Satel SATELLINE-3AS NMS Series User manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
All rights to this manual are owned solely by SATEL OY (referred to in this user guide as SATEL).
All rights reserved. The copying of this manual (without the written permission from the owner)
by printing, copying, recording or by any other means, or the full or partial translation of the
manual to any other language, including all programming languages, using any electrical,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.
SATEL reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products, or to
discontinue the manufacture of any of its products or to discontinue the support of any of its
products, without any written announcement and urges its customers to ensure, that the
information at their disposal is valid.
SATEL software and programs are delivered ”as is”. The manufacturer does not grant any kind
of warranty including guarantees on suitability and applicability to a certain application. Under
no circumstances is the manufacturer or the developer of a program responsible for any
possible damages caused by the use of a program. The names of the programs as well as all
copyrights relating to the programs are the sole property of SATEL. Any transfer, licensing to a
third party, leasing, renting, transportation, copying, editing, translating, modifying into another
programming language or reverse engineering for any intent is forbidden without the written
consent of SATEL.
SATEL PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED, INTENDED NOR INSPECTED
TO BE USED IN ANY LIFE SUPPORT RELATED DEVICE OR SYSTEM RELATED
FUNCTION NOR AS A PART OF ANY OTHER CRITICAL SYSTEM AND ARE
GRANTED NO FUNCTIONAL WARRANTY IF THEY ARE USED IN ANY OF THE
APPLICATIONS MENTIONED.
Salo, FINLAND 2010

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RESTRICTIONS ON USE
SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS family radio modems have been designed to operate on frequency
ranges, the exact use of which differs from one region and/or country to another. The user of a
radio modem must take care that the said device is not operated without the permission of the
local authorities on frequencies other than those specifically reserved and intended for use
without a specific permit.
SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS
(360…470 MHz) is allowed to be used in the following countries,
either on licence free channels or on channels where the operation requires a licence. More
detailed information is available at the local frequency management authority.
Countries*: AT, AU, BE, BR, CA, HR, CZ, CY, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, IN*1, ID, IS, IE,
IL, IT, KR*2, KZ*1, LV, LT, MY, MX, NL, NO, OM, PL, PT, RO, RU, SG, SK, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TH,
TR, TW*1, UA, GB, US and VN
SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic NMS
(370…470 MHz) is allowed to be used in the following
countries, either on licence free channels or on channels where the operation requires a licence.
More detailed information is available at the local frequency management authority.
Countries*: AT, AU, BE, CA, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IN*1, ID, IS, IE, IL, IT, KR*2,
KZ*1, LV, LT, MY, NL, NO, OM, PL, PT, RO, RU, SK, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TH, TR, TW*1, UA, GB, US
and VN
SATELLINE-3AS(d) VHF
(135...174 MHz, 218...238 MHz) is allowed to be used in the
following countries, either on licence free channels or on channels where the operation requires
a licence. More detailed information is available at the local frequency management authority.
Countries*: AT, BE, BG, CH, HR, CZ, CY, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IN*1, ID, IE, IT, KZ*1, LT,
MY, NL, NO, PT, RO, RU, SK, ES, SE, CH, TW*1, GB and US
* Codes of the countries follow the ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2 standard
*1 Project approval to be applied case-by-case
*2 Special versions only for Korea available
WARNING!
Users of SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS radio modems in North America should be
aware, that due to the allocation of the frequency band 406.0 – 406.1 MHz for government use
only, the use of radio modem on this frequency band without a proper permit is strictly
forbidden.

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PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS radio modem is in compliance with the
essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety)
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with
the following CE-marking. The notification sign informs user that the operating frequency range
of the device is not harmonised throughout the market area, and the local spectrum authority
should be contacted before the usage of the radio modem.

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SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic NMS (C)
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic NMS (C) radio modem is in compliance
with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical
safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is
labelled with the following CE-marking.

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SATELLINE-3AS(d) VHF
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) VHF radio modem is in compliance with the
essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety)
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with
the following CE-marking.

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WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:
oWarranty will be void, if the product is used in any way that is in contradiction with the
instructions given in this manual, or if the radio modem housing has been opened or
tampered with.
oThe radio modem is only to be operated at frequencies allocated by local authorities,
and without exceeding the given maximum allowed output power ratings. SATEL and its
distributors are not responsible, if any products manufactured by it are used in unlawful
ways.
oThe devices mentioned in this manual are to be used only according to the instructions
described in this manual. Faultless and safe operation of the devices can be guaranteed
only if the transport, storage, operation and handling of the devices are appropriate. This
also applies to the maintenance of the products.
oTo prevent damage both the radio modem and any terminal devices must always be
switched OFF before connecting or disconnecting the serial connection cable. It should
be ascertained that different devices used have the same ground potential. Before
connecting any power cables the output voltage of the power supply should be checked.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE............................................................................................. 1
RESTRICTIONS ON USE......................................................................................... 2
PRODUCT CONFORMITY....................................................................................... 3
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................. 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................ 7
1INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 13
1.1NOTES FOR THE USERS OF SATELLINE-3AS(d) RADIO MODEMS ............... 14
1.2PC PROGRAMS TO BE USED WITH SATELLINE-3AS NMS FAMILY............... 15
2SATELLINE-3AS(D) NMS / EPIC NMS/ VHF RADIO DATA MODEMS............... 17
2.1SATELLINE-3AS(d) NMS Technical specifications (370...470 MHz) ............ 17
2.2SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic NMS Technical specifications................................ 18
2.3SATELLINE-3AS(d) VHF Technical specifications........................................ 19
2.4Order information ..................................................................................... 20
2.5Settings ...................................................................................................... 21
3NMS - NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................................................... 23
3.1System components ................................................................................... 24
3.2NMS - Installation...................................................................................... 24
3.3NMS - Usage.............................................................................................. 25
3.4NMS functionality....................................................................................... 25
3.5Requirements for the user system ............................................................. 26
3.6Designing Systems and Networks ............................................................. 26

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4INTERFACE - CONNECTORS & LEDS .............................................................. 27
4.1Antenna connector..................................................................................... 27
4.2LED indicators ............................................................................................ 27
4.3D15 connector............................................................................................ 28
5SERIAL INTERFACE......................................................................................... 29
5.1RS-232 interface ........................................................................................ 29
5.2RS-422 interface ........................................................................................ 30
5.3RS-485 interface ........................................................................................ 31
5.4Termination of RS-422/485 lines............................................................... 31
5.5Serial interface, data format ..................................................................... 32
5.6Handshaking lines..................................................................................... 33
5.6.1CTS line...............................................................................................................33
5.6.2CD line................................................................................................................33
5.6.3RTS line...............................................................................................................34
5.6.4DTR line...............................................................................................................34
5.6.5DSR line...............................................................................................................35
5.7Pause length.............................................................................................. 35
6RF INTERFACE................................................................................................ 36
6.1Transmitter................................................................................................. 37
6.2Receiver...................................................................................................... 38
6.2.1RSSI and RSSI threshold level.................................................................................38
6.3Error correction.......................................................................................... 39
6.4Error checking............................................................................................ 39
6.5Dual band version ..................................................................................... 40
6.6Dual channel operation............................................................................. 40
6.7TX Delay..................................................................................................... 41
6.8Sync Interval .............................................................................................. 41

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6.9Diversity reception..................................................................................... 41
6.9.1Multipath fading...................................................................................................42
7NETWORK PROTOCOL MODES...................................................................... 43
7.1Basic - RX Priority ...................................................................................... 43
7.2Basic - TX Priority....................................................................................... 43
7.3Basic - Repeater......................................................................................... 44
7.4Advanced Network Protocol modes........................................................... 45
7.4.1Advanced - Master ...............................................................................................45
7.4.2Advanced - Slave..................................................................................................45
8SYSTEM DESIGN ............................................................................................ 46
8.1General...................................................................................................... 46
8.2Configuration............................................................................................. 47
8.3System characteristics................................................................................ 48
8.3.1Features ..............................................................................................................48
8.3.2System requirements .............................................................................................48
8.3.3Protocol support...................................................................................................49
8.3.4Network ID ..........................................................................................................49
8.4Repeater stations....................................................................................... 49
8.5Timing and delays during data transmission............................................ 50
8.6Data buffering in the radio data modem.................................................. 50
8.7Factors affecting to the quality/distance of the radio connection............. 51
8.8Radio field strength ................................................................................... 52
9TESTS............................................................................................................. 53
9.1Test messages............................................................................................ 53
9.1.1Short block test.....................................................................................................53
9.1.2Long block test.....................................................................................................53
9.1.3Monitoring the test transmission using the receiver...................................................54
10LCD & PUSH BUTTONS................................................................................ 55
10.1LCD after power-up.................................................................................. 55

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10.2Info pages................................................................................................ 55
10.3How to use menus.................................................................................... 56
10.4Menu structure......................................................................................... 56
10.4.1Main menu........................................................................................................56
10.4.2Radio settings.....................................................................................................57
10.4.3Protocol mode ...................................................................................................58
10.4.4Serial Port 1 -settings..........................................................................................58
10.4.5Serial Port 2 -settings..........................................................................................59
10.4.6Handshaking......................................................................................................60
10.4.7Additional -setting ..............................................................................................60
10.4.8Tests & Counters ................................................................................................61
10.4.9Restore factory settings........................................................................................61
10.5Example of changing a setting................................................................ 62
10.6Saving the settings .................................................................................. 63
10.7Special displays ....................................................................................... 63
10.7.1Programming Mode display.................................................................................63
11PROGRAMMING MODE (TERMINAL MENU)................................................ 64
11.1Programming Mode................................................................................. 64
11.1.1Changing the settings in the Programming Mode ..................................................65
11.1.2Radio settings.....................................................................................................66
11.1.3Network Protocol mode -settings..........................................................................67
11.1.4Serial port 1 -settings..........................................................................................67
11.1.5Serial port 2 -settings..........................................................................................68
11.1.6Handshaking -settings.........................................................................................69
11.1.7Additional -settings.............................................................................................69
11.1.8Tests and counters -settings.................................................................................70
11.1.9Restoring factory settings EXIT and save and QUIT without saving -settings ..............70
12SOFTWARE UPDATE..................................................................................... 72
13SL-COMMANDS........................................................................................... 73
13.1Syntax and responses for SL commands ................................................. 73
13.1.1Frequency related SL commands..........................................................................75
13.1.2Radio parameters...............................................................................................76
13.1.3Other SL commands...........................................................................................76
14INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 77
14.1Installation of the radio modem.............................................................. 77