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Satel MCCU-20 User Manual

Satel MCCU-20 User Manual

Radio transceivers equipped with satel-tr49 radio module
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  • Page 1 SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual Version 2.4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual, Version 2.4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................2 IMPORTANT NOTICE .................................... 4 RESTRICTIONS ON USE - MODELS WITH SATEL-TR49 ..................5 PRODUCT CONFORMITY .................................. 7 WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................8 DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT ............................. 9 SATEL MCCU-20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................
  • Page 3 Figure 4: Ignition sense logic ......................19 Figure 5: RGB LED indicator on the side of the MCCU-20 device............. 20 Figure 6. SATEL MCCU-20 carton box label, and ICCID on the right (circled)......... 28 Figure 7: SATEL MCCU-20 mechanical dimensions................29 Figure 8.

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    User Manual, Version 2.4 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)

  • Page 5: Restrictions On Use - Models With Satel-Tr49

    User Manual, Version 2.4 RESTRICTIONS ON USE - MODELS WITH SATEL-TR49 The UHF part of SATEL MCCU-20 radio transceivers equipped with SATEL-TR49 radio module has been designed to operate on 410-475 MHz and 902-928 MHz frequency bands, the exact use of which differs from one region and/or country to another.
  • Page 6 SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 Modification warning statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s) and part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 7: Product Conformity

    User Manual, Version 2.4 PRODUCT CONFORMITY Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATEL MCCU-20 radio modems is 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-marking.

  • Page 8: Warranty And Safety Instructions

    • 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.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Product

    Depending on the build variant, the LTE board may have either “traditional” 3FF form factor SIM slot or soldered eSIM circuit, or both. The LTE board has capability for GNSS reception, but that feature is not used in SATEL MCCU-20.

  • Page 10: Figure 1: Satel Mccu-20 Block Diagram

    UHF RF line connector Surge Band protection reject filter TNC (f) TR4+ or Main board TR49 radio module Power supply Power / data connector Surge Polarity Overvoltage Ignition Deutch protection protection protection protection sense DT04-6P-CL09 RS232 Figure 1: SATEL MCCU-20 block diagram.

  • Page 11: Satel Mccu-20 Technical Specifications

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 SATEL MCCU-20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General technical specifications DATA MODEM Electrical Interface Combined data and power connector Interface Connector Deutsch DT04-6P-CL09 (Mating connector Deutsch DT06-6S) Data speed of serial 4800 – 460800 bps interface Serial interface...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications, When Equipped With Satel-Tr49 Module

    SATEL-TR49 supports UHF band 410-475 MHz and operates on 12.5, 20 or 25 kHz radio channel. The maximum RF output power is 1 W, and it can be set to values 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1000 mW.

  • Page 13: Configuration With Sl Commands

    User Manual, Version 2.4 CONFIGURATION WITH SL COMMANDS The configuration of SATEL MCCU-20 can be modified via the serial interface by using specific SL commands (like AT commands in traditional wired modems) that are applicable especially in cases where radio modems are to be integrated seamlessly inside a system behind the integrator’s own user interface.

  • Page 14: Entering To Command Mode

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 2.1.1 Entering to command mode - +++ Entering command mode is performed when device gets three (3) ‘+’ characters in a row. Between characters needs to be a delay of pause length. In this way the device can decide that it is required to enter command mode after three correct characters.

  • Page 15: Connectors And Led Indicators

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 CONNECTORS AND LED INDICATORS 3.1 Antenna connectors Device has three antenna connectors: • TNC female type antenna connector with impedance of 50 Ohm for UHF. Maximum (and if possible, target) torque when connecting cable is 1.70Nm.

  • Page 16: Figure 2: Deutsch Dt Pinout Diagram

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 Table 2. Figure 2: Deutsch DT pinout diagram.

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    *Note: As a result of new revision of safety standard IEC60001, voltage range is now marked with wider tolerance limits. Maximum and minimum operating voltages are +7.7 V and +36.0 VDC. Operating voltage range of SATEL MCCU-20 is marked to a side of the housing as in Figure 3:...

  • Page 18: Serial Port

    SATEL MCCU-20 senses the status of Deutsch connector pin #2 i.e. the ignition sense line. When the voltage in this line is the same as operating voltage, the device wakes from deep sleep mode, enters normal operating mode and starts radio operations.

  • Page 19: Led Indicators

    Figure 4: Ignition sense logic 3.3 LED indicators There is one (1) RGB LED indicator on the side of the SATEL MCCU-20 (see Figure 5) which indicates the status of the serial port and the radio interface. Status indications are given with...

  • Page 20: Figure 5: Rgb Led Indicator On The Side Of The Mccu-20 Device

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 Figure 5: RGB LED indicator on the side of the SATEL MCCU-20 device. Table 3: RGB LED status indications. LED color OFF Slowly blinking Fast blinking, speed 0.5 (heartbeat), speed 2 sec sec ON and 0.5 sec OFF...

  • Page 21: Serial Port

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 4. SERIAL PORT The radio modem is referred to as DCE (Data Communication Equipment) whereas the device connected to it, typically a PLC or a PC, is referred to as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment).

  • Page 22: Data Buffering

    4.3 Serial port configuration for NTRIP mode When SATEL MCCU-20 is used on NTRIP mode, serial port must be configured to use 8 bit, as NTRIP data is 8 bit binary data. Suggested configuration for serial port is 8-N-1 (8 bits, No parity,...

  • Page 23: Uhf And Cellular Rf Interface

    RX MIMO for LTE. 5.1 SIM card SATEL MCCU-20 is equipped with “traditional” 3FF form factor SIM card and eSIM card soldered into LTE board. The eSIM card allows operation in majority of cellular networks globally. In case local legislation does not allow prolonged roaming, “traditional” SIM card may be used. The SIM card is pre-installed in factory.
  • Page 24 SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 Item SL command Notes Preferred SL&L?I2015 Read list of preferred operators from SIM in operator SL&L=I2015,S<index> <index> Integer type. The order number of ,<format>,<oper>,<G the operator in the (U)SIM preferred operator MS>,<GSM_compact>,< list. UTRAN>,<E-UTRAN>...

  • Page 25: Ntrip Client

    NTRIP CLIENT 6.1 NTRIP in brief SATEL MCCU-20 has NTRIP client, which is compliant to NTRIP v2.0 (RTCM standard 10410.1). The NTRIP client connects to pre-defined (per user settings) NTRIP caster through Internet, receives NTRIP encapsulated correction data and delivers it to customer device through local serial port connection.
  • Page 26 SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 Setting item Related SL command Explanation Notes Connection SL&L=I201,S<x> Destination, which is Own cellular watchdog pinged regularly to operator DNS destination verify, that cellular IP server is preferred connection is alive. choice.

  • Page 27: Satel Connect - Global Connectivity Solution

    SATEL CONNECT is very easy to be taken into use, end user fills in the the needed information and pays the service with credit card. SATEL CONNECT is powered by TATA Communications, which is world leading connectivity service provider.

  • Page 28: Iccid

    CONNECT – Global Connectivity solution, ICCID is mandatory information to be given. ICCID can be found from SATEL MCCU-20 carton box label as QR code (Figure 6), which can be read, copy and paste to SATEL CONNECT web portal for example by using cell phone.

  • Page 29: Mechanical Dimensions

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 8. MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS The device dimensions in millimetres are given in Figure 7. Figure 7: SATEL MCCU-20 mechanical dimensions.

  • Page 30: Installation

    User Manual, Version 2.4 INSTALLATION SATEL MCCU-20 transceiver can be installed to any position from its 4 screw attachment points with maximum of M5 bolts/screws. Deutsch connector protective cover should be kept on the device until device has been fixed from the 4 attachment points.

  • Page 31: Installation Of The Radio Modem

    9.1 Installation of the radio modem SATEL MCCU-20 has four (4) fixing screw positions on its housing (Figure 9), which are used to attach the device to a structure, using M5 sized bolts or screws. Maximum torque for the bolts or screws is 5Nm.

  • Page 32: Installation Requirements

    9.3 Grounding SATEL MCCU-20 transceivers are equipped with grounding terminals, as shown in Figure 10. It is recommended to connect a ground wire from the grounding terminal to the earth ground and...

  • Page 33: General Installation Guidelines For Grounding

    Besides the mains voltage safety, proper grounding is essential also for the error free operation of radio links and the protection against over-voltages and lightning. Although SATEL MCCU-20 incorporates a robust internal surge protection, the surge spikes and power transients caused by lightning, ESD or other electrical systems must be discharged to earth ground.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 10. ACCESSORIES SATEL provides a wide selection of accessories and solutions for its radio modems, for example: • Antennas • Serial data / Power cables and adapters • RF-cables • Filters and lightning protectors •...

  • Page 35: Device Software Upgrade

    User Manual, Version 2.4 DEVICE SOFTWARE UPGRADE SATEL MCCU-20 has various sub-modules, which contain different software. For example, the host system has its own software, LTE module has its own, and the UHF module has its own. All these can be upgraded using SATEL provided mechanism.

  • Page 36: Proposals For More Reliable Radio Link

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 PROPOSALS FOR MORE RELIABLE RADIO LINK In case where the environment is challenging the following methods can be used for improving the transmission reliability: • Forward Error Correction, FEC, is recommended in challenging environment like urban areas.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    APPENDIX 13.1 NTRIP State and Error descriptions MCCU-20 NTRIP client an internal state and error status. State value describes in what state the client currently is: stopped, initializing connection, or downloading NTRIP stream. Error value describes which error(s) are currently pending, thus preventing the stream download.

  • Page 38: Error Messages

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 13.1.2 Error messages In addition to numerical status described above, the device produces more descriptive, human readable error messages. They are emitted to serial port as an Error-message if error-tag is configured. Below are some examples how error and status messages are exported to serial port.

  • Page 39: Version History

    SATEL MCCU-20 User Manual, Version 2.4 VERSION HISTORY Version history: Version: Date: Remarks: 14.2.2024 First released version 22.2.2024 Updated LED indications 28.2.2024 Updated cap note + LED indications. 6.3.2024 Updated technical specs, LTE output power + notes regarding UHF and cellular 23.5.2024...

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