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Technical Manual

150/230/400/900MHz Bands

Installation and Operation Guide

05-3305A01, Rev. E

OCTOBER 2011

QUICK START GUIDE

RTU

DB-25 to DB-25 Example

Below are the basic steps for installing the transceiver. See “INSTALLATION” on Page5 of this guide for
detailed instructions.

1.Install and connect the antenna system to the radio

• Use good quality, low loss coaxial cable. Keep the feedline as short as possible.

• Preset directional antennas in the direction of desired transmission.

2.Connect the data equipment to the radio’s INTERFACE connector

• Use a DB-25 Male connector to connect to the radio. Connections for typical systems are shown
below.

• Connect only the required pins. Do not use a straight-through RS-232 cable with all pins wired.

• Verify the data equipment is configured as DTE. (By default, the radio is configured as DCE.)

DB-9 to DB-25 Example

DB-9DB-25DB-9DB-25

GND

1

TXD

2

RXD

3
4

RTS

(DTE)

5

CTS

6

DSR

7

GND

8

DCD

As required for application

RTU

DCD

1

RXD

2

TXD

3

GND

5

(DTE)

6

DSR

7

RTS

8

CTS

As required for application

GND

1

TXD

2

RXD

3
4

RTS

5

CTS

(DCE)

6

DSR

TRANSCEIVER

7

GND

8

DCD

DCD

8

RXD

3

TXD

2
7

GND
DSR
RTS
CTS

(DCE)

TRANSCEIVER

6
4
5

3.Apply DC power to the radi

o (10.5–16 Vdc @ 2.5 A for RF 5W minimum)

• Observe proper polarity. The red wire is the positive lead; the black is negative.

4.Set the radio’s basic configuration with a Ha

nd-Held Terminal (HHT) or P C

• Set the transmit frequency (TX xxx.xxxx).

• Set the receive frequency (RX xxx.xxxx).

• Set the baud rate/data interface parameters as follows. Use the BAUD xxxxx abc command, where

xxxxx equals the data speed (110–38400 bps) and abc equals the communication parameters as
follows:

a = Data bits (7 or 8)
b = Parity (N for None, O for Odd, E for Even
c = Stop bits (1 or 2)
(Example: BAUD 9600 8N1)

NOTE: 7N1, 8E2 and 8O2 are invalid parameters and are not supported by the transceiver.

5.Verify proper operation by observing the LED display

• Refer to Table7 on Page14 for a description of the status LEDs.

• Refine directional antenna headings for maximum receive signal strength using the RSSI command.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL...................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................1

1.2 Applications ......................................................................................2

Point-to-Multipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS)......................2

Point-to-Point System.......................................................................3

Continuously-Keyed versus Switched-Carrier Operation..................3

Single-Frequency (Simplex) Operation.............................................4

1.3 Model Number Codes ......................................................................4

1.4 Contents of Standard Shipping Packages ........................................4

1.5 Accessories ......................................................................................5

2.0 INSTALLATION............................................................................5

2.1 Installation Steps ..............................................................................6

2.2 Transceiver Mounting .......................................................................7

2.3 Antennas and Feedlines ..................................................................9

Feedlines..........................................................................................9

2.4 Power Connection ..........................................................................10

2.5 Safety/Earth Ground ......................................................................10

2.6 Data Interface Connections ............................................................11

2.7 Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode .......................................................12

System Example.............................................................................13

3.0 OPERATION..............................................................................13

3.1 LED Indicators ................................................................................14

3.2 RSSI Measurement ........................................................................14

4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING............................................15

4.1 Radio Programming Methods...................... ....................................15

4.2 PC Connection and Startup. .............................................................16

4.3 Keyboard Commands ....................................................................17

Entering Commands.......................................................................17

Error Messages...............................................................................19

4.4 Detailed Command Descriptions ....................................................21

ALARM............................................................................................21

AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF]...................................................21

ASENSE [HI/LO].............................................................................23

BAUD [xxxxx abc]...........................................................................24

BUFF [ON, OFF] [xxx].....................................................................24

CKEY [ON–OFF].............................................................................25

CTS [0–255]....................................................................................25

DATAKEY [ON, OFF]......................................................................25

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DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY]...............................................................25

DKEY..............................................................................................26

DIN [ON/OFF].................................................................................26

DLINK [ON/OFF/xxxx].....................................................................26

DTYPE [NODE/ROOT]...................................................................26

DUMP.............................................................................................26

EMP [ON/OFF]................................................................................26

HREV..............................................................................................27

INIT.................................................................................................27

INIT [x710]......................................................................................27

INIT [x720]......................................................................................27

KEY.................................................................................................28

MODEL...........................................................................................28

MODEM [xxxx, NONE]....................................................................28

OWM [XXX...]..................................................................................28

OWN [XXX...]..................................................................................28

PTT [0–255]....................................................................................28

PWR [20–37]...................................................................................28

RSSI................................................................................................29

RTU [ON/OFF/0-80]........................................................................29

RX [xxx.xxxx]..................................................................................29

RXLEVEL [–20 to +6]......................................................................30

RXTOT [NONE, 1-1440].................................................................30

SCD [0-255]....................................................................................30

SER.................................................................................................30

SHOW [DC, PORT, PWR]...............................................................30

SNR................................................................................................30

SREV..............................................................................................31

STAT...............................................................................................31

TEMP..............................................................................................31

TOT [1-255, ON, OFF]....................................................................31

TX [xxx.xxxx]...................................................................................31

TXLEVEL [–20 to +6, AUTO]..........................................................32

UNIT [10000...65000]......................................................................32

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................32

6.0 TECHNICAL REFERENCE.......................................................35

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5.1 LED Indicators ................................................................................32

5.2 Event Codes ...................................................................................33

Checking for Alarms—STAT command...........................................33

Major Alarms vs. Minor Alarms.......................................................33

Event Code Definitions...................................................................34

6.1 1710A/C,4710A/C,4710A/C,9710A/C

6.2 Helical Filter Adjustment ................................................................36

6.3 Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics .............................37

6.4 User-Programmable Interface Output Functions ...........................39

6.5 Upgrading the Radio’s Software ....................................................40

6.6 External Orderwire Module ............................................................41

Transceiver Specifications ..35

Installation.......................................................................................41

Operation........................................................................................42

6.7 dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart ................................................43

7.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS...........................................................44

Copyright Notice

This Installation and Operation Guide and all software described herein
are protected by All rights reserved.

copyright: 2010 Shenz hen sinosun.

WDS reserves its right to
publication.

correct any errors and omissions in this

Revision Notice

While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
this manual, product improvements may result in minor differences
between the manual and the product shipped to you. If you have addi­tional questions or need an exact specification for a product, please con­tact our Customer Service Team using the information at the back of this
guide. In addition, manual updates can often be found on the
Web site at www.sinosun.cn.

ISO 9001 Registration

WDS adheres to this internatio

nally accepted quality system standard.

Quality Policy Statement

We, the employees of sinosun, LLC, are committed to achieving total
customer satisfaction in everything we do.

Total Customer Satisfaction in:

• Conception, design, manufacture and marketing of our products.

• Services and support we provide to our internal and external

customers.

Total Customer Satisfaction Achieved Through:

• Processes that are well documented and minimize variations.

• Partnering with suppliers who are committed to providing quality and

• Measuring our performance against customer expectations and

• Commitment to continuous improvement and employee involvement.

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service.

industry leaders.

RF Exposure

Separation distances
required for FCC RF
Exposure compliance

Antenna Installation Warning

1.All antenna installation and servicing is to be performed by

qualified technical personnel only. When servicing the antenna, or
working at distances closer than those listed below, ensure the

transmitter has been disabled.

Output is measured at the antenna terminal of the transmitter. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on
outdoor permanent structures to provide the minimum separation
distances described in this filing for satisfying RF exposure
compliance requirements. When applicable, RF exposure
compliance may need to be addressed at the time of licensing, as
required by the responsible FCC Bureau(s), including antenna
co-location requirements of §1.1307(b)(3).

2.Typically, the antenna connected to the transmitter is a directional
(high gain) antenna, fixed-mounted on the side or top of a building,
or on a tower. Depending upon the application and the gain of the
antenna, the total composite power could exceed 200 watts EIRP.
The antenna location should be such that only qualified technical
personnel can access it, and that under normal operating conditions
no other person can touch the antenna or approach within 3.05
meters of the antenna.

Antenna Gain vs. Recommended Safety Distance

( 4710 Series)

Antenna Gain ( 4710 Series)

0–5 dBi5–10 dBi10–16.5 dBi

Minimum RF
Safety Distance

Antenna Gain vs. Recommended Safety Distance

Minimum RF
Safety Distance

0.79 meter1.41 meters3.05 meters

( 9710 Series)

Antenna Gain ( 9710 Series)

0–5 dBi5–10 dBi10–18.65 dBi

0.53 meter0.94 meter2.6 meters

FCC Part 15 Notice

The 1710/2710/4710 /9710 transceivers licensed under Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. ( 1710/2710/4710/, Part90.210, 403–512 MHz; 9710,
Part101.101, 928–960 MHz) Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. This device is specifically designed
to be used under Section 15.247 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Any

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unauthorized modification or changes to this device without the express
approval of Wireless Data Systems

may void the user’s authority to
operate this device. Furthermore, this device is intended to be used only
when installed in accordance with the instructions outlined in this
manual. Failure to comply with these instructions may also void the
user’s authority to operate this device.

CSA/us Notice

This product is approved for use in Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B,
C&D Hazardous Locations. Such locations are defined in Article 500
of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication NFPA
70, otherwise known as the National Electrical Code.

The transceiver has been recognized for use in these hazardous locations
by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) which also issues the US
mark of approval (CSA/US). The CSA Certification is in accordance
with CSA STD C22.2 No. 213-M1987.

CSA Conditions of Approval: The transceiver is not acceptable as a
stand-alone unit for use in the hazardous locations described above. It
must either be mounted within another piece of equipment which is cer­tified for hazardous locations, or installed within guidelines, or condi­tions of approval, as set forth by the approving agencies. These
conditions of approval are as follows:

• The transceiver must be mounted within a separate enclosure
which is suitable for the intended application.

• The antenna feedline, DC power cable and interface cable must
be routed through conduit in accordance with the National Elec­trical Code.

• Installation, operation and maintenance of the transceiver should
be in accordance with the transceiver's installation manual, and
the National Electrical Code.

• Tampering or replacement with non-factory components may
adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver in hazardous loca­tions, and may void the approval.

• A power connector with screw-type retaining screws as supplied
by WDS must be used.

Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been
switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

EXPLOSION

HAZARD!

Refer to Articles 500 through 502 of the National Electrical
Code (NFPA 70) for further information on hazardous
locations and approved Division 2 wiring methods.

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Distress Beacon Warning

In the U.S.A., the 406 to 406.1 MHz band is reserved for use by distress
beacons. Since the radio described in this manual is capable of transmit­ting in this band, take precautions to prevent the radio from transmitting
between 406 to 406.1 MHz in U.S. applications.

ESD Notice

To prevent malfunction or damage to this radio, which may be caused
by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), the radio should be properly
grounded by connection to the ground stud on the rear panel. In addition,
the installer or operator should follow proper ESD precautions, such as
touching a grounded bare metal object to dissipate body charge, prior to
adjusting front panel controls or connecting or disconnecting cables on
the front or rear panels.

Environmental Information

The equipment that you purchased has required the extraction and use
of natural resources for its production. Improper disposal may contami­nate the environment and present a health risk due to hazardous sub­stances contained within. To avoid dissemination of these substances
into our environment, and to diminish the demand on natural resources,
we encourage you to use the appropriate recycling systems for disposal.
These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials found in this
equipment in a sound way. Please contact WDS or your supplier for
more information on the proper disposal of this equipment.

Battery Disposal–This product may contain a battery. Batteries must be
disposed of properly, and may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for spe­cific battery information. Batteries are marked with a symbol, which
may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury
(Hg). For proper recycling return the battery to your supplier or to a des­ignated collection point. For more information see:

www.weeerohsinfo.com.

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1.0GENERAL

SERIAL NUMBER

1.1Introduction

This guide presents installation and operating instructions for the
1710A/2710A/4710A/9710A and 1710C/2710C/4710C/9710C

Series (150/230/350/400/900 MHz)

These transceivers (Figure1) are data telemetry radios designed to
operate in a point-to-multipoint environment, such as electric utility
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and distribution
automation, gas field automation, water and wastewater SCADA, and
online transaction processing applications. They use microprocessor
control and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to provide
highly reliable communications under adverse conditions.

X710A/C radios use continuous-phase frequency shift keying
(CPFSK) modulation with root duo-binary filtering (the sum of two
Nyquist-shaped, root-raised cosine responses). Demodulation uses a
Virterbi decoder and equalization with soft decision decoding.

digital radio transceivers.

LABEL

LED INDICATORS (4)

EXTERNAL

INTERFACE

CONNECTOR

(DB-25)

DIAGNOSTICS

CONNECTOR (RJ-11)

13.8 VDC POWER
CONNECTOR

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Figure 1. Transceiver Connectors and Indicators

Modulation and demodulation is accomplished using Digital Signal Pro­cessing (DSP). DSP adapts to differences between components from
unit to unit, and ensures consistent and repeatable performance in
ambient temperatures from –40 to +70 degrees Celsius. The use of Dig­ital Signal Processing eliminates the fluctuations and variations in
modem operation that degrade operation of analog circuits.

The transceiver is designed for trouble-free operation with data equip­ment provided by other manufacturers, including Remote Terminal
Units (RTUs), flow computers, lottery terminals, automatic teller
machines, programmable logic controllers, and others.

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NOTE: Some features are not available on all radios, based on the

options purchased and the applicable regulatory constraints for
the region in which the radio operates.

1.2Applications

Point-to-Multipoint, Multiple Address Systems (MAS)

This is the most common application of the transceiver. It consists of a
central master station and several associated remote units as shown in

Figure2. A MAS network provides communication between a central

host computer and remote terminal units (RTUs) or other data collection
devices. The operation of the radio system is transparent to the computer
equipment.

Often, however, a radio system consists of many widely separated
remote radios. A point-to-multipoint or SCADA (Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition) system might be utilized for automatic, remote
monitoring of gas wells, water tank levels, electric power distribution
system control and measurement, and so on.

The radio system can replace a network of remote monitors currently
linked to a central location via leased telephone line. At the central
office of such a system, there is usually a large mainframe computer and
a way to switch between individual lines coming from each remote mon­itor. In this type of system, there is a modulator/demodulator (modem)
at the main computer, and at each remote site, usually built into the
remote monitor itself. Since the cost of leasing a dedicated-pair phone
line is quite high, a desirable alternative is to replace the phone line with
a radio path.

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Figure 2. Typical MAS Point-to-Multipoint Network

Point-to-Point System

REMOTE

Where permitted, the transceiver can also be used in a point-to-point
system. A point-to-point system consists of two radios, one serving as a
master and the other as a remote (Figure3). This system provides a sim-
plex or half-duplex communication link for the transfer of data between
two locations.

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HOST

COMPUTER

MASTER

RTU

Figure 3. Typical Point-to-Point Link

Continuously-Keyed versus Switched-Carrier Operation

Continuously-Keyed operation means the master station transmitter is
always keyed and an RF carrier is always present, even when there is no
data to send. The master station is always simultaneously transmitting
and listening. Use different frequencies to transmit and receive. This is
the method used in many MAS systems, as is shown in the typical
system in Figure2. This is network arrangement useful for high-speed
polling applications.

NOTE

1710/2710/4710/9710 remotes do not support full-duplex operation.

Switched-Carrier operation is a half-duplex mode where the master sta­tion transmitter is keyed to send data and unkeyed to receive. The trans­ceiver uses different frequencies for transmit and receive. This prevents
different remotes from interfering with each other, making it easier to
implement SCADA protocols. This mode results in slower polling times
than a Continuous-Keyed master due to the keying time for the master
and squelch opening time for the remote.

Additional information:

• Remotes always operate in switched-carrier mode, but can
receive data from a master that operates in either switched-carrier
or continuously-keyed modes.

• A single-frequency system cannot utilize a continuously keyed
master.

• An advantage of a continuously-keyed master is that it provides a
constant signal source to remotes that require a constant Data Car­rier Detect signal.

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Single-Frequency (Simplex) Operation

Single-frequency operation (also known as simplex) is a special case of
switched-carrier operation. Single frequency operation is automatically
selected whenever the transmit and receive frequencies are set to the
same value. Simplex mode results in slower polling because the TX syn­thesizer must move off the RX channel to receive, and back to transmit.

Single-frequency operation is useful for peer-to-peer communication
using omni-directional antennas with radios in close proximity to each
other.

1.3Model Number Codes

The radio model number is printed on the end of the radio enclosure and
provided through the software command MODEL (Page 28). It provides
key information about how the radio was configured when it was
shipped from the factory. This number is subject to many variations
depending on what options are installed, and in which country the
product is used. Contact us if

you have questions on the meaning

of the code.

1.4Contents of Standard Shipping Packages

Table1 and Table2 list the content of routine shipments of

1710/
2710/4710/9710 transceiver The contents might be modified to reflect
customer requirements specified at the time the order was placed.

Table 1. Standard—Accessories (Supplied with All Orders)

Item Description MDS Part Number

Transceiver Power Cable Assembly
12 Vdc, (UL-Approved)

Cable, TELCO-Type, 84", RJ12 to RJ1203-2198A05

Radio Configuration Software for Windows OS03-3156A01

Installation & Operation Guide05-3305A01

Connector, RJ-11 to DB-9 (Female)73-2434A02

Table 2. Items Supplied with Diagnostic Option

Item Description MDS Part Number

InSite 6 Network Diagnostics Software (CD-ROM)03-3533A01

InSite Network Diagnostics Manual05-3467A01

03-1846A02

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1.5Accessories

The transceiver can be used with one or more of the accessories listed in

Table3. Contact us for ordering information.

Table 3. Optional Accessories for 1710/2710/4710/9710 Transceivers

AccessoryDescription

Power Supply KitProvides nominal 13.8 Vdc from a

Hand-Held Terminal
Kit (HHT)

RTU SimulatorTest unit that simulates data from a

Orderwire ModuleExternal device that allows temporary

Orderwire HandsetUsed with Orderwire Module (above)

RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter Used to connect a PC to the radio s

EIA-232 to EIA-422
Converter Assembly

Radio Configuration
Software

120 Vac power source. Includes DC
cable for transceiver.

Terminal that plugs into the radio for
programming, diagnostics and control.
Includes carrying case and cable set.

remote terminal unit. Comes with
polling software that runs on a PC.
Useful for testing radio operation.

voice communication. Useful during
setup and testing of the radio system.

Standard Handset

Handset with PTT

DIAG (Diagnostics) port

External adapter plug that converts the
radio s DATA INTERFACE connector
to EIA-422 compatible signaling.

Provides diagnostics of the transceiver
(Windows-based PC required).

MDS
P/N

01-3682A01

02-1501A01

03-2512A01

02-1297A01

12-1307A01

12-1307A02

03-3246A01

03-2358A01

03-3156A01

2.0INSTALLATION

There are three main requirements for installing the transceiver:

• Adequate and stable primary power

• A good antenna system, and the correct data connections between

the transceiver, and

• The data device.

Figure4 shows a typical remote station arrangement.

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13.8 VDC
POWER

CABLE

REMOTE TERMINAL
UNIT

13.8 VDC

2.5 A (MINIMUM)
POWER SUPPLY

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ANTENNA SYSTEM

RADIO

TRANSCEIVER

LOW-LOSS FEEDLINE

Figure 4. Typical Remote Station Arrangement

2.1Installation Steps

Below are the basic steps for installing the transceiver. In most cases,
these steps alone are sufficient to complete the installation. More
detailed explanations appear at the end of these steps.

1.Mount the transceiver to a stable surface using the brackets supplied
with the radio.

2.Install the antenna and feedline for the station. Point directional
antennas in the direction of the associated network’s Master Station.

3.Connect the data equipment to the transceiver’s DATA INTERFACE
connector. Use only the required pins for the application—Do not
use a fully pinned (25-conductor) cable. Basic applications might
require only the use of Pin 2 (Transmit Data—TXD), Pin 3
(Received Data—RXD) and Pin 7 (Signal Ground). The radio can
be keyed by using the DATAKEY command.

Additional connections might be required for some installations.
Refer to the complete list of pin functions provided in Table6 on

Page11.

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4.Measure and install the primary power for the radio. The red wire on
the provided power cable is the positive lead; the black is

negative.

ЭЯЛМЧСТ

POSSIBLE

EQUIPMENT

DAMAGE

Only use the 1710/2 710/4710/9710radi

o transceivers in nega-

tive-ground systems.

Connection to a positive-ground system or an accidental reversal
of the power leads can damage the transceiver.

5.Set the radio configuration. In most cases, the transceiver requires
only minimal software configuration. The selections that must be
made for new installations are:

• Transmit frequency (“TX [xxx.xxxx]” on Page 31)

• Receive frequency (“RX [xxx.xxxx]” on Page 29)

The operating frequencies are not set at the factory unless they were
specified at the time of order. Determine the transmit and receive
frequencies to be used, and follow the steps below to program them.

6. Connect a hand-held terminal (or PC) to the
nector. When the HHT beeps, press to receive the ready “>”

ENTER

(diagnostic) con-

DIAG

prompt.

7.Set the operating frequencies using the TX xxx.xxxx (transmit) and RX

xxx.xxxx (receive) commands.

ENTER

Press after each command. After programming, the HHT
reads PROGRAMMED OK to indicate successful entry.

2.2Transceiver Mounting

NOTE: To prevent moisture from entering the radio, do not mount the

radio with the cable connectors pointing up. Also, dress all
cables to prevent moisture from running along the cables and
into the radio.

Figure5 shows the mounting dimensions of the transceiver.

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7.25 in.

184 mm

5.625 in.

8.5 in.

216 mm

6.63 in.

168 mm

143 mm

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4.44 C

1.75 "

M

70 mm

2.75 in.

ALTERNATE

POSITION

Figure 5. Transceiver Mounting Dimensions

ЭЯЛМЧСТ

POSSIBLE

EQUIPMENT

DAMAGE

2.0 in.

50 mm

57 mm

2.25 in.

Using screws longer than 1/4 inch (6 mm) to attach the brackets
to the radio might damage the internal PC board. Use only the
supplied screws.

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2.3Antennas and Feedlines

Antennas

The transceiver can be used with a number of antenna styles. The exact
style depends on the physical size and layout of the radio system. A
directional Yagi (Figure6) or corner reflector antenna is generally rec-
ommended at remote sites to minimize interference to and from other
users. Antennas of this type are available from several manufacturers.

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Figure 6. Typical Yagi Antenna (mounted to mast)

Feedlines

The selection of antenna feedline is very important. Avoid poor quality
cables as they will result in power losses that can reduce the range and
reliability of the radio system.

Table4 and Table5 show the losses that will occur when using various

lengths and types of cable at 400 and 960 MHz. Keep the cable as short
as possible to minimize signal loss.

Table 4. Length vs. Loss in Coaxial Cables at 400 MHz

10 Feet

Cable Type

RG-8A/U0.51dB2.53 dB5.07 dB25.35 dB

1/2 inch HELIAX0.12 dB0.76 dB1.51 dB7.55 dB

7/8 inch HELIAX0.08 dB0.42 dB0.83 dB4.15 dB

1-1/4 inch HELIAX0.06 dB0.31 dB0.62 dB3.10 dB

1-5/8 inch HELIAX0.05 dB0.26 dB0.52 dB2.60 dB

(3.05 Meters)

50 Feet

(15.24 Meters)

100 Feet

(30.48 Meters)

500 Feet

(152.4 Me­ters)

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Table 5. Length vs. Loss in Coaxial Cables at 960 MHz

10 Feet

Cable Type

RG-8A/U0.85 dB4.27 dB8.54 dB42.70 dB

1/2 inch HELIAX

7/8 inch HELIAX

1-1/4 inch HELIAX

1-5/8 inch HELIAX

(3.05 Meters)

0.23 dB1.15 dB2.29 dB11.45 dB

0.13 dB0.64 dB1.28 dB6.40 dB

0.10 dB0.48 dB0.95 dB4.75 dB

0.08 dB0.40 dB0.80 dB4.00 dB

50 Feet

(15.24 Meters)

100 Feet

(30.48 Meters)

500 Feet

(152.4 Me­ters)

2.4Power Connection

The transceiver is compatible with any well-filtered 10.5 to 16 Vdc
power source. The power supply should be capable of providing at least

2.5 A(for RF 5W) of continuous current.

The red wire on the power cable is the positive lead; the black is nega­tive.

NOTE: The radio is designed for use only in negative ground systems.

2.5Safety/Earth Ground

To minimize the chances of damage to the transceiver and connected
equipment, a good safety ground is recommended which bonds the
antenna system, the radio transceiver, power supply, and connected data
equipment to a single-point ground. Normally, the transceiver is ade­quately grounded if the mounting brackets are used to secure the radio
to a well-grounded metal surface.

If the transceiver is not mounted to a grounded surface, connect a safety
ground to the transceiver case. A ground can be connected to one of the
four screws on the bottom of the transceiver. Do not use any of the four
screws that hold together the upper and lower parts of the transceiver
case.

Connect all rack equipment and associated hardware grounds to the
building’s ground system for the primary power. The objective is to
create a single-point ground system, keeping all grounds leads as short
as possible.

To prevent damage, provide a good ground connection for the equip­ment connected to the INTERFACE connector.

Finally, use lightning protectors where the antenna transmission lines
enter the building. Bond them to the tower ground, if it is nearby.

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2.6Data Interface Connections

Connect the transceiver’s DATA INTERFACE connector to an external
DTE data terminal that supports the EIA-232 (formally RS-232) format.
The transceiver supports autobaud asynchronous data rates of up to
19200 bps. The data rate at the DATA INTERFACE connector might differ
from the data rate used over the air.

Table6 lists and describes each pin on the DATA INTERFACE connector.

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USE ONLY

REQUIRED

PINS

Do not use a 25 wire (fully pinned) cable for connection to the DATA

INTERFACE connector. Use only the required pins for the application.

Damage can result if improper connections are made. Typical applica­tions require the use of only Pins 1 through 8 for EIA-232 signaling.

Table 6. DATA INTERFACE Connector Pinouts

Pin
Number

1-- Protective Ground. Connects to ground (negative supply

2IN TXD—Transmitted Data. Accepts TX data from the

3OUT RXD—Received Data. Outputs received data to the

4IN RTS—Request-to-Send Input. Keys the transmitter when

5OUT CTS—Clear-to-Send Output. Goes logic high after the

6OUT DSR—Data Set Ready. Provides a +6 Vdc DSR signal

7-- Signal Ground. Connects to ground (negative supply

8OUT DCD—Data Carrier Detect. Goes to logic high when the

9IN Transmit Audio Input. Connects to the audio output of an

10OUT RUS—Receiver Unsquelched Sensor. Not used in most

11OUT Receive Audio Output. Connects to the audio input of an

12IN Radio Inhibit (Sleep). A ground on this pin places the

Input/
OutputPin Description

potential) on the radio s PC board and chassis.

connected device.

connected device.

RTS is at logic high.

programmed CTS delay time has elapsed (DCE) or keys
an attached radio when RF data arrives (CTS KEY).

through a 2.5 k resistor.

potential) at radio s PC board.

modem detects a data carrier from the master station.

external (AFSK) modem. The input impedance is 600 .
Use Pin 7 for the modem s return lead.

installations, but is available as a convenience. Provides
+8 Vdc through a 1 k resistor whenever the receiver
squelch is open, and drops to less than 1 Vdc when the
squelch is closed.

external (AFSK) modem. The output impedance is 600 ,
and the level is factory set to suit most installations. Use
Pin 7 for the modem s return lead.

radio in sleep mode. It turns off most circuits in the radio,
including transmit, receive, modem and diagnostic
functions. This allows for greatly reduced power
consumption, yet preserves the radio s ability to be quickly
brought online.

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Table 6. DATA INTERFACE Connector Pinouts (Continued)

Pin
Number

13--Do not connect!Reserved for future use.
14IN PTT—Push-to-Talk. This line is used to key the radio with

15-- User-Programmable Output 2—EIA-232-compatible

16IN PTT—Push to Talk. This line is used to key the radio with

17--Do not connect!Reserved for future use.
18OUT Accessory Power. Unregulated Output. Provides a

19OUT 9.9 Vdc Regulated Output. Provides a source of

20 485+ for RS485 interface use.
21OUT RSSI—Received Signal Strength Indication. Connect a

22

Input/
OutputPin Description

an active-high signal of +5 Vdc.

output controllable though GE MDS InSite NMS program.

See "User-Programmable Interface Output Functions# on
Page39 for details.

an active-low signal of 0 Vdc.

source of input power for low current accessories.
Excessive drain on this connection trips the self-resetting
fuse F1 on the transceiver PC board. The voltage at this
pin matches the input voltage to the transceiver.

regulated voltage at 100 mA for low power accessories.

DC voltmeter to this pin to read the relative strength of the
incoming signal. Figure8 on Page15 shows RSSI vs. DC
voltage.

485- for RS485 interface use.

23IN Diagnostic Channel Enable. A ground on this pin causes

24--Do not connect!Reserved for future use.
25OUT Alarm. A logic low (less than 0.5 Vdc) on this pin indicates

the radio s microcontroller to open the DB-25 DATA
INTERFACE for diagnostics and control instead of the
normal RJ-11 DIAG connection.

normal operation. A logic high (greater than 4 Vdc)
indicates that some alarm condition is present. This pin
can be used as an alarm output, provided the internal
series resistance of 1 k is considered.

2.7Using the Radio’s Sleep Mode

In some installations, such as at solar-powered sites, use Sleep Mode to
keep the transceiver’s power consumption to an absolute minimum. In
Sleep Mode, power consumption is reduced to less than 15 mA (nom­inal), yet preserves the radio’s ability to be brought online quickly.

All normal functions are suspended while the radio is in Sleep Mode.
The PWR LED is off, except for a quick flash every 5 sec.

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Enable Sleep Mode through RTU control by asserting a ground on Pin
12 of the radio's DATA INTERFACE connector. When Pin 12 is opened,
the radio will be ready to receive data after a delay period that varies
with modem type. With MODEM NONE, the delay will be less than 75 ms.
Digital modems will typically require an additional 60 to 100 ms to res­ceive data when receiving a continuous keyed master station. This addi­tional delay is reduced to less than 20 ms when receiving a switch-keyed
master station.

NOTE: Our radio recommends against applying RS-232 voltages to

Pin 12 of the radio’s DB 25 connector. Only apply ground or
+5 Vdc to this pin. Our radio recommends that you connect the
radio and RTU using the circuit shown in Figure7.

For information on using an ABB Totalflow meter to control
the radio’s sleep mode, refer to GE MDS Product Bulletin
PB-0904.

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System Example

The following example describes Sleep Mode implementation in a typ­ical system. Use this information to configure a system that meets your
particular needs.

Sleep Mode Example:

You need communication to each remote site only once per hour.
Program the RTU to raise an RS-232 line once each hour (DTR,
for example), and wait for a poll and response before lowering it
again. Connect this line to Pin 12 of the radio’s DATA INTERFACE
connector. This allows each RTU to be polled once per hour with
a significant savings in power consumption.

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3.0OPERATION

In-service operation of the transceiver is completely automatic. Once
the unit is properly installed and configured, operator actions are limited
to observing the front panel LED status indicators for proper operation.

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If all parameters are correctly set, start radio operation by following
these steps:

1.Apply DC power to the transceiver.

2.Observe the LED status panel for the proper indications (Table7).

3.If not done earlier, refine the antenna heading of the station to maxi­mize the received signal strength (RSSI) from the master station.

Use the RSSI command from an HHT or PCconnected to the radio’s
connector. See Section4.0, TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING on

Page 15. This can also be done with a DC voltmeter as described in

Section3.2, RSSI Measurement (Page 14).

3.1LED Indicators

Table7 describes the function of each status LED.

PWRDCDTXDRXD

Table 7. LED Status Indicators

LED NameDescription

PWR $ Continuous!Power is applied to the radio, no problems detected.

$ Rapid flash (five times-per-second)!Fault indication.

$ Flashing once every 5 seconds!Radio is in Sleep mode.

DCD $ Flashing!Indicates the radio is receiving intermittent data frames.

$ Continuous!Radio is receiving a data signal from a continuously

keyed radio.

TXD An EIA-232 mark signal is being received at the DATA INTERFACE

connector.

RXD An EIA-232 mark signal is being sent out from the DATA INTERFACE

connector.

DIAG

3.2RSSI Measurement

As an alternative to using an HHT, the radio’s received signal strength
(RSSI) can be read with a DC voltmeter connected to Pin 21 of the DATA

INTERFACE connector. Figure8 shows the relationship between

received signal level and the DC voltage on Pin 21 of the DATA INTER-

FACE connector. (Note: Readings are not accurate for incoming signal

strengths above –50 dBm.)

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5.0

+DC VOLTS (PIN 21)

4.5
4

3.5
3

2.5
2

0

9

–110

–

SIGNAL LEVEL (dBm)

0

7

–

– 5

Figure 8. RSSI vs. Vdc (Typical)

4.0TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING

To program and read the transceiver, use the radio’s RJ-11 DIAG
(Diagnostics) connector with a personal computer through a diagnostic cable .

This section c

ontains a reference chart (

for each user command.

IMPORTANT!!!

Table9) and detailed descriptions

NOTE:

In addition to HHT control,

able (M P / N 03-3156A01)
programming using a personal

ndows- based software is avail-

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to allow diagnostics and

computer.

An installation
booklet and on-line instructions are included with the soft­ware. Contact us for ordering information.

4.1 Radio Programming Methods

PC with Radio Configuration Software

1.Connect a diagnostic cable between the computer or laptop and the radio.

2.Connect the power supply to the radio .

3.With the radio is connected to the computer in Radio configuration software.

4.Ensure the correct port is selected in the Commport field in the confirgration ribbon.

NOTE: When using radio configuration software, click on the opening

screen or press a key to activate the program.

PC in Terminal Mode

A PC may also be used ©·¬¸±«¬ the Radio Configuration software by
operating it in a basic terminal mode (e.g., HyperTerminal session) and
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4.2 PC Connection and Startup

Follow the steps below to prepare the radio for PC programming.

a.install " SCADA(X710) Radio Configuration Software "

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b.operation software.

1.double click the icon

2.click on the opening screen

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3.select " Commport " read the radio parameters

4. radio parameters

5. select " Radio " program the radio parameters

4.3Keyboard Commands

Table9 on Page19 is a reference chart of software commands for the

transceiver. Programmable information is shown in brackets [ ] fol­lowing the command name. See Section4.4, Detailed Command

Descriptions (Page 21) for detailed command descriptions.

Entering Commands

To enter a command, type the command, and then press the

For programming commands:

1.Type the command.

2.Press the key.

3.Press the key.

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SPACE

The appropriate information or values follow.

ENTER

ENTER

key.

Additional points to remember when using the HHT:

• Use the key to access numbers; press again to return to letter

SHIFT

mode.

• Use the key to edit information or command entries.

ESC/BKSP

• The flashing square cursor () indicates that Letter Mode is
selected.

• The flashing superscript rectangular cursor () indicates that
Number Mode is selected.

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Error Messages

Below are possible error messages encountered when using the HHT:

UNKNOWN COMMAND!The command was not recognized. Refer to the com-

mand description for command usage information.

INCORRECT ENTRY!The command format or its associated values were not

valid. Refer to the command description for command usage information.

COMMAND FAILED!The command was unable to successfully complete. This is

a possible internal software problem.

NOT PROGRAMMED!Software was unable to program the internal radio

memory or the requested item was not programmed.This is a serious internal
radio error. Contact GE MDS.

TEXT TOO LONG!Response to OWN or OWM command when too many char-

acters are entered. Refer to the command description for command usage
information.

NOT AVAILABLE!The entered command or parameter was valid, but it referred

to a currently unavailable choice. Refer to the command description for com­mand usage information.

ACCESS DENIED!The command is unavailable to the user. Refer to the com-

mand descriptions for command information.

EEPROM FAILURE! The INIT command was unable to write to EEPROM. This

is a serious internal radio error. Contact us.

See Table9 for a summary of the user commands.

Table 9. Command Summary

Command name Function

ALARM Details Page 21 Read current operating condition of radio.
AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF

FFFF] Details Page 21

ASENSE [HI/LO] Details

Page 23

BAUD [xxxxx abc] Details

Page 24

BUFF [ON, OFF] [xxx]

Details Page 24

CTS [0–255] Details Page

25

CKEY [ON–OFF] Details

Page 25

DATAKEY [ON, OFF]

Details Page 25

DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY]

Details Page 25

DKEY Details Page 26 Dekey the radio (transmitter OFF). This is

DIN [ON/OFF] Details Page

26

Set or display hex code identifying which events
trigger an alarm.

Set or display the state of the alarm output signal
to ACTIVE HI or ACTIVE LO.

Set or display the DATA INTERFACE data rate
and control bits.

Enables or disables the internal radio data buffer.

Set or display the Clear-to-Send delay in seconds.

Enables or disables the continuously keyed
mode. Note: Remotes cannot receive when
keyed.

Enables or Disables key-on-data mode
(ON = key-on-data or RTS, OFF = key-on-RTS).

Set/display device mode.

generally a radio test command.

Configures local diagnostic link protocol.

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Table 9. Command Summary (Continued)

Command name Function

DTYPE [NODE/ROOT]

Details Page 26

DUMP Details Page 26 Display all programmable settings.
HREV Details Page 27 Display the Hardware Revision level.
INIT Details Page 27 Set radio parameters to factory defaults.
INIT [x710] Details

Page 27

INIT [x720]

Page 27

KEY Details Page 28 Key the radio (transmitter ON). This is generally a

MODEL Details Page 28 Display the model number of the radio.
MODEM [xxxx, NONE]

Details Page 28

OWM [XXX...] Details Page

28

OWN [XXX...] Details Page

28

PTT [0–255] Details Page

28

PWR [20–37] Details Page

28

RSSI Details Page 29 Display the Received Signal Strength Indication.
RTU [ON/OFF/0-80] Details

Page 29

RX [xxx.xxxx] Details Page

29

RXLEVEL [–20 to +6]

Details Page 30

RXTOT [NONE, 1-1440]

Details Page 30

SCD [0-255] Details Page

30

SER Details Page 30 Display the radio serial number.
SHOW [DC, PORT, PWR]

Details Page 30

SREV Details Page 31 Display the Software Revision Level.
STAT Details Page 31 Display radio status and alarms.
TEMP Details Page 31 Display the internal temperature of the radio in

TOT [1-255, ON, OFF]

Details Page 31

Details

(Diagnostics) Sets up a radio as a root or node

radio.

Configure radio for use outside of P-20 chassis.

Restores certain transceiver defaults changed by
the INIT x720 command.

Configure radio for service within a P-20

redundant/protected chassis.

radio test command.

Set the modem characteristics of the radio.

Set or display the owner s message.

Set or display the owner s name.

Set or display the Push-to-Talk delay in
milliseconds.

Set or display the transmit power setting.

Re-enables or disables the radio s internal RTU
simulator and sets the RTU address.

Set or display receiver frequency.

Set or display the receive audio input level.

Set or display the value of the receive time-out
timer.

Set or display the Soft-Carrier Dekey delay in
milliseconds.

Display the DC voltages, diagnostics port, and
transmit power level.

degrees C.

Set or display the Time-out Timer delay in
seconds.

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Table 9. Command Summary (Continued)

Command name Function

TX [xxx.xxxx] Details Page

31

TXLEVEL [–20 to +6,

AUTO] Details Page 32

UNIT [10000...65000]

Details Page 32

Set or display the transmit frequency.

Set or display the transmit audio input level.

Set or display the transceiver s unit address.

4.4Detailed Command Descriptions

The only critical commands for most applications are transmit and
receive frequencies (RX xxx.xxxx, TX xxx.xxxx). However, proper use of
the additional commands allows you to tailor the transceiver for a spe­cific use, or conduct basic diagnostics on the radio. This section pro­vides more detailed information for the user commands previously
listed in Table9 (Page 19).

In many cases, the commands shown here can be used in two ways:

• You can type only the command name to view the currently pro-
grammed data.

• You can set or change the existing data by typing the command,
followed by a space, and then the desired entry. In the list below,
acceptable programming variables, if any, are shown in brackets
following the command name.

ALARM

The ALARM command displays a summary of the radio’s current oper­ating condition. An eight-digit hexadecimal code is presented that can
be decoded as described in “Major Alarms vs. Minor Alarms” on Page

33.

AMASK [0000 0000–FFFF FFFF]

Alarm Mask The AMASK command displays or sets a mask indicating which events

cause the alarm output signal to be active. Normally, the mask is FFFF

FFFF, meaning that any of the 32 possible events can activate the alarm

output signal.
Entering the AMASK command alone displays the current setting of alarm

events in hexadecimal format.
Entering the AMASK command followed by an eight-digit hexadecimal

number reprograms the specified events to trigger an alarm.

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The eight-digit hexadecimal number used as the command parameter
specifies 0 to 32 events that can trigger the external alarm output (see
Table 10 below for a list of events). The hex value for the mask corre­sponds to the hex value for the STAT command (Page 31). Each bit that
is a ‘1’ identifies an alarm condition that can trigger the external output.

Table 10. Alarm Event Codes and Hex/Binary Values

Event NumberText Message

00Network address8000 0000 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
01Hardware mismatch4000 00000100 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
02Model number not programmed2000 00000010 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
03Authorization fault1000 00000001 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
04Synthesizer out-of-lock0800 00000000 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
05 Reserved
06Peripheral fault or RAM fault0200 00000000 0010 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
07Voltage regulator fault detected0100 00000000 0001 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
08Radio not calibrated0080 00000000 0000 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
09DSP download fault0040 00000000 0000 0100 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
10NVRAM fault0020 00000000 0000 0010 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
11 Reserved
12Receiver time-out0008 00000000 0000 0000 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000
13Time out command0004 00000000 0000 0000 0100 0000 0000 0000 0000
14 Reserved
15Output power fault0001 00000000 0000 0000 0001 0000 0000 0000 0000
16Unit address not programmed0000 80000000 0000 0000 0000 1000 0000 0000 0000
17Data parity error0000 40000000 0000 0000 0000 0100 0000 0000 0000
18Data framing error0000 20000000 0000 0000 0000 0010 0000 0000 0000
19 Reserved
20Configuration error0000 08000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 1000 0000 0000
21Running on battery0000 04000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0100 0000 0000
22Standby missing0000 02000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0010 0000 0000
23Standby has alarms0000 01000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0001 0000 0000
24Power output faults0000 00800000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 1000 0000

256-Volt regulator output not in valid

range

26DC input power is not in valid

range

27LNA current fault0000 00100000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0001 0000

Alarm Code
(hex)

0000 00400000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0100 0000

0000 00200000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0010 0000

32-bit Binary Equivalent

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Table 10. Alarm Event Codes and Hex/Binary Values

Event NumberText Message

28Total current fault0000 00080000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 1000
29Power output control0000 00040000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0100
30RSSI reading below -1050000 00020000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0010

31Internal temperature not in valid

range

Alarm Code
(hex)

0000 00010000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0001

32-bit Binary Equivalent

The AMASK command is used to set or display which events cause the
alarm output signal on pin 25 to be active. The default AMASK is
FFFF FFFF (hexidecimal). Therefore, all major and minor alarms pro­vide a logic high on pin 25. The first four hexidecimal values represent
major alarms that provide a logic high on pin 25, and the next four hex­idecimal values represent minor alarms. Converting the hexidecimal
value to binary shows which bits are set in the AMASK. For example:

AMASK (default) = FFFF FFFF (hex)

=1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 (binary)

Each bit represents a different major or minor alarm. The most signifi­cant 16 bits represent specific major alarms and the least significant 16
bits represent specific minor alarms. All major and minor alarms are set
as the default AMASK. Use the AMASK command to reset any or all of
these bits if alarm outputs for specific alarms are not desired. Table10
provides a list of event codes.

To disable the alarm signal for a specific alarm, reset the bit associated
to the specific alarm and convert back to hexidecimal.

ASENSE [HI/LO]

Alarm Sense The ASENSE command sets or displays the sense of the alarm output at

Pin 25 of the DATA INTERFACE connector.
Entering the ASENSE command alone shows whether the alarm output is

active high or low. Entering the ASENSE command followed by HI or LO
resets the alarm output to active high or low.

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BAUD [xxxxx abc]

Data Interface Port
Baud Rate

This command sets (or displays) the communication attributes for the

DATA INTERFACE port. It has no effect on the RJ-11 DIAG port.

The first parameter (xxxxx) is baud rate. Baud rate is specified in
bits-per-second (bps) and must be set to one of the following speeds:
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200.

The second parameter of the BAUD command (abc) is a three-character
block indicating how the data is encoded:

a =Data bits (7 or 8)
b = Parity (N for None, O for Odd, E for Even)
c = Stop bits (1 or 2)

The factory default setting is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
(Example: 9600 8N1).

NOTE: 7N1, 8O2, and 8E2 are invalid communication settings and are

not supported by the transceiver.

BUFF [ON, OFF] [xxx]

RX Data Buffer This command sets or displays the received data handling mode of the

radio. The command parameter is either ON or OFF. The default is ON.
This command affects the timing of how received RF data is sent out
from the DATA INTERFACE connector. Outgoing (transmitted) data is not
affected by this command.

If data buffering is OFF, the radio operates with the lowest possible
average latency. Data bytes are thus sent out the DATA INTERFACE port
as soon as an incoming RF data frame is disassembled. Average and typ­ical latency will both be below 10 ms, but idle character gaps might be
introduced into the outgoing data flow.

If data buffering is ON, the radio operates in Seamless Mode. Data bytes
will be sent over the air as quickly as possible, but the receiver buffers
(stores) the data until enough bytes have arrived to cover worst-case
gaps in transmission. This mode of operation is required for protocols
such as MODBUS™ that do not allow gaps in their data transmission.

Seamless Mode (BUFF ON) is intended only for applications where the
transmitter’s baud rate is greater than or equal to the receiver’s baud
rate. Enforcement of this rule is left to the user.

In some rare cases, the default timing parameters for Seamless Mode are
not optimal. In these cases, the user might need to specify an exact delay
time. To set a custom delay time, enter BUFF xxx (xxx is a value between
1 and 255). Entering BUFF xxx resets the default delay time.

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CKEY [ON–OFF]

Key TX
Continuously

The CKEY command enables or disables the continuously-keyed func­tion of the radio. When CKEY is set to ON, the radio is continuously keyed
and the Timeout Timer is disabled.

CTS [0–255]

Clear-to-Send Time The CTS (clear-to-send) command selects or displays the timer value

associated with the CTS line response. The command parameter ranges
from 0 to 255 ms.

For DCE operation, the timer specifies how long to wait after the RTS
line goes high, before the radio asserts CTS and the DTE transmits the
data. A CTS value of zero keys the radio and asserts the CTS line imme­diately after the RTS line goes high.

For CTS Key operation (see DEVICE command), the timer specifies how
long to wait after asserting the CTS, before sending data out through the

DATA INTERFACE port. A timer value of zero means that data is sent

through the data port without imposing a key-up delay. Other delays
might be present based on selected radio operating commands.

DATAKEY [ON, OFF]

Key on Data Activity The DATAKEY command enables or disables the ability of the radio to key

the transmitter as data is received at the DATA INTERFACE connector.
Asserting RTS keys the radio regardless of this command setting.

If DATAKEY is set to ON, the radio will key when a full data-character is
received at the transceiver’s DATA INTERFACE connector. If DATAKEY is
set to OFF, the radio needs to be keyed by asserting either the RTS or
PTT signal, or with the CKEY or KEY command.

DEVICE [DCE, CTS KEY]

Data Device Mode The DEVICE command controls or displays the device behavior of the

radio. The command parameter is either DCE or CTS KEY.
In DCE mode (the default setting), CTS will go high following RTS, sub-

ject to the CTS programmable delay time. If the DATAKEY command is
set to ON, keying can be stimulated by the input of characters at the data
port. Hardware flow control is implemented by signaling the CTS line if
data arrives faster than it can be buffered and transmitted.

In CTS KEY mode, the transceiver is assumed to be controlling another
radio. It will still key based on the RTS line, but the CTS line is used as
a keyline control for the other radio. CTS is asserted immediately fol­lowing the receipt of RF data, but data will not be sent out the DATA

INTERFACE port until after the CTS programmable delay time has

expired. This gives the other radio time to key.

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DKEY

Unkey Transmitter This command deactivates the transmitter after it has been keyed with

the KEY command.

DIN [ON/OFF]

Digital Input When DIN ON is selected, the “not” PTT line (Pin 16 on the DB-25 con-

nector) is re-defined as a digital input for network-wide diagnostics.

See “User-Programmable Interface Output Functions” on Page39 for

more information. The default is DIN OFF.

To change the diagnostic link, enter DLINK followed by one of the fol­lowing baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (default).

DLINK [ON/OFF/xxxx]

Diagnostic Link Use this command to configure the local diagnostic link protocol

required for network-wide diagnostics.

DLINK ON enables the diagnostic link. DLINK OFF disables the diagnostic

link.

Unit’s Diagnostics
Type

Read Current Unit
Profile

Modem TX Audio
Pre-Emphasis

To change the diagnostic link, enter DLINK followed by one of the fol­lowing baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (default).

DTYPE [NODE/ROOT]

This command establishes the local radio as a root radio or node radio
for network-wide diagnostics. Entering DTYPE NODE configures the
radio as a node radio. Entering DTYPE ROOT configures the radio as a root
radio. Entering the DTYPE command alone displays the current setting.

See “Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics” on Page37.

DUMP

This command displays all the programmed settings. The HHT display
is too small to list all the command settings at one time. Therefore, this
command is most useful if the command is issued from a computer or
full-screen terminal.

EMP [ON/OFF]

This command displays or sets the TX pre-emphasis and RX
De-Emphasis when the radio is operating with the analog mode and the
radio’s MODEM is turned off (MODEM NONE). It should match the other
radios in the system. The use of pre- and de-emphasis helps reduce the
detrimental influence of high-frequency audio noise.

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HREV

Hardware Revision This command displays the transceiver’s hardware revision level. If

nothing is displayed, the hardware revision level was not programmed
by the factory.

INIT

Initialize EEPROM
Defaults

Packaged Model
Initialization

The INIT command is used to re-initialize the radio’s operating parame­ters to the factory defaults. This is helpful when trying to resolve con­figuration problems that might have resulted from the entry of one or
more improper command settings. If you are unsure of which command
setting caused the problem, this command allows you to return to a
known working state. The following changes to the radio are made when

INIT is entered:

• CTS is set to 0

• DATAKEY is set to ON

• DEVICE is set to DCE

• PTT is set to 0

• SCD is set to 0

• TOT is set to 30 seconds and set to ON

• PWR is set to +37 dBm (5 watts)

All other commands stay in the previously established setting.

INIT [x710]

This command sets the transceiver for “normal” operation outside the
P-20 chassis by setting the following parameters to the values shown
below:

Use this command to restore these three parameters to the standard
transceiver defaults if it was used in a P20 package.

INIT [x720]

This command sets the transceiver for service within a P-20 by setting
the following parameters to the values shown below:

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ASENSEACTIVE HI
AMASKFFFF FFFF (assert alarm output on all alarms)
RXTOTNONE (receive time-out timer disabled)

ASENSEACTIVE LO
AMASKFFFF 0000 (trigger on major alarms)
RXTOT20 (20 minute time-out timer)

KEY

TX Key This command activates the transmitter. See also the DKEY command.

MODEL

Model Number Code This command displays the radio’s model number code.

MODEM [xxxx, NONE]

Analog/Digital
Modem Selection

This command selects the radio’s modem characteristics. For digital
operation, enter 9600 (WDS x710A) or 19200 (WDS x710C). For analog
operation, enter NONE.

When the MODEM is set to NONE, the analog TX Input and RX Audio out-
puts of the DATA INTERFACE are used to interface with the connected
external modem. These levels must match the audio signal level require­ments of the external modem. See “RXLEVEL [–20 to +6]” on Page30
and “TXLEVEL [–20 to +6, AUTO]” on Page 32 for details on setting
these levels.

OWM [XXX...]

Owner’s Message Use this command to display or program an owner’s message. To pro-

gram the owner’s message, type OWM then the message, followed by

ENTER

To display the owner’s message, type OWM then . The owner’s

.

ENTER

message appears on the display.

OWN [XXX...]

Owner’s Name Use this command to display or program an owner’s name. To program

the owner’s name, type OWN then the name, followed by .

ENTER

To display the owner’s name, type OWN then . The owner’s
name appears on the display.

PTT [0–255]

Push-to-Talk Delay Use this command to display or program the key-up delay in millisec-

onds.
This timer specifies how long to wait after the radio receives a key signal

from either the PTT or RTS lines (on the DATA INTERFACE), before actu-
ally keying the radio.

PWR [20–37]

TX RF Power
Output Level

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NOTE: This function might not be available, depending on certifica-

ENTER

tion requirements in a particular country.

Use this command to display or program the desired RF forward output
power setting of the radio. The PWR command parameter is specified in
dBm and can range from 20 to 37. The default setting is 37 dBm (5 W).
To read the actual (measured) power output of the radio, use the SHOW

PWR command. A dBm-to-watts conversion chart is provided in

Section 6.7 (Page 43).

RSSI

Received Signal
Strength Indicator

This command continuously displays the radio’s Received Signal
Strength Indication (RSSI) in dBm units, until you press the key.

ENTER

You can read incoming signal strengths from –50 dBm to –120 dBm.

NOTE: The RSSI samples the incoming signal for 1 to 2 sec before

providing an average reading to your computer terminal or
HHT.

RTU [ON/OFF/0-80]

RTU Simulator This command enables or disables the radio’s internal RTU simulator,

which runs with proprietary polling programs (poll.exe and
rsim.exe). The internal RTU simulator is available whenever diagnos­tics is enabled in a radio. This command also sets the RTU address to
which the radio will respond.

Use the internal RTU for testing system payload data or pseudo bit error
rate testing. It can be helpful in isolating a problem to either the external
RTU or the radio.

Use the RTU simulator in a polled environment for testing purposes. See

Publication 05-3467A01

for more information.

RX [xxx.xxxx]

Receive Frequency This command selects or displays the radio’s receive frequency in MHz.

The frequency step size is 6.25 kHz. Some models might be set to 5 kHz
steps to match the frequencies of some band plans.

If the customer frequency is not programmed at the factory, a default
frequency is programmed in the radio near the center of the frequency
band.

NOTE: A large change in receive frequency (more than 5 MHz)

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requires adjustment of the receiver helical filters for maximum
performance and RSSI. See Section6.2, Helical Filter Adjust-

ment (Page 36) for details.

RXLEVEL [–20 to +6]

RX Audio Output
Level

The RXLEVEL command selects or displays the receive output level
present on Pin 11 of the DATA INTERFACE’s DB-25 connector. Use this
function in MODEM NONE mode with analog audio.

RXTOT [NONE, 1-1440]

Loss of RX Data
Alarm Time

The RXTOT command selects or displays the receive time-out timer value
in minutes. This timer triggers an alarm (event 12) if data is not detected
within the specified time.

Entering the RXTOT command without a parameter displays the timer
value in minutes. Entering the RXTOT command with a parameter
ranging from 0 to 255 resets the timer in minutes. Entering the RXTOT
command with the parameter NONE disables the timer.

SCD [0-255]

Soft-Carrier Dekey This command displays or changes the soft-carrier dekey delay in milli-

seconds.
This timer specifies how long to wait after the removal of the keying

signal before actually releasing the transmitter. A value of 0 ms unkeys
the transmitter immediately after the removal of the keying signal.

SER

Radio’s Serial
Number

Show Power
Settings

RX Signal-to-Noise
Ratio

This command displays the radio’s serial number as recorded at the fac­tory.

SHOW [DC, PORT, PWR]

The SHOW command displays different types of information based on
the command variables. The different parameters are:

• DC—Display DC input/output voltages

• PORT—Display the connector port (RJ-11 or DB-25) that is active

for diagnostics and control.

• PWR—Display RF power output

SNR

This command continuously displays the signal-to-noise (SNR) ratio of
the received signal expressed in dB, until you press the key. As

ENTER

used in this guide, the SNR measurement is based upon the signal level
following equalization for received frames.

The SNR is an indication of the received signal quality. The SNR indi­cation ranges from 10 dB to 33 dB. A value of 10 dB represents a very
poor signal. A value of 24 dB represents a very good signal.

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Using the SNR command causes the DIAG port to enter an update mode,
and the SNR is updated and redisplayed every 2 sec. The SNR continu-

ously updates until you press the key.

ENTER

SREV

Software/Firmware
Revision Level

This command displays the software revision level of the transceiver
firmware.

STAT

Alarm Status This command displays the current alarm status of the transceiver.

If no alarms exist, the message NO ALARMS PRESENT appears at the top
of the HHT display.

If an alarm does exist, a two-digit code (00–31) is displayed and the
alarm is identified as “Major” or “Minor.” A brief description of the
alarm code is also provided.

If more than one alarm exists, the word MORE appears at the bottom of
the screen and additional alarms are viewed by pressing the

ENTER

key. Detailed descriptions of event codes are provided in Table11 on

Page34.

TEMP

Internal
Temperature

This command displays the internal temperature of the transceiver in
degrees Celsius.

TOT [1-255, ON, OFF]

TX Timeout-Timer This command sets or displays the transmitter Time-out Timer value

(1–255 sec), as well as the timer status (ON or OFF). If the timer is on,
and the radio remains keyed for a longer duration than the TOT value, the
transmitter is automatically unkeyed.

When this happens, you must command the radio back to an unkeyed
state before a new keying command is accepted. The default timer value
is 30 sec.

TX [xxx.xxxx]

TX Frequency This command selects or displays the radio’s transmit frequency in

MHz. The frequency step size is 6.25 kHz.

If the customer frequency is not programmed at the factory, a default
frequency is programmed in the radio near the center of the frequency
band.

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TXLEVEL [–20 to +6, AUTO]

TX Audio Input Level The TXLEVEL command selects or displays the transmit audio input level

expected on Pin 9 of the DATA INTERFACE’s DB-25 connector from an
external modem present on Pin 11 of the DATA INTERFACE’s DB-25
connector. This function is used in MODEM NONE mode with analog
audio.

For optimum performance, set this command to match the external
modem level. For example, TXLEVEL –10. TXLEVEL AUTO also available.
This setting directly affects the TX Deviation. (Default: –10 dBm).

UNIT [10000...65000]

Unit Address The unit address is the radio’s unique identity for the network’s diag-

nostic activities. The default number is programmed by the factory to
the last four digits of the serial number.

5.0TROUBLESHOOTING

Successful troubleshooting of the radio system is not difficult, but it
requires a logical approach. It is best to begin troubleshooting at the
master station, as the rest of the system depends on the master for
polling commands. If the master station has problems, the operation of
the entire network can be compromised.

It is good practice to start by checking the simple things. For proper
operation, all radios in the network must meet these basic requirements:

• Adequate and stable primary power. The radio contains an inter­nal self-resetting fuse (4A). Remove primary power to reset.

• Secure connections (RF, data and power)

• An efficient and properly aligned antenna system with a good

received signal strength of at least –90 dBm (it is possible for a
system to operate with weaker signals, but reliability will be
degraded).

• Proper programming of the transceiver’s operating parameters
(see Section4.0, TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING on Page 15).

• The correct interface between the transceiver and the connected
data equipment (correct cable wiring, proper data format, timing,
and so on).

5.1LED Indicators

The LED status indicators are an important troubleshooting tool and
should be checked whenever a problem is suspected. Table7 on Page14
describes the function of each status LED.

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5.2Event Codes

When an alarm condition exists, the transceiver creates a code that can
be read on an HHT connected to the DIAG port. These codes can help
resolve many system difficulties. Refer to Table11 (Page 34) for a def­inition of the event codes.

Checking for Alarms—STAT command

To check for alarms, enter STAT on the HHT. If no alarms exist, the mes­sage NO ALARMS PRESENT appears at the top of the display (Figure11).

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Figure 11. HHT Display in Response to STAT Command

If an alarm does exist, a two-digit alarm code (00–31) is displayed and
the event is identified as a Major or Minor Alarm. A brief description of
the alarm is also provided.

If more than one alarm exists, the word MORE appears at the bottom of
the screen. To view additional alarms, press .

ENTER

Major Alarms vs. Minor Alarms

Major Alarms—report serious conditions that generally indicate a hard-
ware failure, or other abnormal condition that prevents (or seriously
hampers) further operation of the transceiver. Major alarms generally
indicate the need for factory repair. Contact us for further assistance.

Minor Alarms—report conditions that, under most circumstances, do
not prevent transceiver operation. This includes out-of-tolerance condi­tions, baud rate mismatches, and so on. The cause of these alarms should
be investigated and corrected to prevent system failure.

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Event Code Definitions

Table11 contains a listing of all event codes reported by the transceiver.

Table 11. Event Codes

Event
Code

01MajorImproper software detected for this radio model.

02MajorThe model number of the transceiver is unprogrammed.

04MajorOne or both of the internal programmable synthesizer loops is

06MajorAn unrecoverable fault was detected on the auto-D chip. The

07MajorOne or more of the radio s internal voltage regulators is

08MajorThe system is reporting that it has not been calibrated. Factory

09--Not used.

10MajorThe internal microcontroller was unable to properly program

11--Not used.

12MajorReceiver time-out. No data received within the specified

13%15--Not used.

16MinorNot used.

17MinorA data parity fault is detected on the DATA INTERFACE

18MinorA data framing error is detected on the DATA INTERFACE

19%24--Not used.

25MinorThe 5.6 V power regulator is out-of-tolerance. If the error is

26MinorThe DC input voltage is out of tolerance. If the voltage is too

27, 28--Not used.

31MinorThe transceiver s internal temperature is approaching an

Event
ClassDescription

reporting an out-of-lock condition.

radio will not receive data.

reporting a failure. The radio will not operate.

calibration is required for proper radio operation.

the system to the appropriate EEPROM defaults. A hardware
problem might exist.

receiver time-out time.

connector. This usually indicates a parity setting mismatch
between the radio and the RTU.

connector. This can indicate a baud rate mismatch between
the radio and the RTU.

excessive, operation might fail.

far out of tolerance, operation might fail.

out-of-tolerance condition. If the temperature drifts outside of
the recommended operating range, operation might fail.

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6.0TECHNICAL REFERENCE

6.1 1710A/C, 2710A/C, 4710A/C, 9710A/CTransceiver
Specifications

GENERAL

Frequency Range*:

Frequency Stability ±1.0 ppm

1710A/C 2710A/C 4710A/C 9710A/C

130-174MHz 220-240MHz 330%512MHz 800%960 MHz

*with one or more sub-bands as permitted

by regulatory agencies:

1710: 130-150MHz,150-174MHz

4710: 330-350MHz,350-370MHz,370-400MHz,400-430MHz,

430-450MHz,450-480MHz,480-512MHz

9710: 800-860MHz,860-900MHz,900-960MHz

RECEIVER

Maximum Usable Sensitivity: x710A: %110 dBm at 1x10

x710C: %105 dBm at 1x10

Co-Channel Rejection: x710A: %12 dB

Adjacent-Channel Selectivity:60 dB

Spurious-Response Rejection:70 dB
Intermodulation Response

Rejection:65 dB
Spurious Conducted Emissions: %57 dBm (9 kHz to 1 GHz)

Bandwidth: x710A: 12.5 kHz

x710C: %18 dB

%47 dBm (1 GHz to 12.75 GHz)

x710C: 25 kHz

TRANSMITTER

%6

%6

BER

BER

Modulation Type:Binary CPFSK

Carrier Power: 0.1 W to 5 W, 5W to 25W

Carrier Power Accuracy: ±1.5 dB
Transmit Attack Time:5 ms maximum

Transmit Release Time:5 ms maximum
Duty Cycle:Continuous

Output Impedance:50
Frequency Stability: ±1.0 ppm

Channel Spacing: x710A: 12.5 kHz

Adjacent Channel

Transient Power: x710A: %50 dBc

Transmitter Spurious
Conducted Emissions: %36 dBm [73 dBc], 9 kHz to 1 GHz

Standby: %57 dBm, 9 kHz to 1 GHz

Intermodulation: %40 dBc

Time-Out Timer:30 sec (Default), User selectable
Transmitter Keying:Data activated, or RTS

x710C: 25 kHz

%30 dBm [67 dBc], 1 GHz to 12.5 GHz

%47 dBm, 1 GHz to 12.5 GHz

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FCC Identifiers:E5MDS9710N (928%960 MHz)

E5MDS9710N-1 (806%940 MHz
E5MDS4710 (403%512 MHz)

DATA CHARACTERISTICS

Signaling Type: EIA/RS-232/485; DB-25 Female connector

Connector:DB-25 Female
Data Interface Rates:110 bps to 38.4 kbps1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,

Data Latency:10 ms maximum, including RTS/CTS delay
Byte Length:10 or 11 bits

19200, 38400 bpsOasynchronous

PRIMARY POWER

Voltage 13.8 Vdc Nominal (10.5 to 16 Vdc)

TX Supply Current:2.5 A (Maximum) @ 5 W RF Output

RX Supply Current: Operational—125 mA, Nominal

Power Connector:2-pin polarized & locking connector

Fuse: 5 A Thermal Fuse, Self-Resetting, Internal

Negative-Ground Systems Only

5 A (Maximum) @ 25 W RF Output

Standby (sleep)!15 mA, Nominal

(Remove primary power to reset)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Humidity:95% at 40 degrees C (104°F), non-condensing

Temperature Range: %40 to 70 degrees C (%40°F to +158°F)

Size:

18.4x14.3x5.1cm

2.5x11.9x15.8cm

Weight: 1000g,148g

Case:Die-cast Aluminum

DIAGNOSTICS INTERFACE

Signalling Standard:RS-232

Connector:DIAG!RJ-11 (Dedicated)

DATA INTERFACE!DB-25
(Alternate, See "Performing Network-Wide Remote

Diagnostics# on Page37)

I/O Devices: MDS

Hand-Held Terminal,
PC with MDS software,
or other Terminal Communications program.

6.2Helical Filter Adjustment

If the frequency of the radio is changed more than 5 MHz, adjust the
helical filters for maximum received signal strength (RSSI) as follows:

1.Remove the top cover from the transceiver by loosening the four

2.Locate the helical filters on the PC board. See Figure12 on Page37.

3.Apply a steady signal to the radio at the programmed receive fre-

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screws and lifting straight up.

quency (–80 dBm level recommended; no stronger than –60 dBm).
This can be done with a signal generator or an over-the-air signal.

4.Measure the radio’s RSSI using one of the following methods:

•With an HHT or PC (see Section4.0, TRANSCEIVER PROGRAM-

MING on Page 15).

•With MDS Radio Confi

guration Software (see Section6.5,

Upgrading the Radio’s Software on Page 40).

• With a voltmeter connected to Pin 21 of the DATA INTERFACE
connector (See Section3.2, RSSI Measurement on Page 14).

5.With a non-metallic adjustment tool, adjust each section of the
helical filters for maximum RSSI. Re-install the cover to the trans­ceiver.

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U104

U202

FRONT PANEL

OF RADIO

U203

U101

SHIELD
COVER

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J301

Figure 12. Helical Filter Locations

6.3Performing Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics

Diagnostics data from a remote radio can be obtained by connecting a
laptop or personal computer running InSi
any radio in the network. Figure13 shows an example of a setup for per­forming network-wide remote diagnostics.

te NMS software to

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DTYPE

NODE

RTU

DTYPE

ROOT

MASTER STATION

ROOT

DIAGNOSTICS DATA

(TO InSite)

RTU

TO DATA

PORT

DTYPE

NODE

TO

DIAGNOSTICS

PORT

PAYLOAD DATA

(TO SCADA APPLICATION)

RTU

DTYPE

NODE

HOST COMPUTER

Figure 13. Network-Wide Remote Diagnostics Setup

If a PC is connected to any radio in the network, you can perform intru­sive polling (polling that briefly interrupts payload data transmission).
To perform diagnostics without interrupting payload data transmission,
connect the PC to a radio defined as the “root” radio. A radio is defined
as a root radio using the DTYPE ROOT command at the radio.

A complete explanation of remote diagnostics can be found in
Network-Wide Diagnostics System Handbook. See the handbook for
more information about the basic diagnostic procedures outlined below.

1.Program one radio in the network as the root radio by entering the

DTYPE ROOT command at the radio.

2.At the root radio, use the DLINK ON and DLINK [baud rate] commands
to configure the diagnostic link protocol on the RJ-11 port.

3.Program all other radios in the network as nodes by entering the

DTYPE NODE command at each radio.

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4.Use the DLINK ON and DLINK [baud rate] commands to configure the

(TO COMPUTER)

diagnostic link protocol on the RJ-11 port of each node radio.

5.Connect same-site radios using a null-modem cable at the radios’
diagnostic ports.

6.Connect a PC with InSite software installed to the root
radio, or to one of the nodes, at the radio’s DIAG port (this PC can
also be the PC used to collect payload data, as shown in Figure13).

To connect a PC to the radio’s DIAG port, an RJ-11-to-DB-9 adapter
( P/N 03-3246A01) is required. If desired, an adapter cable can
be made using the information shown in Figure14.

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DB-9 FEMALE

RXD

2

TXD

3

GND

5

1

6

RJ-11 PIN LAYOUT

RJ-11 PLUG

(TO RADIO)

TXD

4

RXD

5

GND

6

Figure 14. RJ-11 to DB-9 Adapter Cable

7.Start the InSite application at the PC (see the
InSite User’s Guide for instructions).

6.4User-Programmable Interface Output

Functions

You can manually activate two pins of the DATA INTERFACE using
MDS’ InSite NMS software. These two outputs (#1–Pin 22 and
#2–Pin 15) can be connected to compatible user-provided data devices.
The pins provide either a logic high or low depending on the last com­mand from the USER I/O SETTINGS in the Network Wide Radio Configuration
screen of InSite. In this InSite window, clicking the SET button sets the
output to high, and clicking on CLEAR sets the output to low. Figure15
shows the software controls.

One pin on the DATA INTERFACE can be configured as a digital
input. If DIN ON is selected, Pin 16 becomes a digital input. The input is
set when 5 V is applied, and clear when grounded. The same physical
input can be queried as the analog input value on other InSite screens.

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Green Indicates
current output state
at associated radio
transceiver is "high#.

Click to set
output to "low#.

Figure 15. MDS InSite Radio Device User I/O Settings

(Bottom Left-hand Corner of Network Wide Radio Configuration Screen)

These output-only pins are designed for low switching rates and do not
pass high-speed data, nor are they suitable for latency-sensitive remote
controls. An example of this function is to reset the connected remote
RTU or turn on a security device at the associated transceiver’s location.

Table 12. User-Programmable Interface Output Functions

using Transceiver Interface Port

FunctionInterface

Digital Output #1 Pin 22Set=3V

Digital Output #2 Pin 15Set=+9.5 V

Digital Input Pin 16Set = 5 V

* Voltages are typical and vary with load.

PinStates*Compatibility

CMOS

Clear=0V

EIA-232 Compatible

Clear=%9.5V

CMOS

Clear = 0 V

6.5Upgrading the Radio’s Software

Windows-based Radio Configuration software is available ( P/N
03-3156A01) for upgrading the internal radio software when new fea­tures become available from us. Contact us for ordering
information, or download new radio software from www.gemds.com.

To connect a PC to the radio’s DIAG port, an RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter
( P/N 03-3246A01) is required. If desired, an adapter cable can be
made using the information shown in Figure14.

Using the Radio Configuration software, select RADIO SOFTWARE

UPGRADE under the SYSTEM menu. Follow the prompts and online

instructions to determine how to proceed.

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Software upgrades are distributed as ASCII files with an “.S28” exten­sion. These files use the Motorola S-record format. When the download
is activated, the radio’s PWR LED flashes rapidly to confirm that a
download is in process. The download takes approximately 2 min.

NOTE: If a download fails, the radio is left unprogrammed and inop-

erative. This is indicated by the PWR LED flashing slowly (1
sec on/1 sec off). This condition is only likely if there is a
power failure to the computer or radio during the downloading
process. The download can be attempted again when the fault
is corrected.

6.6External Orderwire Module

During installation or troubleshooting activities, it is desirable to com­municate by voice between personnel at the Master Station and the
Remote Station sites to coordinate their activities. An optional external
orderwire module from (P
can be inserted between the radio’s DATA INTERFACE and the user’s
data communication device.

HANDSET JACK

/N 12-1297A01) is available that

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TO RADIO DATA DEVICE

Installation

Install the Orderwire (O/W) Module between the radio transceiver’s

DATA INTERFACE connector and the connected device. A handset

should also be connected to the associated Master Station’s orderwire
jack.

The payload data exchanges pass through the Orderwire Module unin­terrupted until the Orderwire Module is in use. The module has a
voice-operated switch (VOX) that keys the connected transceiver when­ever audio is picked up by a handset plugged into the RJ-11 phone jack.
Any standard telephone handset can be used, or a rugged handset (P/N

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TO RADIO TRANSCEIVER

RED = ORDERWIRE ACTIVE/ TX KEYED

Figure 16. Orderwire Adapter Module

(P/N 12-1307A01)

12-1307A01 without PTT; 12-1307A01 with PTT) can be purchased
from us. Handsets must

have carbon microphone elements

installed. Dynamic microphones do not work with the module. Handsets
with a push-to-talk (PTT) button are supported and recommended, as
background noise can activate the VOX circuit and interrupt the payload
data.

Operation

To operate the orderwire, activate the handset (PTT or VOX). This keys
the transmitter and passes the audio over the network to the handset of
the Master Station. Only one person can speak at a time (simplex). In
noisy locations, it might be necessary to cover the handset mouthpiece
to prevent accidental keying of the transmitter.

NOTE: When the transmitter is keyed by the orderwire operation,

normal payload data is interrupted.
Be sure to disconnect the module or handset to restore normal

data communications.

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6.7dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart

Table13 is provided as a convenience for determining the equivalent

wattage or voltage of an RF power expressed in dBm.

Table 13. dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion—for 50 Ohm Systems

dBmVPo

+53100.0200W
+5070.7100W
+4964.080W
+4858.064W
+4750.050W
+4644.540W
+4540.032W
+4432.525W
+4332.020W
+4228.016W
+4126.212.5W
+4022.510W
+3920.08W
+3818.06.4W
+3716.05W
+3614.14W
+3512.53.2W
+3411.52.5W
+3310.02W
+329.01.6W
+318.01.25W
+307.101.0W
+296.40800mW
+285.80640mW
+275.00500mW
+264.45400mW
+254.00320mW
+243.55250mW
+233.20200mW
+222.80160mW
+212.52125mW
+202.25100mW
+192.0080mW
+181.8064mW
+171.6050mW
+161.4140mW
+151.2532mW
+141.1525mW
+131.0020mW
+12.9016mW
+11.8012.5mW
+10.7110mW
+9.648mW
+8.586.4mW
+7.5005mW
+6.4454mW
+5.4003.2mW
+4.3552.5mW
+3.3202.0mW
+2.2801.6mW
+1.2521.25mW

dBmVPo

0.2251.0mW

-1.200.80mW

-2.180.64mW

-3.160.50mW

-4.141.40mW

-5.125.32mW

-6.115.25mW

-7.100.20mW

-8.090.16mW

-9.080.125mW

-10.071.10mW

-11.064

-12.058

-13.050

-14.045

-15.040

-16.0355

dBmmVPo

-1731.5

-1828.5

-1925.1

-2022.5.01mW

-2120.0

-2217.9

-2315.9

-2414.1

-2512.8

-2611.5

-2710.0

-288.9

-298.0

-307.1.001mW

-316.25

-325.8

-335.0

-344.5

-354.0

-363.5

-373.2

-382.85

-392.5

-402.25.1µW

-412.0

-421.8

-431.6

-441.4

-451.25

-461.18

-471.00

-480.90

dBmmVPo

-490.80

-500.71.01µW

-510.64

-520.57

-530.50

-540.45

-550.40

-560.351

-570.32

-580.286

-590.251

-600.225.001µW

-610.200

-620.180

-630.160

-640.141

dBm µVPo

-65128

-66115

-67100

-6890

-6980

-7071.1nW

-7165

-7258

-7350

-7445

-7540

-7635

-7732

-7829

-7925

-8022.5.01nW

-8120.0

-8218.0

-8316.0

-8411.1

-8512.9

-8611.5

-8710.0

-889.0

-898.0

-907.1.001nW

-916.1

-925.75

-935.0

-944.5

-954.0

-963.51

-973.2

dBm µVPo

-982.9

-992.51

-1002.25.1pW

-1012.0

-1021.8

-1031.6

-1041.41

-1051.27

-1061.18

dBmnVPo

-1071000

-108900

-109800

-110710.01pW

-111640

-112580

-113500

-114450

-115400

-116355

-117325

-118285

-119251

-120225.001pW

-121200

-122180

-123160

-124141

-125128

-126117

-127100

-12890

-12980.1)W

-13071

-13161

-13258

-13350

-13445

-13540

-13635

-13733

-13829

-13925

-14023.01)W

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7.0GLOSSARY OF TERMS

If you are new to digital radio systems, some of the terms used in this
guide may be unfamiliar. The following glossary explains many of these
terms and will prove helpful in understanding the operation of the trans­ceiver.

Active Messaging—This is a mode of diagnostic gathering that may
interrupt SCADA system polling communications (contrast with pas-
sive messaging). Active (or intrusive) messaging is much faster than
passive messaging because it is not dependent upon the RTU polling
cycle.

Antenna System Gain—A figure, normally expressed in dB, repre-
senting the power increase resulting from the use of a gain-type antenna.
System losses (from the feedline and coaxial connectors, for example)
are subtracted from this figure to calculate the total antenna system gain.

Bit—The smallest unit of digital data, often represented by a one or a
zero. Eight bits (plus start, stop, and parity bits) usually comprise a byte.

Bits-per-second—See BPS.
BPS—Bits-per-second. A measure of the information transfer rate of

digital data across a communication channel.
Byte—A string of digital data usually made up of eight data bits and

start, stop and parity bits.
Decibel (dB)—A measure computed from the ratio between two signal

levels. Frequently used to express the gain (or loss) of a system.

Data Circuit-terminating Equipment—See DCE.
Data Communications Equipment—See DCE.
Data Terminal Equipment—See DTE.
dBi—Decibels referenced to an “ideal” isotropic radiator in free space.

Frequently used to express antenna gain.
dBm—Decibels referenced to one milliwatt. An absolute unit used to

measure signal power, as in transmitter power output, or received signal
strength.

DCE—Data Circuit-terminating Equipment (or Data Communications
Equipment). In data communications terminology, this is the “modem”
side of a computer-to-modem connection. The 1710/2710/ 4710/9710 is a
DCE device.

Digital Signal Processing—See DSP.

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DSP—Digital Signal Processing. In the1710/2710/4710/9710 transceiver,
the DSP circuitry is responsible for the most critical real-time tasks; pri­marily modulation, demodulation, and servicing of the data port.

DTE—Data Terminal Equipment. A device that provides data in the
form of digital signals at its output. Connects to the DCE device.

Equalization—The process of reducing the effects of amplitude, fre-
quency or phase distortion with compensating networks.

Fade Margin—The greatest tolerable reduction in average received
signal strength that will be anticipated under most conditions. Provides
an allowance for reduced signal strength due to multipath, slight antenna
movement or changing atmospheric losses. A fade margin of 20 to 30
dB is usually sufficient in most systems.

Frame—A segment of data that adheres to a specific data protocol and
contains definite start and end points. It provides a method of synchro­nizing transmissions.

Hardware Flow Control—A transceiver feature used to prevent data
buffer overruns when handling high-speed data from the RTU or PLC.
When the buffer approaches overflow, the radio drops the clear-to-send
(CTS) line, which instructs the RTU or PLC to delay further transmis­sion until CTS again returns to the high state.

Host Computer—The computer installed at the master station site,
which controls the collection of data from one or more remote sites.

Intrusive Diagnostics—A mode of remote diagnostics that queries and
commands radios in a network with an impact on the delivery of the
system “payload” data. See Active messaging.

Latency—The delay (usually expressed in milliseconds) between when
data is applied to TXD (Pin 2) at one radio, until it appears at RXD
(Pin3) at the other radio.

MAS—Multiple Address System. A radio system where a central
master station communicates with several remote stations for the pur­pose of gathering telemetry data.

Master (Station)—Radio which is connected to the host computer. It is
the point at which polling enters the network.

MCU—Microcontroller Unit. This is the processor responsible for con-
trolling system start-up, synthesizer loading, and key-up control.

Microcontroller Unit—See MCU.
Multiple Address System—See MAS.

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Network-Wide Diagnostics—An advanced method of controlling and
interrogating our radios in a radio network.

Non-intrusive diagnostics—See Passive messaging.
Passive messaging—This is a mode of diagnostic gathering that does

not interrupt SCADA system polling communications. Diagnostic data
is collected non-intrusively over a period of time; polling messages are
carried with SCADA system data (contrast with active messaging).

Payload data—This is the application’s user communication data
which is sent over the radio network. It is the transfer of payload data
that is the primary purpose of the radio communications network.

Point-Multipoint System—A radio communications network or
system designed with a central control station that exchanges data with
a number of remote locations equipped with terminal equipment.

Poll—A request for data issued from the host computer (or master PLC)
to a remote radio.

PLC—Programmable Logic Controller. A dedicated microprocessor
configured for a specific application with discrete inputs and outputs. It
can serve as a host or as an RTU.

Programmable Logic Controller—See PLC.
Remote (Station)—A radio in a network that communicates with an

associated master station.

Remote Terminal Unit—See RTU.
Redundant Operation—A station arrangement where two transceivers

and two power supplies are available for operation, with automatic swi­tchover in case of a failure.

RTU—Remote Terminal Unit. A data collection device installed at a
remote radio site. An internal RTU simulator is provided with
4710/9710 radios to isolate faults to either the external RTU or the radio.

SCADA—Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. An overall term
for the functions commonly provided through an MAS radio system.

Standing Wave Ratio—See SWR.
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition—See SCADA.
SWR—Standing Wave Ratio. A parameter related to the ratio between

forward transmitter power and the reflected power from the antenna
system. As a general guideline, reflected power should not exceed 10%
of the forward power ( 2:1 SWR).

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INDEX

A

ACCESS DENIED error message 19
Accessories 5
Accessory Power pinout (Pin 18) 12
Active messaging (defined) 44
Alarms

alarm code definitions 34
major vs. minor 33
pinout (Pin 25) 12

using STAT command to display 31
AMASK command 21
Antenna

installation 6

RSSI command used to refine heading 14

system gain, defined 44

Yagi, illustrated 9
Antennas 9
Applications 2

Multiple Address Systems (MAS) 2

point-to-multipoint system 2

point-to-point system 3
ASENSE command 23

B

BAUD command 24
Baud rate

setting for RJ-11 DIAG port (DLINK command) 26, 38
Bit, defined 44
Bits-per-second. See BPS 44
BPS (bits-per-second), defined 44
BUFF command 24
Byte, defined 44

C

Cable, loss due to length of coaxial at 400 MHz 9
Cable, loss due to length of coaxial at 960 MHz 10
Carrier

Switched 3
Cautions

use attenuation between all units in test setup 38, 41
CKEY command 25
Codes, Model Number 4
Command Descriptions 21
COMMAND FAILED error message 19
Command summary, table 19
Commands

AMASK (set/display alarm triggers) 21

ASENSE (set alarm output state) 23

BAUD (set/display rate, encoding) 24

BUFF (set/display data handling mode) 24

CKEY (enable/disable continuous keying) 25

CTS (set/display CTS line response timer) 25

DATAKEY (enable/disable transmitter keying by radio) 25

descriptions 21–32

DEVICE (set/display radio behavior) 25

DKEY (deactivate transmitter after KEY command) 26

DLINK (enable/disable network-wide diagnostics) 26

DTYPE (set radio to root or node for diagnostics) 26
DUMP (display all programmed settings) 26
entering on Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) 17
Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) 17
HREV (display hardware revision level) 27
INIT (reinitialize radio to factory defaults) 27
INIT xx10 (restore standard transceiver defaults) 27
INIT xx20 (configure radio for use with P-20 chassis) 27
KEY (activate transmitter) 28
Keyboard 17
MODEL (display radio model number code) 28
MODEM (set modem speed) 28
OWM (set/display owner’s message) 28
OWN (set/display owner’s name) 28
PTT (set/display key-up delay) 28
PWR (set/display RF forward output power) 28
RSSI (display RSSI) 29
RTU (enable/disable internal RTU) 29
RX (set/display receive frequency) 29
RXTOT (set/display receive time-out timer value) 30, 32
SCD (set/display soft-carrier dekey delay) 30
SER (display radio serial number 30
SHOW (display DC voltage, data port, RF power) 30
SNR (display signal-to-noise ratio) 30
SREV (display software revision level) 31
STAT (display current alarm status) 31
TEMP (display internal temperature) 31
TOT (set/display time-out value and timer status) 31

TX (set/display transmit frequency) 31
Conversions, dBm-Watts-Volts 43
CTS command 25
CTS pinout (Pin 5) 11

D

Data Circuit-terminating Equipment—See DCE 44
Data Communications Equipment—See DCE. 44
Data interface

connector pinouts 11

display active connector port 30

installing connection 11
Data Terminal Equipment—See DTE 44
DATAKEY command 25
dB. See Decibel 44
dBi, defined 44
dBm, defined 44
DCD

LED 14

pinout (Pin 8) 11
DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment), defined 44
Decibel (dB), defined 44
Description, product 1
DEVICE command 25
Diagnostic Channel Enable, pinout (Pin 23) 12
Diagnostics

interface specifications 36

network-wide, performing 37, 39, 41

PC software used for 40

using InSite software for network-wide 37, 39

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Digital Signal Processing—See DSP. 44
Display

alarm status (STAT command) 31
alarm triggers (AMASK command) 21
all programmed settings (DUMP command) 26
baud rate and encoding (BAUD command) 24
connector port, active (SHOW command) 30
CTS line response timer (CTS command) 25
data handling mode (BUFF command) 24
DC voltage (SHOW command) 30
hardware revision leve (HREV command)l 27
key-up delay (PTT command) 28
model number code (MODEL command) 28
owner’s message (OWM command) 28
owner’s name (OWN command) 28
radio behavior (DEVICE command) 25
radio serial number (SER command) 30
receive frequency (RX command) 29
receive time-out timer value (RXTOT command) 30, 32
RF forward output power (PWR command) 28
RF output (SHOW command) 30
RSSI (RSSI command) 29
signal-to-noise ratio (SNR command) 30
soft-carrier dekey delay (SCD command) 30
software revision level (SREV command) 31
temperature, internal (TEMP command) 31
time-out value and timer status (TOT command) 31

transmit frequency (TX command) 31
DKEY command 26
DLINK command 26

use of 38
Downloading new software 40
DSP (Digital Signal Processing), defined 45
DSR pinout (Pin 6) 11
DTE (Data Terminal Equipment), defined 45
DTYPE command 26

use of 38
DUMP command 26

E

Earth Ground 10
EEPROM FAILURE error message 19
EMP command 26
Enable/disable

continuous keying (CKEY command) 25

diagnostic channel, pinout (Pin 23) 12

internal RTU (RTU command) 29

network-wide diagnostics (DLINK command) 26

network-wide diagnostics, procedures 38
Environment specifications 36
Equalization, defined 45
Error Messages 19
Error messages 19

access denied 19

command failed 19

EEPROM failure 19

incorrect entry 19

not available 19

not programmed 19

text too long 19

unknown command 19
Event Codes 33

Definitions 34

F

Fade margin, defined 45

Feedlines 9
Filter, helical, adjustment 36
Frame, defined 45
Frequency

adjusting helical filter when changed 36
setting. See TX and RX commands

G

Glossary 44
Ground

on Pin 12 to enable Sleep mode 11
protective (Pin 1) 11
signal (Pin 7) 11

H

Half-duplex 3

switched carrier operation 3

Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) 5

connected to transceiver, illustrated 16
connection and startup 15
display in response to STAT command, illustrated 33
entering commands 17
error messages displayed on 19
keyboard commands 17
operational settings, table 17
reinitialization display, illustrated 16
reinitializing 16

Setup 16
Hardware flow control, defined 45
Helical filter

adjusting 36

illustration 37
Host computer, defined 45
HREV command 27

I

Illustrations

antenna, Yagi 9

Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) connected to transceiver 16

Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) reinitialization display 16

Hand-Held Terminal display in response to STAT

command 33
helical filter locations 37
MAS network 2
network-wide diagnostics 38
point-to-point link 3
remote station arrangement 6
RJ-11 to DB-9 adapter cable 39, 40
RSSI vs. Vdc 12, 15
transceiver connectors & indicators 1
transceiver mounting dimensions 8

INCORRECT ENTRY error message 19
INIT command 27
INIT xx10 command 27
INIT xx20 command 27
InSite software

using to perform remote diagnostics 37, 39

Installation 5–12

antenna 6
configuring transceiver 7
DATA INTERFACE connection 6
data interface connections 11
power 7
power connection 10
steps 6

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Interface Output Functions 39
Intrusive diagnostics (defined) 45

K

KEY command 28
Keyboard Commands

Command Summary 19
Entering Commands 17
Error Messages 19

Keying

continuously keyed versus switched carrier operation 3
continuously keyed, defined 3
on data (DKEY command) 26
switched carrier, defined 3

L

Latency, defined 45
LEDs

DCD 14
Indicators

Troubleshooting 32

indicators, described 14
PWR 14
RXD 14
RXD, Pin 3 11
status indicators, illustrated 14
TXD 14
TXD, Pin 2 11

Loss. See Signal

M

MAS (Multiple Address System) 2

defined 45
illustration 2

Master Station

defined 45

keying behavior 3
MCU (Microcontroller Unit), defined 45
Microcontroller Unit—See MCU. 45
MODEL command 28
Model Number Codes 4
Model number codes 4

displaying (MODEL command) 28
MODEM command 28
Modem, set speed. See MODEM command
Multiple Address System—See MAS. 45

N

Network-wide diagnostics

active messaging, defined 44

defined 46

enable/disable (DLINK command) 26

enable/disable internal RTU (RTU command) 29

illustrated 38

intrusive diagnostics, defined 45

passive messaging (defined) 46

procedures 37, 39, 41

set radio to root or node (DTYPE command) 26
Non-intrusive diagnostics—See Passive messaging. 46
NOT AVAILABLE error message 19
NOT PROGRAMMED error message 19

O

Operation 13–15

environment specifications for 36

Orderwire Module 41
Output, 9.9 Vdc regulated, pinout (Pin 19) 12
OWM command 28
OWN command 28
Owner’s message, set/display. See OWM command
Owner’s name, set/display. See OWN command

P

Passive messaging (defined) 46
Payload data (defined) 46
Pinouts on data interface 11
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), defined 46
Point-to-multipoint

defined 46
system 2

Point-to-point

link, illustrated 3

system 3
Poll, defined 46
Power

connection 10

display DC voltage (SHOW command) 30

display RF output (SHOW command) 30

installing 7

LED status indicator (PWR LED) 14

RF, chart for converting dBm-Watts-Volts 43

specifications 36
Procedures

checking for alarms (STAT command) 33

connecting Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) 15

downloading new software 40

entering commands using the Hand-Held Terminal

(HHT) 17
helical filter adjustment 36
installation 6
measuring RSSI with DC voltmeter 14
network-wide diagnostics 37, 39, 41
operation 13, 15
performance optimization 14
reading LED status indicators 14
resetting Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) 16
troubleshooting 32–34

Product

accessories 5
description 1
display model number code (MODEL command) 28
display radio serial number (SER command)30
model number codes 4

Programming radio as root or node 38
Programming, transceiver 15–32
PTT

command 28
pinout (Pins 14, 16) 12

PWR

command 28
LED 14

R

Radio

Configuration Software 5, 40
Inhibit pinout (Pin 12) 11
serial number, displaying (SER command) 30

Receive Audio Output pinout (Pin 11) 11
Receiver

specifications 36
system specifications 35

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unsquelched signal (Pin 10) 11
Redundant operation, defined 46
Remote

Station, defined 46

Station, illustrated 6
Resetting

Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) (SHIFT,CTRL,SPACE

keys) 16

transceiver (INIT command) 27
Revision level

display hardware (HREV command) 27

display software (SREV command) 31
RSSI

adjusting helical filter for increased signal strength 36

command 29

command, used to refine antenna heading 14

measuring 14

pinout (Pin 21) 12

vs. Vdc, illustrated 12, 15
RTS pinout (Pin 4) 11
RTU

command 29
RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)

defined 46
RUS pinout (Pin10) 11
RX command 29
RXD LED

description 14

Pin 3 11
RXLEVEL command 30
RXTOT command 30, 32

S

Safety 10
SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition),

defined 46
SCD command 30
SER command 30
Set

alarm output state (ASENSE command) 23
alarm triggers (AMASK command) 21

receive time-out timer value (RXTOT command) 30, 32
SHOW command 30
Signal

ground (Pin 7) 11

loss due to coaxial cable length at 960 MHz, table 10

loss due to coaxial cable length, table 9
Simplex 3

single-frequency operation 4

special case of switched carrier operation 4
Sleep mode

example implementation 13

ground on Radio Inhibit pin activates 11

Pin 12 11

shown by PWR LED status indicator 14
SNR command 30
Software

diagnostics and control used from PC 40

display revision level 31

upgrades (.S28 files) 41

upgrading 40

used for diagnostics and programming 15
Specifications

diagnostics interface 36

environment 36

power 36

receiver 36
receiver system 35
transceiver 35–36
transmitter 35

transmitter system 35
SREV command 31
Standing Wave Ratio—See SWR. 46
STAT command 31
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition—See SCADA. 46
Switched-Carrier 3
SWR (Standing Wave Radio), defined 46

T

Tables

accessories 5

alarm code definitions 34

command summary 19

conversions, dBm-Watts-Volts 43

data interface connector pinouts 11

Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) operational settings 17

LED status indicators 14

length vs. loss in coaxial cables 9

length vs. loss in coaxial cables at 960 MHz 10
Technical reference 35–43
TEMP command 31
Temperature, displaying internal (TEMP command) 31
TEXT TOO LONG error message 19
Timer, set/display time-out value and status (TOT

command) 31
TOT command 31
Transceiver

applications 2
configuring for operation 7
connectors and indicators, illustrated 1
diagnostics using PC software 40
dimensions, mounting 8
mounting 6, 7
programming 15–32
specifications 35–36

upgrading software 40
Transmit Audio Input pinout (Pin 9) 11
Transmitter

specifications 35

system specifications 35
Troubleshooting 32–34

connecting Hand-Held Terminal (HHT) for displaying

alarm codes 15
performing network-wide diagnostics 37, 39, 41
STAT command (Status) 33
using PC software for 40

TX command 31
TXD LED

description 14
Pin 2 11

TXLEVEL command 32

U

UNIT command 32
UNKNOWN COMMAND error message 19

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