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HPT225BT*
VHF Modem
Operator's Manual
Version 1.2
Last Revised December 17, 2012
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS.
All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied,
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HPT225, AW225BT, and AW225 are other names for marketing purpose

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  • Page 1 Version 1.2 Last Revised December 17, 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS. All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written...
  • Page 2 © JAVAD GNSS Inc., 2012 www.javad.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. Connecting HPT225BT and Computer ........
  • Page 4 1. HPT225BT VHF Modem Specifications........

  • Page 5: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by JAVAD GNSS, Inc. (“JAVAD GNSS”) for owners of JAVAD GNSS products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of HPT225BT and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 6 Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single HPT225BT or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of JAVAD GNSS.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    There are two modes implemented by firmware for the North America: <US MODE> and <CANADA MODE>. • <US MODE> is preloaded/preprogrammed at the factory for HPT225BT VHF Transceiver sold to US customers. • <CANADA MODE> is preloaded/preprogrammed at the factory for HPT225BT VHF Transceiver sold to customers in Canada.

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    This manual includes sample screen captures. Your actual screen can look slightly different from the sample screen due to the modem you have connected, operating system used and settings you have specified. This is normal and not a cause for concern. www.javad.com...

  • Page 9: Technical Assistance

    Preface Technical Assistance Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local dealer. Alternatively, request technical support using the JAVAD GNSS World Wide Web site at: www.javad.com. www.javad.com...
  • Page 10 Preface Technical Assistance www.javad.com...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The built-in software tools provide the wireless link testing, unit’s status and error statistics monitoring as well as unit’s settings change over the air. The firmware of the HPT225BT radio transceiver resides in a flash memory. The updating of the radio modem programs is entirely software-based. The flash memory is re-programmable through an RS232 interface, USB, Bluetooth, or over the air.

  • Page 12: Getting Acquainted

    Introduction Getting Acquainted 1. Getting Acquainted The HPT225BT is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 152 mm wide 84 mm deep 72 mm high, 900 g. weighs 1.1. LEDs External LED's (see Figure 2) are used for Link and Line status indication:...

  • Page 13: External Antenna And Bluetooth Antenna Connectors

    The mounting bracket (Figure 4) connects the modem to a standard pole/adapter (Figure 4). Mounting Bracket Figure 4. Mounting Bracket 1.5. Cables The HPT225BT package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem. Data-Ser Cable, ODU-7/DB15 (6ft/1.8m) p/n 14-578108-01 Data-Ser Cable, DB9/DB15 (6ft/1.8m) p/n 14-578110-01 Power Cable, PL-700/Battery Clips (8.2 ft./2.5m)

  • Page 14: Literature

    1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional. Warning: Do not use HPT225BT without antenna our attenuator to avoid serious damage of your device. 1.8. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Configuration

    1.1. Power supply requirements A single external power supply is necessary to operate HPT225BT. The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries, it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9...

  • Page 16: Antenna Installation

    Note: Refer to the ModemVU Software Manual for full details on installing and using ModemVU Software. ModemVU is JAVAD GNSS’s configuration utility for external modems and modems embedded in JAVAD GNSS modems. ModemVU provides the following functions: • Connecting a computer to an VHF modem via a serial port.

  • Page 17: Connecting Hpt225Bt And Computer

    To configure, or maintain HPT225BT using USB port, you need to connect the modem and a 1. To have additional information how to configure serial port as RS-422 or RS-485, please contact JAVAD GNSS customer support using QUESTIONS System at www.javad.com...

  • Page 18: Connecting Through Bluetooth

    ® the modem and any other external device that supports Bluetooth wireless technology. HPT225BT and external device connection procedure varies slightly depending on the type of external device used. In general, the connection procedure is as follows: ® Note:...

  • Page 19: Configuring Hpt225Bt

    6. Start ModemVU. 7. Select the HPT225BT (Figure 4) in the Options window, and click OK: Figure 4. Options window 8. Select the COM port the HPT225BT modem is connected to (Figure 5). Click Connect. Figure 5. Connect to ModemVU www.javad.com...

  • Page 20: Simplex Protocol

    Configuration Configuring HPT225BT 5.1. Simplex Protocol When the HPT225BT modem is loaded with special firmware which supports Simplex protocol , the ModemVU general window will be like below: Figure 6. Radio Link tab. Simplex protocol 1. On the Radio Link tab, set the following parameters (Table 1) and click Apply.

  • Page 21: Half-Duplex Protocol

    3. In this mode the incoming data from repeater will be ignored. 2. When finished, click FileDisconnect. 5.2. Half-Duplex Protocol When the HPT225BT modem is loaded with special firmware which supports Half-duplex protocol , the ModemVU general window will be like below: Figure 7.

  • Page 22: Checking Firmware Version

    1. Connect your modem and computer. See “Connecting HPT225BT and Computer” on page 17 for this procedure. 2. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT225BT and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT225BT” on page 19). 3. Click on Identification tab (Figure 8).

  • Page 23: Loading New Firmware

    2. Connect your modem and computer, as described in “Connecting HPT225BT and Computer” on page 17. 3. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT225BT and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT225BT” on page 19). 4. Click the Serial Interface &Tools tab;...
  • Page 24 6. Open the required firmware folder. Select the .xmd file and click OK (Figure 10): Figure 10. Load New Firmware 7. Wait until the new firmware version process will be complete. 8. Click FileDisconnect, then FileExit to quit ModemVU. www.javad.com...

  • Page 25: Bluetooth Configuration

    Bluetooth Configuration 8. Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth module of HPT225BT can be configured in the BT tab (Figure 11). Figure 11. BT tab Use the BT drop down list to switch on/off the module. The PIN code can be inserted in the PIN code field.
  • Page 26 Configuration Bluetooth Configuration www.javad.com...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Command Line Interface

    The CLI commands also provide filing operations, which include: • Downloading - Unit’s Configuration files - Software Images • Uploading Unit’s Configuration files • Saving into the configuration files the configuration parameters modified through the CLI. www.javad.com...

  • Page 28: Command Line Interface Convention

    Command Line Interface Convention 1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in HPT225BT Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>”...

  • Page 29: Hardware Switching To Command Mode

    • Unit answers with Escape-Acknowledge („@00<CR><LF>“) and immediately goes to datamode, so that the DTE can start sending data as soon as the Escape-Acknowledge has been received. • If no valid CLI commands received from DTE within 1 minute, the unit will automatically switch back to data-mode. www.javad.com...

  • Page 30: Networking Commands

    9 - “Transparent w/EOT” Repeater (used with GMSK and 4FSK, Pacific Crest compatible) (for firmware version 1.8) 10 - “Repeater” (JAVAD Proprietary Simplex) (for firmware version 1.8) 11 - “TRMB Repeater” (used with GMSK modulation, Trimble compatible) (for firmware version 1.8) 12 - “Transparent w/EOT”...

  • Page 31: Serial Interfacing Commands

    1 – Not used 2 – HW (RTS/CTS) 0 - RS232, a default setting 1 - RS485 2 - RS422 use save, boot commands to activate modification DATATX 0 - UART, a default setting 1 - USB 2 - BT www.javad.com...

  • Page 32: Mport

    9 – 115200 baud, a default setting Note: JAVAD GNSS radio modem’s does not support data flow and parity on the maintenance serial port.The radio modem with none-dedicated maintenance serial port must keep CTS line always active in MPORT mode (DP/MP is low).

  • Page 33: Special Commands

    [COMMAND] /?- Display Command Usage 4.3. SAVE The SAVE command is intended to store the unit’s currently used configuration into the User Configuration file. The configuration stored in the User Configuration file is activated by automatically after unit’s reboot. www.javad.com...

  • Page 34: Sleep

    (range from 01 to 99) for engineering releases and alphabetic format (A to Z) for manufacturing releases Bluetooth serial number The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: HPT225BT High Power VHF Transceiver, Javad GNSS Product ID =38 S/N =0000000123BB Hardware =Ver. 3.3...

  • Page 35: State

    AUTO/FHOP/FIXED VHPA VCC V ON/OFF The STATE command without Parameter Name indicates all values as shown below: RSSI =-141 dBm BER =0E-0 FREQ = 225.000000 MHz CHAN =-4 TEMP =32 SYNC =0 MODE =FIXED VHPA =11.75 V BT =ON www.javad.com...
  • Page 36 Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands www.javad.com...

  • Page 37: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS 1. HPT225BT VHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. 1.1. General Radio Specifications Table 1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification 215-255 MHz (EU) Operating Frequency Range 217-220 MHz and 220-222 MHz (USA) 217-218 MHz, 219-220 MHz and 220-222 MHz (Canada) 25/12.5/6.25 kHz (USA, Canada)

  • Page 38: Environmental Specifications

    +9... +16VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average): Continuous 120W/38W/300mW (USA, Canada) Transmit/ 60/20/300mW (EU) Transmit with 30% duty cycle / Sleep Housing/Color Aluminum / Two-tone JAVAD GNSS Green / Gray VHF Antenna Connector BNC, 50 Bluetooth Antenna Connector SMA, 50 www.javad.com...

  • Page 39: Transmitter Specifications

    Specifications HPT225BT VHF Modem Specifications 1.3. Transmitter Specifications Table 3 lists the transmitter specifications. Table 3. Transmitter Specifications Parameter Specification Output Power 25 dBm to 40 dBm in 1 dB step (320 mW to 10W) USA (217 - 220 MHz)

  • Page 40: Compliance

    3. Connector Specifications Power Connector Table 5 gives specifications to power connector type 23-500153-01 CONN, HIGH CURRENT PL-700 RECEPT ALDEN 300906. White Marker Table 5. Power Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details Power_INP 12 volts DC input Power_GND Ground, power return www.javad.com...
  • Page 41 Specifications Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT225BT with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. DB15 (Fem) Figure 1. DB15 Connector This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT225BT with DTE. About using and configuration RS-485 please contact JAVAD GNSS support.
  • Page 42 Specifications Connector Specifications External Antenna RF Connector The external antenna connector type is a BNC RF connector AEP Connectors p/n 6501-7051-003. External Bluetooth Antenna Connector The external antenna connector type is a SMA connector Linx Technologies, Inc.CONSMA015-R178 www.javad.com...

  • Page 43: Appendix B. Safety Warnings

    • Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus. 1. General Warnings HPT225BT is a wireless device used in a mobile application, at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons. Note: Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained.
  • Page 44 Safety Warnings General Warnings www.javad.com...

  • Page 45: Appendix C. Vhf Radio Usage

    The system’s range will greatly depend on the local conditions. Topography, local communications and even meteorological conditions play a major role in the possible range of RTK communications. If needed, use a scanner to find clear channels for communication. www.javad.com...
  • Page 46 VHF Radio Usage www.javad.com...

  • Page 47: Appendix D. Warranty Terms

    JAVAD GNSS’ Authorized Dealers During the warranty period, JAVAD GNSS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
  • Page 48 900 Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 USA Phone: +1(408)770-1770 Fax: +1(408)770-1799 www.javad.com Copyright © JAVAD GNSS, Inc., 2012 All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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