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CalAmp Dataradio Paragon4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Dataradio Data Base Station UHF, 700, and 800 MHz with Crescend Power Amplifier User Manual P/N 001-2019-500 Revision 0 June 2010 A E R C E P T D A T A R A D I O L A N D C E L L O M E G A S M A R T L I N K 2 9 9 J o h n s o n A v e n u e , S u i t e 1 1 0 | W a s e c a , M N 5 6 0 9 3 | t 5 0 7 .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PREFACE ....................................V ..................................OPYRIGHT OTICE ................................ANUAL TATEMENT DEFINITIONS ................................... VI PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................1 ..................................1 NTENDED UDIENCE ................................... 1 ENERAL ESCRIPTION ................................... 3 ERVICE AND UPPORT ....................................4 ACKAGING INSTALLATION ................................... 5 ....................................5 VERVIEW ....................................5 OCATION ....................................
  • Page 3 1 - F "R " ............................. 5 IGURE RONT VIEW ADIO SSEMBLY 2 - T PA ................5 IGURE YPICAL RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION OF RADIO MODEM AND RESCEND 6 - P ..............................6 IGURE ARAGON UNIT REAR VIEW 7 - B ....................................
  • Page 4 – P 63 - S ........................... 65 IGURE ECURITY ASSWORD AND NCRYPTION 64 - S ..............................66 IGURE ECURITY CCESS – I 65 - S ..............................67 IGURE TATISTICS NTERFACES 66 - L ................68 IGURE AYERS AND PROTOCOLS APPLICABLE TO ATARADIO IMPLEMENTATION 67 - L ............

  • Page 5: Preface

    CalAmp reserves the right to modify the equipment, its specifications or this manual without prior notice, in the interest of improving performance, reliability, or servicing. At the time of publication all data is correct for the operation of the equipment at the voltage and/or temperature referred to.

  • Page 6: Definitions

    2. Definitions Access Point Communication hub for users to connect to a wired LAN. APs are important for providing heigh- tened wireless security. Agile Dual-Band - GeminiG3 radiomodem model that allows 700/800MHz automatic band switching capability during roaming. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) - uses 128-bit encryption to secure data. Airlink Physical radio frequency connections used for communications between units.
  • Page 7 Gateway A device that interconnects two or more networks with different, incompatible communications protocols and translates among them. GeminiG3 Third generation of Gemini VIS products. High specs dual DSP mobile radiomodem with Data- radio Parallel Decode™ technology Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.
  • Page 8 RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer. Smart Combining Digital processing method used to combine “Spatial Diversity” signals to optimize performance. (See Parallel Decode) SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol - Provides a means to monitor and control network devic- es, and to manage configurations, statistics collection, performance, and security. Spatial Diversity Composite information from independent diversity branches using antennas spaced apart is used with “Smart Combining”...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW This document provides information required for the setting up, operation, testing and trouble-shooting of the Dataradio® Paragon4™ radio-modem base station. Intended Audience This document is intended for engineering, installation, and maintenance personnel. General Description The Paragon4 radio base station is a factory-integrated industrial-grade IP-based data product used in mobile networks and is designed specifically to fit the needs of vehicular applications.
  • Page 10 Configuration Paragon4 units are factory-configured based on each customer’s individual system requirements. Net- work-specific installation and/or operating instructions should be prepared in conjunction with CalAmp System Engineering department, which also handles field deployment. Instructions and examples given in this manual are based on Paragon4 operating software version current at the time of writing this document and may not apply to earlier or later software versions.

  • Page 11: Service And Support

    RETURN REQUESTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. For units in warranty, customers are responsible for shipping charges to CalAmp . For units returned out of warranty, customers are responsible for all shipping charges. Return shipping instructions are the re- sponsibility of the customer.

  • Page 12: Packaging

    Packaging Each Paragon4 radio-modem base station – UHF, 700, or 800MHz – normally leaves the factory pack- aged as follows: A Dataradio base station “Radio-modem assembly”. A Crescend 70W (for 700 and 800 MHz) or 100W (for UHF) rack-mount power amplifier mod- ule.

  • Page 13: Installation

    4. Installation Figure 1 - Front view "Radio Assembly" Overview The cabinet and rack-mount housing the Paragon4’s radio-modem and Power Amplifier is generally installed in a sheltered facility. Occasionally located adjacent to the nerve center of the user’s network, it is often located near tower sites or at remote locations where it operates unattended. Furnishings needed include power, cabling, and installation of antenna, landline or microwave mod- em, and host PC or portable computer.

  • Page 14: Rear Views

    Rear Views Exciter BSC2 Speaker Panel Figure 3 - Paragon4 unit rear view 10-amp fuse Access port J9 Figure 4 - Backplane Paragon4 – UHF, 700 & 800MHz User Manual 001-2019-500 Rev 0...
  • Page 15 Table 2 - Test Points Rx/Tx Backplane Test Points Test J9 Access port Alternate Pinout J18, J19 – Pin 3 Ground Pin 14 SINAD & Distortion RX1 -Differential 1P-Pin3; 1N-Pin8 J18- Pins 1,2 J19 – Pins 1,2 SINAD & Distortion RX2-Differential 2P-Pin4;...
  • Page 16 Figure 6 – Simple AC-to-DC power supply configurations: Virtual rack-mount installation Normally used at room ambient temperatures, the ICT22012-70N can operate within its specifications over a range of -30 to +52 °C. Although it is a high efficiency switched mode power supply, a considera- ble amount of heat is generated during normal operation.
  • Page 17 Prior to powering up, ensure that both voltage selection switches (located on the back) are set to the proper voltage for your operation. Available settings are 120 or 220 volts. The ICT 22012-70N metal enclosure is internally connected to earth ground via its individual, rear-connected, 120VAC (NEMA 5- 15p plug to IEC 60320-C19 receptacle) power cord.
  • Page 18 Adjust us- ing a small tuning screwdriver. CalAmp does not recommend adjusting below 35 watts for the 700 and 800MHz models and 50W for the UHF model.
  • Page 19 Although a rear-mounted fan brings in air from the back and blows it across the heatsink fins, a consider- able amount of heat is generated during normal operation. The amplifier must have a minimum of 3 inch- es of open space behind the rear fan to allow adequate ventilation. The air inlets and outlets should be checked every 30 days and cleaned if necessary.

  • Page 20: Antenna

    Antenna 4.5.1 Overview The Paragon4 unit commonly uses three antennas (one transmit and two receive) unless a duplexer is used with one of the receive antennas; then only two antennas would be needed. If the 10MHz Dis- ciplined Clock option is sought, there is another GPS antenna in addition to the three already men- tioned.

  • Page 21: Operating Description

    5. Operating Description Radio Assembly The Radio assembly component of each Paragon4 product – UHF, 700 or 800 MHz – is made up of a high performance synthesized radio base station designed for single channel operation. The Radio Assembly’s modules are commonly installed in a standard, 19-inch wide rack frame. The complement of modules is: 1 x Receiver module 1 x Exciter module...
  • Page 22 5.1.2 Exciter module The Exciter’s front panel controls and indicators are: Exciter LED indicators, according to the table below. Green Flashing Amber LOCK Normal Fault * Warning * Power Idle (un- Normal Test Mode: Idle keyed) Mode: transmitting in Ext. 10MHz Transmitting test mode in normal...
  • Page 23 2x DE-9 RS-232 ports for setup and user data 1x rocker switch (positions PF 1 and 2) to select various test modes. See paragraph 5.3.2. 2x Ethernet ports – for setup and user data 2x Ethernet LEDs (status & activity) USB port –...
  • Page 24 5.1.5 Power Supply The power supply modules are manufactured by ICT (Innovative Circuit Technology Ltd). LED indicators are provided as standard feature. They provide module information as shown in figure above. Table 4 - ICT N+1LED Module Status Display GREEN YELLOW AC line voltage is present Module is not present in the slot...
  • Page 25 5.1.7 Hardware Options 5.1.7.1 GPS Receiver Systems configured for Tower Steering or Disciplined Clock (see below) require the installation of the GPS receiver board inside the BSC2 module. With this option installed, there will be a GPS antenna SMA connector at the rear of the BSC2 module (see Figure 3.). 5.1.7.2 Disciplined Clock For 700MHz Narrowband operation only, the FCC or other regulatory bodies impose strict limits on the...

  • Page 26: Operation & Configuration

    6. Operation & Configuration Instructions and examples given in this manual are based on E-DBA operating software version current at the time of writing this document and may not apply to earlier or later software versions. Screen captures used throughout this document may vary from actual screens. Browser-Based Interface A built-in web server makes configuration and status monitoring possible from any browser-equipped computer, either locally or remotely.

  • Page 27: Ip Network Configuration

    IP Network Configuration Paragon4 base stations feature two Ethernet interfaces (ETH1 and ETH2) and one RF interface. ETH1 is commonly connected over the backhaul to the Host network. ETH2 is commonly used for a local connec- tion for setup purposes. 6.3.1 Default IP Settings Paragon4 radio modem supports the Router (IP Forwarding) mode 6.3.1.1...
  • Page 28 6.3.3 IP Network Settings (Paragon4 connected directly to Host) Figure 11 below illustrates Paragon4 base station settings. In Setup (Advanced)  LAN (IP), set ETH1 and ETH2 IP addresses and netmask of both Base and Mobile(s). Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network. Add routes in the Host to reach the RF Network (route add…) In the illustration, Host and PC are part of different IP subnet Paragon4 Base...

  • Page 29: Web Server Login

    Web Server Login In an Internet browser, enter http://92.168.20x.1 (where x is 2 for the ETH1 Data port and 3 for the ETH2 Setup port). This will bring up the Paragon4 product login page (Note: It may take 30 seconds from ini- tial power-up for the homepage to be available.) Login to the device.

  • Page 30: Web Interface

    Web Interface The Paragon4 user interface (Figure 13) is used to view and configure your network settings. To navigate, use the top-level menus on the left, some of which expand to offer submenus, and display the first submenu in the right-hand frame. Click the current submenu entry to refresh the right-hand frame.

  • Page 31: Unit Status

    Unit Status Displays various warnings or messages in the event of hardware failure, If indications persist, have the status information handy if contacting CalAmp support. Status of the link to the specified Host, if configured in Setup (Advanced) → Roaming →...
  • Page 32 Radio Information read-only table displays the Paragon4 radio information retrieved from the connected radio modules. Have this information handy if contacting CalAmp. Paragon4 models that have both re- ceivers combined into a single module will show the same information in the RX main and RX diversity rows.
  • Page 33 Channel Type Shows the current (or last) channel type Detailed Radio Status 10 MHz Standard - 10 MHz reference- Active (10 MHz signal present) or Inactive (10 MHz System signal not present or not within specification) Internal 10 MHz reference status Locked = The Disciplined Clock has acquired GPS lock and is providing a valid 10MHz source.
  • Page 34 6.6.3 Unit Status ►Diagnostics Figure 16 - Unit Status – Diagnostics Item Description Analog Values Chassis power supply Displays chassis power supply voltage Power amplifier pow- Displays power amplifier power supply voltage. Available only if extra wires are added er supply from the PA +/- supply terminals and the P4 backplane TB1-1 / TB1-2 terminals.
  • Page 35 Displays Standing Wave Ratio. Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) is computed as follows: Standing Wave Ratio Note: SWR is always computed-based on the forward and reverse power values in Watt, regardless of the power measurement unit chosen for display. Displays the internal unit chassis temperature. That temperature is usually 10 to 15 higher than ambient room temperature.
  • Page 36 6.6.3.1.1 External Analog/Digital Inputs Monitoring The user can connect and monitor two external analog and four external digital inputs to the backplane TB1 connector terminals ( Figure 17 and Figure 18). Figure 17 - Backplane -TB1 connector Alarm A1 input Alarm A2 input Alarm B1 input Alarm B2 input...

  • Page 37: Setup (Basic)

    Factory default ID is zero. To prevent collision and to minimize interference from re- mote systems that may be present on the same frequency, CalAmp recommends System ID changing the System ID to some other value unique to each network.
  • Page 38 6.7.2 Setup (Basic) ► IP (Basic IP Configuration) Sets the IP characteristics of the primary, or only, Ethernet port (ETH1). Figure 20 - Setup (Basic) – Basic IP Configuration Item Description Creates a fixed TCP/IP address connection. You may need to ask your network adminis- Use fixed IP settings trator for the appropriate IP settings.
  • Page 39 6.7.3 Setup (Basic) ► RF (Frequencies) Figure 21 - RF (Frequencies) Paragon4 – UHF, 700 & 800MHz User Manual 001-2019-500 Rev 0...
  • Page 40 KHz for 700/800 MHz frequency ranges or 5, 6.25, or 10 KHz for UHF frequency ranges). CalAmp recommends (in North America) offsetting the TX column frequency by +30 MHz for 700 MHz frequency ranges, by -45 MHz for 800 MHz frequency ranges, or by +/- 5MHz for UHF frequency ranges.
  • Page 41 6.7.4 Setup (Basic) ► Serial Ports Setup The Paragon4 base station serial ports can be logically connected to local and remote services to aid in configuration and troubleshooting, or they can be connected to a remote Host application or even to the serial port of a remote unit.

  • Page 42: Setup (Advanced)

    Setup (Advanced) 6.8.1 Setup (Advanced) ► LAN (IP)  IP Allows the setting of IP characteristics beyond those set in Setup (Basic) When a mobile registers with a new base, the base may send a message to each of its neighbor to assure that their Internet tables are up-to-date.
  • Page 43 6.8.2 Setup (Advanced) ► RF (IP) At the time of manufacture, each Paragon4 base station and GeminiG3 radio modem is provided with a unique MAC address for its Ethernet and RF interfaces. These addresses cannot be changed. The RF in- terface is also provided with a unique Factory RF IP address.
  • Page 44 6.8.3 Setup (Advanced) ► Roaming The “Host Link Active” feature allows a base to assure the communication backhaul is operating. If not, the base indicates to mobiles on the channel that they should promptly roam to another base The “Base Loaded” feature monitors the amount of network traffic during the previous 10-second period. If there are more than a certain number of mobiles actively sending data and the channel is occupied above a certain percentage, then the base indicates that a portion of the registered mobiles should roam to other bases, until channel loading falls below the thresholds.
  • Page 45 6.8.4 Setup (Advanced) ► IP Services Figure 26 - Advanced IP Configuration – IP Services Setup Item Description DHCP Server Disabled, Enabled (Default). The Dynamic Host Configuration Proto- col provides a framework for passing configuration information Server e.g.: IP address to Hosts (i.e. PC/RTU) on a TCP/IP network. Gateway address handed out by the DHCP Server to the DHCP Client.
  • Page 46 Trap IP list. Management Information Base -used to assemble and interpret SNMP messages. The Dataradio Paragon4 MIB is bundled with each unit's firmware. Click "Down- load mibs.zip" and a pop-up dialog box will appear in your browser asking you to MIBS open or save the file to your PC.
  • Page 47 6.8.4.1 NAT on the Base Unit (Paragon4) The purpose of the “Network Address Translation” (NAT) protocol is to hide a private IP network from a public network. The mechanism serves both as a firewall function and to save IP address space. When NAT is enabled on the P4, the private network (from the point of view of the Base station) is the IP network associated to the Ethernet 2 interface.
  • Page 48 Packet (2) Packet (1) Packet (1) Source Address 172.30.1.2 Source Address 10.0.1.1 Source Address 10.0.1.1 Destination Address 173.30.1.2 Destination Address 173.30.1.2 Destination Address 173.30.1.2 172.30.1.1/24 10.0.1.1 /24 10.0.1.2/24 173.30.1.1/24 Management Host 1 Paragon4 Mobile (G3) 172.30.1.2/24 (NAT Enabled) (NAT Disabled) Packet (2) Packet (2) Packet (2)
  • Page 49 Packet (1) Packet (1) Source Address 174.30.1.2 Source Address 174.30.1.2 Destination Address 200.1.1.1 Destination Address 200.1.1.1 192.168.1.1/24 172.30.1.1/24 Paragon4 Management Host 1 (NAT Enabled) External Host 1 172.30.1.2/24 200.1.1.1/24 Packet (2) Packet (2) Source Address 200.1.1.1 Source Address 200.1.1.1 Destination Address 174.30.1.2 Destination Address 174.30.1.2 Private network (172.30.1.0/24) Public network (External)
  • Page 50 Packet (2) Packet (1) Packet (1) Source Address 173.30.1.2 Source Address 10.0.1.2 Source Address 10.0.1.2 Destination Address 200.1.1.1 Destination Address 200.1.1.1 Destination Address 200.1.1.1 10.0.1.1/24 192.168.1.1/24 173.30.1.1/24 10.0.1.2/24 Paragon4 External Host 1 Mobile (G3) Mobile Host 1 200.1.1.1/24 (NAT Enabled) 173.30.1.2/24 Packet (2) Packet (2)
  • Page 51 6.8.4.3 SNMP Overview SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used by network management systems to manage and monitor network-attached devices. SNMP is based on the manager/agent model consisting of a manager, an agent, a database of management information, managed objects, and the network protocol. The manag- er provides the interface between the human network manager and the management system.
  • Page 52 To view the hierarchy of SNMP MIB variables in the form of a tree and view additional information about each node, CalAmp recommends opening all MIB files with a MIB browser. In a MIB browser, each object (or node) can be selected and its properties (including its OID) can be observed.For simple networks, any MIB browser supporting SNMP v2c could be used.
  • Page 53 1.3.6.1.4.1 dataradio (3732) vis3network (5) base (1) bsc (3) bscModule (1) bscRadioIdentity (3) bscDiagnostics (5) bscControl (6) bscStatistics (4) bscIdentity (2) bscMobileTable (7) Figure 37 - bsc.mib Tree Note: For more details on Network Management using SNMP refer to Dataradio Network Man- agement using SNMP User Manual (Part no.
  • Page 54 6.8.5 Setup (Advanced) ► IP addressing For a description of the broadcast and multicast features of the Paragon4 radio modem, please refer to paragraph 5.7.3.5.1 below. Figure 38 - Advanced IP Configuration – IP addressing modes The IP Addressing web page contains two sections, the one on top controls the forwarding of IP broadcast packets and the other, on the bottom, controls IP multicast packets.
  • Page 55 Disabled (Default), Enabled – Controls forwarding of Multicast packets (based on the “Multicast Address List”) Multicast Multicast can be used when “one-to-many” communi- cation is required. This multicast address represents the "All Mobile" group. When a Base station receives an IP packet on its Ethernet interface and the destina- Mobile unit address tion IP address matches this multicast address, the IP packet is forwarded over the RF interface to all...
  • Page 56 6.8.5.1 IP Broadcast/Multicast Overview When an IP packet needs to reach more than one unit, the destination address can be set to either a broad- cast address or a multicast address. 6.8.5.1.1 Broadcasts Figure 39 - Broadcast Window Detail There are two types of IP broadcast addresses: Directed broadcast A directed broadcast address is an IP address where the host portion is all ones (for instance 172.30.1.255 is the directed broadcast address for the network 172.30.1.0/24, 172.30.1.207 is the...
  • Page 57 Example (Directed Broadcast forwarding enabled) Send to 172.30.1.255 Sender Base (P4) Directed broadcast forwarding enabled 10.0.0.1/8 RF Airlinks 10.0.0.2/8 10.0.0.4/8 Directed broadcast forwarding Mobile (1) Mobile (2) enabled 172.30.1.1/24 172.30.3.1/24 Mobile Host(1) Mobile Host(2) Mobile Host(3) Mobile Host(4) 172.30.1.2/24 172.30.1.3/24 172.30.1.4/24 172.30.3.2/24 Figure 40 - Example of Directed broadcast forwarding enabled...
  • Page 58 Example (Directed Broadcast forwarding disabled) Send to 172.30.1.255 Sender Base (P4) Directed broadcast forward- ing enabled 10.0.0.1/8 10.0.0.4/8 10.0.0.2/8 Directed broadcast forward- Mobile (2) Mobile (1) ing disabled 172.30.3.1/24 172.30.1.1/24 Mobile Mobile Mobile Mobile Host(1) Host(2) Host(3) Host(4) 172.30.1.2/2 172.30.1.3/2 172.30.1.4/2 172.30.3.2/2 Figure 41 - Example of Directed broadcast forwarding disabled...
  • Page 59 Example (Limited Broadcast forwarding enabled) Send to 255.255.255.255 Sender Base (P4) Limited broadcast forwarding enabled 10.0.0.1/8 RF Airlinks 10.0.0.4/8 10.0.0.2/8 Limited broadcast forwarding Limited broadcast forwarding Mobile (2) Mobile (1) enabled enabled 172.30.3.1/24 172.30.1.1/24 Mobile Host Mobile Host Mobile Host Mobile Host 172.30.1.2/24 172.30.1.3/24...
  • Page 60 Example (Limited Broadcast forwarding disabled) Send to 255.255.255.255 Sender Base (P4) Limited broadcast forwarding enabled 10.0.0.1/8 RF Airlinks 10.0.0.4/8 10.0.0.2/8 Limited broadcast forwarding Limited broadcast forwarding Mobile (2) Mobile (1) enabled disabled 172.30.3.1/24 172.30.1.1/24 Mobile Host (1) Mobile Host (2) Mobile Host (3) Mobile Host (4) 172.30.1.2/24...
  • Page 61 6.8.5.1.2 Multicast IP multicast addresses are in the range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. These addresses are used to represent logical groups of units that may or may not reside on the same networks. Multicast is used when “one-to-many” communication is required. For instance, a radio station might of- fer a music channel on the Internet in real time.
  • Page 62 In the E-DBA environment, an outside sender-host might be interested in sending multicast packets to any one of the following groups: “All Mobile” group. Various “Mobile Host” groups. The Base (P4 in the illustration) units are directly connected to the outside network. ALL multicast groups MUST be identified in the Base because the Base unit uses IGMP to register the memberships to the multicast groups on behalf of the other units (Mobile units, Mobile Host units).
  • Page 63 The following setup example would allow the “Sender” unit to communicate with different multicast groups. The settings shown in Figure 47 below, and also represented in Figure 48, would enable the Sender unit to reach all entities of the various groups. Figure 47 - Multicast Window Details (On the Base station) Multicast (Enabled/Disabled) Enables or disables the registration of the multicast groups by the Base...
  • Page 64 6.8.6 Setup (Advanced) ► IP Optimization Figure 49 - Setup (Advanced)-Optimized IP Settings Item Description Disabled (Default) - TCP packets are always RF acknowledged regard- less of this option setting. RF ACK Enabled - Use when packets need to be acknowledged at the RF level by the remote unit (destination unit).
  • Page 65 6.8.7 Setup (Advanced) ► IP Route Displays the table of IP routes that are active in the Paragon4 base station. Typically, display shows routes for RF, ETH1, and ETH2. Figure 50 - IP Routing Item Description IP Address The address portion of the destination network Netmask The mask portion of the destination network IP Address: The IP address of the gateway to use when trying to reach...
  • Page 66 6.8.8 Setup (Advanced) ► Time Source To facilitate tracking of events in a network, the Paragon4 base station and the GeminiG3 unit can initial- ize their real-time clocks using a number of protocols. At reset time, the Paragon4 unit can use the SNTP protocol (RFC2030) to pick up the current UTC (Universal) time.
  • Page 67 6.8.9 Setup (Advanced) ► Ethernet (PHY) The Ethernet port(s) must be configured in a mode that is compatible with the other local devices. Figure 52 - Advanced IP Configuration – Ethernet (PHY) Item Description Auto Negotiate PHY Bitrate Force to 100 Mbps Force to 10 Mbps (Default) Displays factory configured mode of operation: Auto Negotiate PHY Duplex...
  • Page 68 6.8.10 Setup (Advanced) ►Diagnostic Settings Figure 53 - Advanced IP Configuration – Diagnostic Settings Paragon4 – UHF, 700 & 800MHz User Manual 001-2019-500 Rev 0...
  • Page 69 Linear Interpolation Calibrated Conversion (PWLICC) software module, employed in Paragon4 radio base station to convert the sensor output into a desired value. CalAmp supplies look-up tables for forward and reverse power measurements. These tables contain a set of values in Volts (X ) with their corresponding values in Watts (Y ).
  • Page 70 An example of a look-up table is presented in Table 5 with a corresponding graph in Figure 54 Table 5 - Sample Interpolation endpoints (Volts) (Desired Units) 0.375 0.530 0.530 Xin (Volts) Figure 54 - Sample Interpolation curve Values in-between the data points are calculated using a straight line between the closest two known data points.
  • Page 71 When complete, use the “Save As” command. The file name is case-sensitive and spaces are not allowed. The file name should be saved under .pli extension. The file should be uploaded into a unit using FTP transfers. The file’s name should be entered under “Analog monitoring 1 calibration” (and/or “Analog monitor- ing 2 calibration”) field on the Diagnostic page of the Paragon4 web interface.
  • Page 72 6.8.11 Setup (Advanced) ►User Settings Figure 56 - Advanced IP Configuration - User Settings Item Description Select desired temperature scale. Where applicable, Temperature Display Celsius (default)/Fahrenheit the temperature will be displayed in selected tempera- ture scale. Select desired power scale. Where applicable, the Power Unit Watts (default)/ dBm power will be displayed in selected power scale.

  • Page 73: Security

    The Setup web pages, the CLI (command line interface) and the FTP server all require a password to pre- vent unauthorized users from changing a unit’s configuration. At the time of manufacture, the password is set to “ADMINISTRATOR” but CalAmp strongly suggests that the password be changed as units are installed.
  • Page 74 Figure 58 - Security - Access List Item Description Access List is used to keep unauthorized unit(s) away from CalAmp RF network. Maximum number of Access List entries = 100. The Access List Control takes the following values: Access List...

  • Page 75: Statistics

    6.10 Statistics Statistics web pages allow the user to view data transmission statistics (Interfaces) and base station per- formance (Channel Utilization). 6.10.1 Statistics ► Interfaces Figure 59 - Statistics – Interfaces Item Description RX Pkts Total number of packets received by Ethernet 1 interface LAN(ETH1) TX Pkts Total number of packets transmitted by Ethernet 1 interface...
  • Page 76 The number of layers, the name of each layer, the contents of each layer, and the function of each layer differ from network to network. Figure 60 below illustrates layers and protocols applicable to CalAmp network architecture implementa- tion. The five basic layers are:...
  • Page 77 Figure 61 - Layer, protocols, and interfaces applicable to Dataradio implementation All statistics presented by CalAmp follow a convention presented in Figure 62. Layer n statistics are giv- en with respect to the layer immediately below it: layer n-1. RX (Receive) or IN refers to data received by layer n from layer n-1.
  • Page 78 RF-OIP ETH1 ETH2 DATALINK LAYER RF-AIRLINK Rx Pkts Rx Pkts EDBA PHY Tx Pkts Tx Pkts PHYSICAL LAYER ETH PHY ETH PHY Figure 63 - Datalink Ethernet Statistics RF interface is further subdivided into two sub-layers: OIP sub-layer and Airlink sub-layer. OIP (Opti- mized IP) sub-layer is concerned with compression, optimization, TCP proxy control, and IP roaming.
  • Page 79 6.10.2 Statistics ► Performance Figure 65 - Statistics - System Performance Description Item Registered: Records the maximum number of mobiles registered at any time over the statistics period Active: Records the number of mobiles that have actively transmitted Number of Mobiles or received data during the statistics period.
  • Page 80 Records the percentage of occupied Request slots compared to the number of slots made available by the base during the statistics pe- riod. A loading of 40% or more would indicate a very busy channel. Request Loading A network whose mobiles send data inbound in very short bursts (eg. license plate inquiries) may see a busy channel due to request loading even though the inbound channel throughput value is comparatively low.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    6.11 Maintenance 6.11.1 Maintenance ► Ping Test To aid in trouble-shooting IP connectivity issues, the Paragon4 base stations and the GeminiG3 mo- biles can transmit ping packets to a given IP address. Four packets are sent and the time taken for each to reach the destination and return is displayed.
  • Page 82 6.11.2 Maintenance ► Config Control Figure 67 - Maintenance -Configuration Control (Initial screen) Item Description Checkpoint User Configuration -saves a set of the current user configu- ration settings in the Paragon4 base station. Click on the Checkpoint User Configuration radio button. Click Pro- ceed to save the settings to the configuration file.
  • Page 83 Figure 68 above shows a “Pass” result indication. If an upgrade problem arises and persists, click the “Package Control” once more and have the resulting indications handy if contacting CalAmp System Engineering. Paragon4 – UHF, 700 & 800MHz User Manual...
  • Page 84 6.11.4 Maintenance ► RF Tests Test Tones: Select the desired test tone, press the “Execute” button to transmit a test signal on the current channel for 20 seconds or until the “Cancel current test” button is pressed. The functions of all the other buttons are inoperative during test transmissions. Figure 69 - Control - RF Tests Test transmission generates a carrier modulated with a 1 kHz test tone to check deviations.
  • Page 85 Test tone is an unmodulated carrier that gives a clear carrier and used for checking: Frequency error Forward and reverse power Power check: Unmodulated Connect an in-line power meter between the radio and the antenna. Measure the forward (nominal 70W (700 & 800 MHz models) or 100W (UHF model)) and re- flected power levels by pressing the Execute button.
  • Page 86 6.11.5 Maintenance ► Feature Options Refer to your CalAmp technical support or sales representative for options availability and cost. Figure 70- Maintenance – Available Feature Options 6.11.6 Maintenance ► RSSI Display Paragon4 Figure 71 - Maintenance – RSSI Display Item...
  • Page 87 The system log records critical events resulting from unexpected conditions during Paragon4 base station operation. Information from this system log can be useful in understanding specific issues. Have the re- sulting indications handy if contacting CalAmp support. A system log entry contains the following parts (see Figure 73):...
  • Page 88 See Figure 74 for an example of an Assert log entry. This information will al- low CalAmp support team to determine the component and the reason of an error so that a corrective ac- tion could be recommended.

  • Page 89: Oob Data (Out Of Band Gps Delivery)

    6.11.7.1.3 Other Other log entries may be warnings, faults on temporary conditions that can later be recovered, recovery from faults, or other abnormal conditions. 6.12 OOB Data (Out of Band GPS delivery) Figure 75 - Out-Of-Band Item Description Delivery Options Drop-down box for selecting the desired format for the Local Port GPS data delivery UDP Hosts Dynamic window expands as Hosts are added or shrinks as Hosts are deleted.

  • Page 90: Remote Table

    6.13 Remote Table Figure 76 - Remote Table Paragon4 – UHF, 700 & 800MHz User Manual 001-2019-500 Rev 0...
  • Page 91 Item Description Index of the displayed entry. Up to 25 entries will be displayed at a time. “Previous” and “Next” buttons will appear as necessary. RF MAC RF MAC address of the mobile RF IP addr RF IP address of the mobile Proxy Indicates when the TCP Proxy has been enabled for that mobile (On/Off) Indicates the current state of the mobile.

  • Page 92: Site Map And Help

    6.14 Site Map and Help Site Map link and Help icon (Figure 77) features are designed to help the user navigate through the Web- Pages. They can be found on the bottom of the navigation pane. Figure 77 - Help Icon Item Description Click Site Map link to display a page that hierarchically lists all Web-...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting And Testing

    The checks described below should be done at time of installation, annual intervals, or whenever deteri- oration in performance is noted. These checks are to be done by a CalAmp field service employee, a pro- fessional installer, or an accredited radio shop technician.
  • Page 94 Also check power at exciter module output. Should be in the range of 100-200mW. If OK, PA may be at fault. Contact CalAmp support. Transmitter Reflected Verify if PA front Power panel LEDs are all OFF except Under Test Tone sec- PWR LED (green) <...
  • Page 95 100-200mW. If OK, PA may be at fault. Contact CalAmp support. (unless unit has been set a lower value). Note that readings less than 100 watts for UHF or 70 watts for the 700 and 800 MHz models, may be due to losses in cables used for testing. Check also your wattmeter frequency calibration curve.
  • Page 96 If the TX deviation is position) -10% for all bit rates. Modulated found to be out-of-specs, and click Execute contact CalAmp support. Carrier will be modulated with a 1 kHz tone. Paragon4 – UHF, 700 & 800MHz User Manual 001-2019-500 Rev 0...
  • Page 97 ±6.0 kHz for a to SINAD If not OK, contact 50KHz channel.. - IFR IF filter set to MID CalAmp support. position or 30 kHz wide filter. Receiver distortion (Wide band measurement - Backplane corresponding...

  • Page 98: Additional Test Details

    Additional test details 7.3.1 Carrier Deviations Carrier Modulation SRRC4FSK SRRC8FSK SRRC16FSK Tone Tone Tone Typical dev- Typical dev- Typical dev- iation in kHz iation in kHz iation in kHz Network Network Network Speed (kb/s) Speed (kb/s) Speed (kb/s) (1000Hz test (1000Hz test (1000Hz test tone)
  • Page 99 If PF is pressed to position “1” for approximately four seconds (visually count the amber blinks) and released, it brings the Airlink down, PTT is released, no data traffic is sche- duled, and CWID is suppressed. The Airlink will remain down for a maximum of one hour and automatically come back up, unless PF is pressed to position “1”...

  • Page 100: Windows/Unix Tools

    Windows/Unix Tools 7.4.1 Network Connectivity PING (DOS/WINDOWS) The ping command determines whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. It is useful for troubleshooting “end-to-end” reachability, network connectivity, and network laten- The ping test is also convenient to verify more specifically the RF link between a mobile and a known base station EXAMPLE:...

  • Page 101: Bsc Firmware Upgrading

    EXAMPLE arp-a displays all entries in the ARP cache. Useful in manipulating ARP caches. ROUTE View and update the system routing table The function and syntax of the Windows ROUTE command is similar to the UNIX or Linux route command. Use the command to manually configure the routes in the routing table.
  • Page 102 Note: After resetting, the PWR LED remaining lit steady amber or red indicates the FTP trans- fer was not successful or that the firmware is corrupt. Please contact CalAmp system en- gineering for assistance. Figure 79 - Sample FTP program Verify the integrity of the newly transferred files.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    8. Specifications GENERAL 700MHz 800MHz FCC = 757 - 758, 763 - 775 Tx FCC = 851 - 869 Tx FCC = 406.1 - 512 Rx/Tx FCC = 787 - 788, 793 - 805 Rx FCC = 806 - 824 Rx IC = 406.1 - 430 Rx/Tx IC = 764 - 776 Tx IC = 851 - 869 Tx...
  • Page 104 Radio 700MHz 800MHz Data rates 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 50 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 25 KHz NPSPAC (kbps) Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channels Channels -102 -107 Receiver Sensitivity (For -104 -103 -102 1% Packet Error Rate (PER) with Parallel Decode -107 -105 -105...
  • Page 105 EMISSION DESIGNATORS Bit rate Baud rate Modulation 700MHz 800MHz 128000 32000 SRRC16FSK 27K0F1D (pending) 96000 32000 SRRC8FSK 27K0F1D (pending) 64000 32000 SRRC4FSK 27K0F1D (pending) 64000 16000 SRRC16FSK 16K1F1D (C) 14K0F1D (pending) 13K7F1D (G) 48000 16000 SRRC8FSK 15K8F1D (C) 14K0F1D (pending) 13K7F1D (G) 43200 14400...

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