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- Page 1 Paragon Data Base Station Technical Manual Version 2.04a (Preliminary, for internal use only) The entire contents of this manual and the Radio Installation Software described in this manual are copyright 2002 by Inc. DATARADIO Copyright Inc. DATARADIO March 2002 Part no.: 120 20170-204a...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rear panel ..........................16 3.2.2.1 Signal Levels ..............................16 3.2.2.2 Pin Functions..............................16 WINRIS PROGRAM............................18 4.1 O ..............................18 PERATION 4.2 T RIS ........................18 O CONNECT AND START 4.3 W RIS W ............................19 INDOW 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... - Page 3 Power Amplifier Power Out ..........................39 6.2.4.2 Forward Power Alarm Level .........................39 6.2.4.3 Reverse Power Alarm Level (Optional) ......................39 6.3 S II R ........................42 ERIES ADIO ROGRAMMING 6.3.1 Recommended Items..........................42 6.3.2 Module Programming ........................... 42 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 4 ELECTION VIA INTERNAL SWITCHES 19 - T885 R ..................40 IGURE ECEIVER TUNING CONTROL LOCATION 20 - T881 E ..................41 IGURE XCITER TUNING CONTROLS LOCATION 21 - R ......................43 IGURE ECEIVER YSTEM NFORMATION 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 5 ) ......................27 ABLE HECKLIST AFTER INSTALLATION 10 - C B (G ) ......................... 28 ABLE HECKLIST ENERAL 11- L – D TXON7 1000H TXON4 ABLE REQUENCY ALANCE EVIATION EADINGS FROM Z AND RANDOM ).................................. 51 DATA 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 6 - Section 1.6 “Radio Series I or II: - Revised description - Section 2.3 “Electrical”: - Clarification of amperage requirement - Figure 4 “BDLC , rear view”. Re-tracing of top fan wiring to cor- respond to factory routing. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 7 - Table 10 “Checklist B, (General)”, steps 6 and 7 revised to merge values for the two models. - Table 11 “Checklist B, (Paragon/PD)” steps 6,7 and 10 revised - Figure 20 “Channel Selection via internal DIP switches”, clari- fies the use of switch 8.
- Page 8 RS-232 Industry–standard interface for serial data transfer. Vehicular Information Solutions. Dataradio’s name for a series of products spe- cially designed for mobile data. WinRIS Windows Radio Installation Software. This software allows basic tests, unit con- figuration and troubleshooting.
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Page 9: Product Overview
9600 b/s in 12.5 kHz channel sensitivity in multi-path and fading environ- spacing. ments. • Sophisticated DSP-based modem design When used with Dataradio’s state-of-the-art provides added system performance and Gemini mobile data solution, the system fewer retries delivers unequaled high-speed data performance •... -
Page 10: Factory Technical Support
+1 514 737-7883 1.5.1 Factory Repair Email address: support@dataradio.com When returning equipment for repair, you must request an RMA (Returned Material Authoriza- tion) number. The Tech Support representative will ask you several questions to clearly identify DATARADIO Corp. -
Page 11: Model Designation
1.5.2 Model Designation To correctly identify your Paragon unit, check its catalog number label located on the rear of the BDLC adjacent to the power connector. The first four digits designate the model: The next digit designates the transmitter power:... -
Page 12: Packaging
Overview factory packaged as follows: • The cabinet and rack-mount housing the Para- A Series I or II Dataradio base station “Ra- ’s radio assembly and the BDLC is gen- dio assembly” erally installed in a sheltered facility. Occasion- •... -
Page 13: Bdlc Pd , Front View
OL Stby On OL Stby On T800 II Slimline Figure 1 - Typical radio and power supply assemblies, front view CM FR FT RD TD RES ET ALARMS RS -232 Figure 2 - BDLC , front view 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 14: Bdlc Pd , Rear View
D EV. 2 R S-232 DEV. 1 R S-232 DEV. 6 D IG. I/O EX T. R AD IO/TE ST DEV. 5 R S-232 DEV. 4 R S-232 Figure 4 - BDLC , rear view 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 15: Radio Assembly Power
Fuse 1 is a 32-volt MDL (slow-blow) 10A B- For the Radio Assembly chassis: • Fuse 2 is a 32-volt MDL (slow-blow) 30A 1. Install the grounding lead’s lug over the binding post and firmly hand- tighten the binding-nut. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 16: Bdlc Pd Assembly Power
VAC power cord. Plug this cord to the rear coaxial cable(s) (e.g. RG-214 or Heliax) power outlet shown in Figure 6. from the selected antenna position(s) to the Paragon Radio assembly. To check or install a fuse: 2- Terminate the RX-1 and RX-2 cable ends at 1. -
Page 17: Checking Out Normal Operation
Radio Assembly • Gating Sensitivity - sets the RF signal level The Radio assembly component of each Paragon required to open the mute gate and allow product is made up of high performance synthe- audio to pass to the speaker sized radio base station designed for single op- •... -
Page 18: Exciter Module
RJ11 connector. This connector is used to allow programming the ra- dio from the front of the unit via a programming lead. This feature is exclusive to the Series II modules. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 19: Dual Power Supply Module
ON: Power supply failure; approx. - Vout (via 11k resistors - typ. 0V) + Remote – Not used for Paragon - Sense – Not used for Paragon Figure 9 - Speaker panel -VE – main ground (0V) 3.1.1.5... -
Page 20: Bdlc
The ALARMS group of 4 LEDs • It clears LED error indications B- The right cutout groups two tactile (mem- • It initiates test transmissions brane) switches (PF1 and RESET). • It sets the function of the RS-232 LEDs 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... - Page 21 PF 1 is pressed The PF 1 switch can be pressed at any time to Table 3 - Test Transmissions clear an error display without affecting normal # times DGFSK Paragon operations. PF1 is 9600 b/s 16000 b/s 19200 b/s pressed 3.2.1.1.2.2...
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Page 22: Leds And Indications
The BDLC returns to nor- The RS-232 LEDs normally indicate port activ- mal operation using the newly selected display. ity on the port selected. See section 3.2.1.1.2.3 above for instructions for selecting display mode. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 23: Check And Power
(MSC) feature, the RM LED, tioning. flashing in-sync with the CK LED, indi- Blinking slowly (1 cps), indicates the cates that link down. parameters contents of the flash memory have been corrupted. The unit automati- 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 24: Pd Rear Panel
DEV4 and DEV5 - not used 25-wire cables with all pins connected. • One DB-25F connector Dataradio recommends the use of secure (i.e. DEV1 - Connects to user’s application. password protected and/or dial-back) modems in any installation where dialup access is provided. -
Page 25: Bdlc Pd Ycable And Pinout
Using the factory settings, device 3 is intended only for use during configuration and should not be used simultaneously with data traffic on device 1. For special user application done while the BDLC is active, use either device 2, or set device 3 to 2400 bauds. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 26: Winris Program
All families of MobilPacs, Paragons, Gem- MS-Windows application: ’s and Paragon ’s share a common Win- (Each program copyright © Microsoft Corpora- RIS program available on diskette, Dataradio tion. All rights reserved.) p/n 980 03392-00n. Refer to the WinRIS Readme.txt Win ME... -
Page 27: Winris Window
Other messages appear in dialog Help menu lists the: window boxes or warning windows. Help Topics command • A GPS Information section, exclusive to and below a command separator Gemini is disabled for Paragon 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 28: Port Configuration Window
An RSSI Bar Graph on the right side of the box is available. Enter the relevant window is exclusive to Gemini and is dis- Logical ID. abled for Paragon The Logical ID is a unique number as- Port Configuration signed to the MSC-tower-base link when Window the MSC is configured. -
Page 29: Configuration To A File
Do not make any changes to these files. Any Warning: changes made to the configurations MUST be done at factory or by Dataradio system engi- Do not make any changes to these files. Any neering. changes made to the configurations MUST be done at factory or by Dataradio system engi- 4.5.2.1... -
Page 30: Banner Field
You will find the version number by se- fore, if your security requirements are high, lecting the “Help” menu option, then “About Dataradio urges you to use external encryption WinRIS” command or pressing the “About” technology such as Data Encryption Standard button on the Toolbar. -
Page 31: Dsr Signal Is High Indicator
Pressing the ‘’Stop’’’ button halts the ongoing test. 4.5.5.3 Channel Selection This test function is used for checking low- frequency balance and maximum deviation over Paragon uses its default radio channel. No data. channel selection being available, all channels • Low-frequency balance check: are grayed-out and the “Show All Channel Fre-... -
Page 32: Status Bar
The program may display one of the ± 3.5 32000 ± 5.3 * following messages on the status bar: (1000 Hz) For Paragon products: ± 3.7 25600 ± 5.7 * (1000 Hz) “Address is not in AMN or number format”... -
Page 33: Testing And Trouble-Shooting
3. Transmitter Output Power down: 4. Transmitter Reflected Power Three boxes on the right of the status bar indi- 5. RF Link test between Paragon and mo- cate which of the following keys is latched bile unit(s) down “CAP”, “NUM” or “SCRL”. -
Page 35: Sequence
Table 9 - Checklist A (after installation) CHECKLIST A (Paragon Recommended Check out after Installation Step ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS at MEASURE WITH IF NOT? 25° ° ° ° C BDLC beeps once, all LEDs come ON for about four seconds, the green LEDs Normal Power-up then flash in a “ripple”... - Page 36 (IF filter set to Mid or 30 TXON (Modulated) Adjust according to Appendix 1 kHz position) 25.6 kb/s ±4.0 ±3.7 ±3.7 Carrier will be modu- -Paragon/PD Deviation adjust on 19.2 kb/s ±4.5 ±4.3 ±4.3 lated with a 1 kHz tone. page Half channel unit 25.6 kb/s ±2.0...
- Page 37 CHECKLIST B (Paragon General Check out (part2 of 2) Paragon units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try readjusting units unless it is really required. Misadjusting unit may result in significant performance losses.
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Page 38: Radio Programming And Adjustments
Speaker panel and mirrored on both backplane boards (see section 6.3 below). Series I 800MHz Radio Programming This procedure describes the steps needed to program the Paragon ’s Tait T800 Series I radio (half & full channel) used in Paragon 800 MHz versions. -
Page 39: File Creation
.bin for these binary files. Choose the relevant drive and directory to save under and click on OK. 6. Repeat file creation procedure for the Exciter, the main receiver and for the diversity receiver modules as required. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 40: Programming The Eprom
Apply power to it. At the DOS prompt, type bp.exe to open the EPROM program software. Paragon uses three 27C64 EPROMs (150 nanoseconds or faster) in the Exciter and Receivers modules. Repeat the following procedure for each EPROM as needed. -
Page 41: Eprom Installation
Example: To select channel 5, the DIP switch settings are as shown in Figure 18 below. Notes: For channel 1 (one), switch #1 must be OFF and switches #2 through #7 must be ON. Always have switch #8 set to OFF. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 42: Seriesi 800Mh Z Radio Tuning
Pozidriv screwdriver #1 & #2 1x six-inch adjustable wrench RF tuning/trimming tools. Extender Rail Kit for Series II chassis (T800-13-0000) 1x 6" coax cable N-M to BNC-M (provided with Paragon to connect the exciter and PA) 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 43: Receiver Module (T885)
6.2.2.1 Initial Setup This initial setup will be used during each receiver alignment procedures that follow: 1. Remove the receiver (T885) module from the Paragon rack frame 2. Remove the receiver top cover (nearest the handle). 3. Connect the ParagonPD Extender Rail kit between the RX module and the empty chassis re- ceiver slot. -
Page 44: Sinad And Linearity Check
1) At –120 dBm: 1.2 VDC (+0.20 –0.45VDC) 2) At –90 dBm: 4.0 VDC (+0.20 –0.20 VDC) 3) At –80dBm: 5.0 VDC (+0.20 – 0.35VDC) If the requirement cannot be reached, contact your Dataradio technical support. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 45: Exciter Module (T881)
2. Prepare the multimeter to read DC Volts. 3. Remove the exciter (T881) module from the base station rack frame 4. Remove the exciter top cover (nearest the handle). 5. Connect the Paragon Extender Rail kit between the exciter module and the empty chassis ex- citer slot. -
Page 46: Low Frequency Balance Adjustment
2. Key the Exciter by pressing the module PTT button. The output power must be: 800MHz (T881) = 4W ±300mW. 3. If 4Watts is not reached, adjust helical #L300 for maximum power output (which should be at least 7W); adjust RV356 down to 4W. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 47: Power Amplifier Module (T889)
6.2.4 Power Amplifier Module (T889) 1. Re-install the exciter module into the Paragon rack frame 2. Connect the Exciter module to the Power Amplifier 3. Connect the Power Amplifier output to the IFR T/R connector or to a stand-alone BIRD style power meter, terminated with a 150W dummy load. -
Page 48: T885 Receiver Tuning Control Location
RSSI Test point: SK301 SK301 pin 2 L318 Pin 1 L314 L316 L315 IC301 RSSI L319 L313 L320 L321 RV301 L317 L312 12345678 TCXO CHANNEL SELECTION Figure 19 - T885 Receiver tuning control location 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 49: T881 Exciter Tuning Controls Location
RV105 Temp control Hi-Temp adjust Power Adjust #L300 #L300 RV356 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TCXO CHANNEL SELECTION IC202 Tail Timer Tx Timer BACK Figure 20 - T881 Exciter tuning controls location 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 50: Series Ii Radio Programming
Series II Radio Programming This procedure describes the steps needed to program the UHF, VHF & 800MHz model that use the Paragon base station radios (half & full channels). 6.3.1 Recommended Items 486 PC or better, MS-Windows 3.1 © or later... - Page 51 Figure 21 - Receiver System Information Figure 22 - Receiver Channel Information screen 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 52 Figure 23 - Exciter System Information screen Figure 24 - Exciter Channel Information screen 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
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Page 53: Channel Selection Via Dip Switches
It is recommended to set both SW1 (RX) and SW2 (TX) to the same settings on both back plane boards. Example: To select channel 5, set the DIP switches as shown below: Binary Value Always ON except when default channel is required Figure 25 - Backplane DIP switches example - Channel 5 selected 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 54: Series Ii Radio Tuning
6.4.2.1 Initial Setup This initial setup will be used during all receiver alignment procedures described below: 1. Remove the receiver (T885, T855 or T835) module from the Paragon rack frame 2. Remove the receiver top cover (nearest the handle). 3. Connect the Paragon Extender Rail Kit for Series II to the empty chassis receiver slot. -
Page 55: Synthesizer Alignment
12dB SINAD for -110dBm) 4. Perform the SINAD linearity tests described in paragraph 6.4.2.4. If it fails to pass the require- ment, contact your Dataradio technical support. WARNING: Do NOT attempt to re-tune the IF stages (I.e. -
Page 56: Rssi Adjustment (T885 And T855)
2) At –90 dBm: 4.0 VDC (+0.20 –0.20 VDC) 3) At –80dBm: 5.0 VDC (+0.20 – 0.35VDC) If the requirement cannot be reached, contact your Dataradio technical support. -120 -110 -100 -90 Figure 26 - T855 and T885, RSSI Curve: volt to dBm... -
Page 57: Rssi Adjustment (Vhf: T835)
6.4.2.6 RSSI Adjustment (VHF: T835) Note: This check is only recommended for Paragon/R model running DBA protocol 3.06.009 series or later. Apply an on-channel signal from the RF generator at a level of -100dBm with deviation of ±3kHz (full channel) or ±1.5kHz (half channel) at 1kHz tone. -
Page 58: Exciter Module (T881,T857 Or T837)
5. Connect a 3 feet long double shielded cable (N-M to BNC-M) between the IFR T/R output and the exciter antenna connector. 6. Connect the Paragon Extender Rail Kit to the empty chassis exciter slot. 7. Apply power to the base station. -
Page 59: Low-Frequency Balance Adjustment
Table 11- Low Frequency Balance – Deviation Readings (from TXON7 1000Hz and TXON4 random data) Modulation 800/900 Series I 800/900 Series II 2FSK Half Channel 0.4kHz 0.4kHz 0.4kHz 0.4kHz 2FSK Full Channel 0.5kHz 0.5kHz 0.5kHz 0.5kHz 4FSK 1.7kHz 1.7kHz 1.7kHz 1.7kHz 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 60: Exciter Power Output
Note: For the TPL Communications Power Amplifier (PA8-2BF-LMS) adjustment, see the section 6.4.5 Re-install the exciter module into the Paragon rack frame. Connect the Exciter module to the Power Amplifier. Connect the Power Amplifier output to the IFR T/R connector or to a stand-alone BIRD style power meter, terminated with a 150W dummy load. -
Page 61: Reverse Power Alarm Level (Optional)
4. Check that the supply current is <22A for 100W output power. Note: These control settings are normally very close to minimum supply current. If the current is re- duced too far, maximum power output will drop and 2f rejection may degrade. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... -
Page 62: Tpl) Lms Series Power Amplifier (Pa8-2Bf-Lms) (806-960 Mhz)
6.4.5 (TPL) LMS series Power amplifier (PA8-2BF-LMS) (806-960 MHz) Note: Refer to Figure 30 for parts location. Do not re-install the Exciter module back in the Paragon rack frame. Connect the Exciter module to the Power Amplifier using the 18" coax cable N-M to BNC-M (727-03353-101) -
Page 63: Reverse Power Meter Calibration
Adjust VR3 until the front panel SWR LED begins to flash Note: The LED should extinguish when the normal load is connected (connected to IFR). VR6 VR7 VR1 SW1 Figure 30 - LMS Rear Panel 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... - Page 64 Figure 31 - T885 Receiver Tuning Controls Location 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 65 Figure 32 - T881 Exciter Tuning Controls Locations 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 66 IC 310 SK330 pin Figure 33 - T855 Receiver Tuning Controls Location 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 67 TCXO Figure 34 - T857 Exciter Tuning Controls Locations 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 68 L410 L420 IC 700 L460 L470 L330 L350 RV 320 CV318 IC 350 L340 RSSI L360 Test Point P207 Figure 35 - T835 Receiver Tuning Controls Location 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
- Page 69 IC700 TCXO IC220 Figure 36 - T837 Exciter Tuning Controls Location 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
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Page 70: Appendix 1 - Paragon Pd Deviation Adjust
Appendix 1 - Paragon Deviation adjust 1. Using the WinRIS, press TX ON (Modulated) and record deviation level as read on the IFR. 2. Using Windows Notepad, Edit the .bp2 file named with the corresponding BDLC serial number (e.g. abcd.bp2). “Save as” to another file name and keep it in case something goes wrong while changing a parameter. -
Page 71: Specifications
-100 dBc WARNING : The frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons and should not be programmed into the unit. Series I models are now superseded by Series II 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual... - Page 72 N/A for 32 kbps 25kHz-channel spacing and 19.2 & 25.6 kbps in 12.5 kHz-channel spacing 1 WARNING: The frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons and should not be programmed into the unit. 120 20170-204a Paragon Technical Manual...
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