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- Page 1 FireLine Da t a Radio Modem T e ch n ic a l M an ua l Version B7 November 2005 Raveon Technologies Corporation 2722 Loker Avenue West, Suite D Carlsbad, CA 92010 www.raveontech.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Receiver..............................6 User Input and Output Signals ........................6 Front Panel ......................7 LEDs ................................7 DC Power..............................7 User I/O Connector ............................ 8 Using the FireLine Modem..................9 Setup................................9 Addressing ..............................9 The Address Mask ........................... 10 Examples: ..............................11 Installation......................12 Serial Port Data and Handshaking..............12... -
Page 3: Safety / Warning Information
NOTICE There are no user-serviceable points inside this transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to your Authorized Service Center or Raveon Technologies Service Department. Safety / Warning Information WARNING - DO NOT operate theRV-M5-U radio modem when bystanders are within 2 feet (.6 meters) of the antenna. -
Page 4: Overview
Although the FireLine is the easiest to use modem on the market, its re- programmability makes it extremely versatile. Most parameters within the modem may be re-configured to optimize it for specialized operations, extended range, or higher data throughput. -
Page 5: Features
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications General All measurements made per TIA-603-B Frequency: Modem RV-M5-UC ..................450 – 480MHz Model RV-M5-UA (export only) ..............403 – 434MHz Size (inches) ......................3.0D X 3.76W X 1.40H DC input voltage ......................... 8-16V DC Average current draw, SLEEP mode ..................... <10mA Typical current draw, receiving, over-the-air rates <... -
Page 7: Front Panel
Front Panel The front panel of the FireLine modem has these features: 1. BNC RF connector 2. Transmit LED (TX) 3. Receive LED (RX) 4. Power LED (PWR) 5. 9-Pin serial I/O connector 6. DC Power Jack LEDs The three status LEDs visually show the current status of the radio. -
Page 8: User I/O Connector
1 = don’t send. Used to stop the flow of data coming into the RxD pin from the device connected to Clear to send the FireLine. 0 = OK to send, 1 = don’t send. In/out DC power (not Ring... -
Page 9: Using The Fireline Modem
Addressing One of the more powerful aspects of the FireLine modem is its addressing scheme. Each FireLine contains a 16 bit address, called its Unit Address, and is represented as a 4 digit hexadecimal number. FireLine address may be any number between 0000 and FFFF, which is 65,535 different addresses. -
Page 10: The Address Mask
One effect of this is that an address mask of 0000 will cause the FireLine modem to received any data from any unit that transmits. The Unit Address will effectively be ignores if the mask is set to 0000. -
Page 11: Examples
Examples: Example 1 (default configuration) Sending Unit Address = 1234 Receiving Unit Address = 1234 Receiving Unit’s Address Mask = FFFF Result: Unit will receive the data, because the addresses identically match. When the addresses are identical, the value of the mask is not important. Notes: This is the default configuration. -
Page 12: Installation
Installation 1. Secure the FireLine modem using the four mounting holes on the side flanges of the unit. 2. Connect a DC power source to the DC IN connection on the front of the modem. 3. Connect a good quality antenna, cut to the operating frequency, to the BNC connector on the front of the modem. - Page 13 The FCC website also offers a list of Frequency Coordinators. These are private organizations officially certified by the FCC to help you through the process, and who in most cases will handle the actual filing of your application. With few exceptions, you must apply for an FCC license through a Frequency Coordinator.
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Page 14: Serial Port Data And Handshaking
This signal is an output from the FireLine, and it indicates the FireLine’s ability to send more data. If the user tires to send more data into the FireLine than the FireLine can transmit over the air, it will negate the signal on this pin. The CTS may be asserted when the serial-port data rate is greater to or equal to the over-the-air rate. - Page 15 FireLine modem into its SLEEP mode. With DTR enabled, anytime the DTR line is a logic 0, the FireLine will be operating normally. With DTR enabled, anytime the DTR line is a logic 1, the FireLine will go into a SLEEP mode, drawing much less DC power.
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Page 16: User Serial Port Commands
FireLine modem. Command Mode The FireLine modem may be put into a “Command Mode”, by entering a sequence of three plus characters (+++). To keep the FireLine modem from accidentally entering the Command Mode because of the +++ pattern occurring in a stream of data entering the modem, there must be a pause in the data stream before the +++ as well as after the +++ is sent. -
Page 17: Reading A Parameter
A <CR> <LF> (<CD> = ASCII 0D, <LF> = ASCII 0A). An “O”, “K”, <CR>, and <LF> sequence. For example, if the user enters the command to read the FireLine’s modem address and its address was 1234, the user would issue the following command: ATDT<cr>... -
Page 18: Command Mode Commands
Enable the LEDs – Disables the LEDs on the front of none the unit. This reduces some power consumption. Disable the LEDs – Disables the LEDs on the front of none the unit. This reduces some power consumption. Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp. - Page 19 -40dBm Radio Type – Sets the type of radio module that is 1 = MURS integrated into the FireLine modem. If this is changed, 2 = DM3473 the modem must be re-calibrated. 3 = DM3475 Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp.
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Page 20: Default Frequencies
CONFIG mode. ** indicates values that are calibrated in the factory and are unit-specific. If the “Radio Type” is changed, these will need to be re-calibrated. Default Frequencies Channel 1 464.500000 Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp. -
Page 21: Channel 5 451.800000 Itinerant Business Debug Related Commands
Packet Counter ATPE 0 Reset the packet counters back to zero ATPE 1 Begin counting and displaying the packet counters every minute ATPE 2 Stop counting and displaying packet counters Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp. -
Page 22: Tune-Up And Alignment
10% duty cycle maximum. The following table lists the parameters in the modem that are calibrated at the factory. Calibration values are stored in registers R0 – R9. The FireLine radio modem has the capability of incorporating a variety of different radios modules. -
Page 23: Tx Modulation Balance
2. Watch the RSSI value by issuing the AT$5 command. The current reading will be sent out the serial port. 3. Adjust the RF level to a point where you would like the RSSI to trigger the CD signal. This is factory-set to -115dBm. Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp. - Page 24 RF carrier when the RF carrier is above the threshold set with the ATRA command. 5. Generate an RF signal on-channel with a level of -115dBm. Verify the Power/BUSY LED stays on. If it does not, repeat step 4, adjusting in increments of 10. Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp.
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Page 25: Skyline Compatibility Mode
5142. SkyLine Compatibility Notes The TOID and the MYID of the FireLine modem will both be the same Module Address. If the TOID from a SkyLine transmitted packet matches the Module Address of the FireLine, the FireLine will receive the data. Just as in the SkyLine, the FireLine will use the FF character as a wild-card address filter. - Page 26 Certain features of the SkyLine modem are not currently implemented in the FireLine modem. They are: Repeater Function No store and forward repeating is implemented. Retransmission If the SkyLine user enabled the ACKS, the FireLine will not send the ACK. Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp.
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Page 27: Antenna Information
Gain antennas always have “patterns” of gain. It is important you understand the pattern of your antenna. Omni directional antennas will receive from almost any angle, 360 degrees around them. Omni Antenna Directional Antenna Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp. -
Page 28: Internal Radio Connection
Internal Radio Connection Internal to the FireLine, the modem circuit board interfaces to a radio transceiver module via a 14 pin single in-line connector. The following table describes the function of each pin. Pin # Function System ground +7.5V regulated output, ±5%. 1.5amp maximum current source. -
Page 29: Appendix A. Null Modem Cables
Rx/Tx lines. Null modem with full handshaking In this null modem cable, seven wires are present. The cable is shown in the following figure. Null modem with full handshaking Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp. - Page 30 Both the RTS and DTR outputs can be used to send flow control information to the other device. This makes it possible to achieve high communication speeds with this type of null modem cable, provided that the system has been designed for it. Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
FireLine will require the CTS signal to be asserted. The FireLine does assert this signal, but if the wire is not connected, you device may not be outputting data to the FireLine. If the TX LED blinks, the FireLine is transmitting data. Every time data enters the modem, the TX LED... - Page 32 Verify the power is on. When the modem has good DC power, the PWR LED will blink once per second. If it is not blinking, either the modem does not have power, the modem is broken, or the LEDs have been disabled via the ATJS2 command. Company Confidential Raveon Technologies Corp.
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Page 33: Mechanical
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Page 34: Limited One Year Warranty
If within one year from date of purchase, this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Raveon Technologies, Incorporated will repair or replace it, at Raveon’s sole discretion. This warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.