Satel SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro 35W User manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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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.
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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
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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
Copyright: 2010 SATEL Oy
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means without the prior
written permission of SATEL Oy. This document is provided in confidence and must not be distributed to third parties without the express
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RESTRICTIONS ON USE
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro is allowed to be use 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, CY, CZ, HR, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, ID, IS, IE, IL, IT, LT, LV,
NL, NO, OM, PL, PT, RO, RU, SI, ZA, ES, SK, SE, CH, TH, GB and US
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro 35W is allowed to be use only in countries where FCC approval is
valid. It does not fulfil the ETSI specification.
WARNING! Users of SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro 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
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.
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.

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PRODUCT CONFORMITY
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro 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-3ASd Epic Pro 35W
Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro 35W conforms to the requirements of
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 90 (Federal Communications Commission, FCC).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE............................................................................................. 1
RESTRICTIONS ON USE......................................................................................... 2
WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................. 2
PRODUCT CONFORMITY....................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................ 5
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 10
1SATELLINE-3ASD EPIC PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................. 11
2SATELLINE-3ASD EPIC PRO 35 W TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................... 12
2.1Basic configuration and installation.......................................................... 13
3OTHER FEATURES .......................................................................................... 14
4SATELLINE-3ASD EPIC PRO 35W SPECIAL FEATURES .................................... 15
4.1Call Sign..................................................................................................... 15
4.2Temperature protection of RF power amplifier......................................... 16
4.3Protection of current .................................................................................. 17
4.4Pacific Crest and TRIMTALK compatibility.................................................. 17
4.4.1General...............................................................................................................17
4.4.2Configuration in the Programming menu................................................................17
4.4.3Configuration by using SL commands.....................................................................18
4.4.4Settings................................................................................................................18
4.4.5Repeater Function.................................................................................................21
4.4.6Support for Local/Remote addresses.......................................................................21
4.4.7Latency................................................................................................................22
4.4.7.1Transmission delays using Option1 (Pacific Crest 4FSK) on 25 kHz channel 22
4.4.7.2Transmission delays using Option2 (Pacific Crest GMSK) on 25 kHz channel 22
5SERIAL INTERFACE......................................................................................... 23

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5.1RS-232 interface ........................................................................................ 23
5.2Connectors ................................................................................................. 24
6PROGRAMMING............................................................................................ 25
6.1Display ....................................................................................................... 25
6.2Keypad
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6.3Programming............................................................................................. 26
6.3.1Power level change by using the LCD and keypad...................................................26
6.3.2SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro/ Epic Pro 35W LCD DISPLAY AFTER POWER-UP...............27
7RF INTERFACE................................................................................................ 28
7.1Transmitter................................................................................................. 28
7.2Receiver...................................................................................................... 29
7.3Priority RX/TX............................................................................................. 29
7.4Error correction.......................................................................................... 30
7.5Error check................................................................................................. 30
7.6Dual Band feature and Dual Channel function......................................... 31
7.7Free Channel Scan (FCS) function .............................................................. 32
8USER INTERFACE............................................................................................ 34
8.1LED-indicators............................................................................................ 34
8.2Programming Mode................................................................................... 34
8.2.1Changing the settings (Example: Epic Pro 35W) ......................................................35
8.2.2Restoring factory settings.......................................................................................36
9TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISSION........................................................... 37
9.1Serial interface, data format ..................................................................... 37
9.2Handshake lines........................................................................................ 38
9.2.1CTS-line ..............................................................................................................38
9.2.2CD-line ...............................................................................................................38
9.2.3RTS-line...............................................................................................................39
9.3
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Timing and delays during data transmission............................................ 39
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9.3.1Data buffering in the radio data modem.................................................................39
9.3.2Pause length ........................................................................................................40
9.3.3TX delay...............................................................................................................41
9.4Tests ....................................................................................................... 41
10REPEATER MODE AND ADDRESSING........................................................... 43
10.1Repeater .................................................................................................. 43
10.2Addressing............................................................................................... 44
10.2.1Connection between two points ...........................................................................46
10.2.2System of one base station and several substations................................................46
10.3Using repeaters and addresses in the same system............................... 47
10.3.1System with several repeaters...............................................................................47
10.3.2Repeater chain using address pairs ......................................................................48
10.3.3Repeater chain using dual addressing ..................................................................49
10.3.4Redundant repeater chain ...................................................................................49
11MESSAGE ROUTING .................................................................................... 50
11.1Introduction to Message Routing............................................................. 50
11.1.1Features of Message Routing...............................................................................51
11.1.2Limitations of Message Routing............................................................................51
11.1.3Getting started with Message Routing...................................................................52
11.1.4SaTerm and the configuration of the Message Routing...........................................52
11.1.5Manual configuration of the Message Routing.......................................................53
11.1.6Configuration of the protocol in Message Routing.................................................53
11.2Operating modes of Message Routing.................................................... 54
11.3Detailed description of Message Routing................................................ 55
11.3.1Source Mode Routing .........................................................................................55
11.3.2Virtual Mode Routing..........................................................................................55
11.3.3Overhop function in Source Mode Routing ...........................................................55
11.3.4Network ID ........................................................................................................57
12SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 58
12.1Changing parameters using a terminal device....................................... 58
12.1.1Changing frequency (active radio channel frequency)............................................59
12.1.2Changing radio settings......................................................................................60
12.1.3Changing primary and secondary addressing settings............................................62
12.1.4Modification of handshaking functions .................................................................64
12.1.5Special functions ................................................................................................66
12.1.6
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Modification of routing........................................................................................67
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12.1.7
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Activating tests....................................................................................................71
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12.1.8Restoring factory settings.....................................................................................71
12.1.9Saving modified settings into the permanent memory.............................................71
12.1.10Updating software ............................................................................................72
12.1.11Saving modified values into the internal memory.................................................72
12.2Changing parameters using the SL-COMMANDS.................................... 72
12.2.1Frequency..........................................................................................................73
12.2.2Addressing.........................................................................................................74
12.2.3Radio parameters...............................................................................................75
12.2.4Other functions ..................................................................................................76
13INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 79
13.1Installation of a Radio Data Modem ....................................................... 79
13.2Connection cables .................................................................................... 79
13.2.1RS-232 wiring ....................................................................................................80
13.2.2Fuse..................................................................................................................82
13.2.3Power supply......................................................................................................82
13.3Antenna installation ................................................................................ 82
13.3.1Base stations......................................................................................................82
13.3.2General antenna installation instructions ..............................................................83
14DESIGNING SYSTEMS.................................................................................. 86
14.1Factors affecting the quality and distance of the radio connection ........ 86
14.2Radio field strength ................................................................................. 87
15CHECK LIST.................................................................................................. 88
16ACCESSORIES............................................................................................... 89
16.1RS-232 adapters and adapter cables...................................................... 89
16.2Power cable ............................................................................................. 89
16.3RF-cables.................................................................................................. 89
16.4Antennas.................................................................................................. 89
16.5Filters and lightning protectors ............................................................... 90
17APPENDIX A................................................................................................ 91
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APPENDIX B ................................................................................................ 92
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18.1Functional delays..................................................................................... 92
18.2Transmission related delays.................................................................... 92
18.2.1Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel.....................................93
18.2.2Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel ................................................95

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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.
SATEL has addressed these market requirements by introducing the SATELLINE-3AS radio
modem range. The S
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro
and
Epic Pro 35 W
can offer speeds up to
19.2 kbps and has a selectable serial interface between 300 … 38 400 bps.
In addition to increased data transfer speed; SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W
include standard RS-232 interface.
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro and 35W 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. There is also a special software version
x.xx-VAR5, where only power and channels can be chosen.
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W 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-3ASd Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W also offer option of error correction, utilising the
FEC-method (Forward Error Correction). FEC can be used to minimise errors caused by noisy
channels.
SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W radio modem operates in one of the 4 basic
modes of operation: Data Transfer Mode, Programming Mode, Test Mode or Standby Mode.