Smartlink IntelPage 5W User manual

IntelPage 5W
(POCSAG) Transmitter
INSTALLATION MANUAL
IntelPage 5W (POCSAG) Transmitter Installation Manual v1.3

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1. Contents
1. Contents...............................................................................................................1
2. Equipment List...................................................................................................2
3. Overview..............................................................................................................3
Introduction...............................................................................................................................3
Features....................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 3
LED Indicators...............................................................................................................................................3
Rear Panel................................................................................................................................4
TX INPUT (RJ45 Connector).................................................................................................4
Transmitter Settings (Default – Only 1 & 5 are ON)...........................................................4
POWER 12V DC Input............................................................................................................4
ANTENNA Port........................................................................................................................ 4
4. Installation...........................................................................................................5
Enclosure Mounting.................................................................................................................5
Antenna.....................................................................................................................................5
Connecting Intelpage to a Paging Terminal........................................................................6
5. SmartWatch XP Monitoring Software Setup............................................. 6
6. Technical Informations....................................................................................9
Transmitters..............................................................................................................................9
The installation of Multiple Transmitters and Aerials......................................................... 9
VSWR.............................................................................................................................................................9
7. Types of Antennas..........................................................................................10
Co-linear................................................................................................................................. 10
Monopole................................................................................................................................10
Side Mounted / Unity Gain Dipole.......................................................................................10
8. APPENDIX......................................................................................................... 11
This Product is Not Field Serviceable................................................................................11
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................11

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2. Equipment List
IntelPage unit (Part No. TX5W INT)
12 V DC Regulated Power Supply with mains cable
Plastic wall mount bracket
Small Rubber whip antenna with 90deg adaptor
Communications cable (blue 5 metre CAT-5E straight through RJ45 to RJ45)
RS232 Type connector set (DB25 Female to RJ45 connector)
Installation Manual

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3. Overview
Introduction
The Intelpage is a high quality POCSAG transmitter, suitable for use where small to medium coverage is
required.
Features
On-Site Paging
The Intelpage uses an internal transmitter to send instant messages free of charge. This makes it the ideal
system for any company desiring to contact mobile staff without amassing a huge, ongoing
communications bill. There are no monthly access fees or per-call charges with this device. The transmitter
within the Intelpage will provide coverage for small-medium premises such as a hotel, school or business.
Synthesized Design
The transmitter within the Intelpage is a synthesized design capable of operating in the 148-174 MHz VHF
band (also available in 450-470 MHz UHF band). This means it can operate on the majority of the world’s
onsite paging frequencies.
Versatility
The Intelpage is very configurable. A series of switches on the rear panel enable the unit to be interfaced
with almost any piece of paging equipment.
Front Panel
LED Indicators
Power LED (Yellow)
Indicates that power is applied to the back of the unit and that it is operational.
Transmitter Indicators
PTT LED (Yellow)
Indicates that the externally connected POCSAG transmitter is currently busy
transmitting (“Keyed up”)
Data LED (Red)
Indicates POCSAG data activity.
Carrier Detect LED (Yellow)
Indicates channel is busy.

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Rear Panel
TX INPUT (RJ45 Connector)
The Intelpage contains an internal paging transmitter. The rear connector is an 1 8
RJ45 type, 8 pin - socket. Pin numbers are viewed from the back of the unit.
(socket view)
Thepinoutsaredescribedbelow.
Pin No. Name Description
1 AudioP Audio – High side of balanced connection
2 AudioN Audio – Low side of balanced connection
3Mode/Txd
{Audio | Data} mode selection OR when mode: Serial Transmit Data output to
transmitter.
4 PTT Push To Talk/ Transmit (active-low-input)
5 GND Ground
6 Data Digital Data (active-high-input)
7 Rxd Serial Transmit Data input from the transmitter.
8 Busy Carrier detect (active-low-output)
Transmitter Settings (Default – Only 1 & 2 are ON)
Five position DIP Switch which configures the interface properties. Each setting can be enabled (on) or
disabled (off). Busy Invert, Data Invert,PTTInvert, PTT Pull-up,BusyTTL(Busy is also known as Carrier
Detect or C.D).
POWER 12V DC Input
This connector is used to supply power to the unit. The Intelpage requires 12VDC @ 2amps regulated. You
will have been supplied with a suitable power supply with mains lead which will plug straight into this socket.
ANTENNA Port
The antenna port is an opening to allow connection of the antenna to the internal transmitter. The
connector is a standard BNC 50 ohm.

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4. Installation
Enclosure Mounting
Before mounting the enclosure, you will need to decide where to place the unit. The Intelpage comes
default with rubber feet installed, allowing it to sit on a desk or table, or be stacked upon other plastic
Fusion Series modules.
The kit also includes a wall mounting bracket. To install this bracket:
1. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the rubber feet.
2. Seat the bracket on the base of the unit. It will onl
y
fit one wa
y
around.
3. Use the screws that used to hold the rubber feet in position, to hold the wall mount bracket in
position.
Antenna
A suitable antenna capable of handling 5 watts must be connected to the BNC connector on the rear panel.
The antenna for the unit must not be mounted within 5 metres of any other sensitive electronic equipment
including routers, computers or phone systems. See the technical information section below for further
information.
WARNING: The antenna must be placed at least 5 metres away from other electronic equipment to
prevent interference.

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Connecting Intelpage to a Paging Terminal
The unit can be connected to almost any paging system worldwide. DIP switches on the rear panel of the
unit customize the way the Intelpage operates.
If you are connecting the Intelpage to a SmartWatch XP Monitoring Software,theDIPSwitch
configuration is as follows.
The DIP switches on the Intelpage come preconfigured as above. If you are connecting the unit to a third
party encoder, consult its documentation for the transmitter settings required.
5. SmartWatch XP Monitoring Software Setup
If you are connecting the Intelpage unit to a SmartWatch XP Monitoring Software, you must use an
“RS232” type connector set and the supplied straight through RJ45-RJ45 cable (blue CAT-5E).
Once the Intelpage are connected to the Dongle (RS232 DB25 Female to the Male end of the Dongle), the
SmartWatch XP Monitoring software must be setup to match and ensure correct operation.
1. Ensure
y
ou are lo
gg
ed on as Maintenance User
(
see SmartWatch XP Help for details
)
.
2. From the SmartWatch XP Main Screen,clickInterfaces and then select Ports as shown below.

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3. Click New to create a new Port and t
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Tx as the Name.
4. In the Protocol field, select POCSAG from the drop down list.
5. In the Type field, select Direct RS-232 fromthedropdownlist.
6. In the Serial Port field, select an available COM from the drop down list and ensurin
g
y
our
Intelpage 5 Watt Transmitter is connected to that port.
7. In the Flow Control field, select RTS/CTS from the drop down list.
8. Click Save,thenRefresh and Close when completed.
9. To Setup the Pocsag Gateways, click Interfaces and then select Pocsag from the SmartWatch
XP Main Screen as shown below.

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10. Click/Hi
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Intelpa
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11. The correct settings for the Intelpage 5 Watt Transmitter are easily achieved by clicking the
Presets and selecting Maxon.
12. Ensure that Contains security device,PTT invert,Ignore busy and Ports enabled are ticked.
13. Click Save and then Close when completed.
14. To Setup a Contact that will receive POCSAG messages from the Intelpage 5 Watt Transmitter.
Click Contacts from the SmartWatch XP Main Screen. The screen below will be displayed.
15. Click New and t
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pe e
g
.Staff Pa
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er CC:0070808 as the Name &0070808 as the Address.
16. In the Send via field, select Pocsag Gateway from the drop down list.
17. Click Save and then Close when completed.

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6. Technical Informations
Transmitters
Thick steel and concrete, large magnetic and electric fields, and terrain and weather conditions will affect
transmitter efficiency, so you will need to test the coverage of your local area transmitter at some stage of
installation.
When you perform the test you should pay particular attention to the quality of the messages that you
receive on the test pager. If you receive corrupted messages then it is possible that you will have problems
sending messages to that region.
If you find that you are receiving corrupted messages then you should consider the following methods for
improving transmission quality:
Move the antenna to a position that gives it a clear line of site to all areas you wish to cover.
Reduce the length of the cable connecting the aerial to transmitter.
Use the appropriate coaxial cable to connect the aerial to transmitter which will suit the len
g
th of
the cable run. For example use RG213 for runs up to 20 meters and use LDF440 for runs over 20
meters.
Choose another type of antenna for the transmitter.
Position the antenna in a higher location or use an antenna with a higher gain.
Increase the transmitter power. There are a number of objections to this method, such as local restrictions
on aerial power. In addition, doubling the transmitter power to the aerial only gives an increase in range of
a factor of 1:19 (fourth root).
The installation of Multiple Transmitters and Aerials
For buildings in an area with good field strength outside but weak reception within, possibly caused by
shielding due to reinforcement in suspended slabs, metal plating and other building materials:
The suppl
y
lead to the aerial can serve as a radiator, effectivel
y
providin
g
a5meter
(y
ard
)
ran
g
e
form the cable.
The suppl
y
from open
(
leak
y)
coaxial cable as a line radiator lead to a 50 ohm terminator
(
the
cable is in effect the aerial).
VSWR
WARNING: VSWR is a measure of impedance mismatch between the transmission line and its load. The
higher the VSWR, the greater the mismatch. A high VSWR means some of the transmitted signal is being
reflected at the antenna, back down the coax line and back into the transmitter itself. If this value is too
high, the amount of power reflected back into the transmitter can damage the transmitter. The minimum
VSWR, i.e., that which corresponds to a perfect impedance match is 1. It is essential that the VSRW of the
antenna and coax connected to the amplifier is set to 1.5 or better using a SWR meter. If this test is
skipped, permanent damage may result to the amplifier. Damage will also occur to the unit if the amplifier is
set to transmit if no antenna is connected to the unit. To transmit without an antenna connected to the unit,
use a dummy load capable of handling at least 5 watts.