WaveWare SPS5 V9, SPS5 v9S User Manual

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

V9 Series Paging System Manual

Version 9.XX and 9.XXS Firmware

WaveWare Technologies, Inc. 2012 - All Rights Reserved

SPS-5 v9S

Single Com Port Paging System

WaveWare Technologies, Inc. 2630 National Dr. Garland, TX. 75041

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Dual Com Port Paging System

www.WirelessMessaging.com

SPS-5 v9

Table of Contents

Introduction Page 3
Warranty and other Misc Information Page 8
Obtaining Pagers for your Paging System Page 9
Paging System Operation Page 10
Paging System Installation Page 11
Quick Start Guide Page 12
Programming Guide Page 13
Appendix “A” – TAP Interface Specifications Page 30

o System ID Command Page 31
o Paging Session “Log-In” Page 31
o Paging Operation Page 32
o Paging Session “Log-Out” Page 33

Appendix “B” – Com Port Settings Page 34
Appendix “C” – TAP Checksum Calculations Page 35
Appendix “D” – TAP Response Codes Page 36
Appendix “E” – Extended ID Processing Page 37
Appendix “F” – Embedded Control Characters Page 39
Appendix “G” – WaveWare Interface Specifications Page 40

o Paging Message Command Page 41
o Response to all Commands Page 43
o Setup Command Page 45
o Status Command Page 46

Appendix “H” – COMP1 Interface Specifications Page 47
Appendix “I” – COMP2 Interface Specifications Page 48
Appendix “J” – Scope Interface Specifications Page 50

o Paging Message Command Page 51
o Response to all Commands Page 52

Appendix “K” – Timed Message Function Page 53
Appendix “L” – Connectors and Indicators For v9 Page 54
Appendix “L” – Connectors and Indicators For v9S Page 55
Appendix “M” – Site Survey Page 56
Trouble Shooting Page 57

Introduction – v9 Series Paging Systems

Your WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems allow 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 v9 Series Paging Encoders can be provided in either a Standalone Form or be bundled with a
Radio Transceiver to become a Complete 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 v9 Series Paging Systems can have a pager database programmed using the WaveWare v9
Paging Encoder Setup Software, or you can immediately use the WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems without
programming.

Your WaveWare v9 Series Paging Encoders, using v9.XX firmware, have 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.

 V9S Single or v9 Dual - RS-232 Serial Com Port(s)
 2 or 5 watts, 5 watts UHF effective radiated power with approximately 2-3 mile range, depending upon

local terrain and obstructions. (Optional 2 watt model also available)

 UHF Band (450-470MHz) Synthesized Transceiver. See the Label on the back of the SPS-5 v9 Series

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

 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)

 PET (Page Entry Terminal), which provides human readable messaging prompts and also supports

TAP protocol message formats

 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.

Simplex TAP is the Recommended Interface Protocol for System Developers.

“Introduction” Continues on the Next Page

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

nearby Transmitter of the same Frequency is Operating.

 Programmable 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
Scope Protocol, Extended TAP Protocol, or Pager ID as Cap Code Mode.

Windows Software, called WaveWare SPS-5 v9 “Paging Encoder Setup” is provided for Pager Database
Programming, Com Port Settings, Range Testing, and General Messaging.

 Programmable Verbose or Non-Verbose Modes, 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.

 A Zero (0) value also means 100%.
 Default is 66% Duty Cycle.

 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 also 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 Size is “10”

 Programmable Pager ID as Cap Code 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 v9 Series Paging

Encoders to a Variety of Radio Transmitters.

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

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

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

 Programmable Flow Control Signaling, Accommodates a variety of methods of busy terminal signaling.

Choose either:

 None
 Hardware (CTS)
 Software (XOFF/XON)
 Alt Hardware (CTS gets asserted before message response)
 Alt Software (XOFF is output before message response)
 Default is “Hardware”

The WaveWare v9 Series “Paging Encoders” are used in the following product models:

 SPS-5 v9S Paging System: 1 RS-232 DB-9 Female Serial com port, and 5 watt output, (2 watt Optional).
 SPS-5 v9 Paging System: 2 RS-232 DB-9 Female Serial com ports, and 5 watt output, (2 watt Optional).
 Encoder Only version for OEM applications: Adjustable AC coupled and TTL radio Interface options.

“Introduction” Continues on the Next Page

” for WaveWare Protocol,

The WaveWare v9 “Paging Encoder” can operate simultaneously on two types of alert event activity, including:

 Serial Port Paging Commands received on a Single Serial Com Port or Two Serial Com Ports
 Timer Triggered Delivery of paging messages (Also called Timed Messaging)

The WaveWare v9 Series Paging Encoders can simultaneously receive data on the input serial port(s) while encoding
paging messages and delivering the paging messages through the attached radio transmitter.

The WaveWare v9 Series Paging Encoders 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 v9 Series Paging Encoders 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 Cap Codes, 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 Cap Code” 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 v9 Series Paging Encoder’s Pager Database is organized into Four Sections:

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

Pager Families – v9 Series

“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 – v9 Series

“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.

NOTE:

For most Normal Grouping of Pagers, it is “Recommended” to use a “Common” Cap Code within a Group of Pagers.
This way the Pagers within that Group will Receive the Message all at the Same Time, instead of paging them one at a
time from a List of Pagers, which could take awhile to go thru the entire list.

Predefined Messages – v9 Series

“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 v9 Series Encoders can support up to 15
“Predefined Messages”.

Settings – v9 Series

The v9 Series - “Settings” are Split into 2 Areas: “Encoder Settings” and “Advanced Encoder Settings”.

“Introduction” Continues on the Next Page

The v9 Series “Encoder Settings” allows Setup of the Following: (For the v9, Setup the Com Ports Separately)

 The “Protocol” of each RS-232 Serial Com Port (1 and/or 2) - TAP, WaveWare, etc.
 The “Settings” of each RS-232 Serial Com Port (1 and/or 2) - Verbose or Non Verbose and 9600 N 8 1, etc.
 The “Advanced Settings” Button, allows changes to Advanced Options.

The available “Advanced” v9 Series “Encoder Settings” Options include: (For the v9 Setup each Com Port Separately)

 Transmitter Duty Cycle %: 0% to 100% (Global Setting) Note: 66% is Default
 Max Messages per Batch: 10 or 32 (Global Setting) Note: 10 is Default
 Carrier Signal Detection: “On” or “Off” (Global Setting) Note: On is Default
 Carrier Detect Polarity: 0v or 5v (Global Setting) Factory Set before Shipping
 Serial Port Reset of Timed Paging: “On” or “Off” (Com Port 1 and 2)
 Assume Pager ID is Cap Code: “On” or “Off” (Com Port 1 and 2)
 Data Encoding Polarity: Normal or Inverted (Com Port 1 and 2)
 Flow Control: None, Hardware or Software (Com Port 1 and 2)
 Increment Cap Codes by 8: “On” or “Off” (Com Port 1 and 2)
 Restore Defaults Button: Resets encoder to Factory Defaults (Global Setting)
 Station ID:

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 v9 Series Paging Encoder.
If there are concerns about the duty cycle requirements of a particular radio, duty cycle values of 33, 50 are reasonable
numbers to consider using. Default is 66%.

Max Messages per Batch: The Max Messages per Batch value can range from 1 to 32. Default is 10.
The WaveWare v

9 Series 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 v9 Series Paging Encoder is able to auto-switch between data rates, which
breaks up a batch into smaller batches.

Carrier Signal Detection: The WaveWare v9 Series Paging Encoder supports the monitoring of carrier signal detection
signals from radio receivers. If a receiver reports a detected carrier, the encoder will halt transmission output until the
carrier signal is no longer detected. Default is: Enabled.

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 within 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. Default is: Enabled.

Pager ID as Cap Code – If “Assume Pager ID is Cap Code” mode is enabled, all incoming pager IDs on the serial port
are treated as cap codes, and must meet the cap code 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 v9 Series 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.

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. Default is: Normal.

“Introduction” Continues on the Next Page

Flow Control – Accommodates a variety of methods of busy terminal signaling, Including: None, Hardware, Software, Alt-
Hardware and Alt-Software. See Previous Page 4 for more Details. Default is Hardware.

Increment Cap Codes by 8 – If “Increment Cap Codes by 8” mode is enabled, for each successive pager ID defined in
the Pager Families section of the encoder database, the associated cap code will be incremented by 8. This mode is
sometimes required in some legacy systems where pager cap codes can only be in increments of 8, e.g. Scope paging
systems. Default is NOT Enabled.

Restore Defaults Buttons – Clicking on the Button is any Screen where it available will “Reset” the Screen/Settings to
the Factory Default Configuration.

Station ID – The WaveWare SPS-5 v9 Series Paging System Supports Morse Code Station ID. If a non-blank station ID
(up to 20 characters) is programmed into the system, it will output the station ID in Morse Code at 20WPM (48 mSec/dot)
at 1200 HZ, every approximately 14 minutes. If using one of WaveWare’s Paging Frequencies this will Enabled.

This Completes the “Introduction”

“Warranty and other Information” is Next…

Warranty and Other Information

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

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

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

expressly approved in writing
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 and 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. Good for the USA Only.

by WaveWare Technologies, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

for damages caused by failure of delivery of messages from

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 v9 Encoder Programming Software is ONLY for the SPS-5 v9 “Series” Paging Systems and is not compatible with

any other encoder board version.
The v8 Encoder Programming Software is ONLY for the SPS-5 v8 Paging System and is not compatible with any other

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

encoder board version. All Dip Switches MUST be in the ON Position when using this Software Version for Best Results.

NOTE: The v4, v5, v6 and the v7 SPS-5 Encoder Systems are All Discontinued and are No Longer Supported.

All Encoder Programming Software for versions 9, 8, and 7 are available on the WaveWare Website at:

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

“Obtaining Pagers for your System” is Next…

Obtaining Pagers for Your Paging System

You can use a wide variety of Paging Receiver types with WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems, 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 v9 Series
Paging Systems should meet the following basic specifications:

 Frequency - All Paging Receivers used with the WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems must be of the same

Frequency and Must Match the Frequency of the Paging System Transmitter.
See the Label on the back of any WaveWare Transmitter Unit to Identify the Operating Frequency of your Paging

System.

 POCSAG - All Paging Receivers used with the WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems 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 System:

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

The WaveWare SPS-5 v9 Series Paging Systems 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 v9 Series Paging Systems 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 v

more cap codes (addresses) programmed into it. Each paging receiver used with a particular WaveWare v9 Series
Paging System installation, regardless of paging receiver type, must have a unique cap code programmed into it, in
order to be able to transmit messages to that individual paging receiver. Contact your paging systems dealer for cap
code assignment information.

Message Center used with a PDR WaveWare Wallpager

Alphanumeric Pager Numeric Pager Tone/Vibe Pager

“Paging System Operation” is Next…

9 Series Paging System installation must have one or

Paging System Operation

Your WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems includes a UHF Transceiver and an onboard Single or Dual RS-232 Serial
Com Port for 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 v9 Series
Paging Systems products include encoder only models, and the combination of the paging encoder with VHF and UHF
radio transceivers.
Amplification Kits are also available when more than 5 watts of power is required to obtain better coverage of a site.

The types of paging receivers that are compatible with your WaveWare v9 Series Paging Encoder in clude:

 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 512 bps data rate.

The WaveWare v9 Series Encoders 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 v9 Series 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 v9 Series Encoders 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 v9 Series Encoders respond
with a message back to the Host Device. The v9 Series Encoders encode 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 v9 Series Paging Encoders 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
 Function Code - Also known as alert type, allows four different tone/vibrate cadences to be performed by the

pager. The TAP, PET, COMP2, SCOPE, and WaveWare protocols provide support for variable Function Codes.

 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 v9 Paging
Encoder via the TAP Protocol.

The WaveWare v9 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
(also known as a lookup table), using the WaveWare v9 Paging Encoder Setup software. You can obtain the WaveWare

v9 Series Paging Encoder Setup Software from the Product Support CD or from the WaveWare web site, at:

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

“Paging System Installation” is Next…

PAGING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Your WaveWare v9 Series Paging Systems include: 1 Transmitter Unit, a “Rubber Duck” Antenna, 1 RS-232 Cable,
Mounting Screws/Plastic Anchor Kit and a Power Supply. A Second RS-232 Cable is available for Sale, if needed.

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-metallic

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

 Plug the RS-232 Cable into the DB9 female connector on the Transmitter Unit. Tighten the connector screws.
 Plug the Power Supply into a 110 VAC power outlet. The GREEN colored Power LED Indicator on the

 Program the pager database, if required, using WaveWare Paging v9 Encoder Setup Software, which is

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

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

as damage to the paging transmitter may occur.

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
enclosure and tighten both screws. Re-attach the Front Cover of the Transmitter unit.

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.

Transmitter Unit should be illuminated when power is properly applied.

available from the WaveWare Product Support CD or from our Website, at

http://www.wirelessmessaging.com/wavewaresw.html

Messaging Software, on the PC and configure it to operate with your WaveWare v9 Series Paging System.
Make sure the proper serial port settings are defined. The GREEN colored RF TX LED Indicator on the
Transmitter Unit should illuminate for about 3-4 seconds during a normal 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 v9 Series Paging System.

The “Quick Start Guide” is Next…

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screw into the round hole near the bottom of the unit inside the

Quick Start Guide

Your SPS- 5 v9 Series Paging Systems should include:

1- Rubber Duck Style Antenna, 1- Power Supply, 1- Serial Cable, 1- Package of Mounting Hardware and 1-

Product Support CD. A Second RS-232 Cable is available for Purchase if Required.

Notes:

 The Frequency, Cap Code(s), Watts and other Information are “Labeled” on the Back of the unit.
 The SPS-5 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 Paging System.
 After Programming the Database, attach the Serial Cable to the Host System that Initiates the Page.

Installation:

 The SPS-5 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 Paging System: Note: The Red LED will be Lit when you “Read/Edit/Program”.

 Attach the SPS-5 Paging System to a Laptop or Desktop Computer running Windows XP Pro or Windows 7 Pro.
 Install the “Encoder Setup v9” Program from the “Product Support CD”. This Program does “Both”, v9 and v9S.

Com Port:

 Choose the Com Port (Number) you will use and then 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 Communications with the Host System

along with the other Com Port settings as needed.

dvance Settings:

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

password is maint, (not case sensitive).

 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 Encoder.

Testing the SPS-5 with Pagers:

 Click on the “Test Encoder Icon” on the Main Screen (Far Right) to send a “Test Page” to a pager. The Test

Encoder function should “reboot” the encoder into the protocol, baud, and parity that the encoder was programmed
to operate at. The status bar on the Test Encoder window should display the protocol, baud, and parity that the
encoder is currently operating at. The Test Encoder window should adju st to the feature s that the sel ected protocol
supports.

 Enter the Pager ID Number in the “PIN” or “Cap Code” Field of the pager you want to test. (For TAP, PET, and

COMP2 protocols, using the Pager Families section of the pager database, a 3-Digit Number should be entered in
the PIN field. For other protocols, you may want to enter a full 7 digit cap code value).

 Enter a Message that you want to send to the pager.
 The GREEN “RF TX LED” on the paging system should light up for a few seconds while the message is being sent to

the pager.

 You can observe the Com Port Log at the bottom of the screen to see the paging system status as each message is

sent.

The “Programming Guide” is Next…

SPS-5 v9 Series Programming Guide

Insert the “Product Support CD” into a Laptop or Desktop.

Install the Encoder Setup v9 Program Software.

The v9 Encoder Software has the ability to work with Both Versions of the v9 Series Paging Systems.

Attach the paging system using the supplied Standard RS-232 serial cable to Com Port 1.

The SPS-5 v9 or the v9S will be Auto-Detected by the Encoder Setup Software, when you “Open” the Com Port.

Encoder Software Main Screen – Setup the Com Port to be used

Start the SPS-5 v9 Encoder Setup Program and Click on the “Com Port” Button in the Menu and Click on “Properties”.

Getting Started

See Fig. 1

Fig. 1 (Choose the Com Port, Part 1) If the Com Port Number is Wrong, Click “Properties” to Choose Port.

Com Port Settings Screen

Edit the “Com Port” and Settings and Click “OK”.

See Fig. 2

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

Encoder Software Main Screen – Open Com Port

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

See Fig. 3

Fig. 3 (Open the Com Port, Part 1)…Click the “Open Com 2” to Open the Com Port.

The Software will detect the SPS-5 v9 or the v9S Paging System and Open the Com Port and the Light will turn Green.

See Fig. 4 (Part 2) and 4A (Part 2A)

Fig. 4 (Open the Com Port, Part 2)…Dual Port Identification – Firmware Version: 9.04 or…

Fig. 4A (Open the Com Port, Part 2A)… Single Port Identification – Firmware Version: 9.04S

The Software has “Detected” either the SPS-5 v9 Dual Com Port or the SPS-5 v9S Single Com Port Paging System.

The Software has Opened the Com Port and will now READ the Database. Click “OK”

See Fig. 5

Fig. 5

For Programming of the Pager Families – (See next page).

(You MUST read the Database)

(Pager Database)

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)…Configuration for Both of the v9 Series Paging Systems

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 Page rs.

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.

For Programming of the Pager Groups – (See Next Page).

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

See Fig. 8

Fig. 8 (Group Paging)…Configuration for Both of the v9 Series Paging Systems

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” 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.

Pager Groups “Timer” Screen: This will send a page every 2 minutes to the pagers listed in that Group unl ess the
“Host” system issues a “Reset” Command. You create the messag e to be sent in the “Canned Messages” Screen.

When Finished, Click “OK”. 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.

NOTE: You may need to “Configure” the Canned Messages “Before” Part.

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