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SATELLINE-3AS
User Guide, Version 2.7
IMPORTANT NOTIC E
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  • Page 1: Important Notice

    User Guide, Version 2.7 IMPORTANT NOTIC E 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 2: Restrictions On Use

    Max. ERP 10 mW • • SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic is allowed to be used in the following countries, either on licence free channels or on channels where the operation requires a licence. More detailed information is available at the local frequency management authority.

  • Page 3: Product Conformity

    PRODUCT CONFORMITY • • SATELLINE-3AS(d) Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with the following CE-marking.
  • Page 4 User Guide, Version 2.7 • SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic radio modem is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with the following CE-marking.
  • Page 5 User Guide, Version 2.7 SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with the following CE-marking.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Table Of Contents

    S ATELLINE-3AS (d) Epic techn. specs ( 400...470 MHz) ....15 S ATELLINE-3AS (d) 7V2 Techn. specifications (380.. .470 MHz) ..16 Basic configuration and installation ..........17 1.5.1 Prepare installation of SATELLINE-3AS(d) modem into the SATEL-321 casing ....19 SERIAL INTERFACE ............... 20 D15 connector ................. 21 R S -232 in terface ..............
  • Page 8 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Priority R X/TX ................28 Error correction ................ 28 Error checking ................29 Dual Band v ersion ..............29 Dual Channel function .............. 29 Free Ch annel Scan (FC S ) function ..........31 USER INTERFACE ................. 32 LED-indicators ................
  • Page 9 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 6.3.3 Repeater chain using dual addressing ..............48 6.3.4 Redundant repeater chain ..................48 MESSAGE ROUTING ..............49 Introduction to Message Rou ting ..........49 7.1.1 Features of Message Routing..................50 7.1.2 Limitations of Message Routing ................50 7.1.3 Getting started with Message Routing...............50 7.1.4 SaTerm and the configuration of the Message Routing..........51...

  • Page 10: Instal Lation

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.4 Changing serial port settings (Port 1 and Port 2) ............81 9.2.5 Modification of handshaking functions..............82 9.2.6 Selecting special functions ..................83 9.2.7 Activating tests ......................83 9.2.8 Restoring factory settings ..................84 9.2.9 Adjusting the contrast of the LCD-display ..............84 9.2.10 Saving modified values into the internal memory .............85...
  • Page 11 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 13.2 RS -485/422 cables and adapters ..........102 13.3 RF-cables ................102 13.4 An tennas ................103 13.5 Filters and ligh tning protectors ..........103 13.6 Power supplies ..............103 13.7 Batt ery pack................. 103 13.8...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Both the amount of data transferred, and the size of local area networks is increasing constantly. SATEL has addressed these market requirements by introducing the SATELLINE-3AS radio modem range. The SATELLINE-3AS can offer speeds up to 19.2 kbps and has a selectable serial interface between 300 … 38 400 bps.

  • Page 13: S Atelline-3As (D ) / 869 Mhz / Epic R Adio D Ata Modems

    1.1 SATE LLINE -3AS(d) Techni cal specifi cations (38 0...4 7 0 M Hz) SATELLINE-3AS(d) (380…470 MHz) comply with the following international standards: EN 300 113-1, -22 and EN 300 220-1, -3 (radio requirements) and EN 301 489-1, -5 (EMC- requirements).

  • Page 14: S Atelline-3As (D) T Echnical Specifications (869 Mhz)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 1.2 SATE LLINE -3AS(d) Techni cal specifi cations (86 9 M Hz) SATELLINE-3AS(d) (869 MHz) comply with the following international standards: EN 300 220-1 (radio requirements) and ETS 300 683 (EMC-requirements). RADIO TRANSCEIVER Frequency Range 869.400 ...

  • Page 15: S Atelline-3As (D) Epic Techn. Specs ( 400

    User Guide, Version 2.7 1.3 SATE LLINE -3AS(d) Epi c techn. specs (4 0 0...4 7 0 M Hz) SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic (400…470 MHz) complies with the following international standards: EN 300 113-1 (radio requirements) and ETS 300 279 (EMC-requirements). RADIO TRANSCEIVER Frequency Range 400...470 MHz...

  • Page 16: S Atelline-3As (D) 7V2 Techn. Specifications (380

    1.4 SATE LLINE -3AS(d) 7V 2 Techn. specifi cations (3 8 0...4 7 0 M Hz) SATELLINE-3AS 7V2 is a special model of SATELLINE-3AS that has a lower supply voltage range than the ordinary SATELLINE-3AS. All the other features and the operation are the same. Operating Voltage +6.5...+8.5 V...

  • Page 17: Basic Configuration And Installation

    GND) must be connected to a power supply with a proper output voltage and with a minimum output current of 1 A (with the SATELLINE-3AS Epic the required output current of the power supply is 5A). The DTR–pin of the serial line connector must also be connected to a positive voltage.
  • Page 18 +25 Vdc e.g. by using a resistive divider. When using the SATELLINE-3AS, the operating voltage can be connected to either pin 14 or 15, and the power supply ground to either pin 7 or 8. Fuse size is 1 A (slow).

  • Page 19: Prepare Installation Of Satelline-3As(D) Modem Into The Satel-321 Casing

    1.5.1 Prepare installation o f S ATELLINE-3AS (d) mo de m in to th e S ATEL - 321 casing Before installing a SATELLINE-3AS(d) or 3AS(d) 869 modem into the SATEL-321 casing, the battery pack function must be selected as follows: 1.

  • Page 20: Serial Interface

    2 SERIAL INTERFAC E The radio modem is referred to as DCE (Data Communication Equipment) whereas the PC is referred to as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). SATELLINE-3AS radio modem includes a 15-pin ‘D’-type female connector, which contains all the connections required to establish communication between the radio modem, acting as the DCE, and the PC, acting as the DTE.

  • Page 21: D15 Connector

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 2.1 D 1 5 connector D-15 female connector in the radio modem Direction I I N is from DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to the radio modem. Direction O O UT is from the radio modem to the DTE.

  • Page 22: R S -232 In Terface

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 D escription o f pins: • RD = R R eceive D D ata. Output of the data received from the radio modem to the DTE. • TD = T T ransmit D D ata. Input of the data to be transmitted from the DTE to the radio modem.

  • Page 23: R S -422 In Terface

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 2.3 RS -4 2 2 interface RS-422 standard defines a serial data transfer method, which is very similar to the RS-232 standard. In RS-422 however, the signal lines are balanced (or differential) transmission lines. A balanced (or differential) transmission line is formed by using two signal wires together to convey each single signal.

  • Page 24: R S -485 In Terface

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 2.4 RS -4 8 5 interface RS-485 is an extension of the RS-422 standard and enables the connection of more than two devices on to the same bus. Communication is half-duplex, so there is only one cable pair, compared to two when using the RS-422.

  • Page 25: Rf Interface

    The SATELLINE-3AS(d) has a single TNC-type connector with impedance of 50 . The SATELLINE-3AS Epic model has two antenna connectors, the one on the left being both for transmitting and receiving and the one on the right being for receiving only.

  • Page 26: Recei Ver

    The setting and/or using of non-approved power levels may lead to prosecution. SATEL and its distributors are not responsible for any illegal use of its radio equipment, and are not responsible in any way of any claims or penalties arising from the operation of its radio equipment in ways contradictory to local regulations and/or requirements and/or laws.

  • Page 27: Rssi-Signal

    RSSI value of the last received message can also be requested locally by using a SL command (SL@R?, see chapter 9.3.3). The RSSI value is available 7s after the reception of the message. After that the value is returned to zero. SATELLINE-3AS Epic responds by the stronger RSSI value of the two receivers.

  • Page 28: Priority Rx/Tx

    RX mode. 3.4 Error correction Another new feature of the SATELLINE-3AS is the addition of an error correction mode called the FEC-method (F F orward E E rror C C orrection). FEC-function is switched ON (or OFF) by using the Programming Mode .

  • Page 29: Error Checking

    2) Error check 3.6 Dual Band version SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem is also available as a special "Dual Band" version. The radio transceiver of the Dual Band version offers two times two MHz frequency bands, and radio modem can be reprogrammed to operate at any channel within those two bands. Frequency bands are tuned at the factory and the maximum separation between the highest and the lowest frequency is 12 MHz (see the diagram on next page).
  • Page 30 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 The extra delay from a modem to another is shown below: start DATA to be transmitted on TD line of Modem1 end Normal point-to-point delay (see Appendix B) + 40ms extra delay due to the Dual Channel function...

  • Page 31: Free Channel S Can (Fcs) Function

    The FCS function is supported starting from the software version 3.07. To make the use easier SATEL provides the FCS terminal software for your PC. Using the program it is easy to configure the radio modems to use the FCS function. There is also a scanning tool for measuring the power level of the selected radio channels.

  • Page 32: User Interface

    LED-indicator. 4.2 Programming Mode The settings of SATELLINE-3AS are fully configurable in Programming Mode by using a suitable terminal program. The most recommendable set-up is NARS-1F interface adapter, CRS-9 cable, a power supply and the SaTerm terminal program. NARS-1F contains a switch to enable easy shifting into the Programming Mode .

  • Page 33: Changing The Settings

    ”Q”. • Disconnect PROG-pin from ground (if using the NARS-1F adapter, slide the switch upwards), the radio modem should now return to the Data Transfer Mode . ***** SATEL 3AS ***** SW Version x.yz / HW TC4x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current settings...

  • Page 34: Restoring Factory Settings

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 4.2.2 Re storing factory se t tings Selecting menu selection “A” may restore factory settings. Enter selection >A Restore factory settings ------------------------ Do you want to restore factory settings? (Y/N)> Factory settings are restored by selecting ”Y” (YES). By pressing any other button current settings will remain active.
  • Page 35 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 S ATELLINE-3AS d / 3AS d Epic L C D-DIS PLAY AFTER POWER-UP Field strength Supply voltage / of the last battery level received indicator transmission Display in Data ö-102 ä11.5V Transfer Mode 468.2000 MHz...

  • Page 36: Transparent Data Transmiss Ion

    5 TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISS ION 5.1 Serial interface, data format The SATELLINE-3AS radio modem serial interface uses an asynchronous data format. No external synchronising signal is needed, since necessary timing information is acquired from the start and stop bits transmitted before and after each data field bits (byte).

  • Page 37: Handshake Lines

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 5.2 Handshake lines When using the RS-232 serial interface, handshake signals can be used to control data transfer. Handshake signals are used, for example, by the radio modem to inform the terminal that the radio channel is busy, and that it cannot initiate transmission. The terminal can also control the radio modem via RTS-line.

  • Page 38: Rts-Line

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 for example, by a computer or a peripheral device. CD is also active when the radio modem in question is transmitting. 2) D D ata on channel CD will switch to active state only after recognition of a valid data transmission. CD will not react to interference signals.

  • Page 39: Pause Length

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 mode. During the transmission of the synchronisation signal the radio modem buffers data into its memory. Transmission ends when a pause is detected in the data sent by the terminal device, and after all buffered data has been transmitted. When the serial interface speed is the same or slower than the speed of the radio interface, the internal transmit buffer memory cannot overflow.

  • Page 40: Tx Delay

    Example of a short data blocks: 00 This is a testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem 01 This is a testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem 02 This is a testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem...
  • Page 41 Long block data test can be used for measuring Tx output power, standing wave ratio (SWR) of the antenna system or received signal strength at Rx stations. Please note that SATELLINE-3AS Epic has to be the version equipped with a cooling element if Long block data test is set on at higher than 1 W Tx output power.

  • Page 42: Repeater Mode And Add Res Sing

    In circumstances where it is necessary to extend the coverage area of a radio modem network, SATELLINE-3AS radio modems can be used as repeater stations. The maximum size of a repeated data packet is 1 kB (kilobyte). The Repeater Function is switched on using the Programming Mode .

  • Page 43: Addressing

    “Message Routing” function in use, Tx / Rx addresses are ignored by the modem software. SATELLINE-3AS radio modem allows the use of individual addresses both for reception and transmission. Addresses can be switched on separately, or simultaneously, in both data transfer directions.
  • Page 44 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Transmission: Transmission address has been set OFF. Transmission addressing has been set Radio modem will transmit the data ON. The radio modem will add the packet as such. primary TX address to the beginning of the data packet.

  • Page 45: Connection Between Two Points

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Data Address Data Data Data Address Data Reception addressing has Reception addressing Reception addressing been set OFF. been set OFF. been set ON but there is no address in the data packet. The radio modem will...

  • Page 46: Us Ing Repeaters And Addresses In The Same System

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 For example, if the substation terminal devices are not able to check and form addresses by themselves, addressing may be achieved with the help of the addresses of the radio modems attached to these terminal devices. The base station may, in such a case, define the destination of a message by adding the address of the corresponding radio modem into the beginning of the data packet.

  • Page 47: Repeater Chain Using Address Pairs

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 S ADD DATA - The above is the same message after being relayed from the last repeater in the chain (repeater 2) to the substation. DATA - The above is the same message being relayed via the serial interface of the substation radio modem to the terminal device.

  • Page 48: Repeater Chain Using Dual Addressing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 6.3.3 Re pe ater chain using dual addressing If the terminal devices cannot add address chains to the beginning of the data packets, a network with several repeaters may still be realised by using dual addressing. In dual addressing each link (see arrows below in figure) is given a unique address, which will prevent duplication of messages and endless loops in the network.

  • Page 49: Message Routing

    7 MESSAGE ROUTING 7.1 Introduction to Message Routing Message Routing is an exciting feature in SATELLINE-3AS and Epic range . This feature allows messages from terminal devices to be automatically routed over the radio modem network to a specified recipient terminal.

  • Page 50: Features Of Message Routing

    User Guide, Version 2.7 7.1.1 Features o f Message Rou ting The Message Routing feature of the SATELLINE-3AS and Epic is designed to be a fast and transparent to fit real time systems. The features include: • Transparent to user protocols.

  • Page 51: Saterm And The Configuration Of The Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 • Manual configuration in the setup menu. In either case, please check the chapter on Settings before changing the setup of the radio modems . Finally, when all the radio modems have correct settings, they are ready for further installation.

  • Page 52: Configuration Of The Protocol In Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 7.1.6 Con figuration o f th e protocol in Message Rou ting A radio modem will detect the presence of an address used by inspecting the protocol from the message received via the serial interface. On the basis of this user address, all necessary information needed to relay the message to destination is fetched from an internal routing table inside a radio modem.

  • Page 53: Operating Modes Of Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 7.2 Operating modes of Message Routing The Message Routing has two different operating modes: • Source Mode Routing • Virtual Mode Routing The most important differences between the two modes are shown in the table below.

  • Page 54: D Etailed Des Cription Of Message Routing

    The address information received together with the packet is reversed (2, 1, 0) and saved to be used in the transmission of subsequent reply packets. 7.3.2 Virtual Mode Rou ting Please contact SATEL for more information of Virtual Mode Routing.

  • Page 55: Overhop Function In Source Mode Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 7.3.3 Overhop function in Source Mode Ro uting Master TD Radio Master Substation RD When using repeaters, the same packet is sent via a (radio) channel several times. A radio modem situated in the repeater chain will often hear other radio modems in addition to the immediate neighbouring radio modems.

  • Page 56: Special Protocols

    Although the settings of the Message Routing cannot be set to support all user protocols, there are some special protocols, shown below, supported directly by SATELLINE-3AS radio modems. • IEC 60870-5-101 is a protocol commonly used in control applications of power lines.

  • Page 57: Diversity Receiver S Atel Line-3As ( D ) Epic

    User Guide, Version 2.7 8 DIVERSITY RE CE IVER SATELL INE-3AS( d) E pi c SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic model has two antenna connectors, one solely for reception and the other for both reception and transmission. Diversity reception means that the radio modem selects the best signal from both those received by the two antennas.

  • Page 58: Antenna Installation

    Signal fading appears at half wave intervals and so the best results are achieved by installing the two antennas of SATELLINE-3AS Epic so that the minimum separation distance is wavelength used (min. 0.75 m). It is not recommendable to use Miniflex –antennas together with...

  • Page 59: Settings

    User Guide, Version 2.7 9 SETTINGS The configuration of SATELLINE-3AS radio modems can be easily changed. Simply by connecting pin 12 of the D-connector to ground (GND) the radio modem will switch into Programming Mode . Serial port P P ORT 1 is used whenever the radio modem is in the Programming Mode .

  • Page 60: Changing Frequency (Active Radio Channel Frequency)

    SATEL is not responsible for any illegal use practiced with any devices manufactured and/or sold by SATEL and is not liable to pay any damages or compensation caused by such illegal use.

  • Page 61: Changing Radio Settings

    20 mW) and the receiver sensitivity (-110 dBm –90 dBm) are changed. Please note with SATELLINE-3AS Epic the output power alternatives are as follows: 1, 2, 5 and 10 W. Selection “4” (Diversity RX) is possible to set ON only with Epic modems.
  • Page 62 SATEL and is not liable to pay any damages or compensation caused by such illegal use. When using SATELLINE-3AS Epic the diversity RX or the power save can be set ON by selecting 4) Diversity RX or 5) Epic power save from the menu.

  • Page 63: Changing Addressing Settings (Primary And Secondary Rx- And Tx-Addresses)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Free channel scan settings can be set by choosing the 6) Free channel scan from the menu. The options are as follows: Free channel scan settings -------------------------- 1) Free scan mode 2) Type of modem...
  • Page 64 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Enter selection >3 Addressing setup Toggle ON/OFF values. Current value shown. ------------------------------------------ 1) RX address 2) TX address 3) RX address to RS port 4) Change primary RX address 5) Change primary TX address 6) Change secondary RX address...

  • Page 65: Changing Serial Port Settings (Port 1 And Port 2)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.1.4 Changing serial port se t tings (Port 1 and Port 2) ) The settings of serial port P P ORT 1 can be modified by selecting main menu selection ”4” and the settings of serial port P P ORT 2 by selecting ”5”. In the following example, PORT 1 will be...
  • Page 66 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Serial port 1 Settings --------------- 1) Port status 2) Data speed 9600 bit/s 3) Data bits 8 bit data 4) Parity bits None parity 5) Stop bits 1 stop bit Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >3...
  • Page 67 3) RS-422 When installing SATELLINE-3AS(d) or SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 into SATEL-321, please see chapter 1.5.1 Prepare installation of SATELLINE-3AS(d) modem into the SATEL-321 casing. NO TE! It should be noted that switching the radio modem into Programming Mode by connecting the MODE-pin (pin 12 of the D-connector) to ground (GND) will change the settings of serial port PORT 1 to ”9600,8,N,1”...

  • Page 68: Modification Of Handshaking Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.1.5 Modification o f h andshaking functions Handshaking related configuration settings can be modified by selecting the options from the main menu ”6”. In the following example characteristics of the CTS-line (CLEAR TO SEND BUFFER STATE), CD-line (RSSI-THRESHOLD DATA ON CHANNEL) and RTS-line (IGNORED FLOW CONTROL) are changed.
  • Page 69 Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC Now all of the modifications of the example have been performed and the new values are displayed on the menu (see above): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***** SATELLINE-3AS ***** SW version x.yz / HW TC4x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current settings...

  • Page 70: Special Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.1.6 S pecial functions Special functions are modified by selecting from the main menu selection ”7”. (For further information see the relevant Chapters describing the said functions). The current values of the parameters are displayed and can be modified in toggle-type fashion by choosing the appropriate parameter selection number from the list displayed.

  • Page 71: Modification Of Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.1.7 Modification o f routing Configuration settings defining routing can be changed by selecting main menu selection ”8”. Enter selection >8 Routing Setup ------------- 1) Mode 2) Protocol 3) Address 4) Net id 5) Route list...
  • Page 72 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 User defined address position setup ----------------------------------- 1) Start position 2) Length Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1 User defined address start position setup ----------------------------------------- Current value: 01 Enter new start position (0-16) >02...
  • Page 73 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Following this, a new address will be modified (”0009” ”0002”) and a new Network ID is defined (”testnet” ”newname”): Routing Setup ------------- 1) Mode Virtual routing 2) Protocol Userdefined 3) Address 0009 4) Net id...
  • Page 74 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Routing Setup ------------- 1) Mode Virtual routing 2) Protocol Userdefined 3) Address 0002 4) Net id newname 5) Route list 6) Route add 7) Route delete 8) Delete all routes Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC Selection ”5”...

  • Page 75: Activating Tests

    (D15 pin 12) must be disconnected from ground (GND). 9.1.11 Updating so ftw are The software of SATELLINE-3AS(d) is stored in a flash memory. If needed the software is easily updated by SaTerm terminal program. Please see the user guide of SaTerm for more details.

  • Page 76: Changing Parameters Using The Lcd -Display

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2 Changing parameters using the LCD -display SATELLINE-3ASd contains a LCD-display that allows modification of the radio modems configuration settings without the use of an external terminal device. This is especially convenient when modifying or re-installing radio modems in the field. The radio modem is switched into Programming Mode by pressing the ”SET-UP-button ( ).

  • Page 77: Changing Frequency (Frequency Of The Active Radio Channel)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.1 Changing frequ ency ( fre quency o f th e activ e radio channel) >RF frequency Radio settings Press until Addressing the cursor > Port 1 points to “RF Port 2 frequency” – Handshaking...
  • Page 78 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 CHECK I NG THE CE NTER FREQUENC Y >RF frequency Radio settings Press until the Addressing cursor > points to “RF Port 1 frequency” selection and Port 2 then press ”SELECT” to Handshaking move to a submenu...

  • Page 79: Changing Radio Settings (Transmitter Power And Receiver Sensitivity)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.2 Changing radio se ttings ( transmitter power and receiv er sensitivity ) RF frequency >Radio settings Addressing Press until the Port 1 cursor > points to Port 2 “Radio settings” Handshaking Additional selection and press Tests ”SELECT”...

  • Page 80: Changing Addressing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Please note with SATELLINE-3AS Epic the output power alternatives are as follows: 1, 2, 5 and 10 W. Selections Diversity RX and Epic power save are possible to set ON only with Epic modems. 9.2.3 Changing addressing...

  • Page 81: Changing Serial Port Settings (Port 1 And Port 2)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.4 Changing serial port se t tings (Port 1 and Port 2) ) RF frequency Radio settings Addressing Press until the cursor > >Port 1 points to the desired port (in this Port 2 example to P P ort 1 ) and move...

  • Page 82: Modification Of Handshaking Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 MODIFICATION OF THE NUMBER OF STOP BITS: Press until the cursor > points to the desired number of STOP bits. Confirm selection by pressing >1 stop bit ”SET”. The display will return to the previous (higher) level 2 stop bits submenu.

  • Page 83: Selecting Special Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.6 S electing special functions RF frequency Radio settings Addressing Port 1 Press until the cursor > points to Port 2 “Additional” selection and press >Additional ”SELECT” to move on to the submenu. Test Factory setup...

  • Page 84: Restoring Factory Settings

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.8 Re storing factory se t tings RF frequency Radio settings Addressing Press to move cursor > Port 1 to point to “Factory set-up” Port 2 selection and press ”SELECT” to Additional Test move on to the submenu.

  • Page 85: Saving Modified Values Into The Internal Memory

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.2.10 S aving mo dified v alu es in to th e in ternal m e m ory After all desired modifications have been performed; they have to be saved in order to make them permanent (until next modification). This is accomplished by choosing selection ”EXIT” from the main menu.

  • Page 86: Frequency

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 In case you need more information on the time delays related to the use of SL-commands, please contact the manufacturer. 9.3.1 Frequency Command Effect and description of command SL&F=nnn.nnnnn Set frequency to nnn.nnnnn MHz SL&F? Display current frequency (response 'nnn.nnnnn MHz')

  • Page 87: Radio Parameters

    Response ”-xx dBm”, where xx is a decimal value of the field strength and it is between –80 dBm and –118 dBm. Value available 7s after reception. SATELLINE-3AS Epic returns the stronger value of two receivers. SL@P=xxxxx Set the RF output power, where xxxxx is the decimal value of the intended power in mW.

  • Page 88: Satelline-2Asxe Compatible Sl-Commands

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 9.3.5 S ATELLINE-2ASxE compatible S L -co m m ands The commands listed in the table below are included only to ensure compatibility and their use is not recommended in new networks. The commands do not need a CR-character (carriage return) at the end of the command string.

  • Page 89: Instal Lation

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 10 INSTALL ATION 1 0.1 Installation of a Radio Data Modem The radio modem should be installed with the installation accessories supplied with the radio modem. There is also available an installation component for mounting the radio modem to a DIN-rail.

  • Page 90: Connection Cables

    When installing the cables of the serial interface, the operating voltage of all devices must be off (POWER OFF condition). Due to the greater current consumption of SATELLINE-3AS Epic operating voltage must be connected to pins 14 AND 15, and ground to pins 7 AND 8. Correct fuse rating is in this case 4 A (SLOW FUSE) 10.2.1...
  • Page 91 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Basic RS-232 connection between the radio modem (PORT1) and a typical PC (COM- port) using handshaking: 9-PIN D-CONN. 25-PIN D-CONN. RADIO MODEM SGND SGND SGND Fuse 3AS: 1A slow 3AS Epic: 4 A slow 14,15...

  • Page 92: Wiring

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 10.2.2 R S -422 wiring PORT2 RS-422 connection: RADIO MODEM RD positive RD negative TD positive Termination resistor TD negative Fuse 3AS: 1A slow 3AS Epic: 4 A slow 14,15 7, 8 If the transmission lines are long the receiving end of the lines must be terminated using a...

  • Page 93: Wiring

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 10.2.3 R S -485 wiring PORT2 RS-485 connection: Both ends of the transmission line must be terminated by connecting a separate terminating resistor between the positive and negative signal wire. Typical values range from 100 – 120 depending on the characteristic impedance of the line.

  • Page 94: Fuse

    Power supply The allowed operating voltage is +9 … +30 V . (SATELLINE-3AS Epic +11.8 … +30 V The radio modem must only be connected to a power supply with an adequate current output (power rating minimum is 10W, with the Epic 50W). The pins 15 and 14 of the D-connector are connected to the positive power supply line.

  • Page 95: An Tenna Installation

    User Guide, Version 2.7 1 0.3 Antenna installation NO TE! Because of the great transmission power of SATELLINE-3AS Epic radio modem, only an external antenna is allowed. A whip-antenna directly connected to the antenna connector must not be used. 10.3.1 Hand-held e quipm e n t •...

  • Page 96: General Antenna Installation Instructions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 10.3.4 G en eral an tenna installation instructions The reliability and the achievable coverage of useful signal strength can be severely affected by the positioning of the antenna. Antenna and cable connectors should have gold-plated pins and sockets, as use of low quality connectors can lead to eventual oxidation of the connector surfaces, which in turn may degrade the contact and cause additional attenuation.
  • Page 97 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 The type of the antenna cable is dependent on the length of the antenna cable, and the following table can be used to select a suitable type: Length Type Attenuation 10m/450MHz <5m RG58 3.0dB 0…20m RG213 1.5dB...
  • Page 98 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 SATEL recommends the use of a band-pass filter with a large Q in the antenna cable of the base station. Example of an antenna installation: by using amplifying antennas (G=Gain) and by installing the antenna high, long connection distances can be realised using the SATELLINE-3AS radio modem.

  • Page 99: Designing Systems

    • interference caused by other electrical equipment The transmitter power of the base model of SATELLINE-3AS is 1 W (maximum) and the sensitivity of the receiver better than -115 dBm. Thus in a flat area and in free space with a 1/4 wave antenna (antenna amplification 1dBi) and antenna height of 1 m communication distances of 3 to 4 km can be achieved.

  • Page 100: Radio Field Strength

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 1 1.2 Radio field strength Radio signal strength must be good enough for successful data transfer. Where field strength is above a certain level, the operational results are very good. Below this level, a few dB marginal areas occur in which errors begin to be generated by noise and interference that will eventually lead to loss of connection.

  • Page 101: Check List

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 CHE CK L IST The following points must be taken into account when installing and configuring a radio modem: 1. All operating voltages of all the equipment concerned must always be switched OFF before connecting the serial interface cable.

  • Page 102: Ac Ces Sories

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 AC C ESSORIES 1 3.1 RS -2 3 2 cables and adapters Type Description Length Note NARS-1F Interface adapter D15 m / D9 f, 1A fuse - including 2 m power supply cables a and programming switch...

  • Page 103: An Tennas

    If a station is installed to a location exposed to lightning, it is recommended to insert a lightning protector to the feed-line outside the protected zone. SATEL Technical Support can give guidance in the selection of suitable products. 1 3.6 Po wer supplies...

  • Page 104: Appendix A

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 14 APP ENDIX A ASCII CHARACTER TABLE NUL 43 2B 129 81 172 AC 215 D7 SOH 44 2C W 130 82 173 AD 216 D8 STX 45 2D 131 83 174 AE 217 D9...

  • Page 105: Functional Delay S

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 15 APP ENDIX B 1 5.1 Fun ctional delays Function Delay (ms) Wakeup time from STAND-BY to ON (controlled by DTR line) Serial interface, turnaround time of RS-232 Serial interface, turnaround time of RS-485 <1 Intercharacter delay max.

  • Page 106: Transmission Delays When Using A 12.5 Khz Radio Channel

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 15.2.1 Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel Transmission delays (ms) without FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin.
  • Page 107 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Transmission delays with FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin. 12.5 kHz radio channel with error correction 1200 4800 9600...

  • Page 108: Transmission Delays Using A 25 Khz Radio Channel

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 15.2.2 Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel Transmission delays without FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% marginal. 25 kHz radio channel without error correction...
  • Page 109 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 2.7 Transmission delays with FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin. 25 kHz radio channel with error correction 1200 4800 9600...

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