Lexycom TIAMIS-800 User manual
TIAMIS-800 wireless radio transceiver
Installation Manual
Lexycom Technologies, Inc.
1227 Reserve Dr.
Longmont, CO 80501
March 2006, Ver. 1.0
TIAMIS-800 wireless radio transceiver
Installation Manual. Ver. 1.0
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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The Tiamis-800 Wireless Data Transceiver is made in the United States of America.
Printed in the United States of America.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. 2
Revision history.................................................................................................................. 3
Notice.................................................................................................................................. 3
General Safety Information................................................................................................. 4
Electro Static Discharge (ESD) .......................................................................................... 4
FCC Notification................................................................................................................. 5
Electronic FCC ID .............................................................................................................. 6
1. Transceiver Installation................................................................................................... 8
Step 1. Install the Transceiver......................................................................................... 8
Step 2. Install the Antenna.............................................................................................. 8
Step 3. Install the Antenna Feedline............................................................................... 8
Step 4. Install the Power for the Transceiver.................................................................. 8
Step 5. Connect Computer to the Transceiver................................................................ 9
2. Transceiver Configuration............................................................................................ 11
Step 1. Determine the Signal Loss in your Antenna Cable........................................... 11
Step 2. Determine the Maximum Allowed Transceiver’s Output Power Settings....... 13
Step 3. Adjust Transceiver’s Output Power.................................................................. 15
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Revision history
Revision Released Firmware level covered
1.0 March, 2006 1106.i and prior, PCB Rev A2
Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lexycom Technologies, Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Any and all product information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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General Safety Information
Lexycom Technologies, Inc. does not recommend the use of its products in life support
applications where the failure or malfunction of a component may directly threaten life or
lead to an injury.
Do not operate radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.
Do not operate radio transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open
connectors are properly terminated.
Do not allow the antenna to come close to, or touch, the eyes, face, or any exposed body
parts while the radio is transmitting.
Be sure that your Tiamis-800 transceiver has been provided with sufficient DC voltage
and current.
All equipment should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in
accordance with all regulatory agencies.
Electro Static Discharge (ESD)
Static build up can cause serious damage to electronic devices when improperly handled.
Appropriate precautions should be taken when handling the transceiver(s).
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FCC Notification
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device must be operated as supplied by Lexycom Technologies, Inc. Any changes or
modifications made to the device without the express written approval of Lexycom
Technologies may void the user's authority to operate the device.
WARNING: The Tiamis-800 transceiver has the maximum transmitted output power of
1 Watt. It is required that the transmit antenna be kept at least 23 cm away
from nearby persons to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.
NOTE: 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
in the commercial installations. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
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Electronic FCC ID
The Tiamis-800 transceiver is a Software Defined Radio transceiver (SDR). Its FCC ID
label can be accessed by using a standard terminal program such as Hyper Terminal or
similar.
To access transceiver’s FCC ID, follow the steps below.
1. Connect one end of the data cable supplied to you by Lexycom to the RS232
diagnostics connector and the other end of the same cable to the programming
computer’s COM port.
2. Apply power to the transceiver by turning the power source On.
3. On the computer, start the Hyper Terminal or similar terminal program.
4. Push the Reset button on the interface board. The Hyper Terminal’s screen will show
FCC ID number (shown below).
Data cable is connected to
the RS232 diagnostics port.
Setup switch
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1. Transceiver Installation
To install the transceiver follow the steps listed below.
Step 1. Install the Transceiver
Install the transceiver on a flat surface using the mounting holes in the
corners of the transceiver.
Step 2. Install the Antenna
Choose the location for the antenna wisely. Generally, the higher the
antenna is placed, the better RF link will be.
Keep in mind that the antennas close by to your antenna might potentially
create interference. Avoid locating your antenna in close proximity to
other RF equipment.
WARNING: Any antennas placed outdoors must be properly
grounded. Use extreme caution when installing
antennas and follow all instructions included with the
antennas.
Step 3. Install the Antenna Feedline
Depending upon the application, this step usually involves a preparation
and manufacturing of a conduit for the antenna feeder line, routing the
feeder, and assuring the proper feeder line terminations.
When done, connect antenna’s feedline to the transceiver’s RF connector.
Step 4. Install the Power for the Transceiver
Connect the four pin power cable to the power plug on the interface board
to the Tiamis-800 radio with the power adaptor and the four pin power
shown on the picture below.
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Caution: The red wire on the four pin power cable should be
the closest to the RS232 data connector (see picture
below).
Make sure that your power source is adequate to power up the transceiver.
WARNING: The Tiamis-800 transceiver is design to operate in the
negative ground systems only.
Connect the red wire of the four pin power cable to the positive terminal
of your power source. Connect one of the black wires of the four pin
power cable to the ground terminal of your power source cable.
Step 5. Connect Computer to the Transceiver
Connect one end of the data cable supplied to you by Lexycom to the
RS232 diagnostics connector Tiamis-800, on the interface board. Connect
Data port 1, the other end of the same cable to the programming
computer’s COM port.
RS232 data
connector
RS232 diagnostic
connector
Power plug
Setup switch
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Apply power to the transceiver by turning the power source On.
WARNING: Polarity
of this connector is
very important!
If reversed, the
transceiver may be
permanently
damaged.
Data cable is
connected to the
RS232 diagnostics
port.
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2. Transceiver Configuration
When purchased, the Lexycom wireless data transceivers are shipped from the factory
pre-configured to operate in the Slave mode of operation with the acknowledgement
turned off. The most of the factory default settings can be left unchanged.
However, some of the settings need to be verified and changed (if needed) during the
transceiver’s installation.
NOTE: It is installer’s responsibility to ensure that the Tiamis-
800 transceiver is installed according to the guidelines
listed below depending on the system configuration.
It is also installer’s responsibility to assure that the
transceiver’s emission limits are not exceeded.
Therefore, please follow the steps listed below to assure transceiver’s proper installation.
Step 1. Determine the Signal Loss in your Antenna Cable
This step is required to assure that the transceiver’s emission limits are not
exceeded when it is used in combination with different cables and
antennas.
WARNING: If a directional antenna is used, follow the steps below
to adjust transceiver’s output power to assure its
compliance with the FCC Rules and Regulations.
To properly set output power of the transceiver, you need to know signal
loss in the antenna cable. The cable loss depends on the cable type and its
length. Lexycom Technologies provides two types of cables: LMR240 and
LMR400. You can use Tables 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 below to find the loss in
your cable.
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Table 1. LMR240 cable loss at 915 MHz.
LMR240 cable length LMR240 cable loss @ 915 MHz
10 feet 0.8 dB
50 feet 3.8 dB
100 feet 7.6 dB
200 feet 15.2 dB
Table 2. LMR400 cable loss at 915 MHz.
LMR400 cable length LMR400 cable loss @ 915 MHz
50 feet 2 dB
100 feet 3.9 dB
200 feet 7.8 dB
Below is the list of antennas, which are approved for the use with the
transceiver.
Table 3. List of omnidirectional antennas approved for the use
with the Tiamis-800 transceivers.
Antenna
manufacturer Manufacturer’s
Part Number Lexycom’s Part
Number Gain Notes
Astron
Wireless V9183 FGAN0905OS 5 dB
Redial/Larsen SPDA24918 FGAN0900PD 2 dB
Astron
Wireless AXH92SMS FGAN0900PA 0 dB
Astron
Wireless AXH92SM FGAN0900PS 0 d
Table 4. List of directional antennas approved for the use with
the Tiamis-800 transceivers..
Antenna
manufacturer Manufacturer’s
Part Number Lexycom’s Part
Number Gain Notes
Astron
Wireless 918-3 FGAN0903YS 7 dB 3 element Yagi
Astron
Wireless 918-6 FGAN0906YS 11 dB 6 element Yagi
Astron 918-6ESP FGAN0906YE 11 dB 6 element Yagi
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Wireless
Step 2. Determine the Maximum Allowed Transceiver’s Output Power
Settings
According to the FCC Rules, the Tiamis-800 transceiver’s output power
should be set to assure that the total EIRP of the system does not exceed
36 dBm.
Therefore, if the transceiver is used with one of the omnidirectional
antennas listed above, the transceiver’s output power can be kept at its
maximum settings of ‘10’.
However, if one of the directional antennas used with the transceiver, use
the tables below to determine the maximum allowed transceiver’s output
power settings to assure its compliance with the FCC Rules and
Regulations.
Table 5. 7 dB Yagi, Lexycom’s PN #FGAN9183YS, LMR240
cable type
Transmitter’s
output power
settings
Transmitter’s
output
power, mW
Total EIRP based on the length of the LMR240
cable, mW
LMR240,
10 feet LMR240,
50 feet LMR240,
100 feet LMR240,
200 feet
10 1000 36.2 33.2 29.4 21.8
9 900 35.7 32.7 28.9 21.3
8 800 35.2 32.2 28.4 20.8
7 700 34.7 31.7 27.9 20.3
6 600 34 31 27.2 19.6
5 500 33.2 30.2 26.4 18.8
4 400 32.2 29.2 25.4 17.8
3 300 31 28 24.2 16.6
2 200 29.2 26.2 22.4 14.8
1 100 26.2 23.2 19.4 11.8
0 1 6.2 3.2 -0.6 -8.2
WARNING. The settings marked in red will lead to transceiver’s
output power to be higher than allowed by the FCC.
Adjust transceiver’s output power settings to assure
the compliance.
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Table 6. 11 dB Yagi, Lexycom’s PN #FGAN9186YS and
FGAN9186YS,LMR240 cable type
Transmitter’s
output power
settings
Transmitter’s
output
power, mW
Total EIRP based on the length of the LMR240
cable, mW
LMR240,
10 feet LMR240,
50 feet LMR240,
100 feet LMR240,
200 feet
10 1000 39.2 36.2 32.4 24.8
9 900 38.7 35.7 31.9 24.3
8 800 38.2 35.2 31.4 23.8
7 700 37.7 34.7 30.9 23.3
6 600 37 34 30.2 22.6
5 500 36.2 33.2 29.4 21.8
4 400 35.2 32.2 28.4 20.8
3 300 34 31 27.2 19.6
2 200 32.2 29.2 25.4 17.8
1 100 29.2 26.2 22.4 14.8
0 0 9.2 6.2 2.4 -5.2
WARNING. The settings marked in red will lead to transceiver’s
output power to be higher than allowed by FCC.
Adjust transceiver’s output power settings to assure
compliance.
Table 7. 7 dB Yagi, Lexycom’s PN #FGAN9183YS, LMR400
cable type
Transmitter’s
output power
settings
Transmitter’s
output
power, mW
Total EIRP based on the length of the LMR400
cable, mW
LMR400,
50 feet LMR400, 100
feet LMR400, 200
feet
10 1000 35 33.1 29.2
9 900 34.5 32.6 28.7
8 800 34 32.1 28.2
7 700 33.5 31.6 27.7
6 600 32.8 30.9 27
5 500 32 30.1 26.2
4 400 31 29.1 25.2
3 300 29.8 27.9 24
2 200 28 26.1 22.2
1 100 25 23.1 19.2
0 1 5 3.1 -0.8
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Table 8. 11 dB Yagi, Lexycom’s PN #FGAN9186YS and
FGAN9186YS,LMR240 cable type
Transmitter’s
output power
settings
Transmitter’s
output
power, mW
Total EIRP based on the length of the LMR400
cable, mW
LMR400,
50 feet LMR400, 100
feet LMR400, 200
feet
10 1000 39 37.1 33.2
9 900 38.5 36.6 32.7
8 800 38 36.1 32.2
7 700 37.5 35.6 31.7
6 600 36.8 34.9 31
5 500 36 34.1 30.2
4 400 35 33.1 29.2
3 300 33.8 31.9 28
2 200 32 30.1 26.2
1 100 29 27.1 23.2
0 1 9 7.1 3.2
WARNING. The settings marked in red will lead to transceiver’s
output power to be higher than allowed by FCC.
Adjust transceiver’s output power settings to assure
compliance.
Step 3. Adjust Transceiver’s Output Power
To adjust the output power settings of the transceiver, start the Lexycom’s
Configuration Program supplied to you on a CD at the time of
transceiver’s purchase.
Download/read transceiver’s settings (refer to the Configuration Program
User Manual for more details).
When done, navigate to the Network Access tab. The screen for this tab is
shown below.
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Locate the OutputPowerLevel menu item (shown on the picture above).
Click on it and select the desired output power settings.
When done, upload all settings to the transceiver (refer to the
Configuration Program User Manual for more details).
Transceiver’s
output power
adjustment
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