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XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF)

Modem

Getting Started Guide

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting

Started Guide (90002203)

Revision Date Description

A September

2014

Initial release.

B March 2014 Updated to include new illustrations for the power supply and

miscellaneous editorial corrections.

C May 2015 Updated to revise web configuration home screen available with XLR PRO

firmware version 1006.

D December

2015

Updated to include documentation of USB support available with XLR PRO

firmware version 1007.

E February

2016

Updated to include XLP PRO INTL kit.

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XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 3

Contents

Before you begin

Gather required materials 5

For more information 6

Step 1: Connect XLR PRO hardware

XLR PRO kit contents 7

Connect the hardware 8

For a serial connection 9

For Ethernet or Ethernet bridging 9

For both XLR PRO modems 9

Step 2: Download and install XCTU

Download and install XCTU 10

Launch XCTU 10

Step 3: Set up and test serial mode using XCTU

Set up a pair of XLR PRO RF modems 11

Download and install USB driver 11

Connect the XLR PRO modems to your PC 11

Set up radio 1 11

Set up radio 2 12

Test serial communications 13

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 18

Access the XLR PRO Configuration and Management page 18

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 4

Before you begin

This guide provides instructions for setting up a pair of XLR PRO (or XLR PROINTL) modems to

transport data. By working through the steps in this guide, you will learn how to do the following:

nConnect XLR PRO hardware

nInstall XCTU software

nSet up and test serial communications using XCTU

nSet up a range test using XCTU

nAccess the XLR PRO web configuration interface

Gather 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:

nXLR PRO RF Modem

nPower supply

nXLR PRO INTL kit only: Power plug adapter kit

nNetwork (RJ45) cable

nRJ45/DB9F adapter

nMini USB cable

nAntenna

Laptop

or PC

Minimum hardware and software

The laptop or PC must meet the minimum hardware and

software requirements for running 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 modem.

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 modem. For range testing, a laptop is recommended.

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 5

Before you begin For more information

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 6

Item Description

XCTU

software

Version 6.2 (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.

For more information

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) family of products includes the following publications:

Title

Part

number Description

XLR PRO

Radio

Frequency

(RF)

Modem

Quick

Start

Guide

90002204 Provides a brief summary of the XLR PRO and XLR

PRO INTL Radio Frequency (RF) Modem kit.

XLR PRO

Radio

Frequency

(RF)

Modem

Getting

Started

Guide

90002203 Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a

pair of XLR PRO (or XLR PRO INTL) modems to

test over-the-air communications between the

radios.

XLR PRO

Radio

Frequency

(RF)

Modem

User

Guide

90002202 Provides complete information on all XLR PRO

and XLR PRO INTL Radio Frequency (RF) Modem

features; describes how to configure XLR PRO

modems using XCTU, the Web configuration

interface, and Device Cloud; provides reference

information on all supported AT commands and

API frames.

Step 1: Connect XLR PRO hardware

XLR PRO kit contents

The following table shows the XLR PRO accessories kit.

Item Description

XLR PRO modem

Power supply

Network cable

Mini USB cable

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 7

Step 1: Connect XLR PRO hardware Connect the hardware

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 8

Item Description

RJ45/DB9F adapter

Antenna

Note: Australian kit

only: Power plug

adapter kit (UK, EU, AS)

Connect the hardware

The following figure shows how to connect the XLR PRO cables and antenna.

Step 1: Connect XLR PRO hardware Connect the hardware

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 9

For a serial connection

nConnect the XLR PRO mini USB port to a USB type A port on your computer or laptop using a

mini USB cable.

For Ethernet or Ethernet bridging

nConnect 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 PRO modems

nAttach an antenna to the XLR PRO before powering on the device.

Step 2: Download and install XCTU

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

For XLR PRO support, make sure you install XCTU version 6.2 or later.

To download and install XCTU:

1. Go to www.digi.com/xctu.

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

Launch XCTU

To launch XCTU:

nDouble-click . The XCTU Main Display appears.

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

XLR PRO Radio Frequency (RF) Modem Getting Started Guide 10

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