
Radio1
XStream-PKG-R
Radio2
XStream-PKG-R
Figure 1. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup (for range test)
Requirements for Range Test
One computer (Windows 98 SE, 2000 or XP) with an available RS-232 (DB-9)
serial com port
X-CTU Software - MaxStream-provided software that can be used to:
• Setup PC serial com ports to communicate with XStream RF Modems
• Test XStream RF Modem range
• Configure XStream RF Modem parameters
Hardware Setup steps-to-follow
Install X-CTU Software steps-to-follow
The XStream-PKG-R™ RS-232/485 RF Modem
Quick Start Guide
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Hardware Setup
Range Test
Advanced Modem Configuration (optional)
Tips and Suggestions
1. Set both DIP Switches to RS-232 Mode. Switch 1 is up (on) and the
remaining five switches are off (down) [see Figure 5].
2. Connect Radio1 to a PC using an RS-232 cable (included with XStream
RF Modem part numbers that end with an "-RA" suffix).
3. Attach the serial loopback adapter to the DB-9 serial port of
Radio2. (The serial loopback adapter configures Radio2 to function as a
repeater by looping data back into the modem for retransmission.)
4. Attach RPSMA antennas to Radio1 & Radio2.
5. Power Radio1 & Radio2 through their power connectors.
Double-click the "setup_X-CTU
.exe
" file and follow prompts of the installation
screens. This file is located in the 'software' folder of the MaxStream CD and under
the 'Downloads' section of the following web page: www.maxstream.net/helpdesk/
serial loopback adapter
MD0008
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