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ESTeem User's Manual
Models 195M-195H-195C
Manual Revision 4
January 2024
ESTeem
Secure Wireless Networking

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  • Page 1 ESTeem User’s Manual Models 195M-195H-195C Manual Revision 4 January 2024 ESTeem Secure Wireless Networking...
  • Page 2 Date: Name: Phil P. Marske Title: Product Specialist Approved by: Date: Name: Dan Tolley Title: President Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Dba ESTeem Wireless Modems Site B 415 N. Roosevelt Street Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: 509-735-9092 E-mail: market@esteem.com Web Site: www.esteem.com Copyright©...
  • Page 3 ESTeem will update the applicable unit with the revised version at no charge other than for UPS handling and shipping to and from your location to the ESTeem factory. Return of any such item must be accompanied with proof of purchase.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Reading Route and Append Tables --------------------------------------------- Clearing Route and Append Tables --------------------------------------------- CHAPTER 5 – Ethernet Applications Programming Through Ethernet Port --------------------------------------------- Network Diagram --------------------------------------------- Configuring Basic Settings --------------------------------------------- Configuring Routing Settings --------------------------------------------- Testing Communications --------------------------------------------- Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 5 --------------------------------------------- Grounding --------------------------------------------- SWR Testing --------------------------------------------- Example Antenna Configurations Model 195C Cabinet Mount --------------------------------------------- Model 195M Cabinet Mount --------------------------------------------- Model 195M Pole Mount --------------------------------------------- Model 195H Cabinet Mount --------------------------------------------- APPENDIX A – Software Commands APPENDIX B – Interface Ports Model 195C/M/H Front Panel Diagram...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX E – Security Enable 128-bit AES Encryption --------------------------------------------- APPENDIX F – 195C Specifications APPENDIX G – 195M Specifications APPENDIX H – 195H Specifications Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Before You Begin Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem Model 195M (150-174 MHz), 195H (217-220 MHz) or 195C (450-470 MHz) Wireless Radio Modem! This manual was written to help both the first time and advanced user of the 195M/H/C to configure the wireless modem for your application.

  • Page 8: Serial Applications

    RS-422 – The ESTeem 195M/H/C has a single RS-422 data port (Port 2). The RS-422 data port is shared on the front panel with the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface. The RS-422 interface is typically used for long distances in serial applications up to 4,000 feet distant using baud rates software configurable from 2,400 to 115,000 bps.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Starting Out

    195M/H/C, ESTeem has created a software utility called the ESTeem 195 Narrow Band Configuration Utility which is used to configure the wireless radios for use in the network. The configuration utility is a software feature of the ESTeem Software Suite and can be downloaded from the ESTeem web site (www.esteem.com).

  • Page 10: Model 195C/M/H Hardware Configuration

    Model 195M/H/C Hardware Configuration Technical Tips: The following steps should be completed to begin configuration of the ESTeem Model 195M/H/C: Attach antenna to the Connect the antenna cable to the TNC connection on the ESTeem Model 195M/H/C Model 195M/H/C before (Figure 1).

  • Page 11: Software Configuration

    Figure 4: Discovery Found Radio After pressing the Discover button, the ESTeem 195M/H/C will be displayed (Figure 4). If the ESTeem is not on the same IP subnet as the computer, double click on the IP, Netmask, or Gateway and make the necessary changes and press the Enter key to secure the changes.
  • Page 12 Model 195M/H/C is receiving an RF packet that it can decode. Amber – Model 195M/H/C is receiving an RF signal from a source it cannot decode. This could be RF noise or another radio transmitter on the same frequency of the 195M/H/C.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Example Applications

    The ESTeem Model 195M, 195H and 195C can be configured for multiple serial and Ethernet applications. Determining the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem is the first step in creating a reliable wireless network. This chapter will explain each mode of operation, provide example applications and detailed programming information for each mode.

  • Page 14: Transparent Multipoint

    The ESTeem 195M, 195H and 195C can be configured multipoint transparent operation (Figure 3). Like point-to-point applications, the 195M/H/C can support multiple serial data interfaces (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 or Ethernet) on either end of the wireless link. These wireless links are independent of each other and configurable.
  • Page 15 PLC Emulation Applications The ESTeem 195M, 195H and 195C can support PLC based networks in both point to point and multipoint applications. The PLC emulation driver allows the ESTeem to identify the destination address in the PLC message block and change the ESTeem destination address to match.

  • Page 16: Programming Examples

    Figure 5: ESTeem Discovery Utility The ESTeem 195M/H/C will be displayed (Figure 5) in the Discovery. If the ESTeem 195M/H/C is not on the same IP subnet as the computer, double click on the IP address and Netmask to make the necessary changes. Press the Apply Changes button when complete.
  • Page 17 Once all the above software commands are adjusted to their correct parameters, press the Write Config button to send the changes to the 195C, 195M or 195H. The radio will reset and be ready for operation on the selected serial port.
  • Page 18 Once all the above software commands are adjusted to their correct parameters, press the Write Config button to send the changes to the 195C, 195M or 195H. The radio will reset and be ready for operation on the selected serial port.
  • Page 19 Once all the above software commands are adjusted to their correct parameters, press the Write Config button to send the changes to the 195C, 195M or 195H. The radio will reset and be ready for operation on the selected serial port. The configuration for the remote sites in the network will be very similar with only the address being different for each wireless radio.
  • Page 20 The following are configuration page examples for PLC emulation mode. The PLC emulation driver allows the ESTeem to identify the destination address in the PLC message block and change the ESTeem destination address to match. This PLC emulation allows the ESTeem...
  • Page 21 Figure 17: Remote Site Routing Configuration parameters, press the Write Config button to send the changes to the 195C, 195M or 195H. The radio will reset and be ready for operation on the selected serial port Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Repeating Features

    CHAPTER 4 REPEATING FEATURES Any ESTeem Model 195M, 195H or 195C in the wireless network can be used as a repeater to reach a remote location. Manually entering repeater routes in a terminal for testing a connection (connect command) or remote programming (program command) is as simple as adding the routing in the address with the repeaters identified by commas.

  • Page 23: Reading Route And Append Tables

    20 through 21 use this route. Note: Although address 20 is a repeater for another route, it requires an ESTeem address and needs to be counted. Type 3 in the first repeater block, 20 in the first address field and 21 in the second (Figure 4).

  • Page 24: Chapter 5 - Ethernet Applications

    Configuring the 195M/H/C series radios for wireless Ethernet communications is much different from a standard Ethernet Bridge that passes all Ethernet traffic. By default, the 195M/H/C will pass no traffic across the wireless link until a Routing entry for a specific IP address has been configured. This allows the low...

  • Page 25: Configuring Basic Settings

    A. Click the Routing tab and press the “Read Routes” button. (Figure 4) B. Enter the Destination ESTeem IP for Radio 2 (Repeater) 172.16.8.51. There are no repeaters for this direct link so leave Repeater 1 unchecked. Enter the Remote Device IP Addresses for this link as 172.16.8.50 – 172.16.8.51 (Radio and connected PLC).
  • Page 26 Figure 4: Routing Simple Setup C. Enter the Destination ESTeem IP for Radio 3 (Remote) 172.16.8.111. There is 1 Repeater for this route, check the box next to Repeater 1 and enter the IP Address for Radio 2 (172.16.8.51). There are three Remote Device IP Addresses entries needed for this link, however 172.16.8.110 –...
  • Page 27 The configuration for Radios 2 & 3 will be the same with the following changes in each radio’s General and Routing entries proceed to testing with the diagnostics. Figure 6: Radio 2 Settings Figure 7: Radio 3 Settings Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...

  • Page 28: Testing Communications

    Once this is completed all the radio links are working. Conduct a practical test moving Ethernet traffic over the wireless network. This can be done by TCP/IP Ping tests to verify the operation of communications between PLC’s. Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 29 ‘Discover’ button. The ESTeem radio will be displayed (Figure 2). If the ESTeem radio is not on the same IP subnet as the computer, double click on the IP or Netmask and make the necessary changes. Press the ‘Apply Changes’ button when complete...
  • Page 30 Remote Configuration The software commands can read in the same way from a remote ESTeem Narrowband through the wireless network. At the top of the utility, next to the Local IP Address field is a “Remote” field. If this is selected a direct path entry or repeater route can be used to read and write configurations.

  • Page 31: Factory Defaults

    Configuration: Model 192 Compatibility The 195C and 195M require “training” to operate with legacy ESTeem Model 192C, 192CHP, 192M or 192MHP wireless radios. The training process and network installation procedures are found in Appendix C (Model 192 Integration) of this User’s Manual.

  • Page 32: Modbus Monitoring

    If multiple repeaters are required to access a remote or the Modbus monitoring is used on a busy network, the Modbus Timeout parameter may need to be adjusted. The following are the Modbus registers supported in the ESTeem 195C/H/M on Port 502. Registers are mapped as 32-bit floating point (2 registers each):...
  • Page 33 Server IP Address To read Modbus data (such as the 4-20mA sensors in our example below) across a 195M/H/C radio network, the “Server IP Address” is the IP address of the local connected radio, and the “Target Client Address” is the last octet (single Byte Modbus address) of the remote radio’s IP Address (see Figure 7 for example).

  • Page 34: Spectrum Analyzer

    450-470 MHz frequency band, the 195H can be used for the 217-220 MHz frequency, and the 195M can be used for the 150- 174 MHz frequency. The analyzer has proven very accurate when compared to the results of a bench...

  • Page 35: Diagnostics

    The FCC has set aside five frequency channels in the VHF band for Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) operation. By operating on these frequencies and following the specific rules such as limited power (2 Watts) and height (60 Feet), the Model 195M can be used without obtaining an FCC site license.

  • Page 36: Chapter 7 - Antenna Setup

    CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUP ESTeem offers different types of antennas ranging from 1/4 wave to 5/8 wave in physical size. The user choice is dependent on the application. Communications in the VHF and UHF bands are normally over "Line of Sight (LOS)". Looking from the antenna of one wireless radio you must be able to see the antenna of the wireless radio you wish to communicate with.

  • Page 37: Weatherproofing

    Enabling Transmitter for SWR Testing The ESTeem 195C, 195M and 195H are packet burst wireless radios, so measurement of the forward and reflected power during operation is difficult. To enable the transmitter for measurement with a directional wattmeter, enter the following software command: radio on/off –...
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUP Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 39 CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUP Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUP Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...

  • Page 41: Appendix A - Software Commands

    APPENDIX A SOFTWARE COMMANDS Listed below in alphabetical order are the definitions of the ESTeem software commands. All software commands are entered lowercase. ? or help help Displays the modem model as well as the certification, FCC ID, Canadian DOC ID and serial number of the modem and sub help menus.
  • Page 42 This function sets the number of times the radio will attempt to retry the initial connect command if a connection is not made. Factory Default = 10 connect (r1, r2, r3, da) This command performs the connect to a destination ESTeem. This function supports a direct connect or a connect through a maximum of three repeater nodes. r1 = ESTeem address (0 to 254) of repeater 1.
  • Page 43 The factory default command. The execution of this command causes the ESTeem to restore the command table values from factory values that are stored permanently in memory. This will allow the user the ability to restore the ESTeem to factory conditions during testing or set up.
  • Page 44 This command sets the modem identification for the ESTeem 195M/H/C. This is a simple alpha-numeric value set in the modem for easy identification in the network. This command can take up to 12 characters long and could be used for site name, location, or any value to easily identify.
  • Page 45 Factory Default = 2 murs_mode (on/off) This setting only affects the Model 195M and when enabled will lock the radio to 2W output power max and will only operate on one of the selected MURS Channels from the murs_chan setting in the radio.
  • Page 46 (on/off) This command places the ESTeem in the packet monitor mode. The packet monitor modem will allow the user to monitor all wireless packets by their source, destination, and repeaters. Please refer to ESTeem Packet Monitor Engineer Report for complete details on the operation of this feature.
  • Page 47 (l#, r1, r2, r3) The route sets up the route table in the ESTeem. This command is used in conjunction with the append command to configure the routing table in the ESTeem 195M/H/C wireless modem. See Chapter 4 (Repeating) for complete details.
  • Page 48 The serial device interface receive termination timer value. This value is the time after the last serial data bit is received in the serial buffer that the modem will wait for further data. If additional data is received from the device, the ESTeem will make an RF packet and send it to the remote ESTeem.
  • Page 49 APPENDIX A SOFTWARE COMMANDS tx_buffs (0 - 6) Number of milliseconds the ESTeem 195 Narrowband will hold open the buffer after receiving serial or Ethernet data packet before transmitting to remote. Factory Default = 6 tx_delay (0 - 10000) Number of milliseconds the ESTeem 195M/H/C will wait after receiving serial or Ethernet data packet before transmitting to remote.

  • Page 50: Appendix B - Interface Ports

    Interface Ports The ESTeem Model 195C, 195M, and 195H have multiple data ports available for use. Each data interface is accessible through one of the four RJ-45 ports in the front panel of the Model 195 Narrowband (Figure 1). During the configuration of the modem, one of these ports is configured as the serial data interface (SDI).
  • Page 51 Ethernet Port (Port 2) The ESTeem Model 195M, 195H, and 195C have a Full and Half-Duplex Auto-negotiation interface supporting both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps (10/100BaseT). The port is compatible with TIA/EIA-568B cable configuration (Figure 2). A standard Ethernet patch cable (AA09.2) can be used to interface the 195 Narrowband to a computer.
  • Page 52 RS-485 and RS-422 Data Ports (Ports 1 and 2) The ESTeem Model 195M/H/C has a single, two-wire RS-485 interface in Port 1 and a single, four-wire RS-422 interface in Port 2. To ease access to these ports the AA066 (Figure 3) cable adapter is available. The RJ-45 interface can be inserted into either Port 1 (RS- 485) or Port 2 (RS-422) and the corresponding signal lines (Figure 1) can be inserted in the screw terminals.
  • Page 53 APPENDIX C MODEL 192 INTEGRATION Model Series 192 Integration The ESTeem Model 195M and 195C were designed to be downward compatible Technical Tip: The ESTeem Model 192 with the legacy ESTeem Model 192 series of wireless modems. The Model 192...
  • Page 54 FCC. Electronic Systems Technology maintains a list of consultants that provide professional services at a reasonable cost to assists the users in licensing. Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 55 Pd = (P * N) / ( 4 * Pi * D² ) Example: The 195M has a maximum conducted output power close to 7 Watts. The highest gain antenna EST currently offers for use with this modem is specified with a gain factor of 8 dBd ( 10.15 dBi ). Therefore, ignoring cable and connector losses, the maximum power density for the specified minimum safe separation distance of 170 cm (uncontrolled environments): Pd = (7000 * 10.351 ) / ( 4 * 3.14 * 170 * 170) = 0.198 mW/cm²...
  • Page 56 7 Watts Max 195H AA19H (0 dBd) 17 cm 36 cm 2 Watts Max 195H AA20H (3 dBd) 23 cm 50 cm 2 Watts Max 195H AA202H (9 dBd) 46 cm 103 cm 2 Watts Max Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...

  • Page 57: Model 195C/M/H Front Panel Diagram

    6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1D Industry Canada Type Acceptance: 2163A-192195C 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 8K59F1DDN 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1DDN Model 195M 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 9,600-12,500 bps FCC Type Acceptance No: ENPESTEEM195M 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 8K59F1D 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1D...
  • Page 58 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 WASHINGTON Seattle Office (ST) HAWAII NEW YORK 11410 NE 122 7304 Prince Kuhi 1307 Federal Building Room 312 Federal Building 111 W. Huron Kirkland, WA 98034-6927 Honolulu, HI Buffalo, NY 14202 Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 59 Overview The ESTeem Models 195M, 195H and 195C support multiple security settings and an over-the-air, wireless encryption at 128-bit AES. All network security must be multi-layered as one level of security is never enough to make sure that data does not end up in the wrong hands.

  • Page 60: Ethernet Port

    Product Warranty 1 Year Options Outdoor Pole Mount Kit AA195PM RJ-45 To DB9 Serial Adaptor AA0621.1 RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adaptor AA066 Antennas/Surge Protectors/Cables, etc. Contact factory for various options (market@esteem.com or 509-735-9092) Security AES-128 Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 61 Stainless steel clamps for mounting to ¾ in. to 1 /2 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct mount. Antenna Connector: N-Type Female Antenna Envelope: 37 ½ in. length by 16 in width with ground plane radials. Weight: 2 lbs. Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 62 Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 1/8 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct panel mount. Antenna Connector: N-Type Female Maximum Power Input: 300 Watts Antenna Envelope: 34.5 in. length by 13.25 in. width Windload (RWV): 100 mph Weight: 1.68 lbs. Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 63 Product Warranty 1 Year Options Outdoor Pole Mount Kit AA195PM RJ-45 To DB9 Serial Adaptor AA0621.1 RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adaptor AA066 Antennas/Surge Protectors/Cables, etc. Contact factory for various options (market@esteem.com or 509-735-9092) Security AES-128 Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX G 195M SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: AA19M Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, ½ Wave over ¼ Wave Applications: Mobile Mount. Frequency: 150-174 MHz Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 0 dBd VSWR: < 1.5 to 1 Front To Back Ratio:...
  • Page 65 APPENDIX G 195M SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Model No: AA202M Antenna Type: Directional, 6 element yagi. Applications: Fixed base mounting. Frequency: 150 to 174 MHz Polarization: Vertical or Horizontal Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 8 dBd VSWR: < 1.2:1 Front To Back Ratio:...
  • Page 66 Product Warranty 1 Year Options Outdoor Pole Mount Kit AA195PM RJ-45 To DB9 Serial Adaptor AA0621.1 RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adaptor AA066 Antennas/Surge Protectors/Cables, etc. Contact factory for various options (market@esteem.com or 509-735-9092) Security AES-128 Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 67 Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 1/8 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct panel mount. Antenna Connector: N-Type Female Maximum Power Input: 150 Watts Antenna Envelope: 54 in. length by 27 in. width Wind Surface Area (sqr. ft) 0.82 Windload (RWV): 100 mph Weight: 5 lbs. Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...
  • Page 68 Heavy duty fiberglass radome with a thick walled 6061-T6 aluminum mounting base. Mounting Hardware: Hard coat anodized mounting base with galvanized mounting hardware. Antenna Connector: N-Female Bulkhead Antenna Envelope: 151 in. length by 5 in. width Weight: 12 lbs. Revised: January 2024 ESTeem Models 195MHC...

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