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Paragon4

(UHF, 700, and 800 MHz)

Data Base Station

User Manual V. 1.00

Preliminary, for FCC & IC Submission

September 2007

Part no.: 120 20195-100

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................1

1.1 INTENDED AUDIENCE....................................................................................................................................1

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................1

1.2.1 Features...................................................................................................................................................2

1.2.2 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................2

1.3 FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................3

1.4 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................4

1.5 REPLACEMENT PARTS...................................................................................................................................4

1.5.1 Factory Repair.........................................................................................................................................4

1.6 PACKAGING ..................................................................................................................................................4

2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................5

2.1 OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................5

2.2 LOCATION.....................................................................................................................................................5

2.3 REAR VIEWS .................................................................................................................................................6

2.4 ELECTRICAL..................................................................................................................................................7

2.4.1 Standard Power Supply Configuration....................................................................................................7

2.4.1.1 DC Power Supply Connection & Torque Settings .......................................................................................... 7

2.4.1.2 Power Indications............................................................................................................................................ 8

2.4.2 Backplane Fuses......................................................................................................................................8

2.5 ANTENNA......................................................................................................................................................9

2.5.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................9

2.5.2 Cabling and Connection..........................................................................................................................9

2.6 COMPLETING THE PHYSICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................9

2.7 CHECKING OUT NORMAL OPERATION...........................................................................................................9

3. OPERATING DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................10

3.1 RADIO ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................10

3.1.1 Receiver module.....................................................................................................................................10

3.1.2 Exciter module.......................................................................................................................................11

3.1.3 BSC module ...........................................................................................................................................11

3.1.4 Speaker panel.........................................................................................................................................12

3.1.5 Power Supply Modules (T809)...............................................................................................................13

3.1.5.1 Power Supply Rear Connections................................................................................................................... 14

4. OPERATION & CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................15

4.1 BROWSER-BASED INTERFACE.....................................................................................................................15

4.1.1 Interface Setup and Status .....................................................................................................................15

4.2 LAN SETUP ................................................................................................................................................16

4.3 DEFAULT IP SETTINGS................................................................................................................................16

4.3.1 Ethernet Interface 1 (DATA)..................................................................................................................16

4.3.2 Ethernet Interface 2 (SETUP)................................................................................................................16

4.3.3 RF Interface...........................................................................................................................................16

4.4 IP NETWORK SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................17

4.4.1 IP Network Settings (with Host) ............................................................................................................17

4.4.2 IP Network Settings (with Router).........................................................................................................17

4.5 LOGIN SCREEN............................................................................................................................................18

4.5.1 Initial Installation Login........................................................................................................................18

4.6 WEB INTERFACE .........................................................................................................................................19

4.6.1 Apply, Cancel, Save Config, and Reset Unit Buttons & Help Icon........................................................19

5. TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND TESTING......................................................................................................20

5.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ...............................................................................................................................20

5.2 RECOMMENDED CHECKS ............................................................................................................................20

5.3 ADDITIONAL TEST DETAILS.........................................................................................................................24

5.3.1 Carrier Deviations.................................................................................................................................24

5.3.2 PF Switch...............................................................................................................................................24

5.3.2.1 Stopping the Airlink and Alternate Test Tone Selection Method.................................................................. 24

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5.4 WINDOWS/UNIX TOOLS ..............................................................................................................................26

5.4.1 Network Connectivity.............................................................................................................................26

5.4.2 Configuration Information.....................................................................................................................26

5.4.3 Statistics Information.............................................................................................................................27

5.5 BSC FIRMWARE UPGRADING .....................................................................................................................27

5.5.1 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................27

5.5.1.1 File Integrity Failure ..................................................................................................................................... 28

6. SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................29

FIGURE 1 - FRONT VIEW "RADIO ASSEMBLY" ................................................................................................................5

FIGURE 2 - PARAGON4 UNIT REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................................6

FIGURE 3 - BACKPLANE .................................................................................................................................................6

FIGURE 4 - MAXI-FUSE ..................................................................................................................................................8

FIGURE 5 - RECEIVER MODULE.....................................................................................................................................10

FIGURE 6 - EXCITER MODULE.......................................................................................................................................11

FIGURE 7 - BSC MODULE .............................................................................................................................................11

FIGURE 8 - SPEAKER MODULE ......................................................................................................................................12

FIGURE 9 - DUAL T809 POWER SUPPLY MODULE (BLACK FRONT PLATE)....................................................................13

FIGURE 10 - T809 REAR PANEL (SHOWN UPRIGHT) ......................................................................................................14

FIGURE 11 - WEB INTERFACE.......................................................................................................................................15

FIGURE 12 - IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH HOST) .........................................................................17

FIGURE 13 - IP NETWORK SETTINGS IN ROUTER MODE (WITH ROUTER) .....................................................................17

FIGURE 14 - ENTER NETWORK PASSWORD SCREEN – ETH1 DATA PORT SHOWN ........................................................18

FIGURE 15 - WEB USER INTERFACE – WELCOME SCREEN ...........................................................................................18

FIGURE 16 - PF SWITCH ROCKER DETAIL (ONE SIDE PRESSED)....................................................................................24

FIGURE 16 - SAMPLE FTP PROGRAM............................................................................................................................28

TABLE 1 - ON-AIR DATA SPEEDS AND MODULATION ......................................................................................................2

TABLE 2 - TEST POINTS..................................................................................................................................................6

TABLE 3 - CHECKLIST A (AFTER INSTALLATION) ........................................................................................................21

TABLE 4 - CHECKLIST B (GENERAL)............................................................................................................................22

TABLE 5 - CARRIER DEVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................24

TABLE 6 – TEST TONES GENERATION ..........................................................................................................................25

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WHAT'S NEW

History

Version 1.00: November 2007 – For FCC and IC Submission

• Initial preliminary of Paragon4 base station User Manual for

UHF, 700 / 800 MHz radio modem models.

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About Dataradio

For over 25 years, Dataradio has been a recognized and innovative supplier of advanced wireless data

products and systems for mission-critical applications. Public safety organizations, utilities, local gov-

ernment, water management, and other critical infrastructure operations depend on Dataradio to ensure

that vital wireless data reaches the people who need it, when they need it most. From mobile data systems

and radio modems, to analog radios and telemetry devices, Dataradio products are found at the heart of

private wireless networks around the world.

www.dataradio.com

Dataradio provides product brochures, case studies, software downloads, and product information on our

website at http://www.dataradio.com

User Manual Statement

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 product

shipped. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

About CalAmp Corp.

CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless equipment, engineering services and software that enable any-

time/anywhere access to critical information, data and entertainment content. With comprehensive capa-

bilities ranging from product design and development through volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-

effective high quality solutions to a broad array of customers and end markets. CalAmp is the leading

supplier of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) outdoor customer premise equipment to the U.S. satellite

television market. The Company also provides wireless connectivity solutions for the telemetry and asset

tracking markets, public safety communications, the healthcare industry, and digital multimedia delivery

applications.

www.CalAmp.com

For additional information, please visit http://www.calamp.com

DATARADIO and VIS are registered trademarks,

GeminiG3, Paragon4, PARALLEL DECODE, and TRUSTED WIRELESS DATA are trademarks of Dataradio Inc

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Definitions

Access Point Communication hub for users to connect to a wired LAN. APs are important for

providing heightened wireless security.

ADB Agile Dual-Band - GeminiG3 radiomodem model that allows 700/800MHz

automatic band switching capability during roaming.

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.

AAVL Autonomous Automatic Vehicle Location. Optional feature that involves using

GPS (Global Positioning 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.

Base Designates products used as base stations in VIS systems. They currently include

the Paragon family of products up to the Paragon4 radiomodems.

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 base

station in mobile systems. A component of Paragon4 radiomodem base stations.

COM Port RS-232 serial communications ports of the Paragon4 wireless radiomodem.

Cycle Mark Signal transmitted on an E-DBA network that keeps the network synchronized.

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 - The on-line distributed database system used to map hu-

man-readable machine names into IP addresses.

Domain A specific name for a network of computers.

Dynamic IP Addr A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.

E-DBA Enhanced Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation – Dataradio proprietary protocol that

schedules all inbound and outbound Airlink traffic to minimize contention.

Ethernet Ethernet is a frame-based computer networking technology for local area net-

works (LANs). It defines wiring and signaling for the physical layer, and frame

formats and protocols for the media access control (MAC)/data link layer of the

OSI model. Ethernet is mostly standardized as IEEEs 802.3.

Feature Key Method used to implement customer’s option(s) selected at the time of radiomo-

dem purchase (factory-installation) or as add-on (field-installation).

Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the

resources 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 medium

that cannot support the original size of the packet.

FTP File Transfer Protocol - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.

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Gateway A device that interconnects two or more networks with different, incompatible

communications protocols and translates among them.

GeminiG3 Third generation of GeminiPD VIS products. High specs dual DSP mobile radio-

modem with Dataradio Parallel Decode™ technology

HDX Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single

line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.

HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol - The communications protocol used to connect to

servers on the World Wide Web.

IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular net-

working device.

MAC ADDRESS Media Access Control - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each

networking device.

MIB Management Information Base (MIB)-a logical, hierarchically organized data-

base of network management information. Used in SNMP.

NAT Network Address Translation - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local

area 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.

OID An object identifier or OID is an identifier used to name an object and is the nu-

merical equivalent of a path. In SNMP, an OID consists of numbers separated by

decimal points. Structurally, an OID consists of a node in a hierarchically as-

signed namespace.

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-related

information in a wireless communications system

Palette Synchronization patterns used to identify the speed and coding of packets trans-

mitted over-the-air in E-DBA.

Paragon4 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. (United States Patent No: 6,853,694 B1)

PHY A PHY chip (called PHYceiver) provides interface to the Ethernet transmission

medium. Its purpose is digital access of the modulated link (usually used together

with an MII-chip).

The PHY defines data rates and transmission method parameters.

PDU Protocol Data Unit - A PDU is a message of a given protocol comprising payload

and protocol-specific control information, typically contained in a header. PDUs

pass over the protocol interfaces that exist between the layers of protocols.

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 can

make decisions, gather and report information, and control other devices.

Roaming Movement of a wireless node (GeminiG3 radiomodems) amongst Multiple Ac-

cess Points (Paragon4). Paragon4 radiomodems support seamless roaming.

Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together.

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RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer.

Smart Combining Digital processing method used to combine “Spatial Diversity” signals to opti-

mize performance. (See Parallel Decode)

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol - Provides a means to monitor and con-

trol network devices, and to manage configurations, statistics collection, per-

formance, and security.

Spatial Diversity Composite information from independent diversity branches using antennas

spaced apart is used with “Smart Combining” to minimize fading and other unde-

sirable effects of multipath propagation. (See Parallel Decode)

SRRCnFSK Square Root Raised Cosine (n = level) Frequency Shift Keying. Type of fre-

quency modulation of data signals performed by the Paragon4 radiomodem.

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 A bit mask used to select the bits from an IP address that correspond to the sub-

net. Each mask is 32 bits long, with one bits in the portion that identifies a net-

work and zero bits in the portion that identifies a host.

Switch (Ethernet) Computer-networking device that allows sharing a limited number of ports to

connect computing devices to host computers. Replaces network hubs (layer1),

switches (layer2), routers (layer3).

Sync Data transmitted on a wireless network that keeps the network synchronized.

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - A transport (layer4) protocol

for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data

sent. Handles retries and flow control.

Telnet Network (layer5) protocol used on the Internet or on LAN connections.

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no

directory 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 transport (layer4) protocol for transmitting data that

does not require 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.

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 that

communicate with each other wirelessly.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This document provides information required for the setting up, operation, testing and trouble-shooting of

the Dataradio® Paragon4™ radio-modem base station.

1.1 Intended Audience

This document is intended for engineering, installation, and maintenance personnel.

1.2 General Description

The Paragon4 radio base station is a factory-integrated industrial-grade IP-based data product used in mobile

networks and is designed specifically to fit the needs of vehicular applications. It features dual receivers for

added data decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments.

When used with Dataradio’s state-of-the-art GeminiG3 mobile IP data solution, the system delivers

unequaled high-speed data performance and unmatched effective throughput.

All Paragon4 models are supplied in a standard 19-inch wide rackmount. The Paragon4 full-duplex radio-

modem chassis assembly includes:

• A second generation high-speed Dataradio “Base Station Controller” module (BSC2) that uses an open

architecture that simplifies the implementation process. The BSC2 module comes equipped with a built-

in IP router with dual Ethernet 10/100 BaseT interfaces.

• Option for 10MHz reference source input

• Dual, independently synthesized Receiver radio module.

• High-performance synthesized 0.2W Exciter radio module.

For all Paragon4 radio modem units:

• One Power Amplifier (PA) module is required for the regular usage.

• 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.

• Optional Router – Add a second router anywhere within your network if you need a fault tolerant

network.

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1.2.1 Features

• Parallel Decode™ technology featuring dual receivers for added decode sensitivity in multi-path

and fading environments.

• Fully IP-based product models, using an optimized IP layer that reduces IP overhead for the RF

link

• Sophisticated dual DSP-based modem design provides added system performance, fewer retries

and more effective throughput.

• Full duplex mode of operation

• Base Station with an RF Power Amplifier. The Power Amplifier is considered a stand-alone

module.

• On-air data speeds and modulation types supported (dependent on “Feature Key” selected1):

Table 1 - On-air data speeds and modulation

Channel Type

UHF 700 MHz / 800 MHz

Modulation

type 25 kHz 12.5 kHz 50 kHz 25 kHz 12.5 kHz NPSPAC

SRC16FSK 64 kb/s 32 kb/s 128 kb/s 64 kb/s 32kb/s 32kb/s

SRC8FSK 48 kb/s

43.2 kb/s 24 kb/s 96kb/s 48kb/s

43.2kb/s 24kb/s 24kb/s

SRC4FSK 32 kb/s 16 kb/s 64kb/s 32 kb/s 16kb/s 16kb/s

• Uses Dataradio’s Next generation high-efficiency Enhanced-DBA (E-DBA) over-the-air

protocol

• Over-the-air compatible with GeminiG3.x mobile products

• Out-of-band signaling enables transmission of GPS reports with no effect on system

performance.

• Flash programmable firmware, including over-the-air programming capability

1.2.2 Configuration

Paragon4 units are factory-configured. Configuration changes or upgrades are web-based.

1 Method used to implement customer’s option(s) selected at the time of radiomodem purchase (factory-installation) or as add-on

(field-installation).

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1.3 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 following

ways:

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: +1 514 737-0020

fax: +1 514 737-7883

Email address: support@dataradio.com

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

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1.4 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 Support

representative 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 repaired

free of charge unless there is evidence of abuse or damage beyond the terms of the warranty. Units

out of warranty will be subject to service charges. Information about these charges is available from

Technical Support.

1.6 Packaging

Each Paragon4 radio-modem base station – UHF, 700 MHz, or 800MHz – normally leaves the factory

packaged as follows:

• A Dataradio base station “Radio-modem assembly” with dual power supply assembly, and a

BSC.

• Two standard seven-foot 120 VAC power cords.

• Coax cable (16-inch) to connect the Exciter module to the power amplifier.

Frequently, Paragon4 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.

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2. Installation

Figure 1 - Front view "Radio Assembly"

2.1 Overview

The cabinet and rack-mount housing the Paragon4’s radio-modem and Power Amplifier is generally

installed in a sheltered facility. Occasionally located adjacent to the nerve center of the user’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. This

manual covers the radio-modem assembly. The power amplifier has its own user manual that is in-

corporated by reference at the moment of the order.

2.2 Location

Be sure to place the Paragon4 unit 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.

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2.3 Rear Views

Figure 2 - Paragon4 unit rear view

Figure 3 - Backplane

Table 2 - Test Points

Backplane Test Points Rx/Tx

Test J9 Access port Alternate Pinout

Ground Pin 14 J18, J19 – Pin 3

SINAD &Distorsion RX1 -Differential 1P-3; 1N-8 J18- Pins 1,2

SINAD &Distorsion RX2-Differential 2P-4; 2N-9 J19 – Pins 1,2

RSSI RSSI 1 -Differential 1P-1; 1N-6 J18 – Pins 4,5

RSSI RSSI 2-Differential 2P-2; 2N-7 J19 – Pins 4,5

10-amp fuse J18

Access port

J9 J19

RX 1&2

BSC

Exciter

Speaker Panel

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2.4 Electrical

Standard 120 VAC electrical power is required. It should be capable of providing at least 10A to

power Paragon4 unit (<6A) and ancillary equipment.

2.4.1 Standard Power Supply Configuration

Although the T809-10 is a high efficiency switched mode power supply, a considerable

amount of heat is generated during normal operation. While in use, ensure that an adequate

flow of cooling air is able to circulate around the power supply, and that the air intake vents

on the rear and sides of the unit are not inadvertently covered.

Caution:

Do not operate this unit in a completely enclosed cabinet.

The Radio assembly unit receives 13.8 VDC power inputs from two “T809 ” power supply modules

powered 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° 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 ground

connection. A threaded grounding binding post fitted with a knurled binding-nut is provided on the

chassis next to DC input 2.

• For the Radio Assembly chassis, install the grounding lead’s lug over the binding post and firmly

hand-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 poten-

tials and/or miscellaneous power supply switching noise problems in both receivers and transmitter.

2.4.1.1 DC Power Supply Connection & Torque Settings

Warning:

Securing the DC Power Supply cable into the DC connector to provide a good electrical con-

nection is essential. Over time, the wires tend to compress in the DC connector resulting in an

increasingly poorer connection. Consequently, as high current is drawn, the connector heats up

increasing the resistance thereby causing still more heat until the connector 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-terminate

the 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 insulation

off the cable. DO NOT TWIST THE WIRE STRANDS. Insert the DC cable into the screw terminal

and tighten the screw to secure the cable as per the torque settings given below.

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Torque Settings:

The manufacturer recommends torque setting all power supply terminal screws to a minimum of:

• 1.5 Nm (or 13.28 Inlb or to 1.107 ftlb)

Note: Dataradio uses a Sturtuvan Richmond 29-pieces adjustable torque screwdriver model

CAL36/4K.

After tightening, pull on the cable to check the cable is secured tightly into the screw terminal.

2.4.1.2 Power Indications

Both 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 Assembly

and to the Power Amplifier. The LED immediately below the switches light green indicating normal

DC power operation.

2.4.2 Backplane Fuses

Blade fuses (Maxi-Fuse) are used on the Radio assembly backplane:

Dimensions – Inch (mm)

Fuse Type ABC

Maxi-Fuse 1.15 (29.21) 1.35 (34.29) .35 (8.89)

Fuse # F1 F2 F3

Values 10A 15A* 15A*

* Always replace the two 15A fuses as a pair.

Figure 4 - Maxi-Fuse

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2.5 Antenna

2.5.1 Overview

The Paragon4 unit commonly uses three antennas (one transmit and two receive) unless a duplexer is

used with one of the receive antennas; then only two antennas would be needed. If the 10MHz Disci-

plined Clock option is sought, there is another GPS antenna is adittion to the three already mentioned.

They should be mounted according to any guidelines supplied with the antennas. For antennas place-

ment and spacing, consult System Engineering.

2.5.2 Cabling and Connection

1- Route good quality 50-ohm double-shielded coaxial cable(s) (e.g. RG-214 or Heliax) from the

selected antenna position(s) to the Paragon4 Radio assembly.

2- Referring to Figure 2 for locating modules, terminate the RX-1 and RX-2 cable-ends at their re-

spective module rear position with N-type connectors.

3- Similarly, terminate the TX cable-end at the rear position of the Power Amp’s module with an

N-type connector.

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.

2.6 Completing the physical Installation

Paragon4 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, power

cords etc.)

• Check that fuses are inserted.

• Turn power supplies ON.

You are now ready to check for normal operation (as per paragraph 2.7) and to run the Dataradio web

interface (described in section 4) for testing or trouble-shooting.

Any change(s) to the settings must be done via files saved on diskette and loaded into the unit using

the web interface program.

2.7 Checking out Normal Operation

1- Check that power is applied.

2- Check Radio assembly lights for proper operation as per section 3.1

3- Check for proper operation of the BSCs LEDs.

4- Using the web interface program and an in-line wattmeter, check forward & reverse power to

confirm main antenna installation.

5- Using the web interface, check the RF Data Link with a mobile that can be heard.

If user application and mobiles are available, test the installation by going through a normal sequence

of transmitting and receiving messages.

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3. Operating Description

3.1 Radio Assembly

The Radio assembly component of each Paragon4 product – UHF, 700, and 800MHz – is made up of

high performance synthesized radio base station designed for single operation. The Radio Assembly’s

modules are commonly installed in a standard, 19-inch wide rack frame.

The complement of modules is:

• 1 x Receiver module

• 1 x Exciter module

• 1 x BSC (controller-modem)

• 1 x Speaker panel

and mounted on the rack (normally immediately below the Paragon4 radiomodem):

• 1 x Dual Power Supply module

3.1.1 Receiver module

For locating the module, refer to Figure 2 above.

The receiver has several front panel controls and indicators. These are:

• LEDs -Four LEDs as for the SDR-Rx receiver module:

Green normal operation

Amber bootloader program running

PWR LED

Red malfunction / reset

Green PLL locked

LOCK

LED Red PLL not locked

Green RF carrier signal on audio channel 1 is above manu-

ally adjusted mute threshold

1 LED Off RF carrier signal on audio channel 1 is below manually

adjusted mute threshold

Green RF carrier signal on audio channel 2 is above manu-

ally adjusted mute threshold

2 LED Off RF carrier signal on audio channel 2 is below manually

adjusted mute threshold

• RCVR GATE LEVEL - Mute threshold adjustment. It sets the RF signal

level required to open the mute gate and allow audio to pass to the

speaker1.

• 1 / 2 Switch – Manual selection of Channel 1 or 2 audio

Figure 5 - Receiver module

• Volume - The audio output delivers up to 1 watt to the speaker. Always set volume knob to

minimum when not in use to reduce current consumption.

• NORM-MON Switch – Manual selection between audio unmuted (continuous monitor) or when

audio is above the manually adjusted mute threshold

LOCK

PWR

RCVR

GATE

LEVEL

VOLUME

NORM -

Diversit

SDR Rx

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3.1.2 Exciter module

The Exciter’s front panel controls and indicators are:

• Carrier test - momentarily keys the transmitter ON while pressed (used for

test purposes only). If the Carrier is pressed for 4 seconds or more the ex-

citer starts the test mode and keeps transmitting until the next press of the

button.

• LED indicators, according to the table below.

• one DE-9 RS-232 ports for setup.

Figure 6 - Exciter module

3.1.3 BSC module

The BSC2's front panel connectors and indicators are:

Green Normal operation

Amber Step 2 in uMon boot-up – lights for <1 sec.

Red Step 1 in uMon boot-up – lights for <1 sec.

PWR

LED Red

flashing

Hardware error, must check the log files to

identify it

Green Flashes for each data packets received

RX LED Red Discard RX packet (factory-use)

Green Flashes for each data packets transmitted

Amber 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 event

TX LED

Off Check if in “AirLink down mode”

Green Flashes each time PF1 or PF2 is pressed

STATUS Amber

Flashes each second PF1 is kept pressed

Toggles “AirLink down mode” after 4 sec-

onds

• 2x DE-9 RS-232 ports for setup and user data

Figure 7 - BSC module

• 1x rocker switch (positions PF 1 and 2) to select various test modes. See paragraph 5.3.2.

• 2x Ethernet ports – for setup and user data

Green Red flashingAmber Off

Power normal Fault 1 (TBD) fault 2 (TBD)

TX transmit Test Mode: idle

10 MHz 10 MHz

Locked

10 MHz con-

nection broken,

unable to lock

Acquiring 10

MHz Lock

Idle if 10 MHz

was never

connected.

Lock normal,

Synth lock

Synth unlock

Fault

Programming

mode

LOCK

PWR

Ext. 10MHz

COM

Carrier Test

SDR

Exciter

PWR

BSC

ETH 2

USB

ETH 1

COM 2

COM 1

STATUS

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• 2x Ethernet LEDs (status & activity)

• USB port – reserved.

The option for 10 MHz Disciplined Clock of the Paragon 4 requires a GPS antenna kit assembly

and a board that is to be used as a piggyback on the BSC2 motherboard. The 10 MHz Disciplined

Clock board is equipped with a GPS module (Garmin GPS15L-F) and a 10MHz TCVCXO (tem-

perature controlled voltage controlled crystal oscillator). The 10Mhz oscillator is disciplined (or

locked to) by the 1 PPS output of the GPS module.

In Lock mode (when synchronized to GPS 1pps signal), the BSC provides a reference signal of

10MHz that has the accuracy better than 1ppb (± 0.010 Hz at 10 MHz).

If the GPS reference is not available, in “unlock” mode the accuracy is only better than 5ppm

(±50 Hz at 10 MHz). Anyway, if an external reference of 10MHz is provided, this reference signal is

buffered for the other modules of the Paragon 4 base station.

The BSC will not supply the 10MHz reference without the option.

3.1.4 Speaker panel

The speaker panel is fitted with a 4Ω speaker.

Figure 8 - Speaker module

Speaker

Panel

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3.1.5 Power Supply Modules (T809)

Figure 9 - Dual T809 Power Supply Module (black front plate)

Two horizontally mounted switched-mode pulse-width modulated T809 power supply modules are used

but not connected in parallel.

Both power supply units have an ON-OFF switch* and one LED indicator on the front panel plus an out-

put voltage adjust potentiometer (13.8 VDC nominal, 13.5 to 18 VDC) accessed via the back panel.

* To remove voltage from the power supply PCB, disconnect the main power cords.

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 diodes

Front Panel Indications

Power Switch Illuminates when the unit is connected to AC power and

voltage is available

ON 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 indicates

module has shut down due to over-temperature or over-

voltage conditions.

Dual Power Supply Module

Power Power

ON ON

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3.1.5.1 Power Supply Rear Connections

The rear panel connections are:

• Auxiliary Inputs –

The DE-9 connector on the T809-10 rear panel provides access to the remote control of the power

supply (reserved for future use).

• Output Voltage Adjust –

The output voltage of the power supply can be increased (up to 18V approximately) to compensate

for the voltage drop lost along the cable. Access

the trim-pot through a small hole on the rear panel.

To adjust the output voltage use a trimmer tool

with a Phillips head or 3mm blade (do not use a

standard flat blade screwdriver to make the ad-

justment):

• 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 sup-

ply operating at, or close to, full load, the power

supply loading must be reduced accordingly or the

module may overheat and shut down.

• Feedthrough Terminal Block –

The DC Output Terminal block on the rear of the

T809-10 is a Phoenix Contact HDFKV 10. This is

a screw-type terminal connector that uses a cage

mechanism to clamp the conductor(s). See section

2.4.1.1 for recommended torque settings.

• Protective Bonding Terminal –

The Radio Assembly requires a secure ground

connection. See section 2.4.1 for connection de-

tails.

• 120 VAC Connector –

Use the supplied 10A-rated IEC type power cord.

Figure 10 - T809 Rear panel (shown upright)

AUXILIARY INPUTS

OUTPUT 13.8 VDC

30A MAX

- +

100-240 VAC 50/60Hz

Output voltage adjust

Feedthrough terminal

block

13.8 VDC output

Negative (-)

Positive (+)

Protective

bonding

terminal

NeutralLive Earth

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4. Operation & Configuration

Instructions and examples given in this manual are based on E-DBA operating software version current at

the time of writing this document and may not apply to earlier or later software versions. Screen captures

used throughout this document may vary from actual screens.

4.1 Browser-Based Interface

A built-in web server makes configuration and status monitoring possible from any browser-equipped

computer, either locally or remotely. Status, configuration, and online help are available without requiring

special 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 RF

network itself, using the standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Figure 11 - Web Interface

4.1.1 Interface Setup and Status

The Paragon4 user interface is used to configure and view your network settings. Figure 11 shows the

welcome screen of the Web Interface. The screen is subdivided in two frames: the frame on the left al-

lows the user to navigate through the menus, while the main frame on the right displays the selected page.

The menu system is two-leveled; some of the top-level menus expand to offer submenus. The Site Map

link can be found right below the menus on the navigator pane. Help is available for each page displayed

in the main frame. It can be accessed at all times by clicking the Help icon. The remaining buttons on the

bottom of the Navigator frame are used to save your configurations and reset the unit.

Navigator

Frame

Main

Frame

All Illustrations in this section are

samples only

Actual Paragon4 illustrations may differ

and new captures will be inserted as they

become available

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4.2 LAN Setup

On a PC running MS-Windows with an existing LAN connection, connect either to the ETH1 (Data) or to

ETH2 (Setup) RJ-45 input of the Paragon4 base station.

1. Click Start Î Settings Î Control Panel Î Network and Dial-up Connection

2. Click on the relevant Local Area Connection

3. On the Local Area Connection Status screen, click Properties

4. On the Local Area Connection Properties screen, scroll the List Box until “Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)” is highlighted, click Properties

5. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen, follow either method below:

A) If using ETH2 (Setup LAN), 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) in

the IP address field Î 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask Î Leave the Default gateway blank.

6. Click the OK button

Note: On computers running Windows 9X, reboot to complete the connection process.

Steps above specifically apply to MS-Windows 2000. Modify as necessary for the OS you are running

4.3 Default IP Settings

• Paragon4 radio modem supports the Router (IP Forwarding) mode

4.3.1 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 Client Disabled

• RIPv2 Disabled

4.3.2 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 Disabled

4.3.3 RF Interface

• MAC: 00:XX:YY:ZZ

• IP ADDR: 10.XX:YY:ZZ

• NETMASK: 255.0.0.0

• Compression Enabled

• Encryption Disabled

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4.4 IP Network Settings

4.4.1 IP Network Settings (with Host)

Figure 12 below illustrates Paragon4 base station settings. In Setup (Advanced) Î LAN (IP), set the data

Interface 1 port (Eth1) IP addresses (set the setup Interface 2 port (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 12 - IP Network Settings in Router Mode (with Host)

4.4.2 IP Network Settings (with Router)

Figure 13 below illustrates Paragon4 base station settings. In Setup (Advanced) Î LAN (IP), set the data

Interface 1 port (Eth1) IP addresses (set the setup Interface 2 port (Eth2)) and IP netmask of both Base

and Mobile(s).

In the illustration, Host and PC are part of different IP subnet.

Figure 13 - IP Network Settings in Router Mode (with Router)

Paragon3 Base

SETUP:

Eth2 IP: 192.168.203.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0 RF IP: 10.0.0.1

MASK: 255.0.0.0

Mobile

DHCP Server

RF IP: 10.0.0.2

MASK: 255.0.0.0 Eth1 IP: 192.168.201.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0

RF Network

Host

IP: 192.168.202.2

MASK: 255.255.255.0

route add 10.0.0.0 mask 255.0.0.0 192.168.202.1

DHCP Client

DATA:

Eth1 IP: 192.168.202.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0

Paragon3 Base

SETUP:

Eth1 IP: 192.168.203.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0

RF IP: 10.0.0.1

MASK: 255.0.0.0

Mobile

DHCP Server

NAT

RF IP: 10.0.0.2

MASK: 255.0.0.0 Eth1 IP: 192.168.201.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0

RF Network

Route

IP: 192.168.202.2

MASK: 255.255.255.0

route add 10.0.0.0 mask 255.0.0.0 192.168.202.1

DHCP Client

DATA:

Eth1 IP: 192.168.202.1

MASK: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway:

192.168.202.2

Host

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Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network.

Enable RIPv2 on Base station.

4.5 Login Screen

On the Address line of the Internet browser of your choice, type the factory-default IP addresses given to

all Paragon4 radiomodem units: 192.168.20x.1 (where x is 2 for the ETH1 Data port and 3 for the ETH2

Setup port). Press Enter. The Enter Network Password screen opens.

Figure 14 - Enter Network Password screen – ETH1 Data port shown

4.5.1 Initial Installation Login

For an initial installation, enter a User Name of 1 to 15 characters and the default Password

ADMINISTRATOR (upper case letters). Click OK. The Web interface “Welcome” screen opens Figure

15.

For subsequent access to the Paragon4 unit, use the User Name and Password that you will have config-

ured.

Notes:

User Name field can be left blank. It only serves to identify the person gaining access.

Password is common and affects all User Name entries.

Figure 15 - Web User Interface – Welcome Screen

192.168.202.1

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4.6 Web Interface

The Paragon4 user interface (Figure 15) is used to configure and view your network settings.

To navigate, use the top-level menus on the left, some of which expand to offer submenus, and display

the first submenu in the right-hand frame. Click the current submenu entry to refresh the right-hand

frame. The tables list action of each function. The interface main screen lists available selections for the

selected menu or presents instructions.

Notes:

At any time, click the Help icon in the navigation pane to open a help text relating to the window

being displayed.

4.6.1 Apply, Cancel, Save Config, and Reset Unit Buttons & Help Icon

Several submenus have “Apply” and “Cancel” buttons.

The navigation area has “Save Config”, “Reset Unit” buttons and a Help icon.

If you “Apply” changes to any parameters marked you will need to do a “Save Config” and a

“Reset Unit”.

When making an entry into a dialog box, click on Apply when satisfied to temporarily apply the value(s)

entered to the relevant parameter(s). If not satisfied, click on Cancel button to restore to the value(s) pres-

ent before a change was made.

Note: Cancel command only affects the dialog boxes or option buttons in the opened window.

If needed, go to other submenu(s) and make more entries. Click Apply before leaving each window.

When finished, click the Save Config button to make all changed entries permanent.

Notes:

“Apply” writes to RAM, thus failure to use the “Apply” command button before leaving a web page

will result in the loss of temporarily entered selections, addresses, and values.

“Save Config” writes in flash, thus failure to use the “Save Config” command button will result in

the loss of temporarily entered parameters. A “Reset” is required to make flash changes take effect.

Click on Save Config button:

• If there are changes to be saved, saving occurs automatically.

• If there are no changes to be saved, a sub-window prompts user to confirm saving.

Click on “Reset Unit” button:

• If there are changes to be saved, a window prompts user to confirm resetting.

• If there are no changes to be saved, resetting occurs automatically.

A “Station Reset” 20-second timer counts down while the status reports: “Working…”

When done, the status reports: “Ready”.

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5. Trouble-Shooting and Testing

The checks described below should be done at time of installation, annual intervals, or when-

ever deterioration in performance is noted.

5.1 Equipment Required

• In-line RF powermeter –0.5 W range for the 200mW- Exciter module. Consider watmetters

in -10W range for the reflected power and –100W range for the forward power of the power

amplifier.

• Radio service monitor (IFR-120B with option 03: 30 kHz IF filter or equivalent).

• RG-214 or RG-223 cable with N-Type male connector to connect Paragon4 base station to

the service monitor.

Important note: Before proceeding make sure that the service monitor has been calibrated re-

cently and has warmed up for at least the time specified by its manufacturer.

Some reported frequency and deviation problems have actually been erroneous indications from

service monitors that have not adequately warmed up. This is particularly likely when field serv-

ice is done during winter months.

5.2 Recommended Checks

A) After an installation

1. Power-up LED Sequence

2. Transmit power output

3. Reflected power output

4. RF Link test between Paragon4 unit and mobile unit(s) (PING from a PC as per para-

graph 5.4.1)

B) For annual maintenance & trouble-shooting

Same checks as A) plus:

5. Carrier frequency error

6. TX Deviation

7. Low frequency balance

8. 12dB SINAD

9. Receiver distortion

10. Main RX and Aux. RX RSSI

11. Verify power supply connections & terminals torque settings (see paragraph 2.4.1.1)

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Table 3 - Checklist A (After installation)

CHECKLIST A

(Paragon4)

Recommended Check out after Installation

Step ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS at 25°CMEASURE WITH IF NOT?

Normal Power-up

Sequence

BSC

PWR LED lights red for four second, turns amber for one second, and stays green

thereafter.

TX LED flashes green once about fifteen seconds after power-up then keeps

flashing in-tune to the cycle marker

RX LED remains OFF

STATUS LED remains OFF

ETH 1 LED – if connection present – lights green. Flashes amber with activity

ETH 2 LED – If connection present – lights green. Flashes amber with activity

RX POWER and LOCK LEDs must remain steady green

Transmitter POWER and LOCK LEDs must remain steady green

ON LED lights red for one second, turns OFF for 10 seconds, and stays red

thereafter

For steps below, refer to Radio (RF Tests) WebPage

2Power Amplifier

Output Power

Under Test Tone sec-

tion select

Unmodulated

and press “Execute”

UHF: 100W

(user settable from 50W)

700/800 MHz: 70 watts

(user settable from 35W)

Tolerance: +15% -20%

Service monitor set to

read power

150W in-line watt-

meter installed as

close as possible to

the unit antenna con-

nector.

1Check for bad

connections,

damaged coax

cable, etc.

3Transmitter Reflected

Power

Under Test Tone sec-

tion select

Unmodulated

and press “Execute”

< 5% of forward power or as speci-

fied by System Engineering. 10W in-line wattmeter

Check for bad

connections,

damaged coax

cable, etc.

4RF Link test between Paragon4 unit(s) and mobile unit(s) (PING from a PC as per paragraph

5.4.1)

1 (unless unit has been set a lower value). Note that readings less than 100 watts for UHF or 70 watts for 800 MHz

models, may be due to losses in cables used for testing. Check also your wattmeter frequency calibration curve. Do

not be too ready to condemn the transmitter or the RF feedline & antenna installation.

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Table 4 - Checklist B (General)

CHECKLIST B (Paragon4)

General Check out (part1 of 2)

Paragon4 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 data per-

formance degradation is noticed combined with out-of-tolerance items.

Step ACTION Expected Results at

25°CMEASURE WITH IF NOT?

Normal Power-up

Sequence

BSC

PWR LED lights red for four seconds, turns amber for one second, and stays green

thereafter.

TX LED flashes green once about fifteen seconds after power-up then keeps flashing

in-tune to the cycle marker

RX LED remains OFF

STATUS LED remains OFF

ETH 1 LED – if connection present – lights green. Flashes amber with activity

ETH 2 LED – If connection present – lights green. Flashes amber with activity

RX1 and RX2 PWR LED remains steady green

Transmitter PWR LED and LOCK LED remain steady green

ON LED lights red after 10 seconds, and stays red thereafter

For steps below, on the Radio Î Set Up Web page, press the “test” button to enable Test Tone function

2Transmitter Output Power

From the Maintenance unit

WEB “Test Tone” page,

Select Unmodulated –

Press Execute

UHF: 100 watts

800 MHz: 70 watts

(user settable from 20W)

Tolerance: +15% -20%

Service monitor set to read

power

150W in-line wattmeter

installed as close as

possible to the unit antenna

connector.

Adjust “Power” on the

“Power Amp”. See

Power Amplifier ad-

justments paragraph in

PA’s manual.

3Transmitter Reflected

Under Test Tone section

select

Unmodulated

and press “Execute”.

< 5% of forward power or as

specified by System Engi-

neering. 10 W in-line wattmeter Check for bad connec-

tions, damaged coax

cable, etc.

4RF Link test between Paragon4 unit and mobile unit(s) (PING test from the unit Web page as per para-

graph Error! Reference source not found. or PING from a PC as per paragraph 5.4.1)

5Carrier Frequency Error

Under Test Tone section

select

Unmodulated

and press “Execute”.

< ±300 Hz @ 25oC ambient

< ±1 ppm from –30 to +60 oC

< ±0.11) ppm –30 to +60 oC

Service monitor set to read

frequency error. 1)0.1 ppm

requires the 10MHz refer-

ence option to be present

and instrument’s time gate

set to 1s

Adjust frequency offset

through the software

6TX Deviation (kHz)

Under Test Tone section

select

Unmodulated

and press “Execute”.

Carrier will be modulated with

a 1 kHz tone.

Refer to 5.3.1 for TX

Deviation details.

Tolerance is +5%,

-10% for all bit rates.

Service monitor set to read

deviation.

(IF filter set to Mid or 30

kHz position)

If transmitter is re-

tuned outside its

original factory-

calibrated tuning range

or where its deviation

readings are found to

be out-of-specs, please

contact Dataradio

System Engineering.

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CHECKLIST B (Paragon4) cont’d

General Check out (part 2 of 2)

Step ACTION Expected Results at 25°CMEASURE WITH IF NOT?

7Low Frequency Balance

Under Test Tone section

select

Random Data

and press “Execute”/

a) Record deviation level

read from step 6

b) Record deviation read

from TX Random test

c) Difference between

a) and b) should be:

< 2.5 kHz

Service monitor set to read

deviation

(IF filter set to Mid or 30

kHz position, all audio

filtering disabled )

Refer to Section Error!

Reference source not

found.

812 dB SINAD

(Dataradio wide band meas-

urement method: no audio

filtering)

Set TX deviation to ±3 kHz.

Better than -108 dBm

including cable loss

(Typically -109 to -110 dBm)

- Backplane corresponding

to the receiver being

verified: J1 (RX1) or J5

(RX2),

Pin 6 (see Figure 3)

- Service monitor (IFR) set

to SINAD

IFR IF filter set to MID

position or 30 kHz wide

filter.

Refer to section Error!

Reference source not

found.

9Receiver distortion

(Dataradio wide band meas-

urement method: no audio

filtering)

- Set service monitor RF

Gen output to –70 dBm

Deviation level as per

SINAD above.

≤ 5.5 %

(Typically < 3.5 %)

- Backplane corresponding

to the receiver being

verified:

J1 (RX1) or J5 (RX2), Pin

6 (see Figure 3)

- Service monitor (IFR) set

to DISTORTION.

- IFR IF filter set to MID

position or 30 kHz wide

filter.

10 RSSI

Apply to each receiver input

the following RF level:

UHF & 800: -110dBm UHF & 800 MHz:

2.0 VDC (+/- 0.3VDC)

BSC must be connected to

the radio during the

measurements

- Backplane corresponding

to the receiver being

verified:

- J1 (RX1) or J5 (RX2), Pin

5 (see Figure 3)

- DC Voltmeter measure-

ment

Refer to section Error!

Reference source not

found. for all models.

Refer to factory techni-

cal support only if RX

data performance deg-

radation is noticed

combined with out-of-

tolerance RSSI read-

ings.

Verify power supply connections & terminals torque settings (see paragraph 2.4.1.1)

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5.3 Additional test details

5.3.1 Carrier Deviations

Table 5 - Carrier Deviations

Carrier Modulation

SRRC4FSK SRRC8FSK SRRC16FSK

Tone Tone

Network Speed

(kb/s)

Typical deviation

in kHz

(1000Hz test tone)

Network Speed

(kb/s)

Typical deviation

in kHz

(1000Hz test tone)

Network Speed

(kb/s)

Typical deviation

in kHz

(1000Hz test tone)

25 kHz Channel (UHF)

32.0 ± 3.7 48.0 ± 4.0 64.0 ± 4.1

43.2 ± 4.2

25 kHz Channel (800 MHz/700MHz)

32.0 ± 2.4 48.0 ± 2.7 64.0 ± 2.9

43.2 ± 3.3

12.5 kHz Channel (UHF/700MHz/Canada 800MHz)

16.0 ± 1.5 24.0 ± 1.8 32.0 ± 1.8

NPSPAC Channel (USA – 800 MHz)

16.0 ± 2.4 24.0 ± 2.7 32.0 ± 2.9

5.3.2 PF Switch

Nearly all test “Actions” described in tables 3 and 4 above can be done by selecting the relevant

test tone via the “Radio ► Tests” page of the web interface. However, stopping the Airlink for a

test is done in a different manner. It requires the use of the BSC’s front-mounted PF key rocker

switch (detailed PF operation in the next paragraph). The PF switch can also be used as an alter-

nate way of selecting Test Tones or if a web connection is unavailable.

5.3.2.1 Stopping the Airlink and Alternate Test Tone Selection Method

Located on the BSC module, the PF key is a horizontally mounted rocker switch with a center

detent and spring-loaded positions “1” and “2”. Pressing the switch to

position “1” causes the “Status” LED to blink green once only followed by

amber blinks at one-second intervals as long as it is held pressed. Pressing

the switch to position “2” is used to select test tones as shown in Table 6

below.

Figure 16 - PF Switch Rocker Detail (one side pressed)

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• If PF is pressed to position “1” for approximately four seconds (visually count the amber

blinks) and released, it brings the Airlink down, PTT is released, no data traffic is sched-

uled, and CWID is suppressed. The Airlink will remain down for a maximum of one hour

and automatically come back up, unless PF is pressed to position “1” once more for four

seconds to force toggle the Airlink to “up” status.

• If PF is pressed to position “1” for approximately one amber blink, PF operation goes

into “monitor mode” where “position 2” is monitored and each successive pressing of po-

sition “2” results in a different test tone selection as detailed in the table below.

• If PF is pressed to position “1” while a test is in progress, PF “monitor mode” operation

is cancelled.

Note: If PF is not in “monitor mode” pressing to position “2” has no effect.

Table 6 – Test Tones Generation

20-Second Test Tones - PF key generated

For a MODULATED test tone:

Press PF to “1” for approximately 1 amber blink and release. Immediately press PF to “2” one time. Test tone

starts.

To cancel test tone, press PF to “1” and release.

For an UNMODULATED test tone:

Press PF to “1” for approximately 1 amber blink and release. Immediately press PF to “2” two times. Test tone

starts.

To cancel test tone, press PF to “1” and release.

For a SQUARE WAVE test tone:

Press PF to “1” for approximately 1 amber blink and release. Immediately press PF to “2” three times. Test tone

starts.

To cancel test tone, press PF to “1” and release.

For a RANDOM DATA test tone:

Press PF to “1” for approximately 1 amber blink and release. Immediately press PF to “2” four times. Test tone

starts.

To cancel test tone, press PF to “1” and release.

Each pressing at position “2” must be made within one second.

E.g.: For Unmodulated, press twice within 2 seconds, for Random Data, press four times within 4

seconds.

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5.4 Windows/Unix Tools

5.4.1 Network Connectivity

• PING (DOS/WINDOWS)

The ping command determines whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works

by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. It is useful for

troubleshooting “end-to-end” reachability, network connectivity, and network la-

tency.

The ping test is also convenient to verify more specifically the RF link between a

mobile and a known base station

Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP as well as Unix & Free BSD.

EXAMPLE:

ping 192.168.204.1 –w 3000 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 re-

ceived and the 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 net-

work latency and network loss may also use the pathping command.

EXAMPLE

tracert www.yahoo.com at the command prompt displays the intermediate

routers between local host to the www.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

display the network settings currently assigned and given by a network. This com-

mand can be utilized to verify a network connection as well as to verify network set-

tings.

Available for MS-DOS, MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

EXAMPLE

ipconfig/all at the command prompt displays the Ethernet MAC address, IP

address, IP netmask, default IP gateway, DNS server… information.

• ARP

View and update the system ARP table

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is used with the IP protocol for mapping a

32-bit Internet Protocol address to a MAC address that is recognized in the local net-

work specified in RFC 826. Once recognized the server or networking device returns

a response containing the required address.

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Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

EXAMPLE

arp-a displays all entries in the ARP cache. Useful in manipulating ARP caches.

• ROUTE

View and update the system routing table

The function and syntax of the Windows ROUTE command is similar to the UNIX

or Linux route 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 help

route 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 structures, i.e. IP, TCP UDP …

Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

EXAMPLE

netstat ? displays help

netstat -a display TCP and UDP connections and listening ports informa-

tion

For further information on TCP/IP troubleshooting, please visit:

http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/466/14/1.html

5.5 BSC Firmware Upgrading

The Paragon4 radiomodem firmware is field-upgradable using the unit’s Ethernet port. The proc-

ess involves connecting to the IP address of the base from a host PC and transferring the firmware

files via an FTP program.

5.5.1 Procedure

1. Using a file decompression program, such as WinZIP™ or WinXP’s right-click & select the

“Expand to…” option, expand the contents of the firmware upgrade package to a directory of

your choice on the host PC.

Warning:

Be aware that base and mobile’s firmware archives are often distributed at the same time.

Files intended for the Paragon4 radiomodem are labeled in the form

Paragon4_edba_Vx.x_Rx.xx.zip. Be careful not to transfer firmware into the

wrong unit!

2. Using an FTP client program of your choice, establish a connection to the base IP address.

3. Transfer all the files in the upgrade package. Occasionally, long pauses, on the order of 30 to

45 seconds, are possible when storing the file in the unit’s flash file system.

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4. Once the file transfer is complete, cycle the base power and allow the unit to boot. The unit

should return to the state it was in when the update was started.

Note:

After resetting, the PWR LED remaining lit steady amber or red indicates the FTP trans-

fer was not successful or that the firmware is corrupt. Please contact Dataradio system

engineering for assistance.

Figure 17 - Sample FTP program

5. Verify the integrity of the newly transferred files.

a) Connect to the base’s IP address using an Internet browser such as IE (5.0 or later) or

Mozilla.

b) Enter the user name and password (in the usual manner) and allow the Welcome

page to load.

c) In the left pane, click on Unit Status. The Unit Identification and Status pane should

display the newly upgraded firmware in its Banner (should correspond to the upgrade pack-

age version) and the H/W Status should also show Ok.

d) In the left pane, click on Maintenance, then on Package Control. Wait a few moments

for the results to display.

5.5.1.1 File Integrity Failure

If the message in the result screen points out that file(s) failed the integrity check, retry the FTP

transfer for the failed files(s) again.

If the problem persists, please have the Package Control result screen indications handy and

contact Dataradio system engineering for assistance.

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6. Specifications

GENERAL UHF 700MHz 800MHz

FCC = 403 – 512 Rx/Tx

IC = 406 – 470 Rx/Tx

FCC = 851 – 869 Tx

809 – 824 Rx

IC = 851 – 869 Tx

806 – 824 Rx

Frequency Range (MHz)

FCC Part 90 / IC RSS-119

Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 25 kHz 25 kHz 25 kHz (NPSPAC)

Mode of Operation Full Duplex, 100% duty cycle

Cabinet Size 22.06” W x 75.82” H (without leveling feet) x 27.06” D

RF/Modem Assembly Size (Rackmount) 19.0” W x 10.5.0” H x 12.5” D + 2.0” connector allowance

Power Supply Assembly Size (Rackmount): 19.0” W x 3.5”H x 11” D

Frequency Stability 1.0 ppm (-4°F to +140°F / -20°C to +60°C)

Supply Voltage

120 VAC / 6A max, 60 Hz to 13.8 VDC

13.8 VDC nominal, negative ground

(12.6 to 14.6 VDC range)

Circuit protection (radio backplane) Main fuse (F1): Blade fuse (Maxi-Fuse) 10A :

Crowbar diodes for reverse polarity protection

RX Current Consumption @ 13.8 VDC TBD max. ( Receiver with speaker monitoring)

TX Current Consumption @ 13.8 VDC 24A (22A DC typical @

450 MHz for 100W) 28A (23A DC typical @ 850 MHz for 70W)

Operating Temperature Range

-22°F to +140°F / -30°C to +60°C

(Deleted power supply, catalog number with 0 in second to last digit)

+14°F to +140°F / -10°C to +60°C

(with standard Dual Power Supply assy., catalog number with 2 in second to last digit)

Modem / Network

User Interface • Dual Ethernet RJ45 Auto MDIX 10-100/T with LED status indicators

• Dual RS-232 DB-9F Serial Ports configured as Terminal Servers

• USB Port (future use)

Addressability Native TCP/IP and built-in router

Data Encryption AES 128-bit

Protocols • Dataradio Proprietary E-DBA with OOB AAVL support

• Ethernet IEEE 802.3, (ICMP, IGMP, TCP, UDP)

• IP Fragmentation, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

• IP directed broadcast, IP limited broadcast, IP multicast relay

• DHCP client and server

• Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Routing (RIPv2)

12.5 kHz ch.: 25 kHz ch.: 50 kHz ch.: NPSPAC ch.:

Data rates

32 kbps

24 kbps

16 kbps

64 kbps

48 kbps

43.2kbps

32 Kbps

128 kbps

96 kbps

64 Kbps

32 kbps

24 kbps

16 kbps

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Radio UHF

25kHz Channel

700MHz

50 kHz Channel

700MHz

25/12.5 kHz Channel

800MHz

Channels

Receiver Sensitivity

(For 1% Packet Error Rate (PER)

with

Parallel Decode at carrier

frequency)

TBD TBD TBD TBD

Selectivity (@ 25kHz) TBD TBD TBD TBD

Spurious Response Rejection 100 dB (Typical)

Intermodulation Rejection

- EIA (25 kHz)

85 dB (Typical) 80 dB (Typical) 80 dB (Typical) 75 dB (Typical)

Receiver Frequency range 403 – 512 MHz 794 - 806 MHz 806 – 824 MHz

Transmitter Frequency range 403 – 512 MHz 764 - 776 MHz 851 – 869 MHz

Power Output (user adjustable) TBD (50-100W) TBD (35-70W)

Spurious Emissions: - transmit

- standby

-36 dBm to 1 GHz, -30 dBm to 4 GHz (to 3.2GHz for 800/900 model)

-57 dBm to 1 GHz, -47 dBm to 4 GHz ((to 3.2GHz for 800/900 model))

VSWR Stability 5:1 mismatch

* The data sensitivity and selectivity figures for UHF-125 kHz channel are preliminary.

FCC / IC CERTIFICATIONS FCC (Part 90) IC (DOC, RSS119)

UHF 400 – 520 MHz TBD (PA)

TBD(0.2W Exciter)

TBD

TBD(0.2W Exciter)

800 MHz 850 – 870 MHz TBD (PA)

EOTBDD4-EXT8 (0.2 Watts Exciter)

TBD

773A-BDD4-EXT8 (0.2 Watts Exciter)

700 MHz 764 – 776 MHz TBD (PA)

TBD(0.2 Watts Exciter)

EMISSION DESIGNATORS

Bit rate Baud rate Modulation UHF 700MHz 800MHz

64000 16000 SRRC16FSK TBD TBD 13K6F1D (G)1

48000 16000 SRRC8FSK TBD TBD 13K6F1D (G)

43200 14400 SRRC8FSK TBD TBD 13K4F1D (G)

32000 18000 SRRC16FSK TBD TBD 10K0F1D (H)2

8K17F1D (D)3

24000 8000 SRRC8FSK TBD TBD 10K0F1D (H)

8K17F1D (D)

16000 8000 SRRC4FSK TBD TBD 10K0F1D (H)

8K17F1D(D)

1 FCC/IC mask G (800MHz, 25kHz ch.)

2 FCC mask H (800MHz, NPSPAC ch.)

3 IC mask D (800MHz, 12.5kHz ch.)

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