Bullhorn SDT16 Family Operator's manual

Installation and Configuration Guide
SDT16 Family
Satellite and Digital Cellular Units

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Bullhorn
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Installation
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SDT16 Family
Satellite and Digital Cellular Units
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April 22, 2010 Part No. 122146-000, Rev. 0

Contents v
C ONTENTS
C HAPTER 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bullhorn System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SDT16 Family Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sealed Lead Acid Battery (rechargeable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lithium Battery (non-rechargeable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lithium Battery Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Routing the Battery Cable (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting and Disconnecting the Battery Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Storing and Recharging the Sealed Lead Acid Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional AC Battery Charger and Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional AC/DC Battery Charger Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ground Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Universal Configuration Toolkit Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing Microsoft .NET Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Universal Configuration Toolkit Software from CD . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the USB Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Downloading and Installing the UCT Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GSM Digital Cellular Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SkyWave-Inmarsat Satellite Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ORBCOMM Satellite Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bullhorn Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
C HAPTER 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Preparing for the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Determining the Satellite Look Angle (SAT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Confirming the Satellite Look Angle (SAT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mounting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Enabling Communications with Satellite (ORB or SAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Mounting the Enclosure on a Pole or Pipe (Typical Installation) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mounting the Enclosure against a Surface (Alternative Installation) . . . . . . . . . 32
Mounting the Enclosure with Metal Brackets against a Telephone Pole . . . . 32
Mounting the Enclosure with Plastic Brackets against a Flat Surface . . . . . . . 32
Installing the ORB Antenna or SAT Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing Digital Cellular and Satellite Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installing the Angle Bracket (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installing the Battery (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installing the Antenna (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mounting the Anodized Aluminum Enclosure (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Mounting the NEMA-Rated Enclosure (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing the Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installing the Solar Panel Battery Charger (1.65 Watt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing the Optional AC Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting Input Wires to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
C HAPTER 3
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
UCT Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Main Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Unit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Controller Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Transmission Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Modbus Comm Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Configuring Units for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Select a Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Load a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Choose a Folder for Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Configure Communication Settings (International Gateway) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configure Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Configure the Controller Clock (GSM and ORB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configure the Controller Clock (SAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Configure a Transmission Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configure an Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configure Modbus Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configure Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Map Registers for a Modbus ASCII or RTU Input Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Map Registers for a Reynolds 16 or 32-Bit Input Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Map Registers for a Mercury Input Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Map Registers for a Dresser Input Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Unmap a Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Save Configuration Settings in the Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Transmit a Test Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Save a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Exit the UCT Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C HAPTER 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Solar Panel Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
A PPENDIX A
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
FCC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Export Control Classification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
I NDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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List of Figures ix
L IST OF F IGURES
Figure 1-1. SDT16-GSM Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 1-2. SDT16-ORB Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 1-3. SDT16-SAT Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 1-4. Batteries (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 1-5. Routing the Battery Cable (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 1-6. Optional AC Battery Charger and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 1-7. Installing Configuration Toolkit Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 1-8. Found New Hardware Wizard (Page 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 1-9. Found New Hardware Wizard (Page 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 1-10. SkyWave-Inmarsat Coverage for the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2-1. Unit Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 2-2. Metal Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 2-3. U-bolt Mounting Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 2-4. Enclosure (Back View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 2-5. Battery and Battery Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 2-6. External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 2-7. Removing the Satellite Terminal Screws (Non-Hazardous). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 2-8. Mounting Bracket and Satellite Terminal (Non-Hazardous) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 2-9. Installing the U-bolt and Mounting Bracket (Non-Hazardous). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 2-10. Satellite Terminal Assembly (Hazardous) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 2-11. Example of Typical Satellite Terminal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 2-12. Installing the Antenna (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 2-13. Solar Panel (Back View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 2-14. Solar Panel U-bolt and Pipe Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Figure 2-15. Installing Battery Charger (GSM & Anodized Aluminum Enclosure) . . . . . . . 47
Figure 2-16. Ferrite Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 2-17. Connecting the Solar Panel Wiring with Ferrite Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Figure 2-18. AC Battery Charger and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 2-19. Connecting Input Wires to the SDT16-GSM, SDT16-ORB, or SDT16-SAT . 52
Figure 3-1. Find Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Figure 3-2. SDT16-SAT Main Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 3-3. Communications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 3-4. Unit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 3-5. Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 3-6. Controller Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 3-7. Transmission Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 3-8. Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 3-9. Modbus Comm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 3-10. Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Figure 3-11. Find Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Figure 3-12. Open Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Figure 3-13. International Gateway for ORBCOMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 3-14. International Gateway for for SkyWave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Figure 3-15. Power/Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Figure 3-16. Power/Battery Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 3-17. Controller Clock for GSM and ORB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Figure 3-18. Controller Clock for SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Figure 3-19. Transmission Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Figure 3-20. Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Figure 3-21. Modbus Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Figure 3-22. Modbus ASCII or RTU Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Figure 3-23. Reynolds Register Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Figure 3-24. Mercury Register Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Figure 3-25. Mercury Register Data Type Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Figure 3-26. Dresser Register Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Figure 3-27. Unmap a Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Figure 3-28. Save Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Chapter 1. Getting Started 1
CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
Introduction
This guide explains how to install and configure Bullhorn units for service using the Universal
Configuration Toolkit (UCT) software. The guide covers the following SDT16 unit types:
SDT16-GSM
SDT16-ORB
SDT16-SAT
This guide is also available in PDF format, which is included on the CD in the installation kit. You
can also download the guide from the your Bullhorn website account.
NOTE:For more information about downloading files available on the webpage, see Downloading
and Installing the UCT Software on page 19.
You’ll need Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader software (version 5 or higher) installed on your computer
to view or print the PDF file. If you need to install or update Acrobat Reader, visit Adobe’s website
at the address below to download a free copy of the software:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
NOTE:The term unit is used throughout this guide in reference to a Bullhorn unit. Input device
refers to the equipment connected to the input channels on the unit.
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Bullhorn System Overview
Bullhorn is a wireless, telemetry system that provides scheduled and by-exception inbound
reporting for field equipment that is typically located in remote areas. Based on the type of
Bullhorn unit you are working with, data and alarm packets transmit from remote field locations to
your account on the secure, Bullhorn website using digital cellular or satellite communication
networks. You can quickly determine the status of field equipment anytime by using information
posted to your account on the Bullhorn website (http://www.bullhornsys.com).
Bullhorn units provide remote monitoring with full coverage using GSM digital cellular, GEOS
satellite (SkyWave-Inmarsat), or LEOS satellite (ORBCOMM) communication networks.
SDT16 Family Overview
The SDT16 family includes the SDT16-GSM, SDT16-ORB, and SDT16-SAT unit types. All these
unit types collect and report register readings for equipment (such as a flow computer) located in
remote areas; support up to sixteen 6-digit registers, eight 12-digit registers, or a combination of
both; and support the following communication protocols: Modbus ASCII and RTU (master),
Mercury, Dresser, Reynolds 16-bit, and Reynolds 32-bit.
SDT16 units provide serial inputs for receive data (Rxd), transmit data (Txd), and ground (Gnd).
The DTR output (data terminal ready) is used to initiate the handshake signal. If the input device
requires a handshake signal from an SDT16 unit, an optional output for alarm detection and
initiation of a handshake signal is also available. Dry contact closure is used to detect an alarm
condition using the Chan 1 input on the SDT16.
Unit types in the SDT16 family collect and transmit register readings to your account on the secure
Bullhorn website based on a pre-defined time schedule specified during the configuration process.
The type of unit determines which communication network is used for data transmissions. The
SDT16-GSM transmits data using GSM, digital cellular services provided by KORE Wireless. The
SDT16-ORB uses the ORBCOMM satellite network to transmit data. The SDT16-SAT uses
SkyWave satellite terminals and network services that communicate through Inmarsat satellites to
transmit data. For more information about KORE Wireless or ORBCOMM, refer to GSM Digital
Cellular Service on page 19 or ORBCOMM Satellite Service on page 21. For more information about
the SkyWave satellite service, refer to SkyWave-Inmarsat Satellite Service on page 20.
For an overview of the harware configuration of the SDT16-GSM, SDT16-ORB, and SDT16-SAT,
see the following three figures (Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3).

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The SDT16-GSM (Figure 1-1) is housed in an anodized, aluminum enclosure. The unit uses GSM,
digital cellular networks for data transmissions to your account on the Bullhorn website. Digital
cellular services are provided by KORE Wireless. For more information, visit their website at http:/
/www.korewireless.com
Figure 1-1. SDT16-GSM Hardware Configuration

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The SDT16-ORB (Figure 1-2) is housed in a NEMA-rated, weatherproof enclosure. The unit uses
the ORBCOMM satellite network for data transmissions to your account on the secure Bullhorn
website. Satellite services are provided by ORBCOMM. For more information, visit their website at
http://www.orbcomm.com.
Figure 1-2. SDT16-ORB Hardware Configuration

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The SDT16-SAT (Figure 1-3) is housed in a NEMA-rated, weatherproof enclosure. The unit uses a
SkyWave satellite terminal and network services for data transmissions through Inmarsat satellites
to your secure website account. To learn more about SkyWave, visit their website at http://
www.skywave.com. To learn more about Inmarsat, visit their website at http://www.inmarsat.com.
Figure 1-3. SDT16-SAT Hardware Configuration
Alarm
Gnd (Ground)
Con ig
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9
Solar Panel
Battery Charger
Front View
RxD, TxD, and Gnd: Required signals for all
Modbus-compatible devices.
NOTES:
DTR and DSR: DTR is an optional input for
devices that require a handshake signal from
the SDT16-SAT. DSR is not supported in this
product release.
Ch1

TxD
Gn
ISP
Gnd
Rxd
DTR
DSR Solar
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RxD (Receive)
TxD (Transmit)
Gnd (Ground)
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
DSR (Data Set Ready)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Battery
Piezo Buzzer
2
3
Legend:
Pushbutton
4
Configuration Port
Controller Board
1
5Device Input
Solar (Battery Charger)
7
8Battery Connector
9 Battery Cable
Radio (Satellite Terminal)
6
Ch 1: Optional input for devices that support
an alarm output.
Satellite Terminal
½
” Water-tight Fitting
Pushbutton: Press pushbutton to test satellite signal. Rapid
beeps indicate terminal is searching for satellite. Beeps 1
second apart indicate terminal has located satellite.
Piezo Buzzer: Buzzer beeps rapidly to indicate when
terminal is searching for satellite and at a slower rate when
terminal has located satellite.

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Required Equipment
The following items are required to install and configure the unit types included in the SDT16
family:
Small slotted screwdriver
Small Phillips head screwdriver
Wire stripper
Wire cutter
Voltmeter
Adjustable wrench if installing the solar panel battery charger
For the SDT16-GSM with anodized aluminum enclosure:
•10mm socket wrench
•7/16 inch socket wrench
For the SDT16-SAT:
•Socket or open end wrench set
•Satellite terminal (provided in the installation kit)
•Compass
•Waterproof sealing tape
•Non-conductive silicon grease (provided in the installation kit)
•Satellite terminal interface cable (provided in the installation kit)
Silicon Adhesive for the SDT16-ORB only
Mounting hardware appropriate for the type of mounting surface (supplied by customer)
Appropriate tools to prepare the mounting surface for the installation. Depending on the
mounting surface, this may include a hand drill and metal, masonry, or wood drilling bit.
Configuration cable (provided in the installation kit):
•For all unit types except the SDT16-ORB, RS232 serial configuration cable
•For the SDT16-ORB only, Mini USB cable
(standard USB cable typically used with most digital cameras)
Installation drawing (provided in the installation kit)
IBM-compatible computer with the following hardware and software specifications:

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Hardware
•Pentium®processor or equivalent
•256 MB RAM (minimum)
•70 MB free hard drive space
•Spare RS232 serial port or USB port
NOTE:If the installation kit includes a RS232 configuration cable, a spare RS232 serial
port must be available on the computer you plan to use during the installation.
Likewise, if the installation kit includes a mini USB configuration cable instead, a spare
USB port must be available on your computer. Your customer order determines which
configuration cable is present in the installation kit.
Software
•Microsoft®Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 2 or 3, Vista®Home
Premium, Business, or Ultimate with Service Pack 1 or higher, or Windows 7®Home
Premium, Professional, or Ultimate
•Windows .NET Framework version 2.0 or higher (provided in the installation kit)
•Universal Configuration Toolkit Software (provided in the installation kit)
•USB device driver (provided in the installation kit)
•Internet Explorer (IE) version 5.5 or higher
If you need to update Internet Explorer, visit the Microsoft website at the following
web address to download a current version of the software:
http://www.microsoft.com/
•Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher
If you need to install or update Acrobat Reader, visit Adobe’s website at the following
web address to download a free copy of the software:
http://www.adobe.com/
Batteries
The SDT16-GSM digital cellular unit uses either a rechargeable, sealed lead acid battery (12 volt,
0.8 Amp. Hr.) or a non-rechargeable lithium battery (12 volt, 1.3 Amp Hr.). The SDT16-ORB and
SDT16-SAT satellite units use a rechargeable, sealed lead acid battery (12 volt, 3.4 Amp. Hr.).
Satellite units do not currently support a lithium battery.
IMPORTANT:For SDT16-GSM installations, see Routing the Battery Cable (GSM Only) on page 10 for
information about how to prevent the battery voltage from interfering with digital radio
transmission signals.
All Bullhorn units are designed to monitor the battery voltage when the unit is on or transmitting.
When a unit detects a low battery voltage, the unit includes a low battery status in the data packet it
transmits to your website account. Your website account indicates a low battery voltage with the
red, flashing message Low Voltage Warning. A weak battery should be replaced as soon as possible
to ensure uninterrupted service.

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Sealed Lead Acid Battery (rechargeable)
The sealed lead acid battery requires a charger to keep it charged, such as the solar panel battery
charger. If a weak battery is detected, both the battery and charging system should be checked as
soon as possible and the battery replaced when required.
IMPORTANT:The sealed lead acid battery must be fully charged prior to installing the Bullhorn
unit. If you need to charge the lead acid battery before you begin the installation, see Optional AC
Battery Charger and Cable on page 11 and Optional AC/DC Battery Charger Kit on page 12 for
additional information.
The sealed lead acid battery can be stored for up to 1 year but must always be kept in a charged
condition. A periodic topping charge is required to prevent the open cell voltage from dropping
below 2.1 volts/cell or 12.6 volts. If permitted to self-discharge beyond that critical threshold,
sulfation may occur which can drastically change the recharge characteristics and negatively affect
the life of the battery. A battery that has been allowed to self-discharge beyond this limit may
require several discharge/charge cycles to bring the battery back to a usable condition.
If the sealed lead acid battery has been in storage for 2 months or longer, especially at temperatures
above 30°C (86°F), you’ll need to charge the battery before configuring and using the Bullhorn
unit.
If you need to store lead acid batteries for an extended period of time, monitor the voltage
periodically and recharge the battery when the open cell voltage is at or below 2.25 volts per cell or
13.5 volts. For more information on obtaining a battery charger, please contact Technical Support.
Also see Optional AC Battery Charger and Cable on page 11 and Optional AC/DC Battery Charger Kit on
page 12 for more information.
The following figure shows an example of the sealed lead acid and lithium batteries that are used
with the SDT16-GSM digital cellular unit.
Figure 1-4. Batteries (GSM Only)
Gell Cell Battery Lithium Battery
(optional)

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Lithium Battery (non-rechargeable)
As an option, the SDT16-GSM digital cellular unit can use a non-rechargeable lithium battery (12
volt, 1.3 Amp Hr.). Satellite units do not currently support a lithium battery.
The lithium battery provides 12 volts for the radio and 3.6 volts for the controller board. The
expected life of the lithium battery is 1500 transmissions when used in normal operating
conditions. The actual life span of the battery depends on the number of transmissions and
ambient temperature conditions. Replaceable battery cells snap into the battery holder.
The 12-volt battery supply used for the radio consists of four 2/3A photo-lithium battery cells.
When replacing these non-rechargeable battery cells, use one of the brands listed below or a similar
brand with the same specifications. Replaceable battery cells are available at most retail stores that
carry camera and personal computer supplies. For additional information or replacement battery
cells, please contact Technical Support.
Panasonic® Photo Lithium CR123A
-OR-
Energizer Lithium EL123AP
Lithium Battery Precautions
WARNING: To protect against personal injury or damage to the lithium battery, please observe the
following precautions prior to using the battery:
Lithium batteries may get hot, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to
abuse conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings in the following list:
•Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed.
•Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to each other
with any metal object (such as wire).
•Do not carry or store the battery together with bracelets, necklaces, hairpins, or other
metal objects.
•Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the
battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
•Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.
•Do not solder directly onto the battery.
•Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection
devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode, or ignite.
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves, or other high temperature locations. Do
not place the battery in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat,
explode, or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance
and a shortened life expectancy.

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Routing the Battery Cable (GSM Only)
The SDT16-GSM incluces a digital cellular radio. It can experience transmission failures when the
battery cable routes across the top of the controller board and digital radio. To prevent the battery
voltage from interfering with radio transmission signals, route the battery cable in the following
manner. Also refer to the next figure for an example.
1. Route the battery cable along the top of the battery and toward the antenna bracket.
2. Continue routing the battery cable through the opening between the controller board and
antenna bracket. The battery cable should be positioned on the side of the controller board
near the battery connector.
3. Install the battery bracket to secure the battery and battery cable in place. The battery cable
should rest on top of the battery and under the battery bracket.
4. Leave the battery disconnected until you have completed the installation.
Figure 1-5. Routing the Battery Cable (GSM Only)
Connecting and Disconnecting the Battery Cable
If you need to disconnect or replace the sealed lead acid or lithium battery installed in the Bullhorn
unit, disconnect the configuration cable first and then the battery cable.
When connecting the battery, connect the battery first and then connect the configuration cable.