Matrix SDT 5000 User manual

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SDT 5000 User Manual

SDT 5000 User Manual Document MBUD-0109v11
SDT 5000 User Manual
Copyright © 2006 Wireless Matrix USA, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America
This document is proprietary to Wireless Matrix USA, Inc. Do not reproduce, use or disclose
without permission.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this
document. However, Wireless Matrix USA, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty or
representation based upon the enclosed information.
Revision History:
Revision Software
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1.0 N/A 2006-02-08 WSC Created.
1.01 2006-03-15 WSC Remove SDX1000 references.
1.02 2006-03-17 WSC Add interface diagram for Ethernet option.
1.03 2006-03-23 WSC Integrate review comments
1.1 N/A 2006-03-16 WSC Marketing format by DJL (no content
change)
1.2 N/A 2006-04-17 WSC Revised with Engineering changes by DJL
NOTICE
This publication contains proprietary information belonging to Wireless Matrix Corporation, and may
not be reproduced, copied, or used for any purpose other than consideration of the technical data
contained herein, without the expressed written permission of a duly authorized representative of the
company.
Important Safety Precautions
The SDT 5000 has complex hardware and software, and it is important to consider the consequences
of unexpected or abnormal behavior, which may be caused by a human failure to comprehend,
inadequate documentation, a software error or defect. When the consequences of a failure mode are
serious, it is essential to protect life and property against such a failure by means of redundant back-
up systems or safety devices. It is agreed between the Buyer and Wireless Matrix Corporation, that
this is the Buyer’s responsibility.
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Safety Precautions
Read and understand the entire manual and follow the safety instructions
WARNING!
1. Replace fuse with same type and rating for protection against fire and damage.
2. The SDT 5000 is a Radio Frequency (RF) generating device. Do not operate the unit
when anyone is in the vicinity noted in the Safety Information section of this guide. This
could result in personal injury.
3. Do NOT operate the SDT 5000 unit in areas where explosives are in use as the RF
frequency could interfere with the operation, causing hazardous conditions. Do NOT
operate the SDT 5000 unit in areas where two-way radio communications is prohibited.
4. For safety purposes, use caution when determining the SDT 5000 installation location.
CAUTION!
1. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY!
2. Keep all original Packing Materials.
3. Follow the instruction enumerated in the Installation Section of this guide to ensure
proper hardware installation.
4. Ensure that the SDT 5000 is installed in a location that will NOT affect the RF
transmission.
Pay close attention to the electrical power installation requirements described in this guide.
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Table of Contents
LIST OF FIGURES............................................................................................................................VI
LIST OF TABLES............................................................................................................................VII
LIST OF SCREENS........................................................................................................................VIII
1. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................1
1.1 KEY FEATURES.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.................................................................................................2
1.3 MANUAL ORGANIZATION.................................................................................................2
1.4 CONTACTING WIRELESS MATRIX .............................................................................................3
2. SETUP AND INSTALLATION...................................................................................................4
2.1 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES........................................................................................................4
2.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................................4
2.3 SITE SELECTION.........................................................................................................................5
2.4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 6
2.5 USING THE TEST PORT............................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Test Port Screens ..................................................................................................................9
2.5.2 Test Port Command line .....................................................................................................12
3. SDT 5000 QUICK START.........................................................................................................14
3.1 RTU PORT ...............................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 Transparent Mode...............................................................................................................14
3.1.2 AT Mode..............................................................................................................................16
3.1.3 Narrowband Protocol (NBP) Mode.................................................................................... 17
3.2 EVENTS....................................................................................................................................18
3.2.1 Event types ..........................................................................................................................18
3.2.2 Common event parameters..................................................................................................19
3.2.3 Parameters configured per alarm.......................................................................................19
3.2.4 Event commands .................................................................................................................20
3.2.5 Message formats .................................................................................................................20
3.3 OUTPUT SIGNAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................21
4. SYSTEM OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................22
4.1 X.25.........................................................................................................................................22
4.2 HARDWARE OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................23
5. HARDWARE INTERFACES....................................................................................................25
5.1 POWER AND IGNITION .............................................................................................................25
5.2 TEST PORT...............................................................................................................................25
5.3 INPUTS .....................................................................................................................................25
5.3.1 Analog Input........................................................................................................................25
5.3.2 Digital Input........................................................................................................................25
5.4 OUTPUTS..................................................................................................................................26
5.4.1 Low Side Driver Output......................................................................................................26
5.4.2 High Side Driver Output.....................................................................................................27
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5.4.3 RSSI Output.........................................................................................................................27
5.4.4 PWM Output .......................................................................................................................27
5.5 RTU PORT ...............................................................................................................................27
5.6 RESERVED PINS .......................................................................................................................28
6. RTU PORT..................................................................................................................................29
6.1 WAKING UP OR CONTROLLING AN RTU..................................................................................29
6.2 SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS..........................................................................................................29
6.2.1 Transparent Protocol Mode................................................................................................29
6.2.2 AT Command Mode ............................................................................................................36
6.2.3 Narrowband Protocol (NBP) Mode.................................................................................... 38
7. OPTIONAL ETHERNET PORT..............................................................................................41
8. POWER MODES........................................................................................................................42
8.1 POWER OFF MODE...................................................................................................................42
8.2 POWER MODE CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................42
8.2.1 Continuous Mode................................................................................................................43
8.2.2 Standby Mode......................................................................................................................43
8.2.3 Polled Mode........................................................................................................................43
9. SDT 5000 OPERATIONAL STATES.......................................................................................45
10. HOW TO USE THE SCREENS................................................................................................47
10.1 BASIC SCREEN COMPONENTS..................................................................................................47
10.1.1 Title Bar..........................................................................................................................47
10.1.2 Selection Bar...................................................................................................................47
10.1.3 Screen Body....................................................................................................................48
10.1.4 Information Field............................................................................................................49
10.1.5 Select Field .....................................................................................................................49
10.1.6 Status Line ......................................................................................................................49
10.2 USING THE KEYBOARD............................................................................................................50
10.3 SELECTION OVERVIEW............................................................................................................51
11. COMMAND SERVER FACILITY...........................................................................................52
APPENDIX A – PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS..................................................................................53
APPENDIX B – SDT 5000 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................54
APPENDIX C – SDT 5000 TEST PORT PINOUT.........................................................................56
APPENDIX D – ASCII CODE CHART ..........................................................................................57
APPENDIX E – GLOSSARY............................................................................................................58
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List of Figures
FIGURE 1-TYPICAL POLE MOUNTED SDT 5000 COMMUNICATOR UNIT................................................6
FIGURE 2-MSAT SYSTEM DIAGRAM..................................................................................................22
FIGURE 3-INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM OF SDT 5000 MET................................................................24
FIGURE 4-INPUT EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT............................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 5-LOW SIDE DRIVER EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT............................................................................26
FIGURE 6-HIGH SIDE DRIVER EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT...........................................................................27
FIGURE 7-POLLED MODE OPERATION ................................................................................................44
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List of Tables
TABLE 1–SUB-ADDRESSING FOR THE SDT 5000. ...............................................................................23
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List of Screens
SCREEN 1-LOGON SCREEN..................................................................................................................10
SCREEN 2-INSTALLATION SCREEN......................................................................................................11
SCREEN 3-BASIC SCREEN COMPONENTS.............................................................................................47
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1. INTRODUCTION
Wireless Matrix thanks you for choosing the SDT 5000 for your remote data communication solution.
We hope it will be a valuable asset in your operations for many years to come.
The SDT 5000 is an integrated, lightweight, highly ruggedized satellite data transceiver (SDT). It is
highly configurable, with a user-friendly interface. The SDT 5000 is designed to provide full duplex
data communications between remote field equipment and a centralized computer host. It is
compatible with the MDS X.25 Packet Switched Data Network on the MSAT Satellite.
The SDT 5000’s reliability, robustness and flexibility, combined with the MDS coverage, make it an
excellent solution for remote data communication links. The unit can operate unattended and self-
contained in remote locations using solar cells and rechargeable batteries.
Typical applications include:
•remote asset management for oil and gas industries,
•transmission of SCADA telemetry for utilities,
•water management,
•remote weather data collection,
•environment monitoring,
•use as a transportable data terminal.
•Machine to Machine (M2M) communications.
1.1 Key Features
The SDT 5000 feature set includes the following:
•Multiple interface protocols: Transparent, Narrowband Protocol, AT command and PPP,
provide the capability to send, receive, messages from a user’s remote terminal unit (RTU).
•Input/Output includes a 9-wire RS232 RTU port, a 3-wire RS232 test port, 2 digital inputs, 1
low side output, 1 high side output, 1 analog input and one power enable (ignition) line.
•Satellite synchronized clock allows for convenient scheduling of transmissions.
•Local or remote configuration of communication parameters. The local configuration is
through a user-friendly command line interface. Remote configuration is provided through
the command server facility (see related chapter).
•Exceptionally low power consumption while receiving.
•A highly ruggedized all in one modem, provided in a weatherproof enclosure. The enclosure
is small, easy to install, and extremely durable.
•Low latency satellite base data communications over the MSAT Packet Data Service.
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•Numerous options are available to provide non-volatile memory, Ethernet and other features.
1.2 Reference Documents
The following documents may also be required depending on the operating mode of the SDT 5000:
•MAN002 SDT 5000 Command Reference, Wireless Matrix Corp
•MAN004 AT Reference, Wireless Matrix Corp.
•MAN005 NBP Programmers Guide, Wireless Matrix Corp.
•ISO 8208, Information processing system – Data communications – X25 Packet Level
Protocol for Data Terminal equipment, 1987, International Organization for Standardization.
1.3 Manual Organization
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
Introduction Provides a basic description of the SDT 5000, a summary of its
important features, the manual’s organization and service
support information.
Setup and Installation Describes how to perform a basic setup and installation of an
SDT 5000 SCADA satellite terminal
SDT 5000 Quick Start Provides a set of steps to follow to get the SDT 5000 to
transmit RTU data, events, operate the switch, and generate a
scheduled report. Basic trouble shooting of hardware interface
issues is included for each section.
System Overview This section provides the user with an overview of the SDT
5000.
How to Use the Screens Describes how to navigate and operate the SDT 5000’s
screens, change parameters and interpret the status line.
Screen Reference Provides detailed explanations for every user screen.
Interfacing the SDT 5000
with an RTU Describes the physical connections required to interface the
SDT 5000 with an RTU. Explains flow control methods, how
to wake-up the SDT 5000 and/or the RTU.
Command Server Summary Describes user commands to remotely access the SDT 5000.
We recommend you read the first four chapters before installing or using the SDT 5000. In
particular, the “Setup and Installation” chapter provides critical information for the safe and reliable
operation of an SDT 5000. Some sections are applicable only in certain protocol modes.
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1.4 Contacting Wireless Matrix
Wireless Matrix welcomes your comments and suggestions regarding your SDT 5000 and this
manual. For servicing and technical support, users should contact the Value Added Reseller (VAR)
who provided the SDT 5000. If your VAR was unable to satisfactorily resolve your technical issue,
you may contact us directly.
Please provide the following information:
•Name, Company, Phone/Fax #, Address,
•VAR Name & Address,
•The Electronic Serial Number (ESN) & software version numbers from the “Logon” screen,
•The unit’s current setup and a detailed description of the problem, associated log port dumps
as applicable.
You can reach Wireless Matrix at our Corporate Headquarters:
Wireless Matrix Corporation
12369-B Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Or contact us:
by phone - [phone] or [phone]
by fax - [phone]
Customer Service:
[phone]
[email protected]
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2. SETUP AND INSTALLATION
This section describes how to install and test your SDT 5000. Please read the following chapter
carefully before attempting any installations. Also please read and understand the section “How to use
the Screens” before attempting installation.
2.1 Materials and Supplies
Your SDT 5000 comes with the following items:
SDT 5000 SCADA MET transceiver unit, complete with an integrated patch antenna and
mounting hardware.
To install the satellite transceiver you will require the following:
•VT100 compatible terminal, or computer running suitable communications software that has
VT100 emulation. For example: Hyper-terminal®, ZOC®, PCPLUS®or Telix®.
•Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) or computer with suitable communications software.
•Interface cables, conduit, watertight strain relief connector and/or adapters as required.
•Test port interface cable, DB9 male to DB9 Female straight through RS232 serial cable.
•A multi-meter to measure resistance and dc voltage.
•12 volt power source (9-28 volts, maximum current while transmitting is 2.0 amps, and < 100
mA receive).
•VAR supplied user name & password.
•WAGO Operating tool, Part number 236-332 for connecting the wires to the connector block.
A screwdriver may be used but is not recommended.
•7/16” & 9/16” (or adjustable) wrench.
•2” – 2 ½” diameter mounting pole, securely fastened in mounting location.
This list is a guide only and may need to be expanded based on individual installation requirements.
2.2 Installation Considerations
THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS C and D
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS or NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD-DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS
POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-
HAZARDOUS
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR
SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
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WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD – FUSE MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA
KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH: 5 AMP, 250 VOLT
FAST BLOW (PART NUMBER: LITTLEFUSE 217005 or 217005XP or F5AL250V).
2.3 Site Selection
Your SDT 5000 assembly has been thoroughly tested and designed for use in rugged weather
conditions and Class I Division II environments. However, due care and attention is still required for
a proper installation. Select a site with a clear unobstructed line of sight to the satellite. The satellite is
situated over the equator roughly in the center of North America. When possible, select a site with
shelter from extreme weather conditions.
The SDT 5000 is environmentally sealed, so it may be mounted directly outdoors. When
the SDT 5000 is mounted outdoors, it must be mounted with the cable connector
pointing downwards. See
Interface Cable
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Pole
Clamps
SDT5000
Antenna
Figure 1.
The unit can also be installed indoors behind a glass window, provided there is a line of sight path
from the antenna to the satellite through the window. When the unit is installed indoors, the unit can
be oriented either vertically or horizontally. Please note that some type of glass may affect the
performance.
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Interface Cable
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Pole
Clamps
SDT5000
Antenna
Figure 1 - Typical pole mounted SDT 5000 communicator unit.
The SDT 5000 is supplied with a pole-mounting bracket, which mounts on a 2 inch to 2.5 inch
diameter pole. Ensure your mounting pole is securely fastened.
2.4 Hardware Installation
This section describes the physical connections required to install the SDT 5000. Before making any
connections, please review Appendix B for connector pin outs and wiring details. Connect the
interface cable to the SDT 5000 through the conduit-fitting hole with a watertight strain relief or
conduit prior to mounting the unit. See Appendix A for physical details of the conduit-fitting hole.
The customer must supply the conduit or watertight strain relief connector.
Mount the unit onto a pole using the provided mounting brackets, as shown in
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Interface Cable
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Pole
Clamps
SDT5000
Antenna
Figure 1. Initially aim the unit in the satellite direction, and tighten the bolts finger tight only. The
satellite is situated over the equator roughly in the center of North America. The view to the satellite
should be relatively unobstructed by trees, hills and man-made structures. Do not fully tighten the
bolts on the pole mount or the mounting bracket until after the installation procedure is complete.
Secure the interface cable to the pole with cable straps as shown or other suitable fasteners; ensure to
leave enough slack in the cable to allow the antenna to be aimed to the satellite.
Connect RTU to the SDT 5000 interface Cable.
Connect the ALARM and SWITCH conductors from the interface cable to the remote equipment
(optional). (See Appendix C for details).
Connect a VT100 compatible terminal or PC based terminal program to the SDT 5000 Unit Cable
Test Port (DB9) connector using an appropriate RS-232 cable and adapter. The VT100 terminal
should be configured as follows:
9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, full duplex, no flow control
Note: Protect the Test Port connector from physical damage or exposure to weather
conditions when it is not in use. The Test Port connector is protected with a cover plate. The
design of the cover plate allows the installer to completely loosen one screw (the screw
should remain attached to the cover plate by the gasket). The second screw should be
loosened only enough to allow the cover plate to swing to the side. When the test port is not
in use the cover plate must be securely fastened.
Connect the 12 Volt power supply or battery to the SDT 5000 via the interface cable conductors
(See Appendix B for details). With power applied and the ignition line is asserted (ignition line
connected to 12V or Switch J4 ‘on’) the SDT 5000 should start and the VT100 terminal will
display a number of status messages as shown below: (Information may vary dependant on the
firmware release):
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System Boot (boot-s v1.0-b1 2006-02-10 16:58:35) ...
CPU RAM Test...Passed
Loading sdt-s v1.0-b1 2006-02-09 16:20:28
Wireless Matrix Corporation (c) 2005
0 BSI: Created port COM1
0 BSI: Created port COM2
0 BSI: Created port COM3
0 ID: EEPROM contents validated: 0x3542, 2067 bytes
0 SID: EEPROM contents validated: 0x0005, 16 bytes
0 CAL: EEPROM contents validated: 0x0001, 28 bytes
1 SS: Task MDTN, id 0x3ca450, pri 14, msg 5, tcb 3ca4b4
1 SS: Task MDTX, id 0x3cae98, pri 16, msg 5, tcb 3caefc
1 SS: Task HC12, id 0x3fff30, pri 17, msg 20, tcb 3fff94
1 SS: Task NI-1, id 0x3a89d4, pri 17, msg 40, tcb 3a8a38
2 SS: Task CA-1, id 0x3c9624, pri 18, msg 40, tcb 3c9688
2 SS: Task XIP1, id 0x3b702c, pri 20, msg 40, tcb 3b7090
2 SS: Task LG-1, id 0x3dd11c, pri 21, msg 1000, tcb 3dd180
2 SS: Task MD-1, id 0x3cf33c, pri 25, msg 20, tcb 3cf3a0
2 SS: Task IP-1, id 0x3bd930, pri 28, msg 20, tcb 3bd994
2 IP: Waiting for DSP startup.
2 IP: DSP startup successful.
2 IP: Tuned old freq 0, new freq 1536761000
2 IPLP: Exit low power at: 1995-01-03 23:33:01
2 SS: Task TMM-1, id 0x3d07cc, pri 30, msg 20, tcb 3d0830
2 SS: Task LP-1, id 0x3c652c, pri 35, msg 20, tcb 3c6590
2 SS: Task MP-1, id 0x3c3668, pri 36, msg 20, tcb 3c36cc
2 SS: Task MT-1, id 0x3befb4, pri 36, msg 20, tcb 3bf018
2 SS: Task APt0, id 0x3494d8, pri 38, msg 2, tcb 34953c
2 SS: Task APt1, id 0x347c34, pri 38, msg 2, tcb 347c98
3 SS: Task APt2, id 0x346390, pri 38, msg 2, tcb 3463f4
3 SS: Task COM1, id 0x3d7698, pri 40, msg 30, tcb 3d76fc
3 SS: Task COM2, id 0x3d67d8, pri 40, msg 30, tcb 3d683c
3 SS: Task COM3, id 0x3d5918, pri 40, msg 30, tcb 3d597c
3 SS: Task PS-1, id 0x344b08, pri 42, msg 20, tcb 344b6c
3 SS: Task WA-1, id 0x3afa70, pri 44, msg 20, tcb 3afad4
5 SS: Task AT-1, id 0x33070c, pri 45, msg 20, tcb 330770
5 SS: Task QT-1, id 0x32e834, pri 45, msg 20, tcb 32e898
5 SS: Task AP-1, id 0x34cfb8, pri 55, msg 20, tcb 34d01c
5 AP: Application Ready
5 AP: Protocol mode change to NP.
5 SS: Task ACQ1, id 0x3cb500, pri 80, msg 5, tcb 3cb564
5 SS: Task CAL-1, id 0x3cfb10, pri 118, msg 20, tcb 3cfb74
5 SS: Task NVOL, id 0x3d491c, pri 119, msg 5, tcb 3d4980
8 SS: Task DB-1, id 0x3d16d4, pri 120, msg 20, tcb 3d1738
8 DB: Nonvolatile test...passed
8 SS: Task ID-1, id 0x3d3fb8, pri 122, msg 20, tcb 3d401c
8 SS: Task WD-1, id 0x3d4e58, pri 127, msg 2, tcb 3d4ebc
The SDT 5000 will boot and run a series of self-diagnostic tests. Once the unit has completed the
start up procedures (approximately. 5 seconds) the antenna aiming procedure from section 2.5.1.3
should be followed.
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Should the status messages not appear, double check your terminal setup, serial cables and power
cable connections.
2.5 Using the Test Port
Unless otherwise specified, all subsequent configurations and tests are performed from the Test Port
with a VT-100 terminal. The Test Port supports two different interfaces, screens and command line.
The screens are a graphical user interface (GUI). The command line is the primary method of
configuring the unit.
The test port provides diagnostic information through the test port. Most diagnostic messages provide
a time stamp followed by a text message. The text messages provide information about various
facilities in the SDT 5000.
The next sections provide a brief usage of the Test Port.
2.5.1 TEST PORT SCREENS
The screens are started by pressing <ENTER> twice on the VT100 terminal. The first screen is
the Logon screen.
2.5.1.1 Screen navigation
To select an item from a particular screen, enter the number which corresponds to the
selection, or use the tab key to highlight the selection, followed by the <ENTER> key. To
save the selection, press <s><ENTER>. To undo an unsaved selection press <u><ENTER>.
To exit to the preceding menu press <e><ENTER>. For more information on operating the
screens see section 10.
2.5.1.2 Screen Logon
Once the unit has started, press <ENTER> twice on the VT100 terminal to activate the menu
system and display the Logon screen:
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LOGON
SAVE UNDO DISCONNECT
MIN 4050001234
ESN 14805678
Unit Number MM1 00000009876
1. Username
2. Password
App. version sdt-s v1.0-b1 2006-02-03 16:20:28
Boot version boot-s v1.0-b1 2005-12-20 16:58:35
Select:
Operational | SYNC | NORMAL | 1536761000 Hz | SNR:19.89
Screen 1 - Logon screen.
You have 30 seconds, between keystrokes, to enter a user name and password before the
screen will blank out. If the screen blanks simply press <ENTER> twice again and the screen
will reappear.
Note the ESN of the unit and the version numbers for the Boot and Application software.
Service personnel will require this information should you require technical assistance.
Logon by selecting User name: press “1 <ENTER>”. The cursor will appear next to the
“Username” field. Enter the user name supplied by your VAR. (Factory default is “USER”).
Press <TAB> to advance to the “Password” field. Type in the password supplied by your
VAR. (Factory default is “user”). Press “<ENTER>” to accept the user name and password,
then “S <ENTER>” to save the logon info. The “Main Menu” screen should now appear. If
the “Main Menu” does not appear check for a status line message near the bottom left on the
screen. You may see “Invalid username/password” if you see this message reenter the
username and password and try again. You should be aware that the both the username and
the password are case sensitive. If you are unable to login contact your VAR for assistance.
2.5.1.3 Installation Screen
1. Aim the antenna while in the Installation screen only.
2. The direction that the antenna must be aimed will depend on the SDT 5000’s geographic
location. From North America, the antenna should initially be pointed in a southerly
direction. Refer to diagram xxx for a rough guide to elevation and azimuth.
3. From the “Main Menu”, select “Installation”. The SDT 5000 will not transmit when it is
in this screen, protecting the installer from radio frequency radiation.
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INSTALLATION
SAVE EXIT UNDO 20:03:27
Current DH frequency (Hz) 1536761000
Antenna Type DUAL
Channel condition Good
Peak Eb/No (dB) 16.40
1. Initial DH Frequency (Hz) 1536761000
RSSI (%) 53.6
██████████████████████████████████
██████████████████████████████████
██████████████████████████████████
|--------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
0 25 50 75 100
Enter command Select:
Tx disabled | SYNC | NORMAL | 1536761000 Hz| SNR:16.12
Screen 2 - Installation Screen
Ensure that the Initial DH Frequency is set to the correct frequency. The Initial DH
Frequency is provided by the VAR. If the frequency needs to be changed, select “Initial
DH Frequency” and enter the correct value. Save the changes. The status line should
indicate that the unit is in SYNC (as shown in
4. Screen 2).
5. The unit should in SYNC and the RSSI should be above 20%. If not, the Initial DH
Frequency may be incorrect, or the antenna may have to be realigned. Note that the SDT
5000 must be in SYNC before the antenna angle can be optimized. When the unit is in
SYNC the SDT 5000 is receiving a valid signal from the satellite.
6. Monitor the RSSI on the “Installation” screen, and rotate the antenna slowly in the
azimuth (horizontal) direction. Stop at the point that gives the highest reading. Rotate the
antenna slowly in the elevation (vertical) direction and stop at the point that gives the
highest reading with the bolt hole directly over the nearest one of the two locating holes.
Repeat the horizontal and the elevation aiming until the signal is the maximum reading.
The signal to noise ratio should, in most cases, be above 16 dB. Tighten the bolts on the
pole and antenna bracket.
7. Enter “E <ENTER>” to exit the installation screen. After exiting the installation screen if
the SDT 5000 has never been commissioned, it will automatically commission on the
MDS system. (The unit must be in Sync, and SASK and MUI information must have
been entered by the VAR). The commissioning process typically takes less than a minute.
The Status Line will read “Ready for commissioning” during this time. Once the unit is
commissioned it will display “Operational” on the Status Line.
8. Enter “E <ENTER> to exit the main menu.
9. Enter “D <ENTER> to disconnect from the logon screen. Any pending diagnostic
messages will be displayed.
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2.5.2 TEST PORT COMMAND LINE
Pressing <Control-A> twice on the VT100 terminal starts the command line. The command line
will display a prompt:
COMMAND SHELL
NIL> _
2.5.2.1 Command line usage
The command line is a text based request response system of entering commands. A similar
interface is the “Command” window under Windows®. Commands are terminated with
<ENTER>. The <UP ARROW> and <DOWN ARROW> on the VT100 keyboard allow the
user to scroll through the command history. <BACKSPACE>, <DELETE>, <RIGHT
ARROW> and <LEFT ARROW> allow the user to edit the command line data.
Note: Command line commands are generally not case sensitive.
The command syntax is detailed in the SDT 5000 Command Reference. Several commands
are described below for convenience.
2.5.2.2 Login command
The login command allows the user to sign into the SDT 5000. There are various login
privilege levels. The user will most often need to login as “user” level.
NILL> login user user
USER> _
The current privilege level is reflected in the prompt. As shown above after the user logged in
as user the prompt changed to “USER>”.
2.5.2.3 Log command
The log command can be used to turn on/off debugging information to help diagnose
problems. The SDT 5000 will spontaneously generate diagnostic messages. These diagnostic
messages can make automating configuration scripts difficult. To stop these messages from
being displayed enter the command:
USER> log serlg no
OK
To reenable the status messages:
USER> log serlg yes
OK
2.5.2.4 Help command
All commands in the SDT 5000 are documented with the “help” command.
USER> help
Command Summary:
alive U Read or set the keep alive timeout
apmode U Read or set the application mode
atcfg U Read or set the AT parameter
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