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FCC ID: BIB5450500101 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO EXHIBIT VIII...
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FCC ID: BIB5450500101 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO MAN-OM-545C January 2001 Meteor Communications Corporation 8631 So.212th St.. Kent, WA 98031 Tel: (253) 872-2521 Fax: (253) 872-7662 E-mail: mcc@meteorcomm.com 2000 by Meteor Communications Corporation all rights reserved...
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Safety Authority. Beryllium Components in MCC-545C RF Power Components RF power components in the modules listed below incorporate some Beryllium within the transistor package and must be handled as specified in the above warning notice.
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FCC ID: BIB5450500101 GENERAL WARRANTY Meteor Communications Corporation (MCC) warrants that its products conform to the published specifications and are free from manufacturing and material defects for one year after shipment. Warranty-covered equipment that fails during the warranty period will be promptly repaired at MCC’s facility in Kent, Washington.
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FCC ID: BIB5450500101 REVISION PAGE Document Title MCC-545C INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS Manual Document Number: Revision # Date Revision Redline 11/10/2000 Redline Release 01/03/2001 Initial Release EXHIBIT VIII...
3.3.4 Set and VerifyTx/Rx Frequencies ............3-11 3.3.5 Perform RF Test ..................3-12 OPERATIONS ...................... 4-1 4.1 Getting Started..................... 4-1 4.1.1 Command Entry and Editing..............4-1 4.1.2 Unit Name and Station ID ............... 4-2 O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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4.1.4 System Time and Date ................4-2 4.2 Station Operational Parameters................4-3 4.2.1 Configuring the MCC-545C..............4-3 4.2.2 Selecting MCC-545C Remote/Master Operation ........4-5 4.2.3 Selecting Network Parameters ..............4-5 4.2.4 Selecting the Burst Monitor ..............4-7 4.2.5 Controlling the Hourly Statistics Report..........4-8 4.2.6 Scheduling MCC-545C Events ...............
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APPENDIX A Command Printouts Unsolicited Printouts APPENDIX B Data Logger Interface APPENDIX C GPS Interface APPENDIX D Application Note: MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO Warning Software APPENDIX E Application Note: CR10X Data Logger APPENDIX F Event Programming LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page MCC-545C Photograph.....................
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DESCRIPTION 2-4 O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
Appendix D contains information on configuring the 545B for use in a Flood Warning System. Appendix E contains information on interfacing to the Campbell Scientific CR10X Data Logger. Appendix F contains information on the event and I/O programming capability of the 545B. O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
Used for added emphasis of material. CAUTION Signals the operator to proceed carefully. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Used in cases where failure to heed the message may result in personal injury or equipment damage. O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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DESCRIPTION General Description The MCC-545C Packet Data Radio provides versatile communications from fixed or mobile sites. The 545C can be used for sending and receiving messages, position reporting, data logging, or other specific applications. Designed to operate over a fading groundwave and an intermittent meteor burst communications channel, the unit's low standby-power consumption (<1 watt)
The 545C sends the position location to a Master or Base Station, which forwards the information to a Data Center or Host Computer for processing. This data can be used in dispatch centers, corporate/district offices, and other monitoring Stations for updating O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
The following paragraphs contain a brief description of each of the five main hardware elements in the 545C. Figure 2.2 presents a block diagram for the 545C. Figure 2.3 presents an outline drawing showing mounting holes, connectors, and dimensions. O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
(surface mounted). As an option the board can be conformal-coated with an acrylic encapsulate that contains a tropicalizing, anti-fungal agent to increase durability and provide protection against moisture and contamination. O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
MRF 455 F1/16 CO-AX 12 V BATT +12 VOLT POWER PROCESSOR RUN (ON) LED (FLASH) TX POWER OK = AMBER LED VSWR = RED LED ANTENNA BNC MCC 545C BLOCK DIAGRAM FIGURE 2.2 O&M of the MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
DESCRIPTION 2-14 2.6.2 MCC-545C Power Amplifier The power amplifier assembly contains two printed circuit boards. One board, the 100 watt power amplifier, is mounted inside an aluminum enclosure to provide RF shielding between the low level phase lock loop synthesizers and the high power output. This board contains a T/R switch for half-duplex operation, a harmonic low pass filter, and a dual directional coupler for power level control.
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> 70 db minimum SP Threshold Adjustable from –115 to –106 dbm Triggered by DET RF and Demodulator Lock Noise Blanker > 20 db Reduction in Impulse Noise MCC Standard (Refer to Section 3.2) TABLE 2.2 MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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512K x 16 non-volatile Flash memory Switches: System Reset, Momentary Jumper: Modulation Select (In for GMSK, Out for BPSK) DSP Clock Select (pins 1-2) Mod Filter Select (In for BT=0.5, Out for BT=1.0) TABLE 2.4 MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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The MCC-545C STAT command is very useful in determining the site antenna noise levels. The STAT reading should be between –120 and –115 dbm for an antenna line loss of about 1 to 2 db (100-200 ft of RG-214).
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8-10 ms period which is associated with power line noise. If the MCC-545C is operated on a vehicle, care must be taken to ensure that the vehicle ignition system, DC motors, or any other source of electrical noise is isolated through shielding, ferrite bead, and/or bypass capacitors.
.10 second. A #14 wire (or two #16 wires) should be used for both the +12 and ground wires. The wire length should be shorter than 10 feet. The MCC-545C does not have an internal fuse and special care must be taken to protect the unit from a power line reversal.
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Antenna cable length must be kept as short as possible to minimize line losses. Try to maintain a line loss between the antenna and the MCC-545C to less than 1 db. A table of cable loss (at 50 MHz) for various types of co-ax cable is given below for reference.
Assembly instructions are included with each antenna. Please refer to these for proper assembly of all antenna elements. 3.2.2 Cable Connections There are a maximum of four cable connections to be made to the MCC-545C as shown below: GPS Antenna (Optional)
DESCRIPTION 2-23 3.2.2.1 DC Power The MCC-545C requires a power source that can deliver up to 25 amps of pulsed power (100 msec) out of a +12 V to +14V power source. The 25 amp power demand will cause a voltage drop to occur at the transmitter input, resulting in reduced transmit power, unless the power cable to the source is sized appropriately.
(tied to pins 4 and 6) Tx Data (from MCC-545C) Rx Data (to MCC-545C) (tied to pins 1 and 6) Ground (tied to pins 1 and 4) (tied to pin 8) (tied to pin 7) Not Used MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
The AUX PORT is normally connected to a GPS receiver or other serial input device. Use a standard RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male D connector. This port is also used for interfacing to MCC test equipment (pins 6, 8, and 9). MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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(SCADA) interface requiring limited I/O in lieu of a full data logging capability. Use a mating cable with a 25-pin male D connector for access to the various functions. For convenience, this cable may be routed to a terminal block for interfacing to the various sensors and other external devices. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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Analog Input #4 ( 0 to 5 V) Analog Input #5 ( 0 to 5 V) Analog Input #6 ( 0 to 5 V) +5V Reference (10mA for sensor excitation) +12V (0.5A maximum) Detected RF Test Point MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
If this message does not appear then the baud rate may not be set correctly in the operator terminal. The default baud rate setting in the MCC-545C is 9,600 baud, 8 data bits, one stop bit and no parity. This baud rate setting may be changed in the MCC-545C using the SETBAUD and SAVE commands, as described in Chapter 4.
ID, mmmm is the Master Station assignment and aaaaa is the initial Master Station connectivity setting. Obtain these numbers from your network manager. The MCC-545C will save the ID and reboot whenever the unit is powered up or reset. 3.3.3 Set and Verify the Tx/Rx Frequencies The MCC-545A is programmed by a factory-trained technician to operate on a number of authorized frequency channels.
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VSWR greater than 3:1. Check the antenna and coaxial cabling for proper installation. This completes the power-up sequence of the MCC-545C. The unit is now ready for operation. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed operating instructions.
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In command descriptions, the parameter "name" is the assigned Station name. The name is the numeric Station ID. For more information on MCC-545C operation as either a Remote or Master Station, refer to Section 4.2.1. Station IDs, represented by "nnnn", can be assigned as follows: 1 –...
DATE,mm/dd/yy TIME,hh:mm{:ss} The time of day maintained in the MCC-545C is transmitted to all Remote Stations keeping all units in a network on the same time reference. If the time of day received at a Remote Station differs by more than two minutes from the internal Remote clock, the Remote will set its clock to the received time of day.
The PROM can only be modified by replacing this chip with one programmed with the new data. The RAM contains all the dynamic data for the MCC-545C. All data logger data, positional data, and messages entered into the MCC-545C are stored in RAM. Also, all command parameters are stored in RAM.
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However, EEPROM is limited to 10,000 write cycles per memory location so the MCC-545C only writes to EEPROM using two special commands - "ID" and "SAVE". Only values that have changed are written into EEPROM. A validation checksum is saved in the MCC-545C to verify its data is correct.
You will need an MSC capability to command a change back to ASCII. 4.2.2 Selecting MCC-545C Remote/Master Operation The MCC-545C can operate as either a Remote Station or as a Master Station. Use the DEVICE command to select the mode you require.
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Remote to Remote link in a network that is predominantly line-of-sight. INF – MASTER OPERATION ONLY - Infinity hop quantity (default is 8 hops). Defines the width of the network in hops plus one to determine when connectivity MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
RELAY – MASTER OPERATION ONLY - Relay function specification (default is ON). Specifies whether the MCC-545C should act like a Remote in terms of relay functionality (i.e., does not share connectivity table with other Masters. DATAP – priority of data reports initiated at the MCC-545C (default is Y precedence).
The SCHED command allows you to schedule automated command "events". An "event" simply consists of giving one or more commands a trigger time. When the MCC-545C's real-time clock reaches the trigger time, the scheduler invokes the command as though you had entered it from the MCC-545C's operator terminal.
4.2.7 Setting Timeout Duration There is one programmable time limit for the I/O port input on the MCC-545C. MCC recommends using the pre-programmed default timeout parameter. If you choose to change the timeout the time limits may be set by entering the number of seconds, from 0 to 32767. Enter a 0 to turn off the time limit.
If the synthesizer is unable to establish phase-lock when the SYNTH,ON command is entered, the MCC-545C will respond UNLOCKED to the request and turn off the TX key. It will try once a minute thereafter to establish phase-lock. If it fails, the message Synthesizer unlocked will be displayed;...
TABLE 4.1 Sending and Receiving Messages The MCC-545C is a packet data radio and therefore enables an operator to send and receive messages to all nodes within the network. The messages may be entered from an operator terminal that is connected to the OPERATOR PORT of the MCC-545C.
Messages are first entered and edited in the TEXT EDIT BUFFER. They are then transferred to one or more TX QUEUE buffers for transmission to the designated destinations. The diagram below depicts the general flow of messages within the MCC-545C software and the various commands associated with each step in the process.
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OPERATIONS 4-13 There is a default destination programmed into the MCC-545C during the installation and initialization of the unit when it is first brought on-line in the network. If a message is not given a specific destination it will be sent to the default destination only.
Tx Queue in accordance with its assigned priority. Messages of equal priority are placed in the Tx Queue in the order received from the TEXT EDIT BUFFER. The following display will appear on the operator terminal as the MCC-545C begins to transmit a message:...
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END-TO-END ACK OF name:sss FROM name If the end-to-end ACK is not received within the specified time-to-live limit, the MCC-545C will purge the message from the Tx Queue and display the following message: hh:mm:ss MESSAGE TIME-TO-LIVE EXPIRED, MSG.NO:sss, DESTN: name...
When a new message is received it is announced by the following display: hh:mm:ss RECEIVING name:sss TXT sss/nn FROM name ROUTED TO: name The MCC-545C then generates an ACK of the message packet and transmits the ACK to the neighbor from whom the message was received:...
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OPERATIONS 4-17 hh:mm:ss TXTMSG ACK name:sss, nnnn CHARS FROM name When the destination MCC-545C receives a complete message, it displays the following message: hh:mm:ss MSG RECEIVED name:sss, xxxx CHARS text……………………………… **end-of-message** where “name:sss” is the message serial number. Messages are deleted as they are displayed or printed unless they are being forwarded to further destinations.
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To delete all messages from all queues, enter: FLUSH MSG For each message deleted, the terminal prints: Id:sss deleted Entering the FLUSH MSG command deletes all messages in all queues for every node of the network, including connectivity and end-to-end acknowledgment messages. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
Command Reference List MCC-545C COMMANDS All implemented MCC-545C commands are listed in Table 4.2 alphabetically for ease of reference. However, many commands are used in conjunction with others. These functional groups are given below. You may also type HELP or HELP,COMMAND to receive an explanation of any listed command.
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BBU jumper must be in place to enable RAM back-up. If both symbols are present on a command, certain aspects are stored in one way and other aspects are stored in the other. See command table below for clarification. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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(ASSIGN,MNT,OFF), you will not be able to enter seconds commands or view printouts from the MCC-545C. You must open the MCC-545C and press the Reset button on the microprocessor board to re-enable the Operator Port. *BASE{,nnn,nnn} Set display range of Master Station IDs reserved for use nnn = Master 2 –...
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= Station ID 1 – 4095 Master = 1 – 245 Remote = 256 - 4095 *CHECKIN{,ii} Select check-in interval in seconds ii = interval 1 – 65535 Clear monitor Station CLEAR MAINTENANCE MONITOR MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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OPERATIONS 4-23 MCC-545C COMMANDS COMMAND DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS RANGE †CLOSE PORT,function Close specified MCC-545C port from operation. You function = user MNT, POS, MSG, {,function,…} can enter more than one port name to close, using interface function ALT, DTA, C&S commas to separate the names on the same line.
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Set CR10X acquisition mode - Get all reports since last mode = ALL – get all UPDT reports since last update CURRENT – get only the current data report LAST,n – get last “n” data reports MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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FIFO – first in, first out LIFO – last in, last out CR10X,REGISTER,n{,dd Read/Set internal storage register. n = register 1 – 28 number Signed floating point ddd = value number (see CR10X manual) MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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If CR10X program contains security codes, this code command (with correct security codes) must precede any other command for CR10X to respond. Manual set up of last data pointer in the MCC-545C DATE = mmddyy mm = 1 - 12 CR10X,SETPTR,DATE,...
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0 – 4095 source routing at the Master Station. If you turn off the Station ID: MCC-545C’s default destination, no data will be queued, Master = 1 – and the message editor will ask you to enter a destination before sending a message. Up to four destinations may Remote = 256 –...
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Delete all messages from all queues. FLUSH MSG FLUSH RXQ,nnnn Delete all elements of specified Station from receive nnnn = Station ID 1 – 4095 queue. Master = 1 – 245 Remote = 256 – 4095 MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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This command is meaningless on an MCC-545C. *FULL DUPLEX Set MCC-545C in full-duplex mode. IMPORTANT When set to full-duplex mode, the MCC-545C’s receiver is disabled by the built-in Tx/Rx switch. †GLOF{,nnnn,nnnn} Define the IDs for use as GLOF sensor Stations/display nnnn = Station ID 1 –...
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= valve 1 – 15 opening time close = valve 1 – 3600 closing time 1 – 3600 on = on time 1 - 3600 off = off time duration = overall duration for on/off cycle MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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OFF = ignore host connection state; keep transmitting and do not set bit flagging loss in probe *HOURLIES{,action} Turn on/off hourly statistics. action = ON – enable OFF – disable MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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MCC-545C COMMANDS COMMAND DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS RANGE If device – Remote: Set MCC-545C’s assigned Master Station ID to number nnn = Remote ID 256 – 4095 Normal operation “nnn”. When no parameters are given, current ID is mmm = Master 1 – 245 †*ID{,nnn,mmm{,mode}...
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This will remain in effect for a timeout password period (10 or 60 minutes depending on operating mode), or until you log off. Default = MCC-545C *LOS CHECKIN{,ii,rr} Select check-in interval (in seconds) and retry count for ii = interval 1 –...
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After entering dest1. . .destn = message, press [ESC] to queue for transmission. If you destination(s) do not enter a destination ID, the MCC-545C name = node A – Z, 0 – 9 automatically sends your message to its default name 1 –...
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= 3-20 A-Z, 0-9, - password, new password command is used to change the internal stored password. character You must be logged on and know the old password. The password password will automatically be saved. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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The P77 command must be used to place the Julian date into position one, and Hour/Minute into position two. With this setup, the MCC MCC-545C will strip off the first two sensor values and place the date and time derived from these values into the standard MCC 550B report.
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ON – enable vehicle tracking applications and causes received status OFF – disable bits from the MDP to be included with the position data in the Remote's data reports. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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1 – 99 duration = length of poll retry = retry count for failed polls *POS{,interval,format, Display/initialize internal MCC-545C timing for interval = 0 – 65535 protocol} reporting GPS position data. Specify update period in reporting interval seconds, in either binary or text format, using given...
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FORMAT,SHO RT – output report on one line PRG,nnn Undefine MCC-545C Station from network. nnn = Master 1 - 245 Station ID Enable messages to print as they are received. *PRINT †PRIORITY,message Define priority characters for each message type.
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MCC Remote Emergency Device (RED). The entered prefix 0 – 999 ID code is used with RED messages generated by the nnn = call sign MCC-545C using RED,TEST or RED,TX. suffix †RED,NUM,n Set dead-band interval in which repeated RED n = dead-band 1 –...
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= Base 1 – 245 repeats. Station ID OFF clears a previously established definition RESET Perform hardware reset to clear and reinitialize I/O channels and RF controller. This command retains previous network configurations and message traffic. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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Display statistics for the MCC-545C Receiver CLEAR = clear all statistics after display Save CONFIG parameters in EEPROM. Reboot of SAVE MCC-545C (or restart due to software failure) returns unit to configuration saved in EEPROM. MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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1 – 16 LINK command to route the data. time stamp = mm 1 – 12 mmdddhhmn ddd 1 –365 hh 0 – 23 mn 0 – 59 value = ASCII 0 – FFFF hex sensor value MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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Master = 1 – 245 Remote = 256 – 4095 SHOW TXQ,nnnn Display contents of transmit queue for the destination nnnn = 1 – 4095 Station. destination Station ID Master = 1 – 245 Remote = 256 – 4095 MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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Master = 1 – 245 Remote = 256 – 4095 SMS{,nnnn} Display status of message packet in specified message nnnn = Station ID 1 – 4095 list. Master = 1 – 245 Remote = 256 – 4095 MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
= 8 in segments A – Z FLOODP partial default = Y flooding prec. 1 – 99 level default = 1 INF infinity hop quantity MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000 DATAP priority ON, OFF of data reports created by MCC-...
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MONITOR GLOF WARNING RELAY STREAM GAUGE SYSTEM MONITOR WEATHER †STOP Turn transmitter off. †STT,secs Set command timeout (in seconds). Default is 15 secs = time limit 0 – 32767 seconds. before reset (0- off, >0-on) MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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Monitors both the RS-232 port and RF link. This SWMON SWMON command should be placed in the schedule of the MCC-545C at an interval that detects a Master Station failure within the required system design. There are no parameters. A typical example is: SCHED,I,5:0,SWMON...
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DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS RANGE *SYNTH{,action} Display/set status of frequency synthesizer. This action = command is applicable only to the MCC-545C/S. ON – enable OFF– disable Show current date/time. TEST Send test transmission and return updated statistics (uses same format as STAT command).
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COMMAND DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS RANGE TYPE{,action{,nnn{nnn, Control auditing of messages entered at specified units action = … and routed through the MCC-545C. ON - enable ,nnnn}}} OFF - disable nnn = units to be 1 - 4095 audited. ALL – default Master = 1 –...
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Without parameters, displays total WEATHER setup. ON – enable OFF – disable †WEATHER,REPORT,t Defines data reporting interval in minutes for a Maritime t = report interval 0 – 32767 Weather Station. in minutes TABLE 4.2 MCC-545C PACKET DATA RADIO 12/2000...
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