WiPath PDT3000 User manual

PDT3000
Service Manual
June 2008
www.wipath.com

Contents
Section 1. Product Description
Section 2. User Instructions
Section 3. Programming using PDT3P
Section 4. Technical Service

Section 1.
PDT3000 - Product Description
The PDT3000 Paging Data Terminal is an intelligent multi-function paging device capable of receiving and
displaying messages on a large graphical LCD display as well as providing multiple output and control options.
It is able to print messages directly to a parallel or serial printer, output the message data via serial ports or control
or receive data from external devices via its two serial ports.
The PDT3000 has four relay control outputs internally and may additionally be interfaced with an external
RCM3000 relay board for multiple relay control.
The ruggedized case of the PDT3000 is constructed of glass reinforced ABS that gives it a strength similar to
aluminium for operation in harsh environments such as mounting on forklifts for in-plant messaging. Depending on
the connector configuration it can also be made weathertight to a rating of IP65.
Other options include an inbuilt POCSAG paging encoder for repeater or rebroadcast applications and other
specialized serial data inputs and outputs for control of devices such as LED signs.
The PDT3000 is available in a number of configurations with different connector combinations and
weathertightness ratings and has a number of mounting options to choose from. The following page shows the
different back panel connector options. Other options are available on request (minimum order 500 pieces)
Specifications
Display Size
130 x 40mm (Approx 5 x 1.5in)
Selectivity
better than 60 dB
Receiver
Synthesised
Image Rejection
better than 55 dB
Frequencies
148-174, 450-470, 929-932 MHz
Spurious Rejection
better than 55 dB
(Other frequencies by request)
Frequency Stability
10 ppm at -10C~+60C
Protocols
Pocsag & Flex
Power
12-32 V DC/AC (12VDC Nominal)
Channel Spacing
25 KHz
150mW @ 12V
Data Transmission Rate
512-2400 bps (Pocsag)
Physical
230 x 94 x 56mm (~9 x 3.5 x 2in)
1600/2-6400/4 (Flex)
(Excluding brackets and antenna)
Frequency Deviation
+/- 4,5 KHz
Temperature Range
-10oC to 70oC
Receiving Sensitivity
5 uV at 1200 bps
Synthesized Receiver Band Splits For PDT3000
Bands Normally Available
Ex Stock
Bands available on order
(min 50) 6-8 weeks
VHF
VHF
148-153
135-139
152-159
146-149
156-162
162-169
168-174
UHF
UHF
408-412
410-418
450-458
442-450
458-466
492-500
462-470
900 MHz
929-932

Section 2.
PDT3000 - PAGING DATA TERMINAL USER INSTRUCTIONS
Receiving & Reading Messages
On receipt of a message the PDT will beep and an unopened envelope will appear at the top of the LCD
display. Press the green Acknowledge key (A) to display the message and the down key to scroll if the message
is longer than one screen. You may use the left and right keys to scroll between different messages.
Once the message has been read the symbol will change to an opened envelope .
The PDT3000 will hold up to 40 messages in its standard message stack and up to 10 locked messages. Locked
messages appear at the bottom left of the display thus .
To return to the main screen press the red Mode (M) key once.
Control Functions
To activate the control functions, press the red Mode (M) key once.
The following symbols will appear:
As the cursor is moved across the symbols a text description will appear below them.
Exit Return to main screen
Delete Message Delete the 1 message under which the message cursor is placed.
Delete All Read Messages Delete all messages that have been read ( ).
Delete All Messages Delete all messages except locked messages.
Lock Message Place the selected messages in the Locked Messages section. Note the same
symbol is used to unlock locked messages.
Display Functions Adjust LCD Contrast and Backlight Brightness. Use Up/Down to select and
Left/Right keys to adjust
Print Message Print the selected message. Note the same may be achieved by pressing the
blue Print (P) key
System Setup Set various display, message, alerting and date/time functions. See below:
System Setup*
Press the red Mode (M) key and move the cursor to the System Setup selection. Press Magain and use
Up/Down keys to select menu are. Press the Right key to select the Options Menu. The Left and Right keys are
used to change the selection. The Akey will return you to the previous screen and the Mkey will return you to the
main screen.
Display Options
Function Description Settings

Backlight Time Set how long backlight is to remain on after a key 5s/10s/30s/1m/5m/
press or message received (see next option) Permanent
Backlight on Msg Turns the backlight on when message received. Y or N
Display Instantly Display message automatically when received Y or N
Display For Sets how long the message will remain on display 5s/10s/30s/1m/5m/
Permanent
Display Lines No. of lines of text on display - Changes Text size 4 or 8
Scroll Scroll text in message 1 or 3 lines at a time 1 or 3
Show [Name] Before Message Display the name assigned to the cap code/address Y or N
at the beginning of the message (set via PDTP)
Show Capcode Before Message Display Capcode at the beginning of the message. Y or N
Show [Number] Before Message Display The number of the message 1-40 at the Y or N
beginning of the message.
Date Format Display dates mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy US or International
Time Format 12 or 24 hour 12 or 24
Delete All Read Messages Turns the Delete All Read Messages option on and Y or N
off to allow read messages only to be deleted.
Delete All Turns the Delete All Messages option on and off to Y or N
allow all messages to be deleted
Message/Alert Options
Function Description Settings
Audible Alert Beeper sounds on receipt of message On or Off
Beep Continuously Beeper sounds until message is acknowledged by Y or N
pressing any key
Reminder Beep Reminder beep sounds until message is read On or Off
Initial Alert Time Time beeper sounds on initial receipt of message 1s/5s/10s/30s/1m/
5m
Reminder Interval How often the reminder beep sounds
30s/1m/2m/3m/4m/5m
Reminder Period How long reminder beep continues for 5m/10m/15m/30m/
Forever
Combine Duplicate Messages If a message identical to a previous message is Y or N
received display as separate message (N) or not (Y)
Relay Lockout Period Period during which Relays will not respond to identical
1s/2s/3s/5s/10s/20s/ commands on the
same capcode or message. 30s/1m/2m/3m/5m/ 10m/20m/30m
Timestamp message Place the date and time of receipt at end of message Y or N
Set Time & Date
Displays date and time in selected format - Use Up/Down keys to adjust, L/R to change selection
*Note: These settings may be set in PDT3P and locked out of the user interface.
Connecting the Paging Data Terminal
The PDT has four standard connectors on its back face plate plus, if fitted, an additional three optional connectors.

Standard Connectors
25 pin DB25 (P1) - Standard centronics parallel printer output.
9 pin DB9 (S1) - Standard RS232 serial port for programming and data I/O (pinout below.)
BNC connector is for connecting the external antenna.
DC Socket - Power in 11-32v AC or DC (recommended 12v DC).
Optional Connectors
An RJ11 4 pin socket (S2) provides a second serial port for multi I/O requirements.
2 RJ45 8 pin sockets (R1 & R2) provide connection for up to 4 relays. Either port may also be used as an
alternative means to connect power input. (See pinout below)
General Specifications
Receiver type Synthesized FSK FM receiver
Freq. bands available 135-174, 450-470, 929-932 MHz (5MHz band splits), 25kHz band width
Sensitivity Typically better than -118 dBm into 50 ohms
Decoding format Pocsag or FlexTM
Capcodes/Addresses Up to 1000 (Varies according to format selected and other functions)
LCD Display Format Blue/White Graphical 240x64, high brightness, LED backlight
Operating Temp 0-70degC
Display area 127x 34mm (5”x1.5”) 8 or 4 lines text
Physical 227x75x42mm (~9x3x1.5”) excluding bracket and antenna connector
Power 10-32 VDC or AC
Consumption Up to 500mA on start up, 100-250 continuous
Relays Switch contact ratings 0.5A @125VAC, 1A @24VDC resistive load
Approvals FCC CFR 47 Part 15, C-Tick

Section 3.
Programming the PDT3000 using PDT3P
Contents
User Instructions For PDT3P
oContents
oIntroduction
oPDT3P Version Information
oInstalling the software
oConnecting the PDT3000
Required Items:
oThe Main PDT3P Window
Title Bar
Upload To Pager Button
Download From Pager Button
Check Pager Version Button
The Set Time & Upload Button (PDR Templates Only)
Menu Options
File - New Open, Save, Save As
File - Set Template
File - Set Template Set ID
File - Comport
File - Program Mode
File - Import Capcodes
File - Exit
ES - Read, Write
ES - Upgrade
ES - Set password
ES - Set Time & Write
ES - Upload a specific SES file
ES - Get OTAP Capcodes
oThe Capcodes Window
Adding Capcodes (Addresses)
Output Options
Serial 1
Serial 2
Print
Maildrop
Type
Level
Relays 1-4
Global Option Clear By Keys
Output to Transmitter
Output to Control Relay Board
Capcode Control Relay Board Settings Window
Capcode Alarm Options
Capcode Alarm Settings Window
oThe Printer Options Window
Output Options
Output to Printer
Output Time & Date
Output Capcode
Output Form Feed
Put Header on Separate Line
Printer Page Width
Output Lines Between Messages
Printer Type
Number of copies to print
Printer

oThe Serial Options Window
Serial
Serial Format
Header String
Footer String
Transmitter
Type
Retransmit all capcodes
Invert Transmitting Data
Stop receiving during retransmitting
Key up Delay
Transmit Input Response
Output Response on Serial
Setup Response Messages
Response Input Options Window
Response Serial Input Options:
Response for Logical Level Input Options:
oMessage Relay Options Window
Adding Text to Control Relays
Control Relay Options
Relays 1-4
Global Option Clear By Keys
Only match at beginning
Output to Control Relay Board Options
Message Control Relay Board Options Window
oThe Alert Options Window (PDR/PSR Only)
oThe Frequency & Notes Window
Frequency
Invert Decoder Bit Steam
Set Decoder Baud Rate
Allow Paging Network to set time
Receiver type
Allow decoding errors
Remove unreadable characters
Remove leading characters
LCD contrast base
Notes
oOTAP Options Window
Enable Over The Air Programming Capcode Option
OTAP Pager ID
Capcodes Levels
oThe PDT UI Settings Window
Use the following settings
Settings
PDT3000 Peripherals
oPort Pin-out
oSerial Port2 to PC Cable
oAlarm Inputs
PDT3000 ROM Limitation

Introduction
Paging Data Terminal 3000 Programmer (PDT3P) software is used to set up configurations for Paging Data
Terminal 3000 (PDT3000).
There are 3 components to programming a PDT3000; this software (PDT3P), the templates that are loaded by
PDT3P when it is first started and the firmware contained in the hardware.
It is very important to understand the difference between these three components.
Templates determine the type of product and model of product that is to be programmed. When PDT3P is first
loaded onto a PC a template ID key is requested. This key determines which templates will be visible. There are
about 30 templates however you will only receive a key for the templates that you require. When PDT3P is started
subsequently a template window will pop up to allow you to select the correct template. If the key you were
originally provided was for a single template then this window will not appear and PDT3P will automatically load
that template. Additional templates can be activated by changing the template ID key. Note that it is possible to
program a unit with an incorrect template and this will cause the product to act in an incorrect manner. This will not,
however, damage the unit. The current template loaded will always appear in the title bar at the top of PDT3P.
When a download from a unit is carried out, PDT3P will automatically load the current template contained in that
unit.
PDT3P is used to set the programmable configuration parameters of the unit such as frequency, cap codes, I/O
settings etc. The user interface and the functions visible in PDT3P will change according to which template is
loaded.
The firmware contained in the PDT3000 determines its basic operational capabilities. There is only one version of
firmware (rom file) available for each of three different types of product. All other differences between different
models of the same product are set using the templates.
PDT3P Version Information
PDT3P version 6.0 or over can only be used for the PDT3000 with the M16/62PE(M30626FHPFP) type of the
processor and does not support the M16/62P(M30624FGPFP) and M16/62A(M30624FGAFP) processor types
used on the PDT3000.
If the PDT3000 has M16/62PE(M30626FHPFP) processor type on board but with an old version firmware, the
steps below must be followed to upgrade:
1. "Download from pager" to read the pager configure first.
2. "Upload to pager" to write the pager configure into the new ROM area for version 6.0 or over ROM.
3. "Upgrade" the "pdt_flash_PEV6.0.rom" to PDT from the "ES | Upgrade | flash" folder.
4. Then "Upgrade" the "pdtVx.x.rom to PDT from the "ES | Upgrade" menu.
Installing the PDT3P software
PDT3P requires a PC running Windows 2000/NT/XP and at least 32MB RAM.
1. Run the installer by double clicking on PDT3Px.xx.exe.
2. Follow the instructions in the installer wizard.
3. Once installed run PDT3P by clicking on the shortcut in the Start manus or selecting PDT3P.exe from the
folder in which it is installed.
4. You will be prompted to Enter Set ID . The key will have been provided to you or may be contained on the
CD in a notepad file called PDT3P Key.txt.
5. Hit OK.
6. If your key permits access to more than one Template then a selection of templates will appear in a new
window. If your key only allows access to one template then PDT3P will start automatically in that template.

Connecting the PDT3000
Required Items:
1 x Serial Null Modem DB9 female-to-female cable.
1 x 12v DC Power supply rated at 0.5 amps (or greater) with 2.5mm center positive plug attached.
1. Plug the serial cable into the PC (COM1 is the default port)
2. Open PDT3P
3. Select the template appropriate to the PDT3000 that you are programming. Note: if you only have a key for
one template then PDT3P will open automatically with that template active.
4. Plug the PDT3000 into a 12-volt supply and plug in the DB9 plug into the back of the PDT3000.
{PDT3P does not read or write to the PDT3000 unless instructed to do so. It is recommended that, unless you need
to change the basic template of the PDT3000, you download the program in the unit first. Click on the "Download
From Pager" button. This will download the current settings from the PDT3000. It will also automatically select the
template that is currently loaded in the PDT3000. If you need to change the basic template of the PDT3000 do not
do a download. Just select your template, change the settings and press "Upload To Pager" (Please consult) }

The Main PDT3P Window
Title Bar
The blue Title Bar at the top shows the current Template selected.
Upload To Pager Button
This button is used to upload new settings to the PDT3000. This will overwrite any settings currently in the
PDT3000.
Download From Pager Button
This button is used to download the current settings from the PDT3000. This will overwrite any settings currently in
PDT3P and will change the template in PDT3P to that programmed in the PDT3000 if different from that showing.
Check Pager Version Button
This button is used to read the software and hardware versions from the PDT3000.
The Set Time & Upload Button (PDR Templates Only)
This button is used to set the time and upload the new settings to the PDR2000. Time is set on the PDT in the PDT
User Interface or by selecting the set time and write function in the ES menu.

Menu Options
File - New Open, Save, Save As
Open, save or create new configuration files which are saved as .ses files.
File - Set Template
Change the current template. (This option is only available if you are authorized for more than 1 template option.)
File - Set Template Set ID
Change the key that authorizes the templates available. (This option is only available if you are authorized for more
than 1 template option.)
File - Comport
Change the comport to which the PDT3000 is connected.
File - Program Mode
Local ---- Program a unit which is directly connected to a PC serial port
Remote -- Program a unit when it is connecting to a PC serial port through a virtual serial connection(for example:
serial---ethernet---serial) and the unit must be setup to be controlled remotely first. Some functions like "Set time"
and "Get OTAP Capcode" can not work in this mode.
File - Import Capcodes
Provides the capability to load a large number of cap codes from a .csv file. The csv file format should follow the
sample files in PDT3P/data folder.
File - Exit
Finish the program and exit.
ES - Read, Write
Read and write configuration settings to and from the PDT3000. These are the same as the Upload and Download
Buttons on the main screen (see below)
ES - Upgrade
Use this option to upgrade the Flash ROM in the PDT3000. Only use this option if instructed to do so by a service
representative. The latest rom file will always have the same version number as the PDT3P version currently
loaded.
ES - Set password
Set up a password to prevent an unauthorized person from reading or writing program from or into the PDT3000
ES - Set Time & Write
Set the time and write configuration settings to the PDT/PDR. This is the same as the Set Time and Upload button
on the main screen (see below)

ES - Upload a specific SES file
Upload the configuration in the SES file to ES without changing anything in the file.
ES - Get OTAP Capcodes
Read Over The Air Programming Capcodes from the PDT3000. The OTAP capcodes which the unit had can be
displayed on the OTAP option window if this reading operation was successful.
The Capcodes Window
This window is used to set the cap codes (addresses) and the output settings for each cap code.
Adding Capcodes (Addresses)
1. Enter a new CAP code by clicking on the "New" Button.
2. Enter the new CAP code in the "Capcode" box and the name in the name box below. i.e., 1234567 TEST
CAP. The name is just an identifier and is not compulsory.
3. If a range of cap codes is required then select the first cap code and the range that you wish to monitor e.g
entering cap code 1000000 and a range of 50 will monitor cap codes 1000000 to 1000050.
4. Set each of the desired outputs individually for each cap code by highlighting the cap code in the Left hand
window and then selecting the outputs on the Right.

Output Options
Serial 1
The message received on this address/cap code will output on serial 1 - Set serial options (global) in the Serial
Options window. For some serial formats, such as: "Control Input", "GPS Input", "IPage Input", "TNPP Output",
"TNPP Input", "Output to Relay Board", "Message Direct to Relay Board" and "Message Manager", it is default to
input or output all data through the serial and does not need to tick this option.
Serial 2
The message received on this address/cap code will output on serial 2 - Set serial options (global) in the Serial
Options window. For some serial formats, such as: "Control Input", "GPS Input", "IPage Input", "TNPP Output",
"TNPP Input", "Output to Relay Board", "Message Direct to Relay Board" and "Message Manager", it is default to
input or output all data through the serial and does not need to tick this option.
Print
The message received on this address/cap code will be output on the Printer port (parallel printer) or Serial 1
(serial printers). Set printer options (global) in the Printer Options window.
Maildrop
Sets this address as a maildrop capcode. Messages will be stored and overwritten automatically in the Maildrop
area of the display and will not be stored in the normal messages area.
Type
This option allows the type of message received to be set. In Flex Templates the options are Alpha, , Alpha
Warning and Alpha Watch. In pocsag the tone and numeric options are added. Note: Alpha Warning and Alpha
Watch are special settings that allow different initial alerts to be set for messages received on that capcode.
Level
Sets the pocsag levels for the capcode(ONLY in POCSAG Templates)
Relays 1-4
Sets the action that will occur on each of the 4 on board relays on receipt of any message on that capcode. Relays
are Normally Open. Options are
1. Close Relay
2. Open Relay
3. Momentary Close Relay for a period (in msecs)
Global Option Clear By Keys
If selected any relay action initiated on that selected relay, by any capcode, will be cancelled (reset to
normal condition) by hitting any key.
Output to Transmitter
When a transmitter is connected this sets the output capcode and pocsag level to which the message received on
this address will be transmitted in pocsag.
Output to Control Relay Board
This sets the actions of any one or more of the relays contained on the RCM2000 module. Each RCM2000 adds 32
additional relays and may be daisy chained. (Note: This only works when one of the serial output format is selected
as "Output to Relay Board").
Select the "Total of Relays" which are determined by the number of the chained RCM2000 modules.
Click the "Select relay action" Button to start up the Capcode Control Relay Board Settings Window.

Capcode Control Relay Board Settings Window
Click any number of relays at the relay list table in this Window, then select the action in the "Relay Action" and
"Momentary Close Time" box. After finishing all settings, click the "OK" Button to save the settings and return to the
last window.
Click the "Reset" button to clear the relay list table and give up the current settings.
Capcode Alarm Options
This sets the alarm actions of any capcode in the Capcodes Window. When a capcode is not received
within a certain time period, it will trigger an alarm which can be the relays or the buzzer.

Capcode Alarm Settings Window
Input a certain time period in the "Alarm goes off time(ms)" text-box. After this period time(ms), if the unit does not
receive the capcode, it will trigger alarms.
Click the "Use audible alert" check-box, the unit will trigger the buzzer alarm.
Sets the action that will occur on each of the 4 on board relays when any message on that capcode is not received
within above setting time.
The buzzer and relays can be triggered at the same time.

The Printer Options Window
Output Options
Output to Printer
Turns printing on (global option). (Note printing still needs to be set for each individual capcode in the Capcodes
window.
Output Time & Date
Outputs Time & Date to Printer.
Output Capcode
Outputs Capcode to Printer.
Output Form Feed
Outputs a Form Feed to Printer.
Put Header on Separate Line
Puts the Header (Date/Time, Capcode) on the first line followed by the message after a line feed.
Printer Page Width
Set the width of the paper. It may refer number of characters per line if a printer is set up as double size font.
Output Lines Between Messages
Outputs a selectable number of line feeds following each message.
Printer Type
Set printer type as parallel or serial.
Number of copies to print
Output a number of copies to printer
Printer
Contains a number of common printer drivers.

The Serial Options Window
Serial
Set up serial output or input options
Serial Format
Contains a number of standard settings for serial options to commonly used equipment and software applications.
For some serial formats, such as: "Control Input", "GPS Input", "IPage Input", "TNPP Output", "TNPP Input",
"Output to Relay Board", "Message Direct to Relay Board" and "Message Manager", it is default to input or output
all data through the serial port.
Header String
Sets the header string at the beginning of the serial output mainly for the "Custom" format.
Footer String
Sets the footer string at the end of the serial output mainly for the "Custom" format.

Header & Footer String Standard Settings
Some standard settings for header and footer strings are:
\r\n ----- new line
%n or %N ----- name of address
%a ----- address in decimal
%c ----- address in 7-digit decimal(If address is larger than 7-digit, it will be cut to 7-digit. If it is less than 7 digits,
zero will be padded)
%A ----- address in hexadecimal
%p ----- protocol
%m ----- message type
%b ----- baud rate in 4-digit decimal, i.e. 0512
%B ----- baud rate in hexadecimal
%l ----- numeric level, i.e. 0-3
%L ----- alpha level, i.e. A-D
%t ----- 24 hour with second
%T ----- 24 hour time
%s ----- 12 hour with second
%h ----- 12 hour time
%d ----- day
%M ----- month
%y ----- year
%Y ----- day/month/year
%U ----- month/day/year
%I ----- year/month/day
For example: \r\n Name:%n Capcode:%a Protocol:%p Time:%T Date:%Y \r\n