Dataradio T-96SR Installation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Dataradio Manuals
  4. Modem
  5. T-96SR
  6. Installation manual

Dataradio T-96SR Installation Manual

Hi-spec integrated wireless modem
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Synthesized T-96SR
Hi-Spec Integrated
Wireless Modem
S e r v i c e M a n u a l

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the T-96SR and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Dataradio T-96SR

Summary of Contents for Dataradio T-96SR

  • Page 1 Synthesized T-96SR Hi-Spec Integrated Wireless Modem S e r v i c e M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 Synthesized T-96SR Hi Spec Wireless Modem Installation Manual January 2004 001-4006-101 Revision 9 © 1999 by Dataradio COR Ltd.
  • Page 3 About Dataradio Dataradio is the leading designer and manufacturer of trusted wireless products and systems for critical infrastructure applications. Our products have been found at the heart of mobile and SCADA data networks around the world for over 20 years. Dataradio products include mobile data products and systems, telemetry devices, integrated wireless modems for fixed point-to- point and point to multi-point applications and OEM solutions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NETWORK USING T-96SR FOR ONLINE DIAGNOSTICS ....... . . 1-11...

  • Page 5: List Of Tables

    WRITING/READING T-96SR PARAMETERS ........

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    NETWORK TYPE CONNECTED TO A T-96SR MODEM ........
  • Page 7 REVISION HISTORY Revision 9 Removed references to internal DIP switches. Revision 8 September 2003 Changes to General Specifications. Added CSA approval information to Section 1 and CSA certificate to Appendix A. Added Appendix B: product warranties. Revision 7 March 2003 Updates to manual to reflect new UHF RF board.

  • Page 8: General Information

    Dataradio T-96SR wireless modem. 1.2 FEATURES The T-96SR is a transparent real-time wireless modem designed primarily for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and telemetry use. Features of the T-96SR include: Data speeds of 4800 to 19200 b/s (9600 b/s maximum in half-channels) using a standard RS-232 interface...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    7774 or 1-507-833-8819. 1.4.1 FACTORY MUTUAL NI KIT The T-96SR with the Factory Mutual NI Kit (part number 023-1000-100) is approved as non-incendive for Class 1, Groups ABCD, Division 2, hazardous locations by Factory Mutual Research Corporation. This option includes approval for International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Class 1, Zone 2.

  • Page 10: Installation Mounting Dimensions

    Figure 1-2 Installation Mounting Dimensions 001-4006-101...

  • Page 11: T-96Sr Ce

    1.4.2 T-96SR CE Important Notice/Warning on restrictive use in all EU and EFTA member states: This device is a VHF/UHF Radio data transmitter intended for indoor and outdoor use. Operation of this device is subject to end-user licence. The end user is strongly advised to contact the local frequency management authorities to obtain such an end-user licence according to local legislations and frequency allocations.

  • Page 12: Transceiver Identification

    1.4.3 CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (CSA) The T-96SR is approved by the Canadian Standards Association. This approval is equivalent to a Factory Mutual Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D approval. CSA is a not-for-profit membership based organization that serves business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and provides product safety and other standards acceptance for process equipment used in hazardous locations.

  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    Dataradio concerning the equipment. Units sent in for repair will be returned to the customer re-tuned to the current Dataradio Test and Tune Procedure and will conform to all specifications noted in this section Customers are responsible for shipping charges (to Dataradio) for returned units in warranty.

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Windows 95 or better operating system. Context sensitive help and printable help files are provided with this program. The T-96SR requires the use of the Field Programming Software for configuration, adjustment and diagnostics. 1.11.2 DIAGNOSTICS AND REMOTE COMMANDS Diagnostics and remote commands are processed using the T-96SR Offline diagnostics utility.

  • Page 15: Online Diagnostics

    The T-96SR Field Programming Software may be used to check the value of the Short ID. When setting up a network, we recommend checking each unit to make sure there is no duplication of Short ID numbers. Duplications may be resolved by changing the Short ID Number.

  • Page 16: Network Configuration

    1.12 NETWORK CONFIGURATION 1.12.1 GENERAL The T-96SR is designed to replace wire lines in SCADA, telemetry and control applications. The RS-232 serial port allows direct connection to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). Sections 1.12.2 through 1.12.5 describe network configurations.

  • Page 17: Network Using T-Base

    Master station and all remotes must be half duplex Networks described in Section 1.10.2, 1.10.3, or 1.10.5 may be used with a T-Base repeater The RTS/CTS delays for each T-96SR in the system must be extended as shown in Table 2-6, RTS/CTS Delays...

  • Page 18: Network Using T-96Sr For Online Diagnostics

    Online Diagnostics are accumulated in the monitoring T-96SR for the last 15 stations heard. This information may be viewed using the Online Diagnostics utility. For larger networks, the T-96SR can output raw diagnostic data only which may be interpreted for network management by the Dataradio Field Programming Software Online Diagnostics utility or by a user-supplied software program.

  • Page 19: General Specifications

    T-96SR General Specifications The following general specifications are subject to change without notice. GENERAL 900 MHz Frequency 132 - 174 MHz 380 - 512 MHz 928 - 960 MHz Channel bandwidth 12.5 or 25 kHz 12.5 or 25 kHz 12.5 or 25 kHz Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C...
  • Page 20 MODEM OPERATION Interface EIA RS-232C Operation Simplex/half duplex Data rates 12.5 KHz Channels 4800, 9600 bps 25 KHz Channels 4800, 9600, 19200 bps Modulation type DRCMSK RTS/CTS delay 30 ms (Online diagnostics OFF) Bit error rate – better than 1 x 10 at 1.0 µV at 9600 b/s half channel –...

  • Page 21: Operation And Connection

    SECTION 2 OPERATION AND CONNECTION 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.1.1 GENERAL This section outlines the operation and connections of the T-96SR. 2.2 FRONT PANEL 2.2.1 INTRODUCTION The front panel includes one SMA female antenna connector, three LED indicators (see Table 2-1), and one DE-15F interface (includes power connections).

  • Page 22: Dte Port Interface

    2.3 DTE PORT INTERFACE 2.3.1 RS-232 INTERFACE SIGNAL LEVELS Table 2-2 RS-232 Signal Levels Term Alternates Signal level asserted, spacing +3 to +15 V dropped, marking -3 to -15 V DATA PORT Figure 2-2 DE-15F Connector Diagram Table 2-3 Data Port Connector Pinout Name Name Name...

  • Page 23: Interface Port

    Do not use this cable to connect a user application. Using this cable for user application will result in the T-96SR switching to setup mode in which case the T-96SR will not transmit or receive user data. The green LED flashes to indicate the unit is in setup mode.

  • Page 24: Interface Signal Description

    Received Data from T-96SR to DTE Tx Data Transmit Data from DTE to T-96SR Clear to Send. Asserted when the T-96SR is ready to accept Tx data Request to Send. Causes the T-96SR to transmit when asserted by the DTE.

  • Page 25: Channel Selection

    Once programmed, the current operating channel may be selected either by: 1.Utilizing hardware jumpers By strapping connections on the Data Port Connector. There is a 10k ohm pull up resistor on each line (CS0 to CS2) (refer to Table 2-5) or making changes with the T-96SR Field Programming Software: 2.By selecting the channel from the T-96SR FPS Offline Diagnostics feature.

  • Page 26: T-96Sr Field Programming Software

    Field Programming Software. The programming cable (included in the Programming Kit - DRL part number 250-4006-001) is connected from the Setup Port on the T-96SR to the PC’s COM port configured as the Primary Port. The Port Settings screen of the Field Programming Software is accessed via the Utilities pull-down menu (see Figure 2-7).

  • Page 27: Com Port Parameters

    Figure 2-6 Port Settings Screens 2.5.2.1 COM Port Parameters COM Port Selects COM Port number (COM 1-4) for Primary and Secondary COM Ports (see Figure 2-6). Baud Rate Selects the communication speed for Primary and Secondary COM Ports. Data Bits Selects the number of data bits (4-8) transmitted or received for the Primary and Secondary COM Ports.

  • Page 28: Primary And Secondary Port Settings Communications Modes

    Selecting the Swap Com Ports button moves the Secondary COM Port settings to the Primary COM Port (and moves the Primary COM Port to the Secondary settings). Since T-96SR programming is done through the Primary COM Port, this is useful when two units are connected to the Primary and Secondary COM Ports.

  • Page 29: Port Statistics

    2.5.3 Port Statistics Figure 2-7 Port Statistics Screen Port Statistics show current parameters of the PC’s Primary and Secondary COM Ports. Baud Rate Baud Rate shows the current baud rate setting for the Primary and Secondary COM ports. RTS shows the current state of the RTS (request to send) line. RTS is an output from the PC. DTR shows the current state of the DTR (data terminal ready) line.

  • Page 30: Setup Modem/Radio Parameters

    2.5.4.1 Modem Operating Parameters The Setup Modem/Radio Parameters allows the user to view and edit T-96SR’s programmable parameters. Programming parameters can be stored in a data file with the .DAT file extension. Programmable parameters are used by the Read/Write Parameters screen for programming into nonvolatile memory.
  • Page 31 Parameter settings are modified from three screen tabs: the Modem tab, COM/Analog tab, and Radio tab. When desired parameters in each tab window have been adjusted, select the OK button to store the parameter information into local PC memory and exit the parameter screen. Clicking the Default Parms button sets certain parameters back to factory default settings.
  • Page 32 Received Signal Strength (in dBm) T-Base Option Available when connected to a T-96SR Wireless Modem, the “T-Base Option” makes the necessary circuit changes to allow using the modem as a special diagnostic unit in the T-Base/R. The default value is “Disabled”...

  • Page 33: Rs-232 Interface And Network Baud Rates

    Table 2-7 RS-232 Interface and Network Baud Rates Configuration Baud Rates Full-Channel T-96SR in “T-96SR Native” network type 4800, 9600, 19200 Half-Channel T-96SR in “T-96SR Native” network type 4800, 9600 Full-Channel T-96SR in “T-96S/DL3276” network type 4800, 9600 Half-Channel T-96SR in “T-96S/DL3276” network type...

  • Page 34: Data Type

    Data Type behavior is dependent on the modem connected to the user PC. Connected to a T-96SR Modem operating in “T-96SR Native” network type: Enhanced Only Data Type Connected to a T-96SR Modem operating in “T-96S/DL3276” (or Crystal) network type: Enhanced or Compatible Data Type Note: Choose “Compatible”...

  • Page 35: Radio Setup Parameters

    5 mS for compatibility with crystal units. Caution: The 9600 Baud Rate (full-channel) in T-96SR Native Network Type has faster modem timing and a higher deviation than the 9600 Baud Rate in the T-96S/DL3276 Network Type. The two are not interchangeable.
  • Page 36 Radio This field designates the radio model. Range This field designates radio frequency range. Channel This field specifies whether the unit is full- or half-channel (12.5 or 25 kHz). Redirect Channel 8 The Redirect Channel 8 field allows Channel 8 to be directed to another programmed channel. The units’ DIP switches must be set to the Channel 8 selection for channel redirection to function.

  • Page 37: Setup Radio/Modem Frequencies

    Carrier Detect On Threshold Carrier Detect On Threshold indicates RSSI level when a carrier is found. This level should be more than the Carrier Detect Off Threshold. Carrier Detect Off Threshold Carrier Detect Off Threshold indicates the RSSI level when a carrier is lost. This level should be less than the Carrier Detect On.

  • Page 38: Version Request

    Edit menu or select the Write icon from the Tool Bar. After the programmable parameters are loaded into the T-96SR, save the parameter information using the Save Data As option in the File pull-down menu.The name and location of the file (*.dat extension) will appear on the status bar at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 39: Clone Programmable Parameters

    The Clone Programmable Settings writes the currently loaded settings (except the ID Number, Comment, and Number of Writes) to the EEPROM of the T-96SR. This option is used for programming the same Data File (.dat) into multiple modems. Note: The “Clone Programmable Parameters” feature should be used instead of the “Write Programmable Parameters”...
  • Page 40 ID Entry and List ID Entry allows the entry of a Long ID to be added to the ID List. The range of this field is 1 to 4294967295 but multiples of 1024 should not be used. A multiple of 1024 results in a Short ID of 0. If the Long ID is within the range of 1 to 1023, the Short ID will be the same or the resulting Short ID will be smaller than the Long ID and will be represented by a ‘+’...

  • Page 41: Offline Link Test

    2.5.9 OFFLINE LINK TEST The Offline Link Test is used to test the link between two units: the local unit interfaced to the computer and a remote unit. Blocks of data are transmitted to the remote unit and the remote unit decodes and returns them.

  • Page 42: Offline Diagnostics

    Link Quality Link Quality displays the ratio of data blocks received to data blocks transmitted (in %). # of Blocks to Send # of Blocks to Send allows the user to determine the number of blocks to send before stopping (with 0 being disabled).

  • Page 43: Offline Diagnostics Screen

    RSSI Level: Received Signal Strength Indication (in dBm) Forward Power: Forward Power (in watts) Reverse Power: Reverse Power (in watts) Preamble Good: the number of correctly decoded transmissions received in the last 15. Used with Preamble Total, this serves as an indication of how well the unit is receiving data Preamble Total: the number of total transmissions detected, maximum is 15.
  • Page 44 Network Statistics include: Remote The Remote drop down allows the user to select (from the list Remotes) which network statistics to display. ID Truncated ID Truncated shows the user the Long and Short ID are not the same. RSSI Level The RSSI level shows the current RSSI level (in dBm) while the Local unit is receiving.
  • Page 45 Diagnostic Select / Remote ID List This button allows the user to gather Offline Diagnostics from all the IDs in the list of Remote IDs (including the local unit). Progress The Progress panel displays the progress of obtaining Remote Diagnostics. Channel Channel allows the user to select the programmed channel of operation.

  • Page 46: Online Diagnostics

    2.5.11 ONLINE DIAGNOSTICS Online Diagnostics are transmitted by each unit in a network before the user’s data is transmitted. All units must be programmed with the Online Diagnostics parameter found on the Setup Modem/Radio Parameters screen to receive Diagnostics from a system. The unit that the computer is interfaced with will output Online Diagnostics as they are received.
  • Page 47 RSSI RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) displays the RSSI (in dBm) ID of the unit transmitting the diagnostics. This is the RSSI sampled during the last transmission received. Temp Temp displays the internal case temperature (in Celsius) of the unit transmitting the diagnostics. Batt Batt displays the supply voltage (in volts) of the unit transmitting the diagnostics.

  • Page 48: User Test

    Pause The Pause check box allows the user to pause the reception of the diagnostics for scrolling through the grid. Clear The Clear button allows the user to clear the display and current Online Diagnostics. Save The Save button allows the user to save the current Online Diagnostics to a file. A maximum of 4096 lines of data can be saved.

  • Page 49: Packet Test

    Reverse Power Reverse power (in watts) Preamble Good The number of correctly decoded transmissions received in the last 15. Used with Preamble Total, this serves as an indication of how well the unit is receiving data. Preamble Total The number of total transmissions detected, maximum is 15. Used with Preamble Good, this serves as an indication of how well the unit is receiving data.
  • Page 50 The Packet Test screen is used to simulate a Host/Remote polling environment. The Master unit will send out a packet to the Remote and the Remote will reply to the Master with the same packet information. This is a useful utility for testing modem communication. Host Packets Tx’ed Host Packets transmitted shows the number of data packets the Master has sent to the Remote.

  • Page 51: Array Test

    Packet Delay (s) Packet Delay (s) is the number of seconds for the Host to delay between sending each packet. This field ranges from 0.00 to 10.00 seconds (in 0.25 second intervals). Host/Remote Host/Remote is used to configure COM port options. Host (Primary Port) - Configures the primary COM port as the Host device (the device initiating packets to the Remote device.
  • Page 52 Figure 2-21 Array Test Screen Type of data Type of Data allows the user to select the data pattern for each packet. The size for each data pattern is listed in the pattern format explanations (packets are built using one of four possible patterns). ASCII Pattern - Packets are 58 characters in length and have a sequence number at the beginning of each string starting with 000, incrementing to 999 then wrapping around to 000 again The pattern used to build the packets will have the following format (in ASCII):...

  • Page 53: Ascii/Hex Terminal

    Binary Pattern - The packets will be 16 characters in length and have a sequence number every 16 characters, starting at 0x00 and incrementing to 0xFF, then wrapping around to 0x00 again. The pattern used to build the packets will have the following format (in Hex): 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 AA BB CC DD EE FF...

  • Page 54: Ascii Terminal

    ASCII / HEX TERMINAL Terminal Screens allow the user to select an ASCII or Hexadecimal Terminal Screen for the Primary and Secondary COM Ports (configured in the Port Settings screen - see Section 2.5.2.1) Data is sent according to the port configuration set up in the Port Settings screen. Figure 2-22 ASCII Terminal Screen 2.5.15.1 ASCII Terminal ASCII Terminal configurations include:...

  • Page 55: Program Code

    The testing setup requires a computer running the Field Programming Software attached to each user COM port on the T-96SR wireless modems. The Utilities will allow the user to send ASCII text or Hex characters through the T-96SRs being tested.
  • Page 56 Figure 2-23 also shows the area that is used to send an ASCII text message. The ASCII data message is typed into this area. The ASCII text message is then sent out the first T-96SR through the computer’s primary port once the “Send “button is clicked. The sent ASCII message is then displayed in the Tx Data area of the ASCII Terminal window as shown in Figure 2-24.

  • Page 57: Hex Terminal

    If the message was not displayed as typed, then a problem may exist in the system. Check all parameters and connections in the system. The signal level should also be checked again. The T-96SR’s Link Test utility can be used to verify a communication path.

  • Page 58: T-96Sr Help Files

    2.6 T-96SR HELP FILES Figure 2-27 T-96SR Programming Software Help Start Screen T-96SR Field Programming Software’s online help files are accessed by the menu bar at the top of the Field Programming window. 2.7 OPTIMIZING YOUR SYSTEM Detailed system engineering is beyond the scope of this manual. However, there are some simple tips that can be used to optimize performance of a radio based SCADA or telemetry system.
  • Page 59 Use the highest suitable port baud rate (without exceeding the radio network speed) Operating an RTU at 1200 b/s on a 9600 b/s network will increase data transmission delays and reduce system performance. Evaluate the need for online diagnostics Enabling online diagnostics increases delays by 2.5 to 10 ms (depending on speed).
  • Page 60 Reverse Power and SWR A reverse power reading above zero is an indication that the antenna, feedline or connectors are damaged, corroded or improperly tuned. This creates standing waves that are reported as a Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Table 2-9 is based on a forward power of 5 watts (it may be scaled for lower power settings) and gives guidelines to interpreting these figures: Table 2-1 SWR / Rev Pwr Interpretation Rev Pwr...

  • Page 61: Definitions

    A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, etc. T-96SR Enhanced version of the DRL T-96S Wireless Modem. The T-96SR is capable of 19200 b/s in full channel radio and 9600 b/s in half channel radio models. FCC refarming compliant.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY OF A PRODUCT WITH THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC, ACCORDING TO THE CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 10(5) AND ANNEX IV DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT Manufacturer Dataradio COR Ltd. Address 299 Johnson Avenue, Waseca, Minnesota United States of America Product Brand name...
  • Page 63 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY OF A PRODUCT WITH THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC, ACCORDING TO THE CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 10(5) AND ANNEX IV DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT Manufacturer Dataradio COR Ltd. Address 299 Johnson Avenue, Waseca, Minnesota United States of America Product Brand name...

  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity

    Waseca, MN 56093-0833 USA Phone: 1-800-772-7774; 507-835-8819 Fax: 507-835-6648 Website: www.dataradio.com Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Company Dataradio COR Ltd. Address, City 299 Johnson Avenue, Waseca, Minnesota Country United States of America Phone number +1 507 835 63 48...
  • Page 65 Waseca, MN 56093-0833 USA Phone: 1-800-772-7774; 507-835-8819 Fax: 507-835-6648 Website: www.dataradio.com Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Company Dataradio COR Ltd. Address, City 299 Johnson Avenue, Waseca, Minnesota Country United States of America Phone number +1 507 835 63 48...

  • Page 66: Declaration Of Product Quality Assurance

    Description High-Speed Transparent Radiomodem Transceiver Series Brand / Trademark ® ATARADIO Model numbers 242-4016-xxx [T-96SR VHF] 242-4018-xxx [Integra TR VHF] 242-4046-xxx [T-96SR UHF] 242-4048-xxx [Integra TR UHF] manufactured by: Company Dataradio COR Ltd.
  • Page 67 CSA Certificate Appendix A-6 001-4006-101...
  • Page 68 DATA TELEMETRY PRODUCT WARRANTY Dataradio COR Ltd. (“DRL”) warrants to the original purchaser for use (“Buyer”) that data telemetry products manufactured by DRL (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to DRL’s published technical specifications for a period of, except as noted below, two (2) years from the date of shipment to Buyer.
  • Page 69 INTERNATIONAL DATA TELEMETRY PRODUCT WARRANTY Dataradio COR Ltd. (“DRL”) warrants to the original purchaser for use (“Buyer”) that for a period of two years from the date of shipment from DRL, except as noted below*, each DRL manufactured data telemetry product (the “Products”) will (i) perform to DRL’s published technical specifications for such Product in effect at the time of...

Table of Contents

Save PDF