Invensys Rail 9710-PS009900 MCP CAB RADIO User Manual Cab Radio COM 00 09 08PDF

Invensys Rail Corporation MCP CAB RADIO Cab Radio COM 00 09 08PDF

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 $50.00   PRINTED IN U.S.A.     USER'S GUIDE  MCP CAB RADIO  A53470   August 2009  DOCUMENT NO.  COM-00-09-08 VERSION A                   Safetran Systems Corporation, California Division 10655 7th Street, Cucamonga, California  91730 1-800-793-SAFE  Copyright © 2009 Safetran Systems Corporation, All rights reserved
 ii COM-00-09-08         REVISION A PROPRIETARY INFORMATION  SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION has a proprietary interest in the information contained herein and, in some instances, has patent rights in the systems and components described.  It is requested that you distribute this information only to those responsible people within your organization who have an official interest. This document, or the information disclosed herein, shall not be reproduced or transferred to other documents or used or disclosed for manufacturing or for any other purpose except as specifically authorized in writing by SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION.  TRANSLATIONS  The manuals and product information of SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION are intended to be produced and read in English. Any translation of the manuals and product information are unofficial and can be imprecise and inaccurate in whole or in part. SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information contained in any translation of manual or product information from its original official released version in English and shall not be liable for any losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information. Any person or entity that relies on translated information does so at his or her own risk. WARRANTY INFORMATION  SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION warranty policy is as stated in the current Terms and Conditions of Sale document.  Warranty adjustments will not be allowed for products or components which have been subjected to abuse, alteration, improper handling, or installation, or which have not been operated in accordance with Seller's instructions.  Alteration or removal of any serial number or identification mark voids the warranty.  SALES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS  Technical assistance and sales information on SAFETRAN products may be obtained at the following locations:  SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION  SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION 2400 NELSON MILLER PARKWAY  CALIFORNIA DIVISION LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY  40223  10655 7th STREET TELEPHONE: (502) 618-8800  CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 91730 FAX:  (502) 618-8810  TELEPHONE: (909) 532-5300 SALES & SERVICE:  (800) 626-2710  CUSTOMER SERVICE:  (800) 793-7233 WEB SITE:  http://www.safetran.com   TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  (800) 793-7233    FAX: (909) 532-5400
 iii COM-00-09-08         REVISION A FCC RULES COMPLIANCE  The equipment covered in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  FCC PART 90 AND PART 101 REQUIREMENTS  This device contains a radio transceiver which operates under Parts 90.210 and 101.101 of the FCC rules in a licensed part of the radio spectrum. It is the user's responsibility to obtain required licensing and authorization to operate this device. Qualified personnel must perform service or repairs to the radio portion of this device. Any unauthorized modification to the radio module, shielding, or antenna system may void the user's authority to operate this device.   RF EXPOSURE WARNING  All antenna installation and servicing is to be performed by qualified technical personnel only. When servicing or working at distances closer than 10 feet (3.05 meters), ensure the transmitter has been disabled. Depending upon the application and the gain of the antenna, the total composite power could exceed 200 watts EIRP. The antenna location should be such that only qualified technical personnel can access it, and under normal operating conditions no other person can come in contact or approach within 10 feet (3.05 meters) of the antenna.  This device complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:  • United States Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard, 2003 • ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2001)
 iv COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS  Throughout this manual, notes, cautions and warnings may be used to direct the reader’s attention to specific information.  Use of the three terms is defined as follows:  NOTE  Generally used to highlight certain information relating to the topic under discussion.  CAUTION  APPEARS IN UPPERCASE TYPE AND REFERS TO PROPER PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES WHICH IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED, WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. CAUTIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER NOTES AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION, EXCEPT WARNINGS.  WARNING  HIGHLIGHTED IN BOLD, UPPERCASE TYPE AND APPLIES TO SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION OF SAFETRAN EQUIPMENT. WARNINGS ALWAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION.  Refer all questions to Safetran Customer Service.
 v COM-00-09-08         REVISION A ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS  Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry, particularly low voltage components such as the integrated circuits commonly used throughout the electronics industry. Therefore, procedures have been adopted industry-wide which make it possible to avoid the sometimes invisible damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) during the handling, shipping, and storage of electronic modules and components. Safetran has instituted these practices at its manufacturing facility and encourages its customers to adopt them as well to lessen the likelihood of equipment damage in the field due to ESD. Some of the basic protective practices include the following:  • Ground yourself before touching card cages, modules, or components.  • Remove circuit boards (modules) from card cages by the ejector lever only.  • Handle circuit boards by the edges only.  • Never physically touch the circuit board contact fingers or allow these fingers to come in contact with an insulator (e.g., plastic, rubber, etc.).  • When not in use, place circuit boards in approved static-shielding bags, contact fingers first. Remove circuit boards from static-shielding bags by grasping the ejector lever or the edge of the board only. Each bag should include a caution label on the outside indicating static-sensitive contents.  • Cover workbench surfaces used for repair of electronic equipment with static dissipative workbench matting.  • Use integrated circuit extractor/inserter tools designed to remove and install electrostatic-sensitive integrated circuit devices such as PROMs (OK Industries, Inc., Model EX-2 Extractor and Model MOS-40 Inserter (or equivalent) are highly recommended).  • Utilize only anti-static cushioning material in equipment shipping and storage containers.  For information concerning ESD material applications, please contact the Safetran California Division Technical Support Staff in Ranch Cucamonga, California. ESD Awareness Classes and additional ESD product information are also available through the Technical Support Staff.
 vi COM-00-09-08         REVISION A TABLE OF CONTENTS  SECTION                                       TITLE                                                           PAGE    PROPRIETARY INFORMATION  ……………………………………………………………………………………….  ii   TRANSLATIONS …………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………….  ii   WARRANTY INFORMATION …. ……………………………………………………………………………………….  ii   SALES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS …….. ………………………………………………………………………….  ii   FCC RULES COMPLIANCE …….. ………………………………………………………………………………………. iii   FCC PART 90 AND PART 101 REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………… iii   RF EXPOSURE WARNING ……… ………………………………………………………………………………………. iii   NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS ………………………………………………………………………….. iv   ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS …………………………………………………….. v  GLOSSARY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. xi  1 - INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1-11.1OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................... 1-11.2EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 1-21.3INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ......................................................................................................... 1-41.3.1Pin-outs for Client Ports J1 ..................................................................................................... 1-51.3.2Pin-outs for Client Port J2 ....................................................................................................... 1-51.3.3Pin-outs for Echelon® and Isolated I/O ............................................................................. 1-61.3.4Pin-outs Diag Port (DB-9) ....................................................................................................... 1-61.3.5Radio Diag Port .......................................................................................................................... 1-71.3.6Pin-outs for Power .................................................................................................................... 1-71.4LOGIC BOARD 53076 ................................................................................................................................ 1-81.5SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 1-91.6ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 1-111.6.1Cab Radio Ordering Information ....................................................................................... 1-111.6.2Cab Radio Mating Connector Ordering Information ...................................................  1-112 - INSTALLATION AND SET UP ........................................................................................ 2-12.1INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 2-12.1.1Grounding .................................................................................................................................... 2-22.1.2MCP Cab Radio Cabinet .......................................................................................................... 2-22.1.3Cable Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-32.1.3.1J1 Client Cable ....................................................................................................................... 2-32.1.3.1.1Ferrite Installation Procedure ........................................................................................... 2-42.1.3.2Echelon® and Isolated I/O Connection ......................................................................... 2-42.1.3.3Antenna Connection ............................................................................................................ 2-52.1.3.4Power Connection ................................................................................................................ 2-62.2XCMMAINT SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................... 2-62.2.1Radio Settings ............................................................................................................................. 2-72.2.2Site Settings ................................................................................................................................. 2-72.2.3Lontalk® (Echelon®) Network Configuration .................................................................. 2-8
 vii COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.2.4Port Information ........................................................................................................................ 2-83 - OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 3-13.1OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................... 3-13.2CAB RADIO FREQUENCY CONTROL ..................................................................................................... 3-33.3RADIO MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................................... 3-33.3.1Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) ..................................................................................... 3-33.3.2Interlocking Status .................................................................................................................... 3-43.4POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 3-44 - SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 4-14.1OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................... 4-14.2MCP DIAGNOSTICS.................................................................................................................................... 4-14.2.1Opening XCMMAINT ................................................................................................................ 4-14.2.2Selecting File ............................................................................................................................... 4-24.2.3Unit Configuration .................................................................................................................... 4-24.2.4Terminal Mode ........................................................................................................................... 4-34.2.4.1Terminal Mode Commands ............................................................................................... 4-44.2.4.1.1AL en/ds - Alarm Logging ................................................................................................... 4-44.2.4.1.2DCP - Display Codeplug ...................................................................................................... 4-54.2.4.1.3DDC - DC Configuration Values ....................................................................................... 4-64.2.4.1.4VER - Firmware Hardware Codeplug Version Information ....................................... 4-74.2.4.1.5BSTAT - Active Base Station Status .................................................................................. 4-74.2.4.1.6CSTAT - Communication Statistics .................................................................................. 4-84.2.4.1.7HSTAT - HDLC Statistics ...................................................................................................... 4-94.2.4.1.8MSTAT - Manufacturer Statistics ...................................................................................... 4-94.2.4.1.9LOG - Display Log .............................................................................................................. 4-104.2.4.1.10SL - Status Log ................................................................................................................... 4-104.2.4.1.11TIMERS - Display Timer Configurations ..................................................................... 4-114.2.4.1.12TEST restart - MCP Self-Test .......................................................................................... 4-114.2.4.1.13SERV - Service Command ............................................................................................... 4-124.2.4.1.14CHAN - Change Channel (SERV Mode Only) ........................................................... 4-124.2.4.1.15ERT - Error Rate Test (SERV Mode Only) ................................................................... 4-134.2.4.1.16PTT en/ds - Push To Talk (SERV Mode Only) ...........................................................  4-154.2.4.1.17SIMP en/ds - Simplex Command (SERV Mode Only) ............................................. 4-164.2.4.1.18Exit SERV Mode ................................................................................................................. 4-164.2.4.2Bit Map Display ................................................................................................................... 4-174.2.4.3Read DC Configuration from Unit ................................................................................ 4-184.2.4.4Read Codeplug from Unit ............................................................................................... 4-184.2.4.5Upload Codeplug to Unit ................................................................................................ 4-194.2.4.6Upload DC Configuration to Unit ................................................................................. 4-194.2.4.7Upload Logic to Unit......................................................................................................... 4-194.2.4.8Upload Labels to Unit ....................................................................................................... 4-204.2.4.9Radio Diagnostics ............................................................................................................... 4-204.2.4.9.1Activation of Radio Diagnostics Port ........................................................................... 4-204.2.4.10Radio Configuration Software ........................................................................................ 4-21
 viii COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.1Opening Radio Configuration Software .....................................................................  4-224.2.4.10.2Open Com Port ................................................................................................................. 4-224.2.4.10.3Radio Information ............................................................................................................ 4-234.2.4.10.4Radio Settings .................................................................................................................... 4-234.2.4.10.5Options ................................................................................................................................ 4-244.2.4.10.6Main Menu ......................................................................................................................... 4-244.2.4.10.7Diagnostic Maintenance and Calibration ................................................................... 4-254.2.4.10.8Auto-Configure ................................................................................................................. 4-264.2.4.10.9Programming Transmit Frequency .............................................................................. 4-304.2.4.10.10Programming a Receive Frequency .......................................................................... 4-314.2.4.10.11Setting Transmit Power Level ..................................................................................... 4-314.2.4.10.12Program Time-out Timer Delay ................................................................................. 4-324.2.4.10.13Program Loopback Code ............................................................................................. 4-324.2.4.10.14Program Diagnostic Mode Level ................................................................................  4-334.2.4.10.15Program CTS Delay ........................................................................................................ 4-334.2.4.10.16Program PTT Delay ........................................................................................................ 4-334.2.4.10.17Switched Carrier Mode ................................................................................................. 4-334.2.4.10.18Program Modem Type .................................................................................................. 4-334.2.4.10.19Program Emphasis ..........................................................................................................  4-334.2.4.10.20Program Owner's Name ............................................................................................... 4-334.2.4.10.21Program Owner's Message .......................................................................................... 4-334.2.4.10.22Program Soft Carrier Dekey Delay ............................................................................ 4-334.2.4.10.23Program Squelch Tail Eliminator ............................................................................... 4-344.2.4.10.24Program TX Level ........................................................................................................... 4-344.2.4.10.25Program RX Level ........................................................................................................... 4-344.2.4.10.26Closing MDS Configuration Software ....................................................................... 4-34
 ix COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  LIST OF FIGURES  FIGURE NUMBER                            TITLE                                                           PAGE  Figure 1-1   A53470 MCP Cab Radio ................................................................................................................... 1-1Figure 1-2   Cab Radio Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 1-2Figure 1-3   Cab Radio Views ................................................................................................................................ 1-3Figure 1-4   Indicators and Connectors ............................................................................................................. 1-4Figure 1-5   Radio Diag Port Pin-out ................................................................................................................... 1-7Figure 1-6   Logic Board Access Panel ................................................................................................................ 1-8Figure 2-1   Pem Nut Locations ............................................................................................................................ 2-1Figure 2-2   Mounting Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 2-1Figure 2-3   Chassis Grounding Screws .............................................................................................................. 2-2Figure 2-4   Cable Installation ............................................................................................................................... 2-3Figure 2-5   Installing Ferrite Filter on Data Cable ......................................................................................... 2-4Figure 2-6   Completed Ferrite Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-4Figure 2-7   XCMMAINT Software - Version Verification ............................................................................. 2-6Figure 2-8   XCMMAINT Software - Radio Settings ........................................................................................ 2-7Figure 2-9   XCMMAINT Software - Site Settings ............................................................................................ 2-7Figure 2-10   XCMMAINT Software - Lontalk® Network Configuration .................................................. 2-8Figure 2-11   XCMMAINT Software - Port Information ................................................................................. 2-8Figure 3-1   Locomotive Configuration .............................................................................................................. 3-1Figure 3-2   Typical Network Configuration ..................................................................................................... 3-2Figure 3-3   Cab Radio Frequency Control ....................................................................................................... 3-3Figure 3-4   Temporary Speed Restriction Example ....................................................................................... 3-3Figure 3-5   Interlocking Status ............................................................................................................................ 3-4Figure 3-6   PTC Display .......................................................................................................................................... 3-4Figure 4-1   Opening XCMMAINT ........................................................................................................................ 4-1Figure 4-2   Filename Select .................................................................................................................................. 4-2Figure 4-3   Opening Screen ................................................................................................................................. 4-2Figure 4-4   Terminal Mode ................................................................................................................................... 4-3Figure 4-5   Terminal Mode - Help Screen ....................................................................................................... 4-3Figure 4-6   Display Alarms .................................................................................................................................... 4-4Figure 4-7   Display Codeplug Contents ............................................................................................................ 4-5Figure 4-8   Display DC Configuration ................................................................................................................ 4-6Figure 4-9   Version Identification ....................................................................................................................... 4-7Figure 4-10   Base Station List .............................................................................................................................. 4-7Figure 4-11   Communication Statistics ............................................................................................................. 4-8Figure 4-12   HDLC Statistics ................................................................................................................................. 4-9Figure 4-13   Manufacturer Statistics .................................................................................................................. 4-9Figure 4-14   View Log ......................................................................................................................................... 4-10Figure 4-15   Status Log ....................................................................................................................................... 4-10Figure 4-16   Timer Status ................................................................................................................................... 4-11
 x COM-00-09-08         REVISION A Figure 4-17   MCP Self-test ................................................................................................................................. 4-11Figure 4-18   Service (SERV) Mode .................................................................................................................. 4-12Figure 4-19   Change RX/TX Channel .............................................................................................................. 4-12Figure 4-20   Error Rate Test Screens .............................................................................................................. 4-13Figure 4-21   PTT - Push To Talk Command .................................................................................................. 4-15Figure 4-22   Simplex and Normal Mode Displays ...................................................................................... 4-16Figure 4-23   Exit SERV Mode ............................................................................................................................ 4-16Figure 4-24   Bitmap Display .............................................................................................................................. 4-17Figure 4-25   Read DC Configuration from Unit .......................................................................................... 4-18Figure 4-26   Read Codeplug from Unit ......................................................................................................... 4-18Figure 4-27   Activation of Radio Diagnostics Port ...................................................................................... 4-20Figure 4-28   Exit XCMMAINT ............................................................................................................................ 4-21Figure 4-29   Configuration Software - Opening Screen ........................................................................... 4-22Figure 4-30   Configuration Software - Open Comm Port ........................................................................ 4-22Figure 4-31   Configuration Software - Radio Information Tab ............................................................... 4-23Figure 4-32   Configuration Software - Radio Settings Tab ...................................................................... 4-23Figure 4-33   Configuration Software - Radio Options ............................................................................... 4-24Figure 4-34   Configuration Software - Main Menu .................................................................................... 4-24Figure 4-35   Configuration Software - Main Menu - Diag. Maint. & Calib. ......................................... 4-25Figure 4-36   Configuration Software - Diagnostic Maintenance and Calibration ............................. 4-25Figure 4-37   Configuration Software - Auto-Configure Current Radio ................................................ 4-26Figure 4-38   Configuration Software - Auto Configure Utility ................................................................ 4-27Figure 4-39   Configuration Software - Auto Configure Programming Example ................................  4-29Figure 4-40   Configuration Software - Program Transmit Frequency .................................................. 4-30Figure 4-41   Configuration Software - Program Receive Frequency .................................................... 4-31Figure 4-42   Configuration Software - Setting Transmit Power Level .................................................. 4-32Figure 4-43   Closing the MDS Configuration Software ............................................................................. 4-34  LIST OF TABLES   TABLE NUMBER                              TITLE                                                           PAGE  Table 1-1   Pin-outs J1 Client Port ....................................................................................................................... 1-5Table 1-2   Pin-outs J2 Client Port ....................................................................................................................... 1-5Table 1-3   Pin-out for Echelon® and Isolated I/O ........................................................................................ 1-6Table 1-4   Pin-out for Diag Port ......................................................................................................................... 1-6Table 1-5   Pin-outs for Power Connector ........................................................................................................ 1-7Table 2-1   Length vs. Loss in Coaxial Cable at 960 MHz .............................................................................. 2-5
 xi COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  GLOSSARY  AAR:  Association of American Railroads - An organization that establishes uniformity and standardization among different railroad systems.  ABM:  Asynchronous Balance Mode – Used as an identifier for a HDLC protocol.  ADM:  Asynchronous Disconnect Mode – Used as an identifier for a HDLC protocol.  AEI:  Automatic Equipment Identification - Equipment installed at sites along the track to read and report train consist information.  ARES:  Advanced Railroad Electronics System - Made by Rockwell International as an alternative to AAR ATCS.  ATCS:  Advanced Train Control System - A set of standards compiled by the AAR for controlling all aspects of train operation.  BCP:  Base Communications Package - Defined by the ATCS specifications as the transmitter / receiver base station and associated processors to handle communications between mobile and central office equipment.  BER:  Bit Error Rate - Expresses the quality of a communications in the number of errors per bits sent.  BPSK:  Binary Phase Shift Keying - A method of modulating a carrier signal to carry two bits of information in every cycle.  CBT:  Common Base Technology – A term referring to product design using a modular based approach.  CC:  Cluster Controller - An ATCS ground network node responsible for the control of BCP’s.  CPC:  Central Protocol Converter - Modular component of Safetran’s R/Link™ Radio Control System that converts CTC code line control and indication message data to ATCS-compatible data.  CRC:  Cyclic Redundancy Check - The CRC on a data packet is normally calculated and appended to the data so that the receiver can verify that no data was lost or corrupted during transit.
 xii COM-00-09-08         REVISION A GLOSSARY  CMSA/CA:  Carrier-Sense-Multiple-Access/Collision Avoidance - A scheme for allowing multiple transmitters sharing a single medium to cooperatively timeshare with a minimum of overlap and interference.  CTC:  Central Traffic Control System  CTS:  Clear To Send  dB:  Abbreviation for decibel. The standard unit for expressing transmission gain or loss and relative power levels. Decibels indicate the log ratio of power output to power input.  dBi:  Abbreviation for decibels referenced to an isotropic (unipole) antenna.  dBm:  Abbreviation for decibels above (or below) one milliwatt.  DCE:  Data Communications Equipment - A device that merely transports but does not originate or consume data.  DEVICE:  Specific to the Contents Listing, MCF Approval Listing, and Diagnostic Terminal Utility, a device represents the smallest possible breakdown of an ATCS address which may identify a Virtual Circuit, cut section, signal SAT, module, etc.  DTE:  Data Terminal Equipment - Any device (printer, terminal, PC, host computer) that originates or consumes data over a transmission facility.  EIA:  Electronics Industries Association - A standards organization in the U.S. specializing in the electrical and functional characteristics of interface equipment.  ECP:  Emergency Control Protocol ERP:  Effective Radiated Power - The product of the antenna power (transmitter power less transmission-line loss) times either the antenna power gain or the antenna field gain squared.  FEP:  Front End Processor - An ATCS ground network node responsible for providing network access to ground host and terminal users (provides network interfacing).
 xiii COM-00-09-08         REVISION A GLOSSARY  FIFO:  First In, First Out - A buffer or shift register configured so that the first data queued is the first data de-queued - i.e. the sequence is preserved.  FSK:  Frequency Shift Keying - A baseband modulation technique that conveys digital information over analog facilities by associative discrete logical states with pre-defined frequencies.  GENI (F):  Genesys Field Protocol  GENI (O):  Genesys Office Protocol HAYES AT COMMAND: A set of commands defined by the Hayes Corporation for the control and configuration of modems.  HDLC:  High-level Data Link Control - A serial protocol for exchanging synchronous information.  IP:  Internet Protocol - ISO Model Layer 3 (network) protocol that performs proper routing of packets.  LAN:  Local Area Network - A limited network where the data transfer medium is generally wires or cable.  LINK MARGIN:  The amount of received signal strength beyond the receiver threshold reserved to compensate for normal signal fluctuations.  LSB:  Least Significant Bit of a binary number (having the lowest numerical weight)  MCP/WCP:  Mobile/Wayside Communications Package - The radio and associated processor used by mobile and wayside ATCS compatible equipment to communicate to the central office.  MCP:  Mobile Communications Package - The radio and associated processor used by mobile ATCS compatible equipment to communicate to the central office.  MCS:  Harmon Protocol  MSB:  Most Significant Bit of a binary number (having the greatest numerical weight)  NUL:  Null – Used as an identifier for a HDLC protocol.
 xiv COM-00-09-08         REVISION A GLOSSARY  NULL MODEM:  A cable or other device that connects two DTE devices directly by emulating the physical connections of a DCE (the Transmit output of each DTE is connected to the Receive input of the other DTE).  POL  Polled – Used as an identifier for a HDLC protocol.  RCI:  Receive Clock In  RS232:  EIA interface standard between DTE and DCE, employing serial binary data interchange.  RS422:  EIA interface standard that extends transmission speeds and distances beyond RS232, employing a balanced-voltage system with a high level of noise immunity.  RSSI:  Received Signal Strength Indication - A numerical value indicating the relative strength of received carrier.  RTS:  Ready To Send  RTU:  Remote Terminal Unit - Also known as Field Code Unit or Code Unit. Used to perform non-vital I/O under control of a central office unit.  RXD:  Receive Data  SCS:  Safetran Code System  SSI:  Signal Strength Indicator - A measure of the relative strength of an incoming RF signal when it was received by a BCP.  SSR:  Spread Spectrum Radio - A transmitter/receiver that uses a method of radio transmission in which the transmitted energy is evenly spread over the complete bandwidth of the radio, resulting in small RF signature.  TCI:  Transmit Clock In  TCO:  Transmit Clock Out
 xv COM-00-09-08         REVISION A GLOSSARY  TCP/IP:  Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol - The Internet protocol used to connect a world-wide internetwork of universities, research laboratories, military installations, organizations, and corporations. The TCP/IP includes standards for how computers communicate and conventions for connecting network and routing traffic.  TXD:  Transmit Data  UDP:  User Datagram Protocol - A transport protocol used primarily for the transmission of network management information. Not as reliable as TCP.  WIU:  Wayside Interface Unit
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INTRODUCTION 1-1 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION  1 - INTRODUCTION  1.1 OVERVIEW  The Mobile Communications Package (MCP) Cab Radio 53470 is a ruggedized unit for on board applications (e.g., locomotive) of the Safetran 53411 Wayside Communications Package (WCP). Mil-spec type connectors are used for power and I/O client ports. A two piece metal housing encapsulates the components.    Figure 1-1   A53470 MCP Cab Radio
INTRODUCTION  1-2 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION  The 53470 Cab Radio consists of a UHF radio and 30 watt RF power amplifier. The Safetran 53076 Logic Board serves as an interface between the radio and the I/O data as well as a control head for radio operation. Mil-spec Client I/O ports A Type-N RF connector is provided for an external antenna. Diagnostic ports are panel mounted for the radio (RJ-11) and the logic card (DB-9).                               Figure 1-2   Cab Radio Block Diagram     30 Watt Power Amplifier N Type Antenna Port A53076 Control Head Logic Board Client User Port  DB-9 Diag Port UHF Radio  RF/Radio Analog Data RF/Radio Analog Data Radio Analog Data/Digital Control User Port Data Digital Control Simulated User Port Data Radio Diagnostics Port Client User Port Echelon®/Isolated I/O Echelon® and Isolated I/O
INTRODUCTION 1-3 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A Three LEDs have been extended from the logic card to the cabinet front panel for RF Transmit, RX Receive, and Power/Health Check indications. Other indicators and switches used on the WCP CPU-II are accessible via a panel on the side of the unit.     Figure 1-3   Cab Radio Views   TO BE REMOVED BY AUTHORIZEDPERSONNEL ONLY00000000RFRX TXCLIENTPORT 1(J1) CLIENTPORT 2 (J2) ECH I/O& OPTO I/OPOWERRFPOWERDIAGA53470  CAB RADIO DIAGRADIOFRONT TOP SIDE
INTRODUCTION  1-4 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.3 INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS  Figure 1-4 details the indicators and connectors on the 53470 Cab Radio.                      Figure 1-4   Indicators and Connectors  INDICATOR/CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION RX LED (Green)  Illuminates when signal is being received. TX LED (Red)  Illuminates when transmitter is active. Power/Health LED (Green)  Illuminates when power is on and flashes at 1 Hz indicating good health. Antenna  Type-N RF connector for external antenna. Power  Mil-Spec 4-pin male connector for 12 VDC input power. Client Port 1  Mil-Spec 15-pin male connector for Data I/O Client Port 2  Mil-Spec 15-pin male connector for Data I/O Echelon®/Opto I/O  Mil-Spec 10-pin male connector for Echelon® I/O  Radio Diagnostics  RJ-11 connector for connection of computer to radio internal diagnostics using applicable software. Logic Board Diagnostics  DB-9 female connector for connection to the Logic Board diagnostic program for set up Logic Control functions.     00000000RFRX TXCLIENTPORT 1(J1) CLIENTPORT 2 (J2) ECH I/O& OPTO I/OPOWERRFPOWERDIAGA53470  CAB RADIO DIAGRADIORX LED TX LED Power/Health LED Type-N Antenna Out Client Port 1  Client Port 2  Echelon® I/O Opto I/O Radio Diag Port WCP Diagnostics Power
INTRODUCTION 1-5 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.3.1 Pin-outs for Client Ports J1  The following is the pin-out description for the J1 Client Port.  Table 1-1   Pin-outs J1 Client Port Pin Signal Name  I/O Description B  TXCO1-  O  Tx Clock - C  TXCO+  O  Tx Clock + D  TXD1-  O  Tx Data - E  TXD1+  O  Tx Data + F  RXC1-  I  Rx Clock - G  RXC1+  I  Rx Clock + H  RXD1-  I  Rx Data - J  RXD1+  I  Rx Data + P  Shield - - R  Ground - - A, K, L, M, N  Not Used  -  -   1.3.2 Pin-outs for Client Port J2  The following is the pin-out description for the J2 Client Port.  Table 1-2   Pin-outs J2 Client Port Pin Signal Name  I/O Description B  TXCO2-  O  Tx Clock - C  TXCO2+  O  Tx Clock + D  TXD2-  O  Tx Data - E  TXD2+  O  Tx Data + F  RXC2-  I  Rx Clock - G  RXC2+  I  Rx Clock + H  RXD2-  I  Rx Data - J  RXD2+  I  Rx Data + P  Shield - - R  Ground - - A, K, L, M, N  Not Used  -  -
INTRODUCTION  1-6 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.3.3 Pin-outs for Echelon® and Isolated I/O  The following is the pin-out description for the Echelon® and Isolated I/O port.  Table 1-3   Pin-out for Echelon® and Isolated I/O  Pin Signal Name  I/O Description A  IA I General Purpose Input B  IB I General Purpose Input C  OC O General Purpose Output D  OD O General Purpose Output E  ECH 1A  I/O  Echelon Twisted Pair Not Polarity Sensitive F  ECH 1B  I/O  Echelon Twisted Pair Not Polarity Sensitive G, H, J, K  Not Used  -  -   1.3.4 Pin-outs Diag Port (DB-9)  The following is the pin-out description for the DB-9 Diag Port.  Table 1-4   Pin-out for Diag Port  Pin Signal Name  I/O Description 1  Chassis Ground  -  Chassis Ground 2  TXD O RS-232 Transmit Data RS-232 Voltage Levels 3  RXD I RS-232 Receive Data RS-232 Voltage Levels 5  Digital Ground  -  Digital Ground 7  CTS I Clear To Send RS-232 Voltage Levels 8  RTS  O  Request To Send RS-232 Levels 4, 6, and 9   Not Used  -  -
INTRODUCTION 1-7 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.3.5 Radio Diag Port   The following is the pin-out description for the Radio Diag Port.            Figure 1-5   Radio Diag Port Pin-out      1.3.6 Pin-outs for Power  The following is the pin-out description for the Power connector.  Table 1-5   Pin-outs for Power Connector  Pin Signal Name I/O Description B  Batt/Pwr- - Battery/Power- D  Batt/Pwr+ - Battery/Power+             TXD RXD GND TXD RXD GND 4 5 6 3 5 2 RJ-11 PLUG (TO RADIO) DB-9 FEMALE (TO COMPUTER)
INTRODUCTION  1-8 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.4 LOGIC BOARD 53076   The Cab Radio 53076 Logic Board is the control interface that directs data flow and controls the radio operations. An access panel on the side of the cab radio enclosure for setup and servicing. Normal operation does not require access to the Logic Board. The access panel has a gasket seal out dirt and moisture. Figure 1-6 displays the Logic Board indicators and controls used for setup and troubleshooting.                         Figure 1-6   Logic Board Access Panel           RXD TXD TCO RCI RTS CTS TCI TCI CTS RTS RCI TCO TXD RXD 1 3 4  5  6 7 8  10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 2 SELECTENTER SERVICELAN
INTRODUCTION 1-9 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS        PRIMARY POWER   Input Voltage:  13.8 VDC Nominal (11.5 to 16.0 VDC) Input Isolation:  Non-isolated Power Consumption:  Rx: 400 mA @ 12V Tx @ 30 W:  10.8A @ 12V Reverse Polarity Protection  Diode across primary input   PHYSICAL   Dimensions:  11.25 inches (28.58 centimeters) wide  4.25 inches (10.80 centimeters) high 9.75 inches (24.77 centimeters) deep  10.75 inches (27.31centimeters) deep (with handle) Package Weight:  12 pounds (5.44 kilograms)   ENVIRONMENTAL   Operating Temperature Range:  -22 °F to +140 °F (-30 °C to +60 °C) Humidity:  95% @ 40° C non-condensing   TRANSMITTER   Frequency Range:  800-960 MHz Modulation Type:  Binary CPFSK Audio Input Level:  -20 dBm to +5 dBm Carrier Power    Transmitter Exciter:    Power Amplifier:  Maximum 5 Watts (+37 dBm) Maximum 30 Watts  (+45 dBm) Duty Cycle:  Continuous Output Impedance:  50 ohms  Frequency Stability:  1.5 ppm, - 30 ° C to +60° C Channel Spacing:  12.5 kHz Spurious & Harmonic:  -65 dBc per EIA test specification Intermodulation -40 dBc Time-out Timer:  1-255 seconds (30 seconds default) Transmitter:  Data Activated or RTS Response Time:  5 ms Maximum FM modulation  ±2.5 kHz FCC Emission Designators  E5MDS9710N-1 (806-940 MHz)
INTRODUCTION  1-10 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A       RECEIVER   Type: Double conversion super-heterodyne Frequency Range:  800-960 MHz Frequency Stability:  ±1.5 ppm, -30° C to +60° C Sensitivity:  12 dB SINAD @ -110 dBm Spurious & Image Rejection:  70 dB Minimum Inter-modulation Response Rejection:  65 dB Minimum per EIA specification Selectivity:  65 dB Minimum, 12.5 kHz channel Bandwidth: 12.5 kHz Desensitization:  65 dB Minimum, 12.5 kHz channel Bit-Error Rates:  1200 bps: 1 x 10-6 @ -110 dBm 4800 bps: 1 x 10-6 @ -110 dBm 9600 bps: 1 x 10-6 @ -108 dBm   POWER AMPLIFIER   Frequency  Forward: Reverse:  896.5-898 MHz 935.5-937 MHz Carrier Power (5 watts drive):  30 watts  Forward Gain:  8 dB Forward Gain Variation Over Operating Temperature:  ±0.25 dB Input VSWR (50 ohms):  1.5:1 Typical, 2:1 Maximum PTT Delay:  10 µS Maximum PTT Logic (Forward Path Select):  0.8 V Maximum PTT Logic (Reverse Path Select):  2.8 V Minimum to 5.5 V Maximum RF Rise/Fall Time:  1 µS RF Input Level:  20 watts Maximum Duty Factor:  20% Transmit Duration:  5 Minutes Harmonics: 60 dBc Spurious: 60 dBc Maximum VSWR  Infinite Reverse Insertion Loss:  2.0 dB Maximum Reverse Amplitude Variation:  ±0.25 dB Maximum Reverse Amplitude Variation Over Operating Temperature:  ±0.25 dB Maximum
INTRODUCTION 1-11 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 1.6 ORDERING INFORMATION  The following is ordering information for the MCP Cab Radio and optional cabling.    1.6.1 Cab Radio Ordering Information     Description Safetran Order Number MCP Cab Radio  9000-53470-0001     1.6.2 Cab Radio Mating Connector Ordering Information   Description Quantity Included Safetran Order Number 10-pin I/O Port mating connector  0  Z701-00061-3116 (Mfg. Part No. MS3116F12-10S-SR) 15-pin Client Port mating connector  0  Z714-9024-3116 (Mfg. Part No. MS3116F14-15SR) 4-pin Power mating connector and power Cable 3 ft 0 9000-26697-0001 4-pin Power mating connector and power Cable 5 ft 0 9000-26697-0002 4-pin Power mating connector and power cable 10 ft 0 9000-26697-0003
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2-1 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A SECTION 2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP   2 - INSTALLATION AND SET UP  2.1 INSTALLATION  The MCP Cab Radio is equipped with four (4) #10-32 pem nuts to secure the unit to a wall or shelf as shown in Figure 2-1.              Figure 2-1   Pem Nut Locations Figure 2-2 displays the pem nut dimensions in addition to the dimensions of the MCP Cab Radio cabinet. Provide ample space for installation of the power, antenna, and client port connectors Figure 2-2   Mounting Dimensions  BBBBPEM NUTS #10-32 4 Locations
INSTALLATION AND SET UP   2-2 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.1.1 Grounding  A grounding screw is located on each side of the unit as shown in Figure 2-3. The radio must be grounded to the locomotive chassis to avoid undesired ground loops with peripheral equipment connected to the MCP Cab Radio and maintain lightening and power transients.                 Figure 2-3   Chassis Grounding Screws    2.1.2 MCP Cab Radio Cabinet  NOTE  Tighten all cabinet screws by hand. Do not use power screw drivers or over-tighten screws. Ensure all screws are in place and secure to maintain physical and electrical seal.   The MCP Cab Radio is secured with two screws on the front and rear and three screws on each side with the front screw on each side equipped for grounding the cabinet. It is important to not to over tighten these screws. Use of power screw drivers is not advised.       00000000RFRX TXCLIENTPORT 1(J1) CLIENTPORT 2 (J2) ECH I/O& OPTO I/OPOWERRFPOWERDIAGA53470  CAB RADIO DIAGRADIOChassis Grounding Screws
INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2-3 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.1.3 Cable Installation  The MCP Cab Radio uses Mil-spec type twist connectors for Client ports, Echelon®/Opto-I/O, and Power. The MCP Cab Radio is equipped with an N-Type RF connector for connecting the external antenna to the radio. In most applications, Client Port J1, Antenna, and Power will be used as shown in Figure 2-4.                        Figure 2-4   Cable Installation  2.1.3.1 J1 Client Cable  The J1 Client Cable interfaces the MCP Cab Radio to the locomotive on-board computer (or other peripheral equipment if used in another application). The default protocol for this port is RS-422 or as configured in the unit's codeplug. A ferrite filter is required on the J1 Client Cable to eliminate EMI/RFI interference. Use the following procedure to install the filter on to the data cable.     J1 Client Port  Antenna   Power
INSTALLATION AND SET UP   2-4 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.1.3.1.1 Ferrite Installation Procedure  1. Using the ferrite filter provided with the MCP Cab Radio (Fairrite Model 0431164181), open the ferrite case and loop the data cable through the filter so the cable goes through the filter core twice as shown in Figure 2-5. Mount the ferrite filter as close to the connector as possible. Figure 2-6 shows the completed ferrite filter installation.            Figure 2-5   Installing Ferrite Filter on Data Cable                Figure 2-6   Completed Ferrite Installation  2.1.3.2 Echelon® and Isolated I/O Connection  A 10-pin mil-spec connector provides an Echelon® I/O connection and two (2) isolated inputs and outputs.     Ferrite Filter (Fairrite Model 0431164181) 15-pin Client Port Cable  Loop wire through filter twice as shown. Completed Cable
INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2-5 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  2.1.3.3 Antenna Connection  WARNING  ALL ANTENNA INSTALLATION AND SERVICING IS TO BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL ONLY. WHEN SERVICING OR WORKING AT DISTANCES CLOSER THAN 3.05 METERS, ENSURE THE TRANSMITTER HAS BEEN DISABLED. DEPENDING UPON THE APPLICATION AND THE GAIN OF THE ANTENNA, THE TOTAL COMPOSITE POWER COULD EXCEED 200 WATTS EIRP. THE ANTENNA LOCATION SHOULD BE SUCH THAT ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL CAN ACCESS IT, AND UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS NO OTHER PERSON CAN COME IN CONTACT OR APPROACH WITHIN 10 FEET (3.05 METERS) OF THE ANTENNA.     The MCP Cab Radio is equipped with an N-Type antenna connector. Selection of an antenna feed line is important. A high quality low-loss cable should be used. Poor quality cable will result in power losses that may reduce the range and reliability of the radio system. Table 2-1 shows the losses that will occur when using various types and lengths of cable at 960 MHz Cable length should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal loss.   Table 2-1   Length vs. Loss in Coaxial Cable at 960 MHz  Cable Type 10 Feet (3.05 Meters) 50 Feet (15.24 Meters) 100 Feet (30.48 Meters) 500 Feet (152.4 Meters) RG08A/U  0.51 dB  2.53 dB  5.07 dB  25.35 dB 1/2 inch HELIAX  0.12 dB  0.76 dB  1.15 dB  7.55 dB 7/8 inch HELIAX  0.08 dB  0.42 dB  0.83 dB  4.15 dB 1-1/4 inch HELIAX  0.06 dB  0.31 dB  0.62 dB  3.10 dB 1-5/8 inch HELIAX  0.05 dB  0.26 dB  0.52 dB  2.60 dB
INSTALLATION AND SET UP   2-6 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.1.3.4 Power Connection  The input power is connected via the Safetran part number 9000-26697-000X, which includes a mil-spec 4-pin connector and 14 AWG cable in 3 foot, 5 foot and 10 foot lengths. Ensure the polarity of the connection to the power source is correctly polarized. The MCP Cab Radio is equipped with reverse polarity protection.  2.2 XCMMAINT SOFTWARE  MCP Cab Radios are pre-configured at the factory per user specifications. No further configuration is required. The following information is provided for reference purposes. Refer to the Service portion of this manual (Section 4) for detailed features of this software utility. To review configuration setup parameters, the Safetran XCMMAINT Version 1.18.00 or later software is used. Older versions of the XCMMAINT software do not include the MDS radio information.    NOTE When upgrading a MCM II to version 1.18.00 from a version older than 1.17.30, also upgrade the Debugger from version 1.00 to 2.00 to enable the MCM II to operate properly.  Verify the proper version software is installed by clicking on “Version”. A dialog box will appear with the software information as shown in Figure 2-7.                  Figure 2-7   XCMMAINT Software - Version Verification
INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2-7 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.2.1 Radio Settings  Figure 2-8 displays the MDS Radio Settings.          Figure 2-8   XCMMAINT Software - Radio Settings  1 – Type:   MDS  2 – Usage:   MCP or BCP  3 – Channel:   Min: 01   Max: 06   Def: 02    4 – Invert:   TX: YES or NO   RX:  YES or NO    5 – Rssi: Scale:   009/025   Base: -137 dB  6 – Radio Gain:   In: 1024   Out:   1664                                                           Note: Default settings are in BOLD.  2.2.2 Site Settings  Figure 2-9 displays the default Site Settings for the MCP Cab Radio.        Figure 2-9   XCMMAINT Software - Site Settings   1 –Local Addr:   7.55A.A5A.AA1.A1.A1   Disable  2 – FEPCC Addr:   2.AAA.AA.AAAA    Disable  3 – Enable Code App:   NO   4 – Enable Simulation:   NO  5 – Enable Ladder Logic:   NO Note: Default settings are in BOLD.    1234561 2 3 4 5
INSTALLATION AND SET UP   2-8 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 2.2.3 Lontalk® (Echelon®) Network Configuration  Figure 2-10 displays the Lontalk® (Echelon®) Network Configuration. The MCP Cab Radio uses Node 01 only in this application.         Figure 2-10   XCMMAINT Software - Lontalk® Network Configuration   1 –Node 01:   A53105/A53408 XCM  2 – Nodes 02-10:   Unused  3 – Deliver on Reset:   NO  Note: Default settings are in BOLD.  2.2.4 Port Information  Figure 2-11 Displays the Port information of the MCP Cab Radio. In this application only J1 and J2 are used with J1 set up in a RS-422 configuration and J2 in a RS-232 configuration.          Figure 2-11   XCMMAINT Software - Port Information  • 1 – J1: HDLC ADM, 09600, SYNC, RS-422, No, Int, No, 00200 OBC  N  N  S  001/001 • 2 – J2: HDLC ADM, 09600, ASYNC, RS-232, No, Int, No, 00200 OBC  N  N  S  001/001 • 3 – Lontalk®: Not Used  Subnet: 01   Subnode: 01   • 4 – DC1: Not Used  WIU • 5 – DC2: Not Used  WIU                                                           Note: Default settings are in BOLD.   1 2 3 4 1 3 5 2
OPERATION 3-1 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  SECTION 3 OPERATION 3 - OPERATION  3.1 OVERVIEW  The MCP Cab Radio operates transparently in conjunction with the locomotive on-board computer. The Cab Radio receives and transmits information between the ATCS base and wayside stations to the locomotive on-board computer using the six ATCS UHF frequency pairs authorized for data communications. A typical locomotive configuration is shown in Figure 3-1.   Figure 3-1   Locomotive Configuration  MCP Radio Locomotive Health Fuel Monitor GPS VHF Radio Console Display 900 MHz  160 MHz Terminal On-Board Computer Embedded Track Transponders Transponder Receiver
OPERATION     3-2 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  A typical network configuration is displayed in Figure 3-2, showing the control center network connection to field wayside stations which in turn communicate with the locomotive.                                        Figure 3-2   Typical Network Configuration A/B Switch BCP Safety Server Network Server 2 Network Server 1 TSR Server Multiplexer Multiplexer CETC Subsystem CETC  Location A CETC  Location B CETC  Location C Network Management System DSU HUB 2 HUB 1 Line Driver 1 A/B Switch WCC/FDP 1 DSU DSU Multiplexer  Multiplexer WCC/FDP 2 DSU  DSU  DSU  DSU  DSU DSU  DSU DSU BCP Encoder Line Driver 2 Encoder DSU Line Driver   Line Driver  Line Driver 1 Encoder Line Driver 2 Encoder Transponders CTV  PSV/UC20 ATP MCP Example Wayside  Layout Example Wayside  Layout Transponders
OPERATION 3-3 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 3.2 CAB RADIO FREQUENCY CONTROL  The locomotive cab radio generates an ATCS address and receives frequency assignments from the MCP client via the locomotive on-board computer. The radio broadcasts data packets to establish available links. The radio will continue this process until a link or links have been established. In the event all links are lost, the radio reverts to the broadcast process until a link is established. When entering another railway's territory the on-board computer will signal the MCP client to change frequencies if applicable. Figure 3-3 displays a typical frequency change process.         Figure 3-3   Cab Radio Frequency Control  3.3 RADIO MESSAGES  The MCP Cab Radio can handle a variety of messages between the ATCS center and the Locomotive. The radio communicates with the network using the High Level Data Link Control (HDLC) protocol and is linked to the locomotive on-board computer using a RS-422 link.  3.3.1 Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR)  Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) orders are sent from the base station and received by the MCP can sent to the on-board computer. Data derived from GPS, transponders, and wayside station established the locomotive location, thus enabling the on-board computer to advise the locomotive's location in reference to the TSR boundaries. Figure 3-4 displays a TSR example.          Figure 3-4   Temporary Speed Restriction Example    TX 935.9375 MHz RX 896.9375 MHz CH2 BCP BCP  BCP MCP FREQUENCY CHANGE TX 896.9375 MHz RX 935.9375 MHz CH2 TX 935.9375 MHz RX 896.9375 MHz CH2 TX 935.9875 MHz RX 896.9875 MHz CH3 MOW TSR Broadcast BCP  BCP MCP TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOUNDARY ATCS DISPATCH CENTER
OPERATION     3-4 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  3.3.2 Interlocking Status  Interlocking Status is sent from the base station and received by the MCP is sent to the on-board computer. In some cases (i.e. dark territory), remote control interlocks can be controlled from the locomotive cab. The MCP can serve as a primary or secondary communication source. Figure 3-5 displays an example of an interlock status exchange.          Figure 3-5   Interlocking Status   3.4 POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL  As Positive Train Control systems develop, the MCP Cab Radio will play a key role. Data gathered from wayside sources can be combined with other data sources and displayed on the locomotive console.   Figure 3-6   PTC Display     BCP MCP INTERLOCK MCP
SERVICE 4-1 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A SECTION 4 SERVICE  4 - SERVICE  4.1 OVERVIEW  Routine service of the MCP Cab Radio is performed by qualified personnel as specified by standard railroad or agency standards and procedures. The Logic Board information is accessed via the 9-pin Diagnostic Port on the face of the Cab Radio unit. Diagnostic testing of the UHF Radio is performed using the RJ-11 Radio Diagnostic port and Radio Configuration software for the MDS UHF Radio. The Logic Board is accessible via a service panel on the side of the unit.  NOTE  Testing and service of the radio component must be performed by qualified technical personnel as defined in FCC Rules, Part 90 and Part 101.  4.2 MCP DIAGNOSTICS  Diagnostic of the MCP are performed using the User Diagnostic port which is a DB-9 connector mounted on the front panel of the unit connected to a PC or Laptop computer using the Safetran XCMMAINT software.  4.2.1 Opening XCMMAINT  Open the XCMMAINT software by opening the XCMMAINT.EXE file. The opening screen in Figure 4-1 will appear. Figure 4-1   Opening XCMMAINT
SERVICE     4-2 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.2 Selecting File  Hit the ENTER key to display the available configuration files. If a Codeplug file has been saved for the unit being tested use the ARROW KEYS to highlight the appropriate file. Hit the ENTER key to load the file. If the codeplug file is not available or to view a programmed unit press ESC to enter the default screen. Section 4.2.4.4 details how to read the Codeplug information in the unit.   Figure 4-2   Filename Select 4.2.3 Unit Configuration  The opening screen will display the configuration of the MCP. Changes should not be initiated unless the unit is being updated our reconfigured. Changing these settings may render the unit inoperable.  Figure 4-3   Opening Screen
SERVICE 4-3 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4 Terminal Mode  The terminal mode opens a utility application to review various logs as well as make desired changes to the logic board and view basic radio functions. Type ALT-O, the drop menu will appear, highlight TERMINAL and press ENTER to start the terminal mode.  Figure 4-4   Terminal Mode  The Terminal mode opens with a blank screen. Hit the ENTER key and an asterisk (*) will display. Type HELP for a list of available commands as displayed in Figure 4-5.                    Figure 4-5   Terminal Mode - Help Screen
SERVICE     4-4 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  4.2.4.1 Terminal Mode Commands 4.2.4.1.1 AL en/ds - Alarm Logging  Alarm logging is initially enabled. When the command is first entered, all alarms and their respective states are displayed. After alarm logging is enabled, any subsequent changes to any of the alarms are displayed individually as they occur. If the command is re-entered to enable logging, the display reflects the present state of the alarms.              Figure 4-6   Display Alarms The following alarms are monitored by the function:  RADIO ALARM  The entire radio has failed RADIO PA ALARM  Radio power amplifier failure RADIO POWER ALARM  Radio is operating on battery power CODEPLUG ALARM  Codeplug CRC comparison failure or write failure COS WITHOUT DATA ALARM  The  RF  channel  has been asserted without data for longer than the allowable time limit MODULATOR ALARM  The RF modulator has failed GROUND CONTACT ALARM  Ground contact was not established at start up ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER ALARM The A/D converter selftest has failed MOBILE CHANNEL USEAGE ALARM  Generated by the BCP when a MCP violates channel usage restrictions OUT OF COVERAGE ALARM  Contact with ground network has been lost EXTERNAL ALARM  External alarm (0 through 3) generated by parallel input lines PORT CONTACT ALARM  Alarm  (0  through  3) indicating loss of contact with client at the remote end of the link PORT HARDWARE FAIL  Alarm (0 through 3) indicating hardware failure of a client link port
SERVICE 4-5 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  4.2.4.1.2 DCP - Display Codeplug  Enter DCP and press ENTER to display codeplug values currently programmed into the unit. The contents of the codeplug are displayed as bytes in hex format. The leftmost column is the location of the first value on that line. The locations of the other values on that line are offset from the first position.                            Figure 4-7   Display Codeplug Contents
SERVICE     4-6 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.3 DDC - DC Configuration Values  Enter DDC and press ENTER to display the DC Configuration of the unit. The DC Configuration is displayed as bytes in hex format. The leftmost column is the location of the first value on that line. The locations of the other values on that line are offset from the first position.                            Figure 4-8   Display DC Configuration
SERVICE 4-7 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.4 VER - Firmware Hardware Codeplug Version Information  Type VER and press ENTER to view the Version information of the installed codeplug.  Figure 4-9   Version Identification  4.2.4.1.5 BSTAT - Active Base Station Status  The  BSTAT command will display active base stations heard by the MCP. Stations are removed from the list after a period of inactivity.  Figure 4-10   Base Station List
SERVICE     4-8 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.6 CSTAT - Communication Statistics  The CSTAT command opens a screen with communications statistics.    Figure 4-11   Communication Statistics The following data is displayed on the Communications Statistics screen:  MINUTES OF OPERATION  The number of the unit has been operational TOTAL RECEIVED  The number of datagrams received on the respective logical channels 0 through F.  TOTAL SENT  The number of datagrams sent on the logical channels 0 through F. TOTAL RETRIES  The number of datagrams retransmitted on the even logical channels TOTAL FAILED  The number of datagrams that were not successfully sent on the even logical channels TOTAL ACK ONLY  The number of ACK only datagram that were sent on the even logical channels CONTACT FAILURE  The number of contact failures that have occurred on client port 0, client port 1, and the RF link respectively FLOW CONTROL  The number of times flow control was entered, the number of times recovery procedures were performed, and the number of times re-recovery procedures were performed SSI  The current value in the SSI for the last datagram received, the maximum SSI value is the highest received, and the minimum is the lowest SSI received
SERVICE 4-9 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.7 HSTAT - HDLC Statistics  Type HSTAT to display the HDLC information as shown in Figure 4-12  Figure 4-12   HDLC Statistics  4.2.4.1.8 MSTAT - Manufacturer Statistics  The MSTAT command opens a screen that lists manufacturer statistics.  Figure 4-13   Manufacturer Statistics
SERVICE     4-10 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.9 LOG - Display Log Type LOG command to view the System Log. Use the <F> key to move forward, <S> key to go to the start of the log, and the <E> key to shift to the end of the log. Press the ESC key to exit the log and return to the main screen.  Figure 4-14   View Log 4.2.4.1.10  SL - Status Log Type SL command and press ENTER. The status logging is initially disabled. When the command is first entered to enable status logging (SL en), the status summary is displayed. After status logging is enabled, any subsequent state changes are displayed as they occur. If the command is re-entered to enable status logging, the summary reflects the present status of the MCP. The SL ds command disables the status log. Figure 4-15   Status Log
SERVICE 4-11 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.11  TIMERS - Display Timer Configurations  Type the TIMERS command and press ENTER to list the current configuration of the logic timers.   Figure 4-16   Timer Status 4.2.4.1.12   TEST restart - MCP Self-Test  The TEST command resets the MCP and performs a series of diagnostic tests before returning to operational status. The TEST command has two arguments:    0 (warm)  -  Perform the self-tests while the MCP remains operational   1 (cold)  -  Resets the MCP and the power-up sequence is performed including      the self-tests. Figure 4-17   MCP Self-test
SERVICE     4-12 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.13   SERV - Service Command  The SERV (Service) command activates certain functions and disables others for service purposes. The MCP performs functions controlled by the testport; all other functions are disabled. Once in the service mode, it is necessary to reset the MCP to return to the operational mode. Resetting of the MCP is accomplished using the TEST command. The following functions are activated with the MCP in the Service Mode.  • CHAN    -  Change channel number • ERT    -  Perform error rate test • PTT en/ds  -  Key/De-key radio • SIMP en/ds  -  Enable/disable simplex mode  To place the MCP Cab Radio in the Service (SERV) mode type SERV and press ENTER as shown in Figure 4-18.     Figure 4-18   Service (SERV) Mode  4.2.4.1.14   CHAN - Change Channel (SERV Mode Only)  The CHAN command changes channels between the programmed channel pairs stored in the radio. Type the command followed by the desired channel number (e.g. CHAN 2) and the screen will acknowledge the channel change as shown in Figure 4-19  Figure 4-19   Change RX/TX Channel
SERVICE 4-13 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A The ATCS frequency pairs have been programmed into the radio codeplug as follows:  CH. No.  Base to Mobile (RX) Frequency  Mobile to Base (TX) Frequency 1  935.8875 MHz  896.8875 MHz 2  935.9375 MHz  896.9375 MHz 3  935.9875 MHz  896.9875 MHz 4  936.8875 MHz  897.8875 MHz 5  936.9375 MHz  897.9375 MHz 6  936.9875 MHz  897.9875 MHz  4.2.4.1.15   ERT - Error Rate Test (SERV Mode Only)  The Error Rate Test (ERT command) allows communication links to be tested and error rate figures to be calculated. The unit must be in the service (SERV) mode to operate. Type SERV and press ENTER to activate the service mode.                          Figure 4-20   Error Rate Test Screens
SERVICE     4-14 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A The ERT command has the following arguments:    Mode    -  Type of Loopback Mode    1 = open (NO) loopback    2 = digital loopback    3 = analog loopback       4  = open loop with RTS asserted (for wireline modem only)    Layer    -  Allows user to specify layer       1  = physical layer - allows a bit error rate test to be done      (For RF Channel Only)       2  = datalink layer - allows message error rate testing to be done    Port    -  Allows user to specify port number       $100  = Client Port 0 (wireline modem port on BCP)       $101  = Client Port 1 (spare port on BCP)    $300 = RF Channel    Pattern   -  Byte pattern to send (hex or ASCII). If not defined, a default pattern     is used.  The results will be displayed at the bottom of the screen as shown in Figure 4-20. The definitions below detail the test results displayed.                     PORT    -  The port for which these results apply SENT    -  The number of patterns generated by this unit RECEIVED  -  The number of patterns correctly received by this unit ERROR   -  The number of patterns received that do not match the     generated pattern; except for RF Channel (port $300) physical      layer (layer 1) ERT commands, where this represents the     number of bit errors. BER    -  The ratio of the total error bit count over the total received bit      count (i.e., [total bit errors] / [total bits received]). This        calculation applies to RF channel physical layer (layer 1) ERT    commands only
SERVICE 4-15 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.16   PTT en/ds - Push To Talk (SERV Mode Only)  The  PTT command allows the user to key and dekey the radio. To verify the result of the PTT command, Status Logging (SL command) must be enabled. If the radio is already in the requested state, the command is ignored. The command remains in effect until explicitly changed. The result is displayed on the bottom of the screen as shown in Figure 4-21. The MCP transmitter time-out timer will automatically de-key the radio if allowed to expire. To rekey the MCP in this case, the radio must be first de-keyed using the de-key command (PTT ds), then the radio can be keyed using the key command (PTT en).                          Figure 4-21   PTT - Push To Talk Command
SERVICE     4-16 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.1.17   SIMP en/ds - Simplex Command (SERV Mode Only)  The SIMP command enables or disables the MCP radio simplex mode of operation. In the normal mode, one frequency is used for transmit and another frequency is used for receive. In the simplex mode, the normal mode receive frequency is also used for transmit. The radio is initially in the normal mode. When the MCP is in the out-of-coverage (fallback) mode, it will revert to simplex mode operation to allow direct RF-user to RF-user communication. There is no direct indication that this command has been executed. However, the simplex/normal mode status may be monitored by executing the Status Logging (SL) command. When the radio is keyed, simplex operation is indicated in the radio PTT state field as displayed in Figure 4-22.          Figure 4-22   Simplex and Normal Mode Displays 4.2.4.1.18   Exit SERV Mode  Once in the service mode, it is necessary to reset the MCP to return to the operational mode. Resetting of the MCP is accomplished using the TEST command. Type TEST and press ENTER the MCP will perform a cold start and return to normal operation.                 Figure 4-23   Exit SERV Mode SIMPLEX MODE NORMAL MODE
SERVICE 4-17 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.2 Bit Map Display  This entry displays the Bitmap screen, figure 6-10, which is an online dynamic display of the logic state of any physical inputs or outputs associated with the WCP CPU II via ladder logic.  The logic state of all internal bit fields are displayed as well.  When properly configured I/O modules are installed on the local Echelon® LAN, the current state of their inputs and outputs can be determined using this screen.     Figure 4-24   Bitmap Display
SERVICE     4-18 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.3 Read DC Configuration from Unit  By selecting this function and pressing ENTER, the configuration of the DC port of the MCP is read.  The Receiving data popup box will display briefly as the data is read.  The main edit screen will be updated to reflect the configuration data that is read.   Figure 4-25   Read DC Configuration from Unit  4.2.4.4 Read Codeplug from Unit  By selecting this function and pressing ENTER, the Codeplug portion of the MCP configuration data is read.  This is a 512-byte data array that stores all the user-modifiable MCP configuration information. The Receiving data popup box (see above) will display briefly as the data is read.  The main edit screen is updated to reflect the codeplug data that is read.              Figure 4-26   Read Codeplug from Unit
SERVICE 4-19 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.5 Upload Codeplug to Unit  The sending data popup box will display briefly as codeplug data is written. By selecting this function and pressing ENTER, all the configuration data appearing on the main edit screen will be written to the WCP CPU II non-volatile memory.        CAUTION  EXISTING CODEPLUG DATA IN THE WCP CPU WILL BE OVERWRITTEN AND IRRETRIEVABLY LOST.      4.2.4.6 Upload DC Configuration to Unit  By selecting this function and pressing ENTER, the DC configuration data on the main edit screen (DC1) will be written to MCP.  The  Sending data popup box may display briefly while the data is being uploaded.       4.2.4.7 Upload Logic to Unit  This function uploads compiled ladder logic to the MCP if the following conditions are met:  1. Appropriate ladder logic has been compiled   2. The name of the logic file generated has been entered on the main edit screen (in the Site Settings section). The file extension is omitted.  After the upload sequence is complete, the WCP CPU II calculates a CRC value for the ladder logic.  If this CRC value does not match the CRC embedded in the logic file,  the process aborts with the WCP CPU II unchanged.
SERVICE     4-20 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.8 Upload Labels to Unit  By selecting this function and pressing ENTER, the tokenized label file associated with the ladder logic is uploaded to the WCP CPU II.  The conditions for uploading are the same as for the logic upload described above.  The label file and the logic file are generated by the logic compiler and will have the same base filename (with different extensions).  As a result, it is only necessary to specify the base filename in the Logic File field on the main edit screen.   4.2.4.9 Radio Diagnostics  The MCP Cab Radio is equipped with a RJ-11 Radio Diagnostics port on the front panel. This port communicates with the MDS Radio directly and enables configuration of the radio as well as provide current configuration information. Radio Diagnostics requires the use of MDS Radio Configuration software (Part Number: 03-3156A01, Rev 2.4.0 or later) and a DB-9 to RJ-11 cable as described in Section 1.3.5 of this manual.  WARNING  RADIO DIAGNOSTICS MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT INTERFERENCE TO OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAY VOID USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE.  4.2.4.9.1 Activation of Radio Diagnostics Port  In normal operation the RJ-11 port is not active. To activate the Radio Diagnostic port it is necessary to place the MCP Cab Radio in the service mode using the XCMMAINT software. Type SERV to and press ENTER to activate the Service Mode. To activate the Radio Diagnostic Port type MDSDISC and press ENTER as shown in Figure 4-27.    Figure 4-27   Activation of Radio Diagnostics Port
SERVICE 4-21 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A It is necessary to exit the XCMMAINT program before the Radio Diagnostic port will become active. Note it is necessary to exit the XCMMAINT program by type ALT-F, the pull down menu will appear. Highlight EXIT using the ARROW keys or a mouse and press ENTER as shown in Figure 4-28.   Figure 4-28   Exit XCMMAINT   4.2.4.10 Radio Configuration Software  The MDS Radio Configuration Software is provided on CD media and it will be required to install the software on the PC being used to configure the radio.  WARNING  RADIO CONFIGURATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT INTERFERENCE TO OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAY VOID USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE. PRIOR TO ALTERING ANY CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS ENSURE ANY CHANGES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS APPLICATION.
SERVICE     4-22 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.1 Opening Radio Configuration Software  With the software installed, open the application. The opening screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-29.  Figure 4-29   Configuration Software - Opening Screen 4.2.4.10.2 Open Com Port  The software must open the communication port between the computer and the radio and read this information from the radio. Click YES on the pop-up window to open a direct line to the radio as shown in   Figure 4-30   Configuration Software - Open Comm Port
SERVICE 4-23 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.3 Radio Information  The Information tab displays the Radio Information and User Information as shown below.   Figure 4-31   Configuration Software - Radio Information Tab 4.2.4.10.4 Radio Settings  The Settings tab displays the current radio settings programmed into the radio.  Figure 4-32   Configuration Software - Radio Settings Tab
SERVICE     4-24 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.5   Options  The Options tab displays the authorized radio options available.  Figure 4-33   Configuration Software - Radio Options 4.2.4.10.6   Main Menu  Using the the task bar click on RADIO to bring up the Main Menu.   Figure 4-34   Configuration Software - Main Menu
SERVICE 4-25 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.7   Diagnostic Maintenance and Calibration  Click on Diagnostic Maintenance and Calibration selection from the Main Menu as shown in Figure 4-35.   Figure 4-35   Configuration Software - Main Menu - Diag. Maint. & Calib.  The following window opens displaying current radio status.                      Figure 4-36   Configuration Software - Diagnostic Maintenance and Calibration Transceiver Voltages Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) Power Output Indicator RTU Reset Temperature Indicator Transmit Power Adjustment Frequency Adjustment
SERVICE     4-26 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A The Indicators and Controls on the Diagnostic Maintenance and Calibration window are as follows:  Transceiver Voltages  This area shows the level of two voltages inside the transceiver. The input source voltage and the regulated radio voltage used by the transceiver components. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) This area shows the approximate strength (in dBm) of the signal being received. Power Output Indicator  This area shows the power output (in dBm) of the transceiver when the unit is in the transmit mode. Temperature Indicator  This thermometer displays the internal temperature of the radio in degrees Celsius. Transmit Power Adjustment  This slider adjusts the output of the radio. Frequency Adjustment  This slider fine-adjusts the TX-RX frequencies. RTU Reset  Used with the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). Click the button to set pin 15 High or Low.    4.2.4.10.8   Auto-Configure  Click on RADIO in the task bar and bring up the Main Menu. Highlight Auto-Configure Current Radio to bring up the Auto-Configure window.   Figure 4-37   Configuration Software - Auto-Configure Current Radio
SERVICE 4-27 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A The Auto-Configure window will appear and starts the utility. This feature allows management, storage, uploading, and downloading of transceiver parameter files. New settings may be entered in to the New Settings column. Pressing the Program Settings To Radio button will transfer the information to the radio. Pressing the Cancel button will abort the procedure. Click on the Transfer Current to Settings button will populate the New Settings column with the Current Radio Settings   Figure 4-38   Configuration Software - Auto Configure Utility     1 6 2 4 5 3
SERVICE     4-28 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A The Auto Configure Utility components are as follows:    Current Radio - This column lists the current radio configuration as read by the utility   New Settings - This Column is used to enter new settings desired for the radio.   Function - This column has a check box for each configurable function. To configure a   function, check the box and enter the new setting in the New Settings Column.   Program Settings to Radio - This button sends selected new settings to the radio.   Transfer Current to Settings - This button copies and sends all of the current data in the   Current Radio column to the New Settings column.   File Drop Menu - The File Drop Menu has the following three functions:  • Load Radio Settings from File - This selection opens a standard dialog box to open a transceiver paramenter file that has been stored on the computer. Notice the default suffix name is .RFP which is an abbreviation for Radio Parameter File. • Save Radio Settings to File - This selection opens a standard dialog box to save a transceiver parameter file that has to be stored on the computer. Notice the default filename suffix is RPF which is an abbreviation for Radio Parameter File. • Exit Screen - This function exits the Auto Configure Utility and returns control of the software to the Main Window.   Auto Configure Programming Example  Refer to Figure 4-39 for screen examples. To program a new transmit frequency check the box [1] to the left of Tx Frequency in the Function column. Enter the desired transmit frequency in the Tx Frequency box [2] in the New Settings Column. Press the Program Settings to Radio button. The button will indicate programming and the parameter box will turn yellow [2]. In the event the parameter did not successfully program, the parameter box in the new settings column [3] will turn red. Check the parameter and verify it is within an acceptable range for the radio. In this example the frequency was entered wrong and is out of the range of the radio and has alarmed by turning the box red. Re-enter the parameter and press the Program Settings to Radio button. The button will indicate programming and the parameter box [2] will turn yellow. If the programming was successful the parameter box [4] will turn green. Click the OK button or use the File drop menu to exit the utility.   1 2 3 4 5
SERVICE 4-29 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A                                  YELLOW  A parameter box turns yellow during the transfer process.  RED  A parameter box that turns red indicates the parameter has not successfully transferred to the radio. Verify the parameter has been entered correctly and is within the proper limits. GREEN  A parameter box that turns green indicates the transfer process has been successful.  Figure 4-39   Configuration Software - Auto Configure Programming Example  1 3 2 4
SERVICE     4-30 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.9   Programming Transmit Frequency  Using the Radio Main Menu select the Program Transmit Frequency entry as shown in Figure 4-40. A dialog box will appear with the current frequency listed and a box to enter the new frequency. Enter the new frequency and click the Program button. An error window will appear in the event the entry is not valid.    Figure 4-40   Configuration Software - Program Transmit Frequency
SERVICE 4-31 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.10 Programming a Receive Frequency  Using the Radio Main Menu select the Program Receive Frequency entry as shown in Figure 4-41. A dialog box will appear with the current frequency listed and a box to enter the new frequency. Enter the new frequency and click the Program button. An error window will appear in the event the entry is not valid.   Figure 4-41   Configuration Software - Program Receive Frequency        4.2.4.10.11 Setting Transmit Power Level
SERVICE     4-32 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A  Using the Radio Main Menu select the Program Power Control entry as shown in Figure 4-40. A dialog box will appear, enter the desired power level and press the OK button. The default setting for this application is full power (37 dBm).   Figure 4-42   Configuration Software - Setting Transmit Power Level  4.2.4.10.12 Program Time-out Timer Delay  This selection allows the Time-Out Timer (TOT) delay to be programmed  4.2.4.10.13 Program Loopback Code  This selection allows the loopback code to be programmed. Default in this application is 1184.
SERVICE 4-33 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.14 Program Diagnostic Mode Level  This menu item allows selection of the appropriate level of diagnostics support. The transceiver must be configured for the diagnostics mode selected. This application uses Standard Loopback for the default setting.  4.2.4.10.15 Program CTS Delay  This selection allows the CTS (Clear to Send) delay to be programmed. Default for this application is 10 milliseconds.  4.2.4.10.16 Program PTT Delay  This selection allows the PTT (Push to Talk) delay to be programmed. The default for this application is set at 0.  4.2.4.10.17 Switched Carrier Mode  This setting selects the Switched Carrier Mode. Default in this application is Off.  4.2.4.10.18 Program Modem Type  The selection allows selection of the modem type. Default in this application is None.  4.2.4.10.19 Program Emphasis  This menu item selects Emphasis. This application has the default set to Off.  4.2.4.10.20 Program Owner's Name  This selection allows a name (up to 27 characters) to be programmed for identification purposes.  4.2.4.10.21 Program Owner's Message  This selection allows a 27 character message to be programmed.  4.2.4.10.22 Program Soft Carrier Dekey Delay  This selection allows the Soft Carrier Dekey Delay (SCD) duration to be programmed. Default in this application is 2 milliseconds.
SERVICE     4-34 COM-00-09-08         REVISION A 4.2.4.10.23 Program Squelch Tail Eliminator  On and OFF pop-up choices allow the Squelch Tail Eliminator (STE) to be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). Default for this application is Disabled (OFF).  4.2.4.10.24 Program TX Level  The TX Audio Level sets the input level (in dBm) on the TX audio input line for analog functionality. Choosing a fixed input level means that the TX audio signal will be scaled to the optimum peak frequency deviation over the air. This means if a TXLEVEL is set to -10 dBm and the input signal is actually -20 dBm, then the modulated signal will have a low peak deviation. The AUTO mode will check the input TX audio signal's peaks and scale the signal accordingly so that the peak deviation is the desired value. Default in this application is -17 dBm.  4.2.4.10.25 Program RX Level  The RX Audio Level sets the output level (in dBm) on the RX audio output line. Default in this application is -5 dBm.  4.2.4.10.26 Closing MDS Configuration Software  To close the MDS Configuration Software, click on the System pull-down menu. Select End Program and click the selection. Allow the program to close the diagnostic port connections. Power down and restart the Cab Radio to restore normal operation.   Figure 4-43   Closing the MDS Configuration Software
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