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February 02, 2024

DXM1200-X2 Controller Instruction Manual

Bind a MultiHop Radio to a DXM and Assign the Device ID

Before beginning the binding procedure, apply power to all the devices. Separate radios by two (2) meters when running the
binding procedure. Put only one DXM MultiHop client radio into binding mode at a time to prevent binding the server or
repeater radios to the wrong client radio.

Binding MultiHop radios ensures all MultiHop radios within a network communicate only with other radios within the same
network. The MultiHop client radio automatically generates a unique binding code when it enters binding mode. This code is
transmitted to all radios within range that are also in binding mode. After a repeater/server radio is bound, the repeater/server
radio accepts data only from the client radio to which it is bound. The binding code defines the network, and all radios within

a network must use the same binding code.

Conduct a Site Survey from the DXM

Conduct a Site Survey to verify the wireless communication between the radios within your wireless network. Conduct the
site survey when the Nodes and DXM Controller are at the proposed installation sites to determine each radio's signal
strength with the DXM.

For a DX80 network, the Gateway controls the site survey and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a
DX80 network does not affect the throughput of the DX80 network. The DX80 Gateway-Node system can run a site survey
analysis while the network is operational. For a MulitHop network, the client device passes the site survey request to the
intended Modbus server device. The Site Survey runs and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a
MultiHop network stops all network traffic to that device.

When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.

Enter binding mode on the DXM radio:

Use the arrow keys select the ISM Radio menu on the LCD and press ENTER.

Highlight the Binding menu and press ENTER.

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Assign the device address to the repeater or server radios. Valid device IDs are 11 through 60.

For MultiHop radios without rotary dials: Use the DXM arrow keys to select the device ID to assign to the
MultiHop radio about to enter binding mode. The DXM assigns this device ID to the next radio that enters
binding mode. Only bind one server radio at a time.
For MultiHop radios with rotary dials: Use the MultiHop radio's rotary dials to assign a device ID . The left
rotary dial represents the tens digit (1 through 6) and the right dial represents the ones digit (0 through 9) of
the device ID. You can leave the DXM "Bind to" address set to 1 because the MultiHop's rotary dials will
override that setting.

Start binding mode on the DXM radio by pressing ENTER on the DXM radio.

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After entering binding mode on the DXM, put the MultiHop repeater or server radio into binding mode.

For housed radios, triple-click button 2.
For board-level radios, triple-click the button.
For radios without buttons, refer to the radio's datasheet for instructions on entering binding mode.

After binding is completed, the MultiHop radio automatically exits binding mode and begins operation.

Press BACK on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific device address.

The MultiHop radio's LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that MultiHop radio.

Label the MultiHop radio with the assigned address number for future reference.

Repeat these steps, changing the device address, for as many MultiHop radios as are needed for your network.

When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.

All radio devices begin to form the network after the client data radio exits binding mode.

On the DXM: Use the arrow buttons to select the ISM Radio menu and press ENTER.

Select the Site Survey menu and press ENTER.

Use the Up or Down arrows to select the device ID number and press ENTER to run the site survey with that radio.

The site survey results display as green, yellow, red, and missed packets. Green indicates the highest signal strength,
then yellow, and red. Missed packets were not received.

When you are finished running the Site Survey, press Back twice to return to the main menu and exit site survey
mode.