Salcom 11-85-0000 User manual

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11-85-0000
VHF / UHF Hand Held Transmitter
PRODUCT MANUAL
Version 1.02
January 2018

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Salcom Product Documentation
This document is designed to familiarise you with Salcom products and guide you through the
hardware, configuration, installation and overall system management.
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Warranty and Disclaimer
Salcom products are warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase against
faulty materials and workmanship. Should any fault occur the unit should be returned to the
vendor, freight pre-paid. Please include a description of the fault to assist with prompt return.
Any unauthorised alterations or repairs will invalidate the warranty.
All information provided in this document is carefully prepared and offered in good faith as a
guide in the installation, use and servicing of Salcom products. Installers must ensure that the
final installation operates satisfactorily within the relevant regulatory requirements. Salcom
accept no responsibility for incorrect installation. We reserve the right to change products,
specifications and installation data at any time without notice

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Product Overview
The 11-85SE is a UHF or VHF low power paging transmitter with an in-built encoder. Buttons or
serial commands initiate transmissions to provide numeric, alpha-numeric and tone-only
POCSAG paging, enabling a user to call a pager (approximately 2,000,000 codes), append a
priority level (1 of 4), and add a numeric or alpha-numeric message.
In addition to the front panel buttons, there are four discrete inputs with unique reprogrammed
messages on low input transition. Messages can be transmitted more than once with
programmable time between transmissions.
The 11-85SE supports multiple message queuing, and will queue up to five 40 character
messages, or as many smaller messages that will fit into the memory buffer (up to 12).
Predefined action messages are limited to a maximum length of 40 characters which may be
configured using the Salcom programming software. ASCII character commands provide
control via the serial port.
‘Beep’ Indicator: Audible ‘beeps’ accompany each key-push and all successful transmissions.
There are different beeps for an ‘out of lock’ transmission failure and a distinctive beep for low
battery accompanies each transmission. Two beeps for a successful transmission, three for an
‘out of lock’ transmission failure and a dual high-low beep & flashing LED for a low battery (set
to approx 6.5V).
Aerial: The 11-85SE has a fixed external quarter wave helical aerial but in addition the 11-85-
0150 VHF Model has a variant with internal aerial, the 11-85-1150.
Note: The 11-85 should not be used for industrial machinery control where a fail-safe mode of
operation is essential. Contact Salcom for advice if this is a requirement.

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Installation and Connections
The unit can be attached to a wall or carried in a pocket. It should be mounted away from
sources of heat, damp or vibration It can be powered by an internal 9-volt battery, or an
external power source. The supply input is protected against reversed connection damage.
Wire connections can be made to the internal connectors, and the wires can pass through the
battery access hole, or provision for a hole can be made in the side of the case.

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Operation
To operate the unit press the front panel button until the LED indicates transmitter operation.
The LED will flash rapidly if a low supply is detected.
A number of factors can influence the range of the unit. The range can be optimised by
applying the following recommendations:
•Ensure the path between 11-85SE and receiver is as clear from obstructions as possible
•Replace batteries when the flashing LED indicates low battery
•If handheld, hold the unit in the open with one hand as far from the body as possible
•Do not fix the unit to metal surfaces so that it screens the radio signals. The aerial must be
clear of metal obstruction or plant vegetation
•Some pager receivers do not respond as well as fixed receivers with external aerials

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Types of Paging Message
The 11-85SE can transmit 3 types of POCSAG message, with any one of 4 function levels:
•Alphanumeric transmissions. Message can contain any alphanumeric ‘ASCII’ character
•Numeric transmissions. Message contains only Numeric characters and some symbols.
•Tone Only transmissions (Alphanumeric or numeric with no message)
Alphanumeric Transmissions
Messages can contain any alphanumeric character. The 11-85SE will accept the standard
ASCII 7-bit character set.
Numeric Transmissions
Messages can contain numeric characters and some symbols. These can convey a telephone
number, or other numerically coded information. The transmitted message is shorter, and
therefore there is a smaller chance of errors received by the pager.
The numeric character set is as follows:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 [ ] - E U <space>
Note. The E may be displayed as P or * on different pagers
Tone Only Transmissions
Any numeric or alphanumeric paging message without an actual text message is also
considered ‘Tone Only’. A function level will control the number of beeps on the receiver (four
different function levels can be sent).

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Initiating Transmissions
There are four ways of initiating a paging message transmission:
•Button Press
•Using the external discrete inputs
•Watchdog
•RS232 Serial commands
Button press
The 11-85SE will remain in a sleep mode, with zero supply current, until a button is pressed. This
action will initiate a transmission as per the configuration. Note that on single button units, only
button 2 is used.
External Discrete Inputs
A transmission can be initiated from one of the four external inputs with an input transition to
LOW (connection to GND).
Watchdog
The watchdog feature will initiate an action after a predetermined period. The watchdog also
optionally allows the transmission of the current state of selected inputs.
Note: to use the watchdog feature a jumper must be fitted across pins 3 and 4 of connector
P8, or have a serial lead connected and in use. When used in this fashion an external power
supply should be used because the unit does not power down between transmissions.
Using the RS232 Serial Commands
Serial commands can be “manually” issued to an 11-85SE from a PC via a Salcom 11-46
Programming Adaptor cable using a terminal program such as PROCOMM or Hyperterminal.

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Protocol Command Set
Tone only, numeric and alphanumeric pagers can be called using serial commands. These
commands will be processed in parallel with other actions for transmission.
CA
(512 baud)
Usage
CA<pager#>[<space>]<level>[<space>]<message><CR>
Description
Call alphanumeric pager
Example
CA1234567 1 Please return to reception<CR>
Response
Page Sent<CR>
ca
(1200 baud)
Usage
ca<pager#>[<space>]<level>[<space>]<message><CR>
Description
Call alphanumeric pager
Example
ca1234567 1 Please return to reception<CR>
Response
Page Sent<CR>
CN
(512 baud)
Usage
CN<pager#>[<space>]<level>[<space>]<message><CR>
Description
Call numeric pager
Example
CN1234567 1 777<CR>
Response
Page Sent<CR>
cn
(1200 baud)
Usage
cn<pager#>[<space>]<level>[<space>]<message><CR>
Description
Call numeric pager
Example
cn1234567 1 777<CR>
Response
Page Sent<CR>

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SN
Usage
SN?<CR>
Description
The 11-85SE will respond with a sign-on string
Example
SN?<CR>
Response
SALCOM Data Transmitter 11-85SE-000SE V1.1<CR>
Error Codes/Reports
ER1 SYNTAX You entered an invalid command
ER3 OPERND You entered a valid command with invalid values
ER6 BUSY 11-85SE is too busy to process the entered command, try again later.

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Battery Maintenance
9-volt alkaline battery should have capacity for 2.5 hours of transmission, or about 2500
messages of 3 seconds each.
If the battery voltage drops below 7 volts, the LED will flash rapidly when operated.
No battery monitoring takes place in the sleep mode.
The internal 9-volt battery can be accessed by sliding back the battery cover on the rear of the
unit.
Recommended Battery: PP3, N1604 or 6F22 –9-volt Alkaline

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Initiating Transmissions
If the 11-85SE does not perform as required, the following points may assist:
Fault
Possible Causes
No LED illumination when button
pressed
Bad power supply connection
Unit activates but no transmission
Configuration incorrect. Input not present for the
required de-bounce period.
Unit transmits but nothing received
Wrong RIC or POCSAG baud-rate. Supply too low.
Too much vibration. RF interference at receiver.
LED flashes rapidly during transmission
Indicates low battery voltage
3 beeps at the beginning of a
transmission
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) out of lock

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Programming
The 11-85SE can be programmed using the 11-85SESE (not Multi PSD) support software available
free of charge from the “Support” section of our web site (www.salcom.com). The PSD software
allows the user to configure input actions, POCSAG and transmission settings, pre-defined
messages, and RF frequency.
Preparation Requirements
To change the programmable options connect the 11-85SE via a SALCOM 12-47 serial
programming adaptor from the programming plug P8 to the serial port of a computer running
Salcom 11-85SESE PSD.
Should you have the 12-48 USB programming adaptor which supersedes the 12-47, this inserts
into the programming plug P8 and connects to any USB port on the computer via a mini USB
device cable.
Preparations for using the Programming Software
1. Remove the 4 case screws and the rear cover of the case.
2. Insert the four-pin socket of the Salcom 12-47 programming header into the 11-85SE plug
P8. (see photo).
3. Connect the Salcom 11-46 DB25 plug to the PC com port.
Connecting the 12-47 Programmer Connecting the 12-48 Programmer

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4. Connect a good 9 volt battery to the 11-85SE battery connector.
5. Ensure that the 11-85SESE PSD has the correct com port selected and configured.
6. Press connect. The status at the bottom of the 1185SESE PSD will indicate if successfully
connected.
7. Press the read button, or load a PSD configuration file. This will load all settings of the
1185SE, which is required before any changes can be programmed.
Note: The 11-85SESE PSD will provide feedback if the user selected operations are successful.
Using the Programming Software
The 11-85SESE PSD allows the user to configure the following characteristics:
•Input actions, watchdog and POCSAG transmission settings
•Pre-defined messages
•RF frequency
Once the program is running, the opening screen appears . Use the mouse to select the
configuration fields for each feature.
PSD Action Configuration
All actions may be configured in a similar fashion.
The action drop down box provides support for the 4 inputs available on P5 and P4 (see section
14 for button and input to action mappings).
Action parameters may be configured as follows:
Pager type: Numeric or Alpha numeric. Tone only pagers are supported by ensuring that the
message field is left blank.
Beep Level: Page beep levels 1 to 4.
RIC Code: Pager ID.
Valid Codes are:
0000008 to 2007663
2007672 to 2045055
2045064 to 2097143
Note: 0000000 may be used as a “drop” code. This may be used for the watchdog when the
watchdog is used, but a watchdog message is to be suppressed.
Message: User message, up to 40 characters in length.

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Transmission Count: How many times
that message will be sent if triggered.
Enabled: When selected, the
configured message will be sent when
triggered.
Resend with Watchdog: When the
watchdog is enabled, the action
message will be sent periodically as
configured if in the enabled state.
Use POCSAG Rapid: Allows the use of
the “POCSAG Rapid” Salcom
proprietary shortened paging format,
used in conjunction with a Salcom
receiver.
Send While Held: Sends and resends
the paging message for that action
repeatedly, without resending
message preamble, useful for
momentary relay control when used
with Salcom paging receivers.
PSD General Configuration
Selecting Options->General will display the general
configuration screen as shown. The following items may be
set here:
Baud Rate: Changing this setting will result in all configured
messages to be sent at the selected baud rate (512 or 1200
Baud).
Input Debounce: The time delay between the input being
triggered and the message being sent.
Invert Tx Data: Internally generated data is inverted when
internal modulation is selected. The Invert Tx Data option is
unavailable when external modulation is selected.
Resend Delay: When an action has been configured with a
transmission count greater than 1, then the resend delay is
the delay in seconds before sending the message again.
Frequency: Configures the transmission frequency. Note that the selected frequency must be
evenly divisible by the channel spacing.
Channel Spacing: Defines the frequency step resolution.
Sent Response: Controls the serial response when a page has been transmitted.

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Historically “Page Sent” would be sent by Salcom products to the serial port to provide a
controlling application with feedback that another message may be submitted for transmission.
Since the 11-85SE may queue many messages “Page Sent” may not describe sufficiently which
page has been transmitted.
Selecting “[Sent] + Message” will allow feedback to the user which message has been
transmitted, but may introduce backwards compatibility problems with applications supporting
other Salcom products.
Selecting “Custom” will allow any user defined response up to 15 characters in length. Selecting
“None” will result in no serial feedback on completion of a message transmission.
PSD Configuration Files
The current 11-85SE configuration can be saved using File->Save. Previously saved
configuration files can be loaded and edited with, or without a 11-85SE connected.

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Operating Modes
Sleep Mode
This is the quiescent mode. In this state the unit consumes zero power except for any residual
current flowing in the discrete inputs. The unit will stay in this mode until a button is pressed or a
discrete input goes low.
Transmit Mode
If an input is activated, the unit will enter the transmit mode to transmit the message(s). The unit
will return to the sleep mode after the message has been sent.
If the input or button has been configured to send multiple messages, the unit will stay
activated until all action messages have been sent. In this operational mode, the red LED
briefly flashes once every second indicating that the unit is active.

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Connection to 11-85SE Serial Port
To send a paging message to the 11-85SE using a serial port a Salcom 11-46 programming
adaptor cable must be used. The following lines from the PC or serial device serial port must be
connected:
GND
RXD
TXD
RTS
DTR
The 11-85SE serial port will only be available if RTS and DTR are set.
The RTS is used to power the 11-85SE serial cable. The DTR is used
to power on the 11-85SE.
By using the DTR line to control the power ON / OFF the 11-85SE
can used for serial paging messages with the internal 9-volt
battery.
The sequence for sending a message is as follows:
1. Connect the serial cable to the 11-85SE
2. Connect the serial cable to a PC or serial device
3. To power on the 11-85SE set the DTR line
4. Wait for 1 second
5. Send Salcom Protocol paging message
6. Wait for 500mS
7. Release the DTR line.
If the DTR line is always set the 11-85SE will be powered up continuously and will draw
approximately 100mA. This will drain a 9 Volt battery very quickly and therefore a regulated 9
Volt supply should be used.
When the DTR line is set the 11-85SE red LED will pulse briefly once every second to indicate that
the unit is in its powered state.

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Button to Action Mapping
The following describes how buttons are mapped to actions. This mapping is required because
the 11-85SE supports 3 different front panels (8, 4 and single button).
Special care should be taken when configuring actions since configuring unsupported actions
for the 4 or single button models will have no effect.
8 Button Model
Button
Action
External Input
Action
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
6
4
4
4
8
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
4 Button Model
Button
Action
External Input
Action
A
1
1
2
B
3
2
4
C
5
3
6
D
7
4
8
Single Button Model
Button
Action
External Input
Action
A
3
1
2
2
4
3
6
4
8

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Technical Specification
Technical Specification
11-85-0000 –VHF / UHF Hand Held Transmitter
Frequency Range
148 - 164MHz - VHF (Model No. 11-85-0150 / 11-85-1150)
445 - 465MHz - UHF (Model No. 11-85-0450)
Frequency Selection
User configurable
Power Supply
9V PP3 lithium battery
Battery Life
Approx 2,500 transmissions
Power Consumption
Standby: 0mA
Transmit: 100mA
Inputs = 90uA per press
Transmit Power
VHF (Model No. 11-85-0150 / 11-85-1150)
- 50mW
UHF (Model No. 11-85-0450)
- 100mW (U.S.A)
- 50mW (Australasia & Europe)
Channel Spacing
15kHz - VHF (Model No: 11-85-0150)
10KHz, 12.5 KHz, 25 KHz - UHF (Model No: 11-85-0450)
Modulation
FSK with NRZ data
Deviation
±2.25kHz or ±4.5kHz
Transmit Duty Cycle
Up to 100%
Baud Rates
512, 1200
Message Format
POCSAG
Configuration Application
11-85 PSD
Programming Cable
12-47-0000 (Board header to DB9)
Can be used with a USB to RS232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable
12-48-0000 (Board header to mini USB)
Serial Port
9600 , N, 8, 1; RS232
Discrete Inputs
1, 2, 4 or 8 button options
Other I/O
RF Connector
120mm external aerial - VHF (Model No. 11-85-0150)
Internal aerial - VHF (Model No. 11-85-1150)
30mm external aerial - UHF (Model No. 11-85-0000)
Environmental Protection
Not suitable for outdoor use and should be protected from adverse
environmental conditions
Operating Temperature
-10ºC to +55ºC (+14ºF to +131ºF)
Indicators
Status LED (Red)
- Solid On = Transmitting
- Slow Flashing = Transmitting Multiple Messages
- Rapid Flashing = Low Battery
Note: The unit needs to be configured to send Multiple Messages
Weight
170g
Enclosure Dimensions
65 x 130 x 25mm (WxDxH) excluding aerial
Enclosure Material
Plastic
Colour
Black with blue fascia