CalAmp Wireless Networks GPDA Gemini/PD User Manual preliminary release of the
CALAMP WIRELESS NETWORKS INC. Gemini/PD preliminary release of the
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GeminiPD Mobile Radiomodem Installation Guide Version 1.32 Preliminary, for internal use The entire contents of this manual and the Radio Installation Software described in this manual are copyright 2000 by DATARADIO Inc. Copyright DATARADIO Inc. October 2000 Part no.: 120 20110-132 Table of Contents 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................1 1.1 INTENDED AUDIENCE ..........................................................................................................................................1 1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................1 1.2.1 Features....................................................................................................................................................1 1.2.2 Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................1 1.3 FACTORY TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........................................................................................................................2 1.4 PRODUCT WARRANTY.........................................................................................................................................2 1.5 REPLACEMENT PARTS .........................................................................................................................................2 1.5.1 Factory Repair .........................................................................................................................................2 1.6 UNPACKING........................................................................................................................................................2 2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................3 2.1 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................3 2.1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................3 2.1.2 Location....................................................................................................................................................3 2.1.3 Cable Path................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 WARNINGS .........................................................................................................................................................3 2.2.1 RF Radiation warning..............................................................................................................................3 2.2.2 Interference with vehicular electronics...................................................................................................3 2.2.3 Secure mounting.......................................................................................................................................4 2.2.4 Explosive environments............................................................................................................................4 2.2.5 Installation in vehicles powered by liquefied gas. ..................................................................................4 2.3 PHYSICAL UNIT...................................................................................................................................................4 2.3.1 Recommended tools and supplies.............................................................................................................4 2.3.2 Physical mounting of GeminiPD................................................................................................................4 2.4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................5 2.4.1 Electrical requirements............................................................................................................................5 2.4.2 Routing of power cable ............................................................................................................................5 2.5 ANTENNA ...........................................................................................................................................................7 2.5.1 Recommended tools and supplies.............................................................................................................7 2.5.2 Planning ...................................................................................................................................................7 2.5.3 Antenna Installation.................................................................................................................................7 2.6. COMPLETING THE PHYSICAL INSTALLATION....................................................................................................8 2.7. CHECKING OUT NORMAL OPERATION .............................................................................................................8 3. OPERATING DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................9 3.1 FRONT & REAR PANELS ......................................................................................................................................9 3.2 DTE PORT INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................................10 3.2.1 RS-232 Interface Signal Levels..............................................................................................................10 4. RIS PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................................11 4.1 OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................11 4.2 TO CONNECT AND START RIS ...........................................................................................................................11 4.3 WINDOW ..........................................................................................................................................................12 4.4 FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................12 4.4.1 Configuration to a file............................................................................................................................12 4.4.1.1 4.4.1.2 4.4.2 Configuration from a File ......................................................................................................................13 4.4.2.1 4.4.2.2 4.4.3 “Get” button..................................................................................................................................... 13 “Get As” button ................................................................................................................................ 13 “Put From” button ............................................................................................................................ 13 “Station Reset” button ....................................................................................................................... 13 Special Functions ...................................................................................................................................14 4.4.3.1 Banner Field and “i” button................................................................................................................ 14 4.4.3.2 4.4.3.3 4.4.4 Comments........................................................................................................................................ 14 Password ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Test Functions ........................................................................................................................................15 4.4.4.1 Channel Selection.............................................................................................................................. 15 4.4.4.2 RSSI Indicator .................................................................................................................................. 15 4.4.4.3 TXON tests...................................................................................................................................... 15 4.4.4.3.1 Unmodulated Carrier..................................................................................................................... 15 4.4.4.3.2 Modulated Carrier......................................................................................................................... 16 4.4.4.4 Ping Button ...................................................................................................................................... 16 4.4.4.5 Ping addresses .................................................................................................................................. 16 5. TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND TESTING .......................................................................................................17 5.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED......................................................................................................................................17 5.2 BASIC TESTS .....................................................................................................................................................17 5.3 GPS TEST .........................................................................................................................................................17 6. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................19 FIGURE 1 - MOUNTING PLATE AND SLOT DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................5 FIGURE 2 - BRACKET INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................5 FIGURE 3 - DC POWER CONNECTOR ................................................................................................................................6 FIGURE 4 - ANTENNA SPACING ........................................................................................................................................7 FIGURE 5 - FRONT AND REAR PANELS ...............................................................................................................................9 FIGURE 6 - RIS WINDOW................................................................................................................................................12 PD TABLE 1 - GEMINI LEDS INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................10 TABLE 2 - RS-232 SIGNAL LEVELS ................................................................................................................................10 TABLE 3 - CARRIER MODULATION..................................................................................................................................16 TABLE 4 - TESTS, FULL & HALF CHANNEL UNITS ..........................................................................................................18 120 20110-132 ii GeminiPD Installation Guide What's New in this version History Version 1.32, October 2000 • Updated UHF units specifications Table 3 "Carrier Modulation" Table 4 “Tests, Full & Half Channel Units” Section 6 “Specifications”. Version 1.31, August 2000 • Introduction of 25.6 Kbps model. Relevant changes made to: Section 1.2.1 “Features” Table 3 “Carrier Modulation" Table 4 “Tests, Full & Half Channel Units” Section 6 “Specifications”. • Emission designators table added to Section 6 “Specifications”. Version 1.30, August 2000 • Power output specifications for 800MHz model added to section 1.2.1 “Features”. • Main transceiver Output Power for 800MHz model added to: Table 4 “Tests, Full and Half Channel Units” and minimum value edited in the footnote. • Title of section 4.4.4.2 edited to specify that RSSI Indicator also serves as power meter. Note added to establish that the internal wattmeter is not to be interpreted as a precision instrument. • Section 4.4.4.3.1 “Unmodulated Carrier” edited to show 800MHz model power check nominal forward wattage. • Section 2.4.2 “Routing of Power Cable”, step no. 7, clarification of negative wire connection. Version 1.20, June 2000: • LED indication explanation for the 800MHz (2% duty cycle limit) model added as a footnote to table 1 and to section 5.3 GPS Test. • Section 2.5 “Antenna” rewritten and now including more details concerning “Planning” and has a new antenna spacing drawing. 120 20110-132 iii GeminiPD Installation Guide • More details added to section 4.2 concerning starting of the RIS program from MS-Windows. • Environmental MIL spec added • FCC Certification number added to Specifications section. Version 1.10, March 2000: Addition of 800MHz specifications, revision to paragraph 2.2.1 - RF Radiation Warning and to paragraphs 2.5 through 2.5.3. – Antenna installation. Version 1.0, January 2000: First released version 120 20110-132 iv GeminiPD Installation Guide Definitions The following terms are used throughout this document. Item DCE DTE GCU GeminiPD HDX RS-232 RIS Simplex 120 20110-132 Definition Data Communications Equipment. This designation defines the direction (input or output) of the various RS-232 interface signals. Modems are always wired as DCE. Data Terminal Equipment. This designation defines the direction (input or output) of the various RS-232 interface signals. Most user equipment, as well as PCs, are wired as DTE. GeminiPD Control Unit board High specs mobile radiomodem. PD = Parallel decode Half Duplex. A unit that uses separate transmit and receive frequencies, but which may not transmit and receive simultaneously. Industry–standard interface for data transfer. Radio Installation Software. This software allows basic tests and unit configuration. A unit which uses the same frequency for transmit and receive. GeminiPD Installation Guide 1.2.1 Features 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW • This document provides the information required for the installation, operation and verification of the DATARADIO GeminiPD mobile radiomodem. 1.1 • Intended Audience • This document is designed for use by engineering design, installation, and maintenance personnel. 1.2 • General Description • GeminiPD is a mobile radiomodem aimed at the public safety and public utility markets to meet demand for high speed and high throughput. It integrates all the necessary hardware for data-only vehicular installations up to but not including the laptop PC and its application software. Example of applications are: • 1. Database inquiry systems. Small number of brief messages, (usually from the mobile station) with fairly long responses. • 2. Computer-aided dispatch (CAD). Large number of messages, (usually from the base station) with very brief responses. • • 3. Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL). Using built-in GPS receiver, determines position, speed and direction of fleet members. • The GeminiPD is made-up of a main transceiver and an auxiliary receiver for Parallel Decode (PD), a 40-Watt power amplifier (35-Watt for 800 MHz model), a GeminiPD Control Unit (GCU) with DSP driven modem and an optional integrated OEM GPS receiver. One-piece integrated design in a rugged die-cast aluminum chassis. Parallel Decode (PD) technology featuring dual receivers for added decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments. Sophisticated DSP-based modem design provides added system performance, fewer retries and more effective throughput. Automatic channel changing for improved roaming capabilities. Built–in, up to 16-channel flash – EEPROM programmable synthesized radio transceiver with automatic channel selection. Models with on-air data speeds and modulation types as follows: - DGFSK* modulation, rates of 9600 to 19200 b/s in 12.5 or 25 kHz channel spacing (9600 b/s maximum in half channels). - SRRC4FSK* modulation, rates of 25600 and 19200 b/s in 25 kHz channel spacing. 3 available user ports using standard RS-232 interface via built-in multiplexer. Half-duplex or simplex operation. Out-of-band signaling enables transmission of GPS reports with no effect on system performance. Back-compatible with MobilPac/R (DGFSK)* at 9600 and 19200 b/s. 1.2.2 Configuration GeminiPD is factory configured based on each customer network system requirements, usually by Dataradio System Engineering. Configuration is not changeable in the field without notifying Dataradio. * Networks must use common modulation, bit and baud rates. 120 20110-132 GeminiPD Installation Guide 1.3 Factory Technical Support 1.5 Replacement Parts This product is not field serviceable, except by the replacement of a complete unit. Specialized equipment and training is required to repair the GCU board and radio modules. The Technical Support departments of DATARADIO provide customer assistance on technical problems and serve as an interface with factory repair facilities. They can be reached in the following ways: Contact Technical Support for service information before returning equipment. A Technical Support representative may suggest a solution eliminating the need to return equipment. DATARADIO Inc. 5500 Royalmount Ave, suite 200 Town of Mount Royal Quebec, Canada H4P 1H7 1.5.1 Factory Repair Technical support hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Time 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 problem. Please give the representative the name of a contact person who is familiar with the problem, should questions arise during servicing of the unit. phone: +1 514 737-0020 fax: +1 514 737-7883 Email address: support@dataradio.com or DATARADIO Corp. 6160 Peachtree Dunwoody RD., suite C-200 Atlanta, Georgia 30328 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. Technical support hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Eastern Time phone: 1 770 392-0002 fax: 1 770 392-9199 Email address: drctech@dataradio.com 1.4 Product Warranty 1.6 Warranty information may be obtained by contacting your sales representative. 120 20110-132 Unpacking When ready for installation, carefully unpack your GeminiPD kit (p/n 023 6000-001) shipping carton and identify each item as listed below: • One GeminiPD • Installation mounting bracket • Power cable – 22 feet (6.7 meters) • Small parts kit If damage has occurred to the equipment during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. GeminiPD Installation Guide between these components and radio equipment. Try using existing holes in firewall and trunk wall and the channels above and below or beneath the doors, channels through doors and window columns that are convenient to run cables and wires. Whenever possible, install conduit in which to run the cables. 2. Installation 2.1 Planning the Installation 2.1.1 Overview To ensure trouble-free, efficient installation, start by inspecting the vehicle to determine the optimum position for GeminiPD and its antennas as well as the routing of all associated cabling and wiring. 2.2 Before starting installation, review all of the following warnings. 2.1.2 Location Often, installations in cars are done in the trunk, underneath the back window ledge or on the trunk floor. In vans and small trucks, it is usually done in the back of the vehicle. In large vehicles, it is often done in the front cabin. 2.2.1 RF Radiation warning The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in the General Docket, 79-144, March 13, 1985, has adopted a safety standard for the human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-regulated equipment. Only proper installation of the transceiver antenna of GeminiPD as summarized in section 2.5 will result in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits. Be sure to place the GeminiPD unit in such a way that: • The LEDs can be seen (as an aid in troubleshooting) • Access to the antenna DE-9 connectors is possible without removing the unit • Sufficient air may flow around the unit to provide adequate cooling Antennas installation must be done by qualified personnel. See paragraph 2.5.2 for recommended antenna positioning. GeminiPD is not fully waterproof, therefore it should be mounted sufficiently away from an opened trunk lid or opened tailgate, windows or doors to avoid exposure to rain and/or snow. It also minimizes the chance that material can be accidentally thrown on the unit or of someone bumping against it. Transmissions when persons or animals outside the vehicle are within two feet of the antenna may result in radio energy radiation burns or related injuries. 2.2.2 Interference with vehicular electronics 2.1.3 Cable Path Certain vehicle electronic devices may be prone to malfunction due to lack of protection from radio frequency energy present when transmitting. It includes, and is not limited to: Electronic fuel injection systems Electronic anti-skid braking systems Electronic cruise control systems Try to route the cables away from locations where they would be exposed to heat (exhaust pipes, mufflers, tailpipes, etc.), battery acid, sharp edges, mechanical damage or where they would be a nuisance to automobile mechanics, the driver or the passengers. Keep wiring away from automotive computer modules, other electronic modules and ignition circuits to help prevent interference 120 20110-132 Warnings GeminiPD Installation Guide containing the LP-gas container and its fittings. Outside filling connections shall be used for the LP-gas container. The LP-gas container space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle. If the installation vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits will perform normally when the radio is transmitting. 2.2.3 Secure mounting 2.3 For vehicle occupant(s) safety, mount GeminiPD securely so that the unit will not break loose in case of an accident or violent maneuvers. 2.3.1 Recommended tools and supplies • • • • 2.2.4 Explosive environments Operation of vehicular radio transmitters in explosive environments may be hazardous and conventional safety precautions must prevail. These include and are not limited to: Transmitting while fuelling the vehicle. Do not carry fuel containers in the same compartment as GeminiPD. Dynamite blasting caps may explode when transmitting radio operation takes place within 500 feet. Always obey the “Turn Off Two-Way Radios” signs posted at sites where dynamite is being used. If transporting blasting caps: a) Carry the blasting caps in an appropriate metal container having a soft cushioning lining. b) Suppress transmissions whenever the blasting caps container is being loaded or unloaded into or from the vehicle. Check applicable local bylaws. • Electric drill for mounting holes Hammer and center punch Tie-wraps Drills and circle cutters as needed according the size of screws (or nuts and bolts) used. In-line “Power meter” capable of measuring forward and reflected power at the operating frequency of the radio. 2.3.2 Physical mounting of GeminiPD Start by running all the cables (DC power, PC RS-232 as well as all antennas cabling) prior to mounting GeminiPD to assure the feasibility of the planned cable routing. Be sure to leave sufficient slack in each cable so the GeminiPD may be removed from the mounting bracket for servicing with the power applied and the antenna attached. GeminiPD is ready for installation. Cautions: • When drilling mounting holes, be careful to avoid damaging some vital part of the vehicle such as fuel tanks, transmission housing etc. Always check how far the mounting screws extend below the mounting surface prior to installation. • Use of drill bit stops is highly recommended. • After drilling, remove all metal shavings before installing screws. 2.2.5 Installation in vehicles powered by liquefied gas. GeminiPD installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas with the LP-gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 58 which requires: Space containing radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space 120 20110-132 Physical Unit GeminiPD Installation Guide • Do not overtighten selftapping screws. 1. Once you have found a suitable mounting position for GeminiPD, hold the unit and the unattached mounting bracket in the proposed mounting position and check that there is clearance behind the unit for the heatsink, cables, etc. Check that the position provides a large enough flat surface that the bracket will not be distorted when installed. 7. Drill any additional holes as required for routing all cables and fit holes with suitable grommets or bushings whenever required. 2.4 2.4.1 Electrical requirements GeminiPD is designed to operate from a 13.8Vdc nominal car battery (negative ground) and requires currents up to 15.0A. It will tolerate a supply voltage range of 10.9 volts to 16.3 volts. In vehicles with a 24 VDC electrical system (mostly in trucks), it is essential to provide a suitably rated 24/12 VDC converter to isolate the unit from the battery and protect it against excessive voltage. 0.2" 1.0" 2.5" 6.0" Figure 1 - Mounting plate and slot dimensions 2. Using the installation bracket as a template, mark the four locations for drilling (see Figure 1). Again, ensure that drilling at the selected points is safe and will not cause damage. 3. Indent the drilling positions with a center punch. 4. Drill holes sized for the self-tapping screws or for the nuts, bolts and lock washers used. Caution: Slightly reduce the size of the drilled holes when using self-tapping screws in thin metal. Warnings: Application of more than 16.3 VDC will damage GeminiPD and is not covered by the warranty. Always disconnect GeminiPD’s DC power lead before connecting a second battery, using power from another vehicle or power boosting (e.g. when “jump starting” the vehicle). 2.4.2 Routing of power cable 1. Start by disconnecting the vehicle’s battery unless specifically prohibited from doing so by the customer, vehicle manufacturer, agent or supplier. Note: In this event, exercise extreme caution throughout the installation and fit the fuse only when the installation is complete. Figure 2 - Bracket installation 5. Install the bracket without distorting. 6. Securely mount GeminiPD to the installed bracket using the four supplied 8x40 black machine screws. 120 20110-132 Electrical installation 2. The 22 feet (6.7 meters) long power cable consists of three wires attached to a Packard Electric “Weather-Pack” connector (DC power Connector). GeminiPD Installation Guide 6. Repeat the step above for connecting the red DC power lead. 7. Attach the positive lead at the battery positive terminal. Attach the negative wire at the vehicle end of the battery ground cable. If the negative cable is connected directly to the battery negative terminal, it should be fused in case of failure of the vehicle’s ground cable. Ensure tight and secure connections. 8. Fasten the fuse holder and leads. 9. Carefully route the A wire to where the connection will be made for switch sensing. • Connect to “Ignition” if you wish to have GeminiPD turning ON and OFF dependent on the vehicle’s ignition key. • Connect to “Accessory” if you wish GeminiPD to be available when the engine is not running, but still dependent on the ignition key. • Connect to a user-supplied control switch. • In installations equipped with a “ChargeGuard”, connect to the controlled-side of the ChargeGuard (remembering that the DC Power lead must NOT be switched). 10. Make appropriate connections. Cautions: Where scraping to bare metal was required, and at the battery posts where wire ends and lugs may be exposed, apply anti-corrosion compound. The DC Power connector has: • • • At position “A”, the smaller red switch-sense wire (commonly to ignition) At position “B”, the blue ground wire At position “C”, a larger red B+ DC power wire (MUST be unswitched) 13.8VDC B+ (Fused Red wire) GROUND (Blue wire) SEAL (DO NOT REMOVE) IGNITION (Small red wire) Figure 3 - DC Power Connector 3. Place this connector at GeminiPD’s radio power input location. Do not connect at this time. See paragraph 2.6, “Completing the physical installation”. 4. Carefully route both the B and the C wires to where the in-line fuse holder will be installed, usually as close to the vehicle’s battery as practicable. Ensure that leads do not chafe on any metal part(s). Secure the wires at several locations along their length. Caution: Use proper crimping tool. Common pliers are NOT acceptable. Warning: The DC Power lead must be unswitched 5. Insert the negative (blue) lead into one of the appropriate connector lug and crimp solidly to force the metal contacts onto the wires. 120 20110-132 Insert the fuse only when installation is complete and ready to test. 11. At the GeminiPD position, neatly coil cable slack and attach securely. GeminiPD Installation Guide 2.5 Antenna To meet the FCC’s RF Exposure Guidelines, the main transmitter antenna must be vehiclemounted to provide a separation distance of 20 cm or more from all persons and the antenna gain, including cable loss, must not exceed 2.73dBd (4.477dBi) for satisfying RF exposure requirements. ≥5/8λ λ (UHF: 18"/46cm 800MHz: 9"/23cm) MPE 7.9in. / 20cm ≥24in. 2.5.1 Recommended tools and supplies • • • • circle cutter hole saw or socket punch for antenna Mini-UHF Crimp tool Figure 4 - Antenna spacing Install the antennas in one of the following positions: - Most preferred for all antennas: centerline of roof. For transmitter antenna, it is the ONLY acceptable position. - Less preferred for receiver antenna: trunk lid, providing distance to transmitting antenna is respected whether lid is opened or closed. - Much less preferred, but permissible for receiver antenna: left or right rear fenders, just in back of rear window - Least preferred, but permissible for receiver antenna: left or right front fenders, ahead of windshield Note: Proximity to other vehicle-mounted antennas may cause mutual interference especially at higher frequencies. 2.5.2 Planning PD Referring to Figure 4, Gemini commonly uses three separate antennas: • “T” - Main transceiver Constraints are Maximum Permissive Exposure (“MPE” on the drawing) limits of 20 cm (as per see section 2.5 above) and omni-directional factors • “R” - Auxiliary receiver – Constraints are the receiver spacing of at least 5/8 λ (wavelength) from transceiver antenna and omni-directional requirements • “G” - Global Positioning System (GPS) Constraints are TX spacing of at least 24-in/60.96 cm from all transmitting antennas and a clear view of the sky. For the optimum antenna spacing at the frequency you are using, consult System Engineering. 2.5.3 Antenna Installation For installation of ground-plane dependent antennas, the center of the metal surface used for mounting is preferable for best omni-directional pattern. 1. Route good quality 50-ohm coaxial cables (e.g. RG-223) from each of the selected antenna positions to the position where the GeminiPD unit is mounted. For ground-plane independent antennas, installation may be close to the edges of the surface. 120 20110-132 2. Terminate the end at each of the antenna positions with the appropriate connector GeminiPD Installation Guide Software (RIS) program for testing or trouble-shooting. for the antenna used and make the connection. 3. At the GeminiPD position, cut the three cables to length and terminate with the appropriate plug. For the transceiver and the auxiliary cables, use a Mini-UHF crimp plug using an appropriate crimping tool. For the GPS, use a SMA connector. 2.7. Checking out Normal operation Check that the vehicle ignition is ON. 1. Check for proper operation of the GeminiPD’s LEDs as per Table 1 in section 3.1 4. Positively identify the transceiver miniUHF plug and connect to the left rear of GeminiPD. 2. Using the RIS program (described in section 4) and an in-line wattmeter, check forward & reverse power to confirm main antenna installation. 5. Positively identify the auxiliary receiver mini-UHF plug and connect to the front left of GeminiPD to the RX position. 3. Using the RIS, check the RF link with a base station that can be heard by using the RIS “Ping” feature. 6. Connect the SMA connector to the GPS position below the auxiliary connector position. 4. See paragraph 4.4.4.4 7. Do not skip this last step, trust us; it is an important one. To complete the installation, tie-wrap together the auxiliary and the GPS antenna cables at a point about two inches in front of the unit. It will be much easier hereafter to correctly identify which mini-UHF plug goes where. You DO NOT want to cross the auxiliary plug with the transceiver plug. or If user application and its base station are available, test the installation by going through a normal sequence of transmitting and receiving messages. 2.6. Completing the physical Installation. To complete the physical installation and prior to testing GeminiPD: • • • Connect DC Power cable’s connector to GeminiPD’s until you hear a click as the two parts snap together. Re-check that all other connections are secure (antennas, PC, etc.) Switch vehicle ignition ON. You are now ready to check for normal operation and to run the Radio Installation 120 20110-132 GeminiPD Installation Guide 3. Operating Description 3.1 Front & Rear Panels The front panel includes: • One mini-UHF type female antenna connector for the auxiliary receiver • One SMA type female connector for the GPS receiver • Two LED indicators • Three DE-9F RS232 ports The rear panel includes: One mini-UHF type female antenna connector for the main transceiver One 3-pin pigtailed DC Power connector with ignition sense ® Gemini/PD RX PWR PGM RX TX PC/SETUP 2.000" • • GPS DEV-3 DEV-2 DEV-1 6.000" Figure 5 - Front and rear panels 120 20110-132 GeminiPD Installation Guide Table 1 - Gemini PD LEDs indications GeminiPD LEDs indications Power-on Sequence (LEDs are paired) Special Errors Normal PWR RX / TX Red Red Amber Off Normal Operation (LEDs are independent) Indication Normal boot-up start (10 to 27 sec.) Then 8 seconds to completing boot-up PWR Indication RX / TX Green* Normal ready state Off Amber* 1 Pulse/sec. Sufficient satellites acquired by GPS Green Receiving packets “DBA sync” allows transmit Receiving packets “DBA out-of-sync” vents transmit Green Off Normal state Red Off Hardware failure Amber Slow Red/Gree Red Software failure (firmware erased) Red Fast Red/Gree Red Programming in progress 3.2 No network activity pre- Transmitting * For 800MHz model (using 2% duty cycle limit) PWR lit Green / Flashing Amber = normal indication (GPS 1pulse per sec.) PWR lit Amber / Flashing Green = exceeded duty cycle (GPS 1pps) DTE Port Interface For all three ports: DE-9 F pin # Indication We recommend the use of a shielded 9-wire cable with all pins connected. These ports can be used for unit configuration, maintenance & adjustment as well to connect user applications. Function PD DCD – from Gemini , normally asserted PD RXD – data from Gemini PD TXD – data to Gemini PD DTR – to Gemini , handshaking Ground PD DSR – from Gemini , tied to VCC through current limiting resistor 3.2.1 RS-232 Interface Signal Levels In the descriptions of data signals, the following conventions are used: Table 2 - RS-232 Signal Levels PD RTS - to Gemini , handshaking PD CTS – from Gemini , handshaking AUX auxiliary input to GeminiPD, “panic line” input (port 3): It may be activated by dry contact pullup to the port’s DSR output. It may also tolerate user pull-up to external +12 VDC (car battery), but an isolated dry contact is preferred due to the risk of noise-related false alarms caused by the vehicle’s electrical system. 120 20110-132 10 Term Alternates Signal level asserted, spacing +3 to +15 V OFF dropped, marking -3 to -15 V GeminiPD Installation Guide 4. RIS program 4.2 The Radio Installation Software (RIS) program is used to: Connect a suitable 9-conductor straight RS-232 cable, between the unit’s front-mounted PC/Setup port and the RS-232 port of the PC or portable computer that will be running Gemini.exe program. • • • Check and troubleshoot GeminiPD. Save an existing configuration. Upload files for field-configuring units (Requires intervention with technical support). GeminiPD’s RIS program is available on diskette, Dataradio p/n 085 03322-00n. Refer to the RIS Readme.txt file for details on how to set MS-Windows environment, connect, install and run this program. To run the program, you will need: A PC or portable computer with a 486 class CPU or better. 2 free megabytes of RAM. A hard disk. An available COM port. A serial mouse, with its own driver installed is strongly recommend however most actions can also be done using keyboard commands. 4.1 In summary, before starting the RIS when running MS-Windows, click on “Start”, then on "Run". Type the relevant path and variables on the command line (or select by browsing) leading to: MPAC_RIS.EXE COM[x], [speed],8,n,1 Operation (where x is the PC COM port to be used) Of course, the executable command may be used alone without any variable added. This support program is DOS-based and can be run in MS-Windows © MS-DOS mode. Click on “OK”. DO NOT have more than one copy of this program loaded at any given time in separate windows. Doing so creates COM port sharing conflicts and failure to run the program alone results in unexpected transmissions. It is also possible to create a PC desktop RIS shortcut icon: • Start by right clicking anywhere on the desktop, • Select New, • Select Shortcut and type the path as detailed above directly on the command line (with or without variables). • Click Next, • Type in an applicable name for the shortcut icon, • Click Next • Select an icon (your choice) and • Click on Finish. It has the general look and feel of an MSWindows program. Mouse operation is the conventional click, double-click plus click and drag method. Only left mouse button operation is supported. Any command or selection shown in gray is either unavailable or is awaiting another action before activating. Help in the program is available at all points by pressing the F1 key. If a subject is highlighted, the help displayed will be context sensitive. Otherwise, the Index List is displayed. 120 20110-132 To connect and start RIS Command line settings override the environment variable, if any. 11 GeminiPD Installation Guide Dataradio Radio Installation Program Exit Get Get As Put From Station Reset Gemini Banner: Put Comments Comments: Password: dBm II Put Password Channels CHAN 1 CHAN 2 CHAN 3 CHAN 4 CHAN 5 CHAN 6 CHAN 7 CHAN 8 CHAN 9 CHAN 10 CHAN 11 CHAN 12 CHAN 13 CHAN 14 CHAN 15 CHAN 16 Show All Channel Frequencies TXON (Modulated) Ping Address: -133 -125 TXON (Unmodulated) Ping Figure 6 - RIS window 4.3 Window 4.4 This program uses one main display screen only. Referring to Figure 6, starting from top and moving down to the bottom, it has: • • • • • • The RIS program is used to: • Save an existing configuration from a unit to a file. • Take a configuration from a file and upload it to a unit • Check GeminiPD • Test and/or trouble-shoot installations A Button bar, containing the program’s five main commands: Exit, Get, Get As, Put From and Station Reset plus a Product type field. A Data section, containing the Banner plus the Comments and Password fields and their related Put buttons. A Channel(s) section, to select and activate a channel. A Test section, containing the TXON and Ping buttons and the relevant address fields. An “i” square button, that opens up the “About” window. A Status bar, for displaying standard usermessages. Other messages appear in dialog window boxes or in warning windows. 120 20110-132 Functions 4.4.1 Configuration to a file Saving the unit’s configuration to a file allows the user to: • Subsequently restore the configuration. • Safeguard a copy as documentation of the configuration. Note: The configuration and status files are ASCII files and may be e-mailed or faxed to technical support when requested to do so. Warning: Do not make any changes to these files. Any changes made to the configurations MUST be done at factory or by Dataradio system engineering. 12 GeminiPD Installation Guide 4.4.1.1 “Get” button Warning: On the button bar, press the “Get” button to: Do not make any changes to these files. Any changes made to the configurations MUST be done at factory or by Dataradio system engineering. • Establish linking • Download and automatically save the connected unit’s configuration setting to a file named with the unit' serial number: The RIS status bar will then report “All parameters are successfully retrieved and saved in file [unit' s/n].GM2. Any previous configuration in the program is overwritten. 4.4.2.1 All test buttons and fields are now activated. 2- In the opened “File, Put From” window, locate the drive, directory and file name of the relevant file. • 1- On the button bar, press the “Put From” button. If you do not wish to overwrite an existing configuration or prefer to name the file yourself, use the “Get As” button. 4.4.1.2 “Put From” button “Get As” button On the button bar, press the “Get As” button to: • This may be a configuration saved earlier from a unit. • It can also be from a Dataradio (factory or system engineering) diskette. • Establish linking 4- Select the appropriate file • Open the “File, Save As” window with the ASCII file *.gm2 (already selected). 5- Press the “OK” button. • • Save the connected unit’s operating characteristics (configuration setting) to a file, directory or drive of your choice. The program will ask before overwriting an existing file. The status bar reports: “[filename] is downloading into unit” and up to 30 seconds later displays: “All parameters are saved. Apply Station Reset to take effect!” . • All buttons and fields are now activated. • Status bar reports “All parameters are successfully retrieved and saved in [filename]. 6- Press the “Station Reset” button. See the next paragraph for details. • All buttons and fields are now activated. 4.4.2.2 “Station Reset” button Press the Station Reset button as a last step after doing a “Put From”. The Station Reset button causes downloaded parameters from a file or diskette to take effect in the connected unit. 4.4.2 Configuration from a File Loading a configuration from a file to a unit is useful to: • Restore the operating characteristics of a unit (Requires intervention with technical support.) • Pressing Station Reset is not required after doing any Comments or Password configuration change as these have their own Put Comments and Put Password buttons. Carry out field updates using Dataradio system engineering supplied diskette(s). Station Reset does not break the connection. 120 20110-132 13 GeminiPD Installation Guide 4.4.3 Special Functions 4.4.3.2 The following RIS fields and buttons are used to gather specific information concerning the connected unit: 1- Type comments directly in the “Comments” field. These can be text up to 24 characters. Use this field to enter user-convenient description(s) (customer name, location, etc…). • Banner field • “i” button • Comments field and Put Comments button • Password and Put Password button 4.4.3.1 Comments 2- Press the button “Put Comments” to make the entry permanent. This field may be left blank. On subsequent Get, Get As or Put From, this field displays entered comments. If no comment was entered, the field will remain blank. Banner Field and “i” button This field displays a string made up of the serial number of the connected unit followed by the firmwares used and their version number. 4.4.3.3 Password The password feature is useful where two (or more) fleets share the same radio channel. Mobiles without the proper password would still receive the message but the contents would not be intelligible. Format is: [serial number]:firmware 1 name, its version #, firmware 2 name, its version #. The serial number portion uniquely identifies the unit. It is a variable length, maximum eightcharacter alphabetic string assigned at the time of manufacture. It is identical to the serial number printed on the label of the unit. This number cannot be changed and is used as part of the onair protocol. 1- Type your password directly in the “Password” field. It is a string of 32 hexadecimal characters (exactly). GeminiPD's firmwares resides in flash EPROM and are designed to allow field upgrades. On subsequent Get, Get As or Put From, this field will require that the correct password be entered. If none was entered, the field will remain blank. 2- Press the button “Put Password” to make the entry permanent. This field may be left blank. When contacting your supplier, give the full banner string and the version of the RIS used. You will find the version number in the “About” window. To open it, click the lower left square button (with a lowercase letter “i” in it). Password information is NOT retrieved and saved to a file, along with the configuration. Clearing a Password is done by entering 32 zeros. This field is blank prior to doing "Get", "Get As" or "Put From". 120 20110-132 The Dataradio supplied password algorithm is designed to thwart the casual observer only. It provides a limited form of data privacy. Therefore, if your security requirements are high, Dataradio urges you to use external encryption technology (such as Data Encryption Standard (DES)) in the Host and Mobiles computers. 14 GeminiPD Installation Guide This indicator functions as a single column "Power" (Watt) meter when pressing either of the test buttons: "TXON (Modulated)" or "TXON (Unmodulated)" with a range of 0 to 60 watts. Precision is usually better than +/-3 watts. Note: This internal wattmeter is designed for use as reference only and is not a substitute for a quality external precision measuring instrument. 4.4.4 Test Functions The following RIS functions and buttons are used to carry out testing or trouble-shooting on a connected unit: • Channels select • Show All Channel Frequencies • RSSI Indicator • TXON (Modulated) • TXON (Unmodulated) 4.4.4.3 • Ping Address and Ping button 4.4.4.3.1 4.4.4.1 Unmodulated Carrier Unmodulated carrier gives a clear carrier and is frequently used for checking: • Frequency error • Forward and reverse power Press the TXON (Unmodulated) button to transmit an unmodulated test signal on the channel selected for 30 seconds or until pressed again. The time remaining to test transmit is displayed on the status bar. The functions of all the other buttons are inoperative during test transmissions. Channel Selection Select the radio channel on which you wish to send a test transmission by clicking the relevant available option button. The program automatically detects which of sixteen channels are present on the connected unit. For each factory-set channel available, the relevant round option button and channel number is enabled (black). For each unavailable channel, the round option button and channel number appears disabled (grayed-out). Only one channel at a time may be selected. Power check: 1- Connect an in-line power meter between the radio and the antenna. 2- Measure the forward (nominal 40W for UHF model and 35W for 800MHz model) and reflected power levels by powering TX ON. Never exceed 1W of reflected power. Pressing the “Show All Channel Frequencies” button opens a sub-window listing in tabular form the radio frequencies programmed for each available channel(s). 4.4.4.2 TXON tests RSSI & Power Out Indicators The Radio Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) bar graph usually displays in twin-columns the relative strength (in dBm) of an incoming RF signal on the selected channel. The left column indication, labeled "I", shows the transceiver RX signal (rear mini-UHF connector). The right column indication, labeled "II", shows the auxiliary RX signal (front mini-UHF connector). Meter precision is usually better than 3 dBm. 120 20110-132 15 GeminiPD Installation Guide 4.4.4.3.2 The program sends a test query and continues transmitting pings at brief intervals. As soon as a Ping test signal is returned from the address selected, the status bar displays: Modulated Carrier Test transmission generates a carrier modulated with 1kHz sinewave, at deviation level that depends on model and network speed: • • Table 3 - Carrier Modulation Carrier Modulation “Ping Successful” and pinging stops. If no ping signal is received after 60 seconds, ping testing stops and the status bar displays “Ping Failed”. Full Channel DGMSK SRRC 4FSK Network Speed 4.4.4.5 Typical Deviation 25600 ± 4.5 kHz 19200 ± 5.0 kHz 19200 ± 4.0 kHz 16000 ± 4.0 kHz 9600 ± 3.0 kHz Addresses may be entered by typing directly in the “Ping Address” field in two ways: 1. Numerically, the valid address range is 1-126. 2. 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. Half Channel Network Speed Typical Deviation 9600 Ping addresses The base address is usually: 1. ± 2.5 kHz Different modulation types are not interoperable The program may display one of the following messages on the status bar: “Ping address is not in AMN or number format” or “Ping address is not in the range A – GN” This function is frequently used for checking frequency deviation. Press the TXON (Modulated) button to begin transmitting a modulated test signal on the channel selected for 30 seconds or until pressed again. The time remaining to test transmit is displayed on the status bar. In either case, check that the address entered is within the acceptable range, is of a valid format and correctly typed. The functions of all the other buttons are inoperative during test transmissions. 4.4.4.4 Ping Button The Ping function checks connectivity by testing the ability of Gemini to communicate with the base station by sending a short transmission query and receiving a confirming response. 1- Specify the channel (paragraph 4.4.4.1) and ping address (paragraph 4.4.4.5) 2- Press the Ping button to start ping testing. The time remaining to test transmit is displayed on the status bar. The functions of all the other buttons are inoperative during pinging. 120 20110-132 16 GeminiPD Installation Guide 5. Trouble-Shooting and Testing 5.3 About three minutes after ignition is turned-on, the PWR LED on the GeminiPD front panel should flash in amber color at the rate of one pulse per second.1 This indicates that the GPS has acquired the sky position of a sufficient number of satellites to arrive at a ground position solution. The checks described below should be done at annual intervals or whenever deterioration in performance is noted. 5.1 • • • • Equipment Required If the GPS has a good view of the sky and still has not generated any position solution within three minutes (it may take up to 10 minutes or more if the sky view is partially blocked.), the following trouble-shooting procedures should be undertaken to isolate the fault: 13.8 VDC (nominal) car battery, or 13.8 VDC/20A regulated power supply (In the case the unit is not installed in a vehicle) In-line watt meter (50W range) Radio service monitor (IFR or equivalent). Cable with mini-UHF male connector to connect GeminiPD to the service monitor. 5.2 GPS Test 1) Disconnect the GPS antenna cable connector from the Gemini radio and check for + 5 VDC on the center pin of the GPS antenna connector on the radio using a Digital VoltMeter (DVM). If the voltage is present, do not reconnect the cable and proceed to step 2. Basic Tests Recommended checks: 1. Transmit and Reverse power output 2. Carrier frequency error 3. Frequency deviation 4. Receivers RSSI Check 5. Link test between Gemini and the base station. 6. GPS test 2) With the DVM, measure resistance between the shell and the center conductor of the GPS cable, resistance should be between 100 and 300 Ohms, if it measures open or short circuit the GPS antenna is either a passive antenna which is the WRONG type, or a defective active antenna, replace with a known good active antenna. Refer to Table 4 for checks 1 to 5. Important note: Before proceeding make sure that the service monitor has been calibrated recently and has warmed up for at least the time specified by its manufacturer. 3) Connect the new antenna to Gemini and wait about three minutes for the POSITION ACQUIRED indicator to start flashing on GeminiPD, if not, the Gemini radio or its GPS receiver is defective 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 service is done during winter months Refer to the RIS section for function details 120 20110-132 17 Lit green and flashing amber for the 800MHz model under 2% duty cycle limit. GeminiPD Installation Guide Table 4 - Tests, Full & Half Channel Units CHECKLIST STEP ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS at 25°° C MEASURE WITH IF NOT? PD Gemini units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try to readjust the units. Power-up LED Sequence Connect and save config as per Table 1 - GeminiPD LEDs indications as per section 4.4.1 Press RIS Get button Main transceiver Output Power Press TX (Unmod) Main transceiver Reverse Power UHF: 40 watts 800MHz: 35 watts both +10%, -10% Factory-settable down to 10 watts (5 watts for 800MHz model) as per customer request Service monitor set to read power <1 W 50W in-line wattmeter ±300 Hz Service monitor set to read frequency error SRRC4FSK, Full ch. unit: 25.6 kb/s: ±4.5 kHz Service monitor set to read deviation 19.2 kb/s: ±5.0 kHz (IF filter set to Mid or 30 kHz position) or 50W in-line wattmeter Press TXON (Unmod) Carrier Frequency Error Press TX (Unmod) TX Deviation Press TXON (Modulated) Carrier will be modulated with a 1 kHz tone. DGFSK, Full ch. unit: Refer to factory technical support. check for bad connections, damaged coax cable, etc. Refer to factory technical support. Refer to factory technical support. 19.2 and 16 kb/s: ±4.0 kHz 9.6 kb/s: ±3.0 kHz DGFSK, Half ch. unit: 9.6 kb/s: ±2.5 kHz Tolerance is +5%, -10% for all bit rates. RF Link test "Ping" a base station as per section 4.4.4.4 “Ping Successful” Check on the RIS RSSI bar graph if the base station is within range (i.e. better than -107dBm) or Refer to factory technical support. Set the service monitor to generate at the levels mentioned below. The carrier generated should be modulated with a 1.0 kHz tone at deviation of +/- 4.0kHz (full ch.) or +/-2.5kHz (half ch.). Main Receiver RSSI checks -70dBm -110dBm -120dBm Aux Receiver Refer to factory technical support. - 70 dBm +/-3 -110 dBm +/-3 -120 dBm +/- 3 RIS bar graph same as step 7 RIS bar graph repeat as per step 7 The RSSI checks give a good indication of receivers' health. Refer to factory technical support. 1 (unless you have set a lower value). Note that readings less than 40 watts (UHF model) or 35 watts (800MHz model) 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. 120 20110-132 18 GeminiPD Installation Guide 6. Specifications GENERAL UHF 800 MHz 806 – 824 MHz (821-824) 851 – 869 MHz (866-869) Frequency Tx 403 - 512 MHz Frequency Rx 403 - 512 MHz Channel spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz Frequency Control Digital Synthesizer / uController Frequency Stability 1.5 ppm Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C (25°C nominal) @ 95% non-cond. RH Modes of Operation Simplex or Half Duplex Number of channels 16 internally stored Supply voltage Circuit Protection RX Current at 13.6 VDC 13.6Vdc nominal (negative ground) 10.9 – 16.3 VDC 15 Amp fuse external 2 & 4 Amp fuse internal < 550 mA Standby (with auxiliary receiver) TX Current at 13.6 VDC < 15 A TX/RX separation 5 MHz typical Nominal Dimensions 7.050” D x 6.000” W x 2.0000” H Weight: < 3.5 lbs. RF input/output Impedance RF connector 50 ohms nominal Main TX/RX: mini-UHF female Auxiliary RX: mini-UHF female GPS RX: SMA female Interface connector 3x DE-9F D-subminiature RECEIVER Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) < 0.35 µV * Selectivity (25KHz) 75 dB typical 70 dB minimum Selectivity (12.5) 65 dB typical 60 dB minimum Intermodulation 75 dB typical 70 dB minimum Spurious rejection 75 dB typical 70 dB minimum FM hum & noise -45 dB typical * Conducted spurious < -57 dBm * psophometrically weighted filter WARNING: 120 20110-132 The frequency band 406 to 406.1 MHz is reserved for use by distress beacons and should not be programmed into the unit. 19 GeminiPD Installation Guide TRANSMITTER Power output UHF = 10-40 watts Duty cycle 800 MHz = 5-35 watts 20% @ full power, 30 secs. max. TX time (subject to FCC MPE limit) Conducted Spurious -75 dBc (-38 dBm @10 W) typical Frequency stability 1.5 ppm FM hum and noise -45 dB max (25 kHz) Attack time < 10 ms Operation Simplex/half duplex Data rates and Modulation type DGFSK: 9600 baud (9600 b/s), 19200 baud (19200 b/s) * SRRC4FSK: 9600 baud (19200 b/s), 12800 baud (25600 b/s) * better than –112 dBm at 19200 b/s full channel, with P/D (DGFSK)* Packet Error Rate (for < 1% error) better than –110 dBm at 25600 b/s full channel, with P/D (SRRC4FSK - UHF)* better than –109 dBm at 25600 b/s full channel, with P/D (SRRC4FSK – 800MHz)* Protocol Dataradio Proprietary DBA * Networks must use common modulation, bit and baud rates. Different types are not on-air compatible DISPLAY and CONTROLS 2 status LEDs RX/TX, PWR Environmental MIL. spec. Environment Categories Low Pressure High Temperature Low Temperature Temperature Shock Solar Radiation Rain Humidity Dust Vibration Shock MIL Spec. 810E Operations Operations, Storage Operations, Storage Transfer of equipment Heat effects Drip rain Induced, Aggravated Blowing dust Ground Mobile Functional, Bench handling FCC / IC CERTIFICATIONS Other Method Procedure 500.3 501.3 502.3 503.3 505.3 506.3 507.3 510.3 514.4 516.4 II I(A1), II I(C3), II (C1) I(AI,C2) II II,III I(8) I,VI IEC IP54 only II IEC IP54 EIA RS-204C Forestry EIA RS-204C EMISSION DESIGNATORS FCC IC (DOC) Bit rate Baud rate Modulation UHF 800MHz UHF EOTGPDA 773195525A 9600 16000 9600 16000 DGMSK DGMSK 8K60FID 15K3FID 8K60FID 15K3FID 800 MHz EOTGPDB 773195643A 19200 19200 DGMSK 15K0FID 19200 9600 SRRC4FSK* 16K0FID 25600 12800 SRRC4FSK* 15K6F1D * FCC Class II permissive change Pending IC – Class II permissive change 15K0FID 16K0FID 15K6FID 120 20110-132 20 GeminiPD Installation Guide
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