RACOM MD400 Operating Manual
RACOM MD400 Operating Manual

RACOM MD400 Operating Manual

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Operating manual
Narrowband modems – PROFI
MD400, MD300, MD160
version 1.10
4/17/2018
RACOM s.r.o. • Mirova 1283 • 592 31 Nove Mesto na Morave • Czech Republic
Tel.: +420 565 659 511 • Fax: +420 565 659 512 • E-mail: racom@racom.eu
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www.racom.eu

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  • Page 1 Narrowband modems – PROFI MD400, MD300, MD160 version 1.10 4/17/2018 RACOM s.r.o. • Mirova 1283 • 592 31 Nove Mesto na Morave • Czech Republic www.racom.eu Tel.: +420 565 659 511 • Fax: +420 565 659 512 • E-mail: racom@racom.eu...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.6. Limitations of Use ....................... 28 A. Revision History ..........................29 List of Figures 1. Radio modem MD160 with Cannon connectors, MD400 with Cannon connectors and MD300 with screw clamps ..........................5 3.1. RS232 DSUB9 female ........................9 3.2. Data cable RS485 connections ....................10 3.3.
  • Page 4 3.5. Table of digital and analog input and output parameters ............13 3.6. Table of service connector connections ..................15 3.7. Slot options ..........................16 4.1. Table of technical parameters MD400, MD300, MD160 ............17 4.2. Standards complied ........................18 4.3. Railway Safety Appliance Standards Regulations ..............18...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    In order to master all the functions of the radio modem and the MORSE system you should refer to other documents. Fig. 1: Radio modem MD160 with Cannon connectors, MD400 with Cannon connectors and MD300 with screw clamps...
  • Page 6: Radio Modem Md400 (Md300, Md160, Md160P)

    Radio modem MD400 (MD300, MD160, MD160P) 1. Radio modem MD400 (MD300, MD160, MD160P) MD400, MD300 and MD160 are conceptually new radio modems designed for transmitting data in the VHF and UHF bands. The radio modem uses 4-state FSK modulation providing for a maximum signalling rate of 21.68 kbit/s.
  • Page 7: Description Of Radiomodem Md400 (Md300, Md160)

    2. Description of Radiomodem MD400 (MD300, MD160) 2.1. Radio part The architecture of MD400, MD300 and MD160 radio modems resolves most of the requirements placed on a top quality user friendly radio modem with a very short switching time between receiving and transmitting.
  • Page 8 Important CAUTION! Danger of explosion upon replacing the incorrect type of battery. Follow the manufacturers instructions for handling used batteries Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 9: Connectors

    3.2.1. RS232, RS422 and RS485 Connectors a) Table of data connector RS232 connections Tab. 3.1: Table of data connector RS232 connections RS232 Screw DSUB9F signal terminals Fig. 3.1: RS232 DSUB9 female © RACOM s.r.o. – Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160...
  • Page 10: Data Cable Rs485 Connections

    Tab. 3.3: Table for distinguishing LEDs for RxD and TxD by colour Type of interface Colour (RxD / TxD) RS232 red / green RS232 opt. separated orange / green RS422/485 opt. separated orange / yellow Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 11: Ethernet

    The ETH module consumption is 30 mA (60 mA until 07/2008). The following table contains connector connections and colours of conductors. For the crossed cable the order of conductors on one side is the same as for the direct cable. © RACOM s.r.o. – Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160...
  • Page 12: Analog And Digital Inputs And Outputs

    Connector A OUT - analog outputs Connector A IN - analog inputs Connector D OUT - digital outputs Connector D IN - digital inputs Terminal UP this clamps pair is not used Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 13: Description Of Analog And Digital Inputs And Outputs

    +A in any MORSE system equipment transmitter A in (e.g. MD160, MX 160, MWxxx, MRxxx, MC100, MG100i, ...) Fig. 3.7: Examples of wiring analog inputs and outputs © RACOM s.r.o. – Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160...
  • Page 14: Supply Connector

    Three following LED (signal strength): RSS -85dBm and stronger RSS -85 až -95dBm RSS -95 až -115dBm RSS -115dBm and weaker • POWER ON — radio modem is correctly supplied Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 15: Service Connector

    TX data pin 3 Cannon DSUB9F pin 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig. 3.10: Service cable connector connections Important ATTENTION! The service mode is not suitable for normal operation © RACOM s.r.o. – Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160...
  • Page 16: View Of Radio Modem

    Tab. 3.7: Slot options Optional modules slot 5 ADIO (analog and digital inputs and outputs) slot 4 Ethernet 10/100 Mbps slot 3 2×RS232 slot 2 RS232 or galv.sep. RS232 or RS422/RS485 slot 1 Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 17: Table Of Technical Parameters

    Table of Technical Parameters 4. Table of Technical Parameters Tab. 4.1: Table of technical parameters MD400, MD300, MD160 MD070: 69–85 MHz * MD160: 135–175 MHz Frequency range MD300: 290–350 MHz * MD400: 350–470 MHz * Channel spacing 25 kHz or 12.5 kHz Means of setting working frequency software in range +3.2 MHz from base frequency...
  • Page 18 1st slot. Therefore they are not recom- mended for use, and in an environment specified according to this standard no warranty applies to their use. Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 19: Dimensional Diagram And Labeling Modems

    2×M4 not for P RF power 25 W (type P) 4×M4 only Fig. 5.1: Mounting dimensions of the radiomodem MD400, MD300 and MD160 The modem can be fasten by four screws M4 (for mobile application especially) or by the mounting rail DIN35 (stable applications).
  • Page 20 = MORSE half-duplex radio modem, base frequency 425,0 MHz, bandwidth 12,5 kHz, freq.step 12,5 kHz, casing with flanges for screws and/or DIN rail clips , SCC connectors with screw terminals, SCC1 - RS485, optically separated, SCC2 - RS232, SCC3 - RS232, Ethernet 07 2014 Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 21: Modem Installation

    6. Modem installation 6.1. General description of installation Racom routers are built into a robust metal case and are suitable for applications which place them in various environments from air-conditioned offices to heavy industry factories. To a certain extent the method of installation needs to be adapted to this.
  • Page 22: Power Supply

    The distance between the persons and antenna minimal 5 m comply with applicable standards for human exposure of general public to RF electromagnetic fields, namely with standard EN 50385: 2002. It is valid for all power levels and all antenna types which firm Racom provides.
  • Page 23 Modem installation Fig. 6.2: Example of the layout of equipment in a switchboard © RACOM s.r.o. – Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160...
  • Page 24: Conditions For Md400 Operation

    7.1. Important Warning RACOM s. r. o. (hereinafter referred to as RACOM) is the exclusive owner of all rights to this operator manual. All rights reserved. Any duplication of this manual in any way, shape or form, or translation to any other language (without the prior written consent of the owner of the rights) is strictly forbidden.
  • Page 25: Rohs And Weee Compliance

    The WEEE Directive concerns the recovery, reuse, and recycling of electronic and electrical equipment. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly. Racom has instigated a programme to manage the reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste in an environmentally safe manner using processes that comply with the WEEE Directive (EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC).
  • Page 26: Product Conformity

    RACOM s.r.o. | Mirova 1283 | 592 31 Nove Mesto na Morave | Czech Republic www.racom.eu Tel.: +420 565 659 511 | Fax: +420 565 659 512 | E-mail: racom@racom.eu ver. 1.0 Fig. 7.2: EU Declaration of Conformity Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 27: Country Of Origin

    Nove Mesto na Morave, 1 of March 2014 Jiri Hruska, CEO RACOM s.r.o. • Mirova 1283 • 592 31 Nove Mesto na Morave • Czech Republic www.racom.eu Tel.: +420 565 659 511 • Fax: +420 565 659 512 • E-mail: racom@racom.eu ver.
  • Page 28: Limitations Of Use

    Users of MR400 radio modems in North America must be aware that because the 406.0 – 406.1 MHz frequency range is reserved only for the government the use of radio modems on these frequencies is strictly forbidden without proper permission. Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160 – © RACOM s.r.o.
  • Page 29: Revision History

    EU Declaration of Conformity Revision 1.10 2018-04-16 Power supply MSU120 is no longer offered - EOL. Version P (25 W) remains for radio modems in the 160 MHz band only. © RACOM s.r.o. – Narrowband modems – PROFIMD400, MD300, MD160...

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