight
Power Output	Up to 30 dBm
Input Voltage	9-30 VDC
Security	AES-128 encryption
Modulation	FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)