Software Installation¶
To configure Veronte SDL, first of all, it must be connected to a computer. This connection can be established in two ways: directly to a computer or through a tunnel with Veronte Autopilot 1x.
Tunnel connection is recommended for basic configuration if a 1x is available, since the interface is more friendly user. Nonetheless, to change advanced parameters the user will have to send AT commands (as messages with the same interface).
Direct Connection¶
The following diagram summarizes how to connect a computer to SDL, so it can be configured.
Direct connection to computer¶
In case of not having a RS-232 port, a RS-232 to USB converter can be used.
Direct connection to computer with USB converter¶
Tunnel Connection¶
The following diagram shows a way of connecting an SDL to a computer through a 1x tunnel.
Tunnel connection to computer¶
How to configure SDL¶
Once the electrical connection has been made (in the previous sections), SDL can be configured. The configuration method changes according to the connection type (direct or tunnel). Read the subsection which corresponds to the built connection.
Configuration for Tunnel Connection¶
First of all, initialize the communication between computer and 1x using Veronte Link, to know more, read its user manual. Then, configure the 1x terminal manager to establish tunnel communication through RS-232. This configuration is explained in the Terminal - Operation section of 1x PDI Calibration user manual. Finally, the interface will be simillar to the following window.
Terminal manager configured for SDL¶
Note
The referenced section of 1x PDI Calibration user manual includes a Microhard Setup Helper subsection. This subection shoud be read when configuring SDL, since this wizard also works with SDL.
Note that SDL is configured with AT registers and AT commands that terminal sends. For advanced configuration, send AT commands to change AT registers as “messages”. To know more, read the SDL configuration subsection of the used variant:
SDL 04:click here.SDL 09:click here.SDL 24:click here.
Configuration for Direct Connection¶
SDL is set as repeater by default, it can be configurated with AT commands. Therefore, a communication terminal (such as Kitty or Putty) is required to send these commands to the device.
Important
If Putty communication terminal is used, ensure that the Flow Control is configured as None.
Flow Control Configuration¶
SDL is delivered with the following configuration as default:
Register |
Default value |
Description |
|---|---|---|
S101 |
2 |
Operating mode: 2 sets the slave mode, usully employed for air units. |
S104 |
1234567890 |
Network address. |
S107 |
7 |
Serial baud rate: 7 establishes 9600 bps. |
To know more about registers, read the AT Registers subsection of each SDL variant:
SDL 04:click here.SDL 09:click here.SDL 24:click here.
To configure the module, read the following steps:
1- Once SDL is connected to a computer, open a communication terminal.
2- Set 9600 bps as baudrate, serial as communication type and The COM port where SDL is connected. To know which port is using the computer, open the Device Manager from Windows.
3- Open the communication.
4- Write “+++” and press enter in the terminal to establish the communication.
5- Write “at” and press enter to check that communication is established. The terminal should respond with “ok”.
6 (optional step)- To know more about the device configuration, type “at&v”, then a message like the following one will be displayed.
7- Send AT commands typing on terminal to configure SDL. These commands are different according to the desired configuration. Remember that parameter “S104” (destination address) must be the same for all radios that communicate in the same network.
Tip
If the connection is lost due to a change in baudrate. Restart the communication terminal and use the new baudrate.
Configuration for Each Variant¶
To configure each SDL variant, read the SDL configuration subsection of each one:
SDL 04:click here.SDL 09:click here.SDL 24:click here.