Meteorcomm 61201001 Amended Operating Manual

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OPERATION
OF THE
MCC-6120 SDR
PACKET DATA RADIO
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January 16, 2007
Meteor Communications Corporation
22614 66th Avenue South.
Kent, WA 98032
Tel: (253) 872-2521
Fax: (253) 872-7662
E-mail: mcc@meteorcomm.com
On the Web: www.meteorcomm.com
2007 by Meteor Communications Corporation
all rights reserved
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GENERAL WARRANTY
Meteor Communications Corporation (MCC) warrants that its products conform to the published specifications and are free from manufacturing and material defects for one year after shipment. Warranty-covered equipment that fails during the warranty period will be promptly repaired at MCC’s facility in Kent, Washington.
International customers are required to pay shipping costs to the MCC facility, with Seattle as the point of U.S. entry. MCC will pay incoming U.S. duty fees. MCC will pay for shipping costs to return the equipment to the customer, with the customer paying any and all return duty fees.
This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the equipment and does not cover equipment that has been modified in any way without MCC’s approval or has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, or on which the original identification marks have been removed or altered.
maximum
cm
in
1/4 wave dipole
1/4 wave dipole
1/4 wave dipole
5/8 wave over 1/4
2412 - 2462 MHz
3 dBi ominidirectional
100.00%
20
7.9
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Important Safety Instructions for Installers and Users
RF Exposure Information
In order to comply with Federal Communications Commission safety standards for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy, the following precautions must be taken.
1. MOBILE ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The following instructions apply to antenna mounting on metal-body vehicles or
those equipped with a suitable ground plane.
Mount antennas in the following areas:
o The center of the roof of the vehicle or, o The center of the trunk lid of the vehicle, provided the Minimum Separation
Distance (see chart below) between the antenna and rear seat passengers is maintained.
Minimum
Separation
Frequency Band Antenna Antenna type
duty cycle
Distance
mounted to roof or
39 - 50 MHz
151 - 162 MHz
896-901MHz/935-940 MHz
896-901MHz/935-940 MHz
trunk lid of vehicle
mounted to roof or trunk lid of vehicle
mounted to roof or trunk lid of vehicle
wave colinear mounted to roof or trunk lid of vehicle
15.00% 109.2 43.0
50.00% 114.3 45.0
50.00% 63.5 25.0
50.00% 88.9 35.0
Install all antennas in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Always disable the transmitter when installing or servicing an antenna or
transmission line or when working near and installed antenna.
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Important Safety Instructions for Installers and Users
RF Exposure Information
In order to comply with Federal Communications Commission safety standards for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy, the following precautions must be taken.
2. MOBILE OPERATION
The user should be fully trained in the operation of the radio, including factors that
influence RF exposure, such as the proximity of people to an antenna during transmission times.
Do not operate the voice-enabled transmitters more than 50% of the time.
Operate the voice-enabled transmitters only when people outside of the vehicle are
located at least the Minimum Separation Distance from the transmitting antenna.
When these precautions are taken, an installation with this device satisfies the FCC requirements for RF Exposure.
3. BASE INSTALLATION
Base antennas should be installed on permanent outdoor structures. RF Exposure
compliance at such sites must be addressed on a site-by-site basis.
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REVISION PAGE
Document Title: Operation of the MCC-6120 SDR Packet Data Radio
Document Number: MAN-OM-6120 SDR-ARR
Revision # Date Revision
Redline 1/16/2007 Redline Release (with RF Exposure updates)
Initial
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Manual Organization .................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Related Documents....................................................................................................1-3
2.0 DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................2-4
2.1 General.......................................................................................................................2-4
2.2 Functionality Overview .............................................................................................2-5
2.3 SDR Modules.............................................................................................................2-9
2.4 Detailed Specifications ..............................................................................................2-9
2.5 Memory Organization..............................................................................................2-12
3.0 INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Site Selection .............................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 External Noise/Interference ..................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 DC Power Source..................................................................................................3-2
3.1.3 Antenna Selection.................................................................................................3-3
3.1.4 Antenna Height.....................................................................................................3-3
3.2 Equipment Installation...............................................................................................3-5
3.2.1 Mobile Installations ..............................................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Cable Connections................................................................................................3-5
3.2.2.1 DC Power Input..................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2.2 LB/HB Connectors................................................................................................................ 3-7
3.2.2.3 GPS Antenna......................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.2.4 802.11(b)............................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.2.5 I/O Port.................................................................................................................................. 3-7
3.2.2.6 Ethernet/USB Connector..................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3 Power-Up Sequence.................................................................................................3-13
3.3.1 Connect Operator Terminal ................................................................................3-13
3.3.2 Power Connection...............................................................................................3-13
3.3.3 Initialization Procedures .....................................................................................3-14
3.3.3.1 Verify Device Type............................................................................................................. 3-14
3.3.3.2 Verify ID Number ............................................................................................................... 3-15
3.3.3.3 Verify Channel Frequency .................................................................................................. 3-15
3.3.3.4 Select Site Name ................................................................................................................. 3-16
3.3.3.5 Enter Script Files................................................................................................................. 3-16
3.4 Operational Test Procedure......................................................................................3-18
3.4.1 RF Test................................................................................................................3-18
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Figure Page
1.0 Typical Network
2.1-1 MCC-6120 SDR Photograph..................................................................................... 2-1
2.2-1 MCC-6120 SDR Radio.............................................................................................. 2-2
Table Page
2.1 MCC-6120 SDR General Specifications ................................................................... 2-9
2.2 MCC-6120 SDR Low Band Receiver Specifications................................................ 2-10
2.3 MCC-6120 SDR Low Band Transmitter Specifications ........................................... 2-10
2.4 MCC-6120 SDR High Band Receiver Specifications ............................................... 2-11
2.5 MCC-6120 SDR High Band Transmitter Specifications........................................... 2-11
2.6 MCC-6120 SDR Microprocessor Specifications....................................................... 2-12
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LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
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The following conventions are used in this manual:
When presented in the text, user commands and computer printout are boldfaced; e.g., Enter DELETE. Command parameters are presented in lower case; e.g., DEFINE,id. Optional parameters are enclosed in brackets; e.g., TIME{,hh:mm:ss}
Names of terminal keys are capitalized and enclosed in square brackets when mentioned in the text; e.g., Press [ESC].
Names of hardware switches, meters, etc. are capitalized; e.g., PWR ON switch.
Used for special emphasis of material
Used for added emphasis of material
Cautions the operator to proceed carefully
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Used in cases where failure to heed the message may result
in personal injury or equipment damage.
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CONVENTIONS
NOTE
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
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A/D ACK ADC AP AUX AVL BPSK CIM CMU CR CSMA DAC DMC DGPS DHCP DSP DTA EAP-TLS
EEPROM
ELOS ETE FEC FLASH RAM GMSK GPS HPI KBPS LAN LED LOS MBC MBCS MCC MNT
Analog-to-Digital Acknowledgement Analog-to-Digital Converter Access Point Auxiliary Port Automatic Vehicle Location Binary Phase Shift Keying Configuration Information Module Communications Management Unit Carriage Return Carrier Sense Multiple Access Digital-to-Analog Converter Data, Management and Control Differential GPS Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Digital Signal Processing Data Port Extensible Authentication Protocol – Transport Layer Security Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Extended-Line-of-Sight End-to-End Acknowledgement Forward Error Correction Nonvolatile Memory (faster than EEPROM) Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying Global Positioning System Host Port Interface Kilo (1,000) bits per seconds Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Line-of-Sight Meteor Burst Communication Meteor Burst Communication System Meteor Communications Corporation Maintenance Port
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
MPL MSC NAT NAPT NMEA PC RAM RF RTCM
RTOS RX SCADA
SDATA SDR SMX SNP SPDT TCP TCP/IP
TDMA TELNET
TX UPDT USB UTC VSWR WEP KEY WIFI
WLAN WPA XTERMW
Modem Programming Language Master Station Control Protocol Network Address Translation Network Address Port Translation National Marine Electronic Association Personal Computer Random Access Memory Radio Frequency Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Real-Time Operating System Receive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Sensor Data Software Defined Radio RTOS for ColdFire Processor System Network Parameter Single Pole Double Throw Transmission Control Protocol Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Time Division Multiple Access Terminal Emulation Program for TCP/IP Networks Transmit Update Universal Serial Bus Universal Time Clock Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Wired Equivalent Privacy Key IEEE 802.11-based Wireless Local Area Network Wireless Local Area Network WIFI Protected Acess Terminal Emulator for Windows
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INTRODUCTION
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The MCC-6120 SDR PACKET DATA RADIO is used in MCC’s Network. This is an Extended Line-of-Sight (ELOS), packet switched, digital data network that operates on a single frequency in the low VHF band (40-50 MHz), a high VHF band (151-162 MHz), or a UHF band (896-901/935-940 MHz). A network has a cellular structure that uses the programmable MCC­6120 SDR as a base station, a repeater and as a remote station. One or more Data Centers are normally used for the central collection and distribution of data to a customer’s office. The network can be as small as one base station or may be comprised of thousands of base stations, repeaters and remote stations. The networks are used for position reporting in mobile applications (AVL), fixed site data collection (SCADA) and messaging.
ELOS RF NETWORK
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M M M
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B
DATA
NETWORK
B
BASE STATION
R
REPEATER STATION
M
REMOTE STATION (FIXED OR MOBILE)
DATA CENTER
OR
HOST
CLIENT’S
CLIENTS
OFFICES
OFFICES
OTHER
CLIENTS
TYPICAL NETWORK
FIGURE 1.0
The MCC-6120 SDR can be dynamically programmed to operate in three distinct modes: (1) as a base station, (2) a repeater station, or (3) as a remote station. As a base station it is connected to a Data Center or Host through a Data Network. The Data Network can be frame relay, microwave, the Internet or other forms of existing infrastructure. The MCC-6120 SDR has two Ethernet (10MHz) network interface adaptors. If a direct connection is not available the MCC­6120 SDR operates as a repeater into the nearest base station. Multiple repeater links may be chained together for expansion of the network when no other communication infrastructure is available. In addition the unit has an 802.11(b) network adaptor that can be used to connect to
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802.11(b) access points in the infrastructure mode, or to other 802.11(b) devices in an add-hoc mode.
As a remote station it can operate as a mobile unit roaming throughout the entire network, automatically linking with the nearest base station or repeater. When a remote station is installed at a fixed site it also links itself automatically to the nearest base station or repeater.
The MCC-6120 SDR operates line-of-sight using groundwave. The range of communication by groundwave is primarily determined by diffraction around the curvature of the earth, atmospheric diffraction and tropospheric propagation. These ranges are successfully extended by MCC through the use of robust protocols, sensitive receivers, 100 watt transmitters (low band) or 30 watt transmitters (high band), and short packetized messages. MBNET200 is the operating system that successfully integrates these features, providing error-free communication throughout the network at ranges from 25-50 miles.
The network protocol embedded within the MCC-6120 SDR uses a combination of both carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) and time division multiple access (TDMA) for achieving a channel utilization rate greater than 90%.
The MCC-6120 SDR uses GMSK modulation and has selectable data rates of 4.8 Kbps, 9.6Kbps and 19.2Kbps. Data rates and modulation filtering are limited by internal software to values that have been type accepted by the FCC for the particular frequency band selected. This prevents transmitting on an unauthorized frequency or modulation format.
The MCC-6120 SDR has an embedded 32-bit controller for managing all the network functions associated with a packet switched data network and for interfacing to a variety of peripheral devices. In addition, it has a built-in test capability that automatically monitors the operating integrity of the unit at all times. This feature also eliminates the need for any special test equipment during the installation phase. A laptop, or equivalent, is required to initialize and operate the MCC-6120 SDR packet radio.
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1.1 Manual Organization
There are three major sections in this manual, plus a number of appendices:
Section 2.0 DESCRIPTION
This section provides both a physical description and a functional description of each module in the MCC-6120 SDR. The detailed technical specifications are provided for each printed circuit board assembly (PCA), as well as the organization of the unit’s computer memory.
Section 3.0 INSTALLATION
This section covers site selection and general installation guidelines, including instructions for cabling, antenna and power source connections. Power up procedures, initialization and
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functional test procedures are described that should be performed prior to placing the MCC-6120 SDR on-line within the network.
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1.2 Related Documents
Additional documents and application notes that may be helpful in the operation of the MCC­6120 SDR Packet Radio in an ELOS Network are given below. They can be obtained from MCC or downloaded from MCC’s web site, www.meteorcomm.com.
1.2.1 MBNET 200 A Complete List of all Commands and Printouts
1.2.2 DMC Data Monitor and Control, DMC 6.338, Users Manual, December 22, 2005
1.2.3 XTERMW Operation of the XTERMW Terminal Emulation Program for Windows, April 2, 2001
1.2.4 FleetTrak Network Performance and System Capacity, EDT 11037, March 9, 1999
1.2.5 MPL
Modem Programming Language Users Manual, September 26, 2004
1.2.6 Related Application Notes:
MCC-545 Event Programming, March 5, 2003
CIM management with Password Protect Mode, April 1, 2003
MSC2 Protocol Interface Control Document, January 31, 2005
CR10X Data Acquisition, January 25, 2000
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