Version 1.19 IMPORTANT NOTICE All rights to this manual are owned solely by SATEL Oy (referred to in this user guide as SATEL). All rights reserved. The copying of this manual (without the written permission from the owner) by printing, copying, recording or by any other means, or the full or partial translation of the manual to any other language, including all programming languages, using any electrical, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.
SATEL-EASy+ radio modems are allowed to be used in the following countries, either on licence free channels or on channels where the operation requires a licence. More detailed information is available at the local frequency management authority.
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
User Manual Version 1.19 PRODUCT CONFORMITY Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that radio modems are in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Therefore, the equipment is labelled with CE-...
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT ................... 9 WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................10 NOTES FOR THE USERS OF SATELLINE-3AS NMS RADIO MODEMS ........11 INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ADD SATEL-EASy+ TO EXISTING SATELLINE-3AS NMS NETWORK SATEL-EASY+ MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS ............... 12 SATEL-EASY+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............13 INTERFACE –...
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6.10.4 Transmission delays ........................36 TEST MODES ......................37 Short block test ....................37 Long block test ..................... 37 SETTINGS........................38 SATEL CONFIGURATION MANAGER SOFTWARE ............... 43 10 LCD & PUSH BUTTONS ....................44 10.1 LCD menu navigation .................... 44...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 11 SL COMMANDS ......................47 11.1 Changing parameters using the SL COMMANDS ............47 11.2 Command Mode ....................47 11.2.1 Entering to command mode - +++ ....................48 11.2.2 Return to data mode - --- ......................48 12 CHANNEL LIST ......................
• Error correction (FEC) • External command language (SL commands) NMS PC is the recommended PC software for configuring these radio modems, although basic settings can be modified by using SATEL Configuration Manager or almost any terminal program using SL commands.
-The radio modem is only to be operated at frequencies allocated by local authorities, and without exceeding the given maximum allowed output power ratings. SATEL and its distributors are not responsible, if any products manufactured by it are used in unlawful ways.
SATEL Configuration Manager 1.11.2 New SATEL NMS id file: SatelNMS.ID file must be replaced with a new one to be able to use SATEL NMS PC software with SATEL-EASy+ products. This file can be found behind the following path (default installation) in Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\SATEL NMS PC.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 2 SATEL-EASy+ MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS Following picture represents the mechanical external dimensions for device with and without the LCD display. Figure 1.1 SATEL-EASy+ mechanical dimensions...
3 SATEL-EASy+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Available models and product codes: • YM6015 SATEL-EASy+, without display • YM6055 SATEL-EASy+, with display • YM6010 SATEL-EASy+, without display, with AES128/AES256 encryption support • YM6050 SATEL-EASy+, with display, with AES128/AES256 encryption support RECEIVER TRANSMITTER Note! Frequency Range 403 ...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 DATA MODEM Electrical Interface Port 1: RS-232, Port 2: RS-232/485/422 Interface Connector D-15 (female) Data speed of Serial interface 1200 – 115200 bps Data speed of Radio Interface 4-FSK 19200 bps (25 kHz channel) 9600 bps (12.5 or 20 kHz channel) 14400 bps (25 kHz channel with FEC on) 7200 bps (12.5 or 20 kHz channel with FEC on)
As an increased safety feature, it is recommended to add a fuse between the power supply and the modem. This assures that both, the device and the power supply, is protected against over current situations. Recommended fuse size is 2 Amps. Operating voltage range of SATEL-EASy+ is marked to a back of the housing as follows:...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 4.3 Serial ports Before connecting DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to the radio modem, please make sure that the configuration matches the physical interface (electrical characteristics, timing, direction and interpretation of signals). The radio modem contains two separate serial ports that are designated as Port 1 and Port 2.
Version 1.19 4.5 D15 connector SATEL-EASy+ SATEL-EASy+ radio modems: 15-PIN FEMALE D CONNECTOR PINOUT I/O column below denotes the direction of the signal: "IN" is from DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to the radio modem. "OUT" is from the radio modem to DTE.
• Only one port at a time can be selected for communication. • Port1 is configured ON by default. • The physical interface of Port 1 is always RS-232. • The physical interface of Port 2 depends on the selected settings. SATEL-EASy+ Available serial port interfaces Serial Port Physical interface Note...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 5.1 RS-232 interface (Port 1, Port 2) RS-232 standard defines the method of transferring binary single-ended data serially between DTE and DCE. Although the standard defines the electrical characteristics, timing and meaning of the signals, as well as the pin out of connectors, it is applied in a multitude of slightly differing ways (e.g.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 5.3 RS-485 interface RS-485 is an extension of the RS-422 standard and enables the connection of more than two devices on to the same bus. Communication is half-duplex so there is only one cable pair compared to two when using the RS-422.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 5.5 Serial data format The serial interface uses an asynchronous data format. Any character to be transmitted on the serial line contains a start bit, the data bits (7, 8 or 9 bits), an optional parity bit and one or two stop bits.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 5.6.1 CTS line CTS (Clear to Send) is a signal from the radio modem to the DTE. It indicates when the radio modem is ready to accept more data from the DTE. The options for CTS line are: •...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 5.6.3 RTS line The options for RTS-line are: • Ignored - RTS-line status is ignored. • Flow control - The radio modem transmits data to the terminal device only when the RTS-line is active. Non-active state of the RTS-line will force the radio modem to buffer the received data.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 5.7 Pause length The modem recognises a pause on the serial line (a pause is defined as a time with no status changes on the RS-232 interface TD-line). The pause detection is used as criteria for: •...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 transmitter switches off. The maximum size of transmit buffer memory is one kilobyte (1 kB). If the terminal device does not follow the status of the CTS-line and transmits too much data to the radio modem, the buffer will be emptied, and the transmission is restarted.
6 RF INTERFACE All modem types have a single TNC female type antenna connector with impedance of 50 Ohm. SATEL-EASy+ offers the radio settings for user to select: • Channel spacing: 25 kHz, 20 kHz or 12.5 kHz • Frequency can be any 6.25 kHz divisible frequency between 403…473 MHz in case the Channel Spacing is 25 kHz or 12.5 kHz...
The setting and/or using of non-approved power levels may lead to prosecution. SATEL and its distributors are not responsible for any illegal use of its radio equipment and are not responsible in any way of any claims or penalties arising from the operation of its radio equipment in ways contradictory to local regulations and/or requirements and/or laws.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 6.2 Receiver The sensitivity of the receiver depends on the channel spacing of the radio modem (=data speed of the radio interface) and on the mode of the FEC (error correction). The radio modem constantly measures the received signal strength (RSSI) of the receiver. The Signal Threshold setting determines the received signal level above which the search for the radio messages is active.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 6.4 Forward Error Correction (FEC) FEC improves the reliability of data transfer over the radio by adding additional correction information to the radio messages. Based on that information, the receiving radio modem will be able to correct erroneous bits provided the ratio of erroneous and correct bits is reasonable.
AES is open source software from public domain. Author: Brian Gladman (U.K). The CTR-mode is SATEL’s in-house implementation. The models supporting this feature and encryption level can be viewed in SATEL WEB sites at www.satel.com/products/. The radio models that does not support the encryption feature are compatible with the radio models with the encryption when the feature is disabled.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 6.9 User data whitening In some cases, if the user data includes large number of constant characters, additional bit errors may appear. The use of error correction (FEC) is recommended in such cases. If that is not possible, the Data whitening feature can be used to improve the reliability of data transfer.
Version 1.19 6.10 Pacific Crest and TRIMTALK compatibility SATEL-EASy+ supports additional to the original SATELLINE-3AS data transfer also: • Pacific Crest FST compatible data transfer over the air, if the opponent Pacific Crest modems operate in the transparent mode/FEC ON/Scrambling ON that is the most common setup among RTK applications.
Remote Address of a Pacific Crest transmitter (or if the message has the broadcast address 255). SATEL modems must have the following key settings: • FEC OFF (because the FEC here means SATEL 3AS FEC, not Pacific Crest/TRIMTALK FEC) • Error check OFF • Full CRC16 check OFF •...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 The table below shows the analogy of settings between Pacific Crest and SATEL radio modems. Pacific Crest setting Corresponding SATEL setting Identification: Owner Not implemented Identification: Channel Bandwidth Channel spacing Identification: RF Power TX power...
Local address in Pacific Crest PDL modems. The default value is 0x0000 (0 in decimal format). SATEL modem needs to have TX Delay 50ms or more in order to avoid messages from colliding in case it is to be placed in a Pacific Crest system that uses addressing and acknowledging scheme.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 6.10.4 Transmission delays The original SATELLINE-3AS is the fastest mode – the transfer delays are presented Appendix B. In the PacCrest-4FSK, PacCrest-GMSK and Trimtalk450s modes the whole message is first read from the serial port. The end of the message is detected when there is a pause in data. After that data is framed and transmitted over the radio.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 7 TEST MODES The radio modem can be switched to a Test Mode in which it will send test messages to the radio channel. Test messages can be utilized for example when directing antennas during system installation.
List of available SL commands is found from the support section of www.satel.com. List of settings Setting...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 Channel spacing defines the frequency difference between adjacent radio channels. In the context of SATEL-EASy+ modems it defines also the width of the radio channel. Default value: 12.5 kHz Tx Power EASy+ supports transmitter output power levels: 100, 200, 500 or 1000 mW.
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 Default value: OFF Serial port 1 Status Defines Port 1 status (fixed to be ON) Serial port 1 Interface RS-232 (fixed) Serial port 1 Data speed 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps...
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SL commands. Default value: ON Note: In case SL commands are OFF, the activation of Programming Mode is required in order to connect the radio modem and SATEL Configuration Manager Software. Priority TX or RX Default value: TX...
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Any arbitrary text (max. 32 characters) can be saved in the setting for identification purposes etc. Customer Info 3 Any arbitrary text (max. 32 characters) can be saved in the setting for identification purposes etc. Note*) Ask availability from SATEL...
Version 1.19 9 SATEL CONFIGURATION MANAGER SOFTWARE SATEL Configuration Manager (CM) is the PC software for the configuration of SATEL-EASy+. Minimum requirements: PC (Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Win7 and Win10) equipped with a COM port (minimum baud rate 9600 bps) and the radio modem to be configured.
Version 1.19 10 LCD & PUSH BUTTONS SATEL-EASy+ includes five LEDs that indicate the status of the modem. Models that are equipped with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) also have four push buttons to enable easy modification of the settings without the need for an external terminal.
In case you need more information on the time delays related to the use of SL commands, please contact the manufacturer. In order to get information of the latest and/or special SL commands please contact SATEL. List of available SL commands is found from the support section of www.satel.com.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 11.2.1 Entering to command mode - +++ Entering to command mode is performed when device gets three (3) ‘+’ characters in a row. Between characters needs to be a delay of three (3) characters. In this way device can decide that it is required to enter command mode after three correct characters.
• Transmitter power level (optional) Additionally, the default channel that the radio modem uses after a reset is defined. Channel lists can be created and utilized by using either SATEL Configuration Manager Software or SL commands. SATEL Configuration Manager software provide a channel list editor (snapshot below) for creating and saving a channel list in the radio modem, or in a file for later usage.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 13 REPEATER MODE AND ADDRESSING Repeaters and addressing may be used to extend the coverage area of a radio modem network, and to direct messages to selected radio modems in the network. In large systems, with several repeaters and formed repeater chains, it is often practical to use routing instead of plain addresses.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 13.2 Addressing Addresses can be used to route a data message to the desired destination or to separate two parallel networks from each other. In networks with repeaters it is usually necessary to use addresses to prevent data messages from ending up in loops formed by repeaters. In case of setting the “Message Routing”...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 The address is composed of two characters totalling 16 bits, resulting in over 65,000 different address combinations. The address is attached to the beginning of each data packet sent by the radio modem. When a radio modem receives a data packet whilst using addressing mode, the radio modem will check the first two characters of each received data packet to ensure that the packet in question was intended for the correct radio modem.
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 Transmission: Transmission address has been set OFF. Transmission addressing has been set ON. Radio modem will transmit the data The radio modem will add the primary TX packet as such. address to the beginning of the data packet.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 Reception addressing Reception addressing has Reception addressing has has been set OFF. been set OFF. been set ON but there is no address in the data packet. The radio modem will The radio modem will...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 13.2.2 System of one base station and several substations In systems with several substations, the base station must know to which substation each message is intended, and from which substation each received message originates. Usually terminal devices handle addressing completely, but it is also possible to use the addressing functionality of the radio modems.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 13.3.1 System with several repeaters In systems with several serial or parallel-chained repeaters, addressing must be used to prevent messages from ending up in loops otherwise formed by repeaters, and to ensure that only the desired (addressed) radio modem receives the data intended for it.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 13.3.2 Repeater chain using address pairs In a situation where the terminal devices and substations cannot form address fields, but are able to recognise messages addressed to them, alternating address pairs may be used. Transmit address (TX) and receive address (RX) alternate in the order shown in the table below.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 13.3.3 Repeater chain using dual addressing If the terminal devices cannot add address chains to the beginning of the data packets, a network with several repeaters may still be realised by using dual addressing. In dual addressing each link (see arrows below in figure) is given a unique address, which will prevent duplication of messages and endless loops in the network.
More information is provided by the SATEL NMS PC user manual and application notes. Figure 1.2 A typical screenshot of SATEL NMS PC software. (Routing view). In order to get the SATEL NMS PC software please contact your local SATEL distributor or SATEL headquarters in Finland.
SATEL-EASy+ radio modem has two serial ports - Port1 and Port2. One of the ports is configured as the DATA port (by default Port1) that is connected to the user application. The other port is the NMS port (by default Port2) that is connected to the serial port of the PC running SATEL NMS PC software.
User Manual Version 1.19 14.3 NMS - Usage SATEL NMS PC software provides the user interface to NMS system. Refer SATEL NMS PC User Guide for additional information. 14.4 NMS functionality SATEL NMS provides useful tools for maintaining the radio network. The following functions are included in the SATEL NMS system: o Status of the network can be obtained easily.
The designing of any radio modem system requires very precise planning. Once the choices between devices, their locations, installation, maintenance etc. are clear, the project file for the system can be implemented by using SATEL NMS PC software. Please refer to the SATEL NMS PC User Guide for more detailed description.
15 INSTALLATION 15.1 Installation of the radio modem SATEL-EASy+ has four (4) fixing screw positions on its back side of the housing which can be used to attach the modem to a structure or to accomplish a grounding connection. Figure 1.4 Mounting screw positions...
Should be noted that SATEL-EASy+ is not meant for direct outdoor use and to avoid moisture or high humidity issues EASy+ modem is preferable to use only indoors or outside inside of proper isolation against harsh weather conditions.
15.1.2.2 Velcro tapes SATEL-EASy+ can be attached to flat surfaces with simple Velcro tapes. This installation is rather temporary than fixed in situations where modem installation needs to be set up quickly without screws. Velcro tapes are included to installation kit which can be purchased separately.
Version 1.19 15.1.4 Grounding, using the housing SATEL-EASy+ can be grounded directly using modem housing with its dedicated grounding point. Grounding point is marked to the housing with Ground – label. It is preferable to use screws and the connector that are included to the installation kit.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 15.1.6 Grounding cable and screws Grounding cable should be with >1 mm copper conductor with insulation, preferable green/yellow coded for easy ground recognition. Cable should be joined to grounding connector by crimp connection (pictured). Grounding should be terminated to a grounding rail or other reliable grounding source with shortest possible cable length to avoid ground loops and elevated resistances in cables.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 15.2 Wiring NOTE! When installing the cables of the serial interface, it is recommended to switch off operating voltage of all devices is off (POWER OFF condition). 15.2.1 RS-232 wiring - Port1 without handshaking The simplest connection to PC serial port (RS-232) is depicted in the schematic below.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 FUSE = 2 A slow 15.2.3 RS-422 wiring FUSE = 2 A slow If the transmission lines are long the receiving end of the lines must be terminated using a separate termination resistor (typical values range from 100 -120 ohm depending on the characteristic impedance of the transmission line).
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 of the signals only for a specific system or specific equipment. In reality ‘A’ of one system can actually be ‘B’ of another. If the polarity is wrong, the data will be inverted. Usually the simplest way to solve the issue is the trial and error method, as RS-485 signals can be connected only two ways.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 15.3 Antenna installation 15.3.1 Hand-held equipment • ¼-wave antenna (wavelength at frequency of 450 MHz is approximately 70 cm) • Helix-antenna Antennas are installed directly to the TNC connector at the upper part of the radio modem.
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 must withstand all foreseeable weather conditions (frost, excess sun, direct UV-radiation, seawater etc.). Also, possible environmental pollution must be considered (acids, ozone etc.). Antennas must be installed well away from metallic objects. In the case of small antennas this distance should be at least ½...
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SATEL recommends the use of a band-pass filter with a large Q in the antenna cable of the base station.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 16 DESIGNING SYSTEMS 16.1 Factors affecting the quality and distance of the radio connection • power of the radio transmitter • sensitivity of the radio receiver • tolerance of spurious radiations of the radio modulating signal •...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 16.2 Radio field strength Radio signal strength must be good enough for successful data transfer. Where field strength is above a certain level, the operational results are very good. Below this level, a few dB marginal areas occur in which errors begin to be generated by noise and interference that will eventually lead to loss of connection.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 17 CHECK LIST The following points must be taken into account when installing and configuring a radio modem: All operating voltages of all the equipment concerned must always be switched OFF before connecting the serial interface cable.
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 18 ACCESSORIES SATEL provides a wide selection of accessories and solutions for SATEL radio modems. • Antennas • Serial data / Power cables and adapters • RF-cables • Filters and lightning protectors • Power supplies...
SATEL-EASy+ can withstand years of daily use and thousands of work hours, but when the device comes to its end of life stage it should be disposed properly. SATEL-EASy+ does not contain harmful materials that should be treated any special ways but as a general electronic waste.
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 20 APPENDIX A ASCII CHARACTER TABLE NUL 43 2B 129 81 172 AC 215 D7 SOH 44 2C 130 82 173 AD 216 D8 45 2D 131 83 174 AE 217 D9 46 2E 132 84...
SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 21 APPENDIX B – DELAYS 21.1 Functional delays Function Delay <500 ms Wakeup time from STAND-BY to ON (controlled by DTR line) Serial Interface, turn-around time of RS-232 0 ms Serial interface, turn-around time of RS-485 <1 ms...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 12.5 kHz channel spacing FEC OFF (Forward Error Correction function OFF) Transmission delays are in milliseconds (10% marginal) vs. the size of a message (bytes) to be transmitted. Data Speed 1 byte 10 bytes 100 bytes...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 25 kHz channel spacing FEC OFF (Forward Error Correction function OFF) Transmission delays are in milliseconds (10% marginal) vs. the size of a message (bytes) to be transmitted. Data Speed 1 byte 10 bytes 100 bytes...
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SATEL-EASy+ User Manual Version 1.19 Contact information SATEL Oy Meriniitynkatu 17 P.O. Box 142 FI-24101 Salo FINLAND Web: https://www.satel.com/ Phone: +358 2 777 7800...
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