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Nautel VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual

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VR-Link
RCMS Interface
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Technical Instruction Manual
Issue 0.6 ........................... 19 July 2010
Nautel Limited
10089 Peggy's Cove Road,
Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada B3Z 3J4
T. 877 6 nautel (628835) or +1.902.823.2233
F.+1.902.823.3183
info@nautel.com
U.S. customers please contact:
Nautel Inc.
201 Target Industrial Circle, Bangor ME 04401
T. 877 6 nautel (628835) or +1.207.947.8200
F.+1.207.947.3693
info@nautel.com
e-mail: support@nautel.com
www.nautel.com
© Copyright 2010 NAUTEL. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Technical Instruction Manual Issue 0.6 ......19 July 2010 Nautel Limited 10089 Peggy's Cove Road, Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada B3Z 3J4 T. 877 6 nautel (628835) or +1.902.823.2233 F.+1.902.823.3183 info@nautel.com U.S. customers please contact: Nautel Inc. 201 Target Industrial Circle, Bangor ME 04401 T.
  • Page 3 Nautel for repair. The repairs will be made without charge to the Customer. Where warranty replacements or repair are provided under items 2 or 3, Nautel will pay that part of the shipping costs incurred in returning the part/assembly to the Customer.
  • Page 4 When the warranty has expired, a charge of 80% of the list price for all exchanged modules is made. If the faulty module is returned to Nautel within 30 days, a credit is issued reducing this charge by one half to 40% of the list price.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.8 OPERATION 2-13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2 ECMP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3.2.1 Front Panel 3.2.1.1 ECMP Control Switches 3.2.1.2 ECMP Indicators 3.3 VECTOR GUI SETTINGS 3.4 NETBURNER CONTROLS AND SETTINGS 3.4.1 Netburner Vector Configuration VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Jul.19.10...
  • Page 6 PARTS LISTS 6.1 PART INDEX TABLES 6.2 MANUFACTURERS’ CODE INDEX WIRING LISTS 7.1 INTRODUCTION 7.2 WIRING LISTS NOT PROVIDED 7.3 PRINTED WIRING PATTERNS 7.4 WIRE COLOURS 7.5 WIRING LISTS PROVIDED ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND ASSEMBLY DETAIL DRAWINGS VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Jul.19.10...

  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    3-10 Typical FTP Session 3-11 3-10 Ipswitch WSFTP Client 3-12 Electrical Schematic – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Fig. 8-1 Electrical Schematic – NAPI109 Serial Interface PWB Fig. 8-2 Assembly Detail – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Fig. 8-3 Assembly Detail – NAPI109 Serial Interface PWB Fig.
  • Page 9 Release Control Record Issue Date Reason 05 May 2008 NAX245 VR-Link: initial release of manual (DWA08-079 incorporated) 23 January 2009 Removed DWA08-079 (deleted references to RS-232/RS-485 converter PWB A3)) 16 February 2009 Incorporated Engineering review comments 18 June 2009 Paragraphs 2.3.3.2 and 2.4: various changes 04 May 2010 Paragraph 2.6.1: added statement to describe...

  • Page 11: General Information

    Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 FACTORY SUPPORT The RCMS interface unit, or VR-Link, is a Nautel provides after sales factory support. remote device that interfaces a Vector series Technical assistance is available on a 24 transmitter with multiple extended control/ hour, seven days a week basis.

  • Page 12: Vr-Link Rcms Interface Unit

    Figure 1-1: VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 1-2 Issue 0.6 Section 2 General Information...

  • Page 13: Pre-Install, Installation, Setup & Configuration

    VR-Link TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Section 2 PRE-INSTALL, INSTALLATION, SETUP & CONFIGURATION 2.1 ENVIRONMENT • Do not install the VR-Link next to other REQUIREMENTS warm equipment. Consider the following environment 2.1.4 Work Area requirements when preparing the VR-Link for installation. Provide a suitable work area with an adequate table surface adjacent to the VR- 2.1.1 Dimensions...

  • Page 14: Mounting In A Cabinet

    VR-Link. See Figure 2-2 for a connection diagram. 2.3.2 Electrical Power The VR-Link has an input voltage range of While the VR-Link provides a serial 100 - 240 V ac @ 1.2 A. communication interface between the ECMPs and the transmitter, parallel...

  • Page 15: Netburner Connection

    NOTE When the VR-Link is configured to use a static IP address it is required that the remote PC be configured with the same Network Mask and Gateway addresses as the VR-Link. This applies for both direct and Network connections. DHCP address setting can only be used if the connection is across a network using DHCP.

  • Page 16: Vr-Link/Vector Connection

    PWB. Connect the male end of the cable to the RS-232 3. Modem: An optional modem (Nautel connector on the back of the VR-Link. Part # UW66) can be installed in the VR-Link and configured for either dial- RS-232 connections have a maximum up or leased line operation.

  • Page 17: Vr-Link Initial Setup

    (b) METHOD 1: Using a PC, start up a type of connection will once again use terminal program (e.g., Hyperterminal). RS-232 on both the VR-Link and the Set the COM settings to: Vector. Connect your wired/wireless device to the Vector series transmitter Bits per second: 115200 using a 9-pin D-sub cable.
  • Page 18 IP address should be and repeat every 10 s after that. 192.168.1.93. NOTE Change the NDK Settings to the To set the VR-Link for DHCP set the required addresses and press Set: addresses to the following: IP Address: 0.0.0.0 IP Mask: 255.255.255.0 IP Gateway: 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 19: Configuration

    2.6.1) and also to set up the outgoing configured, use the default username email parameters (see 2.6.2). Click on (root) and password (nautel). This the User Administration link to add account has full permissions and can users and to modify user properties be used for initial setup.

  • Page 20: Setup Link

    Active Faults, which will show and 255 seconds). This setting determines any and all faults. how often the VR-Link updates the Status pages. Ensure that connection speeds are Click on Submit (bottom of screen) to save sufficient for the desired refresh rate.

  • Page 21: Setup Equipment Page - Configure

    Figure 2-9: Setup Equipment Page - Configure Figure 2-10: Setup Equipment Page – Configure, Customize VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-9 Section 2 Pre-install, Installation, Setup & Configuration Issue 0.6...

  • Page 22: Email Configuration

    Enter the server name and an email address (which will Figure 2-11: Device Setup Page – Email Configuration VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-10 Issue 0.6 Section 2 Pre-install, Installation, Setup & Configuration...

  • Page 23: Users Link

    No site user configuration to be modified as shown in configuration or equipment control functions. Figures 2-13 and 2-14. Figure 2-12: User Administration Page VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-11 Section 2 Pre-install, Installation, Setup & Configuration Issue 0.6...

  • Page 24: User Administration Page

    Figure 2-13. The user may change their password and email address. Figure 2-13: User Administration Page – Registered User Settings (Minimum) VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 2-12 Issue 0.6 Section 2 Pre-install, Installation, Setup & Configuration...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Figure 2-14: User Administration Page – Registered User Settings (Full) 2.8 OPERATION Installation, setup and configuration of the VR-Link are complete. Refer to section 3 for complete operating instructions for the VR- Link and how to use it with your transmitter system.

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    3.4) • Netburner Software Upgrade (see 3.5) Also, if there is more than one ECMP connected to the VR-Link, then all ECMPs 3.2 ECMP CONTROLS AND must have the RF ON switch set to the INDICATORS ON position before the transmitter can Nautel recommends that the operator/ turn on.

  • Page 28: Ecmp Indicators

    NOTE SHUTDOWN – Indicates a shutdown has occurred. Nautel configures the following during the testing of the Vector and VR-Link. The ANTENNA FAULT (ATU COMMS) – user may reconfigure these settings as Indicates an antenna fault has occurred. needed. See the Vector Technical The antenna fault is preconfigured to Instruction Manual for further information.

  • Page 29: Netburner Controls And Settings

    This section outlines how to setup the the equipment. The page to be viewed is Netburner when used with the VR-Link chosen by selecting the appropriate tab at and ECMPs. This will focus on the the top of the page.

  • Page 30: Event Log Page

    When viewing log data, the “Live Status” tab will appear. Clicking this tab will change the data in the status pages to live data. Figure 3-2: Event Log Page Figure 3-3: Save Page VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-4 Issue 0.6 Section 3 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 31 Information includes equipment type, information about the device being software version(s) and calibration data. monitored (see Figure 3-4). Figure 3-4 About This Equipment Figure 3-5: Remote Panels Menu VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-5 Section 3 Operating Instructions Issue 0.6...

  • Page 32: Remote Panel Configuration

    Enter a name for the ECMP being Connect one external ECMP to the back configured in the Panel Name field. This of the VR-Link and refresh the Remote will allow the user to better identify which Panels page. The external ECMP will be ECMP they are configuring.
  • Page 33 Device setting will indicate the the ECMP3) momentarily grounds the equipment’s name (e.g., Vector). input, the transmitter will conduct a power supply test. Press Submit when configuration is complete. VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-7 Section 3 Operating Instructions Issue 0.6...

  • Page 34: Output Configuration

    Vector transmitter. The available Channels include Alarm, Control Points, Monitor Points and State indications. VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-8 Issue 0.6 Section 3 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 35 Value to ‘On’ and Sense to ‘Pull-down to assert’. In this case when RF power is on the Value is true and will pull-down to assert. This turns on the LED associated with this output. VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-9 Section 3 Operating Instructions Issue 0.6...

  • Page 36: Audible Alarm

    As with the Panel outputs the Value Speakers will also be required in order to options include the available state of a hear the audio alarm. VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-10 Issue 0.6 Section 3 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 37: Netburner Software Upgrade

    Open an FTP session between the computer with the upgrade file and the Unless specifically mentioned in Nautel’s Netburner module. Terminal settings release notes, a software upgrade will not are listed in 2.4 step (b). Follow the...
  • Page 38 Figure 3-10: Ipswitch WSFTP Client VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 3-12 Issue 0.6 Section 3 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    (b) If the VR-Link is connected to the Vector using a modem, check to see if the NOTE modems are communicating. The For troubleshooting directly related to either...

  • Page 40: No Control/Monitor Response

    VR-Link, check the followings: 4.2.1). (b) A connection is established but neither (a) Check the back of the VR-Link. The the Netburner web page or ECMPs can Netburner module (U3) should have control the Vector. If this is the case, the LEDs turned on.

  • Page 41: Netburner Web Page Will Not Open

    4.2.4 Netburner Web Page Will Not Open (c) If the web page freezes try refreshing If you are unable to open the Netburner web the web page or re-booting the VR-Link page, check the following: (disconnect and reconnect the Netburner’s dc power cord).

  • Page 43: Theory Of Operation

    PWB (A1) and maintainers with various components or the optional modem (U4). contained in the VR-Link. See Figures 8-1, 8-2 and 8-3 for circuit diagrams. Port 0 is an RS-232 compatible port that is used for device configuration (network...

  • Page 44: Serial Interface Pwb

    RS-232 internal output (J2) via a cross-over network and RS-232/RS-422 selection jumpers. The RS-232 internal output is connected to Port 1 of the Netburner module (U3). VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 5-2 Issue 0.6 Section 5 Theory of Operation...

  • Page 45: Parts Lists

    (address, telephone number, fax number, NAX245). The part number indexes, which etc.) shall be displayed. Please contact are presented in alphanumeric order, are Nautel if a part cannot be obtained. divided into columns to aid in locating specific information. 6.2 MANUFACTURERS’ CODE...
  • Page 46 JU28 644463-8 00779 MTA, Standard Dust Cover, 8 pin JU07 640551-8 09482 Conn, Socket, D-Sub, 9 pin JR27 205203-1 09482 Conn, Lock Screw, D-Sub, Male JT16 205980-1 09482 VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 6-2 Issue 0.6 Section 6 Parts Lists...
  • Page 47 VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 6-3 Section 6 Parts Lists Issue 0.6...
  • Page 48 VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 6-4 Issue 0.6 Section 6 Parts Lists...
  • Page 49 VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 6-5 Section 6 Parts Lists Issue 0.6...

  • Page 51: Wiring Lists

    Table 7-1: Wiring Lists Provided TABLE TITLE Table 7-2 Wiring List – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Table 7-3 Connector Mating Information – VR-Link VR-Link Technical Instruction Manual Page 7-1 Section 7 Wiring Lists Issue 0.6...
  • Page 52 Table 7-2: Wiring List – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit SOURCE DESTINATION CODE SIZE REMARKS U2-L U1-L (AC) Grey U2-N U1-N (AC) Grey U2-G SFTY GND Grn/Yel SFTY GND U1-GND Grn/Yel U1-(+V) A1TB3-2 White U1 - (com) A1TB3-3 Black U1 - (+5V)

  • Page 53: Electrical Schematics And Assembly Detail Drawings

    ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS AND ASSEMBLY DETAIL DRAWINGS Table 8-1: List of Drawings Figure Description Figure 8-1 Electrical Schematic – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Figure 8-2 Electrical Schematic – NAPI109 Serial Interface PWB Figure 8-3 Assembly Detail – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Figure 8-4 Assembly Detail –...
  • Page 55 * DENOTES CONNECTION TO U3-PORT 1 WHEN U4 IS NOT INSTALLED. RS-422 ** DENOTES CONNECTION TO U3-PORT 1 WHEN U4 IS INSTALLED. EXTERNAL INPUT S2050033 V1 Dimensions = mm (inches) Electrical Schematic – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Issue 0.6 Not to Scale Figure 8-1 Sheet 1 of 1...
  • Page 56 MODEM SUPPLY +15V +15V SUPPLY +15V NXLINK SUPPLY INTERNAL +15V ECMP SUPPLY E2:1 E2:2 RS-232 E2:3 RS-422 E1:1 E1:2 RS-232 E1:3 RS-422 RS-232 RS-232 EXTERNAL INTERNAL INPUT OUTPUT R1OUT R1IN DO/RI 10.0K T1IN T1OUT DS36C278TM DO/RI ADM3202ARN R2OUT R2IN RS-485 RS-422 SERIAL BUS 0.01...
  • Page 57 AC/DC POWER ECMP SUPPLY (OPTIONAL) DENOTES OPTIONAL ITEM NETBURNER MODULE SERIAL INTERFACE MODEM (OPTIONAL) Dimensions = mm (inches) Assembly Detail – NAX245 VR-Link RCMS Interface Unit Issue 0.6 Not to Scale Figure 8-3 Sheet 1 of 1...
  • Page 58 +5V +15V +5V +15V +15V +15V RS-232 OUTPUT RS-232 MODEM NXLINK INPUT SUPPLY ECMP RS-485 INPUT ECMP D RS-422 RS-232 RS-485 RS-232 RS-422 ECMP A ECMP B ECMP C M2050028 V3 Dimensions = mm (inches) Assembly Detail – NAPI109 Serial Interface PWB Issue 0.6 Not to Scale Figure 8-4...

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