Futaba FRH-SD07TU RF Modem using digital modulation User Manual

Futaba Corporation RF Modem using digital modulation Users Manual

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  WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION MODEM  FRH-SD07TU (US Version) FRH-SD07TB (EU Version) Ultra Low Power Consumption Wireless Modem with Serial Interface Instruction Manual                    Futaba Corporation Industrial Radio Control
 Page  i Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 I  Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with ETS 300 440 of the European Telecommunication Standard Institute (ETSI). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Futaba Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the device and possibly result in damage to the equipment and/or cause serious or fatal injuries to the operator or nearby personnel.  This device is intended to be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to comply with these instructions could void the user’s authority to operate the device and possibly result in damage to the equipment and/or cause serious or fatal injuries to the operator or nearby personnel.  [Especially for users in Europe] FRH-SD07TB, European version can be used in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and United Kingdom (the Czech Republic and Hungary with limitation, see below).  In France and Spain, usable frequency is limited by its country’s regulatory authority. See p.35 FREQUENCY GROUPING for the frequency usage limitation.  Belgium does not authorize FRH-SD07TB itself. FRH-SD07TB must be fitted into the final product, then tested to Radio, EMC and safety requirements. A notification will be only accepted for the final product then.  Users in the Czech Republic and Hungary can use FRH-SD07TB modem, but it has some limitation for operation. Please contact local regulatory authority to obtain details before attempt to use FRH-SD07TB modem in that countries.
Page  ii  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 II  Important Safety Information The list of dangers, warnings and cautions in this section contain important information that will help ensure safe operation of the system. Please read carefully and understand all of these items. All installers, operators and maintenance personnel should read and understand this information before installation, use, or maintenance of the FRH-SD07TU/TB system.  The FRH-SD07TU/TB system by itself is not inherently dangerous. HOWEVER, WHEN THE FRH-SD07TU/TB IS CONNECTED TO OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROL, SAFETY AND ALL POSSIBLE ASSOCIATED DANGERS MUST ALWAYS BE GIVEN THE UTMOST CONSIDERATION DURING SYSTEM INTEGRATION, DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND USE.  The FRH-SD07TU/TB system may be used in virtually unlimited applications. Many of these associated systems can, by themselves, pose a mechanical, electrical or other hazard to operators and other persons or equipment. To address all possible applications and associated safety hazards in this manual would be impossible. The warnings below and throughout this manual give information that will allow safe installation and use the modem system applications. If you have questions regarding the safety of your specific application, please contact the appropriate people for help. Your Futaba sales representative, representatives of the equipment being controlled, and the technical support staff at local branch of Futaba Corporation are among those who can provide assistance with your safety concerns.  The following warnings are included in the lists that follow but warrant repetition here:  In installations where the FRH-SD07TU/TB system is used to control motion or operation of potentially dangerous equipment, it is imperative for safety that all operators and installers be thoroughly trained in the normal function of that equipment before attempting to control it remotely with the FRH-SD07TU/TB system.  To help ensure safe operation of the equipment, the FRH-SD07TU/TB system must be connected so that it will operate in a fail-safe way. In other words, the equipment being controlled should stop or return to its safest state in the absence of a control signal or total loss of RF transmission from the FRH-SD07TU/TB system. Our system uses one of the most reliable methods available to transmit data using radio signals. Many factors can affect a radio signal that may block it or interfere enough to disrupt regular transmission. Because of this, equipment motion or dangerous electrical current, for example, that continues during a loss-of-signal condition could be very dangerous.
 Page  iii Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Four symbols are used in the margin of the following section and throughout the manual to indicate the level of hazard or information listed.  The symbols are defined as follows: Indicates a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored. Indicates a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is ignored. Indicates a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury, or property damage if the warning is ignored. Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information that is important but not hazard-related.  Please read the following safety information carefully. Some of these notices are duplicated throughout the manual, in areas of associated content, for your benefit.  II.I  General Safety Hazards and Notes Improper installation and/or operation of the FRH-SD07TU/TB system can cause serious or fatal injuries to the operator or nearby persons and cause damage to the FRH-SD07TU/TB system, and any equipment it is used to control. Please read and understand this manual completely and the manual of all equipment being controlled before attempting to operate or install this system. Always keep this manual at a location readily accessible to anyone operating the system and related equipment. Ensure that all operators have read and understood this manual, especially all safety and operation procedures contained in it. Please refer to the section in this manual titled How to Obtain Help for the contact that can supply additional manuals or answers to questions not covered in this manual. If this product is passed on to a different user, be sure that this manual accompanies the product.
Page  iv  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Be certain that the installer of this equipment reads and understands the instruction manual of the equipment that is being connecting to before attempting this installation. The FRH-SD07TU/TB modem should NOT be used in a manner in which failure of the product or loss of the radio signal could cause damage to the equipment being controlled, or to anything in the area in which such equipment is located. All integrated control systems should be designed for “fail-safe” operation so that a temporary or permanent loss of signal will not endanger any person, critical process, or equipment (refer to the beginning of the safety section for further explanation). The system design should ensure that the equipment being controlled will default to its safest state in the event of signal loss. The FRH-SD07TU/TB modem contains no user serviceable parts. If the unit requires service, contact your sales representative or local branch of Futaba Corporation per instructions the section titled How To Obtain Help. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the FRH-SD07TU/TB yourself. Doing so could void your warranty and may void the user’s authority to operate the device. Contact Futaba before using the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem in safety critical applications such as medical equipment, aircraft, hazardous materials handling, etc. II.II  Installation Safety Hazards and Notes When mounting the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem, use M2 (ISO) screws that project 2 to 3 mm into the modem. Screws that project further into the modem (3.5mm MAX) may permanently damage the internal components and/or cause the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem to malfunction. Use only the proper regulated DC voltage supplied to the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem. Use of any other voltage may permanently damage the modem and/or cause the modem to malfunction and create a shock or fire hazard. Be certain that all AC power outlets used the power adapters have been properly installed, grounded, and fused. An electrical shock
 Page  v Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 hazard may exist if this unit is powered by a faulty power outlet or source. If such a situation is discovered, immediately discontinue use until the power source and outlet have been properly installed, grounded, and fused by an electrician or other authorized person. Be sure to wire the power and serial connections correctly. Incorrect wiring can damage the system, cause it to malfunction and/or create a shock and fire hazard. Ensure that the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem power and the power to the equipment to be controlled is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the cable between them. This will help prevent accidental damage to the system and unexpected operation and/or injury. Be sure the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem power, the power to the equipment that is being connecting to it, and the DC power source are all turned off before wiring and connecting the power cable. Be sure that the supplied power is within the specified range (2.7 to 3.3 VDC). Voltages outside the specified range may damage the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem. Be sure that the power source has sufficient current capacity. Insufficient current may cause the unit to malfunction. Securely attach the antenna cable, and serial communication connector to the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem and equipment/power source to which it is connected. Failure to do so could cause an unexpected system failure. II.III  Antenna Installation Hazards and Notes Be sure to keep all systems and antennas clear of power lines. Permanent equipment damage and severe shock injury or death can occur if the system contacts power lines. Contact Futaba before connecting any antenna not provided by Futaba specifically for the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem. Attaching any non-authorized antenna may be in violation of FCC regulations.
Page  vi  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 When using two antennas with a single FRH-SD07TU/TB modem for  diversity reception, mount the antennas as far apart as possible (6 cm minimum). If the antennas are too close, the diversity advantage will not be achieved. Before each use, verify that the antenna (and antenna cable, if used) is securely attached and in good condition. A loose antenna or cable may severely reduce the operating range of the system. When installing the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem in a mobile unit such as an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), Futaba recommends to use the diversity reception feature as a remedy for multipath fading problems. For diversity reception, install the two antennas as far apart as possible in order to gain maximum benefit (6 cm minimum). The FRH-SD07TU/TB operates at frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band. These frequencies are more directional than lower frequencies and are easily reflected. If there are metal structures nearby, the effective range may be shortened or the directional properties may be further narrowed. To help avoid this, mount the antenna as far away as possible from surrounding metallic structures. Multipath problems occur easily at frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band. When multipath problems are present, moving the antenna as little as 10 cm may result in improved communication or, conversely, worsened or complete loss of communication. Futaba recommends that the mounting position of the antenna be determined after testing and verifying optimal communication conditions. Negative multipath effects can also be overcome with antenna diversity. See p.12 DIVERSITY ANTENNA SETUP  and the related register settings for more details regarding antenna diversity function. When installing multiple FRH-SD07TU/TB modem systems that will use different frequency groups in the same area, modem’s antennas of different frequency groups must be mounted at least 6 feet (2 meters) apart. Failure to do so may severely reduce the modem operating range. Please contact Futaba for information about antenna separation when using the FRH-SD07TU/TB and other wireless products in the same area.
 Page  vii Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 II.IV  Environmental Safety Hazards and Notes If the FRH-SD07TB/TU modem has been stored at a temperature beyond the specified operating temperature range for the system, it may not function properly. Allow it to return to normal temperatures before use. Refer to APPENDIX A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for the actual operating temperature range. The FRH-SD07TB/TU modem is a precision electronic device with a rugged design that is intended for industrial applications. However, do not install it where it will encounter excessive vibrations. In some cases, isolation mounts may be used to isolate the modem from the equipment’s vibration. Excessive vibration can permanently damage the modem and/or cause it to malfunction. Do not operate the FRH-SD07TB/TU modem in environments where it will be subjected to excessive moisture (such as rain or water spray), dust, oil, or other foreign matter (such as metal particles). Doing so may permanently damage the modem and/or cause it to malfunction. If it does become wet or contaminated, correct the situation, verify proper operation and have any problems corrected before using it to control other equipment. If necessary, the modem can be mounted inside a protective or waterproof enclosure. If the enclosure is metallic, the antenna must be mounted externally or the effective operating range will be severely limited. The FRH-SD07TU/TB is designed for indoor use. When using it outdoors, the modem should be mounted in a waterproof enclosure and the ambient temperature range should be checked to insure that it is within the modem’s specifications. Always use the modem within its specified environmental ranges. II.V  Other Notice Italicized gothic word used in this manual shows functional and technical term especially important for the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem.
Page  viii  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Operational Safety Hazards and Notes Before each use of the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem, ensure that the area where the equipment will be operated is clear of people or obstacles that may affect its safe operation. Before each use of the FRH-SD07TB/TU modem, verify that both the equipment being controlled and the modem are in proper operating condition. When rewriting the FRH-SD07TB/TU modem’s memory registers, do not turn the modem’s power off until the modem returns a “P0” response. If the power is interrupted before a P0 response is returned, the memory contents may be lost or corrupted and the modem operation will be unpredictable. If the memory contents are lost or corrupted, they may be restored to original default settings by reinitializing them. (See p.44 Memory REGISTER INITIALIZATION for more details.) Do not attempt to operate remotely controlled equipment outside the communication range of the FRH-SD07TU/TB system. Doing so could cause loss of control of the equipment. Without implementing proper serial communication flow control settings, the baud rate between the modem and its terminal equipment (wire linked) can exceed the wireless link data rate and cause the modem buffer to overflow. This can result in malfunction of the systems being controlled and/or data corruption. Ensure that the appropriate flow control settings are being used for your upper layer application protocol.
 Page  ix Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 III  System Identification For future reference, please take a moment to fill in the information below. This information will help us respond as quickly as possible should your FRH-SD07TU/TB modem ever need repair or replacement.       Model Name and Number:    FRH-SD07TU or FRH-SD07TB    Serial Number:      Date of Purchase:      Distributor Name:     Distributor Address:      Distributor Phone Number:
Page  x  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 IV  Limited Warranty FUTABA WARRANTS ONLY THAT THE INDUSTRIAL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM GOODS OR PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREWITH SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE AND SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE TO THE PURCHASER WHO IS THE FIRST BUYER OF THE GOODS FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION AND NOT FOR RESALE OTHER THAN AS A COMPONENT OF ANOTHER PRODUCT MANUFACTURED FOR SALE BY SUCH PURCHASER (“CONSUMER”). FUTABA’S LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY OR NEGLIGENCE, SHALL BE LIMITED, AT FUTABA’S ELECTION, TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY SUCH NONCONFORMING GOODS, F.O.B. FUTABA’S U.S.A. PLANT, OR, AT FUTABA’S ELECTION, CREDIT FOR THE NET PURCHASE PRICE OF SUCH GOODS. ALL CLAIMS HEREUNDER MUST BE MADE IN WRITING DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND FUTABA SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT PRIOR TO ANY RETURN OF GOODS TO INSPECT ANY GOODS CLAIMED TO BE NONCONFORMING, AND IN ANY EVENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT CLAIMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTES FUTABA’S SOLE WARRANTY. FUTABA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FUTABA’S WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF, AMONG OTHER LIMITATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FURNISHED WITH THE PRODUCT, BUYER, OR CONSUMER, OR ANY USER OF THE PRODUCT  (A) ALTERS SUCH PRODUCT, OR (B) REPLACES ANY PART OF SUCH PRODUCT WITH ANY PART OR PARTS NOT FURNISHED BY FUTABA FOR THAT PURPOSE, OR IF, AMONG SUCH OTHER LIMITATIONS, PRODUCT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY OR IS DAMAGED DUE TO ATTACHMENTS OR COMPONENTS THAT ARE NOT FURNISHED BY FUTABA FOR USE WITH OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT UNLESS SUCH USE IS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING IN ADVANCE BY FUTABA.  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE CONSUMER AND IS NOT ASSIGNABLE OR TRANSFERABLE. This limited warranty shall not apply to fuses, lamps, batteries, or other items that are expendable by nature, unless otherwise expressly provided.  This limited warranty does not cover any defect or damage to any of the goods caused by or attributable to force, accident, misuse, abuse, faulty installation, improper maintenance, improper electrical current, failure to install or operate in accordance with Futaba’s written instructions, repair or alteration by unauthorized persons, or leaking batteries. THE GOODS ARE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES REQUIRING SPECIAL HANDLING, AND THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS NOT HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH IN THE MANUAL.
 Page  xi Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INDUSTRIAL RADIO CONTROL PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR USED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT FUTABA’S PRIOR APPROVAL. V  Returns Futaba’s authorization must be obtained prior to return of any item for warranty or other repair or replacement or credit and will reflect Futaba’s warranty service procedure. Consumer’s warranty rights are governed by the terms of Futaba’s Limited Warranty, as above described. Products returned for warranty repair or replacement or credit must be carefully and securely packed for return, preferably in the original carton or equivalent. The Consumer must also include in the carton a legible copy of the bill of sale or invoice which shows the date of sale and the original Buyer’s and Consumer’s names, and also a letter which gives the Consumer’s return address and contact telephone number, the model and serial numbers of the product(s) returned, and a brief explanation of the problem or claimed defect. Any returned products that are replaced by Futaba shall become the property of Futaba. If after inspection Futaba determines the defect is not covered by its limited warranty, Futaba will notify Consumer of its determination and will not undertake any repairs or product replacement until Consumer agrees to pay for all necessary parts and materials, labor (to be charged at Futaba’s standard repair rate then in effect), and other expenses including all shipping charges and insurance. Futaba reserves the right to retain possession of any product returned by Consumer because of defects not covered by Futaba’s warranty until Futaba receives Consumer’s agreement as above noted or, if Consumer wants the product returned without repair or replacement, Consumer reimburses Futaba for all shipping and handling charges incurred by Futaba. Issuance of credit for returned items shall be made at Futaba’s unfettered discretion. Consumer will not be entitled to return defective goods for cash refunds. Consumer must inspect goods immediately and no rejection or revocation of acceptance shall be permitted more than ten (10) days after delivery to, or first use by, Consumer of the goods, whichever occurs first.  VI  Patents – Copyrights – Trademarks – Proprietary Rights If this product was manufactured according to designs or processes specified by Consumer, Consumer shall indemnify and save Futaba, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees, harmless from any expense, loss, attorneys’ fees, costs, damages, or liability which may be incurred as a result of actual or alleged infringement of patent, copyright, or trademark rights. Furnishing of these products does not convey a license, implied or otherwise, under any patent, copyright, or trademark right in which Futaba has an interest, nor does it convey rights to trade secrets or any other proprietary information of Futaba. VII  Limitation of Damages and Action    IN NO EVENT SHALL FUTABA BE LIABLE TO CONSUMER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT,
Page  xii  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 WHETHER ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR NEGLIGENCE OF FUTABA, OR OTHERWISE. Any action hereunder must be commenced within one (1) year of accrual of cause of action or be barred and forever waived. No modification or alteration of Futaba’s Limited Warranty or any other provision of this paragraph or the above paragraphs shall result from Futaba’s acknowledgment of any purchase order, shipment of goods, or other affirmative action by Futaba toward performance following receipt of any purchase order, shipping order, or other form containing provisions, terms, or conditions in addition to or in conflict or inconsistent with any such provisions.
 Page  xiii Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................1 1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES.................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 HOW TO OBTAIN HELP ............................................................................................................... 3 1.3 STARTER KIT ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.4 OPTIONAL PARTS....................................................................................................................... 4 1.5 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 5 2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...................................................................................7 2.1 WIRELESS MODEM INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 8 2.2 COMMUNICATION CABLE CONNECTION........................................................................................ 9 2.3 POWER SUPPLY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................. 10 2.4 ANTENNA CONNECTION............................................................................................................ 11 2.5 OTHER INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 12 3 SYSTEM OPERATION ......................................................................................17 3.1 OPERATION MODES ................................................................................................................. 18 3.2 PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE.................................................................................................. 20 3.3 POWER DOWN MODE ............................................................................................................... 33 3.4 FREQUENCY GROUPING ........................................................................................................... 35 4 FUNCTION CONTROL METHODS...................................................................41 4.1 FUNCTION CONTROL METHODS ................................................................................................ 42 4.2 COMMUNICATION METHODS ..................................................................................................... 47 5 MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION ..............................................................59 5.1 MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 60 6 COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION.......................................................................79 6.1 COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 80 7 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS .........................................................................117 7.1 HEADERLESS PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE........................................................................... 118 7.2 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE ................................................................................................ 127 7.3 ULTRA MODE ....................................................................................................................... 135 8 APPENDIX.......................................................................................................143 8.1 INTERFACE......................................................................................................................... 144 8.2 CONVERSION CIRCUIT............................................................................................................ 148 8.3 SPECIFICATION OF THE CONNECTORS..................................................................................... 150 8.4 AUXILIARY INTERFACE ............................................................................................................ 151 8.5 PREVENTING UNDESIRED RADIO CONNECTION........................................................................ 157 8.6 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE................................................................................... 158 8.7 Q & A ................................................................................................................................... 161 8.8 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 163 8.9 SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 165 8.10 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................................... 167 8.11 GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................................................................................................169
Page  xiv  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01
 Page  1 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 1SECTION INTRODUCTION        CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES............................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 HOW TO OBTAIN HELP ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 STARTER KIT...................................................................................................................................... 4 1.4 OPTIONAL PARTS ............................................................................................................................... 4 1.5 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 5
Page  2  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 1.1  Special Features The following list highlights some of the special features of the FRH-SD07TU/TB. For more complete system specifications please refer to p.165 SPECIFICATIONS.  •  Approved under FCC Part 15.247 rules (TU version) and under the European ETS 300 440 standard (TB version) -- no special user license required •  Operating range greater than 1000 feet, line-of-sight -- configurable as a repeater for extended range of application service area •  Ultra low power consumption. 35mA (Maximum) is achieved at the full-rate operation mode retaining almost same function and performance in the conventional FRH series radio. •  Newly developed doze waiting reception, ULTRA (Ultra Low-power Transient Radio Access) mode is implemented to the modem. It enables 2mA current consumption (average) in the mode. •  2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) communication system provides unsurpassed immunity to interference and RF noise •  Diversity receiving function is employed, which is practically invulnerable to multipath fading •  Fast switching Time-Division-Duplex (TDD) provides virtual full-duplex communication between terminal equipments at rates up to 115.2 kbps •  54 user selectable frequencies allow up to 54 independent networks to operate simultaneously in the same area •  Single fixed frequency communication or multi-access communication (automatic selection of an vacant frequency from a defined group of frequencies) allows the user to select the best frequency use for the application •  Supports 1:1, 1:n, and n:m wireless network topology •  Serial communication interface allows direct connection to a micro controller chip. By converting its level by the external interface circuit, conformable to RS232C, RS422 and RS485 •  Small size allows easy integration with many systems (1.97" x 1.18" x 0.31" / 50 x 30 x 8 mm)                       •  Supply voltage range is DC voltage in 2.7 to 3.3 V DC •  Communication can be made with other FRH series modems such as 03TU, 04TU and 06TU.
 Page  3 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 1.2  How To Obtain Help Please contact your local sales representative or local branch of Futaba Corporation at the address shown below for help with the following:  •  Application information regarding the FRH-SD07TU/TB or other Futaba products •  Technical assistance or training •  Answers to safety questions and issues •  Additional manuals or other documentation •  Repair or service •  Comments regarding the product or this manual Japan Futaba Corporation Radio Control Equipment Group 1080 Yabutsuka, Chosei, Chiba, 299-4395 JAPAN Tel: +81 (475) 32-6173, Fax: +81(475) 32-6179 Internet: www.futaba.co.jp  United States Futaba Corporation of America Industrial Radio Control Department 1605 Penny Lane Schaumburg, IL  60173 Tel: +1(847) 884-1444, Fax: +1(847) 884-1635 Internet: www.futaba.com  Europe PENDING    When requesting repairs, please provide as much detail as possible regarding the failure and its cause or symptoms. Doing so will help our service department find the problem quickly, resulting in a shorter repair time. The FRH-SD07TU/TB modem contains no user serviceable parts. If the unit requires service, contact your sales representative or local branch of Futaba Corporation as per instructed in this section. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the modem yourself. Doing so could void your warranty and may void the user’s authority to operate the device. CAUTION
Page  4  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 1.3  Starter Kit The FRH-SD07TU/TB sales policy is a bulk shipment. However, we prepared the starter kit for an engineering evaluation and test. Below is the content of the starter kit. A content of the kit is subject to change without notice.    Part Description  Part Number  Quantity   FRH-SD07TU Wireless Modem   FRHSD07T02  1       or   FRH-SD07TB Wireless Modem   FRHSD07T03  1   RS232C Interface Board    1  Communication Cable  1M38A14901  1   Simple Flat Antenna  1M38A15001  1   Startup Floppy Disk    1  1.4  Optional Parts In addition to the basic system, the following accessories are available (Please refer to APPENDIX A and B   for more detailed information).   Description  Part Number   Communication Cable   1M38A14901   Simple Flat Antenna  1M38A15001      For information on obtaining spare parts or accessories, contact your local branch of Futaba Corporation or the distributor from whom the system was purchased.
 Page  5 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 1.5  Physical Description Please review the following section and take a moment to familiarize yourself with the FRH-SD07TU/TB wireless modem.    Figure 1–1:  Upper View (TU example)     Figure 1–2:  Bottom View   (1)  Serial Communication Connector This is a connector to communicate to external terminal equipment (DTE; Data Terminal Equipment) and connect serial communication cable. Also controlling functions such as hardware reset and RS232C/RS485 selecting pins are available. Signal is CMOS level. Add level conversion circuit when level conversion is required.  (2)  Antenna Terminal A Connect Antenna. Install antennas provided by Futaba. If you install single antenna, Antenna should be installed to this Terminal A.  (3)  Antenna Terminal B This terminal is for diversity reception function. Install second antenna to the terminal B.  (4)  AUX Interface Terminal This terminal is used as auxiliary for the operation. Monitoring statuses such as internal operation, transmission/receiving operation and antenna diversity switching are available.  Serial Communication Connector Antenna Terminal B  Antenna Terminal A AUX Terminal Bottom Mounting Hole Mounting Hole
Page  6  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01  (5) Mounting Hole The holes are used to install the modem to mounting terminal or bracket. Since screw can be installed from the front surface, it is easy to install the modem. However, only two holes are available, it should be fixed by guide structure on the other side of the unit to prevent vibration problem.  (6)  Bottom Mounting Hole The four holes are used to install the modem. Please use this holes instead of above explained holes if tightened mounting is required. The hole has M2 taps. Use M2 (ISO) screws that project 2 to 3 mm into the modem. 3.5mm is MAXIMUM LIMIT. Screwing torque is 2.5 kg cm MAXIMUM.
 Page  7 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 2SECTION 2  SYSTEM INSTALLATION        CONTENTS  2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...................................................................................7 2.1 WIRELESS MODEM INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 8 2.1.1 Mounting Method 1........................................................................................................... 8 2.1.2 Mounting Method 2........................................................................................................... 8 2.2 COMMUNICATION CABLE CONNECTION........................................................................................ 9 2.3 POWER SUPPLY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................. 10 2.4 ANTENNA CONNECTION............................................................................................................ 11 2.4.1 Single Antenna Setup..................................................................................................... 11 2.4.2 Diversity Antenna Setup................................................................................................. 12 2.5 OTHER INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................ 12 2.5.1 Modem Installation Precautions ..................................................................................... 12 2.5.2 Antenna Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 13 2.5.3 Multiple FRH Modems Installation Precautions ............................................................. 14
Page  8  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 2.1  Wireless Modem Installation 2.1.1  Mounting Method 1 A method to mount the modem directly on a surface using the mounting holes at the side of the modem’s print circuit board. When using this method, provide a guide on the opposite side, because two holes are not sufficient to securely mount the modem.   Figure 2–1:  Mounting Method 1 2.1.2  Mounting Method 2 To mount the modem using the holes on a flat horizontal surface, which are 3.5mm deep for M2 screws. When using this method, use M2 screws which project the hole 2 to 3mm deep. The screw tightening torque is below 2.5kg cm.  Mount the modem on a flat plane and be careful that there is no torsion applied. For the position of the mounting holes, see  p.167 DIMENSIONS.  Figure 2–2:  Mounting Method 2  Spacer M2 Screw  Guide M2 Screw
 Page  9 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Be careful not to allow water, oil, dust and other foreign particles (especially metal particles) to enter inside, which may damage the unit. Since the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem is a precision electronic device, install it at a place free of excessive shock and vibration to prevent the unit from damage. The FRH-SD07TU/TB is designed to be used inside the room. In case of using it outdoor, be sure to use it within the extent limited by the environmental specification, and check the ambient temperature and the state of water-proof. 2.2  Communication Cable Connection Use the serial communication cable prepared by Futaba to connect the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem to the external terminal equipment. For the connection of the modem, see p.144 PIN ASSIGNMENT. The signal level of the FRH-SD07TU/TB is CMOS. If the interface of the equipment to be connected is RS232C or RS485, the level conversion circuit is required. For the example of the level conversion circuit, see p.148 CONVERSION CIRCUIT.    Figure 2–3:  Connection of Communication Cable  Be certain that the installer of this equipment reads and understands the instruction manual of the equipment that is being connected to before attempting this installation. Ensure that the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem power and the power to the equipment to be controlled is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the cable between them. This will help prevent WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Page  10  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 accidental damage to the system and unexpected operation and/or injury. In addition to this manual, read the operation manual of a PC (Personal Computer) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) to be connected. Be sure to wire the cable connections correctly. Incorrect wiring can damage the system, causing it to malfunction and/or create a shock and fire hazard. Also insert the cable firmly to the connector. Since no lock system is provided with the connector of this equipment, never stretch the cable or pull it up by hands.  2.3  Power Supply Precautions Since FRH-SD07TU/TB contains a very-high-frequency sensitive analog circuit, the modem is susceptible to be affected the variation of the power source and noises from the digital circuit. Therefore, when embedding the modem into the system, it is necessary to supply power to the modem from a different (independent) power supply IC chip other than those used in the digital circuits. Check the noise level from the power source line is enough below than the practical level in the following way.  •  Prepare 2 units of FRH-SD07TU/TB mounted in the system •  Set the frequency of each modem to the same and fixed frequency as below.   Example: @FRQ:H00 CR/LF •  Set the number of retransmission count of the modem on the sender side to 0.   Example: @RNO000 CR/LF •  Issue the @TXT command several hundreds times. If almost all responses are “P0” (communication success), there is no problem. •  If “N1” response (communication failure) returns many times, there may be a noise problem in the power source. •  However, there is a possibility of causing communication failure due to a trouble in the radio communication channel (multipath). For correct judgment, it is recommended to repeat the above checking several times.  For the operation of commands explained, refer p.79 COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION.     CAUTIONWARNING
 Page  11 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 2.4  Antenna Connection At least one antenna must be connected to Antenna Connector A on each FRH-SD07TU/TB modem in use. In the environment where multipath fading exists with reliable communication requirements, a second antenna can be installed to Antenna Connector B for the diversity reception function to improve reception performance. Be sure to keep all systems and antennas clear of power lines. Permanent equipment damage and severe shock injury or death can occur if the system contacts power lines. Please contact Futaba before attempting to install any third party antenna equipment. Please contact Futaba for information about antenna separation when using the FRH-SD07TU/TB and other wireless products in the same area. 2.4.1  Single Antenna Setup Always use Antenna Connector A when installing a single antenna. Antenna Connector B cannot be used to transmit and is only used to attach a second receive antenna when the antenna diversity function is enabled.  Refer to the figures below for details about the actual mounting and connecting methods.          Figure 2–5:  Connecting the Antenna WARNING
Page  12  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 2.4.2  Diversity Antenna Setup In certain situations, reception can be improved by using the integrated antenna diversity feature. This is accomplished by using two separate antennas and enabling the diversity function in REG19 (see p.59 MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION).  When using two antennas with a single modem for diversity reception, mount the antennas as far apart as possible (at least 6 cm). If the antennas are too close, the diversity advantage will not be achieved. Before connecting the connector, make sure that no dirt and foreign particles are attached. Refer to the figures below for details about the actual mounting and connecting methods.  Figure 2–6:  Connecting Two Antennas 2.5  Other Installation Precautions 2.5.1  Modem Installation Precautions Securely attach the antenna cable, and serial communication connector to the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem and equipment/power source to which it is connected. Failure to not do so could cause an unexpected system failure. CAUTIONCAUTIONWARNING
 Page  13 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 The FRH-SD07TU/TB modem is a precision electronic device. Its rugged design is intended for industrial applications. However, do not install it where it will encounter excessive vibrations. In some cases, isolation mounts may be used to isolate the modem from the equipment vibration. Excessive vibration could permanently damage the modem and/or cause it to malfunction. If the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem has been stored at a temperature beyond the specified operating temperature range for the system, it may not function properly. Allow it to return to normal temperatures before use. Refer to p.165 SPECIFICATION for the actual operating temperature range. Do not operate the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem in environments where it will be subjected to excessive moisture (such as rain or water spray), dust, oil or other foreign matter (such as metal particles). Doing so may permanently damage the modem and/or cause it to malfunction. If it does become wet or contaminated, correct the situation, verify proper operation and have any problems corrected before using it to control other equipment. If necessary, the modem can be mounted inside a protective or waterproof enclosure. If the enclosure is metallic, the antenna must be mounted externally or the effective operating range will be severely limited. The FRH-SD07TU/TB is designed for indoor use. When using it outdoors, the modem should be mounted in a waterproof enclosure and the ambient temperature range should be checked to insure that it is within the modem’s specifications. Always use the modem within its specified environmental ranges. 2.5.2  Antenna Installation Precautions Before each use, verify that the antenna (and antenna cable, if used) is securely attached and in good condition. A loose antenna or cable may severely reduce the operating range of the system. Avoid mounting the antenna near large metallic objects or inside metal enclosures. Such objects can severely reduce the operating range of the system. When installing the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem in a mobile unit such as an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), Futaba recommends using WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNING
Page  14  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 the diversity reception feature as a remedy for to multipath fading problems. For diversity reception, install the two antennas as far apart as possible in order to gain maximum benefit (Actual recommendation is 30 cm, 6 cm at least). FUTABA standard antenna is made by Printed Circuit Board. It is not fabricated for severe use. Please use antenna without any unexpected force (bent or broken). Mount the antenna in a location where it will be least likely to be damaged by contact with other objects or equipment. The FRH-SD07TU/TB operates at frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band. These frequencies are much directional than lower frequencies and are easily reflected. If there are metal structures nearby, the effective range may be shortened or the directional properties may be further narrowed. To help avoid this, mount the antenna as far away as possible from surrounding metallic structures. Multipath problems occur easily at 2.4 GHz frequencies. When multipath problems are present, moving the antenna as little as 10 cm may result in improved communication or, conversely, a further diminished or total loss of communication. Futaba recommends that the mounting position of the antenna be determined after testing and verifying optimal communication conditions. Negative multipath effects can also be overcome with antenna diversity. See p.12 DIVERSITY ANTENNA SETUP  and the related register settings for more details regarding antenna diversity. 2.5.3  Multiple FRH Modems Installation Precautions When installing multiple FRH (series) modem systems that will use different frequency groups in the same area, modem’s antennas of different frequency groups must be mounted at least 6 feet (2 meters) apart. Failure to do so may severely reduce the modem operating range. Please contact Futaba for information about antenna separation when using the FRH-SD07TU/TB and other wireless products in the same area.  CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION
 Page  15 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 2.5.4  ID Code Setting Recommendation Futaba recommend user to set unique ID code to prevent unexpected interference (jamming) between  individual FRH systems working in the same area. The protocol on RF channel employed in FRH series modem is Futaba’s original protocol. Therefore, there is no concern undesired connection to other radio systems, such as wireless LAN. On the other hand, it has a possibility that unexpected, undesired radio connection between Futaba’s FRH series modems which work as different radio systems.  To prevent this undesired radio connection, ID code (REG04 and REG05) can be used. Since the FRH radio modems which set different ID code can not communicate each other, it is possible to prevent an undesired connection. Set same ID code to the modems work in the same radio system. Set appropriate and individual ID code for the system, do not use simple code such as 1111H, not to coincide to other system’s setting. Refer to p.157 PREVENTING UNDESIRED RADIO CONNECTION in this manual for details.
 Page  17 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3SECTION 3  SYSTEM OPERATION        CONTENTS  3 SYSTEM OPERATION ......................................................................................17 3.1 OPERATION MODES ................................................................................................................. 18 3.1.1 Mode 3 – Packet Transmission Mode............................................................................18 3.1.2 Mode 4 – Repeater Mode............................................................................................... 18 3.1.3 Mode 5 – Headerless Packet Transmission Normal Mode............................................18 3.1.4 Mode 6 – Direct Transmission Mode.............................................................................. 19 3.2 PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE.................................................................................................. 20 3.2.1 Packet Transmission Mode Protocol.............................................................................. 20 3.2.2 Broadcast Transmission Protocol................................................................................... 21 3.2.3 Transmit Command and Receive Header...................................................................... 22 3.2.4 Extended Receiving........................................................................................................ 24 3.2.5 Communication Time in Packet Transmission Mode ..................................................... 26 3.2.6 Precautions in Packet Transmission Mode ....................................................................30 3.3 POWER DOWN MODE ............................................................................................................... 33 3.4 FREQUENCY GROUPING ........................................................................................................... 35 3.4.1 Frequency Band ............................................................................................................. 35 3.4.2 Frequency Allocation......................................................................................................35 3.4.3 Frequency Group Operation........................................................................................... 36 3.4.4 Grouping Methods..........................................................................................................36 3.4.5 Grouping Method Details................................................................................................ 37
Page  18  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.1  Operation Modes FRH-SD07TU/TB modem can operate in one of four primary operation modes. Select the mode that best suits your specific application. The default setting is Mode 3. Mode 1 and 2 are the modes perform on the other FRH series modem.  Mode Protocol  Function 3 Modem 4 Repeater 5 packet transmission 6 direct transmission  Modem  Table 3–1:  FRH Operation Modes 3.1.1  Mode 3 – Packet Transmission Mode •  In Mode 3, the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem communicates in packet transmission mode. Communication parameters are set using the memory registers. •  Mode 3 is generally used for 1:n and n:m wireless network topology and for applications in which the volume of data is relatively small and changing the destination station occurs frequently. 3.1.2  Mode 4 – Repeater Mode •  In Mode 4, the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem operates as a repeater in packet transmission mode. All modem and communication parameters are controlled through the modem’s internal memory registers. •  Mode 4 is used to extend the effective communication range in a topology using Mode 3. 3.1.3  Mode 5 – Headerless Packet Transmission Normal Mode •  Mode 5, a special mode in packet transmission mode, is used by no transmission command required in Mode 3 and enable transmission only by the direct data input. •  Mode 5 is generally used for 1:n wireless network topology and for applications in which the volume of data is relatively small and changing the destination station from among the receiver modems occurs infrequently. Since no transmission command is required, the development of upper layer application program becomes easier. •  The operation method of Mode 5 is quite different from that of Mode 3 and Mode 4. For details, refer to p.118 HEADERLESS PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE.
 Page  19 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3.1.4  Mode 6 – Direct Transmission Mode •  Mode 6 is a mode to transmit input data not as the data-bit but as the signal level indicating high or low state. •  Mode 6 features a short transmission delay of about 500 us due to no need to assemble data to the wireless packet. •  Mode 6 is particularly suitable for, an upper layer application where fast response is required. •  The operation method of Mode 6 is quite different from that of Mode 3 through Mode 5. For details, refer to p.127 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODe.
Page  20  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.2   Packet Transmission Mode Packet transmission mode operates as half-duplex communication and requires explicit commands to control the modem transmissions. Because this mode allows the addressing of different destination receiver modems by embedding the address in the data packets, it is best suited for 1:n and n:m topology applications.  In packet transmission mode, the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem normally waits in a ready-to-receive state. When a transmission command is issued to the sender modem from its terminal equipment, the modem searches for a clear frequency channel and, when found, transmits the message to the intended destination receiver modem.  Packet transmission mode also allows expansion of the effective wireless communication range by using an additional FRH (series) modem configured as a repeater. 3.2.1  Packet Transmission Mode Protocol In packet transmission mode, after a data packet is transmitted from the sender modem (station) to a destination station, the destination station acknowledges successful communication by returning an acknowledgement (ACK) packet to the sender modem. The sender modem waits for the ACK packet and when it is received, indicates that the transmission was successful. If it does not receive an ACK packet, it will continue to retransmit the data packet until it does receive an ACK packet or until the retransmission count (REG11 or RNO command setting) reaches the preset limit. If the sender modem receives an ACK packet anytime during the retransmission attempts, it returns a “successive completion response” (P0) code to its terminal equipment. If the modem does not receive an ACK packet, it returns a “transmission failed” (N1) code to its terminal equipment.                                                                          Sender Modem                                                                  Destination Modem Figure 3–2:  Packet Transmission and ACK response  Data Transmission ACK response
 Page  21 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3.2.2  Broadcast Transmission Protocol Broadcast transmission (sending the same data to multiple modems simultaneously) is possible in packet transmission mode by setting 255 as the destination address (REG02). However, because ACK packet are not returned when executing the broadcast transmission, the sender modem does not receive confirmation of the “successful reception” of the transmitted data from any of the receiver modems.  In broadcast transmission, the sender modem transmit the data packet the number of times equal to the preset retransmission count (REG11 or RNO command setting) plus one and then it outputs a successive completion response (P0) to its terminal equipment. When the remote receiver modems receive the transmitted data successfully, they output the data to their terminal equipments normally and do not return ACK packet. Once a valid data packet has been received correctly by a receiver modem, rest of data received during any subsequent retransmissions are discarded and not output to its terminal equipment.                                                                                  Sender Modem                                                                             Remote Modem Figure 3–3:  Broadcast Transmission Data Transmission Retransmission Retransmission Retransmission ・ ・ ・ End
Page  22  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.2.3  Transmit Command and Receive Header Four transmit commands can be used in packet transmission mode (mode 3). Both text and binary data can be sent directly from modem-to-modem or sent through a third FRH (series) modem configured as a repeater. The receiver modem automatically determines the transmitted data format and communication path from the information in the received packet header. Refer to the table below for a list of the transmit commands and the corresponding header component.  Transmit Command  Receive Header   Function TXT  RXT    Text data transmission TBN  RBN    Binary data transmission TXR  RXR    Text data transmission via repeater TBR  RBR    Binary data transmission via repeater Table 3–5:  Transmit Commands and Receive Headers The following list shows each command’s syntax as issued at the sender terminal equipment and the response displayed at the receiver terminal equipment when the packet is received.   1.  Direct Text Data Transmission  transmit: @TXT [destination address]{source address}[message]    receive:  RXT [source address][message] CR/LF  2.  Direct Binary Data Transmission  transmit: @TBN[destination address]{source address}[message length][message] CR/LF   receive:  RBN [source address][message length][message] CR/LF  3.  Text Data Transmission through Repeater  transmit: @TXR [repeater address][destination address]{source address} [message] CR/LF   receive:  RXR [repeater address][source address][message] CR/LF  4.  Binary Data Transmission through Repeater  transmit: @TBR [repeater address][destination address]{source address}    [message length][message] CR/LF   receive:  RBR [repeater address][source address][message length][message] CR/LF  where {source address} is optional, used in RS485 mode set by serial communication cable 12 pin.  The following list defines the parameters and symbols used in the commands above:  @ = command header  CR/LF  =  carriage return + line feed   destination address  =  address of modem to receive the message (000 to 239)
 Page  23 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01   source address  =  address of modem sent the message (000 to 239)   repeater address  =  address of the repeater modem (000 to 239)   message length  =  number of bytes in message   message  =  information data (255 bytes or less)  Since there are significant notes for issuing the transmit command, be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.  In the text data transmission, the message is considered to be terminated when the CR/LF code appears in it. No data after that will be transmitted. When the CR/LF code contains in a message, use the binary data transmission command.   When the command header contains in a message data, the data after that are recognized as the command, resulting in command error. When the command header contains in a message data, it is necessary to set the memory register REG15, Command Recognition Interval. CAUTIONCAUTIONCAUTION
Page  24  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.2.4  Extended Receiving The extended receiving function (mode 3 and 5) can be used to prevent the degradation of  transmission delay or failure caused by a collision of two transmission packet where two modems perform transmission at the same time in the contention topology application. The collision results retransmission of the same packet or packet transmission failure. Set with the memory register REG19: bit 3 to enable this function. 3.2.4.1   Operation of Extended Receiving In the transmission originate sequence, the message packet arrived during carrier sensing in the sequence is not received all but carrier sensing continues. But in the extended receiving, the message packet arrived during carrier sensing is received and the modem returns ACK packet. After returning ACK, carrier sensing resume. The following is the operation of packet transmissions which is invoked both of the two modems simultaneously while the extended receiving function is valid.  Fig. 3–5:  Operation of Extended Receiving 1.   Modems 1 and 2 transmit messages packet at the same time. 2.   Both modems wait for ACK but the status becomes time-out. 3.   Both modems start random wait after the transmission, and the modem first completes the random wait starts carrier sensing and retransmits the message. (in this case, modem 2) 4.   Modem 1 receives the retransmitted message during carrier sensing state (performs the extend receiving), return ACK after receiving the message. 5.   Modem 1 does carrier sensing again and transmits the message. 6.   Modem 2 returns ACK to complete transmission.  message transmissionmessage transmissionsimultaneous transmissionwireless modem 2 ilwireless modem 1 ilACK ACK
 Page  25 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3.2.4.2   Caution for Extended Receiving As understood from the figure above, the modem 1 outputs to the terminal equipment as follows. P1 CR/LF       response of transmission command acceptance RXT002 . . . . CR/LF    message output P0 CR/LF       response of successive transmission Therefore, it is necessary to design an upper layer application protocol with a consideration that the message is output between the command responses “P1” and “P0”. Except the headerless packet transmission mode, such consideration is not necessary because there is no “P1” and “P0” response.
Page  26  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.2.5  Communication Time in Packet Transmission Mode 3.2.5.1   Transmission sequence  The transmission sequence in the packet transmission mode (mode 3,4 and 5) and time required for each transmission are described as follows:  1.  Issue the transmission command The input time of the transmission command is determined by the serial communication parameter between the terminal equipment and the modem. Relating parameters are as follows. a.   transmitting rate (300 bps to 115200 bps) b.   data length (7 or 8 bits) c.   parity bit (with or without) d.   stop bit length (1 or 2 bits) e.   start bit length (1 bit constant) Example:  In the case of the transmitting rate of 9600 bps, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit,  data length of 8 bits and without parity, the time required for sending 1 byte is      1.04 ms, as 104 us is required for 1 bit. To transmit 10 bytes message data by the TXT command, the command syntax is @TXT001ABCDEFGHIJ CR/LF of 19 bytes, requiring 19.8 ms. 2.   Carrier sensing The sensing time to confirm whether another modem is transmitting or not. If a carrier is detected during carrier sensing, again another carrier sensing will take place after random wait time. 3.   Wireless transmission The wireless transmission time depends on the message byte data length (1 to 255). It can be expressed in the following equation.              7.084 ms + message byte x 0.154 ms 4.   Waiting for ACK packet The time for waiting ACK packet after the end of wireless transmission. It takes 5 ms for the direct transmission to the destination station and “wireless transmission time + 17.2 ms” for the transmission through repeater. If the preamble of the ACK packet  cannot be received within this period, it results transmission failure. When the retransmission count (REG11 or RNO command setting) does not reach 0, carrier sensing starts after the random wait time. When the retransmission counter reaches 0, the transmission ends with the “N1” response of transmission failure. 5.   Transmission of ACK (NAK) The time for transmitting the response packet from the receiver modem. ACK packet is
 Page  27 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 to notify the sender the successful receiving. NAK packet is to notify the receive failure which the repeater returns to the sender modem when no respond from the destination station, in case the transmission is through the repeater. In both cases, it takes       7.084 ms. 6.   Random wait When a carrier is detected in carrier sensing or data are retransmitted due to transmission failure, carrier sensing starts after the randomly set wait period for to prevent the collision of packets. It takes 0, 3, 6 or 10 ms, random wait time 7.   Output of received data Time to output the received data to the terminal equipment. This time depends on the serial communication parameter between the terminal equipment and the modem, as in the case of  above  ISSUE THE TRANSMISSION COMMAND. 3.2.5.2   Communication time An example of the communication time for transmitting 10 bytes message with 1 stop bit and without parity, where the communication parameter is 19200 bps and the data length is 8 bits, is shown below.  Case 1: Successive finish of the TXT command       This case is the most basic communication example.      Time                                   Terminal 1       Modem 1      Modem 2     Terminal 2  Time 10ms  Issue transmission command        3ms carrier sensing        9ms  Transmission     Receiving    7ms receive ACK     ACK transmission received data output  10ms 2ms response        Total 31ms
Page  28  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Case 2: Finish by one-time retransmission of the TXT command This example is a case of one-time retransmission. Since no ACK is received, the modem retransmits the data. In the retransmission routine, random wait for 10 ms to prevent the collision of packets and carrier sensing starts again. The subsequent communication is the same as the Case 1.   Time                                   Terminal 1       Modem 1      Modem 2     Terminal 2  Time 10ms  Issue transmission command         3ms carrier sensing        9ms Transmission          5ms  wait for ACK (no response)           10ms random wait          3ms carrier sensing        9ms Transmission       Receiving    7ms receive ACK     ACK transmission received data output  10ms  2ms Response        Total 58ms           Case 3: Successive finish of the TXR command This example is the transmission through the repeater. In the transmission through the repeater, it takes twice longer for the wireless communication because of the data is transferred by the repeater.  Time                           Terminal 1    Modem 1   Repeater   Modem 2   Terminal 2  Time 11ms  Issue transmission command         3ms carrier sensing         9ms  Transmission to the repeater        9ms  Transmission from the repeater      Receiving    7ms  ACK received  by the repeater      ACK transmission received data output  11ms 7ms  receive ACK from the repeater        4ms Response         Total 50ms
 Page  29 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Case 4:  Successive finish of broadcasting the TXT command This example shows the case of broadcast transmission. In the broadcast transmission, data are retransmitted by the specified times. If the receiver modem has once received it, the retransmitted data will not be output to the terminal equipment.  Time                                          Terminal 1       Modem 1    Modem 2  Terminal 2  Time 10ms  Issue transmission command        3ms carrier sensing       9ms Transmission      Receiving  5ms wait time     output received data  10ms 10ms random wait        3ms carrier sensing       9ms Transmission      Receiving  5ms wait time     No output since the date is  the same data   10ms random wait        3ms carrier sensing       9ms wireless transmission      wireless receiving   5ms wait time     No output since the date is  the same    2ms response       Total 83ms
Page  30  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.2.6  Precautions in Packet Transmission Mode 3.2.6.1   No ACK Response In packet transmission mode (mode 3), succession of communication is confirmed when the sender modem receives an acknowledgment (ACK packet) from the receiver modem. If the ACK packet is not successfully obtained from the receiver modem, even though the data was successfully received, the sender modem concludes (incorrectly) that the data transmission sequence was failed and outputs transmission failure response (N1) to its terminal equipment. The following text describes what will occur in such situations:  When the ACK packet is lost and the retransmission count (REG11 or RNO command setting) is set to 0:   Tx modem:  sends packet  Rx modem: transmits ACK and outputs the received data to its terminal equipment   Tx modem:  outputs the transmission failure response (N1) to its terminal equipment (since no ACK was received) and takes no more action.  When the ACK packet is lost and the retransmission count set to 1 or greater:   Tx modem:  sends packet  Rx modem: transmits ACK and outputs the received data to its terminal equipment.   Tx modem:  retransmits same packet until ACK is received or until it finishes retransmission of the packet the number of times the retransmission count plus one   Rx modem:  for each subsequent data packet successfully received, transmits an ACK but does not forward the again-received-data to its terminal equipment   Tx modem:  if an ACK is received after any retransmission attempt, a successive completion response (P0) returns to its terminal equipment; otherwise, the transmission failure response (N1) returns  Problems with ACK packet not being received can usually be resolved by increasing the number of retransmission count setting. However, if in the situation above, inconsistency of data stream perception between sender and receiver terminal equipments will occur. This problem can not be resolved in the modem inside, prepare the solver in the upper layer application protocol. 3.2.6.2   Throughput Degradations in Frequency Grouping If the retransmission count is not set sufficiently high when using the frequency group function in the packet transmission mode (modes 3 and 5), receive throughput will drop and the probability of transmission failure will increase. To help alleviate these potential performance problems when using the frequency group function, set the retransmission count to a value equal to or larger than the square of the number of frequencies being used.
 Page  31 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Receive throughput will drop since the frequency between the sender modem and receiver modem is not identical in some case (because multiple frequencies are used). When using the frequency group function, receiver modems are in the ready-to-receive state and is sequentially changing frequencies. A sender modem, that has data to be transmitted, also transmits its packet sequentially with changing frequencies until it receives ACK from the receiver modem or until it reaches the retransmission count plus one. Because the receiving modem changes frequencies at a slower rate than the transmitting modem, the both frequency channels will eventually align. And the data packet will be successfully transmitted. To make frequency alignment in both mode, the retransmission count should be set high enough. But sometimes, it takes a time to make this alignment.  The use of the frequency group function is effective when specific frequencies are interfered,  but will result a degradation of data throughput. Accordingly, it is recommended to use the fixed frequency mode for applications that require high data throughput in the packet transmission mode. (In this case, the communication may be susceptible to interference or multipath fading) 3.2.6.3   Collision Avoidance in RS485 Interface When multiple modems are connected on RS485 wire-line, the received data or the command responses of the modem may collide on the line. Reasons of such collision are that multi-dropped multiple modems receive packet at the same time and output to RS485 line, or, multiple modems accept global addressing command and output its response at the same time. When there is a possibility of the RS485 line collision, avoid it by taking following remedy.   1) Set each of the multi-dropped modem’s Interval between packets (REG07) value to different value. Difference between each set value shall be larger than 1 byte transmission duration (from the start bit to the stop bit) which determined by the RS485 line baud rate. 2) Set the Collision avoidance function (REG23:bit 1) of all modems to 1.  3) Set Regular interval output for RS485 collision avoidance (REG23:bit 2) to 1 of the modem which Interval between RS485 packets (REG07) is set to the longest  The above remedy is set to the multiple modems that are multi-dropped, the modem which set REG07 interval to the longest outputs regularly CR code [0DH] when all modem has no data to output. This enables timing synchronization of all of the modems to start measuring the interval time between RS485 data packets to packet.    This results that data will not be output from multiple modems at the same time since the interval between RS485 packets (REG07) of each modem is set to different values. Also the modem can detects another station’s RS485 data transmission status since the interval difference is set more than 1 byte time. Eventually, this can avoid collision on the RS485 line since the modem can wait for their turn to output RS485 data.
Page  32  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.2.6.4   Retransmit Count in Broadcast Transmission In the broadcast transmission, the modem does transmit packet up to the retransmission count (REG11 or RNO command setting). If the upper layer application protocol is designed, such that the receiver side terminal equipment immediately return the response to the sender, the reply is sent back during retransmission is in progress. In this case, the reply packet cannot be received during the retransmission. It is necessary to set the retransmission count to a suitable value in the case.
 Page  33 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3.3  Power Down Mode The FRH-SD07TU/TB has three power down modes. Select the mode according to the power supply operating conditions such as battery powered application.  (1) Active Mode This mode is not the power down mode but always capable of transmitting and receiving data. The modem is in the active mode when the power is turned on. The current consumption is 35 mA maximum in this mode.  (2) ULTRA Mode ULTRA (Ultra Low Power Transient Radio Access) mode is the doze mode. When set to the ULTRA mode, the modem transits to the intermittent receive state to wait the wakeup request packet. On receipt of the wakeup request packet to be requested wakeup from other modem, the modem returns to the Active mode to operate normal communication operation. This mode is effective, by extending the operation duration time, in the operation using the power source with limited capacity, such as dry-batteries or solar- batteries. The average current consumption is about 2 mA in this mode.  (3) RF Block Power Down Mode This mode shuts down the power supply of the RF circuit block, where only the control (logic) circuit is activating. Since the control circuit is in operation, the setting of memory registers are retained. When the modem returns to the Active mode, it can continue its operation since the register value is retained. Furthermore, functions such as referencing and setting memory registers can be used in this mode.  This mode is invoked by the following commands.   ROF command:    to become the RF block power down mode  RON command:   to return to the Active mode  The current consumption is about 5 mA in this mode.  (4) Shutdown Mode This mode not only shuts down the power source of the RF circuit block but also stops the control (logic) circuit operation. The current consumption becomes minimum. Since the control circuit does not operate in this mode, the modem will be in the reset state when it returns to the Active mode. That is, all parameters, tentatively change modem operation like FRQ command, will be initiated. On the other hand, memory register parameters set by the REG command is effective. This Shutdown mode is the same state as the system reset and can be used as the ‘forced reset’ from the terminal equipment. Reset duration (initializing) time when power is turned on is about 220 ms. However, returning from this mode can accept commands in about 75 ms. Set with Pin 11 (/SHUT) of the serial communication interface.   To set Pin 11 to ‘L’:   to the Shutdown mode   To set Pin 11 to ‘H’:   to return to the Active mode
Page  34  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 If the modem transits to the Shutdown mode from the ULTRA mode, it will return to the ULTRA mode again when the Shutdown mode is released. The current consumption is about 70uA in this mode.
 Page  35 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3.4  Frequency Grouping 3.4.1  Frequency Band The FRH-SD07TU/TB has 54 individual frequencies between 2420 MHz and 2479 MHz with 1 MHz / 2MHz separation in each frequency. One system can select/operate 24 frequencies in the 54 frequencies. See the table below for the exact frequency assignments. 3.4.2  Frequency Allocation 24 Frequency are assigned each frequency band (01, 02 and three 2 MHz separation) with 1 MHz or 2 MHz separation. If 1 MHz adjacent frequency separation is utilized in a same area, the possibility of adjacent channel interference exists because the difference of reception signal level between the desired signal and undesired leakage from the adjacent channel. Specially, if fixed (single) frequency operation, more than 2 MHz separation operation is recommended. *Both France and Spain are band limited, please use 02 Band for operation.  Freq. (MHz) Freq. No.  2433-79MHz 01 Band  02 Band*  2420-66MHz 2423-69MHz 0 2433 2426 2450  2420 2423 1 2435 2427 2451  2422 2425 2 2437 2428 2452  2424 2427 3 2439 2429 2453  2426 2429 4 2441 2430 2454  2428 2431 5 2443 2431 2455  2430 2433 6 2445 2432 2456  2432 2435 7 2447 2433 2457  2434 2437 8 2449 2434 2458  2436 2439 9 2451 2435 2459  2438 2441 10 2453 2436 2460  2440 2443 11 2455 2437 2461  2442 2445 12 2457 2438 2462  2444 2447 13 2459 2439 2463  2446 2449 14 2461 2440 2464  2448 2451 15 2463 2441 2465  2450 2453 16 2465 2442 2466  2452 2455 17 2467 2443 2467  2454 2457 18 2469 2444 2468  2456 2459 19 2471 2445 2469  2458 2461 20 2473 2446 2470  2460 2463 21 2475 2447 2471  2462 2465 22 2477 2448 2472  2464 2467 23 2479 2449 2473  2466 2469 Table 3–6:  Frequency Table
Page  36  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.4.3  Frequency Group Operation The FRH-SD07TU/TB can operate on a fixed frequency or on any frequency in a set of frequency group.  Multiple FRH (series) systems can be use different frequency groups and operate in the same area without mutual interference between the systems. When the RF environment is relatively clean, wireless channel links can be made on a fixed, clear frequency (no interference) by using Grouping Method H. In less than ideal RF environments, it is better to use multiple frequencies method in the frequency group (Grouping Method A through G, multi-Access function). Since the modem searches clear frequency in the group, it overcomes multipath fading and interference problems and establishes wireless communications.  On the down side, wireless link establishment delays will become longer when using the frequency group function (multi-access function) because the additional time is required for searching the channels in the group with transmitting and receiving the packet on the both end of the modem. The average connection delay will increase and the number of systems that can operate independently in the same area will decrease as the number of frequencies per group increases. Select the best grouping method for your application. 3.4.4  Grouping Methods The frequency grouping method and group number are set using memory register REG06.  The following eight frequency grouping methods are available:  Method  Number of Groups  Group Numbers  Frequencies per Group A 1  0   24 B 2  0 to 1  12 C 3  0 to 2  8 D 4  0 to 3  6 E 6  0 to 5  4 F 8  0 to 7  3 G 12  0 to 11  2 H 24  0 to 23  1 Table 3–7:  Frequency Grouping Methods and Group Numbers •  In Grouping Method A, multi-access function uses all 24 frequencies. •  Frequencies are fixed in Grouping Method H, because only one frequency is available in each group.
 Page  37 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 3.4.5  Grouping Method Details  Group Frequency Numbers 0  All frequencies from 0 to 23 Table 3–8:  Grouping Method A  (1 group; 24 frequencies)  Group Frequency Numbers 0  0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 1  1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 Table 3–9:  Grouping Method B  (2 groups; 12 frequencies each)  Group Frequency Numbers 0  0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 1  1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 2  2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 Table 3–10:  Grouping Method C  (3 groups; 8 frequencies each)  Group Frequency Numbers 0  0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 1  1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21 2  2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 3  3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23 Table 3–11:  Grouping Method D  (4 groups; 6 frequencies each)
Page  38  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01  Group Frequency Numbers 0  0,  6,  12,  18 1  1,  7,  13,  19 2  2,  8,  14,  20 3  3,  9,  15,  21 4  4,  10,  16,  22 5  5,  11,  17,  23 Table 3–12:  Grouping Method E  (6 groups; 4 frequencies each)  Group  Frequency Numbers    Group  Frequency Numbers 0  0,  8,  16    4  4,  12,  20 1  1,  9,  17    5  5,  13,  21 2  2, 10, 18    6  6,  14,  22 3  3, 11, 19    7  7,  15,  23 Table 3–13:  Grouping Method F  (8 groups; 3 frequencies each)  Group  Frequency Numbers    Group  Frequency Numbers 0  0,  12    6  6,  18 1  1,  13    7  7,  19 2  2,  14    8  8,  20 3  3,  15    9  9,  21 4  4,  16    10  10,  22 5  5,  17    11  11,  23 Table 3–14:  Grouping Method G  (12 groups; 2 frequencies each)
 Page  39 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01  Group  Frequency Numbers    Group  Frequency Numbers 0 0  12 12 1 1  13 13 2 2  14 14 3 3  15 15 4 4  16 16 5 5  17 17 6 6  18 18 7 7  19 19 8 8  20 20 9 9  21 21 10 10  22 22 11 11  23 23 Table 3–15:  Grouping Method H  (fixed frequency mode) The initial value of the memory register is Group 0 of the Grouping Method F.  (3 frequencies of 8 group modes)  To test the communication initially, use the Grouping Method H (fixed frequency mode) at first. Operation at frequency grouping mode makes the communication quality robust against multipath fading and interference, but sometimes leads to degrade throughput or transmission failure.
 Page  41 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4SECTION  4  FUNCTION CONTROL METHODS        CONTENTS  4 FUNCTION CONTROL METHODS...................................................................41 4.1 FUNCTION CONTROL METHODS ................................................................................................ 42 4.1.1 Serial Interface Setting ................................................................................................... 42 4.1.2 Memory Register Setting................................................................................................43 4.1.3 Memory Register Initialization ........................................................................................ 44 4.2 COMMAND CONTROL................................................................................................................ 46 4.2.1 Command Entry.............................................................................................................. 46 4.3 COMMUNICATION METHODS ..................................................................................................... 47 4.3.1 Communication Example (1:1 – Mode 3).......................................................................47 4.3.2 Communication Example (1:n – Mode 3).......................................................................49 4.3.3 Communication Example (n:m – Mode 3)......................................................................51 4.3.4 Repeater Example (Mode 4) .......................................................................................... 54 4.3.5 Other Communication Configurations ............................................................................ 57
Page  42  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.1  Function Control Methods 4.1.1  Serial Interface Setting For connecting the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem with an external terminal equipment, RS232C is appropriate for 1 to 1 topology. And set the RS485 mode to make RS485 multi-dropping topology for multiple equipment connection. Interface configuration can be made with Pin 12 (/RS485ENB) of the serial communication connector. To configure the RS485 mode, pull down Pin 12 with 10k ohm register.  In this case, do NOT connect this pin DIRECTLY to the GND. This is because in RS485 mode, this pin will be as an output pin, after the initialization completes, to control the output buffer of the RS485 driver IC chip. As for the RS232C interface, no connection is required because it is pulled up inside. Since the interface level of the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem is CMOS, the level conversion circuit must be provided outside for connecting it with the RS232C or RS485 interface. For an example of the level conversion circuit, see p.148 CONVERSION CIRCUIT.  Figure 4–1:  Connection Example to PC Converter PC RS-232C FRH modem
 Page  43 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4.1.2  Terminal Software Setup for Memory Register Control Communication or terminal software is necessary to set the memory registers. Nearly any PC communication software can be used. Launch the communication software and set the terminal’s communication parameters as shown below. Refer to your specific communication software instructions how to set these parameters.    bit rate:  9600 bps   data length:  8 bits   stop bits:  1 bit  parity bit: none  flow control: none  local echo: yes   terminator:  carriage return + line feed  These settings correspond to the initial, default memory register value of the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem. When changing memory registers REG20 and REG21 for communication parameters, remember to also update your communication software settings.  Check for proper communication between the terminal equipment and the modem after setting these parameters. To do this, turn the modem power on and, with the communication software running, enter “@ARG CR/LF  ” at the terminal prompt. If functioning properly, the modem should return the value of all 28 memory registers to the terminal screen. 4.1.3  Memory Register Setting Memory registers set the operation mode and communication parameters of the modem and retain them in memory. All of the settings of the modem are made by these memory registers. Since the memory register is based on rewritable non volatile memories, these memories can be readily rewritten by external terminal equipment such as PC and their contents will be kept even after the power is turned off. This non volatile memory can be rewritten about 1 million times. 4.1.3.1   Memory Register Referencing and Setting Memory registers are referenced and set with the REG command. (For more information, refer to REG section at p.79 COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION)  Example procedure: 1.  To view the current value of register 00, enter: @REG00 CR/LF 2.  Modem responds with 00H CR/LF (REG00 is assumed to be 00H in this case and varies in each setting case) 3.  To set register REG00 to 0FH, enter: @REG00:0FH CR/LF 4.  Modem responds with “P0” CR/LF
Page  44  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 5. Enter “@RST CR/LF” or cycle the modem power, to activate new values   @  =  command header (specify following characters are command)  CR/LF = Terminator (carriage return + line feed)  When rewriting the modem’s memory registers, do not turn the modem’s power off until the modem returns “P0” response. If the power is interrupted before “P0” is returned, the memory contents may be lost or corrupted and the modem operation will be unpredictable.  If the memory contents are lost or corrupted, they can be restored to original default settings by reinitializing them. (See the section below titled p.44 MEMORY REGISTER INITIALIZATION) Input character arrays of commands quickly and sequentially. Too slow input (taking more than 5 seconds in the initial setting) results in command error.  4.1.3.2   Memory Register Initialization The memory registers can be restored to the factory default values at any time by using one of the following two methods.  1) Memory Register Initialization by hardware: Use either methods stated below, in which the modem attempts to read Pin 13 (/DefParam) of the serial communication connector at the startup and starts initializing the memory registers when it is “L”.  Method 1. Set “L” level to Pin 13 (/DefParam) of the serial communication connector  with the power turned off. When the power is re-supplied, the memory registers are initialized and the modem starts operation in the factory default state. Method 2. Set “L” level to Pin 13 (/DefParam) of the serial communication connector while the power turned on. In this state, force “L” to Pin 11 (/SHUT) of the serial communication connector more than 1ms, then return the level to “H”. The modem once becomes the Shutdown mode and returns to Active mode. Since this sequence is the same as the reset, the memory registers are initialized and the modem starts operation in the factory default state. 2) Memory Register Initialization by Command: CAUTIONCAUTION
 Page  45 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 1.  With the modem power is on and the communication software running, enter “@INI CR/LF  ”  at the terminal prompt. 2.  The modem responds with “P0” response and immediately begins to operate using the initialized factory default state. While initializing the memory registers, do not turn the modem’s power off. It take about 1 sec. to initialize the memory registers.  CAUTION
Page  46  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.1.4  Command Control Some FRH-SD07TU/TB parameters can be changed by issuing commands from the terminal equipment. Various applications can be supported with the flexibility that command control offers.  Command Entry •  When a command is issued to the modem from the terminal equipment, a command header (one byte character) should be used the modem to acknowledge the command from ordinary data. The command header is initially set to “@” (40H) but can be changed to another character by changing the value stored in the memory register REG10. •  Commands must use all upper case letters (A to Z). The modem does not recognize lower case letters (a to z) in commands. •  A two byte terminator (carriage return (0DH) + line feed (0AH)) is used to terminate a command. “CR/LF” shows the terminator in this manual. PC can send this two byte character with pressing ENTER key once using a communication software. But some setting is necessary in the software. •  The modem immediately executes a command once it’s recognized. If the command requires a response, the modem returns the response to the terminal equipment when its internal processing is completed. The following is an example of a command entry and response:   @BCL CR/LF   :command issued from the terminal equipment  P0 CR/LF    : successive completion response is returned
 Page  47 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4.2  Communication Methods The FRH-SD07TU/TB can support wide range of network configurations, from simple networks that are simply connected in 1:1 topology to complex n:m networks topology that use an upper layer application protocol to control the modem with commands.  This section shows several specific configuration examples to help illustrate the settings for each basic communication topology. The actual settings of the memory registers for your specific application may differ from these examples.  There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.  4.2.1  Communication Example (1:1 – Mode 3) The most basic communication topology of FRH-SD07TU/TB is the 1:1 communication in the communication mode 3 (packet transmission mode). In this mode, message data are transmitted using transmit commands like @TXT. As the terminal equipment, personal computers (PC) can be used. In here, we assume that the RS232C interface is used. 4.2.1.1   Modem Setup (1:1 – Mode 3) Both two modem can operate without changing any parameter settings. 4.2.1.2   Terminal Software Setup (1:1 – Mode 3) Invoke terminal software and setup the terminal software as follows: (refer your software instructions for setup details)    bit rate:  9600 bps   data length:  8 bits   stop bits:  1 bit  parity bit: none  flow control: none  local echo: yes   terminator:  carriage return + line feed  This setting corresponds to the factory default state of the modem. When REG20 and REG21 are changed, change the terminal software setup accordingly.   Check for proper communication between the terminal equipment and the modem after setting these parameters. To do this, turn the modem power on and with the communication software running, enter “@ARG CR/LF ” at the terminal prompt. If functioning properly, the modem should return the value of all 28 memory registers to the terminal screen. CAUTION
Page  48  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.2.1.3   Communication (1:1 – Mode 3) In packet transmission mode, data is transmitted by using the transmit commands (TXT, TBN, etc.).   1.  Master Station transmits a message to Slave Station.  command: @TXT001HELLO CR/LF   2.  Master Station returns the response to the terminal equipment.  response: P1 CR/LF   3.  Slave Station receives the message, verifies that the message is addressed to it, outputs the data to its terminal equipment, and returns an ACK packet to Master Station.  output: RXT000HELLO CR/LF   4.  Master station receives the ACK and responds to the terminal equipment “Successive Completion” response.  response: P0 CR/LF                                                         Master Station                                                                                 Slave Station Figure 4–2:  Communication Configuration (1:1 – Mode 3) Data Transmission ACK packet
 Page  49 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4.2.2  Communication Example (1:n – Mode 3) This section describes an example of 1:n communication in packet transmission mode (Mode 3). In multiple station topology, each station’s memory register setting must be unique local station address (REG00). In this mode, all transmissions are made using the transmit commands (TXT, TBN, etc.). The following example assumes that there are one master and three slave stations.  4.2.2.1   Terminal Software Setup (1:n – Mode 3) Set the terminal software as follows: (refer your software instructions for setup details)    bit rate:  9600 bps   data length:  8 bits   stop bits:  1 bit  parity bit: none  flow control: none  local echo: yes   terminator:  carriage return + line feed  This setting corresponds to the factory default state of the modem. When REG20 and REG21 are changed, change the terminal software setup accordingly.  Check for proper communication between the terminal equipment and the modem after setting these parameters. To do this, turn the modem power on and with the communication software running, enter “@ARG CR/LF” at the terminal prompt. If functioning properly, the modem should return the value of all 28 memory registers to the terminal screen. 4.2.2.2   Modem Setup (1:n – Mode 3) 1.  Set the local station addresses (REG00) as follows: Master Station  000 Slave Station 1  001 Slave Station 2  002 Slave Station 3  003 2.  Set Bit 0 of REG18 to “1” (to perform “destination address checking”) 3.  Leave all other memory registers at the factory default settings.
Page  50  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.2.2.3   Communication (1:n – Mode 3) In packet transmission mode, data is transmitted by using the transmit commands (TXT, TBN, etc.).   1.  Master Station transmits a message to Slave Station 1.  command: @TXT001HELLO CR/LF   2.  Slave Station 1 receives the message, verifies that the message is addressed to it, outputs the data to its terminal equipment, and returns an ACK packet to Master Station.  output: RXT000HELLO CR/LF   3.  Slave Stations 2 and 3 also receive the message, but since the destination address does not match theirs, they discard the data and do not output it to their respective terminal equipments.   4.  Master Station receives the ACK from Slave Station 1.                                                              Figure 4–3:  Communication Configuration (1:n – Mode 3) Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Master
 Page  51 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4.2.3  Communication Example (n:m – Mode 3) RS485 mode is suitable for assigning several master modems in a wide area using RS485 multi-drop communication topology. In this example; 3 master modems and 2 slave modem case is explained. The slave modem can keep on radio communication while moving, by automatically changing the communication to master modems (roaming function).   4.2.3.1   Terminal Software Setup Example: Set the terminal software as follows: (refer your software instructions for setup details)    bit rate: 9600 bps      data length:  8 bits      stop bit:  1 bit      parity bit:  none      flow control:  none      local echo:  yes      terminator:  carriage return + line feed  This setting corresponds to the factory default state of the modem. When REG20 and REG21 are changed, change the terminal software setup accordingly.   Check for proper communication between the terminal equipment and the modem after setting these parameters. To do this, turn the modem power on and with the communication software running, enter “@ARG CR/LF” at the terminal prompt. If functioning properly, the modem should return the value of all 28 memory registers to the terminal screen. 4.2.3.2   Modem Setup Example: (1) Master (Base) Station Setup  1.  Pull down Pin 12 (/RS485ENB) at about 10 k ohm register. (RS485 mode)  At this time, do NOT connect this pin DIRECTLY to GND. 2. Set the local station address of the modem as follows.  (REG00 or REG01)   REG00              REG01 Master modem 1    001    240 Master modem 2   002    240 Master modem 3   002    240 3.  Set REG18:bit 0 to 1.  (to perform Destination Address Checking) 4.  Allocate the frequency No. 0, 8, 16 in the fixed frequency mode (REG06), which corresponds to Group 0 of Grouping Method F. Master modem 1    E0H (Frequency No. 0, fixed)
Page  52  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Master modem 2    E8H  (Frequency No. 8, fixed) Master modem 3    EFH  (Frequency No. 16, fixed) 5. Set REG19:bit 1 to 1 (to perform Regularly transmit radio beacon without transmission request). 6.  Use the default value for other memory registers.  (2) Slave (Mobile) Station Setup  1.  Since the slave modem is in the RS232C mode, it is not necessary to pull down Pin 12 of the serial communication connector 2. Set the local station address (REG00) of the modem as follows. Slave modem  1    101 Slave modem  2    102 3. Set REG18:bit 0 to 1 (to perform Destination Address Checking).   4. Set the frequency group (REG06) to A0H (group 0 of Grouping Method F) to make it correspond to the frequency of the maser modems.  5. Set REG19:bit 2 to 1 (to be Wait-to-receive mode by fixing frequency while the correlation detection is made).  6.  Use the default value for other memory registers. 4.2.3.3   Communication Example:  1.   If there is Slave Station 2 near Master Station 1, Slave Station 2 receives the radio beacon of Master Station 1 and its frequency is fixed at No. 0. 2.  @TXT240HELLO CR/LF  : Issue the transmit command to Slave Station 2. Be noted that the address is 240 (global addressed destination). 3.   Since slave stations transmit data to master stations as the global addressed destination, slave station need not aware which master station responds. Only the master station who has the same frequency receives and responds. (In this case, Master Station 1.)  4.   RXT102240HELLO CR/LF    : Master Station 1 outputs data to PC. 5.   When Slave Station 2 enters into the area of Master Station 2, it receives the radio beacon from Master Station 2 and its frequency is fixed at No.8.  6.  @TXT102240MAIL CR/LF :  Issue the transmit command to master stations. Be noted that the sender address is 240, global addressing. 7.  Global addressed master stations are transmit data to slave station. Using the global addressing, that is, three master stations transmit the same data at the same time. Accordingly, it is not necessary to aware where slave station is. Only the slave station who has the same address receives the data. (In this case, Slave Station 2.)
 Page  53 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 8.  RXT240MAIL CR/LF    : Slave Station 2 outputs the received data to the terminal equipment.  As described above, the slave station can communicate in wide area without considering where it is.  Fig. 4–8:  n:m Communication (Roaming) Master 1 Freq.No. 0  Master 2 Freq.No. 8 Master 3 Freq.No.16 Slave 2
Page  54  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.2.4  Repeater Example (Mode 4) The FRH-SD07TU/TB can be used as a repeater to extend the wireless communication range or eliminate null zones caused by obstructions. The following example uses one repeater and two modems.                                                             Figure 3–10:  Repeater 4.2.4.1   Communication Through a Repeater (Mode 4) •  When two modems cannot reliably communicate because of excessive distance or obstructions, a third modem can act as a repeater. The repeater is placed in a position where it can communicate with both modems. •  Although PC or terminal equipment is used to configure the modem as a repeater, it is not necessary to connect PC or terminal to the repeater once it is configured and functioning normally. The repeater can operate in a stand-alone mode. •  Multiple repeaters can be used in a network, but stations can only communicate to other stations through one repeater. Communication through two or more repeaters is not possible. •  When communicating through a repeater , the repeater transmit commands (TXR, TBR, and RTY) must be used. •  When using a repeater , all modems in the radio-network must be set to the same fixed frequency. •  Communication through the repeater approximately doubles the communication time delay. Modem 1  Modem 2 Repeater Obstacle
 Page  55 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4.2.4.2   Terminal Software Setup (Mode 4) Set the terminal software as follows: (refer your software instructions for setup details)    bit rate:  9600 bps   data length:  8 bits   stop bits:  1 bit  parity bit: none  flow control: none  local echo: yes   terminator:  carriage return + line feed   This setting corresponds to the factory default state of the modem. When REG20 and REG21 are changed, change the terminal software setup accordingly.   Check for proper communication between the terminal equipment and the modem after setting these parameters. To do this, turn the modem power on and with the communication software running, enter “@ARG CR/LF” at the terminal prompt. If functioning properly, the modem should return the value of all 28 memory registers to the terminal screen.  4.2.4.3   Modem Setup (Mode 4)  1. Set the local station address of the modem (REG00) as follows.  Wireless Modem 1:    001 Wireless Modem 2:    002  2. Set REG06 (Frequency Grouping) at the fixed Frequency No. 0 of Grouping Method H.  3. Set REG18:bit 0 to 1 (to perform Destination Address Checking). 4. Set REG19:bit 0 to 0 (to use as a modem). 5.  Use the default value for other memory registers.  4.2.4.4   Repeater Setup (Mode 4) 1. Set REG00 (the local address of the repeater) to 000. 2. Set REG06 at the fixed frequency No. 0  of Grouping Method H.  3. Set REG18:bit 0 to 1 (to perform Destination Address Checking). 4. Set REG19:bit 0 to 1 (to use as a repeater). 5.  Use the default value for other memory registers.
Page  56  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.2.4.5   Communication (Mode 4) To communicate using the repeater , use the repeater transmit commands. The below describes the operation of each modem when a simple message is sent.   1.  Message is sent from Modem 1 (001) to Modem 2 (002) through Repeater (000).  command: @TXR000002HELLO CR/LF   2.  Modem 1 transmits the message to the repeater. Repeater receives the message, verifies that the message is for its address, then retransmits the unaltered message to Modem 2.   3.  Modem 2 receives the message and verifies that the message is addressed to itself, then it outputs the message to its terminal equipment and returns an ACK packet through the repeater .  output: RXR000001HELLO CR/LF  4. Repeater receives the ACK, verifies its address then retransmits the ACK without changing it to Modem 1. 5.   Modem 1 receives the ACK and output the response to the terminal equipment.  output: P0 CR/LF  Do not use the modem set as the repeater for other commands than listed below to avoid operation error.  ARG:  to reference memory registers INI:  to initialize all memory registers REG:  to reference and set memory registers RST: to reset VER:  to read out a version  CAUTION
 Page  57 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 4.2.5  Other Communication Configurations Many other communication topology can be configured with the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem. The following section briefly describes a few of them. 4.2.5.1   n:n Communication The modem can execute the N:N communication where all modems are in the equality relation.                                                                                               Figure 3–12:  n:n Communication
Page  58  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 4.2.5.2   Packet Transmission Mode 1:n:m Connection One master modem can transmit data to multiple groups of slaves by using multiple repeaters. The master and slaves can also be communicated directly to each other, without passing the repeater .                                                                                                                                                                                    Figure 3–13:  Packet Transmission Mode 1:n:m Repeater 2 Repeater 1 Slave 1  Slave 2  Slave 3  Slave 4 Master
 Page  59 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 5SECTION   5  MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION       CONTENTS  5 MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION ..............................................................59 5.1 MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 60 REG00: LOCAL STATION ADDRESS [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H].............................................................. 61 REG01: LOCAL STATION GLOBAL ADDRESS [DEFAULT VALUE: F0H]................................................. 61 REG02: DESTINATION ADDRESS [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H] ................................................................. 61 REG03: SPECIAL SETTING [DEFAULT VALUE: F0H].......................................................................... 61 REG04: ID CODE 1 [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H] .................................................................................... 61 REG05: ID CODE 2 [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H] .................................................................................... 62 REG06: FREQUENCY GROUP [DEFAULT VALUE: A0H]...................................................................... 62 REG07: PACKET INTERVAL [DEFAULT VALUE: 05H].......................................................................... 63 REG08: RESERVED [DEFAULT VALUE: 11H] .................................................................................... 63 REG09: RESERVED [DEFAULT VALUE: 13H] .................................................................................... 63 REG10: COMMAND HEADER [DEFAULT VALUE: 40H]........................................................................ 63 REG11: RETRANSMISSION COUNT [DEFAULT VALUE: 32H]............................................................... 64 REG12: ROAMING THRESHOLD [DEFAULT VALUE: B4H]................................................................... 64 REG13: RESERVED [DEFAULT VALUE: 1EH].................................................................................... 64 REG14: RECEIVE DATA OUTPUT INTERVAL [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H].................................................. 64 REG15: COMMAND RECOGNITION INTERVAL [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H]................................................64 REG16: COMMAND INPUT TIMEOUT [DEFAULT VALUE: 32H]............................................................. 65 REG17: RESERVED [DEFAULT VALUE: 32H] .................................................................................... 65 REG18: COMMUNICATION SETTING 1 [DEFAULT VALUE: 8CH].......................................................... 66 REG19: COMMUNICATION SETTING 2 [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H] .......................................................... 67 REG20: RS-232C SETTING 1 [DEFAULT VALUE: 05H]..................................................................... 69 REG21: RS-232C SETTING 2 [DEFAULT VALUE: 09H]..................................................................... 70 REG22: RS-232C SETTING 3 [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H]..................................................................... 72 REG23: MISCELLANEOUS SETTINGS [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H]............................................................ 74 REG24: SPECIAL MODE SETTINGS [DEFAULT VALUE: C0H].............................................................. 76 REG25: ULTRA MODE SETTINGS [DEFAULT VALUE: 40H]............................................................... 77 REG26: RESERVED [DEFAULT VALUE: 00H] .................................................................................... 77 REG27: FREQUENCY BAND SETTINGS [DEFAULT VALUE: 01H] ......................................................... 78
Page  60  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 5.1  Memory Register Description The FRH-SD07TU/TB modem contains 28 memory registers which are used to control and store communication parameters and operation mode settings. After rewriting new register settings, the power must be cycled, a hardware reset asserted, or a software RST command is issued to validate the new settings.  Functions of some memory registers vary depending on the operation mode. This chapter describes the communication modes 3 and 4. For communication modes 5 and 6, refer to p.117 ADVANCED APPLICATION.  The following table briefly lists each register, register function and default value:  Register   Function  Default Value  Meaning REG00    Local Station Address  00 H  address 0 REG01    Local Station Global Address  F0 H  address 240 REG02    Destination Address  00 H  address 0 REG03  Special Setting  F0 H  F0H REG04    ID Code 1  00 H  address 0 REG05    ID Code 2  00 H  address 0 REG06    Frequency Group  A0 H  see text REG07    Packet Interval  05 H  5 ms REG08  Reserved  11 H  11H REG09  Reserved   13 H  13H REG10    Command Header  40 H  character @ REG11    Retransmission Count  32 H  50 count REG12  Roaming Threshold  B4 H  -180dBm REG13  Reserved  1E H  1EH REG14    Receive Data Output Interval  00 H  0 ms REG15    Command Recognition Interval  00 H  0 s REG16    Command Input Timeout  32 H  32H REG17  Reserved  32 H  32H REG18    Communication Setting 1  8C H  see text REG19    Communication Setting 2  00 H  see text REG20    Serial Interface Setting 1  05 H  see text REG21    Serial Interface Setting 2  09 H  see text REG22    Serial Interface Setting 3  00 H  see text REG23    Serial Interface Setting 4  00 H  see text REG24    Miscellaneous Settings  C0 H  see text REG25    ULTRA Mode Settings  40 H  see text REG26  Reserved  00 H   REG27    Frequency Band Settings  00 H  see text Table 5–1:  Memory Registers Suffix ‘H’ of each default value denotes HEX radix expression in the value.
 Page  61 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 REG00:  Local Station Address  [default value: 00H] •  Sets the local station address. Valid values are 000 to 239. (240 addresses) •  This value is inserted in the “source address” field in the transmitted packet header. •  If the address check function is enabled (REG18) in the receiving modem, the modem can receive the packet which header contains destination address information identical to REG00. •  In the RS485 mode, this register is used as 485 mode local station address. REG01:  Local Station Global Address (RS485)  [default value: F0H] •  Sets the local station global address of the modem. Valid values are 240 to 254.  (15 addresses) •  When plural modems are connected by RS485 multi-dropping topology, commands can be issued to multiple modems simultaneously by setting all connected  modems to the same global address. This is the global addressing. •  This global addressing allows to handle multiple multi-dropped modems as if they were one modem. REG02:  Destination Address  [default value: 00H] •  This address is used in the headerless packet transmission mode (communication modes 5).   For details, refer to p.118 HEADERLESS PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE. •  Use the default value for the transmission mode 3 or 4. REG03:  Special Setting  [default value: F0H] •  Sets special operation modes such as headerless packet transmission mode or direct transmission mode. Refer to p.117  ADVANCED APPLICATION. •  Use the default value for the transmission mode 3 or 4. REG04:  ID Code 1  [default value: 00H] •  Used with ID code 2 (REG05), set the ID code. Valid values are 000 to 255. Together with ID code 2, up to 61,440 ID codes can be set. •  The ID code identifies the group of the modems works in the same group. The ID code is used to prevent erroneous connection with other systems and for communication security.
Page  62  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 •  Before transmission, radio data packets are scrambled using a pseudo-random data sequence generated with this ID code as the seed. During reception, the original data is restored by de-scrambling it with the pseudo-random data sequence. The modems with different ID codes cannot communicate with each other. REG05:  ID Code 2  [default value: 00H] •  Used with ID code 1 (REG04), set the ID code. Valid values are 000 to 239. Together with ID code 1, up to 61,440 ID codes can be set. •  Do not set the value 240 and above. If excess value is set, the modem ignores the REG04 and REG05 value and assigns REG04 to 255 and REG05 to 239. •  In case plural modems are used as a single system, always set the same ID code for all modems and repeaters. REG06:  Frequency Group  [default value: A0H] •  Refer to p.35 FREQUENCY GROUPING in Section 3, for a detailed description of the frequency operation modes. Bits 7 – 5:  Grouping of frequency Grouping  Setting  Bit 7  Bit 6  Bit 5 A  24 freq. × 1 group  0 0 0 B  12 freq. × 2 group  0 0 1 C  8 freq. × 3 group  0 1 0 D  6 freq. × 4 group  0 1 1 E  4 freq. × 6 group  1 0 0 F  3 freq. × 8 group  1 0 1 G  2 freq. ×12 group  1 1 0 H  1 freq. ×24 group  1 1 1 Table 5–2:  Grouping of Frequency •  Set the grouping method for the 24 available frequencies. The number of available frequencies per group is allocated to perform multi-access in the frequencies of group. •  The multi-access function is performed within a frequency group. •  When more frequencies per group are made available for multi-access function, the system will gain an advantage in overcoming interference and fading, but average time required to establish a connection will increase because more frequencies are scanned.
 Page  63 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Bits 4 – 0:  Group Number Group No.  Bit 4  Bit 3  Bit 2  Bit 1  Bit 0 0  0  0  0  0  0 1  0 0 0 0 1 2  0 0 0 1 0 3  0 0 0 1 1 4  0 0 1 0 0 :  : : : : : :  : : : : : 19  1 0 0 1 1 20  1 0 1 0 0 21  1 0 1 0 1 22  1 0 1 1 0 23  1 0 1 1 1 Table 5–3:  Frequency Group Settings •  The frequency group number is set. Valid group numbers for setting vary depending on the frequency grouping method. REG07:  RS485 Packet Interval  [default value: 05H] •  In the packet transmission mode with the RS485 mode is used, sets the interval between response and/or received data which output from the modem to RS485 line.  •  Be able to set 0 to 254 ms at increment of 1 ms. 255ms is not allowed. The default value is 5 ms. •  Set this interval to a larger value than the receiving interval set by REG14.   •  Suitable setting of this interval avoids the data collision possibility of RS485 line.  For details, refer to p.31 COLLISION AVOIDANCE IN RS485 INTERFACE. REG08:  Reserved  [default value: 11H] •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. REG09:  Reserved  [default value: 13H] •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. REG10:  Command Header  [default value: 40H] •  Sets the character that identifies the start of a command. •  The default is character “@” (40H).
Page  64  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 •  When this character is input from the terminal equipment after no character is received for the command recognition interval (REG15) or longer, subsequent input character is recognized as a command for the modem. REG11:  Retransmission Count  [default value: 32H] •  Sets the maximum number of packet retransmission attempts. Valid values are 000 to 254. 255 is not allowed. •  When retransmission exceeds the retransmission count (retransmission count plus one for broadcast transmission), the modem outputs an error response to the terminal equipment. REG12:  Roaming Threshold  [default value: B4H] •  At the time to set the frequency roaming (REG19:bit 2 is 1), set the receiving strength threshold of the radio beacon which starts scanning frequency. •  Set the value of the desired radio beacon strength threshold represented in dBm excluding the minus sign, e.g., set to “80” to search the next master station when the radio beacon strength becomes below –80 dBm. REG13:  Reserved  [default value: 1EH] •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. REG14:  Receive Data Output Interval  [default value: 00H] •  Sets the minimum time interval between characters (time from the stop bit of one character to the start bit of the next character) when outputting data from the modem to the terminal equipment. •  Valid values are 000 to 255, representing milliseconds in 1 ms increments. •  Since the modem transmit data to other end modem in packet form, minimal interval between the character output to the terminal equipment does not guaranteed. Characters are continuously sent to the terminal equipment until the modem’s buffer becomes empty. When the data cannot be received by the terminal equipment, set this interval longer. REG15:  Command Recognition Interval  [default value: 00H] •  When a message data contains a command header character (in case of binary data or data in two-byte Chinese characters), data following the command header character will be interpreted as a command, the message does not transmit properly.
 Page  65 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 •  Sets the necessary vacant duration time interval to discriminate between ordinary data character and a command header character. Input a command after a longer interval than time interval setting. •  Valid values are 0.1 to 25.4 sec., representing tenths of seconds in 0.1 second increments. (Set an integer value equal to ten times the number of seconds desired.) •  When set to 000, the command header is recognized at any time, and when set to 255, all command header character are ignored. REG16:  Command Input Timeout  [default value: 32H] •  Sets the character input timeout interval for command input. It is used as the timeout between the command header and the character following it and between each character of the command. •  At the timeout, the modem operation transits from command-input-wait-state to ordinary-data-wait-state. •  Valid values are 000 to 255, representing tenths of seconds in 0.1 second increments. (Set an integer value equal to ten times the number of seconds desired.) •  A setting of 000 disables this timeout function. REG17:  Reserved  [default value: 32H] •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.
Page  66  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 REG18:  Communication Setting 1  [default value: 8CH] Bits 7 – 2:  Reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. Bit 1:  Source address check 0   Inhibit source address checking  (default value) 1   Activate source address checking Table 5–4:  Source Address Check Settings •  When the source address checking is active and the source address in the received packet header does not match the destination address setting (REG02), the data is discarded (data cannot be received). Bit 0:  Destination address check 0   Inhibit destination  address checking on receipt (default) 1   Activate destination address checking on receipt Table 5–5:  Destination address check •  When the destination address checking is active and the destination address in the received packet header does not match the received modem’s local station address (REG00), the data is discarded (data cannot be received).
 Page  67 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 REG19:  Communication Setting 2  [default value: 00H] Bit 7:  Reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. Bit 6:  Diversity Reception 0   Disable diversity reception (default value) 1   Enable diversity reception Table 5–6:  Diversity Reception Settings •  Enable/disable diversity reception. •  To enable diversity reception, set this bit to 1 and connect an antenna to Antenna Terminal B. •  Enabling diversity reception with only one antenna connected may degrade the reception performance. Bit 5:  Broadcast Transmission Reception 0   Enable broadcast transmission reception (default value) 1   Disable broadcast transmission reception Table 5–7:  Broadcast Reception Settings •  Enable/disable reception of broadcast transmission in packet transmission mode (Mode 3 and 5). Bit 4:  Antenna selection 0   Receiving antenna is fixed to A  (default value) 1   Receiving antenna is fixed to B Table 5–8:  Antenna Selection •  At the non-diversity reception, decide the antenna terminal for the receiving antenna fixing. •  Selection of 1 fixes the receiving antenna to the terminal B. When the high gain antenna connecting to the terminal B is used for reception, this setting would achieve better performance than the diversity reception in some case.
Page  68  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Bit 3:  Extended reception 0   Disable extended reception (default value) 1   Enable extended reception  Table 5–9:  Extended reception •  Contention type communication in packet transmission mode (including the headerless packet transmission mode) may cause repetitive retransmission when two modems are in transmission state in identical timing. This results in the decrease of response rate or the transmission failure. •  This extend reception function solves such problems as above. The data packet received during carrier sensing are received first by interrupting the on-going transmission operation. For further detail, refer to p.24 EXTEND RECEIVING. Bit 2:  Receiving frequency change 0   Regularly change frequency within a group while waiting (default value) 1   Fix the frequency to wait while data can be regularly received. Table 5–10:  Receiving frequency change  •  Set the changing method of receiving frequency in packet transmission mode. Sets roaming function with combining bit 1. Bit 1:  Beacon transmission 0   No transmission until transmission command is requested (default) 1   Enable regular beacon transmission. Table 5–11:  Beacon Transmission •  Enable or disenable beacon transmission in packet transmission mode. •  Set roaming function with combining bit 2. Bit 0:  Operation Mode 0   Operates in normal modem mode 1   Operates as a repeater Table 5–12:  Operation Mode Settings  •  Sets the modem to operate either as a normal modem or as a repeater. Effective only in packet transmission mode (Mode 3, 4 and 5).
 Page  69 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 REG20:  RS-232C Setting 1  [default value: 05H] Bit 7:  Data Length 0   8 bit data bytes  (default value) 1   7 bit data bytes Table 5–13:  Data Length Settings Bit 6:  Parity Bit 0   No parity bit   (default value) 1  Parity bit Table 5–14:  Parity Settings Bit 5:  Even/Odd Parity 0   Even parity  (default value) 1  Odd parity Table 5–15:  Odd/Even Parity Settings •  Invalid when bit 6 is set to 0, without parity. Bit 4:  Stop Bit 0   1 stop bit  (default value) 1   2 stop bits Table 5–16:  Stop Bit Settings
Page  70  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Bits 3 – 0:  Baud rate setting Bit 3  Bit 2  Bit 1  Bit 0  Setting 0  0  0  0                    300 bps 0  0  0  1                    600 bps 0  0  1  0                  1200 bps 0  0  1  1                  2400 bps 0  1  0  0                  4800 bps 0  1  0  1                  9600 bps (default) 0  1  1  0                19200 bps 0  1  1  1               38400 bps 1  0  0  0               50000 bps 1  0  0  1               62500 bps 1  0  1  0               83333 bps 1  0  1  1             100000 bps 1  1  0  0             57600 bps 1  1  0  1           115200 bps 1 1 1 0  Reserved 1 1 1 1  Reserved Table 5–17:  Baud Rate •  Because of the limitation of internal processing speed in the processor, character output throughput is limited up to 60 us interval. When baud rate 83333 bps and faster is selected, the throughput which expected from its baud rate can not be obtained.
 Page  71 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 REG21:  RS-232C Setting 2  [default value: 09H] Bits 7 – 2:  Reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. Bit 1:  Flow Control 0   No flow control (default value) 1   Hardware flow control Table 5–18  Software/Hardware Flow Control Settings •  Selects the flow control method. This setting must match the connected terminal equipment’s setting. •  Hardware flow control uses the two control lines RTS and CTS. When using hardware flow control, be sure that RTS and CTS lines are properly wired. •  When using with the RS485 interface, be sure to set to 0. Bit 0:  Reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.
Page  72  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 REG22:  RS-232C Setting 3  [default value: 00H] Bit 7:  Enable and Disable Reception 0   Enable reception at the initial state  (default value) 1   Disable reception at the initial state  Table 5–19:  Enable/Disable Reception •  Select enable or disable reception at the initial state in the packet transmission mode. •  The initial state is in reception enable. Depending on an usage of the modem, the initial state of the modem may be better in the reception disable state. In such a case, use this setting. •  Issue the REN command to enable reception. Bit 6:  Reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.  Bits 5 – 4:  DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Bit 5  Bit 4    Setting 0  0   Ignore DCD input; DCD output always ON (default value) 0 1  Reserved 1  0   Remote modem’s DCD (IN) is transferred to local modem DCD (OUT). (DCD Output = OFF at reset state) 1  1   Remote modem’s DCD (IN) is transferred to local modem DCD (OUT) (DCD Output = ON at reset state) Table 5–20:  DCD Settings •  When connecting to the telephone line modem, set the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem to transfer the DCD input of the remote modem to the DCD output of the local modem. •  Operation on Direct Transmission Mode differs. Please refer to p.127 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE.
 Page  73 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Bits 3 – 2:  DTR/DSR Bit 3  Bit 2    Setting 0  0   Ignore DTR input; DSR output always ON (default value) 0 1  Reserved 1  0   Remote modem DTR is transferred on local modem CTS (CTS = OFF at reset state) 1  1   Remote DTR is transferred on local modem CTS (CTS = ON at reset state) Table 5–21:  DTR/DSR Control Settings •  When connecting to the telephone line modem, set the FRH-SD07TU/TB modem to allow to transmit the DTR input of the remote modem to the DSR output of the local modem. •  Operation on Direct Transmission Mode differs. Please refer to p.127 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE. Bits 0 – 1:  RTS/CTS Bit 1  Bit 0    Settings 0  0   Ignore RTS input; CTS output always ON 0 1  Reserved 1  0   Remote modem RTS is output on local modem CTS (CTS = OFF at reset) 1  1   Remote modem RTS is output on local modem CTS (CTS = ON at reset) Table 5–22:  RTS/CTS Control Settings •  When hardware flow control is enabled (REG21), this setting is ignored. •  Operation on Direct Transmission Mode differs. Please refer to p.127 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE.
Page  74  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 REG23:  Miscellaneous Settings  [default value: 00H] Bit 7 – 5:  reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.  Bit 4 :  CR/LF addition/deletion •  Especially used for the headerless packet transmission mode only. Refer to p.124 MEMORY REGISTER SETTING, IN HEADERLESS PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE. Bit 3:  reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. Bit 2:  RS485 collision avoidance regular interval output 0   No C/R code output for collision avoidance (default value) 1   Regularly output C/R code for collision avoidance Table 5–23:  C/R Code Regular Interval Output •  Sets whether the collision avoidance function is used or not, together with bit 1. •   When this bit is set to 1, responses or data will be output to RS485 line if there are such responses or data exist in the buffer at the timeout of the RS485 Packet Interval (REG07).  If there are no such responses or data exist in the buffer, the C/R code (0Dh) is compulsorily output. •  The effective use of this function helps to shift the output timing of multi-dropped  modems on RS485 line. Eventually it avoids the data collision on the RS485 line.  •  To use this function, set REG23:bit 1 of all RS485 multi-dropped modems to 1. And set all the RS485 Packet Interval (REG07) to different values more than 1.5 bytes each. Further set this bit of the modem, the RS485 Packet Interval is set to the longest, to 1.
 Page  75 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Bit 1:  RS485 collision avoidance 0   Invalid collision avoidance function (default value) 1   Use  collision avoidance function Table 5–24:  Collision Avoidance Function •  Sets to decide whether to use the collision avoidance function or not, together with bit 2. •  When modem tried to output a response or the received data, the modem outputs only if RS485 line is available at the timeout of RS485 Packets Interval (REG07).  When RS485 line is not available at the timeout, the modem waits for a line becomes available and starts re-measurement of its packet interval. •  Set to 1 makes it unable to output neither response nor the received data, unless other modem(s) outputs any data to the RS485 line and interval time measuring becomes effect. •  Bit 2 is used for the purpose of resolving this problem.  Bit 0:  Global addressing command response 0   No P0 response to global addressing command (default value) 1   Respond P0 response to global addressing command  Table 5–25:  Global addressing command response •  Set to decide whether to return “P0” response (including “P1” for the transmit command) to the terminal equipment for the global addressing command (commands for Addresses 240 to 254).  •  When the global addressing command is issued to plural modems, which are multi-dropped and have the same global address on RS485 line, there is a possibility causing data collision on the RS485 line. Unless the RS485 Packet Interval is properly set. This is because all modems return the “P0” (or P1) response to the terminal equipment simultaneously on default memory setting. Such potential problem can be avoided by limiting the modem to output the response to the global addressing command is only one.
Page  76  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 REG24:  Special Mode Settings  [default value: C0H] Bit 7 – 6:  reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.  Bit 5:  Delay time of transmission and reception (Direct transmission mode) 0   Same delay time as the conventional series modem (default value) 1   Sets short delay time Table 5–26:  Setting of delay time of transmission and reception  •  Sets the delay time of the direct transmission mode using REG03 together. For details, refer to p.127 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE  Bit 4:  DCD output((((Direct transmission mode)))) 0   DCD outputs in the same way as the conventional series modem. (default value) 1   DCD acts as the synchronous clock output. Table 5–27:  Output of DCD direct transmission mode setting •  Sets the direct transmission mode using REG03 together.  For details, refer to  p.127 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE. Bit 3 – 0:  reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.
 Page  77 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 REG25:  ULTRA Mode Settings  [default value: 40H] Bit 7:  ULTRA mode setting 0   Disable ULTRA mode (default value) 1   Enable ULTRA mode Table 5–28:  ULTRA mode setting  Bit 6:  ULTRA mode control frequency channel setting 0   No control  channel is used 1   Use control channel  (default value) Table 5–29:  Control frequency channel setting •  Sets the frequency to be wait-to-receive in the ULTRA mode. When the control frequency is assigned, the lowest frequency of the frequency group is used as the control frequency. For details, refer to p.141 CONTROL FREQUENCY.  Bit 5 – 0:  reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.  REG26:  Reserved  [default value: 00H] •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.
Page  78  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 REG27:  Frequency Band Settings  [default value: 01H] Bit 7 – 6:  reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.  Bit 5 – 4:  Output clock rate of AUX terminal  Bit 5  Bit 4    Setting 0  0    No  clock output (default value) 0 1  100KHz 1 0  1.14MHz 1 1  8MHz Table 5–30:  Setting of output clock rate of AUX terminal •  Sets the operation clock rate of the output signal of the AUX terminal for the status monitor use. Some of the status data contains high speed one-shot signals, which requires high speed clock to properly catch. Because of higher current consumption when higher clock rate, this parameter controls the clock rate to decrease current consumption. •  For the function of the AUX terminal, refer to p.151 AUXILIARY INTERFACE.  Bit 3 – 0:  Frequency  band setting Bit 3  Bit 2  Bit 1  Bit 0   Setting 0  0  0  0    Invalid (forced to 0001) 0  0  0  1    2433-2479MHz (default value) 0  0  1  0     Do not set (Invalid) 0 0 1 1   01 Band 0 1 0 0   02 Band 0  1  0  1     2420-2466MHz 2MHz Separation 0  1  1  0     2423-2469MHz 2MHz Separation 0 1 1 1  Reserved 1 - - -   Table 5–31:  Frequency band setting •  For the frequency band, refer to p.35 FREQUENCY BAND.    •  For the FRH-SD07TB users in France and Spain, frequency usage is restricted to 02 Band because of its country’s regulatory authority. Also please refer p.35 FREQUENCY BAND. for its details.
 Page  79 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 6SECTION 6  COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION    CONTENTS  6 COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION.......................................................................79 6.1 COMMAND SET DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 80 ARG REFERENCE ALL MEMORY REGISTERS.................................................................................. 82 BCL CLEAR TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE BUFFERS ............................................................................. 83 BIV  REFERENCE AND SET BEACON INTERVALS ............................................................................ 84 BST READ BUFFER STATUS ......................................................................................................... 85 DAS REFERENCE AND SET DESTINATION ADDRESS ....................................................................... 86 DBM READ SIGNAL STRENGTH...................................................................................................... 87 FRQ REFERENCE AND SET FREQUENCY GROUP............................................................................ 88 INI     INITIALIZE ALL MEMORY REGISTERS ...................................................................................... 89 ODA DISABLE RECEIVED DATA OUTPUT ........................................................................................ 90 OEN ENABLE RECEIVED DATA OUTPUT ......................................................................................... 91 PAS REFERENCE AND SET REPEATER ADDRESS........................................................................... 92 POF TRANSMIT DIRECTLY TO RECEIVER ....................................................................................... 93 PON TRANSMIT THROUGH REPEATER............................................................................................ 94 RBC CLEAR RECEIVE BUFFER ...................................................................................................... 95 RDA DISABLE WIRELESS RECEPTION............................................................................................ 96 REG REFERENCE AND SET MEMORY REGISTER............................................................................. 97 REN RECEPTION ENABLE ............................................................................................................. 98 RID     DISPLAY RECEIVED SERIAL ID............................................................................................... 99 RLR RELEASE ULTRA MODE THROUGH REPEATER.................................................................... 100 RLU RELEASE ULTRA MODE (DIRECT)...................................................................................... 101 RNO REFERENCE AND SET RETRANSMISSION COUNT .................................................................. 102 ROF RF CIRCUIT BLOCK POWER DOWN ..................................................................................... 103 RON RF CIRCUIT BLOCK POWER UP........................................................................................... 104 RPT RETRANSMIT MESSAGE ...................................................................................................... 105 RST RESET ...............................................................................................................................106 RTY RETRANSMIT MESSAGE THROUGH REPEATER ..................................................................... 107 STS     READ STATUS..................................................................................................................... 108 TBC CLEAR TRANSMIT BUFFER .................................................................................................. 109 TBN TRANSMIT BINARY DATA..................................................................................................... 110 TBR TRANSMIT BINARY DATA THROUGH REPEATER..................................................................... 111 TID     DISPLAY LOCAL STATION SERIAL ID .................................................................................... 112 TXR TRANSMIT TEXT DATA THROUGH REPEATER........................................................................ 113 TXT TRANSMIT TEXT DATA ........................................................................................................ 114 VER REFERENCE VERSION INFORMATION ................................................................................... 115
Page  80  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 6.1  Command Set Description This section provides a description of each command available in the FRH command set. The table below lists each command and it applicability in each operation mode.    Command    Function  Command to Mode Availability         3 4 5 6 1   ARG  Reference All Memory Resisters         2   BCL  Clear Transmit and Receive Buffers    —  — 3   BIV  Reference and Set Beacon Interval    —  — 4   BST  Read Buffer Status    —  — 5   DAS  Reference and Set the Destination Address  — —   — 6   DBM  Read Signal Strength    —  — 7   FRQ  Reference and Set Frequency Group    —   8   INI  Initialize All Memory Resisters         9   ODA  Disable Received Data Output    —  — 10   OEN  Enable Received Data Output    —  — 11   PAS   Reference and Set Repeater Address  — —   — 12   POF   Transmit Directly to Receiver  — —   — 13   PON   Transmit through Repeater  — —   — 14   RBC  Clear Receive Buffer    —  — 15   RDA  Disable Wireless Reception    —  — 16   REG  Reference and Set Memory Resisters         17   REN  Enable Wireless Reception    —  — 18   RID  Display Received Serial ID    —  — 19    RLR   Release ULTRA Mode Through Repeater   —  — 20    RLU   Release ULTRA Mode (Direct)   —  — 21   RNO  Reference and Set Retransmission Count    —  — 22    ROF   RF Circuit Block Power Down      23    RON   RF Circuit Block Power Up      24   RPT  Retransmit Message    —  — 25   RST  Reset         26   RTY  Retransmit Message Through Repeater    — — — 27   STS  Read Status    —  — 28   TBC  Clear Transmit Buffer    —  — 29   TBN  Transmit Binary Data    — — — 30   TBR  Transmit Binary Data Through Repeater    — — — 31    TID   Display Local Station Serial ID     — 32   TXR  Transmit Text Data Through Repeater    — — — 33   TXT  Transmit Text Data    — — — 34   VER  Reference Version Information           = available    —    =  unavailable or invalid Table 6–1:  Command to Mode Availability
 Page  81 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01  The symbols used in this section have the following meaning:    >  :  Input character from the terminal equipment to the modem   <  :  Output from the modem to the terminal equipment  @ : Command header  CR/LF : Terminator (carriage return + line feed)   [ ]  :  Required input parameter/s   Be sure to input.   ( )  :  Optional input parameter/s    May be omitted  {} : 485 mode local station address (REG00). Be sure to    input at 485 mode  In the Syntax and Response segments of the following command descriptions the terminator symbol (CR/LF) has been omitted for clarity.
Page  82  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 ARG  Reference All Memory Registers Syntax   ARG{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239). Response   All settings are indicated (REG00 to REG27)  N0:  command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Recalls the contents of all 28 memory registers. Example  >@ARG CR/LF  :  Recall the contents of all the memory registers    <REG00 : 01H CR/LF  :  Consecutive output of register contents   <REG01 : F0H CR/LF  :  Register values output in hexadecimal codes   <REG02 : 02H CR/LF   <REG03 : F1H CR/LF  |  |   <REG22 : 00H CR/LF   <REG23 : 00H CR/LF
 Page  83 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 BCL  Clear Transmit and Receive Buffers Syntax   BCL{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  On headerless packet mode (mode 5), clears the contents of the transmit and receive buffers of the modem. Example  >@BCL CR/LF  :  clear the buffer contents  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes  Use the TBC or RBC command to clear only the contents of either transmit or receive buffers.
Page  84  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 BIV   Reference and Set Beacon Intervals Syntax   BIV(Interval) {; Local Station Address}    Interval     : Specifies 000 to 065, in 10msec increment.     Local Station Address : local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239).  Response   xxx               :  current set value (reference)   P0  :  command accepted (setting)  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Set the interval of the radio beacon transmission/receiving function. Refer to p.51 COMMUNICATION EXAMPLE (N:M-MODE 3).   The current value can be referred by issuing the command only. In case of setting, input the desired value for setting.  In the radio beacon transmission function status (REG19:bit 1=1), the beacon transmission interval can be set. In the beacon receiving function status (REG19:bit 2=1), the beacon receiving interval can be set.  BIV command is used for temporarily changing the interval. The default values are fixed at 500 ms for the receiving interval and 150 ms for the transmission interval. The default value is reloaded at the power on or reset operation.   Example  >@BIV025 CR/LF : Set the receiving (transmission) interval at 250 ms  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  >@BIV CR/LF  :  Refer the current value  <025 CR/LF  :  025 (25 0ms) returns   Notes Values set by the BIV command will be lost by turning the power on or resetting. Generally, this parameter is no need to modifying. Use with the default value.
 Page  85 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 BST  Read Buffer Status Syntax   BST{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239). Response   xxxxxxxx  :  current status (x : 0 or 1)  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  Reads buffers status of the modem. (Represented with an 8-bit binary number.)  bit 7  bit 6  bit 5  bit 4  bit 3  bit 2  bit 1  bit 0 0 buffer empty 1  data in buffer 0 buffer avalable 1 buffer full 0 no overflow 1 buffer overflow 0  reserved 0 buffer empty 1  data in buffer 0 buffer available 1 buffer full 0 enabled 1 disabled 0  reserved Buffer Status transmit buffer transmit buffer transmit buffer receive buffer receive buffer receive data output  Figure 5–1:  Buffer Status Bit Description Example  >@BST CR/LF   : read the buffer status register  <00000001 CR/LF  : transmit buffer contains data
Page  86  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 DAS  Reference and Set Destination Address Syntax   DAS(set destination address)    set destination address  :   the desired destination address (000 to 239) Response   xxx  :  current value (reference)   P0  :  command accepted (setting)  N0  : command error Function   References or sets the destination address of the modem connection established with in the headerless transmission mode (mode 5)  The current DAS value can be referenced by entering the command with no parameter.  The DAS command is used for temporary modifying destination address. Change the value of REG02 to change the default value. Example  >@DAS002 CR/LF : set the destination address to 002  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  >@DAS CR/LF : reference the destination address   <002 CR/LF  :  current value output (002) Notes   This command cannot be used in packet transmission mode.  The local station address (REG00) must be set to communicate with the remote modem. Communication cannot be established unless the addresses coincide with each other.   This command is not arrowed to use in 485 mode.
 Page  87 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 DBM  Read Signal Strength Syntax   DBM{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239). Response   -xxxdBm  : signal strength  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  Reads the received signal strength and outputs the value in dBm.   Higher values represent stronger signal strength and better receiving conditions. Example  >@DBM CR/LF : read signal strength  <-78dBm CR/LF  :  signal strength is -78dBm. Notes   The range available for measurement is –40 dBm to –100 dBm. Since the signal strength indication has a slight error in its value, use this result for your ‘rule of a thumb’ reference.   This command outputs the strength of last received packet.
Page  88  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 FRQ  Reference and Set Frequency Group Syntax   FRQ(:frequency group){Local Station Address}    frequency group  :  combination of frequency grouping method (A to H) and group number (00 to 23). See p.35 FREQUENCY GROUPING more details.     Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239 for reference, 000 to 254 for setting).  Response  xxx  : current value  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   References or sets the frequency grouping method and group number.   The current set value is referenced by omitting the “:frequency group” parameter   This command is for temporary use only. To change the default value, change the settings of REG06. Example  >@FRQ CR/LF  :  reference the current grouping method and frequency number  <F00 CR/LF  :  output current value (grouping method F: group number 00)  >@FRQ:E03 CR/LF : set grouping method to E (6 groups) and group number to 3.  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Table 5–2:  Grouping Methods and Numbers Method  Number of Groups  Available Group Number Settings  Frequencies per Group A 1   0   24 B  2  0 to 1  12 C  3  0 to 2  8 D  4  0 to 3  6 E  6  0 to 5  4 F  8  0 to 7  3 G  12  0 to 11  2 H  24  0 to 23  1 Notes   Do not change this setting while the modem is being transmitted.   The maximum number of frequency groups available depends upon the selected grouping method.
 Page  89 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 INI  Initialize All Memory Registers Syntax   INI{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).  Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Sets the all contents of the memory registers to the factory default values. Example  >@INI CR/LF  :  initialize all memory registers  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  Notes   Custom settings of all memory registers are lost when this command is executed.  If the global address (240 to 254) is designated while RS485 multi-drop connection is being made in the RS485 mode, the local station address of all modems will be initialized to 000. Exercise care when issuing this command.   For a list of the factory default values, see the section titled p.59 MEMORY REGISTER    DESCRIPTION.
Page  90  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 ODA  Disable Received Data Output Syntax   ODA{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  Disables output of any data received via the wireless link to the terminal equipment.   Data received, while output is disabled, is stored in the receive buffer.   When the modem’s power is turned on (or a reset), the modem is in the state to enable the received data output. Example  >@ODA CR/LF : disable the output of received wireless data  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted     (Data is not output during this period even if received.)   >@OEN CR/LF : enable the output of received wireless data.  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  <RXT002HELLO CR/LF  :  outputs data stored in the receive buffer  <RXT003MAIL CR/LF :
 Page  91 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 OEN  Enable Received Data Output Syntax   OEN{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  Enables output of any data received via the wireless link to the terminal equipment.   This command enables serial data output after it has been disabled with the ODA command.   When the modem’s power is turned on (or a reset), the modem is in the state to enable the received data output. Example  >@ODA CR/LF : disable serial output of received wireless data  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted     (Data is not output during this period even if received.)   >@OEN CR/LF : enable serial output of received wireless data.  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  <RXT002HELLO CR/LF  :  outputs data stored in receive buffer  <RXT003MAIL CR/LF  :  and any new data received
Page  92  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 PAS  Reference and Set Repeater Address Syntax   PAS  (Repeater Address)        Repeater Address   :  repeater address to pass through Response   xxx   :  current address (reference)   P0  :  command accepted (setting)  N0  : command error Function  In the headerless packet transmission mode (mode 5), references and sets the repeater address to pass through  When no repeater address is set, the current setting can be referenced.   This command is used to temporarily change repeater address. To change the default value, change REG13. Example  >@PAS CR/LF  :  references the current repeater address  <000 CR/LF : current repeater address is 000  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  < @PAS002 CR/LF : sets the repeater address to 002  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes   This command is not allowed to be used in 485 mode.
 Page  93 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 POF  Transmit Directly to Receiver Syntax  POF      Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error Function  In the headerless packet transmission mode (mode 5), transmits directly to receiver without passing through the repeater.   This command is used for temporary change of the path. To change the default value, change bit 5 of REG18. Example  >@PON CR/LF  :  sets the transmission path through repeater  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  < @POFCR/LF  :  sets to direct transmission to receiver modem  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes   This command is not allowed to be used in 485 mode.
Page  94  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 PON  Transmit through Repeater Syntax  PON      Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error Function  In the headerless packet transmission mode (mode 5), transmits through repeater.   This command is used for temporary change of path. To change the default value, change bit 5 of REG18. Example  >@PON CR/LF  :  sets the transmission path through repeater  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted  < @POFCR/LF  :  sets to direct transmission to receiver modem  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes   This command is not allowed to be used in 485 mode.
 Page  95 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 RBC  Clear Receive Buffer Syntax   RBC{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).  Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  On headerless packet mode (mode 5), clears the contents of the receive buffer. Example  >@RBC CR/LF  :  clear the contents of the receive buffer  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes   To clear both transmit and receive buffers, use the BCL command.
Page  96  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 RDA  Disable Wireless Reception Syntax   RDA{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  Disables wireless reception in the packet transmission mode.   The status when the modem is powered ON or reset follows bit 7 of REG22. Example  >@RDA CR/LF : disable wireless reception  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted   >@REN CR/LF : enable wireless reception  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted
 Page  97 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 REG  Reference and Set Memory Register Syntax   REG[register number](: value) {;Local Station Address}   register number  : register number to be set (00 to 23)   value  :  value to be set. Input 2 hexadecimal digits (0 through 9 and A through F) followed by the number radix designator H.     Local Station Address :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239 for reference, 000 to 254 for setting).  Response   xxH  : current value (reference)   P0  : command accepted (setting)  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N6  : memory register write error Function   References or sets memory registers.  The current register value is referenced by omitting the “value” parameter. Example  >@REG00 CR/LF  :  reference the contents of register 00  <01H CR/LF  :  displays current value  >@REG00 : 02H CR/LF  :  set value of memory register 00 to 02H (hexadecimal)  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes  The register can be rewritten sequentially. However, to make its parameter valid after rewriting it, re-supply the power, reset the modem using the Shutdown mode pin (Pin 11 of the serial communication connector) or use RST command. While rewriting the memory register, do not turn off the power until response is output. Otherwise, the memory registers content may be collapsed.  When the response of the memory register write error is output, set the values after initializing the memory register.
Page  98  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 REN            Reception Enable Syntax   REN{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  Enables wireless reception in the packet transmission mode.   The status when the modem is powered ON or reset follows bit 7 of REG22.   Use this command to enable wireless reception after reception is disabled with the RDA command. Example  >@RDA CR/LF : disable wireless reception  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted   >@REN CR/LF : enable wireless reception.  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted
 Page  99 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 RID  Display Received Serial ID Syntax   RID{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239). Response   XXXXXXXXXXXX  :  displays the received serial ID code(12 digits)  N0      :  command error  (Except 485 mode) Function  Outputs the serial ID code in the received packet and displays it.  The serial ID code consists of 12 digits; upper three digits are 0 and the lower 9 digits are the product serial number of the transmitted-end modem. Be noted that the serial ID code of the packet received last is displayed. When packets are received from multiple stations and their data are stored in the receiving buffer, those data may not be correspond to the serial ID code readout with RID command. To use it more securely, it is recommended to readout the local serial ID code with TID command and pad it (either all or a part of it) in the transmitting packet. When no packet is received, “All Zero” is displayed as the result of this command execution. The serial ID code is no relation with ID code setting of REG04 and 05. Example  >@RID CR/LF  :  requests the received remote station’s serial ID code  < XXXXXXXXXXXX CR/LF :outputs the received remote station’s serial ID code
Page  100  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 RLR  Release ULTRA Mode Through Repeater Syntax   RLR [repeater address] [destination address]{Local Station Address}    repeater address   : address of repeater to pass through (000 to 239)    destination address  : address of destination station (000 to 239, set to 255 for broadcast ULTRA mode release)  Local Station Address  :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).  Response   P1  :  command accepted. Transmitting, the request to release the ULTRA mode through the repeater.  P0  :  Broadcast ULTRA mode release request transmission complete  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)  N1  : ULTRA mode release request transmission complete Function  Makes the destination station(s) in the ULTRA (Ultra Low-power Transient Radio Access) mode return to the Active mode by transmitting ULTRA wakeup request packet from the repeater. Local modem just send the request to the repeater. At the command completion, “N1” response is output from in any case (P1 to broadcast case). To confirm that the destination station returns to the Active mode, attempt communication with the destination station using TXR command.   Example  >@RLR100001 CR/LF  :  transmitting to Station 001 the request to release the ULTRA mode from the repeater 100.  <P1 CR/LF : transmitting the Wakeup transmission request signal  <N1 CR/LF : request signal transmission completes (unknown whether succeeded or failed)  >@ RLR100255 CR/LF : transmits the broadcast request signal to release the ULTRA mode  <P1 CR/LF : transmitting the request signal  < P0 CR/LF : request signal transmission completes (unknown whether succeeded or failed)
 Page  101 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 RLU  Release ULTRA Mode (Direct) Syntax   RLU [destination address]{Local Station Address}    destination address  : address of destination station (000 to 239, set to 255 for all station) to ULTRA mode release     Local Station Address  : local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).  Response  P0  : ULTRA mode successfully released   P1  :  command received.   transmitting the Wakeup request packet of the ULTRA mode  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  :  failed in releasing the ULTRA mode (no response from the destination station) Function  Makes the destination station(s) in the ULTRA (Ultra Low-power Transient Radio Access) mode return to the Active mode by transmitting Wakeup request packet, ULTRA mode release signal. In case of all station’s ULTRA mode release (broadcast), the modem outputs “P0” response in any case. To confirm that the destination station returns to the Active mode, attempt communication with the destination station using TXT command. When the destination station, its REG 25:bit 7 is set to 1 which allows the ULTRA mode operation, but operating in the Active mode, will return “release success ACK” when it receives the Wakeup request packet , ULTRA mode release signal.  Therefore, the response to the RLU command is “P0”. Example  >@RLU001 CR/LF  :  transmitting to Station 001 Wakeup request packet, the request to release the ULTRA mode  <P1 CR/LF : transmitting the Wakeup request packet  <N1 CR/LF : release failed  >@ RLU002 CR/LF  :  transmits to Station 001 the Wakeup request packet  <P1 CR/LF : transmitting the Wakeup request packet  <P0 CR/LF : release succeeded  >@ RLU255 CR/LF  :  transmits to all stations Wakeup request packet  <P1 CR/LF : transmitting the Wakeup request packet  <P0 CR/LF : transmission of Wakeup request packet completes (unknown whether it is succeeded or failed)
Page  102  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 RNO  Reference and Set Retransmission Count Syntax   RNO (retransmission count) {; Local Station Address}    retransmission count  : maximum number of retransmissions (000 to 255)     Local Station Address  : local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239 for reference, 000 to 254 for setting).  Response   xxx  :  current set value  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   This command references or sets the number of retransmissions (retransmission count) to attempt before making decision as transmission failure.   The current value can be referenced by issuing the command with no parameter.  RNO command is used to temporarily change the retransmission count. To change the default value, change the setting of REG11. Example  >@RNO CR/LF : reference the retransmission count  <050 CR/LF  :  output the current set value (50 times)  >@RNO010 CR/LF : set the retransmission count to 10 times  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted
 Page  103 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 ROF  RF Circuit Block Power Down Syntax   ROF{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Turn off the power of RF circuit block and stops RF operation. This function is used to save the current consumption when no transmit/receive are required. The current consumption in this mode is about 5 mA. Example  >@ROF CR/LF : turn off RF circuit block  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted   >@RON CR/LF : turn on RF circuit block  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted
Page  104  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 RON  RF Circuit Block Power Up Syntax   ROF{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response   P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Turn on the power of RF circuit block and activates RF operation.   Use this command to activate RF circuit block after its power down state set by the ROF command.   The status when the modem is powered ON or reset, the RF circuit block is in the operation state.  Example  >@ROF CR/LF : turn off RF circuit block  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted   >@RON CR/LF : turn on RF circuit block  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted
 Page  105 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 RPT Retransmit Message Syntax   RPT [destination address]{Local Station Address}    destination address  : address of destination station (000 to 239)       set 240 to 254 for global addressed destination set 255 for broadcast transmission     Local Station Address  : local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response   P0  : data transmission succeeded   P1  : command accepted, data being transmitted.   P2  : data packet reached to repeater  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  : data transmission failed -- no response from destination station   N2  : data transmission failed -- destination station is in the reception disabled state   N3  : data transmission failed -- destination station cannot receive because its receive buffer is full Function   Retransmits the last message.   Use this command to retransmit the same data or transmit the same data to a different station.  For broadcasting messages to multiple modems, set the destination address to 255. In this case, the modem retransmit the message the number of times of the Retransmission count plus 1, and then it will return “P0”. Example  >@TXT002HELLO CR/LF  : transmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 002  <P1 CR/LF  : data being transmitted  <N1 CR/LF  : transmission failed.  >@RPT002 CR/LF  : retransmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 002  <P1 CR/LF  : data being transmitted  <P0 CR/LF  : data transmission succeeded  >@RPT003 CR/LF  : transmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 003  <P1 CR/LF  : data being transmitted  <P0 CR/LF  : data transmission succeeded Notes   Follow the last transmit command’s form of transmission, text or binary, or whether passing through repeater or not. In case of broadcast transmission, the receiving result of the destination station cannot be confirmed at the sender end. Before invoking this command, execute any transmit command of  TXT, TXR, TBN, or TBR. There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Page  106  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 RST  Reset Syntax   RST{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Resets the modem to restore the power on state.  When any memory register is rewritten with REG command before issuing this command, the value rewritten becomes valid and active. Temporary settings like DAS and FRQ command become invalid and the memory register settings is loaded. Example  >@RST CR/LF  :  reset the modem  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Note  When a serial communication parameter in memory register is changed with REG command, the response of “P0” returns according to the changed setting parameter, which may cause communication error. In such a case, set the communication parameter of the terminal equipment in correspondence with the new setting immediately after the issuance of RST command.
 Page  107 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 RTY  Retransmit Message Through Repeater Syntax   RTY [repeater address] {Local Station Address}    repeater address  : address of repeater to pass through for message transmission (000 to 239)     Local Station Address  : local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response   P0  :  data transmission succeeded   P1  :  command accepted, data being transmitted.   P2  :  data packet reached to repeater  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  :  data transmission failed -- no response from destination station   N2  :  data transmission failed -- destination station is in the reception disabled state   N3  :  data transmission failed -- destination station cannot receive because its receive buffer is full Functions   Retransmits the previous message to the same destination station through a repeater.   In case the global addressing command is issued to plural modems connected by RS485 multi-dropping interface, the transmission stops when any modem outputs “P0”, “N2” or “N3” response to the RS485 line. Example  >@TXT002HELLO CR/LF  :  transmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 002  <P1 CR/LF  :  command received, data transmitted  <N1 CR/LF : transmission failed  >@RTY100 CR/LF  :  retransmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 002 through repeater 100  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <P2 CR/LF  :  data packet reached to repeater  <P0 CR/LF  :  data transmission succeeded Notes   Before invoking this command, execute any transmit command of  TXT, TXR, TBN, or TBR. In case of broadcast transmission, the receiving result of the destination station cannot be confirmed at the sender end. There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Page  108  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 STS Read Status Syntax   STS{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239). Response   xxxxxxxx  :  modem’s current status (x = 0 or 1)  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function Reads the modem status register. (Represented with an 8-bit binary number.)  bit 7  bit 6  bit 5  bit 4  bit 3  bit 2  bit 1  bit 0 00 Mode 1 01 Mode 2 10 Mode 3 11 Mode 4 0 enabled 1 disabled 0 enabled 1 disabled 0 buffer available 1 buffer full 0 no overflow 1 buffer overflow 0 disconnected 1 connected 0  reserved Modem Status wireless reception receive data output receive buffer transmit buffer wireless link operation mode  Figure 6–2:  Modem Status Bit Description Example  >@STS CR/LF  :  read the current status  <00001010 CR/LF  :  Operation Mode 3, receive data output disabled Notes   Bit 6, the wireless link status, this bit does not valid in the modem.
 Page  109 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 TBC  Clear Transmit Buffer Syntax   TBC{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254). Response  P0  : command accepted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function  In the headerless packet mode (mode 5), clear the contents of the transmit buffer. Example  >TBC CR/LF  :  clear the contents of the transmit buffer  <P0 CR/LF : command accepted Notes  Use the BCL command to clear both the transmit and receive buffers.
Page  110  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 TBN  Transmit Binary Data Syntax   TBN[destination address][message byte length]{Local Station Address}[message]   Destination address  :  address of the broadcast transmission (000 to 239)     set 240 to 254 for global addressed destination    set 255 for broadcast transmission   Message byte length  :  message length (001 to 255)   Local Station Address     :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).   Message byte    :  arbitrary binary data (255 or less) Response   P0  :  data transmission succeeded   P1  :  command accepted, data being transmitted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  :  data transmission failed -- no response from destination station   N2  :  data transmission failed -- destination station is in the reception disabled state   N3  :  data transmission failed -- destination station cannot receive because its receive buffer is full Function   Transmits binary data in the packet transmission mode.  Any message length between 1 to 255 bytes is accepted.   The modem counts the number of message characters and transmits the message.  For broadcasting messages to multiple modems, set the destination address to 255. In this case, the modem retransmits the message the number of times of the Retransmission count plus 1, and then it will return “P0”.   In case the global addressing command is issued to plural modems connected by RS485 multi-dropping interface, the transmission stops when any modem outputs “P0”, “N2” or “N3” response to the RS485 line. Example  >TBN002005HELLO CR/LF  :  transmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 002  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <P0 CR/LF  :  data transmission succeeded.  >@TBN003004MAIL CR/LF  :  retransmit “MAIL” from station 001 to station 003  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <N1 CR/LF  :  transmission failed, no response from destination station Notes  Set the message length to 255 byte or less. The message length exceeding 255 byte will be command error. Message must be terminated with 2 byte (CR/LF) character, others will be command error. In broadcast transmission, the receiving result of the destination station cannot be confirmed at the sender side. There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
 Page  111 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 TBR  Transmit Binary Data through Repeater Syntax   TBR [repeater address] [destination address] [message byte length]{Local Station Address}[message]  Repeater address   :  repeater address to pass through (000 to 239) Destination address   :  address of destination station (000 to 239)     set 240 to 254 for global addressed destination    set 255 for broadcast transmission   Message byte length  :  message byte length (001 to 255)   Local Station Address     :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).   Message byte    :  arbitrary binary data (255 or less) Response   P0  :  data transmission succeeded   P1  :  command accepted, data being transmitted   P2  :  data packet reached to repeater  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  :  data transmission failed -- no response from destination station   N2  :  data transmission failed -- destination station is in the reception disabled state   N3  :  data transmission failed -- destination station cannot receive because its receive buffer is full Function  In the packet transmission mode, transmits binary data through repeater. Any message length between 1 to 255 bytes is accepted.   The modem counts the number of message characters and transmits the message.  For broadcasting messages to multiple modems, set the destination address to 255. In this case, the modem retransmits the message the number of times of the Retransmission count plus 1, and then it will return “P0”.   In case the global addressing command is issued to plural modems connected by RS485 multi-dropping interface, the transmission stops when any modem outputs “P0”, “N2” or “N3” response to the RS485 line. Example  >TBR100002005HELLO CR/LF  :  transmit “HELLO” from station 001 to station 002  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <P2 CR/LF  :  data packet reached to repeater  <P0 CR/LF  :  data transmission succeeded   Notes  Set the message length to 255 byte or less. The message length exceeding 255 byte will be command error. Message must be terminated with 2 byte (CR/LF) character, others will be command error. In broadcast transmission, the receiving result of the destination station cannot be confirmed at the sender side.  There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Page  112  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 TID  Display Local Station Serial ID Syntax   TID{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239). Response  XXXXXXXXXXXX  : displays the local serial ID code (12 digits)  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function Readout the local serial ID code of the modem and display it. This command corresponds to RID command. The local serial ID code consists of 12 digits; upper three digits are 0 and the lower 9 digits are the product serial number of the modem. Be noted the usage of RID command, the serial ID code of the packet received last is displayed. When packets are received from multiple stations and their data are stored in the receiving buffer, those data may not correspond to the serial ID code readout with the RID command. To use it more securely, it is recommended to readout the local serial ID code with the TID command and pad it (either all or a part of it) in the transmitting packet.   The serial ID code is no relation with ID code setting of REG04 and 05.  Example  >@TID CR/LF  :  requests the modem’s local serial ID code  < XXXXXXXXXXXX CR/LF :outputs the modem’s local serial ID code
 Page  113 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 TXR  Transmit Text Data through Repeater Syntax   TXR  [repeater address] [destination address]{Local Station Address}[message]   repeater address    :  address of repeater to pass through (000 to 239)   destination address  :  address of destination station (000 to 239)     set 240 to 254 for global addressed destination    set 255 for broadcast transmission   Local Station Address     :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).   message     :  any text data (255 or less) Response   P0  :  data transmission succeeded   P1  :  command accepted, data being transmitted   P2  :  data packet reached to repeater  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  :  data transmission failed -- no response from the destination station   N2  :  data transmission failed -- destination station is in the reception disabled state   N3  :  data transmission failed -- destination station cannot receive because its receive buffer is full. Function   Transmits text data in the packet transmission mode through repeater.  Any message length between 1 to 255 bytes is accepted. The completion of data input is recognized by the terminator.  For broadcasting messages to multiple modems, set the destination address to 255. In this case, the modem retransmits the message the number of times of the Retransmission count plus 1, and then it will return “P0”.   In case the global addressing command is issued to plural modems connected by RS485 multi-dropping interface, the transmission stops when any modem outputs “P0”, “N2” or “N3” response to the RS485 line. Example  >@TXR100002HELLO CR/LF :    transmits HELLO from station 001 to station 002 through repeater 100  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <P2 CR/LF  :  data packet reached to repeater  <P0 CR/LF :  data transmission succeeded Notes  Set the message length to 255 byte or less. The message length exceeding 255 byte will be command error. When the same character as the terminator (CR/LF) is contained in a message, the modem distinguishes it as the end of a command and ignore the subsequent data. In such a case, use TBR command.  In broadcast transmission, the receiving result of the destination station cannot be confirmed at the sender side.  There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Page  114  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 TXT  Transmit Text Data Syntax   TXT  [destination address]{Local Station Address}[message]   destination address  :  address of destination station (000 to 239)     set 240 to 254 for global addressed destination    set 255 for broadcast transmission   Local Station Address     :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 254).    message     :  any text data (255 or less) Response   P0  :  data transmission succeeded   P1  :  command accepted, data being transmitted  N0  : command error (Except 485 mode)   N1  :  data transmission failed  - no response from the destination station   N2  :  data transmission failed - destination station is in the reception disabled state   N3  :  data transmission failed – destination station cannot receive because its receive buffer is full. Function   Transmits text data in the packet transmission mode.   Any message length between 1 to 255 bytes is accepted. The completion of data input is recognized by the terminator (CR/LF).  For broadcasting messages to multiple modems, set the destination address to 255. In this case, the modem will retransmit the message the number of times of the Retransmission count plus 1, and then it will return “P0”.   In case the global addressing command is issued to plural modems connected by RS485 multi-dropping interface, the transmission stops when any modem outputs “P0”, “N2” or “N3” response to the RS485 line. Example  >@TXT002HELLO CR/LF :    transmits HELLO from station 001 to station 002  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <P0 CR/LF :  data transmission succeeded  >@TXT003MAIL CR/LF  :  transmits MAIL from station 001 to station 003  <P1 CR/LF  :  data being transmitted  <N1 CR/LF :  transmission failed. no response from destination station  Notes  Set the message length to 255 byte or less. The message length exceeding 255 byte will be command error. When the same character as the terminator (CR/LF) is contained in a message, the modem distinguishes it as the end of a command and ignores the subsequent data.  In such a case, use TBN command.  In broadcast transmission, the receiving result of the destination station cannot be confirmed at the sender side.  There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
 Page  115 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 VER  Reference Version Information Syntax   VER{Local Station Address}      Local Station Address   :  local station address for 485 mode (000 to 239).  Response   Hardware system version Ver x.nn   or   N0  : command error (Except 485 mode) Function   Reads the modem’s hardware system version. Example  >@VER CR/LF  :  read the version information  <Ver 1.00 CR/LF  :  this modem firmware is version 1.00
Page  116  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01
 Page  117 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7SECTION 7  ADVANCED APPLICATIONS         CONTENTS  7 ADVANCED APPLICATIONS .........................................................................117 7.1 HEADERLESS PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE........................................................................... 118 7.1.1 Operation in the headerless packet transmission mode ..............................................118 7.1.2 Invoke transmission in headerless packet.................................................................... 121 7.1.3 Example of operation.................................................................................................... 122 7.1.4 Memory Register Settings ............................................................................................ 124 7.2 DIRECT TRANSMISSION MODE ................................................................................................ 127 7.2.1 Operation in the  direct transmission mode.................................................................. 127 7.2.2 Transmission  in direct transmission mode ..................................................................127 7.2.3 Memory Register Settings ............................................................................................ 129 7.2.4 Function of each terminal ............................................................................................. 131 7.2.5 Timing........................................................................................................................... 131 7.3 ULTRA MODE ....................................................................................................................... 135 7.3.1 General description of  ULTRA mode ..........................................................................135 7.3.2 Operation in ULTRA mode ........................................................................................... 135 7.3.3 Wakeup command........................................................................................................ 139 7.3.4 Control frequency ......................................................................................................... 141
Page  118  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 7.1  Headerless Packet Transmission Mode  7.1.1  Operation in the headerless packet transmission mode The headerless packet transmission mode (mode 5) is a specific transmission mode to set transmission data without the packet header, employing the protocol of the packet transmission mode. Parameters such as receiver or repeater addresses are set either by the memory register or by the command. A transmission data packet is automatically terminated by the specific character (terminator). Command responses (P1, P0) are not output.  In the headerless packet transmission mode, since the transmission data is no longer to be issued as the transmission command. At the end to end of the wired link, existing upper layer application protocol can be used without awareness of the wireless link protocol.  This mode can communicate with the normal packet transmission mode (mode 3 and 4) interactively. This mode cannot be used in the RS485 mode. 7.1.1.1   Format of the headerless packet transmission mode In the headerless packet transmission mode, no response (P1, P0) following the transmission command is output. Instead of outputting the receive header or the CR/LF code, the specific characters (terminator) is output which separates data to a transmission packet at the sender end.   Since the transmission packet contains the sender’s address, data format (text or binary mode) and the repeater address, the headerless packet transmission mode is compatible with the normal packet transmission mode and the interactive communication can be performed between them.  The transmission and receiving formats in the headerless packet transmission mode are as follows.  1.   Packet transmission mode (for the reference below) Sender:  @TXT002HELLO CR/LF  ->  Receiver: RXT001HELLO CR/LF 2.   Headerless packet transmission mode (when terminator is CR/LF) Sender:  @HELLO CR/LF  ->  Receiver:  HELLO CR/LF 3.   When the receiver is in the packet transmission mode (text mode) Sender:  @HELLO CR/LF ->  Receiver:  RXT001HELLO CR/LF 4.   When the receiver is in the packet transmission mode (binary mode) Sender:  @HELLO CR/LF ->  Receiver:  RBN001HELLO CR/LF CR/LF
 Page  119 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 5.   When sender is in the packet transmission mode  Sender:  @TXT002HELLO CR/LF ->  Receiver:  HELLO  When the receiver is in the packet transmission mode, be careful about the terminator. For details, refer to REG23 of p.59 MEMORY REGISTER DESCRIPTION. The difference between the text mode and the binary mode does not matter in the headerless transmission mode. 7.1.1.2   Commands for the headerless packet mode The same command as used in the packet transmission mode can be used, but the following commands which attempted transmission cannot be used.       TXT, TXR, TBN, TBR, RPT, RTY. In the headerless packet transmission mode, no command for transmission is required. But the internal processing is the same as that in the normal packet transmission mode. Therefore, the parsing process of the transmission data array is the same as that of the command. Accordingly, the command input timeout is valid (Note: which is fixed to 5 sec. in the headerless packet transmission mode).  7.1.1.3   Repeater in the headerless packet mode The repeater also can be used in the headerless packet transmission mode. The repeater address is set with the memory register or the PAS command. The repeater itself no needs to be in the headerless packet transmission mode. Set REG18:bit 5 whether the repeater is used or not. The address of the repeater is set using REG13 or command.  Command to ON/OFF via the repeater.     PON command, POF command Command for setting the repeater address.    PAS command
Page  120  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 7.1.1.4   Broadcast transmission In the headerless packet transmission mode, the broadcast transmission to multiple modems can be performed by setting the destination address to 255. However, the sender side cannot confirm whether the transmitted data are successfully received by all receivers or not, because there is no ACK packet returned from the receiver modem. In the broadcast transmission, the sender side transmits a data packet number of times that retransmission count plus one. When successfully the data packet is received, the receiver modem outputs the data packet to the terminal equipment without responding by ACK packet. The retransmission-packet-data after the successful receipt is considered as the same packet and is not output to the terminal equipment.   There are important notes using transmit commands. Be sure to read p.158 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE.
 Page  121 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.1.2  Invoke transmission in headerless packet  In the headerless packet transmission mode, detection of the terminator is a recognition of the end of the packet, and transmission starts. Though the terminator is set to CR/LF as the default, any desired 1 byte or 2 byte characters can be set as the terminator. For details, refer to the p.124 MEMORY REGISTER SETTING, HEADERLESS TRANSMISSION MODE.  The message data length transmittable at one time (one packet) is 255 bytes maximum. The message data over 255 is recognized as the command error (“N0” response is returned). When transmission starts, CTS goes OFF instead of outputting the response “P1”. And instead of the response “P0” to complete data transmission, CTS goes ON. So, input the subsequent transmission data after confirming that CTS goes ON, because CTS is OFF during the transmission process.  The receiver’s address is set with the memory register or command. Broadcasting to multiple-modems is possible by setting the receiver’s address to 255. However, the sender end cannot confirm whether the transmitted data are successfully received by all receivers or not, because there is no ACK packet returned from the receiver modem. In the broadcast transmission, the sender transmits data packet number of times that the retransmission count plus one. When successfully receiving data packet, the receiver modem outputs the data packet to the terminal equipment without responding by ACK packet. The retransmission packet data after the successful receipt is considered as the same packet and is discarded.   In the headerless packet transmission mode, no response (P0 or N1) is output to convey the transmission result. When resulting any transmission failure, correction should be made in the upper layer application protocol in the terminal equipment. In the headerless packet transmission mode, the terminator is included in the transmission data. Be noted that the data length, including the terminator, is limited up to 255 bytes. In the headerless packet transmission mode, continuous transmission is impossible because this mode is fundamentally the packet transmission mode. Since CTS is OFF during transmission, be sure to input the subsequent transmission data after confirming that CTS goes to ON. In the broadcast transmission, retransmission is made until it reaches the retransmission count. In some upper layer application protocol, which immediately reply from the receiver side during
Page  122  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 sender’s retransmission, would replies during retransmission. This case packet returned from the receiver side cannot be received. In such a case, the retransmission count must be set to the appropriate value. 7.1.3  Example of operation The following is an example of 3 modems communicating each other through the repeater. 7.1.3.1   Terminal software setup Procedure 1 Set all the terminal software as follows.    bit rate:  9600 bps   data length:  8 bits   stop bits:  1 bit  parity bit: none   flow control:   hardware control (RTS/CTS)    local echo:  yes    terminator:  carriage return +line feed  Procedure 2 Check for proper communication between the terminal equipment and modems after connecting them. Enter “@ARG CR/LF” at the terminal equipment. If functioning properly, the set value of all 28 memory registers will be displayed on your terminal screen. 7.1.3.2   Modem setup Procedure 1.  Set REG00 (local station address) and REG02 (destination address) as       follows.        modem 1:   REG00=000   REG02=001        modem 2:   REG00=001   REG02=000        modem 3:   REG00=002   REG02=000 Procedure 2.  Set REG03 to FFH (enable headerless packet transmission mode). Procedure 3.  Set the frequency to the fixed frequency No.0 (Frequency group H) Procedure 4.  Set REG13 to 010 (repeater address). Procedure 5.  Set REG18:bit 0 to 1 (enable the destination address checking). Procedure 6.  Set REG18:bit 5 to 1 (transmit through the repeater).  The other registers shall remain at the default value.   7.1.3.3   Repeater setups Procedure 1.  Set REG00 (local station address) to 010. Procedure 2.  Set REG06 (frequency) to  the fixed frequency No.0 (Frequency group H) Procedure 3.  Set REG18:bit 0 to 1 (enable the destination address check).
 Page  123 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Procedure 4.  Set REG19:bit 0 to 1 (to use the modem as the repeater). The other memory registers shall remain at the default value. 7.1.3.4   Communication 1.  A message is transmitted from the modem 1 to the modem 2 through the repeater.    >HELLO CR/LF 2.  The modem 2 outputs the received message to the terminal equipment.    >HELLO CR/LF 3.  The modem 1 changes the destination address to 002 (modem 3) using the DAS command.    >@DAS002 CR/LF   Change the destination address to 002    <P0 CR/LF          Subsequent message will be transmitted to 002. 4.  The modem 1 transmits the message to the modem 3.    >MAIL CR/LF 5.  The modem 3 outputs the message to the terminal equipment.    <MAIL CR/LF
Page  124  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 7.1.4  Memory Register Settings The basic setup is the same as that of normal packet transmission mode (mode 3 and 4). In the headerless packet mode, the following settings should be added. REG02: Destination Address   Default value: 00H Set the address of the modem to transmit data as the destination address. Setting to 000 to 239 is available (240 addresses). This value is padded to the transmission data packet to transmit to the destination address.   When address checking function (REG18) is valid, set the address of the receiving modem to this register. DAS command can change this destination address. REG03:  Operation Mode Setting   Default value: F0H Set the operation mode to the headerless packet transmission mode (FFH). REG13:  Repeater Address   Default value: 1EH When a repeater is used, set the repeater address to pass through. REG16:  Terminator Setup 1  Default value: 32H Set an arbitrary 1 byte terminator. In case of a 2-byte terminator, set the first byte character of the terminator. The command input timeout is fixed to 5 sec. REG17:  Terminator Setup 2  Default value: 32H Set another arbitrary 1 byte terminator. In case of a 2-byte terminator, set the last character of the terminator.  REG18:  Communication Setting 1  [default value: 8CH] Bits 7 – 6:  Reserved •  The FRH-SD07TU/TB does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.
 Page  125 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Bit 5:  Transmission path select 0   transmit directly to destination  (default value) 1   transmit indirectly via repeater Table 7–3:  Transmission path selection •  To transmit a packet data through the repeater, set the repeater address to REG13.  Bit 4  Transmission format 0   transmit  in the test form (default value) 1   transmit in the binary form Table 7–4  Transmission format •  Selects the transmission format. When data are transmitted to the destination station which is set to the normal packet transmission mode, output text format (RXT, RBN) from the receiver modem (destination station) differs depend on this setting. •  This setting does not effect in the receiver modem set as headerless packet transmission mode. Bits 3 – 2  Terminator Setting bit 3  bit 2   setting 0  0   two kinds of arbitrary 1 byte code (REG16, REG17) 0  1   arbitrary 1 byte code (REG16) + a wild card (any character) 1  0   arbitrary 2 byte code (REG16 + REG17) 1  1   carriage return (CR) + line feed (LF) (default value) Table 7–5  Terminator setting •  Sets the terminator to identify the breakpoint of a packet. The modem transmits data considering this character as the breakpoint of a packet. •  In case of using an arbitrary terminator, set it to REG16 and 17.  Bit 1:  Source address check •  The same function as the basic function.  Bit 0:  Destination address check •  The same function as the basic function. REG23:  Interface Setting 4  [default value: 00H] The same function as the basic function, except bit 4.
Page  126  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Bit 4 :  CR/LF addition/deletion 0   does not add CR/LF code to the received data (default value) 1   adds CR/LF code to the received data Table 7–6:  Addition of CR/LF code  (setting at the headerless packet transmission mode) •  In the headerless packet transmission mode, setting is made whether the CR/LF character is added to the received data or not.  •  In the communication between the modems set to the headerless packet mode, this setting is invalid because the terminator is originally added to the transmit data.  However, when a packet is received from the modem in the normal packet transmission mode, there is no addition of the CR/LF terminator. In this case, set this bit to 1. Then the received packet is output with the CR/LF character is added. •   0   adds the CR/LF to the received data (default value) 1   does not add the CR/LF to the received data Table 7–7:  Deletion of CR/LF character (setting at the packet transmission mode) •  In the packet transmission mode, setting is made whether the CR/LF character is added to the received data or not. •  At the receiver modem (set to the normal packet transmission mode), the sender (set to the headerless packet transmission mode) side terminator (CR/LF character as default) plus packet transmission mode terminator (CR/LF) are output. To avoid such redundant outputs, set this bit of the modem in the normal packet transmission mode to 1.
 Page  127 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.2  Direct Transmission Mode 7.2.1  Operation in the  direct transmission mode In the direct transmission mode, data are transmitted by sampling the TxD pin of the serial communication connector at the rate of 51.9 k sample/sec, featuring the less delay time of about 500 us. Difference from the packet transmission mode is, this mode has no functions to identify addresses or check error. Transmission is simultaneously made to the receiver stations which operating in the same frequency, like a broadcast transmission. In the asynchronous communication, the rate up to about 19.2 kbps is available. By setting REG24:bit 5, the modem is able to reduce the time to start data transmission down to 3.5 ms, which is 13.5 ms by the conventional FRH type modems’ mode.  In this mode, since no data error is checked, data error may arise when the radio channel condition is not good.  Error correction should be performed with the upper layer application protocol. When the adjacent frequency channels are used in the same area, be noted there is a possibility of interference between the frequencies each other.   When plural channels (more than 3 frequencies) are operating in the same area, be noted there is a possibility that the signals interfere each other because the limited performance of the receiver RF circuit. 7.2.2  Transmission  in direct transmission mode The sender modem transmits data with sampling the level of the TxD pin at 51.9 kHz (a cycle of 19.25 us) speed. The receiver modem outputs the received data to the RxD pin as they are. Sample on the sender side is performed at the constant period independently to the level change of its TxD pin. Accordingly, the level change faster than sampling rate can not be captured and transmitted. Further, on the receiver side, the pulse width will change due to the variation of the sampling rate on the sender side. Therefore, it is recommended to transmit data in the speed which allows its level change is at least several times of the sampling period. Transmission and receive are controlled by the control line. Setting the RTS pin to Lo level is to transmission. The starting transmission is detected at the falling edge of RTS. Hence, at the reset state, set the RTS pin to Hi level to be in reception mode. And after confirming the Lo level of DSR, fall down RTS and start transmission. It is possible to change frequencies during operation by using commands.
Page  128  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 The direct transmission mode features less delay time between the input of the transmit data and the output of the receive data, i.e. about 500 us.                   Figure 7–1:  Transmission  on Direct Transmission Mode If the other end modem is the conventional type, such as FRH-SD03TU, logic level is reverse that of FRH-SD07TU/TB. When FRH-SD07TU/TB transmits [1], the conventional type modem receives [0].     Transmitting Side TxD Input Sampling Transmission Data Receiving Side Receive Data RxD Output
 Page  129 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.2.3  Memory Register Settings In the direct transmission mode, set the following parameters. Keep other parameters as being the factory default values. REG03:  Operation Mode Setting   Default value: F0H Set the operation mode to the direct transmission mode (01H). REG06:  Frequency Setting   Default value: A0H Set the frequency in operation. It is the same function as the basic function. Fixed frequency mode is preferred to use in the direct transmission mode. REG19:  Communication Setting 2  [default value: 00H] Only bit 6 is used.  Use other bits than bit 6 as they are default values. Bit 6:  Diversity reception •  The same function as the basic function is valid. REG20:  RS-232C Setting 1  [default value: 05H] ・ Set the communication parameter to be used to accept command. The same function as the basic function is valid. ・ Since TxD is sampled at 51.9 kHz, there is no relation between this setting and the actual communication speed. REG24:  Special Mode Settings  [default value: C0H] Bit 7 – 6:  reserved •  The direct transmission mode does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is. Bit 5:  Delay time of transmission and reception  (direct communication mode) 0   same delay time of the conventional type (13.5 ms, default value) 1   shorter delay time (3.5 ms) Table 7–8:  Setting of delay time of transmission and reception in the direct communication mode
Page  130  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 •  Set this parameter to the same value for both modems being communicated. Different settings may cause undefined data output.  Bit 4:  :::: DCD output (direct communication mode) 0   DCD output is the same of  the conventional type (default value) 1   DCD output is the synchronous clock Table 7–9:  :Setting of DCD output in the direct communication mode  Bit 3 – 0:  reserved •  The direct transmission mode does not use this register. Keep the default value as it is.
 Page  131 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.2.4  Function of each terminal pin Functions of the pin of the serial communication connector in the direct communication mode are as listed below.  TxD (input) :    Inputs the transmit data. RxD (output) :   Outputs the receive data. RTS (input) :  Controls the transmission and reception.   Sets to ON (Lo level) to make the modem to transmit. CTS (output) :   Indicates the modem is ready-to-transmit. When RTS is ON (Lo level), the this pin goes ON (Lo level).  DCD (input) :   Not used. DCD (output) :  Indicates that the modem is receiving valid data.  While data being received, this pin is ON (Lo level) REG24 :     Sets REG24:bit 4 to output the synchronous clock.   DTR (input) :    Switched the transmission mode to/from the command accept mode. In the normal state, set to ON (Lo level). When issuing a command, set to OFF (Hi level). DSR (output) :   Indicates that the modem can operate. When initializing completes, after the input of RESET, this pin becomes ON (Lo level).  GND (input) :    Ground signal  7.2.5  Timing 7.2.5.1   Timing chart of transmission and reception                 Figure 7–2:  Timing chart of transmission and reception Typ 13.5ms (3.5ms) Min 0us Valid Data Min 500us Max  20us Max  500us  Valid Data Typ 500us Min 500us Note
Page  132  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 In the state where DCD (output) is OFF (Hi level, i.e. receiving no data), RxD is tied to OFF (High level). DCD (output) may become ON (Lo level) due to incoming noise. At this timing, undefined data may be output.  7.2.5.2   Timing chart of command accept          Figure 7–3:  Timing chart of command accept 1. After transmitting the serial ID code, DSR becomes ON (Lo level) and the modem becomes the state of ready-to-transmit (to-accept commands). 2. The serial ID code is transmitted after the decision that the channel is vacant by the carrier sensing. When other modem is in transmission continuously on the same channel, the serial ID code cannot be transmitted, and DSR pin does not go to ON (Lo level) until channel goes vacant. In such a case, DCD (output) will stay ON (Lo level) state. 3. Since the transmission time of the serial ID code is short, it does not output as the receive data. 4. Communication parameters such as the baud rate in the command accept state, that follow the setting of REG20. Tx/Rx  Command  Tx/Rx Max 5ms  Max 5ms DSR DTRStatus
 Page  133 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.2.5.3   Timing chart of synchronous clock                        Figure 7–4:  timing chart of synchronizing clock 1. On the sender side, after RTS goes to ON (Lo level), the transmission synchronous clock outputs from DCD (output) at the same timing when CTS goes to ON (Lo level).  2. On the receiver side, the reception synchronous clock outputs from DCD (output) after the modem received a valid data. The clock may output due to incoming noise.  Timing of the transmission synchronous clock and data          Figure 7–5: Timing of the transmission synchronous clock  Typ 13.5ms (3.5ms) Min 0us Valid Data Min 500us Max  20us Transmit Clock Valid Data Receive Clock Typ 500us Min 500us Max 500us 1.75us  19.25us Ts=Th=0.1us(min) RTS CTS DCD (output) TxD DCD (output) RxD  Spurious Data DCD (output) TxD
Page  134  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 TxD is sampled in 1.75 us before the rising edge of DCD (output). Detect the rising edge (or falling edge) of DCD (output) to change the TxD level. H level duration of the clock in the DCD output is 1.75 us.  Timing of the receive synchronous clock and data               Figure 7–6:  Timing of the receive synchronous clock RxD level changes synchronize with the rising edge of the DCD output. H level duration of the clock in the DCD output is 875 ns. 19.25us DCD (output) RxD
 Page  135 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.3  ULTRA Mode 7.3.1  What is ULTRA mode The ULTRA (Ultra Low Power Transient Radio Access) mode is the doze mode. The modem operates in the intermittent receive state at the average current consumption of about 1/20 of the Active mode. The ULTRA mode is suitable for an application where the modem does not originate transmission but only responds when it receives a call from other station. Even current consumption is as low as 35 mA in the Active mode, the ULTRA mode consumes only 2 mA (average). Therefore, dramatic extension of the operating duration time is achieved in the battery powered operation. It is particularly effective for portable applications where battery powered. While the modem is in the ULTRA mode, the modem does not receive the normal packet, it only receives the, special, wakeup request packet.  7.3.2  Operation in ULTRA mode 7.3.2.1   Memory register setup For to use the ULTRA mode, set memory registers as follows.  REG25 :  Set bit 7 to 1 (enable ULTRA mode) REG25 :   Set bit 6, when necessary (1: with control frequency, 0:without control frequency) REG06 :  Set it, when necessary.  (to set the frequency group)  The FRQ command setting gives no effect on the ULTRA mode operation. In the ULTRA mode, REG06 is referenced for frequency operation. For the control frequency, refer to the detailed description on p.141 CONTROL FREQUENCY.
Page  136  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Transition to/from ULTRA mode The DTR pin of the communication connector is used to transit to the ULTRA mode and return to the Active mode. The logic level of the input pin of the FRH-SD07TU/TB is described below. If the RS232 transceiver IC chip is connected, be noted that its logic level inverts from the following description.       Figure 7–7:  Transition to ULTRA mode To transit to the ULTRA mode, set the DTR pin to Hi level. The modem detects the rising edge of DTR pin and transits to the ULTRA mode. For returning to the Active mode, set the DTR pin to the Lo level.  Since the DSR pin is used to monitor the ULTRA mode state, it can confirm the completion of  both transition to the ULTRA mode and returning to the Active mode.  It is possible to make the modem in the ULTRA mode return to the Active mode through the radio link. Details are described in the following sections. Request the ULTRA mode Now in the ULTRA mode DTR(input) DSR(output)
 Page  137 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.3.2.2   Wakeup request packet The wakeup request packet is a special packet to make the designated modem return to the Active mode through the radio link. In the ULTRA mode, the modem cannot receive normal packets but only receive the, special, wakeup request packet. When receiving the wakeup request packet, the modem wakes up and returns to Active mode in the following sequence. With upper layer application software, the status of the modem can be monitored using DSR pin. To transit to the ULTRA mode again, once set DTR pin to Lo level and again set to the Hi level. At the rising edge of DTR, the modem transits to the ULTRA mode.  While the modem is wakeup state and make it to transit to the ULTRA mode, it should be performed by the upper layer application software.        Figure 7–8:  Wakeup 7.3.2.3   Operation in wakeup state During the wakeup state (Active mode), the operation of the modem is identical to the normal operation (i.e. the ULTRA mode is not set to the memory register), and all commands are available for operation.  7.3.2.4   Operation in the ULTRA mode The modem in the ULTRA mode intermittently operates at the period of 150 ms. For 8 ms out of 150 ms, the modem is in activation state, and at the rest of the time it is in the operation-full-stop state including clock signal. The frequency, when the control frequency is used, it is fixed to the lowest of the group. On the other hand, when the control frequency is not used, the frequency scans all frequency in the group a dwell time of 150 ms/frequency. 7.3.2.5   Use of ULTRA mode together with shutdown state The Shutdown mode and ULTRA mode can be utilized simultaneously. Force the /SHUT pin (Pin 11 of the serial communication connector) to the Lo level completely stops the operation of FRH-SD07TU/TB, consuming the least current. When longer time for waking-up is affordable, the current consumption can be more reduced by intermittently goes to the ULTRA mode from the Shutdown mode, e.g. at a cycle of 1 sec. Receive wakeup packet  Now in the Active mode Request the ULTRA mode Now in the ULTRA mode DTR(input) DSR(output)
Page  138  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 Since the wakeup request packet cannot be received when the modem is in the Shutdown mode, it is necessary to issue the RLU command several times. Even the modem is during the Shutdown mode, the DSR pin shows the state of the ULTRA mode.
 Page  139 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 7.3.3  Wakeup command For these commands, refer to Chapter 6. 7.3.3.1   Direct wakeup : RLU command  Transmit Command Use the RLU command to wakeup the modem in the ULTRA mode.  Command format:   @RLU [Destination address]CR/LF  [Destination address]designates the destination (which is in the ULTRA mode) address (the set value of REG00 of the receiving station in the ULTRA mode).  Broadcasting wakeup request packet (address 255) is also available.  When the command is accepted, “P1” response is output and the wakeup request packet is transmitted.    Wakeup ACK and response The modem in the ULTRA mode, which received the wakeup request packet, always checks destination address regardless of the status of REG19:bit 0. Accordingly, the modem does not wakeup unless addresses correspond to each other.  When the modem receives wakeup request packet and being Active mode, its modem returns ACK packet which inform the modem has been returning to Active mode, unless the Broadcasting wakeup (destination address: 255) is designated.  The sender modem receives ACK from the destination station, it outputs “P0” response following the “P1” response. In case of being unable to wakeup, ACK not received, or wrong destination address, “N1” response will output which follows “P1” response. When REG25:bit 7 is set to be the ULTRA mode enable, the modem returns ACK to the wakeup request packet even the modem is in the wakeup state (Active mode). Therefore, “P1” response will output after the “P0” response when the RLU command is issued for the destination station in the Active mode.  Broadcast wakeup When 255 is designated to [destination address] field, all receiver station does not return ACK packet even these are being waken-up. So, as the command response, “P0” is output always following  “P1” output, after the defined number of retransmission count. In this case, it is not assured whether the stations returns to the Active mode or not. It is recommended to issue TXT command (to attempt communication) and such to the destination station, for to confirm whether ACK packet is obtained or not from the destination station.
Page  140  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01                                                                Figure 7–9:  Wakeup using RLU command 7.3.3.2   Wakeup through repeater : RLR command Transmit command Use the RLR command to wakeup the modem in the ULTRA mode, through the repeater.  Command format :  @RLR[repeater address] [destination address]CR/LF  [repeater address]  designates the repeater to transmit the wakeup request. [destination address]  designate the station address (the set value of REG00) to be waken-up.  Broadcasting wakeup (address 255) is also available. On accepting this command, the modem returns “P1” response and starts transmitting wakeup transmission request packet to the repeater. And this packet makes the repeater to transmit the wakeup request packet to the destination(s).  The transmission of wakeup request packet The sender station transmits the wakeup transmission request to the repeater, its request making the repeater to transmit the wakeup request packet to the destination(s). The wakeup transmission request is repeated to transmit at the cycle of 200 ms by the retransmission count designated by REG11 or RNO command. At the repeater, the destination address checking function set by REG18:bit 0 is valid. Accordingly, when the function is set to be valid, the repeater does not receive the wakeup transmission request unless the repeater address matches.  When the repeater receives the wakeup transmission request, it transmits the wakeup request packet to the destination station designated by [destination address] for 160 ms duration. Though ACK packet  is returned from the destination station, the repeater ignores it and does not return ACK packet to the sender station. Therefore, even when the single station is designated by the [destination address], the sender station cannot confirm whether the destination station wakes-up or not. It is necessary to issue TXR command (to attempt communication) and such to the destination station, for to confirm whether response is obtained or not from the destination station.    Wake-up Req. packet ACK
 Page  141 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020510-01 Wakeup ACK and response As described above, no wakeup ACK is returned from the repeater when the RLR command is issued. To the RLR command, “N1” response is always output which follows “P1” response except Broadcasting wakeup.  Note when the repeater is used The utilization is the same as that of the normal repeater function. But, the frequency setting of REG06, should be set the fixed frequency (Grouping Method H) mode when the repeater is used. In this case, of course, the control frequency setting of REG25:bit 6 is invalid.                                                                                                                       Figure 7–10:  Wakeup using RLR command 7.3.4  Control frequency 7.3.4.1   What is the control frequency When operating at frequencies in the group mode, the modem requires longer time to establish the radio link connection because the modem in ULTRA mode is in receiving state while changing frequencies. Therefore, to obtain high speed wakeup in the ULTRA mode, the system can specify the control frequency. When the control frequency is designated, the modem is always in the wait-to-receive state on the control frequency, which reduces the time to receive the wakeup request packet. The control frequency is set with REG25:bit 6 as follows.  REG25:6     1:  control frequency designated   0:  no control frequency designated 7.3.4.2   Control frequency allocation The control frequency is allocated the lowest frequency of the frequency group. As being the exclusive channel for wakeup, the control frequency cannot be used in the normal data communication. This means that usable frequencies of the frequency group become less by Demand packet for Wake-up packet  Wake-up packet ACK
Page  142  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 one. The following explanation is based on the default setting of the frequency grouping  (REG06 = A0H).  Control frequency     : Frequency No. 0 Communication frequency   : Frequency Nos. 8, 16 (usable frequency for             communication becomes 2 from 3)  In the operation using the fixed frequency (Grouping Method H), only one frequency can be used and the setting of the control frequency becomes invalid. 7.3.4.3   Extent of control frequency used When a frequency group using more than 4 frequencies is set, the wakeup sequence speed becomes faster if the control frequency is set. This is due to the timing to scan the frequency between transmitter and receiver.  7.3.4.4   Transmission count of wakeup request packet If multiple frequencies are used in the frequency group mode, the wakeup request packet transmission count on a single frequency is as follows.  2 consecutive transmission using the control frequency (320 ms) 4 consecutive transmission count without using the control frequency (640 ms)  Using the control frequency ends transmission with 2 transmission counts. But without using the control frequency, transmission continues for more counts by the number of frequencies of the frequency group x 2 with scanning frequencies in the group. For example, when 3 frequencies are used (Grouping Method F), transmission is performed up to 24 times (4 x 3 x 2 = 24) with scanning frequencies. Compared to the mode the control frequency is used, the mode without the control frequency takes much more time to transmit the wakeup request packet. Be noted that the retransmission count set by REG11 is not applied in the case using frequencies in the group mode.
 Page  143 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8SECTION 8  APPENDIX   CONTENTS  8 APPENDIX.......................................................................................................143 8.1 INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................ 144 8.1.1 Pin Assignment............................................................................................................. 144 8.1.2 Interface Electrical Specification ..................................................................................145 8.1.3 Modem Initialization Time............................................................................................. 146 8.1.4 Electrical Static Discharge Remedy ............................................................................. 146 8.1.5 Line Noise Remedy ...................................................................................................... 146 8.1.6 Hardware Reset............................................................................................................ 146 8.2 CONVERSION CIRCUIT............................................................................................................ 147 8.2.1 RS-232C Level Converter ............................................................................................ 148 8.2.2 RS-422 Level Converter............................................................................................... 149 8.2.3 RS-485 Level Converter............................................................................................... 150 8.3 SPECIFICATION OF CONNECTORS............................................................................................ 150 8.4 AUXILIARY INTERFACE ............................................................................................................ 151 8.4.1 What is Auxiliary Interface............................................................................................ 151 8.4.2 Serial Communication Setting...................................................................................... 151 8.4.3 Output Format .............................................................................................................. 152 8.4.4 Output Timing............................................................................................................... 153 8.4.5 Output Status Data....................................................................................................... 154 8.4.6 Circuit Example Schematic to Receive Data................................................................ 155 8.5 OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE................................................................................... 157 8.5.1 Problem 1 (Spurious Packet Reception) ...................................................................... 158 8.5.2 Problem 2 (Transmission Command Error).................................................................. 159 8.6 Q & A ................................................................................................................................... 161 8.7 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 163 8.8 SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 165 8.8.1 Radio Characteristics ...................................................................................................165 8.8.2 Communication Control................................................................................................ 165 8.8.3 Data Terminal Interface................................................................................................ 165 8.8.4 Power Supplying........................................................................................................... 165 8.8.5 Environmental............................................................................................................... 166 8.8.6 Miscellaneous............................................................................................................... 166 8.9 DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................... 167 8.9.1 FRH-SD07T.................................................................................................................. 167 8.9.2 Communication Cable .................................................................................................. 168 8.9.3 Flat Printed Antenna..................................................................................................... 168 8.10 GLOSSARY OF TERMS......................................................................................................... 169
Page  144  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.1  Interface 8.1.1  Pin Assignment The figure below shows the pin location of the serial communication connector, following the DCE (Data Communication Equipment) specification.                                  Figure A–1:  Serial Communication Connector Location Pin  Name Abbreviation I/O  Function 1    Carrier Detect Out  DCDO  output    carrier detect output 2  Receive Data  RxD  output  received data output (since modem is DCE interface) 3  Transmit Data  TxD  input  transmit data input (since modem is DCE interface) 4    Data Terminal Ready  DTR  input    terminal ready 5    Signal Ground  GND  –    signal ground 6    Data Set Ready  DSR  output    modem ready 7    Request To Send  RTS  input    receive stop/resume request 8    Clear To Send  CTS  output   transmit stop/resume request 9    Carrier Detect In  DCDI  input    ring indicator input 10    Power Supply  VCC  –    2.7V to 3.3V DC 11  Modem Shutdown  /SHUT  input  Shutdown mode. Do not leave this pin OPEN 12    RS485 Enable  485ENB  in/out    RS485bus Tx Enable at 485mode 13    Load Default Parameter  /DefParam  input    Load default parameter when low 14  Reserved  Reserved  –   Reserved Table A–1:  Pin Descriptions  # 1 # 14
 Page  145 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01  1. The serial communication connector’s pin of the modem is defined as the DCE specification, where transmission indicates input and reception indicates output. 2.  Pin 12 is for tri-state control for RS485 driver (CMOS - RS485 level converter) which will be externally mounted. When the power is turned on or reset, this pin is configured as an input pin to read the operation mode in the interface. When it is pulled down, the operation becomes the RS485 mode, and when it is pulled up (or leave open) the operation becomes the RS232C mode. Since this pin becomes to configure the output pin after reading the operation mode at the initialize state, never connect it directly to VCC or GND.  This pin is internally pulled up with 470 k ohm. 3.  Pin 13 is internally pulled up with 100 k ohm. 4.  The input pin tolerates 5 V input (5 V tolerant specification). When the user’s system is of 5 V, it is possible to interface with a such system. 5.  Pin 11 can be used as the hardware reset. Since the input pin is at high impedance, never fail to tie the input level. 6.  It is no problem if Pins 12, 13 and 14 are leaved open. 7.  Since the interface is CMOS structure circuit, it is recommended to take a remedy against ESD problem (e.g. surge absorber; VRD series, made by Ishizuka Denki).   8.1.2  Interface Electrical Specification (1) Supply voltage Absolute maximum rating:    -0.3 V to 4 V Operation supply voltage:    2.7 V to 3.3 V (2) Input circuit Input circuit structure:     CMOS input Absolute maximum input voltage:  +7V (input circuit is 5V tolerant) Absolute maximum input voltage (-)   -0.3V Input voltage of signal ‘H’:    1 V minimum, 2.3 V maximum Input voltage of signal ‘L’:    0.5 V minimum, 1.7 V maximum   * Hysteresis input (Schmidt) for the input circuit.  Input leakage current:    +/-1uA maximum (3) Output circuit Output circuit structure:     CMOS output Output voltage of signal ‘H’:    supply voltage  -0.4 V min. (@1.8 mA) Input voltage of signal ‘L’:    0.4 V max. (@1.8mA) Absolute maximum current:     2 mA
Page  146  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 (4) signal specification Mark:     ‘H’ level  Space:     ‘L’ level  8.1.3  Modem Initialization Time The time required for the FRH-SD07TU/TB to be able to receive signals from the serial interface (internal initialization time) is described below. After the initialization time completes, feed the signals. (1)  The internal initialization time after the power supply is about 220 ms. (2) The internal initialization time after the hardware reset (Shutdown mode) by setting Pin 11 (/SHUT) to Lo level  (force this pin with Lo level longer than 1ms), is about 75 ms after returning its level to Hi.  8.1.4  Electrical Static Discharge Remedy Since the interface of the FRH-SD07TU/TB is connected directly to the CMOS circuit, the connection wiring is expected to be short wires. Therefore, the equipments for connection is expected to be an embedded equipment where is mainly inside of the system. When very long distance wire communication cable is used, RS422 or RS485 level conversion is recommended. Additionally, To secure more stable operation, it is recommended to take a remedy against ESD problem (e.g. surge absorber; VRD series, made by Ishizuka Denki). 8.1.5  Connection to PC Since the interface of the FRH-SD07TU/TB is connected directly to the CMOS circuit, the signal level conversion circuit is required to connect it to the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) such as PC. For the level conversion circuit, refer to the following section. (The power supply of 2.7 V to 3.3 V for the modem is also needed).  8.1.6  Line Noise Remedy As being constructed with a highly sensitive RF analog circuit, the FRH-SD07TU/TB is quite susceptible to noises. To secure more stable operation, serially provide the dumping resistor at several 100 ohm to each signal line.  8.1.7  Shutdown Mode/Hardware Reset Pin 11 of the serial communication connector can be used to the Shutdown mode or hardware reset. Even when the Shutdown mode is not used, this pin should be controlled by the terminal equipment to make the modem to reset.
 Page  147 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 The modem does not get to system hung-up, however for an emergency, hardware reset should be controlled to make it possible like a watch dog timer. When no response is returned (modem hung-up) within the specified time due to an accidental error, a higher reliable system can be configured.  8.1.8  Power Supply to the Modem Since FRH-SD07TU/TB contains a very-high-frequency sensitive analog circuit, the modem is susceptible to be affected the variation of the power source and noises from the terminal equipment’s digital circuit. Therefore, when embedding the modem in the system, it is necessary to supply power to the modem from the different (independent) power supply IC chip other than those used in the digital circuits. Also adding the line filter is important. Example is, use series 100 uH (must be enough low ESR; Equivalent Series Register) inductor with shunted 100 uF capacitor. However, this value is depend on user’s system environment. Please choice appropriate value for an application.
Page  148  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.2  Conversion Circuit Examples of the level conversion circuit are shown as a reference, which is just for the confirmation of system operation. This example does not guarantee the operation under users’ actual operation environment. 8.2.1  RS-232C Level Converter Wire the control line when necessary. Tie down unused input pin(s) to GND and leave the 485ENB pin open.    Figure B–1:  RS-232C Level Conversion Circuit
 Page  149 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01  8.2.2  RS422 Level Converter Wire the output terminator (100 ohm) of the RS422 line driver, the input terminator (100 ohm) of the receiver, the input pull-up (1k ohm) and the input pull-down (1k ohm), when necessary. Provide a surge absorber (e.g. Z2012 made by Ishizuka Denshi) when long RS422 line is used or there is much noisy environment, etc.    Figure B–2:  RS422 Level Conversion Circuit
Page  150  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.2.3  RS485 Level Converter Wire the terminator of the RS485 bus (100 ohm), the input pull-up (1k ohm) and the input pull-down (1k ohm), when necessary. When long RS485 line is used or there is much noise, provide the surge absorber (e.g. Z2012 made by Ishizuka Denshi) according to the situation.    Figure B–3:  RS485 Level Conversion Circuit  8.3  Specification of the Connectors (1) Serial Communication connector Connector:     MOLEX   53780-1490 (14 pins) Mating Plug:    MOLEX   51146-1400 (2) Antenna connector RF connector:  HIROSE  U.FL-R-SMT  The antenna connector is guaranteed for 30 times of plugging in/out. When plugging out the antenna connector, use the specially prepared tool of E.FL-LP-N, provided by HIROSE (HIROSE Product No. CL331-0441-9).
 Page  151 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.4  Auxiliary Interface 8.4.1  What is Auxiliary Interface A via-hole for a 5-pin connector for auxiliary functions is available, which you can use according to the user’s requirement. Pin 3 to 5 can be used to monitor the internal status using the 3-wire serial communication. Board-in connector which can be inserted into the via-hole is listed below. For electric specification, see p.145 INTERFACE ELECTRIC SPECIFICATION.  Connector :  MOLEX 51022-0500 (5 pins)  terminal used:  50061 (Board-in type)  Pin Name  Function 1    /TxOn    ‘L’ at transmission 2  Div/-Main   Selects the receiving antenna, ‘H’ on the diversity side. 3  Status-Data   Outputs the serial data to monitor the internal status. 4  Status-Clock   Outputs the serial clock to monitor the internal status. 5  Status-Load   Output the serial load-enable to monitor the internal status. Table C–1:  Auxiliary Interface Pin Descriptions 8.4.2  Serial Communication Setting The clock rate of the serial signal output from the AUX interface can be changed with the memory register, REG27:bit 5 and 4. The serial signal is not output by the default setting.   the status monitor circuit operates at the clock rate set by memory register and the serial-clock of the AUX interface pin 4 is output at a half of the set rate. Among monitoring status, there are high-speed one-shot signals. Which require high speed serial-clock to sufficiently sample and output the status. Since higher clock rate results higher current consumption, its rate can be controlled by the following parameters. To realize the operation at lowest current consumption, use the default parameter which does not output any serial clock.  REG 27   Bit 5  Bit 4    Setting 0  0    No clock output (default) 0 1   100 KHz 1 0   1.14 MHz 1 1   8 MHz Table C–2:  Clock rate of status monitor circuit
Page  152  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.4.3  Output Format Signals are output in the following format.   One frame consists of 12 bits. The first 4 bits indicates which data frame is output from the status monitor circuit (frame address), and the following 8 bits are the actual status signal. Frames are repeatedly output from Address 0 to 4. Both the frame address and status signal are the MSB first output.  As shown in the next paragraph of OUTPUT TIMING, these data are the clock synchronous serial output, which is latched by rising edge of the LOAD signal at the end of each frame.    First bit                 Last bit A3 A2 A1 A0 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 Frame Address (4bits)  Status signal bits (8bits)  Figure C–1:  Output Format
 Page  153 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.4.4  Output Timing Signals are output in the following timing, where Tc represents the clock rate set by REG27. DATA line will be latched at the rising edge of CLOCK line, and 1 frame will be captured by the rising edge of LOAD line.                     Figure C–2:  Output Timing Not Valid  Not Valid A3 D0 DATA CLOCK LOAD 2Tc Tc 1 frame
Page  154  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.4.5  Output Status Data The status data having the following contents are output.   Frame address Status signal bit number     Signal name  Contents  Note D7  CorrelationDetect  Hi while correlation is detecting   D6  FrameSyncDetect  Hi when  frame-sync is detected,  Lo when correlation is lost   D5 TransparentLinkEstablished Not used   D4  OperateInUltraMode  Hi while operating in ULTRA mode   D3  FreqChangeExecuting  Hi while frequency is changing   D2  OperatingTransmissionCommand  Hi while transmission command is executing   D1  TrxCtrlSeqIsPacketIdle  Hi while no TX/RX operation is executing   0 D0  SystemErrorState  Hi when system error occurred    D7  ReceiveSuccess  Hi when receive success  ONE D6  ReceiveMyAckSuccess  Hi when  ACK receive success  ONE D5  Receive1packetError  Hi when received but error occurred  ONE D4  DetectJabberPacket  Hi while wakeup packet is receiving   D3 TransmissionSequenceResultCode(2)   D2 TransmissionSequenceResultCode(1)   D1 TransmissionSequenceResultCode(0) Refer to note[1]  1 D0 0    D7  RxBufferFull  Hi while the receive buffer is full   D6  RxBufferDataExist  Hi while a data is existing in the receive buffer   D5  TxBufferFull  Hi while the transmission buffer is full (mode 7)   D4  TxBufferDataExist  Hi while operating in mode 7   D3  TxBufferOverflow  Hi while the transmission buffer is overflowing (mode 7)   D2  TxDataExistInTransAndFdaHdrless  Hi while a data is existing in the transmission buffer   2 D1-0 0    D7  RxDteDataOutputEnable  Hi while the serial port is enabled to output    D6  RadioDataReceiveEnable  Hi while the radio is enabled to receive   D5  RsReceivedDataReceptionEnable  Hi while the serial port is enabled to receive   D4 OperatingFreqChannelRegister(4)   D3 OperatingFreqChannelRegister(3)   D2 OperatingFreqChannelRegister(2)   D1 OperatingFreqChannelRegister(1)   3 D0 OperatingFreqChannelRegister(0) Frequency channel  number in operating (0∼23)  D7-5 0    D4 TopOperationState(4)   D3 TopOperationState(3)   D2 TopOperationState(2)   D1 TopOperationState(1)   4 D0 TopOperationState(0) Reserved  Table C–3:  Status Data Note [1] Transmission Sequence Result Code (2-0)  Indicates the result of the transmit commands, e.g. TBR and TXT, which last executed. Bit2:  ‘H’ when packet reaches to the repeater by the transmit commands passing through the repeater.
 Page  155 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 Bit1,0 are as shown below.   00   Packet reaches the receiver station. 01   No ACK is returned from the receiver station.  10   The receiver station is in the receive prohibited status.  11   The receiver station’s receive buffer is full.   “ONE” in the note indicates the one-shot signal of 20 usec.  8.4.6  Example Circuit Schematic to Receive internal Status The following schematic shows a circuit which can receive the status serial signal.   Addresses to read-out are selected with the switches and the internal status are displayed with LED. The location of the connector in the following schematic is different from that of the AUX interface of the FRH-SD07TU/TB. Be noted that these pin numbers represent in the schematic are on the sample circuit board (includes the power terminal).
Page  156  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01    Figure C–3:  Circuit Example
 Page  157 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.5  Preventing Undesired Radio Connection Futaba recommend user to set unique ID code to prevent unexpected interference (jamming) between individual FRH systems working in the same area. 8.5.1  What is Interfere Problem The “Interference” described here is   8.5.2  What is ID Code ID code is 16 bit word set by REG04 and REG05. The FRH series radio transmits data with code-scramble. Scramble data is made by the seed using this ID code. On the receiver side, de-scramble is performed to restore original data using the same ID code (set on the receiver side memory register) as the seed. Therefore, communication can not be established if both sender and receiver modems do not set an identical ID code. By setting this ID code, the interference problem can be decreased. But because of the FRH modem employs carrier sense function, the function that the modem can not start transmission during carrier is sensing (where other FRH modem station is in transmission) is not affected by this ID code setting. Please do not misunderstand the purpose of this ID code interference measure.  8.5.3  ID Code Setting ID code can be defined by users. FRH-SD07TU/TB modem can set from 0000H to EFFFH 16 bit code, set by upper 8 bit to REG05 and lower 8 bit to REG04. This 16 bit value should be choose as random as possible, to make good performance for this interference problem. However, still there has a possibility that the other system using same ID exists nearby, this countermeasure can not to be perfect such a situation. Please understand this measure is for to decrease the interference problem.  It is important to set “random” value for ID code. But if to obtain the value is difficult to image, use below equations to define the ID code for you. Use the product serial number which randomly selected from your FRH-SD07TU/TB modems you own.  Product serial number is 9 digits; divide these as [AA][BB][C][DDD][E]. REG05 = [{(AA MOD 10 ) + 11 }  x  BB] – 1 REG04 = DDD MOD 256 MOD is the modulo operator. [Example] If product serial number is 020809468, AA=2, BB=8, DDD=946. Therefore, REG05 = [{(2 MOD 10) + 11} x 8] –1 = 103   ->   67H REG06 = 946 MODE 256 = 178       ->   B2H
Page  158  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.6  OPERATION IMPORTANT NOTICE  Problems were found in the current version of FRH-SD07TU/TB (Version 1.00).  Before using this product, refer to the preventive measures described below. 8.6.1  Problem 1 (Spurious Packet Transmission) 8.6.1.1   Problem Description At the final retransmission, when the sender modem transmits final packets due to transmit error, ACK packet reception is started but its reception was failed, rarely the sender modem which received ACK packet starts the repetitive “spurious packet” transmission. This spurious packet format is same as that of ACK packet. In the receiver (remote) modem, this spurious packet is recognized as the normal packet and starts receiving. And from remote modem, it returns ACK to the sender modem. Again sender modem recognize this ACK packet as a normal packet and returns ACK to the remote modem. This sequence repeats until radio communication becomes error or next transmission command (such as TXT or TBN) is issued. This problem tends to occurs in a retransmission count is set to 0.   Local (address 123)      Remote (address 210)         Last retransmission                      Receive successfully         ACK receive error                               RXT123 CRLF  RXT210 CRLF               RXT123 CRLF  RXT210 CRLF               RXT123 CRLF RXT210 CRLF  Continue till receive error    When this problem occurs, both sender and remote modem repetitively output vacant packet data (only header information) to the both terminal equipment. [Example] @TXT000AAA CR/LF N1 CR/LF RXT012 CR/LF (Spurious packet) The probability of this problem occurs, it becomes large, when the retransmission count (which set by RNO command or REG11) is set to small. Data packet Spurious packet ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK ACK
 Page  159 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01  8.6.1.2   Preventive countermeasure If terminal equipment (or upper layer software) detects the spurious packet (header information only), then discard this packet, and issue RST command or force /SHUT pin (11pin) of the serial communication connector to low. The operation results modem to reset. Once either side modem is being reset, this repetitive spurious packet stops and the modem returns to normal operation mode.   8.6.2  Problem 2 (Transmission Command Error) 8.6.2.1   Its problem description In the mode 3 and 5 (packet transmission mode and headerless packet transmission mode), when the TBN, TBR, TXR and TXT commands (or headerless transmission command) are issued, wrong data are output to the receiver modem’s terminal equipment under the following condition.  As shown in the example, when the transmit command becomes error, the command error response is returned.    [Example 1] @TXT000AAAAAAAAA.............AAA (excessive bytes due to the input maximum of 256 byte) N0 CR/LF [Example 2] @TXT000ABCDE (becomes ‘time out’ at this point) N0 CR/LF If the next transmit command is issued at this stage and this command is successfully accepted and performed, the wrong data (the contents of the last transmission-command data) are send as the radio packet and output to the receiver end terminal equipment. The contents of the “accepted, the next” transmission command data will not be transmitted. (Refer the following example.) @TXT000ABCDE (becomes ‘time out’ at this point) N0 CR/LF @TXT000KLMN CR/LF P1 CR/LF P0 CR/LF @RXT000ABCD CR/LF (KLMN will be output.)
Page  160  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01  8.6.2.2   Preventive countermeasure In the normal case, these problems will not arise because packets are assembled by the upper layer software in the micro processor of the user system. To secure the operation, take the preventive measure as described below.  If the transmit command causes command error and “N0” response is returned, initialize the transmit command with the RST command.  @TXT000ABCDE (becomes ‘time out’ at this point) N0 CR/LF  @RST CR/LF P0 CR/LF  This measure cannot be used in the headerless packet transmission mode (mode 5), because no “N0” response is output.
 Page  161 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.7  Q & A Q: Can the modem be used in factories and other “radio unfriendly” environments? A:  Because electric discharge tools, inverters, and similar machines do not generate much  noise in the 2.4 GHz band, the modem can generally be used without problems in these environments. Problematic noise sources are microwave ovens and other wireless equipment that operate on the same frequencies as the modem. Install the modems as far away as possible from RF noise sources. If possible, avoid using the interfering equipment at the same time the modems will be in use.  Q: I want to use the modem for machine control. Are there any precautions that require consideration? A:  In normal wireless communication, the modems check each received data packet for errors and request packet retransmission if an error is detected. And also there occurs no data error in the normal use. However, there is still a possibility of causing some troubles which interfere communication when RF channel is used. It is necessary to design your system to keep your machine out of such a communication trouble.   Q: Frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band are especially susceptible to multipath fading. What are possible remedies for this? A:  Spatial and frequency diversity are two effective multipath remedies. By connecting the receiving antenna to the diversity antenna terminal B for FRH-SD07TU/TB, diversity reception is possible. Because the modem can use 24 frequency channels, frequency diversity is also possible by setting up an appropriate frequency grouping method and allowing the modem to automatically search and select clear frequencies. Q: My terminal software is set correctly, but I cannot successfully communicate over the wire link. What’s wrong? A:  Several conditions can cause this. Check each of the following symptoms and correct as described.  1. “N0” response is immediately returned when entering a command. This indicates a command error and could be related to typing error or entering commands in lower case. Make sure commands are entered using capital characters and with syntax exactly as shown in the manual.  2. “N0” response is returned after about 5 seconds. This can be caused by not sending a carriage return and line feed together as the command terminator (CR/LF ).    This may also occur if the terminal software’s data length and modem’s data length settings are different. Verify the settings and try again.
Page  162  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 3.  Partial loss of characters on the terminal screen.   Check the terminal equipment communication speed and make sure that it is set to the same setting as the modem.   Q: Multiple slave modems are being used in packet transmission mode, but ACK packets are not being returned. Why? A: If the destination address checking function is disabled (REG18:bit 0), the ACK packet being returned from multiple slave modems are interfering with each other. Enable the destination address check function using this memory register. Q: The modem is being used in packet transmission mode and transmission failures are being returned (response N1). How can I correct this? A:  Verify that the master and slave modems are using the same frequency grouping method. The higher the number of frequencies per group, the more time it will take for the modems to connect because transmit and receive modes must scan the frequencies in the group until they align on one frequency. Try the following:  1. Increase the retransmission count (REG11).  2.  Operate the modems in the fixed frequency mode (Grouping Method H). If it is possible in the application (little or no RF interference), it is recommended that the modems be operated in fixed frequency mode to shorten communication times.  Q: The transmitting modem outputs a transmission failed response (N1), but data was received normally at the receiving modem. Why? A: The ACK packet sent by the receiving modem was not be received by the transmitting modem for some reason. Refer to the section in p.30 PRECAUTIONS IN PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE.  Possible solutions are: 1. Increase the retransmission count (REG11). 2. Enable antenna diversity reception function.
 Page  163 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.8  Troubleshooting Refer to the following table for troubleshooting other problems.  Phenomenon Check  Disposition Is the Antenna connector connected firmly?  Connect the antenna connector Is there any microwave oven or other SS radio around the modem?  Keep modem distant from obstacle Is the distance between  two modems too far?  Reduce the distance till wireless connection is made  Can’t establish wireless connection Is the frequency of all modems matched together?  Let REG06 the same setting Is the communication cable connected firmly?  Connect the communication cable   Can’t communicate with terminal  Are the communication settings (i.e. baud rate, parity bit) matched together? Let the communication settings match together Table 8–1:  Troubleshooting
 Page  165 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.9  Specification 8.9.1  Radio Characteristics Engineering standard  FCC Part 15.247, ETS 300 440 approved (no user license required) RF power output  5mW/MHz max. Modulation  Direct sequence spread spectrum Communication  scheme  Single communication  Frequency band  2420.0 to 2479.0 MHz Frequency channel   54 channels  (27 channels available for simultaneous communication in one area) Channel management  Fixed mode or group mode   Fixed mode: communication by fixing 1 arbitrary frequency from 54 freq.   Group mode: multi-access within a group of plural frequencies Data barer rate  51.9 kbps Oscillation  PLL synthesizer  Antenna diversity  2 branch reception diversity Service area  In an indoor environment: 60m radius, depending on the environment   In an outdoor environment: more than 300m (line-of-sight) RF connector  Hirose U.FL-R-SMT In/out of connector  30 times max. using E.FL-LP-N extractor (for exclusive use) 8.9.2  Communication Control Radio link control  Command control Error checking  CRC-CCITT (16 bit) Error handling  ARQ (Automatic Retransmission Request) Multi-access function  Connect on clearest channel from selected frequency group 8.9.3  Data Terminal Interface Physical interface  Molex 53780-1400 (14 pins)   Mating connector:  51146-1400 Interface specification  Serial communication   Input  CMOS level (5V tolerant with hysteresis)   Output  CMOS level Communication  Full-duplex or half-duplex system Synchronization Asynchronous Transmit/receive buffer  Approx. 3 k bytes in total Baud rate  300 / 600 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 /50000 / 62500 / 83333 / 100000 / 57600 / 115200 bps Flow control  Hardware flow Data length  7 or 8 bit Stop bit  1 or 2 bit  Parity  Even, odd, or none 8.9.4  Power Supplying Supply voltage  2.7 to 3.3Vdc Current consumption  35 mA or less in the active mode   5 mA or less in the RF stop mode   2 mA in average in the ULTRA mode   70uA or less in the shutdown mode
Page  166  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 8.9.5  Environmental Operating temperature  -20 to +50 ℃ Storage temperature  -20 to +60 ℃ Operating humidity  90%RH max. (no condensation)  Storage humidity  90%RH max. (no condensation) Vibration resistance  JIS-C-0040 (50m/s2, 10 to 150 Hz, 15 cycles Shock resistance  JIS-C-0041 (500m/s2)   (JIS specification is Japanese Industry Standard) 8.9.6  Miscellaneous AUX terminal  Outputs the transmission status, diversity status and internal status   applicable connector: MOLEX 51022-055 (5 pins), terminal used: 50061 Memory register  Rewritable times:  approx. 1 million times Case  Ni plated copper plate Outer dimensions  30 (W)×50(D)×8(H)mm Weight Aprox. 14g  †  Operating distances depend on the conditions such as obstructions and electrical interference. Under ideal, line-of-sight conditions, reliable operating distances greater than specified may be achieved. Optional, directional antennas can significantly increase the operating range. *  Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
 Page  167 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.10   Dimensions 8.10.1   FRH-SD07TU/TB
Page  168  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01  8.10.2   Communication Cable     8.10.3   Flat Printed Antenna
 Page  169 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 8.11   Glossary of Terms 1:1, 1:n, n:m Ratios indicating communication topology node architecture. The ratio 1:1 indicates a system with only two nodes communicating with each other. The ratio 1:n indicates a system with one “master” node communicating with a variable number of  “slave” nodes (also referred to as point-to-multipoint). The ratio n:m indicates a variable number of nodes communicating with a variable number of other nodes. ACK/NAK In the packet transmission mode, a specific response is sent to the transmitting modem to confirm the successful receipt of data, which is called ACK. In the transmission through the repeater, the repeater sent a specific response to the transmitting modem to convey that no ACK is returned from the destination modem by the repeater, which is called NAK. Antenna Diversity A method commonly employed to improve the signal strength of received signals. This method uses two independent antennas that receive signals differing in phase and amplitude resulting a difference in the two antenna positions. Either the two signals are summed or the strongest is accepted. ARQ, or Automatic Retransmission Request The method of checking transmitted data, used on virtually all high-speed data communications systems. The sender encodes an error-detection field based on the contents of the message and the receiver recalculates the field and compares it with the one it received. If they match, an “ACK” (acknowledgement) is transmitted to the sender. If they do not match, in some case, a “NAK” (negative acknowledgment) is returned and the sender retransmits the message. Asynchronous Communication In this operation, the transmitting and receiving modems confirm the start and end of  1-byte data with the signal level (start bit and stop bit). As being simpler than the synchronous system which requires to send the clock signal in addition to data, this system is widely prevailing as the communication system of PCs. RS-232C interface is originally the standard of the electric signal level, but actually it is called as the asynchronous operation. Bit A contraction of the term “binary data”. A bit is the smallest unit of digital information and is typically represented by a zero or one. bps, or bits per second The number of bits transferred per second. Break Signal One of a signal control signal. The data line (TxD/RxD) remains in the “Lo” state for more than 1 byte (may be for several 100 ms). When data are sent in the
Page  170  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 asynchronous communication, a start bit and a stop bit are attached to separate a byte data. For example, even if the data is “11111111”, there are the “Hi” state and the “Lo” state for each byte. However, the break signal keeps the “Lo” state for more than 1 byte (generally, for more than 3 bytes).  In the Modes 1 and 2 (in other FRH series employs), the break signal can be used as the command header. Byte Originally from the expression “by eights” it represented a group of 8 bits. Today a byte still represents a set of bits but of lengths specific to the computer or device being used and can vary from 4 to 16 bits or more. Common byte lengths are from 7 to 12 bits. Carrier sensing In the packet transmission mode, frequencies are checked before transmission to prevent the coincident transmission caused by multiple modems communicating in the contention mode. This type of checking is called carrier sensing. As the generally used term, carrier sensing means to check frequencies whether radio wave exists or not. But with FRH-SD07TU/TB, carrier sensing function is enabled by the correlation sensing, which is the specific feature of spread spectrum communication. Command connection mode This is one of the connection methods in the data transparent mode, the transmitting modem designates the receiving address with the command to request connection. After receiving the response from the receiving modem, the communication link is established. Disconnection is also enabled by command. Communication switching among multiple modems is possible. Constant Connection Mode In Constant Connection Mode, two FRH modems maintain a constant wireless link whether or not regular data packets are being transmitted. Also see Automatic Connection Mode. CTS, or Clear To Send In a standard RS-232C interface, this is an output for DTE devices and an input for DCE devices. This signal is typically used to control flow from the DTE to the DCE device. Data Transparent Mode Operation in which digital transmission between terminal equipments occurs without the user or equipment being aware of any special intermediate processing or equipment. This mode allows easy installation and compatibility of the FRH with many systems and with no special hardware or software requirements. Data packets are automatically assembled, transmitted and received without the need for specific commands as are used in packet transmission mode. Also see p.18 PACKET TRANSMISSION MODE.
 Page  171 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 dB, or Decibel A unit of measure for the power or strength of a signal. Given as the ratio of two signal levels. dBi A decibel unit for measuring antenna gain. A unit of measurement of the gain relative to an isotropic antenna, or one that radiates equal power in all directions. dBm Abbreviation for decibels above 1 mW, a unit for specifying input signal power – 1.0 mW across 600 ohms, or 0.775 V RMS (root mean square). DCD, or Data Carrier Detect In a standard RS-232C interface, this is an input for DTE devices and an output for DCE devices. It indicates that the local DCE is receiving a carrier signal from the remote DCE. DCE, or Data Communications Equipment A device that typically provides the interface between the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and a network or another communication node. Examples of DCE devices include modems, network interface cards, and routers. Direct Sequence A form of modulation (commonly used in spread spectrum communications) wherein a code sequence is used to directly modulate a carrier, usually by phase-shift keying. The FRH-SD07TU/TB is a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum system. Also see Frequency Hopping and Spread Spectrum. DSR, or Data Set Ready In a standard RS-232C interface, this is an output for DTE devices and an input for DCE devices. DTE, or Data Terminal Equipment A PC, PLC, printer or other device that provides and accepts digital signals. Connects to DCE devices (modem, network card, etc.). DTR, or Data Terminal Ready In a standard RS-232C interface, this is an output for DTE devices and an input for DCE devices. It indicates that the DTE is powered on and ready to communicate. It can also be used for hardware flow control. Extended receiving function In case of the contention-type communication in the packet transmission mode, retransmission repeats when data are coincidentally transmitted between two or several modems at the same time, resulting in the remarkable degradation of  response. The extended receiving function solves this problem. With the normal receiving function, when the modem receives data during carrier sensing, it starts repeating carrier sensing before the data is fully received. The data received during carrier sensing is discarded. On the other hand, when the extended receiving function
Page  172  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 is enabled, the modem properly receives the data received during carrier sensing and accepts to send the data to the terminal equipment. Then, the modem returns ACK and resumes carrier sensing to continue transmission. Fading A gradual change in signal strength. Fade in refers to an increase in strength and fade out refers to a decrease in signal strength. Fade Margin A margin of signal strength above the level required for communication under “normal” conditions that will provide sufficient power for communication under expected adverse conditions. Flow Control Hardware Flow Control:   The data flow is controlled by using RTS and CTS control lines of the RS-232C interface. The FRH-SD07TU/TB outputs the received radio packet data when the RTS input is ON and stops outputting the received radio packet data when the RTS input is OFF. When the transmission buffer is near to overflow, the FRH-SD07TU/TB switches the CTS output OFF and requests the terminal equipment to stop data output. When the buffer becomes the receivable state, the FRH-SD07TU/TB switches the CTS output ON to permit data output.  Software Flow Control:   One type of flow control of serial link, which controls data flow by transmitting and receiving the specific control characters as data. Connection is very simple as no flow control line is required. But be careful when you send or receive the binary data because the control character cannot be distinguished from ordinary data.   The FRH-SD07TU/TB stops the output of the received radio packet data when it receives the XOFF character (13H) and resumes the output of the received radio packet data when it receives the XON character (11H). When the transmission buffer is near to overflow, the FRH-SD07TU/TB outputs the XOFF character to request to stop data input. When the buffer becomes the receivable state, the FRH-SD07T outputs the XON character to receive the input of data. Frequency group The FRH-SD07TU/TB modem can use 24 different frequency channels. These 24 channels can be used independently or by grouping several frequencies and allowing the FRH modem to automatically selecting a frequency from within the group. Mode 1 uses eight groups of three frequencies each. The frequency group configuration of Modes 2, 3, and 4 can be changed using the associated memory registers. Separate FRH systems can be set to different frequency groups and used in the same area without interfering with each other. Frequency Hopping A spread spectrum technique in which the transmitter and receiver or transceivers in a system change frequencies rapidly and in synchronization. In this way, the data signal
 Page  173 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 is spread over a broad RF band through the continual frequency “hopping”. Also see Direct Sequence and Spread Spectrum. Full-Duplex A type of two-way communication in which both stations can send and receive signals or data at the same time. A telephone is an example of a full-duplex communication device. Also see Half-Duplex. Half-Duplex A type of two-way communication in which both stations can send and receive signals or data but not at the same time. When one unit is sending the other unit can only receive. A CB radio is an example of a half-duplex communication device. The FRH-SD07TU/TB essentially uses half-duplex transmission techniques but simulates full-duplex communication by causing both units to switch very rapidly between transmit and receive modes. This is also referred to as Time-Division-Duplex (TDD). Also see Full-Duplex. Headerless Packet Transmission Mode The headerless packet transmission mode is a special mode of the packet transmission mode, where data are directly input with no transmission command, as a header, required in the packet transmission mode. Basically, this mode is the packet transmission mode, therefore communication is possible with the modems in the packet transmission mode. Due to its high data transparency, the application software is quite simple or unnecessary. Suitable for the multi-terminal communication. Multi-access Automatic selection of an idle or clear FRH frequency from a defined group of frequencies. Broadcast/Multicast This is a mode in which one FRH modem transmits the same message to multiple receiving FRH modems simultaneously. Multipath (Fading) Multipath refers to the reception of the same RF signal from multiple paths such as reception of the direct antenna-to-antenna signal and reception of a secondary signal reflected from surrounding structures. This phenomena can cause signal fading due to interference between the RF signals arriving from multiple paths. Packet A finite bundle of binary data assembled in a specific way for transmission. It consists of the data to be transmitted and certain control information such as destination and origination address, packet length, synchronizing bits, error detection and correction bits, etc. Packet Transmission Mode The FRH-SD07TU/TB can use one of two primary modes: data transparent mode and packet transmission mode. In packet transmission mode, fixed length segments of data, consisting of information data and other control data, are assembled and
Page  174  FRH-SD07TU/TB Manual  Rev. 020510-01 transmitted as a single unit or packet of data. Each transmission is controlled with explicit transmit commands. Polling- and Contention-type Communication The polling is a type of communication, where the slave station can communicate only when it receives the polling request of message data from the master station.  The contention is another type of communication, where any station may transmit if the channel is free; if the channel is in use, the queue of contention request may be maintained in the predetermined sequence. Repeater Equipment that receives weak signals and retransmits the same data in stronger signals. Used to extend range or overcome obstacles and horizon constraints in RF communication systems. An FRH-SD07TU/TB can be configured as a repeater to effectively double the normal range between two FRH modems or to allow communication around obstacles that would otherwise block line-of-sight transmission. Response One of the values to express the communication speed, indicating the time delay required by the transmitted data to reach the receiving modem. The smaller the value becomes, the quicker the response requiring the machine control application. However, it must be noted that the response is not always quick when the throughput is large. RS-232C Also referred to as RS-232C and currently EIA-232E, RS-232C is a set of standards specifying electrical, functional and mechanical interfaces for communicating between computers, terminal equipments and modems (DTE and DCE). RTS, or Request To Send In the standard RS-232C interface, this is an output for DTE devices and an input for DCE devices. This signal is typically used to control flow from the DCE to the DTE device. Spread Spectrum A modulation technique that spreads data over an RF bandwidth wider than would normally be required by the content of the original data stream. This technique provides high levels of communication reliability and security. In the modulation system generally used for radio, the bandwidth is about the same as the frequency of the data signal. But in the spread spectrum system, the bandwidth is much wider than the frequency of the data signal (tens to several thousands times), in other word, the spectrum of the data signal can be spread in a broad range, thus this system is called the spread spectrum (SS).   i.e. Frequency Hopping and Direct Sequence. See also Direct Sequence and Frequency Hopping.
 Page  175 Futaba Corporation Rev. 020323-01 There are two main types of spread spectrum techniques:  one is called the direct sequence (DS) system where the modulated data signal is modulated to further spread, another is  the frequency hopping (FH)  where the frequency of the modulated data signal is changed rapidly. The FRH-SD07T modem uses the direct sequence system.   Direct Sequence (DS):  A form of modulation (commonly used in spread spectrum communications) wherein a code sequence is used to directly modulate a carrier, usually by phase-shift keying (PSK). The FRH-SD07TU/TB is a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum system. Also see Frequency Hopping and Spread Spectrum.  Frequency Hopping (FH):  A spread spectrum technique in which the transmitter and receiver or transceivers in a system change frequencies rapidly and in synchronization. In this way, the data signal is spread over a broad RF band through the continual frequency “hopping”. TDD, or Time-Division-Duplex See Half-Duplex. Throughput One of the values indicating the capacity of the communication link;  amount of data available for transmission or receiving per unit time. In the transmission of large amount of data, with the increase of data, the transmission time becomes shorter. Since the FRH modem transmits data in packet, the throughput varies according to the ratio of data contained in a packet.
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