RACOM RipEX - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Important Notice .................................................................................................................................. 7
Quick guide ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1. RipEX – Radio router .................................................................................................................... 10
1.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.2. Key Features ...................................................................................................................... 10
2. RipEX in detail ............................................................................................................................... 13
2.1. Applications ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.2. Bridge mode ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1. Detailed Description ................................................................................................ 14
2.2.2. Functionality example .............................................................................................. 14
2.2.3. Configuration examples ........................................................................................... 16
2.3. Router mode ....................................................................................................................... 19
2.3.1. Router - Flexible, Detail description ......................................................................... 20
2.3.2. Router - Flexible, Functionality example ................................................................. 20
2.3.3. Router - Flexible, Configuration examples .............................................................. 21
2.3.4. Router - Flexible, Addressing hints .......................................................................... 23
2.3.5. Router - Base driven, Detail description .................................................................. 24
2.3.6. Router - Base driven, Functionality example ........................................................... 24
2.3.7. Router - Base driven, Configuration example ......................................................... 25
2.4. Serial SCADA protocols ..................................................................................................... 27
2.4.1. Detailed Description ................................................................................................ 27
2.5. Combination of IP and serial communication ..................................................................... 28
2.5.1. Detailed Description ................................................................................................ 28
2.6. Diagnostics & network management .................................................................................. 29
2.6.1. Logs ......................................................................................................................... 29
2.6.2. Graphs ..................................................................................................................... 29
2.6.3. SNMP ...................................................................................................................... 29
2.6.4. Ping ......................................................................................................................... 30
2.6.5. Monitoring ................................................................................................................ 30
2.7. Firmware update and upgrade ........................................................................................... 30
2.8. Software feature keys ......................................................................................................... 31
3. Network planning ........................................................................................................................... 32
3.1. Data throughput, response time ......................................................................................... 32
3.2. Frequency .......................................................................................................................... 33
3.3. Signal budget ..................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.1. Path loss and fade margin ....................................................................................... 35
3.4. Multipath propagation, DQ ................................................................................................. 35
3.4.1. How to battle with multipath propagation? .............................................................. 36
3.5. Network layout .................................................................................................................... 38
3.6. Hybrid networks .................................................................................................................. 40
3.7. Assorted practical comments ............................................................................................. 40
3.8. Recommended values ........................................................................................................ 41
4. Product .......................................................................................................................................... 43
4.1. Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 43
4.2. Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 46
4.2.1. Antenna ................................................................................................................... 46
4.2.2. Power and Control ................................................................................................... 47
4.2.3. ETH ......................................................................................................................... 49
4.2.4. COM1 and COM2 .................................................................................................... 49
4.2.5. USB ......................................................................................................................... 50
4.2.6. Reset button ............................................................................................................ 52
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