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iParagon-III (700MHz) Data Base Station(With Amplifier Technologies 70W PA)User Manual Version 1.00aPreliminary – For Internal Use OnlyThe entire contents of this manual are copyright 2005 by DATARADIO Inc.Copyright DATARADIO Inc.April 2005Part no.: 120 20191-100a
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................11.1 INTENDED AUDIENCE ........................................................................................................................................11.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................11.2.1 Features...................................................................................................................................................21.2.2 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................21.3 FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................31.4 PRODUCT WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................41.5 REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................................................................................................41.5.1 Factory Repair.........................................................................................................................................41.6 PACKAGING.......................................................................................................................................................42. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................52.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................52.2 LOCATION .........................................................................................................................................................52.3 FRONT VIEW .....................................................................................................................................................5REAR VIEWS ..............................................................................................................................................................72.5 ELECTRICAL......................................................................................................................................................82.5.1 Paragon-III Assembly Power ..................................................................................................................82.6 POWER AMPLIFIER ............................................................................................................................................92.7 ANTENNA........................................................................................................................................................102.7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................102.7.2 Cabling and Connection........................................................................................................................102.8 COMPLETING THE PHYSICAL INSTALLATION....................................................................................................102.9 CHECKING OUT NORMAL OPERATION .............................................................................................................103. OPERATING DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................113.1 RADIO ASSEMBLY ...........................................................................................................................................11Diversity SDR Rx module ...................................................................................................................................113.1.2 5W Transmitter module .........................................................................................................................123.1.3 70W Power Amplifier ............................................................................................................................123.1.4 BSC module ...........................................................................................................................................133.1.5 Speaker panel ........................................................................................................................................133.1.6 Power Supply Modules..........................................................................................................................143.1.7 Radio Backplane Assembly....................................................................................................................163.2 ONLINE & OFFLINE DIAGNOSTICS...................................................................................................................164. OPERATION & CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................174.1 BROWSER-BASED SETUP AND STATUS ............................................................................................................174.2 DEFAULT IP SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................174.2.1 Ethernet Interface 1 (DATA)..................................................................................................................174.2.2 Ethernet Interface 2 (SETUP)................................................................................................................174.2.3 RF Interface...........................................................................................................................................174.3 IP NETWORK SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................184.3.1 IP Network Settings (with Host) ............................................................................................................184.3.2 IP Network Settings (with Router).........................................................................................................184.4 LAN SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................194.5 LOGIN SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................194.5.1 Initial Installation Login........................................................................................................................194.6 SECURITY SETUP.............................................................................................................................................204.7 INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................................................204.7.1 Apply Parameters & Save Parameters Buttons Behavior .....................................................................214.7.2 Unit Status .............................................................................................................................................22
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND TESTING .....................................................................................................265.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED....................................................................................................................................265.2 RECOMMENDED CHECKS.................................................................................................................................265.3 ADDITIONAL TEST DETAILS .............................................................................................................................305.3.1 RF Data Link Test..................................................................................................................................305.4 WINDOWS/UNIX TOOLS ..................................................................................................................................315.4.1 Network Connectivity.............................................................................................................................315.4.2 Configuration Information ....................................................................................................................315.4.3 Statistics Information.............................................................................................................................326. RADIO PROGRAMMING AND ADJUSTMENTS .....................................................................................336.1 T881-10 RADIO TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING..............................................................................................336.1.1 Recommended Items ..............................................................................................................................336.1.2 T881-10 Module Programming.............................................................................................................336.1.3 Channel Selection via DIP Switches......................................................................................................356.2 TRANSMITTER RADIO TUNING ........................................................................................................................366.2.1 Test Equipment ......................................................................................................................................366.2.2 Transmitter Module (T881-10-02200)...................................................................................................367. SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................39FIGURE 1 - TYPICAL RACK-MOUNT MULTI-MODULES "RADIO ASSEMBLY" ....................................................................5FIGURE 2 – AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGIES INC 70W POWER AMPLIFIER............................................................................6FIGURE 3 - INDICATORS AND POWER ADJUSTMENT CONTROL .......................................................................................6FIGURE 4 – POWER AMPLIFIER’S DC POWER AND RF CONNECTORS.............................................................................6FIGURE 5 - PARAGON-III REAR VIEW .............................................................................................................................7FIGURE 6 - BACKPLANE .................................................................................................................................................7FIGURE 7 - MAXI-FUSE ..................................................................................................................................................9FIGURE 8 - RECEIVER MODULE.....................................................................................................................................11FIGURE 9 – 5W EXCITER MODULE ...............................................................................................................................12FIGURE 10 - BSC MODULE...........................................................................................................................................13FIGURE 11 - SPEAKER MODULE ....................................................................................................................................13FIGURE 12 - T-809 POWER SUPPLY MODULE...............................................................................................................14FIGURE 13 - T809 REAR PANEL....................................................................................................................................15FIGURE 14 - RADIO BACKPLANE ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................16FIGURE 15 - IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH HOST)..........................................................................18FIGURE 16 - IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH ROUTER) .....................................................................18FIGURE 17 - ENTER NETWORK PASSWORD SCREEN – ETH1 DATA PORT SHOWN ........................................................19FIGURE 18 - WEB USER INTERFACE (PRELIMINARY – HIPR-900 MODEL SHOWN).......................................................20FIGURE 19 - PARAMETER COMMAND BUTTONS BEHAVIOR ..........................................................................................21FIGURE 20 - STATION RESET CONFIRMATION ..............................................................................................................21FIGURE 21 - EXCITER SYSTEM INFOMATION SAMPLE...................................................................................................34FIGURE 22 - EXCITER CHANNEL INFORMATION SAMPLE..............................................................................................34FIGURE 23 - BACKPLANE DIP SWITCHES EXAMPLE - CHANNEL 1 SELECTED................................................................35FIGURE 24 - T881-0200 TRANSMITTER TUNING CONTROLS LOCATION .......................................................................38TABLE 1 - ON-AIR DATA SPEEDS AND MODULATION TYPES ............................................................................................2TABLE 2 - 70W POWER AMPLIFIER INDICATORS..........................................................................................................12TABLE 3 - UNIT STATUS...............................................................................................................................................22TABLE 4 - SETUP (GENERAL).......................................................................................................................................22TABLE 5 - BASIC IP CONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................................................22TABLE 6 - RF SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................22TABLE 7 - TERMINAL SERVER CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................22TABLE 8 - ADVANCED IP CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................23
120 40515-100a HiPR900 User ManualivTABLE 9 - RF NETWORK SETUP...................................................................................................................................23TABLE 10 - BROADCAST / MULTICAST.........................................................................................................................23TABLE 11 - IP OPTIMIZATION & TUNING.....................................................................................................................24TABLE 12 - SIMPLE NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL ..........................................................................................................24TABLE 13 - SECURITY ..................................................................................................................................................24TABLE 14 - NETWORK..................................................................................................................................................24TABLE 15 - PACKET STATISTICS...................................................................................................................................25TABLE 16 - RF TEST ....................................................................................................................................................25TABLE 17 - FTP TRANSFER..........................................................................................................................................25TABLE 18 - RSSI TABLE ..............................................................................................................................................25TABLE 19 - MANUALS & SUPPORT...............................................................................................................................25TABLE 20 - CHECKLIST A (AFTER INSTALLATION) ......................................................................................................27TABLE 21 - CHECKLIST B (GENERAL)..........................................................................................................................28
120 40515-100a HiPR900 User ManualvWHAT'S NEW HistoryVersion 1.00a: April 2005 – Preliminary, - With optional Amplifier Technologies 70W PA Version 0.02: October 2004 – issue 0.02, preliminary. - With optional Aethercomm 50W PA as Annex A.Version 0.01: April 2004 –first issue, preliminary
120 40515-100a HiPR900 User ManualviAbout DataradioDataradio is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced wireless data products and systems for mis-sion critical applications. Our products are found at the heart of mobile data and SCADA networksaround the world.With over 20 years dedicated to data technology and innovation, Dataradio is the premier source forwireless data solutions. Our products include mobile data products, telemetry devices, integrated wirelessmodems for fixed point-to-point and point to multi-point applications, and OEMs. Our product line is oneof the broadest in the industry covering the most often-used frequency bands.www.dataradio.comDataradio provides product brochures, case studies software downloads and product information on ourwebsite. Every effort is taken to provide accurate, timely product information in this user manual. Product updates may result in differences between the information provided herein and the productshipped. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.DATARADIO is a registered trademark, Gemini-G3, Paragon, Paragon PD, Paragon-III and PARALLELDECODE are trademarks of Dataradio Inc
120 40515-100a HiPR900 User Manualvii Definitions Access Point Communication hub for users to connect to a wired LAN. APs are important forproviding heightened wireless security.AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) - uses 128-bit encryption to secure data.Airlink Physical radio frequency connections used for communications between units.ARP Address Resolution Protocol – Maps Internet address to physical address. Asynchronous Information that can be sent at random times, and not synchronized to a clock.Transmission characters begin with a “start” bit and end with a “stop” bit. AVL Automatic Vehicle Location. Optional feature that involves using GPS (GlobalPositioning System) signals from the mobile unit by the Host PC. Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together,and handles the most data.Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network.Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the in-formation on the World Wide Web. BSC Base Station Controller - An async controller-modem designed for the radio basestation in mobile systems. A component of Paragon-III™. CDip Windows based "Commands & Data over IP" radio-modem Software. This soft-ware allows basic tests, unit configuration, and troubleshooting.COM Port RS-232 serial communications ports of the Paragon-III wireless radiomodem. Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - A networking protocol that allows ad-ministrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by "leasing"an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning perma-nent IP addresses.DNS Domain Name Server - translates the domain name into an IP address.Domain A specific name for a network of computers.Dynamic IP Addr A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. E-DBA Dataradio’s Enhanced Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation airlink protocol.Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and re-trieved from a common transmission medium.Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects theresources of a network from users from other networks.Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device.Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network mediumthat cannot support the original size of the packet.FTP File Transfer Protocol - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.
120 40515-100a HiPR900 User ManualviiiGateway A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communica-tions protocols. Gemini-G3 High specs dual DSP mobile radiomodem with Dataradio Parallel Decode™technology HDX Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a singleline, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol - The communications protocol used to connect toservers on the World Wide Web.IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-working device.MAC Media Access Control - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to eachnetworking device.NAT Network Address Translation - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a localarea network to a different IP address for the Internet.Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, stor-age, and/or transmission between users.Network speed This is the bit rate on the RF link between units. Node A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station.OIP Optimized IP – Compresses TCP and UDP headers, and filters unnecessary ac-knowledgments. This makes the most use of the available bandwidth.OTA Over-The-Air - Standard for the transmission and reception of application-relatedinformation in a wireless communications systemParagon-III IP-based data radio base station used in mobile networks and designed specifi-cally to fit the needs of vehicular applications. Runs up to 128 kb/s Parallel Decode Technology featuring dual receivers for added data decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments.Ping Packet INternet Groper - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particu-lar IP address is online.PLC Programmable Logic Controller. An user-provided intelligent device that canmake decisions, gather and report information, and control other devices.Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together. RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer. Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network.Switch A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing alarge number of devices to share a limited number of ports. Sync Data transmitted on a wireless network that keeps the network synchronized. TCP Transmission Control Protocol - A network protocol for transmitting data that re-quires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent.TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - A set of instructions PCs useto communicate over a network.Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
120 40515-100a HiPR900 User ManualixTFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has nodirectory or password capability.Topology The physical layout of a network.Transparent A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, etc.UDP User Datagram Protocol - A network protocol for transmitting data that does notrequire acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent.Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.URL Universal Resource Locator - The address of a file located on the Internet. VIS Vehicular Information Solutions. Dataradio’s name for a series of products spe-cially designed for mobile data.VPN Virtual Private Network - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one net-work and goes to another over the Internet.WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-working device. WLAN Wireless Local Area Network - A group of computers and associated devices thatcommunicate with each other wirelessly.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual11. PRODUCT OVERVIEWThis document provides information required for the setting up, operation, testing and trouble-shooting ofthe Dataradio® Paragon-III™ radio-modem base station. 1.1 Intended AudienceThis document is intended for engineering, installation, and maintenance personnel.1.2 General DescriptionThe Paragon-III product is a factory-integrated industrial-grade IP-based data radio base station used inmobile networks and is designed specifically to fit the needs of vehicular applications. The 700MHz versionfeatures diversity Software Defined Radio (SDR) receivers for added data decode sensitivity in multi-pathand fading environments.When used with Dataradio’s state-of-the-art Gemini-G3 mobile IP data solution, the system deliversunequaled high-speed data performance and unmatched effective throughput. All Paragon-III models are supplied in a rackmount configuration that includes:• A Paragon-III full-duplex radio-modem assembly that includes a Next generation high-speed Dataradiothird generation “Base Station Controller” module (BSC) fitted in the radio chassis assembly. • A 70W power amplifier (model SRA7070B) manufactured by Amplifier Technologies Inc. supplied in astand-alone rackmount configuration. It is DC-powered by the Paragon-III.• Duplexer and backup power units are custom furnished items. • Wire line modem(s) are optional items. • Laptop PC and its application software are user-supplied items.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual21.2.1 Features• Parallel Decode (PD) technology featuring a diversity SDR receiver module for added decodesensitivity in multi-path and fading environments.• Fully IP based product line, using an optimized IP layer that reduces IP overhead for the RF link• Sophisticated dual DSP-based modem design provides added system performance, fewer retriesand more effective throughput.• 700MHz / 50kHz channels for the Public Safety band of operation: 766-773 MHz TX (under FCC part 90) and 762-764 MHz TX (under FCC part 27)• Full duplex operation in the 700MHz frequency band• Base Station with 70W RF Power Amplifier (user adjustable from 35W)• On-air data speeds and modulation types supported:Table 1 - On-air data speeds and modulation typesModulation type Channel spacing – 50kHzSRC4FSK 64 kb/sSRC8FSK 96 kb/sSRC16FSK 128 kb/s• Uses the Next generation high-efficiency Dataradio Enhanced-DBA over-the-air protocol• Over-the-air compatible with Gemini-G3 mobile products• Out-of-band signaling enables transmission of GPS reports with no effect on system performance.• Flash programmable firmwares, including over-the-air programming capability • Paragon-III units are factory-configured based on each customer’s network system requirements1.2.2 ConfigurationParagon-III units are factory-configured to default settings. Configuration changes or upgrades are web-based.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual31.3 Factory Technical Support The Technical Support departments of DATARADIO provide customer assistance on technical prob-lems and serve as an interface with factory repair facilities. They can be reached in the followingways: For Canada and International customers: DATARADIO Inc. 5500 Royalmount Ave, suite 200 Town of Mount Royal Quebec, Canada H4P 1H7 Technical support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time phone: +1 514 737-0020fax: +1 514 737-7883 Email address: support@dataradio.com or For U.S. customers: DATARADIO Corp. 6160 Peachtree Dunwoody RD., suite C-200 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 Technical support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time phone: 1 770 392-0002 fax: 1 770 392-9199 Email address: drctech@dataradio.com
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual41.4 Product Warranty Warranty information may be obtained by contacting your sales representative.1.5 Replacement Parts This product is usually not field-serviceable, except by the replacement of individual radio modules.Specialized equipment and training is required to repair logic, modem boards, and radio modules. Contact Technical Support for service information before returning equipment. A Technical Supportrepresentative may suggest a solution eliminating the need to return equipment.1.5.1 Factory Repair When returning equipment for repair, you must request an RMA (Returned Material Authorization)number. The Tech Support representative will ask you several questions to clearly identify the prob-lem. Please give the representative the name of a contact person, who is familiar with the problem,should a question arise during servicing of the unit. Customers are responsible for shipping charges for returned units. Units in warranty will be repairedfree of charge unless there is evidence of abuse or damage beyond the terms of the warranty. Unitsout of warranty will be subject to service charges. Information about these charges is available fromTechnical Support.1.6 PackagingEach Paragon-III – 700MHz product normally leaves the factory packaged as follows:• A Dataradio base station “Radio-modem assembly” • A rackmount 70W power amplifier assembly• One standard seven-foot 120VAC power cord • DC power harness to connect the radio assembly to the power amplifier rackmount assembly. Frequently, Paragon-III product components are field-assembled prior to customer delivery. The cabinetry may then be supplied in one of several custom rack-mount configurations that may also in-clude fan, backhaul modems, duplexer/filters/combiners, and ancillary equipment. If damage has occurred to the equipment during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual52. Installation2.1 OverviewThe cabinet and rack-mount housing the Paragon-III’s radio-modem and Power Amplifier isgenerally installed in a sheltered facility. Occasionally located adjacent to the nerve center of theuser’s network, it is often located near tower sites or at remote locations where it operates unattended.Furnishings needed include power, cabling, and installation of antenna, landline or microwave mo-dem, and host PC or portable computer. Details of these are outside the scope of this manual. Thismanual covers the radio-modem assembly and the power amplifier.2.2 LocationBe sure to place the Paragon-III in such a way that:• The LEDs can be seen (as an aid in troubleshooting)• Access to the antenna connector and to the back connectors is possible without removing the unit • Sufficient air may flow around the unit to provide adequate cooling.2.3 Front ViewModel using Amplifier Technologies Inc power amplifier.Figure 1 - Typical rack-mount multi-modules "Radio Assembly"® ® ®ExciterCarrier OnLineSensitivitySupplyMicrophone®DiversitySDR RxLOCKRCVRGATELEVELVolumeCOM2Norm -Mon® ®Speaker PanelprogrammingportRX2RX1OFFSPEAKERSELECT SWITCHAir FlowPower Supply Power SupplyPWR112®PWRTXBSCETH 2RXUSBETH 1COM 2COM 1STATUS
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual6Figure 2 – Amplifier Technologies Inc 70W Power AmplifierFigure 3 - Indicators and Power Adjustment ControlFigure 4 – Power Amplifier’s DC Power and RF ConnectorsDC PowerRFInputRFOutputDC PowerRFInputRFOutput
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual72.4 Rear ViewsFigure 5 - Paragon-III rear viewFigure 6 - BackplanePower Supplyconnection toPower Amplifier10-amp fuseParagon III (minusPower Amp)2 x 15-amp fusesin parallel for Power Ampalone.Always replace as a pair
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual82.5 ElectricalStandard 120 VAC electrical power is required. It should be capable of providing at least 10A to powerParagon-III (<6A) and ancillary equipment.2.5.1 Paragon-III Assembly PowerTwo distinct power configurations (rear views) are shown in the preceding pages. They are:• Paragon-III Base Station Standard Assembly.This configuration is described in paragraph 2.5.1.1 below.• Paragon-III Base Station Assy. with 3rd party DC supply. This configuration illustrates typical wiring variation required when using both a third-partypower supply and an optional DC-powered BSC setup. Refer to Dataradio System Engineeringfor further details.2.5.1.1 Standard Power Supply ConfigurationThe Radio assembly unit receives 13.8 VDC power inputs from two “T809 ” power supply modulespowered at 120 VAC. Normally used at room ambient temperatures, it can operate within its specifi-cations over a range of –10 to +60 °C.Note: Internal over-temperature protection shuts down the main transformer above 105 degrees Celsius.Both power supply modules are internally connected to ground via their individual, rear-connected,seven-foot standard 120 VAC power cords. The Radio Assembly chassis requires a secure groundconnection. A threaded grounding binding post fitted with a knurled binding-nut is provided on thechassis next to DC input 2. • For the Radio Assembly chassis, install the grounding lead’s lug over the binding post and firmlyhand-tighten the binding-nut.• If a –DC rail (0V) is installed as part of the system, the grounding leads may alternatively be fit-ted to the rail terminal.Caution:Improper grounding between power supply case and rack frame may result in harmful voltage potentialsand/or miscellaneous power supply switching noise problems in both receivers and transmitter.2.5.1.1.1 DC Power Supply Connection & Torque SettingsWarning: Securing the DC Power Supply cable into the DC connector to provide a good electricalconnection is essential. Over time, the wires tend to compress in the DC connector re-sulting in an increasingly poorer connection. Consequently, as high current is drawn, theconnector heats up increasing the resistance thereby causing still more heat until theconnector eventually burns up. Although screws securing DC cables to the Power Supply terminals are tightened to the torque set-tings given below prior to new system delivery, they must be re-tightened as part of the commission-ing process and re-tightening is also part of the regular maintenance schedule.Prior to replacing a Power Supply module into an existing system, inspect the cable and re-terminatethe DC wires if the strands have previously been twisted together or show any sign of damage.Cut the wire at the end of the insulation and then strip approximately .43 inch (11mm) of insula-tion off the cable. DO NOT TWIST THE WIRE STRANDS. Insert the DC cable into the screwterminal and tighten the screw to secure the cable as per the torque settings given below.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual9Torque Settings: The manufacturer recommends torque setting all power supply terminal screws to a minimum of:• 1.5 Nm (or 13.28 In/lb or to 1.107 ft/lb)Note: Dataradio uses a Sturtuvan Richmond 29-pieces adjustable torque screwdriver modelCAL36/4K.After tightening, pull on the cable to check the cable is secured tightly into the screw terminal.2.5.1.1.2 Power IndicationsBoth red-colored translucent power switches located on the front of the power supply modules illu-minate when AC power is available. Toggle both to ON to distribute power to the Radio Assemblyand to the Power Amplifier. The LED immediately below the switches light green indicating normalDC power operation. 2.5.1.2 Backplane FusesBlade fuses (Maxi-Fuse) are used on the Radio assembly backplane (see Figure 7):Dimensions – Inch (mm)Fuse Type A B CMaxi-Fuse 1.15 (29.21) 1.35 (34.29) .35 (8.89)Fuse # F1 F2 F3Values 10A 15A* 15A** Always replace the two 15A fuses as a pair.Figure 7 - Maxi-Fuse2.6 Power AmplifierAlthough the T809-10 is a high efficiency switched mode power supply, a considerable amountof heat is generated during normal operation. While in use, ensure that an adequate flow ofcooling air is able to circulate around the power supply, and that the air intake vents on the rearand sides of the unit are not inadvertently covered.Caution:Do not operate this unit in a completely enclosed cabinet.Refer to Figure 4 on page 6 for the location of DC power and RF in and out connectors.Connect the T881 Tx module output to the power amplifier’s input using the Dataradio (p/n 72703468-001) RG223 provided cable.For the power amplifier output, Dataradio recommends a 50-ohm, low-loss, double-shieldedgrade RF cable such as RG214 or 1/4" Heliax. Power adjustments can be made using the front panel trim potentiometer. Dataradio does notrecommend setting an output lower than 35 watts.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual102.7 Antenna2.7.1 OverviewParagon-III commonly uses three antennas (one transmit and two receive) unless a duplexer is usedwith one of the receive antennas; then only two antennas would be needed. They should be mountedaccording to any guidelines supplied with the antennas. For antennas placement and spacing, consultSystem Engineering. 2.7.2 Cabling and Connection1- Route good quality 50-ohm double-shielded coaxial cable(s) (e.g. RG-214 or Heliax) from theselected antenna position(s) to the Paragon-III Radio assembly.2- Terminate the RX-1 (top) and RX-2 (bottom) cable-ends at the SDR module rear position with N-type connectors.3- Similarly, terminate the TX cable-end at the Power Amp’s module rear position with an N-typeconnector.Caution: When terminating RF cables use brand-name crimping tools (such as AMP, Jensen,Crimp-Master, etc…) of the correct size for the cable and type of connector used.Common pliers are NOT acceptable.2.8 Completing the physical Installation.Paragon-III products are factory-configured to user’s requirements and are shipped ready to run. After new installations:• Re-check that all connections are secure on the radio-modem assemblies (antennas, PC, powercords etc.)• Check that fuses are inserted.• Turn power supplies ON.You are now ready to check for normal operation (as per paragraph 2.9) and to run the DataradioCDip program for testing or trouble-shooting.Any change(s) to the settings must be done via files saved on diskette and loaded into the unit usingthe CDip program.2.9 Checking out Normal Operation1- Check that power is applied.2- Check Radio assembly lights for proper operation as per section 3.1.13- Check for proper operation of the BSCs LEDs.4- Using the CDip program and an in-line wattmeter, check forward & reverse power to confirmmain antenna installation5- Using CDip, check the RF Data Link with a mobile that can be heard (as per section 5.3.1)If user application and mobiles are available, test the installation by going through a normal sequenceof transmitting and receiving messages.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual113. Operating Description3.1 Radio Assembly The Radio assembly component of each Paragon product is made up of high performance synthesizedradio base station designed for single operation. The Radio Assembly’s modules are commonlyinstalled in a standard, 19-inch wide rack frame. The complement of modules is:• 1 x SDR module• 1 x 5W Transmitter• 1 x BSC (controller-modem)• 1 x Speaker panel• 2 x Power Supplies• 1 x 70-Watt Power Amplifier rackmount assembly3.1.1 Diversity SDR Rx moduleThe Diversity SDR Rx module front panel controls and indicators are:Green normal operationAmber bootloader program runningPWR LEDRed malfunction / resetGreen PLL lockedLOCK LED Red PLL not lockedGreen RF carrier signal on audio channel 1 isabove manually adjusted mute threshold1 LED Off RF carrier signal on audio channel 1 isbelow manually adjusted mute thresholdGreen RF carrier signal on audio channel 2 isabove manually adjusted mute threshold2 LED Off RF carrier signal on audio channel 2 isbelow manually adjusted mute threshold• RCVR GATE LEVEL - Mute threshold adjustment.• 1 / 2 Switch – Manual selection of Channel 1 or 2 audio.• Monitor Volume – Audio level adjustment. Always set vol-ume knob to minimum when not in use.• NORM-MON Switch – Manual selection between audio un-muted (continuous monitor) or when audio is above the manu-ally adjusted mute threshold.• COM – For factory use.Figure 8 - Receiver modulePWRRCVRGATELEVEL1 – 2SwitchMonitorVolumeNORM-MONSwitchLOCK12COM®DiversitySDR RxRCVRGATELEVELLOCKPWR1221VOLUMENORM - MONCOM
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual123.1.2 5W Transmitter moduleThe Exciter’s front panel controls and indicators are:• Carrier Switch - momentarily keys the transmitter ON whilepressed (used for test purposes only).• On LED - is lit when transmitting• Line Sensitivity – not used.• Supply LED - is lit when DC power is applied. Fast Flasheswhen linked with PGM800Win. Slow Flashes indicates VCO(synthesizer) out of lock. Unequal Flashes indicates internalcommunication error.• Microphone Socket – not used. FFigure 9 – 5W Exciter module3.1.3 70W Power AmplifierThe power amplifier is maintenance free, only LED indications and a front panel adjustment areprovided for the user.Refer to Figure 3 on page 6 above, for the locations of the indicators and the power adjustment.Table 2 - 70W Power Amplifier indicatorsLED FunctionDC / ON Lights green when power is appliedRF / ON Lights yellow when input RF power is appliedOVER / TEMP Lights red when temperature-based shutdown is triggeredCarrierSwitchOnLEDSupplyLEDLineSensitivityMicrophoneSocket®ExciterCarrier OnLineSensi tivitySupplyMicrophone
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual133.1.4 BSC moduleThe BSC's front panel connectors and indicators are:Green Normal operationAmber Step 2 in uMon boot-up – lights for <1 sec.PWR LEDRed Step 1 in uMon boot-up – lights for <1 sec.Green Flashes for each data packets receivedRX LED Red Discard RX packet (factory-use)Green Flashes for each data packets transmittedAmber Flashes for each data packets transmitted (check for lost Host connection)Red Continuoulsy ON for TXON test (max. 20 secs.)Flashes ON for CWID key-up eventTX LEDOff Check if in “AirLink down mode”Green Flashes each time PF1 or PF2 is pressedSTATUS Amber Flashes each second PF1 is kept pressed Toggles “AirLink down mode” after 4 seconds• 2x DE-9 RS-232 ports for setup and user data• 1X rocker switch ( positions PF 1 and 2) to select various test modes• 2x Ethernet ports – for setup and user data• 2x Ethernet LEDs (status & activity) • USB port – reserved. Figure 10 - BSC module3.1.5 Speaker panelThe speaker panel is fitted with a four-Ωspeaker. All series of radio assemblies share the same frontpanel fitted with an RJ11 connector. This connectoris used to allow programming the radio transmittermodule (only) from the front of the unit via a pro-gramming lead. This feature is exclusive to the Se-ries II and Paragon III modules. If the speaker panel needs to be removed, a mirrorprogramming port connector is provided on thebackplane.Figure 11 - Speaker module®Speaker PanelprogrammingportRX2RX1OFFSPEAKERSELECT SWITCH®PWRTXBSCETH 2RXUSBETH 1COM 2COM 1STATUS
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual143.1.6 Power Supply ModulesTwo switched mode pulse width modulated T-809 power supply modules areused but not connected in parallel.Both power supply units have ON-OFF control and remote sensing via a rearmounted DE-9 connector, and an output voltage adjust potentiometer (13.5to 18 VDC).Their circuit protection features are:• Inrush current limiting• Over-current (short-circuit)- 37 to 48A constant current limiting- Reset = auto recovery• Over-voltage - 18 to 21 VDC = shutdown- Reset = Power OFF and ON• Over-temperature- shutdown of output voltage- auto recovery with temperature reduction- temperature sensed on transistors and diodesFront Panel IndicationsPower Switch Illuminates when the unit is connected to AC power andvoltage is availableON LED - Lights bright green when voltage output is normal- Lights faint green when module has entered over-current mode- Green LED is OFF, but power switch is ON indicatesmodule has shut down due to over-temperature or over-voltage conditions.Figure 12 - T-809 Power Supply Module®Power SupplyPowerOn
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual153.1.6.1 Power Supply Rear ConnectionsThe rear panel connections are:• Auxiliary Inputs – The DE-9 connector on the T809-10 rear panelprovides access to the remote control and remotesense functions of the power supply.• Output Voltage Adjust – The output voltage of the power supply can be in-creased (up to 18V approximately) to compensatefor the voltage drop lost along the cable. Access thetrim-pot through a small hole on the rear panel.To adjust the output voltage use a trimmer tool witha Phillips head or 3mm blade (do not use a stan-dard flat blade screwdriver to make the adjust-ment):• To increase the output voltage, turn the trim-pot clockwise.• To decrease the output voltage, turn the trim-pot counterclockwise.If the output voltage is increased on a power supplyoperating at, or close to, full load, the power supplyloading must be reduced accordingly or the modulemay overheat and shut down.• Feedthrough Terminal Block – The DC Output Terminal block on the rear of theT809-10 is a Phoenix Contact HDFKV 10. This is ascrew-type terminal connector that uses a cagemechanism to clamp the conductor(s). See section2.5.1.1.1 for recommended torque settings.Figure 13 - T809 Rear panel• Protective Bonding Terminal – The Radio Assembly requires a secure ground connection. See section 2.5.1.1 for connection details.• 120 VAC Connector – Use the supplied 10A-rated IEC type power cord.AUXILIARY INPUTSOUTPUT 13.8 VDC30A MAX- +- +100-240 VAC 50/60Hz19Output voltage adjustFeedthrough terminalblock13.8 VDC outputNegative (-)Positive (+)ProtectivebondingterminalNeutralLive Earth
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual163.1.7 Radio Backplane AssemblyFigure 14 - Radio Backplane Assembly3.2 Online & Offline DiagnosticsParagon-III units continually monitor and report on their environmental and operating conditions. Eachtransmission carries online diagnostic information which can be monitored remotely or even sent to adesignated host for logging and later analysis. Transmission of online diagnostics may be enabled or dis-abled at any station or stations without affecting their ability to communicate with other stationsAdditional information, statistics, and offline test facilities are available via the browser. RF paths can bemonitored and checked from either end of a link, without travelling to the other station.Power Amplifier13.8 VDCMaxi-Fuse 10A 2 Maxi-Fuses 15A DE-9 for Remote control orremote sense functionsRJ-45 connectorUsed forprogrammingSystem 13.8 VDCPin 1F1F3F2
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual174. Operation & Configuration4.1 Browser-Based Setup and StatusA built-in web server makes configuration and status monitoring possible from any browser-equippedcomputer, both locally or remotely. Status, configuration, and online help are available without requiringspecial client software. Setup is password-protected to avoid tampering or unauthorized changes. Both the configuration parameters and operating firmware can be updated remotely, even over the RFnetwork itself, using the standard FTP protocol.4.2 Default IP Settings• Paragon-III radio modem supports the Router (IP Forwarding) mode4.2.1 Ethernet Interface 1 (DATA)• MAC: 00:0A:99:XX:YY:ZZ• IP ADDR: 192.168.202.1• NETMASKS: 255.255.255.0• Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0• DHCP Server Disabled• RIPv2 Disabled4.2.2 Ethernet Interface 2 (SETUP)• MAC: 00:0A:99:XX:YY:ZZ + 1• IP ADDR: 192.168.203.1• NETMASKS: 255.255.255.0• DHCP Server Disabled• NAT Disabled4.2.3 RF Interface• MAC: 00:XX:YY:ZZ• IP ADDR: 10.XX:YY:ZZ• NETMASK: 255.0.0.0• Compression Enabled• Encryption Disabled
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual184.3 IP Network Settings4.3.1 IP Network Settings (with Host)Referring to Figure 15 below, set the Paragon-III base station. Set the “Data” port Eth1 IP addresses (for“Setup” port set Eth2) and IP netmask of both Base and Mobile(s).Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network.Add routes in the Host (route add…)In the illustration, Host and PC are part of different IP subnet.Figure 15 - IP Network Settings in Router Mode (with Host)4.3.2 IP Network Settings (with Router)Referring to Figure 19 below, set the Paragon-III base station. Set the “Data” port Eth1 IP addresses (for“Setup” port set Eth2) and IP netmask of both Base and Mobile(s).Figure 16 - IP Network Settings in Router Mode (with Router)Paragon-III Base DATA:Eth1 IP: 192.168.202.1MASK: 255.255.255.0 RF IP: 10.0.0.1MASK: 255.0.0.0MobileDHCP ServerRF IP: 10.0.0.2MASK: 255.0.0.0 Eth1 IP: 192.168.201.1MASK: 255.255.255.0RF NetworkHostIP: 192.168.202.2MASK: 255.255.255.0 route add 192.168.201.0 mask 255. 255. 255.0 192.168.202.1 route add 10.0.0.0 mask 255.0.0.0 192.168.202.1PCDHCP Client SETUP:Eth2 IP: 192.168.203.1MASK: 255.255.255.0Paragon-III Base DATA:Eth1 IP: 192.168.202.1MASK: 255.255.255.0Gateway: 192.168.202.2 RF IP: 10.0.0.1MASK: 255.0.0.0MobileDHCP ServerNATRF IP: 10.0.0.2MASK: 255.0.0.0 Eth1 IP: 192.168.201.1MASK: 255.255.255.0RF NetworkRouterIP: 192.168.202.2MASK: 255.255.255.0route add 10.0.0.0 mask 255.0.0.0 192.168.202.1PCDHCP Client SETUP:Eth1 IP: 192.168.203.1MASK: 255.255.255.0Gateway: 192.168.202.2Host
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual19Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network.Enable RIPv2 on Base stationIn the illustration, Host and PC are part of different IP subnet.4.4 LAN SetupOn a PC running MS-Windows with an existing LAN connection, connect either to the ETH1 (Data) or toETH2 (Setup) RJ-45 input of the Paragon-III.1. Click Start Î Settings Î Control Panel Î Network and Dial-up Connection2. Click on the relevant Local Area Connection3. On the Local Area Connection Status screen, click Properties4. On the Local Area Connection Properties screen, scroll the List Box until “Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)” is highlighted, click Properties5. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen, follow either method below:A) Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” B) Select “Use the following IP address” Î Enter 192.168.202.2 (if ETH2 enter 192.168.203.2) inthe IP address field Î 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask ÎLeave the Default gateway blank.6. Click the OK buttonNote: On computers running Windows 9X, reboot to complete the connection process.4.5 Login ScreenOn the Address line of the Internet browser of your choice, type the factory-default IP addresses given toall Paragon-III radiomodem units: 192.168.20x.1 (where x is 2 for the ETH1 Data port and 3 for theETH2 Setup port). Press Enter. The Enter Network Password screen opens.Figure 17 - Enter Network Password screen – ETH1 Data port shown4.5.1 Initial Installation LoginFor an initial installation, enter a User Name 1 to 15 characters and a Password 8 to 15 characters. Do notplace a check mark in the “Save this password in your password list” box. Click OK to access the WebInterface (Figure 18). Dataradio recommends to immediately change the Paragon-III unit’s IP address as well as set your ownlogin password as part of the initial configuration (See 4.7.2.2 and 4.7.2.10).For subsequent access to the Paragon-III unit, use the User Name and Password you configured.Note:The User Name entry is currently not an access-limiting factor. It only serves to identify the per-son gaining access. User Name may be required by future versions. 192.168.202.1
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual204.6 Security Setup1. Navigate the web interface to the “Security” menu.• Set User ID (optional in a basic setup)• Set Password (optional in a basic setup)• At Encryption, click the Enabled button• Enter Encryption Key2. Click Apply Parameters3. Click Save Parameters4.7 InterfaceThe Paragon-III user interface (Figure 18) provides easy access to the various menus used to configureand view your network settings. The Navigation Area lists seven top-level menus, four of which expand to offer submenu. The tablesstarting at section 4.7.2 below list action of each function. Figure 18 - Web User Interface (Preliminary – HiPR-900 model shown)
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual214.7.1 Apply Parameters & Save Parameters Buttons BehaviorSubmenus which have Dialog boxes also have Command Buttons to Apply, Reset, and Save Parametersin addition to Station Reset.Referring to the example in Figure 19 below, make entries into the Dialog boxes. When satisfied, click onApply Parameters to temporarily make the parameters active. If not satisfied, click on Reset values buttonto restore to the values present before changes were made.Notes:Reset values commands affect all Dialog boxes or radio buttons only in the opened window.If needed, go to other Submenu(s) and make more entries. Click Apply Parameters before leaving eachwindow. When finished, click a Save Parameters button in any of the Submenus to make changed entriespermanent (along with any other entries made in other submenus). The Station Reset command button only appears when a parameter requires a Station Reset, otherwise itis unavailable. Use the Save Parameters command button before Station Reset otherwise temporarily en-tered parameters are lost. Pressing the Station Reset button opens the Confirm Station Reset (Figure 20)as a reminder to first save.Figure 19 - Parameter Command Buttons behaviorFigure 20 - Station Reset ConfirmationApply Parameters
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual224.7.2 Unit StatusTable 3 - Unit StatusItem DescriptionBanner Displays Paragon-III information retrieved from the connected unit.Have this information handy if contacting Dataradio support.Station Name Displays name of connected unit. Configured under Setup Basic Î General Î StationID Time Zone Displays local time zone.Configured under Setup Advanced Î SNTPÎ TimeZoneLocal Time Displays local time computed using UTC time and Time ZoneZulu Time Displays UTC time.Configured under Setup Advanced Î SNTPÎ SNTP UTC Time4.7.2.1 Setup (General)Table 4 - Setup (General)Item DescriptionStation Name Station name identifier – Enter string up to forty characters in lengthConnection mode Mobile/Base IP Forwarding mode Router mode – 4.7.2.2 Basic IP ConfigurationTable 5 - Basic IP ConfigurationItem DescriptionIP Address Set to valid unique IP address for each individual unitNetwork Mask Set to valid IP netmask for each individual unit (may be same or differ-ent depending on customer’s IP network topology).IP Default Gateway Set to valid Default Gateway. May change for different groups or locations4.7.2.3 RF SetupTable 6 - RF SetupItem DescriptionPower Level Sets power level between 0.1 and 1.0 watt (Default 1.0)Airlink speed 256000, 512000 (Default) - Sets the maximum speed the HiPR900 willuse for data packet transmissions. Slower speed preferred for longerrange.SubBand Mask Indicates which channels are to be used in the shared band.4.7.2.4 Terminal Server ConfigurationTable 7 - Terminal Server ConfigurationItem DescriptionPort 1 - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud Rate Port 2 - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Port 1 - Inactive, TCP Passive, TCP Active, UDPConnection Mode Port 2 - Inactive, TCP Passive, TCP Active, UDPLocal IP AddressValid unicast or multicast IP address, including the local Loopbackinterface address. Default local IP address is set to 0.0.0.0 and can be changed dynami-cally without a unit reset.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual23Local PortFor TCP active and UDP socket connections, set to any values between1 and 65536.For TCP passive socket connections, set to any value between 1 and65536 but must not be set to one of the following values or fall withinthe following ranges of values: 20, 21, 23, 123, 520, 5002, 6254 to 6299,7000 to 7100. Otherwise, the parameter configuration will be accepted,but no socket connection will be established to accept connection fromremote endpoints.Default local port value is set to 1024 and can be changed dynamicallywithout a unit reset.Remote IP Address Default remote IP address is the Loopback interface address, 127.0.0.1and can be changed dynamically without a unit resetRemote PortFor all socket connection modes (TCP passive, TCP active, UDP), set toany value between 1 and 65536.Default local port value is 23 and can be changed dynamically.4.7.2.5 Advanced IP ConfigurationTable 8 - Advanced IP ConfigurationItem DescriptionMTU Ethernet Interface 1 IP MTU - Default 1500. Range 576 to 1500 bytesFactory MAC address Ethernet Interface 1 factory (Dataradio) MAC address in HEX formatDHCP Server Disabled, Enabled (Default). Ethernet Interface 2DHCP Client Disabled(Default), Enabled. Ethernet Interface 1NAT Disabled(Default), Enabled. Ethernet Interface 2RIPV2 Disabled(Default), Enabled, 4.7.2.6 RF Network SetupTable 9 - RF Network SetupItem DescriptionRF MAC Unit’s RF MAC addressDisplays factory-assigned address: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn “Factory”RF IP Address Entering 0.0.0.0 sets the RF IP Address to the factory default and high-lights the “Factory” name (active address)Entering nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (RF IP Address of your choice) overrides thefactory default and highlights the “Override” name (active address)RF Net Mask Set to valid common IP netmask for all units within a HiPR networkRF MTU Default 1500. Range 576 to 1500 bytes4.7.2.7 Broadcast / MulticastTable 10 - Broadcast / MulticastItem DescriptionBroadcast Outbound mobile addressBroadcast Directed Enable Disabled, EnabledBroadcast Limited Enable Disabled, EnabledMulticast AddressesMulticast Add / Delete Address Add, Delete and Relevant addressMulticast Enable Disabled, Enabled
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual244.7.2.8 IP Optimization & TuningTable 11 - IP Optimization & TuningItem DescriptionOptimization Data Compression Disabled, Enabled (Default). Applies data compression over the IP pay-loadOIP RF ACK enable Disabled (Default), Enabled. OIP Retries Enter number of retries. Default is 3, range 0-2554.7.2.9 Simple Network Time ProtocolTable 12 - Simple Network Time ProtocolItem DescriptionSNTP – Server addrSNTP – Enable Disabled, EnabledSNTP – PeriodSNTP – UTC TimeSNTP – TimeZoneSNTP – Daylight Savings Off, OnTime Control – Time Sources AirLink, SNTPTime Control Refresh PeriodTime Control Refresh TimeOut4.7.2.10 SecurityTable 13 - SecurityItem DescriptionUser ID Enter a string of any letters or numbers of at least 1 and not exceeding15 charactersOld Password For initial installation, enter a string of any letters or numbers of at least8 and not exceeding 15 characters. For subsequent access, enter theold password.New Password Enter a string of any letters or numbers of at least 8 and not exceeding15 charactersNew Password Re-enter the new password string Encryption Disabled, EnabledEncryption KeyAll units in a network must have the same key. Enter a string of 32(16bytes = 128 bits) hexadecimal characters (0 to F). Displayed in pairs separated with spaces4.7.2.11 Network StatisticsTable 14 - NetworkItem DescriptionData bytes presentedControl Acks Rx’dData packets sentData bytes deliveredControl Nacks Rx’dData packets Rx’d
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual254.7.2.12 Packet StatisticsTable 15 - Packet StatisticsItem DescriptionTotal RX packetsTotal TX packetsIPStats Total Packets ForwardedTotal RX packetsUDPStats Total TX packetsTotal RX packetsEth 1Stats Total TX packetsTotal RX packetsICMPStats Total TX packetsTotal RX packetsTCPStats Total TX packetsTotal RX packetsEth 1ARPStats Total TX packets4.7.2.13 RF TestTable 16 - RF TestItem DescriptionPingTest Tones4.7.2.14 FTP TransferTable 17 - FTP TransferItem DescriptionServer AddressUser NamePasswordFile NameOperation Send (Put), Receive (Get)Mode ASCII, BinaryRequest TransferReset valuesStatus4.7.2.15 RSSI TableTable 18 - RSSI TableItem DescriptionRSSI Table RSSI Table illustration, see figure nn4.7.2.16 SupportTable 19 - Manuals & SupportItem DescriptionSupport Show link(s)
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual265. Trouble-Shooting and Testing The checks described below should be done at time of installation, annual intervals, or whenever de-terioration in performance is noted.5.1 Equipment Required• In-line watt meter (10 W range) for the 5W transmitter module and for reflected power and(100W range) for the power amplifier.• Radio service monitor (IFR-120B with option 03: 30KHz IF filter or equivalent).• RG-214 or RG-223 cable with N-Type male connector to connect Paragon-III to the servicemonitor.• CDip 1.0 or later1Important note: Before proceeding make sure that the service monitor has been calibrated recentlyand has warmed up for at least the time specified by its manufacturer. Some reported frequency and deviation problems have actually been erroneous indications fromservice monitors that have not adequately warmed up. This is particularly likely when field service isdone during winter months.5.2 Recommended Checks A) After an installation1. LED Indications2. Using CDip, Save “unit config” to a file3. Transmitter Output Power4. Transmitter Reflected Power5. RF Link test between Paragon-III and mobile unit(s)B) For annual maintenance & trouble-shootingSame checks as A) plus:6. Carrier Frequency Error7. TX Deviation8. 12 dB SINAD9. Receiver distortion10. RSSI check11. Verify power supply connections & terminals torque settings (see paragraph 2.5.1.1.1) 1 To learn how to launch the Windows-based software alignment and system-testing tool CDip, please refer tothe readme.txt file on the application’s installation diskette.For functional details of the numerous buttons and menu-selectable items available, please refer to the program’scontext sensitive help. It is also possible to access the help information via the F1 key.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual27Table 20 - Checklist A (After installation)CHECKLIST A(Paragon-III)Recommended Check out after InstallationStep ACTION EXPECTED RESULTSat 25°CMEASURE WITH IF NOT?1Normal Power-up Sequence PWR LED lights red for one second, turns amber for one second, and staysgreen thereafter. TX LED flashes green once about eight seconds after power-up then keepsflashing in-tune to the cycle markerRX and STATUS LEDs remain OFF2Connect and save unitconfigPress CDip Get buttonas per CDip Help content3Power Amplifier OutputPowerPress TXON (Unmod)70 watts±10%Service monitor setto read poweror100W in-line watt-meter installed asclose as possible tothe unit antennaconnector.Check for bad connections,damaged coax cable, etc.4Transmitter ReflectedPowerPress TXON (Unmod)< 5% of forward power oras specified by SystemEngineering. 10W in-line wattme-ter Check for bad connections,damaged coax cable, etc.5RF Link testUse the mobile addressfunction and “Send” but-ton to dynamically testthe linkLook for “Delivery confirmed” onthe Status barRefer to 5.3.1 and toCDip Help content.Mobile is out of rangeRefer to factory technicalsupport.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual28Table 21 - Checklist B (General)CHECKLIST B (Paragon-III)General Check out (part1 of 2)Paragon-III units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try readjusting units unless it is really required. Misadjusting a unit may result in significant performance losses.The proposed adjustments in the "IF NOT?" column below, should be tried ONLY if system dataperformance degradation is noticed combined with out-of-tolerance items.Step ACTION Expected Results at 25°CMEASURE WITH IF NOT?1Normal Power-up Sequence PWR LED lights red for one second, turns amber for one second, and stays green there-after. TX LED flashes green once about eight seconds after power-up then keeps flashing in-tune to the cycle markerRX and STATUS LEDs remain OFF2Connect and save unitconfigPress CDip Get buttonas per CDip Help content3Transmitter OutputPowerPress TX ON (Unmod)70 watts±10%Service monitor setto read poweror100W in-line watt-meter installed asclose as possible tothe unit antennaconnector.Adjust “Power” on the frontpanel of the “Power Amp”4Transmitter ReflectedPowerPress TXON (Unmod)< 5% of forward power or asspecified by System Engi-neering. 10 W in-linewattmeter Check for bad connections,damaged coax cable, etc.5Carrier Frequency Er-rorPress TX (Unmod)< ±300 Hz Service monitor setto read frequencyerrorAdjust TCXO (IC700)(see inside Exciter module at,Figure 246TX Deviation (KHz)Press TX (modulated)Carrier will be modulatedwith a 1 kHz tone. ±8.0 kHzTolerance is +5%, -10%Service monitor setto read deviation.(IF filter set to Midor 30 kHz position) Refer to tech support
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual29CHECKLIST B (Paragon-III)General Check out (part2 of 2)Paragon-III units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try readjusting units unless it is really required. Misadjusting unit may result in significant performance losses.The proposed adjustments in the "IF NOT?" column below, should be tried ONLY if system dataperformance degradation is noticed combined with out of tolerance items.Step ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS at25°CMEASURE WITH IF NOT?Set the service monitor to generate on the selected receive frequency. Verify alternately for both receivers.The carrier should be modulated with a 1.0 kHz tone at deviation level specified below:812 dB SINAD(Dataradio wide bandmeasurement method: noaudio filtering)Set deviation to ±8 kHz. Better than -108 dBm including cable loss(Typically -109 to -110 dBm)- Backplane corre-sponding to the re-ceiver being verified:J1 (RX1) or J5 (RX2), Pin 6 Service monitor(IFR) set to SINAD- IFR IF filter set to MIDposition or 300 kHzwide filter.Refer to section Error!Reference source notfound.9Receiver distortion (Dataradio wide bandmeasurement method: noaudio filtering) - Set service monitor RFGen output to –70 dBm- Deviation level as perSINAD above.≤ 5.5 %(Typically < 3.5 %)- Backplane corre-sponding to the re-ceiver being verified: J1 (RX1) or J5 (RX2),Pin 6 Service monitor(IFR) set toDISTORTION.- IFR IF filter set to MIDposition or 300 kHzwide filter.Refer to section Error!Reference source notfound. 10 RSSIApply to each receiverinput the following RFlevel of -110dBm 2.0 VDC (+/- 0.3VDC)- Backplane corre-sponding to the re-ceiver being verified: J1 (RX1) or J5 (RX2),Pin 5 - DC VoltmetermeasurementRefer to section x for allmodels.Refer to factory technicalsupport only if RX dataperformance degradation isnoticed combined with outof tolerance RSSI readings.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual305.3 Additional test details5.3.1 RF Data Link TestA link test between a mobile and a known base station can be done using the CDip "Address" and"Send" functions. The “Address” and “Device” fields, the “Send” button and the “Chat” message screenare used to send messages to specific mobile or base or to carry out RF test. Start by entering the ad-dress of the mobile (or base station) you wish to send a test message to or test:1- Specify the address:Addresses may be entered by typing directly in the “Address” field in two ways:- Numerically, the valid address range is 1-126.- As an “Alpha-Mapped-Nibble” (AMN) address, consisting of upper case letters in the range A-P. The valid address range is A to GN.- The base address is usually: 1.- The program may display one of the following messages on the status bar:- For Paragon-III products:“address is not in AMN or number format”- For mobile products:“address is not in the range A – GN”In either case, check that the address entered is within the acceptable range, is of a valid format andcorrectly typed.2- Enter the Device number for mobile (or base station).3- Press the Send button. The Chat window reports “Sent to xx mobile” (where xx is mobile name). If test is successful:Status line reports “Delivery confirmed.If test unsuccessful: Chat window reports “Waiting”, Then the Status line reports “Delivery Failed”.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual315.4 Windows/Unix Tools5.4.1 Network Connectivity• PINGThe ping command determines whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by send-ing a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. It is useful for troubleshooting“end-to-end” reachability, network connectivity, and network latency.Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP as well as Unix & Free BSD.EXAMPLE:ping 192.168.204.1 displays the response with turn around time in milliseconds.• TRACERT (WINDOWS)The tracert command is used to visually see a network packet being sent and received andthe amount of hops required for that packet to get to its destination. Available for MS-DOS 6.2, MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.Note:Users with MS-Windows 2000 or XP who need additional information on network latencyand network loss may also use the pathping command.EXAMPLEtracert www.yahoo.com at the command prompt displays the intermediate routers be-tween local host to the ww.yahoo.com site.5.4.2 Configuration Information• WINIPCFG (WIN95/98), IPCONFIG (WIN2K) or IFCONFIG (UNIX) Ipconfig is a DOS utility which can be used from MS-DOS or a MS-DOS shell to displaythe network settings currently assigned and given by a network. This command can be utilizedto verify a network connection as well as to verify network settings.Available for MS-DOS, MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.EXAMPLEipconfig/all at the command prompt displays the Ethernet MAC address, IP address, IPnetmask, default IP gateway, DNS server… information.• ARP View and update the system ARP tableThe Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is used with the IP protocol for mapping a 32-bitInternet Protocol address to a MAC address that is recognized in the local network specified inRFC 826. Once recognized the server or networking device returns a response containing therequired address.Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.EXAMPLEarp-a displays all entries in the ARP cache. Useful in manipulating ARP caches.• ROUTE View and update the system routing table
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual32The function and syntax of the Windows ROUTE command is similar to the UNIX or Linuxroute command. Use the command to manually configure the routes in the routing table.Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.EXAMPLE route ? displays helproute print displays the routing table 5.4.3 Statistics Information• NETSTAT (WINS & UNIX) The netstat command symbolically displays the contents of various network-related data struc-tures, i.e. IP, TCP UDP …Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.EXAMPLE netstat ? displays helpnetstat-a display TCP and UDP connections and listening ports information For further information on TCP/IP troubleshooting, please visit:http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/466/14/1.html
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual336. Radio Programming and Adjustments6.1 T881-10 Radio Transmitter ProgrammingThis procedure describes the steps needed to program the Paragon-III radio transmitter module. 6.1.1 Recommended Items- 486 PC or better, MS-Windows 98 © or later- T800win programming kit for Series II:- PGM800Win programming software user's manual- PGM800Win Windows based programming software version 3.0 or later- T800-01-0002 programming cable (DB-25 to RJ-45 cable)- Standard 25-pin parallel cable (terminated Male/Female)6.1.2 T881-10 Module ProgrammingBefore starting programming, have a PC running MS-Windows © and the Tait PGM800Win softwarefor Series II Base station. This program supports the use of a mouse but may be used without one if required. Keyboard accessfollows the conventional MS-Windows © method as briefly described below:- Press and hold the “Alt” key while pressing at the same time the relevant hotkey as indicated by anunderlined letter on the menu command.- On a drop-down menu, press only the hotkey without pressing the “Alt” key. - Use the “Tab” key to cycle available fields and the “Enter” key to validate entries. E.g. Pressing“Alt”+F opens the File drop-down menu and pressing “A” opens the Save As directory service box. The transmitter VCO alignment will be required when new transmitter frequency is programmedoutside the radio tuning range: ± 4.0 MHz from previous center frequency. The legalfrequency ranges for this transmitter are:762-764 MHz and 767-773 MHz. The retuning of the VCO will normally only berequired when passing from one range to the other.1. Connect the PC, via the supplied programming lead, to the speaker panel’s front-mounted RJ11connector.2. Run Tait PGM800Win program and follow instructions found in the T800 Programming Soft-ware User’s Manual to select the proper module to be programmed.3. Program required channel's frequencies.– Do not program any CTCSS tones on channels.– Do not change any other parameters.– Refer to Figure 21 and Figure 22 for screen program examples.4. Save the base station programming info to a file for further reference.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual34Figure 21 - Exciter System Infomation SampleFigure 22 - Exciter Channel Information Sample
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual356.1.3 Channel Selection via DIP SwitchesThe backplane-mounted DIP switch settings override the default channel programmed by PGM800Win. To set a default channel via the software, all DIP switches must be set to “OFF” (i.e. 00000000). When a switch is “Off”, its binary count is active; when a switch is “ON” its binary count is inactive. Thevarious DIP switch combinations of ON or OFF make up a binary total, which identifies the channel num-ber. To select a channel, set the appropriate DIP switch or switches to “OFF” to make the binary count total thechannel number you want. Set all other switches to “ON”.Example: To select channel 1, set the DIP switches as shown below:Figure 23 - Backplane DIP switches example - Channel 1 selectedBinary Value1248163264Always ON except whendefault channel is requiredCHANNEL SWITCH TX - RX12345678OFF
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual366.2 Transmitter Radio Tuning- This section covers the basic Series II base station 700MHz transmitter radio module and PAradio tuning and verification.Note: Usually, this section is never done unless called for in section 6.1 “Series II - Radio Pro-gramming” or in Table 21 - Checklist B (General)“Checklist B” (General).6.2.1 Test Equipment- Digital Multimeter & probes (e.g. Fluke 77)- 1 HP 34330A Shunt 30A (UHF only, used for transmitter current measurement)- Digital or Analog calibrated Oscilloscope & scope probes (X1, X10 selectable)- Calibrated COM-120B (.001ppm OCXO and 30kHz IF options)- 3-foot length of double-shielded N-M to BNC-M cable (RG-214 or RG-223)- 2x 'BNC' to 'N' type adapters (e.g. Amphenol, Greenpar).- Bird RF power meter with 150W / 50 ohm dummy load (optional)- 3dB 150–watt attenuator- 1x Torx screwdriver #T-10 and #T-20- Pozidriv screwdriver #1 & #2- 1x Six-inch adjustable wrench- RF tuning/trimming tools.- Extender Rail Kit for Series II chassis (T800-13-0000) - 1x 6" coax cable N-M to BNC-M (comes with the radio to connect the exciter to the PA)6.2.2 Transmitter Module (T881-10-02200)Note 1: Refer to Figure 24 (T881).Note 2: When the synthesizer is unlocked, the front panel green LED called "Supply" will flash indi-cating that it needs re-tuning. Warning: The LED will also flash when the unit is in setup mode while connected to the PGM800win program. 6.2.2.1 Initial Setup1. Shut down power to the base station.2. Prepare the Multimeter to DC Volts.3. Remove the exciter (T881) module from the base station rack frame.4. Remove the exciter top cover (nearest the handle).5. Connect a 3 feet long double shielded cable (N-M to BNC-M) between the IFR T/R output andthe exciter antenna connector.6. Connect the Paragon-III Extender Rail Kit to the empty chassis exciter slot.7. Apply power to the base station.6.2.2.2 Synthesizer Alignment Single channel: Connect the Multimeter to either side of L309 (T881). - T881 (700 MHz) Tune VCO trimmer CV300 for a synthesizer loop voltage of 10V DC.
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual37Multiple channels (adjusting as shown for single channel above): - T881 (700 MHz) Adjust the VCO loop to 10V using the middle frequency channel. All channels should lie within the upper and lower limits of 16V and 3V respectively for theT881.Note: Normally, the fast TX key option is installed and the synthesizer is always ener-gized. In the case where that option was not fitted, key the transmitter by pressingthe front panel Carrier button to make the above adjustment possible.6.2.2.3 TX Frequency Error Adjustment1. Apply the following settings to the IFR:- Receiver mode- IFR RX frequency to match the main radio TX frequency- IF Filter set to 30KHz- Zoom the RF Error window: select 10Khz range 2. Key the transmitter by pressing the front panel TX-Key button and measure the carrier outputfrequency. It should be within ±300 Hz. If it is not, adjust the TCXO (IC700) to trim to meet therequirement, preferably within 100Hz.6.2.2.4 Exciter Power Output 1. Apply the following settings to the IFR:- Receiver mode, Output T/R- IFR RX frequency to match the main radio TX frequency- IF Filter set to 30KHz- Select auto range in the Power reading window- Connect the coaxial cable from the IFR T/R to the Exciter output connector2. Key the Exciter by pressing the module PTT button. The output power at the coaxial cable endconnecting to the power amplifier should be:- T881 = 5W +0/-300mW (RV502, Figure 24)
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual38Figure 24 - T881-0200 Transmitter Tuning Controls location
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual397. SpecificationsGENERALFrequency 762 -764 MHz Tx/ 792-794 MHz Rx and 767- 773MHz Tx/797-803MHz Rx RF/Modem Assembly Size 19.0” W x 17.5.0” H x 12.5” D + 2.0” connector allowanceFrequency Stability 1.0 ppm (-20 to +60ºC)Supply Voltage13.8 VDC nominal (negative ground), 10.8 - 16 VDCor120 VACCircuit protection (radio backplane)Main fuse (F1): Blade fuse (Maxi-Fuse) 10A : Power amp. fuse (F2 & F3): Blade fuses (Maxi-Fuse) 2 x 15A (30A total) Crowbar diodes for reverse polarity protectionRX Current Consumption @ 13.8 VDC 1.5A max. (Two receivers with speaker monitoring) TX Current Consumption @ 13.8 VDC 1.7A max –5W Exciter T881, 25A – 50W PA AETBase Station Power Consumption@ 120 VAC TBDChannel spacing 50 kHz Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +60°C (deleted power supply, catalog number with 0 in second to last digit)-10°C to +60°C (with standard Dual Power Supply assy., catalog number with 2 in second to last digit)RECEIVERSelectivity @ 25 kHz@ 12.5 kHz85 dB min, 88 dB (Typical)79 dB min, 80 dB (Typical)Sensitivity @ 12 dB SINAD -116 dBm* Spurious Response Rejection 100 dB (Typical)Intermodulation Rejection- EIA (25 kHz)- EIA 300-096 (12.5 kHz) 80 dB (Typical) 75 dB (Typical)Hum and Noise- EIA (25 kHz)- ETS 300-096 (12.5 kHz) 47 dB*45 dB** Psophometrically weighted (De-emphasis response)TRANSMITTER –5WRated Continuous RF Power 70W nominal Range of Adjustment 35W – 70 W (user adjustable)Spurious Emissions: - transmit - standby-36 dBm to 1GHz, -30 dBm to 3.2GHz -57 dBm to 1GHz, -47 dBm to 3.2GHzVSWR Stability 3:1 mismatchTransmitter Sideband Noise (ACP)@ +/-50 kHz@ +/- 1 MHz-40 dBc-100 dBc
120 20191-100a Paragon-III User Manual40Operation Full duplexProtocol Dataradio Proprietary E-DBA with OOB AAVL supportData rates andModulation typexRC16FSK (128 kb/s)xRC8FSK (92 kb/s)*xRC4FSK (64 kb/s)* * Operating under Class I permissive change, subset of 16-Level FSK POWER AMPLIFIER – 70WFrequency Range 762-776 MHz Operative Voltage 13.8 VDCCurrent Draw 18-21 Amperes (typical)Duty Cycle 100% (Continuous)Power Input 5WPower Output 70 Watts CWRF Power Adjustment -3dB (Nominal)Spurious & Harmonics -70 dBcinput/output Impedance 50 ohmsLoad VSWR Tolerance 20:1 (Max) 30 secondsinput/output connectors Type N femaleOperating Temperature Range -30 degrees C. to +60 degrees C.Storage & Transport -40 degrees C. to +70 degrees C.Humidity 80% at +40 degree C. (non-condensing)Altitude 10,000 feet maximumSize 5.25”W x 10.5”H x 13”DWeight 18 pounds (Nominal)FCC CERTIFICATIONS FCC IC (DOC) 762-764MHz and 767-773MHz EOTBDP3-T881 -5W exciter T881EOTBDP3-AMP – 70W PA option AMPNAEMISSION DESIGNATORSBit rate Baud rate Modulation 700MHz128 kb/s 32000 xRC16FSK 30K0F1D 96 kb/s 32000 xRC16FSK 30K0F1D64 kb/s 32000 xRC16FSK 30K0F1D

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