Digi XLR PRO User manual

Getting Started Guide

XLR PRO

Long Range Radio Solution

XLR PRO Getting Started Guide

(Part number 90002203 A)

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Revision Date Description

A September 2014 Initial release.

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Contents

Before you begin

Gather together required materials 4

For additional information 5

Step 1: Connect XLR PRO hardware

Identify kit contents 6

Connect XLR PRO hardware 7

Step 2: Download and install XCTU software

Download and install XCTU 8

Launch XCTU 8

Step 3: Set up and test serial mode using XCTU

Set up a pair of XLR PROs 9

Test serial communications 12

Step 4: Set up a range test

Set up radio 1 as a mobile device 14

Set up radio 2 as a remote device 15

Perform range testing 15

Step 5: Access the XLR PRO web configuration interface

Connect an XLR PRO to the network 16

Access the XLR PRO Configuration and Management page 17

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Before you begin

This guide provides instructions for setting up a pair of XLR PROs to transport data. By working

through the steps in this guide, you will learn how to do the following:

• Connect XLR PRO hardware

• Install XCTU software

• Set up and test serial communications using XCTU

• Set up a range test using XCTU

• Access the XLR PRO web configuration interface

Gather together required materials

To follow along with the steps in this guide, you need the following:

Item Description

XLR PRO Starter Kit,

(Two kits, Part Number XL9-UA)

To perform the steps in this guide, you need two starter kits.

Each kit contains the following:

•XLRPRO

• Power supply

• Network (RJ45) cable

•RJ45/DB9Fadapter

• USB to RS-232 serial converter

• Antenna

• Power supply

For additional information

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For additional information

XLR PRO documentation consists of the following documents:

Laptop or PC Minimum hardware and software

The laptop or PC must meet the minimum hardware and

software requirements for running the XCTU software. The

instructions in this guide assume you’re using a laptop or PC

running Microsoft Windows.

Available USB ports—2 ports

You need one available USB port for each XLR PRO.

Note Only one computer is required to follow along with the

steps in this guide. However, you can use two computers—one

for each XLR PRO. For range testing, a laptop is recommended.

XCTU software Version 6.1.3 (or later)

Ethernet switch To access the XLR PRO web configuration interface, you need to

be able to connect the XLR PRO to your network.

Item Description

Title Description

XLR PRO Quick Start Guide

(P/N 900002204-88)

One-page guide that identifies XLR PRO accessories.

XLR PRO Getting Started Guide

(P/N 900002203)

Step-by-step guide that demonstrates how to quickly get started

using XLR PRO.

XLR PRO User Guide

(P/N 900002202)

Usage and reference guide that provides detailed information on

XLR PRO features and configuration options.

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Step 1: Connect XLR PRO hardware

Identify kit contents

Carefully unpack and verify the contents of each XLR PRO kit. Each kit should include the following

items:

XLR PRO

Network Cable Power Supply

Antenna

USB to RS-232 Serial Converter

RJ45/DB9 Adapter

Connect XLR PRO hardware

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Connect XLR PRO hardware

The following illustration shows how to connect XLR PRO cables and the XLR PRO power supply.

For a serial connection:

• Connect the XLR PRO serial port (RJ45) using a network cable, the RJ45/DB9 adapter, and the USB

to RS-232 converter cables.

For Ethernet or Ethernet bridging:

• Connect an XLR PRO Ethernet port using a network cable.

WARNING! Use the serial port for serial connections only. Do not connect the serial RJ45 port to any

PoE (power over Ethernet) device. Doing so could permanently damage the XLR PRO or

PoE device and void your XLR PRO warranty.

For both XLR PROs:

• Attach an antenna to the XLR PRO before powering on the device.

Ethernet or

bridging

Serial

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Step 2: Download and install XCTU software

Digi International XCTU is a free multi-platform application that enables developers to interact with

Digi RF modules through a simple-to-use graphical interface. It includes tools that make it easy to set-

up, configure, and test Digi RF modules.

Download and install XCTU

To install XCTU software:

1Go to www.digi.com/xctu.

2Launch the XCTU Next Gen installer and follow the prompts on the installation screens.

Note For XLR PRO support, make sure you install Next Generation XCTU version 6.1.3 or later.

Launch XCTU

To launch XCTU:

• Double-click . The XCTU Main Display appears.

To get help using XCTU, click and select Help Contents.

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Step 3: Set up and test serial mode using XCTU

This section describes how to set up a pair of XLR PROs using XCTU software to test serial

communications. In these instructions, the first XLR PRO is called Radio 1 and the second XLR PRO is

called Radio 2.

Set up a pair of XLR PROs

To set up and test serial communications:

1Connect two XLR PROs to your PC using the XLR PRO serial port:

For each XLR PRO, use a network cable, an RJ45/DB9 adapter, and a USB to RS-232 converter to

connect the XLR PRO serial port (not the Ethernet port) to an available USB port on your PC.

WARNING! Use the serial port for serial connections only. Do not connect the serial RJ45 port to any

PoE (power over Ethernet) device. Doing so could permanently damage the XLR PRO or

PoE device and void your XLR PRO warranty.

2For both XLR PROS, attach an antenna to the XLR PRO before powering on the device.

3Position the XLR PROs at least one to two meters apart to protect the XLR PRO circuitry during

data transmissions.

Note At the default power level setting, if the XLR PROs are operated at close range, the high output

power will saturate the receiving radio resulting in data loss. This can also damage the signal

amplifying circuitry of the XLR PRO.

Set up a pair of XLR PROs

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4Setup up Radio 1:

aPower on Radio 1.

bLaunch XCTU.

cClick . The Add a radio device dialog appears.

dSelect the following:

Serial/USB port: Select the port to which you’ve connected Radio 1.

Baud Rate: Select 9600.

Data Bits: Select 8.

Parity: Select None.

Stop Bits: Select 1.

Flow Control: Select None.

e Click Finish. XCTU discovers the XLR PRO and displays it in the list of radio modules.

fIn the list of radio modules, click the XLR PRO. XCTU reads and displays the XLR PRO

configuration.

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