Satel SATELLINE-3AS VHF YM5000 User manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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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 2014

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RESTRICTIONS ON USE
SATELLINE-3AS(d) 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) (330…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, ID, IS, IE, IL, IT,
KR*1, LV, LT, MY, MX, NL, NO, OM, PL, PT, RO, RU, SG, SK, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TH, TR, UA, GB,
US and VN.
*1 Special version for Korea available.
SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 MHz is designed to operate in the following countries listed below on the
licence free frequency band of 869.400 –869.650 MHz (not incorporating the band 869.300
–869.400 MHz) according to recommendation CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03. This recommendation
has been drawn up by the European Radiocommunication Committee (ERC) under CEPT. The
transmit/receive duty cycle of the individual unit is limited to 10% on this band, and a single
transmission period must not exceed 36 s. In addition, the maximum allowed radiated output
power is 500 mWERP.
Countries*: AT, BE, HR, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, NL, NO, PL, PT, SG, SK, ZA, ES,
SE, CH, TR and GB.
*2 Max. ERP 10 mW
SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic 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, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, ID, IS, IE, IL, IT, LT, LV, MY, NL,
NO, OM, PL, PT, RO, RU, ZA, ES, SK, SE, CH, TH, TR, UA, GB, US and VN
WARNING! Users of SATELLINE-3AS(d) and Epic 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 addition project approvals available for IN, KZ and TW.
* codes of the countries follow the ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2 standard

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PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SATELLINE-3AS(d)
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) 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
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic 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) 869
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) 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 is 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
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 12
1SATELLINE-3AS(D) / 869 / EPIC RADIO DATA MODEMS ........................ 13
1.1 SATELLINE-3AS(d) technical specifications (330...470 MHz) ................... 13
1.2 SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 technical specifications ....................................... 14
1.3 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic techn. specs (330...470 MHz).............................. 15
1.4 Basic configuration and installation........................................................ 16
2SERIAL INTERFACE.................................................................................. 18
2.1 D15 connector .......................................................................................... 19
2.2 RS-232 interface....................................................................................... 20
2.3 RS-422 interface....................................................................................... 21
2.4 RS-485 interface....................................................................................... 22
2.5 Termination of RS-422/485 lines ............................................................. 22
3RF INTERFACE ......................................................................................... 23
3.1 Transmitter............................................................................................... 23
3.2 Receiver.................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 RSSI-signal........................................................................................................ 25
3.3 Priority RX/TX........................................................................................... 26
3.4 Error correction ........................................................................................ 26

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3.5 Error checking .......................................................................................... 27
3.6 Dual Band version ................................................................................... 27
3.7 Dual Channel function ............................................................................. 28
3.8 Free Channel Scan (FCS) function ............................................................ 29
3.9 User data whitening ................................................................................ 30
3.10 Pacific Crest and TRIMTALK compatibility................................................ 30
3.10.1 General............................................................................................................ 30
3.10.2 Configuration in Programming menu .................................................................. 30
3.10.3 Configuration by using SL commands.................................................................. 31
3.10.4 Settings............................................................................................................. 31
3.10.5 Repeater function .............................................................................................. 33
3.10.6 Support for Local / Remote addresses.................................................................. 33
3.10.7 Latency............................................................................................................. 34
3.10.7.1 Transmission delays using Option 1 (Pacific Crest 4FSK) on 25 kHz channel........ 34
3.10.7.2 Transmission delays using Option 2 (Pacific Crest GMSK) on 25 kHz channel...... 35
4USER INTERFACE..................................................................................... 36
4.1 LED-indicators .......................................................................................... 36
4.2 Programming Mode................................................................................. 36
4.2.1 Changing the settings ........................................................................................ 37
4.2.2 Restoring factory settings .................................................................................... 38
4.3 Display and push buttons (SATELLINE-3ASd and -3ASd Epic) ................ 38
5TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISSION ................................................... 40
5.1 Serial interface, data format ................................................................... 40
5.2 Handshake lines ...................................................................................... 41
5.2.1 CTS-line ........................................................................................................... 41
5.2.2 CD-line ............................................................................................................ 41
5.2.3 RTS-line............................................................................................................ 42
5.3 Timing and delays during data transmission ......................................... 42
5.3.1 Data buffering in the radio data modem.............................................................. 42
5.3.2 Pause length ..................................................................................................... 43
5.3.3 TX delay ........................................................................................................... 44
5.4 Tests ........................................................................................................ 44
6REPEATER MODE AND ADDRESSING ..................................................... 46
6.1 Repeater................................................................................................... 46

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6.2 Addressing ............................................................................................... 47
6.2.1 Connection between two points .......................................................................... 49
6.2.2 System of one base station and several substations ............................................... 49
6.3 Using repeaters and addresses in the same system .............................. 50
6.3.1 System with several repeaters.............................................................................. 50
6.3.2 Repeater chain using address pairs ..................................................................... 51
6.3.3 Repeater chain using dual addressing.................................................................. 52
6.3.4 Redundant repeater chain .................................................................................. 52
7MESSAGE ROUTING ............................................................................... 53
7.1 Introduction to Message Routing............................................................. 53
7.1.1 Features of Message Routing .............................................................................. 54
7.1.2 Limitations of Message Routing........................................................................... 54
7.1.3 Getting started with Message Routing .................................................................. 54
7.1.4 SaTerm and the configuration of the Message Routing .......................................... 55
7.1.5 Manual configuration of the Message Routing...................................................... 55
7.1.6 Configuration of the protocol in Message Routing ................................................ 56
7.2 Operating modes of Message Routing .................................................... 57
7.3 Detailed description of Message Routing................................................ 58
7.3.1 Source Mode Routing ........................................................................................ 58
7.3.2 Virtual Mode Routing ......................................................................................... 58
7.3.3 Overhop function in Source Mode Routing .......................................................... 58
7.3.4 Network ID ....................................................................................................... 60
8DIVERSITY RECEIVER SATELLINE-3AS(D) EPIC ........................................ 61
8.1 Multipath fading ...................................................................................... 61
8.2 Antenna installation ................................................................................ 62
9SETTINGS................................................................................................ 63
9.1 Changing parameters using a terminal device....................................... 63
9.1.1 Changing frequency (active radio channel frequency)............................................ 64
9.1.2 Changing radio settings ..................................................................................... 65
9.1.3 Changing addressing settings (primary and secondary RX- and TX-addresses).......... 67
9.1.4 Modification of handshaking functions................................................................. 72
9.1.5 Special functions ............................................................................................... 74
9.1.6 Modification of routing....................................................................................... 75
9.1.7 Activating tests .................................................................................................. 79
9.1.8 Restoring factory settings .................................................................................... 79
9.1.9 Saving modified settings into the permanent memory ............................................ 79
9.1.10 Updating software ............................................................................................. 80
9.2 Changing parameters using the LCD-display ......................................... 80

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9.2.1 Changing frequency (frequency of the active radio channel) .................................. 81
Changing radio settings (transmitter power and receiver sensitivity)....................................... 83
9.2.2 Changing addressing......................................................................................... 84
9.2.3 Changing serial port settings (Port 1 and Port 2)................................................... 85
9.2.4 Modification of handshaking functions................................................................. 86
9.2.5 Selecting special functions.................................................................................. 87
9.2.6 Activating tests .................................................................................................. 87
9.2.7 Restoring factory settings .................................................................................... 88
9.2.8 Adjusting the contrast of the LCD-display ............................................................. 88
9.2.9 Saving modified values into the internal memory .................................................. 89
9.3 Changing parameters using the SL-COMMANDS ................................... 89
9.3.1 Frequency......................................................................................................... 90
9.3.2 Addressing........................................................................................................ 91
9.3.3 Radio parameters .............................................................................................. 92
9.3.4 Other functions ................................................................................................. 93
10 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 96
10.1 Installation of a radio data modem ........................................................ 96
10.2 Connection cables .................................................................................... 97
10.2.1 RS-232 wiring ................................................................................................... 97
10.2.2 RS-422 wiring ................................................................................................... 99
10.2.3 RS-485 wiring ................................................................................................. 100
10.2.4 Fuse............................................................................................................... 101
10.2.5 Power supply................................................................................................... 101
10.3 Antenna installation .............................................................................. 102
10.3.1 Hand-held equipment ...................................................................................... 102
10.3.2 Mobile equipment ........................................................................................... 102
10.3.3 Base stations................................................................................................... 102
10.3.4 General antenna installation instructions ............................................................ 103
11 DESIGNING SYSTEMS........................................................................... 106
11.1 Factors affecting the quality and distance of the radio connection ..... 106
11.2 Radio field strength ............................................................................... 107
11.3 Remarks concerning the 869 MHz frequency band .............................. 107
12 CHECK LIST ........................................................................................... 108
13 ACCESSORIES........................................................................................ 109
13.1 RS-232 cables and adapters.................................................................. 109
13.2 RS-485/422 cables and adapters .......................................................... 109

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13.3 RF-cables ................................................................................................ 109
13.4 Antennas ................................................................................................ 110
13.5 Filters and lightning protectors ............................................................. 110
13.6 Power supplies ....................................................................................... 110
13.7 Battery pack ........................................................................................... 110
13.8 Installation and enclosures ................................................................... 110
14 APPENDIX A ......................................................................................... 111
15 APPENDIX B ......................................................................................... 112
15.1 Functional delays ................................................................................... 112
15.2 Transmission related delays.................................................................. 112
15.2.1 Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel .................................. 113
15.2.2 Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel ............................................. 115

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INTRODUCTION
SATEL OY is a Finnish electronics and Telecommunications Company specialising in the design
and manufacture of wireless data communication products. SATEL designs, manufactures and
sells radio modems intended for use in applications ranging from data transfer to alarm relay
systems. End users of SATEL products include both public organisations and private individuals.
SATEL is the leading European manufacturer of radio modems. SATEL radio modems have been
certified in most European countries and also in many non-European countries.
Both the amount of data transferred, and the size of local area networks is increasing constantly.
The SATELLINE-3AS can offer speeds up to 19.2 kbps and has a selectable serial interface
speed between 300 … 38 400 bps. SATELLINE-3AS also offers many other useful features.
These include built-in support for RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces as well as the standard RS-232
interface.
The SATELLINE-3ASd and SATELLINE-3ASd Epic models include a built-in LCD display, offering
the user both new features and increased flexibility. No longer do you have to rely on access to
a PC or terminal device to check or alter the configuration of the unit, now 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.
SATELLINE-3AS 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. SATELLINE-3AS also offers option of error correction, utilising the FEC-method
(Forward Error Correction). FEC can be used to minimise errors caused by noisy channels.
SATELLINE-3AS radio modem operates in one of the 4 basic modes of operation: Data Transfer
Mode, Programming Mode, Test Mode or Standby Mode.
NOTE! This user guide version 3.4 is compatible with the radio modems marked with text “E2-
PF” on the serial number label and having software version 3.39 or later.
NOTE2! The software versions starting from number 3.00 apply for SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio
modems labeled with "E2" marking. The name extension of the flash files is .sf2.
The software versions 0.xx...2.xx apply for the radio modems which do NOT have the marking
"E2" on the label. The name extension of the flash files is .sff.

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1SATELLINE-3AS(d) / 869 / Epic RADIO DATA MODEMS
1.1 SATELLINE-3AS(d) technical specifications (330...470 MHz)
SATELLINE-3AS(d) (330…470 MHz) comply with the following international standards: EN 300
113-1, -2 and EN 300 220-1, -3 (radio), EN 301 489-1, -5 (EMC) and IEC 60950-1 (safety)
and FCC part 90.
RADIO TRANSCEIVER
Frequency Range
Tuning Range
Channel Spacing
Number of Channels
Frequency Stability
Type of Emission
Communication Mode
330...470 MHz
±2 MHz from central frequency
12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz
320 / 200 / 160 (or 2 x 160/100/80) *Note 1
< ± 1.5 kHz
F1D
Half-Duplex
RADIO TRANSMITTER
Carrier Power
Carrier Power Stability
Adjacent Channel Power
Spurious Radiation
10 mW...1 W / 50 ohm
+ 2 dB / - 3 dB
according to EN 300 220-1/EN 300 113-1
according to EN 300 220-1/EN 300 113-1
RADIO RECEIVER
Sensitivity
Common Channel Rejection
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation Attenuation
Spurious Radiation
- 115... –110 dBm (BER < 10 E-3) *Note 2
> - 12 dB
> 60 dB @ 12,5 kHz, > 70 dB @ 25 kHz
> 65 dB
< 2 nW
MODEM
Interface
Interface Connector
Data Speed of Serial Interface
Data Speed of Radio Interface
Data format
RS-232 or RS-485, RS-422
D15, female
300 –38400 bps
19200 bps @ 25 kHz, 9600 bps @12.5/20 kHz
Asynchronous RS-232 or RS-422 or RS-485
GENERAL
Operating Voltage
Power Consumption (average)
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Antenna Connector
Housing
Size H x W x D
Installation Plate
Weight
+ 9 ...+ 30 VDC
1.1 W (Receive), 5 W (Transmit)
0.05 W (in Standby Mode)
-25 °C...+55 °C
-40 °C...+75 °C (absolute min / max)
-40 °C...+85 °C
TNC, 50 ohm, female
Aluminium enclosure
137 x 67 x 29 mm
130 x 63 x 1 mm
260 g
* Note 1:The Dual Band version operates on two separate 2 MHz wide frequency bands.
* Note 2: Depending on Receiver settings, see Chapters 3.2, 9.1.2 and 9.2.2.

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1.2 SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 technical specifications
SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 comply with the following international standards: EN 300 220-1, -2
(radio), EN 301 489-1, -3 (EMC) and IEC 60950 (safety).
RADIO TRANSCEIVER
Frequency Range
Channel Spacing
Number of Channels
Frequency Stability
Type of Emission
Communication Mode
869.4125 ... 869.6375 MHz
25 kHz
10
< ± 2.5 kHz
F1D
Half-Duplex
RADIO TRANSMITTER
Carrier Power
Carrier Power Stability
Adjacent Channel Power
Spurious Radiation
10 mW...500 mW / 50 ohm
+ 2 dB / - 3 dB
according to EN 300 220-1
according to EN 300 220-1
RADIO RECEIVER
Sensitivity
Common Channel Rejection
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation Attenuation
Spurious Radiation
-108 dBm (BER < 10 E-3) *
> - 12 dB
> 60 dB
> 60 dB
< 2 nW
MODEM
Interface
Interface Connector
Data speed of RS-Interface
Data speed of Radio Interface
Data format
RS-232 or RS-485, RS-422
D15, female
300 –38400 bps
19200 bps (25 kHz channel)
Asynchronous RS-232 or RS-422 or RS-485
GENERAL
Operating Voltage
Power Consumption (average)
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Antenna Connector
Housing
Size H x W x D
Installation Plate
Weight
+ 9 ...+ 30 VDC
1.2 W (Receive), 3.6 W (Transmit)
0.05 W (in Standby Mode)
-25 °C...+55 °C
-40 °C...+75 °C (absolute min / max)
-40 °C...+85 °C
TNC, 50 ohm, female
Aluminium enclosure
137 x 67 x 29 mm
130 x 63 x 1 mm
260 g
* Depending on Receiver settings, see Chapters 3.2, 9.1.2 and 9.2.2.

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1.3 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic techn. specs (330...470 MHz)
SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic (330…470 MHz) complies with the following international standards:
EN 300 113-2 (radio), EN 301 489-1, -5 (EMC) and EN 60950-1 (safety) and FCC part90.
RADIO TRANSCEIVER
Frequency Range
Tuning Range
Channel Spacing
Number of Channels
Frequency Stability
Type of Emission
Communication Mode
330...470 MHz
±2 MHz from central frequency
12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz
320 / 200 / 160 (or 2 x 160/100/80) *Note 1
< ± 1.5 kHz
F1D
Half-Duplex
RADIO TRANSMITTER
Carrier Power
Carrier Power Stability
Adjacent Channel Power
Spurious Radiation
1, 2, 5 or10 W / 50 ohm
+ 2 dB / - 3 dB
according to EN 300 113-1
according to EN 300 113-1
RADIO RECEIVER
Sensitivity
Common Channel Rejection
Adjacent Channel Selectivity
Intermodulation Attenuation
Spurious Radiation
Diversity Scheme
- 115... -110 dBm (BER < 10 E-3) *Note 2
> - 12 dB
> 60 dB @ 12.5 kHz, > 70 dB @ 25 kHz
> 65 dB
< 2 nW
Space / polarization diversity, selection
combining
MODEM
Interface
Interface Connector
Data Speed of Serial Interface
Data Speed of Radio Interface
Data format
RS-232 or RS-485, RS-422
D15, female
300 –38400 bps
19200 bps (25 kHz channel)
9600 bps (12.5 kHz channel)
Asynchronous RS-232 or RS-422 or RS-485
GENERAL
Operating Voltage
Power Consumption (average)
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Antenna Connector
Housing
Size H x W x D
Weight
+11.8...+30 VDC
1.6 W (Receive), 32 W (Transmit)
0.1 W (in Standby Mode)
-25 °C...+55 °C
-40 °C...+75 °C (absolute min / max)
-40 °C...+85 °C
TNC, 50 ohm, female
Aluminium enclosure
151 x 123 x 29 mm
580 g (without additional cooling parts)
1520 g (with cooling part)
* Note 1:The Dual Band version operates on two separate 2 MHz wide frequency bands.
* Note 2: Depending on Receiver settings, see Chapters 3.2, 9.1.2 and 9.2.2.

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1.4 Basic configuration and installation
The radio modem is shipped with the following default settings (unless otherwise specifically
ordered):
FIXED SETTINGS DEFINED AT THE TIME OF ORDER
Radio Frequency Range
*)
In accordance with Customer Order and taking into account the regulations
set by the local authorities, between 330–470 MHz (3AS and Epic) or
869.4125-869.6375 MHz (3AS 869)
Channel Spacing
12.5, 20 or 25 kHz apart from the 869 MHz which must be 25 kHz
*) See chapter 3 RF interface for more information.
ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS
Radio Settings
1 W (3AS), 10 W (Epic), 500mW (3AS 869) /
-112 dBm @ 25 kHz or -114 dBm @ 12.5 kHz /
Diversity mode OFF (applies to Epic)
Addressing
RX Address OFF / TX Address OFF
Serial Port 1
ON / 19200 / 8 bit data / None / 1 stop bit (for 12.5 kHz the default data
speed is 9600 bps)
Serial Port 2
OFF / 19200 / 8 bit data / None / 1 stop bit (for 12.5 kHz the default data
speed is 9600 bps)
Handshaking
CTS Clear to send / CD RSSI-threshold / RTS Ignored
Additional settings
Error Correction OFF / Error check OFF / Repeater OFF / SL-Commands
OFF/ Priority TX
Routing
OFF
Tests
OFF
Message Routing
OFF
Serial Interface Type
RS-232 or RS-422 or RS-485
The power cable (+Vband GND) must be connected to a power supply with a proper output
voltage and with a minimum output current of 1 A (with the SATELLINE-3AS Epic the required
output current of the power supply is 5A). The DTR–pin of the serial line connector must also be
connected to a positive voltage. Detailed installation instructions can be found in Chapter 10.
When creating a test connection, you can either use the SaTerm terminal program, (available for
free from authorised SATEL dealers or directly from SATEL Customer Support) or HyperTerminal
(which is included in most the Windows™ based operating system packages), or almost any
other terminal program. Basic settings for the serial port of the host computer, when using a
terminal program to communicate with SATEL radio modems, are as follows: ”COM1, 19200
bps, 8-bit data, none parity, 1 stop bit”. If the serial port designated as COM1 in the host
computer is reserved, any other free serial port in the host computer can be used (with the
settings listed).
If the DTR-pin is not connected, the radio modem will remain in STAND-BY mode and will
therefore not send or receive any data.
Note: If you want to change the settings of a radio modem using the Programming Mode of
the radio modem with the help of an external terminal, the data speed of the terminal must
be 9600 bps.

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Basic connection between a radio modem and the serial port COM1 (RS-232) of a PC is
depicted in the schematic below.
When using the SATELLINE-3AS, the operating voltage can be connected to either pin 14 or 15,
and the power supply ground to either pin 7 or 8. Fuse size is 1 A (slow).
When using the SATELLINE-3AS Epic model, the operating voltage must be connected to pins
14 AND 15, and the power supply ground to pins 7 AND 8, due to a larger current
consumption. Fuse size is 4A (slow).
3
2
5
TD
RD
SGND
9-PIN D-CONN.
2
3
7
TD
RD
SGND
25-PIN D-CONN.
TD
RD
SGND
11
RADIO MODEM
9
7
1
14,15
7, 8
DTR
+Vb
GND
Fuse
3AS: 1A slow
3AS Epic: 4A slow
+Vb
GND

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2SERIAL INTERFACE
The radio modem is referred to as DCE (Data Communication Equipment) whereas the PC is
referred to as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). SATELLINE-3AS radio modem includes a 15-pin
‘D’-type female connector, which contains all the connections required to establish
communication between the radio modem, acting as the DCE, and the PC, acting as the DTE.
All EMC-requirements set forth by authorities have been taken into account in the design of the
radio modem. The radio modem user is thereby not required to take any special actions
regarding EMC-shielding (of the radio modem).
The radio modem contains two separate serial ports, which are designated Port 1 and Port 2.
Only one port at a time can be used for communication.
Port 1 complies always with the RS-232 standard.
Port 2 can comply either with the RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 standards. The interface type is set
at the factory according to the customer order. The user can change the interface type
afterwards in the programming mode.
NOTE!
WHEN THE MODE-PIN (PIN 12 OF THE D-CONNECTOR) IS CONNECTED TO
GROUND, THE RADIO MODEM IS IN THE PROGRAMMING MODE AND Port 1 (PINS
7, 9, 11) IS THEN IN USE! If you normally use Port 2 for data transmission, the serial
cable must be changed to a suitable type when switching over to the configuration mode.

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2.1 D15 connector
D-15 female connector in the radio modem
Direction IN is from DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to the radio modem.
Direction OUT is from the radio modem to the DTE.
PORT AND TYPE
PIN
DIRECTION
NAME
EXPLANATION
PORT1, both models
6
OUT
CTS
*
9
OUT
RD1
Receive data (Port1)
11
IN
TD1
Transmit data (Port1)
13
IN
RTS
*
PORT2 RS-232 model
2
OUT
CD
3
OUT
RD2
Receive data (Port2)
4
IN
TD2
Transmit data (Port2)
5
OUT
RSSI
Analog RSSI (Optional HW)
PORT2 RS-422 model
2
OUT
A’
Receive data positive
3
OUT
B’
Receive data negative
4
IN
A
Transmit data positive
5
IN
B
Transmit data negative
PORT2 RS-485 model
2
IN / OUT
A
Data positive **)
3
IN / OUT
B
Data negative **)
COMMON PINS
1
IN
DTR
ON (Vb) / STANDBY (NC)
10
OUT
DSR
12
IN
MODE
DATA (NC) / SETUP (GND)
7, 8
-
GND
Power Ground
14, 15
-
Vb
Operating Voltage
NOTE! Unused pins can be left unconnected.
*) RTS and CTS handshaking connections remain the same irrespective of the port used (Port 1 or Port 2).
**) A and B designators are opposite in Profibus standard.

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Description of pins:
oRD = Receive Data. Output of the data received from the radio modem to the DTE.
oTD = Transmit Data. Input of the data to be transmitted from the DTE to the radio modem.
oCTS = Clear To Send. See Chapter 5.2.1.
oCD = Carrier Detect. See Chapter 5.2.2.
oRTS = Request To Send. See Chapter 5.2.3
oDTR = Data Terminal Ready. Terminal in operation. When the DTR-line is connected to a
positive voltage (e.g. to the operating voltage, Vb), the radio modem is ON, if not, the radio
modem is in the Standby Mode.
oDSR = Data Set Ready. Indicates that the radio modem is switched ON.
oRSSI = Received Signal Strength Indicator. Indicates the strength of the received signal. Can
be used to approximately determine the received signal strength. Analog RSSI is a hardware
option; it must be specified in the order. See Chapter 3.2.1.
oMODE = operational mode. When the MODE-line is connected to ground (GND), the radio
modem enters the Programming Mode which is used to change the settings of the radio
modem (i.e. configuration, set-up). If the MODE-line is not connected, the radio modem will
enter the Data Transfer Mode, in which data can be transmitted and received. The
Programming Mode is used only when installing a radio modem and changing the
operational parameters of a network. Normally the radio modem is always in the Data
Transfer Mode. See Chapter 4.2.
oGND = both the negative pole of the operating voltage and the signal ground.
oVb= positive pole of the operating voltage.
2.2 RS-232 interface
RS-232 standard defines the method of serial data transfer between a computer and its
peripherals. The definition includes both the interface type and signal levels. Most computers
and peripherals contain one or more RS-232 type serial ports. The RS-232 standard uses
transmission lines, in which each single signal line level is referenced, to a common ground
level. RS-232 has been designed to be use in serial transfer of data, in situations where the
distance between communicating equipment is less than 15 m. The otherwise useful RS-232
standard is applied in a multitude of slightly differing ways, (e.g. different pin configurations) and
for this reason different computers and peripherals are not necessarily directly compatible with
each other (see also Chapter 10.2.1 for more information on RS-232 wiring).