Toro OSMAC User Manual
OSMAC®Base Station
Digital Wireless Paging System
User’s Guide
Installation
Programming
Operation
Commands
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Display/Indicators
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Keypad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sending A Satellite Command
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Rear Panel Connections
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Power Supply Connection
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Antenna Connections
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SitePro
TM
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
TouchNet
TM
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Base Station Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Manual Operation Overview
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Keypad Operation
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Hand Held Radio Operation
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Telephone Operation
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Advanced Hand Held Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Placing Phone Calls From The Two-Way Radio
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Autodial Memory
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Receiving Phone Calls
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Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Assigning Satellite Address Number
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Assigning Satellite Groups
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Sending Test Commands
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Alarm Commands
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Autodial Memory
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Appendix A – OSMAC Configuration Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Appendix B – Hand Held Radio Command Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Electromagnetic Compatibility Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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INTRODUCTION
System Overview
The OSMAC Base Station is a desktop system that provides paging and wireless two-way communications. The base
station is equipped with a 32-bit Intel processor and 4 megabytes of flash memory. With such specification, the OSMAC
Base Station is capable of handling all the wireless paging and communication needs of a small field or a large golf
course.
OSMAC Base Station Features:
• Stand-alone operation with built-in keypad and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• Built-in RS-232 serial port for central control applications
• Built-in telephone interface for remote access
• Internal two-way radio for monitoring the channel and two-way voice communication
• POCSAG paging encoder at 512 baud
• 1000 satellite database
• Group paging
• 8 external alarm inputs for automatic generation of pre-programmed commands
• Command codes may be initiated from DTMF equipped two-way radios
• Built-in speaker and microphone with provisions for external connections
The OSMAC Base Station is the command center for the E-OSMAC and current OSMAC Control Systems. Whether the
satellite commands are initiated automatically by the central computer or manually keyed by the user, all irrigation controls
are transmitted from the base station to the irrigation satellite by wireless paging system.
The OSMAC Base Station operates in one of two basic modes: Page Mode and Program Mode. The Page Mode is used
to send command codes to a selected satellite controller or group of satellites. The base station can also be used with a
two-way radio to communicate and send satellite commands. The Program Mode is used to program each individual
satellite information, group information, automatic paging information and some system-level features. Under normal circumstances, the system will be properly configured by the Toro distributor or field service representative during installation. Therefore, the user should not need to use the Program Mode.
Although the user can enter command codes using the built-in keypad, satellite commands can also be generated in a
variety of other ways. Satellite commands can be initiated from a computer using the base station’s built-in RS-232 serial
port located at the rear of the unit. A two-way radio with a DTMF keypad can also be used to transmit commands to
satellites. Another way to send satellite commands is to use a touch-tone phone which is connected to the built-in telephone interface. In addition, the base station can be configured to automatically generate command codes based upon
an electrical input from special an ALARMS port. The OSMAC Base Station is clearly one of the most versatile wireless
controllers on the market.
Note: Although the OSMAC Base Station is a functional replacement for the Motorola “People Finder,” it can not be used
as a direct substitute for the “People Finder.” The “People Finder” communicates in a language called “GOLAY”, which is
proprietary to Motorola. The new base station communicates in a similar language called “POCSAG”, but it is not recognized by current RDR-type field satellites. To utilize the new OSMAC Base Station with satellites from the old wide band
system, a new narrow band retrofit card and EPROM are required to be installed in each field satellite.
The OSMAC Base Station can be ordered in two receiving modes for hand-held communication. For current RDR sites
using Motorola GM-300 hand-held radios, wideband radio receiving can be ordered. For sites that are using Motorola
P1225 hand-held radios, narrow band receiving is recommended. Both base station models transmit commands to satellite controllers in narrow band to comply with the FCC regulations governing low-power users of the UHF band-width. If
you are uncertain about the type of base station needed, please contact your local Toro distributor or direct factory Field
Service Manager.
Caution: The FCC states that licensure of frequencies used by the base station and hand-held radios are the
responsibility of end-user. Unlicensed sites are subject to fines and prosecution under federal law.
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Display / Indicators
The OSMAC Base Station is equipped with a
two-line, twenty-character Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). The three LEDs at the top right
corner of the unit indicate the current state of
the base station. The TRANSMIT indicator
illuminates while the base station is transmitting. The BUSY indicator illuminates while the
base station is receiving or processing data.
The PROGRAM indicator illuminates while the
base station is in the program mode. It is
possible for more than one indicator to illuminate at the same time.
Note: An LCD contrast adjustment screw,
located on the back of the unit, can be turned
with a small flat blade screwdriver. Turning the
screw clockwise or counter clockwise will darken or lighten the LCD characters.
Keypad
The built-in keypad is used in programming the
unit and manually entering command codes.
The OSMAC Base Station has a keypad buffer
that allows a user to type faster than the
prompt is able to display characters on the
screen. Keystrokes will not be lost and efficient
data entry is possible by operators skilled in
OSMAC Base Station operation.
The 16 keys have the following functions:
Sending a Satellite Command
The OSMAC Base Station waits for satellite address number input when the “PAGER NO =” prompt is displayed. Using
the keypad, enter the satellite address number you wish to send a command to. Once the satellite address number is
entered, press the F1 key to transmit.
The LCD will display “NUMERIC PAGER” for a second before it changes to “ENTER MESSAGE.” The user then enters
the desired command code into the display using the keypad. If the command code is longer than the length of the display, it will automatically scroll down to the next line as the command code is entered. Pressing the DEL key will delete
the previous character entered. Once the command code is entered, press the F1 key to transmit or wait for base station
to time-out to send automatically. The display will momentarily show “PAGE ACCEPTED” for a couple seconds and then
the display will return to the “PAGER NO=” prompt.
Note: For satellite command code procedure example, refer to the Keypad Operation information on page 6.
Key
0–9
F1
F2
F3
F4
DEL
– (Program)
VOL +/-
Primary Use
Entering numbers
Send a command after it is entered
Monitor the channel
Talk to a two-way radio
Send a tone-only command to
a numeric satellite
Correct an incorrect entry
Use as a dash (–) when entering
a command
Up/Down Arrow keys scroll through
various options on the display.
Adjust the local speaker volume
Secondary Use
Select sub-menu
Select options from the sub-menus
Enter mode and exist menus.
Figure 1
Microphone
Status Indicators
Keypad
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
with Back Light.
Speaker
PROGRAMPROGRAM
TRANSMITTRANSMIT
BUSYBUSY
PROGRAMPROGRAM
TONE
TONE
VOICEVOICE
DISPLAYDISPLAY
ENTERENTER
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Rear Panel Connections
Telephone Interface
The OSMAC Base Station telephone interface may be utilized for generating command codes or initiating phone patches
with two-way radios. The Base Station has a built-in radio transceiver which enables it to communicate with other twoway radios. The base station can receive over-the-air commands to generate command codes, connect to the telephone
system, dial phone numbers and answer incoming telephone calls.
External Transceiver
The OSMAC Base Station may utilize an internal transceiver, an external transmitter, or an external transceiver. A 15-pin
D-sub connector is provided on the back panel of the Base Station to facilitate interface with an external transmitter or
external transceiver to the Base Station.
Serial I/O Ports
The OSMAC Base Station has two RS-232 Serial I/O ports. These ports can be used to connect the base station to a
central controller such as SitePro or TouchNet.
Auxiliary/Alarm Connector
A 15-pin D-sub female connector is provided on the back of the unit and labeled as ALARMS. This connector can read
digital inputs used for triggering alarms. The digital inputs can be programmed to automatically generate satellite commands.
Note: All digital alarm inputs have an internal 10K pull-up resistor connected. Alarms are activated by pulling the input to
ground. Open circuit or a TTL/CMOS high level is in the inactive state. Do not pull these inputs above 5V.
Figure 2
Rear Panel View
ON / OFF Power Switch
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