Satel SATEL-EASY PRO+ User manual

SATEL-EASy Pro+
radio modem
user guide
Version 1.6

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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 2023

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RESTRICTIONS ON USE
SATEL-EASy Pro+ 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.
The allowed max output power depends on the local authority requirements.
SATEL-EASy Pro+ 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, BG, CA, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV,
MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RU, SE, SK and US.
WARNING –RF Exposure! To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements in Europe,
USA and Canada maximum antenna gain is 14 dBi and a separation distance listed in a table
below must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Antenna gain [dBi]
Minimum distance [m]
0
1.4
4
2.2
6
2.7
8
3.4
10
4.2
12
5.3
14
6.7
WARNING!
Users of 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.
In USA and Canada this product is certified to use frequencies 406.1 –430 MHz and 450 –470
MHz. Using this device in USA or Canada outside these frequencies is prohibited.

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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.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SATEL Oy hereby declares that SATEL-EASy Pro+ radio modem is in compliance with the essential
requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other
relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Therefore, the equipment is labelled with the
following CE-marking.
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:
-Warranty 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.
-The 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.
-The 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.
-To 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.
-If the device uses an outdoor antenna, the antenna cable jacket must be grounded.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE...............................................................................................................................................................1
RESTRICTIONS ON USE .......................................................................................................................................................2
PRODUCT CONFORMITY...................................................................................................................................................4
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................9
1. SATEL-EASY PRO+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................10
1.1 Requlations ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 General specifications................................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Radio spesifications...................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Data modem specifications.................................................................................................................................. 13
1.5 Default settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2. SATEL-EASY PRO+ SPECIAL FEATURES ....................................................................................16
2.1 Call Sign....................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Temperature protection of RF power amplifier...............................................................................16
2.3 Input voltage.......................................................................................................................................................................19
2.4 RF-PA voltage ....................................................................................................................................................................19
3. LCD USER INTERFACE................................................................................................................................20
3.1 LED-indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Display and push buttons.....................................................................................................................................20
3.2.1 LCD menu navigation................................................................................................................22
3.2.2 SURV menu................................................................................................................................24
4. SERIAL DATA AND POWER INTERFACES ...............................................................................25
4.1 RS-232 interface.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2 RS-485 interface.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.3 RS-422 interface..............................................................................................................................................................26
4.4 Port 1 wiring........................................................................................................................................................................26
4.5 Port 2 wiring........................................................................................................................................................................27
4.6 Power connector.............................................................................................................................................................27

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5. RF INTERFACE.....................................................................................................................................................28
5.1 Transmitter ...........................................................................................................................................................................28
5.2 Receiver...................................................................................................................................................................................28
5.3 Encryption.............................................................................................................................................................................29
5.4 Radio state ...........................................................................................................................................................................30
5.5 Priority RX/TX..................................................................................................................................................................30
5.6 Forward Error Correction.......................................................................................................................................30
5.7 Error checking.................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.7.1 SATELLINE-3AS NMS mode.......................................................................................................31
5.7.2 SATELLINE-3AS mode ...............................................................................................................31
5.8 Separate RX/TX-frequencies ............................................................................................................................ 32
5.9 Compatibility modes .................................................................................................................................................. 32
5.9.1 Pacific Crest and TRIMTALK compatibility...............................................................................32
5.9.2 Configuration by using SL commands......................................................................................34
5.9.3 Settings......................................................................................................................................34
5.9.4 Repeater function......................................................................................................................37
5.9.5 Support for Local / Remote addresses.....................................................................................37
6. TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISSION......................................................................................38
6.1 Serial interface, data format..............................................................................................................................38
6.2 Handshake lines..............................................................................................................................................................38
6.2.1 CTS-line......................................................................................................................................39
6.2.2 CD-line .......................................................................................................................................39
6.2.3 RTS-line......................................................................................................................................39
6.3 Timing and delays during data transmission.................................................................................. 40
6.3.1 Data buffering in the radio data modem..................................................................................40
6.3.2 Pause length..............................................................................................................................40
6.3.3 TX delay......................................................................................................................................41
6.3.4 RX delay .....................................................................................................................................41
7. TEST MODES .........................................................................................................................................................42
7.1 Short block test...............................................................................................................................................................42
7.2 Long block test................................................................................................................................................................42
8. SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................................................43
9. SL COMMANDS ................................................................................................................................................. 48
9.1 Changing parameters using the SL COMMANDS ...........................................................................48
9.2 Command Mode...............................................................................................................................................................49

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9.2.1 Entering to command/configure mode....................................................................................49
9.2.2 Return to data/normal mode....................................................................................................49
10. REPEATER MODE AND ADDRESSING..........................................................................................50
10.1 Repeater..................................................................................................................................................................................50
10.2 Addressing............................................................................................................................................................................ 51
10.2.1 Connection between two points ..............................................................................................53
10.2.2 System of one base station and several substations...............................................................53
10.3 Using repeaters and addresses in the same system................................................................54
10.3.1 System with several repeaters..................................................................................................54
10.3.2 Repeater chain using address pairs..........................................................................................55
10.3.3 Repeater chain using dual addressing .....................................................................................56
10.3.4 Redundant repeater chain........................................................................................................56
11. MESSAGE ROUTING.......................................................................................................................................57
11.1 Introduction to Message Routing ..................................................................................................................57
11.1.1 Features of Message Routing....................................................................................................58
11.1.2 Limitations of Message Routing................................................................................................58
11.1.3 Getting started with Message Routing with SATEL NETCO DESIGN........................................58
11.1.4 SaTerm and the configuration of the Message Routing ..........................................................59
11.1.5 Configuration of the protocol in Message Routing..................................................................60
11.2 Detailed description of Source Routing ..................................................................................................61
11.2.1 Overhop function in 3AS Source Mode Routing.......................................................................62
11.2.2 Network ID.................................................................................................................................63
12. NMS NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM................................................................................ 64
12.1 System components....................................................................................................................................................65
12.2 NMS –Installation..........................................................................................................................................................65
12.1 How to add SATEL-EASy Pro+ to SATELLINE-3AS NMS network....................................65
12.2 NMS - Usage ........................................................................................................................................................................66
12.3 NMS functionality...........................................................................................................................................................66
12.4 Requirements for the user system............................................................................................................... 67
12.5 Designing Systems and Networks................................................................................................................ 67
13. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................. 68
13.1 Installation of a radio data modem ............................................................................................................68
13.1.1 Fuse............................................................................................................................................68
13.1.2 Power supply.............................................................................................................................68
13.2 Antenna installation ...................................................................................................................................................69
13.2.1 Mobile equipment .....................................................................................................................69
13.2.2 Base stations .............................................................................................................................69

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13.2.3 General antenna installation instructions ...............................................................................69
13.3 SATEL-EASy Pro+ grounding ...............................................................................................................................72
13.4 Grounding cable and screws..............................................................................................................................73
14. DESIGNING SYSTEMS....................................................................................................................................74
14.1 Factors affecting the quality and distance of the radio connection ....................... 74
14.2 Radio field strength .....................................................................................................................................................75
15. CHECK LIST............................................................................................................................................................76
16. ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................................................... 77
16.1 RS-232 cables and adapters................................................................................................................................77
16.2 Power cable..........................................................................................................................................................................77
16.3 RF-cables.................................................................................................................................................................................77
16.4 Antennas ................................................................................................................................................................................ 78
16.5 Filters and lightning protectors...................................................................................................................... 78
17. APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................................................................79
18. APPENDIX B........................................................................................................................................................80
18.1 Transmission related delays ............................................................................................................................. 80
18.1.1 Transmission delays when the radio TX frequency is changed...............................................80
18.1.2 Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel ....................................................80
18.1.3 Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel .................................................................82
19. APPENDIX C........................................................................................................................................................ 84
19.1 Dimensions, SATEL-EASy Pro+ ..........................................................................................................................84
20. VERSION HISTORY.........................................................................................................................................87

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
SATEL-EASy Pro+ is an IP67 classified UHF radio modem with a high power (35 W) transmitter,
wide 70 MHz tuning range (403...473 MHz) in one hardware and selectable channel spacing. The
SATEL-EASy Pro+ can offer radio speeds up to 28.8 kbps and has a selectable serial interface
speed between 9600 … 115 200 bps.
SATEL-EASy Pro+ includes a built-in LCD display, offering the user both new features and
increased flexibility. No longer you need to rely on access to a PC or terminal device to check or
alter the configurable parameters of the unit, this can be achieved by viewing the LCD-display and
using the four (4) push buttons. The display is also a useful tool in testing the radio connection
between radio modems.
SATEL-EASy Pro+ facilitates the construction of large radio networks using the built-in Message
Routing function, which is both fully transparent to the user and can be used with most system
protocols.
The radio modem also offers option of error correction, utilising the FEC-method (Forward Error
Correction). FEC can be used to minimise errors caused by noisy channels.