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Paragon-III (700MHz)
Data Base Station
(With Amplifier Technologies 70W PA)
User Manual
Version 1.00a
Preliminary – For Internal Use Only
The entire contents of this manual are copyright 2005 by
Inc.
DATARADIO
Copyright
Inc.
DATARADIO
April 2005
Part no.: 120 20191-100a
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  • Page 1 Paragon-III (700MHz) Data Base Station (With Amplifier Technologies 70W PA) User Manual Version 1.00a Preliminary – For Internal Use Only The entire contents of this manual are copyright 2005 by Inc. DATARADIO Copyright Inc. DATARADIO April 2005 Part no.: 120 20191-100a...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ................................5 VERVIEW 2.2 L .................................5 OCATION 2.3 F ..............................5 RONT ................................7 IEWS 2.5 E ..............................8 LECTRICAL 2.5.1 Paragon-III Assembly Power ........................8 2.6 P ............................9 OWER MPLIFIER 2.7 A ................................10 NTENNA 2.7.1 Overview..............................10 2.7.2 Cabling and Connection ........................10 2.8 C ....................10...
  • Page 3 TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND TESTING .....................26 5.1 E ............................26 QUIPMENT EQUIRED 5.2 R ..........................26 ECOMMENDED HECKS 5.3 A ..........................30 DDITIONAL TEST DETAILS 5.3.1 RF Data Link Test..........................30 5.4 W ..........................31 INDOWS OOLS 5.4.1 Network Connectivity..........................31 5.4.2 Configuration Information ........................31 5.4.3 Statistics Information..........................32 RADIO PROGRAMMING AND ADJUSTMENTS ..................33 6.1 T881-10 R ....................33...
  • Page 4 9 - RF N ...........................23 ABLE ETWORK ETUP 10 - B .........................23 ABLE ROADCAST ULTICAST 11 - IP O & T ........................24 ABLE PTIMIZATION UNING 12 - S ......................24 ABLE IMPLE ETWORK ROTOCOL 13 - S ..............................24 ABLE ECURITY 14 - N ..............................24 ABLE ETWORK...
  • Page 5 History Version 1.00a: April 2005 – Preliminary, - With optional Amplifier Technologies 70W PA Version 0.02: October 2004 – issue 0.02, preliminary. - With optional Aethercomm 50W PA as Annex A. Version 0.01: April 2004 –first issue, preliminary 120 40515-100a HiPR900 User Manual...
  • Page 6 About Dataradio Dataradio is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced wireless data products and systems for mis- sion critical applications. Our products are found at the heart of mobile data and SCADA networks around the world. With over 20 years dedicated to data technology and innovation, Dataradio is the premier source for wireless data solutions.
  • Page 7 Windows based "Commands & Data over IP" radio-modem Software. This soft- ware allows basic tests, unit configuration, and troubleshooting. COM Port RS-232 serial communications ports of the Paragon-III wireless radiomodem. Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol that allows ad- ministrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing"...
  • Page 8 A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communica- tions protocols. Gemini-G3 High specs dual DSP mobile radiomodem with Dataradio Parallel Decode™ technology Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.
  • Page 9 To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Universal Resource Locator - The address of a file located on the Internet. Vehicular Information Solutions. Dataradio’s name for a series of products spe- cially designed for mobile data. Virtual Private Network - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one net- work and goes to another over the Internet.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    This document is intended for engineering, installation, and maintenance personnel. General Description The Paragon-III product is a factory-integrated industrial-grade IP-based data radio base station used in mobile networks and is designed specifically to fit the needs of vehicular applications. The 700MHz version features diversity Software Defined Radio (SDR) receivers for added data decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments.

  • Page 11: Features

    Flash programmable firmwares, including over-the-air programming capability • Paragon-III units are factory-configured based on each customer’s network system requirements 1.2.2 Configuration Paragon-III units are factory-configured to default settings. Configuration changes or upgrades are web- based. 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 12: Factory Technical Support

    DATARADIO Corp. 6160 Peachtree Dunwoody RD., suite C-200 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 Technical support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time phone: 1 770 392-0002 fax: 1 770 392-9199 Email address: drctech@dataradio.com 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 13: Product Warranty

    Units out of warranty will be subject to service charges. Information about these charges is available from Technical Support. Packaging Each Paragon-III – 700MHz product normally leaves the factory packaged as follows: • A Dataradio base station “Radio-modem assembly” •...

  • Page 14: Installation

    2. Installation Overview The cabinet and rack-mount housing the Paragon-III’s radio-modem and Power Amplifier is generally installed in a sheltered facility. Occasionally located adjacent to the nerve center of the user’s network, it is often located near tower sites or at remote locations where it operates unattended.
  • Page 15 Figure 2 – Amplifier Technologies Inc 70W Power Amplifier Figure 3 - Indicators and Power Adjustment Control DC Power DC Power Output Input Output Input Figure 4 – Power Amplifier’s DC Power and RF Connectors 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 16: Rear Views

    Rear Views Figure 5 - Paragon-III rear view 10-amp fuse Paragon III (minus Power Amp) 2 x 15-amp fuses in parallel for Power Amp alone. Always replace as a pair Power Supply connection to Power Amplifier Figure 6 - Backplane...

  • Page 17: Electrical

    Paragon-III Base Station Assy. with 3rd party DC supply. This configuration illustrates typical wiring variation required when using both a third-party power supply and an optional DC-powered BSC setup. Refer to Dataradio System Engineering for further details. 2.5.1.1 Standard Power Supply Configuration The Radio assembly unit receives 13.8 VDC power inputs from two “T809 ”...

  • Page 18: Power Amplifier

    6 for the location of DC power and RF in and out connectors. Figure 4 Connect the T881 Tx module output to the power amplifier’s input using the Dataradio (p/n 727 03468-001) RG223 provided cable. For the power amplifier output, Dataradio recommends a 50-ohm, low-loss, double-shielded grade RF cable such as RG214 or 1/4"...

  • Page 19: Antenna

    • Turn power supplies ON. You are now ready to check for normal operation (as per paragraph 2.9) and to run the Dataradio CDip program for testing or trouble-shooting. Any change(s) to the settings must be done via files saved on diskette and loaded into the unit using the CDip program.

  • Page 20: Operating Description

    • Switch NORM-MON Switch – Manual selection between audio un- muted (continuous monitor) or when audio is above the manu- ally adjusted mute threshold. • COM – For factory use. Figure 8 - Receiver module 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 21: Transmitter Module

    Table 2 - 70W Power Amplifier indicators Function DC / ON Lights green when power is applied RF / ON Lights yellow when input RF power is applied OVER / TEMP Lights red when temperature-based shutdown is triggered 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 22: Bsc Module

    This feature is exclusive to the Se- ries II and Paragon III modules. If the speaker panel needs to be removed, a mirror programming port connector is provided on the backplane. programming port Figure 11 - Speaker module 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 23: Power Supply Modules

    - Lights faint green when module has entered over- current mode - Green LED is OFF, but power switch is ON indicates module has shut down due to over-temperature or over- voltage conditions. Figure 12 - T-809 Power Supply Module 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 24: T809 Rear Panel

    Figure 13 - T809 Rear panel • Protective Bonding Terminal – The Radio Assembly requires a secure ground connection. See section 2.5.1.1 for connection details. • 120 VAC Connector – Use the supplied 10A-rated IEC type power cord. 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 25: Radio Backplane Assembly

    Figure 14 - Radio Backplane Assembly Online & Offline Diagnostics Paragon-III units continually monitor and report on their environmental and operating conditions. Each transmission carries online diagnostic information which can be monitored remotely or even sent to a designated host for logging and later analysis. Transmission of online diagnostics may be enabled or dis- abled at any station or stations without affecting their ability to communicate with other stations Additional information, statistics, and offline test facilities are available via the browser.

  • Page 26: Operation & Configuration

    Both the configuration parameters and operating firmware can be updated remotely, even over the RF network itself, using the standard FTP protocol. Default IP Settings • Paragon-III radio modem supports the Router (IP Forwarding) mode 4.2.1 Ethernet Interface 1 (DATA) • MAC: 00:0A:99:XX:YY:ZZ •...

  • Page 27: Ip Network Settings

    IP Network Settings 4.3.1 IP Network Settings (with Host) Referring to Figure 15 below, set the Paragon-III base station. Set the “Data” port Eth1 IP addresses (for “Setup” port set Eth2) and IP netmask of both Base and Mobile(s). Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network.

  • Page 28: Lan Setup

    On the Address line of the Internet browser of your choice, type the factory-default IP addresses given to all Paragon-III radiomodem units: 192.168.20x.1 (where x is 2 for the ETH1 Data port and 3 for the ETH2 Setup port). Press Enter. The Enter Network Password screen opens.

  • Page 29: Security Setup

    3. Click Save Parameters Interface The Paragon-III user interface (Figure 18) provides easy access to the various menus used to configure and view your network settings. The Navigation Area lists seven top-level menus, four of which expand to offer submenu. The tables starting at section 4.7.2 below list action of each function.

  • Page 30: Apply Parameters & Save Parameters Buttons Behavior

    Pressing the Station Reset button opens the Confirm Station Reset (Figure 20) as a reminder to first save. Apply Parameters Figure 19 - Parameter Command Buttons behavior Figure 20 - Station Reset Confirmation 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 31: Unit Status

    4.7.2 Unit Status Table 3 - Unit Status Item Description Displays Paragon-III information retrieved from the connected unit. Banner Have this information handy if contacting Dataradio support. Displays name of connected unit. Station Name Configured under Setup Basic General StationID Displays local time zone.
  • Page 32 Item Description Ethernet Interface 1 IP MTU - Default 1500. Range 576 to 1500 bytes Factory MAC address Ethernet Interface 1 factory (Dataradio) MAC address in HEX format DHCP Server Disabled, Enabled (Default). Ethernet Interface 2 DHCP Client Disabled(Default), Enabled. Ethernet Interface 1 Disabled(Default), Enabled.
  • Page 33 Encryption Key Displayed in pairs separated with spaces 4.7.2.11 Network Statistics Table 14 - Network Item Description Data bytes presented Control Acks Rx’d Data packets sent Data bytes delivered Control Nacks Rx’d Data packets Rx’d 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...
  • Page 34 Request Transfer Reset values Status 4.7.2.15 RSSI Table Table 18 - RSSI Table Item Description RSSI Table RSSI Table illustration, see figure nn 4.7.2.16 Support Table 19 - Manuals & Support Item Description Support Show link(s) 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 35: Trouble-Shooting And Testing

    (100W range) for the power amplifier. • Radio service monitor (IFR-120B with option 03: 30KHz IF filter or equivalent). • RG-214 or RG-223 cable with N-Type male connector to connect Paragon-III to the service monitor. • CDip 1.0 or later Important note: Before proceeding make sure that the service monitor has been calibrated recently and has warmed up for at least the time specified by its manufacturer.
  • Page 36 Look for Use the mobile address Refer to 5.3.1 and to “Delivery confirmed” on function and “Send” but- Refer to factory technical CDip Help content. the Status bar ton to dynamically test support. the link 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...
  • Page 37 CHECKLIST B (Paragon-III) General Check out (part1 of 2) Paragon-III units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try readjusting units unless it is really required. Misadjusting a unit may result in significant performance losses.
  • Page 38 CHECKLIST B (Paragon-III) General Check out (part2 of 2) Paragon-III units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try readjusting units unless it is really required. Misadjusting unit may result in significant performance losses.

  • Page 39: Additional Test Details

    The valid address range is A to GN. The base address is usually: 1. The program may display one of the following messages on the status bar: For Paragon-III products: “address is not in AMN or number format” For mobile products: “address is not in the range A –...

  • Page 40: Windows/Unix Tools

    RFC 826. Once recognized the server or networking device returns a response containing the required address. Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. EXAMPLE arp-a displays all entries in the ARP cache. Useful in manipulating ARP caches. • ROUTE View and update the system routing table 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 41: Statistics Information

    IP, TCP UDP … Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. EXAMPLE netstat ? displays help netstat-a display TCP and UDP connections and listening ports information For further information on TCP/IP troubleshooting, please visit: http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/466/14/1.html 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 42: Radio Programming And Adjustments

    6. Radio Programming and Adjustments T881-10 Radio Transmitter Programming This procedure describes the steps needed to program the Paragon-III radio transmitter module. 6.1.1 Recommended Items 486 PC or better, MS-Windows 98 © or later T800win programming kit for Series II: PGM800Win programming software user's manual PGM800Win Windows based programming software version 3.0 or later...
  • Page 43 Figure 21 - Exciter System Infomation Sample Figure 22 - Exciter Channel Information Sample 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 44: Channel Selection Via Dip Switches

    Set all other switches to “ON”. Example: To select channel 1, set the DIP switches as shown below: Binary Value Always ON except when default channel is required Figure 23 - Backplane DIP switches example - Channel 1 selected 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 45: Transmitter Radio Tuning

    5. Connect a 3 feet long double shielded cable (N-M to BNC-M) between the IFR T/R output and the exciter antenna connector. 6. Connect the Paragon-III Extender Rail Kit to the empty chassis exciter slot. 7. Apply power to the base station.
  • Page 46 Connect the coaxial cable from the IFR T/R to the Exciter output connector 2. Key the Exciter by pressing the module PTT button. The output power at the coaxial cable end connecting to the power amplifier should be: T881 = 5W +0/-300mW (RV502, Figure 24) 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 47: T881-0200 Transmitter Tuning Controls Location

    Figure 24 - T881-0200 Transmitter Tuning Controls location 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    -36 dBm to 1GHz, -30 dBm to 3.2GHz - standby -57 dBm to 1GHz, -47 dBm to 3.2GHz VSWR Stability 3:1 mismatch Transmitter Sideband Noise (ACP) @ +/-50 kHz -40 dBc @ +/- 1 MHz -100 dBc 120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual...
  • Page 49 Operation Full duplex Protocol Dataradio Proprietary E-DBA with OOB AAVL support xRC16FSK (128 kb/s) Data rates and xRC8FSK (92 kb/s) Modulation type xRC4FSK (64 kb/s) * Operating under Class I permissive change, subset of 16-Level FSK POWER AMPLIFIER – 70W...

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