Electronic Systems Technology ESTEEM192S Wireless Modem User Manual
Electronic Systems Technology Wireless Modem
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USER MANUAL
Revision: 1.0 Date: 11
Feb 1999
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ESTEEM USERS MANUAL
for
MODELS 192S
Firmware Versions 1.39 and above.
February 1999
Revised: 11 Feb 99
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Electronic Systems Technology, Inc., (hereinafter EST)
expressly warrants its products as free of manufacturing
defects for a period of one year from the date of sale to first
user/customer.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED AND THERE IS EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED ALL WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO OTHER WARRANTY
GIVEN BY ANY EMPLOYEE, AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR
OR OTHER PERSON WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON EST.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
EST's liability shall be limited to refunding of purchase
price, repair or replacement of product.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EST HAVE LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY BY THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY INTERRUPTION OF
SERVICES, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATORY
PROFITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL EST BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER IN EXCESS OF
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
In the event that a unit or part requires replacement or
factory servicing, the following conditions apply:
a) Customer must obtain from EST an authorized
RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number
(call 509-735-9092 Customer Support) before
shipment of product or parts to EST for any
reason;
b) If the whole unit is shipped, it must be in its
original carton and shipping components, or a
carton and shipping components supplied by EST,
or if parts only are shipped, they must be packaged
and cushioned so as to prevent damage in transit
and shipped freight prepaid;
PRODUCT WILL BE CONSIDERED OUT OF
WARRANTY IF:
a) If the product is damaged due to improper or
abnormal use, abuse, mishandling, accident or
improper maintenance or failure to follow
operating instruction;
b) If the product is defective as a result of sand, dirt,
or water damage;
c) If any factory-sealed enclosure has been opened or
shows evidence of an attempt to be opened;
d) If defects or damage are caused by the use of
unauthorized parts or unauthorized service;
e) If the product has had its serial numbers altered or
removed.
Warranty repair form must be accompanied by proof of
user's purchase of unit. Product must be shipped to the
manufacturer at the following address:
Electronic Systems Technology
415 North Quay Street
Kennewick, Washington USA 99336
ADDITIONAL SERVICE:
If EST releases an improvement update to firmware internal
to the ESTeem unit during the 90 day period after the unit
was purchased by the first user/customer, EST will update
the applicable unit with the revised version at no charge
other than for UPS handling and shipping to and from your
location to the EST factory. Return of any such item must
be accompanied with proof of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revised: 11 Feb 99
CHAPTER 1 - STARTING OUT
Before You Start ....................................................1-2
ESTeem Utility.......................................................1-2
Installing ESTeem Utility Software –
Windows 95/98/NT................................................1-2
Running The Program ............................................1-2
Starting Out............................................................1-2
Basic ESTeem Programming .................................1-5
Help Functions .......................................................1-5
Saving a Program...................................................1-5
Restoring Factory Defaults.....................................1-5
CHAPTER 2 - MODES OF OPERATION
Command Mode.....................................................2-2
Converse Mode ......................................................2-2
Transparent Mode ..................................................2-3
Semi-Transparent Mode.........................................2-3
Hardware Mode Control.........................................2-3
CHAPTER 3 - PROGRAMMING ESTEEM
FEATURES
Digi-Repeating Feature ..........................................3-2
Global Broadcast Feature.......................................3-2
Auto Transmit Feature............................................3-3
Auto Connect Feature.............................................3-3
Multi-Connect Feature ...........................................3-3
Remote Programming Feature................................3-4
Security Feature .................................................... .3-4
Hardware Ring Line............................................... 3-4
Packet Monitor Feature.......................................... 3-5
Using The Infrared Communications Port ............. 3-5
Using The Phone Communications Port ................ 3-6
CHAPTER 4 - ESTEEM APPLICATION
PROGRAMS
Transparent Auto-Connect..................................... 4-2
Transparent Auto-Connect Global......................... 4-2
Interactive Terminal Applications.......................... 4-3
Programmable Logic Controllers........................... 4-3
CHAPTER 5 - RS-232C/422/485
INTERFACING
DTE vs DCE.......................................................... 5-2
Flow Control.......................................................... 5-2
Memory Buffers..................................................... 5-3
Data Terminal Ready............................................. 5-3
RS-422/485 Configuration..................................... 5-3
RS-232/422/485 Port Pin-out Table....................... 5-4
CHAPTER 6 - ANTENNAS
Antenna and Cable Configurations ........................ 6-2
Weather Proofing Coaxial Connectors................... 6-2
Grounding.............................................................. 6-2
Lightning Arrestors................................................ 6-2
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CHAPTER 6 – ANTENNAS (continued)
Model 192S Typical Outdoor Antenna
Installation Diagram...............................................6-3
Model 192S Typical Indoor Antenna
Installation Diagram...............................................6-4
ESTeem SWR Measurements Block Diagram.......6-5
CHAPTER 7 - THEORY OF OPERATION
Introduction............................................................7-2
ESTeem How It Works ..........................................7-2
Spectrum Utilization ..............................................7-3
Packet Protocols.....................................................7-3
Flow Control ..........................................................7-3
Data Privacy...........................................................7-3
Effective Baud Rate ...............................................7-3
APPENDICES
Appendix A - FCC Licensing
(USA only)................................................... APX A-2
Appendix B - Specifications
ESTeem Specifications .................................APX B-1
Model 192S Antenna Specifications.............APX B-2
Appendix C - Tables/Diagrams
ESTeem Command Error Message Table.....APX C-1
ESTeem System Status Message Table.........APX C-2
ESTeem System Error Message Table..........APX C-3
Appendix D - ESTeem Software Commands
Factory Default Settings............................... APX D-1
Definitions ....................................................APX D-2