Sel SEL-3031 User manual

SEL-3031
Serial Radio
Transceiver
Instruction Manual
*PM3031-01*
20091009

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SEL-3031 Instruction Manual Date Code 20091009

Date Code 20091009 SEL-3031 Instruction Manual
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.........................................................................1.2
Product Diagrams...................................................................................................1.4
Specifications.........................................................................................................1.7
Section 2: Installation
Overview................................................................................................................2.1
Connections............................................................................................................2.7
Front-Panel Indicators..........................................................................................2.11
Communications ..................................................................................................2.12
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
Section 4: Settings and Commands
PC Software............................................................................................................4.1
Settings...................................................................................................................4.5
Commands............................................................................................................4.15
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.1

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Appendix B: SEL-3044 Encryption Card
Overview................................................................................................................B.1
NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Security Requirements ................................................B.1
Theory of Operation—SEL Protocol.....................................................................B.2

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List of Tables
Table 1.1 Radio Antenna and Cable Accessories..................................1.3
Table 2.1 Fresnel Zone Diameter ..........................................................2.3
Table 2.2 900-MHz Frequency Skip Zones...........................................2.6
Table 2.3 Length vs. Loss in Coaxial Cables at 900 MHz ....................2.6
Table 2.4 Default Passwords................................................................2.10
Table 2.5 Password Jumper Position...................................................2.10
Table 2.6 Communications Cables for Time and Communications
Connections ....................................................................2.11
Table 2.7 Front-Panel Status Indicator LEDs......................................2.11
Table 2.8 SEL-3031 Port Description..................................................2.12
Table 2.9 SEL-3031 Port Description..................................................2.13
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.......................................................4.12
Table 4.6 Port X Settings.....................................................................4.14
Table 4.7 Fixed Port Settings...............................................................4.15
Table 4.8 DATE Command..................................................................4.17
Table 4.9 ID Command .......................................................................4.17
Table 4.10 IRIG Command ...................................................................4.18
Table 4.11 L_D Command ....................................................................4.18
Table 4.12 PAS Command.....................................................................4.19
Table 4.13 Factory Default Passwords ..................................................4.19
Table 4.14 Valid Password Characters ..................................................4.20
Table 4.15 QUIT Command..................................................................4.20
Table 4.16 RAD Command...................................................................4.21
Table 4.17 SER Command ....................................................................4.22
Table 4.18 SET Command (Change Settings).......................................4.22
Table 4.19 SET Command Editing Keystrokes.....................................4.23
Table 4.20 SHO Command (Show/View Settings)................................4.23
Table 4.21 STA Command (Device Self-Test Status) ...........................4.24
Table 4.22 STA Command Report.........................................................4.24
Table 4.23 Command Definitions..........................................................4.25
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.1

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................1.1
Figure 1.2 SEL-3031 Dimensions......................................................................1.4
Figure 1.3 SEL-3031 Rack Mount (Front and Rear) .........................................1.5
Figure 1.4 SEL-3031 Wall Mount (Front and Rear) ..........................................1.6
Figure 2.1 Fresnel Zone .....................................................................................2.2
Figure 2.2 Antenna Polarization.........................................................................2.5
Figure 2.3 Wall-Mount and Rack-Mount Rear Connections .............................2.7
Figure 2.4 Two-Wire EIA-485 Connections ....................................................2.12
Figure 2.5 EIA-232 and EIA-485 DB-9 Connector Pin Numbers...................2.13
Figure 2.6 SEL Cable C245A: SEL-3031 to Computer...................................2.14
Figure 2.7 SEL Cable C285: SEL-3031 to DTE Device (SEL Relays)...........2.15
Figure 2.8 SEL Cable C782/C387: SEL-3031 to SEL Communications
Processor....................................................................................2.15
Figure 2.9 USB Interface .................................................................................2.16
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.......................................3.6
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 4.1 Communications Menu.....................................................................4.2
Figure 4.2 Serial Port Communications Parameters ..........................................4.3
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..............................................................4.21
Figure 4.11 Device Response to the STATUS Command..................................4.24
Figure 5.1 Example RAD Command.................................................................5.2
Figure 5.2 RBAD Generation.............................................................................5.4
Figure B.1 SEL-3044 Encryption Card .............................................................B.1
Figure B.2 In-Band Data Packet Format............................................................B.4
Figure B.3 Operation of the AES Encryption Function.....................................B.5
Figure B.4 Encryption Card Location................................................................B.7

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Date Code 20091009 SEL-3031 Instruction Manual
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: SEL-3044 Encryption Card. Describes how the encryption card
operates to secure wireless data. Provides installation information.

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Preface
Conventions
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Conventions
Safety Information
This manual uses three kinds of hazard statements, formatted as follows:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury or equipment damage.
!
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
!
WARNING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
!
DANGER
SEL-3031 Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers
The following hazard statements appear in the body of this manual in English. See the
following table for the English and French translation of these statements.
English French
Although the power level is low, concentrated
energy from a directional antenna may pose a
health hazard. Do not allow users to come
closer than 23 cm (9 in) to the antenna when
the transmitter is operating in indoor or
outdoor environments in the 900-MHz band.
!
CAUTION
Bien que le niveau de puissance soit bas,
l'énergie concentrée d'une antenne
directionnelle peut être un danger pour la
santé. Ne pas autoriser les usagers à
s'approcher à moins de 23 cm (9 po) de
l'antenne quand l'émetteur est en opération
dans un environnement intérieur ou
extérieur dans la bande des 900-MHz.
!
ATTENTION
The radio contains devices sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Undetectable
permanent damage can result if you do not use
proper ESD procedures. Ground yourself, your
work surface, and this equipment before
removing any cover from this equipment. If
your facility is not equipped to work with these
components, contact SEL about returning this
device and related SEL equipment for service.
!
CAUTION
La radio contient des circuits sensibles aux
décharges électrostatiques (DES). Des
dommages permanents non-décelables
peuvent résulter de l’absence de précautions
contre les DES. Raccordez-vous
correctement à la terre, ainsi que la surface
de travail et l’appareil avant d’en retirer un
panneau. Si vous n’êtes pas équipés pour
travailler avec ce type de composants,
contacter SEL afin de retourner l’appareil
pour un service en usine.
!
ATTENTION