WaveWare SPS-5 v8 User Manual

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Paging System Manual

Version 8.XX Firmware

WaveWare Technologies, Inc. 2012 - All Rights Reserved

WaveWare SPS-5 v8 Paging System

WaveWare Technologies, Inc. 2630 Garland, TX. 75041

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.WirelessMessaging.com

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Table of Contents

Introduction Page 3
Warranty and other Misc Information Page 7
Obtaining Pagers for your Paging System Page 8
Paging System Operation Page 9
Paging System Installation Page 10
Quick Start Guide Page 11
Programming Guide Page 12
Appendix “A” – TAP Interface Specifications Page 26

o System ID Command
o
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o Paging Session “Log-Out”

Appendix “B” – Com Port Settings Page 30
Appendix “C” – TAP Checksum Calculations Page 32
Appendix “D” – TAP Response Codes Page 33
Appendix “E” – Extended ID Processing Page 34
Appendix “F” – Embedded Control Characters Page 36
Appendix “G” – WaveWare Interface Specifications Page 37

o Paging Message Command
o Response to all Commands
o Setup Command
o Status Command

Appendix “H” – COMP1 Interface Specifications Page 45
Appendix “I” – COMP2 Interface Specifications Page 46
Appendix “J” – Scope Interface Specifications Page 48

o Paging Message Command
o Response to all Commands
o Setup Command
o Status Command

Appendix “K” – Timed Message Function Page 56
Appendix “L” – Connectors and Indicators Page 57
Appendix “M” – Site Survey Page 58
Trouble Shooting Page 59

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Introduction

Your WaveWare v8 Paging System allows you to send paging messages to one or more persons via
pagers, and devices that incorporate POCSAG paging data receivers. You can setup automatic
transmission of messages or you can compose messages on the fly and transmit them immediately. The
WaveWare Paging Encoder can be provided in either standalone form or bundled with a radio transceiver
to become a paging system.

When you attach your paging system to a PC or other Host Device, plug in the provided power adapter,
and install and activate your paging software, you will be ready to make full use of the paging system.
The WaveWare v8 Paging System can have a pager database programmed using the WaveWare Paging
Encoder Setup Software, or you can immediately use the WaveWare v8 Paging System without
programming.

Your WaveWare Paging Encoder, using v8.XX firmware, has the following capabilities:

 Serial Port Controlled Operation via RS-232 Serial Port with “Programmable” Communication

Parameters. Baud rates of 300, 1200, 2400, and 9600, with None, Even, and Odd parities. Default
setting is 9600 N81, unless specified differently by Customer Requirements.

 Single or Dual RS-232 Serial Com Ports (Dual is Optional)
 2 or 5 watts, 2 watts effective radiated power with approximately 1 mile range, depending upon

terrain and obstructions. 5 watt Model also available.

 UHF Band (450-470MHz) Synthesized Transceiver. See the Label on the back of the SPS-5 v8 Paging

System to Identify the Operating Frequency of the Paging System. (Optional VHF Band )

 Industry Standard POCSAG Paging Protocol Covering the Full Range of Paging Functions,

Including:

 512, 1200 and 2400 bps RF data rates, auto-switching
 Alphanumeric (Text), Numeric and Tone/Vibe Only Paging Message Formats
 Multiple Tone and Vibration Patterns
 Batch Message Delivery, with up to 240 Characters per Message (500 Characters in WaveWare

Mode)

 Support for Multiple Paging Control Protocols, Including:

 TAP v1.8 (Variations also known as IXO and PET)
 Extended TAP (TAP Compatible Extended Interface Supporting Embedded Control Characters

and Paging Message Encoding Parameters Appended to the Pager ID)

 Simplex TAP, a Single Serial Command String Composed of a Standard TAP Message Block.

NOTE:

 COMP1, Delivery of <CR> or <CR><LF> Delimited Data to One or More Pagers
 COMP2, a Command String Composed of PagerID<CR>Message<CR>
 SCOPE, a Proprietary Single Serial Command String that Includes Cap Code, Function Code,

RF Data Rate, and Message Values. Scope Protocol can be used as Either Simplex or Duplex
Operation.

 WaveWare, a Proprietary Single Serial Command String that Includes Cap Code, Function

Code, RF Data Rate, and Message Values. WaveWare Protocol can be used as Either Simplex
or Duplex Operation.

 Programmable Carrier Signal Detection, Which allows the Automatic Delay of Transmission while a

nearby Transmitter of the same Frequency is Operating.

 Box, Checked (“ON”)
 Box, Un-Checked (“Off”)
 Default is Box, Checked (“On”)

Simplex TAP is the Recommended Interface Protocol for System Developers.

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 Programmable On-board Pager Database, Supporting 5,000+ pagers, and up to 10 Groups of 20

Pager IDs each, Stored in Non-Volatile EEPROM Memory. The Pager Database is “Not Required
WaveWare Protocol, Scope Protocol, Extended TAP Protocol, or Pager ID as Cap Code Mode.
Windows 32 bit Software, called “WaveWare Paging Encoder Setup” is provided for Pager Database
Programming, Com Port Settings, Range Testing, and General Messaging.

 Programmable On-board Watchdog Timer, To Keep the Paging System On-Line at All Times.
 Programmable Verbose or Non-Verbose Modes, Default is Verbose TAP. Verbose Output Means the

Paging System Responses Include more Information than Non-Verbose Responses.

 Programmable Transmitter Duty Cycle Management, In Percentage, from 0 to 100. Default is 50%

Duty Cycle. A 0 value also means 100%.

 Remote Administration of Pager Database, Pager Database can be “Modified” using Specially

Formatted TAP Paging Messages.

 Programmable Timed Messaging Function, Allowing the Paging System to Monitor the Host System,

and Automatically Deliver Alert Paging Messages if the Host System does not communicate to the
Paging System within a Two Minute Time Cycle. The Timer Triggered Messaging Function can be
Enabled or Disabled via Programming, and can be used as a Repetitive RF ping for Fully Supervised
Applications. Predefined Alert Messages can be up to 60 Characters in Length.

 Programmable Maximum Batch, Size for Batch Messaging, Ranging from 1 to 32 Messages per

Batch. Batch Messaging allows Higher Message Throughput by Outputting a Single POCSAG
Preamble for the Batch of Messages.

 Default Max Batch is “10”

 Programmable Pager ID as Capcode mode, This Mode allows a Pager ID value in the COMP2 or TAP

Protocols to be treated as a Cap Code, allowing a Bypass of the Pager Database, and allowing
Direct Encoding of the Pager ID value as the Pager Cap Code. This Method Reduces Database
Configuration Efforts and Opens the Paging Encoder up to use of the Full Approximately 2 Million

POCSAG Cap Code Values.

 Programmable Carrier Detect Polarity, Supports Integration of the WaveWare Paging Encoder to a

Variety of Radio Transmitters.

 Choice of 0v or 5v
 Default is “0v”

 Programmable Data Encoding Polarity, Supports on the Encoding of Messages:

 Normal Polarity
 Inverted Polarity
 Default is “Normal”

 Programmable Flow Control Signaling, Choose either:

 None
 Hardware
 Software
 Alt Hardware (Flow before ACK/NAK) *
 Alt Software (Flow before ACK/NAK) **
 Default is “Hardware” (RTS/CTS)

 Additional Information:

* Alt Hardware (Flow before ACK/NAK):

**

Alt Software (Flow before ACK/NAK):

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The WaveWare v8 paging encoder is used in the following product models:

 SPS-5 v8 Paging System: Single Serial Com Port and 2 or 5 watt output.
 Encoder Only for OEM applications: Single Serial Com Port and adjustable radio Interface.

The WaveWare v8 paging encoder can operate simultaneously on two types of alert event ac tivity, including:

 Serial Port Paging Commands received on the Single or Dual (Optional) Serial Com Port
 Timer Triggered Delivery of paging messages (Also called Timed Messaging)

The WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder can simultaneously receive data on the input serial port while encoding
paging messages and delivering the paging messages through the attached radio transm itter.

The WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder can output messages up to 500 characters in length in WaveWare mode, or up
to 240 characters in other serial port modes of operation.

The WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder can operate without a pager database, if you use one of the direct encoder
control methods available. If you use traditional paging system control systems that use Pager ID values that are
expected to be translated into pager capcodes, then you should use the pager database configuration functions.

Direct Encoder Control is available in the following ways (allowing a pager database to not need to be
programmed into the encoder):

 Setting “Pager ID as Capcode” Mode On, and running TAP or COMP2 Input Mode
 Using Extended Pager ID Encoding method and running TAP Input Mode or COMP2 Input Mode
 Using Scope Input Mode
 Using WaveWare Input Mode

The WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder’s pager database is organized into four sections:

 Pager Families
 Pager Groups
 Canned (Predefined) Messages
 Settings

Pager Families

“Pager Families” are sequentially defined ranges of pager IDs, where the pagers in each range have common
attributes, such as pager type, function code, data rate, etc. Capacity of the “Pager Families” database is 50
“Pager Families” of up to 999 pagers per family, for well over 5,000+ pagers.

Pager Groups

“Pager Groups” are randomly defined lists of up to 20 pager IDs per group, where a Group ID triggers output to
the list of pagers in the group. The capacity of the “Pager Groups” database is 10 pager groups of up to 20
pagers per group.

Predefined Messages

“Predefined Messages” are stored messages used for the following types of functions:

 Paging message Prefix
 Paging message Suffix
 Timer Event Triggered paging message

“Predefined Messages” can be up to 60 characters in length and the v8 encoder can support up to 15
“Predefined Messages”.

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Settings

The v8 “Settings” is Split into two Areas: “Encoder Settings” and “Advanced Encoder Settings”.
The “v8 Encoder Settings” allows Setup of the Following:

 The “Protocol” of each RS-232 Serial Com Port (Single and Dual) - TAP, WaveWare etc.
 The “Settings” of each RS-232 Serial Com Port (Both Ports) - Verbose or Non Verbose and 9600 N 8 1,

etc.

 The “Advanced Settings” Button, allows changes to Advanced Options.

The available “Advanced v8 Encoder Settings” options include:

 Transmitter Duty Cycle %: 0% to 100%
 Max Messages per Batch: 10 or 32
 Carrier Signal Detection: “On” or “Off”
 Carrier Detect Polarity: 0v or 5v
 Serial Port Reset of Timed Paging: “On” or “Off”
 Assume Pager ID is Capcode: “On” or “Off”
 Data Encoding Polarity: Normal or Inverted
 Flow Control: None, Hardware or Software
 Restore Defaults Button: Resets both Com Ports to Factory Defaults

Transmitter Duty Cycle: Transmitter Duty Cycle % values can range from 0 to 100. 0 and 100 values cause the
duty cycle management function of the encoder to be disabled. Any value from 1 to 99 causes duty cycle
management function to be enabled. The lower the number, the greater the delays between transmissions
caused by the encoder, to accommodate the duty cycle requirements of specific radio models attached to the
WaveWare paging encoder. If there are concerns about the duty cycle requirements of a particular radio, duty
cycle values of 33, 50, or 66 are reasonable numbers to consider using.
Max Messages per Batch: The Max Messages per Batch value can range from 1 to 32. The WaveWare paging
encoder supports batch paging, where multiple messages can be included in a single key up cycle on a radio.
Batch paging allows more efficient use of the radio and delivers messages quicker, because one preamble
sequence is delivered at each “Key-up” of the radio and multiple pager IDs and messages may be interspersed in
a single transmission cycle. Optimum message batching occurs when all pagers operate with the same data
rate, such as 512 bps (bits per second). The WaveWare Paging Encoder is able to auto-switch between data
rates, which breaks up a batch into smaller batches.
Carrier Signal Detection: The WaveWare paging encoder supports the monitoring of carrier signal detection
signals from radio receivers. If a receiver reports a detected carrier, the encoder w ill halt transmission output
until the carrier signal is no longer detected.
Serial Port Reset of Timed Paging: If Serial Port Timer Reset mode is enabled, the encoder will reset the internal
two minute timer each time a paging message or ATI command is received on the input serial port. If no paging
messages or ATI commands are received on the input serial port w ithin two minutes, a timer triggered event will
occur, with any active Timer functions in the Pager Groups database being processed. If Serial Port Timer Reset
mode is OFF, timer triggered messaging will occur regardless of input serial port activity.
Pager ID as Capcode – If “Assume Pager ID is Capcode” mode is enabled, all incoming pager IDs on the serial
port are treated as capcodes, and must meet the capcode formatting requirements of 1 to 7 digits in length,
ranging from 9 to 2097143. Leading zeroes are optional. In addition, no pager ID lookup occurs in the pager
databases while this mode is enabled. You can demonstrate this by enabling this mode, then using the Lookup
ID function button in this software.
Carrier Detect Polarity – The WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder is compatible with radios and radio receivers that
output TTL level voltage shifts as a carrier signal is detected. Some radio receivers output 5V upon carrier
detection, while others drop to 0V. 0V is the default for the WaveWare SPS-5 v8 paging system, when Midland
SD-226 radios are used with the unit.
Data Encoding Polarity – The POCSAG radio paging specification allows the encoded paging message to be
encoded with one of two polarities. Many pager models are programmable to have normal or inverted data
decoding. This is a global setting, meaning all pagers used with a particular encoder installation must match the
specified method of data encoding.

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Warranty and Other Information

Warranty: WaveWare Technologies, Inc. warrants this equipment to operate properly for a period of one year

from date of shipment

but does not include shipping charges. The warranty becomes void if the equipment is physically damaged by
any external events.

Disclaimer: This equipment has not been designed to operate as a primary means of life/safety communications,
and should only be used as a secondary means of communications. The nature of radio paging is such that alert
messages are not guaranteed to be delivered to pagers, due to a variety of causes, some of which are out of the
control of the equipment manufacturer and the user of the equipment. The WaveWare paging equipment uses a
one-way radio paging protocol called POCSAG, which relies upon proper operating frequency coordination and
licensing, proper external environmental conditions, and proper equipment maintenance, in order to deliver
messages to pagers in a reasonably reliable manner. WaveWare Technologies, Inc. is not liable

caused by failure of delivery of messages from WaveWare equipment to pagers, beyond the normal warranted
equipment repair or replacement during the warranty period.

Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at “His Own
Expense”. Changes or modifications to the equipment not

Technologies, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and void the warranty.

Site Licensing: This equipment, when attached to a radio transmitter, requires a site license from the FCC in
order to be operated. The site licensing can be obtained through several means, including Shared-Use Site

Licensing from WaveWare, FCC Site Licensing through WaveWare, directly from FCC licensed Frequency

Coordination agencies, or from anyone that can help you fill out the proper FCC forms payment submittal
requirements.

from WaveWare Technologies, Inc. Warranty includes parts and WaveWare factory labor,

for damages

expressly approved in writing by WaveWare

Other Information

Versions of the Encoder Programming Software

The Version number of the Paging System is written on the Front Cover of the Paging System.
The v8 Encoder Programming Software is ONLY for the SPS-5 v8 Paging System is not compatible with any other

encoder board version.
The v7 Encoder Programming Software is ONLY for the SPS-5 v7 Paging System is not compatible with any other

encoder board version.
The older 4, 5 and 6 versions are written on an EEPROM Chip on the Encoder Board inside the paging system.
The v6 Encoder Programming Software is for the SPS-5 v6 Paging System, but should be compatible with some

of the v4 and v5 versions of the older Encoder Boards.

All Encoder Programming Software for versions 8, 7 and 6 are available on the WaveWare Website at:

http://www.wirelessmessaging.com/SPS-5_Software.html

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Obtaining Pagers for Your Paging System

You can use a wide variety of paging receiver types with WaveWare v8 Paging System, including Alphanumeric,
Numeric and Tone/vibe and Wireless Message Centers.

You can obtain WaveWare compatible paging receivers from many sources, including WaveWare Technologies,
Motorola, NEC, Panasonic, and others. The paging receivers that you obtain for use with the WaveWare v8
Paging System should meet the following basic specifications:

 Frequency - All paging receivers used with the WaveWare v8 Paging System must be of the same frequency

and must match the frequency of the paging system transmitter. See the label on the WaveWare Transmitter
Unit to identify the operating frequency of your paging system.

 POCSAG - All paging receivers used with the WaveWare v8 Paging System must be POCSAG Compatible.

POCSAG is the paging protocol most frequently used in the paging industry.

 Pager Type - You can mix different paging receiver types in a WaveWare installation. You can obtain the

following paging receiver types for use with the WaveWare Paging Sy stem:

 Alphanumeric
 Numeric
 Tone/vibe only, with or without multiple tone/vibrate cadence features.

The WaveWare SPS-5 v8 Paging System support pagers with multiple tone/vibrate features.

Tone/Vibe Pagers have two Cap Codes and have multiple tone/vibrate features.

 WaveWare Wireless Message Centers (allow group message notification on scrolling

multicolor LED

Displays, using the WaveWare v8 Paging System to communicate to the message centers).

 Paging Data Rate - You can mix different paging data rates (baud rates) in a WaveWare installation. The data

rate of the paging receivers can be your choice of 512, 1200, or 2400 bps (bits per second).

 Cap Codes - Each paging receiver used in a WaveWare v8 Paging System installation must have one or

more capcodes (addresses) programmed into it. Each paging receiver used with a particular WaveWare
installation, regardless of paging receiver type, must have a unique capcode programmed into it, in order to
be able to transmit messages to that individual paging receiver. Contact your paging systems dealer for
capcode assignment information.

Message Center

Alphanumeric Numeric Tone/Vibe

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Paging System Operation

Your WaveWare v8 Paging System includes a UHF Transceiver and an onboard Single or Dual (Optional) RS-232
communications, and encodes paging messages for RF transmission using the industry standard POCSAG
paging protocol. The Programmable RS-232 communications allow you to interface the encoder to a PC or to
other devices and systems that use RS-232 serial communications (Host Devices). Other models of WaveWare v8
Paging System products include encoder only models, and the combination of the paging encoder with VHF and
UHF radio transceivers.

The types of paging receivers that are compatible with your WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder include:

 Any POCSAG compatible paging receiver operating on the same frequency as the paging transmitter (in

the UHF band) and operating at 512, 1200, or 2400 bps data rate. Pagers of this type include
alphanumeric, numeric, and tone/vibe models and can be obtained from WaveWare Technologies,
Motorola, NEC, Panasonic, and others.

 WaveWare Wireless Message Centers operating at the same frequency as your paging system.

WaveWare Wireless Message Centers are normally configured to receive at a 2400 bps data rate.

The WaveWare v8 Encoder may be controlled by a PC, or other control system, that is running software designed
to interface to the encoder. WaveWare wireless communication systems software is designed to take full
advantage of the features of your WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder. The TAP Interface Protocol is defined in this
handbook to allow you or others to develop software or devices to directly control the transmitter.

The WaveWare v8 Encoder maintains an input buffer, which can receive commands from the Host Device while a
page is being transmitted. When a command is received from the Host Device, the v8 Encoder responds with a
message back to the Host Device. The v8 Encoder encodes the paging messages into POCSAG paging format
and transmits the encoded paging message to the paging receivers of your choice.

PC Software developed to utilize the WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder can be designed to maintain a simple
database of pager ID numbers, or the software can be designed to allow definition of paging receiver attributes,
including:

 Pager Type

 Alphanumeric
 Numeric

 Tone/Vibe Only, with or without multiple tone/vibrate cadences

 Cap Code - The unique address assigned to each paging receiver
 RF Data Rate (Also called the Pager’s Baud Rate)

 512 bps

 1200 bps

 2400 bps

Refer to Appendix A – TAP Interface Specifications, for details on how to communicate to the WaveWare v8
Paging Encoder via the TAP Protocol.

The WaveWare v8 Paging Encoder unit may require the Programming of the Serial Com Port Settings and
Protocols to change communication interface parameters. Refer to Appendix B – “Com Port Settings” for
information on how to program the Com Port Settings and Protocols, as required.

If you want to use the TAP Interface Protocol with 1 to 4 digit pager IDs, you will need to configure a pager
database, using the WaveWare v
Encoder Setup Software from the Product Support CD or from the WaveWare web site, at:

http://www.wirelessmessaging.com/SPS-5_Software.html

8 Paging Encoder Setup software. You can obtain the WaveWare v8 Paging

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PAGING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Your WaveWare v8 Paging System includes a Transmitter Unit, a “Rubber Duck” Antenna, RS-232 Cable,
Mounting Screws/Plastic Anchor Kit and a Power Supply.

To install the paging system please following these steps:

 Attach the “Rubber Duck” Antenna to the Transmitter Unit. In normal paging operations, the paging

transmitter antenna should be oriented in a vertical position to maximize the paging range.

 Note:

 Remove the Front Cover of the Transmitter Unit. Hold the unit up against the wall or other non-

 Plug the RS-232 Cable into an available DB9 serial port connector on the back of a Host Device, such

 Plug the RS-232 Cable into the DB9 female connector on the Transmitter Unit. Tighten the connector

 Plug the Power Supply into a 110 VAC power outlet. The GREEN colored Pow er LED Indicator on the

 Program the pager database, if required, using WaveWare Paging v8 Encoder Setup software, which

 If you are using a PC as a Host Device, load paging control softw are, such as WaveWare software, on

Do not attempt to operate the paging system without the antenna connected to the paging

transmitter, as damage to the paging transmitter may occur.

metallic vertical surface as a template to mark the 2 hole locations where you will mount the
Transmitter Unit. Drill and attach the top # 8 x ¾” sheet metal screw to the wall or vertical surface (use
the plastic anchors if needed). Mount the Transmitter Unit onto the top screw, using the 1 Slotted
mounting hole near the top of the unit inside the enclosure. Then attach the 2
hole near the bottom of the unit inside the enclosure and tighten both screws. Re-attach the Front
Cover of the Transmitter unit.

as a PC or Nurse Call system or other Host Device. If the serial port has a DB25 connector, you must
provide a DB25 to DB9 adapter, which is available from WaveWare or from a computer supply
company. Tighten the connector screws.

screws.

Transmitter Unit should be illuminated when power is properly applied.

is available from the WaveWare web site at http://www.wirelessmessaging.com/SPS-5_Software.html

the PC and configure it to operate with your WaveWare v8 Paging System. Make sure the proper serial
port settings are defined. The GREEN colored RF TX LED Indicator on the Transmitter Unit should
illuminate during a paging transmission. If the Carrier Detect function is enabled, you may see the

GREEN colored RF CD LED Indicator temporarily illuminate prior to some paging transmissions, if a

carrier signal is detected from a nearby transmitter at the same frequency as your WaveWare v8
Paging System.

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nd

screw into the round

Quick Start Guide

Your SPS- 5 v8 Paging System should include:

1 Quick Start Guide
1 Rubber Duck Style Antenna
1 Power Supply

Notes:

 The Frequency, Cap Code(s), Watts and other In formation are “Labeled” on the Back of the unit.
 The SPS-5 v8 will “Auto Detect” the Encoder Setup Software for Pager Database Programming.
 The attached Host System will usually need to send a 3-Digit Pager ID to the SPS-5 v8 Paging System.
 After Programming the Database, attach the Serial Cable to the Host System that Initiates the Page.

Installation:

 The SPS-5 v8 has Mounting Holes on the Back of the Unit for Wall Mounting.
 Remove the Front Cover to access these Mounting Holes and use the Screws and Anchors provided.

Programming the SPS-5 v8 Paging System:

 Attach the SPS-5 v8 Paging System to a Laptop or Desktop Computer run ning Win XP or Vista.
 Install the “Encoder Setup v8” Program from the “Product Support CD”.
 The Encoder Setup v8 Program is on the Main Screen of the software when you insert the Produ ct Support

CD.

Com Port:

 Choose the Com Port you will use and Click on the Com Port Button to Open the Port.
 The RED light next to the Com Port Button will then turn “GREEN” to show that the port is Open.
 The Software will tell you that the “Encoder Database will now be Read” and you MUST click OK.
 Note:

You MUST read the Database BEFORE Adding or Changing the Database information.

Pager Database:

 Click on the Pager “Families” Icon (Far Left) to Add or Change the Quantity of Pager(s), Add or Change the

Pager ID Number(s) and Add or Change the Cap Code(s) and Baud Rate(s).

 The Function Code is “Normally” set to 4 for Alphanumeric Pagers and set to 1 for Numeric Pagers.
 After Entering all the Pager Information click the “OK” Button at the bottom of the screen.
 The Software will check for any Conflicts with the Information you have entered. If so, you will need to correct

the problem(s) and Click “OK” again to verify all Conflicts were corrected.

Settings:

 Click on the “Settings” Icon (In the Middle) in order to setup the Communications “Protocol” for the Com Port

used with the Host System.

 In the Encoder “Settings” Screen, choose the “Protocols” needed for Com munications with the Host Sy stem

along with the other Com Port settings needed.

dvance Settings:

A

 The “Advance Encoder Settings” were configured before shipment, but if you need to access those settings

the password is ”Maint”.

 If you are not sure how to set the “Advanced Encoder Settings”, you can click on the “Restore Defaults”

Button to set it to “Factory Settings” and click “OK”.

 Click on the “Program Encoder” (Green down Arrow) Button to Program the SPS-5 v8 Encoder.

Testing the SPS-5 v8 with Pagers:

 Click on the “Test Encoder Icon” on the Main Screen (Far Right) to send a “Tes t Page” to a pager.
 Enter the Pager ID Number in the “PIN” Field of the pager you want to test. (A 3-Digit Number, not
 Enter a Message that you want to send to the pager.
 The GREEN “Transmit LED” should light up for a fe w seconds while the message is being sent to the pager.
 You should see a “211 Page Accepted for Delivery ” in the Com Port Log at the bo ttom of the screen.

1 Serial Cable
1 Package of Mounting Hardware
1 Product Support CD

7-Digits).

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SPS-5 v8 Programming Guide

Getting Started

Insert the “Product Support CD” into a Laptop or Desktop. On the Main Screen of the CD find and install the
Encoder Setup v8 Program Software. Attach the paging system using the supplied standard RS-232 serial cable
to Com Port 1. The SPS-5 v8 will be Auto-Detected by the Encoder Setup Software when you Open the Com Port.

Encoder Software Main Screen

Start the SPS-5 v8 Encoder Setup Program and Click on the “Com Port” Button in the Menu and Click on

“Properties”.

See Fig. 1

Fig. 1 (Choose the Com Port, Part 1)

Com Port Settings Screen

Choose the “Com Port” and “Connection Preferences” and Click “OK”.

See Fig. 2

Fig. 2 (Choose the Com Port, Part 2)

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Encoder Software Main Screen

On the Main Screen of Encoder Setup Program, Click on the “Open Com (X)” Button next to the RED Light.

Below See Fig. 3

Fig. 3 (Open the Com Port, Part 1)

The Software will detect the SPS-5 v8 Paging System and Open the Com Port and the Light will turn Green.

Below See Fig. 4

Fig. 4 (Open the Com Port, Part 2)

The Software has detected the SPS-5 v8 Paging System, Opened the Port and will now READ the Database.

Click “OK”. Below See Fig. 5

Fig. 5 (You MUST read the Database)

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On the Main Screen of Encoder Setup Program, Click on the “Pager Families” Icon to Open the Pager Database.

See Fig. 6

Fig. 6 (Open the Pager Database)

Pager Families Screen: Enter Quantity, Pager ID’s, 7-Digit Cap Code, Baud Rate, Pager Type and Function code.
Function Code 4 is normally for Alphanumeric Pagers and Function Code 1 is normally for Numeric Pagers.
When Finished, Click “OK”. See Fig. 7

Fig. 7 (Enter Pagers in the Database) If Family 1 is Red, Click to Activate and to Add Pagers, it will turn Green.

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On the Main Screen of Encoder Setup Program, Click on “Group Paging” to Open the Pager Database.

See Fig. 8

Fig. 8 (Group Paging)

Pager Groups Screen: Enter The Group ID and list the pager ID’s you want in that group. The ID’s must be in the
Pager Families, programmed previously. Note:

In most cases you would use a “Common” Pager Cap Code in the
Pager themselves instead of using Pager Groups. Using a Common Cap code will page all pagers at the same
time; whereas using a group will page each pager one at a time, which is slow. Pager Groups would be used
primarily when “Timer Active” Mode is needed. When finished, Click “OK”. Below See Fig. 9

Fig. 9 (Pager Groups Setup) If Group 1 is RED, click on the Box to Activate that Group, it will turn Green.

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Pager Groups “Timer” Screen: This will send a page every 2 minutes to the pagers listed in that Group unless th e
“Host” system issues a “Reset” Command. You create the message to be sent in the “Canned Messages ”
Screen. When Finished, Click “OK”. Below See Fig. 10

Fig. 10 (Activate Timer) If Timer in the group is RED, click on the Box to Activate and it will turn Green.

“Timer Message”: Choose the Number of the Canned Message you want to send.

Programming the Canned (Predefined) Messages (See next page).

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On the Main Screen of Encoder Setup Program, Click on the “Canned Messages” Icon to Open the Predefined
Messages Screen.

Below See Fig. 11

Fig. 11 (Canned Messages)

Predefined Messages Setup Screen: Type the Message you want sent, 1 Message per Line and Click “OK”.

Below See Fig. 12

Fig. 12 (Add Predefined Messages), You may Enter up to 15 Messages Total.

Configure Settings (See Next Page).

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On the Main Screen of Encoder Setup Program, Click on the “Settings” Icon to Open the Predefined Messages

Screen.

Below See Fig. 13

Fig. 13 (Settings Icon)

Below are the “Encoder Settings” screen for the Com Ports and Protocols.

NOTE: Defaults are shown below. Fig. 14

When Finished, Click “OK”.

Encoder Settings:
A: Protocol for the Com Port

Choices are TAP, PET and TAP, COMP1, COMP2,
WaveWare and Scope.

B: Settings for the Com Port

Choices are Verbose or Non-Verbose and Baud
Rates of 300, 1200, 2400 and 9600 with Connection
Settings of N 8, E 7 or 0 7.

C: Restore Defaults Button

Click on this Button to “Restore” Settings to
Factory Defaults.

D: Advanced Encoder Settings Button

Click on this Button to open the “Advanced Encoder
Settings Screen for more Options. See next page.

Fig. 14 (Factory Defaults Shown)

The “Advanced Settings” Button will give you more Options.

The “Advance Settings” Screen is next:

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