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AW100BT
VHF Modem
Operator's Manual
Version 1.0
Last Revised June 30, 2011
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by ArWest Communications.
All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied,
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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 Last Revised June 30, 2011 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by ArWest Communications. All rights reserved.The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4. Connecting AW100BT and Computer ........
  • Page 4 A.1. AW100BT VHF Modem Specifications ........

  • Page 5: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by ArWest Communications, Corp. (“ArWest”) for owners of ArWest products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of AW100BT and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
  • Page 6 Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single AW100BT or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of ArWest. This license is effective until terminated.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Preface Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    Preface Manual Conventions WEEE Directive Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Example Description  Click the File menu and click Exit File Exit Link Space This format represents titles of dialog windows/boxes, names of menu options, identifies program interface objects, such as checkboxes, edit boxes, radio buttons, etc. This format is used to enter various string information (e.g., file and directory names) as Temp well as operator commands.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The built-in software tools provide the wireless link testing, unit’s status and error statistics monitoring as well as unit’s settings change over the air. The firmware of the AW100BT radio transceiver resides in a flash memory. The updating of the radio modem programs is entirely software-based. The flash memory is re-programmable through an RS232 interface, USB, Bluetooth, or over the air.

  • Page 10: Getting Acquainted

    Introduction Getting Acquainted LEDs 1.1. Getting Acquainted The AW100BT is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high, 488 g. weighs 1.1.1. LEDs External LED's (see Figure 1-2) are used for Link and Line status indication:...

  • Page 11: External Antenna And Bluetooth Antenna Connectors

    The mounting bracket (Figure 1-4) connects the modem to a standard pole/adapter (Figure 1-4). Figure 1-4. Mounting Bracket 1.1.5. Cables The AW100BT package includes standard communication and power cables for configuring the modem and providing a power source to the modem. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, ODU-7/DB15/SAE...

  • Page 12: Literature

    1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional. Warning: Do not use AW100BT without antenna our attenuator to avoid serious damage of your device. 1.1.8. Storage Precautions 1. Always clean the instrument after use. Wipe off dust with a cleaning brush, then wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Configuration

    2.1.1. Power supply requirements A single external power supply is necessary to operate AW100BT. The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries, it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9 ...

  • Page 14: Antenna Installation

    Configuration Antenna Installation Power supply requirements To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment, pull by the plug body rather than the output cord when disconnecting the equipment. Do not operate the supply if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Do not disassemble the supply.
  • Page 15 Configuration Antenna Installation Power supply requirements 4. Place the antenna on the pole. Unscrew the cone-shaped cable part Attach to the Place the Ground Plane between antenna cable parts and screw all together VHF Antenna Ground Plane Use coaxial cable and connectors that are impedance-matched with the radio equipment, and make sure to use the shortest length of cable to move the signal between the radio and the antenna: •...

  • Page 16: Installing Awlaunch

    Use AWLaunch to load new firmware to the modem. 2.4.1. Connecting through serial port To configure, or maintain AW100BT, you need to connect the modem and a computer using an Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cable, DB9/DB15/SAE (1,8m), p/n14-578108-02. Figure 2-2. Accessory Data-Ser-Pwr Cables DB9/DB15/SAE...

  • Page 17: Connecting Through Usb Port

    Make sure the computer has special USB driver installed (available from www.arwestcom.com) before continuing. To configure, or maintain AW100BT using USB port, you need to connect the modem and a computer using special cable (included in the standard kit) Access Data-Ser Cable, USB/DB15/SAE (1,8m) (p/n 14-578123-02).

  • Page 18: Configuring Aw100Bt

    Configuration Configuring AW100BT Connecting through Bluetooth® 2.5. Configuring AW100BT 1. Connect the computer and AW100BT, as described in “Connecting AW100BT and Computer” on page 16. 2. Turn on the AW100BT. 3. Start AWLaunch. Figure 2-4. Main window www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 19 Configuration Configuring AW100BT Connecting through Bluetooth® 4. Open the Preferences tab and select the COM port the modem is connected to (Figure 2-5), and click Identify. Figure 2-5. Connect to AWLaunch www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 20 Configuration Configuring AW100BT Connecting through Bluetooth® 5. Once the connection is established in the Configurations tab Identification subtab the unit’s infor- mation will appear (Figure 2-6), i.e. unit serial number, firmware, hardware and boot loader ver- sions: Figure 2-6. Identification tab •...
  • Page 21 Configuration Configuring AW100BT Connecting through Bluetooth® Figure 2-7. Configurations tab. Wireless subtab 7. In the Dealer Configuration subtab set the frequency and channel spacing (Figure 2-8 on page 22). To save the changes click Save Config. button. www.arwestcom.com...
  • Page 22 Configuration Configuring AW100BT Connecting through Bluetooth® • Set the frequency in band 138-174 MH Figure 2-8. Dealer Configuration tab 8. When finished, click Close. 1. For both Base and Remote modems the frequency must be the same. www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 23: Sleep Mode And Alarm Settings

    Configuration Configuring AW100BT Sleep Mode and Alarm settings 2.5.1. Sleep Mode and Alarm settings The sleep mode and alarm settings can be configured in the Modem subtab of the Configurations tab (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9. Configurations tab. Modem subtab To configure the sleep mode set the period of inactivity in milliseconds and how the modem will be activated: using internal real-time clock, command line, or internal sense line.

  • Page 24: Checking Firmware Version

    Figure 2-10. Identification subtab This tab lists important information about the hardware accessories and software properties. This list includes the following, which you will need if you contact ArWest Communications or your dealer: • Unit Type • Unit Name •...

  • Page 25: Loading New Firmware

    1. Download the new firmware package to your computer. 2. Connect your modem and computer. See “Connecting AW100BT and Computer” on page 16 for this procedure. 3. Select Download Firmware subtab of Utilities tab;...
  • Page 26 Configuration Loading New Firmware Sleep Mode and Alarm settings www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Command Line Interface

    Chapter 3 OMMAND NTERFACE The built-in user-friendly Command Line Interface (CLI) allows user to perform a full configuration of the unit and read the statistics and alarm status. It is the most powerful tool to configure the unit. It makes changes to all possible settings that system will not be able to determine automatically.

  • Page 28: Command Line Interface Convention

    Command Line Interface Convention 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in AW100BT Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>”...

  • Page 29: Software Switching To Command Mode

    Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Software Switching to Command Mode 3.1.1. Software Switching to Command Mode On power-up the radio modem is in data-mode. To switch to command mode the special byte-sequences with special meanings are used: • Escape-Sequence: “+++” with 20 ms guard time before and after the command characters •...

  • Page 30: Hardware Switching To Command Mode

    Command Line Interface Networking Commands Hardware Switching to Command Mode 3.1.2. Hardware Switching to Command Mode As alternative to Software Switching, the switching through the MP/DP (Data Terminal Ready, DTR) control line can be used. To set Command Mode, the DTE must assert DTR signal active and then passive.
  • Page 31 9 - “Transparent w/EOT” Repeater (used with GMSK and 4FSK, Pacific Crest compatible) 10 - “Repeater” (ArWest Proprietary Simplex) 11 - “TRMB Repeater” (used with GMSK modulation, Trimble compatible) 12 - “Transparent w/EOT” Receiver (used with GMSK and 4FSK modulation, Pacific Crest compatible) 13 - “Transparent w/EOT”...

  • Page 32: Serial Interfacing Commands

    Command Line Interface Serial Interfacing Commands DPORT 3.3. Serial Interfacing Commands 3.3.1. DPORT The DPORT is an object that responsible for data port interface configurations like Bit Rate, Flow Control, etc. DPORT [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Name Parameter List RATE 0 –...

  • Page 33: Mport

    9 – 115200 baud, a default setting Note: ArWest radio modem’s does not support data flow and parity on the maintenance serial port.The radio modem with none-dedicated maintenance serial port must keep CTS line always active in MPORT mode (DP/MP is low).

  • Page 34: Save

    Command Line Interface Special Commands SAVE SLEEP- Set Sleep Mode Configuration STATE- Display Status and Statistics SAVE- Save Current Configuration into Configuration File INFO- Display Product ID along with Hardware/Software Versions ATI- Display Product ID along with Hardware/Software Versions MAP- Operates with Channel Map DATAMODE- Exit Command Mode [COMMAND] /?- Display Command Usage 3.4.3.

  • Page 35: Diagnostics And Identification Commands

    (range from 01 to 99) for engineering releases and alphabetic format (A to Z) for manufacturing releases Bluetooth serial number The INFO command without Parameter Name indicates all values: AW100BT VHF Transceiver, ArWest Product ID =57 S/N =0000000123BB Hardware =Ver. 3.3 Software =Ver.
  • Page 36 Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands STATE Parameter Parameter List Name 0 to 9.9E-3 - Indicates the BER level FREQ 138.000000 to 174.000000 MHz - Displays the central frequency of the operating channel TEMP -30.C to 100.C. Displays the temperate inside of enclosure. SYNC 0 - if link is not established yet 1 - indicates the link established...

  • Page 37: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A PECIFICATIONS A.1. AW100BT VHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. A.1.1. General Radio Specifications Table A-1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 138 - 174 MHz (EU) 150 - 174 MHz (USA) 138 - 144;148-174 MHz (Canada)

  • Page 38: Environmental Specifications

    +9 to +36 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 18W / 2W / 0.01W –Transmit / Receive / Sleep Housing/Color Aluminum / Two-tone ArWest Green / Gray VHF Antenna Connector TNC, 50 A.1.3. Transmitter Specifications Table A-3 lists the transmitter specifications.

  • Page 39: Receiver Specifications

    RSS-119 R&TTE ETSI EN 300 113-2; ETSI EN 301 489-5; EN 60950-1:2006 A.3. Connector Specifications DB15 Connector This provides DB15 connectivity for the AW100BT with a DB9 for connection to a PC/CE Device for configuration. Figure A-1. DB15 Connector www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 40: External Antenna Rf Connector

    Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the AW100BT with DTE. About using and configuration RS-485 please contact ArWest support. Table A-5. DB15 Connector Specifications Number Signal Name Details DCD_OUT Data Carrier Detect (RS-232) DTR_OUT Data Terminal Ready (RS-232)

  • Page 41: Appendix B. Vhf Radio Usage

    Appendix B VHF R ADIO SAGE Many countries require a license for radio users (such as the United States of America). Be sure you comply with all local laws while operating a VHF radio. Surveying in RTK mode has made VHF the most popular choice for communications between base and rover receivers.
  • Page 42 VHF Radio Usage www.arwestcom.com...

  • Page 43: Appendix C. Safety Warnings

    Appendix C AFETY ARNINGS Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Clean only with a damp cloth. • Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 44: General Warnings

    Safety Warnings General Warnings C.1. General Warnings AW100BT is a wireless device used in a mobile application, at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons. Note: Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained.

  • Page 45: Appendix D. Warranty Terms

    ArWest’ Authorized Dealers During the warranty period, ArWest will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new.
  • Page 46 900 Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131 USA Tel: + 1(408) 770-1790 Fax: + 1(408) 770-1799 www.arwestcom.com Copyright © ArWest Communications, 2010 All rights reserved. No unauthorized duplication.

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