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IMPORTANT NOTICE

All rights to this manual are owned solely by SATEL OY (referred to in this user guide as SATEL).

printing, copying, recording or by any other means, or the full or partial translation of the

manual to any other language, including all programming languages, using any electrical,

mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.

SATEL reserves the right to change the technical specifications or functions of its products, or to

discontinue the manufacture of any of its products or to discontinue the support of any of its

products, without any written announcement and urges its customers to ensure, that the

information at their disposal is valid.

SATEL software and programs are delivered ”as is”. The manufacturer does not grant any kind

of warranty including guarantees on suitability and applicability to a certain application. Under

no circumstances is the manufacturer or the developer of a program responsible for any

possible damages caused by the use of a program. The names of the programs as well as all

copyrights relating to the programs are the sole property of SATEL. Any transfer, licensing to a

third party, leasing, renting, transportation, copying, editing, translating, modifying into another

programming language or reverse engineering for any intent is forbidden without the written

consent of SATEL.

SATEL PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED, INTENDED NOR INSPECTED TO BE USED

IN ANY LIFE SUPPORT RELATED DEVICE OR SYSTEM RELATED FUNCTION NOR AS A PART

OF ANY OTHER CRITICAL SYSTEM AND ARE GRANTED NO FUNCTIONAL WARRANTY IF

THEY ARE USED IN ANY OF THE APPLICATIONS MENTIONED.

Salo, FINLAND 2009

No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means without the prior

written permission of Satel Oy. This document is provided in confidence and must not be distributed to third parties without the express

permission of Satel Oy.

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RESTRICTIONS ON USE

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro is allowed to be used in the following countries, either on licence free

channels or on channels where the operation requires a licence. More detailed information is available

at the local frequency management authority.

Countries*: AT, AU, BE, BG, CY, CZ, HR, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, ID, IS, IE, IL, IT, LT, LV, NL, NO,

OM, PL, PT, RO, RU, SI, ZA, ES, SK, SE, CH, TH, GB and US

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro 35W is allowed to be used only in countries where FCC approval is valid. It

does not fulfil the ETSI specification.

WARNING! Users of SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic radio modems in North America should be aware,

that due to the allocation of the frequency band 406.0 – 406.1 MHz for government use only,

the use of radio modem on this frequency band without a proper permit is strictly forbidden.

In addition project approvals available for IN, KZ and TW.

* codes of the countries follow the ISO 3166-1-Alpha-2 standard

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PRODUCT CONFORMITY

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro

Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro radio modem is in compliance with

the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical

safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is

labelled with the following CE-marking. The notification sign informs user that the operating

frequency range of the device is not harmonised throughout the market area, and the local

spectrum authority should be contacted before the usage of the radio modem.

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WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these safety instructions carefully before using the product:

o Warranty will be void, if the product is used in any way that is in contradiction with the

instructions given in this manual, or if the radio modem housing has been opened or

tampered with.

o The radio modem is only to be operated at frequencies allocated by local authorities,

and without exceeding the given maximum allowed output power ratings. SATEL and its

distributors are not responsible, if any products manufactured by it are used in unlawful

ways.

o The devices mentioned in this manual are to be used only according to the instructions

described in this manual. Faultless and safe operation of the devices can be guaranteed

only if the transport, storage, operation and handling of the devices are appropriate. This

also applies to the maintenance of the products.

o To prevent damage both the radio modem and any terminal devices must always be

switched OFF before connecting or disconnecting the serial connection cable. It should

be ascertained that different devices used have the same ground potential. Before

connecting any power cables the output voltage of the power supply should be checked.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE ........................................................................................ - 1 -

RESTRICTIONS ON USE .................................................................................... - 2 -

PRODUCT CONFORMITY ................................................................................... - 3 -

WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ - 4 -

TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................... - 5 -

1INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... - 9 -

1.1SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro technical specifications ........................... - 10 -

1.2SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro 35 W technical specifications .................. - 11 -

1.3Basic configuration and installation ................................................... - 12 -

2SATELLINE-3ASD EPIC PRO SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... - 13 -

3SATELLINE-3ASD EPIC PRO 35W SPECIAL FEATURES ................................. - 14 -

3.1Call Sign .............................................................................................. - 14 -

3.2Temperature protection of Final RF power amplifier ......................... - 15 -

3.3Protection of current ........................................................................... - 16 -

4SERIAL INTERFACE ................................................................................ - 17 -

4.1RS-232 interface .................................................................................. - 17 -

4.2Connectors ........................................................................................... - 18 -

5PROGRAMMING ..................................................................................... - 19 -

5.1Display ................................................................................................ - 19 -

5.2Keypad ■ ● ▲ ▼ .............................................................................. - 19 -

5.3Programming ...................................................................................... - 19 -

5.3.1Channel change by using the LCD and keypad .......................................... - 20 -

5.3.2Power level change by using the LCD and keypad ...................................... - 20 -

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5.4Special programming feature; setting of the channels .............................. - 21 -

5.4.1Channel List Editor ...................................................................................... - 21 -

5.4.2Channel List Editor-program ........................................................................... - 21 -

5.4.3How to setup the channel/frequency list ........................................................... - 22 -

5.4.4SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro/ Epic Pro 35W LCD DISPLAY AFTER POWER-UP ........ - 23 -

6RF INTERFACE ....................................................................................... - 24 -

6.1Transmitter .......................................................................................... - 24 -

6.2Receiver ............................................................................................... - 25 -

6.3Priority RX/TX ...................................................................................... - 25 -

6.4Error correction ................................................................................... - 26 -

6.5Error check .......................................................................................... - 26 -

6.6Dual Band feature and Dual Channel function .................................. - 27 -

6.7Free Channel Scan (FCS) function ....................................................... - 28 -

7USER INTERFACE ................................................................................... - 30 -

7.1LED-indicators ..................................................................................... - 30 -

7.2Programming Mode ............................................................................ - 30 -

7.2.1Changing the settings (Example: Epic Pro 35W)................................................ - 31 -

7.2.2Restoring factory settings ................................................................................ - 32 -

8TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISSION .................................................. - 33 -

8.1Serial interface, data format .............................................................. - 33 -

8.2Handshake lines ................................................................................. - 34 -

8.2.1CTS-line ....................................................................................................... - 34 -

8.2.2CD-line ........................................................................................................ - 34 -

8.2.3RTS-line ........................................................................................................ - 35 -

8.3Timing and delays during data transmission .................................... - 35 -

8.3.1Data buffering in the radio data modem .......................................................... - 35 -

8.3.2Pause length ................................................................................................. - 36 -

8.3.3TX delay ....................................................................................................... - 37 -

8.4Tests - 37 -

9REPEATER MODE AND ADDRESSING .................................................... - 39 -

9.1Repeater .............................................................................................. - 39 -

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9.2Addressing .......................................................................................... - 40 -

9.2.1Connection between two points ...................................................................... - 42 -

9.2.2System of one base station and several substations ........................................... - 42 -

9.3Using repeaters and addresses in the same system ......................... - 43 -

9.3.1System with several repeaters .......................................................................... - 43 -

9.3.2Repeater chain using address pairs ................................................................. - 44 -

9.3.3Repeater chain using dual addressing .............................................................. - 45 -

9.3.4Redundant repeater chain .............................................................................. - 45 -

10MESSAGE ROUTING ............................................................................. - 46 -

10.1Introduction to Message Routing ........................................................ - 46 -

10.1.1Features of Message Routing .......................................................................... - 47 -

10.1.2Limitations of Message Routing ....................................................................... - 47 -

10.1.3Getting started with Message Routing .............................................................. - 48 -

10.1.4SaTerm and the configuration of the Message Routing ...................................... - 48 -

10.1.5Manual configuration of the Message Routing .................................................. - 49 -

10.1.6Configuration of the protocol in Message Routing ............................................ - 49 -

10.2Operating modes of Message Routing ............................................... - 50 -

10.3Detailed description of Message Routing ........................................... - 51 -

10.3.1Source Mode Routing .................................................................................... - 51 -

10.3.2Virtual Mode Routing ..................................................................................... - 51 -

10.3.3Overhop function in Source Mode Routing ...................................................... - 51 -

10.3.4Network ID ................................................................................................... - 53 -

11SETTINGS .............................................................................................. - 54 -

11.1Changing parameters using a terminal device .................................. - 54 -

11.1.1Changing frequency (active radio channel frequency)........................................ - 55 -

11.1.2Changing addressing settings (primary and secondary RX- and TX-addresses) ...... - 58 -

11.1.3Modification of handshaking functions ............................................................. - 60 -

11.1.4Special functions ........................................................................................... - 62 -

11.1.5Modification of routing ................................................................................... - 63 -

11.1.6Activating tests .............................................................................................. - 67 -

11.1.7Restoring factory settings ................................................................................ - 67 -

11.1.8Saving modified settings into the permanent memory ........................................ - 67 -

11.1.9Updating software ......................................................................................... - 68 -

11.1.10Saving modified values into the internal memory ........................................... - 68 -

11.2Changing parameters using the SL-COMMANDS .............................. - 68 -

11.2.1Frequency ..................................................................................................... - 69 -

11.2.2Addressing .................................................................................................... - 70 -

11.2.3Radio parameters .......................................................................................... - 70 -

11.2.4Other functions ............................................................................................. - 71 -

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12INSTALLATION ..................................................................................... - 72 -

12.1Installation of a Radio Data Modem .................................................. - 72 -

12.2Connection cables ............................................................................... - 72 -

12.2.1RS-232 wiring ............................................................................................... - 73 -

12.2.2Fuse ............................................................................................................. - 75 -

12.2.3Power supply ................................................................................................. - 75 -

12.3Antenna installation ........................................................................... - 75 -

12.3.1Base stations ................................................................................................. - 75 -

12.3.2General antenna installation instructions .......................................................... - 76 -

13DESIGNING SYSTEMS ........................................................................... - 79 -

13.1Factors affecting the quality and distance of the radio connection ... - 79 -

13.2Radio field strength ............................................................................ - 80 -

14CHECK LIST ........................................................................................... - 81 -

15ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................ - 82 -

15.1RS-232 cables and adapters ............................................................... - 82 -

15.2RF-cables ............................................................................................. - 82 -

15.3Antennas ............................................................................................. - 83 -

15.4Filters and lightning protectors .......................................................... - 83 -

16APPENDIX A ......................................................................................... - 84 -

17APPENDIX B ......................................................................................... - 85 -

17.1Functional delays ................................................................................ - 85 -

17.2Transmission related delays ............................................................... - 85 -

17.2.1Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel ................................ - 86 -

17.2.2Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel ........................................... - 88 -

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1 INTRODUCTION

SATEL OY is a Finnish electronics and Telecommunications Company specialising in the design

and manufacture of wireless data communication products. SATEL designs, manufactures and

sells radio modems intended for use in applications ranging from data transfer to alarm relay

systems. End users of SATEL products include both public organisations and private individuals.

SATEL is the leading European manufacturer of radio modems. SATEL radio modems have been

certified in most European countries and also in many non-European countries.

Both the amount of data transferred, and the size of local area networks is increasing constantly.

SATEL has addressed these market requirements by introducing the SATELLINE-3AS radio

modem range. The SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W can offer speeds up to 19.2

kbps and has a selectable serial interface between 300 … 38 400 bps.

In addition to increased data transfer speed; SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W

include standard RS-232 interface.

SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro and 35W models include a built-in LCD display, offering the user

both new features and increased flexibility. No longer do you have to rely on access to a PC or

terminal device to check or alter the configuration of the unit, now this can be achieved by

viewing the LCD-display and using the four (4) push buttons. The display is also a useful tool in

testing the radio connection between radio modems. There is also a special software version

x.xx-VAR5, where only power and channels can be chosen.

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W facilitates the construction of large radio networks

using the built-in Message Routing function, which is both fully transparent to the user and can

be used with most system protocols.

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W also offer option of error correction, utilising the

FEC-method (Forward Error Correction). FEC can be used to minimise errors caused by noisy

channels.

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W radio modem operates in one of the 4 basic modes

of operation: Data Transfer Mode, Programming Mode, Test Mode or Standby Mode.

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1.1 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro technical specifications

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro (370…470 MHz) complies with the following international

standards:

EN 300 113-1,-2 (RF), EN 301 489-1,-5 (EMC), EN 60950-1 (Safety) and FCC CRF47 part 90.

RADIO TRANSCEIVER

Frequency Range

Tuning band

Channel Spacing

Number of Channels

Frequency Stability

Type of Emission

Communication Mode

370...470 MHz

2 x 2 MHz

12.5 kHz / 20 kHz / 25 kHz

320 / 200 / 160

< ± 1.5 kHz

F1D

Half-Duplex

RADIO TRANSMITTER

Carrier Power

Carrier Power Stability

Adjacent Channel Power

Spurious Radiation

1, 5 or10 W / 50 ohm

+ 2 dB / - 3 dB

according to EN 300 113-1

RADIO RECEIVER

Sensitivity

Common Channel Rejection

Adjacent Channel Selectivity

Intermodulation Attenuation

Spurious Radiation

< -115 dBm (BER < 10 E-3)

> - 12 dB

> 60 dB @ 12.5 kHz, > 70 dB @ 25 kHz

> 65 dB

< 2 nW

MODEM

Interface

Interface Connector

Data Speed of Serial Interface

Data Speed of Radio Interface

Data format

RS-232

Lemo compatible 8-pin, waterproof

300 – 38400 bps

19200 bps (25 kHz channel)

9600 bps (12.5 kHz channel)

Asynchronous RS-232

GENERAL

Operating Voltage

Power Consumption (average)

Operating Temperature Range

Storage Temperature

Antenna Connector

Housing

Size H x W x D

Weight

IP Classification

+11.8...+30 VDC

1.3 VA typical (Receive)

30 VA typical (Transmit)

0.05 VA typical (when DTR is ”0”)

-25 °C...+55 °C ( tests acc. to ETSI standards)

-40 °C...+75 °C (absolute min / max)

-40 °C... +85 °C

TNC, 50 ohm, female

Aluminium enclosure

165 x 138 x 57 mm

1300 g

IP67 (NEMA 6)

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1.2 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro 35 W technical specifications

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro 35W (400…470 MHz) complies with the following international

standards: EN 55022 and FCC CFR47 section 90

RADIO TRANSCEIVER

Frequency Range

Channel Spacing

Number of Channels

Frequency Stability

Type of Emission

Communication Mode

400...470 MHz

12.5 kHz / 25 kHz

320/ 160

< ± 1.5 kHz

F1D

Half-Duplex

RADIO TRANSMITTER

Carrier Power

Carrier Power Stability

Adjacent Channel Power

Spurious Radiation

Duty Cycle*

35W

10W

5, 10, 20, 25, 35 W / 50 ohm

+ 2 dB / - 3 dB

According to EN 55022 and FCC CFR47 part 90

100% (22°C / 35 °C) 40%

20 min / 13 min no limit

No limit / 50 min no limit

RADIO RECEIVER

Sensitivity

Common Channel Rejection

Adjacent Channel Selectivity

Intermodulation Attenuation

Spurious Radiation

< -115 dBm (BER < 10 E-3)

> - 12 dB

> 60 dB @ 12.5 kHz, > 70 dB @ 25 kHz

> 65 dB

< 2 nW

MODEM

Interface

Interface Connector

Data Speed of Serial Interface

Data Speed of Radio Interface

Data format

RS-232

7-pin ODU MINI –Snap Style G4 Size 0 or

8-pin LEMO HGA. 1B. 308. CLPP

300 – 38400 bps

19200 bps (25 kHz channel)

9600 bps (12.5 kHz channel)

Asynchronous RS-232

GENERAL

Operating Voltage

Operating voltage feeding

Power Consumption (average)

Operating Temperature Range

Storage Temperature

Antenna Connector

Housing

Size H x W x D

Weight

IP Classification

+9...+16 VDC

4-pin ODU MINI -Snap Size 1

1.3 VA typical (Receive)

110 VA typical (Transmit) @ 35 W, min 12 Vdc

0.05 VA typical (when DTR is ”0”)

-25 °C...+55 °C

-40 °C...+75 °C (absolute min / max)

-40 °C... +85°C

TNC, 50 ohm, female

Aluminium enclosure

165 x 138 x 73 mm

1640 g

IP67 (NEMA 6)

* If high output power is used continuously or with a high cycle, the equipment generates excess heat. The output

power is automatically decreased when necessary to prevent overheating. Typical operating times are shown in the

chart with different output powers and duty cycles @ 22°C and 35 °C (see page 16).

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1.3 Basic configuration and installation

The radio modem is shipped with the following default settings (unless otherwise specifically

ordered):

FIXED SETTINGS DEFINED AT THE TIME OF ORDER

Radio Frequency Range In accordance with Customer Order and taking into account the regulations

set by the local authorities, between 370–470 MHz (Epic Pro) or 400-470

MHz (Epic Pro 35W)

Channel Spacing 12.5 or 25 kHz (Epic Pro also 20 kHz)

ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS

Radio Settings TX power 10 W (35 W for Epic Pro 35W) / Signal threshold -112 dBm (25

kHz) or -114 dBm (12.5 kHz) / FCS OFF / Compatibility Satel 3AS /

Call sign OFF

(Tx output options are 1, 2, 5, 10 W (Epic Pro) and 5, 10, 20, 25, 35 W (Epic Pro 35W).)

Addressing RX Address OFF / TX Address OFF

Serial Port 1 ON / 19200 / 8 bit data / None parity/ 1 stop bit

(for 12.5 kHz the default data speed is 9600 bps)

Serial Port 2 OFF / 19200 / 8 bit data / None parity/ 1 stop bit

(for 12.5 kHz the default data speed is 9600 bps)

Handshaking CTS Clear to send / CD RSSI-threshold / RTS Ignored / Pause length 3 bytes

Additional settings Error Correction OFF / Error check OFF / Repeater OFF / SL-Commands ON

/ Priority TX / Full CRC16 check OFF

Routing OFF

Tests OFF

The power cable (+Vb and GND) must be connected to a power supply with a proper output

voltage and with a minimum output current of 5A (with 35 W version 15 A).

When creating a test connection, you can either use the SaTerm terminal program, (available for

free from authorised SATEL dealers or directly from SATEL Customer Support) or HyperTerminal

(which is included in most the Windows™ based operating system packages), or almost any

other terminal program. Basic settings for the serial port of the host computer, when using a

terminal program to communicate with SATEL radio modems, are as follows: ”COM1, 19200

bps, 8-bit data, none parity, 1 stop bit”.

If the serial port designated as COM1 in the host computer is reserved, any other free serial port

in the host computer can be used (with the settings listed).

Basic connection between a radio modem and the serial port COM1 (RS-232) of a PC is

depicted in Chapter 12.2.

Note: If you want to change the settings of a radio modem using the Programming Mode

the radio modem with the help of an external terminal, the data speed of the terminal must

be 9600 bps.

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2 SATELLINE-3ASd EPIC PRO SPECIAL FEATURES

SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro radio modem fulfils IP67 (NEMA 6) standard. With an IP67 rating a

product will be totally protected against dust and remain completely sealed when immersed in

water to a depth between 15 cm and 1 meter.

SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro modem is equipped with a high power 10 W transmitter (Epic Pro

35W with 35 W transmitter). It was designed for easy mobile use in demanding field conditions.

The SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro is equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a keypad, used

to indicate the current operating status, as well as for changing the operating channel and

power level of the radio modem.

The SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro exhibits a special "Dual Band" feature. The radio transceiver of

the Dual Band version offers two 2 MHz frequency bands, tuned at the factory with maximum

separation of 15 MHz between the highest and the lowest frequency. The radio modem can be

reprogrammed to operate at any channel within those two bands.

SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro 35W fulfils also above mentioned features.

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3 SATELLINE-3ASd EPIC PRO 35W SPECIAL FEATURES

3.1 Call Sign

Epic Pro 35W has CALL SIGN identifier. In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign

is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In some countries it is are used a name for a

broadcasting station, but in many other countries it is not. A call sign can be formally assigned

by a government agency, informally adopted by individuals or organizations, or even

cryptographically encoded to disguise identity of a station.

A call sign is an FCC (in US) or other regulatory authority assigned identifier that is issued along

with the license for operating a radio modem. This field is for entering your call sign. The

modem automatically broadcasts the specified call sign periodically. If this field is empty, there is

no call sign information.

Call sign setup can be found in PROG-menu clause 2) Radio settings and further in its sub

clause 9) Call sign. Call sign has three (3) different setups. With Call sign mode you can set

Morse code transmission ON or OFF. Call sign ID defines which Morse code will be transmitted.

Maximum length is six (6) Morse digits. Only capital letters and numbers are allowed. If the

digits are wrong kind, there will be message: Value error. Small letters will be converted to

capital letters automatically. If Call sign ID field remains empty, the Call Sign transmission will

not be activated. Call sign timer is the transmission delay of Morse codes. Minimum and default

transmission time is 15 minute.

During Call sign transmission the CTS-line of the modem is not in active state. This is to inform

terminal equipment that the modem is not ready to neither receive data from serial port nor

forward it. The modem deletes all data (also SL commands) which has arrived to serial port

during call sign transmission. Call sign transmission lasts 1-4 seconds depending on the number

of digits.

Radio setup

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1) TX power 5 W

2) Signal threshold -112 dBm

3) TX start delay 0ms

4) Diversity RX OFF

5) Epic power save OFF

6) Free Channel Scan RX Slave / OFF

7) View hardware info

8) Radio compatibility Satel 3AS

9) Call sign ON

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >

Call sign

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1) Call sign mode ON

2) Call sign ID 15CF62

3) Call sign timer 1 min

Enter selection or ESC to previous

menu >

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3.2 Temperature protection of Final RF power amplifier

Power Control mode protects radio modem against overheating. The power of transmitter is

lowered step by step if the inner temperature exceeds certain levels.

Automatic power control acts as follows:

When the ambient temperature is under 30°C and transmitter duty cycle does not exceed 40%,

modem transmits on user adjusted power level. If the temperature is over 30°C or duty cycle is

over 40% or length of continuous transmission is over 20 min in normal room temperature,

modem starts to limit its transmit power step by step as follows:

Temperature inside a modem Carrier power

Over 75°C 25W

80°C 10

85°C 5

90°C 0

The transmitter is shut off only with continuous transmission in over 50°C ambient temperature

or with almost 100% duty cycle.

The internal temperature is measured in the beginning of every transmission and at once when

modem cools down. The carrier power increases with falling temperature so that at 88°C carrier

power goes to 5W, at 83°C to 10W, at 78°C to 25W and at 73°C the modem operates again

at the full 35W carrier power.

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3.3 Protection of current

In case of bad antenna impedance matching the current consumption of the Power Amplifier

may be too high. For this reason the maximum PA current is limited to 12 A. If current tends to

increase over 12 A, automatic gain control circuits decrease power level of a modem until

current drops under 11.5 A. New transmission starts always with max power level. The ballast

can be seen in LDC-display. If display blinks, ballast is on. If it does not blink, display shows the

normal power level. Power is reduced only at the 35 W power level and never more than 2 dB.

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4 SERIAL INTERFACE

The radio modem is referred to as DCE (Data Communication Equipment) whereas the PC is

referred to as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro radio modem includes a

Lemo compatible 8-pin, Epic Pro 35 W includes a 7-pin ODU MINI –Snap Style G4 Size 0 (or 8

pin LEMO HGA) which contains all the connections required to establish communication

between the radio modem, acting as the DCE, and the PC, acting as the DTE. More about

connectors can be seen in annex 1.

All EMC requirements set forth by authorities have been taken into account in the design of the

radio modem. The radio modem user is thereby not required to take any special actions

regarding EMC shielding (of the radio modem).

The radio modem has one serial port, Port 1 which complies with the RS-232 standard.

4.1 RS-232 interface

RS-232 standard defines the method of serial data transfer between a computer and its

peripherals. The definition includes both the interface type and signal levels. Most computers

and peripherals contain one or more RS-232 type serial ports. The RS-232 standard uses

transmission lines, in which each single signal line level is referenced, to a common ground

level. RS-232 has been designed to be used in serial transfer of data, in situations where the

distance between communicating equipment is less than 15 m. The otherwise useful RS-232

standard is applied in a multitude of slightly differing ways, (e.g. different pin configurations) and

for this reason different computers and peripherals are not necessarily directly compatible with

each other (see also Chapter 12.2.1 for more information on RS-232 wiring).

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4.2 Connectors

The device adopts a high standard Lemo compatible waterproof 7-pin or 8-pin data connector.

Antenna connector type is 50 ohm TNC female.

1. Data connector

2. Power connector

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5 Programming

5.1 Display

ö Field strength indicator. Shows how strong

is the received signal. For example: -80 (dBm)

Modem turns to show noise level ~7 sec. after the latest message reception.

ä12.1V Battery level indicator.

CH: 1 Channel number followed by the actual frequency.

For example 439.0000 (MHz). The maximum number of pre-programmed

channels is 16.

Power: Shows the output power level. The setting is LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH.

Setup Executing commands

Noise Shows the level of noise on the RF channel. E.g. n–110 (dBm).

5.2 Keypad ■ ● ▲ ▼

Buttons for changing settings.

5.3 Programming

Full programming is done in “programming mode”. The radio modem will switch into the

programming mode by connecting the Mode pin to the ground. This is easily done by using the

NARS-ST adapter cable together with the NARS-1F-4A interface adapter.

Programming is explained in chapter 7.2

Short guide:

Setup ■

Select ■

Change ▲ ▼

Set ■

Exit ●

YES ■

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5.3.1 Channel change by using the LCD and keypad

Before changing channels, the channel list must have been programmed. Otherwise error

message will appear: “Error! There are no predefined channels”

1. Press ■= Setup.

Wait a moment until the display changes.

2. Press ■= Select

3. Pressing of the ▲ ▼ -buttons will change the channel number.

Select channel and press ■= Set, press ●= Exit, press ■= YES.

The new settings are now saved to the memory.

5.3.2 Power level change by using the LCD and keypad

1. Press ■= Setup. Wait a moment until the display changes

2. Press ▼ and press ■= Select.

3. ▲ ▼ will change the power level.

4. Select the power and press ■= Set, press●= Exit,

press ■=YES.

The new settings are now saved to the memory.

NOTE! If the Cancel or Exit is pressed before saving (■=YES) there will be no changes and the

previous settings will remain valid.

> Change channel

Change power

Exit ▼ Select

Select channel

Ch: 1 439.00000

Cancel ▼ Set

Change channel

>Change power

Exit ▼ Select

> Low 1W

Medium 5W

High 10W

High 35W

Change power

Exit ▼ Select

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5.4 Special programming feature; setting of the channels

The only special programming feature is setting of the channels. The maximum number of

channels is 16 pcs. The channel programming can be done using the Channel List Editor-

program. The device must not be in the programming mode.

The channels / frequencies can be pre-programmed by SATEL or SATEL distributor. The end user

may only change the channel number for the desired channel.

5.4.1 Channel List Editor

The frequencies for the channels are set by a special Channel List editor -program.

5.4.2 Channel List Editor-program

1. File

Open. Opens the already saved list from the file.

Save. Saves the list to the file.

Exit. Exits the program.

2. Serial Port

Port Com1...., Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity.

3. Frequency List

Name of the List= any name (anything that helps when using different lists).

CH= Channel number that will be seen on the Radio Modem’s display for the user.

Frequency=the frequency for the selected channel, for example: 439.32500

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4. Read

When selected, the program will read the list from the radio modem.

5. Send

When selected, the list will be sent to the radio modem.

6. Exit

When selected, the program will exit.

5.4.3 How to setup the channel/frequency list

1. Select the Com-port and check that the other parameters are same as modem

settings. (for example: 9600, 8, None).

2. Key in the frequencies. Please, note that the list must be started from CH 1,

followed by CH 2 etc. There cannot be empty blocks in between the channels.

3. When all frequencies are done it is recommended to save the

file. Select File -> Save and browse the folder to be saved.

4. In order to send the setup to the radio modem, press

Send. When the programming is done, the “Parameter setup

successful” note will appear.

5. If there is something wrong, the “Connection lost to modem”

note will appear.

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Display in Data

Transfer Mode

(transmit/receive

mode)

N-120 12.1V

469.0000 MHz

COM1:9600N81

Setup

Display of the software

version

SATELLINE-3AS

Version X.YZ

Display in

Programming Mode

RF frequency

>Addressing

Port 1

CANCEL ý þ Setup

Numeric values in display differ between Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W.

Select-button

Cancel/Back -button

Up-button Down-button

Current frequency

Serial port settings

Push button function

descriptions

Cursor indicates

active line

Field strength

of the last

received

transmission

or noise level

Supply voltage /

battery level

indicator

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NOTE!

Setting the radio data modem output power level to that which exceeds the regulations set

forth by local authorities is strictly forbidden. The setting and/or using of non-approved

power levels may lead to prosecution. SATEL and its distributors are not responsible for any

illegal use of its radio equipment, and are not responsible in any way of any claims or

penalties arising from the operation of its radio equipment in ways contradictory to local

regulations and/or requirements and/or laws.

6 RF INTERFACE

The SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W have a single TNC type connector with

impedance of 50 Ω.

When ordering the radio modem, the frequency band to which the radio modem will be tuned

to at the factory must be defined. The user can change the frequency of the radio modem

afterwards by 2 X 2 MHz frequency bands. Of course, all local regulations set forth by the

authorities must be taken into consideration.

The data speed of the radio interface depends on the chosen radio channel spacing. A channel

spacing of 25 kHz enables a data speed of 19200 bps and a channel spacing of 12.5 / 20 kHz

enables, correspondingly, a data speed of 9600 bps. The data speed of the radio interface is

always fixed (19200 bps or 9600 bps) irrespective of the data speed of the serial interface. If the

data speeds of the radio interface and the serial interface differ from each other, the radio

modem will buffer the data in transfer temporarily, so no data loss will occur. The radio channel

spacing is set at the factory and cannot be changed afterwards.

6.1 Transmitter

The output power of the transmitter is adjustable. The greatest allowable power depends on

limits set by local authorities. It should not be exceeded under any circumstances. The output

power of the transmitter should be set to the smallest possible level, which still ensures error free

connections under variable conditions. High output power levels used in short connection

distances can, in the worst case, cause disturbances to the overall operation of the system.

Possible output power settings of the SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro -line of radio modems.

OUTPUT POWER dBm 3AS Epic Pro 3AS Epic Pro 35W

1 W +30

2 W +33

5 W +37

10 W +40

20 W +43

25 W +44

35 W +45

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6.2 Receiver

The sensitivity of the receiver depends on the channel spacing of the radio modem (=data

speed of the radio interface) and on the mode of the FEC (error correction) according to the

table below:

FEC OFF FEC ON

25 kHz -110 dBm -113 dBm

20 kHz -112 dBm -115 dBm

12.5 kHz -112 dBm -115 dBm

Effect of settings on the receiver sensitivity

The Signal Threshold Level setting of the receiver determines a level, above which the search for

the actual data transfer signal is active. It is recommended that values given in the table are

used. If the Signal Threshold Level setting is set too low (the CD-LED is ON constantly), it is

possible that the receiver is trying to synchronise itself with noise, in which case, the actual data

transmission might remain unnoticed. Alternatively, weak data transmissions will be rejected,

even though they would be otherwise acceptable.

6.3 Priority RX/TX

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W offer a Priority setting, which selects the priority

between reception and transmission. The setting can be changed in Programming Mode. By

default, transmission has higher priority than reception i.e. the default value is Priority TX.

Priority TX means that a terminal device attached to a radio modem decides the timing of the

transmission. The transmitter is immediately switched on when the terminal device starts to

output data. Should reception be in progress, the radio modem will stop it and change to a

transmit state. There is no need to use any handshaking for the control of timing.

Priority RX means, that a radio modem tries to receive all data currently in the air. If a terminal

outputs data to be transmitted (or an SL command) it will buffered. The radio modem will wait

until the reception has stopped before transmitting the buffered data. This will result in timing

slacks to the system, but decreases the number of collisions on the air; this is particularly useful

in systems based on multiple random accesses.

To toggle the Priority setting in the programming menu, select:

1) Priority RX / TX

If the Repeater Function has been set on priority setting is automatically switched to RX mode.

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6.4 Error correction

Another feature of the SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W is the addition of an error

correction mode called the FEC method (Forward Error Correction). FEC function is switched

ON (or OFF) by using the Programming Mode. When activated, the FEC function will cause the

modems to automatically add additional error correction information, which increases the

amount of transmitted data by 30 %. It is used by the receiving radio modem to correct

erroneous bits - as long as the ratio of correct and erroneous bits is reasonable.

Error correction improves the reliability of data transfer via the radio interface especially in

unfavourable conditions. FEC-function should be used when link distances are long and/or if

there are many disturbances in the radio channels used. The use of the FEC-function will,

however decrease the data transfer throughput of data by about 30 %. For a listing of exact

delays introduced by using FEC-function, see Chapter 17.2.1

To switch the FEC-function ON in the Programming Mode, select:

1) Error correction ON

6.5 Error check

When the error check is switched on, the radio modem will add a checksum to the transmitted

data. When the data is received, the checksums are verified before data is forwarded to the

serial port. There are two different options for error checking that can be accessed in the

Additional setup menu in the Programming Mode:

2) Error check

6) Full CRC16 check

Error check checks data partially while data is received.

Full CRC16 check function adds two checksum characters at the end of the user data message.

At the reception end the receiver receives first the whole package and if the checksum matches

the data message is forwarded to the serial port. If Full CRC16 check is selected it must be set

ON for all radio modems in the same network. Otherwise the checksum characters appear at

the end of user message on the serial port.

NOTE!

All radio modems, which are to communicate with each other, must have the same setting

for FEC (ON or OFF). If the transmitting radio modem and the receiving radio modem has

different settings, data will not be received correctly.

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6.6 Dual Band feature and Dual Channel function

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W radio modems have a special "Dual Band"

feature. The radio transceiver offers two times two MHz frequency bands, and radio modem can

be reprogrammed to operate at any channel within those two bands. Frequency bands are

tuned at the factory and the maximum separation between the highest and the lowest frequency

is 15 MHz (see the diagram on next page).

The centre frequency (fc) is set to the middle of the two frequency bands at the factory. When

using the SL-commands please note that SL&F=nnnn.nnnn is the only command for frequency

change that works in all cases. (SL&+/-=nnnn command can be used only when the required

value for nnnn does not exceed 9999.)

Max. 15 MHz

Max. 2 MHz fc Max. 2 MHz

Dual Channel function

By setting the ”Dual Channel” function on, the SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W radio

modem can transmit and receive data on separate channels. The radio modem is initially at the

receive channel. Data flow on the TD line starts automatically the frequency shifts to the transmit

channel. The delay caused by the frequency shift before the actual data transmission sequence is

40 ms, and the same is needed for the return to the receive channel after transmission.

The extra delay from a modem to another is shown below:

The table below specifies the use of the frequency bands vs. Dual Channel settings.

Band 1 (Active channel)

Band 2

Dual Channel selected Transmit Channel

Receive Channel

Reverse Dual Channel selected Receive Channel

Transmit Channel

start DATA to be transmitted on TD line of Modem1 end

Normal point-to-point delay

(see Appendix B) + 40ms extra delay

due to the Dual Channel function

start Received DATA on RD line of Modem2 end

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Rx channel

Tx channel

| |

Band 2 Band1

Receive band Transmit band

Band separation

Channel se

aration

The separation between transmit and receive frequencies is equal to the separation between the

lower limits of the specified frequency bands (Lower limit band 1 and Lower limit band 2).

Frequency bands are set in such a way that the other band covers the receive frequencies and

the other includes the transmit frequencies. See below.

With the help of SL commands the modem can be set to Single, Dual or Reverse Dual Channel

mode (Single Channel = normal one channel mode, default).

The dual channel settings can be changed also by the SL command, see chapter 11.2.

6.7 Free Channel Scan (FCS) function

Free Channel Scan (FCS) is designed for one-way transmission between one transmitter and one

or more receivers when there are at least two different radio frequencies available. The

transmitter monitors the noise level of the channels between the transmissions and finds the best

transmission channel. The receivers scan and follow the frequency of that particular transmitter

consequently.

The feature is beneficial e.g. for the applications in land surveying or when license free channels

are used and there could be other transmitters using the same channels.

The FCS function is supported starting from the software version 3.07.

To make the use easier SATEL provides the FCS terminal software for your PC. By using the

program it is easy to configure the radio modems to use the FCS function. There is also a

scanning tool for measuring the power level of the selected radio channels. A more detailed

description of FCS function and FCS terminal software is available from the manufacturer or

from the nearest distributor.

A screen snapshot of the FCS terminal software below:

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7 USER INTERFACE

7.1 LED-indicators

There are five (5) LED indicators on the front panel of the radio modem, and they give an

indication of the status of the serial port and the radio interface:

LED Indication OFF Red Orange Green

RTS RTS-line status Inactive Active

CTS CTS-line status Inactive Active

TD TD-line status No data Data Test Tx active

RD RD-line status No data Data

CD Radio status No signal Transmission Noise Reception

Description of the LED-indicators:

1. RTS indicates the status of pin 4 (7-pin version) or 1 (8-pin version).

2. CTS indicates the status of pin 3 (7-pin version) or 2 (8-pin version).

3. TD indicates that the radio modem is receiving data via serial port.

4. RD indicates that the radio modem is sending data via serial port.

5. CD indicates the status of the radio interface. The status of the CD-signal on the serial

interface may differ from the status of the LED-indicator.

7.2 Programming Mode

The settings of 3ASd Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W are fully configurable in Programming Mode by

using a suitable terminal program. The most recommendable set-up is NARS-ST/NARS-35W

(depending on the number of pins – 7 or 8 – in serial interface connector), NARS-1F-4A

interface adapter, CRS-9 cable, a power supply and the SaTerm terminal program. NARS-1F-

4A contains a switch to enable easy shifting into the Programming Mode. Other suitable

terminal programs and cables may also be used (NARS-1F will do for accessing programming

menu, but this is not suitable for data transfer tests with Epic Pro).

The radio modem will shift into the Programming Mode by connecting the pins (in 7-pin ODU

Mini-Snap to pin 1, in 8-pin LEMO HGA to pin 6) to ground (GND). When using the NARS-

1F/NARS-1F-4A, this can be accomplished by moving the slide switch downwards.

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In the Programming Mode, the radio modem will use serial port PORT1, with settings 9600 bps,

N, 8,1 (data transfer speed 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit). For more detailed

instructions for changing each setting, see Chapter 7.2.1.

7.2.1 Changing the settings (Example: Epic Pro 35W)

o Connect cables (RS-232 cable to PC COM-port, power supply cable to power supply).

o Switch on the PC and start SaTerm program (or other terminal program).

o Open a terminal window and then choose ”Pr” (in case you are using some other

terminal program, set the serial port parameters of the program as follows: 9600 bits/s,

8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, which is always the default in Programming Mode).

o Connect PROG-pin to ground (if using the NARS-1F adapter, slide the switch

downwards), the radio modem shifts now into the Programming Mode. The screen should

look similar to the one shown in the picture below.

o Make desired changes to the settings.

o Save changes by pressing ”E” in the main menu. If you don’t want to save changes, press

”Q”.

o Disconnect PROG-pin from ground (if using the NARS-1F adapter, slide the switch

upwards), the radio modem should now return to the Data Transfer Mode.

***** SATELLINE-3ASd 3069 EPIC 35W *****

SW version 3.35b / HW: EPCc/TC4q + RA13H4047M

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Current settings

----------------

1) Radio frequency 469.00000 MHz ( CF 469.00000 MHz, spacing 25 kHz )

2) Radio settings TX power 5 W / Signal threshold -112 dBm / FCS OFF /

TX start delay 0ms / Diversity RX OFF / EPIC PWRSave OFF /

Compatibility Satel 3AS / Call sign OFF

3) Addressing RX address OFF / TX address OFF /

RX address to RS port OFF / TX address autoswitch OFF

4) Serial port 1 ON / 19200 bit/s / 8 bit data / None parity /

1 stop bit

5) Serial port 2 OFF / 9600 bit/s / 8 bit data / None parity /

1 stop bit ( RS-232 )

6) Handshaking CTS Clear to send / CD RSSI-threshold /

RTS Ignored / Pause length 3 bytes

7) Additional setup Error correction ON / Error check OFF / Repeater OFF /

SL-commands ON / Priority TX / Full CRC16 check OFF

8) Routing OFF

9) Tests OFF

A) Restore factory settings

E) EXIT and save settings

Q) QUIT without saving

Enter selection >

See Chapter 11 for more details of Programming.

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7.2.2 Restoring factory settings

Selecting menu selection “A” may restore factory settings.

Enter selection >A

Restore factory settings

------------------------

Do you want to restore factory settings? (Y/N)>

Factory settings are restored by selecting ”Y” (YES). By pressing any other button current settings

will remain active. The modem will ask this question twice to make ensure that this is a valid

command.

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8 TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISSION

8.1 Serial interface, data format

The SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W radio modem serial interface uses an

asynchronous data format. No external synchronising signal is needed, since necessary timing

information is acquired from the start and stop bits transmitted before and after each data field

bits (byte).

The data transfer speed of the serial interfaces can be set to 300 ... 38400 bps (bits per

second). The length of the data field must be 7, 8 or 9 bits. When using a data field length of 7

or 8 bits, a parity bit may also be used.

One character to be transmitted will thus contain a start bit; the data bits (which define the

specific character in question); an optional parity bit and one or two stop bits. The overall length

of one character is therefore 10, 11 or 12 bits. This should be taken into account when

calculating the data throughput capability of a system. In other words, the number of start, stop

and parity bits must be considered. A useful rule of thumb is that at a data transfer speed of

9600 bps, the transmission of one character will require roughly one millisecond (1 ms).

Start Data Parity End

Asynchronous character data format

Example: With an 8-bit data character length and taking, for example, a decimal value of

”204”, (which corresponds to a binary value of ”11001100”) and with a start bit value of ”0”,

parity bit set to either “NO” (NONE), ”0” or ”1” and with a stop bit value of ”1”, the possible

combinations are listed in the table below:

DATA FORMAT CHARACTER CHARACTER LENGTH

8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit 0110011001 10 bit

8 bit, even parity, 1 stop bit 01100110001 11 bit

8 bit, odd parity, 1 stop bit 01100110011 11 bit

8 bit, no parity, 2 stop bits 01100110011 11 bit

8 bit, even parity, 2 stop bits 011001100011 12 bit

8 bit, odd parity, 2 stop bits 011001100111 12 bit

If the settings of data speed, character length, parity or the number of stop bits differ between

the radio modem and the terminal, errors will be introduced into the transferred data. The serial

port settings of each individual radio modem in a system can all be different apart from the data

length setting (7, 8 or 9 bits), which must always be the same in each individual radio data

modem. In other words, the serial port used, the data transfer speed, parity and number of stop

bits; can be different in different parts of a same system.

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8.2 Handshake lines

When using the RS-232 serial interface, handshake signals can be used to control data transfer.

Handshake signals are used, for example, by the radio modem to inform the terminal that the

radio channel is busy, and that it cannot initiate transmission. The terminal can also control the

radio modem via RTS-line.

Line Direction

CTS To terminal

RTS To modem

CD To terminal

A common way of using handshaking signals is to monitor the CTS-line and ignore the others.

Usually the terminal is fast enough to handle the data received by the radio modem, so the use

of RTS-line is not necessary.

Handshaking is not needed if the system protocol is designed to prevent collisions (data

contention) by the use of polling, or if there is little traffic and also if there is no harm from

occasional data contention situations (several radio modems try to transmit at the same time).

8.2.1 CTS-line

The options for CTS-line are:

1) Clear To Send

CTS is active when the radio modem is ready to accept data for new transmission. CTS will shift

into inactive state during data reception and transmission.

2) TX buffer state

CTS will shift into inactive state only if the radio modem’s TX buffer is in danger of overflowing.

This typically happens when the serial interface data transfer speed is greater than the radio

interface transfer speed and the size of transmitted messages is large.

CTS is connected to pin 3 in 7-pin version, and to pin 2 in 8-pin version.

8.2.2 CD-line

The options for CD-line are:

1) RSSI-threshold

CD is active whenever a signal with a level exceeding the level required for reception exists on

the radio channel. It doesn’t make any difference if the signal is an actual data transmission, a

signal of a radio transmitter not belonging to the system, or even an interference signal caused

for example, by a computer or a peripheral device. CD is also active when the radio modem in

question is transmitting.

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2) Data on channel

CD will switch to active state only after recognition of a valid data transmission. CD will not

react to interference signals.

3) Always ON

CD is always in the active state. This option can be used with terminal equipment, which use the

CD-line as an indicator of an active connection (the radio modem can transmit and receive at

any time).

8.2.3 RTS-line

The options for RTS-line are:

1) Ignored

RTS-line status is ignored.

2) Flow control

The radio modem transmits data to the terminal device only when the RTS-line is active. Non-

active state of the RTS-line will force the radio modem to buffer the received data. This option is

used if the terminal device is too slow to handle data received from the radio modem.

3) Reception control

RTS-line controls the reception process of the radio modem. An active RTS-line enables

reception (as normal). Non-active RTS-line will interrupt reception process immediately, even if

the radio modem is receiving a data packet. This option is used to force the radio modem into

WAIT State for an immediate channel change.

8.3 Timing and delays during data transmission

When using a radio modem for data transmission, certain delays will be formed through the use

of a radio interface and from the radio modem circuitry itself. These delays exist when the radio

modem switches from Standby Mode to Data Transfer Mode and during reception and

transmission of data. For detailed delay values in each case see Appendix B

8.3.1 Data buffering in the radio data modem

Whenever the radio modem is in Data Transfer Mode it monitors both the radio channel and the

serial interface. When the terminal device starts data transmission the radio modem switches to

transmission mode. At the beginning of each transmission a synchronisation signal is transmitted

and this signal is detected by another radio modem, which then switches into receive mode.

During the transmission of the synchronisation signal the radio modem buffers data into its

memory. Transmission ends when a pause is detected in the data sent by the terminal device,

and after all buffered data has been transmitted. When the serial interface speed is the same or

slower than the speed of the radio interface, the internal transmit buffer memory cannot

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overflow. However, when the serial interface speed exceeds the speed of the radio interface,

data will eventually fill transmit buffer memory. In this case, it will take a moment after the

terminal device has stopped transmission of data for the radio modem to empty the buffer and

before the transmitter switches off. The maximum size of transmit buffer memory is one kilobyte

(1 kB). If the terminal device does not follow the status of the CTS-line and transmits too much

data to the radio modem, the buffer will be emptied and the transmission is restarted.

In the receive mode, the buffer works principally in the above described way thus evening out

differences in data transfer speeds. If the terminal device transmits data to a radio modem in

receive mode, the data will go into transmit buffer memory. Transmission will start immediately

when the radio channel is available.

8.3.2 Pause length

The modem recognises a pause on the serial line (a pause is defined as a time with no status

changes on the RS-232 interface TD-line). The pause detection is used as criteria for:

o End of radio transmission - When the transmit buffer is empty and a pause is detected,

the modem stops the transmission and will then change the radio to the receive mode.

o SL-command recognition - For a SL-command to be valid, a pause must be detected

before the actual “SL…” character string.

o User address recognition - In order for the start character to be detected, a pause must

precede it in transmission.

Traditionally, in asynchronous data communication, pauses have been used to separate serial

messages from each other. However, the use of non-real-time operating systems (frequently

used on PC-type hardware) often adds random pauses, which may result in the user data

splitting into two or more separate RF transmissions. This may cause problems especially in the

systems including repeater stations.

In order to match the operation of the radio modem to the user data, the Pause length

parameter can be adjusted on the programming menu. It may have any value between 3 and

255 characters. The default value is 3 characters.

Notes:

o The absolute time of Pause length is depending on the serial port settings. For example,

1 character is ~1.04 ms at 9600 bps / 8N1 (10 bits).

o The maximum absolute time is always 170 ms independent from the value of the Pause

length given in the set-up.

o An increase in the Pause length increases the round trip delay of the radio link

correspondingly; this is due to the fact that the radio channel is occupied for the time of

the Pause length after each transmission (the time it takes to detect a pause). If this is not

acceptable, the TX delay setting may also be useful in special cases.

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8.3.3 TX delay

The radio modem can be configured to delay the beginning of a radio transmission by

1...65000 ms. This function can be used to prevent packet contention in a system, where all

substations would otherwise answer a poll of a base-station simultaneously. During this delay

data sent to the radio modem is buffered. Although the priority setting is "RX" (see chapter 3.3),

radio modem is prevented to change over to receiving mode during the period of the TX delay.

If this function is not needed, the delay time should be set to 0 ms.

8.4 Tests

The radio modem can be switched to the Test Mode, where it will send a test packet on the

radio channel. The test packet is a normal data transmission, which can be used, for example,

when directing antennas during system installation.

When the test packet transmission has been switched on and saved by using the Programming

Mode, the transmitting radio modem needs only a power supply and an antenna.

If the channel spacing of the radio modems is 25 kHz, it is recommended to use 38400 bps as

a serial data speed of the receiving radio modem. In the case of 12.5 / 20 kHz channel spacing

the data speed of 19200 bps is recommended.

There are two Test Modes:

Short data block test

In this test mode the radio modem sends a short test string, which is preceded by a consecutive

number, and it ends to the line feed character. The short data block is repeated continuously

after 1 s break.

Short data block test is suitable for running data communication tests. Error-free reception of

data can be monitored using a suitable terminal program.

Example of a short data blocks:

00 This is a testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem

01 This is a testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem

02 This is a testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem

Long data block test

Long data block consists of character strings, which are repeated without breaks 50 s time

period. After 10 s break the test transmission is started again.

Long block data test can be used for measuring Tx output power, standing wave ratio (SWR) of

the antenna system or received signal strength at Rx stations.

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Example of a long data blocks:

This is a long testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem

The strength of the received signal can be monitored using the LCD-display of the receiving

radio modem.

NOTE 1! Green TD led indicates active test mode.

NOTE 2! Normal data transfer is not available while the Test mode is active. Remember to

switch it OFF before starting the normal data transfer.

NOTE 3! Message Routing and FCS mode must be disabled in prior to set ON the Test

mode.

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9 REPEATER MODE AND ADDRESSING

Repeaters and addressing may be used to extend the coverage area of a radio modem network,

and to direct messages to selected radio modems in the network. In large systems, with several

repeaters and formed repeater chains, it is often practical to use routing instead of plain

addresses. For more information on routing, see Chapter 10.

9.1 Repeater

In circumstances where it is necessary to extend the coverage area of a radio modem network,

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro 35 W radio modems can be used as

repeater stations.

The maximum size of a repeated data packet is 1kB (kilobyte). The Repeater Function is switched

on using the Programming Mode. In the repeater mode the radio modem will function as a

totally independent unit, which means that only a power supply and a suitable antenna are

needed. Other devices are not necessary.

A radio modem acting as a repeater can also be used to receive and transmit data. In repeater

mode the radio modem will transmit the received data to the serial interface in a normal

fashion. The difference being that the received data will be buffered into the buffer memory.

After reception the radio modem will re-transmit the buffered data using the same radio channel

as in reception. Data received through the serial interface a radio modem in repeater mode will

transmit normally.

The same network may include several repeaters, which operate under the same base station.

Repeaters may also be chained; in which case a message is transmitted through several

repeaters. In systems with more than one serial or parallel chained repeater, addressing or

routing protocol must be used to prevent a message ending up in a loop formed by repeaters,

and to ensure that the message finally reaches only the intended radio modem.

MASTER STA

ION

REPE

TER 1 REPE

TER 2

SLA

E STA

ION

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9.2 Addressing

Addresses can be used to route a data message to the desired destination or to separate two

parallel networks from each other. In networks with repeaters it is usually necessary to use

addresses to prevent data messages from ending up in loops formed by repeaters. In case of

setting the “Message Routing” function in use, Tx / Rx addresses are ignored by the modem

software.

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35 W radio modem allows the use of individual

addresses both for reception and transmission. Addresses can be switched on separately, or

simultaneously, in both data transfer directions.

The radio modem contains two transmission and two reception addresses, which are knows as

the primary address and secondary address. The primary address is used whenever data from

the serial interface is transmitted. At the receiving end, the radio modem will receive using either

of the two receive addresses.

Secondary transmit address is only used in repeater applications.

Radio modems configured to function as repeaters, will repeat data messages using either the

primary or secondary address, depending upon which address was used during the reception of

the data message.

If only one address pair is needed in a network, both addresses must be set the same

(TX1 = TX2 and RX1 = RX2).

It is also possible to transfer the received address onto the serial interface.

The address is composed of two characters totalling 16 bits, resulting in over 65,000 different

address combinations The address is attached to the beginning of each data packet sent by the

radio modem. When a radio modem receives a data packet whilst using addressing mode, the

radio modem will check the first two characters of each received data packet to ensure that the

packet in question was intended for the correct radio modem.

ADD H ADD L DAT

Address may be selected between 0000h…FFFFh (h = hexadecimal, corresponding decimal

numbers are 0-65535).

Example: address 1234h (4660 in decimal format), where 12h is ADD H and 34h is ADD L.

Example: address ABFFh (44031 in decimal format), where ABh is ADD H and FFh is ADD L.

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Transmission:

Transmission address has been set OFF.

Radio modem will transmit the data

packet as such.

Transmission addressing has been set

ON. The radio modem will add the

primary TX address to the beginning of the

data packet.

Reception:

Reception addressing has been set ON and

either the primary or secondary RX address of

the radio modem is identical to the address of

the received data packet.

The radio modem will remove the address

and send the actual data to the RS-232

interface.

However, if the ”RX Address to RD-line”

setting is on, the radio modem does not

remove the address.

Reception addressing has been set ON,

but both the primary and secondary RX

addresses of the radio modem are

different from the address of the received

data packet.

Data does not appear on the RS-232 -

interface.

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Reception addressing has

been set OFF.

The radio modem will

transfer all received

data to the RS-232 -

interface.

Reception addressing has

been set OFF.

The radio modem will

consider the characters of

the address as a part of the

data and will send all the

characters to the RS-232

interface.

Reception addressing has

been set ON but there is no

address in the data packet.

Data will appear on the RS-

232 interface ONLY if the

first 2 characters of the

data match either of its own

RX address. The radio

modem will remove those 2

characters of data.

9.2.1 Connection between two points

When forming a connection between two points it is recommended that both the reception and

transmission addresses are identical in both radio modems. This is the easiest way to control

addresses and the risk caused by interference from other systems operating in the same area is

minimal.

Example: by setting all addresses of both radio modems to a value ´1234´, they will accept

only those messages which contain this address, and they will use this same value when

transmitting data.

If the channel is reserved for use only by the said network, or if the terminal devices are

responsible for addressing, it is not necessary to use addressing in the radio modems.

9.2.2 System of one base station and several substations

In systems with several substations, the base station must know to which substation each

message is intended, and from which substation each received message originates. Usually

terminal devices handle addressing completely, but it is also possible to use the addressing

functionality of the radio modems.

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For example, if the substation terminal devices are not able to check and form addresses by

themselves, addressing may be achieved with the help of the addresses of the radio modems

attached to these terminal devices. The base station may, in such a case, define the destination

of a message by adding the address of the corresponding radio modem into the beginning of

the data packet. The substation radio modem(s) will check the address and the corresponding

radio modem will identify and remove the address characters. In a similar way, when

transmitting to the base station the substation will add its address characters into the beginning

of the data packet, thus defining the origin of the sent data packet. In the base station radio

modem, addresses have been switched OFF, so that they are transmitted as is to the base

station terminal device for further processing.

9.3 Using repeaters and addresses in the same system

In systems with several repeaters, a substation and a base-station, addresses must be used in

radio modems. It is possible to realise also a system with only one repeater without addressing.

In such a case, the base station may however hear the message both from the substation and

from the repeater, in other words the message is duplicated as it moves along the route.

There are at least two ways of realising such a system depending on the capabilities of the

terminal devices in question and on the number of repeaters to be used and on their relative

positions to each other.

9.3.1 System with several repeaters

In systems with several serial or parallel-chained repeaters, addressing must be used to prevent

messages from ending up in loops otherwise formed by repeaters, and to ensure that only the

desired (addressed) radio modem receives the data intended for it.

All radio modems in the network must be set to a state, in which the RX-addressing is switched

ON and TX-addressing is switched OFF. Base-station and all substations add an address string

in the beginning of the data to be transmitted. In the relaying of the message addressing is used

in the following way:

R1 ADD R2 ADD S ADD

DAT

- The above is the data received from the base station terminal device, containing repeater

addresses (R1 ADD, R2 ADD) and the substation address (S ADD). Two characters define each

address.

R2 ADD S ADD

DAT

- The above is the same message after being relayed from repeater 1 to repeater 2.

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S ADD

DAT

- The above is the same message after being relayed from the last repeater in the chain

(repeater 2) to the substation.

DAT

- The above is the same message being relayed via the serial interface of the substation radio

modem to the terminal device.

In a situation where the substation transmits data towards the base-station the address is formed

in a similar way, but the order of the addresses is reversed:

R2 ADD R1

DD M ADD

DAT

-In the above, R2 ADD is address of repeater 2, R1 ADD is address of repeater 1 and M ADD is

the address of the base-station.

9.3.2 Repeater chain using address pairs

In a situation where the terminal devices and substations cannot form address fields, but are

able to recognise messages addressed to them, alternating address pairs may be used. Transmit

address (TX) and receive address (RX) alternate in the order shown in the table below.

Address type Base-station address

Repeater 1 and the

addresses of the

substations of the base-

station

Repeater 1

substations

addresses

TX-address Address 1 Address 2

Address 1

RX-address Address 2 Address 1

Address 2

In a network where alternating addresses are utilised, the exact route that is used to relay a

message to a certain radio modem is fixed at the time of installation and configuring the system.

The order of the addresses must be the same as the order of the route that is used to relay the

message to the said radio modem. It should be noted however, that in networks where

alternating addresses are used the base-station and substations will hear their own messages

repeated.

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9.3.3 Repeater chain using dual addressing

If the terminal devices cannot add address chains to the beginning of the data packets, a

network with several repeaters may still be realised by using dual addressing. In dual addressing

each link (see arrows below in figure) is given a unique address, which will prevent duplication

of messages and endless loops in the network. The terminal devices need not add anything to

the data.

Usually the primary transmit address is used in transmission (TX1). The secondary transmit

address (TX2) is used only if the Repeater Mode is used and the packet to be repeated was

received using the secondary reception address (RX2).

In the following example two repeaters are used. It should be noted that each link (arrow) might

be uniquely defined with the help of radio modem numbers and data transfer directions. The

Repeater Mode should be switched ON only in the radio modems acting as repeaters to prevent

the packets from remaining in endless loops in the network.

Repeaters may also act as ordinary substations; in that case the terminal device must wait until

the message has reached the end of the repeater chain before sending data.

9.3.4 Redundant repeater chain

Reliability of a radio data communication system can be improved significantly by designing

redundant equipment setup for master and repeater stations. The two repeater chains are

separated by proper dual addressing setup. Slave stations need to be able to communicate with

the master through the both repeater chains. By using the "TX address auto switch" function, the

slave station modem directs the reply message to the repeater chain from which the request has

been received.

If "TX address auto switch" has been set ON (see chapter 9.1.3), radio modem checks out the RX

address of the received message. When one of the RX addresses is recognised, all the messages

coming in from the serial interface will be sent to the air with matching TX address. The use of

"TX address auto switch" function is not recommended if Repeater Function is set ON.

(12)

(21)

(43)

(34)

rxd

txd

rxd

txd

Modem 1

master

Modem 2

repeater

Modem 3

repeater

Modem 4

TX1

RX1

TX2

RX2

Addresses:

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R R

Mob T

10 MESSAGE ROUTING

10.1 Introduction to Message Routing

Message Routing is an exciting feature in SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic pro 35W. This

feature allows messages from terminal devices to be automatically routed over the radio modem

network to a specified recipient terminal.

In brief, the Message Routing works as follows:

o First, a radio modem reads any message coming from the terminal(s) attached to it.

o The radio modem detects the terminal address of the recipient, by seeking a pre-set position

inside the message for the address.

o The radio modem checks its internal route table to see, if there is route information

corresponding the address it has just found.

o The radio modem transmits a radio frame, which includes

o the network id (see later)

o the route information

o the original user message encapsulated

o redundant information such as checksums for error checking etc.

o The radio modems along the route relay the frame over the network to the radio modem at

the destination.

o The radio modem at the destination first checks the validity of the received radio frame, then

extracts the original user message, and finally outputs it the terminal device attached to it.

The figure left illustrates a possible structure

of a radio modem network.

M = Master station (Central station)

R = Repeater station

S = Slave station

T = Terminal device

Mob = Mobile terminal

Terminals are usually PLC devices that send

and receive messages according to a

specific user protocol.

Note: The term repeater used in the context of the Message Routing should not be mixed with

the Repeater Mode, which is a feature independent from the Message Routing.

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10.1.1 Features of Message Routing

The Message Routing feature of the SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W is designed to

be a fast and transparent to fit real time systems. The features include:

o Transparent to user protocols.

o Easy construction of a network containing several repeaters.

o Any radio modem may operate as a repeater, i.e. dedicated repeaters are not usually

needed thus cutting down on costs.

o Large areas of coverage may be implemented by using only one radio channel.

o The use of mobile substations is also possible to some extent.

o The system will be fully deterministic i.e. the transmission delays are predictable. Because

of that, the principle of Message Routing is connectionless.

o Added redundancy, as a failing radio modem can be, in certain cases, bypassed with

another radio modem positioned in the same coverage area.

o Message Routing is intended mainly for the protocols based on polling scheme and a

single master station.

10.1.2 Limitations of Message Routing

o It is assumed that the position of the address field in the user messages is fixed. However

some special protocols are supported:

o IEC 60870-5-101 is a protocol commonly used in control applications of power

lines.

o RP570 protocol

o The message cannot end to the address; there must be at least one character after the

address.

o It is assumed that there is only one message at a time inside the network simultaneous

messages could cause collisions.

o The max number of the routes depends on the actual hardware and the software version.

o Operation of the Tx / Rx addresses is automatically blocked in the case of switching the

“Message Routing” function on.

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10.1.3 Getting started with Message Routing

The design of any radio modem system requires very precise planning. Once the choices

between devices, their location, installation, maintenance etc. are clear, the Message Routing

for the system can be implemented.

Planning your Message Routing System

1. Decide which mode of the Message Routing suits the system - Source Mode or Virtual Mode.

See the following paragraphs for details.

2. Design a layout of the system describing the settings such as protocol, addresses of the

terminal equipment, radio frequencies and so on.

3. Configure the radio modems accordingly. There are two ways to configure the parameters

related to the Message Routing:

1. SaTerm PC-program

2. Manual configuration in the setup menu.

In either case, please check the chapter on Settings before changing the setup of the radio

modems.

Finally, when all the radio modems have correct settings, they are ready for further installation.

10.1.4 SaTerm and the configuration of the Message Routing

SaTerm is a PC based program that allows the user to design their required network simply and

quickly using a graphical interface to literally draw the network plan on the screen.

o Firstly, a picture of the network is created to show all the radio modems and the intended

route that the data is to take.

o Secondly, the required settings are defined in the drawing.

o Finally, the setup of each actual radio modem can be uploaded by connecting the actual

radio modems one by one to the COM port, switching them to the programming mode,

and clicking the transmit button of SaTerm.

Please check the user manual of SaTerm for more details.

The figure below shows a typical snapshot taken from a SaTerm screen.

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10.1.5 Manual configuration of the Message Routing

The radio modems can be configured manually via the programming menu. However, this is

recommended only if the structure of the network is very simple, or if it is desirable to define

such special functions that are not possible to draw using the graphical interface of SaTerm.

Examples of such cases are for example non tree-structured networks, or the use of same

repeaters in several overlapping networks. The operation of the Message Routing must be clearly

understood before configuring the radio modems manually.

10.1.6 Configuration of the protocol in Message Routing

A radio modem will detect the presence of an address used by inspecting the protocol from the

message received via the serial interface. On the basis of this user address, all necessary

information needed to relay the message to destination is fetched from an internal routing table

inside a radio modem. The user protocol is not interpreted; instead, the user address is searched

according to its location in the message. The beginning of the packet is located by a preceding

pause in the byte stream. Message Routing can therefore be applied to most protocols with fixed

address field position.

The position and length of the address is defined by two settings: Offset and Length.

o Offset defines the number of bytes (0…15) preceding the address.

o Length is the length of the address in the user protocol expressed in bytes (1…4).

A transmitting radio modem adds a routing header and a tail to the user message.

Consequently, a radio modem that receives the message removes the header and tail - so the

Message Routing scheme is transparent to the user protocol.

Offset Length

Byte length

USER ADDRESS

Start of data packet, Offset=2, Length=3

USER DATA

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System Modem

Y1, 2

Z1, 3

10.2 Operating modes of Message Routing

The Message Routing has two different operating modes:

o Source Mode Routing

o Virtual Mode Routing

The most important differences between the two modes are shown in the table below.

Property Source Mode Routing Virtual Mode Routing

Summary Slower, more functions Faster, less functions

Radio interference tolerance Yes, over hop function No

Support for mobile stations Yes No

Addition of substations to a

network

Only master station needs to be

reconfigured

Master station and consecutive

repeaters need to be

reconfigured

Changing routes Only master station needs to be

reconfigured

All radio modems need to be

reconfigured

Maximum length of route 16 hops No limit

Over hop function Yes No

Network ID Yes Yes

Storing of routing information Centralised Dispersed

Message Routing overhead

(bytes)

10+2*number of hops 9

Maximum length of user protocol

message (bytes)

1kB – Message Routing overhead

1kB – Message Routing

overhead

Other issues common to the both modes:

o The maximum number of terminals depends on the radio network structure and the

number of routes.

o Multiple terminal addresses may be attached to a radio modem.

o The maximum length of a terminal address (in the user's protocol) is four bytes (FFFFFFFF

in hexadecimal).

o The maximum length of the address of a radio modem is two bytes (FFFF in

hexadecimal).

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10.3 Detailed description of Message Routing

10.3.1 Source Mode Routing

The above figure represents a network containing four (4) radio modems. Each radio modem is

given a unique address (0…3). A terminal device has been attached to the three of the four

radio modems and they communicate with each other using terminal addresses X, Y and Z,

respectively. Radio modem 0 and terminal device X together constitute the base station of the

network and all routing information of the network has been programmed into this base station.

When the terminal device X transmits a packet to (e.g.) terminal Y, radio modem 0 will detect

the address Y from the data received through the serial port. From the routing table a route 1,2

can be found to which the radio modem also adds its own address to define the route for return

data. Radio modem 1 repeats the packet and radio modem 2 removes the address information

from the received data packet thereby transferring only the original data to the serial interface.

The address information received together with the packet is reversed (2, 1, 0) and saved to be

used in the transmission of subsequent reply packets.

10.3.2 Virtual Mode Routing

Please contact SATEL for more information of Virtual Mode Routing.

10.3.3 Overhop function in Source Mode Routing

Master TD

Radio

Substation RD

MR1 R2 S

TD RD

Master R1 R2

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When using repeaters, the same packet is sent via a (radio) channel several times. A radio

modem situated in the repeater chain will often hear other radio modems in addition to the

immediate neighbouring radio modems. With Source Mode Routing the complete address

information is sent together with the packets enabling the use of these secondary routes. Usually

repeaters have better antennas (and/or antennas placed higher) than normal substations, which

means that the distance between two repeaters can be much longer than the distance between a

repeater and a substation.

Connections to other than the neighbouring stations of the repeater are not necessarily reliable

under all possible (radio) conditions, but they can often be used to keep the network up and

running at least partially should a repeater somewhere in the middle of the chain fail. In addition

to this, the likelihood of a transmission error decreases if it is possible to listen to more than one

transmission since; in this case, it is more likely that at least one of them will be received error-

free. It is also possible, that the radio connection is asymmetrical due to the greater output

power of a repeater or due to local interference, in which case, data can in fact travel in

opposite directions using different routes.

When a repeater receives a message that contains its address but not as the first address in the

address field, the packet is stored in a buffer. If the relayed message from the repeater, and the

modem having sent the message originally, is not received (due for example, because of radio

modem failure or if it has an erroneous checksum), the packet already buffered into the memory

is re-sent without any change to the timing (no additional delays are introduced). Because of

this, relatively short hop distances can be used, without the likelihood of errors being increasing

due to the added number of repeats. A possible error in one of the repeaters does not

necessarily cause a total breakdown of traffic.

The over hop function allows for the use of mobile substations. In the example above, a mobile

substation is first located in the coverage area of repeater R2. The route is defined as M, R1, R2

and vehicle. When the vehicle moves to the coverage area of repeater R1, the radio modem

picks the packet already from the transmission of R1. This is then transferred to the serial port

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using an additional delay, so that the timing does not differ from the first situation where the

radio modem of the vehicle was in the coverage area of repeater R2. In this way a collision of

the reply transmission and the transmission by repeater R2 is prevented. When the mobile station

is transmitting, it is enough that at least one radio modem defined to be a part of the route

receives the transmission.

10.3.4 Network ID

The Network ID is a string of up to eight characters, which is used to prevent the reception of the

messages coming from an external system. The radio modems operating in the same system

using Message Routing must have the same Network ID. Only the messages that have a

matching Network ID are received.

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11 SETTINGS

The configuration of SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro radio modems can be easily changed. Simply by

connecting pin 1 (7-pin. version) or 6 (8-pin. version) to ground (GND) the radio modem will

switch into Programming Mode.

SATELLINE-3ASd Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W model contains push buttons and a LCD-display,

which can be used to modify configuration settings without the help of an external terminal

device. The radio modem will switch into Programming Mode by pressing the ”SETUP”( 

)button.

If the SL-command function has been activated active radio channel and addresses can be

changed without switching the radio modem into Programming Mode. Serial port settings will

remain as those defined previously when the radio modem was in Programming Mode.

11.1 Changing parameters using a terminal device

PORT 1 of the radio modem is connected to a terminal device or a PC, which is in terminal

emulation state. (This can be accomplished by using a suitable program such as the SaTerm

program or the Windows™ Hyper Terminal program). Check the wiring of the serial port

connection cable. Terminal device serial port settings must be set to 9600 bps, N, 8, 1 (data

transfer speed 9600 bps, no parity, data length 8 bits and one (1) stop bit). MODE-pin is then

connected to ground (GND). Following this the radio modem will transmit the following

message to the terminal (certain configuration settings might differ from the ones shown):

NOTE! Serial Port 2 is not supported.

***** SATELLINE-3ASd 3069 EPIC 35W *****

SW version 3.35b / HW: EPCc/TC4q + RA13H4047M

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1) Radio frequency 469.00000 MHz ( CF 469.00000 MHz, spacing 25 kHz )

2) Radio settings TX power 5 W / Signal threshold -112 dBm / FCS OFF /

TX start delay 0ms / Diversity RX OFF / EPIC PWRSave OFF /

Compatibility Satel 3AS / Call sign OFF

3) Addressing RX address OFF / TX address OFF /

RX address to RS port OFF / TX address autoswitch OFF

4) Serial port 1 ON / 19200 bit/s / 8 bit data / None parity /

1 stop bit

5) Serial port 2 OFF / 9600 bit/s / 8 bit data / None parity /

1 stop bit ( RS-232 )

6) Handshaking CTS Clear to send / CD RSSI-threshold /

RTS Ignored / Pause length 3 bytes

7) Additional setup Error correction ON / Error check OFF / Repeater OFF /

SL-commands ON / Priority TX / Full CRC16 check OFF

8) Routing OFF

9) Tests OFF

A) Restore factory settings

E) EXIT and save settings

Q) QUIT without saving

Enter selection >

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11.1.1 Changing frequency (active radio channel frequency)

The frequency of the active radio channel can be changed by selecting main menu selection

”1”. In the example below the frequency is changed (468.2000 MHz -> 468.5250 MHz).

Enter selection >1

Radio frequency setup

---------------------

Active channel 469.0000 MHz

Lower limit band 1 468.0000 MHz

Upper limit band 1 470.0000 MHz

Lower limit band 2 468.0000 MHz

Upper limit band 2 470.0000 MHz

Channel spacing 25 kHz

Enter new frequency (MHz) or ESC to previous > 470.0000

A list of frequency values will appear on the screen updated with the new active radio channel

frequency value:

Radio frequency setup

---------------------

Active channel 470.0000 MHz

Lower limit band 1 468.0000 MHz

Upper limit band 1 470.0000 MHz

Lower limit band 2 468.0000 MHz

Upper limit band 2 470.0000 MHz

Channel spacing 25 kHz

Enter new frequency (MHz) or ESC to previous >ESC

Maximum adjustment range of the active radio channel frequency is ± 1 MHz counting from the

factory set centre frequency. Because of possible deviations in each country and/or region

concerning the authorised use of the frequency spectrum local authorities may limit this

adjustment range. SATELLINE-3AS radio modem can be supplied with the adjustment range

divided into two bands (Band 1 and Band 2), and this feature can be utilised in case it is

required to limit the arbitrary adjustment of the active radio channel accidentally to a forbidden

value. The centre frequency and the frequency band limiting values are factory set and the user

cannot change them. The active channel is selected by entering a numerical value.

NOTE !

Adjustment of the active radio channel of the radio modem to frequencies other than those

allocated and/or allowed by local authorities is strictly forbidden. Use or intended use of

forbidden frequencies may lead to prosecution and penalties. SATEL is not responsible for any

illegal use practiced with any devices manufactured and/or sold by SATEL and is not liable to

pay any damages or compensation caused by such illegal use.

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Changing radio settings

Radio settings which consist of transmitter output power and receiver sensitivity can be

configured by selecting main menu selection ”2”. In the following example both the transmitter

output power (5 W -> 35 ) and the receiver sensitivity (-118 dBm->–80 dBm ???) are changed.

Please note with SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro the output power alternatives are as follows: 1, 2, 5

and 10 W. Selection “4” (Diversity RX) is possible to set ON only with Epic Pro modems.

Enter selection >2

Radio setup

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1) TX power 35 W

2) Signal threshold -112 dBm

3) TX start delay 0ms

4) Diversity RX OFF

5) Epic power save OFF

6) Free Channel Scan RX Slave / OFF

7) View hardware info

8) Radio compatibility Satel 3AS

9) Call sign OFF

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1

TX power setup

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1) 5 W

2) 10 W

3) 20 W

4) 25 W

5) 35 W

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

Signal threshold setup

----------------------------

Signal threshold –112 dBm

Enter new value (80 – 118) or ESC to previous menu > -110

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >3

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Set TX start delay setup

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TX start delay 0 ms

Enter new value (0 - 65535 ms) or ESC to previous menu > 100

Radio setup

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1) TX power 10 mW

2) Signal threshold –110 dBm

3) TX start delay 100 ms

4) Diversity RX OFF

5) Epic power save OFF

6) Free channel scan RX Slave / OFF

7) View hardware info

8) Radio compatibility Satel 3AS

9) Call sign OFF

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC

The maximum useable sensitivity of the receiver is determined by the channel spacing (=radio

interface data transfer speed) and also by error correction (utilised or not). For further

information see Chapters 1.1, 5.5.2, 6.2 and 13.1.

In environments with high levels of interference, and when connection distances are short, it is

often beneficial to use a ”Signal threshold level” value, which is approximately 10 – 20 dBm

above the maximum sensitivity level. This will prevent unnecessary receive attempts caused by

noise.

When using SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro the power save can be set ON by selecting Epic power

save from the menu.

Free channel scan settings can be set by choosing the 6) Free channel scan from the menu. The

options are as follows:

NOTE !

The setting of the transmitter output power of the radio modem to levels in contradiction with

transmitter power levels regulated by local or other governmental authorities is strictly

forbidden. Use or intended use of forbidden transmitter power levels may lead to prosecution

and penalties. SATEL is not responsible for any illegal use practised with any devices

manufactured and/or sold by SATEL and is not liable to pay any damages or compensation

caused by such illegal use.

Epic power save

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1) OFF

2) ON

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

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The hardware information can be seen by selecting 7) View hardware information from radio

setup settings. The menu is as follows:

11.1.2 Changing addressing settings (primary and secondary RX- and TX-

addresses)

Addressing can be switched ON or OFF with the help of main menu selection ”3”. In the

following example a primary RX-address (receiver address) is switched ON and the

corresponding hexadecimal address value is modified (”0000” -> ”0020”). The current values

of the parameters are displayed and changed in toggle-type fashion by selecting the appropriate

parameter selection number from the list displayed. The next menu level will then enable the

modification of the values (within allowed limits). Modification of all other primary and

secondary transmitter and receiver addresses is done in similar way.

Free channel scan settings

--------------------------

1) Free channel scan mode OFF

2) Type of modem RX Slave

3) FCS net ID 0000

4) Rx listen timeout 500ms

5) Channel hop threshold -110 dBm

6) Beacon interval 1000 ms

7) Beacon disable timeout 0

8) Add new frequency to list

9) Show free scan frequency list

A) Clear frequency list

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >

Current hardware info

--------------------------

Product version: xxxx

Logicboard name: xxxx

Logicboard version: xxxx

Radioboard name: Default

Radioboard version: Default

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Enter selection >3

Addressing setup

Toggle ON/OFF values. Current value shown.

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1) RX address OFF

2) TX address OFF

3) RX address to RS port OFF

4) Change primary RX address

5) Change primary TX address

6) Change secondary RX address

7) Change secondary TX address

8) TX address autoswitch OFF

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1

Addressing setup

Toggle ON/OFF values. Current value shown.

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1) RX address ON 0000/0000

2) TX address OFF

3) RX address to RS port OFF

4) Change primary RX address

5) Change primary TX address

6) Change secondary RX address

7) Change secondary TX address

8) TX address autoswitch OFF

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >4

RX address setup

----------------

RX Address ON 0000/0000

Enter new address (HEX) or ESC to previous menu >0020

The new value is displayed in the menu:

RX address setup

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RX Address ON 0020/0000

Enter new address (HEX) or ESC to previous menu >ESC

The address is given in hexadecimal format with four digits and the number of different

addresses is thus over 65 000.

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11.1.3 Modification of handshaking functions

Handshaking related configuration settings can be modified by selecting the options from the

main menu ”6”. In the following example characteristics of the CTS-line (CLEAR TO SEND ->

TX BUFFER STATE), CD-line (RSSI-THRESHOLD -> DATA ON CHANNEL) and RTS-line

(IGNORED

-> FLOW CONTROL) are changed.

Enter selection >6

Serial ports 1 and 2 Handshaking

-------------------------

1) CTS line property Clear to send

2) CD line property RSSI-threshold

3) RTS line property Ignored

4) Pause length 3 bytes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1

Select CTS line action property

-------------------------------

1) Clear to send

2) TX buffer state

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

Serial port 1 and 2 Handshaking

-------------------------

1) CTS line property TX buffer state

2) CD line property RSSI-threshold

3) RTS line property Ignored

4) Pause length 3 bytes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

Select CD line action property

-------------------------------

1) RSSI-threshold

2) Data on channel

3) Always ON

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

Serial port 1 and 2 Handshaking

-------------------------

1) CTS line property TX buffer state

2) CD line property Data on channel

3) RTS line property Ignored

4) Pause length 3 bytes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >3

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Select RTS line action property

-------------------------------

1) Ignored

2) Flow control

3) Reception Control

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

Serial port 1 and 2 Handshaking

-------------------------

1) CTS line property TX buffer state

2) CD line property Data on channel

3) RTS line property Flow control

4) Pause length 3 bytes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >4

Pause length

--------------

Current Setting: 3 bytes

Enter new value (3…255) to cancel > 4

Now all of the modifications of the example have been performed and the new values are

displayed on the menu (see above):

***** SATELLINE-3ASd 3069 EPIC 35W *****

SW Version 3.35b / HW: EPCc/TC4q + RA13H4047M

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Current settings

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1) Radio frequency 470.0000 MHz ( CF 469.0000 MHz, spacing 25 kHz )

2) Radio settings Tx power level 10W / Signal threshold -110 dBm / FCS OFF /

TX start delay 100 ms / Diversity RX OFF / EPIC PWRSave OFF

Compatibility Satel 3AS / Call sign OFF

3) Addressing RX address ON 0020/0000/ TX address OFF /

RX address to RS port OFF / TX address autoswitch OFF

4) Serial port 1 ON / 19200 bit/s / 8 bit data / None parity / 1 stop bit

5) Serial port 2 OFF / 19200 bit/s / 8 bit data / None parity / 1 stop bit (RS-232)

6) Handshaking CTS TX buffer state / CD Data on channel /

RTS Flow control / Pause length 4 bytes

7) Additional setup Error correction ON / Error check OFF / Repeater OFF /

SL-commands ON / Priority TX / Full CRC16 check OFF

8) Routing OFF

9) Tests OFF

A) Restore factory settings

E) EXIT and save settings

Q) QUIT without saving

Enter selection >

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11.1.4 Special functions

Special functions are modified by selecting from the main menu selection ”7”. (For further

information see the relevant Chapters describing the said functions). The current values of the

parameters are displayed and can be modified in toggle-type fashion by choosing the

appropriate parameter selection number from the list displayed. The next menu level will then

enable the modification of the values (within allowed limits).

Enter selection >7

Additional set-up

Toggle ON/OFF values. Current value shown.

------------------------------------------

1) Error correction OFF

2) Error check OFF

3) Repeater OFF

4) SL-commands OFF

5) Priority TX

6) Full CRC16 check OFF

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC

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11.1.5 Modification of routing

Configuration settings defining routing can be changed by selecting main menu selection ”8”.

Enter selection >8

Routing Setup

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1) Mode OFF

2) Protocol

3) Address

4) Net id

5) Route list

6) Route add

7) Route delete

8) Delete all routes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1

Routing mode setup

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1) Disabled

2) Source routing

3) Virtual routing

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >3

Routing Setup

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1) Mode Virtual routing

2) Protocol Userdefined 01 00

3) Address 0000

4) Net id

5) Route list

6) Route add

7) Route delete

8) Delete all routes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

Protocol set-up

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1. Userdefined

2. IEC60870-5-101

3. RP570/571

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1

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User defined address position setup

-----------------------------------

1) Start position 00

2) Length 001

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1

User defined address start position setup

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Current value: 01

Enter new start position (0-16) >02

User defined address start position setup

-----------------------------------------

Current value: 02

Enter new start position (0-16) >ESC

User defined address position setup

-----------------------------------

1) Start position 02

2) Length 01

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >2

User defined address length setup

---------------------------------

Current value: 01

Enter new length (1-4) >3

User defined address length setup

---------------------------------

Current value: 03

Enter new length (1-4) >ESC

User defined address position setup

-----------------------------------

1) Start position 02

2) Length 03

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC

The display has now returned to the main menu of the routing settings and it can be seen that

the routing mode (Virtual Mode Routing) as well as the protocol (USERDEFINED 02 03) have

been modified.

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Following this, a new address will be modified (”0009” -> ”0002”) and a new Network ID is

defined (”testnet” -> ”newname”):

Routing Setup

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1) Mode Virtual routing

2) Protocol Userdefined 02 03

3) Address 0000

4) Net id

5) Route list

6) Route add

7) Route delete

8) Delete all routes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >3

Address setup

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Current routing address 0009

Enter new address (HEX) or ESC to previous menu >0002

Address setup

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Current routing address 0002

Enter new address (HEX) or ESC to previous menu >ESC

Routing Setup

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1) Mode Virtual routing

2) Protocol Userdefined 02 03

3) Address 0002

4) Net id

5) Route list

6) Route add

7) Route delete

8) Delete all routes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >4

Net id

------

Net id current value:

Enter net id (8 char) or ESC to previous menu >newname

Net id

------

Net id current value: newname

Enter net id (8 char) or ESC to previous menu >ESC

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Routing Setup

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1) Mode Virtual routing

2) Protocol Userdefined 02 03

3) Address 0002

4) Net id newname

5) Route list

6) Route add

7) Route delete

8) Delete all routes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC

Selection ”5” will produce a list of the routes:

Route list

----------

xxx

Press any key to return >

Selection ”6” enables the addition of a route:

Route add

---------

Enter destination address (HEX) >

Selection ”7” enables the removal of a route:

Route delete

------------

Enter destination address (HEX) >

Selection ”8” enables erasure of ALL routing information simultaneously. The menu will then

display the following text:

Routing Set-up

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1) Mode Virtual routing

2) Protocol Userdefined 02 03

3) Address 0009

4) Net id newname

5) Route list

6) Route add

7) Route delete

8) Delete all routes

Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >8

Do you really want to delete all routes?

Press Y key to delete or ESC to cancel >

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11.1.6 Activating tests

Tests can be activated by selecting main menu selection ”9”. For more information on tests, see

Chapter 5.4. Tests are activated by setting the status of the desired test to ”ON” and will remain

active until the value of the selection in the menu is returned to the value ”OFF”.

11.1.7 Restoring factory settings

Selecting main menu selection “A” can restore factory settings.

Enter selection >A

Restore factory settings

------------------------

Do you want to restore factory settings? (Y/N)>

Restoring is confirmed by pressing ”Y” (Y=YES) or cancelled by pressing ”N” (N=NO). Also the

pressing of ”ESC” button at any point in the procedure will return the display to the previous

(next higher) menu level without restoring factory settings.

11.1.8 Saving modified settings into the permanent memory

All modified settings must be saved into the permanent non-volatile memory of the radio modem

before switching out of the Programming Mode. Selecting the main menu selection “E”

automatically saves the settings:

Enter selection >E

Configuration saved!

Please turn off program mode switch!

Enter selection >9

Tests setup

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1) Short block test OFF

2) Long block test OFF

NOTE! Message Routing and FCS mode must be disabled in prior to set ON the Test mode.

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11.1.9 Updating software

The software of SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W is stored in a flash memory. If

needed, the software can be easily updated by SaTerm terminal program. Please see the user

guide of SaTerm for more details.

11.1.10 Saving modified values into the internal memory

After all desired modifications have been performed; they have to be saved in order to make

them permanent (until next modification). This is accomplished by choosing selection ”EXIT”

from the main menu. The display will then show a message (see below) asking a confirmation of

the performed modifications.

By choosing ”YES” all modifications are saved into the non-volatile memory inside the radio

modem. By choosing ”NO” all modification performed are cancelled and previous settings

remaining in the non-volatile memory.

Press ”YES” to save all

modifications into the non-

volatile memory and ”NO”,

if modifications are to be

cancelled.

Do you want to

make changes

permanent?

No þ YES

11.2 Changing parameters using the SL-COMMANDS

The controlling terminal device can change the configuration settings of a radio modem. This is

accomplished with the help of SL-commands, which can be used during data transfer. SL-

commands can be used to change e.g. the frequency or addresses. It is also possible to

interrogate a radio modem in order to gain information concerning current settings that are in

use. The terminal device is either a PC or a programmable logic (PLC) together with suitable

(terminal) program. SL-commands must be enabled using Programming Mode before they can

be used.

An SL-command is a one continuous string of characters, which is separated from other data by

pauses that are equal or greater than time defined by Pause length parameter (see chapter

5.3.2) in the set-up. No extra characters are allowed at the end of an SL-command. Serial

interface settings are the same as in data transfer and pin 12 of the serial connector MUST NOT

be connected to ground (GND). SL-command is properly recognised also in the case when the

command string is terminated in <CR> (=ASCII character no. 13, Carriage Return, 0x0d) or

<CR><LF> (<LF> = ASCII char. no. 10, Line Feed, 0x0a). If multiple SL commands are sent

to the radio modem the next command can be given after receiving the response ("Ok" or

"Error") of the proceeding command. In addition, it is recommended to implement a timeout to

the terminal software for recovering the case when no response is received from the radio

modem.

When the power of a radio modem is switched off the configuration settings of a radio modem

always return to values defined initially using the Programming Mode, thus resetting any settings

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changed using SL-commands during power on. It is however possible to save settings changed

by using SL-commands and to make them the new configuration settings.

The radio modem will acknowledge all commands by returning an "OK" (command carried out

or accepted) or the requested value, or an "ERROR" (command not carried out or interpreted as

erroneous) message.

In case you need more information on the time delays related to the use of SL-commands,

please contact the manufacturer.

In order to get information of the special product variant specific SL-commands please contact

SATEL Oy.

11.2.1 Frequency

Command Effect and description of command

SL&F=nnn.nnnnn Set frequency to nnn.nnnnn MHz

SL&F? Display current frequency (response 'nnn.nnnnn MHz')

SL&C? Display centre frequency (response 'nnn.nnnnn MHz')

SL&+=nnnn Set frequency nnnn channels above centre frequency

Frequency = Centre frequency + nnnn * Channel spacing, where

nn=[0...Number of channels/2]

SL&-=nnnn Set frequency nn channels below centre frequency

Frequency = Centre frequency – nnnn * Channel spacing, where

nnnn=[0…Number of channels/2]

SL&N?

Display current frequency deviation from centre frequency as channels

(Frequency – Centre frequency)/Channel spacing (response ‘+nn’ or ‘-nn’)

SL&W? Display channel spacing (response ‘nn.n kHz’)

SL&D=x Sets the operational mode of the radio. The different values of x are:

”S” = Single Channel

”D” = Dual Channel

”R” = Reverse Dual Channel

Note! Use this command only, if the setup of the frequency bands matches the

Dual Channel operation.

SL&D?

Request the operational mode of the radio. The response is one of the following:

”S” = Single Channel

”D” = Dual Channel

”R” = Reverse Dual Channel

Note! Use this command only, if the setup of the frequency bands matches the

Dual Channel operation.

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11.2.2 Addressing

xxxx = address in hexadecimal format (0000 … FFFF)

Command Effect and description of command

SL#I=xxxx Set all addresses (RX1, RX2, TX1, TX2) to value xxxx

SL#I? Display both primary addresses (TX1, RX1) (response ’xxxx;yyyy’)

SL#T=xxxx Set both transmit addresses (TX1, TX2) to value xxxx

SL#T? Display primary transmit address (TX1) (response ‘xxxx’)

SL#R=xxxx Set both receive addresses (RX1, RX2) to value xxxx

SL#R? Display primary receive address (RX1) (response ‘xxxx’)

SL#Q=x Set TX address on x=1, off x=0

SL#Q? Display status of the TX address (response ‘1’ on, response ‘0’ off

SL#W=x Set RX address on x=1, off x=0

SL#W? Display status of the RX address (response ‘1’ on, response ‘0’ off

SL#P=xxxx;yyyy Set primary transmit address (TX1) to value xxxx and receive address (RX1) to value

yyyy

SL#S=xxxx;yyyy Set secondary transmit address (TX2) to value xxxx and receive address (RX2) to

value yyyy

SL#P? Display primary transmit address (TX1) and receive address (RX1)

(response ‘xxxx;yyyy’)

SL#S? Display secondary transmit address (TX2) and receive address (RX2)

(response ‘xxxx;yyyy’)

SL#A=xxxx,yyyy,

wwww,zzzz

Set the addresses to values TX1=xxxx TX2=yyyy RX1=wwww RX2=zzzz

SL#A? Display all addresses (response ´xxxx, yyyy, wwww, zzzz)

11.2.3 Radio parameters

Command Effect and description of command

SL@R? Display field strength of the last received message (the value is an average of

many measurements made during the same reception).

Response ”-xx dBm”, where xx is a decimal value of the field strength and it is

between –80 dBm and –118 dBm. Value available 7s after reception.

SATELLINE-3AS Epic returns the stronger value of two receivers.

SL@P=xxxxx Set the RF output power, where xxxxx is the decimal value of the intended power

in mW. If the given value does not correspond to one of the programmed power

levels, the output power is set to the nearest possible value.

SL@P? Requests the RF output power.

Response ”xxxxx mW”, where xxxxx is a decimal value the output power of the

transmitter.

SL@T=-xxx Set the minimum power level of the signal to be received (="Signal Threshold

level), where xxx is a decimal value of the new intended level in dBm.

SL@T? Request of the current "Signal Threshold Level". Response is "-xxx dBm.

SL@D=x Set TX delay. Value x = 0…65535 ms

SL@D? Display TX delay value. Response ‘x ms’

SL@F? Display the current noise level on the radio channel. Response "-xxx dBm".

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“SL@S? enquires the active mode. The modem responds with a number:

“0” if the mode is Satel 3AS

NOTE! TrimTalk is coming to be in later versions

11.2.4 Other functions

Command Effect and description of command

SL**> Save current settings as permanent settings.

This command must be used only seldom and under controlled conditions in order to

avoid the corruption of the settings, which may happen in case the power supply fails in

the middle of the memory save procedure.

SL%V? Display software revision information (response ’Vn.nn’)

SL%D? Display modem type (response ‘SATELLINE-3AS’ or ‘SATELLINE-3AS/EPIC’)

SL%S? Display modem serial number (response ‘nnnnnnnnnn’ or ‘No Serial nr’)

SL%C? Customer specified information field. If not specified the response is ‘No version id’). For

more information please contact SATEL Oy.

SL%P=1

ctivate Programming mode

without the use of PROG pin. Note that the serial port data

speed remains the same as in the data transfer mode.

SL%B? Requests the serial data parameters, response is a,b,c,d where

a= "38400", "19200", "9600", "4800", "2400", "1200", “600”,or “300”

(defines the baud rate)

b= "8", "7" or "9" (defines the character length)

c= "N", "E" or "O" (defines the parity)

d= "1" or "2" (defines the number of stop bits)

SL%B=a,b,c,d Sets the serial data parameters for data ports, where

a= "38400", "19200", "9600", "4800", "2400" "1200",", “600”,or “300”

(defines the baud rate)

b= "8", "7" or "9" (defines the character length)

c= "N", "E" or "O" (defines the parity)

d= "1" or "2" (defines the number of stop bits)

Response is "OK" at the original baud rate.

SL+P=x

Get the measured signal strength from the remote modem i.e. SL “ping”.

If a remote radio modem is pinged the response is “OK, Modem xxxx rssi –80 dBm”,

where xxxx=RX1/RX2 address (in case the Tx/Rx addressing is configured) or the

terminal address of the modem ( in case the Message Routing is ON). “OK” is first

received from the current radio modem to acknowledge that the SL-ping command has

been interpreted correctly. The rest of the response will take a little longer to come,

depending on the length of the radio link.

The remote radio modem that is to be pinged does not need to have SL-commands

ON.

The value of the RSSI is between –118 and –80 dBm. If the signal strength is better than

–80 dBm, -80 dBm is shown.

If the current radio modem is pinged, the response is “Local OK”.

Please note that the SL-ping message will come out from the serial line of the radio

modem that is pinged and also the repeater stations using the Tx/Rx addressing.

Note, SL-ping is a very short message so it may not give accurate results from the link

condition. Even if the responses are good, channel interference may cause problems

with longer data messages.

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12 INSTALLATION

12.1 Installation of a Radio Data Modem

The radio modem should be installed with the installation accessories supplied with the radio

modem.

12.2 Connection cables

NOTE!

When selecting a suitable location for the radio modem it is recommended to protect it from

direct sunlight. Installation on a strongly vibrating surface should be avoided. Suitable

dampening and/or isolation materials should be used in cases where the installation surface

will be subjected to vibration.

NOTE!

When installing the cables of the serial interface, the operating voltage of all devices must

be off (POWER OFF condition).

Due to the greater current consumption of SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro 35W operating voltage

must be connected to pins 1 AND 2, and ground to pins 3 AND 8. Correct fuse rating is in

this case 15 A (SLOW FUSE).

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12.2.1 RS-232 wiring

Basic RS-232 connection between the radio modem (PORT1) and a typical PC (COM-

port) using handshaking:

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro:

SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro 35W:

NOTE! In Epic Pro 35W the voltage is limited to 16V.

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8-pin D-15 female

TXD

PROG

GND

RXD

RTS 13

CTS 6

+Vb

GND

Fuse:

15A for 3AS EPIC Pro 35 W radio modems

4-pin

+9 - 16 Vdc

D-15

female

+VDC

TXD

PROG

GND

RXD

8-pin

RTS 13

CTS 6

Epic Pro 10 W version

Epic Pro 35 W version

NARS-1F

D-9 female

switch

+VDC

GND

NARS-1F

D-9 female

switch

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12.2.2 Fuse

A proper fuse must be connected in between the radio modem and the power supply. The

correct value depends on the model (see list below).

Fuse

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro 4 A slow (in 6,3 A cable), 4A in NARS

SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Pro 35W 15 A

12.2.3 Power supply

The allowed operating voltage is +11,8 … +30 VDC.(SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro) and +9 ... +16

VDC (Epic Pro 35W). The radio modem must only be connected to a power supply with an

adequate current output (power rating minimum is 50W, with the Epic Pro, with Epic Pro 35W

model 120W). Epic Pro 35W: the pins 1 and 2 of the 4pin Odu-connector are connected to the

positive power supply line. The pins 3 and 4 are connected to negative power supply line

(ground).

12.3 Antenna installation

12.3.1 Base stations

Omni-directional antennas ( ¼- , ½- or 5/8-wave antenna)

Directional antennas (yagi /multi-element antenna or corner antenna)

The antenna should be installed in a vertical position. The exact location of the antenna

depends on several factors, such as the size of the overall system and the coverage area terrain

contours. A rule of thumb is that the base station antenna should be located at the highest point

of the coverage area and as close to the centre of the coverage area as possible. The base

station antenna can also be located inside a building, if the walls of the building do not contain

metal.

NOTE!

Because of the great transmission power of SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro 35W radio modem,

only an external antenna is allowed. A whip-antenna directly connected to the antenna

connector must not be used.

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12.3.2 General antenna installation instructions

The reliability and the achievable coverage of useful signal strength can be severely affected by

the positioning of the antenna. Antenna and cable connectors should have gold-plated pins and

sockets, as use of low quality connectors can lead to eventual oxidation of the connector

surfaces, which in turn may degrade the contact and cause additional attenuation. Good quality

tools and materials must be used when installing radio modems, antennas and cables. The

weather tolerance of the materials used must also be taken into account. Installed materials

must withstand all foreseeable weather conditions (frost, excess sun, direct UV-radiation,

seawater etc.). Also possible environmental pollution must be considered (acids, ozone etc.).

Antennas must be installed well away from metallic objects. In the case of small antennas this

distance should be at least ½ m. With large antennas the distance should be >5 m and in case

of repeater antenna combinations >10 m.

If the system contains a large number of radio modems, the best location for an antenna is the

highest point of a building and possibly an additional antenna mast. If a separate antenna mast

is used, the antenna can, if necessary, be installed sideways about 2…3 m from the mast itself.

When installing an antenna possible interference sources must be considered. Such interference

sources are, for example:

mobile telephone network base station antennas

public telephone network base station antennas

television broadcast antennas

radio relay antennas

other radio modem systems

PC-related devices (approximately 5 m radius from antenna)

When ordering antennas we request you to note that antennas are always tuned to a specific

frequency range. Simple antennas and antennas, which have been constructed of stacked yagi-

antennas, are typically rather broadband. As the number of yagi-elements increases the

frequency range becomes narrower. Note this specially with 35W.

When designing and installing a system it is advisable to prepare to test the system, and also to

consider serviceability of the system. In particular cabling should be planned to allow easy

access and to allow for maintenance. It is often practical to use long antenna cables, so that the

radio modem can be installed far enough from the antenna itself to a location that is easily

accessible (see section 10).

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The type of the antenna cable is dependent on the length of the antenna cable, and the

following table can be used to select a suitable type:

Length Type Attenuation 10m/450MHz

<5m RG58 3.0dB

0…20m RG213 1.6dB

>20m ECOFLEX10 0.9dB

>20m AIRCOM+ 0.8dB*

>20m ECOFLEX15 0.6dB

*) AIRCOM+ cable is partially air insulated, so the use of this cable requires that the connection

between the cable and the connectors are fully airtight.

If there is a line-of-sight path between the antennas a 6 dB power marginal is usually adequate.

However, if the connection is built on the reflection and/or the knife-edge diffraction the path

loss can vary even 20 dB depending on the weather conditions. In this case a short test can give

a too positive result of the quality of the connection. Thus the height of the antennas and

topographical obstacles must be surveyed with great care. From time to time a marginal

connection can be used if the data transmission protocol is well prepared for this and the data

transmission that occasionally slows down does not cause any problems to the system.

Vertical polarised antennas (antenna elements are in vertical position) are often used in radio

systems. In a system between a base station and substations vertical polarisation is

recommended. The radio modem antenna cannot be mounted on the same level as the other

substation antennas in the same building. The best way to distinguish from the other antennas

situated in the neighbourhood is to mount the antennas as far a part as possible from each

other on the altitude level. The best result is generally obtained when all the antennas are in the

same mast. With an extra ground plane between the antennas more distinction can be obtained

between the antennas in the mast.

Horizontal polarisation can be used in data transmission between two points. With the

polarisation attenuation more distinction is obtained to vertical polarised systems. The influence

of the directional patterns of the antennas must, however, be taken into consideration. If a

distinction to another interfering antenna is wanted with the horizontal polarised antennas there

must be a good attenuation of the back lobe. In addition to this the interfering radiator should

be situated behind the antenna.

When a system does not demand the use of an omni-directional antenna it is recommended that

directional antennas are used e.g. two-element yagi is in permanent external installations.

Please note that as antenna amplification increases the setting of the direction of the antenna

requires more attention.

Base stations in high places should be supplied with high-Q cavity filters. Please note that the

higher the base station antenna, the larger the coverage area and in turn that the risk of

interference is also increased.

SATEL recommends the use of a band-pass filter with a large Q in the antenna cable of the base

station.

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Example of an antenna installation: by using amplifying antennas (G=Gain) and by installing

the antenna high, long connection distances can be realised using the SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro

/ Epic Pro 35W radio modem. The distances in picture are to Epic Pro 35W.

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13 DESIGNING SYSTEMS

13.1 Factors affecting the quality and distance of the radio

connection

power of the radio transmitter

sensitivity of the radio receiver

tolerance of spurious radiation’s of the radio modulating signal

amplification of transmitting and receiving antennas

antenna cable attenuation

antenna height

natural obstacles

interference caused by other electrical equipment

The transmitter power of the base model of SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro is 10 W (maximum)

(Maximum power of SATELLINE-3AS Epic Pro 35W is 35W) and the sensitivity of the receiver

better than -115 dBm. Thus in a flat area and in free space with a 1/4 wave antenna (antenna

amplification 1dBi) and antenna height of 1 m communication distances of 3 to 4 km can be

achieved. Distances may be considerably shorter in situations where there are metallic walls or

other material inhibiting the propagation of radio waves.

Over long distances, increasing the height of antennas can often solve problems caused by

natural obstacles. A ten-fold increase in distance can be achieved with the use of amplifying

antennas. Frequent topographical variations over long distances may require that at least one of

the antennas be raised to a height of 10 to 20 m.

If the antenna cable is more than 10 meters long it is necessary to use a low loss cable (< 0.7

dB /10 m) in order not to waste the antenna amplification. Adding a repeater station can also

solve problematical radio connections. In systems with many base stations the RSSI-signal can

be used to assist in choosing the base station with the best signal. A communications network

can also be built with a combination of cables and radio data modems.

The SATELLINE-3AS radio data modem operates in the 450 MHz band, where man made

interference is insignificant. Long distance interference needs not to be taken into account even

in special weather conditions.

The SATELLINE-3AS tolerates normal levels of interference that occur. However, exceptionally

high levels of interference can break through the safeguards and thus cause errors in data

transfer. In mobile vehicle applications the range of operation can be increased by dividing the

transmitted data into e.g. 50...500 byte long blocks and by re-transmitting the defected blocks.

A sufficient safety margin can be obtained by testing the communication path using extra 6 dB

attenuation at the antenna connection and with slightly less effective antennas than those to be

used in the final system.

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13.2 Radio field strength

Radio signal strength must be good enough for successful data transfer. Where field strength is

above a certain level, the operational results are very good. Below this level, a few dB marginal

areas occur in which errors begin to be generated by noise and interference that will eventually

lead to loss of connection.

The field strength is at its optimum level in open space, although increasing distance will still

reduce it. It must also be remembered that one open space has different environmental and

external factors to another, and that the effects on transmission quality must be taken into

account when planning the system.

Ground, ground contours and buildings cause attenuation (loss of energy through absorption)

and reflection of radio waves. Buildings reflect radio waves and therefore the affects of

attenuation are not as acute when transmission is over a short distance.

However, the reflected waves will often be a bit delayed, and when they combine with the direct

radio waves they interact in either a weakening or a strengthening way. This causes the fading

effect in mobile systems. In reality very sharp signal drops spaced about 35 cm apart may occur.

The attenuation may even reach 40 dB, normally less.

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14 CHECK LIST

The following points must be taken into account when installing and configuring a radio

modem:

1. All operating voltages of all the equipment concerned must always be switched OFF before

connecting the serial interface cable.

2. When considering the exact placement of a radio modem and/or its antenna, the following

points must be taken into account to guarantee optimal results:

1. The antenna should be installed in open space as far as possible from any possible

sources of interference

2. The radio modem should not be installed onto a strongly vibrating surface

3. The radio modem should be installed in such a way as to minimise exposure to direct

sunlight or excessive humidity.

3. To ensure reliable operation the voltage output of the power supply used must be stable

enough and the current capability of the power supply must be sufficient.

4. The antenna must be installed according to instructions.

Serial interface settings between the radio modem and the terminal unit must correspond to

each other.

6. All radio modems in the same system must be configured using same settings (radio

frequency, channel spacing and data field length). See Chapter 5.

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15 ACCESSORIES

15.1 RS-232 cables and adapters

Type Description Length Note

NARS-1F-4A As NARS-1F with 4A fuse for Epic only

NARS-35 7pin; for Epic Pro 35W only

NARS-ST 8 pin; for Epic Pro and Epic Pro 35W

Note! In the description, m=male, f=female connector type.

15.2 RF-cables

Type Description Length Note

CRF-1 Cable with TNC m/TNC f-connectors 1 m RG58 (3 dB/10 m)

CRF-5F Cable with TNC m/TNC f-connectors 5 m RG58 (3 dB/10 m)

CRF-5M Cable with TNC m/TNC m-connectors 5 m RG58 (3 dB/10 m)

CRF-15 Cable with TNC f/TNC f 90-degree

connector

15 cm RG58 (3 dB/10 m)

RG213 Low loss cable X 1.6 dB/10 m

ECOFLEX10 Low loss cable X 0.9 dB/10 m

AIRCOM+ Low loss cable X 0.8 dB/10 m

ECOFLEX15 Low loss cable X 0.6 dB/10 m

Note! In the description, m=male, f=female connector type.

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15.3 Antennas

Antennas for Epic Pro:

Type Description

GAINFLEX 400-430 Half-wave antenna

GAINFLEX 430-470 Half-wave antenna

CA420Q Sleeve fed quarter wave whip, 2dBi, 405–440 MHz

CA450Q Sleeve fed quarter wave whip, 2dBi, 440-475 MHz

MINIFLEX 400-430 Helix antenna

MINIFLEX 430-470 Helix antenna

Antennas for Epic Pro 35W:

Type Description

CA420O

CA450O

Omnidirectional coaxial dipole, 2 dBi, 405-440 MHz

Omnidirectional coaxial dipole, 2 dBi, 440-475 MHz

CA405GP+

CA410GP+

CA420GP+

CA430GP+

CA435GP+

CA440GP+

CA445GP+

CA450GP+

CA460GP+

CA470GP+

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 401-409 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 406-414 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 416-424 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 426-434 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 431-439 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 436-444 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 441-449 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 446-454 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 456-464 MHz

omnidirectional ground plane, 6 dBi, 465-475 MHz

CA400Y

CA420Y

CA450Y

directional yagi, 6 dBi, 380-410 MHz

directional yagi, 6 dBi, 405-440 MHz

directional yagi, 6 dBi, 440-475 MHz

CA400Y+

CA420Y+

CA450Y+

directional yagi, 8 dBi, 380-410 MHz

directional yagi, 8 dBi, 405-440 MHz

directional yagi, 8 dBi, 440-475 MHz

SATEL antenna selection includes also directional and/or omni-directional antenna. These can

be supplied separately on request.

15.4 Filters and lightning protectors

If a radio modem system is installed in an environment that contains high-power transmitters or

sources of radio frequency interference, it is highly recommendable to insert suitable filters

between each radio modem and its antenna. If a station is installed to a location exposed to

lightning, it is recommended to insert a lightning protector to the feed-line outside the protected

zone. SATEL Technical Support can give guidance in the selection of suitable products.

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16 APPENDIX A

ASCII CHARACTER TABLE

D H A D H A D H A D H A D H A D H A

0 0 NUL 43 2B + 86 56

V 129

172

215 D7

1 1 SOH 44 2C

, 87 57

W 130

173

216 D8

2 2 STX 45 2D

- 88 58

X 131

174

217 D9

3 3 ETX 46 2E . 89 59

Y 132

175

218 DA

4 4 EOT 47 2F / 90 5A

Z 133

176

219 DB

5 5 ENQ 48 30 0 91 5B

[ 134

177

220 DC

6 6 ACK 49 31 1 92 5C

\ 135

178

221 DD

7 7 BEL 50 32 2 93 5D

] 136

179

222 DE

8 8 BS 51 33 3 94 5E

137

180

223 DF

9 9 HT 52 34 4 95 5F

_ 138

181

224 E0

10 A LF 53 35 5 96 60

` 139

182

225 E1

11 B VT 54 36 6 97 61

a 140

183

226 E2

12 C FF 55 37 7 98 62

b 141

184

227 E3

13 D CR 56 38 8 99 63

c 142

185

228 E4

14 E SO 57 39 9 100 64

d 143

186

229 E5

15 F SI 58 3A : 101 65

e 144

187

230 E6

16 10 DLE 59 3B ; 102 66

f 145

188

231 E7

17 11 DC1 60 3C

< 103 67

g 146

189

232 E8

18 12 DC2 61 3D

= 104 68

h 147

190

233 E9

19 13 DC3 62 3E > 105 69

i 148

191

234 EA

20 14 DC4 63 3F ? 106 6A

j 149

192

235 EB

21 15 NAK 64 40 @ 107 6B

k 150

193

236 EC

22 16 SYN 65 41 A 108 6C

l 151

194

237 ED

23 17 ETB 66 42 B 109 6D

m 152

195

238 EE

24 18 CAN 67 43 C 110 6E

n 153

196

239 EF

25 19 EM 68 44 D 111 6F

o 154

197

240 F0

26 1A SUB 69 45 E 112 70

p 155

198

241 F1

27 1B ESC 70 46 F 113 71

q 156

199

242 F2

28 1C FS 71 47 G 114 72

r 157

200

243 F3

29 1D GS 72 48 H 115 73

s 158

201

244 F4

30 1E RS 73 49 I 116 74

t 159

202

245 F5

31 1F US 74 4A J 117 75

u 160

203

246 F6

32 20 SP 75 4B K 118 76

v 161

204

247 F7

33 21 ! 76 4C

L 119 77

w 162

205

248 F8

34 22 " 77 4D

M 120 78

x 163

206

249 F9

35 23 # 78 4E N 121 79

y 164

207

250 FA

36 24 $ 79 4F O 122 7A

z 165

208

251 FB

37 25 % 80 50 P 123 7B

{ 166

209

252 FC

38 26 & 81 51 Q 124 7C

| 167

210

253 FD

39 27 ' 82 52 R 125 7D

} 168

211

254 FE

40 28 ( 83 53 S 126 7E

~ 169

212

255 FF

41 29 ) 84 54 T 127 7F

170

213

42 2A * 85 55 U 128 80

171

214

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17 APPENDIX B

17.1 Functional delays

Function Delay (ms)

Wakeup time from STAND-BY to ON

(controlled by DTR line)

200

Serial interface, turnaround time of RS-232

Intercharacter delay max. 2-3 characters

SL-Ping response time from remote modem

129

SL-Ping response time (typical) in Source Routing network:

t= SL-Ping response time from router

router.count= Count routers from master to router/slave to ping

Response time from router/slave= (t*(router.count + 1) + 1 ms

Example Response time from slave behind two routers

(129 ms * (2 + 1)) + 1 ms= 388 ms

17.2 Transmission related delays

Delay from the end of transmission to the end of reception on the serial interface:

Modem 1

TD-line

Modem 2

RD-line

Delay

Time

start

DAT

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17.2.1 Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel

Transmission delays (ms) without FEC-function (Forward Error Correction).

Number of bytes sent

Bps 1 10 100

500

1200 38 38 38

4800 33 32 32

9600 31 31 31

19200 31 33 65

195

38400 31 36 88

322

Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin.

100

150

200

250

300

350

1 10 100 500

Number of Bytes

12.5 kHz radio channel without error correction

1200

4800

9600

19200

38400

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Transmission delays with FEC-function (Forward Error Correction).

Number of bytes sent

Bps 1 10

100

500

1200 50 50

4800 44 44

9600 43 43

126

19200 43 42

104

364

38400 47 46

132

496

Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin.

100

200

300

400

500

600

1 10 100 500

Number of Bytes

12.5 kHz radio channel with error correction

1200

4800

9600

19200

38400

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17.2.2 Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel

Transmission delays without FEC-function (Forward Error Correction).

Number of bytes sent

Bps 1 10

100

500

1200 28 28

4800 22 22

9600 21 21

19200 23 23

38400 25 23

101

Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% marginal.

100

120

1 10 100 500

Number of Bytes

25 kHz radio channel without error correction

1200

4800

9600

19200

38400

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Transmission delays with FEC-function (Forward Error Correction).

Number of bytes sent

Bps 1 10

100

500

1200 34 34

4800 28 28

9600 27 32

19200 35 31

38400 33 33

185

Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin.

100

120

140

160

180

200

1 10 100 500

Number of Bytes

25 kHz radio channel with error correction

1200

4800

9600

19200

38400

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