GE MDS RCL220 User Manual
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GE MDS RCL220 Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Important Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Antenna Installation Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 ESD Notice ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 FCC Approval Notice ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 FCC Part 15 Notice ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Access Point ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.1 USB Port Connector Pinout ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2 DB-25 Connector Pinout ...................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Power Connector Pinout ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 J1 (Ribbon Cable) Connector Pinout .............................................................................................................. 12
2.2.2 J4 (Board Mount) Connector Pinout .............................................................................................................. 13
2.2.3 RF Connector ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.3 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module ................................................................................................................ 14
2.3.1 DB-25 Connector Pinout ...................................................................................................................................... 15
2.3.2 RF Connector ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.3.3 Power Connector Pinout ..................................................................................................................................... 16
3 Packaged or OEM Radio Command Line ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Common Setup Tasks .................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Key the Transmitter for Test Purposes ......................................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Upgrade firmware on Packaged Radio Module or OEM Radio Module (outside OCU) ....... 17
3.2 Packaged or OEM Radio Command Reference ................................................................................................ 30
3.2.1 ALARM ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.2 AUTH .............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2.3 COM1 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
3.2.4 COM2 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
3.2.5 CONFIG ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.6 DEVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.7 ENCRYPT ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.8 GPS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.9 HELP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.10 LOG ................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
3.2.11 LOGIN ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
3.2.12 LOGOUT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
3.2.13 PASSWORD ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
3.2.14 PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................................................... 40
3.2.15 RADIO ............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
3.2.16 REBOOT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.2.17 REPEATERS .................................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.2.18 SLEEP ............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
3.2.19 STATS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46
3.2.20 VER .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
3.2.21 YARD ............................................................................................................................................................................... 48
4 Access Point Menu Interface ............................................................................................................................................... 50
4.1 Login Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50
4.2 Starting Information Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 51
4.3 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................ 51
4.3.1 Network Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.2 System Configuration Menu .............................................................................................................................. 54
4.3.3 Security Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................ 60
4.3.4 Statistics / Logging Menu ................................................................................................................................... 61
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4.3.5 LCU AP Statistics / Logging Menus ............................................................................................................... 66
4.3.6 Repeater AP Statistics / Logging Menus .................................................................................................... 68
4.3.7 Device Information Menu ................................................................................................................................... 70
4.3.8 Maintenance / Tools Menu ................................................................................................................................. 72
5 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 77
6 Change Log ................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
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1 Important Information
1.1 Antenna Installation Warnings
1. All antenna installation and servicing is to be performed by qualified technical personnel only.
When servicing the antenna, or working at distances closer than those listed below, ensure
the transmitter has been disabled.
2. Depending upon the application and the gain of the antenna, the total composite power could
exceed 15 watts EIRP average vs. time. For fixed/mobile configuration, the distances in the
table below must be followed.
Antenna Gain vs. Minimum Safety Distance
(Based upon a 4.26% Duty Cycle, 0 dB Feedline Loss)
Uncontrolled Environment Exposure limits
Fixed/Mobile Antenna Gain
0-6 dBi
6-10 dBi
10-16.5 dBi
Minimum RF Safety Distance
0.4 meters
0.7 meters
1.6 meters
1.2 ESD Notice
To prevent malfunction or damage to this product, which may be caused by Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD), the radio should be properly grounded at the time of installation. In addition, the installer or
maintainer should follow proper ESD precautions, such as touching a bare metal object to dissipate
body charge, prior to touching components or connecting/disconnecting cables.
1.3 FCC Approval Notice
This device is offered as a licensed transmitter per FCC Parts 80, 90 and 95. It is approved for use
under the following conditions: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Installation, operation and maintenance of the transceiver should be in accordance with the
transceiver's installation manual and applicable local, regional, and national electric codes. Tampering
or replacement with non-factory components may adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver and
may void the approvals.
1.4 FCC Part 15 Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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2 Introduction
This document provides details of the entraNET 220 System. The entraNET 220 System supports
Repeaters, OCUs, and LCUs. Repeaters employ an Access Point and three Packaged Radio Modules.
Each OCU employs an OEM Radio Module while each LCU employs one Access Point and one
Packaged Radio Module.
MDS Radio Unit
Used for OCU
Used for LCU
Used for
Repeater
entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module
1 0 0
entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module
0 1 3
Access Point
0 1 1
Note that additional information vital to Phase V operation is given in SHL-028, The MDS entraNET 220
Phase V Primer.
Block diagrams for each unit are shown in the following figures.
Mounting Plate
eNET 220 AP
eNET 220
Packaged Radio
Module (PRM)
Transmitter
eNET 220 Packaged
Radio Module
(PRM)
Receiver 1
eNET 220 Packaged
Radio Module
(PRM)
Receiver 2
GPS Timing Receiver
Duplexer
TX Notch Filter
or Duplexer
1 PPS
COM2
DTE
COM3
DCE
COM1
COM2
DCE
COM2
DCE
COM2
DCE
Figure 1 entraNET 220 Repeater Block Diagram
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entraNET 220
OEM
Radio Module
(ORM)
RCL Vendor OCU
Controller
COM2
Figure 2 entraNET 220 OCU Unit Block Diagram
eNET 220
Packaged
Radio Module
(PRM)
GPS Timing Receiver
1 PPS
Position
RCL Vendor LCU
Controller
COM2 (RS-232 or
422)
COM1
eNET 220 AP
Position / Diag
COM1
COM2
LAN
COM3
Figure 3 entraNET 220 LCU Unit Block Diagram
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2.1 Access Point
This unit is used in the repeater and must also fit within the enclosure used at the LCU. Photos and
mechanical dimensions of this unit appear below.
Figure 4 Access Point
Figure 5 Access Point (Top View)
Figure 6 Access Point (Front View)
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Figure 7 Access Point (Bottom View)
Figure 8 Access Point (Side View)
Figure 9 Mounting Bracket (Can be used with Access Point or Packaged Radio Module)
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2.1.1 USB Port Connector Pinout
The Access Point provides a USB Port conforming to version 1.1 of the USB standard. The pinout for
this connector is given in the table below.
Pin
Signal Name
Description
1
PC_USB_+5V
+5 VDC
2
USBD-
USB Data Minus
3
USBD+
USB Data Plus
4
GROUND
Ground
2.1.2 DB-25 Connector Pinout
The table below provides the pinout information for the final AP version employing a DB-25 connector.
Please see “TD_RCL_Adapter_Board_Instruction_Sheet2.pdf” for information on our 03-4758A03
breakout kit for the Access Point and Packaged Radio Module.
DB-25
Pin
Signal
Direction WRT MDS
Equipment
1
COM3_DCD
Input
2
COM2_TXD
Input
3
COM2_RXD
Output
4
COM2_RTS
Input
5
COM2_CTS
Output
6
COM3_TXD
Output
7
GND
Input/Output
8
COM2_DCD
Output
9
COM3_CTS
Input
10
COM3_RTS
Output
11
COM3_DTR
Output
12
COM3_RXD
Input
13
GND
Input/Output
14
ETH_TX_H
Output
15
ETH_TX_L
Output
16
ETH_RX_H
Input
17
ETH_RX_L
Input
18
EXT_KEY
Output
19
EXT_DET
Input
20
COM2_DTR
Input
21
ALARM_OUT
Output
22
GPS_PPS_L
Input
23
GPS_PPS_H
Input
24
COM1_RXD
Input
25
COM1_TXD
Output
The DB-25 connector is female, and the orientation of the connector as looking into the front panel of
the unit is as shown below.
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12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13
25
2.1.3 Power Connector Pinout
The Access Point provides a Phoenix 17 76 69 2 connector for DC power in. A surge protection device
such as a Polyphaser IS-17VDC-30A-NG capable of limiting the voltage input to the radio to less than
30 Volts should be employed.
Pin
Signal Name
Direction with respect to MDS Equipment
Description
1 (L)
PWR
Input
10 to 30 VDC input,
125 mA at 13.8 VDC
2 I
GROUND
Input
Power return.
2.2 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module
This unit is used in each OCU. It is a two-board solution (as shown below) that mates with RCL vendor
OCU hardware. Mechanical diagrams are provided below as well. The interfaces used by OEM Radio
Modules are listed in the tables below.
Figure 10 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module (SMB Connector Not Shown)
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Figure 11 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module (Top/Shield View)
Figure 12 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module (End View)
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Figure 13 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module (Bottom View)
Figure 14 entraNET 220 OEM Radio Module (Side View with PEM detail)
2.2.1 J1 (Ribbon Cable) Connector Pinout
The J1 Connector is a Samtec STMM-108-02-T-D-SM-K-TR. The mating connector is a Samtec TCSD08-D-xx.xx-01-F-N. J1 is the main interface to the OEM Radio Module.
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Pin
Function
Direction WRT MDS Equipment
Notes
1
Not Connected
2
VIN
Input
6 – 12 VDC, 1 A Max.
3
TXD
Input
Serial Data Input, 0 to 5 V.
4
IO1
Output
Slot Timing Signal. 0 to 3.3 V.
5
RXD
Output
Serial Data Output, 0 to 3.3 V.
6
IO2
Output
Reserved. 0 to 3.3 V.
7
Do Not Connect
8
IO3
Input
ALARM_IN. 0 to 5 V.
9
Do Not Connect
10
Not Connected
11
Do Not Connect
Output
Reserved, -6 to +6 V.
12
Not Connected
13
Do Not Connect
Input
Reserved, -12 to +12 V.
14
Not Connected
15
GROUND
Input
Return for VIN and signals.
16
Not Connected
2.2.2 J4 (Board Mount) Connector Pinout
The J4 Connector is a SAMTEC RSM-110-02-L-D-TR. J4 is not typically populated on the OEM Radio
Module.
Pin
Function
Direction WRT MDS Equipment
Notes
1
Not Connected
2
Not Connected
3
Not Connected
4
Not Connected
5
IO3
Input
ALARM_IN. Active Low. 0 to 5 V.
6
Not Connected
7
Not Connected
8
Not Connected
9
GROUND
Input
Return for VIN and signals.
10
TXD
Input
Serial Data Input. 0 to 5 V.
11
GROUND
Input
Return for VIN and signals.
12
IO2
Output
Reserved. 0 to 3.3 V.
13
IO1
Output
Slot Timing Signal. 0 to 3.3 V.
14
Not Connected
15
Not Connected
16
RXD
Output
Serial Data Output, 0 to 3.3 V.
17
VIN
Input
6 – 12 VDC, 1 A Max.
18
Not Connected
19
VIN
Input
6 – 12 VDC, 1 A Max.
20
Not Connected
2.2.3 RF Connector
The RF Connector is a straight mount 50 Ohm SMB jack.
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2.3 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module
In the LCU, one entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module is used. In the Repeater, three are used. Each
instance employs identical hardware so that only one configuration must be spared. The packaged
module is provided in a cast aluminum housing as shown. Mounting for this unit is shown below.
Mechanical dimensions are also given. The interfaces used by Packaged Radio Modules are listed in
the tables below.
Figure 15 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module
Figure 16 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module (Top View)
Figure 17 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module (Front View)
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Figure 18 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module (Bottom View)
Figure 19 entraNET 220 Packaged Radio Module (Side View)
2.3.1 DB-25 Connector Pinout
The following table describes the pinout for the DB-25 version of the PRM. Please see
“TD_RCL_Adapter_Board_Instruction_Sheet2.pdf” for information on our 03-4758A03 breakout kit for
the Access Point and Packaged Radio Module.
New DB25 Pin
Signal
Previous PRM
Connector
Previous
PRM Pin
Direction WRT MDS
Equipment
1
COM3_DCD
N/A
N/A
Input
2
COM2_TXD/TXD+
J3 (COM2)
6
Input
3
COM2_RXD/RXD+
J3 (COM2)
5
Output
4
COM2_RTS/TXD-
J3 (COM2)
8
Input
5
COM2_CTS
J3 (COM2)
7
Output
6
COM3_TXD
N/A
N/A
Output
7
GND
J3 (COM2)
4
Input/Output
8
COM2_DCD/RXD-
J3 (COM2)
2
Output
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New DB25 Pin
Signal
Previous PRM
Connector
Previous
PRM Pin
Direction WRT MDS
Equipment
9
COM3_CTS
N/A
N/A
Input
10
COM3_RTS
N/A
N/A
Output
11
COM3_DTR
N/A
N/A
Output
12
COM3_RXD
N/A
N/A
Input
13
GND
N/A
N/A
Input/Output
14
ETH_TX_H
N/A
N/A
Output
15
ETH_TX_L
N/A
N/A
Output
16
ETH_RX_H
N/A
N/A
Input
17
ETH_RX_L
N/A
N/A
Input
18
EXT_KEY
I/O 1 Output
19
EXT_DET
I/O 2 Input
20
COM2_DTR
J3 (COM2)
3
Input
21
ALARM_OUT
I/O 3 Output
22
GPS_PPS_L
I/O
5
Input
23
GPS_PPS_H
I/O
6
Input
24
TXD*
J5 (COM1)
5
Input
25
RXD**
J5 (COM1)
4
Output
* TXD is called COM1_RXD on the AP. It truly is an input to the MDS unit.
** RXD is called COM1_TXD on the AP. It truly is an output from the MDS unit.
The DB-25 connector is female, and the orientation of the connector as looking into the front panel of
the unit is as shown below.
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13
25
2.3.2 RF Connector
The RF connector is TNC. Lightning suppression such as a Polyphaser IS-B50 series protector should
be employed between the antenna and the radio. The body of the protector should be well grounded
to earth ground. In addition, the shield of the feedline should be connected to earth ground before
entry into any inside enclosure.
2.3.3 Power Connector Pinout
The Packaged Radio Module provides a Phoenix 17 76 69 2 connector for DC power in. A surge
protection device such as a Polyphaser IS-17VDC-30A-NG capable of limiting the voltage input to the
radio to less than 30 Volts should be employed as near to the radio as possible.
Pin
Signal Name
Direction with respect to MDS Equipment
Description
1 (L)
PWR
Input
6 to 30 VDC input, 800
mA at 13.8 VDC
2 I
GROUND
Input
Power return.
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3 Packaged or OEM Radio Command Line
For accessing the COM2 console of the Packaged Radio Module or the OEM Radio Module, use a serial
terminal emulator program such as HyperTerminal, Putty, or ucon. The default settings are: baud rate
19200, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. The pins for this port are listed in section 2.3.1.
3.1 Common Setup Tasks
3.1.1 Key the Transmitter for Test Purposes
1. Log in to the radio on its COM2 console.
2. Put the radio into calibration mode by entering RADIO MODE=CAL.
3. Select the frequency for the test transmission, and enter with RADIO AUXTX=<frequency>.
4. Enter RADIO TXKEY=ON.
5. When finished, enter RADIO TXKEY=OFF.
The test transmission is modulated (not CW) and is a repetitive data pattern over the air.
3.1.2 Upgrade firmware on Packaged Radio Module or OEM Radio
Module (outside OCU)
1. Log in to the radio on its COM2 console.
2. Put the radio into calibration mode by entering RADIO MODE=CAL.
3. Set the radio to stay in calibration mode on reboot RADIO TXSTART=0.
4. Set the radio to default to console mode COM2 DEFAULT=CONSOLE.
5. Close the terminal program.
6. Start the Remote Upgrade Utility, version 4.2.0 or later.
7. The PRM and ORM have different firmware versions (as do the AP when used in a repeater vs.
onboard). Please be aware of the firmware version you are using and make sure it is
appropriate for the unit you are working with.
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8. In the Remote Upgrade Utility, select the PC COM port you are using to connect to the radio.
9. Set User Name to admin with the correct password (default admin).
10. Click Browse Package to locate the firmware file you will upgrade to.
11. Before clicking Upgrade Firmware, make sure “Reboot to new image after download” is
selected and “Change Baud Rate” is NOT selected (leaving baud rate at the current value has
proven more reliable).
12. If desired, select “Retrieve/Restore Configuration” to set the utility to query the radio’s current
configuration and restore it after the upgrade. This is needed when jumping several revisions
of the firmware since some parameter locations could have changed setting parameters to
their defaults upon upgrade.
13. Optionally, you may click “Get Configuration” to download the radio’s settings to a text file you
specify by clicking the “…” button on the same line.
14. Optionally, you may click “Set Configuration” to upload the radio’s settings from a text file
similarly.
15. When ready to upgrade the firmware, click “Upgrade Firmware”.
The upgrade process goes through several steps, providing feedback in the bottom status bar as it
progresses. There are three major steps: Upgrading the application image, upgrading the MCU
image, and upgrading the DSP image. The whole process can take 5 to 10 minutes.
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When restoring the configuration, several parameters will return “Warning: Argument 0 Read
Only!”. This is expected operation.
If for some reason the upgrade process fails, you can log into the radio to see the status using the
“VER” command. If the images you attempted to upgrade (APP, MCU, and DSP) are all filled in and
the currently running image is the one you upgraded, the upgrade succeeded. If an image is not
filled in, you will need to restart the upgrade process at step 1.
If the utility seems to hang when rebooting to the new firmware, you can attempt logging in via a
terminal program to see what state it is in. When you do an upgrade, the Application processor
has to perform an internal upgrade of the DSP and MCU. This takes a few minutes when first
rebooting to the new firmware during which the command line will be non-responsive.
Sometimes the Remote Upgrade Utility never reports that the radio has booted to the new
firmware even though it has, so you can also check this by logging into the radio with your
terminal program. In this case, it is probable that the utility did not get to restore your
configuration, so you should verify the configuration vs. the file retrieved.
There have been cases reported when the instructions are not followed correctly that the radio
does not boot up. In this case, at 115,200 bps when the radio is first powered up you will see
“Booting to Application Image N” and nothing more for over 10 minutes. In this situation, the radio
must be returned to the factory for recovery.
IMPORTANT: You should verify a few important parameters after the upgrade:
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