3212 It provides instructions on how to connect and set up a 3212 HF Data Modem with a Codan HF transceiver that is capable of high-speed data transfer. This guide assumes that the system administrator is familiar with setting up HF communication systems for the Codan NGT series Transceiver and 2110 series Manpack Transceiver.
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Introduction Section 3 Operating the 3212—describes the LED indications on the front panel of the 3212, how to make data calls, and how to access the on-line help Appendix A AT command set—describes the typical AT commands that may be used with the 3212 Appendix B Connectors—provides the details of connectors...
Overview This section contains the following topics: The 3212 HF Data Modem (4) The front panel (8) The rear panel (9) HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Overview The 3212 HF Data Modem The 3212 HF Data Modem provides a robust method of data communication over an HF path. The data station may be installed in a base station or a vehicle. Data stations that use the 2110 Manpack Transceiver may be completely portable in a backpack.
Signal flow Data is passed from the application or terminal software to the 3212. It is processed by the 3212 then sent to the Codan HF transceiver for transfer via HF to the transceivers in the data communication system. At the receiving node, the data is passed from the transceiver to the 3212, where it is decoded, ready for presentation at the remote PC.
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This waveform transports data in conjunction with a STANAG 5066 protocol layer. If there is a Codan 3012 HF Data Modem in the data communication system, set the 3212 to the 3012 compatibility mode (see page 35, Setting up the 3212).
Overview The front panel The front panel of the 3212 HF Data Modem comprises three LEDs and a Throughput indicator. For information on the meaning of each LED see page 43, LED indications. Figure 3: Front panel of the 3212...
Overview The rear panel The rear panel of the 3212 has a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector and three D-type connectors. For information on connector pinouts see page 69, Connectors. Figure 4: Rear panel of the 3212 Data Service Transceiver Ethernet...
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Installing the 3212 (16) Connecting the 3212 to the transceiver (18) Setting up the transceiver (21) Connecting the 3212 to the PC via the Data connector (23) Connecting the 3212 to the PC via the Ethernet ports (27) Setting up the PC (31)
Installation and setup Unpacking the equipment On receiving your 3212 HF Data Modem, check the contents against the packing list. Make sure that all equipment itemised on the packing list is present and that there is no damage to the equipment before you start installing the 3212 into your HF data communication system.
NGT AR, SR, and ASR Transceivers with build standard Z, and NGT SRx Transceivers with build standard E, have hardware that is compatible for operation with the 3212 HF Data Modem. The build standard is indicated by the fifth digit from the right in a 12-digit serial number.
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Installation and setup Hardware requirements for the 2110 series Manpack Transceiver The following 2110 series Manpack Transceivers are compatible for operation with the 3212 HF Data Modem: • 2110 Manpack Transceivers with build status F and serial number 6BxxxxxFxxxx or later •...
The HF data communication system is planned. • If the 3212 and PC at a node are connected directly via their Ethernet ports and DHCP is disabled, there must be an IP address assigned to both the 3212 and the PC.
Codan HF transceiver (see page 18, Connecting the 3212 to the transceiver). The 3212 HF Data Modem may be connected to a PC in one of two different configurations: • via a serial connection (see page 23, Connecting the...
Install transceiver, power supply, and antenna Connect transceiver to 3212, then set up transceiver page 18 page 21 Connect PC to Data connector on 3212, then set up serial interface page 23 Set up Ethernet interface on 3212 page 25...
Manpack Transceiver (see Figure You should only use the cables provided NOTE with the 3212 HF Data Modem to ensure optimal performance. Figure 6: NGT SRx or MR (2012 RF Unit) to 3212 to antenna tuner to handset to power and speaker...
Codan HF transceiver see the documentation provided with the transceiver. If the Codan HF transceivers in your data communication system have identical networks, and scan the same number of channels, then the default settings for call detect time and nominal preamble are suitable (see below).
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Installation and setup In a Codan Selcall, Open Selcall, or Voice Only network that is used for data calls via the Codan HF transceiver, do the following: • Set the Scan Network entry to Scan. • Set the Call Detect Time entry to a minimum of 0.6 seconds per channel.
PC when they are connected via the Data connector. The 3212 automatically detects the data rate set NOTE in the PC and adjusts its data rate accordingly. Figure 10: Connecting the 3212 to the PC via the Data connector to NGT transceiver or interface adaptor...
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Installation and setup To connect the 3212 to the PC: Connect the Data connector on the 3212 to a serial COM port on the PC using a 9-way to 9-way serial cable (Codan part number 08-06359-00x). At the PC, start a terminal session on the Data connector of the 3212 using the following settings for the serial COM port.
Installation and setup Setting up the Ethernet interface using the serial connection If you are using the 3212 directly out of the box, the default settings are: • DHCP disabled • IP address of 3212: 192.168.3.212 • subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 NOTE •...
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Installation and setup Disabling DHCP and entering an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the 3212 The default IP address for the 3212 is 192.168.3.212. The default subnet mask for the 3212 is NOTE 255.255.255.0. The default gateway for the 3212 is 192.168.3.1.
Installation and setup Connecting the 3212 to the PC via the Ethernet ports The Ethernet connection between the 3212 and the PC can be made in two ways: • directly, using a crossover Ethernet cable (see Figure 11 on page •...
Installation and setup Figure 11: Connecting the 3212 directly to the PC via the Ethernet ports crossover Ethernet cable temporary serial 67-90800 (2 m) connection during 67-90801 (10 m) set up of Ethernet interface 08-06359-00x to NGT transceiver or interface adaptor...
3212 has initialised. LED changes to solid green when NOTE the 3212 is ready for operation. Connecting the 3212 indirectly to the PC (via an Ethernet switch) using a straight-through Ethernet cable This type of connection requires you to: •...
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NOTE transceiver see page 18, Connecting the 3212 to transceiver. To connect the 3212 to the PC via an Ethernet switch: Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the Ethernet connector on the 3212 and an Ethernet network point. Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port on a PC and an Ethernet network point.
NOTE entering an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the 3212. To set up the PC for operation with the 3212: In Windows, from the Start menu, select Control Panel—Network Connections. Double-click on the Local Area Connection that is applicable to the Ethernet connection from your PC to the 3212.
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Installation and setup Select Use the following IP address, then do one of the following: • If the PC is connected directly to the 3212, enter an IP address that uses the same subnet as the 3212, for example, 10.0.0.11.
PC If you are testing an Ethernet connection, you NOTE need to know the IP address of the 3212. To test that the 3212 and PC are communicating: Switch on the PC and the transceiver, then wait until the 3212 has initialised.
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Installation and setup In the terminal session, type AT&V, then press Enter. A report from the 3212 is displayed in the terminal session. The 3212 is communicating with the PC. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Installation and setup Setting up the 3212 To set up the 3212: Enter any of the following commands via a terminal session on the data port to set up the 3212 for daily operation, as required. Command Comment AT&I=<address of 3212>...
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Installation and setup You do not have to enter a separate STANAG address for the 3212. During calls made in an NOTE ALE/CALM network, the self address of the 3212 is converted into an appropriate form for use by the STANAG 5066 Stack.
Set the transceivers to a common channel. Do one of the following: • If your 3212 and PC are connected via the Ethernet ports, open a TCP/IP terminal session on the data port (for help see page 33, Testing communication between the 3212 and PC).
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Type ATA3 in the terminal session at the node addressed in the ATD command, then press Enter. Wait for the text NO CARRIER to appear in both terminal sessions. Repeat this test in the other direction. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Check that the data modems are set to 3012 compatibility mode. Do one of the following: • If your 3212 and PC are connected via the Ethernet ports, open a TCP/IP terminal session on the Ethernet connection (for help see...
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Making a manual data call (50) Making a data call using a specific channel (52) Making a data call in an ALE/CALM network (54) Resetting to factory defaults (56) Using the on-line help in the 3212 (57) HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Operating the 3212 General The 3212 HF Data Modem may be connected to a PC via a serial connection or an Ethernet connection. When the data port on the Ethernet connection is enabled, the data port on the serial connection is disabled.
Operating the 3212 LED indications The LEDs on the front panel of the 3212 indicate the status of the data modem and the data link. Table 1: LED indications Status Meaning Green, solid The 3212 is switched on and is operating correctly.
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7 LEDs represent 3600 bps 8 LEDs represent 4800 bps 9 LEDs represent 6000 bps 10 LEDs represent 7200 bps When the 3012 compatibility mode is in use, each LED represents approximately 100 bps when using 16 channels. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
The 3212 automatically enters on-line mode whenever a successful link is established between it and one or more other data modems. The 3212 remains in on-line mode until the link is terminated, the power is switched off then on again, or a...
Operating the 3212 Controlling the 3212 There are no operator controls on the 3212. Its operation is controlled by a PC using HF-specific chat, FTP and email application software, or AT commands via terminal software. The use of HF-specific application software is not covered by this document.
3212 are on page 59, AT command set. The 3212 must be in local command mode before you may use AT commands. All AT command lines must start with the characters AT. Commands may be typed in upper or lower case and all command lines must be executed by pressing Enter.
Operating the 3212 Switching to local command mode Before you may use AT commands, the 3212 must be in local command mode. The 3212 defaults to local command mode NOTE when it is first switched on. To switch from on-line mode to local command mode: Wait at least one second after the last character of a message has been sent.
In particular, you should note whether the application software is compatible with serial or Ethernet interfaces, or both. For information on initialisation strings for third-party application software see page 79, Initialisation strings. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
A pop-up on the handset/front panel screen of the transceiver states that a data call has been started. The Link LED on the local 3212 starts to flash orange. The Link LED on the remote 3212 starts to flash green.
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OK response, type ATH, then press Enter. For other hangup commands see page 59, NOTE AT command set. When the data link is closed, NO CARRIER appears in the terminal session at each node. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
123400 will call data modems in the range 123401 to 123499. To make a data call in a Selcall network: Press SCAN to switch off scanning at the local Codan HF transceiver. Open a terminal session on the data port at each node.
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Operating the 3212 If the 3212 is in 3012 compatibility mode and a list of channels has been stored using the AT&C=<channel name>,<channel name>... command, the 3212 uses this list to establish the call. When the link is established, the Link LED on each data modem changes to the solid colour.
Operating the 3212 Making a data call in an ALE/CALM network All Codan HF transceivers are assumed to be NOTE scanning. To make a data call in an ALE/CALM network: Open a terminal session on the data port at each node.
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When the data link is closed, NO CARRIER appears in the terminal session at each node. If the data call was a broadcast call, a NOTE receiving node only closes their link. The sending node closes all links with ATH. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
A list of factory-default settings is provided on NOTE page 77, Factory-default settings. To load the factory-default settings: Open a terminal session on the data port (see page 33, Testing communication between the 3212 and PC). Type AT&F, then press Enter. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Using the on-line help in the 3212 The 3212 has an on-line help that lists all the AT commands that you can use to control the 3212. You can access the help using a terminal session. To access the on-line help:...
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Enter. For example, enter AT%M?. A typical response to this is %M: 1. Alternatively, enter the AT&V command for a full summary of the status of the 3212. S-registers are special-purpose registers for storing parameters for the 3212. The AT commands that are used to display the...
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Starts a call to the node at <address>. If an address is not included, a broadcast call is made. If the local Codan HF transceiver is not scanning, the 3212 is in 3012 compatibility mode (AT%M0), and a channel list is stored using the AT&C=<channel name>,...
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ATH3 Hangs up the connection immediately without informing the remote end. Displays identity and build standard information for the 3212. For details see the on-line help (AT? command). HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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Disables remote echo of data received by (default) destination. ATR1 Enables remote echo of data received by destination. ATS0=<number> Same as AT&A=<number> if the 3212 is in telephone compatibility mode (see page 64, AT&A0). ATV0 Uses numeric response codes to AT commands. ATV1 Uses full text response codes to AT commands.
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For details see the on-line help (AT? command). AT%M0 Sets 3012 compatibility mode. (default) AT%M1 Sets the high-speed waveform. AT%R<number> Sets the asynchronous data port rate. For details see the on-line help (AT? command). HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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AT&C=0 Clears the list of channels. (default) AT&C=<channel name>, Sets up the list of channels to be used by the 3212 <channel name>,<channel during a data call in a Selcall network. Up to five name>,<channel name>, channels may be specified. The maximum length <channel name>...
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AT&R? Displays the address of the remote node that is currently, or was last connected. AT&S? Displays the serial number of the 3212. AT&T<number> Performs a local test function when using the high- speed waveform (AT%M1). For details see the on-line help (AT? command).
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IP address. AT*I1 Enables DHCP in the 3212. AT*M? Displays the MAC address of the 3212. AT*P Sets the base port number for the 3212 within the range 1 to 65535. Default value is 50000. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
(for example, 75 means that data was compressed to 75% of its original size). ATS44? Displays the unit address of the sending node. ATS45? Displays the channel on which the 3212 has established a link. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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Appendix B—Connectors This section contains the following topics: Data connector (70) Service connector (71) Transceiver connector (72) Ethernet connector (74) HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Data connector The Data connector is a 9-way, D-type female connector on the rear panel of the 3212. It provides a DCE interface. The port settings can be configured as required for your installation. This port is fully optically isolated.
Connectors Service connector The Service connector is a 9-way, D-type male connector on the rear panel of the 3212. The port settings are fixed as follows: Baud rate 9600 Data bits Parity Even Stop bits Flow control None Figure 14: Front view of the Service connector Table 5: Pinouts for the Service connector Pin No.
Connectors Transceiver connector The Transceiver connector is a 15-way, D-type male connector on the rear panel of the 3212. It provides the power, data, and control connection between the 3212 and the Codan HF transceiver. Figure 15: Front view of the Transceiver connector Table 6: Pinouts for the Transceiver connector Pin No.
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20 V maximum 600 Ω balanced, Input –30 to +3 dBm, AGC transformer isolated controlled audio – Tx data Output RS232 600 Ω balanced, Input –30 to +3 dBm, AGC transformer isolated controlled audio + HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
The Ethernet port supports both 10 and 100 Mbps operation. Figure 16: Front view of the Ethernet connector LAN activity LAN link status (yellow) (green) Table 7: Pinouts for the Ethernet connector Pin No. Function Tx + Tx – Rx + Rx – HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Proprietary Codan 9001/9002/3012 compatibility with data compression, or STANAG 5066 including DRC and data compression Support for selective, group and broadcast link types Operating 0 to +55°C temperature (32 to 131°F) Storage temperature –40 to +60°C (–40 to 140°F) HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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210 mm W × 240 mm D × 65 mm H (8.3 in W × 9.4 in D × 2.6 in H) (includes allowance for rear connectors) Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb) Sealing IP52 Mounting Free standing Flange Mobile mounting cradle HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Appendix D—Factory-default settings The settings listed in Table 9 are loaded into the 3212 in the factory and when you use the AT&F command (see page 56, Resetting to factory defaults). The entries marked with an asterisk are not loaded with the AT&F command.
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Factory-default settings Table 9: Factory-default settings for the 3212 (cont.) Setting Value Fixed interleaver length for Short Commercial 4539/STANAG 5066 (high-speed) mode Handshaking Hardware using RTS/CTS *IP/Ethernet interface DHCP disabled IP address of 3212: 192.168.3.212 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.3.1...
Setting up the server To set up the UUPlus Codan Server: Launch UUPlus Codan Server. Click Setup in the UUPlus Codan Server Window. Select the Modem Settings tab. Click Use Defaults. In the Answer Settings frame, set the Timeout field to 180 s.
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Click Save. Click Done. Setting up the client To set up the UUPlus Codan Client: Launch UUPlus Codan Client. Click Setup in the UUPlus Codan Client Window. Select the Modem Settings tab. Click Use Defaults. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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• Enter the same initialisation string as used in the Server into the Init String field. • Select DTR as the type of modem hangup. • Clear the Full Reset check box. • Set the Delay field to 20. Click Done. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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Appendix F—Compliance This section contains the following topics: Introduction (84) European R&TTE Directive (85) EMC and safety notices (86) FCC compliance (87) HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Compliance Introduction This section describes how to ensure the 3212 HF Data Modem complies with the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as called up in the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This section also contains the requirements for FCC compliance.
Compliance European R&TTE Directive The 3212 HF Data Modem has been tested and complies with the following standards and requirements (articles of the R&TTE Directive): • Article 3.1b: EN301 489-1 • Article 3.1b: EN301 489-15 • Article 3.1a: EN60950-1 Product marking and labelling...
Electrical safety To ensure compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive is maintained, you must install and use the 3212 HF Data Modem in accordance with the instructions in this guide. Earth symbol A chassis earth connection point is provided on the 3212 HF Data Modem.
Compliance FCC compliance FCC Part 15 compliance Any modifications made to the 3212 HF Data Modem that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance may void your equipment’s compliance under Part 15 of the FCC rules. The 3212 HF Data Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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CAUTION lead to loss of data, privacy or signal quality the text provided next to this icon may be of NOTE interest to you a step to follow HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Federal Communications Commission high frequency local area network light-emitting diode not connected personal computer press-to-talk R&TTE radio and telecommunications terminal equipment request to send HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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Definitions This acronym... Means... receive transmit universal serial bus voltage input high voltage input low HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
The unit that modulates audio signals onto radio frequencies that may be transmitted on air, and that demodulates the radio frequencies it receives into audio signals. transmit rate The rate at which data is transmitted on air. HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Rate of data transfer baud baud Rate of data transfer bits per second Temperature degrees Celsius °C (degrees Fahrenheit) (°F) Time second Voltage volt Unit multipliers Unit Name Multiplier milli 0.001 deci kilo 1000 mega 1000000 HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
Definitions About this issue This is the first issue of the HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide. Associated documents Other publications associated with the 3212 HF Data Modem are: • NGT Transceiver Getting Started Guide (Codan part number 15-04127-EN) •...
ALE/CALM network 54 manual 50 call detect time to a group of data modems 52 ALE/CALM 21 using a specific channel 52 Selcall 22 Data connector 9, 24 calls pinouts 70 automatic answering 35 HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide Index-1...
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NGT series Transceiver upgrading 13 gateway for 3212 26 nodes 4 testing communication between 37 testing control 39 nominal preamble hardware requirements ALE/CALM 21 manpack 14 Selcall 22 NGT 13 high-speed waveform 7 Index-2 HF Data Modem 3212 User Guide...
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69, 79 connecting to 3212 18 setting up 11 connecting Transceiver connector 9, 16, 18 to 3212 via Data connector 23 pinouts 72 to 3212 via Ethernet ports 27 typical 2110 data station 6 setting up 31 typical NGT data station 5...
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