Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-3031 User manual

SEL-3031
Serial Radio
Transceiver
Instruction Manual
20181001
*PM3031-01*
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Table of Contents
List of Tables........................................................................................................... iii
List of Figures...........................................................................................................v
Preface...................................................................................................................... vii
Section 1: Introduction and Overview
Overview ................................................................................................................1.1
Features, Benefits, and Applications......................................................................1.2
Models, Options, and Accessories .........................................................................1.3
Product Diagrams...................................................................................................1.6
Specifications .........................................................................................................1.9
Section 2: Installation
Overview ................................................................................................................2.1
Connections..........................................................................................................2.12
Front-Panel Indicators ..........................................................................................2.15
Communications ..................................................................................................2.16
Section 3: Job Done Examples
Overview ................................................................................................................3.1
High-Speed Teleprotection or Control With MIRRORED BITS Communications...3.1
Using an SEL Information Processor to Collect Relay Status and Measurements 3.6
Setting Up a Point-to-Multipoint Link Using DNP3 SCADA Protocol ..............3.10
Configuring Collocated Antennas Using SEL Hop-Sync Technology ................3.16
Section 4: Settings and Commands
PC Software............................................................................................................4.1
Settings...................................................................................................................4.5
Commands............................................................................................................4.17
Section 5: Performance Monitoring, Testing, and Troubleshooting
Overview ................................................................................................................5.1
Monitoring Radio Performance..............................................................................5.1
Self-Test .................................................................................................................5.5
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................5.6
Appendix A: Firmware and Manual Versions
Firmware ...............................................................................................................A.1
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................A.2
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Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Overview................................................................................................................B.1
Technical Support ..................................................................................................B.5
Appendix C: SEL-3044 Encryption Card
Overview................................................................................................................C.1
NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Security Requirements ................................................C.1
Theory of Operation—SEL Protocol.....................................................................C.2
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List of Tables
Table 1.1 Radio Antenna and Cable Accessories .............................................1.4
Table 1.2 Certifications by Country................................................................1.12
Table 2.1 Fresnel Zone Diameter......................................................................2.3
Table 2.2 Antennas Permitted for Use With the SEL-3031..............................2.4
Table 2.3 900-MHz Frequency Skip Zones (Part Numbers Starting
With 30310).................................................................................2.7
Table 2.4 900-MHz Frequency Skip Zones for Brazil (Part Numbers Starting
With 30311).................................................................................2.7
Table 2.5 Length vs. Loss in Coaxial Cables at 900 MHz ...............................2.7
Table 2.6 Default Passwords...........................................................................2.14
Table 2.7 Password Jumper Position ..............................................................2.15
Table 2.8 Communications Cables for Time and Communications
Connections ...............................................................................2.15
Table 2.9 Front-Panel Status Indicator LEDs .................................................2.16
Table 2.10 SEL-3031 Port Description.............................................................2.16
Table 2.11 SEL-3031 Port Description.............................................................2.18
Table 4.1 ACSELERATOR QuickSet SEL-5030 Software .................................4.1
Table 4.2 Device Editor Menus ........................................................................4.9
Table 4.3 Global Settings................................................................................4.11
Table 4.4 Radio Settings .................................................................................4.12
Table 4.5 SKIP Zone Frequencies (SEL-30310) ............................................4.13
Table 4.6 SKIP Zone Frequencies (SEL-30311 Brazil) .................................4.13
Table 4.7 Port Settings....................................................................................4.16
Table 4.8 Fixed Port Settings..........................................................................4.17
Table 4.9 DATE Command.............................................................................4.19
Table 4.10 ID Command...................................................................................4.20
Table 4.11 IRIG Command...............................................................................4.20
Table 4.12 L_D Command ...............................................................................4.21
Table 4.13 PAS Command................................................................................4.21
Table 4.14 Factory-Default Passwords .............................................................4.21
Table 4.15 Valid Password Characters..............................................................4.22
Table 4.16 QUIT Command .............................................................................4.23
Table 4.17 RAD Command ..............................................................................4.23
Table 4.18 SER Command ...............................................................................4.24
Table 4.19 SET Command (Change Settings)..................................................4.25
Table 4.20 SET Command Editing Keystrokes ................................................4.25
Table 4.21 SHO Command (Show/View Settings)...........................................4.26
Table 4.22 STA Command (Device Self-Test Status).......................................4.26
Table 4.23 STA Command Report....................................................................4.27
Table 4.24 TIME Command Definitions ..........................................................4.27
Table 5.1 Device Self-Tests ..............................................................................5.5
Table 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................5.6
Table A.1 Firmware Revision History..............................................................A.1
Table A.2 Instruction Manual Revision History...............................................A.3
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Point-to-Point Product Overview......................................................1.1
Figure 1.2 Point-to-Multipoint Product Overview .............................................1.2
Figure 1.3 Radio Antenna Connections .............................................................1.5
Figure 1.4 SEL-3031 Dimensions......................................................................1.6
Figure 1.5 SEL-3031 Rack Mount (Front and Rear) .........................................1.7
Figure 1.6 SEL-3031 Wall Mount (Front and Rear) ..........................................1.8
Figure 2.1 Fresnel Zone .....................................................................................2.2
Figure 2.2 Antenna Polarization.........................................................................2.6
Figure 2.3 Collocated Antennas With Two Radio Links....................................2.9
Figure 2.4 Three Collocated Synchronized Radios..........................................2.10
Figure 2.5 Wall-Mount and Rack-Mount Rear Connections ...........................2.12
Figure 2.6 SEL-C693 Cable: Two-Wire EIA-485 Connections.......................2.17
Figure 2.7 EIA-232 and EIA-485 DB-9 Connector Pin Numbers ...................2.17
Figure 2.8 SEL-C245A Cable: SEL-3031 to Computer ..................................2.19
Figure 2.9 SEL-C285 Cable: SEL-3031 to DTE Device (SEL Relays)...........2.19
Figure 2.10 SEL-C387 Cable: SEL-3031 to SEL Communications Processor
With IRIG-B ..............................................................................2.20
Figure 2.11 SEL-C273A Cable: SEL-3031 Repeater and Synchronizing
Cable..........................................................................................2.20
Figure 2.12 SEL-C576 Cable: Synchronizing Cable for SEL-3031 ..................2.21
Figure 2.13 USB Interface .................................................................................2.21
Figure 3.1 SEL MIRRORED BITS Connection Example......................................3.1
Figure 3.2 SEL-3031 Port Settings for MIRRORED BITS Connection ................3.2
Figure 3.3 SEL-351 Port Settings for MIRRORED BITS Connection ..................3.3
Figure 3.4 SEL-451 Port Settings for MIRRORED BITS Connection ..................3.4
Figure 3.5 SEL-2505 DIP Switch Settings for MIRRORED BITS Connection ....3.5
Figure 3.6 TAR ROKA Command From an SEL-351 .......................................3.5
Figure 3.7 SEL-3031 Linking Information Processors to Relays ......................3.6
Figure 3.8 SEL-3031 Port 1 Settings for Fast Messaging..................................3.7
Figure 3.9 SEL-351 Port Settings for Fast Messaging.......................................3.8
Figure 3.10 Example AUTO Command Output...................................................3.9
Figure 3.11 SEL-3031 Point-to-Multipoint Example ........................................3.10
Figure 3.12 Radio Settings for Point-to-Multipoint ...........................................3.11
Figure 3.13 Port 1 Settings for Point-to-Multipoint...........................................3.12
Figure 3.14 SEL-3530 RTAC DNP3 Settings ....................................................3.13
Figure 3.15 SEL-651R Communications Settings for P2MP ............................3.14
Figure 3.16 SEL-651R DNP Port Settings for P2MP ........................................3.15
Figure 3.17 Setting up Collocated Antennas at a Repeater Location.................3.16
Figure 3.18 SYNC Settings for Master Radio....................................................3.18
Figure 4.1 Communications Menu.....................................................................4.2
Figure 4.2 Serial Port Communications Parameters ..........................................4.3
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Figure 4.3 Terminal Window Menu................................................................... 4.4
Figure 4.4 Device Response to ID Command ................................................... 4.4
Figure 4.5 Selection of Drivers.......................................................................... 4.7
Figure 4.6 Update Part Number......................................................................... 4.8
Figure 4.7 New Setting Screen .......................................................................... 4.8
Figure 4.8 Status Screen .................................................................................. 4.10
Figure 4.9 Radio Strength and Channel Availability....................................... 4.11
Figure 4.10 RAD Command Response ............................................................. 4.24
Figure 4.11 Device Response to the STATUS Command ................................. 4.27
Figure 5.1 Example RAD Command ................................................................ 5.2
Figure 5.2 RBAD Generation ............................................................................ 5.4
Figure C.1 SEL-3044 Encryption Card..............................................................C.1
Figure C.2 In-Band Data Packet Format ............................................................C.4
Figure C.3 Operation of the AES Encryption Function .....................................C.5
Figure C.4 Encryption Card Location ................................................................C.7
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Preface
Manual Overview
The SEL-3031 Serial Radio Transceiver manual includes the information
needed to properly install and operate the product.
The scope of this manual includes specifications, installation, mechanical
information, self-monitoring, and alarming.
An overview of each manual section and topics follows.
Preface. Describes the manual organization and conventions used to
present information.
Section 1: Introduction and Overview.Describes the basic features and
functions of the SEL-3031, and lists the specifications.
Section 2: Installation.Describes how to mount and wire the SEL-3031;
illustrates wiring connections for various applications.
Section 3: Job Done Examples.Describes common SEL-3031 applications.
Section 4: Settings and Commands.Describes settings and commands for use
with the SEL-3031.
Section 5: Performance Monitoring, Testing, and Troubleshooting.Lists common
operating and troubleshooting questions.
Appendix A: Firmware and Manual Versions.Details differences between
firmware versions. Provides a record of changes made to the manual.
Appendix B: Firmware Upgrade Instructions.Provides instructions for
upgrading the firmware in the SEL-3031.
Appendix C: SEL-3044 Encryption Card.Describes how the encryption card
operates to secure wireless data. Provides installation information.
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Preface
Safety Information
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Safety Information
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions
This manual uses three kinds of hazard statements, defined as follows:
Safety Symbols
The following symbols are often marked on SEL products.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION
Refer to accompanying documents.
ATTENTION
Se reporter à la documentation.
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