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RF Neulink NL6000 User Manual

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Table of Contents

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RF Neulink NL6000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNL6000
ManufacturerRF Neulink
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
CategoryModem
RangeNetwork dependent
InterfaceUART

Summary

Product Overview

Features

Lists primary features including Product Reliability, Data Reliability, RF Data Rate, Protocol Flexibility, User Interface, and Base Station Configuration.

Regulatory Information

Specifications

Hardware Installation and Operation

Parts Description

Details the physical components of the NL6000, including connectors and LEDs.

Power Connections

Explains how to connect the 12 VDC power supply to the NL6000 unit.

Mounting Instructions

Guides on how to mount the NL6000 unit using provided mounting holes.

Serial Port

Describes the 9-pin female serial port and DTE/DCE device connections.

LEDs

Interprets the meaning of the Tx/Rx and Pwr/USB LEDs on the NL6000.

Technical Support

Provides contact information for telephone support.

Software Configuration

Prerequisites

Details the requirements for configuring the NL6000, including connecting a computer and terminal emulator.

Preparation

Outlines network planning questions and considerations for configuring units as base stations or remotes.

Source and Destination Addressing

Details how to assign unique MYID and TOID values, including wildcard usage.

Packet Data Options

Covers Transmission Mode, Maximum Packet Size, Data Rates, Acknowledgements, and CSMA settings.

Procedures

General Procedures

Covers entering programming mode, saving/reverting configurations, and returning to menus.

Radio Network Setup

Guides on setting Unit Type, Unit ID (MYID), Target Unit ID (TOID), Active Channel, and frequencies.

Serial Connection Setup

Details configuring baud rate, data bits, stop bits, timeouts, flow control, and DCD mode.

Data Setup

Explains settings for Maximum Packet Size, Packet Mode, Data Rate, Request ACKs, and Contention.

Repeater Setup

Covers configuring repeater entries, triggers, IDs, transmit channels, and delays.

File Management

Details downloading software upgrades and saving/restoring parameters to disk.

Menu Quick Reference

Main Menu

Displays the primary menu structure for navigating the NL6000 configuration interface.

Summary Window

Shows the configuration summary screen displaying current settings.

Serial Menu

Lists options available within the Serial configuration menu.

Network Menu

Outlines the parameters available for network configuration.

Radio Menu

Displays the options for configuring radio parameters like channel and frequency.

Diagnostics Menu

Shows the various diagnostic tests and settings available for the unit.

Save/Restore Parameters Menu

Presents options for saving, restoring, or resetting unit parameters.

Other Considerations

Troubleshooting

Provides guidance on common issues and solutions, including antenna and interface setup.

Appendix A – Diagnosing and Correcting Performance Problems

Setting the Power Value

Step-by-step guide to setting the power output level of the NL6000.

Setting the Frequency Trim

Instructions for adjusting frequency trim, which is linked to power settings.

Setting the Deviation and Balance

Procedures for properly setting radio deviation and balance parameters.

Setting the Receive Gain

Guide on how to set the receive gain for optimal packet reception.