Trimble 8262070 900 MHz FHSS, 2.4 GHz FHSS, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Radio User Manual SNRx10 V100B UserGuide
Trimble Navigation Ltd 900 MHz FHSS, 2.4 GHz FHSS, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Radio SNRx10 V100B UserGuide
Trimble >
Users Manual
User Guide ® FT Trimble SNRx10 Radio Modem Version 1.00 Revision B Part Number 65190-00-ENG June 2008 Contact Information Trimble Engineering and Construction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 USA 800-538-7800 (toll free in USA) +1-937-245-5600 Phone +1-937-233-9004 Fax www.trimble.com Copyright and Trademarks © 2000–2008, Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC. All rights reserved. Trimble and SiteVision are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. SiteNet, Compact Measurement Record, and the Globe and Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Release Notice This is the June 2008 release (Revision B) of the SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide, part number 65190-00-ENG. It applies to version 1.00 of the SNRx10 Radio Modem firmware. Product Warranty Information For warranty information, please refer to the Warranty Card included with this Trimble product, or consult your Trimble dealer. FT END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY. THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED and applies to the computer software embedded within the Trimble product ("Device") purchased by you (whether built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash memory or a PCMCIA card, or stored on magnetic or other media) ("Software"). This Agreement will also apply to any Software error corrections, updates and upgrades subsequently furnished by Trimble, unless such are accompanied by different license terms and conditions which will govern their use. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved. BY CLICKING "YES" OR "I ACCEPT" IN THE ACCEPTANCE BOX, OR BY INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, AS APPLICABLE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED SOFTWARE AND DEVICE TO THE PLACE FROM WHICH YOU OBTAINED THEM FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT). 1 SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE 1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Trimble grants you a non-exclusive right to use one copy of the Software in machine-readable form only on the Device. Such use is limited to use with the Device for which it was intended and into which it was embedded. You may use the installation Software from a computer solely to download the Software to one Device. In no event shall the installation Software be used to download the Software onto more than one Device. A license for the Software may not be shared or used concurrently on different computers or Devices. 1.2 Other Rights and Limitations. (1) You may not copy, modify, make derivative works of, rent, lease, sell, distribute or transfer the Software, in whole or in part, except as otherwise expressly authorized under this Agreement, and you agree to use all commercially reasonable efforts to prevent its unauthorized use and disclosure. (2) The Software contains valuable trade secrets proprietary to Trimble and its licensors. To the extent permitted by relevant law, you shall not, nor allow any third party to copy, decompile, disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, or attempt to do so, provided, however, that to the extent any applicable mandatory laws give you the right to perform any of the aforementioned activities without Trimble's consent in order to gain certain information about the Software for purposes specified in the respective statutes (e.g., interoperability), you hereby agree that, before exercising any such rights, you shall first request such information from Trimble in writing detailing the purpose for which you need the information. Only if and after Trimble, at its sole discretion, partly or completely denies your request, may you exercise such statutory rights. (3) You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this Agreement only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, provided you retain no copies, you transfer all of the Software (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, and this Agreement) and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. If the Software portion is an upgrade, any transfer must include all prior versions of the Software. (4) You may not use the Software for performance, benchmark or comparison testing or analysis, or disclose to any third party or release any results thereof (all of which information shall be considered Trimble confidential information) without Trimble's prior written consent. (5) You may not directly or indirectly export or re-export, or knowingly permit the export or re-export of the Software (or portions thereof) to any country, or to any person or entity subject to United States or foreign export restrictions in contravention of such laws and without first obtaining appropriate licenses; and (6) You acknowledge that the Software and underlying technology is subject to U.S. Export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the Software and underlying technology, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. 1.3 Termination. You may terminate this Agreement by ceasing all use of the Software. Without prejudice as to any other rights, Trimble may terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In either event, you must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts. 1.4 Copyright. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, and text incorporated into the Software), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Trimble and its licensors. You shall not remove, cover or alter any of Trimble's patent, copyright or trademark notices placed upon, embedded in or displayed by the Software or on its packaging and related materials. 1.5 U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS." Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in this Agreement, and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a) (1995), DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (OCT 1988), FAR 12.212(a) (1995), FAR 52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14(ALT III), as applicable. 2 LIMITED WARRANTY. The limited warranty applicable to the Software (inclusive of all warranty exclusions and disclaimers) shall be as set forth in the limited warranty provided with the Device. Trimble does not warrant the Software separately from the Device. Likewise, the applicable limited warranty does not apply to error corrections, updates or upgrades of the Software after expiration of the limited warranty period, which, if provided, are provided "AS IS" and without warranty unless otherwise specified in writing by Trimble. Because the Software is inherently complex and may not be completely free of nonconformities, defects or errors, you are advised to verify your work. Trimble does not warrant that the Software will operate error free or uninterrupted, will meet your needs or expectations, or that all nonconformities can or will be corrected. 3 GENERAL. 3.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable United States Federal law without reference to "conflict of laws" principles or provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this Agreement. Jurisdiction and venue of any dispute or court action arising from or related to this Agreement or the Software shall lie exclusively in or be transferred to the courts the County of Santa Clara, California, and/or the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. You hereby consent and agree not to contest, such jurisdiction, venue and governing law. 3.2 Section 3.1 notwithstanding, if you acquired the Device in Canada, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. In such case each of the parties to this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation that may arise under this Agreement in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario. If you acquired the Device in the European Union, this Agreement is governed by the laws of The Netherlands, excluding its rules governing conflicts of laws and excluding the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods. In such case each of the parties to this Agreement irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of Netherlands and further agrees to commence any litigation that may arise under this Agreement in the courts of The Hague, Netherlands. 3.3 Trimble reserves all rights not expressly granted by this Agreement. 3.4 Official Language. The official language of this Agreement and of any documents relating thereto is English. For purposes of interpretation, or in the event of a conflict between English and versions of this Agreement or related documents in any other language, the English language version shall be controlling. Notices Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada. Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 1999/5/EEC on EMC, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area (EEA). These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment. FT Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC framework, thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand. Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to www.trimble.com/environment/summary.html. Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, products that run on electrical power), Call +31 497 53 24 30, and ask for the "WEEE Associate". Or, mail a request for recycling instructions to: Trimble Europe BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL D FT Safety Information This section identifies all of the warnings provided in this manual. Failure to observe warnings may result in personal injury or damage to equipment and machinery. Safety messages Always follow the instructions that accompany a Danger, Warning, or Caution. The information they provide is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or damage to property. In particular, observe safety instructions that are presented in the following formats: DANGER – This alert warns of an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will cause severe injury or death. WARNING – This alert warns of a potential hazard which, if not avoided, can cause severe injury. FT CAUTION – This alert warns of a hazard or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, can case injury or damage. CAUTION – Exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March 13, 1986. Proper use of this radio results in exposure below government limits. Trimble recommends the following precautions: • Do not operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna. • Do not operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated. • Do not operate the transmitter near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. • Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device. Cautions Note – An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide D FT Safety Information SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Contents Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Note –Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 10 10 10 10 10 FT Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.1 450 MHz radio module . 2.2.2 900 MHz radio module . 2.2.3 2400 MHz radio module 12 13 13 14 14 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Establishing a WinFlash connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.1 Configuring a 450 MHz module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the one-way TC/LIP protocol 3.3.3 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the IP protocol . . . . . . . . 3.3.4 Configuring a 2400 MHz module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrade radio firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load radio option code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change radio protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change active radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 20 22 23 23 24 25 26 28 30 31 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 4.1 4.2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.1 3.2 3.3 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.1 2.2 Scope and audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product documentation set . . . . . . . . . . . . Trimble training classes and technical assistance To learn more about Trimble . . . . . . . . . . . Your comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attach the SNRx10 radio modem bracket . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Select a location for the radio mounting bracket 4.1.2 Install the radio mounting bracket . . . . . . . Install the SNRx10 radio modem . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 34 34 36 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.1 System troubleshooting techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5.1.1 General troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5.1.2 Rover radio troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Contents 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.1.3 Base radio troubleshooting . Visual status indicators . . . . . . . . Retrieve radio diagnostic information Connector (cable) pinout . . . . . . . 41 43 44 45 FT Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide CHAPTER About This Manual Scope and audience Product documentation set Trimble training classes and technical assistance Your comments FT In this chapter: Welcome to the Trimble® SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide. This manual provides user information for the Trimble® SNRx10 Radio Modem. The SNRx10 radio is designed specifically for earthmoving equipment-based rover radios in the construction industry. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 1 About This Manual 1.1 Scope and audience This manual describes how to configure, use, and troubleshoot an SNRx10 radio modem as a rover (on-machine) radio when the radio is not a component of a Trimble® GCS900 grade control system. Note – To learn how to use the SNRx10 radio modem when it is a part of a GCS900 system, refer to the GCS900 documentation. 1.2 Product documentation set Sources of related information include the following: Readme.txt file - a Readme.txt file contains information added after the documentation was completed. To read this file, double-click it or use a text editor to open it. The installation program also copies it into the program directory. • Release notes - the release notes describe new features of the product, information not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals. FT 1.3 • Trimble training classes and technical assistance Contact your local Trimble dealer for: Technical support. • Information about the support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and extended warranty programs for hardware. • Information about training. 1.4 Information notes and other technical notes. • • To learn more about Trimble For an interactive look at Trimble, visit www.trimble.com. 1.5 Your comments Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision. Email your comments to ReaderFeedback@trimble.com. 10 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide CHAPTER Introduction In this chapter: Function Features FT The SNRx10 radio modem is a family of products. Products are available in the 450, 900 and 2400 MHz bands.These products share a common housing and electrical interface to simplify machine installation and integration. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 11 2 Introduction 2.1 Function CAUTION – Exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March 13, 1986. Proper use of this radio results in exposure below government limits. Trimble recommends the following precautions: • Do not operate the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm (7.8 inches) of the antenna. • Do not operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated. • Do not operate the transmitter near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. • Do not co-locate the antenna with any other transmitting device. The SNRx10 product is a family of radio-modem modules. Modules are available for 450 MHz, 900 MHz and 2400 MHz frequency bands. These modules share a common housing and electrical interface to simplify machine installation and integration. The following table lists the available module combinations: 450 MHz module SNR910 900 MHz module 2400 MHz module FT Product SNR410 SNR2410 SNR910+2400 MHz The 450 MHz band radio modules are used to receive GPS data in Compact Measurement Record® (CMR) and RTCM formats from a reference receiver, for precise machine positioning. The 900 MHz band radio modules are used for the following tasks: • 12 to receive GPS data in CMR and RTCM formats from a reference receiver, for precise machine positioning. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Introduction • to communicate 2-way data between an office computer and the machine. The 2400 MHz band radios are used for the following tasks: 2.2 • to communicate ATS location information and commands from a universal total station to a machine for precise positioning. • to receive GPS data in CMR format from a reference receiver, for precise machine positioning. Features The SNRx10 meets stringent hardware requirements and is designed to survive in harsh environments. It is packaged in a rugged, waterproof, metal case and is designed to withstand severe environmental stress. Flexible antennas for machine installations. • Common, upgradeable software for all radios • Ruggedized, weatherproof casing • Low power consumption • LED status indicator • Designed for machine mounting • Heavy-duty 8-pin Bendix connector • Power and data via a single cable • Designed for use with unconditioned 9 VDC to 32 VDC power. • Direct operation on 12- or 24-volt machine power CAN (J1939) port Dual RS-232 interface at either 9600, 38400, or 57600 baud • • FT • 2.2.1 • Physical connection by means of the same 8-pin male Bendix connector previously used on SiteNet/SNR-series radios. For a description of the connector pinout, see 5.4 Connector (cable) pinout, page 45. • Machine mounting kit option. For more information, see 4 Installation, page 33. 450 MHz radio module The 450 MHz radio module is a multi-channel, ultra high frequency (UHF) radio unit and data modem. Broadcast frequency, channel spacing, and antenna gain are regulated by countriesof-use. These are unique on a per-country basis. When you order, you must specify the broadcast frequencies, channel spacing, and country-of-use for the radio-modem. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 13 2 Introduction For more information, contact your local dealer. The 450 MHz module has the following features: 2.2.2 • Low latency CMR receiver • Compatible with SiteNet 450 and TRIMMARK radios • Selectable frequencies / channels • License-free operation in some European countries • Typical 1–3 km range 900 MHz radio module The 900 MHz radio module is a frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio unit and data modem. FT The 900 MHz module operates in the 902 to 928 MHz frequency band. It is certified for unlicensed use in this band as a transmitter pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.247 (unlicensed, low-power devices) Subpart C of Part 15 of FCC Rules regarding Spread Spectrum Systems for the United States. License-free operation in Canada is covered by RSS-210 of Industry Canada. The 900 MHz module can be purchased with a reduced frequency range for use in Australia and New Zealand. Use of the 900 MHz module outside the United States, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand must be approved by the local radio authority. Contact your local radio communications governing authority for regulations and restrictions on operation in the country or area where you want to use the 900 MHz module. This frequency band is allocated to other uses in other parts of the world, including cellular telephony. Regulations regarding its use vary greatly from country to country. Note – The 902-928 MHz band is a shared-use band and as such is subject to interfering signals. The 900 MHz module has the following features: 2.2.3 • Frequency hopping, spread-spectrum technology • Compatible with SNB900 and SiteNet radio networks • Forty selectable networks • License-free operation in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand • Typical 1–3 km range 2400 MHz radio module The 2400 MHz radio module is a frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio unit and data modem. 14 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Introduction The 2400 MHz module operates in the 2400 to 2483.5 MHz frequency band (2400 to 2454 MHz in France). It is certified for unlicensed use in this band as a transmitter pursuant to 47 C.F.R. §§ 15.247 Subpart C of Part 15 of FCC Rules regarding Spread Spectrum Systems for the United States. License-free operation in Canada is covered by RSS-210 of Industry Canada; in the European Union is covered by harmonized standard EN 300 328; in Australia and New Zealand by gazetted standard AS/NZS 4771:2000. For more information about use in other countries, please contact your dealer. The 2400 MHz module has the following features: License-free in the EU, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand* • Frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum technology • Compatible with Trimble ATS and SPSx30 total stations • Compatible with Trimble SPS881 GPS base stations with 2400 MHz radios • Typical >1000m, line-of-sight range FT • SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 15 Introduction FT 16 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide CHAPTER Configuration In this chapter: Introduction Establishing a WinFlash connection Configure radio Configure ports Upgrade radio firmware Load radio option code Change radio protocol Change active radio FT SNRx10 450 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2400 MHz band radio modules are configured using the Trimble® WinFlash device configuration utility. This chapter describes how to use WinFlash to configure your radio. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 17 3 Configuration 3.1 Introduction The Trimble WinFlash software is a Microsoft® Windows®-based application that configures members of the SNRx10 series of radios for use in a wireless data network. Note – SNRx10 data radios used as rover radios as part of a Trimble grade control system are configured using the system’s interface. The following sequence of steps is typical of a full SNRx10 radio-modem configuration procedure: 2. Select the data transfer protocol the radio will use. See 3.7 Change radio protocol, page 30. 3. Configure the radio. See 3.3 Configure radio, page 20. 4. Configure the radio’s serial data port(s). See 3.4 Configure ports, page 25. 5. Confirm the radio configuration. See 5.3 Retrieve radio diagnostic information, page 44. FT For an SNRx10 containing two or more modules, select the module to be configured. See 3.8 Change active radio, page 31. Establishing a WinFlash connection CAUTION – Make sure the radio and computer power supply is sufficient to complete the task of configuring the radio, and that all cables are secure. Breaking the connection between the radio and the computer part way through the configuration procedure, because of a loss of power or a cable disconnection, leaves the radio in an unusable state. 3.2 1. The physical connection to your radio is made using service cable PN 40942-03. This cable allows you to connect your computer and a power supply to the radio. Once the radio is connected to your computer and a power supply then you can connect to the radio’s internal firmware using WinFlash. To establish a WinFlash connection to your radio, complete the following steps: 18 1. Connect the I/O DB-9 connector of the service cable to a serial port on your office computer. 2. Connect the 3-pin power connector to the power adapter (PN 38483). 3. Connect the 8-pin Bendix connector to the radio. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration Start WinFlash on you computer. A Device Configuration menu similar to the following appears: 4. Radio service cable FT Figure 3.1 5. 6. Select the correct device type and RS-232 communications port by making the following choices: – In the Device Type field select SNR410/910/2410. – In the PC Serial port field select the serial port you used on your computer (typically COM1). Select Next. The Operations menu appears: SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 19 3 Configuration Available configuration operations are as follows: – Configure ports – Upgrade radio firmware – Load radio option code – Retrieve radio diagnostic information. See 5.3 Retrieve radio diagnostic information, page 44, for information on this operation. – Change radio protocol – Change Active Radio FT Configure radio Configure radio 3.3 – The Configure radio operation allows you to perform a variety of configuration tasks. The available tasks depend on the currently selected radio and the radio’s protocol. 20 ATTENTION – Before you attempt to configure the radio, use the procedures in 3.8 Change active radio, page 31, and 3.7 Change radio protocol, page 30, to make sure the required radio module and data transfer protocol are selected. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration To access the radio module configuration screen(s), complete the following steps: From the Operations menu, select Configure radio and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: 2. Click on Finish. A progress bar appears while WinFlash attempts to connect to the radio. When WinFlash connects to the radio, a configuration dialog appears. FT 1. To configure the 450 MHz radio module, see 3.3.1 Configuring a 450 MHz module, page 22. Task Configuration tasks for the protocols available with the 900 MHz radio module are listed in the following table: Select, and setup, either traditional IP or Easy IP IP (2 way) See 3.3.2 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the oneway TC/LIP protocol, page 23 Setup network TC/LIP See 3.3.3 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the IP protocol, page 23 To configure the 2400 MHz radio module, see 3.3.4 Configuring a 2400 MHz module, page 24. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 21 3 Configuration 3.3.1 Configuring a 450 MHz module To configure a 450 MHz module complete the following steps: When a 450MHz Configuration dialog similar to the figure below appears, select the current channel and wireless mode that matches the base station. FT 1. If the channel of the base station does not appear in the Current Channel list, use the Channel Frequency area to enter new channels and frequencies. Specific frequencies can be keyed in or selected using the up/down arrows. Up to 20 channels/frequencies can be programmed. 2. 22 Click on Set. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration 3.3.2 Configuring a 900 MHz module using the one-way TC/LIP protocol Note – 900 MHz modules used to communicate with the on-machine radios of a GCS900 system should always be configured for two way communication. For this reason, this section is not applicable to 900 MHz radios used as part of a Trimble machine control network. To configure a 900 MHz module running the one way TC/LIP (Kea) protocol complete the following steps: 2. Click on Set. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. FT When a 900MHz Configuration dialog similar to the figure below appears, select the network number. Configuring a 900 MHz module using the IP protocol To configure a 900 MHz module running the IP protocol complete the following steps: When a Choose Mode of IP Operation dialog similar to the figure below appears, select the operating mode. 1. 3.3.3 1. Available modes are as follows: – Traditional IP – Easy IP Make sure Easy IP is selected. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 23 Configuration 2. Click on OK to confirm your selection. An Easy IP Configuration dialog similar to the following appears: 3. Complete the following steps: 4. 3.3.4 a. Enter the radio name into the Radio Name: field. The radio name is a unique, arbitrary, non-whitespace, alphanumeric string of up to 10 characters. b. Select the network number appropriate to the base radio you need to connect to. Click on Set. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. FT Configuring a 2400 MHz module To configure a 2400 MHz module complete the following steps: When a 2400MHz Configuration dialog similar to the one below appears, complete the following steps: Select the network number appropriate to the base radio you need to connect to. a. 1. Select the appropriate country setting. b. 2. 24 Click on Set. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration Configure ports The Configure ports operation allows you to configure the radio’s serial port. To configure the radio’s serial port, complete the following steps: From the Operations menu, select Configure ports and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: 2. Click on Finish. A progress bar appears while WinFlash attempts to connect to the radio. When WinFlash connects to the radio, a Configure Serial Ports dialog similar to the following appears: FT 1. 3.4 3. Complete the following steps: a. Set the baud rate to that of the system that the radio is connected to. b. Set the parity as appropriate for the system that the radio is connected to. c. Select the appropriate operating mode. Mode Band (MHz) Description GPS Corrections 450, 900, 2400 Output CMRs on serial port IP 2-way Data 900 IP (PPP) 2-way data on serial port Note – Default settings are 38400 baud, no parity. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 25 3 Configuration 4. 3.5 Click on Set. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. Upgrade radio firmware The Upgrade radio firmware operation allows you to install new firmware onto a radio module. To upgrade the radio firmware, complete the following steps: Obtain the new radio firmware file from your Trimble dealer. 2. From the Operations menu, select Upgrade radio firmware and click on Next. 3. A Select Firmware dialog similar to the following appears: FT 1. 26 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration Select the name of the new firmware, and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: 5. Click on Finish. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. FT 4. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 27 3 Configuration 3.6 Load radio option code The Load Radio Option Code operation allows you to enable optional extensions on a radio module. At the time of publication, the only option code available enables the use of the 2400 MHz band module in the SNR410 radio. To load a radio option key, complete the following steps: Obtain the option key file from your Trimble dealer. 2. From the Operations menu, select Load Radio Option Code and click on Next. A Enter Radio Option Code dialog similar to the following appears: 3. Enter the option key, and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: FT 1. 4. 28 Press finish. A progress bar appears. Once the loading of the option code has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration To check that the option code has been loaded successfully, open the radio diagnostics dialog. To learn how to open the diagnostics dialog, see 5.3 Retrieve radio diagnostic information, page 44. A dialog similar to the following appears: 6. Check the Options: entry. It should contain the entry “2400MHz-RxTx” as shown in the example below: FT 5. Click on Close to return to the Operations menu. 7. Options: TRMB, 450MHz-Rx, 2400MHz-RxTx, L1-GPS, CAN0, UART2, UART3 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 29 3 Configuration 3.7 Change radio protocol The Change radio protocol operation allows you to select the data transfer protocol the radio will use. To select a data transfer protocol, complete the following steps: From the Operations menu, select Change radio protocol and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: 2. Click on Finish. A progress bar appears while WinFlash attempts to connect to the radio. When WinFlash connects to the radio, a Change Radio Protocol dialog similar to the following appears: FT 1. 3. 30 Select a protocol from the Change protocol to: drop down list. Available protocols are listed in the following table. Protocol Band (MHz) Description TC/LIP (“Kea”) 450, 900, 2400 Radio will receive CMRs from base station. 2-way data is not supported. ATS 2400 Radio communicates with Trimble ATS total stations. SPSx30 2400 Radio communicates with Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 UTS total stations. TC/LIP (“Kea” 2-way) 900 Radio will receive CMRs from base station. 2-way data is supported. IP 900 Radio will receive CMRs from Kea base station. 2-way data is supported. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Configuration 4. Click on Change. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. Change active radio The Change Active Radio operation allows you to select the radio module to use or configure, when you radio has more than one module installed. To select a radio module, complete the following steps: From the Operations menu, select Change Active Radio and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: 2. Click on Finish. A progress bar appears while WinFlash attempts to connect to the radio. When WinFlash connects to the radio, a Change Active Radio dialog similar to the following appears: FT 1. 3.8 3. From the drop down list, select the radio module you want to use, and click on Change. A progress bar appears. Once configuration has completed, click on Menu ... to return to the Operations menu; otherwise, click on Exit to leave WinFlash. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 31 Configuration FT 32 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide CHAPTER Installation In this chapter: Attach the SNRx10 radio modem bracket Install the SNRx10 radio modem FT The SNRx10 radios are designed for new machine installations or existing installations. This chapter describes how to properly install the SNRx10 radio on a machine. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 33 4 Installation 4.1 Attach the SNRx10 radio modem bracket The SNRx10 radio mounting kit consists of: 4.1.1 • A mounting bracket • An adapter plate Tip – For detailed information on the various ways of assembling the radio and mounting bracket, refer to SNRx10 Data Radio - Mounting Instructions (PN 65189-00-ENG). This document is provided in the SNRx10 radio kit. Select a location for the radio mounting bracket When you mount the radio on a machine, consider the following points: Reduce damage by minimizing shock and vibration to the radio. Use the shock mounts to mount the radio onto a solid part of the cab. • Locate the radio with an uninterrupted view. Mount the entire radio above the roofline to improve the performance of the radio. • Prevent signal interference. Position the radio away from other antennas, particularly if one of the other antennas is a two-way radio. Also position the radio away from rotating beacons, air conditioning fans, and strobe lights. • The radio cable must be able to reach from the main harness to the radio. To achieve this, consider the following points: – The location of the rear harness radio connector and the route for the radio cable. The length of the radio cable, which connects to the rear harness cable. The radio assembly must be mounted on a solid part of the cab. Install the radio mounting bracket 4.1.2 – • FT • To attach the radio adapter plate to the machine, complete the following steps: 1. 34 Securely mount the adapter plate to the cab of the machine. Use one of the following methods: – Bolt the adapter plate to the cab using the two supplied mounting bolts. – Weld the plate to the cab. 2. Bolt the radio onto the mounting bracket. Ensure the mounting screws are all fitted with washers and lock washers. 3. Bolt the radio mounting bracket to the adapter plate, using the rubber shock mount kit. The bolts are included with the adapter plate. – Use thread locking Loctite (P/N 33803), or equivalent to secure the bolts when assembling the shock mount kit. – Remove paint from edges of the adapter plate prior to welding. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Installation FT The following illustration shows a typical assembly strategy: Description Part Number Quantity Adapter plate 313-9363 Spacer 313-9364 Washer M6 2801-5341 Split lock washer M6 62969 Hex screw M6 x 1 x 60mm 9839-3860 Rubber shock mount 36496 Screw 1/4" x 5/8" 73142 Isolation washer 34594 Hex nut M6 2803-0587 10 Machine bracket 71105 Callout Secure all bolted joints with Loctite adhesive PN 39588 For more information see SNRx10 Data Radio - Mounting Instructions (PN 65189-00-ENG). SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 35 4 Installation The following illustration shows the hole spacing on the adapter plate: Holes A, B, C are not to be used for attaching the adapter plate to the machine FT All dimensions are in mm 4.2 Install the SNRx10 radio modem To install the SNRx10 radio onto the machine, complete the following steps: 36 1. Ensure the radio adapter plate and mounting bracket are installed correctly. 2. Ensure that all radio mounting screws are fitted with washers and with lock washers. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Installation Run the radio cable to the harness cable over the safest route. Plug the round connector into the base of the SNRx10 radio. Bundle any extra cable and cable tie. FT 3. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 37 Installation FT 38 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide CHAPTER Troubleshooting In this chapter: System troubleshooting techniques Visual status indicators Connector (cable) pinout FT Occasionally, problems will occur. Good troubleshooting techniques can significantly reduce the time it takes to isolate the problem and, ultimately, the length of downtime. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 39 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 System troubleshooting techniques 5.1.1 General troubleshooting Check these items when troubleshooting: Are all the devices on the system receiving power? Use the information in 5.2 Visual status indicators, page 43, to quickly check the power status of the rover radio. • Are all the radios in the system communicating? Use the information in 5.2 Visual status indicators, page 43, to make sure the rover radio is synchronized with the base radio and receiving data. • Are all cable connections secure and undamaged? • What were the steps that led to the problem occurring? • Can the problem be repeated? Rover radio troubleshooting FT 5.1.2 • Complete the following steps to check the state of the rover radio: Follow the procedure in 5.3 Retrieve radio diagnostic information, page 44, to access the radio diagnostics. Check the following items: Does the rover radio have the correct firmware version loaded? If not, contact your Trimble dealer to get the latest firmware load. – Is the country setting correct? If not, and you are using a 2400 MHz modules, use the procedure in 3.3 Configure radio, page 20, to set the correct country. Otherwise, contact your Trimble dealer. – 1. Is the network setting correct? If not, use the procedure in 3.3 Configure radio, page 20, to set the correct network number. – 40 – For 900 MHz modules running the Easy IP protocol, is the radio mode set to “Rover”? If not, use the procedure in 3.3 Configure radio, page 20, to set the module to “Rover”. – Are the serial port settings correct for your on-machine system? If not, use the procedure in 3.4 Configure ports, page 25, to enter the correct settings. – For 900 MHz modules running the Kea 2-way protocol, is the MAC address set correctly? If not, use the procedure in 3.3 Configure radio, page 20, to set the correct MAC address. – Is the protocol set correctly? If not, use the procedure in 3.7 Change radio protocol, page 30, to set the correct protocol. SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Troubleshooting 2. For 900 MHz modules running the Easy IP protocol, is the radio name set correctly? Use the procedure in 3.3 Configure radio, page 20, to make sure that the name does not contain spaces? If the current name contains spaces, enter a correctly formed name. 3. Use CSG Test Suite to check the reliability of the CMR reception. Note – CSG Test Suite can be downloaded from the Trimble web site. Navigate to Support & Training|Support > Support A-Z > SiteNet™ 900 > Downloads. Install the software on the same computer that you run WinFlash on, and use the same service cable to connect to the radio. Reception integrity should be greater than 90%. If reception integrity is lower than 90% suspect a damaged antenna. If the antenna is known to be good, suspect a failed radio. Swap in a known good radio, and retest. If integrity is still low, suspect a problem with the base station or with the radio network setup. For example, is the rover within line of sight of the base or repeater? FT Base radio troubleshooting It is beyond the scope of this manual to give detailed instructions on troubleshooting GPS base station and/or wireless network access point problems. For detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the documentation supplied with your base station radio. In general, you should check these items when troubleshooting: Are all the devices on the system receiving power? • Are all the radios in the system communicating? • Are all cable connections secure and undamaged? • 1. 2. If the base radio is a Trimble SNB900 radio modem, observe the following points: Check the connection between the base GPS receiver and the SNB900 Lemo port. For SNB900 base stations that are also network access points for wireless data networks (referred to as co-located bases), check the connection between the LAN and the SNB900 modem port 5.1.3 3. Check the SNB900 settings by observing the front panel. The following should be displayed on the front panel during proper operation: Note – You must scroll down to view some items. Also, some items are alternated with others on the display, so observe the display for a few seconds to make sure you view all alternate items. – Easy IP – Easy IP protocol selected for two way data networks – Sync alternating with one or both of Trans and/or Rcv – the base radio is active – Base or AP-Base1 – the radio is configured as a base – Net– the network number of the radio SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 41 Troubleshooting 6. 7. – Firmware – firmware version and release data – Country Code – country code For SNB900 co-located bases, use the DOS command Ping to check the integrity of the office computer and the machine by pinging the following components: – the SNB900 access point – the SNRx10 on the machine – the computer on the machine For SNB900 co-located bases, connect to the SNB900 access point via your office computer web bowser by entering the IP address of the SNB900 as the destination web address. Check the following items: – LAN configuration on the Configure Ethernet page – connected device status on the Access Point Status page FT 5. CMR Out or CMR xx% – the radio is transmitting CMRs. If CMR xx% is shown, the percentage value must be greater than 90%. For SNB900 co-located bases, check the following configuration settings on your office computer: – check the IP address of the office computer using the ipconfig /all DOS command – check the routing to the on-machine radio using the TraceRt DOS command – office computer firewall settings 4. – For SNB900 co-located bases, use the Configure operation of WinFlash to check the following configuration settings: Enabled options: the Access Point (AP) option must be enabled, and if the Security option is enabled the option should either be turned off or configured with a list of valid rover radio IP addresses – 42 – The Easy IP configuration, particularly the Lemo Port and Modem Port configuration – Advanced settings for proper naming of network devices SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Troubleshooting Visual status indicators Data/Power indicator LED FT The SNRx10 radio housing is fitted with an LED indicator light, as shown in the figure below. LED pattern Status No power to radio. Off The LED can flash in a number of different patterns depending on the situation, as shown below. On solid Power is available, but the radio is not synchronized. Irregular flashing Power is available, the radio is synchronized, but the radio is losing data. Regular 1 Hz flashing Power is available, the radio is synchronized, and receiving data. 5.2 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 43 5 Troubleshooting 5.3 Retrieve radio diagnostic information The Retrieve radio diagnostic information operation allows you to review the configuration of a radio module. To review a radio’s configuration, complete the following steps: Follow the procedure in 3.2 Establishing a WinFlash connection, page 18, to connect to the radio and open the Operations menu. 2. From the Operations menu, select Retrieve radio diagnostic information and click on Next. A Settings Review screen similar to the following appears: 3. Click on Finish. A progress bar appears while WinFlash attempts to connect to the radio. When WinFlash connects to the radio, a Radio Configuration dialog similar to the following appears: FT 1. 4. 44 Review the following settings: – Firmware Version - most recent (see site for latest firmware) – Country Code - correct for site – Network - correct for site SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Troubleshooting Radio mode - always a rover – Serial port - correct for on-machine configuration – Protocol - correct for site Tip – Click on one of Copy to Clipboard, Print, or Save to File to save the diagnostics information to the clipboard, as hardcopy, or as a file. Use this feature to save radio module configuration settings for your own records, or to send to your deal to help in troubleshooting. 5. Click on Close. The Operations menu appears. Connector (cable) pinout Radio cable S30 FT Signal Pin PWR GND RS232 1 TXD RS232 1 RXD CAN Hi RS232 2 TXD RS232 2 RXD CAN Lo 5.4 – SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 45 Troubleshooting FT 46 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide Index Numerics 1-way Kea configuration 23 1-way TC/LIP configuration 23 2400 MHz module about 14 configuration 24 450 MHz module about 13 configuration 22 900 MHz module 1-way Kea configuration 23 1-way TC/LIP configuration 23 2-way Kea configuration 23 about 14 Easy IP configuration 23 firmware upgrade 26 installation mounting bracket 34 mounting location 34 FT LED indicator 43 optional extensions 28 diagnostics 44 pinout, cable connector 45 cable connector pinout 45 configuration 2400 MHz module 24 450 MHz module 22 900 MHz 1-way Kea 23 900 MHz 1-way TC/LIP 23 900 MHz Easy IP 23 optional extensions 28 protocol, radio module 30 radio module 20 select radio module 31 serial port, radio module 25 upgrade firmware 26 view 44 WinFlash 18 WinFlash connection 18 CSG Test Suite 41 radio module 2400 MHz 14 450 MHz 13 900 MHz 14 about 12 radio module configuration 20 radio module protocol configuration 30 radio module, select 31 Radio Option Code 28 serial port configuration 25 SNRx10, about 12 status indication 43 Easy IP configuration 23 troubleshooting SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide 47 Index base check 41 diagnostics 44 general 40 LED indicator 43 pinout, cable connector 45 rover check 40 FT WinFlash about 18 connecting 18 48 SNRx10 Radio Modem User’s Guide
Source Exif Data:
File Type : PDF File Type Extension : pdf MIME Type : application/pdf PDF Version : 1.6 Linearized : Yes Encryption : Standard V2.3 (128-bit) User Access : Print, Extract, Print high-res Page Mode : UseOutlines XMP Toolkit : Adobe XMP Core 4.0-c316 44.253921, Sun Oct 01 2006 17:14:39 Format : application/pdf Creator : ahenderson Title : SNRx10_V100B_UserGuide.book Create Date : 2008:06:30 10:06:38Z Creator Tool : FrameMaker 7.0 Modify Date : 2011:05:17 13:47:03-07:00 Metadata Date : 2011:05:17 13:47:03-07:00 Producer : Acrobat Distiller 8.1.0 (Windows) Document ID : uuid:45602e05-503c-4700-a919-d42908d44683 Instance ID : uuid:1954fe27-103c-4e03-9349-25c47e166ce4 Has XFA : No Page Count : 48 Author : ahendersonEXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools