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RLC-3 8 Port Communications Controller
Software Version 1.77
Copyright 1997, All Rights Reserved
Link Communications, Inc.
115 Second Ave N.E.
P.O. Box 1071
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 482-7515 Voice
(406) 482-7547 Fax
http://www.link-comm.com

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  • Page 1 RLC-3 8 Port Communications Controller Software Version 1.77 Copyright 1997, All Rights Reserved Link Communications, Inc. 115 Second Ave N.E. P.O. Box 1071 Sidney, MT 59270 (406) 482-7515 Voice (406) 482-7547 Fax http://www.link-comm.com...
  • Page 3 This will save you a lot of confusion and frustration, as it should answer most of your questions. The RLC-3 communications controller supports up to 8 radio ports and two I/O boards (8 analog voltage inputs, 8 logical (dry contact) inputs, and eight MOSFET output drivers each). The radio ports can be configured to require one of several combinations of COR and PL inputs for access.
  • Page 4 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    027: Recall the Time of Day Clock in Female Speech ......4-23 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 6 174: Erase DVR Tracks ..........6-26 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 7 077: Isolate a Port from the Rest of the System ......9-6 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 8 109: Configure Wind Speed Reading ........12-23 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 9 144: Set Offset and Frequency Readback Styles ......14-16 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 10 197: Not Currently Used ..........17-10 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 11 Appendix G: ASCII Chart ..........G-1 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 12 RLC-3 Radio Port Parts ........

  • Page 13: Command List By Number

    056: Append a Command to a Macro ......... . . 8-7 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 14 109: Configure Wind Speed Reading ......... . 12-23 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 15 160: Clear Analog High/Lows ..........12-21 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 16 500..999: Execute a User Macro ..........8-4 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Contact Link Communications, Inc. for more information. What Link Communications, Inc. will not cover: 1. Too much voltage to the controller. The RLC-3 operates at +11V to +15V, negative ground. 2. Damage to the controller by lightning, accident, or incorrect power hook-up.
  • Page 18 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 19: User Survey

    Please take a few minutes and fill out this questionnaire. RLC-3 Serial Number ....________________ (Located in the upper right corner on the 'RLC-3' main mother board) RLC-3 Purchase Date ....________________ Application: (Circle All That Apply)
  • Page 20 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    What Each Connector is For When you look at the back of the RLC-3 cabinet, you will see ten vertical slots and three horizonal slots cut out of the metal cabinet. Some of these slots may have metal covers over them if they are not used (because you didn't purchase those options).
  • Page 22 - Screw on the plastic outer shield. - When power is applied to the RLC-3 controller, the 5 LED's on the RLC-3 power board should light, indicating proper board operation. If all of the LED's do not light, turn off the power immediately.
  • Page 23 COR signal will work if the switch #2 (labeled "CR") is switched correctly. The signal must be able to sink 4mA to ground. The input impedance of the RLC-3 COR input is 10KS and it is diode clamped with internal pull-up resistors. This allows it to handle input voltages of up to 40 volts without damage to the controller.
  • Page 24 PL decoder board to filter the PL signal out of the receiver's audio before it goes to the RLC-3. Connecting the Receiver Audio - 2 types of audio can be used on the RLC-3 controller: Type 1: De-emphasized audio (Speaker Audio) Type 2: Discriminator audio (Raw Unsquelched Audio) - If type 1 audio is used, set configuration switch #1 (labeled "DM") to the "OFF"...
  • Page 25 Step #5: Adjusting the RLC-3 Controller - Locate connector P4 on the RLC-3's main board. (It is the 10 pin female connector located near the power connector and above the serial port connector). There is one pin for each receiver's audio (labeled 1..8 to correspond with the number of the card the receiver is connected to), one for...
  • Page 26 Step #6: Connect the Autopatch to the RLC-3 The autopatch is normally mounted inside the RLC-3's rack cabinet, near the main power jack. The autopatch has a separate power jack to make it easier to radio remote the patch (discussed in the next paragraph.
  • Page 27 COR and PTT will be swapped. This makes the radio link appear to the controller to be a straight-through DB-9 cable, even if it is miles long. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 28: Serial Port Interfacing

    Serial Port Interfacing The RLC-3 has a full duplex serial port for interfacing to a computer or serial terminal; it is the connector right next to the main power plug. This connection can be made with just a cable, a telephone modem, a packet TNC, or any other method that will send the serial characters back and forth (some have even used Telnet over the Internet).
  • Page 29 25-pin serial connector, you can use a standard 9 to 25-pin converter or wire your own cable. To wire your own, connect the RLC-3's pins 2, 3, and 5 to the computer's 3, 2, and 7 respectively.
  • Page 30 Stop bits You can change the baud rate the RLC-3 uses with command 024. If you are using a modem, you may be able to set the baud rate that the modem uses to communicate with the controller to be different than the speed at which it connects to the other modem.
  • Page 31 8 bit mode. If all else fails, write down how your cable is wired and call Link Communications for help. After you get it working, see Appendix F for information about controlling from the serial port. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 32: Reset And Power Up

    You can change any or all of the command names if you want to. You can make them almost any combination of DTMF digits up to six digits long. Normally you will want to Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 33 When timed execution is turned on, you can just enter a command and wait for a few seconds and the controller will execute it. For more information about the force-execution digit and timed execution, see command 078. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 34: Error Messages

    When a command executes correctly (User and/or macro execution) this macro is called. Error 208 - Internal error just occurred If you get this error please contact Link Communications, Inc. with a detailed description on how you made this error occur.
  • Page 35 217: "055 217" to avoid getting an error message every time you enter an HF command wrong. Error 218 - Reserved Error 219 - Reserved Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 36: How To Configure A Port As A Repeater

    1-16 How to Configure a Port as a Repeater The RLC-3 controller supports a repeater on every port. This allows for multiple stand alone repeaters operating at the same time, on the same controller. We will describe how to configure and setup port one as a repeater.

  • Page 37: Example 1-1: Configuring A Port As A Repeater Or Link

    To monitor a port from another port the following command is used 001 X Y Where X is the port doing the monitoring of port Y, Y is the port being monitored Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 38: Example 1-2: Configuring A Port's Cor/Pl Polarity

    If your receivers are already 'Low' you do not need to change the configuration. If you polarity is active 'High', you need to change the labeled switch on the appropriate radio card to tell the controller your correct polarity. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting The Controller

    Only 1 LED is lit Check for bad or blown fuse Only Some of the LED's are lit Short on that specific power supply. Call Link Communications Inc. if this occurs. No Audio at Test Bus Check for main system power (All LED's lit)
  • Page 40 1-20 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2: Port Connection Commands

    There is more than one way to turn a repeater off, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. For this example, we will assume that you have a repeater connected to port 1. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 42 056 500 038 ; be quiet for the rest of this macro 056 500 061 1 ; disconnect all ports from port 1 010 500 A1 ; name the repeater off code "A1" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 43 056 501 000 11 ; make port 1 a repeater again - this will not reconnect any remotes 010 501 A2 ; name the repeater on code "A2" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 44: 000: Connect One Port To Another Port

    Response: Voice Response "1 Connect 4 On" Example 2: Want port 3 as a repeater port 000 3 3 D or unkey or <Enter> Response: Voice Response "3 Connect 3 On" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 45: 001: Monitor One Port From Another Port

    If you want a one-way connection, where port A can monitor port B but port B can not hear port A, use command 001. Example: Monitor Port 4 by Port 1 <001> 1 4 D or unkey or <Enter> Response: Voice response "1 MON 4" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 46: 002: Disconnect One Port From Another Port

    Port 2 is currently a repeater port. You want to return the port to a link <002> 2 2 D or unkey or <Enter> Response: Voice response "2 Connect 2 Off" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 47: 003,004: Recall A Port's Connections

    Voice Response "1 Connect 2 4 6 8" Example 2: Ports 1,3,5,7 are connected to port 2 <004> 2 D or unkey or <Enter> Response: Voice response "2 Connect 1 3 5 7" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 48: 005: Set Receiver And Dtmf Decoder Conditions

    - Receiver and DTMF decoders default to mode 1 on all ports. Mode Definitions: Mode Definition No Access COR Access PL Access COR and PL Access COR or PL Access Always Active Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 49 You may want to change the access mode to mode 0 when you are not using it, to keep it from timing out. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 50: 006: Recall Receiver And Dtmf Decoder Conditions

    This command allows you to recall the conditions set with command 005. <006> p Recall a port’s access mode Parameters: - 006 is the default command name. - ‘p’ is the port number (1..8) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 51: 009: Recall Entire Controller's Audio Crosspoint

    6 Connect <TX1> <TX2> <TX3> <TX4> <TX5> <TX6> <TX7> <TX8> 7 Connect <TX1> <TX2> <TX3> <TX4> <TX5> <TX6> <TX7> <TX8> 8 Connect <TX1> <TX2> <TX3> <TX4> <TX5> <TX6> <TX7> <TX8> Serial Format: Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 52: 013: Recall Radio Port Card Conditions

    If a port is off the system, or there has been a failure the card number will be spoken. If a card is installed but this command says it is off of the system, try resetting the controller with command 035 and check it again Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 53: 061: Disconnect All Ports From A Radio Port

    061 12345678 D or unkey or <Enter> breaks every connection in the whole crosspoint. Example: Disconnect all other ports from Port 4 <061> 4 D or unkey or <Enter> Voice Response: "4 Clear" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 54: 155: Enable Or Disable Ptt For A Port

    - 156 is the default command name. Voice Response: Ports that are set to operate normally are listed. Any ports not listed have their PTT disabled. Normal response: "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8". Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Audio And Dtmf Configurations

    DTMF digit before it is detected and muted, although you can avoid hearing it at all with an audio delay module (available from Link Communications). The audio stays muted until a few seconds (see command 20, DTMF mute timers) after the digit is released.
  • Page 56 On the RLC-3, this resistor is R12 on the radio cards (not the motherboard). When R12 is 300K, the DTMF digits should be detected in less than 40ms, but voice falsing is common. The first RLC-3's were shipped this way.

  • Page 57: 007: Configure Dtmf Mute/Cover Tone/Bypass

    DTMF digits entered from the radio down the phone line. In most cases, the DTMF mute can be left off with minimal risk of Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 58: 008: Check Dtmf Mute/Cover Tone/Bypass Settings

    This command allows you to recall what was last set with command 007. Command 007 can also be used to recall the settings. The voice response is the same as command 007. <008> p Recall mute controls on a selected port Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Timers

    Chapter 4: Timers This chapter deals with the controllers timers and time related issues. Programming, starting, restarting and recalling timers Setting and recalling the time-of-day clock Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 60: 020: Program A Selected Timer

    Parameters: - 020 is the default command name. - XXX is the selected timer to be programmed - YYYY is the value to be programmed into the timer (0 to 9999) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 61 Message Start Delay Timer, Transmitter 4 " Message Start Delay Timer, Transmitter 5 " Message Start Delay Timer, Transmitter 6 " Message Start Delay Timer, Transmitter 7 " Message Start Delay Timer, Transmitter 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 62 Courtesy Beep Delay Timer, Receiver 4 " Courtesy Beep Delay Timer, Receiver 5 " Courtesy Beep Delay Timer, Receiver 6 " Courtesy Beep Delay Timer, Receiver 7 " Courtesy Beep Delay Timer, Receiver 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 63 " Hang Timer, Transmitter 3 " Hang Timer, Transmitter 4 " Hang Timer, Transmitter 5 " Hang Timer, Transmitter 6 " Hang Timer, Transmitter 7 " Hang Timer, Transmitter 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 64 The default is one second. Timer Number Definition Defaults I/O Polling Timer (100) 1 second 1 sec (100) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 65 Doug Hall RBI-1 Delayed Send Timer: Buffers inside the RBI-1 overflow if it is sent too many changes too quickly. The RLC-3 avoids this potential problem by collecting all of the changes that occur quickly (such as within a macro) and sends the combined result of all of them only when no changes have been made for the length of this timer.
  • Page 66 DTMF digit. Its length is automatically set by the controller each time you record, so there is no reason to set it yourself. Timer Number Description Default Small DVR Timer None Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 67 " Mini-Hang Timer, Transmitter 3 " Mini-Hang Timer, Transmitter 4 " Mini-Hang Timer, Transmitter 5 " Mini-Hang Timer, Transmitter 6 " Mini-Hang Timer, Transmitter 7 " Mini-Hang Timer, Transmitter 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 68 This timer is used to help determine the wind speed indicated by an anemometer. The number of pulses counted during the length of this timer becomes the pseudo-analog value. For more information, see command 109. Timer Number Definition Defaults Wind Speed Timer 2.26 sec (226) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 69 " Initial ID Timer, Transmitter 4 " Initial ID Timer, Transmitter 5 " Initial ID Timer, Transmitter 6 " Initial ID Timer, Transmitter 7 " Initial ID Timer, Transmitter 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 70 " Pending ID Timer, Transmitter 4 " Pending ID Timer, Transmitter 5 " Pending ID Timer, Transmitter 6 " Pending ID Timer, Transmitter 7 " Pending ID Timer, Transmitter 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 71 " Time Out Timer, Receiver 4 " Time Out Timer, Receiver 5 " Time Out Timer, Receiver 6 " Time Out Timer, Receiver 7 " Time Out Timer, Receiver 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 72 " Dial Tone Timer, Transmitter 4 " Dial Tone Timer, Transmitter 5 " Dial Tone Timer, Transmitter 6 " Dial Tone Timer, Transmitter 7 " Dial Tone Timer, Transmitter 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 73 " Preaccess Timer, Port 3 " Preaccess Timer, Port 4 " Preaccess Timer, Port 5 " Preaccess Timer, Port 6 " Preaccess Timer, Port 7 " Preaccess Timer, Port 8 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 74 User Timer 08 " User Timer 09 " User Timer 10 " User Timer 11 " User Timer 12 " User Timer 13 " User Timer 14 " User Timer 15 " Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 75 This would keep the reverse patch from ever answering the phone. - This timer is programmed in 1 second increments from 001-9999 Timer Number Description Defaults Reverse Patch Ring Timer 10 sec. (010) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 76 - This timer is programmed in 1 second increments from 001-9999 - This timer defaults to 030 Timer Number Description Defaults DVR Record Length Limit 30 sec. (030) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 77 This timer specifies the amount of time the controller will wait before trying to send the next beacon. See Chapter 19 for more information about the beaconing system. Timer Number Description Defaults Beacon Timer 1 sec. (001) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 78 Tail Message Timer TX 5 5 minutes (300) Tail Message Timer TX 6 5 minutes (300) Tail Message Timer TX 7 5 minutes (300) Tail Message Timer TX 8 5 minutes (300) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 79 Re-Enable Keyup Delay Timer, RX 4 “ Re-Enable Keyup Delay Timer, RX 5 “ Re-Enable Keyup Delay Timer, RX 6 “ Re-Enable Keyup Delay Timer, RX 7 “ Re-Enable Keyup Delay Timer, RX 8 “ Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 80: 021: Recall A Timer Value

    Most timers automatically stop when they expire. <023> xxx Parameters: - 023 is the default command name. - XXX is the selected timer to be programmed (See Command 020 for Timers) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 81: 025: Sets The Time Of Day Clock

    4-23 025: Sets the Time of Day Clock This command allows you to set the time of day clock on the RLC-3. <025> hh mm a/p Parameters: - 025 is the default command name. - HH is the actual hours with leading zeros...

  • Page 82: 028: Sets The Date

    4-24 028: Sets the Date This command allows you to set the date on the RLC-3 Clock. <028> mm dd yy w Parameters: - 028 is the default command name. - MM is the month with leading zeros - DD is the day of the month with leading zeros...

  • Page 83: 029: Recall The Date

    (Appendix B, words 800 and above). Speaking those words with command 036 will let you format the date readback any way you like it. Parameters: - 029 is the default command name. Voice Response: "This is <Month> <Day> <Year> <Day of Week>" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 84 4-26 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5: Command Names

    How Command Names and Command Numbers are Used: The RLC-3 controller has 1000 commands. The first 200 are commands that do a specific task and are described in this manual. The rest of the commands are macros that automatically execute a sequence of other commands.
  • Page 86 "012 ABC123" and unkeying or pressing enter. Advanced Command Naming Topics: You probably don't need to read this section, but it is here just in case. If it doesn't make sense to you, just skip it. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 87 "00021" would cause your custom message to be sent, while "00013" or any other command starting with "000" would access the normal command 000 and cause the normal "X connect Y" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 88 When all of the commands have their original names, there is no confusion because every command has its own unique three digit name, the command number. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 89: 010: Re-Program Command Names

    - Command names begin with 000 and end with 999 Voice Response: The voice response is XXX YYYYYY 'ED' [Extra Data] - [Extra data] is the amount of additional data needed for that command. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 90 4) Voice response: 13 ABC123 ED 0 Note that the current command name does not matter at all, only the command number (the last three digits of the command name in the manual) and the new name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 91 You want to make the names of commands 010 through 050 more difficult to guess by making them 6 digits long, starting with the digits 96C: <062> 010 050 96C D or unkey or <Enter> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 92: 011: Recall Command Name

    - Y..Y is the command name with default command name of 000-999 Voice Response: The voice response is "y..y is <cmd number>, <cmd number>..." or "y..y is not used" if there are no commands that have that name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 93: Blocking Execution From Certain Ports

    Command 131 5 000 999 D or unkey or <Enter> Command 131 6 000 999 D or unkey or <Enter> Command 131 7 000 999 D or unkey or <Enter> Command 131 8 000 999 D or unkey or <Enter> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 94: 130: Block Command Execution From Port

    This command allows you to recall which ports are blocked from executing the specific command. <132> ccc Parameters: - 132 is the default command name. - CCC is the command number to recall Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 95: Chapter 6: Cw, Dtmf, Voice And Dvr Messages

    ID. Almost all of these defaults can be overridden by the user, if you so desire. For more information about how the messages are routed and how you can change the default routing, see Chapter 16 and Appendix A. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 96: 030: Send A Cw Message

    Parameters: - 030 is the default command name. CC is the CW data, two digits per character SPACE PAUSE Note: This table is duplicated in Appendix C for ease of reference. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 97: 031: Send A Dtmf Sequence

    - DD is the DTMF data (See Below) Number DTMF Digit <Pause> Example: Want to send the DTMF data '0 0 0 1 1 D' <031> 00 00 00 01 01 13 D or unkey or <Enter> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 98: 036: Send A Voice Message

    Note: if you want the voice message to stop if someone keys up in the middle of the message (a polite voice message), see commands 063 and 064. These commands are often used for ID's. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 99: 066: Send A Voice Message Using English Words

    “This is a test”, then the DVR will play track 123, then the synthesized voice will speak “Repeater”, and finally the DVR will play track 32. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 100: 040: Send One Or Two Tone Sequence

    DTMF tone. If you want a beep at one frequency then a beep at another frequency, call this command twice from a macro and only specify one frequency each time. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 101: Note About Courtesy Beeps

    Note about Courtesy Beeps The RLC-3 courtesy beeps are not simply a programmable beep. When it is time to send a courtesy beep, the RLC-3 decides which ports should receive the courtesy beep, sets the audio routing variable to those ports (see Appendix A), and calls that port's courtesy beep automatic macro (see Chapter 8).
  • Page 102 0880 is the frequency of the other tone in hertz 6) Now when port 1's courtesy beep needs to be sent, the courtesy beep macro will call Command 040 three times to generate the three beeps. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 103: 041: Courtesy Beep Enable/Disable For A Selected Transmitter

    Disables courtesy beeps for this transmitter Enables courtesy beeps for this transmitter only if it is a repeater (the default) Enables courtesy beeps for this transmitter, even if it is a link Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 104: 042: Set Cw Speed For A Selected Port

    - 042 is the default command name. - P is the selected port (1..8) - SS is the words per minute send value Default: All ports default to 20 words per minute Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 105: 043: Set Cw 2-Tone Frequencies For A Selected Port

    - 043 P AAAA D or unkey or <Enter> If a 2 tone CW frequency is chord wanted, only enter 2 frequencies - 043 P AAAA BBBB D or unkey or <Enter> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 106: 044: Set Up Dtmf Regenerate Parameters: Not Active

    This command allows you to set up the DTMF regenerate parameters for each attached port. You may need to use this command to slow your DTMF tones down if a scanning DTMF decoder is on any of the attached systems that you want the RLC-3 to control. <044> p aaaa bbbb Parameters: - 044 is the default command name.

  • Page 107: 051: Start Dial-Tone

    How to cancel the dial tone once it is running: 1) You can cancel the dial tone with a DTMF digit on the port dial tone is present. 2) When the dial tone timer expires (See Command 020) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 108: 063: Send A Polite Voice Message

    810 is a special word that speaks the current time. To put that command into macro 500, enter: "053 500 063 801". You can then call macro 500 from a macro, the scheduler, a tail message, etc. to speak the time politely. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 109: 064: Send A Polite Voice Msg, If Interrupted Execute Cmd

    When command 064 executes, it checks for receiver activity. If the receiver is active, it executes command 260 (the impolite ID). Otherwise it speaks the voice message "ID". See Chapter 11 for more information about programming ID's. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 110: 163: Keypad Test

    The '*' character will be spoken as 'S' and '#' will be 'P'. <163> d..d Parameters: - 163 is the default command name - D..D are the digits to be read back Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 111: The Digital Voice Recorder

    If there is mail for you, you can listen to your message by entering the "Retrieve Public Mail" command. Up to nine public mailboxes can be in use at a time. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 112: Private Mailboxes

    DVR (it need not be connected to the RLC-3 at this time) and power up the DVR. You should see a printout on the serial screen noting how much memory is expected (based on which version of the EPROMS you have) and then how the memory test is progressing.

  • Page 113: Audio Quality/Recording Time

    1KHz tone with 3KHz deviation. Adjust the controller to get one volt peak to peak at the audio test point on the controller (the way the controller receive level is normally set Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 114: The Audio Check Command

    Before executing any DVR commands on the RLC-3 you should enter Command 182 1 D or unkey to tell the RLC-3 that the DVR is installed. The controller will respond by saying "one". If you do not do this, some of the commands will work, but others will not.

  • Page 115: Playing Messages

    If you are erasing a single message, the controller will continue to run normally while it waits for the DVR to finish deleting the message and send "message erased". If Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 116: Recording The Prompting Tracks

    DVR. A "software oscilloscope" function lets you view a graphical representation of what is stored in any one of the slots. This feature is not real-time and requires that your serial Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 117 This can help you know what you should delete when the memory gets full. If you have connected a terminal or computer to your RLC-3, all you have to do is unplug the cable from the RLC-3 and plug it into the DVR. The default setting is 9600 baud, N81, the same as the default for the RLC-3.

  • Page 118: 182: Select Dvr Type

    6-24 182: Select DVR Type This command tells the RLC-3 what type, if any, DVR is installed. Some DVR commands will not work correctly if this command has not been executed. If no DVR is installed, this command should be used to tell the controller that (or it may cause problems such as the tranmitter coming up or staying up when it shouldn't).

  • Page 119: 172: Record Dvr Track (Prompted)

    - 173 is the default command name - TTT is a DVR track number. If only one track specified, can enter 1..3 digits. If more than one track is specified, must enter groups of three digits. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 120: 174: Erase Dvr Tracks

    182 1 D or unkey to set up the DVR and that the "message erased" track has been recorded. You may have to wait for several seconds after entering the command for the DVR to finish deleting the message and send "message erased". Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 121: 175: Record Public Mail

    To retrieve your mail, you would enter "Command 177 3 D or unkey". <177> s Parameters: - 177 is the default command name - s is which mailbox your mail is in (1..9) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 122: 178: Erase Public Mail

    >180> sss Parameters: - 180 is the default command name - SSS is the number of the mailbox get the mail from Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 123: 181: Erase Private Mail

    Command 180. It erases all of the messages in that mailbox, but does not affect any of the other private mailboxes. <181> Parameters: - 181 is the default command name Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 124: 183: Record A Message On The Small Dvr

    DTMF burst so that your message sounds clean. When it stops recording because it reaches the end of a slot, it does not back up to avoid wasting record time. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 125: 184: Playback A Small Dvr Message(S)

    - SS is the DVR slot number, two digits per slot Notes: DVR messages can be intermixed with synthesized voice messages and the RLC-3 will make sure that they are sent in the right order. For example, you could write a macro that would speak your call sign using the synthesized voice, then use the DVR to speak "Link...
  • Page 126 6-32 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 127: Chapter 7: Serial Port Commands

    Where the Serial Ports Are: The RLC-3 has a serial port on the motherboard, next to the power jack, that is used for entering commands on the controller. This is called the main serial port. The top DB-9 connector on each radio card is also a serial port and is usually used for controlling a remote base.
  • Page 128 SPI and TTL/RS-232 depending on what type of remote base interface they are trying to control. These outputs are open collector and require pullup resistors (pullups are built into the RBI-1 and RLC-ICM). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 129: 024: Set Up Rs-232 Serial Baud Rates

    024: Set Up RS-232 Serial Baud Rates This command allows you to set up the baud rate for the RLC-3's main serial port and the serial ports on the radio cards. The baud rate for the main serial port should be set to match the computer, serial terminal, or modem that you have connected to it to program the controller with.

  • Page 130: 060: Set Up Serial Port Options

    - Z (optional) is 1 to suppress serial (the default) or 0 to send serial caused by commands entered from DTMF - Q (optional) is 1 for queued serial (the default) or 0 to send it before continuing Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 131: 032: Send Serial Message Out The Main Serial Port

    162: Always Send Serial Message out the Main Serial Port This command is identical to Command 032 except that it always sends its message, regardless of whether command 060 is set to suppress serial sending or not. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 132: 169: Always Send Serial Out Main Serial Port By Ascii Code

    This command does not automatically send carriage returns (ASCII 013) or line feeds (ASCII 010). If you do send a carriage return, the controller may automatically send a line feed afterward (see command 060). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 133: 033: Send Serial Message Out Radio Card's Serial Port

    To change the baud rate, see command 024. If you want to send characters that are not on the DTMF pad (if that is what you are using) or the keyboard (if you are controlling via the serial port), see command 034. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 134: 034: Send Serial Out Radio Card's Serial Port By Ascii Code

    There is no voice response for this command Notes: • Use 033 instead of this command if you can - it doesn't make you look up ASCII codes. • To change the baud rate, see command 024. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 135: 138: Direct Spi Send Out Of Radio Card's Serial Port

    0..9, they can be used as BCD data. Key Entered Data Sent Key Entered Data Send 0000 1000 0001 1001 0010 1010 0011 1011 0100 1100 0101 1101 0110 1110 0111 1111 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 136 The data and clock signals are available on the radio card's serial port. The format of the data is as follows: Data Output - Pin 2 Clock Pin 3 Ground Pin 5 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 137: Chapter 8: Macros

    There are at least two common understandings of what a macro is. The RLC-3 currently supports the more flexible of the two types; eventually it may support both. The kind the RLC-3 supports could be called a "multiple command macro" because it provides a way to execute a sequence of internal commands in response to one command from the user.

  • Page 138: Limits On Macros

    Macro 502 could call macros 503, 504 and 505. Macro 502 is nested one level deeper than 501, so it is at level 3. Call Command 038 Call macro 501 Call Command 007 Call macro 502 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 139 Macros 503, 504 and 505 are at level 4. Note that they are all at the same level. Any commands that are called from these macros will be at level 5. This is about as deep as the RLC-3 will let you nest macros, 5 or 6 levels.

  • Page 140: 200..499: Execute An Automatic Macro

    These commands allow you to execute user macro sequences. These macro are not used by the controller for any specific purpose, so you can use them for any purpose. <500>..<999> Parameters: - 500..999 is the default command name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 141: 053: Program A Single Command Macro Sequence

    - D..D is the additional data associated with command MMM Example: Want to execute command 031 using macro 123 - 031 with 20 additional digits (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,3,2,1) <053> 123 031 1234567890987654321 D or unkey or <Enter> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 142: 054: Recall Macro Contents

    (speaks each letter, with pauses for spaces) "C2 36" the second command in the macro is command number 9 "D9" this command has 9 digits of data which are: "133002028" the words "Error Two-Hundred" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 143: 055: Delete Macro

    <057> mmm ddd Parameters: - 057 is the default command name. - MMM is the number of the source macro - DDD is the number of the destination macro Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 144: 058: Delete A Command In A Macro

    If NN is larger than the number of commands in the macro, the new command will be appended to the macro. - CCC is the command number of the command to insert - D..D is the data for the above command Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 145: Automatic Macro Explanations

    Command 054. Command 054 also tells you how many percent full a macro is. Each macro can store 100 bytes of information, about 100 keystrokes. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 146 ID's for a port to send the same message, program that message in the first of the four pending ID macros, then program the other three to execute the first one. To change the ID timers, see Command 020. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 147 Port 5 Impolite ID Port 6 Pending ID #2 Port 6 Impolite ID Port 7 Pending ID #2 Port 7 Impolite ID Port 8 Pending ID #2 Port 8 Impolite ID Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 148 To change how often the RLC-3 checks to see if an alarm has occurred, see Command 020. The default is every one second.
  • Page 149 Analog 3, Normal Analog 4, Normal Analog 4, Normal Analog 5, Normal Analog 5, Normal Analog 6, Normal Analog 6, Normal Analog 7, Normal Analog 7, Normal Analog 8, Normal Analog 8, Normal Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 150 Input 3 Low Input 4 Low Input 4 Low Input 5 Low Input 5 Low Input 6 Low Input 6 Low Input 7 Low Input 7 Low Input 8 Low Input 8 High Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 151 Port 2, Time-out Clear Message Port 3, Time-out Clear Message Port 4, Time-out Clear Message Port 5, Time-out Clear Message Port 6, Time-out Clear Message Port 7, Time-out Clear Message Port 8, Time-out Clear Message Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 152 Macro Definition Macro Called on Reset Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 153 Macro 399 is automatically executed immediately after the autopatch is hung up. It can be used to reconnect the links that may have been disconnected with macro 398. Macro Definition Called after Autopatch is placed On Hook Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 154 (depending on the number readback mode). Macro Definition Called after Autopatch number is read-back Macro 403 is an autopatch macro that is used for number readback mode 2. Macro Definition Internal Autopatch Macro Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 155 Macro 408 is called when a user logs off. First his callsign is spoken, then this macro is called. It is normally programmed to speak "control down". Macro Definition User Logoff Message Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 156 401 which is used for non-autodial calls. Macro Definition Called before autodial number is read-back Macro 412..499 are reserved for future applications Macros 500..999 are user macros. They can be used for anything you want. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 157: Chapter 9: Pre-Access Commands

    It also allows you to use the RLC-3 to interface between linking systems that do things differently.

  • Page 158: 070: Configure A Repeater For Preaccess

    (see Commands 000, 001 and 002). <070> p Parameters: - 070 is the default command name. - P is the port to make a preaccess repeater Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 159: 071: Configure A Link For Preaccess

    1 to 6 digits long with any of the 16 DTMF digits in it, although you may have to change your force-execution digit temporarily (see command 078) while you execute this command to use the force-execution digit as part of the access code. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 160: 072: Disable Preaccess Requirement For A Port

    (see Chapter 8) for that port so that when that preaccess macro is executed, it temporarily allows access to the rest of the commands in the controller. <074> Parameters: - 074 is the default command name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 161: 075: Set Stop Access Conditions

    - Y is 1 to enable / 0 to disable stopping access when an invalid command is entered - Z is 1 to enable / 0 to disable stopping access when the receiver drops after a DTMF tone has been entered Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 162: 076: Recall Stop Access Conditions

    This macro is usually named '*', the local control key. <077> p Parameters: - 077 is the default command name. - P is the port for which to allow access (1..8) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 163: Chapter 10: Scheduler

    You can use command 084 to keep a scheduled event from happening (disabling it) and to re-enable it later. Programming is explained in the command descriptions. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 164: 082: Set Up A Scheduler Event

    - W is the day of the week Number Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday - DD is the day of the month - NN is the month of the year Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 165 056 502 036 050 037 039 036 D or unkey Append macro to speak voice message "TGIF" Now we will program weekly scheduler event 03 to execute macro 502: 082 03 502 6 05 00 1 D or unkey Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 166 April fools day. First we program macro 504 to call command 007: 053 504 007 10 D or unkey Macro will call command 007 Then we program scheduler slot 05: 082 05 504 04 01 12 10 1 D or unkey Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 167: 083: Recall A Scheduler Event

    What time of day the event happens. Yearly: "????" The month of the year that the event happens. "D ?" What day of the month the event happens. "Time ????" What time of day the event happens. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 168: 084: Enable/Disable A Scheduler Event

    - 084 is the default command name. - SS is the number of the scheduler slot to recall [00..99] - C is 1 to enable the event, 0 to disable it Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 169: Chapter 11: The Id System

    This-is the K repeater N053 252 064 260 480 476 041 033 007 038 054 032 411 ; Impolite ID: N053 260 030 20 12 07 17 33 11 36 27 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 170: To Program Your Own Id's

    Some variations on these macros would be: Make all of the ID's CW. To do this, use 030 and CW character numbers rather than 064, just like the impolite ID macro in the example. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 171: Id Timing

    ID in messages that may be sent spontaneously such as scheduled messages (time on the hour for example) or analog alarms. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 172: 085: Enable/Disable Iding A Port

    086: Recall Which Ports have ID's Enabled This command lists the ports that have IDing enabled. If all ports do, it speaks "12345678". <086> Parameters: - 086 is the default command name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 173: 087: Set Random Or Rotating Pending Id's

    4, 1, 2, ...) and which ones select them in random order. Voice response will list the ones that rotate, the others are random. <088> Parameters: - 088 is the default command name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 174 11-6 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 175: Chapter 12: I/O Board

    Each type will be described below. Please note that you can control how often the RLC-3 checks the input line and analog alarms by using Command 020 to change the reset value of timer 034. The default is to check the alarms once per second.

  • Page 176: Analog Input Lines

    The point of this discussion is to make it clear that the controller does not care what the real-world quantity is, it just needs a variable voltage and the proper conversion ratio, and it can handle it. You tell the RLC-3 what the conversion ratio is by specifying two points: The first is what real world quantity would cause the sensor to output 0 volts.
  • Page 177 See Commands 104..107 for more information. If you want to use an analog input to control a rotor, see Appendix E. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 178: I/O Board Pin-Out

    Input 7 Input 4 Input 8 Latched Output Lines Function Pin Number Function Pin Number Output 1 Output 5 Output 2 Output 6 Output 3 Output 7 Output 4 Output 8 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 179: 090: Read Whether Input Line Is High Or Low

    - B is the I/O board number (1..2) - L is the input line number (1..8) Notes: Multiple input lines can be read with one call to this command by entering more than one port number here. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 180: 092: Enable/Disable Input Line Alarm

    - A is 1 for the high alarm, 0 for the low alarm - C is 1 to enable the alarm, 0 to disable it Note: There is currently no command recall whether the input line alarm is turned on or off. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 181: 093: Turn Output Line On

    - L is the output line number (1..8) Notes: To provide customized messages when turning output lines on or off, use a macro that both executes this command and the speak voice message command (036). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 182: 095: Recall Whether Output Line Is On Or Off

    If you didn't understand all of this, don't worry about it, use this command, and wait for a later software version that will make all of this easier. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 183: 100: Read Analog Input Line

    - B is the I/O board number (1..2) - L is the analog input line number (1..8) Notes: Multiple input lines can be read with one call to this command by entering more than one port number here. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 184: 101: Set Resolution For Analog Input

    It accepts a voltage between 0 and 5 volts (at the processor, voltage dividers on the I/O board and external to the RLC-3 can both affect the maximum voltage that can be handled) and can differentiate 1024 levels within that range, about 5mV per level. LM335 temperature sensors output a voltage of 10mV per degree Kelvin (celsius - 273).
  • Page 185 If all of this has confused you, ignore it and select 0 digits after the decimal point (or leave it alone if you haven't changed it - 0 digits is the default). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 186: 102: Set Conversion Ratio For Analog Input

    - zzzz is the reading with a 5 volt input to the processor with leading 0s if necessary. If the voltage divider on the I/O board is turned on, this is the reading with a 25 volt input. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 187: Custom Analog Conversion Ratios

    25 volts when we give it 25 volts, the zero point is 0 and the full scale point is 25. Seems too easy, doesn't it? The other resolutions of the 0 to 25 volt conversions are left to a comparison with the 5 volt conversions. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 188 Cross Multiplying: 100 * 25 = 10 * X, 2500 = 10 * X, X = 250 MPH We now know that the low point is 0, the high point is 250, and that we need to use the voltage divider. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 189: 103: Calibrate An Analog Input

    - WWWW is the actual value that should be read by the sensor. Notes: The value you enter will have as many assumed decimal places as you set with Command 101. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 190: 104: Set An Analog Alarm

    - N is 1 for negative, 0 for positive for the following number - WWWW is the alarm point with leading 0s if necessary Notes: The value you enter will have as many assumed decimal places as you set with Command 101. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 191: 105: Set Analog Alarm Hysteresis

    - WWWW is the alarm point with leading 0s if necessary Notes: The value you enter must be a positive number and will have as many assumed decimal places as you set with Command 101. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 192 12-18 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 193: 106: Enable/Disable An Analog Alarm

    <107> b Parameters: - 107 is the default command name. - B is the I/O board number (1..2) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 194: 108: Recall Analog Line Configuration

    "high alarm ?" - the high alarm point "h ?" - the amount of hysteresis "low alarm ?" - whether alarm is on or off "high alarm ?" - whether alarm is on or off Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 195: 160: Clear Analog High/Lows

    - A is 0 for the low value, 1 for the high value, 2 to clear both the low and high values - L..L are the I/O lines on the I/O board Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 196: 161: Set Analog Smoothing Factor

    Smooth Factor Average Smooth Time about 9 seconds about 13 seconds about 18 seconds about 30 seconds about 50 seconds about 120 seconds about 220 seconds about 325 seconds about 11 minutes Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 197: 109: Configure Wind Speed Reading

    You can use command 100 or the analog special words to make the controller speak the wind speed. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 198 12-24 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 199: Chapter 13: Autopatch Routines

    You can use the '*' digit to execute any of the above autopatch commands. Simply rename your autopatch command to a '*' using Command 010. This will allow you to use the patch by simply keying up, pressing '*', then the phone number you wish to dial. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 200: Hanging Up

    Autopatches that are on a PBX often have to dial a '9' or some other combination of digits to reach the outside world. The RLC-3 has the ability to dial these digits for you. You can tell it what digits to dial and how long of delays to use before and after these "predial digits" with Command 116.

  • Page 201: Limiting Call Length

    It is assumed that whoever programs the autodial slots will decide whether to allow long distance numbers in autodial slots or not. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 202: Other Commands That Affect The Autopatch

    Command 123 will work even if you don't have an autopatch. Other Commands that Affect the Autopatch: Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 203 While this does not affect the DTMF digits that are actually generated when the autopatch is dialing, it does have several other effects. See the note on command 007 for more information. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 204: 110: Configure The Autopatch

    To avoid that, either don't use this readback mode or don't kerchunk while it is reading the number back. If this command is executed while the patch is in use, it will hang the patch up. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 205: 111: Manual Off Hook

    The longest number that can be dialed with the command is eleven digits, because that is the longest number that can be specified in the allowed number table. If you need to dial longer numbers, use Command 113. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 206: 113: Forward Dial With No Long Distance Checking

    Have macro 500 dial the number 012345678901234567890 <053> 500 113 012345678901234567890 D or unkey or <Enter> The user will program macro 500 to bring up the patch and dial the number 012345678901234567890. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 207: 114: Hang Up The Autopatch

    If they try to hang it up with this command while someone else is using it, you may want to speak a message that indicates that they aren't allowed to do that. Event trigger 227 (see Chapter 20) will let you do that. <115> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 208: 116: Set / Recall The Predial Digits And Timing

    10. Any of the 16 DTMF digits can be used, although you might have to temporarily change your force-execution digit to use it (see command 078). Defaults: Initial delay = 100 (1 second) After-predial delay = 100 (1 second) Predial digits = none Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 209: 119: Set Allowed Numbers Table Slot

    For a description of this table and how to use it, see the explaination of the dialing tables before Command 110. <120> sss Parameters: - 120 is the default command name. - SSS is the slot number (000..499) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 210: 121: Set Nuisance Numbers Table Slot

    - SSS is the slot number (000..099) - D..D is the whole number to be blocked (do include the last four digits of the phone number). The '#' digit is a wildcard that matches any digit. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 211: 123: Test Dialing Tables

    • You can disable a slot without erasing it with Command 127. • After you program an autodial memory, the predial information for that slot is enabled • Autodial numbers are not checked by the long distance dialing tables Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 212: 125: Recall Autodial Slot

    If you have a predial number programmed, and you do not want the controller to add a predial your autodial slot number, then you must execute this command and disable the predial setting for that specific autodial number. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 213: 127: Enable/Disable An Autodial Slot

    - P is the requested port (1..8) - C is the Half-Duplex on/off setting -- 1 ==> make the selected port half duplex (the default) -- 0 ==> make the selected port full duplex Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 214: 129: Recall Full Or Half-Duplex Patch Audio For A Tx

    It lists the ports that are in half-duplex mode. If a port is not listed, it is in full-duplex mode. <129> Recall autopatch half-duplex mode for a port Parameters: - 129 is the default command name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 215: 133: Set Up Reverse Patch

    Commands 000 and 001. For example, if you wish to monitor the repeater on port 1, enter "001 31", then press the force-execution digit for the patch or wait for the timed execution (see command 078). This will make the autopatch (port 3) monitor the repeater (port 1). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 216: 134: Access Reverse Patch Control Mode

    If you try to execute this command and the reverse autopatch has not been ringing, you will get an autopatch error (See System wide errors at the front of the manual). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 217: 136: Set Up Reverse Autopatch Ring

    This is the same as the other dialing commands except it will only let you dial autodial numbers. <137> sss Parameters: - 137 is the default command name. - SSS is the autodial slot number 000..999 (1..3 digits) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 218 13-20 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 219: Chapter 14: Doug Hall Rbi-1 And Rlc-Icm Routines

    PL (CTCSS) encode and decode is handled by the radios. The RBI-1 plugs into one of the RLC-3's radio cards. The audio, COR and PTT interface is made through the RLC-3 card's radio port (the bottom DB-9) and the signals that control the RBI-1 and ultimately the radio come from the serial port on the radio card (the top DB-9 connector).

  • Page 220: Using The Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    If there are combinations of settings that you use often, you can program them into the memories on the Kenwood radios (if you are using the RBI-1) or you can program user macros to select those settings, making the controller's macro work like a memory. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 221 In the maximum configuration using a Kenwood TM-701 Dual Band Mobile you can control Frequency, CTCSS encode On/Off, RF power level, Offset, Power On/Off, and Band. This is all accomplished thru the microphone jack. The RLC-3 Format supports the following functions: • Full frequency control, 4 ports/radios, and 4 bands.
  • Page 222 8 outputs, ground active, Sink 500mA each, 1A maximum total. Power Requirements: +10 to +14 Vdc @ 23mA. Size: 1.5" X 5.1" X 5.5" Copyright (c) 1996 Doug Hall Electronics. All Rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 223: Building The Rbi-1/Rlc-Icm Cable

    Connections to serial port on the radio card (top DB-9) 3 - Data ..... 2 - RLC-3 SPI data output 4 - Clock/Strobe .
  • Page 224 14-6 connections. The top (serial port) connector provides the control signals. This is not the main serial port the the RLC-3 motherboard. If you are using the RBI-1, there may also be some connections to one of the I/O boards.
  • Page 225 RBI-1. A macro can be used to let you toggle the output line with a single command. Copyright (c) 1996 Doug Hall Electronics. All Rights reserved Specifications subject to change without notice. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 226: 139: Set Up The Rlc-Icom Interface

    RBI-1, since it will only support one band module being on at a time. You must tell the RLC-3 which port the RLC-Icom is connected to with Command 140 before using this command. If you do not, the setup commands will be lost and you will have to enter them again.
  • Page 227 To select a 100 Khz offset for the 140..160 Mhz module that is plugged into connector 1, enter Command 139 130 D or unkey. Setup codes 75 and 80 are reserved for special offset memories, which are not yet supported. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 228 If you have properly entered the above commands, the RLC-Icom is set up and ready to use. To enter frequencies, turn PL on and off, etc., use the RBI-1 commands in this section of the manual (commands 141..150). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 229: Rlc-Icm Internal Operation Test Points

    (Remote Base Error) for example. These lines simply tell the user that the data was received. These lines can not directly interface to LED's, relays or any current "hungry" device. They are only designed for correct\error detection. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 230: 140: Set Port For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    If this is not set or is set incorrectly, none of the other commands in this section (about the RBI-1) will work. <140> p Parameters: - 140 is the default command name. - P is the port that the remote is connected to (1..8) Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 231: 141: Set Band Unit For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    140MHz (2 meters) Not Available 150MHz Not Available 160MHz 220MHz 220MHz 430MHz 430MHz 440MHz 440MHz 1240 1240MHz 1240MHz 1250 1250MHz 1250MHz 1260 1260MHz 1260MHz 1270 1270MHz 1270MHz 1280 1280MHz 1280MHz 1290 1290MHz 1290MHz Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 232: 142: Set Frequency (And Offset) For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    You can keep the controller from speaking the frequency by either entering or not entering a ‘*’ as a “megahertz point”, like “142 147*38". See command 144 for more information. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 233: 143: Set Offset For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    0 to 3. There are two different common definitions of what digit corresponds with what offset. They are shown in the table below. The RLC-3 supports both. You can select which format you want to use with Command 144.

  • Page 234: Set Offset And Frequency Readback Styles

    There is no command to recall which format you are using. If you are unsure, execute Command 143 1 D or unkey. If it says "plus", you are using format 0. If it says "minus", you are using format 1. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 235: 145: Set Power Level For Rbi-1

    (connecting the control line to a open collector output on the controller). <145> 0 Low Power <145> 1 Medium Power <145> 2 High Power Parameters: - 145 is the default command name. Default: - the default is low power Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 236: 146: Set Pl Frequency For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    X..X in the command above: 71, 72, 710, 719, 7100, and 7190. The RLC-3 takes the number that you enter and finds the closest match among the valid PL frequencies. When the synthesized voice responds to this command, it tells you the actual frequency selected, even if the value you entered was approximate.

  • Page 237: 147: Turn Pl Encode Off/On For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    This command allows you turn the PL (CTCSS) decoder of the radio connected to the Doug Hall RBI-1 off or on. <148> 0 PL Decode Off <148> 1 PL Decode On Parameters: - 148 is the default command name. Default: - the default PL decode off Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 238: 149: Recall Band, Frequency & Offset For Rbi-1 Or Rlc-Icm

    20 MHz offset (1200 radios only) "power XXXX" power setting is low/moderate/high" "PL XX.X Hertz" PL (CTCSS) frequency is XX.X hertz "PL TX On/Off" PL encoder is on/off, "PL RX On/Off", PL decoder is on/off Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 239: 151: Turn Radio Power On Or Off For Rbi-1

    Radio Power On Parameters: - 151 is the default command name. Example: I want to turn off the power on my 2 meter radio <151> 0 Voice Response: "Radio Power <ON/OFF>" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 240: 152: Goto Radio Memory Channel For The Rbi-1

    It is a good idea to have the frequencies noted for future use. Example: I want to recall the NOAA weather channel which is in memory channel 15. <152> 15 Voice Response: "Look Up <x..x>" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 241: Chapter 15: Serial Controlled (Hf) Radio Support

    (both are underneath the level adjustment pots). The Dallas DS1275 does not come standard with the RLC-3, but it is available from Link Communications and electronics supply sources. When using the DS1275, you must connect both the send a receive data lines. The DS1275 uses the -12V from the data line that goes into the controller to generate the -12V signal it sends back out.

  • Page 242: Hf Radio Control

    (with a different HC11), or you can get a new HC11 from Link Communications or another electronics supply source. Do not try to remove the HC11 from its socket with small screwdrivers - use a PLCC chip puller. If you replace the HC11, cycle the power a couple of times before resuming testing, to give the processor a chance to set up its config register.
  • Page 243 HF radio itself: receive frequency, transmit frequency, vfo, split, and mode. The rest of the features are provided by the RLC-3 itself. This allows the RLC-3 to provide all of those features even on radios that don't have built-in support for them. Scanning is performed by sending a change of frequency several times a second, so the controller always knows what frequency the radio is on and so it can handle scan edges even if the radio doesn't support them directly.

  • Page 244: 195: Configure Hf Mode

    HF mode is turned on or not) and "x" is the HF command prefix digit. "x" will be "clear" if no prefix digit is used. Example: I want the remote base turned on and I want my HF command prefix digit to be a '1'. 195 1 1 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 245: 196: Configure Hf Radio

    For example: "196 2 2 1 1" would select port 2, Kenwood, type 1, leave PTT on when sending serial. "196 2 2 1" would make the PTT drop while sending serial. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 246 IC-751 A IC-R72 IC-761 IC-R7100 IC-271 A/E/H ..Other ... Example 1: I want to tell the controller that there is an Icom IC-725 on radio port 2. 195 2 1 16 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 247: 197: Set/Recall Transmit/Scan Band Edges

    = Class to set edge(s) to. You can find out what the edges are for each class by setting them then recalling them with this command. Novice Technician / Tech Plus General Advanced Amateur Extra Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 248 148 Mhz 1.25 meters 222.0 Mhz 225.0 Mhz 70 cm 420.0 Mhz 450.0 Mhz 33 cm 902.0 Mhz 928.0 Mhz 23 cm 1240.0 Mhz 1300.0 Mhz user defined 0.0 Mhz 0.0 Mhz Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 249: 198: Hf Mode Enable

    Example: I am in HF mode and need to recall memory 15 Enter: 1 515 unkey or '#' Response: <frequency> In all these examples the format for data entry was: <HF Prefix> <Command> <Additional Data if Needed> <unkey or '#'> Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 250: Hf Remote Base Keypad Definition

    Voice response: "HF Receive". This does the same thing as command 001 does when you are not in HF mode. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 251 Digit 5: "p 5": Selects virtual VFO A. Has no effect if you are already using virtual VFO A. Restores the receive frequency, transmit frequency offset and mode to whatever they were Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 252 "p 8 1 x y": Turn offset on and make it negative if "x" is 1, positive if x is 0 or 2. Set offset size "y" from the table below. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 253 100 memories will work regardless of whether your HF radio has built-in memories or not. Voice response is "Write xx". Digit A: Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 254 On the RLC-3, when controlling the HF radio from the controller's serial port, you can use a '.' rather than a '*' if you wish.
  • Page 255 1 8 1 # or unkey ; Select Split (Repeater Mode) 1 2 # or unkey ; Go into transmit and receive mode 1 3 # or unkey ; Cancel HF mode after communications are complete Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 256: 199: Enter Hf Command (W/O Being In Hf Mode)

    - h..h is a command you would normally enter while in HF mode (they are described after command 198) Notes: It is possible to write a macro that uses command 199 to do several things, then execute that macro from HF mode using the keypad digit 4. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 257: Chapter 16: Special Audio Routing Commands

    16-1 Chapter 16: Special Audio Routing Commands See Appendix A for more information about audio routing. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 258: 037: Set Audio Routing Variable For Commands In A Macro

    • If you want to rename this macro to "567", for example, do the following: 010 500567 D or unkey. Now entering 567 and unkeying will execute the macro and cause the time to be spoken out ports 1, 2 and 4.. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 259: 038: Kill All Responses Following This Command

    056 400 005 1 2 ; set to PL access mode 5) The macro will speak the message "Repeater On P L" and not the mode change message "1 2" Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 260: 065: Restore Audio Routing Variable (Undo 037 And 038)

    Note that in both macros, command 038 is needed to keep the default response of command 000 from being spoken: "one connect two". Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 261: 039: Recall The Ports In The Current Audio Routing Variable

    To delete command 039 from the courtesy beep macro when you are tired of hearing it, use command 058 and you will not have to delete the whole macro and program it again. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 262: 050: Set Up Or Recall Default Audio Routing Variables

    12 - commands executed by an I/O alarm - P is a list of the ports that the audio will be sent out of. Enter a '0' if you do not want the audio to be sent anywhere. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 263 See Appendix A for more information about audio routing variables in general, commands 037, 038 and 065 for information about routing audio within a macro. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 264 16-8 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 265: Chapter 17: Special Control Commands

    17-1 Chapter 17: Special Control Commands Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 266: 035: Remotely Reset The Controller

    035: Remotely Reset the Controller This command allows you to remotely reset the RLC-3 controller. This does exactly the same thing as turning the power off and back on or pressing the reset switch on the board. It will not cause you to lose any of your programming - that is only possible by being at the site of the controller and following one of the initialization procedures described in Appendix D.

  • Page 267: 078: Set Command Entry Options For A Port

    This keeps a digit accidently entered from messing up a command you might enter 30 seconds later (if you didn't unkey in the meantime). It also reduces the likelihood of Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 268 B, then change it for A, then change B back to what it was. If you didn't understand this paragraph, just ignore it. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 269: 079: Recall Command Entry Options For A Port

    - 1..8 indicate the corresponding port - 9 indicates the serial port Defaults: - Chaining is disabled - Timed execution is disabled - All ports' force-execution digits default to the 'D' key Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 270: 080: Execute Command By Number

    000 was renamed during the previous upload. To avoid this problem, you can either reinitialize the controller before each upload (see Appendix D) or you can modify the file as shown below: Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 271 By inserting an “N”(the name of this command, 080) at the beginning of each line, the controller will ignore any name changes and will allow you to upload the file multiple times without errors. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 272: 164: Recall Software Version

    If that happens, you can call command 165 in the middle of those long macros to manually tickle the COP and keep it from resetting the controller. That is the only use for this command. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 273: 166: Display Status Screen

    This command does nothing. After executing, it returns an OK error code like most other commands do. It is used as the default command to execute for commands like Command 157. <167> Parameters: - 167 is the default command name Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 274: 014..019: Not Currently Used

    089: Not Currently Used 096..099: Not Currently Used 109: Not Currently Used 117..118: Not Currently Used 153..154: Not Currently Used 168: Not Currently Used 192..194: Not Currently Used 197: Not Currently Used Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 275: Chapter 18: 1000 User Structure

    RLC-3 will not let them execute the requested command. The command for setting up passwords is a level 4 command, so only users that are level 4,5,6 or 7 can set passwords.
  • Page 276 (that is a level 4 command). Log in as user 001 or 002 as described above and try Command 009 again. You can check to see if you are logged in by entering Command 188. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 277: Method #1 - No Passwords

    An example will probably make this a lot more clear. You will have to logon before trying this example, since command 186 is a level 6 command. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 278: Method #4 - Challenge Passwords With Decoy Digits

    "B C C" still appears in the digits entered. The other digits ("5 3 A" and the final "B") are not needed; they are just "decoy" digits and are ignored by the controller. But someone decoding Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 279 You will probably be just fine with no passwords and just changing a few of the important command names or with Method #1 fixed passwords. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 280: 186: Set Up User Password

    - If choose a password type of 0 but don't enter a password, you will be able to log in by just entering the name of command 187 followed by your user number (password method #1). Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 281: 187: User Log-On

    P..P is the password data Notes: If a password is challenged the user must unkey and allow the controller to prompt them with the digits to enter from their custom password table. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 282: 188: Recall Who Is Logged In

    If the controller should lose power while you are logged off, it will automatically log you off when power is restored so no one else can control without logging on. Actually, everyone is automatically logged off whenever the controller is reset for any reason. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 283: 190: Assign A User Level To A Command

    This is too keep lower level users from gaining unauthorized access. - You cannot change the level of the logon command; it is always 0. This is necessary to avoid locking yourself out of the controller. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 284: 191: Assign A Callsign To A User

    - www..www is a list of word numbers from Appendix B. There is a limit of 8 words per user number. Notes: These callsigns are normally used for the autodial slot with the same number. You can keep the callsigns from being used for the autodials with command 126. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 285: Chapter 19: The Beaconing System

    If you have two beacons in a row set up to go to the autopatch, and the patch never hangs up between them, you may need to shorten the hang timer for the autopatch port to less than a second. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 286: 045: Setup Beacon Table

    T = type of beacon to do 0 = beacon out radio port(s) D..D = list of radio ports, audio routing 1 = beacon out of autopatch D..D = phone number to dial Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 287: 046: Start Beacon

    This command allows you cancel a beacon after it has been started. Since only one beacon can be active at a time, you don't have to specify which one you want to cancel. <047> Parameters: 047 is the default command name. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 288: 048: Start Beacon Using English Words

    048 is the default command name. SS is the beacon slot number to use (often is 01) Error_message_in_English_words is the message to be spoken, with the words separated by underscore digits. Example: 048 01 This_is_a_test_error_message Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 289: Chapter 20: Event Triggers

    That way the event trigger calls only a single macro and the macro takes care of calling multiple other commands. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 290: 157: Set Up Event Trigger

    <159> eee 1 Enable an event <159> eee 0 Disable an event Parameters: - 159 is the default command name - EEE is the Event Number Default: All events are disabled Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 291 085 - Port 1 DTMF Active 5 042 - Port Inactive Port 3 086 - Port 1 DTMF Active 6 043 - Port Inactive Port 4 087 - Port 1 DTMF Active 7 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 292 179 - Port 7 DTMF Active 3 133 - Port 4 DTMF Active 5 180 - Port 7 DTMF Active 4 134 - Port 4 DTMF Active 6 181 - Port 7 DTMF Active 5 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 293 222 - HF Band 125cm 223 - HF Band 70cm 224 - HF Band 33cm 225 - HF Band 23cm 226 - HF Band Other 227 - Hang Up Command 115 Blocked Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 294 0, they will be sent every time the transmitter drops. If you key up while a tail message is being sent, it will start the cycle over again; that is the tail message will be sent again after you unkey, and the courtesy beep and hang timer are done. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 295: Appendix A: The Audio Routing Variable System

    You can use Command 050 to specify which ports get the audio that is caused by the serial port. The RLC-3 defaults to sending these messages out of port one, but you can send them to any ports you want to, or to no ports at all.

  • Page 296: Suppressing Command Responses In Macros

    Connect ports 1 and 3 (throws the voice responses away) The same process can be used to suppress or change the voice response from any macro. Any commands that are executed after Command 038 in a macro will be silent. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 297: Appendix B: Voice Word Table

    086, 810, 480, 475, 054, 054, 054, 054, 054, 411. These words make it easy to write custom messages that read the time, date, I/O lines, etc. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 298 036 F 081 APRIL 125 CHECK 037 G 082 AREA 126 CIRCUIT 038 H 083 ARRIVAL 127 CLEAR 039 I 084 AS 128 CLIMB 040 J 085 ASSOCIATION 129 CLOCK 041 K Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 299 265 INFLIGHT 172 DOWNWIND 219 GATE 266 INFORMATION 173 DRIVE 220 GAUGE 267 INNER 174 DRIZZLE 221 GEAR 268 INSPECTOR 175 DUST 222 GET 269 INTRUDER 176 EAST 223 GLIDE 270 IS Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 300 405 RED 313 MESSAGES 360 OPERATION 406 RELEASE 314 METER 361 OPERATOR 407 REMARK 315 MICRO 362 OSCAR 408 REMOTE 316 MIKE 363 OTHER 409 REPAIR 317 MILES 364 OUT 410 REPEAT Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 301 499 TUESDAY 453 SPRAY 500 TURBULANCE 544 FIF- 454 SQUAWK 501 TURN 545 THIR- 455 STALL 502 UNDER 546 -ED 456 START 503 UNIFORM 547 -ER 457 STOP 504 UNIT 548 -ING Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 302 669 TACOMA 586 O'CLOCK 623 FLASH 670 THIS 624 FLOOD 671 TIGER Pause 625 FRIENDLY 672 TODAY 626 GOLDEN 673 TOMORROW 587 PAUSE 627 GREYCLIFF 674 TONIGHT 628 HAM 675 VALUE Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 303 889 I/O 1 LOW 2 843 I/O 1 ANALOG 4 890 I/O 1 LOW 3 844 I/O 1 ANALOG 5 891 I/O 1 LOW 4 845 I/O 1 ANALOG 6 892 I/O 1 LOW 5 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 304 999). Will not happen until this word is actually spoken. 923 xxx - speak 24 hour time in male voice adding xxx hours. Can use to speak the time for any Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 305: Appendix C: Cw Code Table

    Appendix C: CW Code Table CW Code Table . CW XX . SPACE PAUSE Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 306 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 307: Appendix D: Reset And Initialization

    If you are trying to learn to program the RLC-3 and you mess things up, you can use this to put everything back the way it is supposed to be. Initialization does not hurt the RLC-3 in any way - there is no EEPROM or anything to wear out.
  • Page 308 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 309: Appendix E: Controlling A Rotor

    Appendix E: Controlling a Rotor The RLC-3 will evenually have specialized commands for controlling a rotor using the I/O lines on the I/O board, but you can do it now with a little work. • Connect the rotor controls to two of the output lines. We will assume that you have one output for on/off and another to select the direction.
  • Page 310 You can test the alarm we set in the above step by executing the motor CCW macro we made and making sure that it turns itself off when it gets to the CCW limit. The RLC-3 checks the alarm every second by default, but you can speed it up if you want to. Simply change the "I/O Polling Timer"...
  • Page 311 The high alarm should stop it when it gets to the proper position. • Reset the rotor and try the preset again. If everything works, rename the preset macro (MMM) to some descriptive name with Command 010 and make more presets. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
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  • Page 313: Appendix F: Programming With The Serial Port

    <Key radio> 000 13 <Unkey or press "D"> From the serial port: <ENTER> 000 13 <Enter or press "D"> Now try 009 (the first example) again. The crosspoint will show that ports 1 and 3 have been connected. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 314: Voice Responses To Commands Entered Serially

    Command 050. Using that command you can tell the RLC-3 to send the voice responses out any port (or more than one), or nowhere at all. To keep it from sending voice responses, enter "050 0" and press enter (you can also make that the first line of your upload files).

  • Page 315: Note About Spaces In Serial Commands

    (it does not support software flow control yet). This does not affect the commands that are being sent to the RLC-3 in any way - just the responses that you see on the screen. If you do not care about the responses, just let them get thrown away and forget it. There is no file size Version 1.77...

  • Page 316: Serial Responses To Commands Entered From A Radio

    RLC-3. Slowing the baud rate down will not help significantly, as that will slow down the responses just as much as the commands you are sending. There are several ways to do this: Tell the comm program to wait until it sees a new "DTMF>"...
  • Page 317 If even that isn't enough to get it under the length limit, you will probably have to break it up into separate commands, possibly speaking the first half and last half of the message separately. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 318 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 319: Appendix G: Ascii Chart

    234 S 069 E 110 n 152 ÿ 235 * 070 F 111 o 153 Ö 236 4 071 G 112 p 154 Ü 237 N 072 H 113 q 155 ¢ Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 320 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 321: Appendix H: Using The Lm335 Temperature Sensor

    Appendix H: Using the LM335 Temperature Sensor The RLC-3 supports the National Semiconductor LM335Z temperature sensor. The sensor converts temperature into voltage. This voltage is read by the controllers ADC (Analog-Digital Convertor) which allows the controller to read a voltage. When using the LM335Z sensor, the sensor needs to be powered in order for the temperature to be read.
  • Page 322 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 323: Appendix I: Software Problem And Request Form

    Appendix I: Software Problem and Request Form Link Communications Inc. Numbers: 406 - 482 - 7547 (Fax) 406 - 482 - 7515 (Voice) email: feedback@link-comm.com Name _______________________________________________________________ ________________ Serial #____________________________________________________________ _________________________ Phone #________________________ Fax #____________________ ___________ Request:_______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________...
  • Page 324 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...
  • Page 325 Software Problem and Request Form Link Communications Inc. Numbers: 406 - 482 - 7547 (Fax) 406 - 482 - 7515 (Voice) email: feedback@link-comm.com Name _______________________________________________________________ ________________ Serial #____________________________________________________________ _________________________ Phone #________________________ Fax #____________________ ___________ Request:_______________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________...
  • Page 326 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 327: Appendix J: Hardware Reference Section

    +12V and Power Board: The power board connector provides +12V from the power jack to the power regulator board, and the regulated and filtered supply voltages from the power regulator board to the motherboard. The power board connector is polarized so it can't be connected backwards. Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 328: Radio Board

    2 - COR POLARITY SWITCH , 3 - PL POLARITY SWITCH (BOTH DEFAULT ACTIVE LOW) ON = UP = ACTIVE LOW ( SIDE PUSHED DOWN) OFF = DOWN = ACTIVE HIGH TIME 4 - AUX. #1 SWITCH, CURRENTLY NOT DEFINED Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 329: I/O Board

    -- When the switch is on, +10v is feed to the external sensor S2 - Analog Voltage Divider Switch - This switch allows you to directly read 0.00v - 25.0 volts -- When the switch is on, the voltage divider in circuit Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 330: Power Board Led Definitions

    - 10, 5, 2.5 volts regulated are the power Boards output - There is no indication for the 3v lithium battery *** If the Voltage In LED is lit, but no other LED are lit, the fuse is bad *** Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 331: Bill Of Materials

    Bill of Materials Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 332: Rlc-3 Main Controller Board Parts

    RLC-3 Main Controller Board Parts Item Quantity Reference Part ________________________________________________________ 2000pF 68pF 100pF C6,C19,C20 0.01uF C7-C12,C14,C25-C43 0.1uF C15,C16 22pF C21,C22,C23,C24 10uF 2x5 Header 2x7 Header J3,J4,J5,J6,J7,J8,J9,J10, AMP Female Connector J11,J12,J13 10uH Inductor 2.50mm Power Jack DB-9 Rt Angle Female 7-MOLEX Power Access...
  • Page 333 U22,U27 74HC138 MAX-232 32.768KHz Tuning Fork Crystal 3.2768 Mhz Crystal Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 334: Rlc-3 Radio Port Parts

    5.1K Resistor R6(Var),R13,R14,R24(Var) 100K Resistor 300K Resistor R20,R22 470 Resistor 5 Position Dip Switch U1,U2,U15 74HC4066 U14,U3 Motorola MC33202P Teletone M-8870-01 Motorola 68HC11E1 74HC573 27C512-200 DS1275 (Optional) AD557JN 74HC138 74HC05 74HC21 74HC574 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 335: Rlc-3 I/O Board Parts

    DB-25 RT ANGLE FEMALE R1(SIP) 2.4K RESISTOR R2(SIP) 47K RESISTOR R3(DIP),R5(SIP) 10K RESISTOR R4(SIP) 40K RESISTOR S1,S2 8 POSITION DIP SWITCH U1,U7 74HC574 U2,U3 NATIONAL LMC660AIN 74HC244 ALLEGRO UD2596A 74HC138 U8,U9 74HC4066 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 336: Rlc-3 Autopatch Board

    4.7uF 220uF D1,D2,D4,D5 1N4004 1N750A RJ11 J2,J5 2x1 HEAD 3x1 HEAD 4x1 HEAD DIP RELAY SPST DB9RAF 2.5mm Q1,Q2 2N7000 R1,R6,R12 R2,R4,R11,R15 R3,R5 100K R8,R14 R9,R10,R16,R17 MC33202 M-929-01 DS2249 74HC05 LM7805 Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 337: Rlc-3 Power Board Parts

    RED LED 1.5 AMP FUSE 5mm 7 PIN MOLEX POWER CONNECTOR 10uH RG1,RG2 LM317T R1,R3,R4 237 RESISTOR 1.69K RESISTOR R5,R6,R8 1K RESISTOR 510 RESISTOR 270 RESISTOR LM78S05CT, TO-3 CABLE 5" POWER CABLE Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

  • Page 338: Component Layouts And Schematic Diagrams

    J-12 Component Layouts and Schematic Diagrams Version 1.77 Copyright © 1997 Link Communications Inc. 8/7/97...

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