Datawell BV RX-C4 Manuel utilisateur
Datawell Waverider
Receiver
Manual
RX-C4
from serial no.: 60900 and
firmware rev.: 60M02x11
March 20, 2019
Service & Sales
Voltastraat 3
1704 RP Heerhugowaard
The Netherlands
+31 72 534 5298
+31 72 572 6406
www.datawell.nl
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The state of the art receiver and antenna splitter used for receiving our Waveriders are
fully similar with our receiver and antenna splitter tested by the Notified Body in 2015 and
therefore compliant with our Declaration of Conformity.
Check if mains supply matches with the specifications of the device.
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Declaration of conformity
(According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004)
Document No.: Datawell_DoC_RXC4_AntSpl_1_2
Manufacturer's name: Datawell B.V.
Manufacturer's address: Zomerluststraat 4
2012 LM Haarlem
The Netherlands
Declares under sole responsibility that the product:
Product name: RX-C4 receiver, Antenna Splitter
Trade name: Datawell
Models: 230 VAC, 12 VDC, 19 inch, low/high
band
complies with the essential requirements of the following applicable European
Directives, and carries the CE marking accordingly:
RE Directive (2014/53/EU)
ROHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
and conforms with the following product standards:
RED EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-3
EN 60950-1 (2006) +
A11 (2009) +A1 (2010) +
A12 (2011) +A2 (2013)
Supplementary Information:
This DoC applies to above-listed products placed on the EU market after:
June 13, 2017 Eric Stoker
Date Quality Assurance Manager
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Contents
1Introduction .............................................................................................. 7
2Front- and back-panel layout .................................................................. 9
2.1 Back panel layout............................................................................... 10
3Installation.............................................................................................. 11
3.1 Power supply ..................................................................................... 11
3.2 Receiving antenna ............................................................................. 11
3.3 Connecting the serial output to a PC.................................................. 12
3.4 Connecting to a local area network .................................................... 13
3.5 Grounding .......................................................................................... 13
3.6 Lightning protection............................................................................ 13
4Configuration and receiving data ......................................................... 15
4.1 Configuration...................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 Changing the frequency.............................................................. 16
4.1.2 Frequency presets ...................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Changing the receiver mode ....................................................... 16
4.1.4 Changing the network settings.................................................... 17
4.1.5 Info functions............................................................................... 18
4.2 Receiving data ................................................................................... 18
4.2.1 GPS position............................................................................... 19
4.2.2 Signal quality............................................................................... 19
4.2.3 Speaker ...................................................................................... 20
4.3 Using the web interface...................................................................... 20
4.3.1 Web interface settings page........................................................ 21
4.4 Retrieving data over a network .......................................................... 22
5Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 23
5.1 Power and fuses ................................................................................ 23
5.2 Antenna, signal quality and noise ...................................................... 23
5.3 Data interface..................................................................................... 24
6Specifications......................................................................................... 25
7Contact information............................................................................... 27
Appendix A: Buoy HF data link and range ................................................... 29
Appendix B: Output message format ........................................................... 38
Appendix C: Abbreviations ........................................................................... 39
Appendix D: Receiving antennas.................................................................. 40
Appendix E: Data server programming........................................................ 44
Appendix F: Demonstration mode................................................................ 45
Appendix G: Antenna splitter........................................................................ 48
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1 Introduction
The RX-C4 is an advanced HF link receiver that can receive all Datawell Waverider buoys
using the HXV or HVA transmission format. The HXV format is transmitted by the MkI, MkII
and MkIII generations of buoys. The MkIII generation includes the DWR-MkIII, the DWR-G
and the WR-SG,. The HVA format is transmitted by the “4-series”generation of buoys. This
includes the DWR4/ACM and the DWR4. This manual covers RX-C4’s with serial numbers
and firmware revisions as shown on the cover.
The RX-C4 is equipped with an easy to use electronic tuning system. This makes it possible to
tune exactly into a buoy frequency without the need to change the receiving crystal. The RX-C4
can be connected to a PC using RS232 or a LAN network connection. When connected using a
LAN network, the RX-C4 can be monitored and configured using a built-in web interface.
In Chapters 2,3 and 4 of this manual, the installation and operation of the RX-C4 are discussed.
Chapter 5 gives some solutions to common problems. The specifications of the RX-C4 can be
found in chapter 6.
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2 Front- and back-panel layout
Figure 2.1. RX-C4 front panel layout desktop version.
Figure 2.2. RX-C4 front panel layout 19” rack-mounted version.
The front panel contains the LCD and the buttons up/speaker ( ▲), menu/select () and down ( ).
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2.1 Back panel layout
Figure 2.3. Back panel layout AC power supply version.
Figure 2.4. Back panel layout DC power supply version.
The back panel contains the following connectors:
Socket for mains supply with fuses (AC power supply version only).
Socket for DC power supply (DC power supply version only).
Audio out for beat-note monitoring.
Female 9-pin RS232 connector.
Network connector and leds.
-green led indicates network connection.
- red led indicates network activity.
Antenna input connector.
Figure 2.5. DC power connector pinout and cable
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