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Ezurio ConnexLink CL4490 Series Quick Start Manual

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CL4490-1000-232, CL4490-1000-485, CL4490-1000-PRO
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Introduction
The goal of this guide is to outline how to configure the CL4490 ConnexLink units with the most basic settings to establish a Point-to-Point (P2P)
or Point-to-MultiPoint (P2MP) connection between two or more CL4490 units.
Note:
CL4490-1000-PRO requires slightly different steps to configure due to the DIP switches. These instructions are covered in
Switches (CL4490-1000-PRO
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Requirements
To configure these units, the following are required:
Two (or more) CL4490-1000-xxx units (for demonstration purposes, we worked with the RS232 variant)
RSxxx-to-USB interface adapters (to enable connection to PC) – not included with CL4490 units
RS232-to-USB
(examples: FTDI RS232-to-USB Model: UC232R-10, Tripp-Lite Keyspan RS232-to-USB Model: USA-19HS)
RS485-to-USB
(example: ULinx RS485-to-USB Model 485USBTB-2W
RS485-to-RS232 combined with RS232-to-USB adapter
(example: B&B Electronics Model: 485SD9TB)
PC Operating Windows XP or newer
Laird Configuration and Test Utility Software v6.07
(Optional) Female-to-female pin jumper wire (to tie TX/RX RS232 pins for loopback test) or serial loopback plug (example:
Female Serial Loopback
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Download and Install Configuration Software
You will need to download the
Laird Configuration and Test Utility Software v6.07
Note:
Downloading the configuration utility will require the completion of a Software Request Form, which will pop up when you click on the
download link. This Software Request Form is required so that we have valid contact information to use for product update notifications,
such as new software releases. Once you submit this form a download link should be made available at the top of the Product Page.
Additionally, you should receive a download link via email.
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CL4490 Quick Start Guide
Application Note
Configure DIP
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Europe: +44-1628-858-940
Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823
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  • Page 1 Once you submit this form a download link should be made available at the top of the Product Page. Additionally, you should receive a download link via email. https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 2 Install the extracted files. Be sure to run the installation software as administrator (right-click on Setup.exe application and select Run as administrator) Figure 2: Run as Admin https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 3 Click OK. Figure 3: Follow prompts Note directory the files will be installed into. Click the button to install. Figure 4:Begin installation Click Continue. Figure 5:Continue https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 4 DIP switches, as per the diagram on the bottom of the CL4490-1000-Pro unit for Serial Interface: RS232, Termination: None, TX/RX Mode: Client Addressed Figure 7: DIP Switch Config Diagram – Client https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 5 RS232 Forced 9600 is for recovery mode ONLY. It should never be used in an application. If a baud rate of 9600 is required, it should be configured using the Laird Configuration and Test Utility. https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 6 CL4490-1000-485 can be connected using an RS485-to-USB adapter or combination RS485-to-RS232 + RS232-to-USB adapter, as shown in Figures 7 & 8 below. Figure 12: RS485-to-USB (ULINX 485USBTB-2W) https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 7 Note: The assigned COM port should be less than 16 otherwise it will not register in the CU. https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 8 Set Data Bits to 8 Figure 16: PC Settings Set Stop Bits to 1 Enable the Options shown in Figure 4 Verify Port 1 Status https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 9 Guide. It may be necessary to recover communication with the radio by enabling Force 9600 as per the Application Note - Force 9600 Baud for ConnexLinks https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 10 Click Write Radio to save the configuration changes to the radio. Click OK when prompted. The CU will return Write Successful message when complete. Click OK. Figure 20: Write successful https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 11 Interface Baud – should be set to Host device requirements. (for demo we set to 9600). All other settings leave as default. Click Write Radio to save the configurations to the radio. https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 12 Note: The RF Channel and System ID must be set the same on the Server and the Client for them to Pair Click OK when prompted. The CU returns Write Successful message when complete. Click OK. Figure 24: Write Successful Figure 24: Write Successful https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 13: Test Configurations

    3. Verify both the green Pwr (Power) and red Link LEDs are lit on units. This indicates they are linked (paired) and ready to pass data. Figure 26: Lit LEDs https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 14 Configuration Utility, as RS485 does not support Loopback configurations. See the Laird Configuration and Test Utility Software - RAMP Modules User Guide for additional information about using the Range Test feature for alternate testing options. https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved Hong Kong: +852-2762-4823...
  • Page 15: Revision History

    Configure DIP Switches (CL4490-1000-PRO Rikki Horrigan Jonathan Kaye ONLY) 22 July 2024 Converted to Ezurio format Dave Drogowski Dave Drogowski Ezurio’s products are subject to standard Terms & Conditions. https://www.ezurio.com/ Americas: +1-800-492-2320 © Copyright 2024 Ezurio Europe: +44-1628-858-940 All Rights Reserved...