Trio ER450 User Manual

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Issue 4: May 2003

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  • Page 1 User Manual E Series Data Radio ER450 Remote Data Radio EB450 Base Station EH450 Hot Stand-by Base Station www.trio.com.au Issue 4: May 2003...
  • Page 2: Part A – Preface

    If it is not possible due to the EB450 Base/Repeater Station nature of the equipment for it to be returned to Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd., EH450 Hot Stand-by Base Station then such expenses as may be incurred by Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. in servicing the equipment in situ shall be chargeable to the customer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TVIEW+ Diagnostics Part G – Commissioning Power-up LED Indicators Data Transfer Indications Antenna Alignment and RSSI Testing Link Establishment and BER Testing VSWR Testing Part H – Maintenance Routine Maintenance Considerations © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Part B – E Series Overview

    • Digital receiver frequency tracking for long term data reliability • Network wide non intrusive diagnostics which runs simultaneously with the application EH450 Hot Standby Base Station Page 4 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 5 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part B – E Series Overview Features and Benefits of ER450 Remote • Network wide diagnostics interrogation which can be Data Radio performed from anywhere in the system including any remote site •...
  • Page 6: Model Number Codes

    * Additional charges apply. Must be ordered seperately. Please refer to price list. 900 = 800 to 960MHz (D & S Series only) Provides compatibility with D Series radio Items in [ ] parenthesis refer to actual Trio part numbers Unit Type = Remote Station...
  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    ER450…. Conversion to Full Duplex Operation (N Type – Tx Port, SMA - Type Rx Port) Note: Requires external duplexer ERFDTRAY 19" Rack Tray for Mounting of ER450 Full Duplex Radio and External Band Reject Duplexer © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Part C – Applications

    (such as powerline ACR’s). In addition, other applications such as area wide security and alarm systems, public information systems (traffic flow and public signage systems) and environmental monitoring systems. Page 8 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 9: Systems Architecture

    Where the application layer does not provide the system simpler, and to operate faster. addressing, the E Series can provide it using SID codes™. (See Part F - Operational Features) © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 9...
  • Page 10 This can be done globally using the inbuilt data repeating functions, or source. selectively using intelligent address based routing features available in some PLC/RTU protocols. Page 10 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 11: Part D – System Planning And Design

    It is good design practice to consider the results of at least two of these models to design a radio path. © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Examples Of Predictive Path Modelling

    RX Sensitivity Level (dBW) -140.00 -135.00 RX Signal (uv) 9.70 21.70 RX Signal (dBW) -117.25 -110.26 RX Field Strength (uv/m) 95.74 115.23 22.75 24.74 Fade Margin (dB) Raleigh Service Probability (%) 99.470 99.665 Page 12 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 13 RX Sensitivity Level (dBW) -140.00 -135.00 RX Signal (uv) 1.49 3.32 RX Signal (dBW) -133.55 -126.56 14.65 17.64 RX Field Strength (uv/m) Fade Margin (dB) 6.45 8.44 Raleigh Service Probability (%) 79.735 86.656 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Selecting Antennas

    When aligning a directional antenna, avoid placing your hands or body in the vicinity of the radiating element or the forward beam pattern, as this will affect the performance of the antenna. Page 14 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 15: Data Connectivity

    DTE (terminal) – loop RTS to CTS, and DTR to DSR and DCE. DCE (modem) - loop DSR to DTR and RTS (note-not required for E Series modem when set for no handshaking). © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 15...
  • Page 16 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Cable Wiring Diagrams Page 16 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 17 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part D – System Planning and Design Cable Wiring Diagrams RS232 Connector Pin outs (DCE) Port A and B, Female DB9 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 17...
  • Page 18: Power Supply And Environmental Considerations

    (typically 0.5-1.5 amps, 1.3-2.5 amps for EB450). Caution: There is NO internal replaceable fuse, and therefore the radio modem MUST be externally fused with the fuse holder provided (ER450: 3 amp slo-blow fuse, EB450: 5 amp fast-blow fuse). Page 18...
  • Page 19: Physical Dimensions Of The Remote Data Radio

    E Series Data Radio – User Manual Physical Dimensions of the Remote Data Radio - ER450 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Physical Dimensions Of The Base Station

    E Series Data Radio – User Manual Physical Dimensions of the Base Station - EB450 Page 20 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 21: Physical Dimensions Of The Hot Standby Base Station

    E Series Data Radio – User Manual Physical Dimensions of the Hot Standby Base Station - EH450 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 21...
  • Page 22: Part E – Getting Started

    Mounting and Environmental Considerations Introduction The ER450 radio comes complete with a mounting cradle and is attached to a panel or tray by means of screws or bolts, using the hole Welcome to the ER450 Quick Start Guide. This guide provides slots provided.
  • Page 23 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER450 ER450 Connections Layout System Port pinout assignments: Pin 1 System port data out (RS232) Pin 2 System port data in (RS232) Pin 3 Not used Pin 4...
  • Page 24 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started - ER450 User Interfaces – Ports A & B RS232 Connector Pin outs (DCE) Port A and B, Female DB9 Each user port (A & B) is wired as a RS232 DCE, configurable for no handshaking (3-wire) interface, or for hardware or software (X-on/X-off) flow control.
  • Page 25: Power Supply Requirements

    RF The configuration wizard can be used to provide Quick Start output power level (typically: ER450 0.5-1.5 amps, EB450 1.3-2.5 generic templates for the types of systems architecture you wish to amps, EH450 2-3.2 amps).
  • Page 26 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER450 Optimising the Antenna for VSWR and LED Indicators & Test Outputs best RX signal Radio is Powered Once the unit is operational, it is important to optimise the antenna If all the LEDs are off, no power is reaching the radio modem.
  • Page 27 E Series Data Radio – User Manual Part E – Getting Started- ER450 Received Signal Indicator Verifying Operational Health The “RX/SYNC” LED is used to indicate the state of the receiver. It is possible to verify the operation of the radio modem using the indicators provided by the unit.
  • Page 28: Eb450 Quick Start Guide

    All permanent connections are made at the rear of the unit. This includes: Power, Antenna, Communications Ports, Digital I/O and System Port. The front panel has an additional System Port connection point for easy access. Page 28 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 29 If all the LEDs are off, no power is reaching the radio modem. Successful power-up is indicated by the “PWR” LED indicating a See ER450 Quick Start Guide Section continuous (healthy) GREEN state. Note that this LED is turned Power Supply and Protection RED when the transmitter is active.
  • Page 30: Test Mode

    The Bar Graph indicators have a Test Mode, which cycles all LED’s for correct operation (before returning to their normal operation). To activate this mode, simply depress the ON / OFF button while applying power to the unit. Page 30 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 31: Eh450 Quick Start Guide

    Base / Repeater Unit Hot Standby Controller Unit Base / Repeater Unit Rear View NOTE: RF connectors not used or ETSI version EH450 Hot Standby Base / Repeater Unit © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 31...
  • Page 32 The base station has it’s own system port on the rear panel and this is interfaced to the Hot Standby Contruller Module. The HSC will route diagnostics at the rear panel system port to and from the system ports of the base stations. Page 32 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 33 System Port connects directly to your The A & B Data Ports and System Ports of each Base Station local PC. See ER450 Quick Start Guide Section for further details. connect directly to the Hot Standby Controller units corresponding ports with the cables provided.
  • Page 34 Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders There are 3 primary antenna connection options. All connectors used are standard N Type sockets. See figures below for further details. See ER450 Quick Start Guide for detailed wiring information. Page 34 © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 35: Front Panel Operation

    This is a momentary close switch which when depressed will reset all Amber => Recovered Error condition LED alarm indications. Any active or recovered error LEDs will turn to green after the reset alarms switch has been pushed or remotely reset. © Copyright 2002 Trio DataCom Pty. Ltd. Page 35...

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